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Reading Edward GibbonWhere is God bakithi?Edward Gibbon is no writer for easy readers. Yet he is so important to Britain's governing myth. No wonder why every British-born Prime Minist...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:21hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
Maviri's family pays homage to Ezra 'Tshisa' Sibanda
The family of the late Insimbi ZeZhwane drummer and provincial hero, Thembinkosi "Maviri" Mpofu has thanked all those who supported them, singling out funeral service company, Kingdom Blue and media p...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
King MisuZulu in poisoning fears
South Africa's influential Zulu King Misuzulu Sinqobile kaZwelithini is not in a life threatening condition despite poisoning fears.He only underwent minor check-ups after a senior trusted ind...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 17:24hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
2 escaped Zimbabwean prisoners re-arrested, 3 on the run in South Africa
Four Zimbabwean prisoners being transported to a South African court escaped after armed men ambushed a police van and sprung them free on Friday.Augustine Nqobani Moyo, Nkululeko Nkomo, Mbong...Published: 18 Jan 2022 at 05:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
6 Zimbabwean prisoners escape from SA prison transport, on the run
JOHANNESBURG - Six prisoners are on the run in Boksburg on Friday afternoon.It's alleged that the prisoners were released by a gang of armed men from the prison truck that they were being tran...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 14:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Albert Nyathi salutes fans
Zimbabwean poet-cum-musician Albert Nyathi says he owes his National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) Living Legends trophy to the people who made him what he is today.Nyathi was among the 40 legends ...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Mthwakazi question: Who does or doesn't qualify to be Mthwakazian?
My intention is not to write on either the historical origins or the actual geographical boundaries of Mthwakazi State, highlighted in yellow on the above image, but I am more concerned with initiatin...Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 08:26hrs | 3 | by Nkonzo Mathanda
Nkomo remembered in South Africa
ZIMBABWEANS in South Africa this past weekend held a belated Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo commemoration where a number of local artists provided entertainment. Hundreds of the country's citizens...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Busi Ncube still in the game
Music legend and True Love hit maker, Busi Ncube, says she has fond memories of the group Ilanga and has vowed to carry on the legacy left by some of her departed colleagues in the once star-studded o...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Majaivana's sad farewell
IT is the album that was almost never made. Isono Sami, released at the turn of the century by Lovemore Majaivana, was Majaivana's farewell, released when the artiste was about to turn his bac...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 08:49hrs | 2 | by Bruce Ndlovu
'Senzeni na' guitarist dies
David Dumingo, the guitarist who played that soulful, mournfu leadl guitar on Senzeni Na is late.This was confirmed by Albert Nyathi who worked with him in the production of the song."...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 07:05hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Hwange wives still protesting, 3 months on
Down Coronation Drive in Hwange is a tent that has been a prominent feature in the middle of an island separating the two-way street for a while now.Pitched right opposite the Hwange Colliery ...Published: 08 May 2018 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police clears Mthwakazi party rallies
Police have cleared numerous Mthwakazi Republic Party rallies`, which started from December 27 and will end on December 30 in various places.Party officials said it is a hive of activities for...Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 07:22hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
What is Mthwakazi? - Mthwakazi Forum with Mzelikahle
So much has been said about Mthwakazi, largely incoherent and inconsistant. This rumbling has generated both interest about Mthwakazi, and disgust alike. Let us be frank, for the generality of the peo...Published: 16 Dec 2017 at 09:19hrs | 4 | by Kernan Mzelikahle
Albert Nyathi launches talent search show
ZIMBABWE'S celebrated poet, Albert Nyathi has launched a talent search show which is aimed at identifying, nurturing and promoting budding artistes.The Albert Nyathi Talent Search (Ants), aime...Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 13:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Coronation of King Mzilikazi II
The coronation of King Mzilikazi the second is on the cards with people having already pledged five beasts for the event.Addressing people at Ko Snqo Gu...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 11:35hrs | | by Benson Dube
'Mjox' son to undergo a 'baptism of fire' before birthday
The eight year old Ricardo Tinashe Joga will on this Friday undergone a baptism of fire at Indlovu Youth Center in a ritual scheduled for 26 August in the afternoon. The ritual will ...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 21:41hrs | 1 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Imbongi enchant Mphoko
PRAISE poets (imbongi) captivated the heart of Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko as they stole the show when he officially opened the National Culture Week celebrations on Saturday at Godlwayo Cultura...Published: 24 May 2016 at 07:08hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
Busi Mhlanga flies Zimbabwe flag high in foreign lands
UK based singer Sibusiso Mhlanga is flying the flag for the Zimbabwean nation with her colourful traditional attire and socially conscious lyrics. Popularly known as Busi Mhlanga, she is currently wor...Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 00:24hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
MLF leader steps down
MTHWAKAZI LIBERATION FRONT (M.L.F.) IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL MEMBERS, PARTNERS AND WELL WISHERS. We deeply regret to...Published: 11 Mar 2016 at 11:25hrs | | by Dr Guduza and A Sibanda
Ngibhace ezizweni - Unkown Artist
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The Praise of Mzilikazi and Lobengula
Izibongo ZikaMzilikazi KaMatshobanaBayethe! Hlabezulu!Untonga yabuy' ebusweni bukaTshaka.Utshobatshoba linganoyis'uMatshobana.Intambo kaMntinti noSimangele-Isimangele sikaNdaba...Published: 13 Apr 2015 at 13:00hrs | 3 | by T. Matshakayile-Ndlovu
Zimbabwe arts in diaspora
1. Trip : Meet The Artists Tour by Future Moyo (Rainbow Province Arts –Festival Director & Usungulo Arts founder)Contacts: usunguloarts@gmail.com , Cell: +27603352552 I...Published: 13 Mar 2015 at 11:32hrs | 3 | by Jamela Vodloza
VP Mphoko donates to Matobo fire victims' family
VICE-President Phelekezela Mphoko on Monday reportedly donated cash and groceries to the family of the four children who were burnt to death after a fire gutted a shop they were sleeping in at Tshi...Published: 23 Dec 2014 at 05:31hrs | | by Yoliswa Dube
Ndebeles living in Botswana hold cultural festival
A Zimbabwean cultural group, Masiyephambili Cultural Association will Sunday hold this year's edition of the Ndebele Cultural Day in Gaborone, Botswana.Group member, Thokozani Dumani Mlalazi, ...Published: 15 Nov 2014 at 18:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland Music & Arts Festival
Sivala umnyaka ngengoma lapho sithi woza 29 November eSloot njengenhlalayenza siyabe sigoqa imnyaka ngengoma ngama CD ethu amasha siwayethula sindawonye. Minyaka yonke siyakwenza lokho won...Published: 17 Oct 2014 at 12:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
MDC-T should stop clutching at straws
First it was calls for President Robert Mugabe to include him in government as he boldly declared, "Mugabe needs me".When the calls were ignored with the disdain they deserved he, like a spoil...Published: 10 Sep 2014 at 12:10hrs | 1 | by Nicole Hondo
Grade 6 pupil stabs schoolmate over girlfriend
'A GRADE 6 pupil at Makuzeze Primary School in Mangwe District stabbed his school mate with an Okapi knife on the arm following a dispute over a 12-year-old girl.Mbongiseni Tshuma, 13, intervene...Published: 30 Aug 2014 at 05:45hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube
Cephas Msipa defected before the Unity Accord
Cephas Msipa defected before the Unity AccordThe sentiments expressed in an article in Zimdaily situation, ‘Give chairmanship to Zapu cadre: Msipa' August 21, 2014 by ZimSitRep made an inte...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 14:33hrs | | by Themba Mthethwa
Schools collapse as council cancels school fees payments
Primary and Secondary schools under the auspices of the Nkayi Rural District Council are facing severe operational problems as a result of the local authority's decision to cancel all outstanding ...Published: 15 Jul 2014 at 15:02hrs | | by Bhebhe Mandla
Loud applause and whistling for Mugabe at Zuma inauguration
President Robert Mugabe arrived to loud applause and whistling at the Union Buildings on Saturday for the inauguration of president-elect Jacob Zuma.Mugabe, in a dark suit and blue tie, arrive...Published: 24 May 2014 at 13:24hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Man in court for raping a donkey
18-year-old Mbongiseni Dube of Jambezi, Zimbabwe, pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Victoria Falls resident magistrate Sharon Rosemani over accusations he raped a donkey.For the Stat...Published: 22 May 2014 at 19:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hail to the new kids on the music block; Sinazo
Unless you will be living under a rocks like worms and ants, under the Indian ocean waters where the mysterious Malaysian plane is assumed to be, or in a kinda Noman's land, you probably, with som...Published: 08 Apr 2014 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
SA cops hunt escaped prisoners
Six awaiting trial prisoners who escaped from police custody in Secunda were still at large on Monday morning, Mpumalanga police said.Seven prisoners escaped on Friday through a hole they made...Published: 30 Sep 2013 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mr Malaba's Joshua Nkomo lecture
A very good afternoon to you ladies and gentlemen. Thank you Mr MC for accusing me of being 'handsome'. An accusation I would like to deny. Could I begin by saying what a great ho...Published: 08 Jul 2013 at 17:49hrs | 6 | by Titshabona Ncube
Albert Nyathi collaborates with SA-based jazz musician
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED Zimbabwean jazz musician Sibonginkosi "Mr Prince" Tshabalala has released a new album titled Ngilamulela.Tshabalala's new offering has 13 tracks. He told NewsDay some of th...Published: 21 Feb 2013 at 04:39hrs | | by Arts reporter
Ladysmith Black Mambazo to perform in Harare
HARARE - Inimitable all-male South African a cappella group - Ladysmith Black Mambazo - are set for a memorable show in Zimbabwe during the Spring Strings event set for September 15, Daily News repo...Published: 05 Sep 2012 at 14:34hrs | | by Entertainment
Albert Nyathi the voice of the invisible
First it was Mutabaruka in Kingston, Jamaica, then came Linton Kwesi Johnson (LKJ) in London, England, and finally Mzwakhe Mbuli in Johannesburg, South Africa. Now it is Albert Nyathi's turn. I am no...Published: 19 Jun 2012 at 12:44hrs | | by Fred Zindi Music
Inside a polygamous marriage
In the village, in the land of milk, honey and dust or Guruve, a man who swallows a mango seed, surely trusts that he has a big opening, for, the undigested seed would want to come out one day. What w...Published: 15 Jun 2012 at 08:10hrs | | by Isdore Guvamombe
Sigogo's poem wins prize in Britain
A translation of a well-known Ndebele poem, Emanxiweni, by Ndabezinhle Sigogo, has taken one of the prizes in a major poetry competition in the United Kingdom.Stephen Walsh, a teacher and trav...Published: 07 Jun 2012 at 22:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
A duet with Majaivana is still possible: Interview With Albert Nyathi
Who is Albert Nyathi the Man and also the musician?Albert Nyathi - born in Kafusi, Gwanda and grew up both in rural Gwanda and Bulawayo. He is married to ...Published: 11 Mar 2011 at 16:44hrs | | by Byo24News
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