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Elderly couple reunites with granddaughter 4 years after abduction
Mavava Village in Tsholotsho was the scene of mixed emotions as an elderly couple, Bartholomew and Elizabeth Hadebe, reunited with their granddaughter, who had been abducted four years earlier at the ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:25hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
494 arrested in Bulawayo festive season traffic blitz
Police in Bulawayo have intensified efforts to restore law and order on city roads through an operation code-named: "No to Mushikashika, Touting, Unruly Elements, and Lawlessness on the Roads."...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:48hrs | 400 | by Staff reporter
What does it take to win the Ballon d'Or?
Winning the Ballon d'Or, football's most prestigious individual award, is no small feat. It is a great idea to make many bets on 1xbet.ng/en, and here you can also wa...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 15:55hrs | 201 | by Edson Mapani/Simbarashe Sithole
Wadyajena shortlisted for ZACC role
In a move that has sparked public debate, former parliamentarian Justice Mayor Wadyajena has been shortlisted for a commissioner position at the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), an agency w...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 14:50hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Mphoko snubs Heroes Acre burial
The late Phelekezela Mphoko, a former Vice President of Zimbabwe, diplomat, businessman, and military commander, will be laid to rest at his family home in Douglasdale suburb, Bulawayo, in accordance ...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 09:50hrs | 3016 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Hichilema's court bars Edgar Lungu from contesting HH
The Constitutional Court of Zambia stands on the verge of delivering a ruling that could either cement or shatter Edgar Chagwa Lungu's political ambitions. Today, the court will decide whether the for...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 1483 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko kept a low profile
The opposition Zapu party has paid tribute to the late former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko, who passed away last week at the age of 84, describing him as a humble individual who maintained a low ...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:53hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
Gift Banda granted US$500 bail
Former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) vice-president and interim president, Gift Banda, appeared at the Western Commonage Court in Bulawayo today facing allegations of forging an Ordinary Level ...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:57hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo sinks business partners
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has intensified his legal feud with former business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, both of whom are embroiled in a fraud scandal over a dubious US$7...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:34hrs | 12069 | by Staff reporter
EXCLUSIVE: Town Clerk threatens Councillors with arrest over bus terminus dispute day before Deputy Mayor Ndlovu is arrested
Retired Major Christopher Dube, the Town Clerk of the City of Bulawayo, has come under fire after allegedly threatening elected Councillors with arrest if they failed to reverse their decision to relo...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:00hrs | 1570 | by George Tshuma
Miniyothabo Chiwenga steps into the spotlight with health initiative
In what appears to signal a shift in power dynamics within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Miniyothabo Chiwenga, has launched a health clinic initiative in...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 15:14hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
Lt. General Ndaitwah becomes Namibia's first gentleman
Retired Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah has officially stepped into the national spotlight as Namibia's First Gentleman, following the election of his wife, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as the c...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 10:20hrs | 1656 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs in spotlight for abusing traditional courts
Traditional leaders' courts in Zimbabwe are facing increased scrutiny following allegations of harassment, rights violations, and extortion by some chiefs. These courts, historically seen as pillars o...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:21hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts cars to Moses Chunga and Charles Mabika
Controversial tenderprenuer Wicknell Chivayo has extended his largesse to two iconic figures in Zimbabwean football, gifting football legend Moses "Bambo" Chunga and veteran ZBC presenter Charles "CNN...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:47hrs | 5096 | by Staff reporter
Malema beefs up Phala Phala legal team
EFF leader Julius Malema will pick a fresh battle with President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Constitutional Court this week over the Phala Phala case without his long-time allies, Floyd Shivambu and Adv Da...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 14:07hrs | 1141 | by Staff reporter
Breaking the Silence: Prostate cancer awareness and the fight every man must face
When conversations about cancer arise, common narratives often centre on breast, lung, or colon cancer. While these deserve their spotlight, prostate cancer lingers in the shadows, affecting millions ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 215 | by Anashe Mupamombe
So, when will the UN hold a Summit on democracy and human rights?
As world leaders make their way back to their respective countries after the COP29 Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, one can't help but ask: when will the United Nations (UN) hold a summit de...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:22hrs | 298 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's Sakhile Dube comes second after Finland in the popular vote
Zimbabwe's stunning beauty queen, Sakhile Dube, has captured the spotlight as she prepares for the grand finale of Miss Universe 2024 today, Saturday, November 16, at the prestigious Arena Ciudad de M...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 15:08hrs | 26927 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe concerned with situation in Mozambique'
Zimbabwe has expressed deep concern over the escalating security challenges in Mozambique, warning that the instability threatens national interests and the broader regional security environment....Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:25hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Security firms under spotlight over robberies
Police have issued a stern warning to security companies whose guards are repeatedly implicated in criminal activities, particularly armed robberies. Authorities say such firms risk being classified a...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:30hrs | 445 | by Staff reporter
Zimra goes after influencers, tourism players
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has initiated a comprehensive campaign to assess the tax compliance of various tourism stakeholders, including social influencers, as part of efforts to ensure a...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Rising star from Tokwana village aims to dominate Kalanga hip-hop scene
Growing up in the rugged landscape of Tokwana village in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South, Praise Muleya, known by his stage name TyzaSlimtee, dreamed of stepping into the limelight and bringing ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 16:21hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt whips errant Chinese miners
The Zimbabwean government has intensified its efforts to combat environmental degradation linked to alluvial mining along the Sanyati River in Hurungwe, targeting two Chinese companies accused of illi...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 930 | by Staff reporter
Even Chinamasa knows ED can't be trusted
In the tumultuous world of Zimbabwean politics, trust is a rare commodity. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing discourse within ZANU-PF about extending President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:43hrs | 1834 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mighty Warriors cruise past lesotho
Zimbabwe 3 - 0 LesothoEthel Chinyerere stole the spotlight yesterday, scoring twice in the second half to propel Zimbabwe's Mighty Warriors to a decisive victory over Lesotho at the Madibaz Stadiu...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:55hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
ZAA Founder on Diaspora, ZIG, Xenophobia and Julius Malema
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."Aristotle's age-old dictum has been used and sometimes abused to the point of cliché.But whatever truth; b...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 13:02hrs | 564 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF conference kicks off, spotlight on ED2030
Zanu-PF's annual conference has commenced today in Bulawayo, focusing on the contentious push by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's supporters for a resolution to extend his term in office. The gathering ...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Call for reparations: A mere excuse by failed African leaders!
As the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) kicked off this week in Samoa, the topic of reparations for slavery and colonialism has once again been thrust into the spotlight. Sever...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:31hrs | 273 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SA businessman under scrutiny for US$850m Zimbabwe oil pipeline project
In an emerging narrative that intertwines immense financial stakes and allegations of corruption, South African businessman Errol Gregor is spotlighted for his involvement in a US$850 million oil pipe...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:06hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Surge in crime puts police under spotlight
An alarming 11 percent rise in robberies and a 6 percent increase in road traffic accidents, which have resulted in 1,352 fatalities, have raised urgent concerns for Zimbabwe's law enforcement agencie...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:05hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear jets into Zimbabwe
Jamaican roots-reggae legend Burning Spear touched down in Harare yesterday ahead of his much-anticipated debut performance in Zimbabwe. The 79-year-old will take the stage at Glamis Arena as part of ...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF supporters vote in Mozambique's general elections?
A significant number of Zanu-PF supporters, including a former councillor, reportedly participated in Mozambique's general elections held on Saturday, raising questions about the credibility of the po...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:20hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
Fake doctor appears in court, further remanded
Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, who has been in the spotlight for allegedly impersonating a doctor, appeared in court yesterday and was remanded to October 14. His case has drawn significant attention sinc...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:25hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo 'fake doctor's' troubled past resurfaces
The drama surrounding Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, also known as Prosper Mpofu, continues to unravel after the 29-year-old was arrested for the second time at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo on Monda...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 17:19hrs | 1815 | by Staff reporter
Why buy a ZBC license when the broadcaster doesn't speak for suffering Zimbabweans?
The state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has published its radio and television licence fees. This was one of the most outrageous lists I have seen a long...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:34hrs | 532 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chivayo gifts Daisy Mtukudzi a 2024 Toyota Fortuner
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has made headlines once again, this time by gifting Daisy Mtukudzi, widow of the late music legend Oliver Mtukudzi, a brand-new 2024 Toyota Fortuner. The ges...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 13:42hrs | 1138 | by Staff reporter
Jonasi falls short in America's Got Talent Season 19
The search for the first comedian to win America's Got Talent (AGT) without a puppet continues as Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi came close but fell short in his pursuit of the grand prize last ...Published: 25 Sep 2024 at 11:29hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwe Grand Tour can now be yours - for US$21 000 per person
You can now experience a recreation of the Grand Tour: One for the Road route across Zimbabwe – minus Jeremy Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond – if you have about US$21 000 (per person) to s...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:35hrs | 1209 | by Staff reporter
Chinese national faces deportation from Zimbabwe
Chinese businessman Haozuan Song is currently detained at Harare Remand Prison and faces possible deportation to China over an unspecified offense, while his mother, controversial businesswoman Li Son...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 13:42hrs | 2889 | by Staff reporter
The Grand Tour Finale puts Zimbabwe tourism on the global map
The highly anticipated finale of The Grand Tour: One for the Road premiered on Amazon Prime Video over the weekend, showcasing the beauty of Zimbabwe's landscapes and placing the country's tourism in ...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:47hrs | 1129 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's alleged US$2 million birthday under spotlight
The planned US$2 million birthday celebration for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, organized by Zanu-PF, is drawing sharp criticism from both the public and international community. The event, set to mar...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 11:32hrs | 1991 | by Staff reporter
Dexter Nduna law degree under spotlight
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ), a cornerstone of higher education in the country, faced significant controversy during its graduation ceremony on Friday. The celebration of academic excellence was ma...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 11:27hrs | 1268 | by Staff reporter
Top Gear Grand Tour Finale, Zimbabwe in the Global Spotlight
Zimbabwe is gaining recognition for its stunning landscapes, diverse natural beauty, and as the home of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. As the country gradually reopens to inter...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 10:01hrs | 5083 | by Staff reporter
Busisa Moyo to grace UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo
Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Chairman, Mr. Busisa Moyo, will leverage the upcoming UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo to showcase the extensive investment opportunities available in Zimbab...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:43hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Reason why South Africa's Justice Minister Simelane is being 'targeted'
Under-fire Justice Minister Thembi Simelane's VBS woes intensified when she apparently attempted to stop the alleged capture of the justice system, in particular the National Prosecuting Authority's I...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 15:17hrs | 2376 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu smiles all the way to the bank
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Sengezo Tshabangu stands to benefit financially after the government disbursed over ZWL 22 million to the opposition party as part of the political p...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:09hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Ntando van Moyo gig
Finally, it's happening!After disappointing fans with a postponed event, renowned comedian Ntando Van Moyo (pictured) is poised to make a grand comeback with a solo performance on 28 September...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:59hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Zondo's lavish farewell bash under spotlight
The recent farewell party for the former Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, has come under heavy criticism following reports that the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) did not follow proper procurement pro...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 12:16hrs | 1630 | by Staff reporter
Politics of sympathetic pregnancies
Politics of mimesis Opposition in Zimbabwe - not the Zimbabwean opposition - is in a deep mess. It is vainly looking for causes, models and examples. Our politics, it would appear, has entered a p...Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 18:27hrs | 88 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Stop the Victimisation of Chidimma Adetshina, she is a black African
In the midst of the ongoing Miss South Africa 2024 competition, one contestant has found herself at the center of a national controversy - Chidimma Adetshina. Since being crowned as one of the top 16 ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 10:37hrs | 359 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
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