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Families losing inheritance due to lack of knowledge
In a bid to safeguard family inheritances and prevent unnecessary hardships, Ward 28 Councillor Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu has called on the Bulawayo local authority to educate residents about the importanc...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:55hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
'PVO Bill to define Zimbabwe's identity'
The recently passed Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill is set to transform the regulation of civic society in Zimbabwe, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyam...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:29hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland has the highest number of widows in Zimbabwe
A recent government survey has uncovered that Matabeleland North and South provinces have the highest proportions of households headed by widows in Zimbabwe, compared to other regions. The findings, p...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:30hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zipra combatants await distribution of Nitram Properties
Former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZIPRA) combatants and their beneficiaries have been urged to remain patient as the long-awaited distribution of assets under Nitram Properties approaches r...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 07:22hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
'Heroes' widows struggling'
Thousands of people from Masvingo province gathered at Masvingo Provincial Acre on August 12, 2024 to pay tribute to the heroes who passed away and celebrate the legacy of those who are still alive....Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 12:49hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe economic growth unstoppable,' claims Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa, in his address at the 44th Heroes Day commemorations at the National Heroes’ Acre, emphasized Zimbabwe's unstoppable economic growth, driven by the sacrifices of the nation's li...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:12hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Lighters and matches are not toys, avoid veld fires
The chill is in the air heralding the onset of the winter season. A time when some orphans, widows, homeless and the aged find themselves with no refuge from the biting cold. You see kids shivering wi...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 14:28hrs | 40 | by Thomas Murisa
Zanu-PF title deed bait fails to materialise
Harare residents have raised concerns about the government's commitment to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's pledge to regularize informal settlements, particularly the densely populated Epworth area, wh...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'War vets welfare remains priority'
THE constitutional obligations of honouring and respecting brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for the freedom being enjoyed today will be upheld by Government, the Minister of Veterans of ...Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jekenishen church commended for transforming communities, complement govt
The Saint Luke's Apostolic Ejiwel Jekenishen church under Arch-bishop Dr Phillip Pferedzai has been commended for empowering less priviledged members of communities in and around Manicaland province, ...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 23:00hrs | 7 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Chipinge
Government starts revival of Joshua Nkomo homestead
CONSTRUCTION work has begun in earnest on the site where the old homestead of the family of the country's late Vice-President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo was located in Kezi, Matebeleland South ...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says no one will die of hunger
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has assured the nation that no one will die from hunger and that his administration has put in place adequate measures to guarantee food for all communities.This comes as t...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Chiefs' welfare top priority
The Government is committed to improving the conditions of service of traditional leaders who are not only custodians of the country's moral and cultural fabric, but also accelerators of economic deve...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa blesses chiefs with new cars
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today handed over 100 Isuzu double-cab vehicles to traditional chiefs as part of Government efforts to enhance their critical role in communities and in the development of the coun...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 09:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ex-ZPRA cadres identify 100 properties
EX-ZIMBABWE People's Revolutionary Army (Zpra) combatants have identified and listed at least 100 properties that are dotted across the country.This follows the appointment of a board to spear...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:32hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Former MDC senator blasts Mthuli Ncube over wealth tax
FORMER MDC senator for Matabeleland North Chief Ndlovu has blasted the Finance Minister over the wealth tax he imposed during the announcement of the 2024 national budget."I want to believe th...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 09:56hrs | 7 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe will never be ruled by traitors who called for Westerners to punish their people through sanctions
THE problem we have in Zimbabwe is we have a new generation of people who think they are educated and thus they don't acknowledge that Zimbabwe is a sacred country, nyika ine varidzi (a country with a...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:04hrs | 2 | by Rutendo Matinyarare
Ex-combatants now listing title deeds for Zipra properties
EX-ZIPRA combatants have said that they are in the process of listing title deeds of identified properties for submission to Zanu-PF vice-president Kembo Mohadi (pictured) soon, as they seek to have t...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 21:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo flea burns
ABOUT 350 traders in Bulawayo have been left stranded after their wares were reduced to ashes by a raging inferno, which engulfed Mutize Flea Market, popularly known as the ‘Little Musina" early yes...Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dishes cash, cars to ZPRA, Zanla stalwarts
THE Second Republic has rolled out brand new set of wheels to surviving members of the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) and Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (Zanla) High Command as...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Another African honour for Simeli Dube
GWERU-based business magnate Smelly Dube has been awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the just-ended 13th African Achievers' Awards held at the House of Lords, London, the United Kingdom as ...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 19:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Mnangagwa must be stopped for Zimbabwe to win
The only result acceptable from the August 23 elections is a win for Zimbabwe, not a victory for an individual or a political party. Our nation is in dire straits and no single individual or political...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:31hrs | | by Trevor Ncube
Ezekiel Guti dies
ZIMBABWE Assemblies of God Africa (Zaoga Forward in Faith) founder Archbishop Professor Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti has died.He was 100, having been born on May 5, 1923, in Chipinge, Manicaland ...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
29 houses for families displaced by powerline
THE Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) yesterday handed over 29 houses built in Hope Fountain on the outskirts of Bulawayo for families displaced by the new 400kv power transmission line under the Hwa...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 06:27hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Single Mothers4ED Bulawayo Chapter launched
SINGLE Mothers for Economic Development (ED) launched their Bulawayo Chapter on Saturday with calls to involve single mothers in the mainstream economy through empowerment programmes that are responsi...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tonderai Ndira's widow carries heavy heart
THE mere mention of the word "elections" has a chilling effect on Plaxedes Mutariswa Ndira.Memories of her late husband, Tonderai Ndira, who was a staunch MDC-T activist, immediately engulf he...Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:58hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter
War veterans ready to lead Zanu-PF to victory
ZANU-PF secretary for War Veterans Affairs, Douglas Mahiya has said veterans of the liberation struggle are geared to lead Zanu-PF to victory in the coming harmonised elections as they are the backbon...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
BCC sweats over staff turnover at 'worst school'
IN an effort to retain teachers and address the poor pass rate at its perennial worst-performing school, Aisleby Primary School, Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has resolved to provide staff accommodation...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube spends big in Parly seat bid
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube is spending big in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park constituency where he will be seeking votes to become a Member of Parliament in the forthcoming elections.Ncube is loos...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 11:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo solar tile producer eyes Sadc market
A BULAWAYO entrepreneur who produces solar roof tiles and kitchen countertops from plastic waste is eager to penetrate the Southern regional market and help promote intra-regional trade.Solar ...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
This & that with Mal'phosa: Will the real Ndebele please stand up
There has been a lot of talk about the resorgimento of the Ndebele Kingdom and crowning of the King himself. We have had so many pretenders to the throne, all claiming to be the rightful heirs or Prin...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 18:40hrs | | by Clerk Ndlovu
The alternative Sona by Trevor Ncube
DEAR compatriots, comrades, and friends.Since independence in 1980, our nation has experienced moments of joy punctuated with anguish and trauma.The dream of our liberation struggle of...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 04:58hrs | | by Trevor Ncube
Widows4ED wants Mnangagwa to fire Harare provincial coordinator
WIDOWS for Economic Development (Widows4ED) has written a scathing letter advising President Emmerson Mnangagwa to fire Provincial Development Coordinator (PDC) Tafadzwa Muguti, who they accused of ar...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 05:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new marriage law give 'girlfriends' inheritance rights
Zimbabwe has ushered in a new marriage law that gives equal rights to "girlfriends" and women in registered unions upon the dissolution of a marriage or death of the husband.Marriage Act (Chap...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 06:12hrs | 3 | by Anadolu News Agency
Virginity and the Johanne Marange religious customs
THE state has outlawed virginity testing as a human rights violation.However, it is surprising to note that Johanne Marange Apostolic Church (JMAC) still teaches and conducts mandatory virgini...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 19:54hrs | | by Matthew Mare
In defense of the Bulawayo parking system
Greetings to all the citizens of the Great City of Bulawayo: The City of Kings and Queens.We note with deep and grave concern as the Concerned Citizens of Bulawayo that there has arisen in our...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 17:38hrs | 9 | by Qaphelani Sikhangele Sibanda
NRZ pensioners' widows getting US$2 per month
OVER 70 widows of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ)'s late workers are living in abject poverty in Bulawayo earning a paltry $1 200 per month, an equivalent of US$2.After enquiring with ...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans commemorates Heroes Day
Zimbabweans from across the political divide, joined by Ministers, mayors and senior service officers, converged at venues across the country to commemorate Heroes Day and salute the fallen and living...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-BCC workers resist eviction notices
FORMER Bulawayo City Council (BCC) employees who were recently served with eviction notices to vacate council rented properties in Makokoba have resisted the move arguing that they have housing files ...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jailed and abandoned Sikhala pens an emotional letter to Zimbabweans
INCARCERATED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) lawmaker Job Sikhala has penned an emotional letter to Zimbabweans, expressing gratitude for their solidarity and asked them to turn Sunday a National ...Published: 15 Jul 2022 at 19:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa shutdown: Truck drivers block N3 as national shutdown intensifies
Truck drivers have intensified their national strike against the employment of foreign nationals and the fuel hike on Thursday morning. This comes after the disgruntled truck drivers have obst...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 13:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
'PVO Bill to curb terrorism'
THE Private Voluntary Organisation Amendment Bill is meant to curb financial terrorism and money laundering by some non-profit organisations that an inter-governmental organisation, Financial Action T...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Churches urged to give to the poor
Minister of State for Bulawayo Metropolitan Province, Judith Ncube has urged churches to give to the underprivileged.She made the remarks at Nkulumane South where the Seventh Day Adventist chu...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 12:30hrs | 8 | by Stephen Jakes
Savanhu's second wife loses bid
THE second wife of the late Minister for Lands and Resettlement Deputy Minister, Tendai Savanhu, has lost her bid to counter her eviction from her late husband's property.The widow, Tendai Sav...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 10:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kuwadzana East seat up for grabs
KUDZAISHE Ernest Chagadama of Zanu-PF, Chalton Hwende of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), Urayai Mangwiro of the MDC-Alliance, Selestino Majiri of the Patriotic Zimbabweans, David Chamunorwa ...Published: 20 Mar 2022 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda blasts councillors
ZANU-PF Bulawayo provincial chairman Jabulani Sibanda has urged residents in the city to vote for political leaders with integrity, as the current breed of city fathers have presided over widespread c...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 08:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Joshua Maponga apologises to Ndebeles over Gukurahundi rant
Former Seventh Day Adventist Bishop Joshua Maponga has issued an apology to the people of Zimbabwe after he posted an article saying the people of Matabeleland should forgive the Shona people of the G...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 10:23hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Break in at Prophet Chiza's church...TVs, money, cameras stolen
Prophet Blessing Chiza's church premises experienced a break in at its Caxton Church leading to the loss of expensive equipment. The church lost an unmentioned amount of money, Public Address ...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 10:10hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Govt housing projections unrealistic'
ANALYSTS have ridiculed government claims that it would construct 34 000 housing units for civil servants as mere politicking to attract votes as the country heads for the March 26 by-elections and th...Published: 14 Feb 2022 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Passion Java offering R2m to SA youngsters
In a bid to get youngsters off the streets, and away from drugs and crime, a Zimbabwean self-proclaimed 'prophet', Passion Java, is offering up to R2 million in a bible verse challenge.The cha...Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 16:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
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