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Mike Moyo anoints own chiefs to rule in Bulawayo
Lozwi King Mambo, also known as Mike Moyo, who was crowned in Mawabeni, Matabeleland South, in 2019, has recently appointed eight chiefs and eleven assistants to oversee the Bulawayo Metropolitan prov...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 08:40hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
Boy dates, impregnates sister
WHILE stories of love conquering all inspire some of the greatest works of art and literature, tales of infatuation between close relatives siblings, or parent and child elicit disgust.That wa...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 08:03hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Filabusi gold wars turn ugly
IN a harrowing ordeal that shook Filabusi District, Prosper Ncube, a young miner, recently became a victim of a vicious assault. Under the cloak of night, he was ambushed and mercilessly beaten by a g...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
King Mambo hosts national cultural day celebrations
DR Mike Moyo, who proudly identifies as the King Mambo of the historical Rozvi Empire (Dzimbahwe), is hosting the National Traditional Cultural Heritage and Spirituality Celebration Day. The momentous...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Umzingwane MP embarks on roads rehab to unlock tourism, agriculture potential
ZANU-PF aspiring candidate for Umzingwane constituency Brigadier General (Rtd) Levi Mayihlome has embarked on a road rehabilitation programme targeting five prime roads which he says will unlock the t...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:41hrs | 10 | 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
Residents protest 'wrongful billing'
UMZINGWANE residents in Matabeleland South are up in arms with the Umzingwane Rural District Council (URDC) for wrongfully billing them using outdated by-laws.Amhlohe Sibanda of stand number F...Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 08:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
4 SDA members die in accident
Four members of a Seventh Day Adventist Church music group died after a vehicle they were travelling on, veered off the road and overturned in Mawabeni along Gwanda road of Saturday.The 17-mem...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Muchinguri to headline Bulawayo clean-up
DEFENCE and War Veterans Affairs Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri is expected to headline the clean-up exercise in Bulawayo's Southwold suburb today.Zimbabweans will today embark on a nationw...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rich cultural display at annual King Mambo Day
THE annual Lozwi King Mambo Day was held at the royal homestead in Mawabeni, Umzingwane District in Matabeleland South province yesterday to celebrate the rich cultures of the local people.The...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa under fire over Ndebele king
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has attracted scorn for celebrating Matabeleland's cultural diversity and heritage while at the same time his government remains adamant that the revival of the Ndebele ki...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 10:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Diasporans, locals mobilise to save Esigodini District Hospital
THERE might be light at the end of a dark tunnel for Esigodini District Hospital, as the health institution is set for a much-needed facelift after people based outside the country from Umzingwane, wo...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:04hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Girlfriend killer found hanging
A kombi driver who allegedly killed his girlfriend is said to have committed suicide near Esigodini Tollgate, just a few kilometres from his Mlomolihotho rural home in Mawabeni. Melinkosi Moyo...Published: 04 Feb 2021 at 05:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
King Mambo's wife dies
THE first wife of King Mambo, Queen Ndlovukazi Nomalanga Ndiweni-Moyo has died. She was 47. Family spokesperson Chief Bekezela Bhekimpi Nyathi said the Queen Ndlovukazi Ndiweni-Moyo pa...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 07:24hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
More girls raped on Christmas, claims police
SEVERAL girls were raped in separate incidents countrywide while they were celebrating Christmas Day and Boxing Day holidays at parties and gatherings. Police expressed concern over such cases...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Blessings Chidakwa
Lozwi empire king, Mambo clarifies ascendance to the throne
LOZWI/Rozvi empire king, Mambo born Mike Moyo has clarified his ascendance to the throne, noting that his was not by ambition but was one that was led by the spiritual realm.King Mambo was ins...Published: 22 Nov 2020 at 04:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
King Mambo marries second wife
RECENTLY installed Lozwi King, Mike Mambo Moyo married a second wife at a lavish ceremony held at the royal homestead in Mawabeni of Umzingwane district this Sunday.People came from all corner...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 16:03hrs | 7 | by ZBC
King Mambo weds second wife
The skies were overcast the whole day yesterday as if to give people a break from the scorching sun witnessed the previous day. It was the day of King Mambo's royal wedding at his homestead in Mawaben...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mambo dynasty marks first anniversary
THE Mambo dynasty is holding celebrations to mark the first anniversary of the installation of its "King", Michael Moyo.Moyo was "crowned" on September 7 last year at his home in Mawabeni at a...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF admits currency chaos
Zanu-PF has admitted that the government's monetary policies have failed and that it fears the worsening economic crisis could lead to riots.The ruling party's committee on the economy made th...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 09:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe really open for business?
THE "Zimbabwe is open for business mantra " is certainly good for the ear and if implemented properly, it carries the potential to contribute immensely to economic development.However, there a...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 06:41hrs | | by Dumisani O Nkomo
Baby dumper arrested after two years on the run
A BULAWAYO woman who has been on the run for two years after dumping her two children outside a pub and going to live with "boyfriends" has been arrested. A court heard Thandiwe Dube (27) left...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
1 family, 5 dead in an accident
FIVE members of the same family died while two others were seriously injured when a vehicle they were travelling in burst a front tyre, overturned and rolled several times before landing on its roof i...Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to cancel command agriculture
The president of the MDC Alliance Advocate Nelson Chamisa has criticised the Mnangagwa's command agriculture programme saying his government will do away with the scheme and adopt new technologies of ...Published: 26 May 2018 at 15:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa heads for Matabeleland South
The people's leader and MDC Alliance presidential candidate Adv Nelson Chamisa heads for Matabaleland South tomorrow where he is set to address four rallies in three days.Tomorrow, the people'...Published: 23 May 2018 at 15:49hrs | 1 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
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 | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why a Gukurahundi victim is against public hearings
FOR Charles Thomas, an ex-Zipra activist, the five days between February 3 and 8 1983, will remain etched in his mind forever.These are the days when Thomas came face-to-face with the brutalit...Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 14:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bar brawl teen killer jailed 15 years
A TEENAGER from Esigodini who fatally stabbed a patron during a beer drinking spree following a dispute over a missing cellphone, was yesterday sentenced to 15 years in jail.Nqobani Nxumalo (1...Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean herd boy dies in Botswana
A Zimbabwean man working as a herd boy in Botswana is reported to have died in that country and authorities are looking for relatives to collect his body.In a notice another Zimbabwean in that...Published: 01 Feb 2018 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Police brutality victim freed
Esigodini magistrate Tawanda Muchemwa has freed a suspected Mberengwa gold dealer who was allegedly beaten by police while in custody at Esigodini police base.Muchemwa last month ordered the a...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 14:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
ARTUZ condemns abuse of schools and properties in ZANU-PF fights
Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) condemns in the strongest of terms utmost contempt it deserves the abuse of schools and their properties, especially buses, in the ensuing ZANU PF ...Published: 08 Nov 2017 at 11:10hrs | | by ARTUZ
Magistrate slams police as accused fails to walk, sit
ESIGODINI senior resident magistrate Tawanda Muchemwa has slammed police brutality after cops brought to court an accused person who struggled to walk and sit after he was allegedly battered at the to...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 17:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
More schools install CCTVs
MOST Bulawayo schools have installed closed circuit televisions (CCTV) for security reasons.The installation of CCTVs follows a spate of robberies at schools in and around Bulawayo that result...Published: 15 Jul 2017 at 15:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe in Bulawayo for Trade Fair
President Robert Mugabe has arrived in Bulawayo for the official opening of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) set for tomorrow.He was met at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International A...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 21:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
CIO operative Ncube declared National hero?
The late Central Intelligence Organisation Zenzo Ntuliki Ncube has reportedly been declared a national hero.Ncube died at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo on Friday night.Zanu-PF Matabel...Published: 25 Apr 2017 at 21:12hrs | | by Mary Charamba
Hero status for CIO boss?
ZANU-PF Matabeleland South has requested the party to confer national hero status on the late Central Intelligence Organisation boss, Zenzo Ntuliki, who died on Friday night.Ntuliki (5...Published: 25 Apr 2017 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Homestead destroyed by rains in Umzingwane
A homestead in was destroyed by the rains last night in Ml...Published: 27 Feb 2017 at 05:56hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Schools to bankroll Mugabe bash
THE Zanu-PF government has allegedly ordered all civil servants and schools throughout the country to make cash and kind donations towards President Robert Mugabe's 93rd birthday party to be held in M...Published: 20 Feb 2017 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pirate taxi cop evades roadblocks, tollgate
A POLICE officer operating an unregistered public transport vehicle allegedly shot past three roadblocks and evaded a tollgate along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road.Constable Felix Matare is now ...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 06:34hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
'Unrepentant sexual pervert' appeal dismissed in High Court
THE High Court has dismissed an appeal against conviction and sentence by a Bulawayo man serving a 12-year jail term for torturing an 18-year-old church mate and raping her before taking pictures of h...Published: 13 Aug 2016 at 07:49hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
Family demands lobola for dead daughter
A FAMILY from Mawabeni in Matabeleland South refused to bury their daughter who had been customarily married for the last 14 years, demanding their in-laws pay up lobola.The Tshabalala family ...Published: 06 May 2016 at 08:38hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
'Dead man' kicked from the underworld by late wife
A man from Mawabeni who died and resurrected a day after, shocked mourners when he claimed that he was chased from the underworld by his late wife.Bongani Ncube said his late wife MaNdlela kic...Published: 23 Jan 2016 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo nurse could have contracted anthrax
A Bulawayo nurse is feared to have contracted anthrax following the recent outbreak of the disease in Matabeleland South where it infected 48 people and killed 55 head of cattle. A total of 4,...Published: 22 Dec 2015 at 08:27hrs | | by Marvelous Moyo
Gold panner beheaded, family cries foul
The family of a gold panner who was recently found with his head decapitated on a railway line in Mbalabala, Umzingwane District, has said they suspect foul play. Christopher Mudzingwa became the sixt...Published: 18 Sep 2015 at 06:25hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
Esigodini 'gold wars' claim next victim
A Gold panner has been found dead on a railway line at Mbalabala in Umzingwane District with residents alleging he was killed and thrown onto the track following five similar deaths in the past three ...Published: 15 Sep 2015 at 06:40hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
Kids sit on corpse in school protest
PUPILS at a secondary school in Matabeleland South attacked their acting headmistress for allegedly blocking a hearse carrying the body of their deceased deputy headmaster from entering the school pre...Published: 08 Jul 2015 at 10:25hrs | 1 | by Gibson Mhaka
This and that with Mal'phosa - Happy birthday, Zimbabwe
Happy birthday, Zimbabwe. You were born out so much blood, as if from some inevitable and necessary Caesarian section. And like old dark, ominous, stinking blood clots from a Caesarian section, yo...Published: 19 Apr 2015 at 14:59hrs | 1 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Arda revival in false start
The revival of the Agricultural Rural Development Authority estates seems unlikely in the near future after its offer to partner private farmers failed to find takers.Only two of ARDA's 21 agr...Published: 29 Mar 2015 at 09:26hrs | | by Harmony Agere and Tinashe Farawo
Zim milk production improves
THE country's milk production has improved after a drop in January and February, recording a two percent increase in March as compared to the same period last year, the Dairy Services Unit has said....Published: 13 Apr 2014 at 07:45hrs | | by Dumisani Nsingo and Roberta Katunga
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