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BCC leases land for business to boost local economy
The City of Bulawayo has announced the opening of a new tender process inviting bids for the lease of several business premises across the city. This initiative is part of the local authority's effort...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:52hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere scares the living daylights out of Mnangagwa
EVEN though independent presidential election candidate Saviour Kasukuwere has been barred by the courts from contesting the 23 August election, he has managed to prove a point in a short space of tim...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:17hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's fear of Kasukuwere's political influence reaches hysterical levels
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's growing fear of independent presidential election candidate Saviour Kasukuwere's political influence has reached hysterical levels as his government and proxi...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:55hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's presidential poll battle intensifies
THE court battle being waged by Zanu-PF proxy Lovedale Mangwana to bar independent presidential election candidate Saviour Kasukuwere from the race is intensifying and getting increasingly desperate....Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 13:53hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere coming to Zimbabwe to fight the biggest electoral battle of his life
Zimbabwe's independent presidential election candidate Saviour Kasukuwere, a former Zanu-PF minister and MP, is coming home to fight the biggest electoral battle of his life.Kasukuwere will ba...Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 16:10hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Nicole Scherzinger engaged to Zimbabwe-born Thom Evans
Nicole Scherzinger is one happy lady after saying yes to her partner Thom Evans. The soon-to-be bride shared the photo of the special moment he proposed on Instagram Tuesday with her 5.8 million follo...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 20:27hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Characteristics of good presidential candidates for Zimbabwe's 2023 elections
EVERY five years, Zimbabweans go to the polls in general elections - including the presidential race - to elect their representatives at various levels of government.However, the most high-pro...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 19:39hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere - X Factor in the August presidential poll
AFTER deftly defying the odds to secure nomination to contest the August presidential election - against frontrunners President Emmerson Mnangagwa and main opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa - Savio...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 19:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere could give Chamisa a good run for his money
After dramatically entering the crucial presidential election on 23 August, winning may well be a bridge too far for former Zanu PF commissar, minister and MP Saviour Kasukuwere, but he is likely to b...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 18:56hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Surely, why study 10 subjects at school as if unsure of one's goals in life?
The ZIMSEC Ordinary Level results are out - and, already we are hearing of those outrageous numbers of subjects passed by single candidates. This inevitably leads to the usual debate - is it r...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 16:39hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean-Australian actress co-stars as Will Smith's wife in slavery epic 'Emancipation'
Zimbabwean-Australian actress Charmaine Bingwa (37) who was born and raised in Perth starts as Will Smith's wife in slavery epic Emancipation which debuts in theatres on December 9.Speaking at...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC lost all humanity in search of power
One of our fellow-citizen has lost her life being victim of a heinous crime and heartless violence at the hands of one whom she had, at one time, shared her soul with.Moreblessing Ali had been...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 17:55hrs | 12 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Authorities unleash sweeping crackdown on forex market
IN a renewed bid to contain the runaway foreign exchange rate - now trading at double the official rate around US$1: ZW$170 - the government has launched a fierce crackdown on currency traders in a mu...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:19hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe worse off under Mnangagwa - survey
ZIMBABWE has dropped two places and is now ranked the 146th happiest country out of 156 nations, which is a strong indictment on the country's economy under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a United Nati...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The impossibility of abolishing lobola
THIS is the conclusion of a three-part series which discussed the feasibility of doing away with roora or making it optional in customary marriages.The position taken has been that it is impos...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 01:00hrs | 1 | by Miriam Tose Majome
The role of peace in the economy
We are still struggling, in Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole, when it comes to understanding and executing economic programmes that give sustainable growth. Most analysts tend to paint this poor underst...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:17hrs | 3 | by Kernan Mzelikahle
The Role of Peace in the Economy - Mthwakazi Forum
We are still struggling, in Zimbabwe and Africa as a whole, when it comes to understanding and executing economic programmes that give sustainable growth. Most analysts tend to paint this poor underst...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 20:52hrs | 11 | by Kernan Mzelikahle
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IN an article in March 2011, the journalist Mike Norrish wryly noted that "Cricket seems to have run out of ways to spice things up. It's even been left behind by Formula One, where Bernie "The Rainma...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 09:30hrs | 1 | by Tim Middleton
Taking it into the streets: a new hope for Zimbabwe
It is sad that the junta in Zimbabwe has normalized kleptocracy, they have normalized capitalism, they have normalized corruption, they have normalized stealing and using excessive force against the v...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Advocate Ntate Moruti Chadya Tapiwa Diamond Chadya
1ns and 2s with DJ-Sticha - Let's go back to the drawing board, where did we go wrong?
We still on marketing your music. As a brand, you should have a code in place and stick to it. Many artists fall from glory to nothing just because once they make it, they forget where they came from,...Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 06:28hrs | | by DJ Sticha
Visa delays hit Carl Joshua Ncube as X-Factor star is announced for Zim Achievers Awards
Delays in the processing of his visa have forced comedian Carl Joshua Ncube to pull out of his role as host of this year's Zimbabwe Achievers Awards that are scheduled to take place on Saturday 9...Published: 08 May 2015 at 20:14hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Is Grace the X factor for Zanu-PF?
Fasten your seat belts for a political roller coaster as the Zanu-PF elective congress approaches.This week, I want to present my readers and detractors alike, with another curve ball and say...Published: 16 Oct 2014 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe
Bulawayo born singer wows X Factor Judges
24-year-old UK-based Bulawayo-born singer, Bre Musiq, had the X Factor judges singing along after he performed Blackstreet's 'No Diggity'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwLzuEL6EsAT...Published: 13 Sep 2014 at 12:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Oskido seeks talent
IT is hard to talk about the history of South African music without mentioning Oscar Bonginkosi Mdlongwa, better known as Oskido.Having launched musical heavyweights such as Boom Shaka, Bong...Published: 17 Jul 2014 at 09:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Gamu talks about UK deportation 'threat' - video
Former X Factor contestant Gamu has said she was never under threat of deportation from Britain and her case was fixed by the courts "in five minutes".The Zimbabwean-born singer appeared on t...Published: 05 May 2013 at 06:23hrs | | by Arts reporter
Gamu Nhengu is back to 'Shake the Room'
The last time I interviewed Gamu Nhengu she was a broken 18-year-old, fearful of being deported from Britain to Zimbabwe to potentially face jail, or worse punishment, under President Robert Mugabe'...Published: 28 Apr 2013 at 12:29hrs | 2 | by Dan Wootton, Dailymail online
Dairibord relocating equipment from its Bulawayo factory to other cities
ONE of the country's biggest manufacturer and marketer of food and beverage products Dairibord Holdings Limited is relocating equipment from its Bulawayo factory to other cities citing viability chall...Published: 24 Feb 2013 at 13:22hrs | | by Stff reporter
Bee Gees star, Robin Gibb succumbs to cancer
The Bee Gees star Robin Gibb has passed away at the age of 62 after losing a long battle with cancer and intestinal surgery. Confirming the news on Sunday ...Published: 21 May 2012 at 06:39hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Gamu Nhengu and family granted leave to remain in Scotland
Former X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu has won her immigration fight to stay in the UK after the Home Office failed to overturn a court ruling.The 19-year-old, her two brothers and her mother ...Published: 29 Nov 2011 at 11:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
X Factor Gamu has found time for love
Zimbabwean born X FACTOR star Gamu Nhengu has revealed how getting booted off the TV talent show has become her biggest break. She says she has found time for love with boyfriend Jamie.The sin...Published: 28 Aug 2011 at 09:55hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Writing songs the only way for Gamu to deal with deportation trauma
Former X Factor hopeful Gamu Nhengu wrote songs to cope with the stress of her ongoing deportation ordeal - but her fans will never hear them.The teenager has waited almost a year for a decisi...Published: 28 Aug 2011 at 09:39hrs | | by UKPA
Gamu dedicates concert to fans over deportation fight support
Former X Factor hopeful Gamu Nhengu yesterday dedicated a performance to her Scottish fans.Gamu, 19, took the stage at the annual Scribbler's Picnic in Stirling to raise cash for cancer chari...Published: 20 Jun 2011 at 14:18hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy
Prince Harry guns for Mike Tindall ahead of his wedding to Zara Phillips
Prince Harry and his cousin Zara Phillips were in playful mood at a charity polo match Sunday, The Daily Mail reported on Monday.The target of their larking around was ...Published: 20 Jun 2011 at 01:37hrs | 5 | by Colin Fernandez and edited by Moyo Roy
Lady Gaga ousts Oprah Winfrey, tops celebrity 100 list
Flamboyant pop singer Lady Gaga ousted US media mogul Oprah Winfrey to top this year's Forbes celebrity power list released on Wednesday.Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, moved up f...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 10:02hrs | 1 | by Forbes
Gamu granted leave to stay in the UK
The UK based Zimbabwean singer Gamu Nhengu and her family have won their appeal against deportation, her lawyer has said.Gamu, 19, currently lives with her two brothers and mother, Nokuthula N...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 10:02hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Justin Bieber spotted in Malaysia with Selena Gomez
According to Mtv Justin Bieber has been spotted in Malaysia with Selena Gomez after the couple reunited on the Asian leg of Justin Bieber's My World tour.Despite rumours of a break-up, ...Published: 24 Apr 2011 at 06:34hrs | | by Moyo Roy
I’ll fight deportation row: X Factor Gamu
X FACTOR reject Gamu Nhengu last night told of her disappointment at losing her appeal against deportation - but vowed: "I'll fight this decision."The singer, 19, spoke...Published: 02 Mar 2011 at 09:36hrs | | by Byo24News
Member of Scottish Parly vows to fight Gamu's deportation to Zimbabwe
A Member of the Scottish Parliament of former X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu has spoken out over the decision to deport her.The 19-year-old has lost an appeal to stay i...Published: 01 Mar 2011 at 05:07hrs | 1 | by Byo24News
X Factor reject Gamu to sing in Southport
FORMER X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu has been confirmed in the line-up for Merseyside music event, Pop Factory Live.The former favourite is set to join Lloyd Daniels ...Published: 16 Feb 2011 at 10:55hrs | | by Byo24News
Why would Uncle Bob wipe out Gamu?
While Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is undoubtedly the worst role model Africa has ever had — and that includes Idi Amin — that does not explain the strang...Published: 13 Oct 2010 at 06:29hrs | 78 | by Michael Trapido
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