BBC A teenager who died while swimming in a river has been described as a “shining star”. Thandolwethu Ndlovu, who turned 15 just two days ago, got into difficulty in the River Trent near Swarkestone, Derbyshire, on Tuesday evening. After an extensive search his body was recovered from the river the next day. Paying tribute,
The Morning Star HUMAN rights groups have expressed grave concerns over Home Office plans to deport 150 people to Zimbabwe next week, warning that their lives would be in danger. The flight, scheduled for July 21, comes after the British government reportedly struck a secret deal with President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s regime last month to deport
By Alois Vinga A UNITED Kingdom-based Zimbabwean, Phinn Masango has made great strides in the whole grain natural foods market after establishing a fast-growing company, which has become a “must go to” for consumers of naturally grown products. Speaking to NewZimbabwe.com from his UK base, Masango said his company, Tatenda Foods was birthed after he
By Staff Reporter THE Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) has announced the final nominees shortlist for the ZAA UK 10th Anniversary Awards set for 11 September. The live virtual event dubbed “The Big Reveal” will be held at The Mayfair Hotel in London. The voting period for the nominees will commence from 19 July until 15
Agencies A man has been sentenced to a total of six years in prison after admitting sexual offences against a teenage girl. Cloud Chunga pleaded guilty on Friday 28 May to sexual communication with a child, meeting a child following grooming, sexual activity with a child including penetration and make an indecent image of a
Daily Mail A TELECOMS tycoon whose family fled unrest in Zimbabwe, who took on Robert Mugabe in order to start his businesses, and who is now helping to provide Covid vaccines to Africa, has been named as Britain’s first black billionaire. London-based Strive Masiyiwa, 60, has clinched the accolade, according to the Sunday Times Rich
By Staff Reporter A ZIMBABWEAN-born woman Nicolle Nkazimulo Moyo, now based in the United Kingdom, was Friday elected councillor for Peterborough’s Hargate and Hempsted ward. Moyo stood on a Conservative Party ticket against three other candidates from the Green Party, Labour, and Liberal Democrats. She polled 664 votes against Kevin Tighe (Liberal Democrats) – 316 votes, Timothy Kujiyat
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
