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The most famous people from Blackjack
Blackjack is without a doubt one of the most popular card games in history. Those who become skilled at the game have, at times, made millions from playing. It's so popular that it has featured in cou...Published: 4 hrs ago | 390 | by Staff Reporter
Liberation: Did somebody say Fanon?
DURING the African struggles against settler colonialism the name of Frantz Fanon used to scare settler colonialists that understandably banned his books and pamphlets. In the present era the name and...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:41hrs | 317 | by Cetshwayo Mabhena
We have a full-blown crisis
Phew!What a frenzied week it was as those brats, who are used to hogging TV remote controls or causing unending trouble during holidays, were finally banished to school, where they rightfully ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:33hrs | 226 | by Bishop Lazarus
University fees subsidised
Treasury has released at least $6 million to each State university to subsidise student tuition fees as well as the institutions' daily operations.The money will help the higher learning insti...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:32hrs | 853 | by Staff reporter
Job scam resurfaces in Bulawayo streets
Less than five minutes after meeting a smooth-talking stranger at the corner of George Silundika Street and 9th Avenue in Bulawayo, a dazed Nomalanga Masina feels like she has just woken up from a bad...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 05:42hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
Government controls fuelling the black market
Business at the country's parallel (black) market for foreign currency and other commodities has never been as brisk. Billions of dollars in local or foreign currency exchange hands on a daily basis i...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 09:07hrs | 3871 | by Victor Bhoroma
Door-to-door HIV survey comes to Zimbabwe
Enumerators assessing the current HIV and Aids burden and related sexually-transmitted infections will now be collecting information in Harare Province after successfully completing a similar exercise...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:23hrs | 790 | by Staff reporter
Making a big fuss over a jest is just pathetic
The hullabaloo over a mere jest that President Emmerson Mnangagwa made during a clean-up campaign in Kuwadzana High density suburb, Harare, just goes to show how low the opposition lot has stooped....Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 10:03hrs | 2036 | by Tafara Shumba
Veterans and military-affiliated students are among the most accomplished University of Chicago alumni
The University of Chicago is well known for having a range of study programs for veterans and military-affiliated students. Taking into account the diverse set of skills military veterans possess, the...Published: 13 Jan 2020 at 12:09hrs | 877 | by Staff Writer
Chartered accountant backlash
There was a lot of backlash on the opinion piece on "Chartered Accountants killing Zimbabwe's Companies". There is th...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 19:50hrs | 3987 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Coltart mourns death of former Agric minister Norman
Former Education Minister David Coltart has mourned the death of former Agriculture Minister Denis Norman.Norman died last month....Published: 07 Jan 2020 at 06:21hrs | 3685 | by Stephen Jakes
1893 MHRRM Bayethe Board of Directors Says Happy 2020
Year 2019 was a great year for the 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM). We reflect in the great progress that has been made thus far. The Year saw the Movement building up on...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 08:35hrs | 417 | by 1893 Bayethe Board of Directors
Mnangagwa snubs Mash-Central again
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa reportedly cancelled his Mashonaland Central visit for the third time this year after he was scheduled to commission Pembi Br...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 12:28hrs | 9765 | by TArisai Mudahondo
Tanzania loses world's oldest rhino
A 57 year old female black rhinoceros, believed to be the oldest in the world, has died in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.According t...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 21:39hrs | 2215 | by Byo24 Correspondent Arusha, Tanzania
Dormant African Graduates need the Joshua Maponga Balm
If you have worked very hard to attain your Degree, and you can't get the job you dreamt for, you need to buy a balm called Pastor Joshua Maponga. Pastor Maponga himself is confussed and does not real...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 18:02hrs | 1277 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Teen girl inspired by mother into philanthropy
AFTER hearing harrowing stories of a fragmented upbringing of her mother, dotted with untold suffering and endurance, a Bulawayo teenager has been motivated to venture into philanthropic work in a bid...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 08:36hrs | 1704 | by Staff Reporter
Cont Mhlanga gives Amakhosi reins to former students
AS Amakhosi Cultural Centre moves to its next phase of renovations, arts doyen Cont Mhlanga will get a chance to sit back and see two of his protégés, Pedzisai Sithole and Owen Maseko, put the final...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 08:09hrs | 1786 | by Staff Reporter
My fellow Zimbabweans…
The morning sea breeze from the ocean soon brought me back to life, realising how tens of seconds had passed while I was lost in my own wild day-dream moment going to the office. The firm green grass,...Published: 26 Dec 2019 at 16:09hrs | 2923 | by Robert Sigauke
Battle for the RBZ and the 'Judas Iscariot' within?
One of Zimbabwe's financial publications had a very interesting, though not unusual story of one of the two Deputy Governors of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), Kupukile Mlambo, almost trashing the...Published: 25 Dec 2019 at 10:12hrs | 4173 | by Anthony Matutu
Zimbabwe lures China direct flights
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is lobbying for a direct flight from China to Zimbabwe as it seeks to attract more tourists from the Asian giant. ZTA said the absence of a direct flight b...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 06:01hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt takes plunge to compensate white farmers
ONE of the most interesting developments in the recent budget statement is government's decision to compensate former white farmers after nearly 20 years following the 2000 land reform programme. The ...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:39hrs | 168 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
How the NBA and sports betting are fueling basketball's profile in Africa
Basketball is a historically American sport in origin and popularity. Invented in December 1891 by Dr. James Naismith of Springfield, Connecticut, an estimated 26 million play basketball in the US, ma...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 16:54hrs | 541 | by Staff Writer
Christmas isn't christian: The pagan roots of the winter holiday
The world over people have lived on the hope of another Christmas. in some cultures years are measured by Christmas. People are super sensitive when it comes to Christmas, and that's understandab...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 14:20hrs | 1629 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Govt responds to fake versity fees hike messages
GOVERNMENT has dismissed social media messages that universities have raised fees by more than 500 percent. One of the discredited messages reads: "Un...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 08:31hrs | 1493 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe to set up regional urology centre
Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals is in the process of establishing a regional urology centre of excellence after receiving equipment worth over US$200 000 from China. The latest batch of the eq...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 04:52hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi a game changer in Zimbabwe politics
Many people across political divide are asking this critical question, who is Walter Mzembi? Zimbabweans are yearning for change despite the vacuum that has been created by both the ruling party Zanu ...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 19:24hrs | 5100 | by Tawanda Mhezi
Nelson Chamisa is a capital requirement for National Dialogue
The 41 year old and Former Minister of ICT carries a legitimacy tag around him which brings an end to the national crisis. The former Organising & Vice President of the MDC plays a critical role t...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 16:09hrs | 5250 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
The dilemma of the Women's Movement and Marry Chiwenga case
One of the most outstanding character of working in the development sector is the ability to serve under a plethora of values that include, equality, equity, justice and freedom. Half he time it remai...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 12:52hrs | 9939 | by Sydney Chisi
Energy challenges sinking Zimbabwe's economy
The 2019 survey report by the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) on the impact of energy challenges on business paints a grim picture of the state of production in the economy. Unrelenting p...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 07:08hrs | 764 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zozibini and decolonial aesthetics
THE saying that "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder" is an old English saying that has its roots in Ancient Greece. The roots of the saying are deeply philosophical as were its Greek geneal...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 12:07hrs | 446 | by Cetshwayo Mabhena
Dr Mazibisa dies
VETERAN educationist and religious leader, Dr Robson Mazibisa Dube has died following a short illness.He was 75.Mazibisa was laid to rest at Solusi Cemetery, within the church's Solusi...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 17:46hrs | 4879 | by Staff reporter
Illegal connection electrocutes student
A 20-YEAR-OLD university student from Lupane who benefited from the Presidential scholarship was allegedly electrocuted after he stepped on an illegally connected electric wire at his parents' house. ...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:22hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Transparency & Accountability is a key component in Governance & Leadership
One of the pre-requisite of good governance in leadership and development is transparency and accountability which boosts confidence and investor's interests. In short, since the departure of Robert M...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 16:38hrs | 1005 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
South Africa's tycoon to set up renewable energy institute in Gwanda
Energy poverty is defined as the lack of adequate modern energy for the basic needs of cooking, warmth, lighting, and essential energy services for manufacturing, services, schools, health centres and...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 07:13hrs | 3168 | by Nicholas Ncube
Rebuilding Zimbabwe starts with strong institutions
It is now apparent that Zimbabwe's socio-economic status needs rebuilding and radical reforms if the country is to develop. The economy is set to contract by at least 6.5% in 2019 according to data fr...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 10:35hrs | 576 | by Victor Bhoroma
Moyo is Zimbabwe's most common surname
Moyos continue to rule the roost in Zimbabwe as the most common surname, according to NetCredit.Your last name is one of ...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 15:02hrs | 5425 | by Ndou Paul
Good Corporate Governance the solution to Zimbabwe's sporting challenge
Zimbabwe has a rich sporting history, the golden girls, the black family, Ian Robertson, Artwell Mandaza, George Shaya, Tracy Cox just to name a few great names in Zimbabwe's sporting history. Our Gre...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 14:18hrs | 155 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Coltart defiant against vicious Varakashi
Douglas Coltart is probably one of the most trolled Zimbabwean on Twitter with pro-government ghost accounts spewing out vitriol against him on a daily basis.Even senior civil servants such as...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 12:08hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
Fresh graft probe against Kasukuwere
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has commenced a probe into a raft of allegations of corruption at the Gokwe Town Council (GTC) where former Local Government minister, Saviour Kasukuwere...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:54hrs | 949 | by Staff reporter
DJ Zwesta embroiled in bizarre murder
WITH his star on the ascendancy, Nkayi (Matabeleland North) born house music producer, Zwelihle "DJ Zwesta" Mathe, finds himself in the news for all the wrong reasons, as one of his acquaintances' all...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:45hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Life can never be weighted, even with gold
"A united family eats from the same plate."So says a proverb from the Baganda, a Bantu ethnic group native to Buganda (Uganda).It might as well encapsulate values held by most, if not ...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:42hrs | 82 | by Bishop Lazi
Invest in brick molding to capitalise on Lupane development- KRDC
BUSINESS people must take advantage of the developing nature of the Lupane town as a Matabeleland North Provincial Capital by venturing in the vast brick molding business.Lupane's Kusile...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:23hrs | 172 | by Stephen Jakes
Econet people urged to learn isiNdebele
A SPECIAL data treat promotion by mobile telecommunications operator Econet Wireless turned into a public relations nightmare after a spelling mistake attracted ire from Ndebele speakers....Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 17:04hrs | 4653 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean student among UK top 10 Rare Rising Stars
Zimbabwean - born economics and finance student, Hlanganiso Matangaidze has been named one of the UK's top 10 Rare Rising Stars for his start-up innovation that has dedicated time to building low-cost...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:11hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Chinese firm to set up hospital in Zimbabwe
A group of doctors here intend to build a hospital in Zimbabwe specialising in Chinese medicine and a feasibility study for the project will be done at the beginning of next year, renowned Chinese med...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:10hrs | 460 | by Staff reporter
REVEALED: China plotting to elevate Grace Mugabe to vice Presidency
Former first lady, Grace Mugabe, is reportedly set to make an astonishing return to politics as the country's first vice president, under a 2023 Zimbabwe presidential election plot, which China is all...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 13:51hrs | 7477 | by Nancy Mabaya/Malvin Motsi
Zimbabwe's political stalemate: Who are the victims?
It is a pity that we have become a polarised nation with the ordinary citizen bearing the brunt of elitist politics.Zanu PF, the ruling party since 1980, claims it won the 30 July election. MDC, t...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 10:30hrs | 1005 | by Nkosiyazi Kan Kanjiri
Guvamombe case: State under fire
HARARE regional magistrate Mr Christopher Maturure has expressed disappointment at the State's failure to indict former chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe for trial at the High Court, saying this show...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:07hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
Zimpapers partners Nust in repositioning uMthunywa
Zimpapers, in partnership with the National University of Science and Technology (Nust), recently held a media innovation challenge in Bulawayo to come up with a strategy for repositioning uMthunywa n...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 06:32hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
Patrick Zhuwao speaks on his relationship with Robert Mugabe
Facebook reminded me about a picture that I posted of President Mugabe and I when he visited my Zhuwao Livestock cattle stand at the Harare Agricultural Show in August 2013. Whilst the recollection in...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 12:04hrs | 8476 | by Patrick Zhuwao
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