The 2021 PPC Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) took place on the 21st of February 2021. The ceremony which was supposed to be held on the 6th of February 2021 took place virtually in compliance with Covid19 restrictions. This year’s ZIMA included a new category. Given the current Covid19 Pandemic situation, the event organisers saw it… Continue reading ZIMA AWARDS WINNERS LIST 2021
STAR FM AWARDS WINNERS LIST 2021
The Star Fm Listeners Choice Awards took place on the 13th of March 2021. This event was held under the theme “Respect the Hustle” which came about as a result of the appreciation of the artists efforts to keep producing good music in spite of the hardships associated with Covid19. All winners were elected by… Continue reading STAR FM AWARDS WINNERS LIST 2021
Bread prices have risen
The price of a standard loaf of bread has increased. The President of the National Bakers Association(NBAZ), Dennis Wallah, has associated the price rise indicated by Bulawayo retailers with the increase in prices of production and distribution costs. This increase in costs was attributed to the rise in fuel prices and utility charges. Wallah shared… Continue reading Bread prices have risen
New Delta Beverages CEO announced
Delta Beverages has appointed a new CEO. This follows the retirement of Mr Pearson Gowero who served as the CEO and director of the company from June 2012. He joined the group in March 1997 in the marketing division at Chibuku Breweries. Gowero steps down on 30 June 2021 and will be replaced by Matlhogonolo… Continue reading New Delta Beverages CEO announced
Mwonzora just a Zanu PF puppet?
Hon Douglas Mwonzora, who was once termed the “Legitimate President of the Movement for Democratic Change” (MDC-T)by Professor Lovemore Madhuku, was this week rumoured to have joined POLAD. POLAD, a dialogue platform created by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, was in July 2018, rejected by MDC saying that it was not a true dialogue platform. The claim… Continue reading Mwonzora just a Zanu PF puppet?
2021 REPORT: Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Sector
John Basera, Permanent Secretary and minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water & Rural Resettlement gave an overview of agricultural and horticultural yields in 2021. He shared insights on the farming sectors including, the traditional grains, livestock condition, tobacco, cotton and maize. Basera shared the following on a twitter thread on his page: “Traditional Grains… Continue reading 2021 REPORT: Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Sector
Aljazeera producing documentary on rural Zimbabwean chicken farmer
A village based road runner rearer who’s story was covered by ZTV last month, has now caught the attention of Aljazeera. Haru Mutasa, a Zimbabwean broadcast journalist and her Aljazeera team were in the young man’s farm in Mhondoro Ngezi.. The road runner farmer, Terrence Maphosa has boasted of helping the community as he has… Continue reading Aljazeera producing documentary on rural Zimbabwean chicken farmer
VIDEO: Dr Agnes Mahomva reveals ‘the best’ Covid19 vaccine
Dr Agnes Mahomva, Zimbabwe’s Chief Covid19 coordinator, this week took it upon herself to educate the nation on Covid19 vaccination. Mahomva also fills the role of Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health and Child Care. Of late, there have been many opinions from unqualified citizens that serve to encourage the public to get vaccinated.… Continue reading VIDEO: Dr Agnes Mahomva reveals ‘the best’ Covid19 vaccine
WATCH: DJ Fantan confronts party leader, Linda Masarira over drugs
Earlier this week, leader of the Labour Economists and African Democrats, Linda Masarira was caught up in a heated brawl with DJ Fantan of Chillspot Records. Linda Masarira, who declared herself the first female president of Zimbabwe in 2028, called out DJ Fantan for doing drugs. This seemingly baseless claim was posted on her twitter… Continue reading WATCH: DJ Fantan confronts party leader, Linda Masarira over drugs
WATCH: Caledonia Mining CFO expresses discontentment over high gold production
Mark Learmonth, the Chief Financial Officer of Caledonia Mining PLC expressed his discontentment with the company’s record gold production of 58 000oz. The company, Caledonia Mining plc is a mining, production and exploration company focused in Zimbabwe. Caledonia’s primary asset is a 64% interest in the Blanket Mine (“Blanket”) in Zimbabwe. Watch Caledonia’s CFO, Mark… Continue reading WATCH: Caledonia Mining CFO expresses discontentment over high gold production
President Mnangagwa speaks on record breaking maize harvest projections
President Mnangagwa took to Facebook to encourage Zimbabweans by sharing the record-breaking expected 2021 maize harvests. He shared the following remarks: “In 2019/2020, Zimbabwe had a maize harvest of 908 thousand tonnes. This year the maize harvest is predicted to triple to 2.8 million tonnes – a record harvest post-land reform. Zimbabweans, don’t let the… Continue reading President Mnangagwa speaks on record breaking maize harvest projections
Knowledge Musona turns up in Harare
Warriors captain Knowledge Musona, who is also popularly known as the smiling assassin arrived in Harare yesterday. The widely recognized soccer star who’s skills caught the attention of CAF as they showcased him in action on their twitter page, is currently preparing for two upcoming matches. These impending aforementioned matches, are the African Cup of… Continue reading Knowledge Musona turns up in Harare
Teachers go against their word and report for duty in their numbers
Before the opening of schools, teachers’ unions affirmed that teachers would not be returning to schools until their pay was reconsidered.This was said to be a move to protest against the poor working conditions and low wages promised to teachers. The bold stand was to take place in spite of government reportedly stating that no… Continue reading Teachers go against their word and report for duty in their numbers
Man abandons family to live with male friend
A Harare man, Brandon Chando, left his wife and child to live with his male friend. Last week on Thursday, the man’s wife took him to court demanding money for the upkeep of their minor aged son. Charmaine Chikwiso, the man’s wife, dragged her husband before Harare Civil Court magistrate Nyasha Midzi demanding $5 000… Continue reading Man abandons family to live with male friend
Prominent businessmen take on ZRP in property fight
Assistant Inspector Cain Muchingami of the ZRP Commercial Crimes Unit was allegedly involved in a messy and unlawful property takeover. The rightful owners of the property are said to be Nyasha Watyoka and Gilbert Muponda, who are also very prominent Harare businessmen. The duo was staying out of the country during the time their prime… Continue reading Prominent businessmen take on ZRP in property fight
From prophetesses to alleged murderers
Two prophetesses from the Johani Marange Apostolic Sect have been arrested following alleged murder of Prosper Chinagwe(43) Prosper Chinagwe is said to have visited their Highfield home seeking spiritual healing from the two prophetesses Elina Rumhangu (36) and Dorothy Mbano(48). The report states that the prophetesses in question used a surgical blade to cut the… Continue reading From prophetesses to alleged murderers
WATCH: CAF honours Knowledge Musona
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) spared a moment to honor and appreciate Zimbabwean footballer Knowledge Musona’s skills at the game.This soccer star has played in South Africa and Germany and currently plays for Eupen in the Belgian First Division. Zimbabweans buzzed with joy in the comment section of the tweet with a unanimous expression… Continue reading WATCH: CAF honours Knowledge Musona
Licenses to be confiscated, says government
Following an increase in road accidents resulting from reckless driving. The government decided to take matters into their own hands. In an effort to increase road safety, the government has announced that it is introducing a new system which aims to penalize reckless drivers and habitual offenders. The move is aimed at ensuring safety on… Continue reading Licenses to be confiscated, says government
GALLERY: Zimbabwe’s talented pencil artist. Would you buy this?
These corona times led some to start focus on their hobbies and talents. Some have been pursuing these passions from long before the pandemic. Whatever the case may be, we have reviewed graphic designer’s works and whatever genius artistry this can be classified as.Then there are the works of a young Zimbabwean by the name… Continue reading GALLERY: Zimbabwe’s talented pencil artist. Would you buy this?
Zimbabwe makes Forbes 2021 list, but for the wrong reasons
The 20th of March, unbeknownst to many, marks United Nations’ International Happiness day. In line with this occasion, the World Happiness Report was released, in which Zimbabwe managed to feature. This World Happiness Report of 2021 sought out to analyze the effects of Covid 19 and how people have responded to these.They further evaluated how… Continue reading Zimbabwe makes Forbes 2021 list, but for the wrong reasons