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Bulawayo couple caught on CCTV shoplifting
A couple from Bulawayo, Oscar Maveza (44) and Nora Chinhori (32), has been sentenced to perform six weeks of community service after being caught on CCTV stealing from Khumz Investment Supermarke...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:09hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banks downplay ZWG shortages
Zimbabwe's banking sector has sought to downplay reports of severe liquidity shortages following the introduction of the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on April...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Retailers, service providers switch to ZiG prices
SEVERAL businesses and key service providers had by yesterday successfully converted prices of their goods and services to the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency to ensure smooth consumer transactions....Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean glitterati and Nigerian husband wanted for drug trafficking
THEIR marriage ceremony at The Nest, an upmarket and exclusive venue in Harare, was dubbed wedding-of-the-year in Zimbabwe last year.It was attended by the who-is-who in the local social scene...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 15:25hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Satanism scare at Holy Rosary High School
Parents besieged Holy Rosary High School in Mvurwi yesterday after twenty school girl were possessed by evil spirits in a suspected case of satanism....Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 22:56hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Gynaecology Professor opens up on polygamy
HE traces his roots back to the time of King Mzilikazi's long journey to Bulawayo from neighbouring South Africa during the 1830s with his great grandfather, Phambilikwempondo, as one of the king's tr...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:17hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Pay day in 1973, indlovu iwile
THIS week the writer reels back to 1973 to give you an in-depth picture of the setup Ekasi on a pay day when all employees had received their monthly pay. This would be around the 25th day of the mont...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:32hrs | 6 | by Clifford Kalibo
ZACC nabs Zimra official over US$84k, $26m fraud
A Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) official has been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission on allegations of fraud involving almost US$84 000 and $26 million. It is alleged that in Jan...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 06:05hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Proudly made in Zimbabwe
The advent of globalization has demonstrated that each country has expertise in a certain trade and there are commodities that resonate with certain countries more than others. It is often argued that...Published: 02 Feb 2021 at 00:25hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
The Wayward Child
After an uneasy pregnancy and long hours of labour pains, there was a great celebration when baby Lerato was finally born. Lerato was born into a broken family of school dropouts. Her elder siblings n...Published: 17 Oct 2020 at 12:05hrs | 1 | by Salom Shilongo
Armed robbery suspect sues Home Affairs Minister
A SUSPECTED robber who was shot by detectives while fleeing after he allegedly raided a bar in Zvishavane and looted beer, is suing Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Cain Mathema and Police ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Millions blown on needless imports
Zimbabweans are spending a fortune in foreign currency by importing non-essential consumer goods, while importation of critical capital and intermediate goods remains depressed.This, President...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cars, luxury goods imports gobble $1.4 billion
Zimbabwe has in the first 10 months of this year spent at least US$1.4 billion on cars and luxury imports, forcing the government through treasury to effect duty payments in forex as part of measures ...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 12:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Duty in foreign currency
With effect from 23 November 2018 duty on importation of selected items including Surtax, Presumptive Tax and Value Added Tax payable on importation duty on importation will be paid in foreign currenc...Published: 29 Nov 2018 at 11:33hrs | | by Zimra
Forex duty on 'luxuries' goods, not on cars
The Government has published a list of predominantly luxury goods that, with effect from Friday, attract duty in foreign currency on importation. A variety of foods and drinks such as cheese, wines, f...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Duty on vehicle imports gazetted
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has invoked the Customs and Excise Act and imposed duty in foreign currency on an array of goods that include vehicles and meat, in lin...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK in Zimbabwe: From tragedy to farce
A poetic cliché by Karl Marx which claims that in the life of nations "history repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce" does not only keep gaining new meanings for all countries but at ...Published: 28 May 2018 at 16:05hrs | | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Rosy outlook for Mugabe firm
While former President Robert Mugabe might have been ousted from power, his dairy firm is flourishing behind the scenes, recording an increase in capacity utilisation.Mugabe, the only leader Z...Published: 03 May 2018 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Mnangagwa to commission Mutare's oil plant
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is today (Friday) expected to officially open cooking oil and soap production plant Willowton Zimbabwe situated in Mutare's Nyakamete industrial area.The company w...Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Communication and Compromise are the oxygen of every romantic relationship
Its St Valentine's Day and what a perfect day to celebrate love. In the course of appreciating the extravagant eye-catching garden fresh bouquet of flowers and captivating box of chocolate...Published: 13 Feb 2018 at 22:05hrs | 2 | by Matthew Dube esquire
Staying Positive this festive season amid a Negative Political landscape
Christmas is around the corner , the time we all eagerly wait for , for the whole year. Tinkling bells, colorful decorations, bright lights, the Christmas tree decked up like a bride, a sumptuous feas...Published: 18 Dec 2017 at 10:28hrs | | by Matthew Dube esquire
WATCH: 'This guy can sell you your shadow and you buy it'
A video of a Bulawayo man selling sweets has gone vir...Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 08:28hrs | 23 | by Staff Reporter
The perils of being a side-chic, gun totting wife walks in on me and her hubby
Years ago I was in a serious relationship with some guy who decided to go to the UK leaving me here in Jhb. I was so sad and lonely.Everyone around me ubenomuntu wakhe and I decided to look for someon...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 21:38hrs | 5 | by Nobuhle Virgie
50% young women HIV+
AT least five in every 10 new HIV/Aids infections are among young women aged between 15 and 24, an official from World Education has said.Speaking during a belated Mother's Day Ladies' Luncheo...Published: 22 May 2017 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's import bill goes down significantly
THE country's import bill has dropped by $1.8 billion in 2016 largely driven by tight policy interventions adopted by the Government to control imports.According to import and export data ...Published: 23 Jan 2017 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Commodity prices crash hits Africa
Volatile global financial markets and weaknesses in global growth to blame Just three years ago, most of the world's fastest-growing economies were in ...Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 21:52hrs | | by Kingsley Ighobor
'I'm in USA Courtesy of Mugabe,' says Mawarire
WASHINGTON DC —Pastor Evan Mawarire of hashtag thisflag campaign says he is in the United States courtesy of President Robert Mugabe who told thousands of people recently that people l...Published: 18 Aug 2016 at 07:52hrs | | by VOA
Mvhana dzeku Diaspora: women-headed-homes or desperadoes!
Dear Ms. Loveness Saurombe, Dear Sister,I watched your video or "you tube" on Nehanda Radio with absolute excitement. The topic exited me because of the experiences I had about a Zimbabwea...Published: 04 Jul 2016 at 19:16hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Understanding the concept of multi-culturalism in German political landscape
Part four: 4.1 East Germany's multi culturalism When Germany was occupied by the Soviet Union and the Western allies it was divided into four parts...Published: 05 May 2016 at 19:26hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Out & About on Valentine's
VALENTINE's Day brings with it plenty of expectations, with both couples and singles looking forward to having fun on the day.Harare is never short of great events and activities to indulge in...Published: 14 Feb 2016 at 10:28hrs | | by Arts
Snake pastor says he is doing God's work, insists serpants become chocolates
“CONGREGANTS did not eat snakes, they ate chocolates!Those were the words of a pastor popularly known as the “Snake Pastor”.He was answering a question from the CRL Rights Commis...Published: 12 Feb 2016 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tsvangirai wants Biti back or is this to panic Mujuru just as he used Locadia to panic Elizabeth into marriage!
Speaking in an interview with the Daily News last week, the former prime minister in the government of national unity said his fallout with Biti and Mangoma was "based more on personal differences as ...Published: 31 Dec 2015 at 08:08hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Mujuru is spoilt for choice of suitors but has the leopardess lost her tyrannical spots
Mai Mujuru is the most eligible political partner in Zimbabwe politics both Morgan Tsvangirai and Tendai Biti have been very attentive courting her with flowers and chocolates galore. Now there are r...Published: 16 Nov 2015 at 20:15hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Woman raped 43,200 times
In one of the worst cases of human trafficking, a survivor from Mexico has told CNN how she was raped 43 200 times after falling into the hands of traffickers.Karla Jacinto said she was forced...Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 17:48hrs | | by CNN
Gushungo Diary sets sights on exporting
THE country's emerging dairy products manufacturing giant, Alpha Omega Dairy will soon introduce cheese as part of its product line amid revelations that the company was making headway towards explori...Published: 03 May 2015 at 13:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe cheese brand to be launched
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe's Alpha and Omega dairy company plans to introduce cheese as part of its product line amid revelations that the company was making headway towards exploring regional markets....Published: 03 May 2015 at 08:11hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Gushungo Dairy to start ice cream and chocolate production
Grace Mugabe's Alpha Omega Dairy is expecting to increase its milk production 22 000 to 40 000 litres per day by year-end through rebreeding and exporting of high breed heifers and expects to start ic...Published: 02 Mar 2015 at 16:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Vigil slams Zanu-PF arrogance
Anyone really hoping for a turnaround in the Zimbabwean economy will be dismayed by the comment by local government minister Ignatius Chombo. Speaking after a meeting with a 19-strong British investor...Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 09:14hrs | | by Zimbabwe Vigil
$40 million coins to be delivered to Zimbabwe next week
OVER $40 million worth of coins are expected to be delivered in the country next week to ease the shortage of change in the country.In an interview with NewsDay, yesterday Reserve Bank of...Published: 26 Nov 2014 at 19:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wednesday chat with Auntie Noe - How to Get Your Girlfriend Back
You've been regretting it since the day you let her go. And you can't sleep another day without doing something about it. If you really love her, do not give up. Get on your feet and win your girlfr...Published: 29 Oct 2014 at 11:53hrs | 2 | by Nobuhle Virgie
New 4Play condoms hit Zimbabwe streets as sex-scandals increase
A new brand of condoms has hit the streets of Harare with the distributors assuring users that it is of high quality.The 4Play condoms are packaged in a black box that can easily be mistaken f...Published: 20 Aug 2014 at 14:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Commercial moringa project a profitable business
Harare - Commercial cultivation of Moringa tree is taking root at Nyamashato primary in Murewa as the Rotary club come on board to add value to thousands of the plant they have planted at Heather ...Published: 20 Jun 2014 at 12:57hrs | | by Freeman Makopa
Looking into the future
As Zimbabwe Development Forum (ZDF), an organization made up entirely of Zimbabweans in the Diaspora, we hereby proffer our response to Honorable Minister Jonathan Moyo’s quest t...Published: 19 Mar 2014 at 22:36hrs | | by ZDF
Pasta plant to be opened in Bulawayo
Cairns, the agro-processing firm, currently under judiciary management, plans to revive its Bulawayo pasta producing plant before year-end, subject to availability of investment funds, a senior compan...Published: 04 Mar 2014 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
What planet is Chatham House on?
There is shock and incredulity within the Zimbabwe diaspora community in the UK at the invitation of Zanu-PF to Chatham House this week despite the regime disenfranchising millions of voters in th...Published: 27 Jan 2014 at 16:04hrs | | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Shea butter nourishes opportunities for African women
Fair trade brings decent profits to millions In a fancy Manhattan hotel in New York, women in colorful traditional African gowns make their way to ...Published: 18 Oct 2013 at 14:24hrs | | by Rebecca Moudio
Red mercury hoax
After being handed a file photograph by her grandfather, three-year-old Morelove Tapuwanashe Murefu, of Mukwatsa Village, Rushinga, in Mashonaland Central Province, is clearly excited. Giggling whilst...Published: 21 Apr 2013 at 07:36hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
One on One with Bruce Grobbelaar
Interview with one of Zimbabwe warriors and Liverpool's most colourful characters, Bruce Grobbelaar.You were born in S...Published: 10 Apr 2013 at 14:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Girl snatches mum's boyfriend, elopes with him after getting pregnant
A Bulawayo woman has been left nursing her love wounds after being dumped by her boyfriend who later eloped with her 15-year-old daughter, who surprisingly is still in grade 6!The girl (name s...Published: 05 Jul 2012 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Facebook co-founder, Zuckerberg ties the knot
Washington - Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Saturday finally tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Priscilla Chan. Zuckerberg announced the nuptials through a status update on the...Published: 20 May 2012 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
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