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Where are communities affected by climate change in Zimbabwe's bloated COP29 delegation?
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, is once again the focal point of global climate discussions. ...Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:10hrs | 414 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The greatest tragedy to Zimbabwe was the hijacking of its liberation struggle
Yesterday, I received a heart-wrenching message from a former combatant of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, now residing in South Africa. His words, laced with pain and disillusionment, will fo...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:50hrs | 1320 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo to name street after Pathisa Nyathi
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has said the local authority will honour the late historian, poet, writer and cultural activist Pathisa Nyathi by naming a street after him.Speaking yesterday duri...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:12hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Poverty drives early marriages in Mzingwane
The prevalence of early marriages in Empisini, Ward 14, has become a pressing issue, as many young girls are being forced into marriage at a young age due to harsh economic conditions. This troubling ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 21:02hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans seek better healthcare in Zambia amid failing system
Shupikai Sithole, a 54-year-old cancer patient, embodies the plight of many Zimbabweans who find themselves in desperate need of adequate healthcare. After receiving insufficient treatment in her home...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:13hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter shared meals with the dog in her father's house
The late music legend Oliver Mtukudzi's daughters, Sandra and Selmor, have courageously opened up about the mistreatment they endured at the hands of their stepmother, Daisy, during their childhood. T...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:30hrs | 3880 | by Staff reporter
3 family members buried together
In a heart-wrenching scene at Umvutsha Cemetery in Bulawayo yesterday, a family of three - Lorenzo Palu (36), his wife Forgive (31), and their three-year-old son Lwandile - were laid to rest side by s...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:01hrs | 636 | by Staff reporter
Granny burnt alive, child smashed to death
MANYAYA Village under Chief Mutema in Chipinge was last Sunday plunged into deep mourning following a spine-chilling and mind-boggling incident in which a man burnt a defenceless granny beyond recogni...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 07:11hrs | 1465 | by Staff reporter
Witchcraft claims derail search for missing 2 year old
WHEN Ms Glenda Sibelu left her two-year-old daughter at home to fetch water from a nearby river, she had no idea it would be the beginning of a heart-wrenching search for the toddler who has been miss...Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 05:27hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Our feelings matter too
I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to be a volunteer at an online free teen support hotline last year. It was a place where young individuals could seek solace, guidance, and a listeni...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 19:29hrs | 10 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Family of 'vat en sit' deceased makes list of demands
THE family of Simosenkosi Sibanda (27), who was recently allegedly murdered by Dingani Sibanda, her live-in boyfriend in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb, is demanding lobola upfront before burial. ...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Africa Day: Zimbabwe has achieved nothing
Zimbabwe has achieved nothing. That phrase may sting, but it is the heart-wrenching truth. As Africa Day approaches, there is no better time to reflect on the state of Zimbabwe and the current state o...Published: 24 May 2023 at 20:59hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Sikhala's friends worry over his health
FRIENDS of Job Sikhala Trust yesterday said the conviction of Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala (Citizens Coalition for Change), was unfortunate because of his health condition.Sikhala was ...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Did thousands die so that only a few enrich themselves from our minerals and land?
Having just woken up this Saturday morning, and turning on the television - I never expected to be greeted by such a heart-wrenching scene. There was a documentary narrating a harrowing ambush...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 08:53hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Air Force of Zimbabwe crash pilots named
The two Air Force of Zimbabwe pilots who perished in an air crash near Gweru last week Thursday have been named as Group Captain Ben Munyanduki and Wing Commander Daniel Manyenga.The two died ...Published: 07 Feb 2023 at 21:32hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Air Force of Zimbabwe pilots
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday described the death of two Air Force of Zimbabwe senior pilots in a plane crash as unexpected, saying the nation had been robbed of experienced and committed officers....Published: 07 Feb 2023 at 04:59hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Sikhala must be released on health grounds'
INCARCERATED Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala's close allies have expressed concern over his deteriorating health.They suggested that Sikhala, who is the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Car crash ends 10-day marriage
PAINFUL wails and heart-wrenching sobs filled a local mortuary hall in Bulawayo yesterday as two families that were brought together through marriage 10 days ago said their goodbyes to the couple that...Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
2018 shootings still haunt victims
VICTIMS of the August 1, 2018 post-election shootings are still struggling to come to terms with the loss of their loved ones, four years on.None of them have received any form of government s...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
New details of 'Passion Java accident' emerge
FIFTY-seven-year-old Tangai Tandi gazes into the sky with tear-filled eyes as if to ask the heavens why."Nature has it that children bury their parents. It's painful and difficult for a parent...Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has taught me how easy it is to oppress people!
There is a popular saying - "if you don't want a prisoner to escape, don't let him know he is in prison".A bit cocky, it may sound - but, this is one of the most packed saying I have ever come...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 19:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What does it profit Zimbabwe's ruling elite to gain the country but lose their souls?
Yesterday (March 22, 2022) when I penned an article, "Did war veterans fight for a political party or the people of Zimba...Published: 23 Mar 2022 at 07:22hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
It's time to make peace with the brother you offended last year
Did the biblical Prophet Jona jump or was pushed? Why did he pass his misdemeanour to other boat occupants to do the dirty work of throwing him overboard like the flotsam and jotsam of a sinking overl...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 16:53hrs | 6 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Mnangagwa's book sells 50k copies on launch
MORE than 50 000 copies of President Mnangagwa biography, that details the liberation struggle, his sacrifice, betrayal by fellow comrades, hopes and aspirations, were snapped up yesterday as Zimbabwe...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns AFZ officers, child killed in chopper crash
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has send condolence messages to the families of two Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) pilots, a technician, and a child who died after a helicopter crashed in Chinyika, Goromonz...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe orphanage rocked by sodomy scandal
SALACIOUS details have emerged of how the former first family's elite schools and orphanage nestled in a vast estate in Mazowe - 40km north of Harare - were rocked by an alleged child sexual abuse sca...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cal Vin receives hero's send-off
Thousands of people from all walks of life convened at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre yesterday to say their final goodbyes to the country's rap king, Mgcini "Cal Vin" Nhliziyo. It was more like a ...Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man 'roasts' son in fire for indiscipline
IN a heart-wrenching case of child abuse, a Chivhu man is being accused of shoving his eight-year-old son into a raging fire as punishment for disrespecting his stepmother.Talkmore Mawopa allegedl...Published: 30 Sep 2020 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Bomb' explodes kills Nyamandlovu children
TWO siblings from Majindane Village Three in Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North died when a suspected "bomb" exploded at their homestead on Friday.National police spokesman Assistant Commissioner...Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chamisa hits out at Mnangagwa
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government of betraying the vision of Zimbabwe's liberation heroes by presiding over the collapse of the economy.Chamisa, w...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 16:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
War heroes who died in vain
The war was raging on. Every person in the village had had an encounter with the freedom fighters. We all knew the drill. The arrival of the freedom fighters in a village was so secret but an open one...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 07:52hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Dumiso Dabengwa: An epitome of courage, endurance and integrity
HE used to call me at random and odd times; almost always late at night. The last time he did was at 11pm several weeks ago. He wanted to tell me he was in South Africa and was not well. This was the ...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 15:55hrs | | by Siphosami Malunga
Chamisa's life now in danger?
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says his life is now in danger following his harassment by State security agents over the weekend, the Daily News reported.The opposition leader, who disputes Preside...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 22:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army nailed over August 1 shooting
Some of the witnesses who testified before the Commission of Inquiry into the politically-motivated violence which rocked central Harare on August 1 threw the military under the proverbial bus yesterd...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean family in Canada endures strife, separation, death on long way home
THE Murasiranwas' story is about a separated family's quest for a better life, a heart-wrenching but necessary Zimbabwean exodus, agonizing refugee nomadism in North America and the death of a brother...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 07:26hrs | | by his article is taken from Kamloop This Week
Confusing 'love' of men
MOST women have come to believe that men's definition of the word love is different from theirs following the way they abuse it. Generally, love must be sweet and truthful, but for some men it's the o...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 08:13hrs | | by Nhlalwenhle Ncube
WATCH: Looking For Mercy - Zimbabwe Documentary - Real Stories
At the age of eight, filmmaker Robyn Paterson greeted Comrade Robert Mugabe with flowers as he stepped from a plane at a Zimbabwe air-force base. She and her best friend, Mercy, were...Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 16:02hrs | 2 | by youtube
'Zimbabwe Military could be game changers'
Former Zanu-PF losing candidate for Hatfield constituency (2013) - Acie Lumumba - has no regrets leaving the party he said sold him the dream which it never lived; the smooth-talking young politic...Published: 24 Aug 2016 at 08:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Orlando shooting, an act of terror and hate says Obama
Washington - President Barack Obama decried the deadliest mass shooting in American history on Sunday as an "act of terror" and an "act of hate" targeting a place of "solidarity and empowerment" for g...Published: 12 Jun 2016 at 20:49hrs | | by AP
Zim businessmen in SA appeal for donations to help victims of xenophobic attacks
Harare - An organisation of Zimbabwean businessmen in South Africa appealed on Friday for donations of blankets, nappies, food and cooking utensils to help hundreds of Zimbabweans caught up in xenopho...Published: 17 Apr 2015 at 16:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe Day proposition, disgusting and nauseating
The pronouncement by Zanu PF Youth League Secretary to have a Mugabe Day enacted in Zimbabwe as a national annual holiday is disgusting and nauseating. It is ridiculous of Mr. Pupurai Togarepi to make...Published: 10 Feb 2015 at 11:23hrs | | by Job Max Mhende, DARE Youth Movement President
'Zimbabwe army propped up dictatorship'
Recent utterances by Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Constantine Chiwenga, that the military cannot be "wished away" from civilian politics, are not only a constitutional violation on milita...Published: 05 Oct 2014 at 14:53hrs | | by Phil Bare
MDC-Renewal to assist communities
Over the past three months, the MDC Renewal Team has been travelling across Zimbabwe; interacting with the general populace at all levels and hearing their views on how best the country can move ahead...Published: 24 Aug 2014 at 11:33hrs | | by Elton Mangoma
3 months on, missing Malaysia plane - relatives still struggling
Beijing - In the more than 100 days since her husband disappeared along with Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, Zhang Qian's world has collapsed. She quit her job, sleeps rarely and prefers not to go out, ...Published: 17 Jun 2014 at 10:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Finding Mercy - Documentary on Zim
At the age of eight, filmmaker Robyn Paterson greeted Comrade Robert Mugabe with flowers as he stepped from a plane at a Zimbabwe air-force base. She and her best friend, Mercy, were poster childr...Published: 27 Aug 2013 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Steve Jobs' sister reveals his last words
In a heart-wrenching eulogy for Steve Jobs, the Apple founder's sister reveals the tech icon’s final words: "Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow", NY Daily News reported .In Mona Simpson'...Published: 31 Oct 2011 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
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