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Zacc probes Mnangagwa's presidential scholarships
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) on Monday revealed that it was probing the Presidential Scholarship Programme and the National Pharmaceutical Company of Zimbabwe (NatPharm), with the fi...Published: 20 hrs ago | 365 | by Staff reporter
Meet Mukudzeishe Madzivire: Zimbabwe's child President from Bulawayo
Many people are not aware that the Child President concept in Zimbabwe is one of the major grooming grounds to produce future leaders who occupy positions of influence. Perhaps the most known ...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 10:03hrs | 2566 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Two Zimbabwean students headed to Oxford
Two final year students at National University of Science and Technology (NUST) in Bulawayo have been selected for the prestigious 2020 Rhodes Scholarships to further their studies at Oxford Universit...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 05:32hrs | 1158 | by Staff reporter
Grace Kwinjeh quits MDC
The main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) representative to the European Union (EU), Grace Kwinjeh, has resigned from her post to focus on her studies in South America.Nehanda R...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 05:48hrs | 2847 | by Staff reporter
The challenge of change
The only really universal truth about our small blue globe spinning in space is that we all have to manage change. Some changes are inevitable — somehow the creator of life gave us a limited lifespa...Published: 13 Feb 2020 at 07:57hrs | 512 | by Eddie Cross
Youths corner Zanu-PF MP
Beitbridge youths have raised concern over escalating unemployment and failure to access loans for entrepreneurial projects due to lack of collateral.Zimbabwe's unemployment rate is around 90%...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 09:37hrs | 2019 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara's Zimsec prognosis will hurt the poor
Renowned and leading African scientist and scholar, Professor AGO Mutambara, ignited a storm with his recent piece alleging shameless and scandalous grade inflation by ZIMSEC citing a school where 79 ...Published: 11 Feb 2020 at 06:56hrs | 1674 | by Munya Gwisai
Gwanda boy who scored 16 points at A-Level appeals for funding
Arnold Ndlovu from Mankonkoni Village in the Patana area of Gwanda South constituency, who scored 16 points at A-Level, has been struggling for 2 years to secure a place at university due to lack of f...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 05:57hrs | 1429 | by Staff reporter
When they come with dirty hands!
I want to support my supreme brother Ibbo Mandaza and his attempt to shed light on the last election in Zimbabwe. But, first allow me to illustrate what happens when protagonists in a battle come into...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 06:13hrs | 368 | by Ken Mufuka
Mnangagwa's office dismisses fake scholarships ads
The Presidential and National Scholarships Department in the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has distanced itself from adverts circulating on social media. Presidential and National ...Published: 06 Feb 2020 at 05:57hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
2020 Presidential scholarships yet to be flighted
Office of the President and Cabinet has said Presidential and National Scholarships are yet to be flighted, dismissing an advert circulating on social media for people to apply as false.In a p...Published: 05 Feb 2020 at 12:15hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
'No tampering with exam grading system'
GOVERNMENT has said candidates who excelled in the 2019 public examinations with flying colours did so on merit as there was no tampering with the country's public examination grading system. ...Published: 05 Feb 2020 at 05:58hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Rural girl achiever attains 14 points
A rural high school in Matobo District, Whitewater has made history by producing the first female to attain 14 points in Science subjects at A-level.While 14 points in Science subjects a...Published: 02 Feb 2020 at 13:10hrs | 4651 | by Staff reporter
Zipra, Zanla cadres demand equal seats on war vets board
ZIMBABWE's liberation war fighters have demanded that the proposed Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Board, set to take care of their welfare, should be chaired by ex-Zipra and ex-Zanla combatants o...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:09hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
ZIMSEC grade inflation: A disgraceful and shameful national cancer
I HAVE seen press reports about this years' Ordinary Level and Advanced Level examination results all over the place. I want to congratulate all the students, schools and teachers who excelled. Congra...Published: 30 Jan 2020 at 08:55hrs | 2238 | by Arthur G. O. Mutambara
Army looks for bombs at Zanu-PF HQ
A CANINE unit from the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) was Tuesday spotted sweeping through Zanu-PF headquarters in an unexpected security operation that took both senior party officials and employees by...Published: 29 Jan 2020 at 07:27hrs | 7276 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF not offering Presidential scholarships
ZANU-PF has distanced itself from an advert circulating on social media, inviting prospective students to apply for this year's presidential scholarships through the ruling party.According to ...Published: 29 Jan 2020 at 07:13hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Current NBA stars with African Heritage
Throughout the years there have been many well known players in the NBA who were born in Africa, with the likes of Dikeme Mutombo and Hakeem Olajuwon carving out a name for themselves with their excep...Published: 28 Jan 2020 at 13:09hrs | 1390 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe, India eye increased co-operation
GOVERNMENT says there is huge potential for increased co-operation in the ICT, energy, mining and the pharmaceutical sectors with India.Speaking at the commemoration of the 71st Republic Day o...Published: 28 Jan 2020 at 12:55hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
1 866 doctors sign up for sponsorship package
ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SIX doctors have signed up or applied for Higherlife Foundation fellowships after 1 504 extra doctors submitted acceptance forms ahead of yesterday's deadline....Published: 27 Jan 2020 at 06:42hrs | 880 | by Staff reporter
Here are Some of the Best African Players in the NBA
In this article, you'll find out everything you need to know about players that were born in Africa or those who are of African descent. In recent years, the NBA have worked hard to try and expand the...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 17:07hrs | 524 | by Staff Writer
Percy Gwanyanya takes philanthropic work to all corners of Zimbabwe
Harare based business man and philanthropist Percy Gwanyanya (37) has launched a scholarship program which will benefit many across the country.Gwanyanya who is the founder and Managing Direct...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 08:27hrs | 1118 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zenzo Moyo gets calls of 'his death'
NO one wants to wake up and read that they are dead. Football legend Zenzo Moyo spent the week inundated by phone calls, some from fans, former teammates and ex-employers as news circulated on social ...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 05:44hrs | 1880 | by Staff reporter
Veterans and military-affiliated students are among the most accomplished University of Chicago alumni
The University of Chicago is well known for having a range of study programs for veterans and military-affiliated students. Taking into account the diverse set of skills military veterans possess, the...Published: 13 Jan 2020 at 12:09hrs | 920 | by Staff Writer
Cynicism or Speaking Truth to Power? The Ideas of Diogenes
In his History of Western Philosophy, Bertrand Russell, scholarly and grandiosely narrated the famous story of Alexander the Great's encounter with Diogenes. Alexander was no doubt a powerful figure i...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 08:37hrs | 345 | by Nadir A. Nasidi
Illegal connection electrocutes student
A 20-YEAR-OLD university student from Lupane who benefited from the Presidential scholarship was allegedly electrocuted after he stepped on an illegally connected electric wire at his parents' house. ...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:22hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doctors troop back to work
Eighty junior doctors were back at work by yesterday, while another 282 are expected to have joined them by the beginning of next month. Part of the incentives to get junior doctors back to wo...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 06:41hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter
Huge windfall for doctors
THE Higher Life Foundation (HLF) has received more than 300 applications from doctors around the country in response to its recently announced Training Fellowship for junior and senior medical practit...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:11hrs | 1130 | by Staff reporter
Junior doctors heading for split
A number of junior doctors are planning to break away from the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) which they say has been "captured" by foreign organisations. Indications are that th...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 06:27hrs | 838 | by Staff reporter
Huawei launches ICT competition for Zimbabwe
Information Communication Technology (ICT) giant, Huawei Technologies Zimbabwe, yesterday launched the National ICT Competition 2019-2020 which will provide a platform for tertiary students to compete...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:16hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
Falcon College headmaster steps down
FALCON College headmaster, Reginald Querl is stepping down from his position, with the revered educator leaving the Esigodini private institution where he has been since the beginning of 2002. ...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:02hrs | 1119 | by Staff reporter
Patients call for doctors to return
Patients seeking treatment from public health institutions countrywide have pleaded with junior doctors to end their impasse with the Government over salaries and find it in their hearts to assist the...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 10:43hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa dangles $310 to doctors in bid to break 3-month strike
Telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa will seek to break a three-month strike by Zimbabwean doctors by offering them an extra ZWL$5,000 (US$310) monthly, his foundation announced.The doctors will al...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 18:45hrs | 5334 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe government scared of Mthwakazi independence agenda while its ministers 'support' the agenda - MIOR
Mthwakazi Institute Of Research has established UNTHINKABLE fears in the government of Zimbabwe and some intelligence networks to divert and confuse the Road to Mthwakazi Independence, which seems to ...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 09:05hrs | 1637 | by Mthwakazi Institute of Research
Zimbabwean receives prestigious scholarship in SA
Prospective University of Cape Town (UCT) student Terrell Demorgan is the inaugural recipient of the Daniel Samuel Maseko Memorial Scholarship and will enrol for his Bachelor of Business Science (BBus...Published: 23 Nov 2019 at 17:55hrs | 1368 | by Staff reporter
1893 MHRRM message of Hope, Will-Power and Vision
Since the fall of the Matebeleland Kingdom at Gadade in November 1893, our Kingdom has been in a journey of fighting for its freedom and the Restoration of the Rights of its people and Africans in gen...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 07:14hrs | 827 | by Ayanda Manala
Nyasha Dube shines in United States of America
BUDDING football star, Nyasha Dube, who is based in the United States of America has been selected into all American Midwest Conference team because of his sterling performance. Dube, son to H...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 04:06hrs | 1520 | by Staff reporter
John Tallach wins POTRAZ letter competition
JOHN Tallach High School pupils have won the first and third prizes in the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) Matabeleland North provincial letter writing competit...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 06:32hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter
Former Bosso chairman dies
FORMER Highlanders chairman, Malcolm King, died yesterday in Cape Town, South Africa. Highlanders president Ndumiso Gumede said King, who served as Bosso chairman in 1984, contributed a lot to the clu...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 05:35hrs | 2496 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa awarded honorary PhD at NUST
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa was yesterday awarded an honorary Doctorate degree in the Philosophy of Education (Honoris Causa) by the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) during the institution...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 07:26hrs | 1422 | by Staff Reporter
'General SB Moyo does not dwell in Zimbabwe'
Foreign Affairs Minister Rtd Lt General Sibusiso Busi Moyo does not dwell in Zimbabwe socially and is not affected by the challenges affecting the generality of the populace a political analyst ...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 08:19hrs | 12397 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ezra Tshisa Sibanda blasts 'disgraceful' Minister Nyoni
Disgraceful, shameful and cruel Minister of Women's Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Sithembiso Nyoni has caused resentment & anger lying that his ministry has failed t...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 10:00hrs | 3085 | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda
Fraudulent scholarships issued in Zimbabwe using the Graça Machel's credentials
The Graça Machel Trust has learnt with great disappointment of an alleged Graça Machel scholarship fund that has been run in Zimbabwe with letters signed by a Hopewell Chin'ono and dated 13 July 201...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 07:45hrs | 1623 | by Graça Machel Trust
SADC protest against UN cites unfair trade restrictions
Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe are going to submit protest documents that will allow them to legally trade in their elephants, rhino and giraffes. The three countries are declaring themselves independ...Published: 30 Oct 2019 at 07:17hrs | 2580 | by Emmanuel Koro
224 students awarded Russian scholarships, only six from Matebeleland
Only six students from Matebeleland out of 224 Zimbabwean students were recently awarded scholarships to study at Russian universities, under the Russia Bilateral Scholarships Programme.This c...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 20:28hrs | 3286 | by Staff reporter
Cyrene High old boys rescue destroyed school
CYRENE High School has received a donation of roofing sheets from former pupils to repair two hostels whose roofs were destroyed by a whirlwind last month. Speaking at the handover ceremony at...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 07:39hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi sees-off Russia bound shona students
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has bade farewell to 47 students destined for university studies in Russia, under the Russia Bilateral Scholarships Programme.Addressing the students before their d...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:41hrs | 1929 | by Staff reporter
Magombeyi accused of abducting 'self'
ZIMBABWE Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) leader Dr Peter Magombeyi faked an abduction in order to get a scholarship from the the US government.Magombeyi was reportedly seized by unknown me...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:00hrs | 2056 | by newzimbabwe
US-based player dreams of playing for Zimbabwe Warriors
UNITED States-based striker Onwell Moyo who left Bantu Leopards at the beginning of the year to join Illinois Central College says he has adapted well and has his sights on playing for the Zimbabwe na...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:08hrs | 892 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South EPO challenges rural schools
RURAL schools should embrace the new curriculum and come up with programmes that will enhance development within their provinces, Matebeleland South Education Planning Officer, Mr Godfrey Mathuthu has...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:08hrs | 313 | by Siphosami Mhlanga
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