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Chief Makoni fines brothers for calling mother-in-law a witch
A witchcraft accusation blew up into fines, livestock, and public embarrassment once the elders took over. What kicked this off So apparently, things went sideways after a family illness got blamed on magic instead of medicine. Edward Machokoto pointed fingers at his mother-in-law. The claim was that she armed his wife with spooky tools for dark stuff. Who dragged this to court Venenzia Ndoda was not having it. She hauled Edward and his brother Timothy before the community court. Her argument was simple: her name was being trashed. Where this played out The whole mess landed in Chief Makoni’s community court. This is the kind of place where gossip gets weighed carefully. And where bad accusations get expensive fast. The illness...
Shelter Zimbabwe wins tax award while land barons seethe
They paid their taxes, followed the rules, and now the Government is basically slow-clapping while land barons seethe quietly. What everyone noticed first So yeah, Shelter Incorporated Private Limited, trading as Shelter Zimbabwe, just got publicly crowned. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority tagged them as the top revenue payer in construction. This win covered January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, squarely in the medium business lane. Why this hit different This was not just about money moving to Treasury. The nod doubled as a big approval stamp for playing clean, especially with land. In a market crawling with illegal land barons, that contrast was loud. What Shelter Zimbabwe actually does The company stays busy with residential...
Thieves strip Bulawayo Mpilo Hospital of copper pipes
Someone keeps farming Mpilo Central Hospital for copper, and the fallout keeps smacking doctors, patients, and budgets where it hurts most. What just blew up So yeah, the junior doctors' housing at Mpilo Central Hospital keeps getting looted. Since doctors moved back in May 2023, thieves have been running a rinse-and-repeat routine. Copper pipes, electrical cables, brass taps, basically anything shiny and sellable keeps vanishing. Why this place mattered The quarters were rebuilt after nasty fires in 2018, 2019, and 2021 wrecked things. Reconstruction wrapped up about two-and-a-half years ago, so this was supposed to be a fresh start. Junior doctors only got back in after long rehab work, which makes this sting extra hard. How the...
A Reece dodges Stogie T's call during the awkward L-Tido Podcast
He dialed, the phone rang, nobody answered, and the room got painfully quiet. The call that went sideways Veteran rapper Stogie T found himself stuck in an awkward moment mid-interview. The setting was the L-Tido Podcast, and things were smooth until phones entered the chat. Why the call even happened Stogie was talking through plans for a music video tied to the Four Horsemen track. That collab includes A-Reece, Nasty C, and Maggz. The problem, though, was getting hold of A-Reece to lock anything in. L-Tido applies pressure Host L-Tido was not feeling the excuses. He pushed Stogie to call A-Reece on speaker, live, no safety net. The phone rang, and then nothing happened. Silence does the talking The unanswered call sucked the...
Sizwe Dhlomo shows off his brand new personal radio studio
He finally opened the door, showed the room, and proved the behind-the-scenes grind was never a myth. The reveal felt overdue So yeah, Sizwe Dhlomo just pulled the curtain back on a finished personal radio studio. He posted a walkthrough, clearly buzzing, because this thing is officially done and usable. A project with receipts This studio did not pop up overnight. He first put the idea out there in 2025 and kept people looped in ever since. Every update felt like a reminder that patience is part of the process. Watching the grind pay off The video hits different because he’s been vocal about building quietly. Seeing the final space land made the long wait feel justified. It was a clear before-and-after moment. The internet...
Sol Phenduka and Penuel clash over deadbeat dad gatekeeping
A clip lit the fuse, Sol Phenduka jumped in, and suddenly, everyone is arguing about money, access, and who really gets hurt. How this debate even started So basically, radio personality Sol Phenduka reacted to a video making the rounds online. In that clip, media figure Gogo Skhotheni questioned whether a dad who is not paying should even see his child. The internet did what it always does and took sides immediately. Sol’s take, access over cash Sol’s stance was simple but loud: seeing your child should not be treated like a prize you unlock with money. He framed presence as support too, especially for a child’s mental and emotional well-being. His logic was that kids eventually figure out who showed up and who did not, without...
DJ Dolly Ditebogo gets breast reduction for neck pain relief
She went to Türkiye, came back lighter, and shut down the cosmetic surgery rumors fast. Why the clinic trip happened So yeah, DJ Dolly Ditebogo addressed the chatter head-on after people started guessing. The visit to Türkiye was about health, not aesthetics. What the procedure actually was The surgery was a breast reduction, done to deal with nonstop back and neck pain. According to her, the physical weight had crossed into daily misery territory. Life before the surgery Clothes shopping was a constant headache. Discomfort was not occasional; it was the default setting. Every day movement came with a price she was tired of paying. Why does she not regret it She says the outcome made her genuinely happy. The relief from pain...
Tim Tebow and Demi Leigh celebrate eight years of marriage
Eight years in, a baby on board, and the Tebows are fully in their feelings online. The anniversary moment that hit timelines Former Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Tebow and retired NFL star Tim Tebow just marked eight years of marriage. They leaned into the occasion with emotional posts that did exactly what you think they did to the internet. The marriage origin story Their vows went down in Franschhoek back in 2020. Since then, the relationship has shifted from newlywed energy into something deeper and louder. The family plot twist Fast-forward to 2025, and they welcomed their first child. That new chapter clearly leveled up the bond they’re always talking about. Instagram did the heavy lifting Both of them jumped on Instagram to...
Penny Lebyane will lead Eintlik Lets Connect on SABC2 soon
She’s back on public TV, daily and unapologetic, and Penny Lebyane is calling it a full-circle moment. The return that finally clicked So yeah, veteran broadcaster Penny Lebyane is officially heading back to SABC2. This time, she’s front and center as the host of a brand-new daily talk show. The show, Eintlik Let’s Connect, kicks off on February 9. What the show is actually about The whole setup is built around honest conversations and real-life stories. Think people from all walks of life, sitting in the same space, talking it out. The goal is connection, not noise, and shared experiences over hot takes. Why does this hit different for Penny Penny is treating this like a career milestone, not just another gig. After years in the...
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