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Condoms, whiskey at Pumula South Vuzu party, 38 children arrested
Police in Bulawayo apprehended 38 minors during a Vuzu party in Pumula South on Friday, following a tip-off from vigilant neighbors who reported suspicious activity at the location. The minors, primar...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:34hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa named among only 17 black billionaires in the world
ACCORDING to Forbes, there are currently 2,640 billionaires in the world. They are collectively worth $12.2 trillion. The United States is the number one home of billionaires with 735 of them, followe...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Fake booze booms in Zimbabwe
Inside a grimy, poorly lit room in Mbare, one of Zimbabwe's most populous townships, a 45-year-old man sits on a makeshift stool as he pours a brownish liquid into small bottles.An alcoholic s...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 20:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to stop smuggling of beverages
Zimbabwe's beverage sector has been affected by rising cases of smuggling, a new report has shown.In a paper submitted to Cabinet, Industry and Commerce minister Sekai Nzenza said there had be...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Smirnoff vodka leaving Russia
The UK-based owner of popular alcohol brands says it will wind down all business operations within six monthsUK-based alcoholic beverage producer Diageo is leaving Russia due to the Western sa...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 18:37hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
DJ Sbu to facilitate business summit in Bulawayo
POPULAR South African media personality Sbusiso "DJ Sbu" Leope is expected to touch base in Bulawayo next month for the Hustlers Summit.After successfully working with Zimbabwean-born but Sout...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
This holiday season surprise your health-conscious guests with these 3 delicious reduced sugar cocktails
The 2021 holiday season is upon us. This year has been a tough one for everyone so most of us are looking forward to spending time with friends and family. Over the next few weeks, there will ...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 18:24hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter
Counterfeit whiskies floods Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's official distributor of Jameson Irish Whiskey is being forced to introduce extra security features on packaging of its products due to proliferation of "Counterfeit whiskies" in the country...Published: 07 Nov 2021 at 07:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Proudly made in Zimbabwe
The advent of globalization has demonstrated that each country has expertise in a certain trade and there are commodities that resonate with certain countries more than others. It is often argued that...Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 00:25hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
May churches play their part in taming the youths
The 'cheap', but very cheap spirits (alcohol) on sale countrywide, do authorities or those tasked to do quality control aware of their production or importation? The beverages are competing we...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:02hrs | | by Tondo
Zimbabweans abroad face difficulties with accent
Speakers with foreign accents can face discrimination even in a country with a diverse population and a long immigrant history. But much remains to be done. "We're going to increasingly be exposed to ...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 08:31hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Payment of duty in foreign currency is justified
Presenting the 2019 national budget last week under the theme, "Austerity for Prosperity," Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube announced a raft of measures which inclu...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 18:48hrs | 1 | by Brian Johnson Mutonhori
Be sober and vigilant on this day!
The end of this month is like no other month end, it is a defining moment for everyone.This could be the silver lining we all been hoping for, this could be the demise of Zanu-PF. This month end could...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 19:42hrs | | by AT Kadada
Made in Zimbabwe
The advent of globalization has demonstrated that each country has expertise in a certain trade and there are commodities that resonate with certain nations more than others. It is often argued that t...Published: 18 May 2018 at 17:48hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
How MDC-T engineered economic sanctions affect poor people
Zimbabwe has suffered under severe sanctions for a very long time. I t has become a song to an extent that people think it's a tired song. The reality of the matter is that people are suffering and in...Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 11:33hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Ginimbi brings '30 Billion Concert'
FLAMBOYANT business tycoon, Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure, has taken it upon himself to ensure that slippery Nigerian superstar, Davido, who last year stood up Zimbabwean fans on more than one occasion, ...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
All imported goods should be thoroughly screened
Government should be encouraged to carefully inspect and examine the standard of all imported products to ensure their safety before they reach their final consumers. An online media website, ...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 07:37hrs | | by Chido Chikuni
Fake whiskey, vodka flood Zimbabwe
Thinking of ending your weekend with a whiskey, brandy, rum or vodka? Think twice!Illegal distribution of liquor in Zimbabwe has seen a lot of knock-off brands enter the market. Most bottles a...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:23hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's Yeltsin moment?
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe and Russia's first post-soviet leader, Boris Yeltsin, could not have been cut from more different cloth.Teetotal Mugabe has often been described as a calculating asceti...Published: 12 Oct 2017 at 11:55hrs | | by Nelson Banya
Tsholotsho man downs three 750ml bottles of vodka, dies
A MAN from Tsholotsho collapsed and died after downing three 750ml bottles of vodka at a local business centre.Thembelani Ncube (23) of Maminya Line, under Chief Gampu was found dead on Saturd...Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zodwa Wabantu to party in Bulawayo
DURBAN-based entertainer, Zodwa Wabantu, who has become an Internet sensation after rocking up at the Vodacom Durban July pantyless in a black figure hugging dress that exposed her entire thigh, will ...Published: 19 Jul 2017 at 06:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans hogs limelight in Cape Town
Remember the Malmesbury Five? The five Zimbabwean professionals who turned an abandoned piece of land to productivity in the Western Cape in South Africa. Yes, the world cannot afford to turn a blind ...Published: 10 Jun 2017 at 16:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rowdy teenagers mayhem in Bulawayo
THE Bulawayo city centre was last Saturday evening turned into a theatre of war as anti-riot police were involved in fierce running battles with heavily intoxicated teenagers who were all over town ca...Published: 05 May 2017 at 11:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mpopoma boy wins award for Khuli Chana video
Mpopoma-born Zimbabwean filmmaker Sunu Gonera continues his ascendancy in South Africa where he recently won an award for directing Khuli Chana's One Source video during South Africa's 2017 Bo...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 13:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rapper Cal_vin to market beer brand
Bulawayo rapper Cal_vin is set to become the face of a South African alcoholic brand - Exploit Vodka.Exploit Vodka seek to penetrate the Zimbabwean market next year."Its still somethin...Published: 25 Jun 2016 at 15:23hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Fists fly at Lobola negotiations
LOBOLA negotiations had gone well and both families were celebrating but then a neighbour, a casual guest, demanded more vodka . . . and suddenly bottles and fists were flying. The event ended...Published: 20 Apr 2016 at 12:38hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe hip-hop scene gets ugly
THERE has never been a shortage of drama on the hip-hop scene the world over, with the beefing phenomenon always taking centre stage.In the USA, these rap wars tend to get violent, with some o...Published: 21 Feb 2016 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Arts rteporter
Men whipped for stealing alcohol and meat
Two men from Tsolamosese were recently whipped after they were found guilty of stealing alcohol and meat respectively from different supermarkets.The Voice reported that the two appeared befor...Published: 15 Feb 2016 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe charms the crowds with vodka, sadza and Shona
President Robert Mugabe charmed delegates at the close of his ruling party conference Saturday with one question: Would his wife Grace let him drink his bottle of vodka?The 91-year-old leader ...Published: 14 Dec 2015 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economy on recovery path, dreams Mugabe
Zimbabwe's economy is on the steady road to recovery, with more distressed companies expected to come to life in 2016, President Mugabe has said.Closing the highly-successful 15th Annual Natio...Published: 13 Dec 2015 at 08:55hrs | | by Cletus Mushanawani
Zanu-PF 15th National People's congress - Live update
1656: That marks the end of the Zanu-PF 15th National People's Conference updates.1643: Chombo is now giving the vote of thanks. He thanks the President for steering the conference as well as ...Published: 12 Dec 2015 at 11:24hrs | | by Costa Mano and Simiso Mlevu
Bulawayo rapper guns for 7 Awards
The announcement of the 2015 Zimbabwe Hip-hop award nominees last week crowned a glorious year for Bulawayo rapper Cal_Vin, who is in the running for seven awards. The nominations, the most fo...Published: 01 Dec 2015 at 06:02hrs | | by Showbiz Correspondent
Zimbabwe, Italian firm partner for first Zimbabwe made car
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce has signed several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with Italian firm El Badaoui Group, aimed at enhancing value addition and beneficiation in the country....Published: 10 Nov 2015 at 15:11hrs | | by Tawanda Musarurwa
Bulawayo tout chokes on a chunk of meat, dies
A 32-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo tout who died at a local restaurant on Saturday last week after spending the better part of the day on a drinking spree with friends is reported to have been choked to death by ...Published: 20 Sep 2015 at 09:36hrs | | by Dumisani Nsingo
57 vuzu party youths arrested
POLICE in Bulawayo arrested 57 youths, while scores more escaped by scaling a precast wall during a midnight raid at a vuzu party in Lochview suburb.The vuzu party craze is sweeping across the...Published: 31 Aug 2015 at 07:20hrs | 3 | by Pamela Shumba
Ministry can't take any action against 'vuzu parties'
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has said it cannot take any action against pupils involved in rowdy behaviour during "vuzu parties" as their activities are done outside i school premis...Published: 28 Jul 2015 at 09:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Northlea pupils nabbed at a 'sex party'
POLICE in Bulawayo on Friday raided and arrested 16 teenagers conducting a 'sex party' popularly known as Vuzu at a house in Cowdray Park where they allegedly abused alcohol while engaging in se...Published: 25 Jul 2015 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Thieving police trainee blames evil spirits, fined $50
A police recruit, who had been on training for just one week, has been convicted of stealing a bottle of vodka and cigarettes from the Zimbabwe Republic Police Morris Depot Dry Canteen.The sto...Published: 10 Jun 2014 at 07:25hrs | | by Court Reporter
Undressed man sneaks into couple's tent
A 53-YEAR-OLD man allegedly took a couple out on a drinking spree before later sneaking into their tent undressed.The stunning revelations were made when Peter Ndlovu of Collen Bawn appeared b...Published: 09 Apr 2014 at 14:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Injiva collapses after chugging 1.25 litres of opaque beer
An Injiva collapsed at Stanmore Business Centre of Gwanda after chugging down 1.25 litres of Chibuku opaque beer popular known as Batai Munhu.Eye witnesses report that a Toyota Quantum Kom...Published: 11 Mar 2014 at 15:27hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Diddy loses $1 million to Rick Ross, jokes about it on Twitter
For most people it's a fortune but Diddy didn't care about losing $1 million to rapper Rick Ross on Saturday 14 September. The 43-year-old rapper and entrepreneur - who has a net worth of $58...Published: 15 Sep 2013 at 06:13hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Ex-wife drags ex-hubby behind truck for half a mile
A Florida man's ex-wife used a stun gun on him, tied him to a truck bumper and dragged him for half a mile before he escaped, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office reported.Robert Hall, 54, is i...Published: 14 Jan 2013 at 14:13hrs | 1 | by Reuters
Witness collapses in court
THERE was drama at the Bulawayo High Court when a witness in the trial of a man facing a charge of brutally murdering his wife collapsed soon after the court had adjourned for the lunch break....Published: 06 Oct 2012 at 04:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Victoria Falls Rummage sale, 17 August 2012
Duly instructed by the Commissioner General of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), MAC Auction Service shall offer for sale by public auction forfeited and uncleared vehicles and goods for Victori...Published: 16 Aug 2012 at 12:53hrs | 1 | by Zimra
Thief falls asleep at crime scene
ONE of the most hapless robberies in a while ended in failure because the thief drunk a bottle of vodka he came across and fell asleep, Moscow region investigators said yesterday.The owner of ...Published: 03 Jul 2012 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
P Diddy crowned wealthiest hip hop artist
Los Angeles - P Diddy has been crowned the wealthiest artist in hip-hop for the second year in a row.The Hello Good Morning rapper - who has an estimated fortune of £344m ...Published: 19 Apr 2012 at 10:53hrs | | by BangShowBiz
Woman rams ex's car into a building where he works after he changed his Facebook status to "single"
A jilted girlfriend who had drunk wine and vodka rams her ex's car into the bowling alley where he worked (Hollywood Bowl) after he changed his Facebook status to "single"....Published: 12 Apr 2012 at 22:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra's list of goods now attracting 25 percent surtax
Zimra announced on Friday a list goods that now attracts 25% surtax with effect from January 1. This announcement is expected to have an effect on food prices and other basic commodities as they are s...Published: 16 Jan 2012 at 08:25hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
Derek Chisora warns Helenius
My fists will be like coals off a Finnish saunaFormer British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Derek Chisora prepares for his bout with Robert...Published: 29 Nov 2011 at 16:21hrs | 1 | by Henry Makawa
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