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'We had semi-liberated zones in Lupane, Nkayi'
We continue our interview with Tapson Ncube aka Makhula Thebe who during the armed struggle operated in Lupane and Nkayi districts. Below are excerpts of the interview with our Assistant Edito...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:14hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
'We had informers within the Rhodesian security services'
WE continue our interview with Tapson Ncube pseudonym Makhula Thebe who in the past instalments has spoken about how dissenting voices were treated within the Zipra ranks. Viewed as a rebel, N...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 05:24hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter
Nkayi goblins shut down schools, female teachers wake up wearing male counterparts' trousers
Fudu primary and secondary schools in Nkayi, Matabeleland North Province, have been closed for three weeks after teachers fled in terror when female teachers woke up wearing their ma...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 20:50hrs | 4404 | by Staff Reporter
Names and naming: More about the defensive barrier surrounding Inyathi (Emhlangeni)
TODAY we seek to complete the regiments/settlements that constituted the defensive barrier, isiphika, around the capital town of Inyathi, also known as Emhlangeni. As we shall see later, K...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 07:33hrs | 164 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Madlela Skhobokhobo meets Macheso
RHUMBA music sensation, Madlela Skhobokhobo, will share the stage with Alick Macheso with the axe-wielding performer saying this was something that he had always longed for. September 6 will be ...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:20hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter
Veteran Freedom Fighter who escaped the Rhodesian hangman's noose
The former Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Nkayi Constituency who served between 1995 and 2000 belongs to the first group of freedom fighters that was trained in the People's Republic of China. The g...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:14hrs | 1107 | by Staff reporter
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 | 318 | by Staff reporter
The rising popularity of Maskandi artists in Bulawayo
WHILE impressionable youths may think Maskandi is backward, outdated and too traditional, there are some artistes who do not want to let go of their culture, norms and traditional vernacular music....Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:41hrs | 2208 | by Staff reporter
Ndebeles' long walk from Bulawayo to Harare
On the 7th December 2018 saw some dedicated and culturally conscious Ndebele men embark on a long walk from Bulawayo to Harare with an aim of petitioning the government of Zimbabwe on cultural res...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 21:22hrs | 3446 | by Thulani Nkala
Bus conductor jumps out of moving bus, run over
A BUS conductor from Nkayi died on the spot after he was run over by a bus when he jumped off the moving vehicle to run after a passenger.Mr Mayibongwe Ncube (21) of Mfume village, under Chief...Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 20:12hrs | 6254 | by Staff reporter
Godlwayo meets in Avoca for a developmental agenda
One of the proudest people on planet earth are found in a place called Godlwayo in Filabusi under their much respected Chief, Vezi Maduna okaDambisamahubo Mafu. These people are culturally astute and ...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 07:54hrs | 995 | by Thulani Nkala
Joshua Nkomo honour lights up Bulawayo
A MULTITUDE yesterday flooded the streets of Bulawayo, bringing much activity to the usually serene city, as residents joined an organised procession along historic sites in memory and honour of the l...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:35hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Man cut granny's throat, sucking her blood
A-34-YEAR-Old man from Nkayi is on the run after allegedly slitting a woman's throat before sucking her blood.Christopher Sibanda of Sikhewu village under Chief Sikhobokhobo, whom some allege ...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:21hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Killer dad jailed for 25 years
A MAN from Nkayi who killed his handicapped three-year-old son and secretly buried his body in a shallow grave has been sentenced to an effective 25 years in jail.Jeremaya Sibanda (39) of Sikh...Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:19hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
Man kills 3-year-old disabled son
A MAN from Nkayi allegedly killed his handicapped three-year-old son and secretly buried his body in a shallow grave after prophets claimed the toddler was a goblin.Jeremaya Sibanda (39) of Si...Published: 16 May 2018 at 06:48hrs | 780 | by Staff reporter
What's stopping collabos between Bulawayo, Harare music giants?
PERHAPS the genuine gesture of showing the world, fans or people that there are no squabbles, beefs, hostilities or hatred among artistes, collaborations have been a rare occasion between Bulawayo and...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:26hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
Madlela won't follow Majaivana's footsteps
RHUMBA music expert, Madlela Sikhobokhobo, who stormed the industry when he dropped a foot-stopping hit titled Ngamnanka has dismissed any chances of him following Lovemore Majaivana who broke Zimbabw...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 17:44hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
Lightning bolt strikes pupil, woman dead
A GRADE five pupil and a woman from Nkayi died on the spot while three other people suffered serious burns after they were struck by a bolt of lightning.One of the victims is said to be in a c...Published: 05 Feb 2018 at 04:29hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
Madlela to celebrate success with gala
MULTI-TALENTED artiste Madlela Sikhobokhobo will be holding an inaugural music festival dubbed Madlela Day on 23 December at Phelandaba Stadium in Gwanda to celebrate his success in the arts industry....Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:17hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Uhuru, Winnie Khumalo set for Mugabe rally in Bulawayo
It's a party at a rally as South Africa's Uhuru, Winnie Khumalo combine with Zimbabwe's Madlela Sikhobokhobo to thrill thousands of youths who will throng Bulawayo's White City Stadium for the Youth P...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 22:27hrs | 1247 | by Staff reporter
Gwelutshena Primary receives over 20 computers from AFZ
The leadership of the Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has paid a visit Gwelutshena Primary School where they handed over 20 computers.Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperative Development Minis...Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 12:29hrs | 547 | by Staff Reporter
Is Bulawayo City Hall venue cursed?
EVER since music promoters turned to the Large City Hall car park to host local and international shows, it seems the gigs have been marred by unprecedented poor turnouts.The venue - located i...Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 12:00hrs | 2280 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF threatening Mthwakazi communities Biometric votes
Mthwakazi Republic Party leadership has claimed that it is reliably informed that ZANU PF is going around Mthwakazi communities threatening communities who would vote against them.Party secret...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 19:07hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Diarrhoea outbreak in Nkayi, 80 cases recorded
NKAYI has been hit by a diarrhoea outbreak with more than 80 cases having been recorded since last week.The first cases were recorded following a football tournament that was held in Sebhumane...Published: 14 Sep 2017 at 06:22hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi will cost Zanu PF in 2018
Mthwakazi Republic Party has grabbed the opportunity of ZANU PF's failure to publicly admit any wrong doing in 1983 to 1987 massacres which left more than twenty thousand people dead, dismissing it as...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 09:49hrs | 995 | by Crispen Ndlovu
LIVE: Mugabe rally
15:16 President Mugabe says Matabeleland North has created a name for itself as a province."Well done Mat North. Let other provinces learn. To those who have hosted the rallies, keep your ...Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 10:48hrs | 2743 | by Staff reporter
Madlela to perform for Mugabe
MAN-of-the-moment, Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu, popularly known as Madlela Skhobokhobo, will be performing at the Presidential Youth Interface rally in Lupane tomorrow.Lots of entertainment will ...Published: 20 Jul 2017 at 06:38hrs | 1501 | by Staff reporter
A list of Mthwakazi Chiefs
Here is a list of iZinduna zakoMthwakazi, ezinye sezakhothama. 1. Bakwayi - Stanley Sithole »Matobo2. Bango - Godin Dube »Mangwe3. Bankwe - Silinga Sibanda »Mberengwa...Published: 05 May 2017 at 13:21hrs | 5458 | by Staff Reporter
Ndolwane launches album in South Africa
SA-based Zimbabwean music promoter, Polite Nkomo is overjoyed with the attendance at Martin Sibanda's Ndolwane Super Sounds album launch at Hillbrow Theatre in Johannesburg last Friday.The Kon...Published: 02 May 2017 at 06:53hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Respect chiefs, says Mphoko
VICE-PRESIDENT Phelekezela Mphoko has urged the nation to respect chiefs, saying they play a leading role as custodians of cultural heritage and tradition.Addressing mourners at Matopo...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 17:21hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Madlela, Majaivana clash
COMEDIAN and musician Madlela recently stirred Derick Sipho Majaivana's ire with his comical video posted on YouTube requesting the return of his legendary musician father Lovemore Majaivana....Published: 26 Feb 2017 at 09:52hrs | 970 | by Staff reporter
The young dynamic Mthethwa
Hie, my name is Emms Nyambose and I am 28 years. I am young upcoming artist who has not got the exposure to show what Zimbabwe (Bulawayo) has got. I write this article because of the many undiscov...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 16:33hrs | 645 | by Emmanuel Mthethwa
PHOTOS: Madlela Skhobokhobo shines is SA Awards
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Jumbo show for Bongani, as protest poet releases DVD
JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwean protest poet Bongani Mncube will later this month launch the first-ever DVD of his musical career in Hillbrow, Johannesburg.Ncube, widely known for his radical poetry...Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 10:27hrs | 823 | by Mxolisi Ncube
WATCH: Madlela meets Peter Ndlovu
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Healer's herbal concoction 'kills' five-month pregnant woman
A SELF-PROCLAIMED prophet-cum-traditional healer allegedly killed his five-month pregnant patient when he made her drink a poisonous herbal concoction during a cleansing ceremony, a High Court judge h...Published: 30 Jun 2016 at 09:00hrs | 1663 | by Mashudu Netsianda
Man axes nephew, gets 350 hrs community service
A man from Sikhobokhobo in Nkayi who attacked his nephew with an axe on the forehead accusing him of sleeping with his wife has been slapped with 350 hours of community service after he was convicted ...Published: 16 Jun 2016 at 07:23hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mphoko plans Matabeleland North projects tour
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko will this week visit various capital projects being undertaken in Matabeleland North Province to assess progress and find ways of possibly expediting them. The provin...Published: 31 May 2016 at 06:42hrs | | by Leonard Ncube
Man dies after bedding 'fenced' woman
A Married Nkayi man- identified as Trymore succumbed to 'sex trap' six days after he was caught red-handed bonking a married woman from the same area in the middle of the night under Chief Sikhobokhob...Published: 15 May 2015 at 12:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madlela Skhobokhobo Power actor dies after releasing movie
BARELY two months after releasing a hilarious drama comedy movie - Madlela Skhobokhobo Power - which depicts the life of Zimbabweans based in South Africa, a co-star to the movie has passed away....Published: 12 Jan 2015 at 09:00hrs | 10259 | by Peter Matika
'Uhulumende kufanele akhe ibholoho kumfula uTshangane' - WhatsApp update
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender'...Published: 26 Sep 2014 at 06:44hrs | 1278 | by Concerned Citizen
Kanti lemali esiyithelayo iyaphi? - WhatsApp update
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number....Published: 23 Sep 2014 at 20:57hrs | 1578 | by Concerned Citizen
'Sicela uhulumende asilungise imigwaqo' - WhatsApp update
Please note that Bulawayo24 does not edit WhatsApp updates. We publish them as sent by our readers and we do not disclose the sender's telephone number....Published: 06 Jun 2014 at 10:40hrs | | by Concerned Citizen
Zimbabwean artiste strikes it big in SA
When the choir master instructed him to lead during concerts, little did Mothusi 'Bashimane' Ndlovu from Gwanda, Matabeleland South, knew that he would one day be a seasoned musician, actor, poet, pro...Published: 01 Apr 2014 at 14:33hrs | 5370 | by Nkosana Sibanda
Obert Mpofu to assess rain damage on roads, bridges
Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Obert Mpofu will conduct a tour of provinces assessing the extent of damage on the roads and bridges due to heavy rains that pounded the country...Published: 29 Mar 2014 at 15:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Mugabe was given us by God'
Chief Sikhobokhobo of Nkayi has called on Zimbabweans to accept President Robert Mugabe's rule as he was sent to them by God.Chief Sikhobokhobo, a war veteran, made the remarks at a party to c...Published: 06 Mar 2014 at 19:18hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Whose interest do DONORS serve ?
SINCE time immemorial, aid has been trickling into Africa from all corners of the world, but mostly from the United States of America, Britain, Germany and some Scandinavian countries.This...Published: 28 Jan 2014 at 17:21hrs | 1318 | by Bhekithemba Ncube
Three die from poisonous gas in mine shaft
THREE men died after inhaling poisonous gas emitted by a generator while pumping water out of a mine shaft in Fort Rixon, Insiza District.Matabeleland Assistant Inspector Christopher Ngwenya ...Published: 08 Nov 2013 at 03:11hrs | 2352 | by Staff Reporter
Zim artists launch film about life of migrants
JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwean and South African artists have released a 90 minute feature film about the lifestyles of migrant workers who abandon their families for greener pastures in Africa's bigg...Published: 28 Oct 2013 at 04:42hrs | 2861 | by Kunene Thabo
Woman drowns in a well while fetching water
A 27-year-old woman from Mabhongwane village in Nkayi district fell into a 30-metre deep well and drowned while fetching water.A relative who preferred anonymity yesterday said Sibonokuhle Mo...Published: 16 Jul 2013 at 13:44hrs | 3911 | by Staff reporter
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