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Burglar steals pots with isitshwala and beans
Carlos Ncube, a 26-year-old from Makwika Village in Hwange, found himself in trouble after a late-night craving led him to commit two break-ins, stealing two pots of isitshwala and beans along with a ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Fight over Isitshwala ends in death
A 20-year-old man, Tawanda Chinyati, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for fatally stabbing his cousin during an argument over food. The tragic incident occurred on February 24, 2024, after a f...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 16:37hrs | 1941 | by Staff reporter
From Moondog Max to Arnold Zikhali, the storied lineage of Zimbabwe's 'strong men'
ON what had been a pretty ordinary and innocuous Tuesday afternoon, there was suddenly a flurry of activity around the corner of George Silundika and Sam Nujoma in Harare.Like bees attracted t...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's strongest man eats 60kgs of isitshwala, 60kgs of rice every month
SIXTY kilogrammes of isitshwala, 60 kgs of rice and 750 bananas per month for just one man. For breakfast, he consumes two loaves of bread, 30 eggs (15 boiled and 15 fried), one litre of juice...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 08:38hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man pulls 56 tonnes, eats 2kg isitshwala
Arguably Zimbabwe's strongest man provided a breathtaking spectacle yesterday after pulling a 56-tonne wagon for 100 metres at the National Railways of Zimbabwe in Harare.He also ate a meal of...Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 17:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Poisoned meal lands family of 12 in hospital
A family of 12 from Village Two in Umguza District, Matebeleland North province, is lucky to be alive after eating poisoned isitshwala/sadza on Tuesday evening.The family members who were rush...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Illegal food vendors overwhelm council
Crime and grime in Bulawayo's city centre has seen the rise of unlicensed food outlets and mobile vendors that thrive in illegal trade.Taking a walk in the city centre is practically a nightma...Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Magriza Made me Cook clothing brand launched
MR PRINCE Mahlangu (33) the producer of the YouTube show Magriza Made Me Cook (MMMC) show and his partner have created a clothing brand with personalized messages of traditional food for people who ar...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 20:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's thriving car breaking industry
When you think of industries that offer opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship, the car breaking industry is probably not the first one that comes to mind.However, in Bulawayo, Zimb...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man threatens to kill wife for cooking imboza
A 38-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo has been fined $9 000 after threatening to kill his wife over undercooked isitshwala (imboza).True to the "hungry man is an angry man" adage Mncedisi Khumalo th...Published: 03 Feb 2023 at 19:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rival amakorokoza groups clash in Nkankezi
GOGO Martha Mlotshwa swears that she has never seen so much blood in her 75 years of existence.At her age, she has seen it all - the good, the bad and the worst of humanity but the level of vi...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man killed over isitshwala/sadza
A sadza (isitshwala) argument ended disastrous in Kadoma yesterday after Milton Gido Siziba (38) was bashed to death by a colleague....Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 09:37hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Man killed for reprimanding foul-mouthed friend
A NKAYI man who allegedly killed his friend by plunging a home-made knife into his head following an argument has been arrested.The incident occurred at the Old Nkayi Shopping Centre on 16 Oct...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe soldiers fed isitshwala and beans, publicly ridiculed
THE dire state of government finances has now come into perspective with Cabinet ministers warning of crisis situations in key security services such as the military and the police as Treasury swung t...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Suspect in Emganwini murder commits suicide
A 28-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo sought by police in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was found in her brother's car in Emganwini suburb, has committed suicide. Farai Michael Mutasa of ...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hotties shine at Curvy Kitchen
Sinah Sandra Mvemve and Emma Mayibongwe Ncube took Harare by storm after preparing tasty dishes that left the crowd asking for more at the Curvy Kitchen hosted by the organisers of Miss Curvy....Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 10:44hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
This & that with Mal'phosa: The endangered species
I have a feeling the Ndebele language is endangered - and we, the custodians of the language by right of being senior citizens - are not helping the situation in any way. How would you feel if you wer...Published: 22 Aug 2022 at 11:04hrs | 1 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Harare-Beitbridge highway project: A new big step in the right direction
AS we turn right off the Harare-Beitbridge highway - just before the intersection of the Harare and Bulawayo arteries five kilometres north of Beitbridge Border Post on the banks of the Limpopo River ...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 07:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bloodbath in Tshabalala head-on accident
A FUEL attendant who witnessed a head-on collision involving a Honda Fit and a Nissan Elgrand where Nketa Drive and Imhlotshana Road intersect near Tshabalala suburb rushed to the scene and was greete...Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo through the eyes of his bodyguard
THE late Vice-President Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was an open -minded and friendly person who freely interacted with everyone throughout his entire political life regardless of social standing, one of h...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UK-based couple set up massive poultry project in rural Tsholotsho
A UNITED Kingdom (UK) based couple has invested back home through establishing a massive poultry project in rural Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North, as it believes that there are plenty of business oppor...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Father, son kill mentally-challenged man for stealing isitshwala
A MASVINGO man and his son were last week sentenced to six and three years in jail, respectively, for killing a 20-year-old man who had stolen food leftovers from their kitchen hut.Simbarashe ...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Miners in bloody fight over isitshwala
AN artisanal miner employed at Black Rock Mine in Esigodini attacked his colleague several times all over the body with a shovel and stabbed him for refusing to cook isitshwala.The incident ha...Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 05:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Invigilators paid with plates of isitshwala
THE country's examination body, the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) last week allegedly paid some "O" Level examination invigilators with plates of isitshwala instead of cash, which has ...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Married woman bonks truck driver for bucket of maize
Daniel Sibanda hit his wife Sethule Moyo with a sjambok after he discovered that she was trading his sexual goods for a bucket of maize.After several fruitless efforts to tell her husband to f...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 14:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Christmas fever grips Bulawayo
HUNDREDS of people yesterday thronged supermarkets in Bulawayo to make last-minute shopping ahead of Christmas Day today. Shop attendants said they recorded much business with many outlets res...Published: 25 Dec 2020 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman bludgeoned to death by hubby over plate of isitshwala
A 45-year-old Hurungwe woman was earlier this month stabbed to death by her husband following a misunderstanding over a meal, raising concerns over the increase of gender-based violence in the distric...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 17:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
New restaurant opens in Bulawayo
Check out this unique new establishment, The Good Place Restaurant, situated downtown of Bulawayo, offering a coterie of dishes that include western and traditional African menu.The restaurant...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 11:38hrs | 4 | by Jamela
Chiwenga bemoans corruption at NatPharm
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has bemoaned corruption at the National Pharmaceutical Company of Zimbabwe (NatPharm) which he said was hindering the availability of affordable medicines, especial...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: Tawanda Muchehiwa's gory story on how he was abducted by Ferret team
I often wake up in the middle of the night sweating profusely with a pulsating headache. At that moment, I can feel intense pain on the right side of my jaw. I never get back to sleep.I have t...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 09:49hrs | 13 | by Tawanda Muchehiwa
Tsvangirai destroyed the ZCTU
Those who have meticulously followed developments on the country's labour landscape since the turn of the millennium will, no doubt, concur with me that Morgan Tsvangirai (may his departed soul rest i...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:03hrs | | by Cuthbert Mavheko
Chamisa doesn't eat in public?
Nelson Chamisa surprised aides on Tuesday after eating food during a walkabout in Harare's high density suburbs.The MDC leader - who undertook the unannounced visit to familiarise himself with...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 11:09hrs | | by ZimLive
Enact sanction-busting measures
Editor,Following the Unilateral Declaration of Independence by Ian Smith on November 11, 1965, the international community imposed economic sanctions on Rhodesia. The Rhodesian said, "if we ha...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 14:28hrs | | by Nyonyana Gwabini
The Heroine of Matabeleland is fallen! Matabeleland has heroes and heroines too!
The beautiful ones were born, but not acknowledged; these are women from Zapu - Matabeleland: Soneni Ngweny-Matiwaza is a nations' heroine: who cares today!The lyric from Bob Dylan goes like t...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 18:56hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata
2,4m Zimbabweans food insecure as drought, rising costs bite
The 150% fuel price hike that sparked mass public unrest across Zimbabwe last month sent the cost of living skyrocketing: the price of bread nearly doubled in a week.Worse is likely to come....Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:14hrs | | by IRIN
Top DJ goes broke?
Top Bulawayo wheel spinner DJ Liz (real name Sharmaine Waldman) has allegedly gone broke and resorted to selling isitshwala as a means of alternative survival.In a video posted by social...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 17:07hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Prophet steals R76 000 from live-in girlfriend
A PROPHET at Grace of Africa Church in Bulawayo recently left his live-in girlfriend of three months at a church service, went to her home to steal more than R76 000 and bought a new car and groceries...Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 09:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man trashes houses in isitshwala portion fury
A man from Poyi Village under Chief Mapiravana in Mberengwa went berserk, broke a door and windows at his grandparents' houses following a dispute over sadza.The matter came to light when Lewi...Published: 18 May 2018 at 07:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe hounded me out of Zimbabwe,' says Mapfumo
The king of Chimurenga music, Dr Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo yesterday said former President Robert Mugabe was behind his persecution, adding that he would not have returned to Zimbabwe if his administra...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed over isitshwala
A Gweru woman stabbed a customer with a kitchen knife thrice following a dispute over poorly cooked isitshwala.Charity Kamungeremu (25) from Mkoba 3 in Gweru appeared before Magistrate Phathek...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 16:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man fined $100 for insulting grandmother (90) over isitshwala
A MAN from Mlomolihoto Village, Mawabeni, has been fined $100 for shouting obscenities at his grandmother, accusing her of cooking "rubbish" isitshwala.Thuthukani Mlotshwa (24) pleaded guilty ...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man threatens granny over isitshwala
AN Esigodini man recently landed himself in trouble after he arrived home late and threatened to assault his grandmother, accusing her of failing to properly prepare his supper.Thuthukani Mlot...Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wife sets self ablaze over isitshwala
A MARONDERA woman allegedly set herself ablaze after a heated argument with her husband over the family staple diet, isitshwala.Wadzanai Nadzo, of Plot 28, Masomera, under Chief Svosve, died f...Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 05:59hrs | | 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 | | by Staff Reporter
Tenant's lover struck with pot of sadza/ isitshwala
FOR assaulting her tenant's lover with a pot full of sadza over a misunderstanding on his HIV status, saw a Penhalonga woman being fined $50. Pretty Farai (25) pleaded guilty to the assault charges wh...Published: 09 Dec 2017 at 18:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
One child dies, 3 siblings hospitalised after eating poisoned inkobe
A GRADE One pupil died while three of her siblings and mother are admitted at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo after they ate food suspected to have been poisoned.The deceased, Lwandile Ncub...Published: 01 Sep 2017 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mphoko dismiss tribal segregation at KFC Bulawayo
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko's son Mr Siqokoqela Mphoko has dismissed as false allegations that there was tribal segregation in hiring workers at the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet in Bulawa...Published: 08 Aug 2017 at 14:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Amakholwa agwazwa ekhuthuzwe imali lamafoni ecaweni
AMAKHOLWA esigabeni seBeitbridge alokhu eqhaqhazela kulandela ukuba amabandla ambalwa ehlaselwe yizigelekeqe ngengqamu kanye langemibhobho ngesikhathi esenkonzweni.Isiga lesi esihlasimulisa um...Published: 14 Jul 2017 at 16:05hrs | | by Umlobi
Drama as blood brothers fight over food
There was drama in Entumbane high density suburb last week Friday after blood brothers fought for isitshwala resulting in one being hospitalised.Eye witnesses allege Givemore Sibanda (32) was ...Published: 03 May 2017 at 07:45hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tsholotsho flood donations abused
Tsholotsho flood victims have accused officials of unfair distribution of donations particularly sanitary pads and food amid reports of starvation at holding camps. Minister of Women Affa...Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 05:54hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
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