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Zimbabwe's whites are more patriotic than the majority blacks
I am a black Zimbabwean, born and bred in this land of striking beauty. But in my lived experience, I have observed something that continues to trouble me. Among my circle of friends, it is often my w...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 21:59hrs | 1089 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Who Owns the Future When the Youth Are Just Campaign Props?
Every election season in Zimbabwe brings with it a familiar theatre: politicians parading youth like trophies, cladding them in party regalia, praising their energy, and promising them a future that n...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:21hrs | 175 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Frontier Wealth Group extends their association with ZAA Australia as Nominees announced
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) have announced that wealth advisory firm Frontier Wealth Group has returned as the headline partner for the ZAA Australia Edition set for 12 October in Perth....Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 203 | by Agencies
Zimbabwean-Australian who stars as Will Smith's wife says forced to work overseas due to 'overt racism'
Zimbabwean-Australian Charmaine Bingwa has revealed she was forced to leave the country to get roles, claiming that black actors aren't ‘reflected on screen in Australia'.The Good Fight star...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-Australian actress co-stars as Will Smith's wife in slavery epic 'Emancipation'
Zimbabwean-Australian actress Charmaine Bingwa (37) who was born and raised in Perth starts as Will Smith's wife in slavery epic Emancipation which debuts in theatres on December 9.Speaking at...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why army was deployed in oil-drilling precincts of the Zambezi Valley
FEARS of a Mozambican Cabo Delgado-style Islamic insurgency in the northern Zambezi Valley where the Zimbabwean government and an Australian Securities Exchange-listed Invictus Energy are engaged in o...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:59hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe in dramatic T20 ending
Bangladesh survived an remarkable finale to beat Zimbabwe by three runs in an exciting Men's T20 World Cup game in Brisbane.Needing five from the final ball to successfully chase 151, number 1...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 11:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe face Bangladesh
Zimbabwe have presented themselves a "huge chance" to make the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup after their giant-killing act against Pakistan, but captain Craig Ervine wants his team to stay focussed...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 06:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa congratulates Chevrons
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has congratulated the Zimbabwe senior men's cricket team following their spectacular triumph over Pakistan at the International Cricket Council Men's T20 World Cup that is underway...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe stuns Pakistan
Zimbabwe pulled off a stunning one-run upset over Pakistan on Thursday to put the Asian giants in danger of an early exit from the Twenty20 World Cup.Zimbabwe were restricted to 130-8 after el...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 18:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Chevrons target Pakistan upset
FROM one big test to another, the Zimbabwe national cricket team are today set to continue with their search of a big scalp at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup when they face former champions Pakistan at t...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South Africa, Zimbabwe clash
ZIMBABWE and South Africa will face off for the first time since 2018 when they meet in an International Cricket Council Men's T20 World Cup Group 2 encounter at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, Australi...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
All set for Ethiopian Airlines maiden flight to Bulawayo
ONE of the world's top airlines, Ethiopian Airlines is set to introduce flights that will fly into Bulawayo for the first-time, end of this month, a development that will boost the tourism sector as w...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe back among international cricket big boys
FOR six years, Zimbabwe endured the agony of not appearing at an International Cricket Council major tournament.In 2018, the Chevrons were presented with a perfect opportunity to qualify for t...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ethiopian Airlines set to fly into Bulawayo
Ethiopian Airlines is set to fly into Bulawayo for the first time, starting on October 30.The four times weekly service, via Victoria Falls, will bring convenience to Zimbabweans in the diaspo...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 20:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime has turned Zimbabweans into the laughing stock of the world!
I remember those yesteryears of international travel in my childhood, as if they were only a few days ago!How, when I was chosen to represent Zimbabwe and the southern African region at a scou...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 20:24hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Macheso, Gemma's world tour oversubscribed
SUNGURA muso Alick Macheso continues to fly high with his latest offering Tinosvitswa Nashe which he has taken to international stages.Macheso and his energetic band, Orchestra Mberikwazvo are...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA companies caught in Russia-Ukraine crossfire
JSE counters with even a remote connection to the Russia-Ukraine conflict have taken a pounding in the past week as gun-shy investors decided they were not worth the risk.Leading the fall was ...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
High temperatures affect poultry production
The high temperatures felt throughout the country have been killing chickens in many backyard fowl runs in rural and urban areas. Many people have over the years started rearing broiler chicke...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:20hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Songs that liberated the country
The song Kubuhlungu Emoyeni (There is pain in my heart) by LMG choir evokes emotions of the liberation struggle and one of the singers, Happiness Sibanda, breaks into tears each time she explains the ...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:15hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
ASX halts Arcadia trading
AUSTRALIA Stock Exchange (ASX)listed resources firm halted trading on Tuesday amid reports the firm has lined up a capital raising deal.The firm has been developing Arcadia lithium mine in Zim...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prospect sells Zimbabwe gold asset
AFRICAN lithium developer, Prospect Resources Ltd (Prospect) has sold its Penhalonga gold project in Zimbabwe to Luzich Resources Africa for US$1 million.In a statement, Prospect said it had e...Published: 27 Oct 2020 at 07:17hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
David Pocock set for return to Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE-BORN David Pocock, one of the finest rugby union players to represent Australia, has announced his retirement from the sport to pursue his interests in grassroots rugby and conservation in hi...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 08:27hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe linked Sasha Zhoya lights up Australian athletics
SIXTEEN-year-old athletics wonder-kid Sasha Zhoya, who was born in Australia to a Zimbabwean father and a French mother, is currently at the centre of a fierce tug-of-war between Australia and France ...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:24hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo engages Australia over twinning
BULAWAYO mayor Solomon Mguni has revealed plans by the local authority to engage Australian diplomats towards a twinning arrangement with one of that country's cities.Mguni and other Bulawayo ...Published: 01 Dec 2018 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chimene's son-in-law wanted by police
THE son-in-law of self-exiled former Manicaland Provincial Affairs Minister Mandi Chimene - Perthwell Kanjanda Nyambuya - is wanted by the Criminal Investigation Department in connection with a fraud ...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chombo flew close to the sun but survived
Chombo flew close to the sun but survivedMarian Chombo flew close to the sun but survived Marian ChomboFortunate Gora Mash West CorrespondentLike the Greek mythical character Icaru...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 13:59hrs | | by Fortune Gora
It is time we had leaders who listen
For all his shortcomings, real or imagined, Morgan Tsvangirai had two great strengths – humility and the ability to listen. My first direct interaction with him was in 1999 in Gaborone, Botswana, wh...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 11:33hrs | | by Moses Chamboko
White South African farmers packing for Perth
Australian Minister of Home Affairs Peter Dutton on Wednesday said his department is looking into methods that would facilitate the fast-tracking of visas for white South African farmers who want to r...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 12:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa admin pulls in $2.6bn lithium project
The allure of the new political administration has convinced Australian Stock Exchange (ASX)-listed Prospect Resources to commit to a lithium project near Harare, which is expected to generate over $2...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Emirates launches New Year Sale for Travellers from Zimbabwe
HARARE - Emirates has launched its New Year sale on Economy and Business class flights from Zimbabwe for travellers heading to top destinations around the world.The sale, which is widely recog...Published: 10 Jan 2018 at 09:44hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Mandela bashing an insult to the intellect of all decent Africans
Many right thinking people are shocked by Robert Mugabe's dragging of Mandela's name through the sewer in a fit of extremely provocative infantile remarks while addressing a Zanu rally in Gweru on Sep...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 09:45hrs | 3 | by Moses Mzila Ndlovu
'Harare among world's worst cities to live in'
Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, has been ranked one of 10 worst cities in the world to live in, according to a survey.The Economist Intelligence Unit's 2017 study said Harare was ranked eight from...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 13:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo hospital to roll out nuclear medicine
MPILO Central Hospital in Bulawayo is set to roll out nuclear medicine, the first institution to do so in Zimbabwe, and this will result in advanced diagnosis and treatment of cancer, heart, lung, kid...Published: 06 Jun 2017 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Minister lies at KP
Mines minister Walter Chidakwa has been caught in the eye of a storm after he lied that all the legal issues surrounding government's takeover of the Chiadzwa diamond fields have been completed....Published: 04 May 2017 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Xenophobic attacks: where South Africans are getting it all wrong
Martin Luther King Jnr, was once quoted as saying; morality cannot be legislated, but behaviour can be regulated. Judicial decrees may not change the heart, but they can restrain the heartless. It is ...Published: 20 Mar 2017 at 12:15hrs | 3 | by Garikai Mafirakureva
Zimbabwe social media 'terrorists' exposed
Government's probe into cyber terrorism has begun, with preliminary investigations pointing to three Zimbabweans based outside the country as originators of subversive and inflammatory messages on soc...Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Felex Share
Packing for Perth - #Apartheid names must fall
Johannesburg - Schools have until September to change names that are offensive, derogatory or which hail apartheid heroes, or it will done for them, according to Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi....Published: 15 Mar 2016 at 13:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah flies to Australia
Jah Prayzah was due to leave for Australian on Wednesday afternoon for two gigs.The shows are slated for Friday (Melbourne) and Perth on Saturday.His handler, Keen Mushapai...Published: 27 Jan 2016 at 15:54hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean prophet asked to stop anointing condoms
After cooking oil, holy water and pens that guarantee you'll get through your exams, some Zimbabweans are keen to get their hands on yet another "anointed" item: condoms.A controversial ch...Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 08:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pastor defends 'anointed' condoms
Controversial pastor, Paul Sanyangore, of "anointed condoms" fame, has been asked to stop praying for condoms as this would only mislead and misinform the public.During a heated and emotive di...Published: 04 Dec 2015 at 05:53hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Youths urged to 'Condomise'
GOVERNMENT, in conjunction with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), yesterday urged young people to seek early treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and to use condoms.S...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 10:20hrs | | by Lisa Shirichena
Rhodesians celebrate UDI
THE Rhodesian Diaspora - remnants of the old racist settler rule in Zimbabwe - have today and this weekend lined up activities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Unilateral Declaration of Inde...Published: 11 Nov 2015 at 05:14hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga
David Pocock flies to Zimbabwe to hunt for Rhino poachers
Battered and bruised with two black eyes, a broken nose and bandaged fingers, you'd expect Wallabies superstar David Pocock to put his feet up while he's got the chance.But Pocock is not what ...Published: 08 Nov 2015 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Liam Croy
COMESA takes initiative to harmonize mineral policies in Member States
COMESA is working with the government of Western Australia to develop a harmonized regional mineral policy focusing on the legal and regulatory framework. This is intended to level the operating envir...Published: 05 Sep 2015 at 08:33hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimfest hits Oslo for the second year running
After a successful launch in 2015 all is set for the second annual Zimfest in Oslo Norway. The event which brings together the small but vibrant Zimbabwean and African community in Oslo as well as a g...Published: 26 Aug 2015 at 15:55hrs | 2 | by Mike Tashaya
Bulawayo girl vies for Miss Perth Africa
Bulawayo born Sakhile Ndlovu is one of the 13 contestants from 10 African countries competing for the title Miss Africa Perth this Saturday the 13th of June. The selection process was earlier thi...Published: 05 Jun 2015 at 12:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo beauty vying for Miss Perth Africa
HER undeterred determination to make a positive impact in society, through actively participating in social and none social events, may have just landed local rising entrepreneur Sakhile Skye Ndlovu a...Published: 17 May 2015 at 11:15hrs | | by Peter Matika
Zimbabwean charged with Dete conservationist's murder
PERTH - The man charged for the murder of conservationist Greg Gibbard in Dete has been described as a friend of the Australian.Xmas Mpofu, a former employee of Painted Dog Corperation (PD...Published: 20 Apr 2015 at 11:39hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
ZAA announce comedy king Carl Joshua Ncube as headline act
LONDON - The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards(ZAA) are set to be a night of laughs and cracked ribs as organisers have announced comedian Carl Joshua Ncube as this year's headline act. In ke...Published: 16 Apr 2015 at 05:56hrs | 1 | by Arts Correspondent
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