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Traditional Healer Gogo Chihoro to Open Office in Bulawayo This Saturday, Answering Calls from Matabeleland
Renowned traditional healer Gogo Chihoro will launch her long-awaited office in Bulawayo this Saturday. After receiving numerous calls from Matabeleland residents, who yearn for her renowned services,...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 20:09hrs | 1425 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa grants Rahman Gumbo state-assisted funeral
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has accorded late Rahman Gumbo a state assisted funeral as Zanu-PF appeared Wednesday to have hijacked the Zimbabwe national football team and Highlanders legend's funeral...Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 05:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF takes early poll lead
RESULTS of this year's harmonised elections started trickling in yesterday with Zanu-PF taking an early lead in National Assembly polls.The results that were announced by the Zimbabwe Electora...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zec stops Gutu West election
Voters in Gutu West will not be able to cast votes for their favourite parliamentary candidates on August 23, 2023, following the death of one of the candidates a fortnight ago.Independent can...Published: 15 Jul 2023 at 11:17hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Cowdray Park's scandalous boundaries favour Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF is likely to unfairly win the Cowdray Park parliamentary seat in Bulawayo province due to the opaque geographical nature of the constituency mapped by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) i...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Edd Branson takes the title as the World’s Hottest Preacher
A group of Tanzanian women recently engaged in a discussion captured on camera, where they debated and ranked the most handsome and attractive preachers worldwide.Among the participants captur...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 09:01hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
High Court acquits father who axed daughter to death
A SHAMVA man murdered his minor daughter in cold blood last year after he went into a ‘trance' at his homestead in Madhishi Village, Shamva, the High Court heard recently.Zexteen ...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
14 CCC members' bail bid rejected
The group of 14 CCC members, facing charges of assault, arson and looting after the violence that rocked Nyatsime area after Moreblessing Ali was kidnapped and murdered by a former boyfriend, have had...Published: 01 Oct 2022 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wades into church battles
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday walked into a church storm at the Johane Masowe Vadzidzi VaJeso apostolic church, amid disgruntlements the current leader, who took over from the late Aaron Mh...Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 19:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
By-elections roar into life
ALL is set for today's local authorities and National Assembly by-elections being contested by at least 16 parties to fill the 28 parliamentary seats and 122 wards.The seats fell vacant mainly...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Was Rhodesia safer for civilian activists than under a brutal blood-thirsty Zimbabwe regime?
When I was a little boy, we loved listening to "Chimurenga", or liberation struggle songs, that our gallant Zimbabwean musicians belted out, as a way of e...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 07:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tuku's unreleased music stolen
TODAY marks exactly three years to the day legendary music icon and national hero Dr Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi breathed his last. The revered and highly decorated musician died at the age of 66, and had ...Published: 23 Jan 2022 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No hero status for Zex Manatsa
Government has granted a State-assisted funeral for the late musician Zexie Manatsa despite calls for him to be declared liberation hero. The legendary musician succumbed to cancer on Thursday at Pari...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
State-assisted funeral for Zexie Manatsa
Veteran musician, songwriter and religious preacher Zexie Manatsa, has been accorded a State-assisted funeral, with Acting President Constantino Chiwenga hailing his contribution to the country's libe...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga mourns Zex Manatsa
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has sent his condolences following the passing on yesterday of music icon Zex Manatsa.The legendary musician died at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals af...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 18:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Zex Manatsa dies
The legendary musician Zex Manatsa has died. According to his Team running his Facebook page, Manatsa succumbed to cancer. The legendar...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 11:56hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo comedian bashed over 'dry joke'
Bulawayo comedian Zex Mdawini Sibanda was reportedly assaulted last week on a Zupco bus after he joked about lodgers in a manner which did not go down well with some of the passengers.Sibanda ...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 04:28hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zexie Manatsa diagnosed with cancer
Yesteryear musician Zexie Manatsa has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that can cause damage to the bones, immune system and kidneys. The "Tea Hobvu" hitmaker took to soc...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Only 73 people in Masvingo registered to vote in June
A total of 73 people registered to vote in Masvingo Province as a whole in June 2021, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) provincial office has confirmed.ZEC Deputy Provincial Election Off...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 11:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sex abuse scandal erupts at REPS, boarding master on the run
The Rhodes Estate Preparatory School (REPS) in Matopo, Matabeleland South, says two young girls were sexually abused by an assistant boarding master who has evaded arrest.In a communication to...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
God takes the fight to Zanu-PF
Not long ago, Zimbabwe's Vice President and a remorseless henchman, Constantine Chiwenga fired healthcare workers across the binary for speaking out about the dire situation they were working under an...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 21:39hrs | | by Mthwakazi Liberation Front
God takes the fight to Zanu
Not long ago, Zimbabwe's Vice President and a remorseless henchman, Constantine Chiwenga fired healthcare workers across the binary for speaking out about the dire situation they were working under an...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 12:00hrs | | by MLF
UK gospel artist Sharon Manatsa awarded funding by Arts Council England
A UK-based gospel artist has been awarded funding by Arts Council England to promote and showcase 14 musicians, as part of a community venture that aims to help Zimbabwean artists in the country re-es...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 08:30hrs | | by Loma Media
4 candidates nominated for Zaka East by-election
The nomination court which sat today, August 9, 2019, has approved four candidates from four political parties for the Zaka East by-election slated for next month, September 21.Zanu-PF will be...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 11:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Steve Dyer dedicates song to Tuku
South African music star Steve Dyer said he has a dedication song for the late Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi titled, "Ko Sale Izibongo - Kufa Izinsizwa", which he will play at the Tuku Concert scheduled for ...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry throws massive bash in honour of Oliver Mtukudzi
The Minister Youth, Arts, Sports and Recreation Kirsty Coventry has announced that hey Ministry in partnership with the National Arts Council will be hosting a Tuku Peace Memorial Concert ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 14:05hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZEC ignores SI 142, charges accreditation fees in US$
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has come under fire from members of the media, civil society and elections observers who argue that the charging of accreditation fees in US dollars is unjustif...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 10:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chamisa square off in Bikita by-election
President Mnangagwa and MDC leader Nelson Chamisa may not want to be in the same room to dialogue the way forward for the economy but will have a date in the ballot box as both their parties will batt...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 12:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mushava's valentine in austerity and Zimbabwe's political economy
A few weeks ago, I wrote on Stan Mushava's autobiographical poetry anthology, Rhyme and Resistance and it has become a habit for me to check on his Facebook page for any latest poetry. On this Valenti...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:35hrs | 1 | by Brian Maregedze
Mtukudzi's ugly family split
Clashes over funeral arrangements for the revered musician have exposed long-standing rifts and a reconciliation.It was on a hot Wednesday afternoon that a beleaguered Zimbabwe began to come t...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 19:34hrs | | by City Press
'Tuku was a clever politician'
At the peak of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle (1975 to 1979) a group of brave local musicians rose to offer morale to the fighters and the supporting masses.Oliver Mtukudzi, together with Thom...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 15:38hrs | | by Maxwell Sibanda
Zanu-PF, MDC Alliance in Tuku honours scramble
AFTER bitter recriminations over last week's deadly fuel price protests, Zanu-PF and its MDC rivals scrambled to show sensitivity to the national mood Thursday as the party leaders joined Zimbabweans ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 08:39hrs | 1 | by newzimbabwe
Zim gospel ensemble Friends in Christ to host Christmas concert with Shingisai Suluma
UNITED KINGDOM: The festive season is upon us and gospel outfit; Friends in Christ (FIC) are set to host a Christmas celebration that will feature US based singer-songwriter, Shingisai Suluma....Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 18:05hrs | | by Kidi kwidini
Mudzidzi's estate distributed peacefully
Thousands of people, some coming in from as far afield as South Africa and the United Kingdom, last week converged at Goora near Mount Darwin for the memorial service and the distribution of the estat...Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 09:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Record number votes in Masvingo
A RECORD 512 649 people voted in Monday's historic harmonised elections in Masvingo, representing an 83 percent provincial turnout.The province had approximately 560 000 registered voters....Published: 01 Aug 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba Wimbo dies
JOHANE Masowe eChishanu Vadzidzi VaJesu Church founder, Aaron Mhukuta Gomo, commonly known as Madzibaba Wimbo, died yesterday morning at Arundel Hospital in Harare after succumbing to pneumonia....Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Chiefs in near blows, as Charumbira survives axe
Chiefs Council president, Chief Fortune Charumbira, yesterday survived a planned ouster after he was voted by Masvingo traditional leaders to contest at national level for another term.Charumb...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
141 candidates jostle for Masvingo’s 26 constituencies
A RECORD nine candidates want to represent Masvingo Urban constituency in the next House of Assembly, while 141 candidates also successfully filed their nomination papers for the province's 26 constit...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF re-run results
Oscar Gore has emerged the winner in the Shamva North Zanu-PF primary election re-run conducted yesterday after polling 6 903 votes, while in the Mazowe West Women's quota Tsitsi Gezi won with 524 vot...Published: 15 May 2018 at 13:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
War veterans endorse Mnangagwa
War veterans yesterday endorsed President Mnangagwa as Zanu-PF's presidential candidate for this year's harmonised elections, saying victory for his administration will advance successes recorded unde...Published: 12 May 2018 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Academics to be celebrated at Zim Achievers UK ceremony
Four distinguished academics will be honoured with the Chairman's Honorary Distinction Award for their contribution to academia across all areas that include leadership, teaching and research....Published: 10 May 2018 at 07:38hrs | 2 | by Tidi Kwidini
How Zipra rose from the ashes
IN our previous instalments of our Column Lest We Forget we have been carrying out articles on former Zipra camp commander, instructor and a member of the High Command, Jack Mpofu. Mpofu, the late Rog...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:31hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
ZEC in massive voter education campaign
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has started a massive mobile voter education campaign here following a low response in the Biometric Voter Registration (BVR)since it started early last month. ...Published: 10 Oct 2017 at 01:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe prophet wants to be left in peace
Mudzidzi Wimbo (born Aaron Mhukuta), the leader of the Johane Masowe Vadzidzi VaJesu Church, is an enigma. The cleric is mysterious, puzzling and often misunderstood.Mudzidzi Wimbo shot to pro...Published: 16 Jul 2017 at 12:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thomas Mapfumo miss Oliver Mtukudzi
Exiled Chimurenga music star Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says contrary to popular opinion, he has always been friends with fellow Zimbabwean music legend Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi.The two artistes, ...Published: 11 Jul 2017 at 12:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zexie Manatsa's youngest son to launch first album with wife
Musician, Zex Taku Manatsa is following in the footsteps of his legendary father, Zexie Manatsa with the launch of his first album, Friends in Christ.Named after his father, Zex Jnr is the you...Published: 06 Jul 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by Tidi Kwidini
Nathaniel Manheru exposes self
Permanent secretary of information George Charamba said he is paying tribute to the late liberation singer Dickson Chingaira aka Cde Chinx, by disclosing that he is the shadowy character Nathaniel Man...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 13:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zexie Manatsa is back
Music legend Zexie Manatsa's legacy appears not to be in danger of dying anytime soon.The 73-year-old is the man who belted yesteryear hits such as Makepekepe, Chipo Chiroorwa, Bambo Mwakwatil...Published: 16 May 2017 at 13:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chihuri sucked into Prophet Wimbo saga
The fight to control and succeed mysterious prophet Madzibaba Wimbo is hotting up, with police commissioner general Augustine Chihuri - who is a brother to the revered diviner - now being accused of p...Published: 15 May 2017 at 13:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
What Independence? - #Take2Zimbabwe and Zexit
On Tuesday April 18, 2017, Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO), and other Human Rights organizations including Restoration of Human Rights Zimbabwe (ROHR) & Zimbabwe Citizens Initiative (ZCI...Published: 13 Apr 2017 at 09:28hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo
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