Hwange’s riches and rues: A tale of coal and community
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] THE town of Hwange, formerly known as Wankie, holds a rich history that predates the arrival of European settlers. Its true name, Whange, pays homage to the…
Rescue efforts for 15 trapped Redwing miners resume
Luthando Mapepa, Mutare Bureau EFFORTS to rescue 15 artisanal miners trapped underground at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga north of Mutare resumed yesterday as the ground stabilised, amid hopes that they could…
Ndlovu’s Cape to Cairo race against time
Innocent Kurira, [email protected] FOR most, the idea of cycling 11 000 kilometres is a fleeting daydream. But for Meli Ndlovu, it’s a tangible goal — a record-breaking ambition to traverse…
Government bans potato imports
Precious Manomano, Harare Bureau GOVERNMENT has banned importation of potatoes and potato seeds following an outbreak of Pepper ringspot virus which is currently affecting potatoes in South Africa. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries,…
A striker’s journey…The triumphs and tragedy of Patrick ‘Mboma’ Mpofu
Innocent Kurira, [email protected] IN the annals of Zimbabwean football history, a few stories are as moving as that of Patrick “Mboma’ Mpofu, the Highlanders striker whose name became synonymous with…
National Railways of Zimbabwe employee resurfaces after 3 months with traditional healer’s ‘sick’ note
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] IN a curious turn of events, a security guard from the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) stationed in Hwange vanished without a trace, only to reappear…
Government bans potato imports
Precious Manomano, Harare Bureau GOVERNMENT has banned importation of potatoes and potato seeds following an outbreak of Pepper ringspot virus which is currently affecting potatoes in South Africa. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries,…
A striker’s journey…The triumphs and tragedy of Patrick ‘Mboma’ Mpofu
Innocent Kurira, [email protected] IN the annals of Zimbabwean football history, a few stories are as moving as that of Patrick “Mboma’ Mpofu, the Highlanders striker whose name became synonymous with…
National Railways of Zimbabwe employee resurfaces after 3 months with traditional healer’s ‘sick’ note
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] IN a curious turn of events, a security guard from the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) stationed in Hwange vanished without a trace, only to reappear…
The reliable Fernando Gago
Most likely, Fernando Gago is a name that rings a bell for anyone who has followed Argentine and Spanish football over the first decades of the 21st century. Born in…







