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Gayton McKenzie's controversy forces us to ask: Who decides who is Black?
This is a question that has long been overdue for attention.The past week has seen South Africa's Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, under intense public scrutiny over decad...Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 21:05hrs | 570 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Potraz rolls out digital inclusion programme
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has launched a far-reaching programme aimed at addressing digital exclusion among persons with disabilities, as the country ...Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 13:12hrs | 58 | by Staff reporter
Kemi Badenoch is bad enough: Thanks to Socialist East Germany: GDR!
I was about 22 years old when I landed in East Germany on scholarship to study metallurgy. To put everything into context, I was facilitated with a Zapu PF scholarship to study in East Germany, a soci...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 17:10hrs | 388 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe, Rwanda strengthen ties
The third session of the Zimbabwe-Rwanda Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation (JPCC) concluded yesterday in Kigali with the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), marking a new chapte...Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 09:04hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Media smearing Russia's Alabuga programme
The Russian Embassy in Zimbabwe has come to the defence of the Alabuga Start Programme, a work-study initiative accused by Western media of being a front to recruit young women from Africa, including ...Published: 04 Aug 2025 at 08:31hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei delivers Epwotth to Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF has claimed a decisive victory in Harare's Epworth Ward 6 by-election, where its candidate, Civilised Bushe, secured 3,022 votes, leaving rivals trailing by a wide margin. MDC-T's Alice Nyahun...Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 11:48hrs | 843 | by Staff reporter
'Doctor of Nothing: Zimbabwe's elite and the theft of knowledge'
In the hallowed halls of academia, a doctorate stands as a towering monument to intellectual endurance, sleepless nights, existential crises, and a few thousand cups of coffee brewed stronger than mos...Published: 29 Jul 2025 at 16:30hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora slams Tagwirei's political ambitions
MDC-T President Douglas Mwonzora has launched a scathing attack on controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, branding him one of the worst politicians to emerge in recent times and accusing him o...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 17:41hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-born law student found dead in Manchester's river Irwell
Communities in both Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom are mourning the tragic loss of 19-year-old Christine Chido Benjamin, a Zimbabwean-born law student whose body was discovered in Manchester's River ...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 19:45hrs | 792 | by Staff reporter
Mr Sinkwa Partners with Ten Toes to Boost Junior Football in Bulawayo
Local bread brand Mr Sinkwa has partnered with international organisation Ten Toes Africa to support junior football development in Bulawayo.The initiative, which began in early June, involved...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 19:39hrs | 202 | by Staff Reporter
Vote-buying for beginners: A Zvigananda guide to electoral philanthropy
Meet Taurai Kandishaya - philosopher of the gutter, hustler by vocation, and a loyal missionary of the Zvigananda gospel: "In Harare, money speaks; morals take a kombi." He recently took to Facebook t...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 08:19hrs | 415 | by Reason Wafawarova
50 Joshualites awarded Scholarships amid debate over tribal bias
Fifty academically gifted students from across Zimbabwe's 10 provinces have been awarded the prestigious Joshua Nkomo Scholarship, administered by the Higherlife Foundation, in the latest effort to su...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 22:52hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei unveils a wave of philanthropic gestures
Business tycoon Kudakwashe Tagwirei made a dramatic return to the political spotlight over the weekend in Epworth, just days after ZANU PF postponed a decision on his admission to the party's Central ...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:19hrs | 1312 | by Staff reporter
The social implosion of American society!
The Biden administration allowed 13 million immigrants into the US, who would support them had they been re-electedI was surprised, when reading a report from Zimbabwe Statistics (ZimStat) tha...Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 13:51hrs | 354 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, MSU unveils scholarship programme
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe and Midlands State University (MSU) have formalised a landmark partnership through the launch of an undergraduate scholarship programme aimed at increasing access to higher educa...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 12:44hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean teen signs pro deal with Ipswich Town
Zimbabwean teenage football prodigy Corbin Mthunzi has officially joined English Premier League side Ipswich Town, ending his stint with Brighton and Hove Albion.The 17-year-old midfield sensa...Published: 30 Jun 2025 at 15:51hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's whites are more patriotic than the majority blacks
I am a black Zimbabwean, born and bred in this land of striking beauty. But in my lived experience, I have observed something that continues to trouble me. Among my circle of friends, it is often my w...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 21:59hrs | 1093 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Academic scandal rocks University of Zimbabwe as standards plummet
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ), once revered as the nation's premier institution of higher learning, is now engulfed in a deepening academic scandal that threatens to destroy its already battered rep...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 10:01hrs | 1028 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp's new feature might be a gift to con artists
There is a seductive appeal to the word "privacy." It conjures images of safety, control, and autonomy. It suggests a world in which one can participate without being exposed, speak without being watc...Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 21:57hrs | 792 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Mnangagwa's new land tenure system touted as key to wealth creation
Zimbabwe's new land tenure system is being hailed as a game-changer for economic transformation and wealth creation, with calls for citizens — especially the youth - to seize the opportunities it pr...Published: 24 May 2025 at 09:03hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Sex workers in PrEp dilemma
Sex workers operating near the Forbes Border Post in Mutare are grappling with a dire crisis following the withdrawal of USAID-funded organizations that previously supplied them with critical HIV prev...Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:13hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Why the Prince Edward School Rugby Festival Must Be Saved
Appeal to all Rugby lovers, The cancellation of the 2025 edition of the Mwana Group (Prince Edwards School) Rugby Festival formerly known as the Cottco Schools Rugby Festival has struck a heav...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:15hrs | 389 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
India reassures Zim collaboration, applauds Chiwenga
BULAWAYO - India's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency Bramha Kumar appreciated Zimbabwe International Trade Fair's (ZITF) business to business arrangements and emphasised the growing interest of I...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:10hrs | 707 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Chief Dakamela appointed continental AKDA director
In a major recognition of grassroots leadership and cultural stewardship, Chief Dakamela of Nkayi District in Matabeleland North Province has been appointed as the Continental Executive Director of th...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:40hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Allan Wilson head in court for sexually abusing student
Allan Wilson Boys' High School headmaster, Tafara Zhou, is facing aggravated indecent assault charges after he allegedly abused a student between 2022 and 2024.Zhou was not asked to plead when...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:37hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
Empowering African women to thrive in a digital economy
Growing up with her hardworking mom in tough circumstances in Nigeria, Dominion Paul was determined to forge her path to success in a world that didn't always make space for her. When she discovered t...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:43hrs | 160 | by Tamaryn Brown
Voters raise middle fingers, amid ZANU-PF vote-buying storm
Defiant and disgruntled Glenview South voters signalled displeasure yesterday over corrupt party vultures whom they are accusing of looting donation...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 07:30hrs | 774 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwean academic joins Abu Dhabi University
Zimbabwean academic Professor Brilliant Sigabade Mhlanga has recently joined Abu Dhabi University (ADU) in the United Arab Emirates as an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. In ad...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 12:48hrs | 2050 | by Staff reporter
Dakamela Achievers Awards
The Chief Dakamela Achievers Awards/ Imiklomelo Kadakamela are a significant initiative in reviving and promoting Mthwakazi economy, culture and traditions.Eco...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:09hrs | 648 | by Sam Velaphi Mabhena
Zimbabwe, India continue strengthening educational and technological relations
Zimbabwe and India have continued to strengthen their bilateral relations through collaborative cooperation in the fields of technology, trade and educational exchange programmes, the recent Indian Te...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 15:13hrs | 250 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zim SMEs target technological transfer from India, cut import bill
The Zimbabwe Chamber of Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) has promised to invest in technology transfer, invest in the manufacturing sector and cut spending much on imports through their sector...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 18:17hrs | 327 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Joshua Nkomo scholarship applications open until 31 March 2025
The prestigious Joshua Nkomo Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2025 cohort, offering financial support to talented students aiming to achieve their academic goals. The application peri...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 12:39hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter
Mzilikazi win Bulawayo inter-district competition
Bulawayo Metropolitan Province concluded a thrilling Baker's Inn National Association of Secondary School Heads Inter-District Athletics Championships at White City Stadium on Friday, showcasing excep...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:21hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Chatambudza's 'A lion eating its cubs?' is a disinformation campaign against ZPRA
I do not usually review scholarly material or critique academic work, but I must make an exception for Takawira Chatambudza's outrageously misleading article, "A Lion Eating Its Cubs? Assassinations, ...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:23hrs | 1776 | by Zenzele Ndebele
Mnangagwa shields Murwira in UZ-HIT intellectual property battle
A prolonged battle between University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) over ownership of various innovation patents has indefinitely forced President Emmerson Mnangagwa (then)...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 12:11hrs | 10917 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe awaits decision on its application to join BRICS
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe Amon Murwira has arrived in Moscow on a visit to hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.At a press conference fo...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 07:04hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter
India lauds trade prospects with Zimbabwe, projects implementation
The Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, His Excellency, Mr Bramha Kumar, has lauded trade prospects between Zimbabwe and India while reminding that he looks forward for Zimbabwe to implement agenda items a...Published: 28 Feb 2025 at 12:58hrs | 339 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Stanbic Bank provides scholarships for seven AU students
Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe is this year providing scholarships for seven students at Africa University, who were Last week presented by the bank with laptops and laptop bags to assist them with their studi...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 14:46hrs | 400 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa returns from annual leave
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially resumed his duties after a month-long annual leave, with a clear focus on addressing Zimbabwe's economic growth and stability. Deputy Chief Secretary in the...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:46hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Zim-India's educational training, partnerships will compliment upper-middle economic status
The Zimbabwe-India relations and partnerships will compliment in realisation of upper-middle income economic status by 2030, a success projection derived from previous and present educational, trainin...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 11:50hrs | 133 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Top 6 Members of Parliament who shook Bulawayo in 2024
Bulawayo's political landscape was alight in 2024, with six Members of Parliament shining brightly for their transformative and relentless efforts to uplift their constituencies. Using a sophisticated...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 22:31hrs | 888 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Is Strive Masiyiwa less appreciated at home?
Zimbabwean telecoms mogul and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa continues to receive global accolades for his contributions to Africa's telecommunications industry and his philanthropy. On December 10, 2...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 07:37hrs | 2735 | by Staff reporter
Abuse of power in scholarship scandal condemned
Maud Chifamba, Zimbabwe's youngest university student when she enrolled at the University of Zimbabwe at just 14 years old, has come forward with a passionate statement condemning the alleged abuse of...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:10hrs | 858 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual senior manager faces rape charges against intern
A senior manager at Old Mutual, Musa Nyasha Dube Manyika (41), appeared in court on charges of raping a 23-year-old female student who was on attachment at the company. Manyika, who serves as ...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 07:10hrs | 4067 | by Staff reporter
Corruption deeply entrenched within Zimbabwe's pro-democracy movement
United States-based veteran opposition activist Freeman Chari has alleged that corruption is deeply entrenched within Zimbabwe's pro-democracy movement, warning that the problem undermines the credibi...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 16:23hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Machingura appointed to head the Presidential & National Scholarships Department
Former Acting Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Raymore Machingura, has been appointed to head the Presidenti...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 08:03hrs | 1181 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo woman loses US$5 730 trying to secure UK sponsorship
Two women, Nokuthula Sibanda and Nothando Ndlovu, have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a woman of US$5,730 by falsely promising to secure a UK sponsorship certificate for her daughter.T...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 13:44hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
Another State-assisted funeral
Archbishop Loveless Matarirano Manhango, founder of the Bethesda Apostolic Church and a committed nation builder who played a significant role in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and agrarian reform, wi...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 09:24hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
The unacknowledged legacy of Pathisa Nyathi
The late Pathisa Nyathi, a celebrated historian, educator, and cultural advocate, whose lifetime of work contributed greatly to the preservation and promotion of Zimbabwe's rich heritage, was overlook...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:56hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland chiefs shower praises on late historian
Chiefs from Matebeleland and Midlands provinces have paid heartfelt tributes to the late historian and author, Mr. Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at 73 after a prolonged illness. Known fo...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:53hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
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