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Zimbabwe military officer found hanging was murdered
A somber atmosphere engulfed the Senate as Senator Lwazi Sibanda delivered an emotional address mourning the tragic and mysterious death of her cousin, Hillary Nleya, a military intelligence officer w...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 20:16hrs | 4456 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga gives glowing eulogy for Mphoko
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who died in India on Friday. Mphoko, a distinguished liberation war...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:10hrs | 1373 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko died in India
The repatriation of the body of the late national hero, Report Phelekezela Mphoko, has officially commenced, with the Zimbabwean Government confirming that it is taking all necessary steps to ensure t...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:52hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Tributes pour in for hero Mphoko
Zimbabwe is mourning the passing of former Vice President and decorated liberation war hero, Phelekezela Report Mphoko, who died in India on Friday at the age of 84.The late national hero, rem...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:48hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares Mphoko a national hero
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed deep sorrow following the passing of former Vice President and liberation war stalwart, Ambassador Phelekezela Mphoko, who succumbed to a long illness. Mnang...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 17:41hrs | 1239 | by Staff reporter
Woman fights for life after lion attack
A 55-year-old woman from Khwale village, located under Chief Gambu in Ward 16, Tsholotsho, is fighting for her life at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo after being brutally attacked by a stray lion ...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:01hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Joseph Dube dies in horror crash
Matabeleland South Rural Infrastructure Development Authority (RIDA) acting provincial coordinator, Mr. Joseph Dube, tragically lost his life in a car accident along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Highway on...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 12:41hrs | 3163 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man in Botswana sells stepson for ritual sacrifice
A Zimbabwean man, Lovemore Sithole, aged 37, is facing the death penalty in Botswana after being convicted of selling his 6-year-old stepson to ritualists for US$15,000 (approximately 200,000 Botswana...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 09:05hrs | 1459 | by Staff reporter
Mugodhi apostolic sect leader dies
Tony Sigauke, the acting bishop of Mugodhi Apostolic Faith Church (MAFC), has passed away at the age of 88. Sigauke, who had been serving as the church's acting bishop since 2019, died of natural caus...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter
Another State-assisted funeral
Archbishop Loveless Matarirano Manhango, founder of the Bethesda Apostolic Church and a committed nation builder who played a significant role in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and agrarian reform, wi...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:24hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Lilian Timveos dies
Former Zimbabwean Senator Lilian Timveos has passed away. She died this morning at Avenues Clinic in Harare at the age of 50.Timveos, born in 1973 in Kwekwe, was a prominent figure within ZANU...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 13:05hrs | 2327 | by Staff reporter
Disturbing suicide trend in Entumbane raises alarm among residents
A series of tragic suicides in the Entumbane suburb of Bulawayo has sparked concern and a call for action from local residents, who are grappling with the disturbing sight of several men ending their ...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:23hrs | 1046 | by Staff reporter
2 friends commit suicide over wives' infidelity
The Bulawayo community is reeling from the heartbreaking suicides of two close friends, Khumbulani Dube and Nqobizitha Sibanda, whose untimely deaths have shone a light on the emotional struggles many...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:09hrs | 764 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland chiefs shower praises on late historian
Chiefs from Matebeleland and Midlands provinces have paid heartfelt tributes to the late historian and author, Mr. Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at 73 after a prolonged illness. Known fo...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:53hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Pathisa Nyathi, but....
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed profound sorrow following the passing of revered historian and educationist Pathisa Nyathi, describing his death as an irreplaceable loss to Zimbabwe's cultu...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 15:48hrs | 1715 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi's 'death a huge loss'
The late veteran author and publisher Pathisa Nyathi has been remembered as an icon and a fountain of wisdom who dedicated his life to telling the true story of Zimbabwe through various literary forms...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:21hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Hero's send-off for Bosso CEO
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Lady Stanley Cemetery to pay their last respects to Sihlangu Dlodlo, the late chief executive officer of the Highlanders Football Club. Dlodlo's lifeless body was disc...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:13hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Sihlangu Dlodlo burial set for Saturday
The burial of Highlanders Football Club's chief executive officer, Sihlangu Dlodlo, will take place this Saturday at Bulawayo's revered Lady Stanley Cemetery. Dlodlo's sudden death has shocked the loc...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:51hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA, PSL shed crocodile tears
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) have expressed their heartfelt condolences to Highlanders Football Club following the sudden passing of the club's chief ex...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:33hrs | 804 | by Staff reporter
Bosso CEO dies
Highlanders Football Club CEO Sihlangu Dlodlo was found dead at his home in Nketa 9, Bulawayo, on Monday evening, leaving the football community in shock. His death was confirmed by close friend Allan...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:34hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations
Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, the BBC has learned.Downing Street in...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter
Church reverend collapses, dies while preaching in Zimbabwe
Norest Nyakudanga, a 66-year-old local evangelist, tragically collapsed and died while delivering a sermon at Chisipiti United Methodist Church in Harare on Tuesday evening.Nyakudanga had just...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:03hrs | 1551 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland mourns Chief Marupi
A dark cloud has fallen over the Matebeleland region following the death of Chief Marupi, born Oaheng Nare, who passed away on Sunday in Harare after a short illness. The 28-year-old traditional leade...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 07:49hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Pupil killed in a freak accident
The small community of Godlwayo Village in Umzingwane District has been plunged into mourning following the tragic death of a six-year-old Early Childhood Development (ECD) pupil in a road traffic acc...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 19:37hrs | 1077 | by Staff reporter
Ibbo Mandaza appointed acting SG of Global Pan-African Movement
Zimbabwean academic and publisher, Professor Ibbo Mandaza, has been appointed as the acting secretary-general of the Global Pan-African Movement (GPAM) following the passing of Professor Ikwaweba Bunt...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 11:50hrs | 1059 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi mourns Edison Mbedzi
Vice President Kembo Mohadi yesterday visited the Mbedzi family in Bulawayo to offer his condolences following the death of liberation hero Edison Mbedzi, who passed away last Tuesday at the age of 64...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:17hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Rhema church founder dies
Rhema Bible Church founder Ray McCauley has died.The church said on Tuesday night that McCauley, 75, had died at home, surrounded by loved ones.In a statement released on behalf of the...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 09:59hrs | 2655 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to bury Tshinga Dube
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is today set to lead the nation in laying to rest Colonel (Rtd) Tshinga Dube, a national hero, former Cabinet Minister, and esteemed military strategist. Col (Rtd) Dube, w...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:40hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube: A legacy of courage, resilience
The recent passing of Tshinga Dube has cast a profound sense of sorrow across the nation, as Zimbabwe reflects on the enduring legacy of one of its most resilient and visionary leaders. Dube was a sym...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:04hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube burial this week
National hero Colonel Tshinga Dube (Retired) will be buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare this week, with a funeral service scheduled for tomorrow at Bulawayo's Barbourfields Stadium. Col Dube...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:00hrs | 504 | by Staff reporter
Bosso mourn Tshinga Dube
Highlanders Football Club has joined the nation in mourning the loss of liberation struggle hero and esteemed club benefactor, Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, who passed away on Thursday evening at Bula...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 14:10hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
ZPRA veterans lament Tshinga Dube's death before return of confiscated properties
The ZPRA Veterans Association has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Retired Colonel Tshinga Judge Dube, who died on Thursday evening at the age of 83 due to kidney failure. His death comes...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 13:22hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean truck driver dies in SA fatal accident
A tragic accident on the N1 road near Colensburg has claimed the life of 43-year-old driver Leon Munhukwaye, who was operating a truck when the incident occurred approximately 30 kilometers from Colen...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:49hrs | 906 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa accords Nare State-assisted funeral
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that a State-assisted funeral will be held for the late retired Justice Selo Masole Nare, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 while receiving specia...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:08hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Justice Selo Nare
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed his condolences to the Nare family following the death of retired Labour Court judge Justice Selo Nare, who passed away on Saturday.In a statement re...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:02hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
5 girls from one family perish in horror crash
Five girls aged between 10 and 14, all from the same family, tragically lost their lives on Saturday after being struck by a vehicle that veered off the road near Bindura, along the Harare-Mukumbura R...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:17hrs | 1885 | by Staff reporter
Another Zimbabwe general dies
Air Commodore (Retired) Peter Gedion Sheik Zimondi passed away yesterday at the age of 65, following injuries sustained in a recent road traffic accident.Commander of the Air Force of Zim...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:07hrs | 1756 | by Staff reporter
'Pravin Gordhan was the embodiment of greed, corruption, and elitism'
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have issued a scathing statement in response to the death of former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, making it clear they feel no sorrow over his pas...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 15:49hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Onias Ndebele dies
Onias Ndebele, the founder of Integrated Digital Security Solutions (IDSS) and a board member of Zimpost, has passed away at the age of 52.Ndebele played a pivotal role in shaping Zimbabwe's c...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 14:49hrs | 1281 | by Staff reporter
EFF responds to Pravin Gordhan's death
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have released a statement acknowledging the death of former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, without any expression of sorrow. The party harshly crit...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 13:57hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
Juice picked up from Renkini kills toddler
Tragedy struck the Makokoba family in Bulawayo on Tuesday when three-year-old Avuyile Mpengesi suddenly fell ill and died after drinking a beverage given to him by his grandfather, Shepherd Mhlanga....Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
3 family members buried together
In a heart-wrenching scene at Umvutsha Cemetery in Bulawayo yesterday, a family of three - Lorenzo Palu (36), his wife Forgive (31), and their three-year-old son Lwandile - were laid to rest side by s...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:01hrs | 637 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa exposes back stabbers
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has hit back at critics accusing him of failing to take decisive action against Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu PF government.In a post ...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 11:31hrs | 2572 | by Staff reporter
USAid car accident kills a Zimbabwean in Chipinge
THE United States embassy has expressed its sadness following a fatal road accident involving a driver from the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) at Checheche Growth Point in ...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 13:13hrs | 794 | by Staff reporter
Zapu's soldier and child symbol individuals are still alive
The ZPRA soldier, Seven Dube, who became the face of the armed wing as "Isotsha eliphethe umntwana" (the soldier cradling the baby) is still alive 44 years after independence, and the baby has become ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:26hrs | 2413 | by Staff reporter
SADC must worry more about Zimbabweans' welfare than the leaders' comfort
The frequent visits by the SADC Secretariat to Zimbabwe are quite troubling. Ever since preparations for hosting the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit by Harare went into full thr...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:54hrs | 604 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Struggling Shiga Shiga misses Tongai Moyo
Congolese chanter and choreographer Gift "Shiga Shiga" Katulika who was the late Tongai "Dehwa" Moyo's chanter says he misses his boss.Shiga Shiga took his sorrow to Facebook."I miss y...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 19:50hrs | 212 | by Simbarashe Sithole
I am suffocating and sick of crying
I am suffocating and sick of crying and dying for fresher air. I died in May, June and July, last year, and died forever in a shallow swamp on April 18, 1983. Later on, I died in a river full of class...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 28 | by Tafi Mhaka
CCC senator who is a war veteran dies
Opposition senator and war veteran Keresensia Chabuka, who passed away recently, will be laid to rest tomorrow at her rural home in Nyazura, Manicaland province. At the time of her death, ...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 11:03hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Slain CCC activist tormented in death
On July 30, 2024, the family of slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Mboneni Ncube faced further trauma and distress as police attempted to disrupt his tombstone unveiling ceremony at hi...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:56hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
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