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Why a farmer is riding from Zimbabwe to Windhoek on a horse
When Ben Freeth headed west on horseback from the derelict Mount Carmel farm near Chegutu in Zimbabwe on 28 November, he had to lay low. For about 800km, Freeth avoided roads and stuck to the bush, fo...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 20:05hrs | 1032 | by GroundUp
Man loses chieftainship war
THE High Court has dismissed an application by a former acting chief from Gokwe who wanted the court to reverse the appointment of a substantive chief for the area.Mika Katyavazungu, who was a...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:24hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter
Chaos in ACCZ, as dismissed clergymen resist Ndanga's unconstitutional authority
In yet another dismal performance episode and absolute testimony of failure, the Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe's few remaining bishops have resisted dismissal by its former leader, Arch-bish...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 08:01hrs | 1526 | by Ndou Paul in Zvishavane
Kenyans caught smuggling mbanje in Zimbabwe
TWO Kenyans have been arrested in Victoria Falls for possessing more than 60kg of mbanje.Muchai Kamau (47) and Sammy Duke (33) were arrested at the Kazungula Border after police and Zimbabwe R...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 15:00hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Smart prison for Gwanda
GOVERNMENT is set to construct a smart prison in Gwanda with a capacity of housing 1 300 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the prison, Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Minister N...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:48hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Prisoner sentenced to 52 years for carjacking, armed robbery
FOR Joshua Zirebwa who committed a spate of robberies in Bulawayo and was incarcerated at Khami Prison, it has been 18 years of remorse, regret and above all, a journey of life changing lessons under ...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:25hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
ACCZ fires National Executive Council
The Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ) board of governors has dismissed the entire National Executive Council last Saturday after citing a number of acts which had become in consistent wit...Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 18:50hrs | 541 | by Paul Ndou
Zimbabwe pushes for UniVisa system
ZIMBABWE is pushing for the revival of the UniVisa model with regional peers to enhance smooth passage of visitors at the country's ports of entry so that they can move around with just one visa in th...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:35hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's digital borders to go online in first quarter
ZIMBABWE will start the full implementation of the digitalised border concept this first quarter with a target of transforming all ports of entry into electronic gates by the end of the year.O...Published: 08 Jan 2024 at 05:31hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Colourful place names of Rhodesia and their origin
THE TRACING of place names in a country in Africa can be both fascinating and frustrating. One must know – or quickly learn – something about history, about geography and the origins of word...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 17:59hrs | 2078 | by Phillippa Berlyn with some amendments by Tony Tanser
220,000 Zimbabweans troop back home for Christmas
MORE than 220 000 people flocked into Zimbabwe over the last week for the festive season, marking a significant surge in arrivals compared to last year when the Government started easing stringent ent...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:09hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man kills uncle using wrestling tactic
A tragic incident unfolded in Masvingo involving Vetengeni Kwaramba (35), who, as revealed in court, accidentally caused the death of his 62-year-old uncle using the "sharpshooter" wrestling move....Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 09:07hrs | 845 | by Staff reporter
'Stop praying for me and Zimbabwe,' says Sikhala
Dear Zimbabwean and Worldwide FriendsMy dearest friends, today marks exactly one and half years, that is, the full 18 months under persecution, incarceration in a meter by two and half meters ...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 11:04hrs | 1532 | by Job Sikhala
New hotels for Victoria Falls
The prime tourism hub of Victoria Falls is experiencing substantial infrastructure development, providing a significant boost to Zimbabwe's tourism sector with the goal of achieving a US$5 billion tou...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Auxillia Mnangagwa laptops stolen
Five Form 2 students from Chrome High School in Shurugwi have been granted bail until Monday after they were accused of stealing 16 laptops that had been donated to Selukwe Primary School by the Presi...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 20:00hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa makes more appointments
President Mnangagwa has appointed three additional deputy ministers to complement those appointed last week, as announced by Acting Chief Secretary to the President Dr. Martin Rushwaya in a statement....Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:54hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 4884 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Mnangagwa appoints son Deputy Finance minister in new Cabinet
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a new cabinet, retaining a bulk of his ministers in key posts and adding a few new faces.Finance and Investment PromotionProf Mthuli NcubeDep...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 17:00hrs | 5003 | by Staff reporter
ZimbabwePorts of entry get boost
GOVERNMENT has started overhauling and refurbishing three of the country's major ports of entry and highways that connect Zimbabwe to the region.The country is looking to cement its status as ...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 09:54hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, CCC candidates tussle over funeral
Zanu-PF Mazowe South candidate Nobert Mazungunye and his Citizens Coalition for Change rival Rangarirai Chari Mudzingidze are accusing each other of attempting to hijack a funeral for political mileag...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:58hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Aspiring Zanu-PF MP bars CCC candidate to help on funeral
In a clear case of gaining political mileage ahead of next week elections, aspiring ZANU PF candidate for Mazowe South, Nobert Mazungunye is accused of blocking his rival, Rangarirai Chari ...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 21:15hrs | 33 | by Desmond Nleya
CCC activist assaulted for refusing to chant Zanu-PF slogan
A 21-year-old Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist, Ronald Tausa was reportedly assaulted on August 3 for refusing to chant Zanu-PF slogans at a sports gala held in Ward 15, Bikita West consti...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 18:46hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF pledges to rid cities of opposition mess
The Government has finished a geo-technical survey for a number of irregular urban dwellings which sprouted under the watch of inept opposition led local authorities and will soon move workmen on the ...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
CCC takes advantage of ZANU PF fights
The opposition Citizen Coalition for Change CCC has gained ground in Mazowe South constituency following the in fights in the ruling party ahead of the Au...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:35hrs | 25 | by Ndou Paul
WATCH: Chamisa to review Zimborders contract
The US$300 million Beitbridge Border Post modernisation project has come under new scrutiny amid undercurrents of corruption and difficulties it has brought to the people and freight companies who now...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 08:46hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Missing Tshova Mubaiwa founder found dead in bush
ONE of the founding members of one of Bulawayo’s biggest private transport associations Tshova Mubaiwa Transport Co-operative who had been reported missing was found dead in a bush in Mberengwa, Mid...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga ex-wife's trial continues
The fourth witness in the trial of Marry Mubaiwa on charges of attempting to kill her ex-husband, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in a hospital by unplugging his life support system told the court...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangangwa's full speech at yesterday's Bulilima rally
WHEN Jesus was born the three wise men came from the East, Zanu-PF has wise men, they are the chosen ones who were instructed by Jehovah to fight this war of liberating the country.You who are...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | 24 | by Dambudzo Mnangagwa
A vote to remain masters of our own destiny
Here we reproduce excerpts of President Mnangagwa's speech to Zanu-PF supporters at Nyele Primary School in Bulilima, Matebeleland South province, yesterday.SalutationsWhen Jesus was b...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 39 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Captured PP clears Ramaphosa in final Phala Phala report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been cleared of any wrongdoing by acting Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka in her final report released on Friday regarding the theft of US dollars in cash from his Phala ...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman in trouble for assisting rape of minors
A 35-YEAR-OLD Nyatsime woman was recently arrested and appeared before the courts for allegedly facilitating rape of two female juveniles in exchange for payment. The accused, Patience Nyadzun...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Small progress registered on Beitbridge - Victoria Falls road rehab
SOME progress has been made on the rehabilitation of the Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP2) as the Second Republic continues to deliver o...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi youths threaten to close borders and airports to curb gold smuggling
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) Youth League has threatened to close all borders and airports before the August elections in order to combat gold smuggling, which the party claims is carried out by...Published: 26 May 2023 at 17:53hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Kazungula, Victoria Falls borders set for upgrades
GOVERNMENT plans to upgrade Kazungula and Victoria Falls border posts into modern state-of-the-art "one stop" facilities.Kazungula, the border with Botswana and Victoria Falls leading into Zam...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths block Victoria Falls from selling stands
Zanu-PF youths in Victoria Falls have blocked the local authority from selling 900 housing stands in Kazungula area, accusing the opposition-led council of using the gesture as a "vote-buying" gimmick...Published: 20 May 2023 at 20:18hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, Council in fierce clash over 900 stands
Zanu-PF youths are locked in a vicious battle with the Victoria Falls City Council after the local authority announced plans to sell over 900 housing stands with the ruling party members accusing the ...Published: 14 May 2023 at 11:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Highway pothole patching begins
GOVERNMENT has started rehabilitating the Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway starting with badly damaged sections that will be resurfaced. Bitumen World, which is already on site,...Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: ZANU-PF MP celebrates new car
Newly elected ZANU PF Mazowe South Member of Parliament Nobert Mazungunye was recorded celebrating the new vehicle he got from the party.While dancing to Zimdancehall singer Enzo Ishal s...Published: 04 May 2023 at 14:26hrs | 162 | by Simbarashe Sithole
New milestones in road rehab
REHABILITATION of the Harare-Chirundu highway will begin in May, while over 39 000 kilometres of road network have been spruced up under the Emergency Roads Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP 2), as Gov...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 08:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Zambia in border impasse
ZIMBABWE and Zambia have directed the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) to mediate in negotiations which would lead to a clear demarcation of the two countries' border line on Lake Kariba's waters, the Zi...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 19:49hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Police names Easter accident victims
POLICE have identified 10 people who died in a road accident that occurred on April 7, 2023 at the 193,5-kilometre peg along Harare -Masvingo Road.In a statement, the national police spokesper...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 16:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tempers flare during Mubaiwa's trial
TEMPERS flared during the trial of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife Marry Mubaiwa as her lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa, and the prosecution haggled over cross-examination procedures, for...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 08:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Drug lord in Zanu-PF primary election contest
VIOLENCE mongers, drug lords, and shoddy characters were disqualified from standing for the ruling party in the forthcoming elections as Zanu-PF maintains high ethical standards with rerun polls set t...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | 49 | by Mbuso Ndlovu
Residents, council clash over 400 unserviced stands
VICTORIA Falls City Council is offering home seekers more than 400 unserviced high and medium density housing stands, sparking outcry from residents saying they must be serviced first.Benefici...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Illegal diamond mining movie set to premiere
FILM enthusiasts are set for a treat tomorrow at Ster Kinekor Sam Levy Cinemas in Harare at the premiere of Ngoda, a production whose synopsis is inspired by the illegal diamond mining world.T...Published: 30 Mar 2023 at 06:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF primaries preliminary results out
RESULTS for the Zanu-PF primary elections are still trickling in, with a mixed bag of young Turks and the old guard sailing through.The results are however, still subject to confirmation by th...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 08:02hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
12 Zanu-PF MPs bite the dust in Mashonaland Central
PRELIMINARY results for the just-ended Zanu-PF primary elections in Mashonaland Central indicate that 12 National House of Assembly candidates fell by the wayside in the primary elections held over th...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:45hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Dembare in town
HARARE soccer giants Dynamos lived true to their moniker "Glamour Boys" as they showed off a fine sense of fashion with a trendy photoshoot in the build-up to the start of the 2023 Castle Lager Premie...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Mary pulled out Chiwenga's medical tubes'
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Mary Mubaiwa, allegedly pulled out medical tubes that were inserted on her former husband's chest which left him bleeding profusely.This e...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa salutes private sector
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday saluted the country's private sector which has risen to the occasion through the production of the majority of goods found in local supermarkets.This is testimony...Published: 11 Mar 2023 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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