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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 | 886 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zimbabwe's education sector saddled with billions in debt
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in Zimbabwe is grappling with significant financial challenges, with debts running into billions of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, revealing the deepenin...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:39hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Smelly uplifts orphans
Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist, Smelly Dube, has refurbished an early childhood development (ECD) classroom block for orphaned children in the Midlands capital. The classroom block, esta...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:32hrs | 181 | 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
Chivayo says 'leaked' social media screenshots are fake
Social media personality Wicknell Chivayo, known for his opulent lifestyle and donations to individuals linked to the ruling Zanu-PF party, has addressed allegations about leaked screenshots of his pr...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:24hrs | 1999 | by Staff reporter
Mangagwa's govt backtracks on free education roll-out
The Zimbabwe government has reneged on its commitment to offer free education, citing the need for resources and robust mobilization strategies.In an interview with local media, Torerai Moyo, ...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:33hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Fifa Foundation visits community projects in Zimbabwe
Melisa Cuzzani, the senior project manager of the FIFA Foundation, recently visited Zimbabwe as part of her two-day tour to meet organizations benefitting from the foundation's community program. Her ...Published: 08 Oct 2023 at 07:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo beauty crowned Miss Teen Universe Zimbabwe 2023
Eighteen-year-old beauty, Owami Ndlovu from Bulawayo was crowned Miss Teen Universe Zimbabwe 2023 at a pageant held at a Bulawayo hotel on Saturday evening.Annabelle Chigodo (Bulawayo) was cro...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba pays courtesy call on Mnangagwa
ZIMBABWE international Marvelous Nakamba yesterday took time off his off-season schedule and paid a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa. Images of the midfielder handing the President a...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:05hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Kings Pharmacy and His Grace Foundation unite to support underprivileged children at United Bulawayo Hospitals
Kings Pharmacy, a renowned healthcare and wellness chain, has announced a remarkable partnership with the His Grace Foundation to launch the "Threads of Kindness" drive. This noble initiative aims...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 17:19hrs | 17 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Kings Pharmacy and His Grace Foundation unite to support underprivileged children at United Bulawayo Hospitals
Kings Pharmacy, a renowned healthcare and wellness chain, has announced a remarkable partnership with the His Grace Foundation to launch the "Threads of Kindness" drive. This noble initiative aims...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 17:18hrs | 15 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Cimas gives underprivileged children ZITF treat
Cimas Health Group enabled 80 underprivileged children to experience the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), an experience they would otherwise be unlikely ever to have had. Cimas paid for their...Published: 09 May 2023 at 12:53hrs | 5 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa backtracks on free education
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday appeared to be backtracking on his government's pledge to roll out free education, saying only the vulnerable and people with disabilities would be catered for....Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 19:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga denounces campaign violence
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has denounced all forms of violence and urged Zimbabweans to desist from fighting each other ahead of the March 26 by-elections.Mr Nelson Chamisa, who leads...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Munatsi family seeks closure
A fire broke out in apartment C9 at the palatial Northfields Complex in Harare in the early hours of Monday.The occupant of the luxurious flat was top investment banker and chief executive off...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:08hrs | 12 | by Bishop Lazarus
Stanbic Bank donates matresses, blankets and pillows for children's home
Stanbic Bank has donated 11 mattresses, 22 blankets and 11 pillows to Wings of Hope Children's Home in Houghton Park, southern Harare, in keeping with its commitment to meet the needs of underprivileg...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 18:30hrs | 14 | by Agencies
Bulawayo Public Library celebrates 125 years of existence
THE Bulawayo Public Library (BPL) will next week Monday commemorate its quasquicentennial milestone under the theme "125 years of serving the Bulawayo Community".From Rhodesia to the Second Re...Published: 11 Oct 2021 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's COVID-19 budget dries up
ZIMBABWE'S COVID-19 fight might soon go off the rails if government does not urgently mobilise additional funding after exhausting US$93,2 million of the US$100 million budgeted for vaccine imports, w...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Econet steps up its sustainability drive, joins the United Nations Global Compact initiative
HARARE - Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has taken a major step in demonstrating its commitment to sustainable development by becoming a participant to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world' la...Published: 21 Jul 2021 at 21:23hrs | | by Agencies
Joshua Nkomo 'loved me dearly', says Masiyiwa
ZIMBABWEAN billionaire and Econet Wireless founder, Mr Strive Masiyiwa, says he still remembers how the late veteran nationalist and Vice-President Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo loved him and how he contribute...Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 08:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Poet donates COVID-19 PPE, stationery to Bulawayo school
BULAWAYO-BASED writer and poet Mthulisi Ndlovu through his The Roots Voluntary Charity Trust (Trovoco) recently partnered with Agnieszka Maria, from a Polish school (Mikołaj Kopernik), and donated CO...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:17hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Obert Dube changing lives through humanitarian work
VICTORIA Falls-based award-winning praise poet, Obert Dube who paid school fees for about 300 underprivileged children in Matabeleland North last year, has extended his humanitarian work to Matabelela...Published: 18 Mar 2021 at 05:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Spectre of a donor-funded Christmas
AS MANY across the globe get into the swing of Christmas festivities, millions of people in Zimbabwe living on less than US$1 a day are turning to donor agencies and well-wishers for survival....Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
When God uncovers mortal men
The true length of a frog is known on the day it dies. Such has been wisdom since time immemorial. Juxtaposing that with the recent deaths of Genius 'Ginimbi' Kadunungure and Lazarus '...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 12:51hrs | 2 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Lest we forget: Women of the struggle
Tomorrow, Zimbabwe celebrates National Heroes Day, an important day on the national calendar to honour the gallant sons and daughters of the soil who made extraordinary sacrifices to liberate the coun...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimnat helps Epworth school improve its sanitation
Zimnat, one of the country's leading insurance and financial services groups, on Friday (August 2) handed over an ablution block for girls to Chizungu Primary School in Epworth.Zimnat undertoo...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 08:11hrs | 6 | by Agencies
Prophet Makandiwa donates to Childline Zimbabwe
United Family International Church (UFIC) leader Emmanuel Makandiwa's wife, Ruth, through her humanitarian organisation Agape Family Care, has donated a container, sanitary pads and groceries worth $8...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa family philanthropic efforts get thumbs-up
YOUTH economic pressure group Zimbabwe Entrepreneurs Youth Action (Zeya) had urged local youths to emulate the philanthropic efforts of of global telecommunications group Econet Wireless founder and C...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Mthuli Ncube splurges $11m on war vets' children
Zimbabwe's cash- strapped government is splashing close to $11 million on school fees for war veterans' children.This comes as government is failing to adequately fund the Basic Education Assi...Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 11:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dr Lance Mamobondiani to keynote at Zim Achievers USA this Saturday
Steward Bank CEO, Dr Lance Mambondiani has been announced as this year's keynote speaker at the USA edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), taking place on Saturday 29 September in Washington....Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 13:22hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Masiyiwas honoured by British PM Theresa May
Econet Wireless founder, Strive Masiyiwa and his wife Tsitsi, were yesterday honoured by British Prime Minister Theresa May for their outstanding philanthropist work which has seen the couple providin...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Say no to Chamisa's chauvinism
Another day, another derogatory, sexist and chauvinist remark by MDC-T President Nelson Chamisa. There have been the discussions, the criticisms and the analyses, but all is left to say is that Chamis...Published: 29 May 2018 at 15:24hrs | 2 | by Joice, Harare
Warriors legends to play European legends
THE Warriors Legends, who attracted more than 45 000 fans at their last match, are set for yet another high-profile showdown next month when they host a team featuring European legends at the National...Published: 05 May 2018 at 14:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Olinda nominated for two gongs
United Kingdom-based businesswoman and "socialite" Olinda Chapel has been nominated in two categories under the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards United Kingdom edition.Chapel was nominated in the Fem...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 15:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean businessman hits £300,0000 jackpot
A Zimbabwean-born father of four who settled in the West Midlands has won £300,0000 worth of orders for his homemade shampoo and skin oil.And that could be just the tip of the iceberg for 45-...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 07:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe a laughing stock
Below is the Editorial Comment from today's Newsday. THE storm around First Lady Grace Mugabe's debacle in South Africa is still far from calming, yet s...Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 09:13hrs | | by Newsday Editorial Comment
How Build Zimbabwe Alliance wants to mobilize to get Mugabe out
The Build Zimbabwe Alliance is targeting diaspora and young Zimbabweans ahead of the 2018 elections, ...Published: 22 Mar 2017 at 14:47hrs | 1 | by Conor Gaffey
Mphoko lauds business
Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has commended the business community for complementing Government efforts in alleviating poverty and improving the well-being of underprivileged children. He said...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 05:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo slams police brutality
HIGHER and Tertiary Education minister Jonathan Moyo has joined the growing list of people publicly condemning police brutality against peaceful protesters that has left several people injured as ...Published: 19 Aug 2016 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Diasporans challenged to support their home areas
Zimbabweans living and working in the Diaspora have been urged to support developmental projects in their communities.In an interview, founder of Global Hand of Hope International Linda Sa...Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 18:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Grace Mugabe birthday celebrations coming soon'
The First Lady, Dr Grace Mugabe, who had her 51st birthday last weekend, says the celebrations to mark the day will be held soon in the spirit of charity in accordance with her desire.Spea...Published: 26 Jul 2016 at 14:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mazibisa in Forbes Africa's 30 under 30 Class of 2016
Nkosana Mazibisa has been named among the Forbes Africa 30 under 30 Class of 2016.Mazibisa is the only Zimbabwean on the list Mazibisa, who owns a consultancy company named Mazibisa In...Published: 29 May 2016 at 17:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF readies for Mugabe birthday bash festivities
The Zanu-PF leadership here has started preparations for this year's 21st February Movement celebrations slated for Mucheke Stadium next month. President Mugabe's birthday falls on February 21...Published: 13 Jan 2016 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parents to pay more school fees
PARENTS will pay a combined additional $10 million per term towards a new building levy that comes into effect when schools open on Tuesday. The levy is for building new schools and improving infrastr...Published: 10 Jan 2016 at 06:04hrs | 1 | by Lungile Tshuma
The Vickie Storm Show donates PC to the Ian Henney foundation
The Vickie Storm Show which is fast becoming very influential in the Zimbabwean Diaspora has donated a desktop personal computer to the Ian Henney Foundation LIVE on TV. Ian Henney is a well recog...Published: 23 Sep 2014 at 15:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Tsholotsho villagers demand free education in schools
MATABELELAND NORTH - TSHOLOTSHO villagers have urged government to subsidize education in line with the new constitution saying their children abandoned school because most parents could not pay s...Published: 26 Aug 2014 at 09:27hrs | 1 | by Hangoyapalala waTjibundule
Undisputed Motherhood
The flexibility with which the ZANU PF approaches the subject of being revolutionary is timeous and negotiative of the dynamics that coins and anchors deep in solidifying its support base....Published: 01 Aug 2014 at 13:04hrs | 1 | by Caitlin Kamba
Bulawayo teen becomes new Child President
Bulawayo-based teenager Nhlanhla Moyo of Hamilton High School was elected Zimbabwe's Child President on Thursday after outpolling nine candidates at the Harare Institute of Technology.Moyo ta...Published: 21 Jun 2014 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Econet contributes $900m to economy since 2009
Econet Wireless has contributed a cumulative $900 million to the local economy, an official has said.Speaking during the tour of Econet's premises in Graniteside and Willowvale by Parliamentar...Published: 10 Apr 2014 at 15:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zinasu threaten national strike
The Zimbabwe National Students Union is threatening the government with protests if authorities do not address the plight of the country's struggling students by next week. Zinasu preside...Published: 20 Jan 2014 at 21:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
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