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Men arrested over attempt to 'bewitch' Zambia’s president Hakainde Hichilema
Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being "witchdoctors" who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president.The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Le...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 21:09hrs | 905 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa charms war vets ahead of congress
President Emmerson Mnangagwa extended promises of improved economic opportunities, healthcare, and other benefits to war veterans ahead of an upcoming elective congress, aiming to consolidate support ...Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Children terrorised by invisible creatures
THE way your skin crawled after watching goosefleshers like The Conjuring , Gothika and The Ring, will pale into insignificance when you read through this living nightmare for three children from Magw...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:04hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Naked 'wizard' caught in the act
IT was at the crack of dawn when the screaming villagers drew the attention of an elderly man to a homestead, a few metres away from his.Mackenzie, as he described himself in a video that has ...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:04hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Try Ncube charms Bosso bosses
HWANGE assistant coach Try Ncube is set to be appointed as one of Kelvin Kaindu's assistant coaches at Highlanders after impressing in interviews held last week.While Ncube arrives at Bosso, s...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls charms São Tomé PM
Destination Zimbabwe, especially Victoria Falls, continues to rise after hosting São Tomé and Principe Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada, who was on a private holiday with his family, making him the l...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:15hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Woman, daughter ordered to stop harassing rival
The Harare Civil Court has ordered a Kambuzuma woman and her mother to observe and maintain peace towards another woman from their neighbourhood who claimed to have been physically, verbally and emoti...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:51hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers arrested despite paying sangoma
Three armed robbers targeted a businessman at his residence in the Mahatshula suburb, purportedly making off with US$6,000 and P110,000, while also offering a traditional healer 1,800 pula as a gestur...Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 21:01hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge modernisation charms Ramaphosa, Motsoaledi
The significant transformation and modernization of the Zimbabwean side of the Beitbridge Border Post have impressed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has pledged to implement similar upgra...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Extra Valembe charms Guruve
Extra Valembe band led by Romeo Simbi Hombe Gasa gave an electrifying performance at Chivavaya night club in Guruve on Friday.Gas...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 23:01hrs | 13 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Kasukuwere charms Zapu
SELF-EXILED independent presidential candidate Saviour Kasukuwere has charmed the opposition Zapu after he promised to return the party's properties seized by the Zanu-PF governemnt in the 1980s...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:21hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt charms war collaborators ahead of 2023 general elections
GOVERNMENT has been frantically charming war veterans, ex-political prisoners, detainees, restrictees, non-combatant cadres and war collaborators by increasing pensions ahead of polls later this year,...Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 20:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: South Africa's Nombulelo Mhlongo charms Bulawayo
Celebrated South African actress , classical singer and businesswoman Nombulelo Mhlongo charmed the city Bulawayo when she appeared in the city over the weekend . Mhlongo, who was born in ...Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 09:41hrs | 22 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa charms traditional leaders
AS the country gears up for 2023 elections, the main opposition political outfit, Citiziens' Coalition for Change (CCC), has pledged to improve the welfare of traditional leaders, police officers and ...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 16:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa charms armed forces with title deed promises
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has promised decent wages, improved living conditions and title deeds for the country's security forces if his party forms a future government...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 18:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Extra Valembe charms Harare
Sungura artiste Romeo Gasa and Extra Valembe mesmerised fans in Harare at Bar Rouge on Thursday night.The smartly dressed band gave a p...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 20:58hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Old sex workers lament stiff competition on streets
LIKE any other business, old sex workers in Bulawayo are also facing a similar situation of business competition as they are being pushed out of the "nocturnal" trade due to strong competition from yo...Published: 27 May 2022 at 06:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Vee Mhofu charms Mashwede
Mbira musician Virimai "Vee Mhofu" Nhedega is set to take his Dziva reMbire mesmerized fans at Mashwede village in Harare on Wednesday night.The energetic band forced the fully packed Mashwede...Published: 19 May 2022 at 13:07hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Harare
Telecel charms market with 'Dollar on Us'
TELECEL Zimbabwe says it is introducing United States dollar-indexed airtime.The product, which will be on promotion, will be called "Dollar on Us".A statement from the firm said the p...Published: 11 May 2022 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Giant manhood' charms sangoma, dumps hubby, stalks client for sex
A married sangoma left people tongue-tied when she allegedly ditched her husband for a client she had reportedly cured of erectile dysfunction.Sarudzai Dube from Mudzenga Village under Chief N...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 10:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza's work ethic charms Mangwiro
HARARE City coach Taurai Mangwiro is charmed by Norman Mapeza's work ethic and has heaped praise on the FC Platinum coach ahead of the two teams' league clash at Mandava Stadium on Saturday.Th...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dreams made and dreams shattered at West Nicholson's 'Entabeni yegolide'
"Intaba yeWest" or "Entabeni yegolide", the soaring mountain with impervious vegetation along the Gwanda-Beitbridge highway in West Nicholson is not for the faint hearted.From afar, the mounta...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Are sangomas really 'linked' to armed robberies?
Armed robbery in criminal law is an aggravated form of theft that involves the use of a lethal weapon a victim typically motivated by the desire to obtain money.Cases of armed robbery have rea...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:44hrs | | by Blessing Mandabva
Zimbabwe artist charms grieving Connie Ferguson
Well, not quite. For Connie Ferguson, though, you are more likely to see her shed tears on-set, according to a script.However, in real life, the famed South African actress is also not shy to ...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls experience charms American executives
VICTORIA Falls is a must-visit basket of attraction and leisure. That is how 10 American executives summed up their three days and two nights at one of the worlds' prime tourist resorts. They came, th...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sex crazed prophet exposed
A Zimbabwean man masquerading as a prophet in Botswana has been shamed after it emerged that he was sleeping with a number of women who sought his services and peddling a ‘magic' oil called ‘Do as...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 09:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Father's snakes feast on daughters
THERE are many relatives today who do not talk to each other anymore as they blame witchcraft for all their problems, with the "witches" being their relatives. There are those who believe in witchcraf...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 16:03hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Man kills aunt over missing luck charms
POLICE in Mutoko, Mashonaland East province have arrested a 23-year-old man who allegedly axed his aunt to death, accusing her of misplacing his talisman.Piniel Tinomuda, of village 43 Hoyuyu,...Published: 17 Oct 2020 at 16:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Muthi ritual scare hits suburbs
FEAR gripped residents of Makokoba and Mzilikazi suburbs in Bulawayo after muthi (charms) suspected to have been used in performing a ritual was found tied to a tree near a bridge connecting the two s...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sangoma loses bones, charms to hooker
CALL it an epic clash of the world's oldest profession and the spiritual world of divination.A youthful sangoma from Inyathi, Matabeleland North province, reportedly lost a bag containing his ...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
General Chiwenga charms Temba Mliswa
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has applauded statements by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga that the Health and Child Care Ministry is being restructured with a new sustainable funding mo...Published: 09 Sep 2020 at 10:16hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
South Africa's Kelly Khumalo charms Bulawayo songstress
Vibrant upcoming musical sensation and model Tynie Smart (real name Queen Moyo) recently opened up about her relationship with Kelly Khumalo's music which inspired her and transformed her life. ...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 11:28hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man assaults mother-in-law over witchcraft claims
A CHIPINGE woman was assaulted by her son-in-law until she fell unconscious after she was accused of being a witch.This came to light during the appearance of Tawanda Matesva (30), of Makiwa v...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Man found with 4 snakes and lizard in woman's handbag
A 21-year-old man is beginning a nine-year jail term after being found in possession of four snakes and a yellow-throated lizard.Blessed Morris, of Beatrice, admitted possession of protected a...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 16:52hrs | | by ZimLive
Goblins wreak havoc in family
A SEEMINGLY unremorseful Mutasa man who let his family live in abject poverty and incessant torment from several goblins he allegedly possessed has been ordered by Chief Mutasa to take the lead in cle...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff repoirter
Zimbabwe - EU dialogue charms opposition parties
OPPOSITION parties and analysts have commended the launch of formal dialogue between Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) saying if successful, the talks could contribute towards the country's economi...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Christianity knows no regionalism and no tribalism
We have those of great Faith, Christians at heart, deeds and way of speaking. Not a single word of rebuke, insult or hate comes from their tongues and their dressing bears testimony of the few elect. ...Published: 26 May 2019 at 18:32hrs | 6 | by Thomas Murisa.
Macheso charms minister
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister Sekai Nzenza could not hide her admiration for sungura musician Alick Macheso's music at the World Red Cross Day commemorations held at Tongogara Ref...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kamambo charms councillors
ZIFA councillors were left purring after the association parcelled out equipment and for the first time in the history of the domestic game injected finances into all its affiliates, including the Pre...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Another Zimbabwean 'Beast' charms Sharks
LAST time a prop from Zimbabwe arrived at Sharks' Kings Park Stadium in Durban, he would turn out to be a record-breaking international player for South Africa - one of the world game's greats....Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:30hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Nature and function of 'Alien Spirits' in the Shona/Ndebele traditional religion
Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion.The concept of God, divinities and spirits in African traditi...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:19hrs | 43 | by Brian Maregedze
Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion
Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Nature and Function of Alien Spirits in the Shona/Ndebele Traditional Religion The concept of God, diviniti...Published: 12 May 2019 at 08:29hrs | 502 | by Brian Maregedze
Hundreds return sangoma's apparatus
HUNDREDS of people have visited the late popular traditional healer Sekuru Ndunge's homestead in Chipinge since his death a month ago seeking permission to carry on using his paraphernalia from his fa...Published: 04 May 2019 at 23:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet gave burglar charms to evade arrest
A HABITUAL Chipinge burglar has been jailed for two years for theft of goods worth over $600 in Buhera and Bikita after being given a charm by a prophet to evade arrest.Tinashe Mutete was conv...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Panic after sangoma's death, clients throng home to return charms
THERE is gnashing of teeth among those who sought lucky charms from prominent traditional healer, Sekuru Charles Makuyana-Ndunge, who died in Chipinge on March 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with ...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 16:27hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa charms poll losers
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has won the hearts of smaller opposition parties that sang him praises here on Thursday after they were flown to the disaster-ravaged area to appreciate the magnitude of t...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 16:24hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
New voice charms ZBCtv viewers
There is a new kid on the block at ZBCtv. Hazel Zisanhi, who exudes cool confidence, has within a short space of time charmed ZBCtv viewers during the weekend bulletins. The delectable and "fore...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gemma Griffiths charms Zimbabwe
Music lovers across the country are head over heels with soul singer Gemma Griffiths following the release of Winky D's record breaking hit video titled MuGarden on Valentine's Day in which she featur...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa charms young mother at Parirenyatwa Hospital
For first time mother Mrs Junior Dhliwayo Murehwa, her month-old twins were a double blessing, but like a gift that keeps giving, her boys yesterday charmed President Mnangagwa who gave the family a p...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 13:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZSE charms investors
STOCKBROKERS Association of Zimbabwe vice-president Arnold Dhlamini expects higher trading on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) due to a rise in inflationary pressures from the recent fuel increases....Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
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