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Rape scandal at boarding school
PARENTS with children at Rhodes Estate Preparatory School (REPS) in Matobo District, Matabeleland South are up in arms with school authorities following the "disappearance" of the assistant boarding m...Published: 27 Jun 2021 at 10:56hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Sex abuse scandal erupts at REPS, boarding master on the run
The Rhodes Estate Preparatory School (REPS) in Matopo, Matabeleland South, says two young girls were sexually abused by an assistant boarding master who has evaded arrest.In a communication to...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:15hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland South Grade 7 exams pass rate drops
THE pass rate in the Grade Seven examinations in Matabeleland South dropped from 52 percent to 49,39 percent last year.The province has 512 primary schools and nine schools recorded 100 percen...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 05:36hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF must stop abusing school properties, pupils
Retired educationist, Joshua Sithela Mpofu, has urged the ruling Zanu-PF to stop commandeering school pupils and teachers to its rallies, describing the practice as disruptive and traumatising....Published: 21 Sep 2017 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bond notes are temporary, says Mugabe
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe sat and casually snacked on imported American Lay's potato chips, with a bottle of South Africa's Valpre water set on a table in front of him.As the newly turned 93...Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe brewing political chaos
Recent comments by President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace in which they have rubbished prospects of appointing a successor to take over from the aged leader indicate a covert plan for the latter t...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe orders Matobo network upgrade
PRESIDENT Mugabe has ordered Information and Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Supa Mandiwanzira to urgently spearhead the upgrading of mobile telephone communication ...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's party of shame
President Robert Mugabe yesterday gathered thousands of his supporters near the historic Matobo hills to celebrate his 93rd birthday, oblivious of the plight of hundreds of Tsholotsho villagers di...Published: 26 Feb 2017 at 10:01hrs | | by The Standard Editor
Rainbow province - a befitting tribute to Mugabe
The venue for this year's 21st February Movement celebrations was at the heart of Matabeleland South, which is famously known as the "Rainbow Province" because of its heterogeneous mix of ethnic g...Published: 26 Feb 2017 at 09:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe arrives as 1,000s troop in for 21st bash
PRESIDENT Mugabe arrives in Bulawayo this morning for the 21st February Movement celebrations which roar to life at the Rhodes Estate Preparatory School (REPS) in Matobo District.Thousands...Published: 25 Feb 2017 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
When Mugabe goes to Matobo . . .
When Mugabe goes to Matopos(Hayi mani bakithi(!) - MATOBO!!!)- goes to Matobo, Matombo:place of stubborn boulders,the land's mute womb that won't saywhat it has eaten, seen, or car...Published: 25 Feb 2017 at 09:00hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Pictures : Rains to spoil Mugabe bash
Heavy rains pounded President Robert Mugabe birthday party venue last night with reports saying the place is muddy.About 100000 Mugabe supporters are expected to gather at Rhodes Estate Prepar...Published: 25 Feb 2017 at 07:23hrs | | by Mary Charamba
Mthwakazi State is our birth right
Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF) spokesperson Ndabezinhle Fuyane has reiterated that the Mthwakazi State is their birth right and the locals must be accorded that right. He sa...Published: 24 Feb 2017 at 05:54hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Confusion rocks Bulawayo schools over Mugabe bash closure
THERE was confusion in Bulawayo yesterday following contradictory messages from the Primary and Secondary Education ministry over the closure of schools in preparations of President Robert Mugabe'...Published: 24 Feb 2017 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Transport operators forced to avail kombi's for Mugabe bash
Transport operators under Tshova Mubaiwa association in Bulawayo are reportedly set to transport thousands of President Robert Mugabe's close friends to his 93rd birthday bash on Saturday.The ...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 13:14hrs | 1 | by Nomalanga Dlamini
Bulawayo hotels turn away guests
BULAWAYO hotels are turning away guests due to swelling demand for accommodation as more delegates troop in ahead of the 21st February Movement celebrations slated for this weekend in Matobo, Matabele...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Delegates troop in for Mugabe birthday celebrations
People attending the 21st February Movement celebrations in Matopos on Saturday are expected to start arriving at the venue today, with organisers saying most of the logistical arrangements for th...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pictures : Schools deserted in Bulawayo
Several schools in and around Bulawayo are deserted as pupils headed earlier calls Wednesday not to report for lessons in preparation for President Robert Mugabe's birthday.Primary and Seconda...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 07:14hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Tsvangirai savages 'Gukurahundi bash'
Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has slammed President Robert Mugabe for holding his multi-million dollar birthday celebrations this coming Saturday near the graves of Gukurahundi victims who w...Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe's birthday important as Christmas'
THE Zanu-PF Youth League says celebrating President Mugabe's birthday is as important to them as celebrating Christmas Day as he has championed the liberation and empowerment for not only Zimbabwe...Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's genocide victory ceremony
Mugabe's birthday celebration near Bhalagwe disused mine is a genocide victory ceremony and endorsement of Gukurandi massacre of the Ndebele people.Forensic psychology states that a serial kil...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 12:48hrs | 2 | by Themba Mthethwa
Mugabe's birth date to be declared a holiday
THE Government is now working on modalities to declare 21 February a national holiday after acceding to calls by the ruling Zanu-PF Youth League to declare the day a holiday in honour of President...Published: 19 Feb 2017 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Youth League seeks help
THE Zanu-PF Youth League in Matabeleland North Province is appealing for donations from well-wishers to raise $25 000 towards this year's 21st February Movement celebrations to be held in Matabele...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Youth League appeals for donations
The Zanu-PF Youth League in Matabeleland North Province is appealing for donations from well-wishers to raise $25 000 towards this year's 21st February Movement celebrations to be held in Matabele...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF unveils 21st February Movement theme
This year's 21st February Movement Celebrations to be held in Matobo district in Matabeleland South province on February 25, will be held under the theme "Honouring our icon, unlocking value in yo...Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 05:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe birthday bash on February 25
President Robert Mugabe's 93rd birthday celebrations will be held on February 25 in Matopos, Matabeleland South, Zanu-PF youth league announced yesterday.Addressing the media yesterday the...Published: 11 Feb 2017 at 09:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe bash faces massive protest
SOCIAL movement, Tajamuka/Sesijikile is organising a massive demonstration to protest against the holding of President Robert Mugabe’s 93rd birthday bash in Matobo district, an area that bore th...Published: 11 Feb 2017 at 09:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF rubbishes protests over Mugabe's birthday bash
THE Zanu-PF Youth League has rubbished protests by opposition parties against the hosting of the 21st February Movement celebrations in Matabeleland South province saying they do not have a say in...Published: 10 Feb 2017 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF won't listen to opposition parties'
The Zanu-PF youth league has vowed to disregard any opposing voice against President Robert Mugabe's 93rd birthday that will be celebrated at Rhodes Estate Preparatory School in Matobo district on...Published: 10 Feb 2017 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe birthday bash moved to Cecil John Rhodes' school
IN an ironic twist, President Robert Mugabe's birthday bash has been moved from Matopos National Park to the Rhodes Estate Preparatory School (Reps), named after Cecil John Rhodes, who spearheaded...Published: 04 Feb 2017 at 12:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khupe joins anti-Mugabe bash critics
MDC-T vice president Thokozani Khupe, has joined an increasingly vocal chorus by opposition and civil society groups who are calling for a boycott of president Robert Mugabe's 93rd birthday celebratio...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Another Gukurahundi poem emerges
Another heart wrenching Gukurahundi poem has emerged on social media demanding answers to...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Alice Dube
Zanu PF 21st movement celebration to honour the colonialists
MDC officials Descent Collins Bajila has expressed reservations that the move by Zanu PF to hold its 21st movement celebrations in honour of President Robert Mugabe's birthday at the Rhodes Estate Pre...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 05:06hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF dismisses claims on 21st February Movement celebrations
ZANU-PF yesterday dismissed protests by opposition parties against the holding of the 21st February Movement celebrations in Matobo as cheap politicking to gain mileage through revisionism of the ...Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 05:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi hails Zanu PF for heeding people's calls by changing Mugabe celebration venue
Mthwakazi Republic Party has hailed the ruling Zanu PF for heeding [people's calls that it must not hold President Robert Mugabe's birth day celebrations at the Matopo National Parks a stone's throw f...Published: 02 Feb 2017 at 04:30hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Farmers ordered to donate cattle for Mugabe bash
More than 150 cattle are set to be slaughtered to feed President Robert Mugabe's carefully chosen 100 000 guests during his birthday bash. Mugabe's 93rd birthday gig is now set for Rhodes...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 04:05hrs | | by Alice Dube
Mugabe bash shifts base from Gukurahundi massacre site
Zanu PF has made a massive climb-down on President Robert Mugabe's 93rd birthday bash venue in Matobo National Park.It would be now be held at Rhodes Estate Preparatory School (Reps).T...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 02:52hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Destruction of historical monuments ill-advised
The "Rhodes Must Fall" campaign has now reached Britain where a statue of Cecil John Rhodes at Oxford's Oriel College is likely to be removed from its pedestal and thrown into either some dark storero...Published: 06 Jan 2016 at 05:31hrs | 2 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
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