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A century of resilience: The life of 107-year-old gogo
In the tranquil surroundings of her twilight years, Gogo Liva Moyo, a remarkable 107-year-old, carries with her the weight of a century's history. Residing in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb, Moyo's me...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:44hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Storytelling as Activism: Inspiring change through personal experiences in Zimbabwe
As I sit down to reflect on the personal experiences and insights I have gained from writing and reading about politics and social justice in Zimbabwe, a myriad of emotions wash over me. It is undenia...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 17:47hrs | 8 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Chinese business in Zimbabwe has come of age
The statement by the Chamber of Chinese Enterprises in Zimbabwe (the Chamber) which was published in local media on Tuesday, was a powerful iteration that could define how Chinese and other foreign bu...Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
It's summer: Bring out the shorts and mini!
Have you ever felt the thrill of seeing the sun in the sky after a long winter?The feeling is like seeing the sunrise for the first time after a storm.You find relief.The sensa...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police seek to seize ill-gotten assets
Police are now seeking to apply the law to seize and impound cars and other property used to commit crimes and property believed to have been bought through proceeds of crime by seven suspected serial...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police shoot most wanted robber
A SUSPECTED notorious armed robber, who is part of a gang led by Musa Taj Abdul, is nursing wounds at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital in Harare after being shot by police while attempting to flee....Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:32hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo woman jailed for theft
A 52-YEAR-OLD woman from Bulawayo has been jailed for eight months for stealing a cellphone and cash.Lindiwe Ncube of Makokoba suburb and her accomplice, who is still on the run, hatched a pla...Published: 11 May 2021 at 16:41hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Picking the best sofa for your living room
The living room is that area of the home where most people focus on the interior decoration. Buying a durable sofa of high quality is one of the main things that make the living room attractive. It is...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 13:27hrs | 1 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabweans turn to sex work amid economic crisis and COVID-19
DRESSED in a mini-skirt and blouse, Esther Kamupunga stood in semi-darkness waiting for men looking for sex the latest Zimbabwean to lose her job in a deepening economic crisis, worsened by the new co...Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Give your lungs a break, breathe fresh air in Mashonaland Central
There is a noticeable decline and visible depreciation of infrastructure at some business centres in Chiweshe, Mash. Central Province. Despite kombis plying the Glendale to Chaona making the route a h...Published: 26 Aug 2019 at 20:28hrs | | by Thomas Tondorindo Murisa
Woman (24) found with smuggled 2kg drugs
A WOMAN from Bulawayo and her boyfriend have been arrested for possessing 2kg of crystal methamphetamine, a dangerous drug in the same class as cocaine, worth more than $120 000 which was smuggled fro...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 08:48hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
CCTV exposes thieving guard
A security guard was sentenced to an effective 18 months in prison for stealing property worth US$19 570 from Classic Touch shop using a stolen duplicate key. Fidelis Muzhewe appeared before H...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 01:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
The fall of a liberator, national giant
Dr Dumiso Dabengwa was the archetype of a soldier, nationalist and nation builder. He became active politically in his early 20s. This resulted in his arrest and imprisonment in 1962 after the R...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Dabengwa
President Mnangagwa has today described liberation war icon Dr Dumiso Dabengwa as a principled person, whose heroics ranked high among the pioneering generation of early nationalists and freedom fight...Published: 23 May 2019 at 16:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
House of Stone reflects on 'true' Gukurahundi events
THIRTY-ONE years since the signing of the Unity Accord, Gukurahundi remains unresolved, highly divisive and emotive - a scar on the conscience of the nation.Post-November 2017 when Zimbabwe un...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 10:19hrs | 1 | by Butholezwe Kgosi Nyathi
Curtains: an anthology of poems
The Harare based poet and author, Takunda Chikomo made his first contribution to poetry with Curtains: an anthology of poems, published by TafaPrint Publishers Zimbabwe, 2018. Takunda recently finishe...Published: 12 Dec 2018 at 09:28hrs | 3 | by Brian Maregedze
'Studying for the Grave'
Morris Mtisi's pen is unrelenting as the didactic nature of his first novel leaves the reader with more questions than answers as to why seemingly very bright female students at university are oblivio...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shoplifters soiled, assaulted for stealing pampers
Three women were on Monday humiliated in Kuwadzana for stealing pampers from a shop.The three -Olivia Banda and Memory Ndlovu from Epworth and the Maidei Anna from Hopley, were plastered with ...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 22:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Constantine Chiwenga bleaches, but why?
We indeed live in a world of post colonial times; one can even add neo-colonial time frame: it means the African mindsets in some cases are still as manipulated as before. The mindset of most Africans...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 13:34hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Man in trouble for breaking into Power Sales shop
A man of no fixed abode is in trouble after he allegedly broke into Power Sales Clothing Shop and stealing clothing worth over $700.Godknows Sibanda (18) was not asked to plead when he appeare...Published: 04 May 2017 at 06:47hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
In defence of the people's project against detractors: The Coalition project
Benjamin Franklin aptly put it when he said any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools actually do. No sooner had the ink dried on the signed memorandum of understanding between Mujur...Published: 23 Apr 2017 at 09:53hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji
In defense of the coalition project: A response to Farai Maguwu & misguided others
Benjamin Franklin aptly put it when he said any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools actually do. No sooner had the ink dried on the signed memorandum of understanding between Mujur...Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 17:40hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji
Why Khama Billiat may not play in England
For almost its entire duration, last Sunday's frenetic clash between Algeria and Zimbabwe seemed to boil down to a shoot-out between the Desert Foxes' destroyer in chief, Riyad Mahrez and the Warr...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hair extensions are an assault on the dignity of beauty in blackness
Ever wondered how much a weave costs? Well, these days women invest in good quality hair extensions that can last them years if taken care of very well. The key word is "care".If washed correc...Published: 05 Nov 2016 at 06:33hrs | | by Busi Khumalo
Parents close school, demand transfer of Shona headmaster
A MOB of angry parents have barred their children from attending lessons at Tahangana High School in Mangwe District, demanding the removal of the headmaster from the institution.The parents o...Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 06:35hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube- Matutu
Father Zimbabwe Celebrations, Birmingham, UK
Day 2 Venue: Victoria park, Queens Road, Tipton, Dy4 8ND, West Midlands, Birmingham, UK.Father Zimbabwe Celebrations, Birmingham, UKSaturday 30/07/16 to Sunday 31/07/16In the humbl...Published: 30 Jul 2016 at 07:49hrs | | by Bokani M Vundhla
MDC-T calls for SADC intervention
Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change on Monday called on SADC to intervene after at least 20 people were arrested during clashes between taxi drivers and police in the capital Hara...Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 21:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kingdom bank selling weaves?
A building in Gweru with the inscription Kingdom Bank is now used as a shop selling female hair products.It is not clear whether the closed bank still own the building....Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 16:28hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Daisy finds her voice
SHE is known to lurk somewhere in the background — be it at her husband's live shows or his music business in general. Her husband takes every opportunity to parade her and to shower her with all ki...Published: 03 Jul 2016 at 15:55hrs | | by Mtandazo Dube
'Import ban on weaves, wigs & braids worries me a lot'
"Guys is Nivea banned also?" That was the question from one anxious Twitter user in Zimbabwe after news broke that the authorities were limiting imports of a vast range of goods - including beauty pro...Published: 21 Jun 2016 at 12:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dudu Manhenga in Damascene moment
AFRO-JAZZ sensation, Dudu Manhenga, who in 2013 was convicted for causing the death of a motorcyclist in a road accident back in 2010, is now a pastor with Jubilee Christian Centre under Pentecost...Published: 19 Jun 2016 at 12:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Guluva 7: From engineer to Hip-Hop artiste
AFTER having studied for a class 1 in Fitter and Turner Mechanics, Guluva 7 (real name Nkanyiso Moyo) decided to answer his calling as a hip hop artiste.The fast-rising 26-year-old artiste, wh...Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 07:17hrs | | by Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya
Blessers: Digital age sugar daddies
This week, flamboyant South African businessman and playboy Kenny Kunene ignited debate when he went on a rant on how beneficiaries of the popular "blesser" phenomenon, known as blessers, were nothing...Published: 13 May 2016 at 06:53hrs | 16 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Young man (24) shines in food and hair
HE has a strong passion for cooking and is studying professional cookery while at the same time working as a hairdresser.Kudakwashe Chakaziva (24) is a young man who has defied the odds and ha...Published: 20 Dec 2015 at 09:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Churches to clamp down on prophets cashing in on desperate people
Church leaders in Johannesburg have vowed to clamp down on pastors cashing in on people's desperation by feeding them petrol, snakes and human hair in the name of Jesus.Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana...Published: 11 Aug 2015 at 13:18hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Synagogue Inquest: Oh What A Tangled Web Lagos Weaves
Recent revelations have left questions about the credibility of the witnesses at the Lagos State Government Inquest into The Synagogue Building disaster accentuated rather than assuaged.I...Published: 09 Nov 2014 at 23:40hrs | 1 | by Marelise Van der Merwe
Brazilian weave? No, it's goat hair
In China, hair extensions, wigs and weaves are big business.Buyers in hair salons and shopping malls are often told they are getting real human hair - but when you look closely, sometimes thin...Published: 01 Nov 2014 at 20:47hrs | 1 | by Sam Piranty, BBC News
Condoms used to 'treat' arthritis
Free condoms distributed in the country to reduce the spread of HIV and Aids have found an unexpected user in Zimbabwe - they are now being use to "treat" arthritis.While Zimbabwe is now ranke...Published: 24 Aug 2014 at 10:16hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
MDC-T ej*culating on national ambos
Preceding weeks have positioned the MDC-T as a true opposition movement. Not in any way adorable. I apologize to all those who might think my language is a trifle off the radar of satisfactory nor...Published: 12 Aug 2014 at 07:50hrs | | by Zisunko Ndlovu
Bulawayo-born musician creates buzz in UK
Bulawayo-born musician Eska Mtungwazi is making waves in the United Kingdom music industry, Daily News reported.British Broadcasting Corporation"s (BBC) Gilles Peterson recently made Gatekeep...Published: 04 Nov 2013 at 05:56hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
'Herbert Wants To Come Home'
UK-based Zimbabwean author Masimba Musodza has launched a serialised first edition of a new horror novel, Herbert Wants To Come Home. This is the story of the Mutsepe family who gather in August to co...Published: 28 Oct 2013 at 04:57hrs | 1 | by Masimba Musodza
Barbara Mhangami-Ruwende Reviews 'African Roar 2011'
This resplendent collection of short stories by African writers does indeed roar. The breadth and depth of topic, style, perspective and powerful story telling found within the pages of this treasure ...Published: 15 Nov 2011 at 13:42hrs | 1 | by Emmanuel Sigauke
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