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Why is Zimbabwe starving?
LONG-STANDING financial troubles and drought in Zimbabwe have pushed millions to the brink of starvation.Government has declared a state of disaster as months of drought have exacerbated a nat...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:43hrs | 11 | by Claire Felter
Gotcha Nyama restaurant in ownership wrangle
Young female entrepreneur Julian Mutukudzi has been locked in an ownership and lease wrangle with Indian Businessman Kiran Patel.It is alleged that Kiran Patel unlawfully broke into his tenant...Published: 04 May 2021 at 14:52hrs | 2 | by Claris Magwenzi
Zanu-PF Mash Central province due for elections
ZANU PF Provincial Executives are meant to derive their power and mandate to lead from the masses not a select few individuals sitting in a private corner who determine who should be coopted to which ...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 12:29hrs | | by Claris Magwenzi
Energy Mutodi files police report
Former Information Deputy Minister Energy Mutodi has filed a police report against an impostor accused of identity theft.This report follows a Facebook post purported to be from Energy Mutodi ...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 10:03hrs | 8 | by Claris Magwenzi
Violence erupts in Mash Central as ZANU PF internal wars escalate
The battle for Mazowe DCC Chairmanship has reached another level with reports of violence now before the courts. ZANU PF Concession District youth official Paul Kasvosve was severely assaulted by a Ka...Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 09:48hrs | | by Claris Magwenzi Freelance journalist
ZIMPARKS corruption and irregular appointments exposed
Whistle-blowers from ZIMPARKS have reported the wildlife authority to the Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission. The reports are over irregular appointments of 7 top executives at the authority. The off...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 07:37hrs | 9 | by Claris Magwenzi - Freelance journalist
Commonwealth lawyers issue statement on Beatrice Mtetwa
The CLA notes that on 18th August 2020 Ms. Mtetwa was ordered by Magistrate Nduna to stand down from representing her client, the journalist Hopewell Chin'ono.The CLA recalls that the Basic Pr...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 09:45hrs | | by CLA
SADC behind the new dispensation …as it adds its growing voice against illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe
Upon his ascendancy to the Presidency of Zimbabwe, President Emmerson Mnangagwa quickly made known his ambition to project a different path to the one set by his predecessor, Robert Mugabe. Pr...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 12:42hrs | | by Claver Nyuki
PHOTO: Friends of Zimbabwe march outside White House
Americans under the banner of December 12th Movement-Friends of Zimbabwe march outside White House against sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the West on Africa Day in the United States. - (Picture cour...Published: 29 May 2019 at 12:49hrs | | by Omowale Clay
Chamisa nominations, a case of false assurance ahead of congress
As the MDC elective congress draws near, there seems to be a sense of assurance among the Nelson Chamisa camp with all but one province still to nominate him to stand uncontested as the party's Presid...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 14:47hrs | | by Claver Nyuki
MDC revealing its true colours
The split prone MDC faces arguably its strongest test post-Tsvangirai era, when that party commences its elective congress from 24 May 2019 to 26 May 2019. Contradictory statements have alread...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 11:14hrs | | by Claver Nyuki
No coups in 2018: Will 2019 be so stable?
THE past year may have felt politically tumultuous, between Saudi Arabia's brazen killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey, the resurgence of authoritarianism in Eastern Europe and Donald Trump...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Clayton Besaw
Understanding the Commission of Inquiry Act
Over the past two days, the Presidential Spokesperson, George Charamba has come under immense criticism after being quoted in The Herald of 3 December 2018, saying the August 1 Commission of Inquiry r...Published: 05 Dec 2018 at 07:45hrs | | by Claver Nyuki
Mwonzora, the dark horse
The MDC ever since the unfortunate departure of its founding leader, Morgan Tsvangirai has been left with a leadership vacuum that has led to a split and also different factions forming ahead of that ...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Claver Nyuki
Euphoria turns to harsh reality for Zimbabweans in just a year
ON November 18 last year, thousands of Zimbabweans took to the streets of the capital Harare in a peaceful show of support for the deposition of President Robert Mugabe.After 37 years of Mugab...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 06:08hrs | | by Leila Sinclair-Bright
Democracy or Dictatorship?
Nelson Chamisa's ascendancy to the MDC Alliance leadership was controversial, questionable and undemocratic at best and led to the formation of a splinter group led by the former Deputy President, Tho...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 12:40hrs | | by Claver Nyuki
NPF: Much Ado about nothing
The emergence of the New Patriotic Front (NPF) led by Ex-Zanu PF Provincial Minister, Rtd Brigadier General, Ambrose Mutinhiri seems to cast a spell of de ja vu in the Zimbabwean political landscape....Published: 18 May 2018 at 09:26hrs | | by Claver Nyuki
Young innovators awarded grants in Harare
Fifteen young innovators have been awarded with US$ 5 000 grant each under the Green Innovation Hub (GIHUB) phase-two, in Hatare recently, for the implementation of their innovative ideas.Ther...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Claris Majoni
Investing in safe water for African communities makes business sense for Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover is growing and we take our role as a responsible corporate citizen seriously. For over 60 years we have invested in communities around the world supporting social, educational and en...Published: 09 Mar 2016 at 09:56hrs | | by Nigel Clarke, Operations Director of Jaguar Land Rover Sub-Saharan Africa
Reminescing the Zhii era
One of the pioneers of the armed struggle that freed blacks in this country from colonial bondage was Clark Mpofu (CM) an ex-Zipra combatant. Sunday News Correspondent, Dumisani Sibanda (DS), ...Published: 07 Feb 2016 at 08:14hrs | | by Clark Mpofu
Mnangagwa's allies blame Mugabe for failing to reign in on Grace
As factional fighting reaches highest levels in Manicaland some irate Zanu-PF members in Mutare have blamed President Robert Mugabe for sanctioning the entry of his wife, into party politics, alleging...Published: 13 Nov 2015 at 20:17hrs | | by Clayton Masekesa
Castagnet Cracks Top 10 In Men's September Rankings
Frenchman Mathieu Castagnet has moved up two places to a career high ranking of World No.9 in the September PSA Men's World Rankings - joining the elite top ten for the first time in his career....Published: 01 Sep 2015 at 11:27hrs | | by Nathan Clarke
How to explain the extraordinary durability of Robert Mugabe?
How to explain the extraordinary durability of Robert Mugabe? The Zimbabwean President, who is 91 in February, and who has led his country since 1980 has just been elected the new Chairman of the Afri...Published: 02 Feb 2015 at 21:45hrs | | by Neil Clark
Man kills self over wife's infidelity
SUSPECTING that his wife was having an extra-marital affair with another man saw a Mutasa man committing suicide last Monday. Kenneth Mlambo (41) was found dead with a pesticide besides his bed....Published: 23 Jan 2015 at 17:24hrs | | by Clara Mudefi
Shebeen queen nabbed with drugs
RAISING money through the sale of mbanje and illicit brews landed a Dangamvura shebeen queen in trouble after she was arrested last week.Lillian Jinga (49) was convicted on her own plea of guilty when...Published: 17 Jan 2015 at 12:09hrs | | by Clara Mudefi
Driver robbed after vehicle runs out of fuel
IT was a double tragedy for a Chipinge man who was initially left stranded after his vehicle ran out of fuel before a robber struck and made good his escape with property worth $400 last week. ...Published: 18 Oct 2014 at 06:12hrs | | by Clara Mudefi
Polygamous father brutally assaults his children, dragged to court
A POLYGAMOUS father of three wives and 20 children brutally assaulted his four children, leaving them with serious injuries in a case of child abuse that stunned people at Mutare Magistrate's Court on...Published: 18 Oct 2014 at 06:07hrs | | by Clara Mudefi
Maintenance claim hits snag
A MUTARE woman's quest to have the court grant her $420 maintenance hit a snag after the magistrate only granted her $60 for three children last Wednesday.Alice Sipanana and Josphat Pesi appea...Published: 06 Sep 2014 at 10:47hrs | | by Clara Mudefi
Hubby assaults wife over conjugal rights
AN octogenarian from Marange left a Mutare courtroom in stitches when he declared that he was sexually active despite his advanced age.Gibson Charuka (86) was dragged to court by his wife, Enn...Published: 29 Aug 2014 at 16:14hrs | | by Clara Mudefi
Bus conductor assaults police officer
A POLICE officer sustained a wound just below the right knee and a dislocation on the right ankle after a conductor she wanted to arrest turned violent and attacked her last Wednesday.The cond...Published: 25 Jul 2014 at 10:05hrs | | by Clara Mudefi
Man who killed son told wife he felt like killing someone
A NYANGA man lived up to his utterances that he felt like killing a person when he eventually murdered his son in cold blood. A manhunt has since been launched for Washington Mawarira (22) for...Published: 11 Jul 2014 at 13:33hrs | | by Clara Mudefi
73-year-old woman raped, man (38) arrested
A Nyanga man (38) has been arrested for raping a 73 year old woman after offering assistance to ferry water for her.Manicaland police spokesperson Inspector Enock Chishiri said Batsirai Charam...Published: 18 Jun 2014 at 17:08hrs | | by Clara Mudefi
Air Zimbabwe set to resume international flights
Air Zimbabwe may resume international flights after the airline was readmitted into the International Air Transport Association following a successful safety audit.The national airline was de...Published: 30 May 2014 at 06:42hrs | | by Clara Mawere
'I am not the problem,' says Tsvangirai
MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai has urged party members to direct their energy towards dislodging President Robert Mugabe, who he accused of running down the country, rather than calling for his ...Published: 30 Mar 2014 at 12:00hrs | | by Blessed Mhlanga and Clayton Masekesa
In support of Mangoma's call for Tsvangirai to go
I have had time to read and reflect on the contents and the context of the MDC deputy treasurer Elton Mangoma's letter on leadership renewal and his call for Morgan Tsvangirai to leave the position of...Published: 31 Jan 2014 at 07:10hrs | | by Claire Matombo
Senator caught photoshopping Nelson Mandela tribute picture
A Kenyan senator who posted an image of himself with Nelson Mandela on his Facebook account has been caught out after it was exposed as a photoshopped picture.The image was posted on Mike Sonk...Published: 17 Dec 2013 at 10:56hrs | | by Natasha Clark I telegraph
Teenagers selling sex at Murambinda growth point
MURAMBINDA - An immaculate Jeep Cherokee belonging to an illegal diamond dealer grinds to a stop in front of a night club at the growth point.Heavy duty trucks and long distance buses are als...Published: 28 Apr 2013 at 17:55hrs | 1 | by Clayton Masekesa
Maskal Dominic to realise a 10 Track album.
The music industry in Zimbabwe has been dominated by traditional artists, some of whom have made it to the international scene. There hasn't been a chance for the young upcoming artists who are expl...Published: 20 Feb 2012 at 08:01hrs | | by Clayton Staff
Zim's Green fuel project: Pride of the nation but the locals community mourns
CHISUMBANJE - After years of economic plunder, pillaging coupled with an uncontrollable meltdown, Zimbabwe's Agricultural Rural Development Authority (ARDA) finally collapsed. The main business entity...Published: 22 Dec 2011 at 08:21hrs | | by Claris Madhuku
Upcoming Zimdancehall Artist Maskal Dominic
The music industry in Zimbabwe has been dominated by traditional artists, some of whom have made it to the international scene. There hasn’t been a chance for the young upcoming arti...Published: 07 Oct 2011 at 13:42hrs | | by Clayton Moyo
Zim born designer ready to make his mark at London Fashion Week
After two seasons of selling shoes to a few celebrities and private clients, the 26-year-old Zimbabwe-born designer will debut his namesake line to a broader audience at next month's London Fashion ...Published: 24 Aug 2011 at 10:07hrs | | by Erin E. Clack
How Can I Get A High Google PageRank
What Is PageRank In FirstPlace? According to Wikipedia PageRank is a link analysis algorithm, named after ...Published: 03 Jul 2011 at 06:01hrs | 1 | by Moyo Roy | Bryan Clark
Zimbabwe foreign miners to meet ownership deadline: ministry official
Foreign mining firms operating in Zimbabwe are on track to meet a September deadline to sell majority stakes to local investors, though the government will be flexible in its approach, a senior minist...Published: 16 Jun 2011 at 06:19hrs | | by Clara Ferreira-Marques
American researchers suggest cholera vaccination strategies for Zimbabwe
Mathematical models analyzing how a cholera outbreak spread in Zimbabwe are providing new insights into the most effective vaccination strategies for preventing future cholera epidemics, according to ...Published: 02 Jun 2011 at 19:26hrs | | by Claudia Adrien
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