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Pirate taxis, kombis unsafe for school pupils
Bulawayo authorities have strongly condemned the use of pirate taxis, commonly known as mushikashika, and commuter omnibuses for transporting school pupils, citing significant safety concerns, particu...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Pupil spared jail time for fatal stabbing
A 17-year-old former student of Milton High School narrowly avoided a prison sentence after appearing in the Bulawayo High Court last Thursday for fatally stabbing another 17-year-old boy in Magwegwe ...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:57hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Khalanga Lenkosi spills dirt about comedian pal
Social media influencer Khalanga Lenkosi, whose real name is Sibusiso Khupe, recently stirred controversy by discussing fellow Bulawayo comedian Sipho Mercent Nyathi's intimate body parts in a viral v...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 08:19hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya launches a blistering attack against Lincoln Mutasa
Walter Magaya's Heart Group, owners of Heart Stadium in Harare, has launched a blistering attack against ZIFA normalisation committee chairperson Lincoln Mutasa who claimed in a statement on Monday th...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 18:24hrs | 1587 | by Staff reporter
Hate attacks on Zimbabwe magistrates condemned
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has expressed concern and urged the public to desist from conducting hate campaigns against judges and magistrates as this not only endangers the judicial o...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 15:55hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter
Stop the Victimisation of Chidimma Adetshina, she is a black African
In the midst of the ongoing Miss South Africa 2024 competition, one contestant has found herself at the center of a national controversy - Chidimma Adetshina. Since being crowned as one of the top 16 ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 10:37hrs | 359 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Warrant of arrest for gun-toting businessman
On Friday, the Murewa Magistrates Court issued a warrant of arrest for controversial businessman Clark Makoni after he failed to appear for a hearing. Makoni faces four charges, including attempted mu...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 10:58hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster launches witch-hunt
Musengezi High School head George Rambanepasi and bursar Sharon Kapende are embroiled in controversy over alleged financial mismanagement, particularly concerning a US$12,000 repair scandal involving ...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
America blasted for imposing sanctions on ICC in bid to shield Israeli war crimes
In a shocking display of disregard for human life and international justice, the United States has sanctioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) for its efforts to hold Israel accountable for ...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 09:31hrs | 16 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Legal woes mount for Italian Mafia Boss Francesco Marconati as CID and Home Affairs are roped in
In the sinister saga unfolding within Zimbabwe's gold mining industry, Francesco Marconati emerges as a dark specter, casting a menacing shadow over the operations of DGL Investments Number Five (Pvt)...Published: 28 Mar 2024 at 13:29hrs | 1 | by George Tshuma
245% increase in suicide attempts
MPILO Central Hospital in Bulawayo has recorded a 245 percent increase in attempted suicide cases handled at the health institution amid reports that the most affected age group includes young adults ...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Calls for Sadc anti-graft court
AN ANTI-CORRUPTION watchdog has called on Southern African Development Community (Sadc) member States to up the fight against graft by setting up a regional anti-corruption court.In a petition...Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
School heads face chop over 0% pass rates
Members of Parliament want heads of schools recording zero percent pass rates to be demoted among other punitive measures that Government should impose.The legislators noted that some better r...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Diplomat dragged to court over Ponzi scheme
A DIPLOMAT linked to an Asian country has been dragged before the Harare Magistrates' Court accused of swindling his countrymen in the diaspora of millions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme.This em...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 04:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Countries under illegal US sanctions must unite against Washington
Yes, it is very possible for Zimbabwe, China, Russia, Cuba, Iran and all other countries under illegally imposed United States sanctions to formerly gang up and fight Washington.There is power...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:45hrs | | by Joseph Meta
Zanu-PF bullying other parties
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has accused the ruling Zanu-PF party of using its muscle to gain political dominance in Zimbabwe.In a paper unpacking the National Electoral Reform Age...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Western modernization was fraught with sanguineous crimes
The path to modernization a country chooses is determined by its historical traditions, social systems, developmental conditions, and external environment, among other factors. As countries differ in ...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 15:48hrs | | by Xi Jinping
Zimbabwe: A bottled up nation
GLOBAL capitals have erupted into angry protests over Israel's continued relentless and ruthless bombardment of Palestine's Gaza Strip where millions have been displaced and thousands killed.A...Published: 17 Jan 2024 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pitfalls of Liberation Movements in Zimbabwe
This paper seeks to provide an introductory general overview of the pitfalls associated with liberation movements in Zimbabwe up to a certain historical point. However, the most accurate and u...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 08:30hrs | 9 | by Josh Mhambi
Mambo Dhuterere hits out at cyberbullies, again
Gospel musician Mambo Dhuterere, real name Darlington Mutseta, says deliberate attempts to inflict harm on his marriage through manipulation and damaging of his character online will not destroy his m...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 12:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Data bundles, hotspoting won't destroy my marriage: Mambo Dhuterere vows
Gospel supremo, Mambo Dhuterere (real name, Darlington Mutseta) has once again trashed claims which were recently peddled on social media linking him to infidelity and gender-based violence vowing tha...Published: 11 Dec 2023 at 16:50hrs | 27 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
Violence against women serious breach of human rights
Media Institute for Southern Africa has said violence against women is the most pervasive breach of human rights worldwide which is being worsened by targeting and attacking women including female jou...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 10:46hrs | 6 | by Stephen Jakes
The rift between Zimbabwe and Zambia: …the making of Joseph Kalimbwe
In recent years, the relationship between Zimbabwe and Zambia has taken a turn for the worse, marked by growing tensions and diplomatic strain. While various factors have contributed to this rift, the...Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 07:04hrs | 7 | by Grace Chekai
Zanu-PF bullying rejected
While the government in Harare has been diligently working to address the chaos surrounding the general elections, the Sadc region remains steadfast in its scrutiny of Zimbabwe's problematic polls, wh...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 09:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Miss Universe Zimbabwe imitating Zozibini 'Zozi' Tunzi
REIGNING Miss Universe Zimbabwe first princess Nokutenda Shekinah Marumbwa has rubbished claims that she does mimic famous South African model Zozibini "Zozi" Tunzi.Marumbwa was among the fina...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
School expels 30 pupils over violence
Reportedly, 30 students have been expelled from Chemhanza High School in Hwedza, Mashonaland East province, following allegations of bullying and physical fighting, including the severe assault of a s...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's top aide claims he was shot in the face during Zimbabwe's bush war
Anywhere Mutambudzi, the Chief Director of Strategic Communications in the Office of the President and Cabinet, has appealed to fellow social media users to refrain from making disparaging comments ab...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 11:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chris Brown fired back at Tinashe
In typical Chris Brown fashion, the R&B star has fired back at singer Tinashe after she expressed her regret at featuring the controversial Brown on her 2015 single, 'Player'."We all wante...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 19:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cowering to a dictator only makes him more brazen!
I was bullied when I was a little child - from my crèche days to early primary school.That was the period my life changed forever - becoming the person I am today. There were two thin...Published: 16 Sep 2023 at 19:27hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe nearing a fully-fledged family dynasty!
Last week, a reporter with a national daily newspaper phoned for my opinion on how I believed the country's new Cabinet should be constituted.This was after the recently-held hotly disputed ha...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 14:11hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
LSU vice-chancellor Pardon Kuipa sucked in cattle procurement scandal
LUPANE State University (LSU) vice-chancellor Pardon Kuipa has been fingered in a procurement scandal following revelations that the university purchased cattle at an inflated price and only a few wer...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 18:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
SADC risks extinction in allowing itself to be bullied by ZANU PF!
So, the Zimbabwe ruling party is up to its usual dirty tricks again!Bullying!In 2011, the heads of state of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) were bullied by ZANU PF in...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 07:06hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa and Mnangagwa are both setting Zimbabwe up to fail
Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) and Zanu-PF's incumbent president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, are setting Zimbabwe up for failure, no matter who actually wins.Chamisa has ca...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 07:54hrs | | by Lenin Ndebele
Mnangagwa spokesman kicked out of Twitter
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesman has been banned by Twitter for a second time for allegedly issuing threats against the head of the SADC election observer mission.George Charamba raged...Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 09:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean born Chris Maroleng deported for misrepresentation
Zimbabwean immigration officials have deported Good Governance Africa (GGA) CEO Chris Maroleng and three of his colleagues.Maroleng and his colleagues arrived in the country on Tuesday to cond...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa accused of using crude tactics
DEPORTED Good Governance (GGA) Africa chief executive officer, Chris Maroleng, has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of using crude tactics to win elections at all costs.Maroleng and his te...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chris Maroleng urges Zimbabweans to 'rise against tyranny'
Former SABC broadcaster Chris Maroleng has called on Zimbabweans to "rise against tyranny" as he took to his social media handles Thursday to express disappointment over being deported from the countr...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 18:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shingi Munyeza threatens Mutemererwa's lawyer
The debt row pitying Marjorie Mutemererwa and Shingi Munyeza escalated this week with the ex SeedCo public relations manager's lawyer filing a police report against the businessman for allegedly swear...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 18:54hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Police Constable spotted in CCC crowd chanting clapping for Chamisa, arrested
A NKAYI based ZRP Constable identified as H Masimbe has been arrested after he was seen attending Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa's Nesigwe rally and excitedly chanting pa...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:47hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Landlord vs lodger: The battle continues
"LANDLORD fatally stabbed by lodger over rent!" screamed a newspaper headline.In 2021, Prayer Banda (22) of Mbizo 18 in Kwekwe, was fatally stabbed by his lodger Victor Moyo (24), following a ...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 08:19hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Call for more trainings on safety and security for female journalists
Media stakeholders have called for more training workshops targeting female journalists to enhance their safety and security while on duty.The call was made after MISA Zimbabwe held a safety a...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 16:48hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes
Suicide now associated with cyber-bullying
Worldwide cyberbullying has been associated with suicide among school children in several recent cases, a phenomenon that has been newly termed cyberbullicide. With access to modern technology and the...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:23hrs | 7 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
WATCH: Varakashi leader denies cyberbullying claims
JONES Musara, leader of Zanu-PF-aligned Twitter brigade Varakashi has refuted claims his grouping is responsible for cases of online bullying and claimed they are in fact, victims.He was speak...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
A curse that will forever haunt Zimbabwe opposition
THOSE of us who grew up in the village know that nothing can be as foul-smelling as a skunk.It literally stinks to high heaven.By some freak of nature, these cat-sized black-and-white ...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | 8 | by Bishop Lazi
Bulawayo high school drama series premieres on DStv
A drama series, High School Diary produced in Bulawayo made its debut appearance DStv last week on the NRTV channel.The series was written by Elton Sibanda, produced by John Mabuyane Films and...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 06:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Scorned man stalks ex-wife
A Harare man was dragged to court by his ex-wife for cyberbullying after she dumped him.Judith Maponga told Harare magistrate Sharon Mashavira that her ex-husband Munashe Mafunga was tormentin...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Charumbira in cyber-bullying storm
PRESIDENT of the Chief's Council, Fortune Charumbira, has been reported to the police for cyber-bullying after he allegedly fabricated a WhatsApp chat history to downplay his sexual assault case....Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Machaya acquitted
FORMER Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Jason Machaya and provincial planning officer Chaisayanyerwa Chibururu who recently completed their 48 months imprisonment term for criminal abuse of office...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's female politicians moan over cyber-bullying
ZIMBABWEAN female politicians have complained of cyber-bullying ahead of the August 23 harmonised elections, saying they are subjected to greater scrutiny and criticism than their male counterparts wh...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shaka Zulu is back in pop culture
SHAKA kaSenzangakhona is universally recognised as the founder of what would become known as the "Zulu nation".He ruled from about 1817 until he was assassinated by his half-brothers in 1828....Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
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