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• Ziyambi ZiyambiCareer as a Biomedical scientist Mr Ziyambi is a biomedical scientist by profession. He worked for the Public Health Laboratories (PHL) for fifteen years and was head of Immunology and HIV Laboratory....Politicians31 January 2018
• Paul BerengerEarly life Born in Zimbabwe in 1991, Paul was forced to relocate to Australia under adverse geographical circumstances. This has given him a unique outlook on life and the ability to face any challeng...Entertainers & Celebrities31 January 2018
• Nelson ChamisaBorn on the 2nd of February 1978 to Alice and Sylvanus Chamisa, Nelson Chamisa was born and bred in Masvingo. Early Life Upon completion of A-level education, Nelson Chamisa proceeded to tertiary educ...Politicians30 January 2018
• Benny MillerCareer He played guitar for Otis Waygood Blues Band in the Rhodesian days and also fronted the hardcore rock band Klunk. Miller’s hit song Fever was a phenomenon in the 1970s. Soon after Independence....Entertainers & Celebrities30 January 2018
• Epworth balancing rocksWhy Visit There are some extraordinary shaped rocks although on a much smaller scale than those in the Matobo National Park near Bulawayo. The balancing rocks are close to Harare. There are some enigm...Environment & Biology29 January 2018
• Leroy GopalEarly Life Leroy Gopal he is also a professional MC and has emceed at various casinos nationwide. He started playing football when he was 3 years old. He went to Budiriro Primary school, Glen View Hig...Entertainers & Celebrities29 January 2018
• Kevin MamboKevin earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Southern California. He's been playing the saxophone since he was ten years old. He also plays the piano, bass, and guitar. An avid...Entertainers & Celebrities26 January 2018
• ChitungwizaThe Town is situated about twenty-five (25) kilometres to the south of Harare and approximately ten (10) kilometres from the Harare International Airport. Chitungwiza is currently divided into twenty-...Cities & Towns26 January 2018
• Tongayi ChirisaCareer His acting career began in 2002 with a role in the country’s first soap opera, Studio 263. Two years later he starred in the local feature film, Tanyaradzwa, which solidified his desire to stud...Entertainers & Celebrities25 January 2018
• ChivhuName: Enkeldoorn, Chivhu’s original name, is an Afrikaans name meaning “lone thorn”. It refers to the tree acacia robusta and implies that a single specimen once grew there. The name was adopted in 18...Cities & Towns25 January 2018
• ZvishabaneAided by a flurry of mineral resources abound in the town and its surrounds, Zvishavane’s economy has witnessed meteoric growth over the past decade or so. Infrastructure The mineral abundance has cha...Cities & Towns23 January 2018
• BinduraBackground: Bindura is the administrative capital of Mashonaland Province. The perennial Mazowe River runs around Bindura and through the north-eastern perimeter. Bindura was originally named Kimberle...Cities & Towns23 January 2018
• Makho NdlovuCareer Makho was handpicked by music mogul Russell Simmons out of thousands of contestants as the Global Grind celebrity video correspondent winner. Her love for entertainment news also saw her doing....Entertainers & Celebrities23 January 2018
• MutareHistory Over 100 years ago, this region was ruled by Mutasa, chief of the Manyika and was named Mutare or sometimes “Nyautare” meaning “a piece of stone.” The name probably came about as a result disc...Cities & Towns16 January 2018
• HyenaScientific name: Crocuta crocuta (spotted hyena) Weight: 90 to 190 lb. Size: 28 to 35 in. tallLife span: Up to 25 years in captivityHabitat: Savannas, grasslands, woodlands, forest edges, subdeserts,....Environment & Biology12 January 2018
• Transport in ZimbabweZimbabwe is a landlocked country; the road and railway transport network of Zimbabwe been developed to provide good connectivity with all the main seaports of Southern Africa and all the neighbouring....12 January 2018
• Strive MasiyiwaStrive is the founder and executive chairman of diversified international telecommunications group Econet Wireless. Masiyiwa was born in Zimbabwe on 29 January 1961. He attended primary school Zimbabw...Industry & Trade11 January 2018
• HoopoeType: Aves Order: Bucerotiformes Diet: Insects, small reptiles, frogs and plant matter Size: 25-32cm long with a 44-48cm wingspan Weight: Varies between 46-89 grams Protection Status: Least Concern De...Environment & Biology11 January 2018
• The Big Tree1.The Red Mahogany in the Chirinda Rain Forest The Big Tree in Chirinda Forest is the tallest native or indigenous tree in Zimbabwe, and a declared National Monument. The tree is 65 m tall and measure...Environment & Biology10 January 2018
• Cornish JackLength: Cornish Jack can grow to a maximum length of 1,5 meters. Name: The common name "Cornish jack" likely originated from European settlers, who thought that this fish resembled the European pike,....Environment & Biology10 January 2018
• Constantino ChiwengaEarly Life He was brorn in 1956 in the Wedza district of Mashonaland East Province. General Chiwenga was educated up to Form 4 at St Mary’s Mission in Hwedza, together with Air Marshal Perence Shiri a...Politicians9 January 2018
• Puff AdderType: Reptile Diet: Rodents, birds, other snakesSize: Length: Fat snake about 1,5m long Weight: Protection Status: Status: Least Concern Places in which they are found in Zimbabwe: Usually found in mo...Environment & Biology9 January 2018
• Charles CoghlanCharles Coghlan was born and educated in South Africa where he studied law. He came to Bulawayo in 1900 to start a law firm. While practicing law he developed an interest in the politics of the day, w...1890 - 19798 January 2018
• Agavaceae-Sisal familyThe sisal family, agavaceae, consists of 13 genera and 210 species. Description of the family Monocarpic or perennial plants. Stems short or 0, sometimes trunk-like. Leaves large, borne in rosettes, o...Environment & Biology8 January 2018