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Zimbabwe farmers turn to maggots to survive drought
At first, the suggestion to try farming maggots spooked Mari Choumumba and other farmers in Nyangambe, a region in southeastern Zimbabwe where drought wiped out the staple crop of corn.After m...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:28hrs | 1672 | by Staff reporter
Foundations continue donating to less privileged
The Mutumwa St John Foundation Trust (MSJFT) and Sydney Mabhiza Foundation have recently fundraised and donate an assortment of goods and money to the less priviledged members of society.Speak...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 21:58hrs | 194 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Tawanda Maswanhise double moves Motherwell up to 4th in Scottish Premiership
Tawanda Maswanhise scored twice as Motherwell returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice.Maswanhise scored in both halves, either side of a Sam Dal...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 09:00hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Used clothes take Zimbabwe by storm
Kimberley Dube takes great care with her appearance. She always looks sharp and fashionable in smart-looking jeans, t-shirts, sweatpants, tops, and designer sneakers."I love jeans - can't get ...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 11:24hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Cop's wife issues death threats to husband's 'girlfriend'
Memory, the wife of a police officer based in Guruve, Charles "Tocky" Matiza, has allegedly threatened to kill her husband's girlfriend, giving her only six days to live.The threats were repor...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:12hrs | 1139 | by Simbarashe Sithole
CCC participated in 2023 to give Zanu PF legitimacy and perpetuate our suffering for US$1.6m bonanza. Will sellout again 2028!
"Tshabangu smiles all the way to the bank." screamed the Bulawayo 24 headline accompanied by a picture of Senator Sengezo Tshabangu smiling from ear to ear!"Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 19:45hrs | 711 | by Wilbert Mukori
Tshabangu smiles all the way to the bank
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader Sengezo Tshabangu stands to benefit financially after the government disbursed over ZWL 22 million to the opposition party as part of the political p...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:09hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zimbabwean-born comedian makes Simon Cowell and Americans cry from LAUGHTER!
Comedian Learnmore Jonasi, a 31-year-old Pittsburgh resident born in Zimbabwe, is having a moment this summer on NBC's "America's Got Talent," making it into the Top 44 with his next appearance tonigh...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 16:41hrs | 1707 | by Staff reporter
Sven-Goran Eriksson dies
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has died at the age of 76.Eriksson, the first non-British manager of the England team, led the Three Lions to the quarter-finals at three major tourn...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 12:53hrs | 1579 | by Staff reporter
I am suffocating and sick of crying
I am suffocating and sick of crying and dying for fresher air. I died in May, June and July, last year, and died forever in a shallow swamp on April 18, 1983. Later on, I died in a river full of class...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 09:17hrs | 28 | by Tafi Mhaka
Chief's messenger bashed serving a summon
A daring Plumtree man was sent to prison for assaulting the chief's messenger with a wooden log after being served with a summons.Smile Ndlovu was sentenced to six months in prison by Plumtree...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 17:24hrs | 34 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's civil servants long for GNU days
ZIMBABWE Prison and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officer Mbekezeli Dube* sits hunched over his desk in his discoloured uniform.The once-vibrant green shade is now a pale shadow of its former se...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:48hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
President Ruto got away with murder in the ICC before
President Ruto thinks he can get away with any political conflict situation - even murder. We have more than 20 deaths resulting from serious demonstrations across Kenya. Listening to the exclusive pr...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 19:55hrs | 30 | by Nomazulu Thata
Hamba Kahle ANC, we won't miss you!
IF you are not following the unfolding electoral drama south of the Limpopo River, you can't be real.When South Africa votes, Zimbabwe catches a proverbial cold. And for good reason.Of...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 08:16hrs | 26 | by Rejoice Ngwenya
Wicknell is bumping with the big boys
HE dropped out of school just before he turned 15 and went straight into employment as a wages clerk for a bus company, when, around 1997, he could barely read or write— let alone manage company rec...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 19:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Smith & apartheid regimes were angels compared to 44-Year-Old 'independent' Zimbabwe
Talking in terms of segregation, oppression and savagery towards those considered as foreigners or political undesirables, no present or past government in Southern Africa matches the black Shona supr...Published: 15 Apr 2024 at 15:56hrs | 17 | by Israel Dube
Zanu-PF exploits churches
A HUSH fell over a crowd outside the church as heads tilted skyward after the unmistakable thrum of a helicopter cut through the Sunday morning air.A white and blue speck materialised in the d...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Officers in darkness as police fail to pay Zesa connection fees
AT least eight police officers including a police superintendent are living in the darkness because their employer has not paid electricity connection fees at their allocated pool houses within the mu...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says US partial sanctions removal on Zimbabwe is nonsense
THE recent partial removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe by the United States of America is "nonsense" and can only become meaningful if these illegal sanctions are removed in totality, President Mnangagwa...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who is reaping now?
In recent years, Zimbabwe has witnessed a rather alarming phenomenon: the emergence of what can only be described as "gospel-preneurs." These are individuals who have cunningly crafted churches with t...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 22:56hrs | 1 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Tshabangu says he will not pursue partisan politics
CCC secretary general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu said yesterday he would not pursue partisan politics, but will push the national agenda interrogating issues that will help improve people's lives.In...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare-Chirundu highway upgrade triggers job rush
Every day, numerous young individuals are converging at the Department of Labour offices in Chinhoyi to register their names for potential employment opportunities at the recently announced Harare-Chi...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 07:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo gifts Sulu luxury car
Businessman, Wicknell Chivayo has gifted Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu with a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLE 300d. This comes on the heels of rewarding award-winning contemporary artist Jah Prayz...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 16:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Luton deliver worrying Nakamba injury update
WARRIORS midfielder Marvelous Nakamba will not be returning to action anytime soon according to Luton boss Rob Edwards.Edwards speaking to Luton Today says the midfielder faces a lengthy spell...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jurgen Klopp to step down as Liverpool manager at end of season
Jurgen Klopp shocked the football world by announcing he will step down as Liverpool manager at the end of this season.Klopp has led Liverpool to a Champions League title and Premier League ch...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 13:46hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Only justice can guarantee peace!
It has become a common song in Zimbabwe.We need to maintain peace, unity, and desist from any acts that may cause discord and disharmony in the country.We have heard this call repeated...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 21:39hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Job Sikhala's New Year Message
CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONNEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONDear Zimbabweans and my Worldwide friends.My dearest Zimbabweans and Worldwide friends, ...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 20:19hrs | 11 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
'Bulawayo is built on love'
BULAWAYO's success is anchored on love and acts of philanthropy, Bulawayo City Council's Corporate Communications Manager, Mrs Nesisa Mpofu has said.She said this during a Christmas party held...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 10:44hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mozambican hustlers take over Harare streets
In the bustling heart of Harare, with towering skyscrapers and vendors hawking wares amid the honking symphony of traffic, a unique brand of entrepreneurship thrives.Young Mozambican men, thei...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:31hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni wins £39,000 lottery
United Kingdom-based Chief Felix Ndiweni received an early Christmas gift after he won £39 000 through the Postcode Lottery last week. Speaking to CITE in an interview, Chief Ndiweni said it ...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 13:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman gives birth in kombi
A Dangamvura woman in Mutare had a kombi journey through the city to remember on Wednesday morning after giving birth to a baby boy in the loaded city-bound public transport.Ms Patricia Chitsa...Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 09:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Umkhonto weSizwe fighter will never forget what a white man told him in Zimbabwe in 1980
I have no idea whether the white man I am writing about is still alive or not. He gave me an understanding of what actually happened to us Africans, and how sinister it was, when we were colonized. Hi...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 13:11hrs | 14 | by Thula Bopela
'Chamisa does not listen to anybody'
Trevor Ncube, a local media publisher who owns Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), has revealed that opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa does not listen to anybody.A Chamisa adviser told The NewsHawk...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 18:29hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe National Army gifts eyesight to grannies
GOGO Ellen Nyoni (78) from Chakamanga Village in Shurugwi in the Midlands Province was all smiles and could not contain her excitement after her sight was restored. Sitting with fellow cataract patien...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Brito targets bright start
AS the Warriors return to competitive international football after nearly two years of banishment by Fifa, coach Baltemar Brito wants to open a new chapter with the first Group C 2026 Fifa World Cup q...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:14hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's house on fire
Following the team's recent poor performance, the Highlanders board has instructed the club's CEO, Ronald Moyo, to engage with the technical team and team captains to identify the challenges causing t...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 06:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Freddie Gwala was afraid of deported from Zimbabwe again
Because of his past encounters with the country's immigration authorities, South African musician Freddie Gwala had every reason to be apprehensive about facing deportation once again.Gwala, a...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 05:57hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Fraud charges against Mankunzini withdrawn
The State has decided to drop charges against former cricketer Dumisani Mankunzini after the complainant chose to withdraw their case against him.Mankunzini, who spent three months behind bars...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:17hrs | 29 | by Staff reporter
Hwange dent Bosso title hopes
Hwange 1 - 0 HighlandersIn the 58th minute of the match at Colliery Stadium, substitute Lloyd Mutoma made an instant impact with his very first touch, scoring a sensational goal that proved ...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dembare battle 8-year Bosso jinx
DESPITE enjoying better fortunes in recent weeks, Harare giants Dynamos will be hoping to finally end an eight-year jinx in which they have failed to beat arch-rivals Highlanders in the league when th...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heath Streak, the Matabele Warrior
A sheepish, charming young man with a broad smile when he strode in the national cricket team many eons ago the departed Heath Streak was fondly remembered in Zimbabwe cricket circles, and greatly wor...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean multimillionaire changing lives in the UK
AS the elections in Zimbabwe approach, I am speaking with one of the millions from that country in greener pastures far from home.Despite the enduring difficulties of her homeland, Guernsey-ba...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:51hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Modi donates US$120 000 computer bus
JUBILATION punctuated by singing and ululations was the order of the day on Sunday as scores of residents in Sizinda under Bulawayo South constituency received a US$120 000 mobile computer bus donated...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
E-passport Offices at Concession are a pleasure to visit
Visiting government offices for whatever reason is usually viewed and weighed with disdain by many for fear of delays and poor service delivery. After procrastinating for over two weeks, me an...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:36hrs | 30 | by Thomas Murisa
Nakamba edges closer to Luton move
NEWLY promoted English Premier League side Luton Town are reportedly close to agreeing a deal with Aston Villa for the permanent signing of Warriors star Marvelous Nakamba.The 29-year-old defe...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 08:35hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe civil servants smile all the way to the bank
Civil servants smiled all the way to the bank yesterday as they started receiving along with the normal salary and allowances, a newly increased forex component of US$50 plus an additional local curre...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:38hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife honoured in UK, lifts global award
ANGEL of Hope Foundation patron First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa was yesterday presented with the 2023 Global Education Leadership Award by Cambridge International Education Conference and a shield by...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare's sex workers become targets for criminals
SAMANTHA GARWE aged 27 sits on a pavement in one of the streets of Harare; head bowed sobbing finding solace in the arms of colleagues.A sight that on-lookers could not escape, Garwe who was w...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:55hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's tour de force
"It's in the bag," quipped one man as he gazed down at the sea of people that extended into the horizon during yesterday's Zanu-PF Presidential Star Rally in Mashonaland West province.There is...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 10:29hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
From baba to daddy; the epic transformation of our time
SUNDAY was Fathers' Day. In our days, the father in the home was called baba/ubaba. Today, the children call him daddy. They also call me daddy in my own home but I grew up in the era when the father ...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:52hrs | | by Luke Tamborinyoka
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