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Social media figure Goolam Vawda found dead

Notorious information peddler Goolam Mohammed Suliman Vawda, who operated on X under the handle @Goolammv, has been found dead in a hotel in Johannesburg.Investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death are currently under way. …

Published: 27 Jan 2026 at 12:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa blocks Hopewell Chin'ono

This tweet with a Bible verse where I was responding to Nelson Chamisa's own Bible verse got me blocked today. The tweet was merely reminding Chamisa that many Zimbabweans expect a lot from him simply because they voted for him in their mi…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:52hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Stroke of a genius Real Reason Musk Bought Twitter

When Elon Musk first bought Twitter (now X), many were puzzled. Why would the man behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink companies focused on cutting-edge technology suddenly dive into social media?Because Musk was not just acquiring a social…

Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 21:40hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Chilonga project runs contemporaneously with Bulawayo Kraal already quietly underway

This morning I attended a high-level meeting on Chilonga Irrigation Project following the hue and cry on this terribly misunderstood and much maligned community irrigation which is one of several planned by Government this year on communal…

Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 14:27hrs | | by Jamwanda

Social media driving us to doomsday

Bishop Lazi is convinced that nostalgia is a timeless disease.It is normally associated with selective amnesia and the romanticisation of cherished memories.This is why it is unsurprising for every generation to believe that it is the only…

Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 06:51hrs | | by Bishop Lazarue

Impact of new media on Zimbabwean politics

Recent events in the United States stimulated debate on cyber space. Social media has taken the world by storm, and the recent developments in the US have raised debate on the impact of the phenomenon. Following the recent attacks on US Ca…

Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:47hrs | | by Livit Mugejo

President Mnangagwa boasts about his achievements

Two years ago today, I was inaugurated as your President. I vowed to serve Zimbabwe and its people so that we could move towards a more prosperous future. Here's what we have achieved in this time.The $4.2 billion USD Great Dyke Platinum M…

Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 08:22hrs | | by President Emmerson Mnangagwa

7-tips to grow your blog using email marketing

There you are! You have managed to set your website well, identified a niche and went ahead to make blog posts on it. What remains of you, is just monetizing your website to start earning from various blogs that you have made. But, there i…

Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 13:11hrs | | by Staff Writer

Tinashe Kachingwe says 'proud of Zimbabwean roots' after Twitter attacks

Singer Tinashe, seeking to draw a line under an internet row about her citizenship, has declared that she is PROUD about her "Zimbabwean roots".Tinashe found herself in the middle of a Twitter storm after replying, "My dad is!" when asked:…

Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 12:30hrs | | by ZimLive

Government Internet Shut Down Justified

Shutting down of the Internet by government following the opposition's so called national shut down which led to vandalism of buildings and looting of shops is justified.Internet has been used as a means of communication and this has turne…

Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 14:58hrs | | by Gift Mashoko

Social media, a blessing or curse?

Social media, its a free for all with gossipers, rumour mongers, 'tweemboz and netizens' all trying to bring out the supposedly scoop on breaking news. Despite the whispering  from the sixth sense, stories are made out with a great de…

Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:40hrs | | by Tondorindo

Twitter removes +1-million fake and dubious accounts a day

Twitter has been suspending more than 1-million fake and dubious accounts a day, according to The Washington Post, in an aggressive bid to stem the flow of false information.The social media platform had more than doubled its crackdown rat…

Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 17:04hrs | | by AFP

Disruptive technology - the cycle of adopting new technology

THE technology adoption lifecycle, research has shown, is a sociological model that describes the adoption or acceptance of a new product or innovation, according to the demographic and psychological characteristics of defined adopter grou…

Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 09:18hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu

Confusion over Zanu-PF' social media accounts

On social media there are several accounts claiming to be the mouthpiece of Zimbabwe's governing Zanu-PF party, but it's unclear which, if any, are official, and what links they have with those currently in charge.News networks across the …

Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 05:46hrs | | by BBC Trending

Social media not that social for young people: New research

NEW YORK - A new research published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine says that social media may not be that social for young people.The study revealed that excessive social media use may lead to higher levels of perceived soc…

Published: 12 Mar 2017 at 20:30hrs | | by Xinhua

If Twitter was an affidavit, Prof Moyo would be in gallows

It is almost natural in African politics to hang small goat thieves but elect the bigger thieves into public office. Our African parliaments can be easily mistaken for prison rehabilitation centres. We are as good as assigning hyenas to ma…

Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 09:46hrs | | by Mangosuthu MJ Mbele

Zimbabwe's 'silly twitter movement' can't be stopped

It is said of this season that you can cut all the flowers but you cannot stop spring from coming. And it's amazing, is it not, that what was in the early days described as a "silly twitter movement" has now caused the system to get its kn…

Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 18:46hrs | | by Fadzai Mahere

Facebook, Twitter in statistics battle

Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc released a barrage of data, special "heat" maps and slick animations on Monday to claim the title of most-popular social network for spectators watching the Super Bowl, but a winner was difficult to pick.Facebo…

Published: 03 Feb 2015 at 10:21hrs | | by Tech Reporter

Twitter unveils new redesigned profile page

Twitter Inc unveiled a redesign of its user profile pages on Tuesday, the latest in a series of steps promised by the company to bring new users to the seven-year-old service.In response to an all-time low in user growth figures during the…

Published: 08 Apr 2014 at 19:35hrs | | by Reuters

Govt requests for Twitter user info on the rise

Washington - Government requests for Twitter user information is on the rise, the messaging service said as it released figures while pressing for more transparency."Over the past 24 months, we've received a 66% increase in requests for ac…

Published: 09 Feb 2014 at 08:47hrs | | by AP

Twitter pays engineer $10.3 million

Among Twitter Inc's highest-paid executives, Christopher Fry's name stands out.The senior vice president of engineering raked in $10.3 million last year, just behind Twitter Chief Executive Dick Costolo's $11.5 million, according to Twitte…

Published: 14 Oct 2013 at 03:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Facebook, Twitter and other banned sites to be open in China free trade zone - report

Facebook, Twitter and other websites deemed sensitive and blocked by the Chinese government will be accessible in a planned free-trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday.Citing unidentified government …

Published: 24 Sep 2013 at 02:24hrs | | by Reuters

Twitter updates its rules after uproar over rape, bomb threats

Twitter has updated its rules to make it clear that abuse will not be tolerated, and has put extra staff in place to handle reports of abuse, it said Saturday.The move comes as police revealed they are investigating allegations by eight pe…

Published: 03 Aug 2013 at 20:30hrs | | by Tech Reporter

Twitter boosts security for its users after attacks

REUTERS - Twitter Inc. unveiled technology to boost security for its users, following a spate of attacks on accounts of prominent media outlets including the Associated Press, the Financial Times and The Onion.The micro blogging site, whic…

Published: 23 May 2013 at 10:16hrs | | by Tech Reporter

Twitter confirms hackers gained access to nearly 250,000 passwords

Anonymous hackers attacked Twitter this week and may have gained access to passwords and other information for as many as 250,000 user accounts, the microblog revealed late on Friday.Twitter said in a blog post that the passwords were encr…

Published: 02 Feb 2013 at 05:51hrs | | by Reuters

New version of Twitter website disables

Twitter experienced service disruptions, displaying an older version of the social networking website to some users and becoming completely inaccessible to others.A message on TwitterâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s Web page that provides updates on t…

Published: 06 Apr 2011 at 05:04hrs | | by Byo24News

Twitter not going public

TWITTER has no plan to go public in the near future and does not need additional funds because it is making money, the co-founder of the popular microblogging site said yesterday .Biz Stone also dismissed reports that JPMorgan Chase was in…

Published: 08 Mar 2011 at 08:20hrs | | by Moyo Roy

'Twitter infringes on its patent', SUED!

Micro-blogging service Twitter is being sued by a company that claims it had already come up with the idea for an online network of celebrities.One of Twitter's biggest appeals is that it gives web users a chance to get inside the mind of …

Published: 21 Jan 2011 at 23:42hrs | | by Byo24News

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Chivayo recounts ‘priceless’ moment as Kenya’s Ruto allegedly drives him to his helicopter

Mandizha Plaza celebrates first anniversary with community development drive

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Patriotic Vendors4ED hails liberation heroes, Defence Forces

Masvingo gears up for Sanganai Tourism Expo

Thomas Mapfumo threatens legal action against nephew

New Eclipse 11 Mine’s philanthropy extends beyond mining

See the bigger picture: A call for hope, faith and national reflection

Trio nabbed for unregistered medicines possession, second‑hand clothes along Harare-Mukumbura Road

The children the forms forgot - Why Zimbabwe must write laws that hold every child

High-profile jail escape at Mutimurefu

Zimbabwe's Fabisch joins Golden Arrows

'Mbedzi remains in custody over expired passport'

4 Zimbabwe soldiers die in road crash

Motorists welcome small progress on Bulawayo-Beitbridge road works

When the law and the knife decide too soon - On intersex persons, the pain of early choices, and why the law must protect them

3% O' Level pass rate sparks outcry

Gunman vandalises Jacob Ngarivhume house

Chawonza apologises for Dembare CAF boob

ZNA announces equipment procession ahead of ZDF day

WhatsApp scams grow more sophisticated in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe courts diaspora billions to plug financing gap

Zimbabwe steps up global tourism drive

Zimbabwe targets 2027 for critical debt clearance push

Chinese mining companies are a liability to Mashava

Mnangagwa's daughter in law's woes deepen

High Court sets aside Prophet Magaya witness protection ruling

Mhona appeals to traditional leaders to curb road carnage, cites stray livestock and human error as major causes

Mnangagwa 2037 push gathers pace

Tshabangu signals fresh CCC reshuffle

Parliament raises alarm over deployment of non-Nambya teachers in Hwange

Bulawayo faces condom shortage

AFM President declares Zanu-PF allegiance

Zimbabwe police warn SA returnees over illegal firearms

Bulawayo cracks down on illegal JoJo tank connections

Woman recounts husband's alleged abduction by men posing as police

Harare undercover blitz hits InDrive drivers

ZUPCO fails to prove ownership of buses

Dinson to launch 400,000-tonne cement plant in Zimbabwe

Mohadi reassures business on taxes

Oppah Muchinguri faces jail

Zimbabwe tightens grip on illegal gambling

Zimbabwean convicted of sexual assault at UK nightclub

MSU dismisses 9 lecturers accused of incompetence

Prison officer cleared over Plumtree prison escape

Contradictory witness testimony emerges in Old Nic Mine robbery trial

Zimbabwe's strategic fuel reserve levy faces fresh scrutiny

Gold rush puts Bulawayo's water lifeline on life support

Fresh twist to Marlborough mining saga

Zimbabwe universities must stop being 'degree factories'

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

SDA pastor fired over indecent assault

Zimbabwe call for peace in Gaza

Chiwenga launches African Dream boat

Chiwenga, doctors in crunch meeting

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