Govt foots medical, repatriation costs for Makhado accident victims

Thupeyo Muleya in Makhado, South Africa THE Government has said it will foot the costs of repatriating Zimbabweans who died in last Sunday’s bus accident outside Makhado in Limpopo Province,…

Zim truck driver jailed for smuggling explosives into SA

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau A Zimbabwean truck driver, Edward Chikukwa (48), has been jailed for an effective 15 years for unlawful possession of explosives by the Musina Regional Court, Limpopo…

BREAKING: South African police launch manhunt after Delta Bus double murder and armed robbery 

Bongani Ndlovu, Deputy Echo Editor SOUTH African police have launched a manhunt for a gang of armed robbery suspects linked to an armed robbery involving a Zimbabwean bound Delta cross-border…

Vele Vele drops ground-breaking single

Langalakhe Mabena, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub Bulawayo’s fast-rising musician Vele Vele — previously known as Majoer Prodi — has announced himself on the regional scene with a ground-breaking single…

Velamfundo! Mpopoma High School honours its best

Nkosilathi Sibanda THE tagline, “Velamfundo” underlines Mpopoma High School’s badge. It is a statement that is evident enough, self-explanatory and inspirational. Nothing has come short of excellence about Mpopoma High…

Tsholotsho High School: Producing leaders, achievers and champions

Mthokozisi Ncube TSHOLOTSHO High School head, Mr Sicelo Dube, has celebrated the school’s proud history of grooming future leaders, citing alumni who have risen to prominent positions in the country.…

Emsizini Secondary School celebrates academic excellence amid plans for infrastructure development

Michelle Musandinyoze, Zimpapers Writer EMSIZINI Secondary School in Kensington on Friday held its annual school speech and prize- giving ceremony to honour the institution’s top achievers, while announcing plans to…

Dancing in a time of grief n Intwasa pushes on amid Sikhonjwa farewell

Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter FOR Raisedon Baya, director of Intwasa Arts Festival KoBulawayo, this year’s edition of the country’s longest-running arts showcase was the hardest he has ever had…

“I think artistes are now lazy” …Mambazo Phiri reflects on the arts in Bulawayo

Mbulelo Mpofu, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub SAIMON Mambazo Phiri, the indefatigable force behind some of Zimbabwe’s most vibrant theatrical exports, has said that despite recently celebrating his 50th birthday,…

COMMENT : Khami Dam: A solution to Bulawayo’s water crisis?

BULAWAYO City Council’s recent announcement regarding the decommissioned Khami Dam has opened a Pandora’s box of possibilities and challenges. After tests confirmed that the water is safe for consumption, the…

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