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Artisanal miners fingered in Gwanda's rising HIV stats
Gwanda district has emerged as the area with the highest number of HIV cases in Matabeleland South, with the infection's spread largely attributed to the activities of artisanal miners, according to t...Published: 12 hrs ago | 250 | by Staff reporter
Reasons why South Africans treat the 13 digit ID number like a qualification
South Africa's green ID book has been used as the country's main identity document for 44 years, during which time it has only received a handful of minor security upgrades. Blacks only started using ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 14:20hrs | 1421 | by Staff reporter
Estranged wife wins landmark judgment
In a landmark judgment, Petronella Tendai Militala, a 56-year-old woman, has secured a significant victory in the High Court, awarding her a share of her estranged late husband’s estate valued at mo...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:46hrs | 1811 | by Staff reporter
Bolivia's Morales survives assassination attempt
Bolivia's Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was hit by gunfire captured in a video, reflecting how political tensions have turned violent in the Andean nation between the former leader and his on...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 14:42hrs | 797 | by Staff reporter
The sanctions lie: How Zimbabwe's ruling elite is misleading the nation
As Zimbabwe moves towards the so-called "SADC Anti-Sanctions Day" on the 25th of October, the need arises again to unpack the shameful lies spread by the ruling establishment about these measures....Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 16:57hrs | 527 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF now regional cancer, says Sikhala
Former Zengeza West and St Mary's legislator Job Sikhala has issued a stern warning to Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, cautioning against its interference in the domestic governance of other nations...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:16hrs | 807 | by Staff reporter
Unfair Labor Practice: ZIMSEC's Unpaid Invigilation Policy
The Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has been criticized for its controversial policy of forcing teachers to invigilate public exams without compensation, while exam markers receive payme...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 21:10hrs | 1617 | by Nkomah Isaac
X platform to revamp blocking functionality
The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter and owned by Elon Musk, is preparing to implement significant changes to its blocking feature, aimed at enhancing user interaction and transparen...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 10:55hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Bulawayo for ZimTrade indaba
President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived in Bulawayo yesterday, where he is set to officially open the ZimTrade Annual Exporters Conference today. The event, hosted at the Zimbabwe International Exhibitio...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Why video chat is better than the classic dating app
Many of you might remember when people went on blind dates or speed dating, or when friends or colleagues invited each other to meetings to introduce/bring together a potential couple. Sometimes, it w...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 16:54hrs | 336 | by Staff Reporter
Wife busts hubby as he buys double bed, fridge for his lover
A dramatic scene unfolded in Harare yesterday when Togarasei Matemera was caught red-handed by his wife, Ruth, while trying to leave a shop with a double bed and refrigerator he had purchased for his ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 17:55hrs | 1576 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police bust 1000-member gay group
Harare police have uncovered a 1,000-member gay syndicate using a WhatsApp group named "Private Lounge" to promote illegal same-sex relationships. This revelation comes after the arrest of a 25-year-o...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:37hrs | 6911 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo donates $250,000 to John Nkomo Trust, gifts Jabulani a bakkie
Wicknell Chivayo, a businessman closely associated with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has made headlines with his recent philanthropic efforts, donating US$250,000 to the late Vice President John Land...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 08:37hrs | 1801 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo doctor earns milestone recognition
Bulawayo paediatric therapist Dr. Precious Madzimbe has made headlines once again, representing Zimbabwe at the esteemed 2024 International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders held ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean based in New Zealand guilty 17 counts of rape
John Hope Muchirahondo has been found guilty of 17 counts of rape and sexual assault.The 38-year-old Christchurch man has been convicted of raping eight women and sexually assaulting a ninth....Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 10:44hrs | 1000 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's widow gets cheered by a morally bankrupt society
Daisy Mtukudzi, the widow of renowned Zimbabwean music icon Oliver Mtukudzi, received a brand new Toyota Fortuner on Tuesday, gifted by controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo. This gesture comes a...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 10:11hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter
Former artisanal miner finds better opportunities in South Africa
A former artisanal miner from Zimbabwe, now residing in South Africa, has shared how his life has significantly improved since moving to the neighbouring country.Khanyisani Sibanda (41) left Z...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 21:30hrs | 543 | by Stephen Jakes
Daisy wanted to shoot Oliver Mtukudzi
Tuku's wife, Daisy, in 2014 revealed sensational secrets about her fights with the superstar, particularly the incident when she wanted to shoot Zimbabwe's international music icon, after he denied pa...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 10:27hrs | 1696 | by Staff reporter
Man steals US$900 from girlfriend
A Bulawayo man, Nqabutho Ncube, 34, was sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to stealing US$900 from his girlfriend, Nyasha Nyamasakura, 41. Ncube's theft and subsequent flight to Sout...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:15hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter
Man assaulted over HIV rumours
Five villagers from Ensangu village in Matabeleland South have been sentenced for assaulting a neighbor, whom they accused of spreading false rumors about the HIV status of one of them. The incident h...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:35hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Ben 10 assaults 'sugar mom' over infidelity
Magistrate Constance Mutandwa has sentenced 24-year-old Tonderai Mupindu to an effective 12 months in prison for assaulting his 45-year-old girlfriend, Anna Fadzai Katoma, after accusing her of infide...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:33hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
Man convicted for murder on 2 lovers and stealing their cars
A Shurugwi man has been convicted following trial on two murder incidents in 2021 in which he fatally attacked his girlfriends and stole their vehicles.Emmanuel Mahembe, aged 37 at the time of...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 10:13hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Stepmother failed for killing stepson and staging suicide
A 17-year-old stepmother has been sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for three years, for the murder of her 13-year-old stepson. The young woman, whose identity is being withheld to protect h...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:51hrs | 1558 | by Staff reporter
Rwodzi summons business tourism stakeholders over Zim MICE value
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has courted several stakeholders to consider the potentials which Zimbabwe Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (Zim MICE) busine...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 16:00hrs | 892 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
Cop threatens to kill wife, child
A Harare police officer, Tinashe Chagonda, was recently taken to court by his wife, Mako Mushure, who has accused him of threatening to kill her and their son. In he...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:56hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Building a formidable business amid economic downturns
Businesses face declines in sales and profits during economic downturns. While some businesses during this period fail, some do not only thrive but instead become more formidable. Many of the ...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 16:01hrs | 152 | by Staff Reporter
Are your friends damaging your health? Five signs they might be
There's no doubt we love our friends. Many of them we'll have grown up with, known for decades and been through thick and thin with. Others we may have developed over more recent times, connecting...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 13:29hrs | 668 | by Staff Reporter
KwaNtuthu Comedy takes shape
The KwaNtuthu Comedy Festival will take place from October 24 to 26 at the Bulawayo Theatre, featuring a theme of "Engage, Educate, Entertain." The festival's schedule includes a theatre performance o...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 10:17hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Invest in experiences
Investing in property is wise, investing in business is noble and investing in your education, self-development and spiritual development is priceless. But don't forget to *invest in experiences*. ...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:28hrs | 133 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Zanu-PF wields axe on young MPs
A faction in Zanu-PF pushing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to have a third term has come out guns blazing pushing for the ouster of young party parliamentarians whom they accuse of sabotaging the 2...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 15:54hrs | 1649 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zambian Vice President visits Mnangagwa
In a diplomatic gesture, former Vice President of Zambia, Mr Enock Kavindele, paid a courtesy call on President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the State House in Harare, Zimbabwe, this afternoon.Mr Kav...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 17:07hrs | 1510 | by Staff reporter
Matopo girl releases love album
Savellyn Maphosa, a dancehall artist from Matopo in Matabeleland South province, has released a new album aimed at promoting love among people. Titled Wozo Thatha Uthando, the album features six track...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:04hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Career Transitions: Football Stars Who Became Great Managers
Taking football as an example, there are many players who hope to become managers after they retire from active play. Recognising this process is enlightening, particularly for users seeking ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:09hrs | 280 | by Staff Reporter
'ZPRA archives handed to British and American govts'
A former government minister claims that the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) archives, confiscated by Zanu immediately after independence, were handed over to the British and American gove...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:46hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Debunking mischief about Tagwirei, Sakunda
There has been a sustained casting of aspersions over the success of businessman Mr Kudakwashe Tagwirei, whom I will simply call Kuda, from anti-Zimbabwe media and activists both locally and outside t...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 16:49hrs | 13 | by Rutendo Bereza Matinyarare
ZACC signs MOU with South Africa's Special Investigations Unit
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has intensified its anti-corruption efforts by signing eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with various institutions, including the Zimbabwe Human Ri...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:50hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo has Mnangagwa in his pocket?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's association with controversial figures continues to raise concerns, with recent revelations highlighting his ties to convicted tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo. This devel...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 10:12hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Zambia ups the ante on diplomatic spat with Zimbabwe
The recent diplomatic tension between Zambia and Zimbabwe has escalated following Zambia's decision to bypass bilateral channels and seek mediation from the SADC Secretariat over perceived misundersta...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Rutendo Matinyarare's alleged sponsor exposed
Controversy surrounds Simon Rudland, co-founder of Gold Leaf Tobacco, amid allegations that he is funding Zanu-PF activist Rutendo Matinyarare's campaign against INNSCOR and its founder, Zinona "Zed" ...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:32hrs | 35 | by Staff reporter
Zambia takes Mnangagwa to AU, Sadc over diplomatic row
Zambia has called for the African Union (AU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) to intervene in a diplomatic dispute with Zimbabwe sparked by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent comme...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zambian MPs raise concern over AFRICOM base in country
The presence of US Africa Command (AFRICOM) forces in Zambia has ignited a heated debate in the Zambian National Assembly, with lawmakers demanding greater government transparency. Concerns we...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Farewell Chairman VK: Reflections of a dear friend
The late Vimbai Kamoyo (VK) was quite a character.They buried him last week in Chiunye village, Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central. Between him and I, the title of "Chairman" took tu...Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:54hrs | 33 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
American Chamber of Commerce appoints Dudu Shinya as Executive Director
The American Chamber of Commerce in Zimbabwe (AmCham Zimbabwe) has announced the appointment of Duduzile Shinya as its new Executive Director. Duduzile is a Fellow Chartered Accountant of Zimb...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 20:18hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga meets Tajikistan President
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga met with Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon to explore economic cooperation between Zimbabwe and Tajikistan. The meeting took place during the third Dushanbe W...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 05:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South African elections 2024: Reflections from Zimbabwe
ON March 4, 1980, a palpable excitement and belief that prosperity, freedom and opportunity were upon the masses filled a soon-to-be-born Zimbabwe. The war was over. The nation was pregnant with hope....Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 13:03hrs | | by Fadzayi Mahere
The Engagement and Reengagement policy continues to yield fruits
The Second Republic, led by President E.D. Mnangagwa, continues to build momentum with its engagement and re-engagement policy. Yesterday, President Mnangagwa met with his counterpart, Preside...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 08:18hrs | 1 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Special goat breeding masterclass in Fort Rixon set to transform Matebeleland and Bulawayo's economy
Bulembe Farm and its partners are set to host a groundbreaking initiative, a special Goat Breeding Masterclass which is scheduled to take place at Bulembe Farm in Fort Rixon, offering a unique opportu...Published: 28 May 2024 at 20:20hrs | 17 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chivayo hijacks US$40m corrupt ZEC deal
CONTROVERSIAL businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is close to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other high-profile government officials, corruptly got a windfall from a murky Zimbabwe Election Commission...Published: 28 May 2024 at 12:47hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman to be paid R17 million by SA Health MEC
The MEC tried to argue for a reduced amount to be paid, because the mother was a Zimbabwean citizen.North West's Health MEC will have to fork out R17.2 million to a Zimbabwean woman for her 10...Published: 21 May 2024 at 20:45hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Rejuvenating the Real Estate Market in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe: Strategies for Development and Competitiveness
Chief Real Estate Officer, Integrated Properties Zimbabwe, a nation with a storied history and a vibrant yet tumultuous economy, faces multifaceted chal...Published: 19 May 2024 at 20:58hrs | 30 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
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