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Zimbabwe's ex-CIO Chief details counter-espionage success in his book
In his book, One Among Many: My Contribution to the Zimbabwean Story, former Director-General of Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), Happyton Bonyongwe, offers a rare glimpse into the ...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 15:59hrs | 4306 | by Staff reporter
Unilateral sanctions are not illegal!
IT was so laughable listening to Information minister Jenfan Muswere fuming over US targeted sanctions on some Zimbabweans.I could easily tell that he was trying his best to please his boss, P...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:14hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police probe supply of alcohol to juveniles
Police have viewed a video circulating on social media showing children taking alcohol in central Harare and are investigating since selling or giving children alcohol or access to alcohol is an offen...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:25hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Putin and the Wagner mutiny
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple"Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest (1895)On 23rd June 2023 the Western media became delirious with joy when the heard that there was a ...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 15:39hrs | 11 | by Ian Beddowes
Zimbabwe's underworld of teen sex, drugs
TEENAGERS of schoolgoing age take turns to go into a secret hide-out located in Hatfield, Harare, on a Saturday.The girls are dressed in all sorts of skimpy tight fitting clothes, while their ...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:09hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
75% of Zimbabwe teachers experiencing mental health challenges
The findings further show that all teachers have mentally resigned their jobs although they physically remain at their workplaces.AT least 75% of Zimbabwean teachers are suffering from stress-...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:07hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Pomp, fanfare at National Youth Day festivities
Thousands of youths from the country's 10 provinces yesterday gathered at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe Square in Harare to commemorate National Youth Day, running under the theme: "Alleviating substance ...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
HIV positive former DeMbare star regrets not zipping up
THERE is no doubt that throughout the years there are plenty of footballers and sports personalities in general who in addition to giving their all on the pitch, also give their all off the pitch, esp...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces rising drug abuse problem
Zimbabwe is experiencing an upsurge in drug abuse cases and most of those abusing the drugs are young people. Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Dr John Mangwiro said concerted efforts are ...Published: 29 Oct 2021 at 08:53hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Wheels come off Mwonzora train?
ROWDY MDC-T supporters yesterday violently disrupted a fellow party member who was addressing a Press conference in Harare to expose party leader Douglas Mwonzora's alleged misuse of party funds, assa...Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cabinet meetings by Ndaba Sibanda: A review by Banqobile Virginia Dakamela
The book kicks off with a scene featuring a technology-crazy old man who is drinking with a girl young enough to be his granddaughter. The old man's table manners do not endear him to the girl either....Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 12:13hrs | 6 | by Banqobile Virginia Dakamela
The bittersweet toxicity of the new media
In 1982, when Steve Jobs was asked if he was keen on doing market research, he said, "No, because customers don't know what they want until we have shown them." His instincts, whether good-natured or ...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 19:38hrs | | by Mandlenkosi Siziba
Democracy and philanthropism in governance and five of Africa's most rare men in politics
Democracy is a system of governance in which the people choose their leaders by voting for them in elections. ... Philanthropy is free-giving of help or money to those in need. Governance is control o...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 22:34hrs | | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Police warn youths on vuzu parties
POLICE in Bulawayo have warned pupils who are returning from boarding schools to desist from organising the now infamous vuzu parties as they risk being arrested.Pupils, particularly those wit...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Alcohol and drugs are ruining the youths
For many a youth today alcohol is their strongest weakness. Some think the wise waters can provide refuge and comfort from the prevailing hardships yet the opposite is the gospel truth. Many p...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 14:30hrs | 2 | by Thomas Murisa
Discipline mustn't be administered through brutality
The problem of child abuse is getting out of hand and our society must act now to stop the terrible crimes against innocent children.Recently, the Midlands community awoke to the shocking news...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:55hrs | | by Cuthbert Mavheko
A Guide to Islam: An Advanced Level Textbook on Islam
Shaibu Asali in, A Guide to Islam: An Advanced Level Textbook on Islam is a 2019 publication grounded on an insider's perspective on Islam as a religion. Shaibu Asali's eight chapter book of 95 pages ...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 11:09hrs | 7 | by Brian Maregedze
Say no to bullying in school
Despite the 'dry wallet' circumstances most Zimbabweans are facing, the zeal to have their children educated can never be underestimated. With schools opening this week, parents and guardians were all...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:11hrs | | by Thomas Murisa
Zimbabwean economy reflects state of governance
IN 2015, I argued that the economy was Zanu-PF's most virulent opposition.The 2016 introduction of bond notes pegged to the US dollar saw the emergence of a parallel market for foreign exchang...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 13:47hrs | | by Brian Kagoro
PJ Powers in sterling performance
MUSIC legend, PJ Powers, lived up to her billing as she put up a sterling, intimate two-hour performance at the Elephant Hills Resort on Saturday night. The show was aimed at increasing awaren...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Social security for commercial sex workers
Most retired commercial sex workers are now a sorry sight with no 'clients' and no income. Bleached skin is now showing ugly permanent marks and the laugh lines have become emblematic. It is h...Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 08:29hrs | | by Thomas Murisa
Self-proclaimed (Goliath) Mugabe plot to kill (David) Mnangagwa flops, Fraud probe now preferred
Grace Mugabe and G40 strategy to eliminate, decapitate, debilitate and eradicate Emmerson Mnangagwa from any slightness chance of him succeeding the geriatric incumbent President Robert Mugabe was pla...Published: 30 Sep 2017 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Themba Mthethwa
Grace Mugabe agonises over her sons' behaviour
First Lady Grace Mugabe, just like her husband, President Robert Mugabe, at the weekend shared her agony with relatives over the continuing wayward behaviour of sons - Robert Junior and Chatunga Bella...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 15:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prostitution, drugs, violence in Zimbabwe music
A lot has been said about the vices of the local music industry yet, to those that are not directly involved in this entertainment circle, black spots that litter the underworld of musicians remain a ...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 06:38hrs | | by Godwin Muzari
Inkanyezi ZeZulu Acapella Ensemble to tour United Kingdom
Inkanyezi Zezulu, an award winning acapella (imbube/isicathamiya) ensemble was established in South Africa in 2010 by a group of eleven South African and Zimbabwean men in Hillbrow, the inner city of ...Published: 14 Jun 2016 at 11:24hrs | | by Agencies
Fight at Africa Unity Square as activists meet
SERIOUS disagreements over donor money and personality clashes have all but snuffed out a protest that had been organised by opposition-linked activists in Harare's Africa Unity Square.The so-...Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 07:12hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga
Young people take active role in climate change awareness
Young people in Africa have in the past been taking a backseat in the climate change debate and awareness. Not anymore.As the effects of climate change hit many African countries, exacer...Published: 07 Dec 2015 at 14:31hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani in Paris, France
Zahara back in Zimbabwe
Afro-soul songstress Zahara who was early this year beset by rumours of alcoholism, a dwindling career and a break-up is headed for Harare in December.Zahara, who shot to fame after her hit tr...Published: 16 Nov 2015 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Prophet Makandiwa crusades pay dividends
At least 40 000 people gave their lives to Christ over the past one-and-a-half weeks as United Family International Church Founder Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa launched a wave of crusades in Harare, a j...Published: 11 Oct 2015 at 16:13hrs | | by Victoria Ruzvidzo
Students brew beer with cereals, schools enforces a ban
BOARDING schools in Matabeleland have reportedly banned pupils from bringing certain types of breakfast cereals after discovering that pupils use them to brew opaque beer.Schools o...Published: 08 Sep 2015 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
NMG Benefits' Charity Marathon - The Race Towards R1-Million Mark Continues..!
NMG Benefits recently kick-started its annual Charity Challenge by participating in the 702 Sun International CEO SleepOut. In an effort to keep the fundraising momentum going, on 14 August 2015 Andre...Published: 14 Aug 2015 at 13:04hrs | | by Miranda Lusiba
Murder mystery: The Death of Rex Nhongo
THIS novel comes with two mysteries attached, one substantial, the other superficial.The big mystery is the author's identity. Gender-neutral, nominally Anglo-Saxon, almost provocatively bland...Published: 08 Aug 2015 at 07:31hrs | 4 | by Michaela Wrong
Masondo's death a double blow for the band and fans - Methuseli Moyo
ONE of the strong followers of Umbaqqanga music who is a social and political commentator Methuseli Moyo has said the death of the Soul Brothers lead vocalist David Masondo is a double blow to th...Published: 08 Jul 2015 at 16:08hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Teenage sex parties stun Zimbabweans
Organizations representing young people in Zimbabwe say they are baffled by the growing wayward behavior of some young people who engage in sex parties commonly known as "vuzum or pasa pasa's"....Published: 01 Jul 2015 at 20:38hrs | | by Tatenda Gumbo
Barbourfields Stadium to erupt into ZAPU songs as Highlanders displays its new bus.
Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo 'Emagumeni' is expected to be buzzing with Highlanders Football Club supporters coming to have a glimpse of Highlanders Football Club's newly acquired state of th...Published: 04 Jun 2015 at 23:08hrs | | by Themba Mthethwa
Bulawayo, city of drunks
BULAWAYO residents spent almost $5,5 million on Chibuku opaque beer in nine months from April to December 2014, a phenomenal figure for a city reeling in unemployment and disinvestment.This me...Published: 11 Feb 2015 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sex workers go extra mile in Botswana
GABORONE - During the day, she will give your hair the most refined look, albeit in a makeshift saloon, but when night falls across Botswana's capital Gaborone, Debra Ncube (not her real name) exchan...Published: 06 Jun 2014 at 11:06hrs | 73 | by Africa Review
Bulawayo's jobless turn to gambling
GAMBLING is increasingly becoming one of the leading business sectors as Bulawayo's economic woes worsen and people resort to unconventional means as sources of livelihoods.Desperate people se...Published: 18 May 2014 at 16:49hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zim girls abusing alcohol
Recently, Zimbabwe and the rest of the world commemorated International Women's Day and different Women organisations conducted several activities that highlighted and celebrated their achievements as...Published: 15 Mar 2014 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff Reporeter
Generations upcoming storyline to keep people glued to their screens
Viewers who think that Generations is a bore right now, should hold on to their seats as the upcoming storyline is about to keep you glued to your screens.The past four weeks, viewers have bee...Published: 10 Apr 2013 at 06:21hrs | | by sowetanlive
10 surprising things that boost your health
10 everyday things with unexpected health benefitsThink you know what’s healthy and what’s not? You may be surpr...Published: 10 Nov 2012 at 10:05hrs | | by realbuzz.com
Unemployed youths turn to gambling
Scores of visibly wasted youths quarrel over a game of cards at Westlea shopping centre in Harare.The game goes on for several minutes after which the winner picks the cash prize stacked under...Published: 01 Oct 2012 at 13:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo girl set for e-tv Scandal soapie role
Little known Bulawayo model Angela Thulie is set for a role in South Africa's popular soapie - Scandal. She will rub shoulders with world renown Sello Maake ka Mncube.The 25 year old ...Published: 23 Apr 2012 at 12:35hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
Sex deprived fruit flies seek solace in drink
In experiments seeking to understand the root causes of human addiction, UCSF scientists have discovered that male fruit flies turn to alcohol when female flies reject their sexual advances.W...Published: 18 Mar 2012 at 10:01hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Is the gay myth a human rights issue or a question of Values and Morality
The recent utterances regarding the status of gays and lesbians in Zimbabwe by the Right Honourable Morgan Tsvangirai, Prime Minister of the Republic of Zimbabwe and President of the Movement for De...Published: 24 Nov 2011 at 17:57hrs | | by Trevor Manhanga
Top 10: Influential Premier League Footballers
No.10 Lucas RadebeTeam influenced: LeedsHeight of his power: 1996-...Published: 29 Apr 2011 at 15:40hrs | | by Tim Webber
Scientists seek alcoholism vaccine
Chilean researchers said they are developing a vaccine against alcoholism that could be tested on humans starting next year and works by neutralising an enzyme that metabolises alcohol....Published: 11 Jan 2011 at 15:19hrs | | by AFP
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