The butchery where Leeroy Mpofu lost his life THE sun beat down mercilessly on a freshly turned earth as it cast long, stark shadows across the dormant grass. With a forlorn look, Nosipho Moyo sat on an aged wooden bench, her eyes fixated on the grave of her son, Leeroy Mpofu, of Guduza village, under…
South African Music Awards THE South African Music Awards (SAMAs) have become the embodiment of the phrase “the more things change, the more they stay the same”. The 30th annual of the SAMAs were held this past weekend at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, South Africa. It was a splendid affair involving celebs, fashion,…
SIMBA Bhora could seal their first Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title today if they win against relegated Arenel Movers and FC Platinum fail to pick maximum points against Bulawayo Chiefs. SIMBA Bhora could seal their first Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title today if they win against relegated Arenel Movers and FC Platinum fail…
Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has blamed substandard retailed solar panel products and installations as the chief causes of electrical faults resulting in deaths from infernos. At least 27 deaths have been reported in more than 200 notifications made concerning electrical accidents this year. About 45 deaths from electrical incidents…
BERNARD Hatirarame, creative director and founder of Scarless Designs BERNARD Hatirarame, creative director and founder of Scarless Designs, took home the coveted gong for Excellence in Fashion Industry at the just-held African Influencer Awards. The glittering ceremony, which is increasingly gaining prestige, took place on Saturday night at Impala Events along Khami Road in Bulawayo….
HIGHLANDERS club HIGHLANDERS club secretary Morgen “Gazza” Dube has appealed to the supporters to attend the side’s last home match against Yadah at Barbourfields Stadium. The Bulawayo giants fans boycotted their home match against ZPC Kariba a few weeks ago, but attended a fund-raising event at the team’s club house, which was well subscribed and…
Pathisa Nyathi HISTORIAN Pathisa Nyathi, who died last week, will be laid to rest at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo today, a cemetery reserved for the city’s luminaries. Nyathi passed away at a private hospital in Bulawayo on Saturday due to a yet-to-be-disclosed illness, but recurring condition. He was 73. He had been in and…
United States Exchange Alumni THE United States Exchange Alumni team has collaborated with local organisations to initiate a pioneer training programme aimed at boosting financial literacy and artistic skills for emerging visual artists in Bulawayo and Mbembesi, Matabeleland. This transformative initiative comes after observing that visual artists are perceived only as creativesbut are marginalised when…
moms Becoming a kinship caregiver to a relative’s child often happens during times of crisis or conflict. While it’s a loving act to take on raising a child, it also introduces complex dynamics between you, the birth parents, and the child. Disagreements and tension are common. With care and communication, you can often resolve issues….
Information minister Jenfan Muswere GOVERNMENT has introduced more measures to curb the theft of inputs under the Presidential Input Scheme. Speaking during yesterday’s post-Cabinet briefing, Information minister Jenfan Muswere said government would blacklist any official involved in input abuse. Muswere said ward committees involved in input abuse would also be banned. “The 2024-25 summer season…
