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NUST student off the hook
NATIONAL University of Science and Technology (Nust) student Panashe Vongai Sivandani has been removed from remand following her arrest for participating in the foiled July 31 anticorruption protests....Published: 1 hr ago | 281 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo cardiac ward in sorry state
THE cardiac ward at Mpilo Hospital in Bulawayo has virtually collapsed, posing a huge threat to the many patients living with heart complications referred to the southern region's biggest referral hos...Published: 1 hr ago | 84 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Mayor alleges Zacc witch-hunt
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) recently offered mayor Councillor Solomon Mguni a piece of land where he intended to build six town houses for an unjustifiable amount of US$2 500. According to cou...Published: 1 hr ago | 150 | by Staff reporter
Top cop takes boss to court
A TOP cop who was recently acquitted on charges of allegedly stealing guns, more than 180 live bullets and an assortment of related weaponry from the police armoury has taken his boss, Police Commissi...Published: 1 hr ago | 221 | by Staff reporter
Nkulumane trio nabbed for 121 smuggled television sets
THREE men from Nkulumane suburb in Bulawayo were yesterday arrested after being found in possession of 121 television sets which were smuggled from Botswana. The three Oscar and Pardon Chinana...Published: 1 hr ago | 134 | by Staff reporter
Zacc swoops on Bulawayo City Council
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has descended on Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to investigate alleged corruption in the municipality. A team of ZACC investigators are said to have...Published: 1 hr ago | 109 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF district elections escalate Mnangagwa, Chiwenga fight
THE impending Zanu-PF District Coordinating Committee (DCC) elections have presented a new battlefield for party bigwigs, who are scheming to consolidate their political power in various provinces ahe...Published: 1 hr ago | 176 | by Staff reporter
Explosives expected at ZANU PF meeting...members plot to recall Mnangagwa
A certain section of ZANU PF members is reportedly lobbying Central Committee members to raise a motion of impeachment and recalling of President Emmerson Mnangagwa at a Central com...Published: 4 hrs ago | 4731 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Engutsheni Hospital accused of employing labourers from outside Bulawayo
ENGUTSHENI hospital has come under a storm for allegedly employing people from outside Bulawayo to do general hand work at the institution while several locals are also unemployed.This emerged...Published: 19 hrs ago | 4173 | by Stephen Jakes
'Police Boss Godwin Matanga selling fraudulent stands' Mliswa says
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has accused Commissioner General of the Police Godwin Matanga of working with Minister of Local government July Moyo to sell fraudulently acquired stands...Published: 21 hrs ago | 4198 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZimThrive announces new dates for 2021
The organisers of ZimThrive have announced that the event will now take place in December 2021.In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the month-long event, which was initially set for April ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 660 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa's govt mulls local authority commissions
Government is considering appointing commissions to run the affairs of local authorities following the recall of councillors by MDC-T for insubordination and failing to recognise the leadership of Tho...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 06:32hrs | 1948 | by Staff reporter
An open letter from a concerned Bulawayo motorist
My job forces me to frequently drive along Masiyephambili Drive, past Nkulumane. Complex. I'm particularly concerned about the level of corruption & greed perpetrated by the police manning the roa...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 06:26hrs | 2091 | by Concerned Bulawayo motorist
Khupe youths blast 'vindictive' recalls on Alliance MPs
YOUTHS aligned to Thokozani Khupe's old MDC-T party have warned their leaders within the newly reconstituted MDC-T to stop "vindictive" recalls on MPs and councillors elected on the MDC Alliance ticke...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 06:06hrs | 3546 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T recalls Gwanda mayor
THE MDC-T has recalled Gwanda Mayor, Councillor Jastone Mazhale as the party continues in its quest to remove all members aligned to the MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa. Local Government...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 06:03hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe sets dates for resumption of flights
Flag carrier Air Zimbabwe said it would resume domestic flights on September 23 and regional flights from October 3 after the government lifted a coronavirus lockdown in place since March.Air ...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 22:10hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Malayitsha truck catches fire
A Zimbabwe registered truck believed to be carrying goods from South Africa reportedly caught fire along the highway before Beitbridge. ...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 13:29hrs | 6488 | by Staff Reporter
PDP wants to recall Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume
There are reports that a faction of PDP now wants to recall Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume and councilor Arnold Batirai in Bulawayo. Respected media personality Zenzele Ndebele reported the matter ...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 12:05hrs | 8206 | by Staff reporter
Another Council Boss reported to ZACC for coruption
Residents in Mazowe under the Mazowe Agenda for Development and Empowerment (MADE) banner have resolved to stage a protest to voice their displeasure against the rural district council chairman ...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 09:16hrs | 2374 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Vic Falls councillors punished for pushing for mayor Dlamini ouster
VICTORIA FALLS Ward 1 and 6 councillors Marguerite Varley and Ephias Mambume who have been recalled by the MDC-T led by Thokozani Khupe could have been punished for launching a spirited push for the r...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:30hrs | 1207 | by Staff reporter
Khupe, Chamisa scuffle cripples local authorities
THE turf war between MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe and her MDC Alliance rival Nelson Chamisa has left operations in the country's major cities and towns paralysed after she recalled a record 84 council...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:28hrs | 1134 | by Staff reporter
BCC launches virtual 2021 budget consultations
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has launched a virtual 2021 budget consultation programme with residents through its WhatsApp platform as public gatherings remain banned under government's COVID-19 contai...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:22hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Khupe persists with MDC Alliance massacre
TRIGGER-HAPPY MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe has expelled several more MDC Alliance councillors in Bulawayo, Gwanda, Beitbridge and Marondera as she stops at nothing to decimate rival Nelson Chamisa's i...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:20hrs | 670 | by newzimbabwe
Kapini shown exit door at Highlands Park
FORMER Warriors goalkeeper Tapuwa Kapini has expressed his shock and disappointment at being unceremoniously offloaded by Absa Premiership side Highlands Park after a successful five year spell at the...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:13hrs | 1027 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Thokozani Khupe fires 8 Bulawayo Councilors
MDC-T Acting President has expelled the following Bulawayo Councilors from the party rendering their wards vacant:1. Tinashe Kambarami (Ward 3) 2. Enerst Rafamoyo (Ward 20) 3. Tineruvi...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 12:11hrs | 6419 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Decomposed body found in a mine shaft
Illegal miners at Masasa mine in Mazowe allegedly discovered a decomposed body yesterday.The two miners Justice Makuku (47) of Southlands, Harare and Milton Musona of Tsungubvi, Glendale were ...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 11:28hrs | 1396 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa marks 78th birthday
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa celebrated his 78th birthday today and his loyal are wished him well. This year's birthday wishes are different to 2017 when citizens from across the political divide wished him we...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 07:56hrs | 3395 | by Ndou Paul
Mnangagwa says no to Ndebele king
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says his government will not allow the reviving of a Ndebele king or any other kingdom under his rule.He was addressing a Zanu-PF Midlands Provincial Coordinating ...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 07:38hrs | 11026 | by Staff reporter
9 students arrested after protest in solidarity with ZINASU leader
Nine students were arrested on Monday while protesting outside a Harare court where their leader was freed on Z$2,000 bail after being charged with participating in a demonstration with intent to prom...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 07:18hrs | 864 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe coming apart at the seams
In Zimbabwe, pregnant women are left alone in hospitals to give birth, taps have run dry in major urban centers, infrastructure has all but collapsed and more than half the population needs food aid....Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 07:18hrs | 1179 | by Staff reporter
fastjet resumes domestic flights
BUDGET airline fastjet Zimbabwe will resume domestic flights next Monday after a five-month COVID-19-induced hiatus.Zimbabwe suspended flights and shut its borders in March this year as it sou...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 06:20hrs | 975 | by Staff reporter
Private schools reopen
PRIVATE schools reopened yesterday for the Cambridge examination classes with the generality of them adhering to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education's mandatory Standard Operating Procedur...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 06:14hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Politburo to deal with rogue bigwigs who manipulate DCCs polls
The Zanu-PF Politburo will deal with rogue senior party members who are manipulating the District Coordinating Committee (DCC) election process for their personal glory, Zanu-PF secretary for Commissa...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 06:11hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
$600m availed for schools reopening
A TOTAL of $600 million has been set aside by the Government for disbursement to needy schools to improve sanitation and enable them to reopen safely without risking a spike in Covid-19 infections. ...Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 06:09hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Chamisa visits Jacob Ngarivhume
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa visited Transparency Zimbabwe Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume at his home as a form of showing solidarity....Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 19:29hrs | 3274 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Thokozani Khupe fires Beitbridge Mayor
MDC-T Acting President has recalled Mayor of Beitbridge Councillor Morgan Ncube, Granger Nyoni of ward 5 and Tore Angeline of Ward 6 in Beitbridge Municipality. The Minister of Local Governmen...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 17:16hrs | 5095 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Thokozani Khupe fires 11 MDC Alliance Councillors
MDC-T Acting President Thokozani Khupe has expelled 11 city councillors in Harare. A letter from the Local Government minister July Moyo has instructed the town clerk to inform the Zimbabwe Electoral ...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 12:18hrs | 6908 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Open letter to Sofa Hospital Bulawayo - Customer complaint
I bought a set of Sofas about 3 months ago from one of their shops in town.We hardly use the sofas at home as we still use an old set. However about 5 days ago we then noticed on coming back f...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 08:16hrs | 1741 | by Disgruntled customer
Zimbabwe to be another Singapore, says Zanu PF
THE ruling Zanu-PF party says it is optimistic that Zimbabwe will soon come out of the economic woods and transform into another Singapore.Top Zanu-PF official and former presidential adviser ...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 06:39hrs | 3295 | by Staff reporter
Woza engages Parly over schools opening
WOMEN of Zimbabwe Arise (Woza) will tomorrow engage the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Primary and Secondary Education, stakeholders and parents to gauge the country's readiness for the re-openi...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 06:37hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council admits pumping bacteria-infected water
BULAWAYO City Council has admitted that residents could be receiving bacteria infected water, but said this was not life-threatening.This came after residents last week complained of receiving...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 06:37hrs | 922 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa honours General Mtshana Khumalo with National hero status
The Second Republic has been commended for honouring revered General Mtshana Khumalo who has been granted National hero status. Gen Khumalo was the commander of King Lobengula's Imbizo Regimen...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 06:34hrs | 2960 | by Staff reporter
Six cops arrested for theft
Six armed police officers from Zimbabwe Republic Police, Sanyati were arrested for assault, unlawful entry and theft at a gold dealer's premises yesterday.According to a leaked memo seen by Bu...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 08:29hrs | 6986 | by Simbarashe Sithole/Tarisai Mudahondo
Cross-border donkey rustlers on the prowl
To new arrivals, "Dip 27" is no different from any other rural service centre in Madabe communal lands south of Plumtree in Zimbabwe.Yet locals know that the daytime semblance of law-abiding p...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:21hrs | 637 | by Oscar Nkala
Reprieve for Warriors
THE Warriors look set to play their upcoming 2021 Cameroon Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Algeria in Zimbabwe amid indications that CAF will offer temporary relaxation of the requirem...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:11hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
Not all men are bad, says gospel artiste
BULAWAYO budding contemporary gospel musician and leader of the Preachers of the Word Gospel group Nobesuthu Shyleen Mkandla is disturbed by the continued prejudice against women in all spheres of lif...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:08hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Thambolenyoka speaks about war experiences
THE mere mention of the name, Thambolenyoka, who operated as a dissident in the districts of Matabeleland South in the 80s during the post-independence disturbances used to send shivers down the spine...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:07hrs | 1561 | by Staff reporter
Man dies in accident
A MAN died when his car was involved in a head on collision with a truck at Sezhube near Gwanda on Tuesday after he encroached into the opposite lane.Matabeleland South provincial police spoke...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:06hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Bonus, salary hike for civil servants
CIVIL servants are set for a happy end of year as the Government has assured them that they will receive their bonus while modalities are also being worked out to continue with foreign currency allowa...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:06hrs | 2098 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean nurse banned in Scotland
A ZIMBABWEAN mental health nurse has been banned from the profession after he was convicted of sexual assault.The watchdog for nurses and midwives said the nurse had brought the profession int...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:04hrs | 1809 | by Staff reporter
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