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White student found not guilty after urinating on black student's belongings
Theuns du Toit, the former Stellenbosch University student caught on camera urinating on a fellow student's belongings, has been found not guilty on all charges.Du Toit, whose actions were cap...Published: 28 May 2025 at 11:21hrs | 1375 | by Staff reporter
40% of SA children do not live with biological fathers
South Africa is a country battling the issue of absent fathers, which has led to many broken families.The State of South Africa's Fathers 2024 report, has found that 40 percent of children liv...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:29hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Professor breaks new ground in music
Zimbabwean medical doctor and haematology expert Professor Zivanai Cuthbert Chapanduka is making waves in South Africa's music scene, gaining recognition under his musical moniker, Prof Daddy or Groov...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:06hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
First Zimbabwean Billionaire not recognised in Zimbabwe
His Excellency Emmerson Mnangagwa President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Presidential Office Munhumutapa Building Samora Machel Ave HarareDear President Mnangagwa, ...Published: 27 Dec 2024 at 17:37hrs | 2998 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Is Strive Masiyiwa less appreciated at home?
Zimbabwean telecoms mogul and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa continues to receive global accolades for his contributions to Africa's telecommunications industry and his philanthropy. On December 10, 2...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 07:37hrs | 2735 | by Staff reporter
Moxon dynasty takes over at Meikles Limited
Meikles Limited has announced the appointment of former chairman John Moxon's son Matthew John Moxon as its acting Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Malcolm Mycroft from the CEO po...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 10:38hrs | 3094 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption
When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare has been a constant theme of Za...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:08hrs | 2652 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Hichilema showing his true colours
The BBC, yesterday, reported on the recent dismissal of three Zambian judges by that country's President Hakainde Hichilema in an attempt to retain and consolidate power by instilling fear and forcing...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 09:42hrs | 1652 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections
On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a repo...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 674 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Zimbabwe govt allays new COVID-19 variant fears
Government has allayed fears around the recent discovery of a new COVID-19 variant XBB.1.5 in neighbouring South Africa (SA) saying it had necessary measures and safeguards in place to control the var...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean ice cream maker a hit in SA
FROM a tender age, Dr Tapiwa Guzha (35), a Zimbabwean based in Cape Town, South Africa, loved cooking and eating indigenous fruits and vegetables from his grandmother's rich nutrition garden in Marlbo...Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Top Bulawayo family doctor dies in car crash
PROMINENT Bulawayo medical doctor and National University of Science and Technology (Nust) lecturer Muriel Fallala died yesterday after she lost control of her vehicle near Ascot race course while dri...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean gay denied asylum in SA
A REPORT released recently by several civil society organisations has found evidence that LGBT refugees are being denied asylum in South Africa despite being "eligible for protection under internation...Published: 05 May 2021 at 15:04hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mediclinic justifies ties to apartheid era 'Dr Death'
Private hospital group Mediclinic South Africa has come under fire after it emerged that Dr. Wouter Basson is still practicing at its Cape facilities.Dr. Wouter Basson was the mastermind behin...Published: 19 Jan 2021 at 17:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Red lights flashing over Russian deals
RUSSIA is clearly keen to boost its presence in Africa. "Africa is one of the priorities of Russian foreign policy," declared Russian deputy foreign affairs minister Mikhail Bogdanov in a meeting of t...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Beit Trust Scholarship application now open for Zimbabwean candidates
THE BEIT TRUST - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES: 2020 IN THE UK AND 2021 IN SOUTH AFRICA INVITATION TO ZIMBABWEAN CANDIDATES Every year, ...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 19:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prophets under spotlight
The shocking video of a popular South African pastor, Alph Lukau, ostensibly bringing a "dead" Zimbabwean man back to life during a church service in Johannesburg, has reignited intense debate about t...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 14:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dicey intersections: The real problem with the #ChigumbaChallenge
LAST week in the wake of the Zimbabwean presidential elections, Twimbos (Zimbabweans on Twitter/social media) woke up to a cracking spread of the #ChigumbaChallenge. These were memes around Zimbabwe E...Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Precious Simba
Banker promises to transform Harare CBD
BANKER and economic development consultant, Kudzai Mubaiwa promises to help transform the Harare central business district (CBD) and city into an economic empowerment hub if elected as an independent ...Published: 14 Jul 2018 at 11:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'It's a coup, despite what Chiwenga and Zimbabwe military says'
Analysts have described the Zimbabwean military's house arrest of President Robert Mugabe, his wife Grace, and other top state officials as a coup d'état, despite military leaders denying that it has...Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 12:26hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe: diplomatic immunity isn't an 'out of jail' ticket
Grace Mugabe, the wife of President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe, is accused of assaulting a young woman while on a visit to South Africa. A week after the incident in a hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg's ...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 08:13hrs | | by Gerhard Kemp
Bulawayo friends receive PhDs from Stellenbosch University
Two classmates from Bulawayo who studied together at Zimbabwe's Midlands State University in their undergraduate years both received their PhD degrees in agricultural sciences from Stellenbosch Univer...Published: 15 Mar 2017 at 11:34hrs | 2 | by Engela Duvenage
A green path to industrialization
The only viable option for Africa's continued development For environmentalists and development experts, green is not just a colour; it also refers to ...Published: 08 Nov 2016 at 17:23hrs | 1 | by Kingsley Ighobor
Econet boss quits
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe today announced the resignation of Stanley Henning from his position as Chief Commercial and Customer Service Officer. Stanley left his position on July 30 to pursue p...Published: 31 Jul 2015 at 11:07hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Beit Trust Scholarship application opens encourage others to apply
The Beit Trust offers annually a number of Postgraduate Masters or PhD Scholarships abroad for studies or research to graduates who are domiciled in Malawi, Zambia or Zimbabwe (the beneficial ar...Published: 29 May 2015 at 09:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
World's first successful penis transplant performed in SA
Cape Town - The University of Stellenbosch's medical department on Friday announced the successful performance of the world's first penile transplant in Cape Town.The Stellenbosch Universi...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 13:36hrs | | by Sapa
Zimbabwe karatekas shine in South Africa
Zimbabwean martial artists once again held their own at a major karate meet when a hastily assembled team harvested a basketful of medals at last week's World Goju Ryu Karate Championships in South Af...Published: 22 Sep 2013 at 06:53hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
List of 22 Zimbabweans awarded scholarships to study at UK and SA varsities
Canon Collins Trust released its list of scholars who have been awarded scholarships to study at UK and SA universities for the academic year 2013. The Canon Collins Trust offers scholarships for stu...Published: 30 Aug 2013 at 11:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Can companies do business without corruption?
The chief executive of the Ethics Institute of South Africa, Professor Geoff Rossouw, will be addressing members of the Institute of Directors tomorrow (Thursday) on the question of whether comp...Published: 08 May 2013 at 12:23hrs | 1 | by Chengetai Chinembiri
Zimbabwe snubbed by China?
AS Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Africa last week, Zimbabwe could only longingly stand-by as the country was not on the Chinese leader's itinerary.Xi is the second leader to give Zimbab...Published: 01 Apr 2013 at 17:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Donkey, buffalo sold as beef in SA
There's a fair share of fraudulent meat products on the South African market, according to a new study by meat scientists from Stellenbosch University.The study found that anything from soya...Published: 26 Feb 2013 at 15:57hrs | | by Sapa
29-yr-old Woman's breasts stretch to her knees due to ARVs
A woman living with HIV in South African is reported to have developed long breasts which stretch to her knees, due to antiretroviral (ARV) drugs side effects.The condition, known as lipodys...Published: 15 Jun 2012 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tribalist NUST: Heads must roll
The situation at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), calls for the immediate dismissal of the Vice chancelor, Mr Lindela Ndlovu, together with his entire university council .. T...Published: 12 Jun 2012 at 19:31hrs | | by Mncumbatha
Disunity - The pro-democracy movement jinx
In an article, "Is Zimbabwe Poised on a Liberal Path? The State and Prospects for Parties" Zimbabwe's top most pro-democracy scholar, the late Professor Masipula Sithole recites views of a certain ob...Published: 24 May 2012 at 07:18hrs | 1 | by Gideon Chitanga
ANC will lose power - Mbeki
Stellenbosch - The African National Congress will not rule South Africa two or three decades from now, entrepreneur and analyst Moeletsi Mbeki said on Friday."South Africa, politically, is act...Published: 13 May 2012 at 12:36hrs | 1 | by Sapa
Up close with Bosso's medicine man
FOR Xolani Ndlovu, seeing a patient fully recovered and getting back to the field, gives him satisfaction.He believes it will be a job well done if an athlete gets back to the game.Th...Published: 10 Oct 2011 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Desmond Tutu calls for a 'wealth tax' on all white South Africans
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu has called for a "wealth tax" to be imposed on all white South Africans.The former archbishop of Cape Town and former head of the Truth and Reconciliation Com...Published: 18 Aug 2011 at 06:48hrs | | by Cape Argus
Simple mathematics is rocket science to South African teachers
Mathematics teachers are battling with simple issues such as calculating percentages, according to a study using the recent Southern and East African Consortium for Monitoring Educational Qualit...Published: 05 Apr 2011 at 06:46hrs | | by Byo24News
Zimbabwe's all weather friend seals ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi visits the country on Thursday to buttress ties between it and the Asian powerhouse, which has solidly backed a Harare battered by Western isolation....Published: 08 Feb 2011 at 15:29hrs | | by Byo24News
Under 19 cricket team loss to South Africa
James Price and captain Keaton Jennings, son of former South Africa player Ray Jennings, continued the terrific batting form they had shown on the tour of Zimbabwe in July 2010, and led South Afr...Published: 14 Jan 2011 at 14:00hrs | 17 | by Espn
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