Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Independent Zengeza West MP brings relief to disabled people

Zengeza West MP Simon Chidakwa who will be vying for the same constituency on an independent ticket has bailed out disabled people in the constituency with an assortment of groceries. Speaking at the hand-over of the donation, Chidakwa said the sponsorship is out of good will and should not be misconstrued as a vote-buying gimmick. “The donation is out of sympathy after realising what these families were going through to fend for the disabled and whoever thinks it’s a ploy to find votes is lost, ”said Chidakwa. A local organisation Princess Tilli Foundation(PTF) approached the incumbent MP seeking assistance to help out the disabled.

Publish Date: Tuesday, June 26th 2018 | Read Comments

Zimbabwe: Aspiring Zanu PF Legislator ‘Torments’ Nyabira Farmer

Zvimba east Zanu PF aspiring candidate and late Air Marshal Josiah Tungamirai’s son is tormenting a Nyabira farmer over a land wrangle . Tawanda Tungamirai, who is currently the Darwendale councillor and is representing Zanu PF in the forthcoming polls was hauled before the Banket Magistrates Court by Jealous Kamweji facing a litany of accusations that include assault, malicious damage to property and death threats.

Publish Date: Monday, June 11th 2018 | Read Comments

Zimbabwe: Former teacher to groom upcoming artistes

Timeo in red tie flanked by his wife and band manager at the press conference

A former teacher who is also a gospel musician has set up an arts hub that will see upcoming artistes being groomed to be professional artistes. Speaking at a press conference in Harare, Collen Timeo who is founder of Timz Creative Arts Group said he came up with the idea after realising from his own experiences that there are many budding artistes who fail to attain their dreams because of lack of exposure so the hub will be a launch pad for most aspiring artistes.

Publish Date: Thursday, April 12th 2018 | Read Comments

Zimbabwe: Hopley roads in major facelift

A grader in Hopley

Most roads in Hopley Suburb are being spruced up following a timely intervention by a local organisation. Tanganyika Trust which was founded by Tongai Mnangagwa on Saturday started sprucing up the pot-holes infested roads. This publication caught up with Tongai and he said they were moved by the poor state of the roads in Hopley so they thought of chipping in to help avert the situation.

Publish Date: Tuesday, March 27th 2018 | Read Comments

Zimbabwe: Upcoming Afro Jazz musician and brother in hiding following alleged threats from Ruling Party youths

An upcoming AfroJazz musician and his brother have reportedly gone into hiding following a series of threats from ZANU PF youths in Chitungwiza, it is being alleged. Speaking to this publication, Delight Mhakure, a friend of the two brothers Innocent and Brighton Sibanda, said the whereabouts of his friends are not yet known and fears are abound that they might have been abducted.

Publish Date: Friday, March 16th 2018 | Read Comments