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Shona, 14 other African languages added on Google's services
Google Speech, in partnership with the research team based at the AI Research Center in Accra, Ghana, has announced the launch of Voice Search, talk-to-type on Gboard and voice input on Translate for ...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Teaching Ndebele in Zimbabwe schools will have helped Shonas
There are times when you think you are spitting someone, when in fact, you are destroying yourself.One such instance was when Robert Mugabe and his colleagues in ZANU (before it became ZANU-PF...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:21hrs | 280 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Tanzania's President arrives in Zimbabwe for SADC Summit
Tanzania's President Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan and former President Dr. Jakaya Kikwete have arrived at Robert Mugabe International Airport in Harare to attend the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Gove...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 17:09hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
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 | 19 | by Staff reporter
Unknown Mpilo Hospital patient finally reveals origin
AN unknown man, who was picked up by a Mpilo Central Hospital ambulance crew two months ago, has finally revealed that he is from Tanzania.The man was found unconscious on January 4 and was un...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean music is more than Chimurenga!
IN June 2023, the America-based National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) which organises arguably the most respected, well-known and much sought-after music awards in the world, the Gra...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 10 | by Tonderai Chiyindiko
Mnangagwa addresses Malawians in fluent Chewa
President Mnangagwa, who was in Malawi on a three-day State visit this week, proved his statesmanship when he surprised his Malawian audience by addressing them in fluent Chewa, leaving them thrilled....Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:16hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Can Shona be added to South Africa's official languages?
Zimbabwe's Shona language stands a good chance of being recognised as one of South Africa's national language.Millions of Shonas have invaded South Africa.Two submissions have been mad...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 11:52hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Economic attitudes, poverty of mind
THE psychological cost of economic insecurity in Africa today is a damning indictment of poverty and how it warps the way we see our challenges and how to resolve them.It seems when poverty hi...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 8 | by Anotida Chikumbu
'Mzee' SK Moyo was a real brother to all
I FIRST met SK in 1974 when I went to study at Makerere University, in Kampala, Uganda. I was in the company of around 10 young men who were former students of the University of Rhodesia from which we...Published: 17 Nov 2021 at 05:35hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Shona on Facebook
SHONA, a Zimbabwean language, has become among first African languages to be recognised by Facebook as an alternative that users can use on the social media platform.Shona is predominantly spo...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
When Magufuli spoke from the grave
There once lived a woman in Masvingo who was called Shuvai Ben Mahofa.Known for her unapologetic straight-talk and indefatigable industry, she had long morphed into an Iron Lady before activism on...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:30hrs | | by Bishop L
Insurgency in Cabo Delgado How did it start?
No human eye has seen such a level of cruelty perpetrated on another human being by another human. The gruesome nature of the killings rape and suffering caused by these ISIS rebels is indeed knee sha...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:57hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Kwekwe artiste cements African roots
Award winning traditional gospel artiste Kanizios Msonza (Kanimusic) recently released a single track titled "Good Morning Africa" ...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 08:29hrs | | by Tarisai Mudahondo
If South Africa still believes there isn't a serious crisis in Zimbabwe, then they should just look at the Beitbridge border pos
The debate on whether there is a crisis in Zimbabwe has been raging on ever since the early 2000s - and, is as old as whether targeted sanctions imposed on certain top individuals, or economic mismana...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 08:06hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanzibar square it off with Matebeleland
The spice islands roar into action on the 27th of March 2021 at Amani Stadium Zanzibar when the Zanzibar National Team takes on the Matabeleland National Team. A rare International friendly pi...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 17:51hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
BV partners with TWAA, innovative digital female-driven mentorship platform in support of women in business in Africa
Empowering women in leadership using innovation to boost development "There is no limit to what we, as women, can acco...Published: 08 Nov 2020 at 09:43hrs | | by Agencies
Sadc declares anti-sanctions day
Sadc countries have declared October 25 as solidarity day against illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe and resolved to conduct various activities in their respective countries on that day to resoundi...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jehovah's Witnesses in historic Gweru convention
JEHOVAH'S Witnesses over the weekend held a historic convention in Gweru, which saw thousands of Witnesses throng Midlands State University for the three-day spiritual occasion.The church has ...Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hastings new deputy chief of mission to Zimbabwe
The United States government has appointed Thomas Hastings to become the deputy chief of mission at its Zimbabwean embassy in Harare.Hatsings served as a Consular Officer in Côte d'Ivoire fro...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 15:13hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe wants Jehovah's Witnesses delegates to enjoy a rich & diverse spiritual programme
The Love Never Fails annual convention of Jehovah's Witnesses gets into high gear, with a bumper three-day programme beginning today in Harare and Chitungwiza, respectively.The spokesperson fo...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jehovah's Witnesses to hold conventions
Jehovah's Witnesses in Zimbabwe will this weekend begin a special campaign to invite people to a series of three-day conventions to be held at different locations countrywide until October.Joh...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Magufuli extends Zimbabwe visit
Tanzanian President John Magufuli yesterday extended his working visit in Zimbabwe as he held bilateral talks aimed at deepening, promoting and consolidating co-operation with his opposite number, Pre...Published: 30 May 2019 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Magufuli heaps praises on Mnangagwa
It was a night of glitz and glamour at State House on Wednesday night when President Emmerson Mnangagwa threw a lavish dinner reception for his counterpart Tanzania's fifth President Dr John Pombe Mag...Published: 29 May 2019 at 10:40hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Macheso charms minister
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister Sekai Nzenza could not hide her admiration for sungura musician Alick Macheso's music at the World Red Cross Day commemorations held at Tongogara Ref...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
IsiZulu and Zimbabwean Ndebele controversy
The use of isiZulu in Matabeleland as a language of both evangelization and education dates back to the earliest works of missionaries under the London Missionary Society in the 1850s. The approach ha...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:07hrs | 2 | by George Mkhwanazi
Mugabe is fine, says Mukonori
LAST November was possibly the busiest and most breathtaking moment for Father Fidelis Mukonori, a Roman Catholic cleric whose ties with former President Robert Mugabe are well documented.To s...Published: 21 Nov 2018 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
1 year after Mugabe fall, Zimbabwe asks 'What has changed?'
One year ago the unthinkable happened in Zimbabwe: Robert Mugabe fell from power.Tanks rolled in the streets of the capital, Harare, on November 14, 2017, and the military put Mugabe under hou...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 14:25hrs | | by AP
EFF calls for removal of Die Stem, apartheid statues
The Economic Freedom Fighters has again called for the removal of Die Stem from the National Anthem in its Heritage Day message.EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on Monday also called on the g...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 19:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jehovah's Witnesses set for 3-day convention in Zimbabwe
JEHOVAH'S Witnesses will launch their three-day annual convention series today under the theme "Be Courageous!"The event, which is expected to be attended by over 2500 congregants at the Harar...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean innovator the first to be represented in Africa Prize finals
An innovation which uses a cheap and sustainable recycling method to recover precious metals has made it into the finals of the prestigious 2018 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Z...Published: 29 May 2018 at 10:44hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Ginimbi acquires Range Rover SVR
A few days after businesswoman Zodwa Mkandla showed off her new Range Rover 2018, her lover Genius Kadungure — whose fetish for cars cannot be surpassed — has also acquired his, a Range Rover SVR ...Published: 21 Mar 2018 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
We must always call it a coup
Mugabe's last speech and the missing page: Why we must not allow the current Zanu pf government's removal of Mugabe, describe it as people driven....Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 13:10hrs | 1 | by Dumisani Mpofu
Ndebele invasion no excuse for Gukurahundi, otherwise Shona people must leave Zimbabwe too
Everytime the victims of Gukurahundi demand respect, someone is quick to equate Gukurahundi to Ndebele invasion of 1830. Our society goes round the World professing to be highly educated, but, they ca...Published: 05 Jan 2018 at 07:32hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri
Mugabe inspires Sulu once again
Former President Robert Mugabe appears to be an enduring source of inspiration for Dendera music star Suluman Chimbetu.A year after composing a song titled Chirombo which borrowed the statemen...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 13:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa Coward' by Dr Grace, but, I said so 2013
In 2013, I wrote an educative article titled "Katanga means coward".As usual, I was abused and derogatorised as a tribalist.I wondered why people think I am being tribal against a heri...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 19:28hrs | 1 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Zipra prepares to re-launch operations after internal problems
IN our Lest We Forget column today we continue our interview with former Zipra instructor, camp commander and a member of the High Command Jack Mpofu.Mpofu is one of the guerillas who witnesse...Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 12:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Hit and run driver arrested
A MOTORIST from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo has appeared in court for allegedly killing a man in a hit and run car accident last year.Tongai Mativhu (40) allegedly hit the deceased, Thaban...Published: 31 Aug 2017 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's friend says Kenya election systems hacked
Kenya opposition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has said the electoral commission's IT system has been hacked to manipulate the election results.He rejected early results from Tuesday's v...Published: 09 Aug 2017 at 13:18hrs | 1 | by BBC
Berita's Chaka Chaka moment
South Africa-based Bulawayo songbird Berita Khumalo has been basking in the limelight of her latest self-titled album, a project that has seen her soar to the top of the charts.The album's pro...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Election Season
The bible tells us that to everything there is a season. Surely, you do not have to listen to Zanu PF jingles on radio to know that it is election season in Zimbabwe. Just the rate at which new player...Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 12:56hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji
Africa's quest for a cashless economy gains momentum
Insufficient financial inclusion, unbanked masses and financial literacy are increasingly attracting investors When she needed to transfer money to a f...Published: 30 May 2017 at 21:28hrs | | by Kingsley Ighobor
Royal Destiny new album translated into ten languages
A Zimbabwean gospel music group with members based at home and the UK has launched an album whose title track has been translated into ten languages....Published: 01 May 2017 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff Reporter
5 foreign artists for Zimbabwe song
It is proven that when teaching about other cultures - especially in foreign language classes music is often a key part of the curriculum.Music is incredible in its ability to have so many...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe urges nation to embrace new curriculum
President Mugabe has expressed reservations on one aspect of the new curriculum being spear-headed by Primary and Education Minister Dr Lazarus Dokora, but said on the whole the syllabus needed to be ...Published: 23 Feb 2017 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fake Tanzanian translator arrested
A Tanzanian tour guide who shamed his countrymen in an undated video while translating a tourist's message from English to Swahili has been arrested.According to ...Published: 10 Feb 2017 at 14:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Dokora has failed, says Coltart
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education continues to raise the ire of parents and guardians chiefly because of the controversial policies being introduced by its head, Lazarus Dokora. ...Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 06:18hrs | | by Njabulo Ncube
Zimbabwe pupils to learn Mandarin, Swahili
Pupils will soon start learning foreign languages including Mandarin, Portuguese and Swahili from Form One in line with the new curriculum.According to the new curriculum, the development ...Published: 18 Jan 2017 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Implications of the New Curriculum with Padington Chakabva
I am grateful to all stakeholders for the constructive contributions made on the column so far. Today we explore the curriculum framework. The New curriculum organizes the learning into three levels w...Published: 15 Nov 2016 at 07:03hrs | | by Paddy Chakabva
A new era for African media
Enter digital media with tweets, blogs and a plethora of new voices The advent of digital media has turned the media landscape upside down. The news cy...Published: 08 Nov 2016 at 17:16hrs | 1 | by Zipporah Musau
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