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If Smith was an oppressor, then what is Mnangagwa?
As I sit here, my work at a standstill due to the daily power outages we are experiencing in Zimbabwe, most times going for 15 hours or more a day, I can not help wondering.What has this suppo...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:17hrs | 814 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sangoma brutally killed by ex-boyfriend
Tragedy struck Schoonplaas near Modder East in Springs, South Africa, when 35-year-old sangoma Mahlatse Makgwane was found murdered in her shack on Monday, October 14. The gruesome killing, allegedly ...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:50hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Siya Kolisi's marriage crumbles
Springbok rugby player Siya Kolisi and his wife Rachel on Tuesday afternoon, released a joint statement announcing that they have decided to end their marriage.The shocking news comes just aft...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 19:45hrs | 2431 | by Staff reporter
Chafuka on Zimbabwe social media will topple Mnangagwa government!
I should be forgiven if I said this man is an implant of president Mnangagwa masquerading as a revolutionary. Yet he is playing a political game that speaks the opposite to loo as many as he can get t...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 21:12hrs | 1522 | by Nomazulu Thata
Did Mtukudzi speak his troubled life in song?
"TATSAUKA pano nekuti paita Tuku, (We passed by because you are playing Tuku music)" my late brother Johannes and his friend Evaristo Chiwara once told merrymakers in Rimuka, Kadoma, in the late 1990s...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3580 | by Moses Chibaya
Harare's Mbudzi Interchange partially opens to traffic
Motorists and travellers have welcomed the partial opening of the Masvingo-Glen Norah loop road, a key part of the ongoing Mbudzi Interchange project, which aims to ease traffic congestion in southern...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:27hrs | 3566 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa feigns shock at ANC decline
Despite the writing being on the wall for all to see, President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that it took him a while to admit that the ANC has truly failed to achieve a decisive majority in the recen...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 10:26hrs | 1061 | by Staff reporter
2 miners murdered in Esigodini
Two illegal miners were murdered on a farm in Esigodini while searching for gold at a panning site. One of the victims has been identified as 50-year-old Bulisani Ncube, while the other remains uniden...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's army, police 'burn' foreign miners
South African security forces, including the police and army, have been accused of setting fire to an area where illegal miners, known as zama zamas, had taken refuge to avoid arrest. This incident re...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:10hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
When dark babies are not good enough! Thank you Andile: what an article!
It is a pity such articles never attract attention they deserve. Your article Andile was a good read and spot on. I do not need to seek far, why our African communities do not see the need to read it....Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:28hrs | 1343 | by Nomazulu Thata
Gukurahundi hearings: Where from and possible outcomes
IT'S 42 years now since a dark cloud of Gukurahundi engulfed Matabeleland and parts of Midlands provinces, in which the Zanu-PF government, then led by Prime Minister Robert Mugabe, unleashed No...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 09:19hrs | 357 | by Silas Nkala
Zimbabwe activists on high alert amid pre-SADC Summit crackdown
Human rights advocates, activists, and opposition politicians are on high alert as they face pressure and intimidation from the government, which is allegedly growing nervous about possible protests d...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 10:40hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
Meet the Zimbabwean who paid R8m for a SA bull
Over the weekend, Zimbabwean farmer Collins Tafireyi paid R8 million for a single bull at an auction in Mpumalanga, suddenly bringing attention to his ambition to become one of Africa's biggest pedigr...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 10:18hrs | 1074 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa, what stuff and Nonsense!
Even if he (Mnangagwa) were to die, Cabinet meetings would still be held at his grave at National Heroes Acre: the nation was told this today 17.07.2024. Such visceral statements are uttered unchallen...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 728 | by Nomazulu Thata
Cold Monday morning for DA, FF+, ACDP, BOSA as Dr John Hlophe elected to JSC
Several parties in the new governing coalition firmly supported Hlophe's nomination, while the Inkatha Freedom Party stayed on the fence.The National Assembly on Tuesday designated John Hlophe...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 12:53hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Hubby fatally axes wife's friend
An Umguza man, Nkosilathi Ndlovu (37), attacked his neighbor with an axe, killing her, after accusing his wife of spending the night at the neighbor's homestead. Bulawayo police spokesperson I...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 09:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The death of coalitions
To drag out or not to drag Biden!What a disaster for the Democrats in United States elections!With little foresight or care, Democrats pitted a dead-man-come-to-life by the name of Joe...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:16hrs | 2 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Mohadi's life and health does not matter in Zimbabwe?
In Zimbabwe, when Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of Zimbabwe and his 1st VP, Constantino Chiwenga, get sick, all panic and emergency buttons are pressed. In a matter of urgency, they are swiftly airlif...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:11hrs | 14 | by Israel Dube
Towards a Lasting Compromise: Bridging the State-Civil Society Chasm in Zimbabwe
Historically, State-civil society relations in Zimbabwe have been characterized by adversarial dynamics. The recent disputes over the PVO Amendment Bill are a manifestation of a toxic relationship bet...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 20:25hrs | 5 | by Innocent Mpoki
World's most expensive cow sets new Guinness World Record
The owners erected two billboards showcasing the cow along the highway traversing the state, which attracted curious locals and busloads of veterinary students eager to view this 'super cow'.T...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Court forces man to support offspring
In a recent case in Harare, a woman named Cathrine Tawenga obtained a garnish order against her ex-partner, Kudzanai Kapeperi, who had allegedly stopped paying child maintenance since January. ...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Discover Binga: A hidden gem with Kabila River Lodge and Enchanting Hot Springs
Nestled in the heart of Binga, in Zimbabwe's Matabeleland North Province, lies a pristine destination waiting to be discovered: Kabila River Lodge. This true gem for nature enthusiasts, adventure seek...Published: 20 May 2024 at 18:59hrs | 23 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
African countries assisted South African independence; payback is Xenophobic actions: blacks on blacks' violence
I quote from Byo24: Former ANC MP and Abantu Batho Congress Councilor in eThekwini, Makhosi Khoza, says South African natives have been shortchanged. Close quote. This is a statement that could cause ...Published: 14 Apr 2024 at 18:55hrs | 15 | by Nomazulu Thata
Money changers reject bond notes
Vendors in Harare have ceased accepting bond notes following the introduction of the new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) dollar, despite Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanu's an...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zaire comes to Bulawayo
FANS will this afternoon certainly flock to Bulawayo's theatre of football for the potentially mouthwatering tie between Highlanders and colourful newbies Chegutu Pirates, a club that has suddenly tak...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt under fire over holiday lessons ban
GOVERNMENT has been criticised over its decision on Monday to ban vacation lessons saying that learners needed to rest after an undisturbed term.Moreover, authorities added that teaching and l...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
United States sanctions on Zimbabwe: who is off the list, who is on?
The United States on Monday sanctioned Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa, first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa and other government officials for their alleged involvement in corruption and human...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 19:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Daft Charumbira in Gukurahundi storm
CHIEF Fortune Charumbira touched off a storm yesterday after saying the disturbances that rocked the Midlands and Matebeleland provinces in the 1980s in which thousands were killed by North Korea-trai...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fatherhood Chronicles: Crafting a legacy of purpose and prosperity
Dear Dads, as we gather on this Sunday to reflect on the essence of fatherhood, let's delve deeper into the invaluable insights from The Fatherhood. Because, indeed, "There's no Hood like The Fatherho...Published: 28 Jan 2024 at 09:52hrs | 13 | by Prof. John Carter
More boys dropping out of school in Matebeleland South
MORE boys in Matebeleland South are dropping out of school compared to girls at both primary and lower secondary school levels, a Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) report has revealed....Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:49hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Child abduction-accused Zimbabwean women seek legal representation
THE case of two Zimbabwean women who were recently arrested in South Africa's Mpumalanga for allegedly abducting three children including a four-month-old infant in the Kriel area has been postponed t...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 05:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US diplomat outlines an ambitious vision for Zimbabwe
BOTTOM LINE- The US Embassy in Harare has identified the potential for Zimbabwe to become a growth hub for Southern Africa.- This is a curious conclusion to draw given the fact that Zi...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 18:33hrs | 9 | by Michael Walsh
2 Zimbabwean women arrested in SA for abducting three children
POLICE in South Africa's Mpumalanga province have arrested two Zimbabwean women for abducting three children, including a four-month-old infant, in the Kriel area.Grace Gumbo (26) and Mercy Ts...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:48hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
David Coltart sees better days in 2024
Bulawayo mayor David Coltart says finding solutions to the city's multifaceted problems will not happen overnight as he laid out his council's priorities for 2024.Coltart, a former Education m...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 13:00hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 35 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
Mliswa quits active politics, unveils tourism project
FORMER Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa (Independent) has turned his focus to tourism and hospitality business after failing to retain his parliamentary seat during the August 23 and 24 harmon...Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 05:31hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe blow as Britain scraps dependent visa for migrant workers
Zimbabweans hoping to migrate to the United Kingdom to take up better paying job opportunities under the rich country's health and social care sector have been dealt a blow after authorities in London...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 05:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Tshabangu's efforts to bar recalled candidates will fail'
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says Sengezo Tshabangu's efforts to bar its recalled candidates from contesting under the CCC banner will fail because their representatives were successfully n...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 17:18hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo exposes Mahere's 'big fat lie'
EXPLAINER: Fingerprints of the MDC in the "Edited" CCC Constitution filed by Tshabangu in Chamisa's Interdict Court Case to halt Further Recalls not Fraud but Proof of MDC Paternity of Lawful CCC...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 18:06hrs | 10 | by Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwe back to 20-hour power cuts
Zimbabwe is once again grappling with 20-hour power cuts, with no solution in sight until 2025 at the earliest."It's a long road ahead," Energy Minister Edgar Moyo said.Zimbabwe's peak...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 19:42hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa quits politics
FORMER Hurungwe West and Norton constituencies legislator, Temba Mliswa is optimistic of contributing to the turnaround of the country's tourism sector as he invests and focuses on his Karoi property....Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 21:12hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Nordic Development Fund hails Zimbabwean entrepreneurs
THE Nordic Development Fund (NDF) has commended Zimbabwe's entrepreneurs who have received the institution's support so far amid indications that more locals will be considered for funding in the near...Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 05:55hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
The story behind the graduation scarf
Someone once said, when a man who has been virtually paralyzed starts walking, even slow, they are greeted with joy by well-meaning friends, but as expectations are raised, disappointments begin to se...Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 07:09hrs | 9 | by Nicholas Ncube
Curry's 'white c*nt' incident was lost in translation
South Africa hooker Bongi Mbonambi has denied he used discriminatory language towards England flanker Tom Curry in their Rugby World Cup semi-final last month, labelling the allegations against him "u...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 06:04hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa congratulates Springboks
President Mnangagwa extended his heartfelt congratulations to the South African men's senior rugby team, the Springboks, for their triumphant victory in the Rugby World Cup held in Paris, France on Sa...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 05:13hrs | | by Staff reporte
David Coltart gets backing in drive to clean city
BULAWAYO residents have embraced clean-up campaigns with the latest being dubbed Big Spring Cleaning spearheaded by council that seeks to restore the city's status as one of the cleanest.Mayor...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 12:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's 18 children
A publication based in the United Kingdom has added to the mystery around President Emmerson Mnangagwa's offspring by claiming the 76-year-old former Zanla combatant has a total of 18 children....Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 14:17hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe wants new IMF staff-monitored program by April
Zimbabwe hopes to agree a new staff-monitored program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by April next year, with an IMF team due to visit later this month for initial talks, its finance minis...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
How to secure your legacy through setting up a Family Trust
In the world of life's certainties, where the inevitabilities of death and taxes loom large, few of us take the time to ponder the fate of our hard-earned assets after our journey on this mortal plane...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 18:02hrs | | by Clifford S. Ncube
Ward 28 Councilor Ntando Ndlovu rallies residents for Big Spring Cleaning Day
In an effort to rejuvenate the Cowdray Park suburb and contribute to the restoration of the city's charm, Ward 28 Councilor Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu has called upon the community to come together for a mo...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 13:41hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
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