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The worse ever political year in Zimbabwe
As we come to the wire of the year 2019, there is nothing to write home about as poverty, hunger and unemployment continue to sting the ordinary people in the country.Looking at the political ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:55hrs | 2371 | by Leonard Koni
Tinashe Nengomasha in divorce row with Tuku daughter
FORMER Warriors star Tinashe Nengomasha's marriage is on verge of collapse after his wife, Samantha (nee Mtukudzi), has filed divorce summons against him.Samantha, daughter of the late veteran...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:29hrs | 4978 | by Staff reporter
Let's avoid elections for the next ten years and build Zimbabwe
Dr Walter Mzembi's quotes Our eyes must be focused on creating a progressive generation, rather than focusing on elections. Our worry must be the future, g...Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 17:55hrs | 3369 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
ZACC intensifies asset recovery
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) intensified its asset recovery programme in the past two weeks by impounding several vehicles suspected of being smuggled into the country without paymen...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 05:52hrs | 118 | by Comm John Makamure
Armed robbers prey on worshipers
Police in Chinamhora have launched a manhunt for two suspects who allegedly pounced on female worshippers in Domboshava Hills and stole apostolic faith garments, among other items.The Dombosha...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:42hrs | 1331 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe loses US$280k legal fees fight
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe and her son, Russell Goreraza, have both been ordered to pay US$278 304 to a local law firm which represented them in several court cases, one of which involved a botche...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:55hrs | 4064 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe ordered to pay lawyer
HIGH Court judge, Edith Mushore has ordered former First Lady Grace Mugabe and her son, Russell Goreraza to pay $278 304 to a local law firm which represented the duo in several court cases.Th...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 20:11hrs | 3963 | by newzimbabwe
'Mnangagwa should clear name on Gukurahundi before grabbing Bulawayo roads'
OPPOSITION Zapu has scolded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for rushing to name a street in Bulawayo after himself before he has found time to come clean on his role in the 1980s Gukurahundi atrocities o...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 06:40hrs | 1114 | by newzimbabwe
Dr Nkululeko Sibanda's property to be seized by ZACC
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is ready to hunt the corrupt beyond the grave and now wants to seize property in the estate of the late Twalumba Holdings director Dr Nkululeko Sibanda. ...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 06:30hrs | 3383 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zinara boss jailed
Former Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) Director, Simon Mudzingwa Taranhike will spend the next 15 months behind bars after he was found guilty and convicted for criminal abuse of offic...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 19:20hrs | 2224 | by Staff reporter
Mafikizolo show flops
Not all Mafikizolo's shows in Zimbabwe are winners, and the Friday gig that the powerful South African group headlined at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) was a huge flop.Dubb...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:42hrs | 2692 | by Staff reporter
Ted Fellow Carl Joshua Ncube stars in a documentary
One of the pressing questions both worldwide and in Zimbabwe is ‘How do we sustainably use our natural resources and protect our wild life from extinction?'Produced by MMX Productions and Re...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 07:47hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth league boss arrested for cop assault
Zanu-PF youth league deputy secretary Lewis Matutu lashed out at opponents on Saturday, hours after he was detained at a police station for several hours for allegedly assaulting a police officer....Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 13:33hrs | 2183 | by ZimLive
Selmor Mtukudzi working with Steve Dyer
AFRO-JAZZ songstress Selmor Mtukudzi has disclosed that working with celebrated South African producer and her late father's long-time friend Steve Dyer on her new album, was a turning point to her ca...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 06:48hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zinara boss name unchanged
The State yesterday told the court that former Zinara boss, Frank Chitukutuku who is facing six charges of criminal abuse of office had not officially changed his name. Chitukutuku allegedly a...Published: 23 Oct 2019 at 05:55hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
Mupfumira's trial to kick off on the 4th
The state has completed investigations into four of the nine criminal abuse of office charges against former Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Priscah Mupfumira, to pave way f...Published: 22 Oct 2019 at 21:40hrs | 1360 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zinara boss arrested
FORMER Zinara boss, Frank Chitukutuku has appeared in court facing six charges of criminal abuse of office after allegedly awarding road rehabilitation contracts worth US$20 million to a 'colleague' w...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:37hrs | 247 | by Staff rpeorter
Under probe ex-Zinara boss changes name from Chitukutu to Mandlamakhulu
FORMER Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) chief executive Frank Chitukutuku, who is under investigation for fraud, has changed his surname. He has done so together with his family. This i...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 07:10hrs | 1303 | by Staff reporter
Amazing Voices auditions hit Bulawayo
IT is a Tuesday morning at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo and the place is packed with scores of hopefuls awaiting to audition for a shot at snagging the US$100 000 prize money in a new singing talen...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:24hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Jean, come back home to Zimbabwe and leave your Ghanaian husband, my response to activist Nomazulu Thata
Dear Nomazulu Thata, I recently read an article in Bulawayo News 24 where you were saying I am in an abusive ...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 13:14hrs | 1914 | by Jean Gasho
Hundreds attend Bulawayo Amazing Voices auditions
AUDITIONS for the Zimbabwe leg of the Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition kicked off in Bulawayo at the Large City Hall yesterday with hundreds flocking the venue to try their luck. ...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:14hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Wadyajena, Tagwirei kiss and make up
Businessman and legislator Mr Justice Mayor Wadyajena has withdrawn a $3,6 million suit against fellow businessman Mr Kudakwashe Tagwirei over some fuel tankers' rental debt that had spilled into the ...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:09hrs | 4660 | by Staff reporter
Tragedy as Zimbabweans are robbed of their culture and traditions
Zimbabweans in the UK are seriously shocked by the loss of culture In Zimbabwe. Most Zimbabweans had cultivated the thought of sending their kids to Zimbabwe for cultural lessons.&nb...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 05:48hrs | 511 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
All set for reality singing show Bulawayo auditions
ALL is set for the Bulawayo auditions of the talent search series, Old Mutual Amazing Voices to be held at the Large City Hall tomorrow. Old Mutual's Amazing Voices is a pan-African singing re...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:39hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Police track down armed robbers
POLICE in Mutare have launched a manhunt of a gang of robbers that has transformed the Zimunya and Mutasa areas into a terror zones after attacking five business premises and escaped with cash and an ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 11:32hrs | 1016 | by Staff reporter
Decibel, Vimbai in war of words
YESTERYEAR urban grooves musician Decibel has rubbished claims that he ditched the late national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, in 2005 during their United Kingdom tour. Decibel refuted the allegation...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 06:45hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's last words to daughter Selmor
THE late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's daughter Selmor said she received words of encouragement as the last words from her father when she visited him at his Norton residence a...Published: 23 Sep 2019 at 08:49hrs | 4012 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's secrets revealed
The late jazz icon Oliver Mtukudzi had planned to make this year more special for his fans by holding a national tour and setting up a museum at Pakare Paye Arts Centre, Standard Style can exclusively...Published: 22 Sep 2019 at 09:32hrs | 6012 | by Staff reporter
‘We'll be watching' – a reporter's fraught return to Zimbabwe after 16 years
The immigration officer lifted his stamp to put the visa into my passport and I heaved a sigh of relief. But then my passport was taken by a smiling woman who asked, "Have you been to Zimbabwe before?...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 06:48hrs | 1335 | by Andrew Meldrum I Associated Press
Zinara looters put on notice
A team of experts assembled by Government from both the private and public sector to pore over the recent Zinara forensic audit has recommended the recovery of funds that were allegedly bilked from th...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 06:40hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa gets VIP treatment at Mugabe funeral
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa will finally get some VIP treatment at a State managed funeral of prominent Zimbabwean after some nightmarish experiences before.This is according to the list of VIPs...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 07:38hrs | 5795 | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa threatens to cause a stir at Mugabe's funeral
Movement for Democratic Change leader Nelson Chamisa has threatened to 'react accordingly if State security were to try and stop him from attending former President Robert Mugabe's funeral.Add...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 21:10hrs | 9141 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says Zanu-PF cannot claim Mugabe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's ruling Zanu-PF party cannot lay claim to owning former President Robert Mugabe because the former guerrilla movement expelled him, MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa has said....Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 20:47hrs | 833 | by newzimbabwe
Ex-Zinara boss explains his millions
FORMER Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) chief executive Frank Chitukutuku has made his first attempt at explaining how he acquired massive wealth valued at over US$20 million following a...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 06:19hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe burial tensions emerge
Former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe is expected to be buried next weekend after his body is returned from Singapore where he died two days ago.Mugabe, a guerrilla leader who swept to power...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 20:37hrs | 2548 | by AFP
Calls to boycott Mafikizolo concert due to xenophobia
There are widespread calls on social media to boycott the Mafikizolo's Back in Town Concert in protest against the xenophobic attacks targeted at foreigners - including millions of Zimbabweans - in So...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:51hrs | 1300 | by Staff reporter
Dembare survive late scare
Herentals 2 3 DynamosEVANS Katema and Godknows Murwira had an assist and a goal each as Dynamos scored the fastest Premiership goal this season and remained in contention in the championship race....Published: 29 Aug 2019 at 07:22hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Louis Mhlanga excited at Bulawayo return
SOUTH Africa-based jazz guitarist, Louis Mhlanga is relishing returning to perform in the city after a three-year hiatus.Mhlanga is set to feature in the 2019 Spring Feelings Jazz Show schedul...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter engages Steve Dyer
AFRO-JAZZ songbird and heiress to the Tuku Music throne, Selmor Mtukudzi, is currently in South Africa where she is recording her sixth album under the tutelage of accomplished music producer, Steve D...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:46hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Which era had the best dramas?
So brilliant were their exploits such that long after the closing credits, their action on the small screen lingered, never to be forgotten.Their delivery was so sublime. Decades later, snippe...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:23hrs | 263 | by Prince Mushawevato
Zimfest delivers another 'phenomenal' festival
Every summer, Zimfest Live is the epicenter of the Zimbabwean music and arts scene and for a third consecutive year, it did not disappoint.The popular southern African festival takes 'musiophi...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 16:28hrs | 942 | by Tidi Kwidini
Steve Dyer dedicates song to Tuku
South African music star Steve Dyer said he has a dedication song for the late Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi titled, "Ko Sale Izibongo - Kufa Izinsizwa", which he will play at the Tuku Concert scheduled for ...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:07hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele fraudster's property auctioned
'GOD fights my battles' are the words that dancer-cum-singer Sandra 'Sandy' Ndebele-Sibindi said after the Sheriff of the High Court last week auctioned property belonging to a woman who defrauded her...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 07:44hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry throws massive bash in honour of Oliver Mtukudzi
The Minister Youth, Arts, Sports and Recreation Kirsty Coventry has announced that hey Ministry in partnership with the National Arts Council will be hosting a Tuku Peace Memorial Concert ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 14:05hrs | 4531 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mugabe's minister wins 'corpse-dumping' lawsuit
FORMER Labour and Social Welfare minister Petronella Kagonye, who was slapped with a $500 000 lawsuit for allegedly dumping a corpse at a war veteran, Oswell Gwanzura's premises in Goromonzi, has now ...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:13hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Unexplained wealth orders here to stay
THE proposed introduction of a free-standing procedure which compels an individual to explain the source of his wealth is a radical development in English law. For instance, the human rights and polit...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | 388 | by Prosper Simbarashe Maguchu
Chamisa barred from Chikurubi Maximum Prison
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa Friday brought panic among Chikurubi Maximum Prison officers who first blocked him before seeking permission to allow him into the high security compound.The oppositi...Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 10:30hrs | 3901 | by newzimbabwe
Gaddafi's 'son' set for Zimbabwe prison release
A LIBYAN man claiming to be slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's son is set for release and deportation after languishing at Harare Remand Prison since 2014.This was after his case was struck...Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 10:23hrs | 1577 | by newzimbabwe.com
Mnangagwa appoints acting High Court judges
President Mnangagwa has appointed three retired judges — Justices November Mtshiya, Nicholas Ndou and Vernanda Ziyambi — as acting judges of the High Court bench to preside over matters in the spe...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 07:53hrs | 953 | by Staff reporter
Justices Hungwe, Mathonsi sworn in
Chief Justice Luke Malaba swore-in two newly appointed Supreme Court judges, Justices Charles Hungwe and Nicholas Mathonsi, to fill the two vacant posts at the superior court bench during a brief cere...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 16:37hrs | 1275 | by Staff reporter
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