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Deportees get lifeline at Zimbabwe's points of entry
Thirty-six-year-old Thantabantu Dumani looks lost in thought as he finds his way into a Zimbabwe Red Cross (ZRCS) office in Beitbridge town.Dumani is among the "early birds" that have been fre...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:37hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
CCC in uncertain waters
WE are only a month into the new year, but it already feels like it has been long. The political year has started in earnest, lending credence to the counsel of political sages: A day is a very long t...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 10:02hrs | 1 | by Ntando Dumani
The real risk of Chamisa's temporary solutions to permanent problems
THE political arena has had rich pickings for pundits in the past few days. On the one hand, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) circus of recalls of its elected members continues.It start...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:47hrs | 12 | by Ntando Dumani
Nelson Chamisa's worst nightmare
ON November 4 2023, the High Court of Zimbabwe issued a judgment in favour of Sengezo Tshabangu in the case of Prince Dubeko Sibanda and others.The case was filed by former legislators, who we...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 19:44hrs | 3 | by Liam Kanhenga & Youngerson Matete
Chamisa in a catch-22 situation
I MUST begin by apologising, dear reader, for not informing you that I will no longer deliver my instalment weekly as had become the tradition.I received a few inquiries and some scolding from...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 19:16hrs | | by Ntando Dumani
Is Kasukuwere out just to spoil the broth?
THE sound of the gauntlet that presidential hopeful, former cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere threw only last month has refused to die down.After his shock announcement that he would be cont...Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 10:01hrs | 9 | by Kudakwashe Gwabanayi
Kasukuwere: Popular delusions or realpolitik?
THE nomination court has sat and registered aspiring candidates for the upcoming polls. The process was marred with drama generally, but it was the presumptive presidential candidates that provided th...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 19:43hrs | 1 | by Ntando Dumani
Zimbabwe's future is debated in the city but decided in the village
THE electoral lines have been drawn as we face the impending reckoning of the August 23 general election. Intra-party squabbles have been settled regarding who will be the torch bearer in what ward or...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 18:23hrs | 9 | by Ntando Dumani
Journalist cleared of armed robbery charges
THE State has withdrawn armed robbery charges against freelance journalist, Xolisani Ncube, after conceding it had failed to prove its case against him.This prompted Harare regional magistrate...Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean politics in generational transition
It seems there is a growth in the number of younger candidates being nominated to represent the parties in the upcoming polls.ONE of the most stubborn facts is that the old die, and the new are bo...Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:24hrs | 1 | by Ntando Dumani
Intwasa abusers will go to jail, no fine option
Those selling or buying the agricultural inputs earmarked for the climate-proofed Presidential Inputs Scheme, Pfumvudza/Intwasa, will be sent to court where jail sentences can be imposed on conviction...Published: 22 Nov 2022 at 04:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
MRP fight to end Corruption at Lupane Registry Office pays off
MRP sometime in June last year raised a red flag on the rampant corruption scandal at Lupane Registry office which is the Headquarters of Matebeleland North.The then acting Registrar General o...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by MRP Office of the Presidency
Mnangagwa's fear over Gukurahundi
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and top government officials, particularly Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and Agriculture minister Perrence Shiri, are scared stiff of personal criminal responsibilit...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:15hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo launches water documentary
A new documentary commemorating a century of the Matabeleland Zambezi Water project will be launched in December , giving the public a unique insight into the water woes of Matebelelan...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 06:38hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Lobengula did not disappear
INFORMATION diffused widely in this country after the extermination of the Allan Wilson Patrol by the heroic rear guard of King Lobengula under the command of Mtshana Khumalo was that the last Ndebele...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
No imposition of candidates in Magwegwe constituency
Movement for Democratic Change-T Harvest House 44 Nelson Mandela Street Harare Zimbabwe 15 April 2018 The President -Nelson Chamisa The Vice President - Elias...Published: 01 May 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Magwegwe residents
Airtime dispute wife killer found hanging
A MAN from Kezi who was on the run after he allegedly fatally axed his wife, leaving the axe stuck in her head following an argument over $1 airtime, has been found hanging from a tree in a bushy area...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hubby axe wife to death over $1 airtime
A MAN from Kezi allegedly fatally axed his wife and fled from the scene, leaving the axe stuck in her head, following an argument over $1 airtime.Phumani Dumani (30) of Halahala village, Sun Y...Published: 21 Oct 2017 at 14:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bogus cops' accomplices abscond court, on the run
FOLLOWING the disappearance of ex-footballer Misheck Mburayi and Munesuishe Mazarire, who were alleged to be part of a syndicate of bogus cops that have been mounting illegal roadblocks using spikes, ...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bogus cop skips bail
HARARE magistrate, Barbara Chimboza has issued a warrant of arrest for former Harare City footballer, Misheck Mburayi and his alleged accomplice, Muneishe Mazarire, who failed to appear in court on Fr...Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mother's frantic search for missing son
A frantic search is underway for a missing young man who disappeared in 2015 after setting off aboard a Trans Africa Bus to South Africa from BulawayoTalent Mpofu, was last seen by his mother ...Published: 22 Jul 2017 at 10:22hrs | | by Philimon Bhogana Dube
2 more bogus traffic cops arrested
Two more alleged bogus cops nabbed on charges of impersonation traffic police officers and duping several motorists have appeared before a Harare Magistrate bringing to 7 the number arrested so far on...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 17:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ex-cops in trouble
Two more former police officers suspected to be part of a syndicate that has been terrorising motorists masquerading as traffic cops and collecting money in Harare appeared in court last week. ...Published: 19 Jun 2017 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Former-Bosso player among bogus cops
Former Highlanders Football Club player Misheck Mburayi is part of a syndicate of bogus cops that have been mounting illegal roadblocks using spikes to collect cash from unsuspecting motorists in the ...Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 08:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gwanda District Registrar meets community over civic documentation
Gwanda District Registrar Mr. George Dumani, has warned members of the community over the importance of civil documentation and the manner they are obtained.He made the remarks following the i...Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 09:09hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Couple kills 97-year-old mum
A MAN connived with his wife and their maid to kill his 97-year-old mother after a South African sangoma said the elderly woman was bewitching him.The wife and the maid were each sentenced...Published: 11 Mar 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wife kick out hubby from matrimonial home
A Nkayi married woman- Getty ...Published: 08 Dec 2016 at 11:03hrs | | by Alice Dube
SA, Botswana artists to attend Luswingo Kalanga cultural festival
THE Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA) will tomorrow host the 2016 edition of the Luswingo Kalanga Cultural Festival at Luswingo Heritage Site in Tokwana Village, Bulili...Published: 28 Oct 2016 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
The 4th annual Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo celebrations successful in Johannesburg
The life of the late Zimbabwean Vice President ,veteran nationalist and father figure ,Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was successfully commemorated through arts in South Africa.The event which was or...Published: 02 Aug 2016 at 13:14hrs | | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Graveyard rapist jailed 20 years
A MAN from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo who dragged a Form Four pupil into a sandpit next to graves at Luveve Cemetery before raping her, has been sentenced to 20 years in jail.Dumani Madi ...Published: 22 Jun 2016 at 07:03hrs | | by Thandeka Moyo
Female cop assaulted, injured
A FEMALE cop who is in a polygamous marriage was injured after she was assaulted by her husband's first wife for allegedly blocking him from fending for his children. Sibongile Moyo, 31, of Gw...Published: 26 Apr 2016 at 07:05hrs | | by Melody Baya
Youth to ignore Independence Day celebrations
Most Bulawayo residents have said this years independence day is not worth celebrating due to grinding poverty.The country turns 36 on Monday Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association...Published: 14 Apr 2016 at 13:09hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Car crashes into bee hive, 7 pupils stung
SEVEN pupils and a driver were stung by a swarm of bees whose hive was disturbed when the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and hit an electricity pole in Romney Park suburb in B...Published: 21 Mar 2016 at 09:19hrs | | by Whinsley Masara
Phone theft accuser rapist jailed 18 years
A PLUMTREE man was yesterday slapped with an 18-year jail term for raping a girl he accused of stealing his mobile phone.Thabani Dumani pounced on the 13-year-old who was walking on a pathway ...Published: 09 Jan 2016 at 07:19hrs | 2 | by Thandeka Moyo
Bukalanga Festival 2015
The Kalanga traditional practices, culture and ethnics is not lost in its people even if they reside in the diaspora where they are deeply engulfed by other cultural groups and ethnics. This was evide...Published: 27 Oct 2015 at 21:50hrs | | by Simanga Phakathi Moyo
Kalanga festival to be held in Joburg
THE Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA) will hold an inaugural Kalanga festival in Johannesburg, South Africa on Saturday as part of their efforts to promote the Kalanga lan...Published: 22 Oct 2015 at 09:32hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Anti-Shona speaking men harass villagers
A 23-YEAR-OLD Bulilima man in Matabeleland South has been slapped with an additional one-year jail term for attacking a police officer with a bicycle in protest over his arrest.Shalen Dumani o...Published: 11 Oct 2015 at 16:45hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Villagers attack tribalists who harass Shona speaking villagers
TWO notorious villagers from Bulilima who were recently embarrassed by community members for harassing Shona-speaking villagers have been each sentenced to 15 months imprisonment.Obvious Ncube...Published: 28 Jun 2015 at 10:08hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Kalanga Cultural group gets new executive
Kalanga Language and Cultural Development Association (KLCDA) has set priorities for the next 12 months meant to promote the existence of the Kalanga language and its rich culture which for years have...Published: 20 Jun 2015 at 14:48hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
SA-based man instructs wife to kill 'witch' mother
A MAN from Bulilima district allegedly connived with his wife and their maid to murder his 97-year-old mother after a South African sangoma told him that the old woman was bewitching him.Nicho...Published: 27 May 2015 at 07:51hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Man pumps 5 bullets into wife as kids watch
A Tsholotsho man pumped five bullets into his wife, shouting "I'm done with you dog". The woman miraculously survived the barrage of bullets and is fighting for her life at the United Bulawayo Hospita...Published: 17 Jan 2015 at 11:38hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Botswana stands still
GABORONE - The Tlokweng community in Botswana stood in awe and appreciation as the Ndebeles held their annual cultural day.The Ndebele Cultural Day was held at the Tlokweng Community Hall ...Published: 18 Nov 2014 at 19:31hrs | | by Vusumuzi UMathwasa Ndlovu
Ndebeles living in Botswana hold cultural festival
A Zimbabwean cultural group, Masiyephambili Cultural Association will Sunday hold this year's edition of the Ndebele Cultural Day in Gaborone, Botswana.Group member, Thokozani Dumani Mlalazi, ...Published: 15 Nov 2014 at 18:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Will Khaya Moyo deliver?
"I am guided by the party's manifesto. I cannot talk of the development agenda for Matabeleland because I work under party structures." Khaya-Moyo....Published: 04 Aug 2014 at 08:21hrs | | by Hangoyapalala wa Tjibundule
Businessman rapes another man
A 31-YEAR-OLD Plumtree businessman has appeared in court after drugging and sodomising his employee.Sipho Moses Dumani who is the manager of Dumms Palace Nightclub is being accused of sodomi...Published: 03 Aug 2014 at 20:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Cheating' woman banned from attending hubby's funeral
RELATIVES of a Mangwe man, who allegedly committed suicide over his wife's infidelity, have banned his widow from attending his funeral.27-year-old Butholezwe Nkomo, of Mahole Village in Marul...Published: 08 Jan 2014 at 16:19hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Return of the 'Tsholotsho Poison'
JOHANNESBURG - Known as the Tsholotsho Poison in music circles for his breath-taking Kwaito hits, Promise 'DJ Mapressa' Sibanda is set to release another scintillating album titled; Tsholotsho v Dieps...Published: 24 Sep 2013 at 05:31hrs | | by Vusumuzi Ndlovu
Goblins that harassed polling officers
POLLING officers deployed at Setshanke High School in Ward 3, Nkayi North constituency, were subjected to a night of harassment and intimidation by goblins believed to be resident at the school which ...Published: 25 Aug 2013 at 07:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Women dominate MDC primaries
MDC led by Professor Welshman Ncube yesterday held its primary elections in Bulawayo. The elections were dominated by women who won in five constituencies out of the eight co...Published: 17 Jun 2013 at 03:07hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Matopo High School receives books donation
"A book in the hands of a child can lead to endless possibilities. Imaginations can be ignited, doors can be opened and new worlds can be discovered". Inspired by this quote and in an effort ...Published: 13 Mar 2013 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Khabo Mkandla
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