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Chief commends Zimbabwe Defence Forces for upholding culture
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces has been commended for its effort in upholding culture and traditional principles.The remarks came after ZDF University visited Chief Masendu in Bulilima District as pa...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 14:01hrs | 905 | by Shelton Muchena and Desmond Nleya
Loga can't take all the blame, players must introspect
DIE hard Warriors supporters who had hoped that the gasping senior men's national soccer team would spring a shocker and beat Ghana in Tuesday's 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier, watched in disbelief as ...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 06:27hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Charumbira more likely to lead PAP
Zimbabwe is now more likely to lead the Pan African Parliament (PAP) after the African Union Commission has thrown its weight behind the principle of rotation for the position of Parliamentary Preside...Published: 11 Oct 2021 at 05:52hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Only credible, free and fair elections no banditry will lead to lifting of sanctions
Basotho bare "nama kapeletjwa ithuba lepetja", this sums all in northern sotho, Sepedi about the behaviour of the army installed government of Zimbabwe. Many supporters, appendages, bootlicker...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 17:26hrs | 509 | by Phosiwe Ncube
Africa's future is being sold out even as we speak
Even if one disagrees with their policies, one must recognise that European policies towards Africa and Asia were guided and designed by deep thinkers in their societies.African leaders today ...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:56hrs | 696 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Busi Mhlanga drops Gqi Gqi Gqi single
MULTI-AWARD winning traditional singer Busi Mhlanga on Saturday released yet another cultural single.The Gqi gqi gqi single, which incorporates a popular Ndebele poem "Mzwazwa kankoviyo", is a...Published: 05 Oct 2021 at 06:34hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa to open 10 mega data facilities
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has opened its fifth mega data center in South Africa, as it doubles down on its continental leadership in the growing data centers sector, where it is targeting to bui...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 21:27hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
African sex workers face digital abuse as pandemic pushes them online
Kenyan sex worker Elizabeth Otieno shudders each time her cellphone buzzes with a new notification.The device may have become a lifeline in helping her move her work online during the COVID-19...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:16hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
US hails farmers' compensation
THE United States embassy in Harare has hailed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's pledge to compensate white former commercial farmers, describing the move as noble although government has already missed ...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:17hrs | 757 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe exceeds Africa health funding target
ZIMBABWE has surpassed the Abuja Declaration target which requires that countries spend at least 15 percent of their national budgets on the health sector, Finance and Economic Development Minister Pr...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 07:51hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Subdued trade fair mirrors state of the country
AN old Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) flag flutters at the entrance outside the exhibition grounds in Bulawayo. The sun-burnt and worn flag has clearly seen better days and maybe should have...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:22hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives for grand Fair
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived yesterday in Bulawayo ahead of today's official opening of the 61st edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). The President, who was accompanied by M...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:19hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
ZITF roars into life
THE country's premier business expo, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), roars into life in Bulawayo today amid high hopes by local and international exhibitors. Despite the false st...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:10hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
Dandemutande, Facebook in Wi-Fi hotspot deal
WHOLLY Zimbabwean information communication technology (ICT) solutions provider, Dandemutande Investments, has collaborated with Facebook to launch Wi-Fi connectivity services in Zimbabwe. Cod...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:09hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Africa: A complex trajectory and legacy of military coups
FOR their spectacular nature, coups always appear like new phenomena when actually they are an old military and political issue that dates back to the genesis of humanity.It is like that in th...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 19:49hrs | 640 | by William Jethro Mpofu
Chiwenga to headline ZITF Business Conference
VICE President, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, will be the guest of honour during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) International Business Conference to be held in Bulawayo next Wednesday. ...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 05:57hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
'No under 18 at ZITF'
ORGANISERS of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) have put in place strict COVID-19 measures for this year's trade exhibition, with children under the age of 18 not allowed to attend....Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 05:52hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa on another official opening ceremony next week
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will officially open this year's edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) slated for next week in Bulawayo. The prime trade showcase will be held under strict Covid-...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 19:21hrs | 2536 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to launch music distribution platform
JACARANDA Media Group is set to launch an on demand digital music distribution service for both local and continental artistes at the end of this month.With the platform, artistes and record l...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 06:08hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa and Hichilema plot to annihilate Africa old guard revealed - 'Chawanzwa usaudza Chamisa, idare rinorira nohusiku'
It was natural for then Zambia opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema (HH) to meet and hobnob with a fellow opposition leader like Nelson Chamisa. But now that HH is the President of Zambia his relation...Published: 08 Sep 2021 at 07:02hrs | 5661 | by Nomusa Garikai
MDC-Alliance; UPND plot against ruling parties in Africa exposed
The opposition MDC-Alliance and the recently elected UPND of Zambia, have reportedly developed a plan to annihilate all long-standing ruling parties, especially former Liberation Movements in Africa b...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 09:37hrs | 5784 | by Mandla Ndlovu
We need to repair our sick politics
AS strange as it might sound or seem, you can be sure there is an imbecile somewhere in our beloved teapot-shaped country that is very unhappy the weatherman is forecasting we might have a very good r...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:49hrs | 86 | by Bishop Lazi
IoDZ boss lands top African post
INSTITUTE of Directors Zimbabwe (IoDZ) chairman Mike Eric Juru has been elected vice-chairman of the IoD Africa Chairs Forum.Juru, chief executive officer at one of Zimbabwe's fastest growing ...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:47hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Manual for sports betting top betting sites in Nigeria
Sports betting in Nigeria is filling in fame. In any case, there is still some disarray about different parts of betting on sports. There are many wagering...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 19:30hrs | 200 | by Staff writer
New kid on gospel genre
Harare based gospel artiste Aron Kaporoma aka King Solomon is set to unleash his debut album titled Kuenda Canan.The six track ...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 07:13hrs | 262 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe not among top offending nations in UK
Despite the number of Zimbabweans jailed in the United Kingdom increasing, the country remains not among the top 10 most offending nations. In little over a decade, the number of foreign nationa...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 05:51hrs | 517 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa, Hichilema in 30 minutes meeting
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema got down to serious business yesterday soon after taking his oath of office in Lusaka with a 30-minute diplomatic meeting with President Mnangagwa where they agree...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 06:40hrs | 1471 | by Staff reporter
Airlines debt haunts Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is among countries that owe international airlines millions of United States dollars from ticket sales, cargo space and other activities.According to the International Air Transport A...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:13hrs | 752 | by Staff reporter
Ceteris Paribus #SanctionsMustGo
IN November 2018, Zimbabwean telecoms mogul Strive Masiyiwa joined the anti-sanctions lobby highlighting that no country could prosper with "its hands tied at the back".The impact of sanctions...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:15hrs | 136 | by Eben Mabunda
Winning the masses for positive change
I had received satisfactory results from my Advanced Level exams at Ruya Adventist High School in early 2003. Due to my contiguity to the seat of educational power, I had been informed that Nathan and...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 08:55hrs | 367 | by Mutsa Murenje Sydney, Australia
Warriors date Sadio Mane
THE Warriors will open their 2021 AFCON finals campaign against Senegal's Lions of Teranga, whose quest could once again be spearheaded by Liverpool superstar, Sadio Mane, on January 10, in Bafoussam,...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Pinnick backs Lekjaa for two-year World Cup reform
One of the greatest debates in global sport has been the idea of holding football's World Cup every two years, instead of the traditional four we have long been used to.The 71st assembly of wo...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 20:21hrs | 163 | by Busisani Sangweni
How did Nigeria become so good at scrabble?
Scrabble is a very popular board game that is played in almost every country in the world. It involves a Scrabble Board and about 100 letters tiles. The game is played between 2-4 players and it is th...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 16:08hrs | 462 | by Styaff Writer
5 Games that people of Nigeria love to play
Nigeria is one of those countries that has a diverse, rich, and immersive culture. There are many benefits of having such a diverse culture that you will find all sorts of people in such countries. Ga...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 16:01hrs | 369 | by Styaff Writer
5 best MiFi routers available in Nigeria in 2021
We are living in a digital world where everything is connected online and requires online interactions and that is why everyone wants a fast internet connection to browse the web quickly and get every...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 15:39hrs | 234 | by Staff Writer
Warriors face tough Afcon draw
THE Warriors will not have it easy in tonight's 2022 Africa Cup of Nations' (Afcon) finals draw for the showcase to be held next January and February in Cameroon.For the draw, the 24 teams tha...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:17hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter
Is internet restrictions holding economic growth in Africa?
Internet shutdowns have affected Africans drastically. From tiny tasks like paying bills to bigger implications like hampering economic growth, internet restrictions in Africa have affected all Africa...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 09:24hrs | 158 | by Staff Writer
Shona on Facebook
SHONA, a Zimbabwean language, has become among first African languages to be recognised by Facebook as an alternative that users can use on the social media platform.Shona is predominantly spo...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:31hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean businessman wins top Africa award
Zimbabwean investor Ken Sharpe on Friday joined some of Africa's leading business moguls, who were honoured at the Forbes Best of Africa Awards held virtually by the Foreign investment Network (FiN) L...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:26hrs | 1128 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Covid-19 vaccination rate not lowest
On July 23, 2021, the Associated Press tweeted what it called a "virus update". One of the highlights read: "Canada has high vaccine rate; Zimbabwe lowest."That same day, the American news age...Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 06:54hrs | 805 | by Staff reporter
Mathetha becomes first Zimbabwean to earn UFC contract
NEW Zealand-based rising star Mike Mathetha says he wants to inspire the next generation of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes in the country of his birth.Mathetha last week became the first Zi...Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 06:45hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Fact-checking Biti's corruption speech
Opposition MDC Alliance vice president and former finance minister Tendai Biti gave an online speech on corruption in Zimbabwe on July 18, 2021.Here, we check key claims from Biti's address:...Published: 26 Jul 2021 at 19:35hrs | 2175 | by Staff reporter
101 Amazing Facts About the Life and works of Emperor Haile Selassie
On the occasion of the 129th birthday of the Emperor, I have selected one out of 101 extraordinary achievements he accomplished during his reign: from Ras Tafari- Emperor Haile Selassie. The May 5th V...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 14:21hrs | 1770 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza originally written by Mulugeta Haile
Ruling elite roving bandits, says Biti
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti yesterday described the ruling elite as "roving bandits" who are clinging to power to loot national resources without concern for the ordinary citize...Published: 19 Jul 2021 at 06:48hrs | 1136 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa goes after social media as he cracks down on protests
South Africa, rocked by violent protests that have turned deadly, is now looking to social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter to crack down on looting and destruction of property and infrastr...Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 12:20hrs | 1854 | by Tawanda Karombo
Looting and burning are echoes of apartheid era and proof of SA's failure to make the quantum leap
"Before independence corruption was considered a bold and patriotic act especially as the corruption was considered an act of defiance against white colonial government. It is just that after independ...Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 07:12hrs | 728 | by Wilbert Mukori
Jacob Zuma's jail case was a golden opportunity: a catalyst to real issues
Criminals have taken a golden opportunity to hide behind another criminal who disdained the nation's constitution he once presided. Chinua Achebe writes about corruption in Nigeria's early independenc...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 18:40hrs | 2832 | by Nomazulu Thata
Only 4 players in Euro 2020 have parents born in England
ONLY four players in the starting line-up of Sunday's final Euro 2020 against Italy have parents and grandparents who were all born in the UK.As England football manager Gareth Southgate sugge...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 17:08hrs | 5180 | by Staff writer
Bill Gates should stop telling Africans what kind of agriculture Africans need
Africans have long been told that our agriculture is backward and should be abandoned for a 21st-century version of the Green Revolution that enabled India to feed itself. Western science and technolo...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 22:58hrs | 1317 | by Million Belay,Bridget Mugambe
South Africans thought they were better Africans than black Africa: Thanks Zuma has set the record straight
"All of us must thank Jacob Zuma for introducing African Republic of South Africa and not some outpost of European values." This comes from a Sowetan column sent to me by a friend. The article is an i...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 16:17hrs | 6309 | by Nomazulu Thata
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