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Improve mobile phone network connectivity, says Chiwenga
MOBILE phone operators have been called upon to play their part in ensuring network connectivity in the country so as to bring inclusivity to the previously marginalised communities.Speaking a...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 05:42hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Unravelling Douglas Mwonzora's web of Zanu-PF capture
Procrastination is the thief of time. To Mr Douglas Mwonzora the wait was just too much and he made sure that the tables were turned to his favour. The only way was to hide under constitutionalism whe...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 15:06hrs | 1079 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa must not create his own opposition
This epitome of throwing the baby out with the bath water should not be tolerated.Where on earth have you heard of a President saying that, "this is the official opposition party" referring to...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 08:23hrs | 2565 | by Leonard Koni
ZBC hikes radio, TV licence fees
ZBC has hiked radio and television licence fees with motor vehicle radio licence fees rising to $450 from $300 per term. A radio licence for a household is now $75 per quarter in rural areas, ...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 06:50hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Chigwedere buried
Former Education Minister and Mashonaland East Governor Aeneas Chigwedere, who succumbed to Covid-19 on January 22, was buried yesterday at his farm in Marondera. Soon after his death, Preside...Published: 25 Jan 2021 at 06:27hrs | 2381 | by Staff reporter
Sibusiso B. Moyo, the man who read Mugabe the riot act
November 15, 2017 is not an ordinary day in Zimbabwe's political history. The day was characterised by action-packed events that culminated in the resignation of former president Mr Robert Mugabe....Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 18:33hrs | 2757 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo fights 'false' rape allegations by modelling agency boss
Former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo on Monday pushed back against "false and outrageous" allegations that he raped a former model and beauty pageant organiser over a decade ago.State media r...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 17:53hrs | 3493 | by Staff reporter
President Mnangagwa 'Develop a Strategic Thinking Approach'
During Mugabe's era, you would easily recite cabinet Ministers without reading from any script, alas today, I can only remember maybe less than five Ministers unless you visit their offices. What is t...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 15:43hrs | 1260 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
National Arts Council mourns 'Gringo'
THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz) has joined the nation in mourning the passing on of popular yesteryear actor Lazarus "Gringo" Boora this morning.Gringo (47), succumbed to cancer a...Published: 09 Nov 2020 at 16:11hrs | 1158 | by Staff Reporter
Allan Chimbetu returns
When Allan Chimbetu took a sabbatical to music industry he has shelved songs he intended to release sometime in future.While doing some menial jobs, the musician was just penning songs though ...Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 09:51hrs | 3549 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Medical practitioners come to Gringo's aid
THE plight of the ailing popular actor and comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora has touched the hearts of members of the Medical and Dental Private Practitioners of Zimbabwe Association (MDPPZA) who have d...Published: 05 Nov 2020 at 06:30hrs | 1875 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Bulawayo for NUST graduation
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa jetted into Bulawayo yesterday and is today expected to preside over the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) 26th graduation ceremony and later on meet chiefs from...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:20hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa offers olive branch to UK, US
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has repeatedly accused the US and UK of pushing for regime change in Zimbabwe, on Sunday offered an olive branch to the two countries pleading with them to accept his...Published: 26 Oct 2020 at 06:38hrs | 3085 | by Staff reporter
PSL plans mini-tournament for December
THE Premier Soccer League is moving with speed to put in place modalities for a mini-tournament to be played in December.PSL chairman Farai Jere said they in the preparation stage that involve...Published: 18 Oct 2020 at 09:24hrs | 1330 | by Staff Reporter
President Mnangagwa what is our problem?
We are the second largest platinum producer in the world, we have gold reserves around the country, we have chrome, we have alluvial diamonds, we have best human resources skills, we have land and nat...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 08:10hrs | 3935 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
President Mnangagwa, you need to attend to Political acumenship, legacy & perceptions !!!
In 2013, the former Zimbabwe President, Robert Mugabe, upon his arrival at Harare International Airport, speaking to journalists, shortly after his arrival , he said in Shona , " Nhai weduwe imi, tonz...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 16:06hrs | 1630 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Tich Mataz and 'Hello Mwari'
JAH Master's dancehall hit song Hello Mwari has rekindled an episode that happened some years ago in which popular radio and television presenter Tich Mataz "communicates" with God over the phone at c...Published: 18 Aug 2020 at 17:12hrs | 2465 | by Staff reporter
James Makamba eyes huge comeback
NATHAN Shamuyarira, Webster Shamu, James Makamba and Supa Mandiwanzira are some of the names that easily come to mind as having made the successful transition from journalism into the murky world of b...Published: 26 Jul 2020 at 10:55hrs | 1687 | by Staff reporter
President Mnangagwa to address the nation of Tuesday
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to address the nation on Tuesday to give a direction that the country should take in the light of the escalating deadly Coronavirus cases. Zimpapers TV will...Published: 21 Jul 2020 at 12:58hrs | 8729 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa mustn't defend abusive Chinese employers
I WAS left shell-shocked after watching the ZTV 8pm news bulletin on June 26 when President Emmerson Mnangagwa literally gave the Chinese the right to shoot us because Zimbabweans are also committing ...Published: 29 Jun 2020 at 07:43hrs | 557 | by Tatenda Masawi
Kudos to Minister Shiri and his team
IT pains a lot when a person knows swimming is the only way to survive drowning or being carried away by a flooded river, but denied by a stagnant log that pins one of his legs against the surface. ...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:54hrs | 1399 | by Isaac Mupinyuri
Gen Mujuru portrayal - valiant, but misdirected
George Shire, you are very right my revolutionary soul mate.There was a turning point way back in 1976 to 1977 at Chimoio in Mozambique. Robert Mugabe wrestled leadership.Clutching a f...Published: 03 May 2020 at 09:00hrs | 806 | by Amb Christopher Mutsvangwa
BREAKING: Mnangagwa extends lockdown by 14 days
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has added 14 days to the national Coronavirus lockdowns. In a statement issued on Friday on ZTV Mnangagwa gave the following measures to take place during the Stage 2 that...Published: 01 May 2020 at 15:48hrs | 8898 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sitcom runs out of episodes
THE rib-cracking sitcom, Indlalifa (The Heir) production team yesterday said they were seeking permission to continue shooting in the wake of a national lockdown imposed by President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 08:02hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo wanted to form a TV station to compete with ZBC
Former Minister of Information Professor Jonathan says his Ministry wanted to set up an alternative television station in Bulawayo to compete with ZBC TV. Said Moyo, "JOY TV was a national fre...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 17:10hrs | 3778 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZBCtv cuts Mnangagwa Uhuru address
SOLE television broadcaster, ZBC-TV Saturday chose the wrong moment to tell the nation it has not matured, 40 years into independence when it accompanied President Emmerson Mnangagwa's address to the ...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 07:57hrs | 1160 | by newzimbabwe
ZTV, spare us the torture
In the past 21 days, television has become an integral part of most people's entertainment.Yes, we have social media but the small screen is supposed to be a cheap and reliable source of fun a...Published: 19 Apr 2020 at 07:49hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt sued over lack of accessible information on Covid-19
THREE organisations representing people who are visually impaired and Deaf have sued government and the state-run Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) demanding to be provided with information on c...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 15:23hrs | 1129 | by Stephen Jakes
Highlanders FC gets $383 from TV rights
HIGHLANDERS FC only pocketed $383 from television rights for the 2019 season from the Premier Soccer League's deal with the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBCtv).According to the 2019 infl...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 08:42hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: ZTV sitcom Indlalifa online
THE 13-episode situational comedy (sitcom) Indlalifa (The Heir) which features award-winning local musicians Tebza and Paulla Paloma has moved to spread its tentacles by showcasing its episodes online...Published: 11 Apr 2020 at 22:32hrs | 1140 | by Staff reporter
Police submit over 100 reports on Dzamara
Police investigations into the disappearance of journalist-cum-political activist Itai Dzamara are continuing, with law enforcement agents submitting over 113 fortnightly updates to the High Court. In...Published: 13 Mar 2020 at 05:56hrs | 1835 | by Staff reporter
ZBC listeners' licence fees up
THE government yesterday hiked ZBC listeners' licence fees for a car radio to $600 a quarter and also legalised the payment of the fees in foreign currency.This was contained in Statutory ...Published: 11 Mar 2020 at 06:12hrs | 1958 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo sitcom airs on ZBC TV
THE long-awaited 13-episode situational sitcom titled Indlalifa (The Heir) which features award-winning local musicians Tebza and Paulla Paloma premiered yesterday on ZBC TV, something which is positi...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 13:18hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo artistes promise more quality content
BULAWAYO artistes and producers say they will continue producing quality content despite the volatile political and economic environment currently obtaining in the country.Zimbabwe is beset by...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 06:09hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
Gringo resumes acting
POPULAR actor and comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora on Wednesday said he had resumed light acting for social media skits while on his way to full recovery after undergoing surgery in October last year....Published: 26 Jan 2020 at 06:24hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean singles scramble for TV dating show
ZTV reality show, Date My Friend executive producer Pascal Kwaramba has revealed that hundreds of men and women searching for potential spouses send WhatsApp messages every week to the programme's co-...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 06:35hrs | 1181 | by Eddie Cross
'Zanu-PF, govt must pay ZBC for live broadcasts'
PARLIAMENT has recommended that the struggling State broadcaster Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) must be supported through the fiscus and that it must be paid for outside coverage of national ...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 06:03hrs | 818 | by Staff reporter
Chigumba, Zec commissioners face axe
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) is set to undergo a major facelift with its chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba and fellow commissioners expected to be forced out by 2021 just in time for a...Published: 01 Oct 2019 at 07:15hrs | 2006 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans do not read assertion is nonsensical
Trevor Ncube's assertion that Zimbabweans do not read can only be nonsense given that we have more than 90% literacy rate, Africa's second-highest behind Mauritius! Zimbabweans know very well ...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 09:03hrs | 391 | by Dennis Shoko
The situation in Zimbabwe has moved to another level
"FELLOW Zimbabweans … the situation in our country has moved to another level. Firstly, we wish to assure the nation that His Excellency, President Robert Mugabe and his family are safe and sound an...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1997 | by Cliff Chiduku
Which era had the best dramas?
So brilliant were their exploits such that long after the closing credits, their action on the small screen lingered, never to be forgotten.Their delivery was so sublime. Decades later, snippe...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:23hrs | 407 | by Prince Mushawevato
BREAKING: Mnangagwa to address the nation tonight
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to address the nation on Friday night the state broadcaster ZBC has announced. The announcing has given rise to speculation that Mnangagwa may ei...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 19:19hrs | 20060 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Transmedia boss grilled over DStv subscriptions
TRANSMEDIA chief executive officer Florence Sigudu yesterday appeared before the Prince Dubeko Sibanda-led Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information and Media where she was grilled over the iss...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:21hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
Pure Black set to take Africa by storm
Pure Black is a Zimbabwean singer, songwriter and producer who hails from the dusty streets of Nkulumane in Bulawayo. Pure Black has worked with the likes of Mjoks from the Street Niggaz trio am...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 09:54hrs | 1225 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Date My Friend' earmarked for ZTV
COMEDIENNE Tyra "Madam Boss" Chikoko and radio personality Jefferson "The Classic Man" Muserera are set to light up ZBCTV with a new show, Date My Friend, written and directed by award-winning produce...Published: 29 May 2019 at 08:05hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Gospel music taken to another level
Gospel music artist Pastor David Kapofu is currently working on an album in the studio called Worship Album set to be released in August 2019.Born on the 2nd of April 1980 and the 6th in a Chr...Published: 28 May 2019 at 17:22hrs | 243 | by Leonard Koni
Gospel music taken to another level
Gospel music artist Pastor David Kapofu is currently working on an album in the studio called Worship Album set to be released in August 2019.Born on the 2nd of April 1980 and the 6th in a Chr...Published: 28 May 2019 at 15:58hrs | 693 | by Leonard Koni
Lack of Political will has brought unnecessary calamity
We are in this mess because we have a political question which remain unanswered. The question lies on legitimacy. We have a deep deep crisis centered on legitimacy, failure by our country's electoral...Published: 22 May 2019 at 17:35hrs | 1244 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
ZBCtv to launch 24-hour news channel soon
Preparations for the launch of ZBC's 24-hour television news channel, the ZBC News 24, is underway with ZBC CEO, Mr Patrick Mavhura highlighting that they are working round the clock to make the proje...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 12:39hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe suspends printing of passports due to system malfunction?
The Zimbabwe Registrar General, Mr Clement Masango is evasive on when his office will resume the printing of passports as he argues that there is a system malfunction and he cannot tell when the probl...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 19:17hrs | 10563 | by Staff reporter
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