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Jwamu imali kakhondekitha kaZupco
KUCATSHANGELWA ukuba kuthe ngokuzwa indlala isihlasele lokuba lezikwelede, enye indoda yeZvishavane ijwamulele ukhondekitha wakoZupco imali, qede yacela ezinyaweni. Kubikwa uListon Kubvoruno ,...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 17:42hrs | 802 | by Staff reporter
Traditional healers lure women with promises of easy births
TWO daughters. Long, painful labours. Several miscarriages.For Soko, a hairdresser in her late 30s, the quest for a son and a safe, easy birth led her to seek professional help - from a herbal...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 05:45hrs | 843 | by Vimbai Chinembiri
Fatal accident as commuter omnibus hits pothole
TWO people died on the spot, while 15 others were seriously injured when a commuter omnibus hit a pothole before overturning last Friday near Mutora business centre in Gokwe.Midlands provincia...Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 18:02hrs | 1552 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar challenge thrown out
The challenge by a Harare lawyer to invalidate civil penalties imposed on businesses or individuals refusing to accept local currency suffered a stillbirth after the High Court threw out the applicati...Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 05:24hrs | 931 | by Staff reporter
Police probes abducted MDC-Alliance activist
A 29-YEAR-OLD Masvingo MDC Alliance youth activist is under police investigation on charges of faking his own abduction barely a week ago, but the opposition party has rubbished the claims as ludicrou...Published: 23 Jan 2022 at 20:39hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter
Dynamics of anti-Chinese crusade in Zimbabwe
In recent times, a steady stream of anti-Chinese propaganda in Zimbabwe - driven mostly by Western-sponsored media, civil society and the opposition - has grown into a huge tide.On January 20,...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:21hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Player exodus hits FC Platinum
BARELY a month after the departure of Silas Songani, Ralph Kawondera and Stanley Ngala, FC Platinum looks set to lose another senior player as defender Donald Dzvinyai has been linked with a move to H...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 05:38hrs | 1421 | by Staff reporter
Mamombe, Chimbiri approach ConCourt
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance activists Joanah Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri have filed a notice to apply for referral of their matter to the Constitutional Court (ConCourt).The two stand accused of ...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 05:36hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Court throws out challenge to exchange control ammendments
THE High Court has dismissed an application by human rights lawyer Obert Shava, challenging the constitutionality of Statutory Instrument (SI) 127 of 2021 which imposes civil penalties on those found ...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:40hrs | 1013 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, US square off over Zimbabwean affairs
GOVERNMENT yesterday told the United States to back off after Washington said the March 26 by-elections were a test case of Harare's commitment to implement sweeping reforms to guarantee free and fair...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:27hrs | 1639 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah, Winky D square off
CONTEMPORARY singer Jah Prayzah and dancehall chanter Winky D, who are considered the country's most sought-after musicians, are set to revive their "rivalry" when they battle for supremacy at this ye...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:24hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
Electoral reforms must dominate political discourse in 2022
AS we bask on the cusp of a new year, Zimbabweans appear to have gone agog about the pending by-elections and what many deem to be the watershed plebiscite of 2023.And yet for some of us, high...Published: 18 Jan 2022 at 05:32hrs | 169 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Tugwi-Mukosi spills for second time
Zimbabwe's largest interior dam Tugwi-Mukosi, spilled for the second time since its commissioning, sparking fears of flooding downstream.The Department of Civil Protection (DCP) in Chiredzi is...Published: 17 Jan 2022 at 06:29hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's new PCC goes haywire
Chaos ran supreme at the most recent Zanu-PF Masvingo Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) meeting after the new provincial chairperson Robson Mavhenyengwa and his team allegedly smuggled in losing...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 08:05hrs | 1579 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says Zimbabwe won't let a brotherly nation down
The just-ended SADC Extraordinary Heads of State and Government summit in Lilongwe, Malawi managed to galvanise the region's leadership to realise the importance of unity in dealing with issues of pea...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:18hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo ZANU PF warlords bury hatchet
Feuding ZANU PF Masvingo province warlords Ezra Chadzamira and Robson Mavhenyengwa have buried the hatchet after a bruising provincial election campaign. The two made peace and pledged to work togethe...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 09:27hrs | 1723 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's govt takes over city roads rehab
GOVERNMENT has taken over the rehabilitation of roads in major urban areas in order to speed up the process.Last Thursday, Transport minister Felix Mhona warned contractors doing shoddy jobs t...Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 06:00hrs | 1627 | by Staff reporter
Serial armed robber arrested
A suspected serial armed robber who was also wanted for rape was arrested on Wednesday, as police continue to put their foot down in the fight against rising armed robbery cases.The suspect, T...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube appeals rice tax ban
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday filed an appeal against a High Court judgment on Wednesday, which banned the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) and Treasury from charging 14,5% value-added tax...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:06hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
8 Air Force of Zimbabwe officers promoted
Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, President Mnangagwa, yesterday promoted two Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) Group Captains to the rank of Air Commodore and six Wing Commanders to Group ...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:02hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Rice imports to be VAT exempted
THE High Court has declared that rice imports be exempted from double taxation, a move that will stop the government from collecting value added tax (VAT) from rice importers.Taxing of rice im...Published: 06 Jan 2022 at 19:09hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Mimosa donates bicycles to police
POLICE in Zvishavane have received 10 bicycles from Mimosa Mines to help combat crime in the Midlands mining town.Speaking at the handover ceremony, Mimosa general manager Steven Ndiyamba said...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 05:58hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Notorious gold dealer sentenced
A notorious Zvishavane gold dealer who pelted his two wives with stones after they refused to dance erotically in front of him in public has been sentenced to nine months in prison or a fine of $50 00...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:53hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally suffers humiliating defeat
Minister of State for Masvingo and provincial chairperson candidate Ezra Chadzamira has appealed against ongoing provincial elections alleging rigging.Chadzamira was Masvingo Zanu-PF provincia...Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 14:03hrs | 5698 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Makomborero Haruzivishe granted bail
The High Court of Harare has granted bail to opposition activist Makomborero Haruzivishe after being successfully represented by Prof. Lovemore Madhuku and Simon Chabuka.Haruzivishe was arrest...Published: 29 Dec 2021 at 08:43hrs | 3612 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Minerals looting sparked Chief Murinye's outburst
CHIEF Murinye, Ephias Munodawafa, who torched a storm last week after urging President Emmerson Mnangagwa to tackle corruption among his close allies and family members, is well-known for speaking his...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 15:31hrs | 1815 | by Staffreporter
Anglican Bishop retires
The Rt Rev Godfrey Taonezvi, the founding bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Masvingo has retired.He bid farewell to serving and retired bishops, friends and tens of congregants at a mass held ...Published: 25 Dec 2021 at 09:16hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Gold dealer fined for abusing wives
A notorious top Zvishavane gold dealer who pelted his two wives with stones after they refused to shake their bums for him in public has been sentenced to nine months in prison or a fine of RTGS$50 00...Published: 25 Dec 2021 at 09:15hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF sets poll supervising teams
Zanu-PF has put in place teams that will supervise its upcoming provincial elections, while the criteria requiring youths to have served at least four years at district level has been waived for youth...Published: 24 Dec 2021 at 07:24hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbery cases increased in 2021
Cases of armed robberies increased countrywide this year with criminals targeting cash-in transit vehicles, individuals and business people with large amounts of cash.Schools and cross-border ...Published: 24 Dec 2021 at 07:23hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa douses backyard flames
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa reportedly stepped in to douse factional flames that were threatening to raze Midlands province by blocking rival faction leaders from contesting to ensure his trusted loy...Published: 23 Dec 2021 at 05:44hrs | 3686 | by Staff reporter
'We are fed-up with Zanu-PF looters'
Chief Murinye stunned senior Government officials attending a funeral in Masvingo Rural on Monday when he warned President Mnangagwa to stop the looting in the country or lose the 2023 elections....Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 18:53hrs | 784 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba injured as Musona shines
IN-FORM Warriors and Aston Villa midfielder Marvelous Nakamba is likely going to be sidelined for a week or two after he limped out of Saturday's English Premiership football match against Liverpool a...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:01hrs | 805 | by Staff reporter
Urban home-seekers invade rural area land
The rising cost of land in urban centres such as Harare has pushed desperate home seekers to invade adjacent rural areas, which are now experiencing increasing pressure on demand for social services....Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 07:00hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Govt splashes $30 billion on Harare-Beitbridge road
THE Government has spent more than $30 billion on funding the reconstruction of over 260km of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge highway, while an additional $1,3 billion has been directed towards the reh...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:14hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter
Great strides made in road rehab project
The Government has spent more than $30 billion on funding the reconstruction of over 260km of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway, while an additional $1,3 billion has been directed towards the reh...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:11hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
A Platinum Chibuku showdown
HAVING guided FC Platinum to three Chibuku Super Cup final appearances, including a victory in 2014, and also helping the Zvishavane miners to three league championship titles, Norman Mapeza feels lik...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:08hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Botswana investors launch battle to reclaim gold mine
FOUR Botswana nationals have appealed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), the Foreign Affairs ministry and other state organs in a bid to claim part of a gold ...Published: 04 Dec 2021 at 18:48hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF diverts 30 ZUPCO buses for SB Moyo memorial
THE ruling Zanu-PF has ordered the struggling public transporter, ZUPCO, to avail 30 buses this Saturday to ferry thousands of party supporters who will attend the memorial service of the late Foreign...Published: 04 Dec 2021 at 07:26hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's quest to re-join the Commonwealth is set to hit a snag
ZIMBABWE'S quest to re-join the Commonwealth is set to hit a snag, following revelations during a debate in the British House of Lords this week that the United Kingdom is far from supporting the coun...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 07:01hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gives wife key Politburo position
Zanu-PF first secretary, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed his wife, Auxillia into the politburo in a surprise reshuffle of the powerful organ.She is the new Zanu-PF secretary for Env...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 06:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa information dynasty as Mnangagwa reorganises politburo
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday appointed new secretaries in his Zanu-PF party's politburo, while reassigning others.The mini-reshuffle will see former diplomat Christopher Mutsvangw...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 05:36hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF excludes ex-Zapu members in new Politburo
ZANU-PF First Secretary President Mnangagwa yesterday reshuffled Politburo members with Christopher Mutsvangwa being appointed as the party's Secretary for Information and First Lady Auxillia Mn...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 05:31hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Politburo members reshuffled
Zanu-PF First Secretary President Mnangagwa yesterday reshuffled Politburo members, with Christopher Mutsvangwa being appointed as the party's Secretary for Information and First Lady Amai Auxil...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 05:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa 'sponsoring investors' cry foul over mine
A Botswana company has been 'cheated' of a gold mining concern by its local partners, who have allegedly politicised the issue and accused the investors of sponsoring MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamis...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 13:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
New wholesale firm opens shop in Lupane 60 jobs on offer
A Mutare-based company, Mega 2 Wholesalers trading as Big Max investments, is set to open one of its biggest retail shops in Lupane, Matabeleland North this Friday.This is a boost for the loca...Published: 25 Nov 2021 at 15:18hrs | 385 | by Shelton Muchena
Passenger hijacks Zupco bus
Suspected drug dealer Sylvester Phiri who was a passenger in the Zimbabwe United Passengers company (Zupco) bus attempted to flee away with the vehicle af...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 06:50hrs | 20 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Steward Bank profit up 263% to $252 million HY
STEWARD Bank Zimbabwe has shrugged the disruptive impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and inflationary pressures to report impressive half-year financial results to+ August 31, 2021.The bank, a su...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF persecuted Khaya Moyo, says Mliswa
FORMER Zanu-PF Mashonaland West province chairperson and the current independent Norton MP Temba Mliswa says the late Simon Khaya Moyo was among senior Zapu leaders who were persecuted by the ruling Z...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 05:55hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 2017 coup coalition collapses
THE fact that Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is contemplating challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the Zanu-PF presidency at the party's elective congress next year, while factions loyal ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 06:17hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
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