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Gun-totting prison escapee and robber gets 22-year jail term
Luke Zinyengere, the inmate who recently stunned Zimbabwe by staging a daring escape at the Harare Magistrates' Court, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after being convicted of escaping from l...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 10:40hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco crop under threat from fungal disease
Zimbabwe's tobacco farmers are facing a major crisis as a destructive fungal disease, Fusarium Wilt and Root Rot (FWRR), spreads across fields, threatening the country's lucrative tobacco industry....Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 07:24hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Forgotten giants Dembare fall again
Premiership debutants MWOS continued their sensational start to life in the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League with a 1-0 victory over traditional giants Dynamos on Monday, a result that cemented their po...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:32hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
Bosso edge woeful CAPS United as Green Machine crisis deepens
Highlanders 1 - 0 CAPS UnitedCAPS United's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign took another grim turn at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday, where they slumped to a 1-0 defeat at the hand...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:02hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
The reality of '9 wasted years' - A decade WMC failed to capture Zuma
For too long, South Africans have been bombarded with a dishonest narrative coined by the very architects of our economic servitude, that the period of President Jacob Zuma's administration represents...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 14:33hrs | 745 | by Mzwanele Manyi
Chiwenga warns Mnangagwa ally
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga had a dramatic and tense exchange with Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Owen "Mudha" Ncube last week, warning the Mnangagwa loyalist to stop targeting him amid ...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 10:08hrs | 10659 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Bomber is the new EFC heavyweight champion
EFC 122 lit up the World Sports Betting Arena on Thursday night with a scintillating card packed with jaw-dropping moments, dramatic upsets, and a series of explosive finishes that reminded the world ...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:18hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Voters raise middle fingers, amid ZANU-PF vote-buying storm
Defiant and disgruntled Glenview South voters signalled displeasure yesterday over corrupt party vultures whom they are accusing of looting donation...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 07:30hrs | 769 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Uproar as Mayor David Coltart seeks to ban Winky D from Bulawayo Shutdown Show
The City of Kings is in an uproar after Mayor David Coltart attempted to block the staging of the much-anticipated 9th Annual Pacific Bulawayo Shutdown Show at Queens Sports Club, triggering a storm o...Published: 08 Apr 2025 at 20:05hrs | 6336 | by Staff Reporter
Dembare fails to polish the Diamonds
Manica Diamonds 1-0 DynamosA first-half stunner from Charles Teguru was all Manica Diamonds needed to edge Dynamos 1-0 in a fiercely contested Castle Lager Premier Soccer League showdown at Sakubv...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:29hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Hadebe urges Highlanders to stay sharp
UNITED States-based Warriors defender Teenage Hadebe has called on his former club Highlanders to sharpen their focus in the dying minutes of matches, warning that lapses in concentration could derail...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:24hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Did Geza hype fail?
Those of us who have been following Zimbabwe political protests from the 1980s would know why the Geza hype was not going to be a complete success. The Geza hype partly failed because of a number of i...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:53hrs | 1106 | by Ndaba M. Nhuku
Woman missing after crocodile attack
A woman is missing and feared dead after being attacked by a crocodile while fetching water from Lake Kariba near Fothergill Island on Thursday evening, in yet another tragic incident on the country's...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:26hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Social Media Influencer's Asia Guide
Asia is a dream destination for social media influencers, offering stunning landscapes, bustling cityscapes, and rich cultural experiences. From Tokyo's neon-lit streets to Bali's tranquil beaches, ev...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 20:00hrs | 39 | by Ndou Paul
Municipal police across Zimbabwe to get arresting powers
Municipal police across Zimbabwe will soon be granted arresting powers once amendments to the Urban Councils Act are finalized, a move aimed at enhancing local governance and addressing by-law violati...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:44hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland calls for transparency in army, police recruitment
Residents of Matabeleland have called for a decentralized recruitment process for civil servants, including soldiers, police officers, and nurses, amid growing concerns that the region is being overlo...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 08:49hrs | 784 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders surrender 2-goal lead
Greenfuel FC 2-2 HighlandersHighlanders FC suffered a heartbreaking last-minute equalizer as they surrendered a 2-0 first-half lead to settle for a 2-2 draw against Greenfuel FC in a Castle Lager ...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:22hrs | 342 | by Staff reporter
Mutizwa gets Mngqithi's Arrows revival into full swing in Polokwane
Polokwane 0 - 1 Golden ArrowsGolden Arrows' revival gathered momentum on Wednesday night as head coach Manqoba Mngqithi secured his first victory since returning to the club. The hard-fought 1-0 w...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:10hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Brighton 'MaNinja' shines as Bosso crush Kwekwe United
Highlanders 4-0 Kwekwe UnitedBrighton "MaNinja" Ncube's sensational hat-trick was the highlight of the game as Highlanders dismissed Kwekwe United 4-0 in their first home match of the 2025 Cas...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:32hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
ZBC faces backlash for airing Wicknell Chivayo's lobola ceremony
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is facing severe criticism after it aired the lavish lobola ceremony of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Lulu Muteke, sparking a public outcry across the co...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:50hrs | 18902 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa Statue Proposal Sparks Outrage: 'A Wasteful and Misguided Idea'
A recent proposal by Cleopas Mukungunugwa, a member of Zimbabwe's Presidential Communications team, suggesting that statues of President Emmerson Mnangagwa be erected in Harare and Bulawayo, has been ...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 16:17hrs | 1881 | by George Tshuma
Sir Alex Ferguson visits Victoria Falls
Legendary former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is currently in Zimbabwe, where he was spotted at the iconic Victoria Falls. The Scottish football icon, known for his incredible 26-year t...Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 16:47hrs | 3278 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland man kills wife, village head and neighbour, stabs himself
The community of Hurungwe, Mashonaland West, is in shock after a 37-year-old man allegedly went on a brutal killing spree, murdering three people, including his wife, the village head, and a neighbor,...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 14:50hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Tungwarara's world crumbles, war vets bribes face backlash
Controversial Presidential advisor, Paul Tempter Tungwarara's temptation to bribe veterans of the liberation struggle has faced criticism when he recently...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 22:11hrs | 2532 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Thabo Mbeki still 'bitter' since the 2007 ANC Polokwane conference
Former ANC president Thabo Mbeki stunned the party's national executive committee (NEC) members when he questioned the existence of the trial that resulted in his successor Jacob Zuma being convicted ...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 16:23hrs | 890 | by Staff reporter
Zambia to introduce new banknotes on March 31, 2025
The Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has announced the introduction of new banknotes and coins for the Zambian kwacha, set to launch on March 31, 2025. This marks a significant update to the nation's currency, ai...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 19:44hrs | 1096 | by Staff reporter
I'm not prepared to continue suffering until 2030!
Zimbabwe, under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has sank deeper into poverty.Granted, when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took power in November 2017 through a military coup, Zimbabwe was already ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:56hrs | 1173 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Liverpool quadruple dream crambles after Plymouth Argyle shock
Plymouth Argyle produced a classic FA Cup giant-killing as the Championship's bottom club stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool at a raucous Home Park.Liverpool manager Arne Slot made 10 ch...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 17:25hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Trump exposes USAid as regime change tool
In a stunning development, the United States administration under President Donald Trump has admitted that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been used as a conduit for regime cha...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:44hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Drama at Parliament - 'Ecjected' MPs clash with 'weaponized riot police'
In a dramatic incident captured on video and shared on her social media, Zimbabwean Member of Parliament (MP) Fadzayi Mahere decried the state of the nation's legislature, labelling Parliament as a "c...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 10:33hrs | 2227 | by Ndou Paul
If ZANU-PF regime cracked down on gold smugglers as they do small businesses, Zimbabwe would prosper
This morning, while in town, I had a fascinating encounter with a lady entrepreneur who owns a small clothing business. After recognizing me as the author of articles she regularly reads, she ...Published: 09 Jan 2025 at 08:33hrs | 478 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Branch manager disappears with US$35,390
A shocking scandal has unfolded in Victoria Falls after a trusted 23-year-old branch manager allegedly made off with a staggering US$35,390, funds that were intended for deposit into a wholesaler's ba...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:41hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
33rd season of the EPL: Most Prominent Moments So Far
In the current season of the Premier League, the standings present many surprises, turning all pre-season forecasts of experts upside down. Liverpool, having scored 39 points, leads the championship, ...Published: 26 Dec 2024 at 16:56hrs | 451 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe ruling elite should declare their sources of wealth
To say I was shocked would be an understatement when I came across a report detailing the extraordinary wealth of Zimbabwe's ruling elite. The report claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa ...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 796 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mr. President, Zimbabwe's detractors are actually in the corridors of power
In his speech marking "National Unity Day," President Emmerson Mnangagwa reiterated an oft-repeated claim that Zimbabwe was under attack from supposed detractors. He declared, "The numerous at...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 00:54hrs | 293 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Helen Zille and her fellow travellers are victims of their propaganda
Helen Zille and her fellow travellers are victims of their propaganda. They undermine and underestimate the MKP at their own peril. With ANC on an irreversible decline, MKP has become a key player in ...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 11:58hrs | 1304 | by Prof. Sipho Seepe
Young Warriors storm into Afcon qualifier semis
Zimbabwe's Young Warriors secured a spot in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations COSAFA qualifiers as the best runner-up following a dramatic 4-4 draw against Namibi...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:40hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's malnutrition crisis worsens
AS Zimbabwe is facing a severe drought, families in rural areas are unable to feed their children. The government and international agencies are falling short of addressing this growing crisis....Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:02hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
After all, there's no common wealth in the Commonwealth
When it comes to Zimbabwe, UK's Labour does not work. It was Labour led by Harold Wilson, which duplicitously aided and abetted the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) by Ian Smith's Rhodesia...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 16:28hrs | 715 | by Jonathan Moyo
Convict claims he was forced to eat human waste
A 30-year-old man, Moses Makoni, who was convicted for theft earlier this week, stunned the court gallery when he claimed that the complainant had forced him to eat human waste. Makoni made the allega...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:44hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Jail in America is for commoners
Just remember that jail in America is for commoners, not for the rich and politically connected. You can do drugs, traffic women, evade taxes, buy and toss away guns and your father will spare you jai...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 10:00hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF is the big monster
AS recent as last week, Elon Musk's fortune had swelled to a stupendous and eye-watering US$348 billion, making him probably the richest man on the planet.It is just obscene that one person's ...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:25hrs | 305 | by Bishop Lazarus
Bulawayo court uncovers potential car theft syndicate
A Bulawayo magistrate has denied bail to prominent car dealer and socialite Brighton Chipunza, citing compelling evidence that he poses a flight risk and might interfere with witnesses. Chipunza, who ...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:09hrs | 1310 | by Staff reporter
Billiat, Chikuhwa's tussle for top gong
KHAMA Billiat, one of Zimbabwe's footballing icons, has made a sensational return to the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) in 2024, adding a new chapter to his illustrious career. After an acco...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:57hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter
Is Auxillia Mnangagwa's 'philanthropic work' confirmation of her husband's abysmal failures to govern Zimbabwe?
Two days ago, Zimbabwe's First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the Midlands State University (MSU).This ac...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:54hrs | 145 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Woman devastated as SA registered Toyota Fortuner stolen from Bulawayo car wash
A Bulawayo woman has been left devastated after her vehicle was stolen in broad daylight on Monday, right in front of staff at a car wash located on the outskirts of the Central Business District. Pol...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 10:47hrs | 11517 | by Staff reporter
Controversial offside spoils Zimbabwe Warriors fightback
Cameroon 2 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe's Warriors suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Cameroon in their final 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J qualifier at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaou...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:42hrs | 668 | by Staff reporter
Sakhile Dube unveils finale dress
With just hours to go before the Miss Universe 2024 grand finale in Mexico City, Zimbabwe's representative, Sakhile Dube, has unveiled the stunning gown she will wear on stage. Designed by celebrated ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 18:46hrs | 5796 | by Staff reporter
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 | 27156 | by Staff reporter
Sakhile Dube costume turn heads in Mexico
Miss Universe Zimbabwe Sakhile Dube has captivated audiences in Mexico with her national costume, "The Soaring Eagle," ahead of the Miss Universe preliminary show. Her stunning ensemble, which embodie...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:40hrs | 2042 | by Staff reporter
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