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Top Zimbabwe business executive arrested for fraud

Prominent corporate executive Never Mhlanga is expected to appear in court this morning facing fraud charges linked to the controversial sale of Montclair Hotel and Casino in Juliasdale, Nyanga, to the Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG).The case …

Published: 26 Aug 2025 at 13:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

IPI calls for dropping charges against Blessed Mhlanga and HStv

The International Press Institute (IPI) global network has urged Zimbabwean authorities to drop all charges against media house Heart & Soul TV (HStv) and its journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who faces up to five years in prison over an int…

Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:58hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga, HStv cases merged

The trial of journalist Blessed Mhlanga and Heart & Soul TV (HStv) will now proceed as a joint matter after the Harare Magistrates Court ruled in favor of the State's application to merge the two cases.Magistrate Learnmore Mapiye deliv…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:34hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga trial stalls

The trial of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga and Heart & Soul TV (HStv) failed to kick off at the Harare Magistrates Court yesterday after the State made a last-minute bid to consolidate the two separate cases.Pro…

Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:15hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga robbed 73 days of his life

Alpha Media journalist Blessed Mhlanga was finally granted freedom on Wednesday night after spending 73 days in pre-trial detention at Harare Central Remand Prison. Mhlanga was arrested in early January on charges of transmitting data that…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:54hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga granted $500 bail after prolonged detention

High Court judge Justice Gibson Mandaza has granted bail to Alpha Media Holdings journalist Blessed Mhlanga, ending a weeks-long detention that had drawn widespread criticism from press freedom advocates and legal experts.Mhlanga was relea…

Published: 06 May 2025 at 15:02hrs | 1458 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala barred from seeing incarcerated Blessed Mhlanga

Opposition politician Job Sikhala was yesterday barred from visiting incarcerated HStv senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga at Harare Remand Prison, with prison guards citing instructions from "above" as the reason for the denial.Mhlanga, who…

Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:45hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe dismisses UK 'emotional overreach' over Blessed Mhlanga

Zimbabwe's government has dismissed calls by British lawmakers for punitive action over the continued detention of journalist Blessed Mhlanga, describing the pressure as an "emotional overreach" that carries no influence on domestic affair…

Published: 27 Apr 2025 at 18:30hrs | 1629 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga to spend more days in remand

The case against Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who is facing charges related to transmitting messages allegedly intended to incite public violence, has been postponed to April 30.The postponement follows revelation…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga sues Justice and Information ministers

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga has taken legal action against the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Information, and the Attorney General (AG), challenging the constitutionality of his arrest, which he claims was …

Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:49hrs | 2738 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga takes freedom bid to the Constitutional Court

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who has been detained for over a month, has filed papers seeking the Constitutional Court's intervention to challenge the law under which he was arrested. Mhlanga's repeated bail appli…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga denied bail for the third time

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga has been denied bail for the third time, with a Harare magistrate ruling that there were no new circumstances to justify his release from custody.Magistrate Donald Ndirowei dismissed Mh…

Published: 07 Apr 2025 at 20:40hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean academic joins Abu Dhabi University

Zimbabwean academic Professor Brilliant Sigabade Mhlanga has recently joined Abu Dhabi University (ADU) in the United Arab Emirates as an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to his academic role, Professor …

Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 12:48hrs | 2053 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga seeks bail after High Court denial

Senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who has been in remand prison since his arrest on February 24, is back at the Harare Magistrates Court seeking bail after the High Court recently denied his application.Mhlanga, who works for Heart & …

Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:27hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga denied bail at High Court

High Court Judge Gibson Mandaza has dismissed a bail appeal filed by detained Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, ruling that there was no compelling argument to overturn the findings of the lower court.Mhlanga, who was …

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 18:14hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga bail ruling today

HEART & Soul TV senior journalist, Blessed Mhlanga, will return to the High Court this morning for a ruling on his appeal against a magistrates court decision that denied him bail following his arrest on February 24, 2025.High Court Ju…

Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:18hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga's bail appeal judgment reserved

Justice Gibson Mandaza of the Harare High Court has reserved judgment following a bail appeal by journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who has been in remand prison since his arrest for allegedly transmitting data messages that incite public violenc…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 11:30hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga back in court

Heart & Soul TV head of news Blessed Mhlanga will return to the Harare Magistrates Court today to face charges of incitement to violence.Harare magistrate Farai Gwitima previously remanded Mhlanga in custody, citing concerns that he co…

Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:52hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter

Withheld evidence delays bail application of journalist Blessed Mhlanga

Journalist Blessed Mhlanga was returned to jail on Wednesday after a Harare High Court judge requested more time to deliver a verdict on a defence application seeking critical evidence used by police to charge him with incitement to commit…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:43hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga's bail hearing adjourned indefinitely

High Court judge Justice Gibson Mandaza has indefinitely adjourned the bail hearing for Heart & Soul Television (HSTV) senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga to review an application for the use of video evidence in the case.Mhlanga, who wa…

Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 13:11hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga unhappy in jail

The lawyer representing Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who is currently in jail on allegations of publishing messages inciting public violence, has revealed that his client is unhappy in detention but remains resili…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 16:13hrs | 1758 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe claims strides in civil, political reforms

Zimbabwe has made significant strides in enhancing civil and political rights, with key legislative reforms aligning national laws with the Constitution, according to the countryâ€™s Deputy Minister of Justice, Legal, and Parliamentary Aff…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 11:22hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga's bail application delayed, remains in prison

Blessed Mhlanga, the head of news at Heart & Soul TV (HStv), will spend more time in remand prison after his bail application at the High Court this afternoon was postponed to Wednesday. Mhlanga has been in remand prison since his arre…

Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 11:16hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga appeals for bail at High Court

Heart & Soul TV (HStv) head of news Blessed Mhlanga has launched an appeal for bail at the High Court after being denied freedom by a Harare magistrate last week. Mhlanga was arrested on February 24 on charges of inciting violence afte…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:43hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter

Trevor Ncube challenges Zimbabwe police to arrest him

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) publisher, Trevor Ncube, has vehemently defended his reporter, Blessed Mhlanga, who remains in custody after being denied bail by a Harare magistrate. Ncube, who previously served as President Emmerson Mnangagwa'…

Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:11hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter

War veterans agree with Geza

A growing faction of Zimbabwe's war veterans is throwing its weight behind Zanu-PF central committee member Blessed "Bombshell" Geza's call for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to step down, as discontent surges within the ruling party's tradi…

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 16:28hrs | 5279 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga in the dock

Veteran journalist Blessed Mhlanga appeared before the Harare Magistrates' Court, facing charges of transmitting data messages to incite public violence.The charges stem from two videos posted on YouTube by Heart & Soul TV (HStv), in w…

Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 13:11hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter

ZINEF condemns arrest and detention of Blessed Mhlanga

The Zimbabwe National Editor's Forum (ZINEF) has strongly condemned the arrest and detention of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist and HStv presenter Blessed Mhlanga, describing it as an attack on press freedom.Mhlanga was taken into po…

Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 19:47hrs | 872 | by Staff reporter

Blessed Mhlanga detained over incitement charges

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga has been detained after surrendering himself at Harare Central Police Station on Monday morning.Mhlanga, who also heads HSTv, AMH's online broadcasting arm, faces charges of publis…

Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 16:13hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter

Zinef condemns Mhlanga harassment

Zimbabwe National Editors Forum (Zinef) chairperson, Dumisani Muleya, has condemned the police's pursuit of Alpha Media Holdings online radio and television HStv platform anchor Blessed Mhlanga. This follows Mhlanga's recent interview with…

Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:25hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter

Journalist Blessed Mhlanga to surrender to police

Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga has vowed to present himself to the police after authorities launched a manhunt for him on allegations of distributing content deemed harmful to the state.On Friday morning, poli…

Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 13:47hrs | 1327 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police summon AMH CEO as journalist faces manhunt

Police have summoned Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) chief executive officer, Kenias Mafukidze, for questioning after plain-clothes officers visited his home on Friday morning. The visit comes amid a police hunt for AMH senior journalist Blesse…

Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 13:42hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe police hunt for journalist Blessed Mhlanga

Zimbabwean police have launched a manhunt for senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga of Alpha Media Holdings, accusing him of distributing content deemed harmful to the state.National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed in a …

Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 10:59hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter

Police hunt for HStv journalist Blessed Mhlanga

Police are searching for local journalist Blessed Mhlanga, a reporter for Heart & Soul, an online broadcasting platform owned by Trevor Ncube's Alpha Media Holdings, following a series of hard-hitting interviews with war veterans. His …

Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 14:07hrs | 2440 | by Staff reporter

Cont Mhlanga's widow dies

IT has been a year since the arts sector mourned the death of arts guru, Cont Mhlanga and now, his survivor and widow, Thembi Ngwabi, has died, a family member has confirmed.Wenzile Mhlanga said the late thespian, dancer, actress, and bass…

Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 14:38hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

National hero Cont Mhlanga buried on ancestral lands

THE urban and rural worlds collided yesterday in Lupane District, Matabeleland North Province as villagers, artistes and high-profile dignitaries from various fields came to bid a spectacular farewell to Continueloving Mdladla Mhlanga, a m…

Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:27hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Rasta to paint Cont Mhlanga

SOUTH Africa-based, Zimbabwean visual artiste painter, Rasta the artiste, is in Bulawayo to honour the late arts legend Cont Mhlanga.The Pumula East born Rasta, real name Lebani Sirenje, arrived in Bulawayo on Tuesday and yesterday was up …

Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Tribute to arts legend Cont Mhlanga

On my on behalf and that of my organisation, Rural Libraries and Resources Development Programme (RLRDP), I convey my sincere condolences to Mrs Mhlanga, family and the arts fraternity in Zimbabwe on the passing away of our legend Cont Mhl…

Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | 3 | by Dr Obadiah Thembani Moyo

National hero Cont Mhlanga gets State assisted funeral

President Mnangagwa has accorded the late playwright Cont Mhlanga a State-assisted funeral and has given the family $2.5 million.This was announced by Bulawayo Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Judith Ncube on Tuesday…

Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 19:55hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Who will Continue your work?

INTABA enkulu idilikile sums up the impact of the death of one of the country's icons of the arts, Cont Mhlanga.Cont (64) died yesterday morning at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) after being admitted for 10 days.His family said he suc…

Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Cont Mhlanga mourned

One of the country's icons of the arts, Cont Mhlanga, died yesterday morning at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) after being admitted 10 days ago.He was 64.His family said he succumbed to pneumonia.Cont, short form for Continueloving, e…

Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Cont Mhlanga chuffed by international recognition

Theatre doyen Cont Mhlanga is on cloud nine as his play Nansi Le Ndoda is set to be translated into English. A short piece of the IsiNdebele play was staged on the Eve of World Theatre Day in London on Sunday.Mhlanga's seminal play will be…

Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:47hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Cont Mhlanga hits out at politicians

Arts guru Cont Mhlanga has blasted politicians for abusing artistes and the arts industry to advance their political careers.Mhlanga was reacting to the recent trend whereby artistes have turned to politicians for revenue streams.Chillspot…

Published: 20 Feb 2022 at 19:52hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Cont Mhlanga and the endless search for King Lobengula's grave

IT is the story that has been told a million times.It is a story passed from generation to generation. It is the story that is sold to all children, whether they sit on grass mats around crackling fires in the rural parts of Zimbabwe or lo…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:08hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

My advice to the ZRP and MPSE: Have the Decency to leave Mhlanga alone!

In its natural state, the human body is a work of art a thing of immense beauty. Nudity forms the backbone of a multi-million-dollar erotica industry, although its acceptance varies from society to society, and among individuals. Millions …

Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 07:43hrs | 3 | by Nkosilathi Lesley Ngwenya

Louis Mhlanga excited at Bulawayo return

SOUTH Africa-based jazz guitarist, Louis Mhlanga is relishing returning to perform in the city after a three-year hiatus.Mhlanga is set to feature in the 2019 Spring Feelings Jazz Show scheduled for Mpala Events and Conference Centre on Sa…

Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 08:44hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Themba Ndlovu, Louis Mhlanga collaborate on new album

YESTERYEAR top musician Themba Ndlovu is set to collaborate with renowned South Africa- based Zimbabwean singer and talented guitarist Louis Mhlanga on his forthcoming album titled Spirits Rejoice, set to be released soon.Ndlovu, who is al…

Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:07hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

A journalist's horror encounter with Mukupe

My horror encounter with Finance deputy minister Terrence Mukupe on Thursday May 24, will remain etched in my mind forever.Early in the day a colleague at Spot FM, Chamunorwa Murava, invited me to his programme, Focus, to discuss an amateu…

Published: 26 May 2018 at 14:35hrs | 3 | by Blessed Mhlanga

Cont Mhlanga scouts for partnership

Renowned playwright and filmmaker Cont Mhlanga of the Amakorokoza fame says the story of Otsheketsha (small scale miners) is a soap opera yet to be fully explored and resources permitting he is ready to resume the Amakorokoza production.Th…

Published: 10 May 2018 at 18:43hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter

Albert Nyathi, Cont Mhlanga settle dispute

TOP poet Albert Nyathi yesterday unveiled a Mzilikazi musical that previously set him on a collision course with theatre producer Cont Mhlanga and South Africa's Mbongeni Ngema who also claimed to be originators of the concept, although th…

Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 08:58hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter

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