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Man assaults wife over relish
A Plumtree man has been charged with assault after allegedly attacking his wife with a leather belt following a dispute over the absence of relish in their meal.Golden Malikondwe appeared befo...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:16hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Hubby assaults wife over relish
A hungry man is an angry man, this was proved by a Plumtree man who allegedly assaulted his wife with a leather belt in a domestic dispute.Golden Malikondwe was dragged to Plumtree magistrates...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:04hrs | 483 | by Simbarashe Sithole
New Zimbabwe High Court Judge faces scrutiny over lawsuit against CIMAS
Justice Phillipa Phillips-Sadza, appointed to the High Court bench in June this year, is embroiled in a legal dispute with CIMAS, a prominent medical aid society, over an alleged mishandling of her me...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:17hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
Know your history:- Filabusi Memorial and the Edkins Store killings
Why Visit?: - This historic site remembers one of the earliest European murders of the Matabele Rebellion or First Umvukela of 1896. There seems no doubt that the initial killings occurred on ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Raw sewage floods PWD centre in Bulawayo
A Bulawayo-based organization dedicated to supporting persons with disabilities (PWDs) is sounding the alarm over a health crisis at its premises, which have been inundated with raw sewage for weeks. ...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:31hrs | 1304 | by Staff reporter
60% of pupils hungry, feel El Niño pinch
At least three million out of 4.9 million pupils across Zimbabwe have been severely impacted by the El Niño-induced drought, with the government facing significant challenges in consolidating its sch...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:07hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter shared meals with the dog in her father's house
The late music legend Oliver Mtukudzi's daughters, Sandra and Selmor, have courageously opened up about the mistreatment they endured at the hands of their stepmother, Daisy, during their childhood. T...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:30hrs | 3882 | by Staff reporter
Discovering Bulawayo: The heartbeat of Zimbabwe's cultural heritage
Nestled in the southwestern part of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo is a city that beautifully intertwines its rich historical tapestry with vibrant contemporary culture. As the country's second-largest city, Bula...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 09:28hrs | 2346 | by Staff reporter
Tongue twisting Sizinda Township slang!
LOCAL language dialects are often devised or formulated within specific areas or zones, and thereby that particular dialect becomes indigent to the area of creation.The early 1950s saw the eme...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:12hrs | 585 | by Clifford Kalibo
Woman kills husband over salary
Police in Mashonaland East have arrested Memory Choga (41) from Jeche Primary School in Sadza, following the death of her husband, Douglas Choga (45), a teacher at the same school. The arrest came aft...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 12:03hrs | 3148 | by Staff reporter
2 arrested with explosives at Mnangagwa's event
Magistrate Sharon Nxongo has sentenced two Chivhu villagers to different jail terms after they were found with explosives, catapults and manmade rat poison at the commissioning of Makumimavi Primary S...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 12:41hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
The way to a man's heart is through his stomach
Zimbabwean cuisine is very diverse and varied just like its cultures and languages. The staple food is sadza, pap, that can also be called differently by minority tribes. Sadza features in most ...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 22:13hrs | | by Tondo Chinehasha
El Niño drives Zimbabwean millers to seek Brazilian corn
Zimbabwe is considering importing corn from Brazil for the first time since 2014 as the El Niño weather pattern withers crops in the country and its neighbours.The dry spell triggered by the ...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman scalds hubby with hot porridge
A cheeky Shamva woman who scalded her husband with hot porridge was dragged to Bindura magistrates courts yesterday.Monica Mlauzi (32) pleaded guilty to the charge before Magistrate Tatenda Ma...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 12:39hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Maize, mealie meal prices skyrocket
The prices of mealie-meal and maize have gone up by over 100% amid indications that the commodity is fast disappearing from shop shelves as the effects of drought set in.Indications are that t...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 15:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's crude path
When things become unbelievably smooth on the trot, you just need to do a reality check by tuning into ZTV, for there you will certainly find the dose that will wake you up from your island siesta....Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:59hrs | 59 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mnangagwa appointments scandal
Transmedia Corporation's new board approved by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has integrity issues around its chairperson Phillipa Magnify Phillips-Sadza and Jonathan Gandari, comprising its credi...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 08:15hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter
New board for Transmedia
President Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of five experts to the Transmedia Corporation board of directors with effect from January 9, 2024, for a term of four years, Information, Publicity and...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man scalds wife with hot porridge
HARARE magistrate Tamara Chibindi has granted a protection order to a woman after her husband poured hot porridge on her during an altercation.Rejoice Ngwena told Chibindi on Monday that she w...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:56hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
9 robbers shot as cops name 20 most wanted criminals
NINE suspected robbers sustained injuries after they were shot by police in Harare on Thursday in a crackdown, while the hunt is on for 20 suspects whom detectives have named as Zimbabwe's most wanted...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 09:42hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Suspected rapist bashed to death
A 15-year-old boy from Plumtree lost his life following a brutal attack by three individuals who claimed it was punishment for his alleged rape of a teenage girl.The young boy suffered severe ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rapist bashed to death
A suspected rapist in Plumtree was bashed to death by three suspects who spent the whole day punishing him until he breathed his last.A...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 17:54hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
AFM Pastor granted bail
After spending days in prison Plumtree-based Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) pastor who allegedly assaulted his wife over a phone dispute has been granted bail.Majalifa Marumo (57) was granted $...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 09:51hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
AFM Pastor bashes wife
A 57-YEAR-OLD Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) pastor in Plumtree has been dragged to court after he assaulted his wife over a phone dispute.Majalifa Marumo appeared before magistrate Joshua Nemb...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 21:44hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Eat to live, not live to eat
None communicable diseases are on the rise and claiming more lives than wars. The terrible and horrible 'siamese' twins, diabetes and hypertension are the ring leaders of these phantom hit squads. How...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 22:35hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Hopewell Chin'ono scolds Chamisa for untruthful pledges
Hopewell Chin'ono, a former ally of CCC leader Nelson Chamisa, argues that Zimbabwe's democratic status is a sham, making any hope for fair elections delusional. Mocking his rhetorical flair, ...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
'No to gambling with national destiny'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is fulfilling the liberation war assignment through economic development for the benefit of the entire populace and deserves a resounding affirmation in Wednesday's elections, Vice...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:34hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Strongman takes his eating challenge to Bulawayo
THE two most important factors in determining your success as a competitive eater are stomach capacity and the speed at which one can consume food.And for unknown Harare-based Arnold Zikhali (...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 07:01hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Africans must stop eating Sadza; Here is why
Sadza is a staple food across much of Africa, particularly in Southern and East African countries. Made from ground cornmeal or cassava flour and boiled to a thick porridge consistency, sadza is a fil...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 17:50hrs | 111 | by Erick Matotoba
Nephew poisons grandmother (70)
A 70-YEAR-OLD Guruve woman died last week after she allegedly ate poisonous African spider leaves (Nyevhe) she got from her nephew.Marr...Published: 23 Jul 2023 at 10:23hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
CCC, Zanu-PF clash over voters roll
TEMPERS flared yesterday during the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) Harare Metropolitan provincial multi-party liaison committee meeting after opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party ...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo named dogs after Ian Smith and his wife
WHAT Ian Smith and his Rhodesian Government had not anticipated was the resilience of the country's nationalists.They remained courageous and refused to regard the hardships and strenuous chal...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
10 hospitalised over suspected food poisoning
About 10 people were admitted to Murewa District Hospital on Wednesday for suspected food poisoning.The victims from Wuyuwuyu area started experiencing stomach problems after consuming vegetab...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Assemblies of God leadership wrangle rages
THE leadership wrangle between warring factions in the Assemblies of God (AOG) church has spilled into the courts, leaving congregants divided.The fights broke out after AOG Spiritual Movement...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 06:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mega-dollar ED Cup tournament launched
OVER 1 000 youths based in Wedza and some parts of Chikomba are set to battle it out in the Wedza ED Cup football and netball tournament which kicks off in a fortnight.Put together to celebrat...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans resort to comedy to cope with failing economy
Zimbabweans are resorting to comic relief in the face of a failing economy, as the local currency loses value by the day. After all, laughter is the best medicine.This week, government workers...Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man pulls 56 tonnes, eats 2kg isitshwala
Arguably Zimbabwe's strongest man provided a breathtaking spectacle yesterday after pulling a 56-tonne wagon for 100 metres at the National Railways of Zimbabwe in Harare.He also ate a meal of...Published: 10 Jun 2023 at 17:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Poisoned meal lands family of 12 in hospital
A family of 12 from Village Two in Umguza District, Matebeleland North province, is lucky to be alive after eating poisoned isitshwala/sadza on Tuesday evening.The family members who were rush...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cost of living up by 11%
THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) has said $33 044 could adequately sustain a consumer's basic needs last month, which at today's official exchange rate translates to just US$31,54....Published: 01 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Even colonialism opened up investment - what Zimbabweans want are improved livelihoods!
As Zimbabwe heads towards this year's harmonized elections, the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa regime is frantically trying to parade its supposed 'successes' over the past five years.Of note, ar...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mwazha church pledge support to Zanu-PF
The African Apostolic Church founded and led by Archbishop Paul Mwazha has pledged their unwavering support for Zanu-PF and promised to pray for the nation before, during and after the harmonised elec...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 08:08hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga commends church
VICE President and Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Constantino Chiwenga has commended the church for the role it is playing in keeping the citizenry, particularly youths, away from societal ills ...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 12:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Did thousands die so that only a few enrich themselves from our minerals and land?
Having just woken up this Saturday morning, and turning on the television - I never expected to be greeted by such a heart-wrenching scene. There was a documentary narrating a harrowing ambush...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 08:53hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa spokesman threatens media arrests over Gold Mafia coverage
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesman George Charamba has warned that "there is a limit to provocation we can take", raising the prospect of media arrests over the reporting of the Al Jazeera 'Gold...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 07:50hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Hungry man stones friend over sadza
There was drama at Mazowe (Jumbo) mine where Jameson Hwingwiri (20) stoned his friend over a sadza dispute.The matter came to light at Concession magistrates courts yesterday where Hwingwiri a...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 11:45hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mazowe
Negative reporting by SA media on new Chinese steel plant in Zimbabwe starts
Workers building the $1bn steel plant for the Chinese-owned Dinson Iron & Steel Company (Disco) claim they are exploited, forced to work in inhumane conditions, and sleep crammed eight to a small ...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Step daughter assaults father over sadza
The love of staple food caused a 32-year-old man from Mapunga Farm, Bindura to nurse injurues after he was attacked by his step daughter over a sadza disp...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 14:55hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chinamasa, please also explain why ZANU PF imposed sanctions on my one-year-old son!
I cannot stand it when the powerful and wealthy whine over clearly banal ‘injustices' inflicted upon their high and mighty little angels - yet, these same people have, themselves, perpetrated the mo...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 16:22hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Surely, does ZANU PF need 100 years to build electricity infrastructure?
ZANU PF never ceases to amaze! Always full of excuses - some just incredible, others pure madness, whilst there are downright stupid!I always say to myself, 'if ZANU PF had been a man,...Published: 13 Dec 2022 at 14:13hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mugabe cheats death over sadza
The love of food landed a Glendale man in prison after he severely assaulted his wife with a shovel and bricks over a plate of Sadza.Franci...Published: 10 Dec 2022 at 15:52hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
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