By Tinotenda Hove President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis, calling the late pontiff “a devoted servant of God” whose influence reached far beyond the Catholic Church. In an official condolence message sent on Tuesday, April 22, to Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Acting…
Calls Grow for African Pope as Catholic Church Mourns Pope Francis
Tinotenda Hove The death of Pope Francis has ignited global conversations about who will succeed him as the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Among the loudest voices are those calling for the appointment of a Black African pope — a historic first for the church. The Catholic College…
Nyanga Man Sentenced for Sexual Assault of Woman with Disability
By Tinotenda Hove NYANGA – A 23-year-old man has been convicted and sentenced to 18 years imprisonment, with three years suspended for five years, for sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman with a hearing and speech impairment. The offence occurred on the night of October 19, 2024, at a residence in…
Zanu PF Business Tycoon Dies
By Tinotenda Hove The sudden passing of Lazarus T. Chikadaya, a prominent businessman and philanthropist, has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe's business community. Chikadaya, founder and managing director of Drawlink Civil Engineering, left an indelible mark on the country's economic landscape. According to sources, Chikadaya passed away peacefully in Harare early…
Gospel Singer Dorcas Vambe Released After Fraud Charges Dropped
Tinotenda Hove In a surprising turn of events, prominent gospel musician Dorcas Vambe, popularly known as Mai Dhuterere, has been set free after being charged with fraud. Harare magistrate Tapiwa Banda removed Vambe from remand, allowing the state to pursue further action through summons if desired. Vambe had been accused…
Civil Servants Face Intimidation During Shutdown?
By Tinotenda Hove In a bid to undermine the national shutdown called by war veteran and activist Blessed Geza, state security agents reportedly forced civil servants in Masvingo to report for duty on Tuesday morning. Sources at Benjamin Burombo Building, Masvingo, which houses several government departments, revealed that department heads…
Snake Bites On The Rise : Health Ministry Sounds Alarm
By Tinotenda Hove The Ministry of Health and Child Care has raised concerns over the steady increase in snake bite cases, according to its latest disease surveillance report for the week ending April 6, 2025. The report, which also includes updates on anthrax and dog bite cases, reveals troubling trends…
Silent Killer Breaks Silence on Bunking UK Trip: “I Wasn’t Given My Money”
Tinotenda Hove Harare — Zimbabwean dancehall artist Jimmy Mudereri, widely known by his stage name Silent Killer, has finally opened up about his much-publicized absence from a recent UK tour, laying the blame squarely on the promoter. The controversial chanter, known for his fiery lyrics and no-nonsense attitude, stirred speculation…
Fury Erupts Over Tshabangu’s Shutdown Remarks
By Tinotenda Hove Controversial Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Secretary General, Sengezo Tshabangu, has sparked widespread outrage after publicly attempting to discredit the recent national shutdown protest. His comments come amid growing frustration over Zimbabwe’s deteriorating economic situation. Tshabangu, who controversially seized control of the CCC party earlier in 2024…
MWOS Stun DeMbare
By Tinotenda Hove In a stunning turn of events, Dynamos suffered a 1-0 defeat at the hands of MWOS FC, led by their former coach Lloyd Mutasa, in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match. The match, played at Ngoni Stadium in Norton, marked the stadium's debut hosting a top-flight…

