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Thokozani Khupe was from the wrong region
It has happened across the continent so many times, sometimes successfully, and sometimes it is thwarted.When the founding President of Kenya Jomo Kenyatta was dying, his Kikuyi clansmen mafia...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 20:20hrs | 2683 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Speed freaks turn Zimbabwe highways into racecourses
WITH a cigarette stuck between his shaking fingers, Moses Nerutanga (37) puffs up clouds of smoke into the air as he relives how he escaped death by a whisker in a recent bus accident.As he sa...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Two girls drown in disused quarry pit
TWO girls aged 12 and 13 drowned on Sunday while they were swimming in a disused quarry pit near Donnybrook Racecourse.Police have since launched investigations into the case.The bodie...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 14:20hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Adam Chicksen approaching Notts County's top of the table Wrexham clash 'like any other'
Notts County's fixture with Wrexham this Monday has been branded as the biggest the National League has ever seen, but for Adam Chicksen, it's just another game.The Magpies defender has been i...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 14:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe car thieves prey on Honda Fit owners
Honda Fit vehicle owners have become common target for criminals with police reporting a spate of robberies involving theft of the popular vehicle.The low maintenance car is popular with local...Published: 09 Nov 2022 at 18:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
BCC turn down $2m Ascot inferno waiver
THE Bulawayo City Council has turned down a request to waive a $2 million Fire and Ambulance Services bill by a business which lost bales of hay and property worth more than US$70 000 in an inferno in...Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gwanda woman wins 2 cars at OK Grand Challenge
A 32-year-old Gwanda woman yesterday rode her luck after she won two cars at the OK Grand Challenge Jackpot Promotion final event that saw winners walking away with 47 vehicles and other prizes at Bor...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 08:59hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Most Zimbabwe productions are junk,' says Radio Zimbabwe station manager
GOVERNMENT came up with a deliberate policy to support indigenous content in the early, to mid 2000s; a 75% local content policy on both radio and television productions.The same policy howeve...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:27hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Reports of Zanu-PF defeat in 2023 polls are tad premature
SEVERAL Zimbabwe commentators have interpreted recent by-elections as raising the possibility that Zanu-PF's 42-year-long grip on power is loosening and, come the 2023 general elections, opposition le...Published: 16 Apr 2022 at 08:34hrs | 17 | by Derek Matyszak
Terence Mukupe, NGO clash over construction project
FORMER Finance deputy minister Terence Mukupe has accused an environmental pressure group, the Community Water Alliance (CWA), of plotting to stop the construction of a shopping mall and stadium near ...Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ivermectin okayed for Covid-19 treatment
Three private hospitals and three private pharmacies have been allowed by the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe to prescribe Ivermectin for the prevention and treatment of Covid-19 but only in r...Published: 04 Oct 2021 at 05:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bosso players back at training
PLAYERS' attitudes at training have made life easier for the Highlanders' coaches, who have scheduled double sessions in an effort to make up for lost time in this pre-season. Competitive dome...Published: 22 Sep 2021 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare okays construction of stadium at Donnybrook
HARARE City Council has approved the construction of a state-of-the-art sporting centre in Donnybrook in partnership with Nakiso Consortium, a property developer linked to former Finance deputy minist...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 21:36hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Horse racing returns to Borrowdale
RACING returns to Borrowdale Park and Racecourse in Harare tomorrow afternoon when they host the first leg of the Zimbabwe Silver Tiara the Fillies Classic.A total of seven runners are expecte...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 17:54hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
BCC loses millions from unoccupied properties
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) could be losing millions in revenue from several properties that were unoccupied and were not being billed for varying reasons, latest council minutes show.This cam...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:25hrs | | by Nigel
Former Zanu-PF official vows to take Mnangagwa head-on
RECENTLY-EXPELLED Zanu-PF Mashonaland Central official Goodman Tamuona Musariri says he is going to challenge President Emmerson Mnangagwa's legitimacy in the courts of law. He allegedly denounced Mna...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 23:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry salutes new pool queen Mikayla
YOUTH, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry has saluted child sensation Mikayla Makwabarara and backed her to grow into a world-class swimmer.This comes as Makwabarara broke the...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 07:51hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
What can we expect from Sun Met 2021?
While much of the sporting calendar in 2020 was decimated by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been the gradual resumption of many top sporting events. As a result, Africa's horse racing...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 12:10hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
7 die in head-on collision
Police have released the names of seven people who died when a Honda Fit collided head-on with a Toyota Raum 192km from Harare on the highway to Mutare on Tuesday morning. Five who were seriou...Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 08:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
4 Types of Japan Racing Betting
In Japan, gambling is illegal in general. Casinos aren't supported to the fullest. And that's why there are some activities that are similar to gambling that the government supports. These are called ...Published: 03 Sep 2020 at 14:09hrs | 106 | by Staff Writer
Zimnat launches another innovative billboard campaign
Motorists driving towards Harare's city centre along Borrowdale Road are likely to be surprised to see just before the racecourse what appears to be boulders falling from a container on a billboard an...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 18:07hrs | | by Agencies
NMB facilitates growth of agricultural exports
NMB Bank is keen to help promote agricultural exports, which is one of the reasons it is this year participating for the first time at the Agricultural Dealers' and Manufacturers' Association (ADMA) A...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 08:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimnat and THI bring agricultural innovation to ADMA Agrishow
Zimnat and THI Insurance, which earlier this year entered into an underwriting management agency agreement with Zimnat General Insurance, are jointly participating in this year's Agricultural Dealers'...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
What tourists need to know about visiting Bulawayo
Are you planning to visit Bulawayo in the near future? If so, you need to start preparing as soon as possible. Your level of preparedness will determine the outcome of your trip for everyone involved....Published: 01 May 2019 at 16:04hrs | 4 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe: A land of squandered potential
I well remember sitting in the AFP bureau in Harare at dusk on November 21, 2017 and hearing the first whoop of delight in the street outside when Robert Mugabe was finally ousted, an extraordinary mo...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:56hrs | 844 | by Ben Shepherd
MDC MPs, councillors in $60m scandal
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has opened an investigation against 23 MDC councillors and two National Assembly members implicated in a $60 million tender scandal.Other charges...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 18:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Things falling apart for Chamisa
Following the demise of the MDC-T founding leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, in February this year, MDC-Alliance Presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa did not waste time and strategically positioned himself ...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 07:26hrs | | by Elijah Chihota
'White interface' rally triggers storm
Picture this: When President Emmerson Mnangagwa addresses rallies in most parts of Zimbabwe, there are dozens of security personnel around him armed with guns.His supporters spend long hours, ...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 14:09hrs | 5072 | by Staff reporter
Things falling apart for Chamisa as elections draws near
Following the demise of the MDC-T founding leader, Morgan Tsvangirai in February this year, MDC Alliance Presidential candidate, Nelson Chamisa did not waste time and strategically positioned himself ...Published: 24 Jul 2018 at 11:15hrs | | by Elijah Chihota
Mnangagwa admits to land reform errors
Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted that the haphazard land reform programme caused a serious dip in farm productivity.Zimbabwe went through a chaotic land redistribution in the early 2000s, which...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 16:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says, 'era of land seizures from white farmers is over'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa told a meeting in the capital, Harare, that the era of land seizures from white farmers is over. The land grabs under former leader Robert Mugabe were deeply unpopular and...Published: 21 Jul 2018 at 19:45hrs | 3308 | by AP
Zimfest Live 2018 to feature Sulu and Takura as they announce more acts
Dendera star, Sulumani Chimbetu and singer-songwriter Takura have been added to the long list of talent that will perform at Kempton Park Racecourse on 11 August.The stars join Killer T, Stunn...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 11:42hrs | 2 | by Tidi Kwidini
Macheso in no show at OK Grand Challenge
SUNGURA maestro Alick Macheso missed the OK Grand Challenge horseracing event held at Borrowdale Racecourse over the weekend allegedly over a poster in which he appeared to curtain raise for artistes ...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
UK protest walk against the human rights abuses in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation (ZHRO), the organisers of a protest walk against the human rights abuses in Zimbabwe have announced their route for the demonstration.Demonstrators will meet...Published: 10 Aug 2017 at 11:03hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo
Delays in appointing Bulawayo deputy Mayor irks govt
THE Government has expressed concern over delays by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to appoint a new Deputy Mayor to replace expelled Mr Gift Banda saying this could jeopardise the smooth oper...Published: 23 Apr 2017 at 13:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gift Banda expulsion takes dramatic twist
THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents' Association has written to the Bulawayo City Council challenging the purported evidence the former city Deputy Mayor Mr Gift Banda used to exonerate himself fro...Published: 12 Mar 2017 at 16:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gets another political party
Zimbabwe which already has over 50 opposition parties working to topple veteran ruler President Robert Mugabe has not stopped the formation of new minor political parties a move which is seen as a con...Published: 18 Dec 2016 at 07:12hrs | 3193 | by Stephen Jakes
Kasukuwere strikes: BCC deputy mayor, four councillors suspended
Bulawayo Deputy Mayor Gift Banda and four other councilors have been suspended with immediate effect, Bulawayo24.com has been told.The councilors are accused of engaging in a string of dodgy l...Published: 20 Sep 2016 at 11:47hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Charambas to unleash new gospel videos
Gospel music star Charles Charamba says The Fishers of Men will release new videos before the end of the year.Charamba, in the company of his equally-celebrated wife Olivia, gave the undertaki...Published: 04 May 2016 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Outrage over dodgy Bulawayo council land deals
THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) has called for all city councillors to be investigated for alleged abuse of office after they approved a deal for two of their colleagues to acqui...Published: 14 Apr 2016 at 06:33hrs | | by Bianca Mlilo
Weekend BUZZ - Whats happening around Skies
AmphitheatreCONTEMPORARY musician Jah Prayzah and his 3rd Generation band make a return to the venue tomorrow. The Eriza hit-maker will be supported by Cal_...Published: 11 Dec 2015 at 09:38hrs | | by Arts reporter
Whats happening around Bulawayo clubs
Bulawayo TheatreFORMER Iyasa member Nomathamsanqa Mkhwananzi will launch her debut album Sithokozile at the theatre tonight She will be backed by imbube gro...Published: 13 Nov 2015 at 10:37hrs | | by Arts reporter
Weekend Buzz: What's happening in and around Skies
Club Eden (Ascot Racecourse)The trendy club tonight hosts a Miller party for Kead Wikead who joins the nightspot as one of their resident DJs. Tomorrow ther...Published: 06 Nov 2015 at 14:46hrs | | by Entertainment
American music star cancels Zimbabwe concert
American music legend Jennifer Rush's maiden performance in Zimbabwe at the Borrowdale Racecourse in Harare on October 23 has been cancelled.Minky Walters, the representative of the show orga...Published: 18 Oct 2015 at 12:06hrs | 5802 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt property in Cape Town sold for R3.7 million
A property in Cape Town that belonged to the Zimbabwean government was auctioned off for R3.76 million to a private individual, Arthur Tsimitakopoulos, on Monday to cover a legal costs order it ow...Published: 21 Sep 2015 at 15:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Toni Braxton, Babyface rock Zimbabwe
AMERICAN R&B Grammy award winning artistes Toni Braxton and musician-cum-producer Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds on Friday night proved their prowess on the microphone with an energetic performance ...Published: 30 Aug 2015 at 10:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Toni Braxton, Babyface to spend a week in Zimbabwe
America's legendary R'n'B superstars, Toni Braxton and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds will be spending a week in Zimbabwe later this month as part of their African Tour.Popularly known as America's ...Published: 07 Aug 2015 at 20:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Toni Braxton and Babyface coming to Zimbabwe
Legendary R&B superstars Toni Braxton and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds will be performing in Zimbabwe and South Africa between August and September.Known for their chart-topping radio classi...Published: 21 Jul 2015 at 10:37hrs | | by Times LIVE
Sangoma quits profession after betting on wrong horse
Durban - After predicting the "wrong" winning horses for the Vodacom Durban July for the past two years, sangoma Makhosonke Msomi has called it quits and says "getting it all wrong" is an insult t...Published: 07 Jul 2015 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Harare Air Day postponed due to security clearance
The Harare Air Day that was scheduled for tomorrow at Borrowdale Racecourse has been postponed.The postponement comes after a misunderstanding between organisers, Swiss Jet and the Civil Aviat...Published: 22 May 2015 at 11:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
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