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Are new-technology online casinos overtaking the old online casinos?
As the online casino indust...Published: 15 hrs ago | 176 | by Staff writer
Gwanda identifies 5 new irrigation scheme sites
FIVE new irrigation schemes are set to be established in Gwanda district in Matabeleland South province as part of measures to enhance food production. Matabeleland South is under natural regi...Published: 17 hrs ago | 431 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Polytechnic without running water
A health time bomb is looming at the Bulawayo Polytechnic as the institution has gone for a month without running water, forcing students and staff to resort to contaminated borehole water. Th...Published: 17 hrs ago | 273 | by Staff reporter
Bumper harvest for Matabeleland
FARMERS in the Matabeleland region, which has over the years been largely characterised by low rainfall and poor yields, are expecting to harvest enough maize and traditional grains to last more than ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 565 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water points record spike in violence
THE Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) has decried the sharp increase in cases of violence at water points in Bulawayo.This was revealed yesterday following a survey conducted last...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:24hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
New dispensation quite a joke
WITH the 2023 elections around the corner, Zanu-PF can promise heaven on earth.The ruling party will promise all the good things that the nation wishes to be put on table if people vote for Za...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:22hrs | 673 | by Chief Chiduku
Bulawayo faces water crisis
PERENNIAL water challenges in Bulawayo have not only left residents with no access to the precious liquid but have subjected them to violence, including rape. Women and girls were the most aff...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:15hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Health facilities upgrade accelerated
Upgrading health and sanitation in Zimbabwe is being accelerated with the latest three developments being an agreement to install solar energy systems at 640 health facilities, create public-private p...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:10hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu PF is afraid of Chamisa' - rubbish, it's lure to participate and give vote rigging Zanu PF legitimacy AGAIN
It was the great Physicist, Albert Einstein, who said insanity was doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result.My aunt, whose husband worked at a mental hospital, tol...Published: 04 May 2021 at 07:09hrs | 887 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
BCC under pressure to publish assets register
BULAWAYO City Council has come under pressure to publish a list of its properties to enhance transparency and accountability. The call by civic society group Habakkuk Trust came in the wake of...Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:32hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
Commuters bear brunt of Zupco's shambolic transport system
IT'S 5:10pm and Harare's Market Square bus terminus is teeming with commuters desperate to get home before dark, but there are no Zupco buses.Two young men exchange blows as they both wrestle ...Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:27hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has taken us back to 2008
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is plunging Zimbabwe back into the 2008 era when the regime survived on peddling lies. Let us unpack some of the lies and confront them for answers....Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:23hrs | 589 | by Isaac
Zimra to ease cargo flows due to construction delays
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is working on several measures to speed up the flow of commercial cargo traffic through Beitbridge Border Post where parking space is now limited due to the ongo...Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:17hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter
Zinwa sues Gwanda
THE Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has taken Gwanda Municipality to court for failing to pay a debt of nearly $140 million in unpaid water supplied to the town over a six-year period....Published: 03 May 2021 at 17:18hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
Zinwa cuts off government departments over unpaid bills
THE Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has disconnected water supplies to several government departments, local authorities and growth points as it seeks to recover ZW$2.1 billion in unpaid bil...Published: 03 May 2021 at 07:31hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa thinks Zimbabwe economy is showing rapid growth
Zimbabwe is on a path to rapid socio-economic growth driven mainly by measures put in place to boost production, which has risen remarkably across various sectors of the economy in the last few months...Published: 03 May 2021 at 06:11hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP, CIO order Cottco to withdraw MDC member's tender
Chiredzi North Member of Parliament (MP) Roy Bhila has unwittingly exposed Zanu-PF's capture of state enterprises through a leaked conversation with the local Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) busin...Published: 01 May 2021 at 20:25hrs | 1259 | by Staff reporter
A new hope… President Mwonzora's to do list
With a flood of optimism being poured to the new MDC'T President Douglas Mwonzora from the majority of both the MDC'T standing committee and the supporters at large the young and charismatic leader sh...Published: 01 May 2021 at 10:57hrs | 2194 | by Knowledge Hakata
'Willowgate' Shava refused to work over his US$100k arrears yet no qualms enforcing 'no work no pay' over slave wages
The 1980s Willowvale Motor Industries scandal in which the Zanu PF ruling elite used or rather abused their positions of power and authority to buy new vehicles at the low controlled prices, ostensibl...Published: 01 May 2021 at 09:18hrs | 1190 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Ndebele Mayor is dismally failing Bulawayo: Why is the Bulawayo Residence Association mum about BCC discrepancies?
Without the former deputy mayor of Bulawayo Tinashe Karambani, the senior executives in the City Council are failing to eradicate corruption in the city. The BCC is once again in the headlines today f...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 19:35hrs | 1936 | by Nomazulu Thata
Shava demands US$100,000 to assume ministerial duty
NEWLY-APPOINTED Foreign Affairs and International Trade minister Frederick Shava refused to assume duty for over a month after taking oath of office, demanding payment of about US$100 000 he was owed ...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 07:28hrs | 10109 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora, Khupe bury hatchet
MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora and his deputy Thokozani Khupe have buried the hatchet and agreed to work together again following months of acrimony triggered by last December's disputed extraordinary co...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 07:26hrs | 3566 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says, 'We will be Africa's breadbasket again'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said a well-functioning knowledge-based agriculture ecosystem that is anchored on requisite agronomic and animal husbandry practices will ensure that Africa is food secure, as ...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 06:25hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Kembo Mohadi and Enos Nkala learnt lifetime lessons; Israel Dube my reply!
The first time I agreed with Israel Dube about facts in our mainstream politics. Let me make it clear however, that I am not appealing to Israel to drop death threats hanging on my throat: I have been...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 12:48hrs | 3523 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Vote overwhelmingly and counter (Zanu PF) rigging' - regurgitated nonsense, didn't work for 41 years why now
The 2023 elections are nigh upon us and already the volume of material offering fool proof strategies on how the opposition can win the rigged elections in growing."The only option left for th...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 08:16hrs | 914 | by Nomusa Garikai
Bulawayo mayor condemns Sidojiwe Flats
BULAWAYO'S overcrowded Sidojiwe Flats in Belmont have been condemned as unsafe for human habitation.Mayor Solomon Mguni called for immediate decongestion of the overcrowded flats during a meet...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:20hrs | 992 | by Staff writer
Zimbabwe's maize harvest to hit 20-year high
Zimbabwe is expected to harvest 2,7 million tonnes of maize during the 2020/21 summer cropping season, the highest yield in 20 years, the Second Round Crop and Livestock Assessment report shows. ...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:15hrs | 512 | by Staff writer
Huge boost for construction sector
The construction industry in Zimbabwe will be revolutionised following the commissioning by President Mnangagwa yesterday of Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe's dry mortar mix plant, dramatically expanding the ...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:15hrs | 208 | by Staff writer
CABS and European Investment Bank unveil EUR15m COVID resilience business financing initiative
The European Investment Bank has agreed to support EUR 15 million of new long-term financing for entrepreneurs and businesses across Zimbabwe in cooperation with leading local bank CABS. The first eve...Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 18:31hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
Vote overwhelmingly to counter rigging
The 2023 election is going to be the most interesting do or die battle for both the main two political rival parties Zanu PF and MDC-Alliance who are playing their cards right on their chests....Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 15:34hrs | 1132 | by Leonard Koni
Police to clamp on beer, braai parties
Those defying Covid-19 national lockdown regulations by going on beer binges and attending braai parties at bars, restaurants and beerhalls are likely to run into legal hot water, the police have warn...Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 06:12hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Man in court for threatening his ex-wife
A 32-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man has been arrested for allegedly threatening his ex-wife.Darlington Samba of Manningdale suburb, had a misunderstanding with his former wife, Ms Nomvuyo Mahlangu befo...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 19:56hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
Let us stop child sacrifice
The death of a child of any age is devastating. The pain and anguish can be compounded when the death comes at the hands of another human being. Parents and family members can face many complicated is...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 11:18hrs | 496 | by Heaven Munyuki
Gwayi-Shangani dam construction resumes
THE Gwayi-Shangani Dam site was yesterday a hive of activity with onsite engineers from the Zimbabwe National Water Authoriy (Zinwa) and Chinese contractors supervising construction works following th...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:00hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge road contractors on track to complete revamp
Five Zimbabwean companies contracted to widen, rehabilitate and upgrade the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge highway are confident of completing all the roadworks and have the revamped road fully working ne...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 07:56hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe increases licensing fees for all gambling houses
The Zimbabwe government has decided to raise licensing fees for all gambling houses, casinos, lotteries, and betting shops, which are now estimated to be $250,000. The DailyNews reported that Home Aff...Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 17:27hrs | 884 | by Staff Writer
Chamisa tightens grip in SA province
Mpumalanga District MDC Alliance leadership establishes another branch in Bethel, Mpumalanga South Africa yesterday.The program was led by ...Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 06:51hrs | 5714 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Health hazard as council cuts water supplies at schools
PUPILS and teachers at a number of government schools in Bulawayo have been left exposed to communicable diseases after the city council cut water supplies due to failure by the State to settle a $12 ...Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 06:37hrs | 768 | by Staff reporter
ZPC set to construct 600 houses in Hwange
THE Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) and Hwange Electricity Supply Company (Hesco) have stepped up efforts to construct over 600 houses in Mpumalanga Phase 7, an area allocated to them by Hwange Local Boa...Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 06:34hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
BCC to intensify debt collection through service restriction
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has warned that it will soon cut water supplies and withdraw other services to residents in rates arrears.In a notice to residents, town clerk Christopher Dube yest...Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 06:34hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
Kariba journalist threatened with mortal harm
Kariba-based freelance investigative journalist, Obert Siamilandu, has received anonymous phone calls threatening harm to his personal life for penning th...Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 06:23hrs | 601 | by Laiton Kandawire in Kariba
How my pistol sold me out: Tshinga Dube
AS we continue to commemorate our Independence Day, we revisit an article published earlier in this section in which our Assistant Editor Mkhululi Sibanda (MS) spoke to one of the pioneer guerillas, R...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:32hrs | 6129 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water shedding to continue
THE Bulawayo City Council has failed to provide adequate water to its residents who are set to further endure two days per week without the commodity, despite the local authority indicating that it wi...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:31hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Elections have already been rigged
IN rural areas, men and women, just as cattle and donkeys, are beasts of burden.Life doesn't come cheap and easy in the village.Success also often comes from or after unavoidable physi...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:17hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Boy (4) drowns in well
Somber mood has engulfed Fula compound in Bindura following the death of a four-year-old boy who drowned in unprotected water well yesterday.Trust Sanco (4) was left home alone by her mother A...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 20:02hrs | 784 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Donkey transport getting popular in Bulawayo
IN Zimbabwe, and most of Africa, donkey-drawn scotchcarts are extensively used by farmers, particularly in the communal areas as a viable mode of transport to carry goods such as agricultural produce,...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 07:07hrs | 1578 | by Staff reporter
Mwazha church rift widens
The African Apostolic Church (VaApostora veAfrica) founded by Archbishop Paul Mwazha popularly known as Mutumwa, has further split, with one of his elder sons reportedly forming a church that is attra...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 07:07hrs | 1826 | by Staff reporter
National database for all farmers created
A comprehensive national database for all farmers, which will form the foundation of an enhanced Agriculture Information Management System (AIMS), is being set up by the Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries,...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 07:05hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala et al join in the scramble for land - they're now indistinguishable from Zanu PF
Let us start by defining the primary task the late Morgan Tsvangirai and his MDC friends were entrusted to do by the people of Zimbabwe. The people risked life and limb to MDC leaders into power on th...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 09:09hrs | 3022 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zimbabwe defense forces (ZDF) refutes land grab allegations
Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF)has dismissed reports in some sections of the media that ZDF commander, General Philip Valerio Sibanda, invaded Goede Hoop Farm in Mazowe. In a statement yest...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 08:31hrs | 853 | by Shelton Muchena
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