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Mashonaland West chiefs humiliated at a hotel
There was drama at a local hotel this Thursday when Mashonaland West Chiefs' council members were humiliated after refusing to entertain Wasvosva, Chivare and Madzorera families over chief Chivero chi...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 08:24hrs | 1994 | by Simbarashe Sithole/Gideon Madzikatidze
Pandemonium at Chief Chivero's village court
There was mayhem at Chief Chivero's village court in Chingwere (Mhondoro) yesterday where self-imposed Chief Chivero, Cornelious Chengera was humiliated by his family members who claim he is not an el...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 09:35hrs | 1642 | by Simbarashe Sithole/ Gideon Madzikatidze in Mhondoro
'Thievocracy' thriving in rural areas.
Wanton thieving, villages are under siege. It's so bad that no one trusts anyone anymore. The 'gold fingers', call them thieves, are striking almost every week. The treasure hunters move nocturnally l...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 20:34hrs | 2 | by Murisa Chiweshe
Themba Gorimbo wins third UFC match on the trot
Zimbabwean mixed martial artist Themba 'The Answer' Gorimbo continues to fly the nation's flag high at in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) after defeating American fighter Ramiz Brahimaj in a ...Published: 19 May 2024 at 13:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda VID to tighten rules, regulations on passenger public service vehicles and heavy trucks
The Gwanda Provincial Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) is set to enforce Statutory Instrument (SI) 118 of 2023 in January, mandating compliance with speed-limiting and monitoring devices for passen...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:59hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
LP gas vendors arrested
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has reported the arrest and conviction of a minimum of 80 illegal vendors of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP gas) since the start of the year, along with th...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why SADC is happy with the Mumba Report
Franz Kafka's worldFranz Kafka's art rests and runs on the bizarre and overawing grotesquery. Yet it is that de-familiarised, out-of-size world which he so ably colours which becomes the vehic...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 07:36hrs | | by @Jamwanda2
Zimbabwe in desperate need of national leaders not Mafia bosses and gang leaders!
It was the most heartbreaking sight - as images of a collapsed primary school in my home city of Kwekwe made the rounds across the country. In fact, the stab to my heart was made more excrucia...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:17hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sikhala, Sithole fear for families
JAILED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole have said their families are living in fear and insecurity as strangers continue paying them unusual visits at th...Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Journey to koBulawayo: Learning about a community through its material culture
WHEN a people settle at a place, there is interaction between them and the environment.Their minds, their worldview impact on the environment, its various aspects and, in the process, space is...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:22hrs | | by Pathisa Nyathi
Sisulu tko Ronald Lamola in an open letter
I ask you, why are some so irritated with my opinion piece? Until all daggers, some agonizingly blunt, are drawn, and some have already assumed my head must go to the guillotine in the narrowness of m...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 17:52hrs | | by Lindiwe Sisulu.
12 wives, 100 kids and a goblin-selling business
HABITUALLY well-dressed and a teetotaller who does not take traditional snuff, the business-minded and flamboyant Sekuru Kafura, who cruises around in the latest Ford Ranger vehicles, is everything th...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
From Harare, Pretoria To Harvard: The Story Of Plunket Twins Making Waves
FOR twin brothers Rory and Pat Plunket, the short walk between Mather House and Winthrop House might be the farthest apart they have ever been."We've never spent more than a week or two weeks ...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:44hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza in youth brigade pledge
WARRIORS interim coach, Norman Mapeza, has hinted he could give youngsters, Bill Antonio and Jonah Fabisch, a run in the 2022 World Cup qualifier against Bafana Bafana, tomorrow night. Antonio...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Electric gate motor thieves on the prowl
One of Zimbabwe's leading security companies has warned that there has been a spate of electric gate motor thefts in parts of Harare and urged householders with electric gates to ensure that their gat...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 19:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zera warns unlicensed LPG fillers
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has warned against the mobile sale of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) saying such conduct is criminal and potentially dangerous.Zera said LPG fill...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
SA e-car manufacturer heads for Zimbabwe
SOUTH AFRICAN electric vehicle (EV) producer, Agilitee, says it is set to set up a plant in Zimbabwe following a surge in demand after its demonstration unit was unveiled in Harare late last year....Published: 25 May 2021 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Clifford Chimusoro the modern African Robin Hood?
Budiriro based Clifford Chimusoro is a "notorious" land baron who has allegedly managed to escape the noose of the law for the past seven years, this reporter has learnt.Neighbours who have be...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 08:56hrs | | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Re-imagining education in the Second Republic
OUR education should produce goods and services and it's not doing so. It should produce solutions to our challenges, but it's not. It should produce job creators, but its producing job seekers. So th...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 07:40hrs | 5 | by Nick Mangwana
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) usage in Zimbabwe low
THE use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in Zimbabwe is still at its infancy as the country makes headway to ensure its populace make use of alternative energy sources instead of relying on grid elect...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Demand for solar doubles DPA client base
DISTRIBUTED Power Africa (DPA) says its client base has doubled recently as the demand for solar energy soars amid subdued domestic power supply. The company, an Econet subsidiary, has become ...Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 07:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni's dilemma: A balanced analysis
The obfuscation of issues seems to have reached unprecedented levels and it is therefore necessary for sober voices and sound arguments to be part of the national discourse to preclude the noise from ...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 08:46hrs | | by L Dube
Zimbabweans can't afford to drown their sorrows in a pint anymore
Zimbabweans can no longer afford to drown their sorrows in beer as the product is now priced beyond their reach, the country's biggest alcohol brewer Delta said on Wednesday.Delta, which has A...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 09:05hrs | | by Reuters
Comeuppance for Gucci comrades
Most people clumsily stumble through life thinking that intelligence is similar to wisdom.Well, it isn't!Intelligence is natural, but wisdom is preternatural. Similarly, while intellig...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:08hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
Multi Choice dismisses shutdown rumours
MULTI Choice has dismissed a letter circulating on social media alleging that the satellite broadcaster will shut down all accounts outside South Africa, which are subscribed to in the neighbouring co...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi haunts Mnangagwa
More than 22 years after the Gukurahundi massacres ended, that sad episode in Zimbabwe's history continues to rear its ugly head with the deputy minister of Defence, Victor Matemadanda this week rushi...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 12:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe, a kettle calling the pot black
Former president Robert Mugabe took the occasion to celebrate his 95th birthday to twist the knife into President Emmerson Mnangagwa and all those he accuses of using illegal means to kick him out of ...Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 19:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe twists knife into Mnangagwa
Former president Robert Mugabe has denounced the use of lethal force by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to crush last month's protests, and warned that his successor faces the spectre of being overthrown...Published: 25 Feb 2019 at 19:27hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Please Mthuli, tax these bastards!
"The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised."Hallelujah!A story is often told of how Charles Mungoshi was once invited for a book reading of his Sho...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Bishop Lazarus
'Jolly Jesus' killed before Xmas
A SATELITE dish installer from Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb, popularly known as "Jolly Jesus" was stabbed and died on a neighbour's rooftop where he had sought refuge following a fight at a gambling...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:22hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa moves into Mugabe's former house
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has moved into the residential side of the State House, called Zimbabwe House, but shunned the official lavish apartment in favour of a cottage reserved as a guest house....Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 15:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF goes after Mugabe's farms
Former president Robert Mugabe risks losing most of his farms and mining claims as his erstwhile colleagues in the ruling Zanu-PF hit back at the 94-year-old teetotaller for supporting MDC Alliance le...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 16:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF goes after Mugabe
Former President Robert Mugabe risks losing most of his farms and mining claims as his erstwhile colleagues in the ruling Zanu-PF hit back at the 94 year old teetotaller for supporting MDC Alliance le...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
War vets feels heat from MDC Alliance
The ruling Zanu-PF party let loose the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (Znlwva) yesterday to denounce the MDC Alliance leadership for challenging President-elect Emmerson Mnangag...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 13:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tallest man in Zimbabwean?
Simbarashe Mhukahuru, probably Zimbabwe's tallest man at 2,11m turned heads when he walked through the streets of Masvingo on Tuesday. Above The Mirror editor Nkulumani Mlambo looks like a midget when...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 07:38hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's no-show at Heroes and Defence Forces Day
For the first time since independence, former president Robert Mugabe was a no-show at events marking the Heroes and Defence Forces holidays.The 94-year-old teetotaller used to preside over al...Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 14:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
A little alcohol may be good for you
Drinking and drunkard are two similar words that are not identical neither do they mean the same. Churches and the clergy give varying explanations on whether worshippers should be allowed to drink al...Published: 13 Aug 2018 at 07:56hrs | 1 | by Tondorindo Murisa.
Interview exposes Mugabe's distrust of Mnangagwa
Former president Robert Mugabe's surprise interview on the eve of the elections on Sunday gave some rare insights into the suspicions the 94-year-old teetotaller had always had towards his successor, ...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 12:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Meet Zimbabwe's youngest presidential aspirant
THE young man questioned power and authority from a tender age. He was conscious of his rights, yet he was not rebellious. He understood and used freedom of expression even during his high school days...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Admire Jamu-Mlambo
The dirty truth about OIL
What does "oil" make you think of? Do "invasions" and "emissions" top your list? Why have leaders thought it worth spilling so much blood for the sake of this pungent mud? And why has it been so hard ...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 10:13hrs | | by Erick Matotoba
Two important factors to consider before installing solar panels
Green living is all the rage these days. With more focus being given to the destruction of the environment, people who are conscious about how they impact nature are finding ways to lessen their carbo...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Zanu-PF stuck with Mugabe regalia
ZANU-PF is stuck with a montage of party regalia, emblazoned with the face of its deposed leader Robert Mugabe, the Daily News on Sunday reported.Last year, Mugabe had appeared to be on track ...Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 13:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe flies into bomb storm
Former president Robert Mugabe returned home yesterday to face a torrent of allegations, inflamed by the recent bomb explosion that rocked the second city of Bulawayo on June 24, claiming two lives....Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 08:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
100-year-old man ready to vote in Zim election
AT 100 years old, John Makanjera is still full of life. You could say he is young at heart.He is a registered voter, an avid newspaper reader, and does not shy away from expressing his thought...Published: 27 May 2018 at 10:14hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe humiliates Mukonori?
Former president Robert Mugabe has snubbed the mediation team led by Roman Catholic cleric, Father Fidelis Mukonori, which is frantically trying to get him to close ranks with his successor, President...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 14:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fooled Mugabe
In his desperation to get his story out, former president Robert Mugabe unwittingly revealed on Thursday how he had long lost control of the army, thus presenting a perfect opportunity for those disen...Published: 17 Mar 2018 at 19:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Econet to invest $250m in solar power systems
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe says it has begun the process to invest over $250 million into a solar power systems project amid indications the corporate has placed orders for nearly 20MW.The inves...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe hosts lavish private birthday party
"Don’t party and tell," might be the new Blue Roof motto.Organisers remained tight-lipped on a private 94th birthday party held at former president Robert Mugabe’s plush palace, dubbed "Bl...Published: 25 Feb 2018 at 10:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa son in law's $3.5 million offer to PSL
LOCAL company Dr Dish have dangled a $3.5 million bid to the domestic Premier Soccer League (PSL) to acquire the top-flight league's media visual broadcasting rights from this year, in a ground-breaki...Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa does not drink beer
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa became a teetotaller during the liberation struggle in Mozambique after he witnessed fellow comrades die of excessive alcohol consumption. The President r...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 08:40hrs | | by Staf reporter
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