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Sikhumbuzo Moyo [email protected] Chief Zephania Sigola, who died on Monday, will be laid to rest at his Esiphezini farm in Matabeleland South tomorrow. The late traditional leader’s only surviving daughter, Ms Nomalanga Sigola confirmed the development. “Burial of my father will take place tomorrow at his farm in Esiphezini,” she said. Chief Sigola died at […]

Brandon Moyo [email protected] FORMER Zimbabwe and England international, Gary Ballance has been suspended for eight weeks by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) over last year’s Yorkshire racism scandal. On top of the suspension, Ballance is also set to be fined 8 000 Pounds. The 33 year old batter is one of the seven […]

Nqobile Bhebhe Online Reporter THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has increased acceptable wheat moisture content at harvest time to allow farmers who planted late to speedily prepare for winter wheat production. Some farmers planted the summer crop late owing to late rains and therefore to ensure winter wheat production is not interrupted, it has recommended new […]

Leonard Ncube [email protected] DELEGATES from 12 Southern African countries are expected to gather in Victoria Falls this Friday and Saturday for a two-day Toastmasters ThunderCon conference whose objective is to build skills and human capital capacity in individuals and organisations. Delegates have started arriving at a local hotel, as Victoria Falls continues to attract local […]

Nqobile Bhebhe, Online Reporter INGUTSHENI Hospital surrendered 436 kilograms of meat to the Bulawayo City Council health department for disposal as it was unfit for consumption. Power outages affected the hospitals’ refrigerators. “A voluntary surrender of 436kgs beef meat that had gone bad due to electricity outages was made by Ingutsheni Hospital and it was […]

Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter  HAVING failed to fulfil their opening two Zifa Southern Region Division One fixtures owing to financial troubles, Binga Pirates are expected to play their first match of the season this weekend. Binga Pirates will kick-start their campaign against Mountain Climbers at Luveve Stadium B Arena on Saturday. The Binga-based club owed Zifa […]

Ricky Zililo [email protected] FORMER Zimbabwe national team midfielder Nqobizitha Masuku is ready to help his team fight for the Botswana Premier Soccer League title after missing two Jwaneng Galaxy matches due to an injury. Masuku returned to training on Tuesday, after missing his team’s 3-1 home win against Masitaoka FC, a side coached by his […]

Nqobile Bhebhe, Online Reporter  THE People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has unveiled a 24-hour contact center that seeks to boost service delivery and efficiency in line with its enhanced investment in technology and innovation thrust. The contact centre is envisaged  to handle all enquiries, complaints and feedback related to POSB’s products and services that include savings accounts, loans, […]

Harare Bureau CCC legislator Job Sikhala who is facing charges of obstructing the course of justice has been convicted by Harare Magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa. In her ruling she said the State was able to prove that Sikhala was the one who authored and posted the video recording which claimed that the late Ali was […]

Lizzy Nekhoma, Online Reporter AT least 20 cities and towns countrywide will experience 12-hour electricity outages on 13 and 14 May. According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC), the scheduled power cuts will be due to maintenance work on the grid. There will be no electricity between 6AM and 12PM. The […]

Brandon Moyo [email protected] LADY Chevrons skipper, Mary-Anne Musonda got off her 2023 Women Super Series campaign in Ireland to a good start after her team, Scorchers registered a five wicket win in their opening match against Dragons yesterday. The Zimbabwean, who was making her debut in the league took three catches as her side restricted […]

A Ugandan national army soldier has shot and killed a government minister he was guarding. Retired Colonel Charles Okello Engola, who was the deputy minister for gender and labour, was shot at his home on Tuesday morning. It is not yet clear whether there was an argument between the soldier and Col Engola. The soldier, […]

Michael Magoronga Midlands Correspondent The Kwekwe community is drooling at the prospect of witnessing first-class cricket as Zimbabwe A hosts Pakistan A at Kwekwe Sports Club from 3 to 6 May. Popularly known as the Shaheens, Pakistan A are expected to open their account of the Zimbabwe tour with the match against the Zimbabwe A […]

Leonard Ncube [email protected] TSHIBIKIKA/Rhumba musician Clement Magwaza and his band Macrey Super Sounds have lined up a series of shows in Matabeleland North dubbed Falls Road Invasion. Born Clement Ncube in Empandeni, Magwaza last held a show in Matabeleland North years back and is promising fans a memorable experience with a fusion of old a […]