Search / Racing
Omkhula lament lack of arts promoters in Zimbabwe
South Africa-based Zimbabwean street comedians, Omkhula, say their fans in Zimbabwe should wait a little bit for shows as they are struggling to hold fort due to lack of promoters.Omkhula shot...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:11hrs | 998 | by Staff reporter
How cryptocurrencies can rescue Zimbabwe
On September 17, 2018 media houses were abuzz with the news that the then newly appointed Finance minister Mthuli Ncube was considering cryptocurrencies as an option for Zimbabwe's economic turnaround...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:00hrs | 562 | by Masotsha Charles Matlobo
Masowe woman in record breaking home deliveries
AT 30, Vongai Matara Gondo, a midwife of the Johanne Masowe ye Chishanu apostolic sect, has helped 157 women to deliver.Vongai says midwifery is her calling.Despite the high risks that...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 07:43hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
24 bodies retrieved from the Battlefields Mine disaster
24 bodies have been retrieved from the Battlefields Mine disaster as rescue operations continue to search for survivors.They have laboured for 24 hours and the fatigue is showing but they are ...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 20:30hrs | 4344 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa for Mwenezi 'Thank You' rally
President Mnangagwa will today descend on the Zanu-PF stronghold of Mwenezi for the Masvingo leg of the ongoing "Thank You" rallies to pay tribute to the people of Zimbabwe for voting for him and the ...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 19:58hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
Time is right for alternative money
THE controversy surrounding the introduction of another local currency continues unabated. This time it was the former Finance minister, Tendai Biti, who ignited the current debate when he announced g...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:24hrs | 250 | by Zimwara
Bosso kick out 'age cheating' goalkeeper
HIGHLANDERS have severed ties with former Mutare City Rovers goalkeeper, Alfredy Chiname, after discovering that the player falsified his age less than a month after penning a two-year deal. B...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:12hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter
Only Chamisa has the economic keys to revive the Zimbabwean economy?
When Nelson Chamisa opines alongside foreign interests that nothing has changed since November 2017, the idea is to defeat today's ZANU-PF by psychological association to the leadership of former pres...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:46hrs | 1131 | by Reason Wafawarova
Is Zimbabwe ready for online casinos?
Online gambling is a worldwide phenomenon. It's already hugely popular among many Western nations, including across Europe and - increasingly - in the US. The market is set to be worth around ...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 18:23hrs | 505 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's dialogue compared to Smith's 'Internal Settlement'
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) vice president Welshman Ncube compared talks initiated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resolve Zimbabwe's political and economic crisis, snubbed by his party on...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 20:45hrs | 3414 | by ZimLive/Reuters
Mnangagwa fears shutdown 2
JITTERY authorities are bracing for another mega protest by angry labour unions and the opposition — who fear that authorities are planning to tighten the country's repressive laws to stop a repeat ...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 13:00hrs | 14588 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Mnangagwa politics shatters society's mirror
The dawn of the new dispensation brought along a glimpse of hope to many, including artistes, with the leaders ensuring the upholding of fundamental human rights.This was reinforced by the ret...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:59hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
It's time to abandon adversarial politics
In spite of my traumatic memories of the days of British colonialism, I hasten to admit that recent words of Queen Elizabeth II carry a powerful wisdom which we as Zimbabweans — bent on a reckless p...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:46hrs | 249 | by Andrew Wutawunashe
'Mmusi Maimane is a complete puppet,' says Obert Gutu
MDC-T Deputy President Obert Gutu has waded into the debate regarding South African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane's impending visit to Zimbabwe, saying the Democratic Alliance leader is a "full-fled...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 06:34hrs | 3630 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs new heroes
LAST week was a tragic week, tragic in that we interred to the bowels of mother earth a hero in the mould of Oliver Mtukudzi. There is no doubt that Tuku, as he was popularly known, was a different ki...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 22:46hrs | 273 | by Pupurayi Togarepi
Know your authors: Profile of Costain Tandi
Advanced levels students undertaking Humanities subjects usually struggle with identifying authors who contribute to their academic well-being. Fortunately, today I have good news particularly to thos...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 07:17hrs | 302 | by Brian Maregedze
Mtukudzi legacy under spotlight
The late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi will be laid to rest at his rural home in Madziwa, Shamva district in Mashonaland Central province today, amid revelations that it was the musician's ch...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:11hrs | 2358 | by STaff reporter
Chamisa, Mnangagwa will rue missed re-engagement opportunities
FOLLOWING President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rise to power after the November 2017 coup that ousted long-time strongman Robert Mugabe from the presidency, the new Zimbabwe administration stood a good chan...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 17:07hrs | 506 | by Editorial - newsday
Zimbabwe retailers appeal for distress fund
Retailers have called on Government to establish a distress fund that will help re-capacitate and restock businesses that fell victim to the looting and vandalism that took place during last week's vi...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 08:13hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe chaos part of an African plot, claims Charamba
THE recent demonstrations in the country were not a local affair but a way by Western countries to camouflage their goals on Zimbabwe and the African continent in general, Presidential spokesperson Mr...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 22:55hrs | 4250 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa, take us back to Egypt!'
Bishop Lazarus had a pleasant revelation on Monday and is seriously considering participating at next year's Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.With Usain Bolt happily retired and sipping margarita...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:11hrs | 918 | by Bishop Lazarus
Pegasus World Cup Hype - An expected cloudy weather next weekend
Horse racing fans! Get ready with your rodeo suit up for next weekend's 2019 Pegasus Cup at Gulfstream Park.It is going to be a clou...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 07:47hrs | 281 | by Staff Reporter
'Zimbabwe to have another GNU as fuel price drops'
Zimbabwe might soon have another Government of national Unity that will see the country retracing back to its former glory days when it was the bread basket of Africa, a prominent Prophet has foretold...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 06:40hrs | 12653 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Thomas Mapfumo farewell gig date set
CHIMURENGA music icon Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo is set to stage his last show of the Peace Tour that began during the festive season last year at Pagango Truck Inn in Harare on Friday alongside rhumba ...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 07:50hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter
Can ED turn the economy round
Over the last three months, Zimbabwe has been dominated by some ugly headlines from elections squabbles to economic down turn.- It is fair to say the loud silence on the issue by His Excellence did no...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 10:53hrs | 1539 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Register change of car ownership, people urged
The Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Advocate Fortune Chasi has warned the public to register change of car ownership within the prescribed period of 14 days, saying the p...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 21:33hrs | 5276 | by Staff reporter
Hotspurs call on Zifa to enforce online player registration
ONE of the most consistent clubs in producing top quality junior players in Bulawayo, Ajax Hotspurs have called on Zifa to enforce the online registration of players so as to protect small clubs from ...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:33hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Electronic transactions usage in remote areas surges
THE use of mobile and Internet-based transactions in remote areas has been on an upward trajectory with the generality of the country's populace embracing modern modes of payment.A snap survey...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:13hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
IsiZulu and Zimbabwean Ndebele controversy
The use of isiZulu in Matabeleland as a language of both evangelization and education dates back to the earliest works of missionaries under the London Missionary Society in the 1850s. The approach ha...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:07hrs | 1992 | by George Mkhwanazi
Democrat or Closet Dictator
As I reflect on what is going on in Zimbabwe, I could not help but turn to the best democratic nation in the world - USA. As I embarked on this journey, I had many questions on my mind and just wonder...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 14:37hrs | 1778 | by Sam Wezhira
SA assures holiday travellers
THE South African government has assured travellers passing through Beitbridge Border Post during the festive season that they would not endure long hours at the border as mechanisms have been put in ...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:20hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Axcil Jefferies charms Hollywood star Will Smith
THE year 2018 is one 24-year-old Zimbabwe racing sensation Axcil Jefferies describes as bitter-sweet.Bitter, because Lady Luck seemed to desert him in crucial events and sweet in that he compe...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 10:18hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
Only genuine reform can rescue economy
THE curtain is finally coming down on what has turned out to be a year of squandered opportunities on the political transition and economic fronts.In the aftermath of the toppling of Robert Mu...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 19:08hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Travellers hail Beitbridge border post authorities
ZIMBABWEANS and travellers from South Africa have commended authorities at Beitbridge Border Post for embracing border efficiency management systems which has resulted in improved service this festive...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 06:57hrs | 2381 | by Staff reporter
Efficient border management system pays dividends
Cross border travellers using the Beitbridge Border Post have commended authorities on the Zimbabwean side for embracing the border efficiency management system that has seen a marked improvement in t...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 06:38hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans commemorate Gukurahundi genocide
On 22nd December 2018, Zimbabwe shall be commemorating 31 years since the 1987 signing of a pact between Robert Mugabe of ZANU PF and Joshua Nkomo of PF-ZAPU forming a 'united party' called ZANU...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 10:29hrs | 1003 | by Mbuso Fuzwayo
Our right to remember as 22 December approaches
On 22nd December 2018, Zimbabwe shall be commemorating 31 years since the 1987 signing of a pact between Robert Mugabe of ZANU PF and Joshua Nkomo of PF-ZAPU forming a 'united party' called ZANU PF. T...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 10:27hrs | 529 | by Mbuso Fuzwayo
Telecoms giants embrace infrastructure sharing
TELECOMMONUCATIONS operators have been hailed for embracing infrastructure-sharing models to ensure 100% network coverage to all Zimbabweans, particularly in the marginalised areas. The govern...Published: 16 Dec 2018 at 10:49hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doctors using condoms as medical gloves?
Zimbabwean doctors at public health institutions have been forced to use condoms in place of disposable medical gloves as the government struggles to maintain critical supplies to the facilities....Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 10:02hrs | 2966 | by ZimLive
The Historian Orator - Mr Muso
The pedagogue of History and historiography from primary to tertiary level remains an indispensable facet in our everyday life not only in Zimbabwe, but, the world over. To some, history as a subject ...Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 15:14hrs | 315 | by Brian Maregedze
Infrastructure, Education and Technology key for growth
In his book entitled, The Price of Inequality, revered economist, Joseph Stiglitz, contends that Government investments in infrastructure, education and technology form the basis of economic growth....Published: 13 Dec 2018 at 13:42hrs | 380 | by ViewsFromMatopos
Cont Mhlanga enjoys village life
After achieving so much in the arts and having founded Amakhosi Cultural Centre, multi-award winner Cont Mhlanga has retired to his rural home of Lupane in Shabulani Village, Matabeleland.Over...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 14:07hrs | 2254 | by Staff reporter
The problem with kaSong Kejecha
WHEN all is said and done, 2018 has been another good year for Winky D as his anticipated album, Gombwe, reasserted his position as Zim dancehall's top dog.A year is a long time and 11 months ...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 06:54hrs | 4490 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance cold war gets hot
With the main opposition MDC Alliance bracing up for its congress in October next year, trouble seems to be brewing in paradise as party president Nelson Chamisa's loyalists are fighting teeth and nai...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 15:29hrs | 6628 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to set up advisory council
Government is ready to consider ideas and suggestions from the private sector in building the Second Republic and is in the process of setting up a business advisory council to bridge the gap between ...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 05:25hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
South African billionaire defends white wealth
Johann Rupert, South Africa's second-richest man with a $6.3 billion fortune, spoke out to defend the stranglehold white people still have over the economy more than two decades after the end of apart...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 06:15hrs | 2523 | by Bloomberg
Victoria Falls carnival tickets sold out
The resort town of Victoria Falls is bracing itself for Africa's biggest end of year party, the Zambezi Lager Victoria Falls carnival with tickets for the famous bush party already sold out as 5000 me...Published: 05 Dec 2018 at 18:11hrs | 646 | by Staf reporter
SA professor killed after uncovering PhD fraud at KZN university
The killing of a university professor has shined a new light on long-whispered allegations that some South African universities have been dishing out fraudulent PhDs.South African police say t...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 16:17hrs | 5835 | by ZimLive
The Cult of Rhodes: Remembering an Imperialist in Africa
Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) remains a controversial figure in colonialism and imperialism studies. Paul Maylam's 2005 publication is useful in confronting debates on his role in the colonization of ...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 14:06hrs | 1036 | by Brian Maregedze
Chamisa, Biti put in polished show
MDC president Nelson Chamisa and the party vice chairperson Tendai Biti turned the tables on President Emmerson Mnangagwa after putting up a polished show that many in the opposition say exposes Zanu-...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 22:51hrs | 2223 | by Staff reporter
Load More Stories
