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Sadc Election Observer Mission gives thumps up to Mozambique plebiscite
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Election Observer Mission (SEOM) has given Mozambique's 2024 presidential and legislative elections a clean bill of health, describing the process as ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 16:25hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter
Ex- ZOL executive appointed IMC managing director
IMC Communications, the exclusive distributor of Starlink services in Zimbabwe linked to Wicknell Chivayo, has appointed Mr. Denny Marandure as its managing director. Mr. Marandure, an IT expert and f...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Airfares for flights between Zimbabwe and SA dramatically shoot up
AIR fares for flights between Zimbabwe and South Africa - mainly the Harare-Johannesburg and Bulawayo-Johannesburg routes - have shot up dramatically during the festive season (Christmas and New Year ...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:26hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Edd Branson's Brokerage strengthens Fencorp Global's #ChooseTanzania Initiative
In the fulfillment of his pivotal role as Africa Tourism Promotion Ambassador, Ambassador Edd Branson has masterfully orchestrated a groundbreaking accord between Fencorp Global and key luminaries wit...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 14:09hrs | 5 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Gweru businesswoman bags another global award
Barely two months after winning an international business awa rd in the United Kingdom, Gweru-based businesswoman Dr Smelly Dube has bagged another presti...Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 07:26hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Pratley Putty plays a key role in Kariba Dam spillway rehabilitation
Pratley Putty is playing a key role in the rehabilitation of the Kariba Dam spillway. The hand-mouldable, high-performance putty-like adhesive was identified by distributor Mart Solutions to be used i...Published: 13 Sep 2022 at 17:54hrs | | by Agncies
German airline flies into Vic Falls
GERMAN airline, Eurowings Discover, yesterday flew its maiden flight from Frankfurt to Victoria Falls, becoming the first direct passenger flight between Zimbabwe and Europe since Air Zimbabwe discont...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Deport all foreigners en masse' Ramaphosa told
Extremist xenophobic group #PutSouthAfricaFirst has called upon South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa to initiate the deportation of undocumented immigrants in the neighboring country. ...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 12:45hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
'I'm on course to rule Zimbabwe,' Chamisa tells Tanzanians
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa says his newly established party is well set for victory in next year's crunch general election.He said this while addressing delegate...Published: 01 Feb 2022 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
German airline to fly into Zimbabwe by March
Eurowings Discover has become the latest airline to express interest in flying into Zimbabwe, in a move expected to boost local tourism.Zimbabwe is among the 24 destinations that Eurowings Dis...Published: 17 Jan 2022 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Eurowings set for Victoria Falls flights
THE Lufthansa Group owned airline, Eurowings Discover, has intensified plans to fly into Victoria Falls, with the inaugural flight set for March 30 next year.The new leisure long-haul airline ...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:30hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says judicial independence guaranteed
President Mnangagwa yesterday told the Southern Africa Chief Justices' Forum jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Zambia in Victoria Falls that the Second Republic would continue respecting the independence...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean referees appointed for international assignments
ZIMBABWEAN football referees will be busy this month after receiving appointments to officiate in international matches on the continent. Referees on the Fifa panel were appointed to handle ma...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
National Sports Stadium gets greenlight
THERE was relief within the domestic football family after the Warriors were given the greenlight to host Bafana Bafana, in their 2022 World Cup qualifier, at the National Sports Stadium, next month.&...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanzibar square it off with Matebeleland
The spice islands roar into action on the 27th of March 2021 at Amani Stadium Zanzibar when the Zanzibar National Team takes on the Matabeleland National Team. A rare International friendly pi...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 17:51hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe 7 - 1 Mauritius
Zimbabwe 3-1 Mauritius Zimbabwe win 7-1 on aggregate PRINCE Dube chose national colours to finally break his non-scoring record at Barbourfields Stadium this year when he scored a hat-tr...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dubai firm to buy Meikles Hotel
Meikles Limited is set to dispose of its iconic Meikles Hotel in capital Harare for US$20 million to Dubai-based Albwardy Investments, NewsDay has established.The deal, which has been on the c...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bev falls in love with Bulawayo
RAUNCHY dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda, who had temporarily moved to neighbouring South Africa, seems to have fallen in love with Bulawayo as she is making a return to the city for the second time in fi...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Uganda Airlines eyes Harare route
Uganda Airlines is expected to soon join a host of other regional airlines flying into Harare.The airline, which recently acquired a fleet of planes, has put Harare on its radar of preferred d...Published: 06 Mar 2019 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Voting machines impress Zec delegation
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) which recently deployed an observer mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ahead of the Southern African country's general election today - believes ...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US based Zimbabwean spent US $5K personal money to put home country on Google Street View
For many people with shallow pockets to travel or with no time to travel, it's almost impossible for them to see the proverbial Zimbabwean monuments and nature that the country has to offer. But one Z...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 18:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bev, Harpers rekindle 'romance'
RAUNCHY dancer-cum-singer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda and his manager of nine years, Hapaguti "Harpers" Mapimhidze, have mended their relations and are now working together again.The two were report...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
The weapon AK47 was invented in Africa and for Africa?
The AK 47 stands for Avtomat (Automatic) Kalashnikov: and 47 is the year in which it was invented. Mikael Kalashnikov is the sole inventor of AK47, he was at an early age obsessed with creating a sub-...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 12:40hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Bev to light up Bulawayo
RAUNCHY dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda, who had temporarily moved to neighbouring South Africa, is set for a return with a show at the newly-launched Zanzibar nightclub in Bulawayo tomorrow.Bev ...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland's 'national Integration' to Zim weakened her
POLITICAL activists George Mkhwananzi has said ideally it is a good thing to have a united country but the unity accord of 1987 weakened Matabeleland."However unity to some sections of the cou...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 08:07hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mohadi airlifted to South Africa
President Mnangagwa yesterday said Vice President Kembo Mohadi and Zanu-PF national chairwoman Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri had been airlifted to South Africa where they were responding well to treatment ...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZPC Kariba flop appointed Warriors coach
Zifa has appointed Sunday Chidzambwa as the caretaker coach for the senior national team for the upcoming Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (Cecafa) tournament.Zimbabwe...Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho Declaration of November 2004: the untold story
THIS is a continuation of an article we published last week in which the former Information minister reveals details of Zanu-PF's power struggle which culminated in the so-called Tsholotsho Declaratio...Published: 16 Oct 2017 at 09:36hrs | 52 | by Jonathan Moyo
What you need to know before your embark on your safari adventure
Embarking on a Safari Adventure is a once in a lifetime endeavour. The wildlife found in Tanzania is majestic and beautiful. It's no wonder that so many people dedicate their lives to documenting it -...Published: 22 Aug 2017 at 11:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Viral 'You (Lazy) African Intellectual Scum' by Field Ruwe Made Into a Short Film
The controversial article "You Lazy (Intellectual) African Scum!" that went viral on social media has been adapted into a 15-minute film by Rocque Pictures of Nairobi, Kenya. Written by USA-based Zamb...Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 22:21hrs | 12 | by Rocque Pictures
Decolonising travelling in Africa
As we conclude our Africa Week celebrations, the biggest question in my mind is when and how will travel in the continent be decolonised?The phrase on every speaker's lips at the Africa Travel...Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 16:59hrs | | by Mantombi Makhubele
Dubai tycoon targets Zimbabwe
DUBAI billionaire, Ali Albwardy, is planning a hostile takeover of Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed conglomerate, Meikles Limited, through one of his investment vehicles involved in the ho...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 18:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
The instructor who trained Joice Mujuru
BORN in 1954 Emelda Musanhu whose Chimurenga name was Suzan Rutanhire joined the liberation struggle in November 1972 soon after her wedding to a catechist George Rutanhire. Suzan, from Mt Darwin, und...Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Now South Africa want to claim credit for Issa Hayatou ouster
Johannesburg - Issa Hayatou's downfall was orchestrated in South Africa – it was during the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) congress at Sun City that it was decided the...Published: 19 Mar 2017 at 09:16hrs | | by sports24
Wake up women
Life has become my greatest school. I have learned a number of things through life. From people around me and what takes place in their lives, i got my free lessons from the people around me and i sti...Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 12:47hrs | | by Belinda Chowa
Caps United host Ferroviário
CHAMPIONS CAPS United believe it is now time to take their preparations a gear up ahead of their return to the CAF Champions League as they have lined up an international friendly match against Mo...Published: 18 Jan 2017 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
'British monarchy must fall,' says Malema's EFF
The British monarchy must fall and be consigned to the dustbin of history, the Economic Freedom Fighters said on Friday.The party is boycotting the 62nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference, ...Published: 02 Dec 2016 at 15:46hrs | | by Mahlatse Gallens
An open 'Open Letter' to Zimbabwe's dirty politicians
I'm sure it wont escape your notice, that I have chose to start with no salutation, personally I'm of the opinion you're undeserving of any gesture of good will from yours truly.Its no secret ...Published: 20 Oct 2016 at 18:40hrs | | by Rayanne Prince Chidzvondo
URGENT - Africa: Graphics Casting Call
A PBS series about the history of Africa which is being presented and written by Prof. Henry Louis Gates Jnr.en.wikipedia.org/wiki...Published: 09 Sep 2016 at 19:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tanzania bans two radio stations
Tanzanian authorities should immediately lift a ban on two privately owned radio stations and allow them to resume broadcasts without further harassment or censorship, the Committee to Protect Jou...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 06:53hrs | | by Committee to Protect Journalists
Econet Media secures extensive NFL agreement
Econet Media and the National Football League (NFL) have reached an agreement that will see Econet Media's Kwesé Sports become the exclusive linear TV broadcaster of NFL content in a number of market...Published: 25 Jul 2016 at 12:28hrs | 7 | by Agencies
fastjet eyes new direct flights between Victoria Falls and Cape Town
Cape Town - Low-cost African carrier fastjet says they are looking at launching direct flights between Cape Town and Victoria Falls' new airport in Zimbabwe in the "fourth quarter of 2016 at the e...Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 10:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet signs strategic partnership with leading UK sports promoters
With boxing fans gearing up for the big showdown between heavy hitters Anthony Joshua and Dominic Breazeale as they contend for the IBF World Heavyweight title on June 25, Econet Media today announced...Published: 13 Jun 2016 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lost Tongue Documentary Comes Home
Johannesburg - Following a successful New York premier in March, Lost Tongue is set to be showcased in South Africa. In June, the film will its African premier at the respected Encounters South Africa...Published: 11 May 2016 at 14:07hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
'ZITF a resounding success'
THE 57th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair was the best seen in recent years and showcased Zimbabwe's manufacturing, trade and economic potential, ZITF chief executive Nomathemba Ndlovu...Published: 02 May 2016 at 11:33hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Mugabe launches Julius Nyerere book
President Mugabe today launched a book published in honour of the founding Tanzanian President, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere at State House.The book is entitled Julius Nyerere, Asante Sana, Thank yo...Published: 27 Jan 2016 at 13:49hrs | | by Simiso Mlevu
Fastjet pleased with first month of operations in Zimbabwe
While demand in Tanzania remains affected by the Presidential election delaying the setting of a budget, the first month of operations in Zimbabwe went well.Passenger statistics for November f...Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 14:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
'You lazy African intellectual scum' set for film adaptation
An early bird catches the worm…so it said and this bird here is giving Kenya a lot of hopes on the worm. I am talking of the duo dynamic of Kenyatta university film students - Kevin Njue and Bill ...Published: 25 Nov 2014 at 10:25hrs | | by Ceci Mercy
Fastjet starts flights to Zimbabwe
African low-cost airline fastjet PLC Monday said it was set to launch its third cross-border route from its home base of Tanzania, with flights to Zimbabwe set to start in August.The airline ...Published: 23 Jun 2014 at 19:52hrs | | by Alliance News
SA borders closed after floods
JOHANNESBURG - Three border gates between South Africa and Botswana remain closed due to flooding. They were closed last week after the Limpopo River overflowed.Home Affairs spokesperson Sam M...Published: 18 Mar 2014 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by SABC
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