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WATCH: Daring thief escapes mob by scaling 30-meter tower light in Zimbabwe
In a dramatic and heart-stopping scene in Rimuka, Kadoma, Zimbabwe, a thief went to extraordinary lengths to evade capture, scaling a towering 30-meter light pole in a desperate bid to escape a pursui...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 17:26hrs | 3077 | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala fundraising drive launched
ZIMBABWEAN political leader Job Sikhala is severely ill, according to his legal team, but remains in custody at the Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.The opposition politician for the Citizens...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:16hrs | | 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
High Court grants grandmother killer bail
Guruve-based Talent Murirahanda (29) who is being accused of killing his grandmother by giving her a poisonous African spider flower (Nyevhe) has been granted bail by High Court.Murirahanda wa...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 18:57hrs | 7 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Kasukuwere appeals bar to contest 2023 rat race - HC judge was compromised - to equally compromise SC judges. It's muddle!
Saviour Ksukuwere was one of the late dictator Robert Mugabe's key players in the creation and retention of the de facto one party state in Zimbabwe. He (Kasukuwere) never imagined even for a minute t...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 10:17hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
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
From Moondog Max to Arnold Zikhali, the storied lineage of Zimbabwe's 'strong men'
ON what had been a pretty ordinary and innocuous Tuesday afternoon, there was suddenly a flurry of activity around the corner of George Silundika and Sam Nujoma in Harare.Like bees attracted t...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:35hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Another ploy of rewriting history by the Zanu-PF regime
Greetings to all! FROM THEMTHWAKAZI LIBERATION FRONT PRESIDENTDR CHURCHILL MP...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 15:13hrs | 5 | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
How to keep snakes out of your garden
Just hearing the word "snake" may send shivers all through your body.So, just imagine knowing that your property or home is infested with them.In general, people just do not like snake...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 09:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Man commits suicide over work-related dispute
A 19-YEAR-OLD Gokwe man died after consuming a pesticide following a misunderstanding with a workmate.Acting Midlands provincial police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Ethel Mukwende yesterda...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Spirit of Morrison Nyati still lives
IF you are as old as Bishop Lazi, you probably would never be able to banish the irrepressible memories of those chicken bus rides from the village to the city, or vice versa.However forgettab...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 07:41hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
5 Games that people of Nigeria love to play
Nigeria is one of those countries that has a diverse, rich, and immersive culture. There are many benefits of having such a diverse culture that you will find all sorts of people in such countries. Ga...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 16:01hrs | 5 | by Styaff Writer
Is fortune favoring the South African game developers?
Not everyone would concern themselves with online games and video games. Only a handful of people prefer to play games like Fortnite, Candy Crush or PUBG but is this true? Online games and video games...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 09:33hrs | 4 | by Staff Writer
Penchant for luxury in midst of abject poverty
Back in 2000 the BMW people in Harare, along Samora Machel Avenue invited a selection of business executives and motoring journalists to test-drive the first-generation BMW X5 luxury Sport Utility Veh...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:58hrs | 10 | by Geoffrey Nyarota
Bosso rapped for giving NetOne free mileage
Highlanders members have questioned the club's wisdom to give free mileage to mobile network operator NetOne after Bosso donned a NetOne branded kit in their opening Chibuku Super Cup encounter agains...Published: 27 May 2021 at 18:26hrs | 9 | by Staa reporter
Rare skin disease hits Zimbabwe
SYMPTOMS upon first exposure to sunlight: Freckling on sun-exposed areas. Dry skin. Pimples resembling blisters develop into spider web-like vessels and eventually dark brown tumours.If your c...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 18:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
An open letter to all former ZIPRA cadres
Greetings to you all! 2020 has been a very challenging year. Many people lost their loved ones to the COVID-19 pandemic and others fell ill due to it. But probably the worst impact of the pand...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 16:47hrs | 1 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
One last big bash for Ginimbi Kadungure
The final party to be thrown for Zimbabwean socialite and businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure will be on Friday, but this time guests will have to bring their own champagne because he won't be ther...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:39hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
The death of Dr Dumiso Dabengwa - A fiting tribute to an enigma
1. Paying tribute to an enigma I was on a bus on Thursday morning, the 24th May 2019, travelling through Botswana from Kwa Bulawayo, Mthwakazi when news abo...Published: 30 May 2019 at 15:45hrs | 2 | by Dr Mpiyesizwe Churchill Guduza
Only Chamisa has the economic keys to revive the Zimbabwean economy?
When Nelson Chamisa opines alongside foreign interests that nothing has changed since November 2017, the idea is to defeat today's ZANU-PF by psychological association to the leadership of former pres...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:46hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova
ZPP exposes threats BVR was to be used for witch hunting voters
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has extensively reported on widespread intimidation and harassment used in the run up to the elections. The organisation said there were threats of using the B...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 07:24hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF explains winning formula
Zanu-PF won the 2018 harmonised elections after connecting with the masses, reorganising its structures and using a "Dandemutande" strategy that appealed to its grassroots support base, the ruling par...Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
'It took UK 600 years get free elections, Zimbabwe must wait,' argue MP Cross - crap, but music to ED's ears
"It pays in the end to get the best in the beginning!" ran the Eric Davis advert. To those who do not know or have forgotten; Eric Davis was a top-notch man's clothing shop in First Street, Harare. Ye...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 22:45hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Election 2018, the propaganda model
French author Jean-Marie Domenach defines propaganda as "an attempt to influence the opinion and the conduct of a society in such a way that the people adopt a predetermined opinion and conduct." John...Published: 21 May 2018 at 07:22hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova
Rugeje is just what the doctor ordered for Zanu-PF
Rugeje's sincerity in ensuring vibrant internal democracy in zanu-pf is widely acknowledged even by those who used to be on the other side of the political divide.Exactly two months ago, Zanu-...Published: 04 May 2018 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Ranga Mataire
Mnangagwa using military's 'spider-web' campaign strategy
RM: Your appointment as ZANU-PF national political commissar was hailed by war veterans and other party membership as a positive development. What are your priority areas of concern?ER: I was ...Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 11:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Corrupted Army 'is a reality we must live with,' argues Chinono - nonsense, anything fostered by man be removed by man
There two things one can be certain Hopewell Chinono will do without failure; number one, he will say one thing one minute and then contradict himself the next minute one only to continue with his nar...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 17:33hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Waiting for the spider, Is Strive Masiyiwa the next president of the republic?
PROPHET MAKANDIWA'S PROPHECY TO BE TESTED AS THE NATION GEARS UP FOR THE HARMONISED ELECTIONThe Newsday of July 12 (2016) published an article in which ...Published: 20 Feb 2018 at 17:36hrs | 41 | by Knowledge Hakata
Rule of love in Mthwakazi and beyond - Mthwakazi Forum with Mzelikahle
The world today understands good governance as the rule of law. That is to say, the law must equally be applied to James as it is applied to John, without selection, discrimination, fear or favour. If...Published: 05 Jan 2018 at 08:49hrs | 1 | by Kernan Mzelikahle
Chombo's case continues to suck in more and more people
The ongoing trial of former Finance minister Ignatius Chombo on corruption and fraud charges is likely to open a can of worms as it continues to suck in more and more people every week.Chombo ...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 12:24hrs | | by Staf reporter
Chaos in Zanu PF is a divine intervention to save Zimbabweans - Eric Knight
Former ZBC presenter Eric Knight has said the chaos in the ruling Zanu PF and the expulsion of Emmerson Mnangagwa may be a divine intervention to save Zimbabwean from the long time misrule."I ...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 07:26hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Traditional leafy vegetables into your garden
A garden can be defined as a piece of land next to a house, meant for growing flowers, fruits or vegetables. A garden with a variety of rape, spinach, lettuce, okra, spider flower, moringa, pigweed, b...Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 10:10hrs | 14 | by Praxedis Dube, Rico Ihle, Wim Heijman and Paul Struik
Soul Jah Love was designed with my style: Designer
His voice has a striking resemblance with that of popular fellow Zimdancehall chanter Soul Masaka popularly known as Soul Jah Love and so is their musical journey. The only great difference is that be...Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 19:38hrs | | by Wilson Chipangura
Lost crops: Food for thought for Zimbabwe
Many do remember the yesteryear song of Oliver Mtukudzi "Tsika dzedu" in which the musician pitched the importance of the traditional way of living, when people used to consume traditional leafy veget...Published: 22 Jul 2017 at 18:44hrs | 4 | by Praxedis Dube1, Rico Ihle1, Wim Heijman1 and Paul Struik2
On police and spot fines
In Shona folklore, the eponymous judge, Justice Jackal, allows us to always seek to temper justice with mercy. Justice Jackal is more than an animal. He is also personified as a superhuman judge - he ...Published: 28 Jun 2017 at 06:00hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi
WATCH: Who is wrong? Ferrari 488 Spider, Mazda smash-up in Sandton
The sports car was sent into a spin by a Mazda which had allegedly skipped a red light in Sandton on Saturday. Social media was abuzz as images of a crashed Ferrari 488 Spider made the rounds ...Published: 26 Jun 2017 at 07:49hrs | | by ewn
Mugabe has always rigged elections and must stop 'elected by the people' nonsense
Robert Mugabe has cheated, lied and had his political critics, opponents and ordinary Zimbabweans intimidated, harassed, beaten, raped and had over 30 000 murdered for his selfish political gain. It i...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 00:25hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
New Year's message to Zimbabweans by Dr Dabengwa
My fellow countrymen the year 2016 has been a year of great difficulties that started and is ending with political uncertainty and a deteriorating economy, as we have stumbled towards the end of the y...Published: 30 Dec 2016 at 20:54hrs | | by Dr. D. Dabengwa - Zapu President
Churchill Guduza must be condemned for his attack on Zapu, Zipra and Joshua Nkomo
As a former ZIPRA cadre and a member of Mafela Trust, which is a group that does extensive research over ZAPU, its leadership as well as its forces ZIPRA, I think it is imperative that I correct my fo...Published: 07 Dec 2016 at 20:39hrs | | by Josiah Ndlovu
Morgan Tsvangirai cannot do it alone: a growing need for a united opposition party
As motherland plunges into a social and political unknown, the outright solution for Zimbabwe remains within the parameters and influence of Morgan Tsvangirai. The leader of the MDC-T has reached his ...Published: 16 Nov 2016 at 10:06hrs | | by Tapiwa Diamond Chadya
Seven Motivational Lessons From Mamelodi Sundowns (Part 2)
The outstanding achievements by Mamelodi Sundowns cannot be ignored. They conquered in Africa against all odds. Here are some of the inspirational lessons we learnt from their glory....Published: 24 Oct 2016 at 07:29hrs | | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Man bitten by venomous spider on penis for a second time
An Australian man has been bitten by a venomous spider on the penis for a second time.According to BBC, incident happened while the 21-year-old tradesman was using a portable toilet on a Sydne...Published: 04 Oct 2016 at 15:11hrs | 483 | by Staff Reporter
Chihuri intensifies threats against protestors, urges cops to crush them
Police yesterday reiterated that they will deal decisively with unruly elements who sponsor violence and cause disturbances in the country through illegal demonstrations, the Herald says. Poli...Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tsvangirai's final battle
To the spiritually inclined, no offence intended here, who always hunker for miracles even where common sense ought to prevail and will regress to their respective religions when faced with supposedly...Published: 27 Jul 2016 at 12:11hrs | | by Sambulo Vuma
Prophet Makandiwa says Mugabe's successor will emerge from the Diaspora
UNITED Family International Church (Ufic) leader, Emmanuel Makandiwa, has waded into the raging Zanu PF succession storm, declaring President Robert Mugabe will be replaced by a Zimbabwean present...Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 10:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa wades into Mugabe succession storm
UNITED Family International Church (Ufic) leader, Emmanuel Makandiwa, has waded into the raging Zanu PF succession storm, declaring President Robert Mugabe will be replaced by a Zimbabwean present...Published: 12 Jul 2016 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
ShutDownZim2016 a resounding success
"Every day the bucket goes to the well but one day the bottom is going to drop out" (Bob Marley)I laughed out loud listening to ZBC 8:19pm news last night which I was watching out of mere curiosit...Published: 06 Jul 2016 at 22:59hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Zimbabwe at 36 - broken dreams and despair
"Men make their own history, but they do not make it just as they please; they do not make it under circumstances chosen by themselves but under circumstances directly encountered, given and transmitt...Published: 21 Apr 2016 at 08:49hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Coltart's claims a reverse to the democratic gains- MDC-T official
AN MDC-T official Promise NMkhwananzi has said claims made by MDC senior official and former Education Minister David Coltart in his book are a serious reverse of the gains of the democratic process w...Published: 29 Mar 2016 at 06:49hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Head fined for touching pupil's breasts
The former head of Nandi Primary School in Chiredzi, Christopher Magwendere (53) who touched a pupil's breasts has been ordered to pay a fine of $300 by Magistrate Geraldine Mutsoto.Masvingo M...Published: 13 Mar 2016 at 07:55hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
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