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Mohadi sparks transformation at Mtetengwe primary school
The rural village of Mtetengwe, located 20 kilometers west of Beitbridge, experienced an extraordinary day of celebration and transformation recently, following a wave of attention sparked by a Januar...Published: 28 Jun 2025 at 14:49hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter
Chipo Muchegwa engages Sangoma
Musician Chipo Muchegwa is continuing to remember the people living with disability as she has scaled a step up by engaging Glendale based traditional healer Sekuru Nyangatayani in giving back to comm...Published: 24 May 2025 at 22:49hrs | 1682 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Fraudster name-drops Bulawayo minister
A 66-year-old man from Bulawayo, Filton Madlala Mguni, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding several citizens by falsely claiming to be in partnership with Provincial Affairs Minister Judith Ncub...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:58hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF chicken project official defrauds Bulawayo residents
A Bulawayo man, Philton Madlala Mguni, 66, has been accused of defrauding unsuspecting residents under the guise of being a Zanu-PF organiser for a women's chicken project. Mguni appeared bef...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:16hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF councillor hits the ground
ZANU PF Mazowe North Ward 6 councillor Shamei Sande is walking the talk in infrastructural development as he has built school blocks and renovated a clinic in his ward.Makope clinic chairperso...Published: 06 May 2023 at 10:51hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Aspiring Zanu-PF MP steals the limelight
Zanu PF aspiring candidate for Zvimba East in the primary elections; Francis Garikai Mukwangwariwa has become the talk of town for spending huge in his campaign for the party internal process as if al...Published: 23 Mar 2023 at 19:49hrs | 31 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans mock Mnangagwa over election promises as blackouts worsen
The announcement by the Zambezi River Authority, which runs the Kariba Dam, that Zimbabwe had used up its share of the water in the world's largest man-made reservoir sounded a death knell to an alrea...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Robbers attack Roman Catholic church
IN a brazen robbery in the wee hours of Tuesday morning, robbers broke down a door at the residence of a Roman Catholic Church priest before getting away with cash.The attack took place at the...Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's dairy estates collapses
GUSHUNGO Dairy Estates has closed shop after former first lady Grace Mugabe sold about 700 dairy cows worth about US$1,4 million to a prominent butcher, rendering about 120 workers jobless.The...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 09:04hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's 36-year-old farming project crippled by water shortages
IT is now 36 years since the farming project was formed at the Luveve Gam Plantation and still there is no water infrastructure to irrigate the crop...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 14:03hrs | 21 | by Stephen Jakes
12 wives, 100 kids and a goblin-selling business
HABITUALLY well-dressed and a teetotaller who does not take traditional snuff, the business-minded and flamboyant Sekuru Kafura, who cruises around in the latest Ford Ranger vehicles, is everything th...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
A snake catcher's advice to homeowners, residents
SNAKES are increasingly invading homes in Bulawayo as the rains have disturbed their habitats, forcing them to seek refuge elsewhere.Experts say the country is in the snake season as the repti...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:05hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Prospects of a meaty Xmas diminishing fast
To most villagers of Ward 3 in Chiweshe, Mash Central, all prospects of a 'meaty' festive season are diminishing fast. After the Provincial herd was obliterated by January Disease a few months ago, ch...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 13:51hrs | 14 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Every Zimbabwean can be very rich without political inclination
I was going through my WhatsApp messages and my eyes were blinded by this message below. I felt it will be helpful to all of us if we are to read. I stole some of the advices.Many times I am c...Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 13:30hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Households must Arm up and protect themselves
Zimbabweans must take matters into their hands as the rate of thieving, prostitution, drug use, and homosexuality by our country's youth reaches unprecedented levels. Our leaders have decided to look ...Published: 15 Jun 2021 at 15:42hrs | | by Sam Wezhira
Kereke denies role in prison chicken project
JAILED former advisor to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Munyaradzi Kereke has approached the High Court challenging claims by Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi that he was a trustee of a compan...Published: 28 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chicken project thrives on human waste
Kenyan farmer Victor Kyalo's chickens have doubled the number of eggs they are laying. The reason: Human excrement.He is feeding them food from a Nairobi-based organics recycling company. Sane...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:48hrs | 3 | by Staff reportrer
A country of Simpletons
The single major problem with the Zimbabwean society is its predictability.Take all Zimbabwean newspapers and lay them on the table; the headline theme is simple: Corruption! The corruption sc...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 12:25hrs | 1 | by Sam Wezhira
Kereke, prison bosses embroiled in chicken scandal
Three senior Zimbabwe Prison and Correctional Services (ZPCS) officers have been arrested on charges of engaging in a chicken project with jailed rapist and former senior Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe offi...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 11:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
More feathers fly in fake chicks scam
THE "fake broiler chicks" saga that recently rocked Bulawayo has hit another high amid revelations that the alleged fraudsters were also painting the chicks in question with red and black oxide before...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 13:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Man brings ex-lovers for cage fight with wife
A WOMAN from Cowdray Park in Bulawayo has revealed extensive abuse she has suffered at the hands of her former husband who ran away after he impregnated a married neighbour before seeking to sell the ...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the avarice behind the 23 Presidential candidates for July 30
Busha Joseph Makamba (FreeZim Congress)The little known Busha in the political circles of Zimbabwe's hot political environment successfully launched his...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 05:55hrs | 15 | by Knowledge Hakata
'Tshinga Dube - a generous, supportive legislator'
THE constituency consists of some of the oldest suburbs in Bulawayo such as Makokoba, Thorngrove, Westgate, Steelgate, Westondale, Barbourfields, Mzilikazi, Nguboyenja and Burombo. Most property owner...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 07:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Hwange MP hauled on hot coals over CDF
HWANGE Central member of the National Assembly Mr Brian Tshuma (MDC-T) was last week taken to task by residents who demanded to know how he used the Constituency Development Fund (CDF).Mr Tshu...Published: 20 May 2018 at 09:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Women make sense with money
A LOCAL organisation says women who take loans from institutions have a high rate of paying back, as such, they are worth supporting financially.Natalie Goredema the director of a local compan...Published: 04 May 2018 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Robin Muchetu
ZRP Masvingo projects collapse
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Masvingo has reportedly ordered its officers to stop making monthly financial contributions towards various projects initiated during the era of retired Commissio...Published: 06 Feb 2018 at 05:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe still in charge, vote for Grace - Zanu-PF Councillor
A Zanu-PF Councillor in Insiza ward 15, Thembinkosi Ngwenya on Monday stunned villagers when he claimed that former President Robert Mugabe is still in charge and challenged them to vote for former fi...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 09:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mphoko, the Vice President that never was
FORMER Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko will be remembered for all the firsts, albeit all negative, in his brief but forgettable tenure punctuated by political blunders, useless projects and chaotic ...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 05:17hrs | 1 | by Nduduzo Tshuma
If each Gukurahundi victim were paid $167 they would be happier
There are about 200 Thousand people in Zimbabwe living with an impeding Gukurahundi residual effect today. If we, as a responsible country, paid them the little we can afford, we could undo most of fu...Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 21:17hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri
I am just taking sort of a short rest, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I had to take a short break from addressing you as I attend to some emergencies that I am quite sure our Anglo-Saxon detractors have a hand in. ...Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by CZ
Grace Mugabe empowers Matabeleland South women, gives them 3 000 chicks
About 1 000 women in Matabeleland South have been trained in poultry production amid high expectations that the programme spearheaded by the First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe will uplift the living standards...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 19:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter
West trying to create chaos again, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, for time with no number, I have warned you against resting on your laurels … warning you never to think that our western enemies we have defeated ...Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 12:32hrs | | by CZ
Zanu-PF members urged to register as voters
ZANU-PF members have been urged to take part in the ongoing voter registration exercise in their numbers so that the ruling party is assured of victory even before national polls next year.Add...Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe initiates chicken project
THE First Lady, Dr Grace Mugabe, has initiated a chicken rearing project to empower Zanu-PF Women's League members countrywide.To kick start the programme, women in Lupane district of Matabele...Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF officials loot $40 million youth fund dry
The Youth Development Fund has proved to be a monumental failure due to looting and fraud which came in the form of bogus projects. In the end, the economy is the biggest loser as the $40 million that...Published: 21 May 2017 at 16:19hrs | 1 | by Veneranda Langa
Row erupts among Zipra war vets
A ROW has erupted between compatriots in the Zipra War Veterans Trust over occupation of Castle Arms Motel in Bulawayo, a property owned by the former fighters group known as Nitram Investments Pr...Published: 23 Mar 2017 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
I am an honest servant - Mphoko
Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko is spreading his day old chicks donation spree to Nkayi. Mphoko has so far donated more than 20 000 in Bulawayo.On Thursday he told Nkayi villagers that its n...Published: 12 Aug 2016 at 07:45hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Soldiers besiege Trevor Ncube's home
THREE suspected soldiers stormed Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) chairman, Trevor Ncube's Harare home yesterday and allegedly harassed his domestic staff and relatives, as State intimidation against su...Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 10:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Economic Development through chickens
I personally find it shocking and demeaning for someone of the stature of Vice President Mphoko to try and initiate entrepreneurship in Matabeleland through issuing out chickens.I think it is ...Published: 06 Aug 2016 at 07:44hrs | | by Nhlanhla Moses Ncube
Chikurubi wives of prison officers engage in chicken project
Chikurubi prison wives of prison officers are said to be engaged in a flourishing chicken project and are appealing for funding to buy building the material and chicken feeds.This was an...Published: 21 Dec 2015 at 05:36hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Old man commits suicide over 36-year ailment
A Bulawayo grandpa, 76, committed suicide by hanging in Pumula North following a misunderstanding with his wife over an ailment that had troubled him for 36 years.No one had suspected that Pat...Published: 27 Jun 2015 at 08:14hrs | | by Emily Mbewe and Lethokuhle Moyo
Poorly paid cops forced to make cash donations
Junior Police officers in Masvingo are up in arms against their superiors whom they alleged are forcing them to contribute money for various internal projects being run by the Police.The aggri...Published: 06 Apr 2015 at 09:04hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Maleme, a farming paradise locals refuse to lose
For the past three years, Bongani Masuku, a subsistence farmer's wife from Matobo district in Matabeleland South province, has managed to pay school fees for her daughter at boarding school on time wi...Published: 16 Mar 2015 at 09:50hrs | | by Arnold Mutemi
Mphoko orders CIO chief out of Maleme Ranch
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday showed his hand in a farm dispute that has caused turmoil in a small community in Matobo, Matabeleland South, as he ordered a senior state intelligence off...Published: 16 Mar 2015 at 09:28hrs | 4 | by Auxilia Katongomara
Latest Matabeleland farm grabs affect widows' livelihoods
The latest wave of farm grabs in Matabeleland South has an adverse effect on the livelihoods of widows who some of them have been employed in the farms and some have been running thriving sustainable ...Published: 27 Jan 2015 at 22:56hrs | | by Widows Empowerment Trust
Gorden Moyo flees angry crowd
MAKOKOBA legislator Mr Gorden Moyo was last week allegedly sent scurrying for cover, with residents reportedly accusing him of neglecting them ever since he was elected to represent the constituen...Published: 30 Nov 2014 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Gono and Mugabe secret out
COLOGNE - Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Gideon Gono, is the reason why President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace plotted a move for the first lady, to enter mainstream politics...Published: 10 Nov 2014 at 12:29hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe
Drivers' licences for sale
YOUTH in Zimbabwe are involved in corruption activities to the extent some have to pay bribes to pass examinations, get drivers' licences and even get promotion at work.A Transparency Inte...Published: 01 Oct 2014 at 09:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'I'll kick them out,' says Mugabe
President Robert Mugabe yesterday attacked the State media for using extraordinary measures to impose a media blackout on retired Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono, saying he would kick ou...Published: 28 Mar 2014 at 16:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Floods continue to wreck havoc
Residents of Manyame Park in Chitungwiza have lost household property worth thousands of dollars after their homes were flooded by the recent heavy rains.Mrs Juliet Rutsito, who runs a chicken...Published: 11 Feb 2014 at 15:55hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
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