Government has said it does not envisage any changes to the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) public examinations schedule, but would continue monitoring the situation in schools in light of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Primary and Secondary Education ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro yesterday said: “We will announce in …
Read More »Kazembe Kazembe Repairs Mt Darwin District Mortuary
Zanu PF Mashonaland Central chairperson, Kazembe Kazembe has brought relief to Mt Darwin district after financing the repair of the hospital’s mortuary which broke down in 2018, Nhau has learnt. According to sources, when the mortuary broke down, bereaved families were left with no choice but to utilise private funeral …
Read More »Zim Begs For Forgiveness From Kenyan Tourist After Airport Stand-Off With Immigration Officers
Zimbabwe’s home affairs ministry has apologised to a Kenyan tourist who was “hustled” by immigration officers, apparently in an attempt to force her to bribe them. The woman, who uses the social media handles @KenyanSista or @AfricanTigress, maintains a video diary of her travels on various platforms including YouTube, Instagram …
Read More »SADC Hopeful For A Productive Rainy Season Ahead Of Climate Forum
Normal to above normal rainfall is most likely during the next summer rains over most of SADC region, according to a seasonal forecast from the 25th Southern African Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF 25) released yesterday. More detailed information on likely Zimbabwean rainfall patterns and discussion on these forecasts comes …
Read More »Daring Man Killed After Taking Selfie With Stray Elephant
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) rangers shot dead an elephant after it fatally trampled a man who was taking a selfie outside Kwekwe, triggering a stampede by villagers for elephant meat. The man, whose name could not be ascertained, is said to have been gored and dragged for …
Read More »Mwenezi District Left In Shock As Mermaid ‘Vanishes’ With Girl (11)
Hundreds of villagers under Chief Chitanga area in Mwenezi district have for the past five days been performing traditional rituals on the shores of Runde River, where a girl vanished 11 years ago, in the hope she will return. The villagers have been singing and dancing day and night since …
Read More »Zambia: Hichilema Sacks Army, Police Commanders
Zambia’s new President Hakainde Hichilema has replaced the country’s top military commanders and the head of the police – and signalled a focus on the security forces being more accountable to the citizens. The president late on Sunday announced new commanders of the Zambian army, the air force and the …
Read More »Govt Puts Measures To Accommodate The Physically Challenged In Schools
Government has taken advantage of the current level four lockdown to renovate schools across the country so that all physically challenged pupils will find life easier when learning commences, Nhau has learnt. Schools are opening on Monday for all examination classes while the rest of the classes are set to …
Read More »Mysterious Fires Drive Bindura Man To Commit Suicide
A Bindura man allegedly killed himself after being accused of causing mysterious fires that reportedly burnt down 57 huts at two neighbouring farms in Bindura, Nhau has learnt. Last Friday, the fire burnt down 27 huts at Burnridge farm barely two months after another mysterious fire destroyed 30 huts at …
Read More »Big Brother Naija: Why Nigerians Are Obsessed With The Reality TV Show
Within the last five years, the Big Brother Naija reality TV show has become Nigeria’s most watched offering on television. Featuring a diverse mix of housemates drawn from across socioeconmic and cultural lines, this enduring TV content format has become a hot button topic. Now in its sixth season, the show continues to …
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