TikTok star Ashton’s rise to stardom
Mthokozisi Ncube UPCOMING TikTok content creator from Bulawayo, 20-year-old Ashton Nyathi, is steadily carving a name for himself in the digital entertainment space, capturing the attention of thousands of viewers…
COMMENT: Honouring the unsung heroines of our rural hinterlands
MARCH is globally recognised as Women’s Month, a period dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of women and advocating for the non-negotiable goal of gender equality. In Zimbabwe, this month…
‘THE WOLF IN THE WARD!’ ngutsheni matron in patient cash storm
Mthokozisi Ncube A SENIOR matron at Ingutsheni Central Hospital in Bulawayo is allegedly abusing vulnerable psychiatric patients and pocketing their money, with whistleblowers claiming a culture of silence and fear…
The 40-year mystery. . .Four claim 13-roomed mansion
Lubelihle Moyo and Mthokozisi Ncube THE mystery surrounding a sprawling, 13-roomed mansion under construction in Bulawayo’s leafy Kumalo suburb continues to deepen. The property, which has been at the centre…
GOKWE’S DEADLY SKIES : At least 9 die every year from killer lightning bolts
Ethel Ncube WELCOME to Gokwe North. Here, disputes are not settled with fists. Villagers whisper that some people catch lightning in a bottle and deploy it against their enemies. They…
Ex-hubby rips apart ex-wife’s home to ‘share’ assets!
Moreblessing Ncube A LUPANE man’s idea of a “50/ 50” divorce settlement has landed him behind bars after he literally tore his ex-wife’s house apart! Elliot Sibanda (59) from Chauza…
Bitter brew: Scorned lover bathes ‘cheating’ bae in beer
Moreblessing Ncube “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.” This age-old adage came to life in spectacular fashion when a 21-year-old Bulawayo woman turned into a whirlwind of rage,…
Desperate dad faces jail for break-in
Moreblessing Ncube WHILE the pressure of providing for a family can be immense, turning to crime is never the answer. For a father, being a role model means teaching children…
Vigilantism backfires. . . 2 remanded in custody for mob justice
Moreblessing Ncube WHILE the frustration of rising crime often leaves communities on edge, the dangerous rise of “instant justice” is proving to be a remedy worse than the disease. Mob…











