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Joseph Kabila sentenced to death

A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Tuesday sentenced former president Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, convicting him of crime

Published: 30 Sep 2025 at 20:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kasukuwere rallies behind Mzembi

Exiled former Zanu-PF political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere has publicly defended his longtime ally and "brother," former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzemb

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Councillors accused of death threats over allowances dispute

Two City of Harare councillors, Zodiac Duri and Austin Munamba, allegedly threatened Acting Chamber Secretary Warren Chiwawa with death after he refused to auth

Published: 06 Sep 2025 at 19:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nearly four years on, still no answers to Douglas Munatsi death

IT is now three years and nine months since the tragic and mysterious death of Douglas (Doug) Tawanda Munatsi, yet the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the government of Zimbabwe have offered no official explanation.The silence has fuell…

Published: 22 Aug 2025 at 08:34hrs | | by Eng. Jacob K Mutisi

Dynamos' slow but obvious death

Dynamos' downfall is no longer a rumor - it's a reality show, and the doubting Thomases are now the panic-stricken prophets, DeMbare DotComs reported. The problem isn't the coaching staff - they've been swapped more times than a refer…

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:31hrs | | by Staff reporter

Africa declares Mpox public health emergency amid surge in cases and deaths

Africa's top health authority, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has declared an outbreak of mpox a public health emergency ac

Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter

The death of coalitions

To drag out or not to drag Biden!What a disaster for the Democrats in United States elections!With little foresight or care, Democrats pitted a dead-man-come-to-life by the name of Joe Biden, against the waspish and already bitterly hostil…

Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 17:16hrs | 37 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday

Should your family know what they will inherit when you are dead?

As legal professionals, we understand the intricacies involved in estate planning and the potential challenges that may arise when it comes to communicating one's assets and intentions to heirs. Here are ten key considerations for individu…

Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 15:31hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube

The death and burial of King Mzilikazi

KING Mzilikazi reigned until his death in September 1868.. At the time of his death he was estimated to be in his late 70s or early 80s. His death followed that of his senior and closest wife Queen Loziba Thebe.After the death of Queen Loz…

Published: 18 Sep 2022 at 15:55hrs | | by Mzala Tom

The death of the Zimdollar shows the King has no clothes

The death of the Zimbabwe dollar is proof that with all our education, there is something terribly rotten in Simbao (ancient name for Zimbabwe).I want to make an apology to Sister Fay Chung. Sister Chung argued that Zimbabwe's colonial edu…

Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 08:16hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka

The death of the Zimbabwe dollar! Where do we go from here?

I am writing from Dubai in the Middle East. One of the admirable qualities of Muslim society is their harsh treatment of malefactors. I was surprised to find that children leave their bicycles outside for the night and there were no police…

Published: 01 May 2022 at 10:19hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka

Uloyiko statement on Elvis Nyathi's death

Uloyiko creative team would like to express its deepest condolences to the family of Elvis Nyathi, the Matebeland family and the African family for the the brutal murder of Elvis Nyathi in our country. It has been so sad and disturbing to …

Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 16:03hrs | | by Siphelo Mtshetsha

Oppressive Zimbabwe govt to blame for Elvis Nyathi's death

While we do not condon the killing of foreigners in SA by South African mobs that have taken the law into their own hands, the death of Elvis Nyathi at the hands of vigilantes in South Africa and many others who have died before either cro…

Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 12:22hrs | | by Israel Dube

Tribute to Solomon Bundo the great man of God

Mukoma Solo as I fondly call him was a man of valour, valliant soldier of Christ, symbol of unity, pillar, in all virtues, embodiment of love. Little did I know that November 2020 would be our estrangement month and last day I would see hi…

Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 16:58hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Let us stop child sacrifice

The death of a child of any age is devastating. The pain and anguish can be compounded when the death comes at the hands of another human being. Parents and family members can face many complicated issues, even as they try to make sense of…

Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 10:18hrs | | by Heaven Munyuki

People should not celebrate death

The country recently lost Cabinet ministers Sibusiso Moyo (Foreign Affairs), Joel Biggie Matiza (Transport) and Ellen Gwaradzimba (Manicaland Provincial Affairs), as well as former Primary and Secondary Education minister Aeneas Chigwedere…

Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 07:00hrs | | by Angry Citizen

Callous lack of humanity, empathy, and sympathy in the death of Zanu PF political leaders

Should we have empathy for those we hate?Yes we have a moral obligation to. It was a heartwarming experience to read MDC Alliance communique on the demise of the political leaders from their nemesis. The eulogy reminded many that ther…

Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 15:26hrs | | by Taruberekera Masara in Pretoria

A tribute to a dear sister Eunice Chipawe Chingeya

In the early cold morning of 10th January 2021 I was waken up by a sharp piercing sound of the phone. My wife jumped for the phone. I heard her exclaiming with

Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 09:46hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Mugabe death anniversary

Today, 6th September 2020 is the first anniversary of the day the family lost you. The pain of your departure still feels very fresh. We cherish your love, guidance, sacrifice and legacy to the family and country. We cherish the values of …

Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 11:20hrs | | by Mugabe family

Invaders threaten land developer with death

A HARARE-BASED private land developer, Mandla Ndebele of Sunshine Development (Pvt) Ltd, has approached the High Court seeking an interdict order against land i

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 08:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

When death visited the village

We were there, they were there, a very sad occurance in the village. One of our own, Agrippa Chinehasha had passed on and it was time for last rites and bidding him farewell. Who is safe, it's the order of things and a preserve for the Mos…

Published: 25 Aug 2020 at 17:11hrs | | by Tondo

'The lord gave and the lord has taken away' JOB 1:21 - R.I.P Mugabe

Today as a nation we suffered a great deal of loss. We have lost a statesman, the founding father of our great nation and an academic. Fellow Africans it is sufficient to observe that no one can rule guiltlessly and despite dozens of error…

Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 06:25hrs | | by Mberi Prince

Everyone knew the village girl Harugovanwe

In the village everybody new the girl Harugovanwe, her name implying (death cannot be shared)  on account of being the only surviving child of her parents after five siblings had passed on. Good manners was her middle name, no untowar…

Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 11:39hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

Dabengwa's death revibrates Zapu

Thousands of people thronged the White City Stadium on Friday the 31st of May 2019 and Manxeleni on the 1st of June 2019. It occurred there, and indeed, Zapu was reborn, rediscovered and emotionally and spiritually revived. It was total pa…

Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 13:56hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu

When will Mnangagwa act on Zimbabwe's death trap hospitals?

She's being called the doctor who moved a nation. This week Azza Mashumba, the head of paediatrics at Harare's main-and-in-desperate-straits Parirenyatwa Hospital, made a tearful plea to the health minister for support."Babies are dying," …

Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 19:14hrs | | by Oliver Matthews

Death penalty should be abolished in Zimbabwe

Laws and statutes play a pivotal role in the way disputes among people are settled. It is therefore incumbent upon every country to lay down its own justice delivery system to fulfil the mandate of upholding positive practices among its ci…

Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 16:07hrs | | by Joyce Chigiya

Muchinguri should allow Zimbabweans to move on after Tongo's death

Following rants by Zanu PF chairperson and Defence minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri regarding a book she claimed to have written on the death of Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (Zanla) commander Josiah Magama Tongogara, it is cr…

Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 09:14hrs | | by Roy Muroyi

Zimbabwe pharmacies condemn the ill to death

THE country's sick have been condemned to death in the country by pharmacies that remain defiant and demand foreign currency payments for drugs. Just watching the events at pharmacies unfold as the day goes by tells a sad story. Patients a…

Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 10:39hrs | | by Andile Tshuma

Trecherous road, tensions and eulogies:

The road to former prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai's Buhera homestead is symbolic of his life - it meanders and is littered with potholes that have claimed many victims since time immemorial.Years ago, the Masvingo highway claimed the lif…

Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 09:59hrs | | by John Mokwetsi

Tsvangirai's death must unite warring MDC leaders

EDITOR, As we celebrate the life of Morgan Tsvangirai, let us be reminded of the things he fought for.The man fought for a better life for the people of Zimbabwe, from his days in the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, until his untim…

Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 22:08hrs | | by Kennedy Kaitano

LISTEN: Morgan Tsvangirai in his own words - But If My Death Causes

Morgan Tsvangirai, a gallant freedom fighter, Zimbabwean opposition leader and Mugabe's arch nemesis has died at 65. "If my death is going to cause the change that we are looking for Perhaps it's worth it" Morgan TsvangiraiMorgan Tsvangira…

Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 17:01hrs | | by Bulture

Fair Thee well Mr Tsvangirai

When life hits us in all its random unfairness and we're left reeling and adrift, sometimes the only thing left for us to do is reach for a pen.I never had much in common with Mr Tsvangirai What is common is that Tsvangirai touched the liv…

Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 09:18hrs | | by Masimba Mavaza

The death of a real hero

Barnabas Muvhuti mourns the life of a man he idolised, his uncle who, to him, was a real hero.Yesterday, I received the sad news that Babamukuru, my father's older brother has passed away. The message got me reflecting on the life of a gre…

Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 18:52hrs | | by Barnabas Muvhuti

Avenging spirits: Are they real?

When Pastor Charles Chiriseri died in a traffic accident in September last year, his death left the nation shell-shocked. Even those who didn't know him, felt the sorrow. That is how shocking sudden death can be, especially if it is of a p…

Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 09:02hrs | | by Garikai Mazara

Drama as twin brother inspects dead sibling's privates

A Shurugwi family nearly buried a wrong body of a relative who was severely dismembered by a debilitating cancer had it not been for the twin brother who checke

Published: 06 Dec 2016 at 04:20hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Mugabe 'close to death'

The country's army commander on Sunday revealed the military will have no power over who is the next president but this has not stopped some top military generals attempting to influence the outcome.Mr Mugabe, who at 92 is the world's olde…

Published: 15 Nov 2016 at 07:00hrs | | by Alix Culbertson

Death penalty raises stink

"The death sentence is a barbaric act . . . It is a reflection of the animal instinct still in human beings," once remarked former South African president and Nobel Prize Laureate, the late Nelson Mandela.He could not make head or tail of …

Published: 24 Jan 2016 at 05:59hrs | | by Harmony Agere

Death in Zimbabwe is used as a tool

The bodies of the Botswana accident victims have arrived back in the country. The nine are Menson Ncube, Davison Sibanda, Eunice Moyo, Sharon Moyo, Liston Mlilo, Nozithelo Sibanda, Langelihle phiri, Boniter Ncube and Methuseli sibanda. May…

Published: 22 Jan 2015 at 14:40hrs | | by Juice Juicey

Talking Boko Haram and More On Soul Talk

A lot has been going down in the country of my birth, multiple deaths, the fuel subsidy , unrest and so much more.   I know a lot of Nigerians are focused on the fuel subsidy issue which is a real issue because this affects every…

Published: 09 Jan 2012 at 05:30hrs | | by Pamelas World

Trying to avoid another Libya in Zimbabwe

The world is watching what is going on in Libya but there are some who are not just watching; there are some who are watching and trembling. Among those who are watching and trembling, there are those who are planning. Among the various pl…

Published: 13 Sep 2011 at 03:53hrs | 749 | by Prince, The Promises Of My People

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Matatu's elevation sparks murmurs among some former Zanla commanders

Villager dies after homestead fight

Zimbabwe trials locally-produced hard wheat

Highlanders' costly 'No' to Chivayo and Benjani

Zimbabwe airports upgrade boosts investor, airline confidence

Mutapa pumps US$100m into State firms in turnaround drive

Mighty Warriors miss out on 3-nation title

Warriors camp in turmoil as Afcon countdown begins

Parirenyatwa Hospital strained as cancer cases rise

Bosso turns to foreign coach as Chivayo-Benjani deal collapses

Relief for barred O-Level candidates

Tsholotsho woman jailed 18 years for sexual abuse of two boys

Zanu-PF praise singer entangled in mining dispute

Gold Mafia shadow haunts Zimbabwe main airport

Zimbabwe's 'bumper maize harvest' that never was

SA flagged as key driver of new HIV infections in Matebeleland

National Sports Stadium nears completion

Day-old chick shortage hits Bulawayo

Simba Bhora part ways with Joel Luphahla

Insiza North MP Delani Donates US$1000 to Siyazama Primary, Offers US$8000 Roofing Support

Minister condemns blocking of learners over hairstyles as rights violation

Masiyiwa is right: genuine wealth is not carried in wads of cash

Chamisa returns to Zimbabwe for holidays

'Zimbabwe banking sector safe, sound, well capitalised'

Mnangagwa promotes Emmanuel Matatu to full general

Zimbabwe gold reserves reach US$ 1 billion mark

Storm severely damages Khami Prison perimeter fence

Man jailed for raping mother-in-law

Geo Pomona boosts Harare clean-up with new fleet

Econet set to host major tech exhibition

'Chamisa not backing Madlela'

Chivayo purchases Mnangagwa's scarf for $600,000 at charity gala

Ex-Zanu-PF activist denied bail

Prophet faces court over $20,700 'spiritual' scam

Zimbabwe projects historic single-digit inflation by early 2026

66 Zanu-PF councilors reinstated as teachers

ZIFA CEO to step down

Walter Tapfumaneyi appointed Commander of ZNA

Zimbabwe govt workers stampede for early retirement

Woman faces court over ammunition found at Harare airport

Zimbabwe's power generation surge 76.8%

Chiefs deny demands for exorbitant Gukurahundi hearing benefits

ZRP confirms insider involvement in Ecobank US$4m robbery

Zimbabwe diaspora remittances reach US$2,1 billion

ZiG annual inflation falls sharply to 19%

3 cops arrested for armed robbery

Mum killed daughter to clear path for new marriage

Man fatally shot near gold mine, security guards arrested

Bosso yet to appoint new coach despite Chivayo's offer to Mwaruwari

Suspended headmistress acquitted of embezzlement charges

Chamisa returns to Zimbabwe for holidays

Geza: Chiwenga's VP Position at Mnangagwa's Discretion

Zimbabwe to roll out high-quality ZiG banknotes in 2026