By Alois Vinga A FORMER MDC parliamentary candidate for Bindura North constituency, Elliot Pfebve is trying his luck in the United Kingdom local council elections representing the British Labour party. Pfebve is a local council candidate in Walsall North. “The Labour announces its best Team for 6th May 2021 local election, I am honoured to
Harrogate Advertiser MUNASHE Chikomba (22) appeared at York Crown Court via video link on Monday when he admitted attempted robbery, possessing an offensive weapon, and carrying a knife. The raid occurred at Summerbridge Stores, a village outlet on Main Street, on March 27. Chikomba’s lawyer, Khadmin Al’Hassan said it was “very bizarre” that his “softly-spoken” client
Times West Virginian FAIRMONT: The only thing Tafara Ushendibaba knew about Fairmont State University before he enrolled was what his siblings had told him. His older brother Tatenda and older sister Tendai vouched for the school after making their way from their homeland of Zimbabwe years prior to get an education at the Locust Avenue
BBC A MAN who killed a woman by giving her too much nicotine during a healing ritual, causing her “toxic trauma”, has been jailed. Lyndon Nindi travelled to Nottingham on 16 February last year to treat Sophia Jekecha’s stomach problems. Nottingham Crown Court heard the 49-year-old was following a “traditional” Zimbabwean system using tobacco in
BBC A GIRL who was originally told her afro hair was unsuitable for children’s wigs said she was “really proud” her locks were now being used. Carly Gorton, 11, from Norfolk, had urged the Little Princess Trust charity to rethink after it said afro hair was too delicate for wig-making. It said wigs were now
By Anna Chibamu THE government has confirmed the death of Nyasha Mugwagwa (38) in a recent terrorist attack in Mozambique. He was among the 12 people, mostly foreigners, who were killed in Palma, Mozambique, when armed terrorists with allegiance to a ISIS attacked the town. The 12 have since been buried by Mozambican authorities. Palma
The Discourse AMY and Tafadzwa Matamba are on a mission to improve local food security and give the community agency when it comes to their food. Sitting on the outskirts of Duncan, B.C. in the shadow of Mount Prevost is a farm-meets-cultural centre that is unique to the Cowichan Valley. Crops like kale and garlic
By Paidashe Mandivengerei AUSTRALIAN based Zimbabwean pharmacist, Emmanuel Pasura continues to give back to his community back home, through building a classroom block in honour of his late mother at Madudzo Primary School, Hurungwe, Mashonaland West. Building of the classroom block commenced at the end of 2019 and was completed earlier this month following delays
eNCA Zimbabweans working and living outside their country are willing to invest back home and boost the economy, as long as there is a good environment according to the International Organization for Migration in Southern Africa. More than two million Zimbabweans are estimated to be in neighbouring South Africa and Botswana, while thousands are based
Agencies WASHINGTON – A Zimbabwean man faces a lengthy jail sentence in the United States after allegedly pounding his wife with a hammer and setting his family house on fire in a possible murder-suicide attempt. Golden Makusha, 52, of 9600 Morning Walk Drive, Hagerstown, Maryland, has been charged with two counts of first and second-degree
By Staff Reporter A woman from London has been sentenced after attempting to defraud her insurer through a fraudulent life insurance claim worth £397,153. Thuile Bhebhe, 51, reported that her husband had died in Zimbabwe in August 2016, submitting false documents to her insurer, Aviva, in order to substantiate her claim. Discrepancies in the paperwork
By Business Reporter A GROUP of leading entrepreneurs have come together to create a business platform to support UK-based Zimbabwean business people. The Zimbabwe UK Business Chamber (ZUKBC) will be launched this Saturday, 27 February 2021, and it is a non-profit and apolitical, membership-based organization. According to ZUKBC chairperson Kennedy Mwedziwendira, the organization will play
Aljazeera From fleeing for political reasons to looking for an adventure, Zimbabweans share why they left their home country. Nearly 24 years ago, Lance Guma came face to face with a gun. A man had followed him out of the main post office in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, before attempting to provoke him into an
Mailonline A science supply teacher has been charged with terror offences over speeches shared on his Facebook page. William Chinyanga, 50, who was born in Zimbabwe, was charged with four counts of encouraging terrorism on January 13. The charges relate to speeches allegedly shared by the teacher – who lives in Archway, north London –
Journalism.co.uk THE coronavirus pandemic has caused a surge of support for aspiring journalists, but making it work requires more than time from both sides. Here is how to effectively manage a mentor-mentee relationship from a distance The coronavirus pandemic has made it a tough time to be a journalism student. University lecturers and news days
BBC A MAN has been jailed after a second-hand ambulance carrying a family was stopped by police near a supermarket. Blessing Mukaukirwa, 32, of no fixed address, was stopped near Asda in Harpurhey, Manchester, on Wednesday. The Zimbabwean national appeared at Manchester Magistrates’ Court where he admitted offences of driving while disqualified and with no
stuff.co.nz THE man who died in a crash between a car and a train in South Wairarapa on Thursday was driving for work when the collision happened. Godwell Mahowa, from Lower Hutt was killed when his car was struck by a commuter train at Speedy’s Crossing near Featherston about 2 pm on Thursday, police confirmed
By Staff Reporter Zanu PF UK/EU District chairperson, Masimba Tawengwa has died of Covid-19. He was 48. According to the state media, he died at the Arundel Hospital in Harare Thursday after his condition deteriorated while he was in Marondera. Information ministry Nick Mangwana, who worked with him in the UK, said he died 10
By Staff Reporter A ZIMBABWE-born nurse, Judith Machiwenyika, now based in the UK, has been honoured with an MBE in the 2021 Queen’s New Year Honours list for her services to the minority, particularly during the Covid-19 response. According the UK media, Machiwenyika, who is from Huntingdon, is a nurse consultant at the Royal Papworth
The National Scotland AN Edinburgh-based musician has just been billed as a potential star of the music scene. Sean Focus is the only Scottish artist in the prestigious Ones to Watch list released by Amazon Music’s celebrated black music platform +44. His music, rooted in afro-pop, hip-hop and dancehall, builds on his Zimbabwean heritage and
