Merry Christmas Jose Mourinho in face-to-face meeting with the Man U Boss

Manchester United have sacked manager Jose Mourinho after identifying a catalogue of his failings at the club.

The Portuguese, 55, took over in May 2016 and led United to League Cup and Europa League titles but they are 19 points behind league leaders Liverpool.

The club decided a change was needed after no progress with results or style despite spending £400m on 11 players.

The club also says the new manager will understand the philosophy of the club, including its attacking traditions.

It is understood that players and staff are not happy after a disappointing and unsettling period during which young players were not developed.

Manchester United are sixth in the Premier League, but closer to the relegation zone than leaders Liverpool, who beat them 3-1 on Sunday.

Fake Bangladeshi visa scam fraudsters sentenced to 31 years in prison

Five fraudsters who ran a fake Bangladeshi visa scam and falsely claimed £13 million in tax repayments have been sentenced to total of 31 years in jail.

London law student Abul Kalam Muhammad Rezaul Karim, 42, was the ringleader in the organised crime group, which set up 79 bogus companies and created fake documentation used by Bangladeshi nationals in fraudulent visa applications.

They also used the companies to fraudulently reclaim £13 million in tax repayments from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) over a six-year period

The defendants were sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on 23 November 2018. Karim, Enamul Karim and Ullah, were sentenced in their absence and warrants have been issued for their arrests. Karim got 10 years and six months, Enamul Karim nine years and four months and Ullah five years and ten months.

Trivedi was handed a three year jail sentence and Uddin two years and six months. 

Parliament car crash suspect arrested over terror offences.after

A man accused of deliberately hitting pedestrians with a car before crashing outside the Houses of Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of terror offences.

Counterterror police are leading an investigation into the incident, which left two victims in hospital and sparked a large security operation and evacuations in Westminster.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said the silver Ford Fiesta hit several cyclists and pedestrians before crashing into security barriers outside the Houses of Parliament at 7.37am.

Zimbabwe elections turned violence

A government crackdown in Zimbabwe after Monday's elections has prompted international calls for restraint.

 The UN and former colonial power the UK both expressed concern about the violence, in which three people were killed after troops opened fire.

Parliamentary results gave victory to the ruling Zanu-PF party in the first vote since the removal of former ruler Robert Mugabe.

But the opposition says Zanu-PF rigged the election.

The result of the presidential election has yet to be declared. The MDC opposition alliance insists its candidate, Nelson Chamisa, beat the incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urged Zimbabwe's politicians to exercise restraint, while UK foreign office minister Harriett Baldwin said she was "deeply concerned" by the violence.

Meet the frontrunners

Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75:

• Known as "the crocodile" because of his political shrewdness - his Zanu-PF faction is "Lacoste"

• Accused of masterminding attacks on opposition supporters after 2008 election

• Says he will deliver jobs, and seen as open to economic reforms

• Survived several alleged assassination attempts, blamed on Mugabe supporters

Nelson Chamisa, 40:

• His skull was fractured when beaten up by state security agents in 2007

• Became an MP at 25, a cabinet minister at 31 and could be the youngest president at 40

• A recently qualified pastor, he has been using the hashtag #GodIsInIt for his campaign

• Witty and humorous orator - his rallies and news conferences are accompanied by much laughter

Brothers sentenced to 29 years for raping 11 year old girl.

By Nqobile Mafu

A PAIR of twins have been jailed after repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl over a period of months.

Steven and Stanley Muchemwa, aged 31, were given 14 and 15 year sentences respectively at Bolton Crown Court after a judge branded the abuse "particularly shocking".

The offences occurred at the twins' home in Dunsop Drive, Bolton, where both men raped her, usually in their bedroom and sometimes when other children were also sleeping in the same room.

Giving evidence during the trial, the girl said that, when Steven first raped her in 20016, his brother Stanley had walked into the room while it was happening but had taken no action to stop it.

Prosecuting, Kathryn Johnson said: "Stanley had seen what his brother was doing. It was following that, that Stanley started to rape her.

"He would tell her he was teaching her what to do for when she had a boyfriend."

The girl confided in her head teacher in October 2016, in what the judge described as a "brave decision".

The girl's teacher said she was in an "extremely distressed state" when she began to explain her experiences.

Stanley had told the girl she would get into trouble if she told anyone about what had been happening.

Following a trial earlier this year, Stanley was found guilty of one count of sexual assault of a child under 13 and four counts of rape of a child under 13.

His brother Steven was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault and seven counts of rape, both of a girl under 13.

He was also found guilty of one count of assault on a female, and a further count of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity.

10 Questions with Nkululeko Nkala “MP Pumula Constituency Candidate

By Nqobile Mafu

Bulawayo musician and arts administrator Nkululeko Nkala (38), popularly known as Khuliyo in the arts sector, has thrown his hat into politics and will contest for the Pumula constituency parliamentary seat as an independent candidate in this year’s elections.

Nkala, will go head-to-head with other contestants in Pumula. He vowed that he would use his knowledge of the arts industry to develop the constituency.

“I am advocating for the development of Pumula and, most importantly, in the arts, culture and sports sector,” he said.

Nkululeko Nkala 

1. Ngiyesabanews. What can you tell me about yourself ?Nkululeko Nkala: I am a Creative by birth and life. I live and love the arts. I love football especially Arsenal and Highlanders FC. I am a doer. I am a young proudly Bulawayo Dude

2. Ngiyesabanews. Who are your biggest influences?

Nkululeko Nkala: My influences are everywhere and everyday. Its people living and some passed. Its sad moments and happy moments. Its falling down and being able to get up. There are many people doing amazing things from our communities to our work spheres

3.Ngiyesabanews. What other careers have you taken interest in and why?

Nkululeko Nkala: For me its always been art,but media interests me as well. I have done Visual arts,music,writing and arts administration.

4.Ngiyesabanews. When did you become interested in politics?

Nkululeko Nkala: We are all involved in Politics;my drive is the arts. We have always said that, the arts needs help with no luck. I think its time for young people to stand up and start doing things. I hope myself and many other young people can help change the mentality that some one has to decide for us.

5.Ngiyesabanews. Why is this job right for you at this time?

Nkululeko Nkala: They say there is no time like now. And nothing beats the heart of a volunteer. I am volunteering myself to be the voice of the voice less. To be the servant that will work for the people. I first wanted to enter the race in 2013 and I was discouraged. Now is the time for change,I know now its perfect time.

6.Ngiyesabanews. If you become an MP, what are the first changes you would implement?

Nkululeko Nkala: Being MP is really legislative, representative and oversight. I obviously will debate issues around arts and sport investment. Creation of employment will also be a priority. But we also need to craft laws that will encourage both domestic and foreign tourists. We need employment Quota laws amongst other things. Also I want to help my constituency,we have most of things what we need. According to my point of view, we just lack the creativity to work around it.

7.Ngiyesabanews. Can you describe yourself in 3 words?

Nkululeko Nkala: Dreamer,go-getter, fun loving kkkkk (Ngihlakaniphile hanti)

8.Ngiyesabanews.  Ngiyakubona ukuthi ungunsoyenyoni umahlakanipheni,so tell me how do you plan on tackling issues such as unemployment, healthcare and education?

Nkululeko Nkala: Pumula already has industry behind shops and in the area. We have panel beaters, mechanics, welders etc. We just need a polytechnic in Pumula and deliberate formalisation and injection of the industry's then we are done. Education is important but most of it is teaching us to be dependent on systems. We need to invest more on the technical and skills side.

I believe we need help when it comes to health. The whole City is saved by Mpilo Central and Matadei. We need more clinics with advanced technology in Pumula and Nkulumane. Talking from my experience I am a diabetic person and the medication is expensive. I always ask myself, how do people with no income survive.

9. Ngiyesabanews. How confident are you about winning this election?

Nkululeko Nkala: I have done my ground work. It will not be easy as an independent. But I am leaving the rest to the voters and God. If we win hooray! will work hard. If I lose tough luck will work even harder for Pumula

10.Ngiyesabanews.  Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?

 Nkululeko Nkala: I see my name in buildings. Working and helping communities.

10 Questions with Ghetto Diva

By Nqobile Mafu

Meet Revonia Ndaba the diva, former dancer and backing singer for Chase Skuza since 2011 up to mid-May 2018. She told ngiyesabanews brief about their feud with Chase Skuza early this year. “When we went to South Africa (Chase) promised to pay $30 per show but he failed to pay me after spending a month with him doing shows.'’When I asked when would I get my pay, he failed to give me a straight answer and he did that for several days,” said Revonia. Also what triggers her was that they slept in a one room with band members

1. Ngiyesabanews: Pliz can you tell me a bit about yourself/background
Ghetto Diva: I grew up and still stay at the ghetto of talented people Makokoba constituency at Mzilikazi.

2. Ngiyesabanews: How did you get into the arts industry?
Ghetto Diva: I was invited by Mandla Dungeni after he heard me singing while I was sweeping outside my mum's house, by that time I was just singing traditional songs; then I started meeting other big artists.

 3. Ngiyesabanews: What was your most challenging dance routine?
Ghetto Diva: Tswana traditional dance

4. Ngiyesabanews: Have you taught anyone this dance? If so, to whom?
Ghetto Diva:  No it’s still a big challenge to me I am still trying to learn, but I know one day I will be a pro.

5. Ngiyesabanews: Which category do you prefer most acting, singing or dancing and why?
 Ghetto Diva: hahahaha I can go for singing and dancing because that’s where my passion is. 

 6. Ngiyesabanews: What is something that keeps you strong when things get difficult?

Ghetto Diva: I always believe in myself that's why I work so hard to archive my goals.

7. Ngiyesabanews: I understand you got a new single so what do you want to tell your fans?
Ghetto Diva: Just wanna say I was playing and working with wrong people, but the moment I met Tribal Elements. They made it real for me and I can see that I am on the right track, one day I will rich my destiny and to my fans keep on watching the space there's a lot to come. 

8. Ngiyesabanews: How do you balance your artistic career with other obligations, such as socialising with friends and family?

Ghetto Diva: The most thing I like about my family is that, they respect and appreciate what I am doing. So when we have free time we try to make ourselves happy. That’s the same when I am with my friends we just enjoy our companion. 

9. Ngiyesabanews: Who are your biggest influences?

Ghetto Diva: Sandra Ndebele she’s my biggest influence I like her attitude and music, and the other person was the  late Beater Mangethe she used to give me words of wisdom. So I just want to pay her respect and  continue where she left. also I would like to play some of her music during my live performances. 

10. Ngiyesabanews: What advice do you have for young upcoming female artist?

Ghetto Diva: Straight to the point girls out there don't be used by these so  called producers who take advantages, just raise money and record no matter how many years it takes for you to be in this industry, my advice is. don’t rush things, ask for advice and always pray and one day God will answer your prayers.   

Zim Rugby players slep on streets

Tunisia rugby chiefs have accused Zimbabwe’s delegation of “unethical actions” after players slept on streets prior to a World Cup qualifier.

Pictures posted on social media showed Zimbabwe players on the pavements in Tunisia prior to Saturday’s match against their hosts in Beja.

The Zimbabwe party were left furious at what they felt was a poor standard of hotel accommodation, while also claiming they had experienced a six-hour airport delay over visa issues after arriving in Tunisia.

10 Questions with Silethemba Magonya

By Nqobile Mafu


Meet Silethemba Magonya a singer and dancer from Zimbabwe , who has over a decade of experience in performing arts industry.From 2002-2009 she has travel around the world with the renowned award-winning group called IYASA. Later in 2006 till now she toured with Mother Africa as a singer and dancer.

1. Ngiyesabanews: Please can you tell me a bit about yourself/background

Silethemba: Well, l'm currently a female vocalist at CirqueAfrica, where l do all the backing and lead vocals with a live band .Before that , l have worked at CirquePhenix's in Paris , CirqueAfrica in Australia and Circus Mother Africa in Germany .l really love and enjoy the work that l do .

2. Ngiyesabanews: How did you get into the performing arts?
Silethemba: I guess there's always been a passion for "arts" from my tender age at my primary level I  have been a member of junior choir and I started  my dancing skills when I was  7 years old.My professional work experiences with IYASA nurtured me into the industry leading to my current job and projects.

3. Ngiyesabanews: What were auditions like for your Mother Africa Circus project?
Silethemba: honestly I didn't have so much pressure because we auditioned as a group but only 3 individuals were chosen and I was one of the elected,so really it was not a big deal but ,surprise surprise I was in .

4. Ngiyesabanews: How much do you practice when you get a new part or a new piece to perform?
Silethemba: I'm not a perfectionist but I work my craft out till  I'm satisfied. Thanks God I work with vibrant talented musicians and acrobatics .We sweat it all out ...

5. Ngiyesabanews: How do you handle mistakes during a performance?
Silethemba: Unfortunately mistakes are part of life and sometimes the audiences don't get to know or see .although ,I always try to act as natural as possible I don't let mistakes take away my moments .At the end of the day I know my audience is on my side they want me to succeed and will forgive any error. So I just focus on their smiling warm faces and remember they 're out to enjoy.

6. Ngiyesabanews: What are three things that you look forward to before getting on stage?

Silethemba:  1. Sharing my energy with the audience by involving them in the performance

                     2. Warm welcoming faces 

                     3. Great show, every audience is new and different everyday so its paramount to give the best.

7. Ngiyesabanews: What have you gained from performing
Silethemba:Freedom of expression , being on stage gives me the liberty to share what is within through music .

8. Ngiyesabanews: How do you balance your artistic career with other obligations, such as socialising with friends and family?
Silethemba: Its hard cause am always on the road traveling around the world but , like in any other career there's always working hours , day offs and leaves .Time with family is of top priority to me,when am not at work I spend most of my time with my daughter....priceless moments .

9. Ngiyesabanews: Is there something you would like to do more in the future?

Silethemba:Yes, absolutely ,an Activist for a "Girl" child's rights .So many times a lot of females in the industry get abused in so many ways and the abusers always get away with it .We need a voice to speak up a voice for the rights and a voice for change.

10. Ngiyesabanews: What advice do you have for young upcoming artist.?
Silethemba: Run your own race at your own pace , don' t be pressured by people or social media .Nobody holds a manual or control buttons for your life . Be you and be the best version of yourself.

President Enmerson Mnangagwa survived an assassination during his rally in Bulawayo

Footage from the blast at White City Stadium appears to show Mr Mnangagwa leaving the stage after addressing supporters when a device went off.

He was not hurt, his spokesman said. But senior officials are among those injured, Zimbabwe media say.

President Mnangagwa came into power last November, ousting his former mentor Robert Mugabe.

"President Mnangagwa has not been injured and is at Bulawayo State House," presidential spokesman George Charamba was quoted as saying,

"Investigations are under way and more details will be given to the public."

ROILBAA DONE, THANK YOU BULAWAYO FOR THE SUPPORT

By Raisedon Baya

Now that the RoilBAAs are done it’s time to look forward to the next project. However, a little bit of reflection and thanks giving is necessary. The RoilBAAs proved once again that faith can move mountains. The journey to this year’s awards was a charmed one. It was more of a miracle than anything. Everyday felt like walking on water. 

First, we started on zero and had a crazy budget of over $50 000. When we announced the budget some “social media experts” laughed and called us crazy. We were told we were being overly ambitious. The good part is the awards has a team of believers and hustlers – the six of us ran in our different directions, pitching, hunting, begging, negotiating all in an effort make the awards happen the way we wanted. 

Our idea from the beginning was that we should try as much as possible to let Bulawayo support the awards from all directions and across the board. We believe that the wider the base of support the more sustainable the awards will be. So there we were, in people’s faces, in their emails, inboxes, DMs, all trying to raise the $50 000 needed to make the awards bigger and better than the inaugural edition. 

In our current economy fundraising is one of the most difficult things to do. But someone has to do it. Knock on people’s doors, email, DMs, inbox, meetings. Anything and everything. Three months to the awards and we had raised less than a tenth of the budget. We were looking failure in the eyes and very scared. You can imagine the nights and even the mornings – they were unbearably uncomfortable. I know as individuals there were moments we all considered the prospect of calling off the awards. 

But we believed. We believed and continued to push until Busisa Moyo and his United Refineries Limited jumped on board and announced they were taking the title sponsorship under their Roil brand. With United Refineries’ announcement we all breathed easily, slept peacefully as we were now certain the 2018 awards would take place. The beauty of the United Refineries deal was that it was genuine and had no unreasonable strings attached. From the onset United Refineries understood it was an arts event meant to celebrate local talent and arts achievers. All they said was we hope to push our products too while celebrating Bulawayo arts. And that arrangement worked well for both parties. 

 
 


The coming in of United Refineries gave the awards committee a serious boost. It put hairs on our chest, and our walk changed. Other corporates heard what we were about and expressed interest. They jumped on board. The likes of Netone, Fortwell, ZOL, PROTON BREAD,CITE, Sunday News, BoomCity, ZITF, Longrich, ZBCtv and many others. Never in the history of arts in Bulawayo have so many corporates been interested in an arts event. So we take this time to thank all the corporates that jumped on board and made the awards a success. Thank you for the belief, for the trust and for supporting Bulawayo. Thank you to individuals like Nodumo Nyathi, Vusa Mkaya, and others that supported in cash and kind. 
On behalf of the committee thank you to artists. All artists with a connection to Bulawayo. Thank you to all who believed from the beginning, and even those who didn’t. Thank you to all artists who submitted works for nomination. Thank you to all nominees. Thank you for your patience and for dressing up for the event. Your hard work made the running all over the city worth it. Thank you to the winners too. Keep Bulawayo’s flag high. 
Thank you to Bulawayo residents. You heard the call and responded. You came, paid and dressed up. You made the event what it was. A resounding success. There is always talk that Bulawayo rarely supports her own but you proved otherwise. You came in full force. Thank you to the media, to all social media activists who screamed RoilBAA everyday. 2018 is done. Let’s do it again, on a bigger scale, in 2019.