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The politics of water in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Water has always been an important and valuable resource to humanity, which partly explains why most great civilisations were situated near water bodies. The value of water is much more amplified when...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:46hrs | 934 | by Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa
ZEGU students robbed
Three students at the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) in Bindura were robbed by seven unidentified assailants early on September 10. The victims, Tapiwa Museva (23), Tanyaradzwa Muzivi (22), a...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 12:13hrs | 774 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Everton Mlalazi: A beacon of hope in International Gospel Music
Everton Mlalazi, a prominent figure in the international gospel music scene, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his powerful messages of hope, love, and unity. Born and raised in Zimbabwe...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:03hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
Teenager rapes 85-year-old granny
Villagers in Madlambuzi pounced heavily on a 19-year-old boy who raped an 85-year-old grandmother during the night.Lebuhang Sibanda was arrested by an angry mob who tracked his footprints afte...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 11:14hrs | 1299 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Vusimuzi Ngwenya takes Dembare by storm
Teenage midfielder Vusimuzi Ngwenya made his long-awaited debut for Dynamos in their Chibuku Super Cup first-round win against ZPC Kariba. Ngwenya, 19, was brought on with only five minutes re...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:00hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Ufasimba takes Gwanda by storm
A rising Imbube music group has taken the mining town of Gwanda by storm through a genre that locals can identify with.The streets of Jahunda are vibrating to traditional sound laced with capt...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 16:45hrs | 858 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for breaking neighbour's rib over cellphone
A 26-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man has been jailed after he broke his neighbour's left ribs on cell phone theft allegations.Evans Moyo was sentenced to two years in jail by Plumtree magistrate Joshua ...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:13hrs | 324 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Building a formidable business amid economic downturns
Businesses face declines in sales and profits during economic downturns. While some businesses during this period fail, some do not only thrive but instead become more formidable. Many of the ...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:01hrs | 119 | by Staff Reporter
ZANU PF DCC Chairman robbed for empty promises
ZANU PF Bulilima District Coordinating Committee (DCC) chairman Felix Ncube was left counting losses after three youths approached him demanding a soccer ...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 21:31hrs | 1470 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe and Ireland plead for more Test cricket
MARK Adair raised both arms in triumph after the powerfully-built bowler smashed a boundary to seal Ireland's first Test victory at home.As Zimbabwe slumped off the turf in Stormont, completin...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:10hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
The Grand Tour: One for The Road - Zimbabwe edition to premiere on September 13
Prime Video has now unveiled a first look at the final episode of The Grand Tour: One For The Road.The first look snaps reveal emotional Grand Tour stars Jeremy Clarkson, 64, Richard Hammond, ...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 15:32hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
CCC parliament aspirant's home stormed by Zimbabwe police
Renatho Ndou, a Beitbridge-based politician from the Citizens Coalition For Change (CCC), claims that Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers, accompanied by other security agents, raided his home, fa...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 13:57hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
Miss South Africa Contestant Faces Identity Theft Allegations and Online Abuse
A major scandal has erupted in South Africa after Miss South Africa contestant Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the competition amid allegations of identity theft involving her mother. The ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 16:51hrs | 893 | by Staff Reporter
EXPOSED: Plot to finish off Nelson Chamisa unmasked
There are plans to jettison Nelson Chamisa and replace him with Hopewell Chin'ono.Chamisa stands accused of cowardice, poor strategic thinking, and nepotism. Those who want him to step down in...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 19:46hrs | 3593 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
UK-based lawyer in Victoria Falls area land grabbing storm
Gregory Philip Mabuza, a lawyer based in the UK who frequently visits his hometown of Victoria Falls, is embroiled in a contentious land dispute in Monde, a suburb of Victoria Falls. Mabuza, who claim...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:59hrs | 799 | by Staff reporter
Pastor Mboro denied bail
Self-proclaimed prophet Paseka Motshoeneng, also known as Pastor Mboro, was denied bail on Monday in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court.He appeared in court alongside his bodyguard, Vincent Bal...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 18:08hrs | 1291 | by Staff reporter
Bosso storm into Chibuku quarter-finals
Highlanders 3 - 0 GreenFuelHighlanders secured a decisive 3-0 victory over GreenFuel in the Chibuku Super Cup, advancing to the quarter-finals. The match, played at Highlanders' home ground, was o...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 06:52hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Scott Sakupwanya in near fistfight with Lloyd Mutasa
In a dramatic turn of events, prominent Zimbabwean businessman and Zanu-PF politician Scott Sakupwanya was reportedly involved in a near altercation with former Dynamos coach Lloyd Mutasa.The ...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 20:41hrs | 2084 | by Staff reporter
Julius Sello Malema: a politician full of contradictions
Comments about Malema in the in South African social media confirmed my fears about him. Malema does not take critiques kindly; for this reason, he has fallen out with his right-hand-man, Shivambu: th...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 19:26hrs | 1092 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mayor breaks pastor's marriage
Kadoma mayor, Councillor Nigel Ruzario stands accused of ruining the marriage of a couple from the Mashonaland West town.Nancy Mhundwa's husband, Pastor Marvin Mhundwa took social media by sto...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 13:12hrs | 1115 | by Staff reporter
Chief in bribery storm
A Hurungwe traditional leader, Chief Elfas Dendera, is facing allegations of bribery in connection with a US$1 billion investment project. The project, a cement manufacturing plant and thermal power s...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 08:01hrs | 445 | by Staff reporter
Rugeje caught up in bar CIO hunt for rights activist
Days before a summit of regional leaders, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's shock troops armed with AK47s stormed a bar where a retired top general and Zanu-PF politburo member was drinking on Wednesday,...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 08:00hrs | 3440 | by Staff reportrer
Zaoga church sex storm
This adage is aptly applied to the case of a 19-year-old woman employed as a marketing agent at a micro-insurance company in Kwekwe who is claiming she was sexually harassed by her supervisor....Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:57hrs | 2832 | by Staff reportrer
Man assaults fines officer
A 42-YEAR-OLD man has been remanded in custody to August 19 after he allegedly stormed the resident magistrate's office at the Mbare Magistrates Court and assaulted a fines officer.Harare magi...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 11:30hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
Reconciling nationality and the rainbow nation idea
IT seems dust never settles in Mzansi, the land of gold. Just a few weeks after an election that did not deliver an outright winner, the country is embroiled in what seems to be another identity...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:07hrs | 74 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Judiciary Independence under spotlight: A case of Alessandro Marconati
Recently, the High Court of Zimbabwe granted bail to Alessandro Marconati, the son of Francesco Marconati, a self-styled Italian Mafia boss. Alessandro, who was facing an outstanding warrant of arrest...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 20:34hrs | 616 | by George Tshuma
TM Pick n Pay Zimbabwe boss in racism storm, pay scandal
TM Pick n Pay Zimbabwe's Managing Director, Malcolm Mycroft, faces allegations of racism, externalisation of funds, and unfair salary practices, negatively affecting local employees. Reports indicate ...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 12:59hrs | 2387 | by Staff reporter
Ireland beat Zimbabwe in one-off test
Andy McBrine shone with both bat and ball as Ireland defeated Zimbabwe by four wickets in a one-off Test in Belfast. After a dramatic top-order collapse, Ireland was rescued by rain on day three, fini...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 04:12hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Axe-wielding robbers nabbed
Three axe-wielding suspected robbers from Midlands who pounced at a syndicate mine in Mazowe and robbed people of their cash and mobile phones have been arrested.Michael Mutodza (29), and Mose...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 15:31hrs | 1290 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Gunshots at mine, 46 injured
Forty-six people were injured in a violent incident at Element Minerals Mine in Shamva, Mashonaland Central province, on Thursday, following a clash over an alleged illegal mine takeover. The confront...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:59hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter
Former Zimbabweans named in Ireland squad for Zimbabwe Test
Former Zimbabwe international cricketer Peter Moor has been named in Ireland's 14-member squad for their upcoming historic one-off Test match against Zimbabwe. This match, scheduled for July 25 to 29 ...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:32hrs | 1662 | by Staff reporter
US-based NGO Ford Foundation fingered in Kenya protests
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday accused the US-based Ford Foundation of sponsoring "anarchy" and funding anti-government protests that descended into deadly mayhem last month.The East ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:39hrs | 939 | by Staff reporter
Kenya's William Ruto dismisses all ministers
Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday dismissed all of his Cabinet ministers and promised to form a new government that will be lean and efficient following weeks of protests over high taxes and p...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:38hrs | 12 | by Associated Press
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 | 27 | by Tafi Mhaka
Zimbabwean Filmmakers for Durban FilmMart Climate Focus
Durban, South Africa: In a major film industry collaborative effort Climate Story Lab South Africa, Doc Society - Climate Story Unit, STEPS, and the Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA) presents th...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 13:06hrs | 38 | by Agencies
President Ruto apologises for 'arrogant' Kenyan MPs
Kenya's President William Ruto on Friday apologized for the "arrogance and show of opulence" by legislators and ministers from the ruling party and promised action against "rogue" police officers who ...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 12:06hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Association with Chivayo warrants impeachment from Presidency
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, as I see it, the scriptural rhetorical question, "Can two walk together, unless they are agreed?" (Amos 3:3) underscores the impea...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 15:18hrs | 8 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Protesters across Kenya say 'Ruto must go!'
Kenyan riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations erupted in other cities across the country demanding the resignation of President William Ruto, following a wee...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 12:04hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele in 'smuggled' vehicle storm
Sandra Ndebele, a prominent Zimbabwean musician, dancer, actress, and now politician affiliated with Zanu-PF, had her Toyota GD6 vehicle impounded by Bulawayo police recently on suspicion of smuggling...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:34hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zivhu rules Chiwenga out of succession equation
Controversial Zanu-PF member Killer Zivhu has sparked a political storm in Zimbabwe with his bold declaration about the future presidency. In a significant social media post, Zivhu hinted at a future ...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:06hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Dembare coach in car theft storm
DYNAMOS Football Club coach Genesis "Kaka" Mangombe faces allegations of involvement in a car theft incident. Mangombe, also a policeman, is recognized as a promising young coach in the country, havin...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:03hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Kenya's Ruto eats humble pie
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday he won't sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes, a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead. It was the biggest ...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 09:58hrs | 4 | by Associated Press
Who is Chivhayo panyama yehuku?…as Youth League bays for his blood
Businessman, Wicknell Chivhayo, who was once convicted of fraud, is caught in a firestorm after showing that he has the physical stature of an elephant, but the mental acuity of an ant, having excited...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 12:14hrs | 8 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Zanu-PF MP in food aid storm
Mutare South legislator Tawanda Dumbarimwe (Zanu-PF) is facing criticism for allegedly inciting hungry villagers to protest against the government by claiming that the State is too broke to distribute...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 06:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
From Ramaphoria to Ramageddon
Many political observers have reacted with both "shock and awe" to the astounding performance of the Umkhonto we Sizwe Party in one of South Africa's most contested elections.Indeed, to borrow...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 15:01hrs | 2 | by Sipho Seepe
UK-based Zimbabwean in Certificate of Sponsorship storm
A Zimbabwean woman residing in the United Kingdom has found herself embroiled in controversy, facing accusations of defrauding numerous Zimbabweans by falsely promising to secure their entry into the ...Published: 25 May 2024 at 12:52hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ex-diplomat in fraud storm
Shamiso Fred, a former honorary diplomat to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), faces legal action for allegedly defrauding Zimbabweans living abroad in what is suspected to be a Ponzi scheme.Arou...Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe constitutional changes loom
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has made surprise changes in the Zanu-PF politburo - the party's supreme decision-making body - amid reports that he wants to move to amend the constitution to facilitate ...Published: 21 May 2024 at 17:01hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth league member in bribery storm
Danmore Mambondiani, a member of the ZANU-PF national youth league, has been suspended for attempting to bribe two ministers to secure a top position within the ruling party.Prior to his suspe...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Rutendo Matinyarare drags Mnangagwa and his family into his contempt of court saga
Self professed marketing and communication strategist Rutendo Matinyarare has dragged the President and the President's family into his shenanigans. Rutendo paid a visit to Champions Milling where he ...Published: 17 May 2024 at 14:37hrs | 20 | by George Tshuma
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