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No progress on Bulawayo-Nkayi Road
The long-awaited rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road is moving at a slow pace, with DIFFLOCK Construction, the newly-appointed contractor, already establishing its base and advancing the project...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 06:48hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought
At first, the suggestion to try farming maggots spooked Mari Choumumba and other farmers in Nyangambe, a region in southeastern Zimbabwe where drought wiped out the staple crop of corn.After m...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:28hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter
Macheso stops rains
Heavy rains poured in Guruve yesterday where the Sungura legend Alick Macheso was performing.The down pour was severe to the extent that people thought the show would be postponed since the ve...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 09:33hrs | 2159 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Guruve
Some leaders are supported because they're stupid and corrupt!
Leadership is a fascinating subject. Ideally, leaders are chosen because they stand out as exemplary individuals with admirable qualities. These are the people with the organizational ...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 12:35hrs | 327 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
South Africa's big business wants spaza shop economy?
Major businesses across South Africa are looking to capitalise on the country's booming informal economy, with many companies licking their lips at an opportunity worth hundreds of billions of rands....Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 10:04hrs | 573 | by Staff reporter
Macheso's kupa kuturika accepted
Sungura lovers have accepted the "king of Sungura" Alick Macheso's latest album "Kupa kuturika" Macheso who is on a nationwide tou...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 15:25hrs | 2693 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Dotito
Bosso made more profit through fan boycott?
In a surprising twist, there were 400 more people at the Highlanders Clubhouse than at Barbourfields Stadium during Highlanders' 2-0 win against ZPC Kariba on Sunday. Only 1,314 people paid to watch t...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:41hrs | 822 | by Staff reporter
Kombi loses brakes hits tree, injures 11
A Harare-bound Toyota Hiace allegedly lost brakes and hit a tree at the 52-kilometer peg along Mazowe-Centenary road yesterday.Eleven people were injured one of them seriously injured....Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:21hrs | 833 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Nelson Chamisa: The Biblical Joshua that never was
With Zimbabwe being largely a Christian nation where religion and politics are juxtaposed, the former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa touted himself as the Biblical Joshua sa...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:17hrs | 644 | by Brighton Chiseva
Birds of a feather flock together
Catch them young. Birds of a feather flock together. In the photo is Anesu Ajana (holding his impressive school report), a second grader and academic starlet of Chinehasha Primary School in Chiweshe, ...Published: 10 Aug 2024 at 07:43hrs | 1437 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Zimbabweans flock to American cruise ship industry
This year, over 2,000 Zimbabwean migrant workers are set to enter the U.S. cruise ship industry, a significant migration trend due to dwindling job opportunities in Zimbabwe. ...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 13:05hrs | 1251 | by Staff reporter
Sheep on a high: Flock feasts on cannabis after extreme weather
In a truly bizarre twist of fate, a flock of sheep in Greece found themselves feeling a bit too "ewe-phoric" after munching on a crop of weed!Wildfires, heatwaves, and flooding had left the po...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 09:05hrs | 859 | by Staff Reporter
I am suffocating and sick of crying
I am suffocating and sick of crying and dying for fresher air. I died in May, June and July, last year, and died forever in a shallow swamp on April 18, 1983. Later on, I died in a river full of class...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 28 | by Tafi Mhaka
Bedroom 'scam' alert
It feels good to be back after a long time. Nowadays, there are several corners in town where you will see lots of women and men flocking especially towards sunset.You are likely to think that...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:01hrs | 48 | by Nhlanhla Ncube
Highway to Harare project spikes HIV cases
The construction of the Harare-Chirundu highway has led to an increase in HIV infections, as sex workers are targeting men working on the project. Davison Mambudzi, a Mashonaland West NAC offi...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 09:43hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Why would a head of state prefer the company of criminals?
It is not surprising at all coming across photographs of a national president posing with various individuals. These could be anything from other heads of state, foreign envoys, public persona...Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:53hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Grace Mugabe warms up to Mnangagwa
THE last time former first lady Grace Mugabe made a public statement was on November 5, 2017 at Rufaro Stadium in Harare.At an event dubbed "Super Sunday" in some quarters, she gathered thousa...Published: 19 May 2024 at 12:40hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
Zaire comes to Bulawayo
FANS will this afternoon certainly flock to Bulawayo's theatre of football for the potentially mouthwatering tie between Highlanders and colourful newbies Chegutu Pirates, a club that has suddenly tak...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, South Africa beef up border teams
ZIMBABWE and South African border authorities have beefed up their teams in preparation for increased human and vehicular traffic during the Easter holidays.South Africa has deployed 400 addit...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:37hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
His haircuts are turning heads
Toddlers, juveniles, teens, adults and octogenarians, they all flock to Alexio's Barbershop. Sometimes we even see stampedes during school recess as each learner hurries to be in front of the queue to...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 13:17hrs | 112 | by Tondo Chinehasha
The Chemist Siziba and Oasis bar story
It is hard to find a patron who would mostly and consistently drink in one bar for 44 years - a whole generation; a lifetime.Yet Chemist Siziba, a local businessman and socialite, did. Before ...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare fans flock to Barbourfields Stadium
Thousands of passionate Dynamos and Highlanders supporters from all corners of the country have descended upon Barbourfields Stadium in the City of Kings and Queens to witness the highly anticipated s...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 12:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Who is reaping now?
In recent years, Zimbabwe has witnessed a rather alarming phenomenon: the emergence of what can only be described as "gospel-preneurs." These are individuals who have cunningly crafted churches with t...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 22:56hrs | 1 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Zanu-PF in cell verification exercise
Zanu-PF is embarking on cell restructuring exercises across the country to take stock of its members in line with the party's constitutional dictates.The cell restructuring exercise is meant t...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government starts revival of Joshua Nkomo homestead
CONSTRUCTION work has begun in earnest on the site where the old homestead of the family of the country's late Vice-President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo was located in Kezi, Matebeleland South ...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
John Nkomo's son loses 42 cattle
THE late Vice President John Landa Nkomo's son, Mr Jabulani Nkomo, lost a herd of 42 cattle in a suspected cattle rustling syndicate involving his two former workers who are now on the run.The...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 03:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records jump in investment proposals
Zimbabwe saw a massive growth in the value of proposed investments in the fourth quarter of 2023 despite approving fewer new investor licenses, according to the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Age...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Botswana reaffirm no passports deal
ZIMBABWE and Botswana will forge ahead with eliminating passport requirements for citizens travelling between the two countries in line with regional and continental aspirations of facilitating the fr...Published: 10 Feb 2024 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Farmer loses 50 head of cattle to thieves
AN organised cattle rustling syndicate has reportedly descended on Umguza District on the outskirts of Bulawayo where one farmer has been left counting losses after the thieves raided his farm and sto...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
15 miners feared dead in Redwing Mine collapse
Fifteen miners are believed to have perished following a mineshaft collapse at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga early Thursday morning.The mine, located 50 kilometres west of the eastern border city...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 20:12hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
The year Mnangagwa tightened grip on power
The air crackled with anticipation on November 22, 2017 as Zimbabwe witnessed a moment etched in history.Emmerson Mnangagwa, the man once cast out, returned to his homeland not as a fugitive, ...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 12:59hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Kariba buzzing as tourists flock in
THE tourism sector has received a festive boost in the resort town of Kariba, with full to capacity bookings during the Christmas season, The NewsHawks has gathered. Tour operators and hospitality ind...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 16:32hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Macheso's end of year party set for Glendale
The King of Sungura Alick Macheso is set to host his end of year party at his favorite hunting ground 007 in Glendale tomorrow.It has s...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 09:06hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
African priests reject Pope's endorsement of gay marriages
In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples....Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 08:44hrs | 27 | by Associated Press
220,000 Zimbabweans troop back home for Christmas
MORE than 220 000 people flocked into Zimbabwe over the last week for the festive season, marking a significant surge in arrivals compared to last year when the Government started easing stringent ent...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:09hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Many rural and urban communities have no access to clean water: Zimcodd
THE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development has said there are many communities in rural and uirban areas that have no access to clean water due to the government's lack of political will to assist...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 20:20hrs | 12 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwean man gets top UN role
Zimbabwean Thompson Chengeta (38) has been appointed to the United Nations Secretary General's 15-member advisory board on disarmament matters.Born in Shurugwi and growing up in the villages o...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Indigenous churches should own properties
The Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World's Projects Director, Mr Francis Mugandani urged indigenous churches to own properties and become self-reliant, fully empowered and realise developmen...Published: 11 Dec 2023 at 14:08hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole/Gideon Madzikatidze
Tender out for Vic Falls Bridge rehabilitation
THE Emerged Railways Properties (ERP), a company constituted by National Railways of Zimbabwe and Zambia Railways is calling for proposals for contractors that can help carry out maintenance work on t...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:04hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe students flock to the US
A recent report has disclosed a significant trend as Zimbabwean students are increasingly opting to pursue higher education at United States tertiary institutions. According to the Institute of Intern...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:49hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chinese investors flock to Zimbabwe
Since its establishment in 2020, the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) has issued 932 licenses to investors worldwide, with a significant portion coming from China, particularly in the...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:51hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
If Ramaphosa was firm with Mnangagwa, he wouldn't need a border authority!
So, President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to establish a BMA (Border Management Authority) specifically to curb illegal crossing into South Africa, mainly from Zimbabwe!I am sure that is all w...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 13:56hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe on high alert for avian flu
Surveillance measures have been intensified along the borders of Zimbabwe in response to the emergence of a novel, highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) strain, recently identified in South Africa....Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Musicians flock at journalist's birthday bash
A number of musicians are lined up at the Prominent freelance journalist Simbarashe "indaba boss" Sithole's birthday Bashment at Guruve hotel tomorrow.The bashment was organized by Guruve hote...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:02hrs | 6 | by Ndou Paul
Students from Zimbabwe flock to Zambia
An estimated 10,000 young Zimbabweans running away from high unemployment and a broken economy among other factors have turned their backs on local universities and are now studying in Zambia, The Mir...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 22:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Ex Minister's widow appeals against stock theft conviction
Former Finance Minister Christopher Kuruneri's widow Paidamoyo is appealing against a stock theft conviction she got from Concession magistrates courts last month.Kuruneri was slapped with a U...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 13:04hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
SADC and AU must resolve the Zimbabwean saga
The curtain has closed down and we are back again to those days where people are mentally and spiritually tortured by this other circulation of a disputed election.Emmerson Mnangagwa was decla...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:39hrs | | by Leonard Koni
'Withdrawal of Zimbabwe Exemption Permits is discriminatory and inhumane'
New research has indicated that the biggest challenge in documenting immigrants is procedure, which increasingly excludes people who are considered 'not useful' to the South African economy.Th...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Bussed Zanu-PF supporters enjoy domestic tourism
AS the sun rises over the horizon, buses plastered with Zanu-PF insignia can be seen traversing the country, picking up supporters from different corners of Zimbabwe.Dubbed the "Zanu Express" ...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
War vet who quit Bosso for struggle
RALITALI Ngwenya Qondani decided to quit Highlanders FC to join the struggle in 1976 because he could not stand oppression.Qondani said his father Elias Qondani was in detention for political ...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
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