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14/12/2024

ZIM HIP HOP AWARDS 2024 WINNERS

● Voltz JT scooped 3 awards,

1. Best Album for N.O.P Makoni,

2. Song of the Year for Mukoma Brian and the

3. People’s Choice award.

● Holy Ten and Young Gemini both took home Best
Male and Best Female Artists, respectively

● Kayflow Zwe, won the Best Live Act;

● Baggamusic, won the Video of the Year award for
his song Jerusalema

FULL LIST OF ALL THE WINNERS
• Best Gospel Act: REAP3R
• Spoken Word: Banshee
• Best Journalist: Plot Mhako
• Best Diaspora: Rhymeassassin
• Best Collaboration: 216Whisky – Gore (All Star
Remix)
• Best Promoter: Noble Stylz (Bars On Bars)
• Planet Dodger Online Media: Riddim & Raps
• Best Hip Hop Group: Dough Major & Dingo Duke
• Hip Hop Personality of the Year: Boy Nino
• Best Live Act: Kayflow
• Best Hip Hop Hustle: Mr. Nyamz
• Best Verse (Sweet 16): RayKaz on “Zazizay” by
Zazise
• Best Underground: Donne Jovi
• Best Alternative: Shone
• Best Album: Voltz JT - N.O.P Makoni
• Best Newcomer: Runna Rulez
• Best Male Artist: Holy Ten
• Best Female Artist: Young Gemini
• Song of the Year: Voltz JT – Mukoma Brian
• Best Producer: PhanaAs
• Video of the am Year/Video Director: Bagga -
Jerusalema (Prod. Nagbeats & Jax. Eng. DJ Panaxe.
Shot and Chopped by Taurai Zidya)
• Best Brand Supporting ZimHipHop: Moto Republik
• Best Radio DJ: Lady K & PD TheGhost (The Fixx,
ZiFM Stereo)
• Best Club DJ: DJ Scar
• Positive Social Impact: Mike Chibeh
• People’s Choice: Voltz JT
• Lifetime Achievement: Takefizzo

13/12/2024

Mother (18) arrested for killing child (2) after making false police report

A Chiredzi woman aged 18 years was today arrested for allegedly stoning her 2-year-old son to death and then made a false police report. Police investigations proved that the woman had actually committed the heinous crime.

The statement posted by ZRP on 'X' formerly read as follows:-

• Police in Mkwanise arrested Maria Zimvumi (18) in connection with a case of murder which occurred on 10/12/24 near Maranatha paddock. The suspect allegedly brutally stoned her baby boy (2 years) to death for unknown reasons.

• This was after the suspect failed to secure employment as a maid in Chiredzi Town. In an attempt to conceal the crime, the suspect carried the victim’s body on her back and made a report at ZRP Chiredzi claiming that the victim died after falling from her back.

• Police inquiries proved that the suspect had made a false report to cover up for her criminal act.

10/12/2024

Zimbabwe scored a low 30/100 in the latest CIVICUS human rights report, making it one of the most repressed in the Southern African Development Community. Only outscoring Angola (28) and Eswatini (9). (PHOTO: AP)

10/12/2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced Sunday that he had chosen Alina Habba, his personal attorney, to serve as counselor to the president.

Trump, in a post on his Truth Social site, called Habba a “tireless advocate for justice.”

“She has been unwavering in her loyalty and unmatched in her resolve — standing with me through numerous ‘trials,’ battles and countless days in Court," Trump said. “Few understand the Weaponization of the ‘Injustice’ System better than Alina.”

Trump announced several other planned additions to his administration, including Christopher Landau as his choice to serve as deputy secretary of state. Landau was the U.S. ambassador to Mexico during Trump’s first term.

Trump also said former National Security Council spokesman Michael Anton will serve as the director of policy planning at the State Department, while Michael Needham will serve as counselor of the State Department.

10/12/2024

Chinese Defense Minister D**g Jun has reappeared in public after a media report claimed he was under disciplinary investigation. Analysts say that while his reappearance suggests D**g is politically safe, it does not mean China will stop its anti-corruption purge against the military.

D**g attended a forum in Shanghai last Thursday on the security situation in the Gulf of Guinea. This marked his first public appearance since taking part in a meeting with counterparts from Southeast Asian countries and the United States last month in Laos.

During the forum, D**g met with heads of delegations from 18 African countries and expressed China’s willingness to strengthen maritime cooperation with regional countries and help maintain security in the Gulf of Guinea, China’s state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Prior to his reemergence last week, the Financial Times reported on November 26 that D**g was facing an anti-corruption-related investigation, citing unnamed current and former U.S. officials.

10/12/2024

Police have arrested a 26-year-old man with a weapon consistent with the gun used to kill the head of the largest U.S. health insurer, New York's police commissioner said Monday.

The man was taken into custody after police got a tip that he had been spotted at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania, said NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.

"They also recovered clothing, including a mask consistent with those worn by our wanted individual," Tisch said. "Also recovered was a fraudulent New Jersey ID matching the ID our suspect used to check into his New York City hostel before the shooting incident," Tisch said.

UnitedHealth CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was killed last Wednesday in what police said was a "brazen, targeted" attack as he walked alone to the Hilton from a nearby hotel, where UnitedHealthcare's parent company, UnitedHealth Group, was holding its annual investor conference, police said.

📷: AP

10/12/2024

TikTok asked a federal appeals court on Monday to bar the Biden administration from enforcing a law that could lead to a ban of the popular platform until the Supreme Court reviews its challenge to the statute.

The legal filing was made after a panel of three judges on the same court sided with the government last week and ruled that the law, which requires TikTok to divest from its China-based parent company or face a ban as soon as next month, was constitutional.

If the law is not overturned, both TikTok and its parent, ByteDance, which is also a plaintiff in the case, have claimed that the popular app will shut down by January 19. TikTok has more than 170 million American users. Reuters

📷: Reuters

07/12/2024

I have watched this song Tinoungudza by Dorcas Moyo several times. It's a song that I listen to every morning. Truly we need to take a lead in the fight against drug and substance abuse.
You can watch the video here

07/12/2024

The United Kingdom says Zimbabwe must reform its governance and human rights record before it is readmitted into the Commonwealth, effectively blocking the country’s return to the body from which it was suspended in 2002. The Commonwealth secretariat had recommended Zimbabwe’s readmission after giving member countries until November 26 to share their views. A readmission would require all members to be approved. In particular, the UK says Zimbabwe has not implemented recommendations by the Commonwealth Election Observer Mission. The UK’s foreign office said the time is not yet right to readmit Zimbabwe and would “encourage a further Commonwealth assessment mission to Zimbabwe in 2025 to follow up on these areas.” Some Zimbabwean government sources who declined to be quoted said the government will only be in a position to comment after the Commonwealth secretariat releases a statement. Give us your thoughts on this … (VOA)

06/12/2024

CHII CHINOITIKA KANA PRESIDENT VAKAFA

Section 101 yeConstitution of Zimbabwe inotaura pachena kuti kana President vakafa, Vice President vanobva vaita Acting President kusvika kwagadzwa President mutsva . Since Zimbabwe inema Vice President maviri, the last VP akambonzi aite Acting President ndiye zvekare anobva aita Acting President kusvika kwasarudzwa new President

PRESIDENT MUTSVA ANOGADZWA SEI?
Bato raPresident ashaya ndiro rine mvumo yekusarudza munhu warinoda kuti apinde pachigaro chaPresident. Nekudaro bato iri rinosungirwa kunyora tsamba kuna Speaker of Parliament within 90 days richitaura zita remunhu warinoda kuti apinde pachigaro. Kana munhu uyu apinda,anobva atonga kwemakore anga asara pa term yaPresident afa

Zvoreva kuti kana President vakafa kana ku resigner or even kubviswa paChigaro, hakuitwe maElections
Party yaPresident afa ndiyo inosarudza replacement. Ndizvo zvakaitika paka resigner Mugabe, ZANU yakabva yati ED ngavapinde kuti vapedzese term yamdara Bob. Ofcourse itsoro yakanga yarongwa kare zvayo. That's why Mphoko asina kupiwa mukana wekuita Acting President, vakabva vagadza ED faster faster to remove the need for an Acting President

Taffy Theman

06/12/2024

High Court judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda ruled against the two saying they should have raised their concerns at the magistrates court on initial appearance.

The two were seeking referral of their case to the ConCourt, raising several reasons, including that the High Court had no jurisdiction to hear the case.

They also complained about the age of the assessors for the trial.

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05/12/2024

DJ RIBHE’S ACCUSER GAVE CONFLICTING STATEMENTS. . . DJ to stay at alternative address

THE teenage victim, who is claiming that she was allegedly drugged and r***d by Chillspot Records star producer DJ Ribhe, gave two conflicting statements, the High Court has revealed.

The 14-year-old Form 2 student did not allege any form or r**e in her first recorded statement but later said her drink was spiked and she was r***d in the second statement.

This came out during DJ Ribhe’s bail hearing before Justice Regis Dembure yesterday.

After the findings, the State consented to DJ Ribhe’s bail application, which was also upheld by Justice Dembure.

Justice Dembure ruled that the concession to bail by the State was proper and praised DJ Ribhe for providing an alternative address making him a favourable candidate.

DJ Ribhe and the teenage victim stay in the same neighbourhood.

The judge admitted DJ Ribhe to US$100 bail, ordered him to reside at his new address in Glen View and report to police once every Friday.

He has also been ordered not to interfere with State witnesses.

DJ Ribhe was being represented by Harare lawyer Advocate Sylvester Hash*ti who took instructions from lawyers from Rubaya and Chatambudza Legal Practitioners.

The Chillspot Records music producer had spent four weeks in remand prison since his arrest on November 6.

The State claimed DJ Ribhe allegedly drugged his 14-year-old victim by spiking her drink before ra**ng her at his home.

The girl had met DJ Ribhe at his home before they proceeded to Mashwede Village, in the company of other unnamed people.

While at Mashwede, DJ Ribhe, according to the State, allegedly manipulated the minor into drinking an unknown substance and smoking sh**ha.

Later that night, DJ Ribhe took the victim to his home where prosecutors allege he r***d her.

When the girl woke up, prosecutors claim she found out that she had been r***d.

Investigations also show that the girl had failed to attend school for two days leading to the incident.

05/12/2024

MAN REJECTS, EJECTS WIFE, KIDS, BRINGS LOVER HOME

THE daughter of a man, who won an order to eject his whole family from their home so that he could bring in his lover, burst into tears and tried to attack her father in court yesterday.

The courtroom drama started after he father, Forward Mumango, won an order to eject his entire family from their home and bar them from visiting the family house.

Mumango said he took this drastic decision because his family was resisting his move to bring his lover into the family home.
Tofara Mumango

He claims he was being abused by his wife, Primrose Mumango.

Magistrate Meenal Narotam granted Mumango the protection order and the decision triggered dramatic scenes inside the courtroom.

The couple’s daughter, Tofara, burst into tears shortly after the protection order was granted.

She began hurling insults at her father in court, accusing him of being selfish and cruel.

“How could he do this to my mum?”

“He is just doing this because his girlfriend has manipulated him, he doesn’t care about us.

“He is punishing us for not accepting his new girlfriend,” said Tofara.

Tofara had to be restrained by court officials as she struggled to contain her emotions.

Mumango claimed his wife Primrose was abusing him.

“She is so disrespectful and failing to accept my second wife as part of our family,” he told the Harare Civil Court.

“They are making it impossible for me to live in peace with my new wife.

“I want them out of my house because they don’t want to accept my decision as the father of the house.”

Primrose said she felt betrayed by Mumango.

“He is no longer in his normal senses, he has been manipulated by his girlfriend.

“I am heartbroken by his decision to seek a protection order against me and his plans to evict our children,” said Primrose.

05/12/2024

MOVIE, WHICH ENCOURAGES CULTURAL PRESERVATION, RELEASED

A LOCAL movie, which encourages cultural and heritage preservation, has been released.

The movie is titled ‘Mavambo: Cultural Epic’.

It focuses on cultural and heritage preservation and it was written and produced by Brian Kugara and Abiatha Mugadza.

“This is an appreciation of traditional values.

“The story highlights the importance of cultural heritage and traditional values, encouraging audiences, especially today’s generation to appreciate and respect their own cultural roots.

“Mavambo helps to preserve our country’s history.

“It also contributes to the preservation of cultural knowledge and traditions,” said Mugadza.

He said the story also emphasises the significance of family unity and togetherness in the face of adversity.

“The movie calls for respect for elders, the character of Baba Mugoni represents the importance of respecting and honouring one’s elders and traditions.

“It delves into themes of faith, spirituality and the supernatural, encouraging audiences to reflect on their own beliefs and values.”

He said Mavambo has the potential to make a significant impact on society.

“I have partnered with the producers of Murindagomo and Pero and I have done feature movies like Ndozvamada and Shungu Dzemoyo and I have also featured in ZBC projects such as Dry Jokes Comedy Show, Buddyz for Luv talk show.

“My first born is also part of the cast and this movie will be released mid-December.

“I also have some projects to be released in December which include You and Me, Ranco, My Last Wish, and Can of Worms.

The movie talks about the ancestral land of Guruswa where a mystical voice commands Baba Mugoni to abandon his homeland. While his sons obediently follow the youngest rebels against the unknown forces guiding their journey.

As they venture into the unknown, the Mugoni family faces treacherous obstacles, testing their unity and resolve.

The gods of Mugoni unleash fierce battles to protect the family but the question remains: Whose voice is leading the way?

The movie stars Rightime Rwamozora Masango, Meck Matsvai, Israel Chirowodza, Benhilda Galimoto Mutukura and Charity Mugadza.

05/12/2024

Musicians use football to tackle social ills

AS football matches involving musicians and celebrities continue to gain popularity, organisations are seizing that opportunity to address and eradicate social issues that have gone rampant in different communities.

The latest is a unique football tournament involving the country’s top musicians lined up at Gwanzura Stadium in Highfield this Sunday.

Powered by Pacific Cigarette Company through Pacific Storm, the tourney is a showdown of eight teams – including four teams composed of musicians and celebrities and other four teams of fans.

Winners will walk away with a trophy which has a prize money while different excelling individuals will also get prizes.

Speaking ahead of this free event, Pacific Cigarette Trade Marketing Manager Kuda Chiutsi said the tournament is meant to to engage the youths and keep them busy, helping them to stay away from issues like drug and substance abuse.

“The tournament is meant to promote community cohesion and address many ills that are witnessed in different communities and mainly exposed to young adults. Coming up with such events will help them meet influential people who will inspire them. We also believe this will keep them away from engaging in social ills.

“This is among the numerous community-centred projects we implement at Pacific Cigarette Company and people will not pay any cent at the gate.

“We believe the tournament ignites more great projects among communities and grow local economies that improve livelihood for all,” said Chiutsi

The tournament started months ago in different provinces around the country where community teams participated with four teams qualifying to play their favourite musicians come Sunday.

“Pacific Storm invited communities to set up a Pacific Storm Provincial Team and face off against other provinces.

“So we have teams that have qualified and will now face celebrity teams at Gwanzura Stadium where they play celebrity teams,” added Chiutsi.

Some of the celebrity teams include Zim Musicians which is captained by Utakataka Express frontman Peter Moyo and has players like Nutty O, Nesto, Shinsoman, Cello Culture, DJ Fantan, T Man, Guspy Warrior, Dadza D, Merciless Zimbabwe and Vokal.

Freeman will lead his Gallis FC which is composed of his band members, producers as well his fans.

Another team is King Shaddy’s Makorokoza FC, which will be banking on home advantage since most of its players are from Highfield.

Vigilance FC, which is mainly composed of people from Kambuzuma, completes the celebrity teams.

Entertainment will be provided by Chillspot Family’s duo of DJ fantan and Levels.

05/12/2024

Is there a heatwave coming our way, if that's the case try to avoid alcohol

IS there a heatwave that is going to sweep across Southern Africa from today and, according to experts, one of the things to avoid when it hits is drinking alcohol.

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning that it will be very hot across the country from today until Sunday with temperatures, in other areas, rising to as high as 44 degrees Celsius in Gwanda.

If it hits us, as the experts are predicting, one of the things to avoid is drinking alcohol.

Interestingly, experts say alcohol and caffeine may contribute to dehydration.

The Met Department urged people to stay hydrated.

“Very hot to extremely hot temperatures in the range of 36 degrees to 44 degrees Celsius are expected.

“Many areas in Zimbabwe will be recording high temperatures, with the highest being Gwanda at 44 degrees Celsius,” the Met Department said. Reports said it will also be extremely hot in Mozambique, Malawi and South Africa.

The South African Weather Service issued a weather warning amid reports that a heatwave was set to affect large parts of the country.

Some areas will be affected until, at least, tomorrow.

They include parts of KwaZulu-Natal, north-eastern North West, Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.

There are signs and symptoms related to heat injuries.

These include weakness, seizures, vomiting, nausea, dizziness and cramps.

According to the Word Meteorological Organisation, this year is on track to be the hottest year on record, with the global average near surface temperature even higher than last year.

WMO’s global temperature analysis covers January to September 2024 and is based on six international datasets to provide a consolidated temperature assessment.

The information was provided to UN Secretary-General António Guterres ahead of the UN Climate Change conference, COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

“Today, the World Meteorological Organisation and partners tell us that 2024 is on track to be the hottest year ever recorded,” said Mr Guterres.

“Humanity’s torching the planet and paying the price. “

The scientists said 2024 will also be the first year in which the planet is more than 1.5C hotter than in the 1850-1900 pre-industrial period, when humans began burning fossil fuels on an industrial scale.

Carbon dioxide emissions from burning coal, oil and gas are the main cause of global warming.

In South Africa, they are even giving a few tips of how to deal with the heatwave expected from today:

• Stay well hydrated by drinking a lot of water.

• Keep a close eye on babies, the elderly and children. Ensure they stay well hydrated as well.

• Remember to ensure pets have a cool place to relax and cool, clean water to drink as well.

• Try to keep out of direct sunlight.

• Wear the appropriate clothing and ensure you use sunscreen.

• Limit participation in outdoor activities. If you plan on participating in outdoor activities, ensure you rest and keep well hydrated.

• If you are going to spend time in a pool, ensure your safety and the children around you.

• Ensure that they are supervised while around and in the pool.

• Do not leave children and pets in a vehicle, even with a window open.

02/12/2024

When Russian businessman Yevgeny Prigozhin was killed in an August 2023 plane crash, many analysts said his death could mark the end of the Wagner Group, the private military company he co-founded that provided thousands of Russian mercenaries for Moscow’s initiatives and other interests abroad. ⁠
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But more than a year later, the picture of Russian mercenary activities has only grown more complicated, researchers say. ⁠
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Before Prigozhin’s death, Wagner’s mercenaries had fought in conflicts around the world –– from Ukraine to the Middle East and Africa –– and helped Russia to spread its influence far beyond its borders.

VOA Studio 7

30/11/2024

The departure of Choppies supermarket group from Zimbabwe is sad news, as many of our people will lose their jobs, and wholesalers who supplied Choppies, along with its vegetable suppliers, will have fewer customers.
Zimbabwe already suffers from 95% unemployment and the highest inflation in the world.

This departure is a sign of the tough economic times ahead, driven by Mnangagwa’s failed policies and his refusal to listen when warned that his poorly conceived economic policies and questionable projects, such as the ZIG, were destined to fail.

Choppies was honest about why it is leaving, it says it is leaving because of the informalisation of the Zimbabwean economy.
Ordinarily, this would have served as a wake up call, but not in Zimbabwe, the regime won’t listen.

It may be a coincidence that this departure was announced in the same week as the release of the Africa Risk Reward Index report for 2024, compiled by Control Risks and Oxford Economics, which states that Zimbabwe now has the highest investment risk in Africa and the lowest returns.

However, if Zimbabweans are truly serious about their country’s economic fortunes, they must address this economic disaster, times will be harder and painful ahead.

Hopewell Chin'ono