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Urban lifestyles linked to rising colon cancer risk in Zimbabwe

People living in urban areas with higher incomes and those suffering from diabetes are more susceptible to colon cancer than those who consume traditional diets, according to findings presented by prominent gastroenterologist Dr. Leolin Ka…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 15:09hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter

Army captain killers get life sentences

Two Masvingo prisoners, who had been on death row for the brutal murder of an army captain in 2018, have had their sentences commuted to life imprisonment following Zimbabwe's recent abolition of the death penalty.Masvingo High Court Judge…

Published: 21 May 2025 at 19:56hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter

ZITF roars to life

The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) 2025 has officially opened today in Bulawayo, transforming the city into a bustling hub of activity as final preparations for the prestigious event were completed yesterday. Running until Saturd…

Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 08:59hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter

Biden tells President Trump to 'get a life' and 'help these people'

The US president has criticized his predecessor's rhetoric about the recent hurricanes which have battered the nationUS President Joe Biden has lashed out at his predecessor, Donald Trump, when asked about "disinformation" supposedly sprea…

Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:22hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter

Hit & run accident victim battles for life

A Bulawayo woman is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run accident on Monday at the intersection of Khami and West Hand roads, near Khami CafÃ©. The motorist involved fled the scene, and police have since l…

Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 07:53hrs | 822 | by Staff reporter

BCC drags feet on storm-damaged Thokozani Flats

BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is under fire for allegedly dragging its feet to make repairs at Thokozani Flats, where a storm blew off the roof in October last year.Residents at the flats in Mzilikazi high-density suburb accused BCC of takin…

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 17:50hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

'Bulawayo life expectancy at 63 years'

THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) has revealed that the life expectancy for Bulawayo province stood at 62,6 years compared to the national life expectancy of 64,7 years.ZimStat also revealed that women continued to outlive …

Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 17:50hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Ezra Tshisa changed Freddie Gwala's life

Zumba musician, Freddie Gwala, also known as Amadamara, is forever grateful to Zimbabwean veteran DJ Ezra Tshisa Sibanda for introducing him to the Zimbabwean crowd.Gwala successfully launched his album titled Iparole at The Mitre on 7 Oct…

Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 07:47hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter

Inside the life of Mthuli Ncube's 'nightmare'

BORN and bred in the sprawling suburb of Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, in 2005, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) National Assembly member-designate, Pashor Raphael Sibanda, was seen as a nonentity and could not be a political threat to Zanu-P…

Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 21:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa honours Guti's life and achievements

President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday morning paid his last respects to Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti, the founder and president of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA), also known as Forward In Faith Ministries Internationa…

Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 19:36hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga ex-wife battles life-threatening lymphoedema

Marry Mubaiwa's family has shelved a scheduled amputation process on her forearm with faint hopes of a miraculous recovery by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's troubled ex-wife.Mubaiwa battles life-threatening lymphoedema which causes …

Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 23:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

How to avoid funeral policy claim rejection

IN Zimbabwe, getting claims settled by funeral policy insurers now seems to be very challenging. Many think insurers give flimsy excuses, but in most cases, the blame lies with policyholders.We have covered many factors leading to claim re…

Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 15:53hrs | 3 | by Farai Francis Zhara

Chiwenga says his life was saved at UBH

VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga's visit to the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) last Friday rekindled memories of how his life was saved at the institution after he ruptured his appendix 37 years ago. He was rushed to the hospital writh…

Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

When the undertaker wishes you long life

This time Africans have abjectly disappointed the world.For Pete's sake, why can they not simply die?At least that is what the world expected after the outbreak of the coronavirus.It is a story that the world has been waiting for ever sinc…

Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 09:57hrs | 2 | by Bishop Lazi

Cop runs for dear life as mob bays for his blood

A POLICE officer on Wednesday fled for dear life as an angry mob bayed for his blood after an illegal money changer he was chasing was knocked down by a car near Tredgold Building in Bulawayo. An operation to rid the city of illegal foreig…

Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter

Quality of life for the people of Bulawayo must improve

In 1894, the City of Bulawayo was born. A few men and women with a vision to see a great Metropolitan City gathered at Maxim Hotel, declaring the little settlement that it was then, a town. 125 years later, close to one million people toda…

Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:10hrs | | by Christopher Dube

Mnangagwa's 'last way to life'

When Emmerson Mnangagwa took over power in November 2017 as President, Lady Fortuna was so generous towards him that she gave him four ways to life.But it is unfortunate that so far, he has already squandered three of them and is now left …

Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:44hrs | 4 | by Moses Tofa

Divorce isn't a solution

MARRIAGE is an interesting union, two people of opposite sex who are not even related coming to live together, brought together by love and this time it is not agape but the "phileo" kind of love, affectionate and develops a stronger bond …

Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 14:30hrs | | by FGK

Eliminate your fears and doubts about way of life

The day you were born that's the day your clock started working, now the question is what have you done with the time rationed to you, yes both the rich and poor people have 24hrs a day but how we spend our time defines us. Sarah Dessen sa…

Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 19:02hrs | 1 | by Clive Farai Magwenzi

Boarding school life - past, present

BEFORE deeply exploring themes in the play, I think it is quite safe to say that the playwright Chinodya covers various themes in the text. The theme of boarding school life is proffered to conscientise learners on the dangers of bullying …

Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Charles Dube

SA government says life in Zimbabwe is â€˜returning to normal'

SOUTH Africa's department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco) says it is business as usual in Zimbabwe following almost a week of bloody protests that claimed several lives and left dozens injured."The minister (Lindiwe Sisu…

Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 08:42hrs | 4 | by TimesLive.com

Buyanga's double life exposed

Frank Buyanga, the controversial 38-year-old property tycoon, has been faking it that he is a reverend, The Standard reported.Buyanga, with nearly 400 000 followers on Facebook, wants to be known as a God-fearing church leader. But sources…

Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 09:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Qhubani Moyo on life behind the scenes

IN 2015, Qhubani Moyo was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Skyz Metro FM, Bulawayo's first independent commercial radio station.Moyo has long been associated with radio, having been part of Radio Dialogue from its inception. He current…

Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 08:10hrs | 10 | by Allan Foti

Be Original, Be Yourself, Be Unique

Some people are just important in life and are there for a reason. Look at Sir Wicknell Chivayo , if he was not there where we going to have all that fun we have on social media? Sir Wicknell truly evolves a lot of feelings in people. His …

Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 06:52hrs | | by Belinda Cowa

Aliens could have started life on Earth? - Study

New research, due to appear in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, shows life may have spread through space like an infectious virus.Alien life forms may have swept from planet to planet creating the seeds of new species wherever they found…

Published: 27 Aug 2015 at 23:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter

It's just a season of life!

"No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow."- ProverbIn  Ecclesiastes3:1-8, the Bible says that 'to everything there is a season...' InThe same book, Ecclesiastes9:11 says 'but time and chance happen to the mall.'We norm…

Published: 12 Mar 2015 at 10:43hrs | | by Taka Sande

Use your mouth right!

What are you saying about your life? Your family? Your health? Your future?Your words will shape your world. Do you want to live in a world where you are satisfied, protected, and at peace? Then start putting God's words in your mouth! Say…

Published: 06 Mar 2014 at 12:49hrs | | by Brother Shepard Shumba, Johannesburg

Just how much is the life of an African worth?

It pains me to start by the conclusion but facts and figures I am faced with show me that we Africans do not have regard or value another African's life. In America it is calculated that an citizen's  life is worth, in current dollars…

Published: 28 Feb 2013 at 11:32hrs | | by Velempini Ndlovu

Guide to a better life

GUIDE TO A BETTER LIFE - DR. RANDY PAUSCH This is amazing; the author died of pancreatic cancer in 2008, but wrote a book. The last lecture before then, one of the bestsellers in 2007. What a legacy to leave behind. POINTS ON HOW…

Published: 18 Aug 2011 at 06:09hrs | 1 | by Dr Randy Pausch

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Supreme Court nullifies Welshman Ncube AI-generated legal submissions

'Mnangagwa is panicking'

Chiwenga's wife catching strays

Family yet to bury loved one 2 years after mysterious death

'Eat my wife, I kill myself'

RBZ policies, not banks, driving high lending rates

Zimbabwe to host major Africa trade fair from 2029

Govt urged to tighten screws on human trafficking

Zimbabwe night vending ban falters

Hughton, Redknapp among 200 applicants for Warriors job

Levy scandal as Harare buys only 2 ambulances

Chiwenga missed Mnangagwa's SONA

Mega Pak Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd manager up for fraud

Fugitive car dealer arrested after 5 years on the run

Harare Councillors and directors snub 2026 budget announcement

Bulawayo Polytechnic gutted by fire

Six Dead, 40 Injured in Harare–Mukumbura Road Bus Crash

No to 2030 extension

Police confirm Bulawayo-Beitbridge road accident

Zimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity

Govt to launch Responsible Mining Initiative amid worsening land degradation

MP Mhangwa urges govt to cut LPG Import Bill through local gas substitution

Man dies in bicycle accident

Relegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training

Pavillon bus involved in a serious accident

Tragedy in Mt Darwin as cow falls into well, killing young woman

Zimbabwe announces strict enforcement of axle load limits

Zanu-Pf, Eureka Mine unleash violence on artisinal miners

Church Leaders Unite to Tackle Africa's Social Crises at Landmark Summit

Minister to Lead Sanitation Awareness Drive in Guruve Amid Open Defecation Concerns*