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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 identi...Published: 15 hrs ago | 249 | 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 serv...Published: 15 hrs ago | 136 | by Staff reporter
The war of liberation was not a walk in the park
Tik-tok, tik-tok, goes the Big Ben clock with no respite, time will never run out of time because it's indestructible. It's people who run out of time, not time running out of itself.In my war...Published: 15 Jun 2025 at 12:45hrs | 842 | by Cde Mutanda Wachingama
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 ...Published: 22 May 2025 at 09:26hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Obasanjo visits Mnangagwa in Harare
Former Nigerian President and respected African statesman, His Excellency Olusegun Obasanjo, paid a courtesy visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare today, in a high-...Published: 02 May 2025 at 19:43hrs | 1807 | by Staff reporter
Police beef up security ahead of Uhuru celebrations
In preparation for the 45th Independence Day celebrations, police in Midlands Province have increased security measures, particularly in Gokwe, where the celebrations will be held for the first time s...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:47hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Peace be unto our motherland, Zimbabwe!
Sometime in 2018 - it must have been on December 19 - protests broke out in a small town in Sudan, Atbara, which was relatively unknown to the world, after bread prices more than tripled.It wa...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:43hrs | 84 | by Bishop
Sick and tired of sweet-talking! Set 109 activists & Blessed Mhlanga free!
Nyokayemabhunu informed us, the demonstrations on the 31st of March will be safe: nobody will be hurt or arrested or gunned down by Mnangagwa army: he said, he is carrying a true voice from Geza, it w...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 21:41hrs | 762 | by Nomazulu Thata
HAYTA offers free Independent Day fleet, cautions transporters
The Harare Youths Transporters Association (HAYTA) chairman, Mr Edmore Gwengwe has offered a sizeable fleet (buses) to ferry prospective attendees (free of charge) to and from Nembudziya, Gokwe for th...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:03hrs | 45 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
The war of liberation was not a walk in the park, lest we forget
Seized by the prophetic words of the mystic and condemned Mbuya Nehanda, "My bones will rise again", young Jorum left home without telling anyone. School, parents, and siblings did not matter anymore;...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 18:33hrs | 425 | by Tondo Murisa
Mnangagwa, Ruto to set terms of reference for DRC mediation panel
Consultations are underway to set a date for a high-level briefing between Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and his East African Community (EAC)...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:06hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Kagame accuses Ramaphosa of lies
Rwanda's President Paul Kagame has lashed out at President Cyril Ramaphosa.He accuses him of lies, deliberate attacks and distorting their conversation on the DRC conflict.Thirteen SAN...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:19hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Filmmakers for Durban FilmMart Climate Focus
Durban, South Africa: In a major film industry collaborative effort Climate Story Lab South Africa, Doc Society - Climate Story Unit, STEPS, and the Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA) presents th...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 13:06hrs | 71 | by Agencies
President William Ruto's poor and misguided politics! He lied to the voters
We still have voices in Africa that spell it out: That one voice comes from Ghana: Kwesi Prett Jr. does not mince words: His politics is eloquent, he understands African politics. Without fear or favo...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 21:11hrs | 28 | by Nomazulu Thata
Does Mnangagwa learn anything from his foreign interactions?
So, today, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa had a visit from the FRELIMO Secretary General, Daniel Francisco Chapo.This is the man who will also be the party's presidential candidate in M...Published: 21 Jun 2024 at 11:37hrs | 13 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tough weeks ahead for SA's major political parties
SOUTH Africa concluded its general elections on May 29, 2024. They were held to elect a new National Assembly as well as the provincial legislature in each of the nine provinces. This was the seventh ...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 08:13hrs | 2 | by Tapiwa Gomo
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....Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
African countries assisted South African independence; payback is Xenophobic actions: blacks on blacks' violence
I quote from Byo24: Former ANC MP and Abantu Batho Congress Councilor in eThekwini, Makhosi Khoza, says South African natives have been shortchanged. Close quote. This is a statement that could cause ...Published: 14 Apr 2024 at 18:55hrs | 34 | by Nomazulu Thata
Kenya's William Ruto to open ZITF
KENYAN President Dr William Ruto will officially open the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair next month with 25 international exhibitors from 21 countries confirming their participa...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare to clash in Independence Trophy
ZIMBABWE football giants Highlanders and Dynamos will clash in this year's President's Independence Trophy that will be held in Manicaland Province.Zimbabwe celebrates 44 years of self rule an...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 19:11hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa is not the only one fighting for Zimbabwe's freedom!
In my 50 years of existence, I have come across my fare share of condescending statements and attitudes, especially so from the ruling elite in Zimbabwe. This was more prominent post-independe...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 12:48hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Brito targets everything on offer
HIGHLANDERS coach Baltemar Brito is targeting winning everything on offer in the local league as the Bulawayo giants start their Chibuku Super campaign with a first-round tie against Bulawayo Chiefs a...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:45hrs | 13 | 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,...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 08:23hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Moyo
Chiwenga in Nigeria for Tinubu inauguration
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has arrived here to join other leaders attending the inauguration of Nigeria president-elect Bola Tinubu scheduled for Monday.VP Chiwenga landed at the N...Published: 28 May 2023 at 13:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Brito confident of Dembare victory
HIGHLANDERS Football Club coach Baltemar Brito put up a grin at yesterday's press conference, as he said he hopes to get lucky and guide his team to a victory within 90 minutes of play against Dynamos...Published: 24 May 2023 at 05:59hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Indeed life was hard under colonialism but there were plenty of opportunities
Over the weekend I drove my mother to her rural home in Rusape for an important family gathering.To be expected, as soon as we hit familiar territory, which held significant memories for her -...Published: 23 May 2023 at 14:01hrs | 14 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa in bid to weather Kasukuwere's influence
GOVERNMENT'S decision to take the Independence Day celebrations to Mashonaland Central province is an effort by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime to neutralise former G40 key member Saviour Kasuku...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 20:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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.Zimb...Published: 21 Apr 2023 at 19:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dembare shift focus
TRADITIONAL giants Highlanders and Dynamos say they will not dwell much on the outcome of the Uhuru Cup final as they seek to quickly shift focus to the league championship race.Bosso retained...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso set up camp in Harare for Yadah
INDEPENDENCE Cup champions Highlanders Football Club have set a temporary base in Harare to prepare for their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Yadah FC.The Bulawayo giants, fre...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, independence doesn't mean freedom to destroy one's country!
I recall a story I was told by my parents when I was still a little child. There was a ruling ZANU PF meeting at our local sporting facility, named 'Zisco Club', in the early 1980s – which a...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 22:51hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 ...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 18:56hrs | 6 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Bosso pockets US$35,000 for beating Dembare
HIGHLANDERS Football Club bagged a cool US$35 000 for successfully defending the Independence Cup after beating arch-rivals Dynamos 5-3 on penalties in Mount Darwin on Tuesday.Bosso showed gre...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 16:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa taunts 'rogue' NGOs
President Emmerson Mnangagwa Tuesday vowed resistance against "rogue" NGOs and "surrogate entities" he accused of attempts to fan instability at the expense of the country's hard-won independence....Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 08:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa calls for Sikhala's release in Independence message
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has described post independent Zimbabwe as characterised by bad governance which rendered the liberation promise empty as the country marks 43 years of s...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso lift Uhuru Cup
HIGHLANDERS Football Club have successfully defended the Independence Cup after beating Dynamos 5-3 on penalties in the final played at Mount Darwin High School. The match had ended 0-0 M 90 m...Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 20:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dynamos in Uhuru Cup final road show
HIGHLANDERS and Dynamos spent Sunday afternoon doing roadshows ahead of their Uhuru Cup final clash scheduled for the Mount Darwin High School on Tuesday afternoon.The main ceremony for the 43...Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 22:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
How does Zim expect to instill pride in liberation struggle when always moaning over defeats?
Those who follow my writings can tell how proud I am of our country's liberation history.Even when teaching my son at home, I tackle this subject with tremendous zeal and excitement.Wh...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 09:54hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bosso, Dembare clash
DOMESTIC football giants Highlanders and Dynamos will set the stage alight again this year when they clash in the Independence Trophy in a landmark outing in Mashonaland Central where this year's cele...Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare set for Uhuru clash in a school pitch
Zimbabwe football giants Highlanders and Dynamos are set for an historic Independence Cup clash in a Mount Darwin school pitch 18 April, in what could be a dress rehearsal of the rivals' eagerly await...Published: 05 Apr 2023 at 02:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Did thousands die so that only a few enrich themselves from our minerals and land?
Having just woken up this Saturday morning, and turning on the television - I never expected to be greeted by such a heart-wrenching scene. There was a documentary narrating a harrowing ambush...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 08:53hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'White commercial interests dominating Zimbabwe,' says Biti
HARARE East legislator who is a Former Finance Minister and one of the leaders of Nelson Chamisa's Citizens' Coalition for Change Tendai Biti says Zimbabwe government's land ownership structure was st...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Senegal President to open 2023 ZITF
Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to officially open this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which will run from 25 to 29 April 2023.This was revealed by President Emmerson M...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 08:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF grassroots supporters should rid party of political elite who have destroyed Zimbabwe
Every time I teach my son about the history of this country, I can not help feel a deep sense of pride and respect for our nationalist movements, in their intrepid quest for the independence and freed...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 10:19hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Where are these fruits of independence Zimbabweans are supposed to be enjoying?
The next time I hear a senior government official, or some sycophantic ruling ZANU-PF supporter tell us about 'enjoying the fruits of independence', in all likelihood, I will scream!I find not...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 19:28hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Could Smith's plan for independence have led to a better Zimbabwe?
Today is 11 November - a day marked in this country’s history as when then Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith, in a daring move, stubbornly cut off ties with the colonial British Crown - by unilateral...Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 14:46hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa set for Ruto inauguration
President Mnangagwa is set to leave for Kenya today where he is expected to join at least 20 Heads of State from across Africa for the inauguration of President William Ruto at the Moi International S...Published: 12 Sep 2022 at 06:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Deaths of renowned African nationalist leaders in overseas hospitals exposes cruel deception of independence!
How many nationalist leaders, who bravely fought European colonialism and avidly preached against so-called Western imperialism, actually took their last breath on the African continent, in African he...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kenyan elections: A lesson to Zimbabwe opposition parties
On August 9, Kenyans came out in their numbers to elect a man who will lead their country for the next five years.Dr William Ruto was on August 15 declared as the President-elect by the countr...Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Mukachana Hanyani
Chamisa ally bites the dust in Kenyan presidential poll
Deputy President William Ruto has won Kenya's presidential election, the electoral commission chairman has said, amid dramatic scenes.He narrowly beat his rival, Raila Odinga who is seen in Zi...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 16:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
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