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Gold panner in court for murder
A gold panner, Tafadzwa Nkonde (33), who had been on the run after raping and killing a woman, has appeared before the Chinhoyi Magistrates' Court on murder charges under Section 47 of the Criminal La...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 16:52hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Rapist kills victim after sex
Police in Chinhoyi are hunting for a 33-year-old man who allegedly raped and forced his victim to drink a tobacco pesticide.The woman died two days later after Tafadzwa Nkonde allegedly forced...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 17:41hrs | 1727 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Hwange goalie dies after colliding with opponent
Lusumbami FC goalkeeper Johnson Shumba tragically passed away on Wednesday morning at Mpilo Hospital. He was believed to be in his 20s.The team, which competes in the Matabeleland North Provin...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 10:09hrs | 1082 | by Staff reporter
Death of girl at church creates ugly fights
The death of a 17-year-old girl at the RCZ Church at Nerupiri in Gutu has created ugly fights in the parish with some villagers demanding the removal of the pastor and full investigation of the case....Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 12:58hrs | 1638 | by Staff reporter
Decoloniality - a necessity in Zimbabwean Universities
Colonialism in Africa is not over, rather it is all over. One of the things that has given colonialism this staying power is the education system in Africa that largely mirrors the virtues of imperial...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:54hrs | 282 | by Dr Aribino Nicholas
USAid car accident kills a Zimbabwean in Chipinge
THE United States embassy has expressed its sadness following a fatal road accident involving a driver from the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) at Checheche Growth Point in ...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 13:13hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South records 30% livestock deaths
Thirty percent of households in Matebeleland South reported livestock deaths this year due to the El NiƱo dry weather phenomenon, making it the hardest-hit province in Zimbabwe. The dry spell has sev...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:22hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo says 'leaked' social media screenshots are fake
Social media personality Wicknell Chivayo, known for his opulent lifestyle and donations to individuals linked to the ruling Zanu-PF party, has addressed allegations about leaked screenshots of his pr...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:24hrs | 1990 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean nurse aid robs Ireland pensioners
"LOCK them up for a long time because they are evil," were the words of one of six vulnerable pensioners preyed on by their former carer for Euro 34 000 in violent burglaries in Athlone, Co. Westmeath...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:13hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Bosso helps Dembare rake in $24,000
Harare football giants Dynamos were left with only US$23,864 after deductions from the gate receipts of their high-profile Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Highlanders at Rufaro Stadiu...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:37hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter
Statement on voice messages circulating on social media
It has been brought to my attention that there are voice messages purportedly being attributed to me which are circulating on various social media platforms. In these 'voice notes' I am alleged to hav...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 13:33hrs | 1 | by Madzibaba Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo
Starlink sets roll out dates for Zimbabwe
Starlink, an American internet service provider known for its fast and reliable satellite internet, is set to enter the Zimbabwean market in the next quarter. Offering speeds of 200-250 megaby...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:11hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
Pastor suspended for pestering girl (17)
United Church of Christ in Zimbabwe (UCCZ) has suspended Chikanga Assembly pastor in Mutare for pestering a 17-year-old girl from his church whom he allegedly invited to his house and to go swimming....Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 22:15hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Hamba Kahle ANC, we won't miss you!
IF you are not following the unfolding electoral drama south of the Limpopo River, you can't be real.When South Africa votes, Zimbabwe catches a proverbial cold. And for good reason.Of...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 08:16hrs | 24 | by Rejoice Ngwenya
Zimbabwe to deepen ties with Iran
President Mnangagwa has affirmed that the fraternal relations between Zimbabwe and Iran will be deepened and consolidated for the mutual benefit of both nations.The President expressed his con...Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Iran's Ebrahim Raisi
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has joined the rest of World leaders in mourning the late Iranian leader Dr Ebrahim Seyyed Raisi who died on Sunday following a helicopter crash.The Iranian leader died alo...Published: 21 May 2024 at 20:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Rejuvenating the Real Estate Market in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe: Strategies for Development and Competitiveness
Chief Real Estate Officer, Integrated Properties Zimbabwe, a nation with a storied history and a vibrant yet tumultuous economy, faces multifaceted chal...Published: 19 May 2024 at 20:58hrs | 6 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Mnangagwa puts rogue elements on notice
President Mnangagwa has affirmed that elements undermining the country's people-centric policies will continue to be exposed under the Second Republic. Speaking at the burial of national hero ...Published: 19 May 2024 at 10:37hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
David Coltart; Councillors mourn Senator Sandi Moyo
The City of Bulawayo is in mourning following the passing of former Senator and Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister, Eunice Sandi Moyo. The news has been met with profound sadness across the city and...Published: 17 May 2024 at 20:52hrs | 7 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Renowned Nust lecturer dies
RENOWNED researcher and National University of Science and Technology (Nust) lecturer who also chaired the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) executive board, Dr Lerato Nare has died. He w...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Smith & apartheid regimes were angels compared to 44-Year-Old 'independent' Zimbabwe
Talking in terms of segregation, oppression and savagery towards those considered as foreigners or political undesirables, no present or past government in Southern Africa matches the black Shona supr...Published: 15 Apr 2024 at 15:56hrs | 11 | by Israel Dube
Potraz mulls US$ indexed tariffs
THE Postal and Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) is planning to index tariffs to the United States dollar to hedge against losses from exchange rate fluctuations resulting from an unstable loc...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Service providers stop trading in Zimdollars
A MAJORITY of service providers and shops in the country were yesterday rejecting payments in local currency arguing that they were migrating to the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in a development t...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Business Network celebrates the unveiling of King Lobengula's grave
In a resounding chorus of gratitude, the Bulawayo Business Network has expressed profound appreciation to a consortium of entities for their pivotal roles in the discovery and identification of the to...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 12:33hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Supreme Court tosses out ex-St John's College paedophile coach's appeal
THE Supreme Court has thrown out an appeal against conviction and sentence by a paedophile who used to work at St Johns School in Harare who was jailed for sexually abusing four teenage boys who were ...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 16:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt mourns 15 SA crash victims
The Government yesterday extended its condolences to families of the 15 Zimbabweans who died in a road accident when a Simlex Transport and Logistics (Pvt) Limited cross-border bus collided with a hau...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shona youth that attack Matabele possessed by the demon of gukurahundi
Shona youth that drive all the way from Mashonaland to Matabeleland armed with machetes and fire arms to invade Matabeleland and violently attack and kill...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 23:53hrs | 22 | by Israel Dube
245% increase in suicide attempts
MPILO Central Hospital in Bulawayo has recorded a 245 percent increase in attempted suicide cases handled at the health institution amid reports that the most affected age group includes young adults ...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
America: They kill us for sport!
My little story on American sanctionsOnly a few weeks shy of my sixty-first birthday, I have been, until late last week, on United States list of sanctioned Zimbabweans.I have been the...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:12hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
Prince Dube leaves Azam
WARRIORS striker Prince Dube has cut ties with Tanzanian football club after he asked to have his contract with the team terminated.Days after the club acknowledged to have received a letter f...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 05:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
New Dynamos goalkeeper not guaranteed jersey
New Dynamos acquisition Martin Mapisa is not guaranteed a place in the starting XI, at least for now, after completing a two-year deal with the Harare giants following a stint in Spain. Mapisa...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matinyarare's 'Innscor has destroyed the taste of Zim food' comments cause consternation
If Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed food giant Innscor was hoping to avoid press scrutiny, it could hardly have chosen a more self-destructive path than seeking a gag order against journalist Rute...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 21:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-ZBC CEO says she was ousted after Muswere made advances towards her
FORMER Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) Adelaide Chikunguru has broken her silence over her resignation from the public broadcaster making allegations of "advances" by Minister of Information J...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 18:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-ZBC CEO claims Muswere targeted her after she turned down his 'advances'
Former ZBC CEO Adelaide Chikunguru, who was forced out last week, has made startling claims information minister Jenfan Muswere once "made advances" towards her but she turned him down.Chikung...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Discovering timeless wisdom in the book of Job
In the fabric of biblical teachings, the Book of Job emerges as a profound testament to human resilience and unwavering faith. This ancient narrative, found within the Old Testament, serves as a timel...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 10:11hrs | 2 | by Reason Ndlovu
Women arrested for killing sex pest
A Guruve man was allegedly killed by two women, one of whom he attempted to rape on Friday.The now-deceased Brighton Mapira died after being struck twice with an axe handle by his target victi...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Over 50 cattle destroyed for illegal movement
THE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development is intensifying its call for farmers to refrain from illegally moving livestock without proper documentation. The co...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe - Botswana passport requirements should go, says Masisi
BOTSWANA President Mokgweetsi Masisi has said he sees the removal of passport requirements between Zimbabwe and South Africa in line with the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) guidelines a...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Married man pesters business client for sex
A Pumula South woman in Bulawayo rues the day she approached a building materials provider for bricks and cement as the married businessman has now turned his attention to a service that she did not a...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 07:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
THE RISE OF GENERAL CHIWENGA: Zimbabwe's vanguard to a prosperous future
In the intricate tapestry of Zimbabwean politics, where challenges have often overshadowed triumphs, the emergence of leaders who can steer the nation towards prosperity becomes a beacon of hope. As t...Published: 23 Feb 2024 at 13:26hrs | 27 | by Samkeliso Ncube
Chivayo says he can't help everybody
Wait a minute!He said it, he could not help everybody as there are "channels and procedures to follow to get in touch with me".These were the words from businessman Wicknell Chivayo, w...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police 'ignores' wanted Zanu-PF activists
John Chenhare, a businessman at Chatsworth has accused Police of lying in court that Zanu-PF activists accused of violence are at large when in fact they are seen in public and at party meetings distr...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 14:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa consoles Namibia over Geingob's sudden death
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has expressed his grief and sadness following the death of Namibian President, Hage Geingob, saying the region has lost a Pan-African stalwart and an icon.The late Presiden...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
The USA's strategic blueprint for South African elections
The United States has played a leading role in global electoral interventions, acting as a master conductor. This intricate process includes precise allocation of substantial financial resources to sh...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 17:19hrs | 2 | by The Anchor
'Something stinks at the Highlanders clubhouse'
THE car wash business at the Highlanders clubhouse that paid the Bulawayo giants US$50 in revenue for the whole of 2023 as revealed by financial statements read out by club interim treasurer Israel Mo...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa is Zimbabwe's political antbear (Isambane)
It takes a few seconds for an animal called an antbear (Isambane) to dig a barrow and abandon it in seconds to start a fresh one. Like a controversial antibear, Nelson Chamisa has mesmerized Zimbabwea...Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 09:36hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
CCC MPs left in limbo after Chamisa bombshell
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa's shocking decision to quit the CCC caught the party's parliamentarians, councillors and mayors flat-footed while causing widespread confusion and panic within the ran...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fatherhood Chronicles: Crafting a legacy of purpose and prosperity
Dear Dads, as we gather on this Sunday to reflect on the essence of fatherhood, let's delve deeper into the invaluable insights from The Fatherhood. Because, indeed, "There's no Hood like The Fatherho...Published: 28 Jan 2024 at 09:52hrs | 9 | by Prof. John Carter
Dry spell returns to Zimbabwe
DRY weather conditions have returned to Zimbabwe and other parts of the southern African region with a long-range outlook forecasting below-average rainfall due to the prevailing El Nino weather condi...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Newly deployed teacher raped on schools' opening day
A NEWLY deployed teacher at a school in Zhombe, Kwekwe District, was waylaid on her way to a blair toilet by a sexpest who went on to rape her.Kwekwe District Schools Inspector Mr Herbert Mazi...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
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