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'Mnangagwa and Enock Sithole were not crocodile gang members'
National Patriotic Front Spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has refuted claims by one Enock Muteveri Sithole on Sunday Mail that he was one of the founding members of the popular crocodile gang. I...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 12:31hrs | 3964 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Valerio Sibanda's war time exploits
LET me congratulate General Philip Valerio Sibanda for his new post as the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander.I met Comrade Ananias Gwenzi (General PV Sibanda), in Zambia in March 1974 at...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 09:01hrs | 11775 | by Dr Milton, Chemhuru
Tracing the failed assassination of Joshua Nkomo in Lusaka
Some four decades ago, Zimbabwe's veteran nationalist - former Vice President Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo - who was affectionately known as Father Zimbabwe, survived an assassination attempt on Apri...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 06:56hrs | 1358 | by Sifelani Tsiko
POPULISM is ahead of COMPETENCY in the African Context
In Africa one is prepared to die for a politician, and people can go to the extent of kneeling down before political mastitis for favors and bootlicking. One may fail to construct a proper English sen...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 09:58hrs | 464 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zambian n'angas jet in to deal with Gukurahundi
Witchdoctors from Lusaka are reported to have landed in the country to conduct cleansing rituals for members of the fifth brigade and other government officials who participated in the Gukurahun...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:25hrs | 3774 | by Mandla Ndlovu
A look at Zimbabwe's property market
Even though the Zimbabwean property market faces many challenges, it has always been characterised by a high demand and a corresponding low supply – ensuring that the market has always been very act...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 16:29hrs | 1887 | by Staff reporter
Biti's lawyer, aides plead not guilty in 'border jumping' trial
A LAWYER and some aides for senior MDC official and human rights lawyer Tendai Biti have pleaded not guilty to charges of violating the country's immigration laws when their trial commenced before Kar...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 15:45hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Bosso ready for Harare City
HIGHLANDERS have already dropped four points in their opening two matches of the season and coach Madinda Ndlovu has challenged his men to start winning games. Bosso turned on one of their bes...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 08:33hrs | 851 | by Staff Reporter
Madinda itching for a win
AFTER playing draws in the first two games against Black Rhinos and Caps United, Highlanders technical manager Madinda Ndlovu, said they are looking forward to collecting maximum points when they take...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:44hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe misses out on Kaunda's 95th birthday?
Five former African presidents will visit Zambia's first President Kenneth Kaunda in late April to celebrate his 95th birthday, one of the leaders said on Tuesday.Former Mozambican President J...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 19:28hrs | 13180 | by Xinhua
Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe premiere date set
The Zimbabwean edition of Our Perfect Wedding (OPW) is set to begin on April 18 and will be broadcast on Zambezi Magic (DStv channel 162). Announcing that the Zambezi Magic channel had b...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:44hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
'Trevor Ncube is like Enos Nkala' says Jonathan Moyo
Exiled Former cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo says Alpha Media Holdings Boss Trevor Ncube is behaviour like the late veteran nationalist Enos Nkala.Prof. Moyo was responding to Ncube'...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 17:06hrs | 8535 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ariel comes to Bosso's rescue
Black Rhinos 1 - 1 HighlandersGOALKEEPER Ariel Sibanda came to Highlanders' rescue after pulling off some important saves and converting a second half penalty, which salvaged a point for the Bulaw...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:04hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Bosso in it to win, declares Madinda
Black Rhinos 1 - 1 Highlanders HIGHLANDERS coach Madinda Ndlovu says the days of rebuilding are over, and now is the time to start competing.Ndlovu uttered these words soon after wat...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 22:44hrs | 1872 | by Staff reporter
Killing of foreigners in South Africa is an evil act [Xenophobia]
When Mandela became the first black South African President, after a protracted struggle with the Apartheid government, many people thought that a new dawn of peace in Africa has been born...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 09:37hrs | 4032 | by Njabulo
Bukhosi to miss Bosso's curtain raiser
HIGHLANDERS' new signing, Bukhosi Sibanda, is unlikely to feature in Highlanders' first game of the season against Black Rhinos at the National Sports Stadium tomorrow as he is still recovering after ...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:15hrs | 748 | by Staff reporter
World security under US threat: Mathema
SANCTIONS imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States of America and its allies are undermining the new dispensation's efforts of international community re-engagement, a Cabinet Minister said yesterday....Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 23:44hrs | 1551 | by Staff reporter
Bosso trio cleared
HIGHLANDERS' trio of Zambian striker Peter Nyirenda, Prince Dube and Nqobizitha Masuku have been issued with international transfer certificates, giving Bosso a boost ahead of their first game of the ...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:13hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
A leadership void at the top costing Zimbabwe dearly
THE Zimbabwe government's lackadaisical response to Cyclone Idai, which hit the districts of Chimanimani, Chipinge, Buhera, Nyanga, Makoni, Mutare Rural, Bikita, Masvingo and parts of Midlands between...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 07:03hrs | 1090 | by Editorial - Newsday
Work starts on Rutenga- Sango Xai-Xai Highway
GOVERNMENT has started preparatory work to construct the Rutenga-Sango Border Post Highway, with tenders expected to be flighted "soon", a top official has disclosed.The 150km stretch from Rut...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:21hrs | 603 | by Staff reporter
Bosso sweat over trio
HIGHLANDERS have received a timely boost ahead of the start of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after getting the reverse international transfer certificate for midfielder Bukhosi Sibanda from t...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:20hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Japajapa convicted
MDC activist Paddington Japajapa, who insulted Zambian ambassador to Zimbabwe Zelipa Chitambo after he failed to secure a maize import licence, was last week convicted of disorderly conduct. H...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 22:41hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter
Bosso still to get player's clearances
HIGHLANDERS are yet to secure clearance for four players that joined them from the South African and Zambian leagues. Unless the required clearances are obtained between today and Friday, Boss...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:59hrs | 850 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bans Zambian energy drink, warning it can cause heart problems
A Zambian energy drink has been banned in Zimbabwe after regulators found it contains a dangerous pharmaceutical component that can cause blindness or heart failure.The Medicines Control Autho...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 18:33hrs | 5809 | by ZimLive
President Mnangagwa a Tonga from Zambia?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is of Tonga ethnic group and hails from Zambia Professor Jonathan Moyo has alleged.Prof Moyo was responding to a Daily News article where Mnangagwa was narrating h...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 07:53hrs | 20297 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Webster Shamu running a strip club?
Former Minister of Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs Webster Kotiwani Shamu is running a strip club in downtown Harare, Jealousy Mawarire the Spokesperson of National Patriotic Front has alleged....Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 07:38hrs | 7370 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe is not the worst country on earth!
At the beginning of this new weekly column, more of which is going to come in the next months and years Inshallah, let me make this humble appeal to the authorities on behalf of the suffering resident...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 06:26hrs | 3507 | by Baffour Ankomah
Zimbabwe-born Jazz legend awarded SA heroine status
Zimbabwe-born African jazz icon Dorothy Masuka was buried Sunday in Gauteng province's West Park Cemetery, South Africa after being awarded heroine status in the neighbouring country.Masuka su...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 07:23hrs | 635 | by newzimbabwe
Highlanders players continue strike
HIGHLANDERS players continued with their strike yesterday over unpaid salaries by refusing to train for the third day until their grievances are fully addressed.The disgruntled players also de...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 14:25hrs | 1424 | by Staff Reporter
Biti blasts false poll results conviction
Former Finance minister and senior opposition politician Tendai Biti has said his conviction on charges of unlawfully and falsely announcing the results of last year's presidential election was a flag...Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 19:31hrs | 1310 | by Staff reporter
SamaNdlo opens up on Bosso return
FOR Bekithemba Ndlovu, his new coaching role at Bulawayo football giants Highlanders is the next best thing to playing for his boyhood club.The 42 year-old Ndlovu, who won a number of champion...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:46hrs | 1888 | by Staff reporter
Developers for Batoka Dam scheme short-listed
At a meeting held at the David Livingstone Hotel in Livingstone, the Council of Minister's approved the short-listing of a Consortium of General Electric of USA and Power Corporation of China, Salini ...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 10:33hrs | 570 | by Staff reporter
Can Air Zimbabwe be run profitably?
Air Zimbabwe was placed under reconstruction on 4 October 2018 after operating for over 51 years in the skies. The airline has debts of over $350 million that are weighing down any restructuring exerc...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:54hrs | 481 | by Victor Bhoroma
Bosso off to Eastern Highlands
BULAWAYO soccer giants Highlanders on Wednesday moved their training camp to the Eastern Highlands after spending seven days in Matopos and began another leg away from the hustle and bustle of the Cit...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:45hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Southern Africa's problem of political elite impunity
Former South African deputy foreign affairs minister Aziz Pahad's support for the Maduro regime in Venezuela throws into sharp relief the acceptance by political elites in Southern Africa of die-hard ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:25hrs | 158 | by Tendai Biti and Mills
Can Air Zimbabwe be run profitably?
AIR Zimbabwe was placed under reconstruction on October 4 2018 after operating for over 51 years in the skies.The airline has debts exceeding US$350 million that are weighing down the restruct...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:25hrs | 270 | by Victor Bhoroma
Couples wanted for Our Perfect Wedding Zimbabwe
DSTV is looking for couples to feature on the Zimbabwean edition of Our Perfect Wedding that will be broadcast on Zambezi Magic (DStv channel 160) later this year. After having called for bids...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 22:25hrs | 813 | by Staff reporter
Bosso drops Madeya
HIGHLANDERS will be loaning out goalkeeper Nedrick Madeya after securing the services of former Bantu Rovers and Bulawayo City's Wellington Muuya and ex-Mutare City Rovers' Alfred Chiname.Made...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 07:36hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Muuya joins Highlanders
GOALKEEPER, Wellington Muuya, completed his move to Highlanders yesterday after successfully terminating his contract with Zifa Southern Region Division One League side, Bulawayo City. Muuya, ...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 22:53hrs | 1451 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa panics...sends Perence Shiri to Kenya
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not at ease with the coming SADC and AU Head of States Summit that might discuss the recent developments in Zimbabwe after South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa disp...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 16:21hrs | 29325 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Maimane's money & monkey tricks
Last week the South African opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane handed a letter to the Zimbabwean embassy in that country requesting to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa over the...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 08:10hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe continues to lag behind on player remuneration
ZIMBABWE continues to lag further behind in terms of player remuneration due to economic hardships ravaging the country.Some of the players who have managed to secure contracts in neighbouring...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 06:30hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Bosso take pre-season camp south
HIGHLANDERS have kicked off a week-long training camp at a secluded place in Matabeleland South without four players, among them new signing Bukhosi "Zakhu" Sibanda, who is injured. Three othe...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 23:07hrs | 1948 | by Staff reporter
Global trade war between the east and the west
South Africa should not panic over misinformation regarding Zambia's power utility and loans received from China, President of the Economics Association of Zambia, Lubinda Haabazoka, has said....Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 19:18hrs | 366 | by Fin24
Digging to the roots of Maimane's stunts
Last week the South African opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane handed a letter to the Zimbabwean embassy in that country requesting to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa over the...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 14:56hrs | 756 | by Nobleman Runyanga
'Mmusi Maimane is a complete puppet,' says Obert Gutu
MDC-T Deputy President Obert Gutu has waded into the debate regarding South African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane's impending visit to Zimbabwe, saying the Democratic Alliance leader is a "full-fled...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 06:34hrs | 3669 | by Staff reporter
Hackers hit Khama, demands $10,000
ZIMBABWE international footballer Khama Billiat is being traumatised after some fraudsters hacked his Facebook and Twitter accounts and demanded he pays them US$10 000 by yesterday or they will releas...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 07:48hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
PSL unveils 2019 calendar
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has unveiled the 2019 calendar where the season has been scheduled to kick-off on March 30.Most clubs have ramped up their pre-season preparations and they will...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 17:08hrs | 754 | by Staff reporter
Zambian strike expected at Bosso today
HIGHLANDERS' pre-season target Zambian striker Peter Nyirenda is expected to arrive in Bulawayo this morning to conclude contract negotiations. Nyirenda is among three players Bosso are keen o...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 08:10hrs | 1542 | by Staff reporter
Biti dodges court, issued with arrest warrant
TOP MDC politician, Tendai Biti was on Monday issued with a warrant of arrest after he was nowhere to be found for trial continuation in a case in which he is being accused of violating the country's ...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:53hrs | 3169 | by newzimbabwe
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