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Teen jailed for raping 11-year-old cousin at knifepoint

AN 18-year-old Bulawayo man has been sentenced to five years in prison for raping his 11-year-old cousin at knifepoint.The teenager, who lives in Suburbs, cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim. He was convicted of one count…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 16:12hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter

Maphisa calls for Uhuru day celebrations to deliver development

Residents of Maphisa have called on the government to ensure that the hosting of the 2026 Independence Day celebrations at the growth point leads to meaningful and lasting development rather than serving as a symbolic gesture.The 46th anni…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 16:10hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter

Matebeleland South to host 2026 independence day celebrations

Next year's Independence Day Celebrations and Children's Party will be held in Matebeleland South Province, while Masvingo Province has been earmarked to host the 2027 edition, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr J…

Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:26hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter

Bosso out to defend Uhuru Cup

HIGHLANDERS will hope to replicate their league form in the Independence Trophy as they clash with perennial rivals Dynamos in this year's final at Murambinda B High School in Buhera on Thursday.The Bulawayo giants are the holders of the t…

Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Not yet uhuru in Mzansi, for sure

So, as shown by yesterday's consent order from the High Court in Pretoria, pushed by the racist opposition DA, the South African government on 29 June 2023 had a letter signed by its Director General, Justice and Constitutional Development…

Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Moyo

The Creator says 'It's not yet Uhuru for Zimbabweans'

ZIMBABWE's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa said there was nothing to celebrate in this week's 43rd Independence Day commemorations, given the scale of problems affecting the country.Zimbabwe celebrated 43 years of Independence on Tue…

Published: 21 Apr 2023 at 19:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Uhuru celebrations now a stale ritual

GOOD day President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, in my estimation, it was inevitable for the 43rd independence anniversary to be devoid of ceremony. As I see it, even the hosting of the main event in a rural setting for the first tim…

Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 18:56hrs | 6 | by Cyprian M Ndawana

Can ED tell Zimbabweans where to find this elusive 'independence' we are supposed to be enjoying and 'jealously guarding'!

I honestly feel like screaming and banging my head against the wall, each time I hear those in the country's ruling elitist privileged clique make noise about some 'independence' that we, the people of Zimbabwe, are supposed to treasure, p…

Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 09:57hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Uhuru Cup cautions won't carry over to PSL

THE red card shown to Dynamos' utility player Shadreck Nyahwa by referee Arnold Ncube in the Independence Cup final against Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium on Monday will not have any effect in Premier Soccer League games.Highlanders …

Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe celebrates Uhuru

Zimbabwe celebrates its 42nd Independence Day today with festivities to mark the day being held across the country under the theme: "Leaving no one and no place behind."The main celebrations will be held in Bulawayo in line with the Govern…

Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Bosso, Dembare square off in Uhuru Cup final

IT was a day of road shows yesterday as local football giants Dynamos and Highlanders warmed the stage for the Presidential Independence Day Trophy final set to cap the historic Uhuru celebrations at Barbourfields in Bulawayo this afternoo…

Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bosso, Dembare light up 42nd Independence celebrations

ZIMBABWE turns 42 tomorrow, and the big party is in the City of Kings where football giants Dynamos and Highlanders clash in a potentially mouth-watering battle befitting the occasion.It's the first time Bosso and DeMbare are meeting in th…

Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa invites Chamisa, ex-ministers to Uhuru celebrations

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Independence was brought about by all Zimbabweans living or dead, hence he is inviting all political parties, current and former Government Ministers for the main celebrations with invites having been sent for …

Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 19:21hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Bosso's Independence Cup boost

HIGHLANDERS' Independence Cup preparations against perennial rivals Dynamos received a boost yesterday when midfielder Nqobizitha Masuku returned to full training after recovering from an ankle injury.Bosso will face DeMbare at Barbourfiel…

Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Star-studded lineup for Independence celebrations

BULAWAYO will make history after being named the second city to host the main Independence celebrations at Barbourfields Stadium this year.Since 1980, the main celebrations have been held in Harare, but the Second Republic has changed that…

Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

No Covid-19 tests for Uhuru attendance

COVID-19 tests will not be required from vaccinated members of the public who want to attend the Independence Day main celebrations to be held at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo on 18 April.It is only those in the VIP and the VVIP area w…

Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Independence Flame to traverse Bulawayo suburbs for Uhuru Day

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will host this year's Children's Party, for the first time since 1980, at State House in Bulawayo ahead of the 42nd Anniversary Independence Day celebrations, which will also be held in the city.The Children's Party, wh…

Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo to host Uhuru celebrations

The Government has announced that the main 42nd Independence Day celebrations will be held in Bulawayo for the first time in history in line with the Second Republic's thrust of devolution and decentralisation policy.In the past, all the I…

Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe shall rise again

EMMERSON Mnangagwa, in his message during Zimbabwe's 38th Independence celebrations,  months after the coup that removed long-serving leader Robert Mugabe and a few months before his election as President Zimbabwe was on the verge of …

Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 08:54hrs | 3 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa

Highlanders pummel Dembare Uhuru Cup

Dynaoms 0  - 2 HighlandersUNDERFIRE Dynamos coach Lloyd Chigowe was forced to defend his position after yet another defeat, this time against a free-flowing Highlanders side in the final of the Independence Trophy at the National Spor…

Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:24hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Sudan, a history lesson for Zimbabwe - Not Yet at Uhuru

1969 Sudanese coup d'Ã©tat 1971 Sudanese coup d'Ã©tat 1977 Sudan Juba coup d'Ã©tat attempt 1985 Sudanese coup d'Ã©tat 1989 Sudanese coup d'Ã©tat.             The 1989 Sudanese cou…

Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 15:02hrs | 21 | by Jacob Ngarivhume

Uhuru, Winnie Khumalo set for Mugabe rally in Bulawayo

It's a party at a rally as South Africa's Uhuru, Winnie Khumalo combine with Zimbabwe's Madlela Sikhobokhobo to thrill thousands of youths who will throng Bulawayo's White City Stadium for the Youth Presidential Interface rally on Saturday…

Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 22:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

West setting dangerous precedent in Kenya, Cdes

Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, as a committed pan Africanist, I am deeply disturbed by the very sad developments taking place in Kenya in the name of democracy. You don't need to be a rocket scientist to see the dirty hand of …

Published: 07 Sep 2017 at 13:09hrs | | by CZ

Tsvangirai's Heroes Day message to the people of Zimbabwe

Harare, Monday, 14 August 2017 Today is Heroes Day, that important national day when we remember the daring nerve and gallantry of the sons and daughters of this land. Indeed, it is that all-important day when we remember the thousands who…

Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Zimbabwe students in Turkey to host Uhuru celebrations

The Zimbabwe Students Association in Turkey (ZIMSAT) will today host an Uhuru party to celebrate Zimbabwe's 37th birthday in the Turkey capital, Ankara."ZIMSAT has organised this event to celebrate Zimbabwe's hard-won independence. The eve…

Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 12:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe holds bilateral talks with Uhuru Kenyatta

President Robert Mugabe who is attending the 6th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Nairobi, has held bilateral talks with his Kenyan counterpart President Uhuru Kenyatta.Despite a very tight schedule as head …

Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 17:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

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