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WATCH: Unleashing the Beauty of Matopos - A Journey from Bulawayo to Maphisa
As a nature enthusiast and adventure seeker, I am always on the lookout for new destinations to explore. One such place that caught my attention recently is Matopos, a beautiful region in Zimbabwe kno...Published: 19 hrs ago | 1176 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
Woman stones 2 daughters to death
A mother in Masvingo teamed up with her brother to stone her daughters aged two and five to death.This was after Modina Mavhunga (28) and Clever Mavhunga (35) had assaulted their father accusi...Published: 24 hrs ago | 342 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chamisa urge citizens to inspect the voters roll
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and his nemesis the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC0 leader Nelson Chamisa have urged all voters to inspect the voters roll as we head towards the upcom...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:36hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
All eyes on Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday took the lead to inspect the voters' roll ahead of today's scheduled announcement of the election date.The voter inspection exer...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:33hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe citizens less willing to embrace new street names
FOR the one-year period he has been selling wooden utensils in Harare's central business district, Blessing Magocha (35) has been using popular buildings and landmarks as a meeting point with his clie...Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:57hrs | 4045 | by Staff reporter
CCC, Zanu-PF clash over violence
Opposition Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) Matebeleland North chairperson Prince Dubeko Sibanda was recently summoned by the police over a political violence incident that was recorded in Umguza....Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:11hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Jazz & Soul festival roars to life
Sherwood Golf Club in Harare is the only place to be this weekend as it hosts the inaugural Jazz & Soul in Zim Musical Festival.The four-day musical festival kicks off today with a free sh...Published: 25 May 2023 at 21:19hrs | 156 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Indeed life was hard under colonialism but there were plenty of opportunities
Over the weekend I drove my mother to her rural home in Rusape for an important family gathering.To be expected, as soon as we hit familiar territory, which held significant memories for her -...Published: 23 May 2023 at 14:01hrs | 577 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Living the Mthuli Dream in Cowdray Park
MISS Nobuhle Nyathi has lived in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park for the entirety of her life and has always longed for meaningful development as some parts of the suburb resembled rural areas.Today, ...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:39hrs | 1068 | by Staff reporter
BCC, residents share bill on servicing stands
Bulawayo City council (BCC) and Pumula South residents are set to share the bill for the servicing of their housing stands.This emerged during a recent residents meeting between the home-owner...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
PowerTel committed to bridging rural digital divide
INTERNET service provider, PowerTel Communications (Pvt) Ltd which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zesa has reaffirmed its commitment towards bridging the digital divide riding on the infrastruc...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:08hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hosts Nyusi at Sherwood farm
President Mnangagwa and his Mozambican counterpart Filipe Nyusi are at Pricabe farm, Sherwood in Kwekwe where are they touring the farm. The farm, which is owned by President Mnangagwa has sev...Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:38hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
I'm grateful to have been born and bred in Rhodesia!
Ever since I started writing current affairs and social justice newspaper articles in 1989, at the age of 16 years, this is probably the most painful, frank and heartfelt piece I have ever authored....Published: 19 May 2023 at 14:04hrs | 1242 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: Pedophile bashers in trouble
Taking the law into your own hands can be costly, this was proved today at Mutoko magistrates courts where parents of a minor girl were convicted of assault after they attacked a man who slept with th...Published: 18 May 2023 at 16:08hrs | 2917 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mshika-shika robbers on the prowl
POLICE in Gweru have launched a manhunt for three suspects who are reportedly driving around in a silver Honda Fit vehicle targeting commuters and robbing them of cash, cellphones and other gadgets....Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:58hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
Man kicked to death
A Gokwe man has been arrested after he fatally kicked another man in the abdomen during a brawl where he accused him of preparing charcoal on his side of the field.Police have since arrested D...Published: 09 May 2023 at 19:18hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
Outcry over school fees hike
SCHOOLS open today for the second term with parents and guardians raising concerns over sharp increases in fees amid economic turmoil.The unaffordable fees demanded by schools follow revelatio...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:05hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza says FC Platinum will rediscover form
FC PLATINUM gaffer Norman Mapeza is confident that his team will soon come out of the woods to defend its Castle Lager Premier Soccer League crown.The platinum miners have had a lukewarm start...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:05hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Outcry over school fees hike
SCHOOLS open today for the second term with parents and guardians raising concerns over sharp increases in fees amid economic turmoil.The unaffordable fees demanded by schools follow revelatio...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:13hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
Hwange's graveyard a tourism hanging fruit!
Rutendo Mapfumo is one of the few scribes who deserve special mention in a Hall of Fame of Zimbabwean journalists because of her doggedness, which leaves latter day fundis salivating with awe in terms...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:47hrs | 160 | by Burzil Dube
Man rapes, stabs ex-girlfriend
A 42-YEAR-OLD man from Chiwundura raped and stabbed his ex-girlfriend after she turned down his request to reconcile with him.Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko ...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:32hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Brother cheats death over woman
A 41-YEAR-OLD Chiweshe man nearly killed his brother after allegedly assaulting him with a wooden axe handle over a woman.Tafadzwa Munongerwa was dragged to Concession court yesterday facing a...Published: 04 May 2023 at 14:30hrs | 1346 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'ZITF brought good business to Bulawayo'
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) ended on Saturday with many Bulawayo residents and businesses happy that the five-day once-a-year showcase brought good business.This year's editio...Published: 02 May 2023 at 08:58hrs | 820 | by Staff reporter
Fraud suspect to spend more time in remand prison
A HARARE man, who allegedly duped Nyasa Air Charter in a botched US$1,5 million partnership deal, appeared in court yesterday.Landon was arrested at the Harare Magistrates Court on Monday afte...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:29hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
Marvo Stationery saga rages on...10 years later
The Marvo Stationary case continue to drag on and on, with new twists and turns. Since the company was sold to Mahlongonono Valela and his partners, following the death of Mr. Kates the original owner...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 13:14hrs | 1220 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Harare man who duped Nyasa Air nabbed at court
A HARARE man who allegedly conned Nyasa Air Charter in a botched US$1,5 million partnership deal was arrested at the Harare Magistrates' Court on a pending warrant of arrest.The suspect, James...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 06:34hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa expands empire in Kwekwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, members of the First Family and his close allies, who include former State Security minister Owen Ncube, have amassed significant wealth in the form of immovable property...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 17:45hrs | 2995 | by Staff reporter
Man dies at girlfriend's house
A 35-YEAR-OLD Mberengwa man died upon admission at hospital after he fell sick while at his girlfriend's house.Police confirmed the death of Donald Mangeya of C-Mine in Mberengwa who was rushe...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 15:31hrs | 1672 | by Staff reporter
Man knifes neighbour to death
A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Langwood Farm in Kwekwe in Midlands Province is on the run after he allegedly knifed his neighbour to death.A source close to investigations said Tinashe Siziba (27) wen...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 15:27hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
7-hour power cut for Bulawayo's Eastern suburbs
ABOUT 13 Eastern suburbs in Bulawayo will be without electricity for about 7 hours on 20 April. According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC), the schedul...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 16:51hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ally's law firm placed under curatorship for conning client
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Kucaca Phulu's law firm has been placed under curatorship on the orders of the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) for allegedly conning a client of US$26,000 ...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:50hrs | 1827 | by Staff reporter
Pilot project for technical high schools takes off
GOVERNMENT has introduced modern technical high schools as a pilot project that will result in pupils being professionally trade-tested before completing secondary education in line with international...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:32hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide domination
The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide dominationAn African PerspectivePart 1South Africa will host the 15th BRICS Summit from 22nd-24th August 2023, with the theme;...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 18:50hrs | 2227 | by Ian Beddowes
Obama was 'fundraising phenomenon' but nothing compared to Mnangagwa's US$ 240 startup, thanks to Gold Mafia
When elections costs in an impoverished nation like Zimbabwe are comparable and even exceed those in a very rich nation like United States of America; you can be sure of one thing the Zimbabwe electio...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 09:51hrs | 1120 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwean glitterati and Nigerian husband wanted for drug trafficking
THEIR marriage ceremony at The Nest, an upmarket and exclusive venue in Harare, was dubbed wedding-of-the-year in Zimbabwe last year.It was attended by the who-is-who in the local social scene...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 15:25hrs | 1539 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa the Al Jazeera documentary protagonist
AS the narrative of Qatar-based international television news channel Al Jazeera's Gold Mafia investigative film on gold smuggling, money laundering and corruption unfolds and audiences navigate the s...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 14:21hrs | 3176 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MP says power can be transferred peacefully
Mutasa Central legislator Trevor Saruwaka (Citizens Coalition for Change, CCC) has said his stepping down from contesting the seat in this year's polls is meant to prove to President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 09:14hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Scott Vincent: the Zimbabwean golfer who won the golden ticket
Even in Scott Vincent's wildest dreams, it's unlikely that he would have been able to imagine how much his life would change over the space of a year. He's seen such a dramatic shift in personal circu...Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 17:25hrs | 1266 | by Staff Reporter
Fidelity Printers in kickbacks storm
FORMER Fidelity Printers and Refiners general manager Fradreck Kunak (pictured) a and the company's head of gold operations Mehluleli Dube were allegedly paid US$30 000 and US$3 000 kickbacks apiece e...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:11hrs | 3101 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gold smugglers use South African banks, bribes to launder money
Several key officials at three major South African banks are helping a gold smuggling gang launder millions of dollars of dirty cash in exchange for regular bribes, an Al Jazeera investigation has fou...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 17:56hrs | 1398 | by Staff reporter
Who are Zimbabwe's Gold Mafia?
They operate from the shadows. Al Jazeera's latest investigation, The Gold Mafia, brings their crimes out into the open. Last week, Part 1 of ‘Who are the Gold Mafia?‘ dove into the lives of some ...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 07:40hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
Al Jazeera exposé signals doom for Zimbabwe
GOOD day President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, it is my fervent conviction that the Al Jazeera four-part documentary, whose first edition Gold Mafia: The Laundry Service was premiered ...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:58hrs | 879 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Guard mauled to death by pit bulls
A 68-year-old security guard was found dead on Sunday with multiple injuries after he was mauled by four pit bull dogs at a business premises in Waterfalls, Harare.Police have since launched i...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:53hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Man hangs self after killing granny (70)
IN an incident that has left villagers in Mutoko shell-shocked, a 31-year-old man fatally attacked his grandmother with a log before committing suicide after accusing her of failing to buy his medicat...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:49hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Murder over US$0,50 token
POLICE in Shurugwi have launched a manhunt for a man who allegedly brutally murdered his friend following a misunderstanding over a snooker token.Midlands Provincial police spokesperson Inspec...Published: 27 Mar 2023 at 16:16hrs | 580 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa exposed
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been left exposed and politically vulnerable following ground-breaking revelations by Qatar-based international television network Al Jazeera's of gold...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 18:23hrs | 5161 | by Staff reporter
Africa: Embattling a Continent
When the IMF goes to warSo the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff has decided to grant Ukraine some whooping USD15,6 billion?Ukraine is at war with Russia.A war funded and...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 12:59hrs | 237 | by Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Lovendale: A forgotten township
Have you ever heard of Lovendale Township? It's a small community located just 17 kilometres from the Bulawayo CBD, under Umguza RDC. Built in 2014, Lovendale Township is a relatively new development ...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 11:01hrs | 919 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
Donkey-drawn carts ply Zimbabwe's abandoned remote routes?
From the Masvingo-Beitbridge highway in Zimbabwe at a spot popularly known as Turn-P, the road passing through Neshuro Township has been degraded, disused, and derelict for over two decades, with buse...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:47hrs | 2484 | by Staff reporter
Are Zimbabweans the easiest people to oppress?
Zimbabweans never cease to amaze! I was watching a local news bulletin, when there came a report, whereby villagers in Chingwaru, Murewa North, were celebrating and praising the ruling ZANU PF...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:08hrs | 320 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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