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Zimbabwe grapples with surge of dangerous fake and illicit alcohol
Zimbabwe is facing a major public health crisis as dangerous and illicit alcohol floods cities like Bulawayo. Among the most notorious is "njengu," a highly potent brew produced in makeshift backyard ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:53hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
The criticism of the Bosso supporters boycott by Jaravaza is myopic
The recent discourse surrounding the Highlanders Football Club supporters' boycott of games has engendered a cacophony of opinions, yet none are as misguided as the assertion that this boycott is orch...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 14:41hrs | 610 | by Ezra Tshisa
The criticism of the Bosso supporters boycott is myopic
The recent discourse surrounding the Highlanders Football Club supporters' boycott of games has engendered a cacophony of opinions, yet none are as misguided as the assertion that this boycott is orch...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 10:35hrs | 990 | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda
Bosso fans to boycott today's BF match in honour of Sihlangu Dlodlo
Highlanders FC supporters face a tough decision today as the club goes head-to-head with Greenfuel at Barbourfields Stadium (Emagumeni), with calls for fans to skip the game and instead gather at the ...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:11hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Doctors should stop gambling with people's lives,
Medical doctors should remember their true duty and oath, according to broadcaster and social activist Ezra Tshisa Sibanda. He called on physicians to stop treating sick people as money-making opportu...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:32hrs | 1196 | by Stephen Jakes
Bosso fans to boycott the next BF match again
Highlanders FC fans are being urged to gather at the Clubhouse rather than attend the team's upcoming league game against GreenFuel, as discontent grows over what fans call "predetermined outcomes" in...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:51hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter
Kwaito legend Mapaputsi has died
Kwaito singer Mapaputsi has died.His manager Busi Kunene confirmed the news with TshisaLIVE. Mapaputsi died on Thursday night."He has passed on. We'll issue a press statement and we'll...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 16:22hrs | 613 | by Staff reporter
Dan Tshanda remembrance gig set for Bulawayo
THE Large City Hall car park in Bulawayo will host a special event on 27 July, bringing together Splash music enthusiasts to commemorate the late Dan Tshanda, a revered figure in African music. Tshand...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:02hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's wife once worked at Zimbabwe's Parirenyatwa Hospital
South Africa's accomplished First Lady, Dr Tshepo Motsepe, was at the side of her husband Cyril Ramaphosa as he was sworn in as president of the 7th administration on Wednesday, 19 June 2024.D...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 17:54hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi tried to avoid Zanu-PF
AT the turn of the millennium, Zimbabwe's government introduced what it called "galas", where top musicians performed at different national events to mark important events in the country's history....Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Sandra gets ready for roasting
Talented award-winning musician Sandra Ndebele, who is also Councillor for Ward 20 in Bulawayo, has contributed a lot to the local entertainment scene. As such, she will be celebrated uniquely...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa must introspect, map the way forward'
POLITICAL analysts and opinion leaders have expressed mixed views on Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's decision to dump his two-year-old Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), with som...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:25hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
A chitchat ain't an interview
It's been quite a spectacle to witness people – who since 3 October 2023, have been painting Sengezo Tshabangu as a Zanu-PF tortoise that has allegedly caused the mayhem which has ravaged CCC throug...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 17:00hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo
Knives out for Plawn Motors over a Bulawayo job advert that wants Shonas only
Plawn Motors, a renowned automotive company based in Harare, is under fire for an allegedly discriminatory job advertisement that explicitly favors Shona-speaking candidates over the predominantly Nde...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 10:15hrs | 3 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Bosso dismisses tech team announcement
HIGHLANDERS have dismissed as not true that Madinda Ndlovu has been appointed technical director of the club in a set up that brings in Johannes Ngodzo and Tembo Chuma.Highlanders are though e...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 18:18hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Big Bhawa gets facelift
THE township of Makokoba which sits just next to Bulawayo's Central Business District was once a hodgepodge of culture, diversity and the creative arts.And smack in the middle of Makokoba, it ...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:34hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Soul Brothers return to Bulawayo
Bazobuya hit-makers, the Soul Brothers from South Africa are set to return to Bulawayo for a performance at the White City Stadium next month.The traditional music group, which last performed ...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ezra Tshisa changed Freddie Gwala's life
Zumba musician, Freddie Gwala, also known as Amadamara, is forever grateful to Zimbabwean veteran DJ Ezra Tshisa Sibanda for introducing him to the Zimbabwean crowd.Gwala successfully launched...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 07:47hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
Ezra 'Tshisa' Sibanda on traditional healer hit list
Zimbabwean is currently embroiled in a bitter verbal dispute with a South African traditional healer who claims that the Zimbabwean reneged on promises to pay for services rendered during a cour...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has destroyed Zimbabwe soccer, says Mucherahowa
United Kingdom-based former Zimbabwe national football team player and Dynamos captain Memory Mucherahowa says Zanu PF has destroyed soccer in the country and everything else - people's lives, familie...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 12:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Maviri's family pays homage to Ezra 'Tshisa' Sibanda
The family of the late Insimbi ZeZhwane drummer and provincial hero, Thembinkosi "Maviri" Mpofu has thanked all those who supported them, singling out funeral service company, Kingdom Blue and media p...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Mnangangwa calls nation to honour legacy of liberation icons
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday invoked the spirit of the late Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo as he called for the nation to rally behind Zanu-PF in the August 23 elections to honour the contributions o...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
uGogo Wabancane Qha dies
Elizabeth Makhalisa popularly known as uGogo Wabancane Qha on ZBC's Radio 2 show has died.This was announced by popular media personality and former Radio 2 presenter Ezra Tshisa Sibanda on hi...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 15:30hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Nkosazana Daughter Gwanda-bound
MASSIVE stage renovations are currently underway at leisure spot, Phoenix Tshisanyama in Gwanda town as preparations gather momentum to host South African music superstar Nkosazana Daughter.Th...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 17:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Unleashing the Beauty of Matopos - A Journey from Bulawayo to Maphisa
As a nature enthusiast and adventure seeker, I am always on the lookout for new destinations to explore. One such place that caught my attention recently is Matopos, a beautiful region in Zimbabwe kno...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 10:56hrs | 19 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
UB40 and Ali Campbell jets into Zimbabwe today
ENGLISH reggae and pop outfit UB40 featuring Ali Campbell is expected in the country today ahead of its much-awaited Harare concert.The show, set for tomorrow at Old Hararians Sports Club, kic...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:02hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Dlelas album launch gathers momentum
SATURDAY is April Fool's Day and it is the day that musician Madlela "Dlelas" Skhobokhobo who is known for his comic antics has chosen to launch his album titled Kwamu Kwamu.He is not fooling ...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean gospel star Everton Mlalazi shares much-needed message of hope with SA
A post-pandemic world seems to be dominated by bad news and despair. This is why Zimbabwean gospel star Everton Mlalazi feels the message of hope is essential and why he's ready to spread the gospel t...Published: 11 Mar 2023 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Return of Madlela Skhobokhobo
He is back for more!After Covid-19 became an obstacle for him to release the project, Gwanda-bred multi-talented gem Madlela Skhobokhobo is finally set to release and launch his much-anticipat...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Berita opens up on walking away from her marriage to Nota
Gugulethu "Berita" Khumalo has opened up about what made her walk away from her marriage to Nhlamulo "Nota" Baloyi.Since Berita revealed she separated from Nota and left their marital home in ...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 11:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Car crash ends 10-day marriage
PAINFUL wails and heart-wrenching sobs filled a local mortuary hall in Bulawayo yesterday as two families that were brought together through marriage 10 days ago said their goodbyes to the couple that...Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mpopoma's famous personalities
BULAWAYO city, just like other towns and cities in Zimbabwe, had residential areas allocated according to race before Independence. Europeans, Africans, referred to at that time as "natives," Indians ...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Popular South African musician Mapintsha dies aged 40
Mampintsha, gqom musician and husband of Babes Wodumo, has died.The 40-year-old star died on Saturday morning.West Ink Records manager Sbu Ncube confirmed the news to Ts...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Ordinary Zimbabweans bear the brunt of sanctions'
A "GO FUND ME" campaign for a Nkayi family living with albinism was stopped midway after the online fundraising platform said Zimbabweans could not run the initiative since the country was under econo...Published: 20 Dec 2022 at 20:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
This & that with Mal'phosa: When the honeymoon is over
I was in a train the other day, which happened to be stationary for over an hour because of load shedding. Most of the passengers look restless; some were shouting their lungs out; others were mummeri...Published: 13 Dec 2022 at 09:42hrs | 1 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Jeys Marabini is back!
Afro-Jazz musician Jeys Marabini announced his return on stage through an awe-inspiring performance on Saturday night during the launch of his 10th album titled Xola. He performed in front of a packed...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF afraid of 'virgin' voters says Chin'ono
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) at the weekend banned a music show in Bulawayo, where organisers intended to mobilise youths to register to vote in upcoming 2023 harmonised elections.The ev...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 19:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Soccer coach in adultery storm
FORMER Highlanders FC and Ngezi Platinum Stars FC coach Bongani Mafu is at the centre of a storm following revelations that he rushed to Bulawayo Central Police Station to file criminal insult charges...Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 19:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Late former MDC legislator Mdlongwa remembered
MATABELELAND-based pressure group, Ibhetshu likazulu on Friday held a memorial lecture for the late former Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) legislator and veteran trade unionist, Esaph Mdlongwa in...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: stand-off between Police and suspected armed robbers at Fidelity Building
There are reports of a stand-off between Police and suspected armed robbers at Fidelity Building in Bulawayo.Ezra Tshisa Sibanda reporting on his Facebook page that: Ther...Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 13:11hrs | 20 | by Staff Reporter
Berita choose between being married and being alive
Singer Berita has revealed she has separated from Nhlamulo "Nota" Baloyi after one year of marriage.This follows Nota comparing Mihlali Ndamase to a dog and saying she can be "put down" on an ...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:08hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
1893 MHRRM visits Elvis Nyathi Family
On Saturday 21st May 2022, the 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement ( 1893 MHRRM) visited Mrs Nyathi, the widow of Elvis Nyathi, to offer cond...Published: 24 May 2022 at 23:04hrs | 13 | by 1893 MHRRM Bayethe Board of Directors
ELVIS NYATHI DEATH: Witness fails to identify killers
The only witness in the murder of Elvis Nyathi who was killed by members of the extremist xenophobic vigilante group Operation Dudula has failed to identify any of the suspects during an identificatio...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 07:52hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Breakthrough as Elvis Nyathi children get birth certificates
Veteran broadcaster Ezra Tshisa Sibanda has reported that children of the slain Elvis Nyathi have been assisted by government to kick start the process of acquiring birth certificates. In a Fa...Published: 22 Apr 2022 at 08:36hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo Chiefs take over Amazulu
AMBITIOUS Bulawayo Chiefs have officially taken over Amazulu Sports Club, which they intend to make a one stop shop for the club.Chiefs beat a number of high-profile bids, including from forme...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thieving baboons terrorise Pumula residents
A TROOP of baboons is disturbing the peace of Pumula South suburb residents in Bulawayo where they are said to be damaging rooftops, opening windows and plundering anything that is inside.The ...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo bus kills 1 injures 5 at Pick 'n' Pay Hyper
Veteran journalist Ezra Tshisa Sibanda has reported that a driver of a Zupco bus lost and drove over people queueing to board buses next to Pick & Pay Hyper in Bulawayo. According to Siban...Published: 17 Jan 2022 at 19:00hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Big Zulu to fight King Monada
IMALI Eningi hitmaker Big Zulu and Limpopo-born star King Monada have teased their upcoming celebrity boxing match, confirming it will take place in March next year.While fans have been questi...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 00:05hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
New TV series for Bulawayo stars
A NEW television series named The Lubelihle Banda Show has hit the small screen on ZBCtv.It tells the stories of Bulawayo stars across sectors.The show that is being hosted by arts fan...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:03hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
YouTube channel for Tuku
ON the 69th birthday of the late jazz icon and legendary musician Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, the world will finally get to enjoy his hits on streaming platform YouTube.After the Zimbabwean musici...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
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