A former ZPRA combatant described surviving a 1978 Rhodesian military assault on Mkushi Camp in Zambia that killed dozens of female fighters. Neddie Sibanda said she hid beneath a boulder near the Mkushi River while soldiers shot fleeing guerrillas and used bayonets to check bodies. She remained motionless among the casualties for nine hours until darkness allowed escape to a nearby homestead.
Rhodesian forces deployed helicopter gunships and paratroopers against the training facility on October 19 of that year. Sibanda said aircraft bombed the kitchen area where recruits waited for meals before setting fires to channel survivors toward ambush positions. She fled with other women toward the river as explosions destroyed the compound...
Zimbabwe midfielder Marshall Munetsi said remarks from South African coach Hugo Broos motivated his team ahead of their World Cup qualifier match. The Belgian manager told the media that Zimbabwe posed minimal threat compared to African powerhouses like Nigeria and Cameroon. Players contacted each other after hearing the comments and treated the fixture as personal rather than purely competitive.
The Wolverhampton player said losing to South Africa would have been unforgivable for Zimbabwean supporters despite accepting defeat against Lesotho. He noted that coaches often use opponent statements to energize squads before matches. His former manager at Orlando Pirates employed similar tactics when rival teams made dismissive comments...
Zimbabwe has launched a card-based distribution system for agricultural inputs under the Presidential Pfumvudza scheme to prevent misuse of government resources. Permanent Secretary Obert Jiri announced on Wednesday that three million rural households will receive seeds, fertilizer, and chemicals through ward committees led by councilors and traditional leaders. Beneficiaries must swipe identification cards connected to a national database to collect supplies from Grain Marketing Board depots.
The climate adaptation program provides each household with two kilograms of seeds, 50 kilograms of fertilizer and pesticides to cultivate conservation plots measuring 39 by 16 meters. Jiri warned that tampering with the distribution process...
Matabeleland South requires $280,000 to combat drug addiction after officials identified severe resource gaps in prevention and treatment infrastructure. Provincial Affairs Minister Albert Nguluvhe said on Wednesday that the region lacks a functional rehabilitation center and relies on a Bulawayo hospital for patient referrals. Authorities plan to convert an old tuberculosis clinic in Jahunda into the primary recovery facility for substance abuse victims.
The Gwanda district launched a fundraising campaign with a target of $36,000 as part of the broader provincial effort. Police need fuel for patrol operations and equipment to conduct preliminary drug screenings at border crossings. The province will direct collected funds toward...
Zimbabwe's domestic cricket season begins on Monday with Logan Cup matches at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo and Kwekwe Sports Club. Tuskers will face Southern Rocks while Rhinos take on Eagles in the opening four-day fixtures. Pro50 Championship games follow on Thursday at the same venues.
Mega Market Mountaineers enter as defending champions after sweeping both the Logan Cup and Pro50 Championship last season. The campaign features alternating four-day and one-day matches through mid-December, followed by a holiday break. Action resumes in January with teams rotating between Bulawayo, Kwekwe, Mutare, Harare and Masvingo.
Zimbabwe Cricket confirmed coaching appointments for all five franchises. Dion Ebrahim takes charge of Tuskers...
A Zimbabwean court sentenced Issa Siyabu to 100 years in prison after convicting the 36-year-old man of 25 criminal offenses spanning residential burglaries and sexual assault. The Chegutu resident targeted properties in Borrowdale and Mount Pleasant, stealing electronics, cash, and documents from multiple homes. Police arrested him after matching fingerprints left at one crime scene.
Authorities say Siyabu raped one victim at knifepoint before taking $750 from her residence. He accompanied investigators to various locations where he committed the crimes. The judge suspended 10 years of the sentence based on future conduct requirements.
Siyabu will serve 50 years because some penalties run at the same time rather than consecutively...
A religious leader urged congregants to seek spiritual renewal by examining their commitment to faith and prophetic vision. The minister referenced Isaiah 40:31, which describes believers gaining strength through patient devotion to divine guidance. The sermon compared spiritual transformation to an eagle's midlife regeneration process when the bird sheds worn feathers to extend its lifespan.
Eagles reaching 40 years old face deteriorating beaks and talons that become ineffective for hunting prey. The birds retreat to mountain nests where they strike their beaks against stones until new growth emerges. This painful restoration period requires months of surviving without food while waiting for replacement feathers and hunting tools to...
Victoria Falls has installed 50 prepaid water meters across residential and commercial zones as part of a trial program aimed at reducing consumption and improving payment collection. Town Clerk Ronnie Dube said the system allocates 70 percent of purchases to active use and directs 20 percent toward outstanding balances. The municipality reports a positive reception in low-density areas, but faces skepticism in high-density neighborhoods, where residents worry about affordability.
One Mkhosana resident expressed concern that automated disconnection removes the possibility of negotiating payment extensions with officials when funds run short. Municipal authorities maintain that the technology promotes conservation through...
Church members gathered at Lady Stanley Cemetery in Bulawayo on Saturday to honor Apostle Professor Haney Resten Sawasawa, who died in October after decades of religious leadership. Pastor Godfrey Nyoni told attendees the late minister exemplified servant leadership through humility and dedication to Christian principles. The tombstone serves as a lasting testament to his commitment to faith and community service.
Sawasawa received ordination in 1964 and founded the United Pentecostal Church movement three years later, beginning with outdoor gatherings in Mpopoma. His ministry grew to encompass more than 300 congregations throughout Southern Africa. He later established the Unshakable Pentecostal Church, which moved from Mabuthweni...
