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Support local products, Zimbabweans told
One of the most-respected wine professionals on the African continent and South Africa based Zimbabwean, Tinashe Nyamukoda, has challenged his fellow countryman to support local products.After...Published: 25 Dec 2020 at 17:38hrs | 617 | by Staff Reporter
Ex-Miss Zimbabwe in messy divorce
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dhlakama is embroiled in a messy divorce with her husband Bongani Ndlovu.The couple has thrown all caution to the wind, accusing each other of poor sexual performa...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 10:32hrs | 1041 | by Staff reporter
Buyanga implicates Mnangagwa
Millionaire businessman Frank Buyanga says his son was "abducted" by his mother in front of police officers who were powerless to act because of a conspiracy involving President Emmerson Mnangagwa, hi...Published: 24 Mar 2020 at 17:13hrs | 6669 | by Staff reporter
Marry Chiwenga faces life imprisonment
Marry Chiwenga, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga faces a maximum of life imprisonment if convicted for a charge to kill the former army General.Chiwenga is facing atte...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 10:26hrs | 6672 | by Mandla Ndlovu
I owe it all to Mazibuko, says Lorraine Maphala
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala-Phiri says her transition from being a beauty queen to a successful entrepreneur has been worthwhile for her and she owes it all to her mentor, Sipho Mazibuko. ...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 07:17hrs | 1280 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean model stars in Nigerian advert
Last week millions of West Africans came face to face with the Zimbabwean beauty that is Malaika Mushandu as she anchored the main role in the debut for beverage Sprite's latest advert.While t...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:53hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Miss Zimbabwe, Dhlakama gives birth
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dhlakama is now a mother as she delivered a baby girl at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo last Thursday.Dhlakama, who is customarily married to her namesake, Bongani...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 06:46hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
Law student lands Miss Tourism Bulawayo crown
TWENTY-FOUR year-old law student with University of South Africa Anelisiwe Ndebele was on Saturday crowned Miss Tourism Bulawayo provincial winner after she shrugged off competition from a bevy of 22 ...Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 08:04hrs | 2426 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dhlakama is pregnant!
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dhlakama is an expectant mother as she was spotted in Bulawayo over the weekend with a bulging baby bump.The beauty was one of the guests at the Cresta Churchill A...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 07:08hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter
Mitchelle Chikwengo crowned Miss Nust 2018
Mitchelle Chikwengo was on Saturday crowned Miss Nust 2018 after shrugging off stiff competition from 14 other contestants during a pageant held at the university in Bulawayo.The second year E...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 07:11hrs | 665 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga steps down from Miss Zimbabwe
MISS Zimbabwe Trust chairperson Marry Chiwenga has stepped down from her position after running the Miss World Zimbabwe pageant for six years during which she worked hard to restore the pageant glitz ...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 05:55hrs | 2425 | by Staff reporter
The love scandals that rocked Zanu-PF
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones, but obviously someone forgot to tell the folks inside Zanu-PF. In this expose, we look at the love scandals that have dominated Mugabe's party ...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 15:57hrs | 22103 | by Lance Guma
Bulawayo to host Intombi awards for young businesswomen
RADIO personality Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa and ex Muvhango actor Lesley Musina who played Ndalamo will next month host the Intombi Young Women In Business Awards pencilled for Bulawayo's Nesbitt Castle....Published: 09 Oct 2017 at 07:29hrs | 2463 | by Staff Reporter
Ster Kinekor readies for Bulawayo
THE long wait is over for movie lovers in Bulawayo as motion picture power house Ster-Kinekor Zimbabwe will open on September 21 with a movie premiere of The Kingsman: Golden Circle.Ster Kinek...Published: 15 Sep 2017 at 06:43hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
Lorraine Maphala lands an acting role in the Ziyanda Film
A prominent Bulawayo businessman Sonny Phiri has congratulated his wife the former Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala Phiri for landing a role to act in the Ziyanda Film .Maphala Phiri landed a ro...Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 09:50hrs | 1868 | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo born model wins Miss World Zimbabwe UK 2017
Karen Kawadza has been crowned the winner of Miss World Zimbabwe UK 2017, held over the weekend in Holborn, London.The Bulawayo born model, who is based in Manchester, competed against seven o...Published: 03 Jul 2017 at 23:58hrs | 5687 | by Tidi Kwidini
Former Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala, husband Sonny Phiri joins PDP
BULAWAYO based former Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala and her husband a businessman Sonny Phiri have since joined the People's Democratic Party.The two were introduced to members during the cel...Published: 27 May 2017 at 16:29hrs | 3064 | by Stephen Jakes
'Mugabe is headmaster of despots'
People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Tendai Biti has said Mugabe is 'headmaster of all despots' in Africa who has reversed all the 37years of Zimbabwe's gains since independence, to the year of the ...Published: 26 May 2017 at 12:11hrs | 2200 | by Staff Reporter
Ster-Kinekor plans to open studios in Bulawayo
MOVIE lovers have something to smile about as Ster-Kinekor Zimbabwe is planning to open a branch in Bulawayo.If all goes according to plan, Ster-Kinekor will set up shop at the Rainbow Cinemas...Published: 04 May 2017 at 06:45hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Miss NUST crowned
In all local universities, second semester is packed with a lot of action from the sporting arenas to the runway. A night before the Zimbabwe Universities Sports Association (ZUSA) games ended...Published: 23 Apr 2017 at 14:11hrs | 663 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa, P Diddy strike a deal
Self exiled Zimbabwean telecommunications mogul Strive Masiyiwa has struck a deal with one of United States' wealthiest rapper P Diddy (real name Sean Combs).The synergy will see the flamb...Published: 07 Feb 2017 at 14:26hrs | 3877 | by Staff reporter
Malaika wins World Supermodel 2016 in Bloemfontein SA
There is no stopping for former Miss Zimbabwe Malaika Mushandu as she was crowned World Super Model at a glittering event held in Bloemfontein South Africa on Saturday.The competition saw 40 m...Published: 28 Mar 2016 at 12:18hrs | 4782 | by Michael Shoko
Tich Mataz launches clothing shop
VETERAN radio personality Tich Mataz has spread his wings and ventured into the fashion industry with the launch of a boutique - Mataz collection.Catering for both men and women, Mataz Collect...Published: 03 Mar 2016 at 05:27hrs | 1840 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Zanu-PF declares Kiki Divaris a liberation war heroine
The late socialite and patron of the Miss Zimbabwe Trust, Kiki Divaris, has been declared a liberation war heroine.Mrs Divaris (90) died in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Trauma Ce...Published: 06 Dec 2015 at 18:56hrs | 2398 | by Staff reporter
Kiki Divaris dies at 90
Socialite and patron of the Miss Zimbabwe Trust Kiki Divaris has died. She was 90. Mrs Divaris died in the early hours of Saturday morning at the Trauma Centre where she had been hospital...Published: 05 Dec 2015 at 18:02hrs | 4325 | by Staff Reporter
Brezhnev Malaba joins Skyz Metro FM
Former Sunday Mail Editor, Brezhnev Malaba has joined Skyz Metro FM - Bulawayo's first commercial radio station.The station that was licensed early this year, and had hoped to start broadcasti...Published: 11 Nov 2015 at 05:27hrs | 2261 | by Mbongeni Msimanga
The Intwasa Fashion Show shuts down Intwasa Arts Festival 2015
The Intwasa Fashion Show finishes at a high noteThe 2nd Edition of the Intwasa Fashion Show which was held this past Saturday, the 26th of September 2015 at the AMTEC Showroom, featured 10 Out...Published: 30 Sep 2015 at 23:30hrs | 5126 | by HMA
Cassper Nyovest threatened by Cal_vin
Multi-award winning South African rapper, Cassper Nyovest (real name Refiloe Phoolo) who was in Harare over the weekend says he feels threatened by up-and-coming Bulawayo hip hop artiste, Cal_Vin as h...Published: 30 Sep 2015 at 06:30hrs | 4881 | by Melissa Mpofu
Bonang Matheba to visit Zimbabwe this week
South African diva, Bonang Matheba, popularly known as Queen B in entertainment circles will be heading to Zimbabwe later this week. The popular television host and radio personality, who has been hog...Published: 23 Sep 2015 at 06:30hrs | 4363 | by Melissa Mpofu
Former Miss Zimbabwe spits venom at boyfriend's ex
THE name Bongani Dhlakama surely does ring a bell, not only as a former Miss Zimbabwe but perhaps as an alleged husband snatcher too!Dhlakama, who is known for keeping to herself and always sh...Published: 06 Sep 2015 at 10:25hrs | 4047 | by Ntombiyolwandle Ndlovu
Former Miss Zimbabwe in love wrangle
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dlakama has taken her boyfriend's former wife to court accusing her of sending abusive and insulting messages using a colleague's mobile phone.Dlakama (27) of Nket...Published: 22 Jul 2015 at 08:05hrs | 9098 | by Staff reporter
Huge turnout at Skyz Metro FM auditions
THERE was a huge turnout at the Skyz Metro FM auditions for presenters at Amakhosi Cultural Centre in Bulawayo yesterday with hundreds thronging the venue to try their luck.The commercial radi...Published: 10 Apr 2015 at 07:16hrs | 2456 | by Rutendo Kanogoiwa
Former Miss Zimbabwe splash love on facebook
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala-Phiri and businessman husband Sonny Phiri seem to have patched up their differences as evidenced by their Facebook posts suggesting that their rough-sailing relat...Published: 01 Mar 2015 at 11:54hrs | 3784 | by Mbongeni Msimanga
Former Miss Zimbabwe ventures into music
SHE claimed her fair share of fame when she was crowned Miss Zimbabwe in 2008 but the end of her term as the country's beauty queen did not end her fame as modelling was not the only thing she was goo...Published: 01 Feb 2015 at 11:43hrs | 2032 | by Rumbidzai Mbewe
Former Miss Zimbabwe's photos with no clothes on leaked
It seems bedroom videos and images of unclothed celebs are the in-thing with beauty queens these days as images of Miss Zimbabwe 2011 Malaika Mushandu have leaked.A woman who is an exact ...Published: 20 Jan 2015 at 13:57hrs | 20243 | by Staff Reporter
Former Miss Zimbabwe in fist fight over hubby
VIVACIOUS former Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala Phiri recently turned physical in a bid to defend her marriage from alleged home wreckers.The rumour mill in Bulawayo was overdrive this week th...Published: 24 Nov 2014 at 08:48hrs | | by Nhtalwenhle Ncube
Big Brother Africa reveals Zimbabwe's second representative
WITH 12 days left before the start of Big Brother Hotshots, the popular reality show yesterday revealed Zimbabwe's second representative as JJ from last year's edition The Chase.Big Brother Ho...Published: 23 Sep 2014 at 06:28hrs | 7559 | by Bongani Ndlovu
Ousted Miss Zimbabwe won't reveal reasons for stepping down
Former Miss Zimbabwe 2014, Thabiso Phiri says she will not reveal details that caused her to step down as the pageant's queen even if someone pointed a gun at her."Write what you want and I h...Published: 11 Aug 2014 at 10:52hrs | 2595 | by Staff reporter
Miss Zimbabwe - Thabiso's pics go viral
Bare pictures of top model Thabiso Phiri have gone viral on social media days after the former Miss Zimbabwe stepped down. The demand is so huge that early this week, The Herald Entertainment ...Published: 07 Aug 2014 at 05:52hrs | 8825 | by Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Bulawayo disappointed over Miss Zimbabwe
FOR more than a decade now it has become more of a right, ritual and norm for Bulawayo to land and retain the prestigious Miss Zimbabwe title or even secure a top spot among the winners in the modell...Published: 29 Jun 2014 at 10:31hrs | 4864 | by Peter Matika
Former Miss Zimbabwe disappointed
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Bongani Dhlakama has expressed disappointment over the decision by the Miss Zimbabwe 2014 organisers to ignore her in the pageant's proceedings.The former beauty qu...Published: 22 Jun 2014 at 20:22hrs | 6244 | by Bekezela Tshuma
Sonny Phiri's case dismissed
The case of Bulawayo businessman, Sonny Phiri, who was being accused of allegedly having sex with a minor was Wednesday dismissed by the court due to lack of evidence.It was suspected that Phi...Published: 03 Apr 2014 at 10:40hrs | 4112 | by Tendayi Madhomu
Former Miss Zimbabwe vows to fight to save her marriage
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala says she is in "denial" after sensational revelations that her three-times-married husband, Sonny Phiri, is cheating on her with a younger woman. The form...Published: 25 Mar 2014 at 08:22hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Former Miss Zimbabwe in Facebook rant against journalists
Miss Zimbabwe second princess (2007) and former Miss Bulawayo Sibusisiwe Dube on Sunday went ballistic on social networking site Facebook accusing journalists of rumour mongering and receiving b...Published: 24 Mar 2014 at 17:27hrs | 6411 | by Staff Reporter
Former Miss Zimbabwe's marriage on the brink
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Maphala's husband of five months, businessman Sonny Phiri and a teenager are reportedly involved in an affair which the teen's parents have since described as disgraceful...Published: 23 Mar 2014 at 08:48hrs | 4890 | by Peter Matika
Wedding bells for former Miss Zimbabwe
Former Miss Zimbabwe Lorraine Tsoanelo Maphala will on Saturday tie the knot with her fiancé, businessman Sonny Phiri, at a Bulawayo hotel.Maphala confirmed to Standardlife&style ...Published: 03 Nov 2013 at 10:22hrs | | by Arts reporter
Miss Zim pageant in crisis
THE Miss Zimbabwe pageant finals have been moved once again as the organisers seek to find the best girl to represent the country on the international stage....Published: 15 Aug 2013 at 00:38hrs | 1863 | by Staff Reporter
Former Miss Zimbabwe finalist lands TV role
LORRAINE Duduzile Mlambo (24), a model from Hwange has finally earned her breakthrough on the entertainment scene as she is set to present a new television show on ZBC TV. The show Tha-rise wi...Published: 17 Jul 2013 at 04:45hrs | 3292 | by Entertainment Reporter
Miss 21st Feb Movement crowned
Melissa Chikurema is this year's Miss 21st February Movement after she beat 28 other contenders at a glittering event held in Rainbow Towers' Jacaranda Room over the weekend. The executive sec...Published: 04 Mar 2013 at 05:30hrs | 2498 | by Entertainment Reporter
Nadine Hahn to represent Zim at Top Model of the World.
Face of Zimbabwe winner, Nadine Hahn is set to represent Zimbabwe on the international pageant scene at this years' 20th edition of Top Model of the World which is to be held in El Gouna (Egypt) ...Published: 12 Feb 2013 at 09:58hrs | 4496 | by Mike Tashaya
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