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Bulawayo tops women's alcohol consumption in Zimbabwe?
Women in Bulawayo are consuming more alcohol than women in any other province in Zimbabwe, according to findings from the newly released 2023–2024 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS)....Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 18:29hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter
Music that doesn't speak for the oppressed is not really music!
Of late, we have witnessed divided opinions on our music legend Winky D (Wallace Chirumiko).This is on account of his recent songs, which have mainly touched on the social injustices faced by ...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 20:12hrs | 15 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dark underbelly of pickpocketing in Harare CBD
AWARD-WINNING Zimdancehall chanter Killer T aptly captured Harare central business district in his chartbusting song Masuspect whose lyrics partly go: "Vapfanha vacho vanobhosha masuspect. Havan...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:28hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Police identify juveniles abusing alcohol
Police have identified two minors aged 13 and 11 years who were part of a group of children seen abusing alcohol in a video clip that has gone viral on social media.The footage was taken in ce...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:28hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Police probe supply of alcohol to juveniles
Police have viewed a video circulating on social media showing children taking alcohol in central Harare and are investigating since selling or giving children alcohol or access to alcohol is an offen...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:25hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo police intercept vuzu party message
POLICE in Bulawayo have intercepted a message circulating on social media inviting schoolchildren to a vuzu party in Parklands.Acting provincial police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalan...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 11:44hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Cooler temperatures following afternoon showers in Bulawayo
AFTER days of high temperatures and blue skies, afternoon shoppers and schoolchildren in Bulawayo were caught unaware when the heavens opened this afternoon, albeit briefly.On Tuesday, experts...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 12:36hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans warned about heatwave effects
HEALTH experts have warned of life-threatening illnesses, including deadly heat stroke due to the extreme temperatures being recorded in most parts of the country recently, as they urged members of th...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:06hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
'Drunk' Christopher Mutsvangwa denies that Zimbabwe is a province of South Africa
Whatever ZANU-PF mouth piece, Christopher Mutsvangwa, was drinking from a white cup during his interview with Newzroom Africa, it is a highly intoxicating substance like alcohol. No sober person can d...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 17:37hrs | 18 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabweans won't support leaders who don't accept culpability for economic ruination
As Zimbabwe commemorates 43 years of independence today (18th April), the indifference, bordering on pure disdain, by ordinary citizens toward this day is quite obvious.But why?Why are...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 22:49hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
God has done more in my life in a few years praying alone, than going to 'church' for decades!
After penning my article entitled, 'Support ED all you want, but please don't blaspheme our God', I received so many messages of agreement, encouragement and endorsement of my sentiments.Indee...Published: 29 Jan 2023 at 08:27hrs | 25 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Substance abuse not necessarily due to idleness but poor socialization and mindset!
With the scourge of drug and alcohol abuse on a worrying upward trajectory, the question of how to deal with this pandemic had been, understandably, uppermost on the nation's lips.There have b...Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 16:33hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo police smash illicit alcohol syndicate
Police yesterday cut off a njengu distribution network in Bulawayo in what is arguably the city's biggest illicit alcohol bust in recent years.They seized two truckloads of the outlawed booze ...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 12:08hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Police operation targets buses
POLICE in Bulawayo have launched an operation targeting long distance buses using illegal pick-up points, impounding the vehicles and arresting both drivers and passengers.The operation starte...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:54hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
There will never be progress in Zimbabwe as long as leaders averse to criticism!
There are some terms that those in leadership in Zimbabwe are so fond of throwing around, of which I have always found most disconcerting - such as, "we need constructive criticism", and "you should p...Published: 26 May 2022 at 20:47hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Those who want to commemorate Zimbabwe's independence can go ahead but don't force us to celebrate a meaningless day!
Each and every one of us has that special day that they will always cherish and hold in very high regard, above all others - which bears profound meaning to them, and in their lives.This is a ...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 08:30hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanla deploys in Matabeleland South
DURING the armed struggle some parts of Matabeleland South Province and its neighbour, the Midlands were shared operational areas by Zanla and Zipra guerrillas. Some of the shared areas were Mberengwa...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:38hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Reforms crucial before 2023 polls
THE dust has now settled after the inauguration of Hakainde Hichilema as the seventh President of Zambia. There are lessons to be drawn from how Hichilema rose to power. He showed resilience and tenac...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 05:52hrs | 3 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Zimbabwe police ban New Year's Eve festivities
Zimbabweans will this year celebrate the New Year's Eve indoors following a police ban on unsanctioned parties, use of fire crackers, skidding of vehicles, beating and overturning of bins and drums in...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 16:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How playing poker can make you a better person
A lot of people like playing games. Some prefer video games but others like board games. While these games are fun, you should know that some games are going to waste your time. You'll have fun but yo...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 07:54hrs | 29 | by Staff writetr
ZCLDN about concerned drug baking, sex, alcohol consumption by students
The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) notes with grave concern disturbing videos and pictures of students mostly in high schools smoking marijuana amid reports they are also engaging i...Published: 09 Oct 2020 at 16:13hrs | 5 | by ZCLDN
Zimbabweans turn to vinyu to drown sorrows
A locally brewed crude wine (vinyu) has become part of life for most people in Zimbabwe, following a sharp hike in beer prices.It is believed that this type of wine can send someone into a dru...Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 06:54hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
40 rowdy youths arrested after drinking spree in CBD
POLICE have arrested 40 rowdy youths who went on the rampage in Bulawayo's CBD following a drinking binge over the weekend.Scores of under-age children flocked to various drinking spots in the...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bodies found floating in dams
TWO bodies were found floating in dams in Bulawayo and Umguza on Thursday, one of which is suspected to have been dumped in one of the water bodies after a brutal murder. The body of an uniden...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 16:50hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
MDC shut down Harare?
Zimbabweans largely ignored the demonstration called by the MDC-Alliance yesterday, and continued with their business as usual, while all shops were open in Harare's Central Business District. ...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 09:57hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 'new dispensation' that never was!
As the violence, persecution, and repression of Zimbabwean opposition figures - most recently, Tendai Biti of the MDC Alliance, who had to flee to neighbouring Zambia - continue unbated, people from a...Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 13:48hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Vuzu parties. . . reloaded
BULAWAYO was a hive of activity in April. While people thronged different venues the Vuzu parties slowly crept back.At least three parties of such nature were held at Windermere Hotel, situate...Published: 04 May 2018 at 07:07hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Patients in agony across Zimbabwe
THOUSANDS of patients in Government medical institutions continue waiting in agony for doctors, as the strike by medical professionals enters its 25th day today.Yesterday, scores of patients -...Published: 25 Mar 2018 at 08:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Son threatens to throw mother out
A 50-year-old woman has dragged her son to court accusing him of chasing other children from their house.This came out at the Harare Civil Court where Esinath Takiya was seeking a protection o...Published: 14 Feb 2018 at 16:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Magwegwe murder, the facts
LOVE, infidelity, abuse and death! These words can sum up the callous killing of three sisters in New Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo last week, an incident that has sent tongues wagging with many...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 08:47hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Addictions and Bonding
Do we really have to hate people because of whatever thing they are addicted to? Is addiction really bad or it can actually be saving one from something and after all, one way or the other… we are a...Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Belinda Chowa
R10 stabbing sends man to ICU
A PLUMTREE man is battling for life in intensive care at United Bulawayo Hospitals in Bulawayo after he was allegedly brutally stabbed by his cousin on the chest with a broken beer bottle in a row ove...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rapist stepdad advised to stop drinking alcohol
A 29-YEAR-OLD man from Nyamandlovu was advised to stop drinking alcohol by the magistrate after he told the court that he does not remember raping his six-year-old stepchild because he was too drunk....Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 06:54hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe got us laughing at ourselves
When First Lady Grace Mugabe allegedly went on the rampage in South Africa and assaulted a model she found partying with her sons, Zimbabweans saw the funny side of it and were quick to come up with m...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Nqaba Matshazi
ZCLDN's statement on Amai Mugabe's admission on her sons drug use
The admission by the First Lady, Grace Mugabe last weekend that her two sons, Robert (Junior) and Bellarmine Chatunga, were taking drugs, a condition which was seriously affecting their lives and the ...Published: 26 Jul 2017 at 20:16hrs | 3 | by ZCLDN
Grace Mugabe tells of miraculous recovery after airport accident
FIRST Lady Dr Grace Mugabe has described as a "miracle" that she is walking without any difficulty following a freak accident at the Harare International Airport a week ago in which she suffered an an...Published: 24 Jul 2017 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mourning taken to shocking levels
EARLIER this year, proceedings at Glen View 1 shops came to a halt as friends of the late Lizzy paraded her coffin in the open. The procession saw mourners throwing "ballooned" condoms all over while ...Published: 10 Jun 2017 at 22:40hrs | | by Shamiso Yikoniko
Drama-filled send-offs. . as mourning is taken to shocking levels
EARLIER this year, proceedings at Glen View 1 shops came to a halt as friends of the late Lizzy paraded her coffin in the open. The procession saw mourners throwing "ballooned" condoms all over while ...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:13hrs | | by Shamiso Yikoniko
Prostitution, drugs, violence in Zimbabwe music
A lot has been said about the vices of the local music industry yet, to those that are not directly involved in this entertainment circle, black spots that litter the underworld of musicians remain a ...Published: 01 Jun 2017 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Godwin Muzari
Man in habitual strip-tease before family
IT'S public, not Private Lounge!A Bulawayo man from Tshabalala suburb is in the habit of strip teasing in front of the whole family and finally going undressed and demanding sex.His wa...Published: 05 May 2017 at 11:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Is weed really that bad?
It is known and it has always been said that too much of anything is bad. Everything around us is good but one is it misused or abused, it becomes a very bad thing. Imagine this water that gives us li...Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 07:42hrs | 6 | by Belinda Chowa
Prophet under fire for 'blessing' tobacco
HARARE-BASED Prophet, Lazarus Mashavave has come under fire for 'blessing' tobacco farmers who are seeking to prosper as this is being viewed in some quarters as contradicting his mission of deliverin...Published: 02 Apr 2017 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Serial killer killed to harvest body parts on SA sangoma's instruction
A SOUTH African inyanga has been linked to the murder of a Bulawayo man who was shot and killed by a suspected serial killer in the city.The inyanga - only identified as Ndimande - alleged...Published: 15 Feb 2017 at 06:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo 'serial killer' murdered best friend for $20 000
A MAN from Bulawayo who allegedly killed his friend and buried him in a shallow grave in Burnside suburb could be a serial killer as he has led police to a second body.Rodney Tongai Jindu (25)...Published: 11 Feb 2017 at 08:03hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
'74% of female students sexually abused'
AT least 74 percent of female students in tertiary institutions have been subjected to sexual harassment by male lecturers, non-academic staff and security guards in return for higher marks, acces...Published: 08 Feb 2017 at 05:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Shot dead by friend'
THE mother of a man who was shot dead, allegedly by his friend and buried in Hillside in Bulawayo yesterday expressed shock at the death of her son at the hands, of a person she said was like a fa...Published: 07 Feb 2017 at 05:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
2 bullets & shallow grave burial
A MAN from Bulawayo allegedly shot his friend dead, buried him in a shallow grave in Hillside suburb and sent a message to the deceased's mother pretending to be her son suddenly leaving the country, ...Published: 06 Feb 2017 at 05:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Woman attempts suicide after seeing prophet drinking beer on Christmas day
A Chiweshe woman is battling for her life at Howard hospital in Mashonaland Central province, after trying to kill herself with a toxic substance on Thursday.It is alleged the woman saw her hu...Published: 30 Dec 2016 at 20:44hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Be the boss, avoid Christmas party tragedy
It is customary for organisations to host end of year functions (aka Christmas parties) at this time, celebrating the year that is about to end and herald the December holidays. At these parties, typi...Published: 26 Nov 2016 at 17:43hrs | | by Angus MacArthur, Director at Alcohol Breathalysers (Pty) Ltd - South Africa
Bad apples soiling ZRP image
WE are worried about a growing trend of indiscipline within the Zimbabwe Republic Police and caution that unless this cancer is brought to an abrupt end, our police force is doomed. Our concern st...Published: 24 Aug 2016 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff writer
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