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Covid-19 home remedies gain popularity
TRADITIONAL herbs and steaming have become popular home remedies against Covid-19 which has killed 772 people in Zimbabwe. Social media platforms are daily awash with messages on the efficacy ...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 05:53hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter
The bittersweet toxicity of the new media
In 1982, when Steve Jobs was asked if he was keen on doing market research, he said, "No, because customers don't know what they want until we have shown them." His instincts, whether good-natured or ...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 19:38hrs | 558 | by Mandlenkosi Siziba
Zaka minors who killed a soldier receive death threats
THREE Zaka minors, who allegedly killed a 37-year-old soldier in October, have been taken to a safe house after they received threats on their lives from unknown men.The soldier, Aaron Bhasopa...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 06:57hrs | 1165 | by Staff reporter
Police recover expired drugs after raid on clinic, surgery
A private clinic and a surgery in Gweru were raided by the police leading to the recovery of expired drugs and others which are not registered by the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) wor...Published: 28 Dec 2020 at 07:21hrs | 981 | by Staff reporter
CPU teams on high alert
Government has mobilised Civil Protection Unit (CPU) teams which are on high alert, especially in the eastern parts of the country, amid reports of Cyclone Chalane which is reportedly building up in t...Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 05:04hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Chimanimani braces for Cyclone Chalane
Cyclone Chalane may hit Manicaland Province, especially Chimanimani District, next Thursday with President Mnangagwa putting the country on alert and the Department of Civil Protection (DCP) meeting y...Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 05:04hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
Govt losing millions as firms evade US dollar tax
THE Zimbabwe government is being cheated of millions of United States dollars in tax revenue by businesses that are accepting foreign currency payments but not declaring or under-declaring the forex p...Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 06:47hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Criminals around Mnangagwa will surely bring him down
ONE night in November 2017, a chubby soldier donning a red beret and military fatigues appeared on ZBC-TV. It was immediately clear something was amiss. His demeanour immediately betrayed what mischie...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:44hrs | 5965 | by Staff reporter
Violent soldier killed by minors
A 37-YEAR-OLD 1 Commando Regiment-based soldier was on Thursday night killed by three minors after he allegedly attacked their mother over suspected arson at his parents' home in Zaka, Masvingo provin...Published: 24 Oct 2020 at 07:55hrs | 1975 | by Staff reporter
Mamombe arrest warrant cancelled
A court on Wednesday cancelled an arrest warrant issued against Harare West MP Joana Mamombe after she was forcibly discharged from a hospital by police and taken to court.The warrant was issu...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 19:16hrs | 2523 | by Staff reporter
'Mamombe should undergo mental exam'
THE State yesterday indicated that it wants MDC-Alliance member, Joana Mamombe, to be examined by two Government doctors to ascertain her mental condition after her doctor indicated that she was suffe...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 06:13hrs | 1520 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to provide PPE to all learners
GOVERNMENT will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to all learners when schools reopen, with Treasury releasing $350 million to prepare learning institutions for safe reopening. Cabin...Published: 03 Sep 2020 at 06:11hrs | 1501 | by Staff reporter
MPs flock to Parliament
SEVERAL MPs yesterday physically turned up at Parliament although the House had started rolling out virtual meetings, with all legislators supplied with tablets.During yesterday's sitting in t...Published: 02 Sep 2020 at 06:38hrs | 2313 | by Staff reporter
Next-Gen Gaming Shaking Up Platform Exclusivity
In console gaming, exclusive titles per system have always been par for the course. For many gamers, these releases would serve as the ultimate deciding factor of which console out of the crop would g...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 20:34hrs | 1134 | by Staff writer
Counterfeit drugs poses threat to Covid -19 cure
The rise of novel coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 pandemic cases could lead to a spike in counterfeit pharmaceutical deals in Africa and the world over following suggestions that hydroxychloroquine could...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 14:31hrs | 890 | by Liberty Pazvakawambwa
Masiyiwa says Million people to get free Covid-19 drug
ECONET founder Strive Masiyiwa says an African Union (AU) initiative set up to mobilise resources to fight Covid-19 is facilitating the free distribution of a drug to treat the disease.Masiyiw...Published: 19 Jul 2020 at 09:21hrs | 2182 | by Staff reporter
COVID-19: Africa Medical Supplies Platform experiences surge in use of by AU member states
- Supply chain platform secures lifesaving COVID-19 treatment for 1million Africans - Expands to include African hospitals and Caribbean Community cou...Published: 19 Jul 2020 at 07:08hrs | 203 | by Agencies
1xBet App - Download 1xbet mobile apk for Android
Every user that decides to try mobile betting is concerned about almost the same questions. What is 1xbet app? Is it reliable? Will it work on my old Android-based smartphone or would I have to buy a ...Published: 17 Jul 2020 at 11:47hrs | 1059 | by Staff Writer
Multi-line or One-line Slot, What is the Difference?
Alongside such classics as roulette, blackjack and baccarat, slot machines are an iconic part of the casino experience. Brilliantly simple, anyone can play and win, and many people have been known to ...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 14:19hrs | 347 | by Staff Writer
Why fathers need to step up…Bigtime!
Forget Mr Justice Maphosa the businessman and philanthropist.Or that prayerful man who is always ready to give you a nugget or two regarding your spiritual uplifting and feed your soul.Mee...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 10:02hrs | 509 | by Mthokozisi Dube
Woman, hubby's lover in social media spat
A WATERFALLS woman sent photographs of ARVs to her married lover's wife, purporting to be hers and claiming she had unprotected sex with the man.The 32-year-old Cecilia Zhanje's unverified cla...Published: 13 Jun 2020 at 09:52hrs | 2663 | by Staff reporter
No exit packages directive for mayors, councillors approved
GOVERNMENT has said mayors and councillors will not receive any exit packages and gratuities at the end of their terms. Councils have been at loggerheads with residents over hefty packages giv...Published: 10 Jun 2020 at 07:41hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Condoms, HIV testing for quarantined returnees
NATIONAL Aids Council (Nac) and its implementing partners are working with the Ministry of Health and Child Care to provide HIV related healthcare services, among them provision of condoms and HIV tes...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:23hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe has adequate ARVs in stock'
THE National Aids Council (Nac) has said the country has adequate stocks of ARVs to last up to the end of the year. The council said those collecting ARVs must be given at least three months' ...Published: 16 May 2020 at 07:22hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe must go into home-grown solutions overdrive
Zimbabwe must go into overdrive in using home-grown solutions, local manufacturing and links to universities and colleges to grow the economy and address challenges building on the innovative collabor...Published: 07 May 2020 at 11:08hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
34 leave quarantine centre
Thirty-four of the 73 returning residents in quarantine at the Zimbabwe Institute of Public Administration and Management (ZIPAM) in Darwendale were allowed home on Saturday. Of the 34 dischar...Published: 27 Apr 2020 at 09:30hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Virus proves Zimbabwe can cut imports
Universities that suddenly came to life following the outbreak of Covid-19, rolling out manufacturing lines for materials for the prevention of Covid-19, should be a good example of how Zimbabwe can s...Published: 24 Apr 2020 at 07:44hrs | 482 | by Lovemore Chikova
Bulawayo Covid-19 death family tells of catalogue of medical errors
PERTH, Australia - Out of genuine concern for all Zimbabweans, we wish to share the following account of our father's untimely death in the hope we might just save one life.Our father Ian Hysl...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 21:30hrs | 6446 | by Sharon Fury
Zimbabwe ramps up fight against Covid-19
State universities and local firms have increased the production of drugs and materials required in fighting Covid-19, as Government intensified efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus. The ...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 07:17hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Red flag over Mnangagwa's lockdown
The government yesterday moved to exempt certain sectors from the lockdown that begins tomorrow after industry warned that forcing all companies to shut down will ground the fragile economy.Pr...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 11:19hrs | 8439 | by Staff reporter
What is educational technology and how it helps in student learning
Ever since the emergence of educational technology, it has brought developments in teaching and learning methods. According to the study of ...Published: 24 Mar 2020 at 18:07hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Ex-boxer kills girlfriend
FORMER Chiredzi boxer, Charles Jackson (45) was last week sentenced to 35 years over the cold blood murder of his live-in girlfriend, Ndaizivei James.The incident happened sometime in March la...Published: 16 Mar 2020 at 20:10hrs | 2550 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe seeks US$14,8m for 2022 census
Government can only meet 83% of the costs for the 2022 census which requires US$85,5 million and is appealing for US$14,8 million from funding partners.United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) r...Published: 10 Mar 2020 at 05:33hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe requires US$85m for Census
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) needs US$85,5 million to successfully run the 2022 Population and Housing Census. Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli N...Published: 10 Mar 2020 at 05:17hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Man squeezes wife's privates in infidelity row
REMEMBER an "evil" husband in Kenya who allegedly super-glued his wife's private parts after he suspected her of having multiple affairs.Well, a police officer stationed at Hillside Police Sta...Published: 06 Mar 2020 at 06:51hrs | 1906 | by Staff reporter
Shock as Zambian army arrest Zimbabwean Pastor for drug smuggling
Zimbabwean born Pastor of Mount Zion Christian Centre in Zambia Kyka Ncube (also known as David Ncube) has been caught in the eye of the storm after he was dramatically i...Published: 03 Mar 2020 at 16:03hrs | 5007 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Pay by phone slots UK
As the global online casino industry continues to grow, so does the business of online payment technology. Nowadays it is possible to pay using a variety of methods, with conventional options like deb...Published: 21 Feb 2020 at 05:08hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa clears air on Presidency
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has continued to execute his official duties, has declared that he is still on his three-week leave and the man in charge remains his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga....Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:17hrs | 1325 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gets computer assembling plant
Zimbabwe is now assembling computers and other technological gadgets locally following establishment of the Zimbabwe Technology Company (ZITCO), a joint venture with a Chinese firm. ZITCO is a...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 05:58hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Harare shopping mall up in flames
Goods worth millions of dollars were destroyed when a shopping mall housing small shops at the corner of Robert Mugabe road and Chinhoyi street in Harare caught fire early this morning. The sm...Published: 02 Jan 2020 at 16:00hrs | 16544 | by Staff Reporter
Smuggled drugs flood Zimbabwe market
High mark-ups imposed by importers, wholesalers and retailers of medicines have resulted in a flood of cheaper drugs being smuggled from neighbouring countries and sold on the streets by vendors. ...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:50hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter
The world of online casino gaming
The generation we belong to had just started to understand something known as computer games. Our generation that would rely heavily on entertainment watching Hanna Barbara's epic creation of Tom &...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 08:21hrs | 499 | by Staff Writer
Parly to buy MPs laptops by year end
PARLIAMENT has undertaken to buy laptops for all legislators before the end of the year as Government intensifies its Electronic Government (e-government) drive through the use of Information and Comm...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:05hrs | 74 | by Staff reporter
66 drug dealers arrested
POLICE have arrested 66 suspected drug dealers in Beitbridge and Mbare, leading to the recovery of an assortment of illicit drugs worth US$2 670. The recovered drugs included 167 sachets of methamphet...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 05:46hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Parents besiege school over school material replacement charges
Scores of parents of children learning at Sunningdale 1 Primary School in Harare early this week staged a demonstration against the school for demanding $35 from each pupil to replace stolen roof shee...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:36hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter
'Armed' sangoma raids client's family
AN inyanga-cum-prophet from Bulawayo allegedly armed himself with a gun and ganged up with two friends to raid his client's home in Mzilikazi suburb in a revenge mission after "not being paid for serv...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 07:13hrs | 1210 | by Staff reporter
Ex-police officer fined for possessing drugs
A FORMER Bulawayo police officer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison and fined $300 after he was found in possession of dagga and unregistered medicines. Samuel Tambooneyi (30), who was ...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 04:01hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Cabinet approves infrastructrure master plan
Cabinet yesterday approved an integrated National Infrastructure Development Master Plan that will ensure development of the country's infrastructure and utilities will be done in a co-ordinated manne...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:21hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
Harare allays Dzivarasekwa cholera reports
Harare City Council's health services director, Prosper Chonzi has allayed fears of a cholera outbreak in Dzivarasekwa saying the watery diarrhoea experienced by many residents in the area was caused ...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:49hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Govt, Nust in child ARVs study
GOVERNMENT and the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) have embarked on a study to improve the provision of anti-retroviral treatment (ART) for children. The Ministry of Healt...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 06:58hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
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