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Another Zimbabwe army general dies
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has announced the death of Brigadier General (Retired) Shadreck Ndabambi this morning. In a statement, ZNA director of Public Relations, Colonel Alphios Makoto...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 12:33hrs | 1574 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's SADC Chair acceptance speech
May I express my profound appreciation to His Excellency, João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, for the astute and visionary leadership in steering our organisation, as Chairperson of ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 20:43hrs | 355 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
SADC must kick out Zimbabwe for kiling and oppressing Matabeles
It is quite disturbing that members of the SADC region are falling over each other to condemn Israel for the war against Palestine while they wine and dine with the black apartheid government of Zimba...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 17:00hrs | 896 | by Israel Dube
Minister fires warning shots at Harare brothels
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has expressed dissatisfaction with mushrooming brothels countrywide, announcing Harare as the main culprit where unregistered 'quickie nests' ...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 17:17hrs | 195 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Potholes develop at Egodini terminus
THE recently-opened and hyped Egodini terminus' tarmac has seen potholes emerging, exposing poor workmanship by the contractor. Residents have since raised alarm on the deteriorating infr...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 16:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Embassy deploys to aid SA crash victims
THE Zimbabwe Consulate in Cape Town has sent a team to the scene of an accident where 13 Zimbabweans were killed and others injured, including 12 still in hospital, when their coach collided with a ha...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nust lecturer collapses, dies
RENOWNED researcher and National University of Science and Technology (Nust) lecturer, Professor George Shava has died. He was 59. Prof Shava succumbed to heart disease on Saturday at ...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
13 Zimbabweans die in Cape Town crash
THIRTEEN Zimbabweans were killed and 26 others injured when their coach belonging to Simplex Bus Company collided with a haulage truck on the N1 Highway near Hex River Pass in Western Cape, South Afri...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt yet to declare Bulawayo water crisis a national disaster
GOVERNMENT says it will only declare Bulawayo a water crisis area after a committee appointed to assess the water situation in the city completes its work and is satisfied there is need to make such a...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:50hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Insuza accident kills four, leaves 13 injured
FOUR people including a driver and three passengers died on the spot, while 13 other passengers were seriously injured when a Toyota Quantum they were travelling in was involved in a head-on collision...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Hospital worker commits suicide
Mvurwi Hospital employee Gilbert Chirima committed suicide by hanging this morning.He was 37.Sources familiar with the incident said he was found hanging from the roof trusses by neigh...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 18:58hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
Will stand by Biti, Welshman Ncube
The departure of Nelson Chamisa from the Citizens Coalition for Change CCC is clear evidence of selfishness and greedy attitude.Nelson Chamisa is a tricky and suspicious opposition leade...Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 22:29hrs | 2 | by Gugugu Magorira
Zimbabweans dismayed by Zanu-PF by-election sweep
Some Zimbabweans have expressed disappointment at the outcome of the recently held by-elections where Zanu-PF attained a two-thirds parliamentary majority, describing the outcome as a sad day for the ...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 09:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
David Coltart must not resign for Chamisa
Since the resignation of Nelson Chamisa as President of the CCC, and from the party itself, on Thursday the 25th January, followed by the subsequent resignation from Parliament of some respected colle...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 18:17hrs | | by David Coltart,
Mnangagwa consoles Namibia over Geingob's sudden death
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has expressed his grief and sadness following the death of Namibian President, Hage Geingob, saying the region has lost a Pan-African stalwart and an icon.The late Presiden...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe under spotlight
ZIMBABWE will be under the spotlight this month when it hosts the Africa Electoral Justice Network conference (AEJN) where electoral processes are set to be discussed, five months after the country's ...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:56hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Copper cable thief shot dead near Sizinda
A man was shot dead by a National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) security guard at Westgate station in Bulawayo yesterday afternoon after he was allegedly caught stealing copper cables and tried to escape...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 05:52hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Haulage truck wheel dislodges, knocks dead medical doctor walking on roadside
On Wednesday, a tragic incident occurred at Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital, claiming the life of Dr. Tinotenda Madzima (30), a young medical doctor stationed at the hospital. The shocking incident occur...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 06:03hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Bosso striker dies
Former Highlanders striker Patrick Mpofu has died.He was 39 years old.Mpofu, popularly known as Mboma during playing days, died on Monday 1 January 2024.His death comes after h...Published: 01 Jan 2024 at 17:36hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Godwin Matanga's aide dies
Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga's aide, Chief Superintendent Cavin Tachiona died on Saturday at Mkushi Camp, formerly Morris Depot after a long illness.Chief Supt Tachiona was burie...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 20:20hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimparks official collapses and dies during Bulawayo marathon
The Cimas Health Group has expressed regret and sadness over the unexpected death of Norman Mahla (40), a Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (Zimparks) member, who collapsed during the Cimas ...Published: 20 Nov 2023 at 10:43hrs | 6 | by Agencies
Dzino thinks Mnangagwa was a minor and peripheral player in the liberation struggle
Book Excerpt from: In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream, Volume III (Ideas & Solutions)By Professor Arthur G.O. MutambaraI later lose my autographed copy of Wilfred Mhanda's b...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:36hrs | 12 | by Professor Arthur G.O. Mutambara
Israeli supporting embassies say saddened by Masaya murder
The US and UK embassies in Zimbabwe say they are "alarmed" and "saddened" by the abduction and callous murder of CCC activist Tapfumanei Masaya by suspected state security agents weekend.Posti...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
ZICOSU leader dies in accident.
The Zimbabwe Congress of Students Union (ZICOSU) is in mourning following the tragic passing of its provincial chairperson for Mashonaland Central, Panashe Chatambudza. Chatambudza, who also served as...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 16:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC councillor dies
Patricia Chibaya, the Councillor for Ward 2 in Chinhoyi and a member of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), has tragically passed away just a month after being re-elected for her second term in ...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 19:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police blitz triggers commuter blues
Thus far, over 19,000 motorists have been apprehended across the country as part of the ongoing operation targeting unregistered and unlicensed vehicles, public transport providers lacking proper lice...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Highlanders issue apology
Highlanders have issued an impassioned apology to the Zimbabwean football family over crowd skirmishes that rocked the club's high profile premiership fixture with archrivals Dynamos just 33 minutes i...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 15:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mangosuthu Buthelezi dies
Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) founder and traditional Zulu prime minister, Mangosuthu Buthelezi, died in the early hours of Saturday morning.His death was announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa....Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:27hrs | | by porter
Cricket greats salute Streak
CRICKET greats from all over the world have paid tribute to legendary all-rounder, Heath Streak who succumbed to cancer on Sunday.The former Zimbabwe captain and coach died at the age of 49....Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's security forces implored to maintain impartiality
REGIONAL church leaders have called on members of Zimbabwe's security forces to exercise objectivity particularly when dealing with cases of electoral violence in the period before and after the Augus...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must stop spilling blood, says Chamisa
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa Monday made a plea on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stop spilling the blood of innocent Zimbabweans in the name of politics as he vowed not ...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 20:25hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Condolence message on death of Insimbi Zezhwane members
The entire Freedom Alliance family is deeply sorry and saddened by the untimely passing on of Elvis 'Ma Eli' Mathe and Thembinkosi 'Maviri' Mpofu who were members of the Insimbi ZeZhwane Music Group. ...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 19:50hrs | 8 | by Nhlanhla Moses Ncube
Mnangagwa honours Guti's life and achievements
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday morning paid his last respects to Archbishop Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti, the founder and president of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA), also known as F...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 19:36hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Opponents praise Bosso defence
AFTER watching his spirited Herentals charges go down 0-1 at the hands of inform Bulawayo football giants, Highlanders, saddened Herentals gaffer Kumbirai Mutiwekuziwa could not help but admire the Pe...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Ezekiel Guti
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has mourned the death of the founder of Zimbabwe Assemblies of God Africa (ZAOGA) Forward in Faith Ministries Archbishop Professor Ezekiel Guti.He described the late evange...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Human rights lawyer attacked by thugs, left for dead
TOP human rights lawyer Obey Shava was attacked and left for the dead by unknown assailants Wednesday evening.Shava sustained broken legs and other serious injuries.He is currently hos...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Man gets lobola refund after wife gets married to former teacher
IN a dramatic turn of events which left people from Vokola Village in Insiza South District, Matabeleland South Province shocked a man who got all his lobola refund after his wife got married to her f...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born rugby star Chawatama joins top English side
ZIMBABWE-BORN rugby star Lovejoy Chawatama has completed a big move to Gallagher side Harlequins following the suspension of his former side London Irish from the top tier of English rugby union....Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa's wife was a courageous woman
The Khumalo and Dabengwa families have described the late Zodwa Dabengwa, wife of the late national hero and former ZAPU leader Dr Dumiso Dabengwa, who died in the United Kingdom as a courageous woman...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 19:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe civil servants beg Mnangagwa
LEADERS of civil servants' unions under the banner of the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) on Tuesday met President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare where they ...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Govt has neglected us,' says war vets
DISGRUNTLED veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle are clamouring for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to improve their measly monthly allowances and pay-outs to surviving spouses and...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo family in nasty fight over house
A BULAWAYO family is embroiled in a nasty legal fight with their aunt over a house in Thorngrove suburb.A messenger of court was last week sent to evict Mr Hadon Granger and his three siblings...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa must withdraw 'Patriotic Bill' from parliament'
THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights is greatly saddened by the passing of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill H.B. 15, 2022 introducing so-called patriotism provisions in the H...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 18:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unknown Mashonaland East man declared a national hero
National Consultative Assembly member and former provincial Governor for Mashonaland East, Abraham Kabasa, has been declared a national hero in honour of his immense contribution to the country during...Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bus driver on the run after fatal crash
A bus driver who was cautioned by Chief Siansali for racing against fellow bus crews, competing for passengers is on the run after he was involved in a fatal accident while speeding in Binga last Frid...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man killed by SA
A 23-year-old man who was last week shot and killed by a South African soldier at Limpopo River where he was allegedly assisting irregular migrants and smugglers will be buried in Bulawayo tomorrow....Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 19:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Staged armed robberies flood Bulawayo
A majority of the about 50 armed and plain robbery cases reported weekly in Bulawayo are fake, police have said.The revelation follows a two-month investigation by detectives of a case involvi...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man kills wife over R300
A Gwanda man has been arrested after he killed his wife in a dispute over of money.Matabeleland South acting provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Thandolwenkosi Moyo confirmed t...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
SA premier league footballer collapses and dies on training ground
The South African football community was mourning on Tuesday following the sudden death of Richards Bay Premier Soccer League (PSL) star Siphamandla Mtolo.Mtolo's club confirmed that he had di...Published: 08 Mar 2023 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Killer' pupil appears in court
A 17-YEAR-OLD pupil from Hamilton High School who allegedly fatally stabbed a learner from Founders High School appeared in court yesterday facing a murder charge.The boy, who cannot be named ...Published: 16 Feb 2023 at 04:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
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