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Military rifle recovered from poachers
POACHERS cornered in a section of the vast Bubye Valley Conservancy in Beitbridge recently abandoned an AK-47 assault rifle traced back to the Zimbabwe National Army, police sources said at the weeken...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:37hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa and Mnangagwa mourn Sri Lanka martyrs
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his nemesis MDC President Nelson Chamisa have mourned the people of Sri Lanka who passed away after a series of coordinated explosions rocked churches and h...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 19:50hrs | 4829 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe paid dearly for another slow start in addition to a series of errors
Madagascar's resilience and crafty ball handling skills got earned them promotion into the Under-20 Barthes Cup after they broke the hearts of spirited Zimbabwe 25-27 at Prince Edward High School....Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 16:00hrs | 397 | by APO
Charambas drop videos
THE first couple of gospel music, Pastor Charles and wife Olivia Charamba — who recently embarked on ministerial work — are back to satisfy the needs of their music followers with a series of vide...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:23hrs | 1336 | by Staff reporter
'Good evening General Peter Walls'
It was just after 8pm, and the night was still. A few crickets were chirping and stridulating, interchanging with hooting cars which were roaming the almost deserted streets of the then Salisbury indu...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:56hrs | 5375 | by Forward Nyanyiwa
Death threats against top Zimbabwean journalist feature in Ace Magashule book 'Gangster State'
The Weekly's most significant media battle occurred much earlier, however. In 2011, Zimbabwean-born journalist- turned-media entrepreneur Basildon Peta launched the now-defunct Free State Times....Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:03hrs | 2042 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide healing must include 'truth-telling'
The Movement for Democratic Change says bringing closure to victims of the Gukurahundi genocide must involve a "comprehensive programme of truth-telling."The Gukurahundi was a series of atroci...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 21:08hrs | 774 | by ZimLive
Nigerian scammers target Chombo
Nigerian scammers have pounced on former Minister Home Affairs Igatius Chombo by creating a fake email which they have circulating to various emails to various people across the world pleading for Fin...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 13:10hrs | 3013 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Cambridge English on the go
In the 20 odd years that I have been in the Zimbabwean education system and ten years spent in English remediation, I have identified a number of factors that cause students to fail their Cambridge O'...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 09:39hrs | 1070 | by The Language Coach
MLF factions kiss and reunite
The meeting to reunite the factions of MLF took place on Sunday the 7th at Ghandi Square in Johannesburg, after a series of engagement meetings to iron out their differences. The factions led ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 16:54hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
East coast dark horse entries to lead the 2019 Kentucky Derby
The Churchill Downs race track in 700 Central Avenue is now set and ready to show-off the 145th edition of the Kentucky Derby. This is the first jewel of the Triple Crown Series followed by the two ma...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 10:56hrs | 314 | by Staff Writer
Mujuru not rejoining Zanu-PF
Former vice president and National People's Party (NPP) leader Joice Mujuru has said she is not re-joining Zanu-PF, following claims that she was on her way back to the ruling party. Speaking ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:47hrs | 2793 | by Staff reporter
Wankie coal burn Dembare
Dynamos 1 - 2 Hwange DYNAMOS goal-minder Simba Chinani was the Fall Guy at Rufaro yesterday as the Harare giants threw away their lead to lose a Castle Lager Premiership football match they though...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:34hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru rejoining Zanu-PF - report
STATE media early Sunday, reported that former Vice President Joice Mujuru, stampeded out of the ruling Zanu-PF party ahead of the 2014 congress is returning to the ex-liberation movement.The ...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:43hrs | 2819 | by newzimbabwe
Masiyiwa-Chamisa's contract will not be renewed
Six specially selected security crack teams are currently probing the misdemeanours by senior Zimbabwe National Roads Administrator (Zinara) executives, as authorities step-up the ante to cleanse the ...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:37hrs | 2059 | by Staff reporter
Mkhululi Bhebhe puts Zimbabwe on gospel map
"Dare to dream, and be brave enough to take opportunities when they come your way."This is the advice of gospel singing sensation, Mkhululi Bhebhe, who is fast making a name for himself abroad...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 08:50hrs | 1873 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa explains the meaning of ' Kudira Jecha'
MDC President Nelson Chamisa on Friday clarified what the MDC meant when it coined the statement Kudira Jecha.The statement has been interpreted by ZANU PF supporters s meaning to disrupt and ...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 09:17hrs | 4003 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo to host motor racing
BULAWAYO's Motoring Club (BMC) will tomorrow host the first leg of the national series motor racing, with the staging of the John Love Trophy at the Bulawayo Motorsport Park, Highmount.The com...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 07:09hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's white soldier to address Lookout Masuku lecture
Former ZIPRA intelligence officer and decorated liberation war hero Jeremy Brickhill is billed to give a guest speech at the Annual Lookout Masuku Lecturer Series organized by Ibhetshu lika Zulu and H...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 22:34hrs | 3556 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Court blocks demo against property developer
THE High Court has blocked a group of disgruntled home seekers who were planning to stage a demonstration against a Gweru-based land developer, River Valley Properties at its Bulawayo offices for alle...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:49hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Bev fears SA xenophobia
RAUNCHY dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda said she will not be going back to South Africa anytime soon following the outbreak of xenophobic attacks in the neighbouring country.She is, however, enjo...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 13:32hrs | 993 | by Staff reporter
US economist ranks Zimbabwe second most miserable country in the World
Are Zimbabweans truly miserable?“I have learned now that while those who speak about one's miseries usually hurt, ...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:17hrs | 2005 | by Amenna Dayo
Of a book on democracy and democracy hypocrites
Last week MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa was on cloud nine when he officially co-launched with former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo the book, Democracy Works – Re-wiring politics to Afr...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 13:44hrs | 893 | by Nobleman Runyanga
TelOne to end DStv monopoly
TELONE has moved to end DStv's monopoly on the showbiz scene by introducing real time gross settlement dollar prices for its Digital Entertainment on Demand (DEOD) packages through which viewers can a...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 06:49hrs | 5640 | by Staff reporter
'Spiritual spectacles' prophet draws crowds in Bulawayo
Goodness and Mercy Ministries founder and lead pastor Prophet Tapiwa Freddy leads the All Night Spiritual Spectacles Bulawayo Edition crusade at White City Stadium on Friday nightTHOUSANDS of ...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:03hrs | 1059 | by Staff reporter
'Bloodbath' threats at Jah Prayzah show
CONTEMPORARY musician Jah Prayzah's much anticipated Kwekwe show slated for tonight at King Solomon's Lifestyle Cafe will go ahead despite threats of a machete bloodbath.A message making the r...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:43hrs | 2969 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa denies ignoring Nigerian military ruler
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration had professed ignorance of the presence of former Nigerian leader Olusegun Obasanjo, leaving opposition MDC national vice chairman Tendai Biti besides him...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:38hrs | 354 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa's victory not free, not fair, not credible
When Zimbabwean soldiers shot civilians during riots against alleged election-rigging on August 1, 2018, many Zimbabweans were horrified - but they weren't surprised.The previous November, the...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 12:11hrs | 3000 | by Rahul Nagvekar
Ramaphosa admits corruption-accused Bosasa paid him R2m
President Cyril Ramaphosa's son Andile has admitted that corruption-accused company Bosasa paid him R2m in a business deal he "sincerely regrets".In an exclusive interview on Monday, Ramaphosa...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 09:33hrs | 2573 | by news24
Jonathan Moyo claims he has evidence Mnangagwa lost 2018 election
EXILED former Zanu-PF spin-doctor and ex-Cabinet Minister Jonathan Moyo has sensationally claimed he has "incontrovertible evidence" that President Emmerson Mnangagwa lost last year's presidential ele...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 07:10hrs | 7155 | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwe urged to improve dialogue process
RENOWNED human rights lawyer from Sudan, Yasmin Sooka has challenged Zimbabwe to take a cue from other African countries that have successfully managed to handle their political crisis through an effe...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 11:01hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's first black woman to get driver’s licence
JOANNA Sibanda's life has been one long series of firsts and she is not shy to tell anyone who cares to listen. When one visits her warm home, she speedily unearths a stash of certificates and...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 22:25hrs | 5452 | by Staff reporter
A dying (public) intellectualism in Zimbabwe
THE late Masipula Sithole taught me (and many others) how to perceive and think about our country, Zimbabwe's politics.Not only formally via the university lecture room, but also more signific...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 05:54hrs | 1597 | by Takura Zhangazha
Child with male, female genitals operated on
DOCTORS at Harare Central Hospital have successfully operated on a 10-year-old child from Tsholotsho who was born with both female and male sexual organs. The now "complete girl" (name withheld for et...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:24hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bans Zambian energy drink, warning it can cause heart problems
A Zambian energy drink has been banned in Zimbabwe after regulators found it contains a dangerous pharmaceutical component that can cause blindness or heart failure.The Medicines Control Autho...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 18:33hrs | 5810 | by ZimLive
Heal Zimbabwe speaks on the arrest of Rashid Mahiya
Heal Zimbabwe takes great concern over the allegations leveled against Rashid Mahiya who is the Executive Director of Heal Zimbabwe and the Chairperson of the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition. He was arre...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 11:33hrs | 1464 | by Heal Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe to host UAE, travel to Netherlands
United Arab Emirates will play four ODIs in Zimbabwe in April, while Netherlands will host Zimbabwe for a pair of ODI and T20I series in June.The visit of UAE will replace the cancelled five-m...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 08:38hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
'Army killings stiffled UK efforts to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe'
THE British government has maintained that the August 1, 2018 post-election violence shootings and January 14-16, 2019 killings, which claimed over 20 lives after security forces fired into protestors...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 10:33hrs | 2358 | by Staff reporter
Hollywood actress speaks on Zimbabwean identity
HOLLYWOOD actress Sibongile "Sibo" Mlambo has shed light on her African roots which date to Zimbabwe and her growth in the acting industry which has seen her become one of the sought-after actors in t...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:41hrs | 1108 | by Staff reporter
Bosso players get paid 1 month salary instead of 2 months, stalemate continues
THE stalemate between Highlanders Football Club senior players and their employer is still unresolved after some of the players received only a month's salary, instead of the two months that they were...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 06:01hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa changes tact
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says the Church must lead the way in initiating dialogue between him and President Emmerson Mnangagwa so as to rescue long-suffering Zimbabweans who are staring at a bleak fu...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 10:12hrs | 4580 | by Staff reporter
New TV series on cards
A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING film production house, Mirazvo Multimedia Productions, is set to add more life to the showbiz with a new television series, Bokoto Brooke Triad, scheduled to premiere later this ...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 06:04hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
Chasi wants Mnangagwa's job?
A desperate Deputy Transport Minister Fortune Chasi was left clutching at straws, Sunday after "his 2023 presidential campaign posters" went viral on social media.While it was not immediately ...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 19:42hrs | 4659 | by newzimbabwe
Should Zimbabwe's 'unwitty' MPs be sent back to school?
In our series of letters from African writers, Zimbabwean journalist-turned-barrister Brian Hungwe looks at whether politicians need better qualifications.Zimbabwe has one of the highest liter...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 16:19hrs | 843 | by Brian Hungwe
Strive Masiyiwa buys back controlling stake in Botswana's Mascom
MTN Group Ltd. announced the disposal of its share in a Botswana joint venture as Africa's biggest wireless carrier by revenue kicks off a drive to raise at least 15 billion rand ($1.1 billion) from a...Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 07:55hrs | 5774 | by Staff reporter
Chaos as Mnangagwa is sucked into ZANU PF Byo fiasco
The Provincial Administrator of ZANU PF Bulawayo Province Elifas Mashaba has been caught in the eye of a storm after President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday dissolved Bulawayo Province ZANU PF struc...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 17:39hrs | 5038 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimra boss resigns over unclear reasons
A senior Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) official has resigned over unclear reasons, several months after he was suspended on corruption charges, it has been learnt.Zimra Commissioner in ch...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:53hrs | 3280 | by Staff reporter
Throwback Monday:- The rise and fall and rise of Tendai 'Wananchi' Biti
THE political circus unravelling in the country's opposition politics needs no introduction. The tag of war between the Morgan Tsvangirai and Tendai Biti camps over control of the opposition MDCT has ...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 12:43hrs | 3449 | by Wezhira Marihwepi
Zimbabwe aviation in slow, but positive climb
LAST week, the local skies welcomed the arrival of the restructured fellow southern African carrier, Air Tanzania.The airline re-launched flights to Harare after close to two decades of no dir...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 18:28hrs | 438 | by Benjamin Manzini
'Zimbabwe courts politicised, militarised'
Recent mandatory jail sentences of rioters which range from one year to 5 years are stiffer compared to those imposed in Smith's regime, lawyers and analysts contend.The harsh sentences being ...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:03hrs | 309 | by Maxwell Sibanda and Tarisai Machakaire
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