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ZanuPF's interference in Matabeleland traditional and cultural activities spark vitriol
THE spirited efforts by the ruling Zanu F to always mindle in the cultural and traditional activities conducted in Matabeleland has sparked vitriol from t...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 23:24hrs | 673 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe will never be free with more analysts than activists
It's time we were brutal frank with each other as Zimbabweans.As more Zimbabweans sink deeper into poverty and the grip of a repressive regime tightens, there's a familiar and haunting questio...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:48hrs | 295 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MRP blasts Munhumutapa over private member bill
Mthwakazi Republic Party leader Mqondisi Moyo has blasted 'King Munhumutapa' Timothy Chiminya over his private member bill tabled in parliament seeking to take traditional leaders' authority from the ...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 09:43hrs | 301 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe's traditional healers take to TikTok
WEARING a stylish black leather jacket and a red blouse, a denim sun hat covering her dreadlocked head, Gogo Mafirakureva goes live on TikTok.In just the first few minutes of her livestream, a...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 18:01hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean music and gumboot dancing comes to Margate
Thanet residents are collaborating in a show that brings together Zimbabwean instruments, storytelling and gumboot dancing, in a world where music is forbidden.Thanet performance company Loopi...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Growing number of Zimbabwe couples opt for child adoption
IN most families, news that a loved one is going to have a child is usually received with joy.But when Kuteesa "Tess" Gweshe and her husband announced that they were going to have two more chi...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga paid US$100 'gupuro' to Mubaiwa
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is divorced from former model Mary Mubaiwa, the High Court has declared.Justice Owen Tagu made the ruling on Thursday after Chiwenga, on November 24 last ye...Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mubaiwa not Chiwenga's wife, court rules
The unregistered customary union between Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and Mary Mubaiwa ceased to exist more than two years ago when she was given a US$100 divorce token, and so they are no long...Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mliswa warns Sulu
OUTSPOKEN legislator, Temba Mliswa has advised Dendera maestro, Sulumani Chimbetu not to involve himself in politics, but to stick to his music.The counsel comes after Chimbetu, popularly know...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 17:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Gringo's widow gives birth
The drama continues . . . After giving birth to her bouncing baby boy on June 5, the late comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora's widow Netsai Meki described the child as "heaven sent, a comfo...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe exhumation saga sucks in Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been sucked into the exhumation of the late former president Robert Mugabe's remains saga after it emerged he chaired a high-level meeting of the deceased strongman's ...Published: 21 May 2021 at 06:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the lobola refund issue
Zimbabweans were highly active on social media discussing an underreported 2015 court ruling which made a ruling that a man can sue his in-laws to recover lobola if his wife cheated on him. The ...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 07:16hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Kembo Mohadi removal was necessary for 'nation building'
Since Kembo Mohadi is on record saying Matabeleland genocide was necessary for nation-building, we also put it on record that his sacking by Mnangagwa following his sexual romps was good for nation bu...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 08:12hrs | 15 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe has voluntarily become the 10th province of South Africa
After protracted and emotional denials by Zanupf leaders that Zimbabwe is a country in crisis, masses of Zimbabweans that were stuck at Beitbridge border post a few weeks ago exposed Zimbabwe not only...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 13:34hrs | 6 | by Israel Dube
Sanction Auxillia Mnangagwa and Freeze her foreign bank accounts
The first family must command respect, not demand it. This, they should do through leading by example. "Julius Caesar's wife must be above suspicion". The first lady should not be seen throwing her we...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 12:28hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Widow's home burnt down after son impregnates neighbour's wife
A village widow from Zengeya under Chief Nyajena was left homeless after her neighbour and relative burnt down her four thatched houses because her son had snatched his wife.Elias Mazonde is s...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 21:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 21 | by PUMA
Joshua Nkomo predicted the split of Zimbabwe in 1986
Just 6 years into the so called independence of Zimbabwe, Dr Joshua Nkomo mentioned among other things, genocide, tribal hate and unfettered corruption as ticking bombs that would cause Zimbabwe implo...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 09:11hrs | | by Israel Dube
Grave dug up at night: Deceased's family shell-shocked, consults spiritualist
IN a weird case of suspected witchcraft, a Sakubva family was left shocked after they found the grave in which they had buried their 53-year old relative dug up and left wide-open a day after intermen...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 11:08hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Pokello parties with new love
Socialite Pokello Nare was over the weekend partying with her new love - Ronald Muzambe - while her divorce case is still pending at the Harare High Court.The lovebirds were part of the crowd ...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 15:04hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa debacle, Undermining the Nkomo rod and the way forward
It is quite unfortunate that our young energetic president and man of the moment Chamisa has done it again. Last time it was about money from Trump's America that he said was going to be brought into ...Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 21:56hrs | 1 | by Henry Madiro
Parents fight over son's tombstone epitaph
A DIVORCED couple is haggling over the epitaph on the tombstone of their late son and performance of sacred rites on his grave at Dangamvura Cemetery. The fight has since spilled into the courts....Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 05:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Family mired in witchcraft storm
IN a macabre real life drama, an 80-year-old man is in the eye of a witchcraft storm after family members ganged up, abducted him and held him hostage for four days, threatening to release him only if...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 05:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Addictions and Bonding
Do we really have to hate people because of whatever thing they are addicted to? Is addiction really bad or it can actually be saving one from something and after all, one way or the other… we are a...Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Belinda Chowa
Woman wants lobola abolished
A HARARE woman has approached the Constitutional Court challenging the constitutionality of the practice of paying lobola, saying it reduces women to mere "assets" that are open for abuse. Ms Priccila...Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 05:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cowardice, stubbornness behind Zimbabwe's demise
I have always believed that part of the fundamental duties or responsibilities of any leader - be it in the corporate, political and even social sphere - is to be able to speak the truth and accept it...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 13:52hrs | | by Eric Chiriga
Some were not happy with the resurrection of Lazarus
According to the Shona culture, a deceased's belongings especially clothes, are shared among relatives, a day or two after his or her interment. Imagine the Biblical Lazarus was living in Zimb...Published: 04 Oct 2017 at 13:40hrs | 2 | by Tafara Shumba
Chief demands a cow from a widow whose son committed suicide
In a bizarre incident Chief Negomo (real name Luscious Chitsinde) demanded a cow from a widow whose son had committed suicide, saying it was a fine because the hanging had happened within his jurisdic...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 13:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Karanga people under attack - Zodwa Wabantu rescues Masvingo
Karanga people are clever. Korekore people are uneducated. All Ndebeles want to do is drink, burn meat over fire and dance, if they are not stabbing people. Manyika people learn a few English words an...Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 18:38hrs | 2 | by Jera
Does Dr Nkosana Moyo have what it takes to be the next president of Zimbabwe?
Questions have to be asked."CAN HE?" "YES HE CAN". Does Dr Nkosana Moyo have the charisma that can surpass and supersede that of his competitors in the political institution? The answer is, YES!....Published: 29 Jun 2017 at 21:39hrs | 2 | by Njabulo
Mourning taken to shocking levels
EARLIER this year, proceedings at Glen View 1 shops came to a halt as friends of the late Lizzy paraded her coffin in the open. The procession saw mourners throwing "ballooned" condoms all over while ...Published: 10 Jun 2017 at 22:40hrs | | by Shamiso Yikoniko
MDC to make Zim 'ungovernable' - implement reforms and stop dangerous mojo posturing
What is in a name? Everything, especially in Shona culture! "Chakandibata!" (What madness seized me!) My late mother called the dog. Whatever other name she had given the dog earlier, it was q...Published: 05 Jun 2017 at 20:58hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Oliver Mtukudzi reveals his political views
When music superstar Oliver Mtukudzi performed at the One Million Man March organised by Zanu-PF last year, a section of music followers were rattled to witness what they viewed as a "sell-out" move b...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Drama-filled send-offs. . as mourning is taken to shocking levels
EARLIER this year, proceedings at Glen View 1 shops came to a halt as friends of the late Lizzy paraded her coffin in the open. The procession saw mourners throwing "ballooned" condoms all over while ...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:13hrs | | by Shamiso Yikoniko
Nomazulu way off the point, taking issues literally like political novice
If there one thing which Nomazulu is consistent in it is being against the aspirations of the people of Mthwakazi. She is at par with people like Tswangirayi and Mugabe.With her poisonous vern...Published: 21 May 2017 at 09:57hrs | 3 | by Thulani Nkala
When a child accepts food from strangers - kukwata
Bridgette Malenga is an actress by night and teacher by day - naturally she has a new word to teach everyone: kukwata."Kukwata: verb. In Shona culture, whe...Published: 24 Apr 2017 at 09:44hrs | 3 | by Bridgette Malenga
Prophets consult me, says sangoma
SEKURU Friday Chisanyu (FC), a registered Traditional Medicine Practitioner and the founding president of the Zimbabwe National Practitioners Association (ZINPA) speaks to H-Metro's BLESSING MASAKADZA...Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 18:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Paul Siwela - MLO spells out the restoration road map to the recovered Matebele state
The calls for an independent state of Matebeleland are increasing, on the 5th November 2016, Stanley Khumalo who is widely known as King Mzilikazi 2 effectively repudiated the Rule by Conquest when he...Published: 12 Mar 2017 at 20:01hrs | 3 | by Thulani Nkala
Cohabiting affairs on the rise
It is women's month and most women are in celebratory mood.Some are single, some are in relationships, some are engaged, some are married and others are cohabiting with their partners....Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 07:01hrs | | by Vongai Mbara
Misogyny in our discriminatory social institutions: Taken from the book: My roots my proud identity: Part Two
Also Read: Misogyny in our discriminatory social institutions: Taken from the book: My roots my proud identity: Part...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 18:54hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Misogyny in our discriminatory social institutions: Taken from the book: My roots my proud identity: Part one
Psychologist: Let's discuss the societal aspect of your home and the culture of your people regarding women. I have left this question too long but when I liste...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 18:53hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mthwakazi must fall Video, Please allow me to address a dead man
Dear dead man, I hope your spirit reads this from the valley of dry bones. Firstly Dry Bones, you are referring to yourself as "us Shona people", please Dry Bones, you are all alone. You are n...Published: 10 Dec 2016 at 19:24hrs | 1 | by Venus Mlalazi
Daily Divinity Questions and Answers with Witness Dingani
"Hosea and Gomer divorced because of so many problems" Discuss the causes and effects of divorce in Zimbabwean context ? (25)COMMENT OVERVIEW•The above question demands one to discuss th...Published: 01 Dec 2016 at 16:55hrs | | by Witness Dingani
Energy Mutodi releases album
The controversial Zanu PF youth member Energy Mutodi has released a new album titled Shanga Yangu Yawa.In his Facebook Post Mutodi said his latest album is now out and available on Whatsup...Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 07:11hrs | 15 | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo not venue for Zimbabwe opposition 'vuzu parties'
Zimbabwe opposition PDP and MDC-T anniversary celebrations that are lined up for Bulawayo starting from this weekend would only provide an opportunity for Blessers like Morgan Tsvangirai and Sugar...Published: 09 Sep 2016 at 08:18hrs | 5 | by Israel Dube
Bulawayo not venue for Zimbabwe opposition 'vuzu parties'
Zimbabwe opposition PDP and MDC T anniversary celebrations that are lined up for Bulawayo starting from this weekend would only provide an opportunity for Blessers like Morgan Tsvangirai and Sugar Mum...Published: 09 Sep 2016 at 07:12hrs | 5 | by Israel Dube
'Court suicide premeditated'
The Beatrice man who committed suicide on Monday by downing poison in court had told relatives and friends that he would kill himself in court in the event he was convicted for an offence he had not c...Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mystery in Stone successfully unveils 'Out of Africa' collection in London
Celebrated Zimbabwean Sculptor Tawanda Sarireni along with his production collective Mystery in Stone showcased another spectacular collection at the prestigious Mall Galleries in London last week....Published: 09 Aug 2016 at 14:07hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Women do not love each other- Chief Musarurwa
Chief Musarurwa has claimed that women do not love each other a move he said is stumbling all efforts being made to empower them in the country.Speaking in Parliament, Musarurwa said women wen...Published: 23 Jun 2016 at 15:28hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Parading corpse uncultural, says Chiefs
FUNERALS have always been associated with a somber mood. The unwritten dictates of African tradition are that people should respect not only the sanctity of life but the dead for they would have depar...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:28hrs | 1 | by Robin Muchetu
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