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Prophet Makandiwa's million-dollar challenge sparks religious firestorm
Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, the founder and leader of the United Family International Church (UFIC), has ignited a fierce debate within Zimbabwe's religious community with his bold challenge to fellow...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 10:28hrs | 2640 | by Staff reporter
Kelly Khumalo ordered hit on boyfriend Senzo Meyiwa, court hears
Senzo Meyiwa, the former captain of the South African national football team was killed in a hit ordered by his girlfriend, the singer Kelly Khumalo, a South African court heard on Wednesday.B...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 06:45hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 122 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
Redi Thlabi: the black woman weaponized against South Africa
South Africa is under attack by Western countries led by the US due to its BRICS membership and non-aligned geopolitical policy. This isn't surprising, given the West's frustration with the country's ...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 12:46hrs | 13 | by Larmbert Ebitu
Unsettled Chamisa spies on all Matabeles in the CCC top leadership
Many people in Zimbabwe were shocked when news filtered that Nelson Chamisa recently acquired intelligence gathering equipment and busy spying on top CCC leaders more than his purpoted ZANUPF rivals. ...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 14:41hrs | 2 | by Israel Dube
Air Zimbabwe pilot appointed Mangwe headman
HIGHFLYING Air Zimbabwe pilot Captain Simon Thalon Moyo has been appointed as Godzi headman under Chief Tjanguluba in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province.The pilot has flown President...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 04:58hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Fake witch doctor steals car from client
A Domboshava "fake" witch doctor was arraigned at Mutoko magistrates court on Friday after he allegedly stole a car from his client.Tinashe Nyambuya (29) of Mungate village, Mutoko pleaded not...Published: 06 Feb 2022 at 10:50hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Ritual killings leave Zimbabweans reeling
TEARS run down Michael Benza's face as he recalls the recent deaths of his son Dylan and nephew's daughter, Melissa. They were both seven."I was away from home, and when I came back, there was...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:21hrs | 1 | by Gamuchirai Masiyiwa/Linda Mujuru
Are sangomas really 'linked' to armed robberies?
Armed robbery in criminal law is an aggravated form of theft that involves the use of a lethal weapon a victim typically motivated by the desire to obtain money.Cases of armed robbery have rea...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:44hrs | 3 | by Blessing Mandabva
War in Mnangagwa's back yard, daggers drown in war for positions!
Political tension has risen in the Midlands Province as ZANU PF structures are gearing towards restructuring of all organs of the party up the provincial echelon.Reliable information emanating...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 22:01hrs | 12 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Sangomas are also looking for money
A trio of male adults left Zimbabwe for Mozambique in search of a Sangoma to give them a get-rich-quick voodoo panacea. A yesternight borne fire discussion had assured them in Nampula province...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 09:07hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Give Mnangagwa tsvimbo (sceptre) or else..?
No amount concrete on Mugabe's grave or temper proof installed on his coffin will stop ritualist Mnangagwa from digging up Mugabe's remains. According to Mugabe's nephew Leo Mugabe, Emmerson M...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 15:23hrs | 2 | by Israel Dube
Let us stop child sacrifice
The death of a child of any age is devastating. The pain and anguish can be compounded when the death comes at the hands of another human being. Parents and family members can face many complicated is...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 11:18hrs | 26 | by Heaven Munyuki
Sangoma uses manhood to heal patient
A SELF-STYLED sangoma from Stoneridge in Harare has been arrested on rape charges and allegedly using his manhood to treat a woman who had menstruation problems.Stephen Nyashanu Mabviregudo (3...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda's recall sets the pot boiling
Zimbabwe is settling to the news that the outspoken and imposing hardworking National Political Commissar Comrade Victor Matemadanda was relieved of his position and has been re-assigned a diplomatic ...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 22:34hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
African education has many surprising outcomes
THE African education system has many surprising outcomes. The smartest students pass with first class marks and get admission to medical and engineering schools. The second class students get...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 19:30hrs | 9 | by Unkown
CAF investigate juju accusations
THE Confederation of African Football are launching an investigation into allegations of witchcraft made against African Nations Championship hosts Cameroon by Zimbabwe national team coach Zdravko Log...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:46hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe witchdoctor's daughter declined refugee status in New Zealand
The daughter of a Zimbabwean witchdoctor has been declined refugee status in New Zealand, despite her fears she'll be forced to take his place in the tribe if she returns home.The woman said i...Published: 30 Nov 2020 at 08:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The entire cabinet must be reshuffled for the good of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe needs a Major reshuffle as soon as now to get it moving again. In the inauguration speech the previous year ED had pledged to hit the ground running. The team has been assembled for the runni...Published: 31 May 2019 at 07:05hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
WATCH: Panic as prostitutes take used condom to sangoma
Panic has gripped a number of Harare men who frequent the Red light district seeking a nice time with commercial sex workers after Prophet C B Motondo of Grace Faith Ministries operating along K...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 08:57hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Senior ministers to be rested in this weeks reshuffle
Zimbabwe will have a First reshuffle this week since elections in July. In the inauguration speech the previous year ED had pledged to hit the ground running. The ground is available the running has s...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 20:41hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Energy Mutodi speaks on Mnangagwa 'ritual photo'
Deputy Minister of Media, Information and Broadcasting Services Energy Mutodi has come out in defense of President Emmerson Mnangagwa after Professor Jonathan Moyo tweeted a picture of Mnangagwa sugge...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 15:38hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jailed Tsikamutanda moos like a cow
IN a suspected case of juju use, a jailed Tsikamutanda moos like a cow which disturbs other inmates at Harare Central Prison. Lukas Sakala, 45, of Alaska Mine in Chinhoyi, who was sentenced to...Published: 12 Dec 2018 at 15:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt told to dollarise now
Daily News writer Pauline Hurungudo interviews Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at The Johns Hopkins University and senior fellow at the Cato Institute.Over four decades, Hanke ha...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 15:57hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Baba Jukwa' says Zimbabwe needs cleansing
Former Sunday Mail editor who was at some point accused of being Baba Jukwa, Edmund Kudzayi has declared that Zimbabwe needs cleansing from the evils that have rocked it for so long. "Zimba...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Juju scare at BF as mMysterious package is unearthed
THERE was a juju scare at Barbourfields Stadium home to Highlanders FC, Bulawayo City and Chicken Inn (depending on magnitude of match) when a "package" was found a few metres from the Soweto Stand....Published: 24 Aug 2018 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unemployed teachers accuse Mnangagwa of neglecting them
Unemployed teaching graduates have accused Zimbabwean President Emmesron Mnangagwa of neglecting them.The teachers made the remarks during a demonstration held on Friday.Progressive Te...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 15:12hrs | 1 | by Byo24News Reporter
'Rapist threatens to bewitch victim (21)'
A BULAWAYO man has been arraigned for allegedly raping and impregnating his 21-year-old neighbour.The man (26) allegedly told the woman from Pumula East suburb that his uncle was a witch-docto...Published: 28 May 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Women rapists resurface
The bizarre cases of women ganging up, kidnapping men and raping them has resurfaced again after a Harare man was recently drugged and driven to Rusape one early morning after being offered transport ...Published: 15 Apr 2018 at 11:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Khupe given an extra 3 days to repent, says dicktator Chamisa
There are growing worries within the MDC that the party is close to completely scuttling its electoral prospects in this year's crunch national elections - amid revelations that the camp loyal to unde...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 18:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Khupe quarrel deepens
There are growing worries within the MDC that the party is close to completely scuttling its electoral prospects in this year's crunch national elections - amid revelations that the camp loyal to unde...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 18:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
It will be Chamisa vs Mnangagwa
The titanic MDC leadership battle now appears to be effectively over, bar the shouting, after the country’s main opposition alliance unanimously endorsed Nelson Chamisa as its presidential candidate...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 11:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mujuru, G40 coalition sign of desperation'
ON Sunday morning, Zimbabweans woke up to fake news of a developing electoral pact between Dr Joice Mujuru's National People's Party and former First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe.It was reported by o...Published: 06 Feb 2018 at 05:18hrs | 2 | by Nduduzo Tshuma
A real revolution is brewing, Cdes!
MY former comrades, when you and the rogue elements in the army forced the people to make a show of protesting against me and later another show of celebrating my departure, one thing you never realis...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 15:38hrs | 1 | by CZ
Grace Mugabe plotting Mnangagwa's assassination
On Monday a furious President Robert Mugabe pulled the trigger and fired his long time water-carrier Emmerson Mnangagwa from the position of Vice President of the Republic of Zimbabwe.Mugabe o...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Woman exposes hubby's 'wizardry' on radio show
A Harare man took his wife to court last week after she allegedly labelled him a wizard during a Radio Zimbabwe Show. Bayai Chiramba (67) appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Barbra Mateko facing char...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Witch caught pants down
Two Ugandan men have been charged in a court in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa for being in possession of a snake without a valid licence, and for operating a business without necessary documentation...Published: 09 Sep 2017 at 14:17hrs | 2 | by online
Mugabe getting a taste of his witchcraft medicine
Three years ago President Robert Mugabe peddled some fanciful witchcraft tales when he wanted to get rid of his then deputy, Joice Mujuru.He claimed Mujuru was so desperate to take over from h...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 10:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF leaders accusing Mugabe of witchcraft
President Robert Mugabe yesterday waded into the controversy that followed Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sudden illeness, saying some Zanu-PF leaders are now accusing him of witchcraft.P...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 12:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The unsung stories of African heroes of faith
The Bible gives us a lot of historical evidence of men and women who did great they were people like us. People like Abraham ,Gideon , Moses, Samson, Rebecca ,Daniel,Elijah and they were man like us y...Published: 17 Aug 2017 at 14:39hrs | 32 | by Enos Denhere
Mutasa quitting politics
Former Presidential Affairs minister Didymus Mutasa has announced he will be bringing the curtain down on his long political career once a substantive leadership has been elected for his Zimbabwe Peop...Published: 11 Jul 2017 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Is money to blame for current and future challenges?
Why is money being blamed all the time? Does money think for you? Money is a good that acts as a medium of exchange in transactions. Classically it is said that money acts as a unit of account...Published: 03 Jul 2017 at 19:33hrs | | by Enos Denhere
Is money to blame for current and future challenges?
Why money being blamed all the time?, Does money think for you?, Money is a good that acts as a medium of exchange in transactions. Classically it is said that money acts as a unit of account, a store...Published: 03 Jul 2017 at 13:47hrs | | by Enos Denhere
The New Scramble for Africa
The turning point for the African continent was when the Europeans or the colonisers landed on our shores with a bible in hand and a religion called Christianity in mind. They scrambled for every bit ...Published: 11 Jun 2017 at 20:58hrs | 2 | by Bonzo reSvosve
Seeing Africa through the eyes of the average American youth
I can't disagree much with the glowing report that America has become very diverse, and as a result, opinions towards Africa (depending on who's asked), may have advanced in some quarters.None...Published: 20 Apr 2017 at 08:09hrs | | by Nimi Princewill
Witchcraft scare as thieving businessman falls sick in prison
A young Mvurwi businessman who is currently on remand at Guruve prison for unlawful entry and theft charges at Golly's wholesale in Mvurwi is battling for life at Parirenyatwa hospital.Sources...Published: 20 Apr 2017 at 06:44hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwean woman 'opens graves, eats dead people' in New Zealand
A 23 year old Muzarabani self-proclaimed "witch" is now tired of the alleged witchcraft practises .Beaullar Malasha (23) alleges that she has killed two people since 2008 when she began her pr...Published: 07 Apr 2017 at 18:13hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Woman has sex with son every Wednesday to maintain his riches
A 52-year-old Zambian woman identified as Banda Yvonne, has openly confessed to engaging in sex with her son in order to maintain his riches.She disclosed that she has had sex with her son...Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 09:05hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa praying for Mugabe’s health
MDC-T's Nelson Chamisa, pictured, has said he is praying for good health for President Robert Mugabe so he lives beyond 2018 "to see a new MDC-run Zimbabwe in which he will need not travel overseas fo...Published: 04 Apr 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Couple kills 97-year-old mum
A MAN connived with his wife and their maid to kill his 97-year-old mother after a South African sangoma said the elderly woman was bewitching him.The wife and the maid were each sentenced...Published: 11 Mar 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
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