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Zimbabwe's Met office warns of heatwave
The public must guard against a heatwave from today until March 12, with temperatures rising as high as 41 degrees, although some isolated thundershowers are expected this week, the Meteorological Ser...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:45hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean glitterati and Nigerian husband wanted for drug trafficking
THEIR marriage ceremony at The Nest, an upmarket and exclusive venue in Harare, was dubbed wedding-of-the-year in Zimbabwe last year.It was attended by the who-is-who in the local social scene...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 15:25hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Rains expected over this weekend
PARTS of Matabeleland South, Masvingo and Manicaland will see cool winds and light rain over the weekend, the Meteorological Services Department said yesterday.In an interview, Met Department ...Published: 07 Oct 2022 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa hints on new party name
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday teased the new party name and colours as the opposition party races against time ahead of pending by-elections and 2023 polls.President Emmerson Mn...Published: 24 Dec 2021 at 07:30hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
The rains are here but no cattle
The Heavens have signalled intention to unleash copious rains on the land. A blessed part of native Africa that we call home, the land of Ophie where gold has become emblematic and a second name. ...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 15:25hrs | 1 | by Thomas Murisa
Victoria Falls experience charms American executives
VICTORIA Falls is a must-visit basket of attraction and leisure. That is how 10 American executives summed up their three days and two nights at one of the worlds' prime tourist resorts. They came, th...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bravo! It's back to school
The imminent reopening of schools is a great relief to parents and society at large who were now at wits end on what to do with the idle kids. It's difficult for most young minds to live innocently wh...Published: 10 Mar 2021 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Tondo
Warm weather conditions expected
WARM weather conditions are expected countrywide starting today following the cold spell that was experienced from Saturday. The fluctuation in weather conditions is likely to cause respirator...Published: 03 Mar 2021 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe dam levels break records
The country has witnessed record breaking national dam levels after gaining an average of 56,9 percent this season. As at March 1, the national dam level average had risen to 95,9 percent.In t...Published: 03 Mar 2021 at 06:12hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Rains to ease off
Rains are expected to ease off countrywide from Monday to Sunday with sunny breaks by today with warmer conditions and sunshine expected from tomorrow, the Meteorological Services Department has said....Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 20:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa jail cell number 841/66 clothing brand launched
Artiste, Fani Pangidzwa, also known as the Troublesome Poet, has led the way in supporting the role played by President Mnangagwa in leading the nation to economic success since his liberation struggl...Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 04:26hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe: A leader loved and hated in equal measure by Zimbabweans
Longtime Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has died. He was 95.Loved and hated in almost equal measure by Zimbabweans, the former teacher was best known for leading Zimbabwe to independence, ...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 08:38hrs | | by Compiled by Alet Janse van Rensburg
Rhodesian chemical-biological war crimes
As Zimbabwe celebrates its 39th year of Independence, as Africans we have either chosen to ignore or have been brainwashed to forget the terrible things white Rhodesians did to our own freedom fighter...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 08:51hrs | 1 | by Sifelani Tsiko
The right promotional merchandise can help develop your brand name
Promotional merchandise typically refers to items used to help build a brand or increase brand awareness, or to highlight a special product launch, etc. This may be achieved by display techniq...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 11:50hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
The dirty truth about OIL
What does "oil" make you think of? Do "invasions" and "emissions" top your list? Why have leaders thought it worth spilling so much blood for the sake of this pungent mud? And why has it been so hard ...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 10:13hrs | | by Erick Matotoba
Hey, women of Zimbabwe, defend one of your own!
IT was refreshing to see white commercial farmers mixing and mingling with the President last week. The President told the farmers that "you are part of us" and reports say the farmers were charmed by...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 10:20hrs | | by Bishop
Khupe appeals to MDC-T Guardian Council
MDC-T deputy president Thokozani Khupe has all but surrendered her fight for the party leadership to Nelson Chamisa after she appealed to the party's elders to resolve the internecine dispute followin...Published: 28 Feb 2018 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chamisa supporters called Khupe a dissident
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) youth aligned to Nelson Chamisa on Tuesday detained and assaulted the late Morgan Tsvangirai's deputy, Thokozani Khupe, legislator Lwazi Sibanda, MDC-T secretary g...Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 09:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Met Dept warns of thunderstorms
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of thunderstorms in some parts of the country today and tomorrow. In a statement yesterday, MSD said the thunderstorms will occur in Mat...Published: 01 Feb 2018 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Young Bulawayo woman embarks on campaign to encourage youths to register to vote
A young Bulawayo woman, Mantate Mlotshwa has taken to the street to encourage other young people in City of Kings and Queens to register to vote. In an interview with iLizwi263 Mantate said the campai...Published: 17 Oct 2017 at 13:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Policeman assaulted for parking on Tsvangirai's bay'
TWO MDC-T youth members yesterday appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court charged with assault after allegedly battering a top police officer for parking his vehicle at one of the bays reserved for ...Published: 17 May 2017 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zimbabwe school children wade through floods
In a video clip that's been widely circulating on social media platforms in Zimbabwe, children from Lundi High School are seen carrying buckets, suitcases and umbrellas as they wade through floode...Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 12:06hrs | 82 | by youtube
Rains claim 56 lives
AT least 56 people have died so far from drowning and lightning strikes while 12 have been injured throughout the country as a result of rainfall incidents.Of the 56 deaths, 48 are from dr...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Anointed umbrellas going for $10 each
SEVERAL congregants at Goodness and Mercy Ministries had to part with US$10 each to buy what were termed anointed umbrellas.The umbrellas, the church leader Prophet Freddy said, had divine...Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 14:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fruits, water bottles will not be allowed into BF
THE Premier Soccer League has banned various items including water bottles and fruits at Barbourfields Stadium during the epic league clash between Highlanders and Dynamos on Sunday.In a s...Published: 10 Sep 2016 at 10:46hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo
Prostitutes attack minister at HIV conference
NOT everyone received a warm welcome from the audience at the 21st International Aids Conference.John Jeffery, deputy minister of justice and constitutional development, received a cold respon...Published: 21 Jul 2016 at 08:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zvishavane terror gang in court
A four-member gang that terrorised gold buyers in Mberengwa and Zvishavane has appeared before Zvishavane magistrate Story Rushambwa facing six counts of robbery and one of aggravated indecent assault...Published: 09 Jan 2016 at 07:25hrs | | by Paul Mundandi
Thousands baptized in major SDA outreach effort in Zimbabwe
Thousands of people were baptized across Zimbabwe on Sabbath as one of the Seventh-day Adventist Church's biggest initiatives to share Jesus resulted in the unified efforts of many groups, including ...Published: 01 Jun 2015 at 14:07hrs | | by Andrew McChesney, Adventist Review
Zimbabweans celebrates 35th Independence
Zimbabweans from across the country braved the chilly and rainy weather to joined the 35th Independence celebrations in their respective provinces.While the national celebrations were held in ...Published: 18 Apr 2015 at 15:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who Are TRUE Africans?
The definition of an African is very simple; however, the social and cultural implications of that definition are complex. In Africa's ancient history, the term 'African' would have had no meaning, pe...Published: 02 Jul 2014 at 16:05hrs | 4 | by Kufakunesu Mawira
Who Are TRUE Africans?
The definition of an African is very simple; however, the social and cultural implications of that definition are complex. In Africa's ancient history, the term 'African' would have had no meaning...Published: 27 Jun 2014 at 07:26hrs | | by Kufakunesu Mawira
Wrangle for MDC-T assets looms
AN IMMINENT split of the crisis-ridden MDC-T formation precipitated by the weekend "suspension" of leader Morgan Tsvangirai by advocates of leadership renewal could trigger another fresh wrangle for o...Published: 29 Apr 2014 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malema receives astounding reception in Tembisa
Johannesburg - The Mehlareng stadium in Tembisa, east of Johannesburg, erupted with applause when Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema arrived on Saturday for the party's manifesto launch....Published: 22 Feb 2014 at 10:22hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Obama hits out at leaders who don't tolerate dissent from own people
There are too many leaders who claim solidarity with Madiba's struggle for freedom, but do not tolerate dissent from their own people, US president Barack Obama said on Tuesday.Obama also sai...Published: 10 Dec 2013 at 11:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Five men arrested smuggling TVs, umbrellas from SA
Police detectives in Bulawayo on Tuesday impounded a South African-registered vehicle and arrested five men on charges of allegedly smuggling beer, television sets, bar lights and umbrellas from the ...Published: 23 Oct 2013 at 03:01hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter
Born Free Crew member dies in car crash
A member of the chart topping Born Free Crew, Allan Mapisa, has died.According to the police Mapisa (27) died on the spot while four other people he was travelling with were seriously injured ...Published: 21 Jul 2013 at 07:59hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
James Makamba gets an honorary PhD
Exiled businessman, and Telecel Zimbabwe boss, James Makamba has been awarded a doctorate from a university based in the Philippines.He was awarded a Doctorate in Business Leadership by St. L...Published: 12 Jun 2013 at 11:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina becomes pope, takes Francis as name
Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the troubled Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, the first non-European pontiff in nearly 1,300 years, and ...Published: 13 Mar 2013 at 19:18hrs | | by Reuters
Black smoke over the Sistine Chapel again
Cardinals in secret conclave failed twice on Wednesday morning to elect a new pope, as black smoke over the Sistine Chapel showed ballots on the first full day of voting were inconclusive....Published: 13 Mar 2013 at 09:35hrs | | by staff Reporter
'Even Barack Obama wants to meet Mugabe'
Former Big Brother star, Makosi Musambasi says she now wants to meet President Mugabe."Who doesn't? Even Barack Obama wants to meet Robert Mugabe," she said adding : "There are a lot of coward...Published: 05 Feb 2013 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Relief as heavy rains pound Bulawayo
HEAVY rains yesterday pounded Bulawayo and parts of Matabeleland North and South provinces, breaking the dry spell that had dominated most parts of the Southern region in the last two months.T...Published: 16 Jan 2013 at 03:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rainy season begins mid-November says Met dept
THE Meteorological Services Department yesterday said the rains being experienced in Bulawayo and some parts of the country do not signal the onset of the rainy season.The department said the ...Published: 24 Oct 2012 at 05:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
First state funeral of Ethiopian leader begins
Addis Ababa - The flag-draped coffin of Ethiopia's late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi arrived on Sunday for the start of the first state funeral staged for a leader of the Horn of Africa nation in more ...Published: 02 Sep 2012 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Vuvuzela banned at London Olympics
London organisers have published a list of items prohibited at venues for the July 27-August 12 Olympic Games.Few will be surprised to find "illegal substances," ''offensive weapons" and "stu...Published: 12 Jul 2012 at 17:20hrs | | by Sports reporter
Heavy rains affects sale of Valentine flowers in Bulawayo
Heavy rains that lasted close to an hour in Bulawayo Tuesday morning "severely" affected business particularly for florist at City Hall.The florist had hoped to cash in on Valentine's Day wi...Published: 14 Feb 2012 at 09:00hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Love and respect people with albinism: Pastor Mushonga
Pastor Rachael Mushonga, the founder of Wailing Women's Trust called on the Zimbabwean society to treat people with albinism with the love and respect they deserve, ZBC News reported on Monday....Published: 19 Sep 2011 at 12:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
South Sudan: Free at last
Before an overflowing crowd of tens of thousands of his ecstatic countrymen, President Salva Kiir Mayardit used the historic occasion of the entry of South Sudan into the world's community of states ...Published: 10 Jul 2011 at 18:21hrs | | by Muriti Mutiga
Deadline approaches for undocumented Zimbabweans in South Africa
Johannesburg - Wednesday's steady rain made the wait particularly miserable for Zimbabwean immigrants crowded outside a South African immigration office, trying to legalise their status before a...Published: 15 Dec 2010 at 19:31hrs | | by AP
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