Covid-19 cases have escalated making it difficult to carry out any face to face interactions. Such is the case at Midlands State University’s Zvishavane Campus. The University was forced to suspend face to face lectures after 54 individuals tested positive for Covid-19. These individuals are mainly students at the University. Acting Midlands provincial medical director,… Continue reading MSU suspends lessons following 50+ positive Covid-19 results
Category: Culture
President Mnangagwa announces strict Level 4 lockdown measures
As the covid-19 cases escalate, the President of Zimbabwe has announced new measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. Upto now, the major lockdown restrictions had included the banning of gatherings except for funerals, which only 50 people could attend. Further restrictive measures were stated by the President yesterday and apply with immediate effect. They… Continue reading President Mnangagwa announces strict Level 4 lockdown measures
WATCH: Jestina Mukoko made grown men cry in this heartbreaking interview
The infamous Jestina Mukoko has been put through a lot in Zimbabwe. Her crime? Fighting for human rights! Mukoko is the founder of the Zimbabwe Peace Project. Her activist efforts have gained her international recognition. She was also rightfully included of the list of the most influential women in business. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been a… Continue reading WATCH: Jestina Mukoko made grown men cry in this heartbreaking interview
More demolitions of houses underway. At no notice! (pictures inside)
Recently in Mbare, some demolitions took place. This seemed to be mostly targeted at the makeshift building infrastructure in Mbare. The effects were devastating and even lead to thieves issuing a public warning to citizens. However, that wasn’t the end of it. Today the 25th of June 2021 more surprise demolitions took place. It is… Continue reading More demolitions of houses underway. At no notice! (pictures inside)
Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers demand a national lockdown from President Mnangagwa (press statement inside)
The rise of Covid-19 cases have caused many to be fearful. Mashonaland West, Masvingo and Bulawayo provinces have been put into strict localised lockdowns to contain the spread of the virus. However, some have felt like more can be done to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers, issued a press… Continue reading Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers demand a national lockdown from President Mnangagwa (press statement inside)
UK Embassy hails 3 Zimbabwean Oxford University students for their £10 000 grand prize win
The British Embassy in Harare took to their social media page to applaud 3 Zimbabwean students. These students have flown the flag high at the infamous Oxford University. Oxford University holds an inter-college competition that compares the entrepreneurial ideas presented by various college students. The grand prize winner gets to take home £10 000. This… Continue reading UK Embassy hails 3 Zimbabwean Oxford University students for their £10 000 grand prize win
Dear Christians, Your anger is not justified: Strive Masiyiwa
Are you an intolerant person? Many of us don’t know we are intolerant and would make absolute dictators if we ever had power over the lives of others. If you are a person who gets angry when someone says something you don’t agree with, even on Social Media, then you have an intolerant streak in… Continue reading Dear Christians, Your anger is not justified: Strive Masiyiwa
WATCH:South African thieves take it up a notch and steal Ramaphosa’s iPad
South African thieves are known to be very daring. They’ve proved to be so in many different scenarios. The tactics they implore show an unprecedented level of skill. One of the most recent daring robberies was to steal Cyril Ramaphosa’s iPad. Yes you heard that right. A whole president with a security team had his… Continue reading WATCH:South African thieves take it up a notch and steal Ramaphosa’s iPad
Nick Mangwana speaks on the opening of schools
Parents with school going children have been wondering whether or not schools will reopen. This concern follows after fears of a third wave of the covid virus. By May 20 2021 there were reports of the new covid-19 variant, which was commonly referred to as the Indian variant. Cases reportedly increased and by the time… Continue reading Nick Mangwana speaks on the opening of schools
WATCH: You’re not safe! Thieves issue out a public warning to Zimbabweans.
On the 20th of June 2021, the government set out to demolish the structures at Mbare Musika. These included makeshift buildings used by small companies, people’s homes and other structures used by vendors. Everything that wasn’t a legal structure was destroyed in a bid to clean out the city. However, not everyone was happy with… Continue reading WATCH: You’re not safe! Thieves issue out a public warning to Zimbabweans.
Passport fees vanish at registrar office
US$6 345 went missing at the registrar general offices. This is in addition to the fuel coupons that were stolen along with the money. This took place at the Registrar General’s Manicaland Provincial Office. It is not too surprising that the thieves were able to penetrate the offices. The structures have long since been dilapidated.… Continue reading Passport fees vanish at registrar office
RBZ releases press statement: We’re not happy with the two people hugging on our floor! (pics inside)
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has addressed a very pressing issue, in their opinion, in a recent press statement. The issue was taken up to the director of RBZ himself,John Mangudya, who elegantly signed the press statement. An image was circulating on social media yesterday. Two individuals were caught hugging by the RBZ “high-definition CCTV”… Continue reading RBZ releases press statement: We’re not happy with the two people hugging on our floor! (pics inside)
Watch: Zimbabwe wins best wives in Africa. Meanwhile, people cry for South Africa to be removed from the list
Zimbabwe has done it again! This time we have made it into a the Top 10 best African countries to get a wife list. Not only have we made it, we have topped the list. A certain YouTube recently took their time to analyse different factors that lead to a very satisfying win for the… Continue reading Watch: Zimbabwe wins best wives in Africa. Meanwhile, people cry for South Africa to be removed from the list
City of Harare releases timetable for refuse collection. More details inside
The City of Harare seems to now be getting back on track with refuse collection. They have released a timetable of when they will be collecting refuse in Harare. This news comes as a relief to Harare citizens who are tired of the filthy site caused by garbage laying around. Some residents have even forgotten… Continue reading City of Harare releases timetable for refuse collection. More details inside
Exposing the problem with Zimbabwe’s retirement security: Eddie Cross
25 years ago, we launched the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) with fanfare and hope. Its Board was made up of Government and Employers and Employee representatives and we hoped it would help us provide security for those who retired from active employment. It joined the many private sector Retirement Funds which existed and was… Continue reading Exposing the problem with Zimbabwe’s retirement security: Eddie Cross
Zimbabwean New York Times journalist finally released from prison
In May, a Zimbabwean journalist working for the New York Times was arrested. The journalist, Jeffrey Moyo, had been charged for improperly helping 2 New York Times journalists make a reporting trip to the country. Moyo’s freedom does not appear real as he is expected to hand over his passport, pay 5000 bond note bail… Continue reading Zimbabwean New York Times journalist finally released from prison
We’re raising useless citizens. Bring back the culture of bashing children: cries Zimbabweans
Within several African cultures, hitting kids in the name of discipline is nothing unusual. However, current generations might have had it lighter. Older Zimbabweans on twitter took the morning to reminisce on being bashed by parents. They called it disciplinary action and credit their good behaviour to that upbringing. However, with the rise of human… Continue reading We’re raising useless citizens. Bring back the culture of bashing children: cries Zimbabweans
Composer of first Shona Catholic hymns who designed the Zimbabwean flag dies at age 86
Its a sad day for Catholic Church goers and other Zimbabweans. This comes after Catholic Priest Father Emmanuel Riberio passed away. The priest died at St Anne’s Hospital in Harare this morning. Father Riberio was born in 1935 into a strong Catholic family. He was ordained a diocesan priest on 13 December 1964. Before he was… Continue reading Composer of first Shona Catholic hymns who designed the Zimbabwean flag dies at age 86
AFM leaders wrestle over who gets to keep the church’s name
So it’s starting to feel a little like child’s play. The leaders of the two AFM churches are back in the wrestling ring. This time its not about the church property or leadership, its about the church name. By Sunday 30 2021, AFM church goers had to choose whether they’d be attending AFM in Zimbabwe… Continue reading AFM leaders wrestle over who gets to keep the church’s name
Zimbabwe’s leading security company, Fawcett, loses thousands of USDs to ordinary robbers
Fawcett Security Company has an interesting claim on their website. They boast of the following in these exact words: “Since 1959 Fawcett Security has proudly been the leading security company in the Zimbabwean Security Industry. Providing the highest possible standards of service delivery, training & manpower development.” The irony is that this leading security company… Continue reading Zimbabwe’s leading security company, Fawcett, loses thousands of USDs to ordinary robbers