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Pressure group celebrates late Zapu hero Ntutha
PRESSURE group Ibhetshu LikaZulu has commemorated the life of Zapu stalwart, the late Jini Ntutha who was shot and killed by government forces near his Nyamandlovu home during the Gukurahundi era in 1...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
Police ban MDC Alliance celebrations
POLICE in Harare have reportedly banned the MDC Alliance's belated 22nd anniversary celebrations scheduled for November 28, citing manpower shortages.The opposition party's secretary-general C...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | 1009 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans' own political myopia and desperation underpin their continued suffering
This morning I was planning to write an article imploring our veterans of the liberation struggle to revert to their 1960s and 1970s unrelenting resolve - anchored by unquestionable patriotism and uns...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 16:04hrs | 600 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Police ban MDC Alliance celebrations
POLICE in Harare have reportedly banned the MDC Alliance's belated 22nd anniversary celebrations scheduled for November 28, citing manpower shortages.The opposition party's secretary-general C...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 06:00hrs | 2558 | by Staff reporter
US$310m loan for Bulawayo, Hwange thermal units
A loan facility of US$310 million is being negotiated with India to fix Bulawayo and Hwange thermal power stations, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said.Sp...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:23hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe acquires 20 million Covid-19 doses
Zimbabwe has acquired a total of 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine, enough for almost 10 million people, a development that places the country among the top rated countries in procuring Covid-19 su...Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 05:20hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe acquires 20M Covid-19 doses
ZIMBABWE has acquired a total of 20 million doses of Covid-19 vaccine, enough for almost 10 million people, a development that places the country among the top rated countries in procuring Covid-19 su...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 23:34hrs | 445 | by Staff Reporter
Mutsvangwa pays tribute to Paul Mwazha
INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has urged leaders in Archbishop Paul Mwazha's African Apostolic Church to unite for the sake of the veteran religious icon....Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:37hrs | 494 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF desperate to engage Zambia leader
THE ruling Zanu-PF party yesterday said it was making frantic efforts to engage Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema over social media rants targeted at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government by th...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:37hrs | 6270 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's budget speech set for November 25
The 2022 National Budget giving the revenue and expenditure plans for next year will be tabled in Parliament on November 25 and is expected to steer Government programmes under the National Developmen...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:32hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Mwazha celebrates 103 years
One of Zimbabwe's leading religious leaders, Bishop Paul Mwazha, marks his 103rd birthday today amid celebration by church members that God was protecting their leader.Celebrations involving f...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:37hrs | 797 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean chefs set for Italy
Four chefs including two trainees from the SAHTC – The Hospitality School are set to travel to Italy for a 10-day training course on Cucina Italiana (Italian cooking), which will coincide with the I...Published: 24 Oct 2021 at 09:30hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Over 5m Zimbabweans food insecure, claims WFP
OVER five million Zimbabweans in urban and rural communities are food insecure due to COVID-19-induced difficulties, the World Food Programme country director Francesca Alderman said yesterday....Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:21hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Public Library celebrates 125 years of existence
THE Bulawayo Public Library (BPL) will next week Monday commemorate its quasquicentennial milestone under the theme "125 years of serving the Bulawayo Community".From Rhodesia to the Second Re...Published: 11 Oct 2021 at 05:53hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Ilala Lodge Hotel celebrates 30 years in hospitality with loyal industry partners
Zimbabwe, 7 October 2021. The renowned Ilala Lodge Hotel in Victoria Falls celebrated three decades in hospitality at a private event held with longstanding regional tourism partners on Monday evening...Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 06:22hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers blast 'uncaring' govt
TEACHERS' unions yesterday blasted President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government as an "uncaring employer" for its failure to pay them a living wage.In statements to commemorate World Teachers' Da...Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 05:49hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Is Zanu-PF ready for elections or its just a masquerade?
MASQUERADES perform very important political and electoral roles in outmanoeuvring political opponents.In a more complex and fluid political scenario such as ours, masquerades are common....Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:49hrs | 102 | by Charles Mutasa
Macheso back on live stage
TOP local performers are making a beeline for South Africa following the relaxation of Covid-19 lockdown regulations across the Limpopo.Leading the pack is sungura maestro Alick Macheso, who i...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:34hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Why your song does not get any airplay!
ONE of the worst nightmares that artistes endure in the music business is among the following; being booed and choking on stage, producing a poor track or even worse, submitting your song and then not...Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 06:04hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt's fake mega-deals raised false hopes
IN the run-up to the 30 July 2018 elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa repeatedly claimed that Zimbabwe had attracted investment commitments amounting to over US$16 billion since he took over power...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 19:38hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to deploy instructors to Mozambique
A CONTINGENT of Zimbabwean military instructors earmarked for deployment to train Mozambican soldiers in the conflict-ridden northern parts of the country is currently on standby in Nyanga, while awai...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 19:37hrs | 792 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's allies 'snub' MDC Alliance anniversary celebrations
Some senior national MDC Alliance members allegedly snubbed the party's 22nd-anniversary celebrations held in Bulawayo over the weekend after they were reportedly informed about the event on the day, ...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 20:03hrs | 2400 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland cultural awards date set
THE Matabeleland Cultural Awards Trust has set October 30 as the date for this year's second edition of the cultural awards at Amakhosi Township Square in Bulawayo. Trust chief executive Phila...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 06:00hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa headlines ICSAZ conference
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will headline the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ) annual conference and 50th anniversary celebrations slated for next week.The con...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:43hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
BCC crafts new fire by-laws to regulate fireworks
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has crafted new fire by-laws which will regulate the use of fireworks as well as the discarding of gas cylinders in the city.The council's intention was reveale...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:28hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Mbira musician in Costa Rica
Acclaimed Afro-jazz songbird and multi award winner Hope Masike has been invited to the inaugural International Day for the People of African...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:33hrs | 356 | by Shelton Muchena
Isn't it embarrassing that last smooth transfer of power in Zimbabwe occurred during colonial Rhodesia?
For some strange reason, I did not feel the urge to watch the live broadcast of Zambia's new president Hakainde Hichilema's inauguration today - in spite of this being one of the few moments of tremen...Published: 24 Aug 2021 at 21:02hrs | 628 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Masiyiwa toasts Zambia transition
Businessperson Strive Masiyiwa says the Zambia transition is "African class" and he will be watching new President Hakainde Hichilema's policies to decide on possible new investment in the country....Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:10hrs | 2167 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in UK celebrate Heroes Day in style
ZIMBABWEANS living in the United Kingdom were on Sunday united through music and sport as they gathered for the Zimbabwe Heroes Day United Kingdom celebrations held in Coventry.The event, whic...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:18hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Songs that liberated the country
The song Kubuhlungu Emoyeni (There is pain in my heart) by LMG choir evokes emotions of the liberation struggle and one of the singers, Happiness Sibanda, breaks into tears each time she explains the ...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:15hrs | 666 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Zimbabwe liberation icons deserve a political leadership worthy of their sacrifice
I was quite young a grade two, eight year old boy, in 1981 when the ZANU choir, led by the late Comrade Chinx (Dickson Chingaira), came to sing at Torwood Hall (Redcliff), whereby they stayed at our h...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:44hrs | 182 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa frets over rogue soldiers
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is fretting over a rise in the number of armed robberies involving soldiers and police officers, with observers saying it is tantamount to a mutiny.Mnangagwa promi...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:38hrs | 2577 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to empower Zimbabwe military with hi-tech hardware
THE Second Republic will continue equipping the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) with the latest technological equipment that responds to emerging threats threatening existing peace and stability in the ...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:31hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Defence Forces here to serve, says Gen PV Sibanda
THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) are not only there to fight wars, but also uplift the lives of ordinary people through assisting Government in tackling emerging challenges such as Covid-19. ...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:30hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter
'Covid-19 a security threat'
The Covid-19 pandemic raging across the world is a security threat so all men and women in uniform must take scientific advice and get vaccinated, Commander Air Force of Zimbabwe Air Marshall Elson Mo...Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 06:12hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt bars unvaccinated officials from events
GOVERNMENT has barred unvaccinated officials from attending next week's key national events, including Heroes and Defence Forces Day celebrations, to curb the spread of COVID-19 virus.Cabinet ...Published: 04 Aug 2021 at 06:36hrs | 1382 | by Staff reporter
Vaccinated citizens only at Heroes Day celebrations
THE Heroes Day and Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Day celebrations scheduled for next week will only be attended by fully vaccinated citizens as the country observes Covid-19 prevention protocols. ...Published: 04 Aug 2021 at 06:26hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
COVID-19 weighs down Zimbabwe's TB fight
ZIMBABWE'S gains from the Global Fund's efforts to fight HIV and Aids and tuberculosis ( TB) are on a downward spiral due to the COVID-19 pandemic which continues to take its toll.The Global F...Published: 26 Jul 2021 at 06:43hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
When you die, will people celebrate or mourn your death?
Today, 12 July, I am glorifying my Creator, Jehovah God Almighty, in Christ Jesus' name, for placing me on this planet forty eight (48) years ago.However, for me, birthday anniversaries are ne...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 16:46hrs | 1289 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe can do more than just receiving covid-19 vaccines donations - Mhondoro-Ngezi SMP
In a recent telephone conversation with this reporter, the Shadow-Member of Parliament (SMP) for Mhondoro-Ngezi Constituency situate in Mashonaland West Province has commended the Government of Zimbab...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 09:09hrs | 675 | by Maxwell Teedzai
Dynamos founding member dies
Dynamos founding member Ernest Kamba has described the late former player and administrator Simon Sachiti as one of the most humble yet talented players he has played with after he passed away in Hara...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 14:25hrs | 993 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga treated to a surprise birthday
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga was today treated to a surprise birthday by his staff.After seeing off President Mnangagwa to Zambia, Cde Chiwenga returned to his office, probably think...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 20:19hrs | 3577 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi, the forgetful man who reminds us about our heritage
"HELLO. I will be with you in a moment. I just want to finish this sentence," Pathisa Nyathi told a news crew that visited him at his home in Gwabalanda last week.Nyathi, who was seated in the...Published: 26 Jun 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1914 | by Staff Reporter
Mwonzora was planning to 'fight' Chamisa 3 months before 2018 election
Former MDC-T secretary general Douglas Mwonzora was plotting to "fight" party leader Nelson Chamisa three months before the July 2018 elections, leaked chats by former cabinet minister and Zanu-PF off...Published: 25 Jun 2021 at 09:48hrs | 2868 | by Staff reporter
If ED truly listened to the citizenry's cries, complaints, and criticisms, he would have been the people's hero
At times I look back, in amazement, at the events of November 2017 - when thousands upon thousands of Zimbabweans flooded the streets of the capital Harare, in overwhelming jubilant support of the mil...Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 19:58hrs | 1177 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Commemorating the 45th Youth Day: Do something or say something that will end with results
We are commemorating this year's Day of the African Child in Covid-19 induced lockdown for the second year running. Times are hard,its not business as usual. There are plenty of reports ...Published: 17 Jun 2021 at 10:10hrs | 322 | by Taruberekera Masara in Pretoria
MDC Bulawayo structures in flames
MDC-T Bulawayo province is battling factionalism hardly a month after infighting within its women's wing exposed differences between supporters of party leader Douglas Mwonzora and his deputy Thokozan...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 08:23hrs | 529 | by Staff reporter
Hanging Tree evokes Mnangagwa death escape
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday reflected on the brutality of the settler regime, which punished sons and daughters of the land seeking freedom with all forms of cruelty including hanging, a sentence he...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:08hrs | 2145 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's heritage corridor opens
Local authorities need to consider renaming local buildings, roads and special monuments to reflect the country's independence and sovereignty to market brand Zimbabwe, President Mnangagwa said. ...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:01hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Are ZANU PF and MDC shameful governance failures proving Rhodesia's Smith right that Blacks not ready to govern themselves?
There are issues that are so emotive and sensitive, that even I try my best not to provoke them unnecessarily - or, at least, tread very carefully, being alive to their potential explosiveness - nonet...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 11:21hrs | 2117 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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