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Delay on Lake Gwayi-Tshangani project
The construction of large water booster pump stations at Lake Gwayi-Tshangani in Matabeleland North has revitalized efforts to provide a permanent solution to Bulawayo's long-standing water crisis. Th...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:54hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter
GWM Tanks invade Zimbabwe
AS Zimbabwe's automotive landscape continues to evolve, the vehicle that has captured my attention, as well as that of driving enthusiasts, is the GWM Tank 500. It has invaded Zimbabwe, courtesy of Zi...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 13:31hrs | 10438 | by Andrew Muzamhindo
Dinson switches on limestone plant in Zimbabwe
The Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) has activated its limestone production unit in preparation for the commencement of operations at the US$1.5 billion iron and steel plant starting today in Man...Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:32hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Graves cave in at Luveve Cemetery
AN elderly woman, accompanied by two young adults walks briskly into a section of Luveve Cemetery in Bulawayo, a little bit on the edge and sombre.They continuously scan across the hundreds of...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:56hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 39 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
The real risk of Chamisa's temporary solutions to permanent problems
THE political arena has had rich pickings for pundits in the past few days. On the one hand, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) circus of recalls of its elected members continues.It start...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:47hrs | 11 | by Ntando Dumani
Mumba money CEO and Mukuru CIO share insights at a financial services event in Johannesburg
The Evolution of Cross-Border Payments Conference held in Johannesburg brought together industry leaders, experts, and visionaries to discuss the future of the global payments landscape. The event wit...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 11:17hrs | 20 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sandra Ndebele Sibindi consoles election loss with new video
To console her loss in the recent elections, musician-cum politician Sandra Ndebele Sibindi has released a new music video dubbed Indaba.The song is a message to people to mind their own busin...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 21:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Holy Ten joins Sandy's Zanu-PF campaign trail
HIGH-RIDING rapper Holy Ten will this weekend share the stage with renowned singer, dancer-cum-politician Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi at Chigumira open space in Bulawayo's Luveve high-density suburb as the...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's security establishment bigwig dies
One of Zimbabwe's security establishment bigwigs, who defined an era in his field from Rhodesia to post-colonial Zimbabwe amid a record of brutality and terror, David Daniel "Dan" Stannard, later clos...Published: 08 May 2023 at 19:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube pays US$8 500 for Sandra Ndebele's latest album
November 12, 2022, will go down in the history of the arts in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe, not only as a celebration of Sandra Ndebele's 20-year career but as the day an album launch united the arts sector....Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has propensity to fail
I AM thoroughly enjoying tutoring my son, in preparation for his Ordinary Level examinations - although, the task can be demanding, at times - nevertheless, the experience is quite fulfilling and a ne...Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sandra appointed Slice Pizzeria brand ambassador
BULAWAYO songbird and dancer Sandra "Sandy" Ndebele-Sibindi was on Sunday appointed brand ambassador fastfood outlet Slice Pizzeria as it opened a new branch, located at the corner of Joshua Nkomo Str...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nkayi people urged to value add local resources to benefit from them
VILLAGERS at Nkayi have been challenged to add value to their resources so as to benefit from them rather than to allow companies from outside the district to invade and exploit the resources and leav...Published: 26 Aug 2021 at 12:12hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
I'm here to empower every woman, says Sandra Ndebele
Artiste and businesswoman, Sandra Ndebele-Sibindi, who was at the weekend appointed Bulawayo's representative for Young Women for Economic Development, has said she will work hard to ensure that women...Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's grip on state security machinery targets 2022 re-election
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of sweeping changes to the Cabinet last week may have appeared radical but did little to dispel the notion that he is paralysed by a commitment to protracted c...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 16:08hrs | 1 | by Cyril Madlala
Jane Ngwenya the first black woman nationalist to join active politics in Rhodesia
Comrade Jane Ngwenya was the first woman who dared the men spaces, a domain of male occupation: politics. When my mother came to Zambia running away from the obvious incarceration at Chikurubi prison ...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 13:44hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Coast 2 coast should be banned from operating in Zimbabwe
It is with a heavy heart that we write this communication and the sad bit is you continue to advertise and sending your ads to our WhatsApp numbers. As a family we made a decision to buy and import ou...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 20:23hrs | | by Sandy Mwnza
What I learnt on the way to the river
(Inspiration Reloaded)I just love stories about my childhood. Decades ago, when l was at primary school in Lupane, our soccer coach took us to the nearby river for some football practice ses...Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 10:29hrs | 8 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
If Mbuya Nehanda is a Heroine, why is Comrade Thenjwe Lesabe not one?
Some corrections at national level must be done because what is happening in Zimbabwe does not add up to full total. There are discrepancies openly done to provoke tribalism. Who does Nehanda represen...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 21:48hrs | 5 | by Nomazulu Thata
SA army busts Zimbabwe vehicle smuggling racket
THE South African National Defence Forces (SANDEF) on Monday busted vehicle smuggling racket, intercepting two sports utility vehicles which were being smuggled to Zimbabwe through a sandy beach....Published: 13 May 2021 at 06:52hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
The Liberation War in Nkayi, Matebeleland: The Agenda by Rhodesian Army & State to starve 'terrorists', a personal experience!
In today's Africa, we often ascribe the violation of African rights to only African governments and easily forget a long-standing history of wanton violation of African rights by gun-ho racialist geno...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 22:38hrs | 14 | by Thembani Dube
Covid-19 disrupts TB address progress
BULAWAYO, Midlands, Matabeleland North and South provinces accounted for most tuberculosis (TB) deaths recorded in Zimbabwe last year amid reports that Covid-19 disrupted progress that Zimbabwe had ma...Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 05:45hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe's TB prevalence rate still high''
ZIMBABWE remains one of top eight countries in Africa which is heavily burdened by tuberculosis (TB), the global TB report has revealed.The report, which coincided with commemorations of World...Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare roads funds need audit
The heavy rains have highlighted the lack of maintenance and lack of required rebuilding on many Harare roads, with the city council getting its fair share of Zinara funds and having access to parking...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man sentenced to two life terms for SA murders
"He is a cruel and cold-hearted individual who shows no remorse."Judge Judith Cloete slapped the convicted murderer known as "the Table Mountain killer" with two life sentences in the Cape Tow...Published: 30 Jan 2021 at 05:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 'advisory'
DO not put your suffering or sickness to waste. Your greatest template on just how to conduct yourself both in health and in hardship and adversity is none other than Jesus Christ.Is not our g...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 07:47hrs | 8 | by Zii Masiye
WATCH: Binga is a forgotten gem
Binga is one of the most underdeveloped districts in Zimbabwe. A one of a kind sandy beach, warm weather and wildlife are touted as major attractions but residents feel not enough is being done to put...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 09:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini, Sandy join forces
AFRO-POP ace Jeys Marabini has for the first time engaged in a collaboration with a female artiste, Sandra "Sandy" Ndebele-Sibindi, for a top-drawer production.The two Bulawayo artistes collab...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase announces top-line showcasers for September fashion show
LONDON: Zimbabwe Fashion Showcase (ZFS) will return in September for a high-class weekend of fashion – showcasing some of the African communities rising UK based designers.Scheduled for 28 S...Published: 25 Jul 2019 at 07:19hrs | 4 | by Tidi Kwidini
Government mourns former ZDF Commander
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has issued a statement mourning the passing away of former Zimbabwe Defense Forces Commander General Maclean.In a statement, the Ministry of Informati...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 20:00hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Former Zimbabwe army General dies
The first General of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) after Independence General Andrew "Sandy" Maclean died at the weekend at the age of 87. Former President Robert Mugabe then Prime Ministe...Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 17:12hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Sandra Ndebele fraudster's property auctioned
'GOD fights my battles' are the words that dancer-cum-singer Sandra 'Sandy' Ndebele-Sibindi said after the Sheriff of the High Court last week auctioned property belonging to a woman who defrauded her...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo, the Umthwakazi African City Concept
Bulawayo, the Umthwakazi African City ConceptAuthor: Prince Zwide KhumaloDate: 26 June 2019Isilo seNtuthuko Bulawayo and the identity of Umthwakazi or the Ndebele nation are inseparabl...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:57hrs | 1 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
Fireworks for Bulawayo @125th
SANDRA Ndebele, Madlela Skhobokhobo and Clement Magwaza will be the headline acts during the Bulawayo @125 celebrations taking place at the Large City Hall car park today. The celebrations are...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa: Zimbabwe's intelligence Czar
On the night of August 15, 2011, I attended the launch of Wilfred Mhanda's (nom de guerre Dzinashe Machingura) memoir, Dzino: Memories of a Freedom Fighter in Harare. Mhanda was an important figure in...Published: 29 May 2019 at 08:00hrs | | by Blessing Miles-Tendi
Girl (11) dies while panning for gold
An 11-year-old Guruve primary schoolgirl died on Sunday after being trapped in a disused mine shaft while looking for gold. Her colleague escaped with minor injuries, authorities said yesterday....Published: 01 May 2019 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
These critics need more help than cyclone victims
CYCLONE Idai has brought out the good and the ugly in people.Many Zimbabweans have, commendably, risen to the occasion to assist fellow human beings, while others are using this as an opportun...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:33hrs | | by Conway Tutani
Mnangagwa resurrects Beitbridge District club
THE Beitbridge District Club, once a social assembly point for white commercial farmers prior to independence, and the entire Beitbridge community after independence, relived its past glory last week....Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA whites party against any financial commitments to Zimbabwe
DA MP Sandy Kalyan says President Cyril Ramaphosa should not make any financial commitments to Zimbabwe because of what she calls the country's continued campaign of political repression as well as So...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 21:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso players strike again!
A STRIKE by Highlanders players yesterday forced the club to cancel this week's training programme after players insisted they would only return to training after being paid at least their January sal...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele reflects on music journey
SONGSTRESS Sandra 'Sandy' Ndebele will in March launch a new album whose theme is in line with celebrating her successes as an artiste of note over the last 15 years.Ndebele is the reigning ho...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho families move back to flood area homes
SOME Tsholotsho villagers who were last year relocated to new stands after being displaced by the 2016/17 floods have reportedly returned to their old homes which are near their fields. Govern...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 09:21hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele speaks to $80,000 'thieves' in new song
After being defrauded of US$8 330 and $80 000 bond notes by a Bulawayo woman identified as Lindiwe Moyo in a botched foreign currency deal last month, musician Sandra "Sandy" Ndebele has composed a so...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
I am not a cash baron, says Sandra Ndebele
Musician Sandra Ndebele, who was reportedly defrauded of her money by a Bulawayo woman, has dismissed claims that she is a cash baron and a runner for someone in Bulawayo.Sandy, as she is affe...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele defrauded of US$8 000
SINGER and actress Sandra "Sandy" Ndebele has threatened a civil suit against a Bulawayo woman she accuses of defrauding her of US$8 330 and $80 000 bond notes in a recent deal that went sour....Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Israel's Desert Agriculture experience and technologies can help transform agriculture in Zimbabwe and Africa
Agriculture in Israel is a highly developed industry. Israel is a major exporter of fresh produce and a world-leader in agricultural technologies despite the fact that the geography of the country is ...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 13:22hrs | 4 | by Enos Denhere
#ZIWA2018: The Nominees are Here!
The shortlisted nominees for the highly anticipated 5th Zimbabwe International Women's Awards, more popularly known as 'The ZIWAs', have been announced.The ZIWAs were founded in 2013 to celebr...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 07:51hrs | 3 | by Molah Media
Lessons from Kenya (Part 1)
RARE is a country that seamlessly blends modern and vibrant cities with unspoilt white sandy beaches against the backdrop of the planet's biggest natural wildlife park, the Masai Mara (Serengeti). End...Published: 11 Aug 2018 at 10:13hrs | | by Miriam T Majome
'Zanu-PF has no control over ZEC,' claims Chiwenga
ZANU-PF does not control the Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) and the electoral body is totally independent, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has said. Addressing thousands of Zanu-PF su...Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
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