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UK police say body found in search for missing Zimbabwean man
Police searching for a man missing from a village on the outskirts of Taunton, in Somerset, since last weekend have reported finding a body.Formal identification has not yet taken place, but i...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 14:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artist Keith Zenda taking the world by storm
If you were to try locating Chirumanzu on a map of Zimbabwe, chances are you'd throw your hands up in the air, in frustration. It is a village in Gweru, the remote district that lies close to 270 km s...Published: 14 May 2023 at 12:47hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Benjani Mwaruwari's son signs pro-deal with English side Yeovil Town
BENJANI Jnr, the talented son of former Manchester City and Zimbabwe international forward Benjani Mwaruwari has signed his first professional contract with English fifth-tier side Yeovil Town after a...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new British bowling coach ready for battle
ZIMBABWE'S new bowling coach Steve Kirby seems to read from the same book as head coach Dave Houghton as the Englishman appears to have settled quickly in his role in the national cricket team that is...Published: 11 Oct 2022 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cricket attracting UK talent
Somerset will be looking for a new bowling coach over the winter, with Steve Kirby set to leave the county to take up an equivalent role with Zimbabwe.Kirby, a former player for Somerset befor...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 07:44hrs | | by Associated Press
Legend Houghton returns to ZC structures
ZIMBABWE Cricket have appointed their iconic former captain, Dave Houghton, as the coaching manager.Houghton will be in charge of developing and implementing coaching programmes across all for...Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Byrom leaves Somerset for Glamorgan
Zimbabwe-born toporder batter Eddie Byrom has left English county cricket side Somerset after signing a two-year deal with Glamorgan and will spend the rest of the season there on loan.Byrom, ...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Benjani gets his UEFA A badge
FORMER Warriors skipper Benjani Mwaruwari says he wants to chart a new career path in coaching after completing his UEFA A coaching licence. The 42yearold did his course in Belfast, Ireland, rec...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa 'victim' dies
DANHIKO project deputy director and chairperson for the Danhiko Paralympic Games Godfrey Majonga has died. Majonga passed away on Monday night at his home in Eastlea. He was 62. ...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 15:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Family's fight to stop UK deporting carer ‘to her death' in Zimbabwe
An 'irreplaceable' carer fears she will be abducted or murdered if the Home Office deports her back to Zimbabwe.Siphiwe 'Pewie' Moyo, 34, came to the UK in 2007 to escape political persecution...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 09:04hrs | | by metro.co.uk
Man survives buffalo attack
A 35-year-old Chipinge man is lucky to be alive after a stray buffalo from Save Conservancy attacked him last Saturday.Mr Mbengo Maphosa of Mutorwa Village under Chief Musikavanhu was admitted...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:20hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Is Bulelani Khumalo a Mthwakazi King?
The recent diamond jubillee celebrations of the British Queen's 60 year uninterupted reign undoubtedly raised nostalgic memories of the once mighty and respected Ndebele Kingdom of King Mzilikazi with...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 12:32hrs | | by Mncumbatha
Zanu PF activists intimidate Mujuru supporter
Zanu PF activists in Mazowe reportedly intimidated the member of the Joice Mujuru led National People's Party for belonging to the opposition party."It is alleged that a National Peoples' Part...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 19:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwean granny jailed in Botswana for selling weed
A Zimbabwean granny has been sent to prison for two years in Botswana after being caught selling weed.She has also been ordered to pay a fine P3000 as well. Reginah Sibanda, 57, was convicted ...Published: 15 Nov 2016 at 11:59hrs | | by Staff Reporter
West's bad Press against President
Shall we start by taking a cue from the great British journalist, Sir Peregrine Worsthorne (now 92), former editor of the Sunday Telegraph (1986-91).Confessing in an article in the Daily Mail ...Published: 08 Jul 2016 at 06:42hrs | | by Baffour Ankomah
SA warned to brace for bitterly cold weekend
Cape Town - Winter has hit hard as bitterly cold temperatures can be felt across SA, as PE experienced its coldest morning for the year with the mercury dropping to 1.9°C. South African W...Published: 29 Jun 2016 at 10:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
What makes Robert Mugabe rattle his enemies so unfailingly?
What is it that makes Robert Mugabe rattle his enemies so unfailingly? Even when he does nothing at all?We have been having a big debate on the local media, more accurately, on a portion of it...Published: 26 Oct 2015 at 05:59hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
'End of Mugabe era'
The fiasco of 91-year-old Mugabe reading the wrong speech at the opening of Parliament cannot be dismissed as 'a common era' as the Herald put it (before correcting its spelling error!).No, th...Published: 21 Sep 2015 at 06:46hrs | | by ZimVigil
Zimbabwean in gang that killed man over girlfriend in Botswana
A gang of seven men that includes a Zimbabwean man allegedly killed a man over a woman in Francistown Botswana, The Voice reported.The suspects reportedly appeared before Francistown Magistrat...Published: 17 Sep 2015 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean stabbed in South Africa
Cape Town - A 30-year-old Zimbabwean man was allegedly attacked by a South African at a shelter in Somerset West, sustaining stab wounds in the head and hand, confirmed police on Saturday."We ...Published: 19 Apr 2015 at 11:03hrs | 1 | by ANA
Zimbabwe Vigil slams Zanu-PF arrogance
Anyone really hoping for a turnaround in the Zimbabwean economy will be dismayed by the comment by local government minister Ignatius Chombo. Speaking after a meeting with a 19-strong British investor...Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 09:14hrs | | by Zimbabwe Vigil
Mugabe's rudderless regime
It is becoming clear that there is no one in charge in Zimbabwe. There is a leadership vacuum. No sooner does one minister make a policy statement than another contradicts it.After Finance Min...Published: 11 Jan 2015 at 17:26hrs | | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
'Senile Mugabe not voice of Zimbabwe'
The Vigil has delivered a letter to the Ghanaian High Commission in London apologising for the insulting remarks about Ghana made by Mugabe at the Zanu-PF Congress. W...Published: 15 Dec 2014 at 11:22hrs | | by Zim Vigil
Mildred Mkandla: Aspiring Parliamentary candidate 2013
When we asked Ms Mildred Mkandla to compile her profile for us for publication purposes, we did not expect such a glowing profile, we were hoping that we would edit it, but the minute we set our eyes ...Published: 09 Jul 2013 at 09:06hrs | | by Thulani Nkala
Zimbabwe's dangerous robber and jail breaker arrested in Botswana
One of the three dangerous convicts who recently escaped from Gaborone Central Prison has been arrested.Zimbabwean born Shadreck Noel Tsoko was caught at Somerset Extension location in Botswan...Published: 29 Jun 2013 at 14:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cop guns down drunk driver
Police in South Africa are investigating after a traffic officer shot and killed a suspected drunk driver, the EWN reported.Kyle Weideman was pulled over on the N1 Highway near Brackenfell on ...Published: 05 May 2013 at 11:59hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean killed as wall collapses in SA
A Zimbabwean has been killed while two others suffered critical injuries after a wall collapsed onto them at a residence on Adam Tas road in Somerset West in Cape Town. Another person was also killed...Published: 08 Nov 2012 at 05:45hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele Kingdom: Who should be crowned Ndebele King
The recent diamond jubillee celebrations of the British Queen's 60 year uninterupted reign undoubtedly raised nostalgic memories of the once mighty and respected Ndebele Kingdom of King Mzilikazi wit...Published: 19 Jun 2012 at 14:18hrs | 27 | by Mncumbatha
Zimbabwean murder suspect tries to flee Bots court
A Zimbabwean man and a Motswana facing charges of murder and robbery last week attempted to escape from lawful custody but were re-arrested after a short pursuit.Mid Week Sun newspaper rep...Published: 28 May 2012 at 08:09hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Church minister launches new wine with a naked woman on the horse
A South African church minister in Somerset West caused quite a stir when he launched his wine in an unusual manner – by having a naked woman ride a horse at ...Published: 25 Mar 2012 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK, 26-Vehicle Motorway Pile-Up
Britain - Several people are feared dead and as many as 30 injured in a collision involving 26 vehicles in England, United kingdom.According to BBC up to 40 people have been injured, seven of ...Published: 04 Nov 2011 at 21:26hrs | | by Foreign correspondent
Transport Secretary becomes defense secretary - UK
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday named Transport Secretary Philip Hammond as new defense secretary, after Liam Fox resigned following controversy over ties with his close friend Adam Wer...Published: 15 Oct 2011 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Terrence 'Terror' Mandaza attracts Maritzburg interest
Maritzburg United have expressed interest in Platinum Stars striker Terrence "Terror" Mandaza who arrived in Rustenburg with a huge reputation from Botswana but struggled to make any impression in the...Published: 09 Jun 2011 at 14:22hrs | | by .
Blitz inspection on domestic wages in South Africa
Johannesburg - It is reported that the South African labour department will visit homes across the country this month to make sure domestic workers are getting their wage increases....Published: 13 Jan 2011 at 14:51hrs | 1 | by News24
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