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Surge in wildlife road deaths alarms conservationists near Hwange Park
Wildlife conservationists have sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in road accidents involving endangered animals in and around Hwange National Park, warning that reckless driving, poor road design, a...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 17:25hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man uses live snake to scare and rape woman
A 25-year-old man from Chitungwiza has been arrested for allegedly raping a 23-year-old woman multiple times while threatening her with a live snake, a lizard, and alleged ritualistic paraphernalia, p...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 07:13hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to repeal the traditional leader's act
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa told people who gathered at Muchakata Business Centre recently for Masvingo cluster rally that when he gets into power he will not remove t...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 20:19hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Fake prophet's goblin plan backfires
A fake prophet from Hopely, Harare's plan to plant a monitor lizard in Glendale Mashonaland Central province purporting it to be a goblin hit the brick wall after residents denounced his motive....Published: 10 May 2022 at 16:53hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'SB Moyo meticulous planning saved nation from chaos' - yet 3 years on, chaos still rules the roost
"It is with a heavy heart that I announce Foreign Minister Dr S B Moyo has died," announce Emmerson Mnangagwa."Zimbabwe has lost a devoted public servant and a true hero, and I have lost a fri...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 13:25hrs | 4 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Most Famous Sports Bettors in the World
Sports betting has been widely acknowledged as one of the finest forms of gambling. It calls for knowledge of the sporting activity, stats, maths, and also extra. It's a whole lot greater than just re...Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 22:49hrs | 8 | by Staff writer
Man found with 4 snakes and lizard in woman's handbag
A 21-year-old man is beginning a nine-year jail term after being found in possession of four snakes and a yellow-throated lizard.Blessed Morris, of Beatrice, admitted possession of protected a...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 16:52hrs | | by ZimLive
ZANU PF factions revealed
The Zimbabwe African Nationalists Union (Patriotic Front) ZANU PF is an interesting political and liberation movement which is currently the reigning and undisputed champion of Zimbabwean politics...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 10:10hrs | 4 | by Nicholas Ncube
Lizard sparks witchcraft scare in Old Magwegwe
A monitor lizard has caused a stir in Old Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo, stoking fears of witchcraft against a background of strange animal sightings in the area.On Friday last week the communit...Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 10:30hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Goat-herder's attack on Chief Ndiweni outrageous, uncivil and un-African!
The daringly outrageous, uncivil, abusive and un-African article of the 28th of May 2019 by The Chronicle, viciously attacking Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni of Ntabazinduna smells goaty and belongs t...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 11:22hrs | 4 | by Nhlanhla Moses
'If Mnangagwa rigged elections, leave him why put sanctions' argue Museveni - to stop him rigging again and again, idiot
There are many reasons why Africa is a continent dogged by poverty, war, corruption, disease, bad governance, etc., etc. One of the many reasons this is so is our inability to pay attention to detail....Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 08:00hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
'You all miss Mugabe after your-PFee'
My People,I perfectly understand the fact that all of you are feeling guilty about your premature celebrations following the military ouster of Gushungo around this time last year.In f...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 13:36hrs | | by Dr Stop It
'Masiyiwa calls for removal of sanction, who dares to contradict' - I dare, here he is hopeless wrong
In augmenting Masiyiwa's sentiments Obert Gutu tweeted: "Now when a whole billionaire like Strive Masiyiwa calls for the removal of sanctions against Zimbabwe, iwe zvako Mupurwa…iwezvako Zuze… (yo...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 19:37hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Granny sends lizard to kill granddaughter
ANASTACIA Nsingo (62) (pictured above) from Thombankala Village in Zhombe, Midlands province reportedly sent a monitor lizard to suck the blood of her niece who later died.This was discl...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 06:19hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Why Mnangagwa must not be allowed to rule Matabeleland
He has a genocide case to answer in Matabeleland. If Emmerson is prepared to compensate white farmers for the loss of land he should also be ready to compensate Matebeles for the genocide by giving th...Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 07:08hrs | 2 | by Israel Dube
Chamisa broke, as his funders withdraw handouts because of abuse of public funds
In a twitter message the US indicated that "Earlier this year as a result of regular internal oversight USAID became aware of the possible misuse of US assistance funding in Zimbabwe. "They went furth...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 11:11hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Donald Trump's America is a Nightmare
America is like an uncivilized fool that would even poison a river just because it wants to kill a crocodile. And when you poison a river, you don't only kill the crocodiles, but you would also end up...Published: 29 May 2018 at 19:44hrs | 1 | by Salom Shilongo
Expect bhora musango
My People, I trust this letter finds you well. I could not be better.I am still celebrating the loss of Lizard Ngwena's puppets during the Zanu-PF primary elections.More of his people ...Published: 14 May 2018 at 07:55hrs | | by Dr Stop It
Teachers snub Mnangagwa
VARIOUS teachers' unions falling under the newly-formed Federation of Zimbabwe Educators' Unions (Fozeu) have snubbed a consultative meeting organised by the government to address their grievances, sa...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
It was a coup d'etat, no doubt
My People, Finally the truth is out. I have said it before and I will say it again. Muri makwara! You are cowards!Since November you have been coming up with foolish attempts to try and saniti...Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 08:56hrs | 8 | by Dr Stop It
Zanu-PF sons-in-law
My People, The recent death and funeral of former prime minister Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirai was a big eye-opener and exposed that political differences were very superficial as Zimbabweans are not a...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 20:22hrs | | by Dr Stop It
MDC-T can't even organise a funeral
My People,It is now official!The Movement for Democratic Confusion (MDC), has clearly demonstrated in the last two weeks, that they cannot organise anything.Not even a funeral....Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 11:11hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
The real coup in MDC-T
My People First things first, my deepest condolences to the Tsvangirai family for the loss of the family head, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai.By extension, I would also like to proffer my condolenc...Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 22:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Movement for Democratic Confusion'
My People, Greetings from somewhere far and expensive.After showing your treacherous tendencies in ousting Gushungo in a military takeover, I am sure you have now sobered up to the painful rea...Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 07:26hrs | 1 | by Dr Amai Stopit
Zimbabwe cholera outbreak versus misplaced priorities
In our last statement we mentioned the idea of being a crocodile abroad but a lizard abroad, it seems to us that the current government is in this respect falling into the trap that partially defined ...Published: 22 Jan 2018 at 16:03hrs | 1 | by Jacob Mafume
The Zezurization of The Zimbabwean State
Anyone who dreams of partitioning this country along tribal lines or whatever means is possessed by Legion." (Biblical man possessed by many demons)These words came out of the foul-mouthed and...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 15:06hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube, MLO Secretary for Information and Publicity
Democracy is that simple, really! Mnangagwa must win his own election
When you are unelectable, you seek power via coups or acts of intimidation and threats. You also seek to vandalise an order (however imperfect) so you can ride on the back of violence or undemocratic ...Published: 19 Nov 2017 at 07:11hrs | | by Xoxani Ngxoxo
Drama as lizard jumps out of woman's bag
There was "real drama in Skies" at Sekusile Shopping Centre, Nkulumane 5, when people witnessed a weird incident of a monitor lizard jumping out of a commuter omnibus following its owner who had just ...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 06:40hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Woman dumps monitor lizard - uxamu - at busy shopping centre
POLICE have arrested a local woman and charged her with public disorder after she allegedly dumped a monitor lizard at a shopping centre in Nkulumane high-density suburb, claiming the reptile was now ...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 06:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Superstition: Africa's worst nightmare after poverty
Every part of the world has had their fair share of ignorance; especially, the naivety that accompanies the weird beliefs people grow into believing. But while other continents seem to be gradually mo...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 09:50hrs | 1 | by Nimi Princewill
Man assaults mother-in-law over love potion
HAVING come across a lizard tail in his food, Dickson Chatsauka (34) of Whande Village under Headman Matenda in Zvishavane beat up his 71-year-old mother-in-law Sarah Hadebe.Hadebe was the vic...Published: 19 May 2017 at 15:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
#Asifunibumbulu - we don't want any nonsense
The Etymology of the Term "Ubumbulu"This is one of the most creative and original axioms currently trending among Ndebele speakers of Mthwakazi after last Sunday's abandoned soccer match betwe...Published: 17 May 2017 at 09:34hrs | 2 | by George M Mkhwanazi
Gono should be considered next president: Politburo members
President Mugabe spoke truth and sense to his political comrades when he declared that none of them was suitable to take over from the veteran leader. All the front runners touted by paid parrots are ...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 15:00hrs | 1 | by Tendai Mugabe
Gideon Gono the best option
Succession part 1President Mugabe spoke truth and sense to his political comrades when he declared that none of them was suitable to take over from the veteran leader. All the front runners to...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 00:29hrs | 1 | by Comrade Zvotapira
Ambitious 'Lizard' Mnangagwa will never rule Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a Zezuru/Korekore paradise. It is fine for ambitious Mnangagwa and his Lacoste faction to flirt with the idea of taking over power in Zimbabwe but that will remain a pipe dream.Mug...Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 11:38hrs | 3 | by Israel Dube
Teacher encourages pupils to eat lizards
An unnamed grade six teacher at St Christopher's Primary School in Gwanda is reportedly encouraging pupils to eat lizards allegedly because the world will soon run out of food and people will be force...Published: 23 Nov 2016 at 14:46hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Manheru attacks Nomazulu Thata
One Nomazulu Thata - that angry Zimbabwean beauty whose headgear leaves me breathless - is not too pleased with my snide comments on the sitting arrangement of Joice Mujuru, the leader of Zimbabwe Peo...Published: 22 Oct 2016 at 10:35hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Mawarire left Zimbabwe under hard-to-understand circumstances
One basic rule in politics is never to concede ground, still less to allow shrinkage of the space you hold or dominate.You live true to this motto both by being careful not to tread on doubtfu...Published: 25 Sep 2016 at 09:34hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Letter to Pastor Evan Mawarire
The letter below was originally published by the state media, The Herald, on Friday.Evan Mawarire - typical of a man who thoughtlessly swallows a mango ...Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by The Villager
If even the all-power rogue war veterans cannot hold Mugabe to account then who can?
The statement by rogue war veterans, madzakutsaku aMugabe (for those not familiar with the name dzakutsaku, this is derogative name given to Smith rogue black soldiers who would not fight the freedom ...Published: 24 Jul 2016 at 15:22hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo: marking his death on the 1st of July
If I was at home I would be drinking utshwala bamabele, but I am here in Germany where our party Zapu sent us to acquire that education which was to fight economic independence, you said. However, I a...Published: 02 Jul 2016 at 15:33hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe: Not in a thousand years!
Let's start with a series of small, light-hearted but revealing anecdotes. Beitbridge. I am told there was quite some build-up of tension on both sides of the bridge, which means a build-up from South...Published: 02 Jul 2016 at 12:01hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Million Man March: So hard a fact, so harder to accept
BACK in the 1970s, marriage took the form of musical rivalry that pitted families of the bride and the groom. Each side composed songs that exalted the qualities of their side - both real and imagined...Published: 28 May 2016 at 08:43hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Zimbabwe is a Zezuru/Korekore paradise
"Anyone who dreams of partitioning this country along tribal lines or whatever means is possessed by Legion." (Biblical man possessed by many demons) ...Published: 02 Mar 2016 at 06:58hrs | 3 | by Israel Dube - MLO Secretary For Information and Public Affairs.
'Mnangagwa will be booted out of Zanu PF and govt soon'
A political analyst Obert Mundevere Ncube has said the possibilities are high that vice President Emmerson Mnagagwa will be soon booted out of the ruling Zanu PF and government like what happened to t...Published: 03 Nov 2015 at 06:27hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Seven deadly sins by Mahatma Gandhi: Some critical perspectives on Zimbabwe politics
The Mahatma Gandhi philosophy, the seven sins that will destroy mankind are: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without h...Published: 16 Oct 2015 at 16:49hrs | 2 | by Nomazulu Thata
Grace is totally different from the polite late Sally Mugabe
A political commentator Pedzisai Ruhanya has said the first lady Grace Mugabe is totally different from the late first lady Sally Mugabe who never interfered in Zanu-PF or government activities in pub...Published: 13 Oct 2015 at 07:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Dead crocodile found in fridge shocks family
Walvis Bay resident in Namibia, Simon Twanoneni and his three siblings are convinced someone is trying to play some bizarre trick, if not bewitch them with some kind of black magic, after they found a...Published: 17 Aug 2015 at 09:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Vusa Mkhaya cuddles giant lizard, giant snake
One of Bulawayo's most celebrated musician Vusa Mkhaya who prides himself of being 'born a musician' has shared scary photographs of himself posing with a giant lizard and giant snake on Facebook....Published: 23 Jul 2015 at 09:17hrs | 6 | by Moyo Roy
Temba Mliswa hallucinating over expulsion from Zanu-PF
The embattled former ruling party Zanu-PF chairperson for Mashonaland West, Temba Mliswa, is making false claims that many of his erstwhile comrades in the ruling party still report to him, and ...Published: 20 Jul 2015 at 13:43hrs | | by Suitable Kajau
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