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SA lacks the will to rescue Zimbabwe
IN any discussion on the political and economic crisis in Zimbabwe, the need for South Africa's mediation to find resolution is invariably raised. Calls for South African involvement are getting loude...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:52hrs | 931 | by Tendai Dumbutshena
Fresh details on land scam
Top officials at Rural District Councils (RDC) are conniving with village heads in the illegal sale of State land especially in peri-urban areas across the country, prejudicing the government of milli...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 21:23hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
The first lady horrified by the accusations against her and her son
The first Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa and her son Collins were mentioned last Friday as potential owners of six kilograms of gold found in the possession of mining boss Henrietta Rushwaya as she tried to ...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 18:53hrs | 1856 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Commercial rabbit production in Zimbabwe set for a major boost as government approves imports of quality genetic pool
Raymeg Consultants Private Limited (Raymeg), a diversified Zimbabwean group, has received a permit to import hundreds of pure breed rabbits to help bolster commercial rabbit production in Zimbabwe, th...Published: 26 Oct 2020 at 22:27hrs | 923 | by Lloyd Mangoh
Zicorba ushers the majority of Zimbabweans into commercial rabbit production
The Zimbabwe Commercial Rabbit Breeders Association (Zicorba) was mooted in June 2020 by a group of like-minded persons during a WhatsApp discussion, setting a stage for what has become household name...Published: 21 Oct 2020 at 07:27hrs | 1780 | by Lloyd Mangoh
Urban to rural migration the new scenario in Zimbabwe
IN a reversal of the normal trends with regards to rural-to-urban migration worldwide, the current pattern in Zimbabwe is pointing towards a shift in migration, this time, urban to rural migration bei...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 06:13hrs | 1141 | by Peter Makwanya
What becomes of unwanted babies?
IT is a common national habit to turn a blind eye or be very judgmental about problems that we are too uncomfortable to deal with such as unwanted teen pregnancies or the necessity of providing contra...Published: 08 Aug 2020 at 09:37hrs | 379 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Smells like November 2017
WHEN harvesting is completed in many parts of rural Zimbabwe, there are many rituals that take place.Villagers hold night vigils, sing and dance, but more importantly for those who love blood ...Published: 11 Jul 2020 at 08:10hrs | 1986 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Fire is a good servant but a bad master
Season for veld fires, unpleasant and often tragic. Saw this caption in a bar of all the places, "They do not burn your home, do not burn theirs". Truth hurts, animals do not burn down our res...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 21:22hrs | 791 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
The four canines lost race of the titans
The two boys could be high school students on this Covid-19 spawned 'holiday'. With four of 'man's best friends' for company, the duo passed through near my base as they scanned the tall savanna grass...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 15:20hrs | 429 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa.
Time to hold MDC leaders to account
IT was in 2000 when I had just begun my "A" level studies at Rupare High school in Bikita, Masvingo.We were going towards the 2000 parliamentary election. Zanu-PF had just lost a constitutiona...Published: 15 May 2020 at 08:27hrs | 2676 | by Moses Tofa
Zimbabwe: Is there a plan after the lockdown
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, countries have put their citizens under various forms of lockdowns that have technically shut down vast sections of economies with only essential business...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 07:41hrs | 833 | by Joseph Ndondo
Cattle dying - why not get rabbit meat from Australia?
Now that some of our cattle are 'diseased and getting deceased' what's next for our meat protein requirement? Aah! Wait a minute, an Aussie idea is beckoning. We are told rabbits are considere...Published: 16 Mar 2020 at 07:05hrs | 564 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Feeding scheme extends to secondary schools
GOVERNMENT is set to extend the schools feeding scheme to secondary schools in line with the country's education policy to improve school attendance and completion rates. The feeding scheme is...Published: 04 Mar 2020 at 07:54hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions are anti-peace in Zimbabwe
The issue of sanctions and how they have impacted the social and economic welfare of the generality of Zimbabweans is of great relevance to the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission. Fi...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 06:58hrs | 157 | by Geoffrey T. Chada
Tree planting is everyone's child
If you have cut more trees than you have planted then feel guilty, trees are life. The countryside is almost 'naked', forests are no more as wanton tree cutting has become endemic. Who shall s...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 19:43hrs | 31 | by Tondo Murisa.
Mohadi chides Zapu on Unity Accord pullout
Vice President, Kembo Mohadi has chided the opposition party, Zapu, for trivialising the 1987 Unity Accord saying the pact was irreversible.The Unity Accord was an agreement signed between Jos...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 16:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Our forests are disappearing at an alarming rate
Environmental expects have always warned people on the dangers associated with uncontrolled felling down of trees, especially in the absence of tree planting programmes. Landslides are one big...Published: 24 Sep 2019 at 19:19hrs | 186 | by Thomas Murisa
Are South Africans our brothers?
In 1980 Zimbabwe got independent and we were happy, very happy. However, South Africa,Namibia and another country on the horn of Africa were still under colonial rule.I remember when I joined ...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 18:02hrs | 1117 | by Etiwel Mutero
Job Sikhala must stop behaving like a teaser bull
MDC-Alliance deputy national chairperson Job Sikhala, who has been arraigned before the courts on allegations of subverting a constitutionally-elected Government, is indeed, not new to controversy. It...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 07:28hrs | 986 | by Isdore Guvamombe
Man finds herdboy sampling wife, collapses
IT'S a scenario that has been played out countless times in films and TV dramas and sometimes even for comic effect.But when it really happens it takes a great deal of bravery to face or deal ...Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 10:28hrs | 3958 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa out of touch with reality'
The opposition MDC has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of being divorced from reality, claiming his views and understanding of the situation obtaining on the ground do no tally with the current s...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:23hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter
Guard against uncontrolled fires
Whilst EMA is doing a great job in public awareness on the dangers and damages caused by veld fires, everyone must do their bit in eradicating the menace. Boxes of matches and lighters are not...Published: 22 May 2019 at 20:24hrs | 359 | by Thomas Murisa.
Man eats stray cats
WHETHER it's a reaction to runaway from beef prices or just the love for meat, a Sakubva man has pulled a shocker by eating stray cats, which he grills with passion.As word spread about the em...Published: 18 May 2019 at 10:35hrs | 1333 | by Staff reporter
You can eat anything but do not make your brother fall
May those in the know tell us more or, may the enlightened in truth and spirit add more flesh to the bone? Keeping the Sabbath, is it for all humanity to observe or its a preserve for the Jews only by...Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:08hrs | 148 | by Thomas Murisa
'Mnangagwa lured 2018 voters with war tales' - damned lie, he rigged the election
As Zimbabwe's economy sinks deeper and deeper into the morass the tension and panic in Zanu PF circles is palpable. The regime rigged last year's elections and was super confident that it will rig the...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 07:43hrs | 3053 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mthuli Ncube lampooned over new currency plans
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday came under fire from economists who accused him of rushing to announce plans to re-introduce the Zimbabwe dollar before addressing factors which led to its coll...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:17hrs | 2168 | by Staff reporter
It's squeaky bum time for unsung Mangudya
Like many Manchester United fans around the world missing the good old days, I also regularly find myself reminiscing about the managerial prowess of Sir Alex Ferguson, whose inimitable success at one...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 17:13hrs | 3034 | by Guthrie Munyuki
The most popular slots in the year review
In 2018, there were many games that were at the top of the most popular slots rankings at online casinos and are therefore the most played. In addition to "old hands", numerous new slots have been add...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:35hrs | 175 | by Staff Reporter
A quick look at some of the teams in the upcoming 2019 NRL season
A Quick Look at Some of the Teams in the Upcoming 2019 NRL Season There's no question that 2018 was the year of the Roosters. The Sydney...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 16:09hrs | 1012 | by Tom Bewes
Chiwenga suffers from a rare condition
Zimbabweans in the social media have taken chances to cartoon the Vice President Cde Chiwenga because of his unique pronunciation of the words with letter "L" in English. Most people have found joy in...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 14:45hrs | 29722 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Chigowe gets Dynamos job
LLOYD "Mablanyo" Chigowe has been offered the coaching job at Dynamos as a reward for rescuing the club from relegation last season.The unassuming coach was appointed interim coach in Septembe...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 10:08hrs | 1030 | by Staff reporter
Prophecy:Chiwenga-Mnangagwa fight to destabilise the nation
A prominent Bulawayo based pastor of the Divine Kingdom Ministry Ian Ndlovu has issued a chilling prophecy on what will happen to Zimbabwe if the faction aligned to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 09:55hrs | 20489 | by Mandla Ndlovu
It's Mthuli Ncube's electronic transfer tax, stupid
Sometimes one can be an excellent macroeconomist and a very bad public finance expert at the same time. I think this is the case with new Finance minister Mthuli Ncube.One such bad idea is the...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 07:01hrs | 2729 | by Tendai Kamba
Zimbabwe's constitutionalism moves notch up
Today is a momentous day for Zimbabweans as constitutionalism moves a notch up with the Constitutional Court sitting to consider submissions by MDC-Alliance presidential contestant Nelson Chamisa in c...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 06:02hrs | 163 | by Elliot Ziwira
Smugglers cash in on porous Beitbridge border
SMUGGLING across the dry Limpopo riverbed has never been this high. Queues of vehicles loading goods illicitly brought into the country have turned dirty village road networks into busy streets....Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:55hrs | 1147 | by Staff reporter
Zimra conducts Customs Rummage Sale
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is set to auction confiscated goods and those seized for flouting various customs regulations next week.This comes after the Authority's Commissioner-General...Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 13:22hrs | 1496 | by Staff reporter
Rabbit farmers deserve more
Many farmers countrywide have taken up cuniculture or rabbit farming with more joining each day. Some urban eateries and entertainment joints that serve hot meals have now included rabbit meat in thei...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 10:08hrs | 1066 | by Thomas Murisa
Government says no to donkey abattoir
THE Government has vowed not to license the donkey abattoir in Bulawayo as slaughtering of the animals is unlawful in the country, an official said.Speaking at the Donkey Skin Trade Conference...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 16:02hrs | 715 | by Staff reporter
The tale of a jewel and a giant: Facts about revival of Zimbabwe's economy
The Country, Nation and Our WorldMany have talked, written and caricatured Zimbabwe as a country of educated but inept leaders. A country once a jewel of Africa brought down by corruption, greed a...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 17:35hrs | 783 | by Vincent Gwarazimba
'The rabbit killed my 8 children, husband'
INHERITED terminator!She became a lonely woman after a rabbit which she inherited from her late father mysteriously killed her husband and eight children.Khena Ndlovu (91) of Emncwazin...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 06:51hrs | 885 | by Staff reporter
Drama as hubby busts wife, lover
THERE was a dramatic spectacle in Hwange's Mpumalanga suburb when a husband caught his wife allegedly romping with a lover after he reportedly ambushed them following wind from neighbours.It i...Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 06:05hrs | 2491 | by Staff reporter
This why children should not be Presidents
On 2 February 2018, Nelson Chamisa turns 40 and is constitutionally qualified to become President of Zimbabwe. Many will no doubt be celebrating this milestone with him.However, events over th...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 09:31hrs | 2937 | by Tinomudaishe Chinyoka
Local rabbit consortium fails to pay farmers
A local consortium, Rabbit Breeders and Producers Association of Zimbabwe (RBPAZ) which trains and buys rabbits from its members has been failing to pay its farmers, with some reporting to have gone f...Published: 16 Jan 2018 at 07:53hrs | 2228 | by Staff Reporter
Henry Olonga feared Mugabe thugs would kill him
Almost 15 years after Henry Olonga wore a black armband, Mugabe's rule in Zimbabwe is finally over. "I'm stunned," he says. "Here we are in a country that is Mugabe-less for the first time in 37 years...Published: 02 Dec 2017 at 14:15hrs | 6163 | by Staff reporter
Kingship and Nationalism will not solve Matabeleland problems
Greetings to you all my Comrades and friends in the name of Mthwakazi struggle for Self-determination. I have not been politically active since I lost my wife some two months ago. Well I have accepted...Published: 23 Sep 2017 at 22:25hrs | 387 | by Mbonisi Gumbo
Is Zimbabwe opposition ready to remove Mugabe regime?
For 37 years Zimbabweans have endured ZANU rule. Are things about to change? For any political party that is serious about dislodging ZANU PF from power the first step should be to gain an indepth...Published: 23 Sep 2017 at 20:03hrs | 448 | by Sakhile Sibanda
Bush sex disrupts church service
A RANDY couple's sounds of loud sex stopped a prayer service conducted by an Apostolic sect at a bush in Bulawayo's Mbundane suburb.It is reported that on Saturday last week, members of the Va...Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 16:30hrs | 13236 | by Staff Reporter
Witchcraft at garage
IN a case of suspected witchcraft, Workers at Tin-Tin Garage along Simon Mazorodze Road had a shocking experience when they found a clay pot, reed, black cloth and rabbit soaked in blood at the garage...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 17:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Can blame 'proliferation of parties' for Zanu PF victory - it is hara-kiri contesting in the first place
Without even one democratic reform in place there is nothing to stop Zanu PF rigging next year's elections. The party will rig the vote just as readily as it rigged the July 2013 elections. "I...Published: 19 Aug 2017 at 17:54hrs | 189 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
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