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'South Africans suffering from lockdown fatigue'

Professor Glenda Gray, president of the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) has attributed part of the current COVID-19 complacency to lockdown fatigue.Since the 27th of March this year, the southern African has been put under a…

Published: 26 Oct 2020 at 22:29hrs | 5 | by Daniel Itai

Masarira slams Mnangagwa

Linda Masarira, leader of the  Labour Economists and Afrikan Democats (LEAD), opposition party, has slammed the country's President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, for initiating the land compensation program to some white commercial farmers who…

Published: 03 Sep 2020 at 18:49hrs | 25 | by Daniel Itai

Masarira pays tribute to Dzamara

Linda Masarira, leader of the opposition party, LEAD, has paid tribute to human rights activist, Patson Dzamara who succumbed to cancer earlier on today."26 August will remain forever remain a sad day for me, I woke up to the news that Pat…

Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 23:09hrs | | by Daniel Itai

Zambia, Nigeria retaliate to xenophobic attacks

Xenophobic attacks in South Africa seem to be scaling on despite government's attempts of trying to stop them.As a result of the ongoing xenophobic attacks which many are now terming Afrophobic attacks, countries like Nigeria and Zambia ha…

Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 23:01hrs | 1919 | by Daniel Itai

Afcon tourney too strong for Cosafa teams

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) which is being held in Egypt has proven to be a mammoth for the teams that hail from the southern region of the continent.Out of the five countries that left to represent the region in the Afcon tournament…

Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 10:19hrs | 22 | by Daniel Itai

Chidzambwa unfazed by Warriors' result

It was supposed to be a must win for the Zimbabwe football national team the "Warriors," at the Cairo International stadium on Wednesday evening against Uganda the "Cranes," in their group stage championship encounter.Despite having a 57 p…

Published: 27 Jun 2019 at 12:52hrs | 12 | by Daniel Itai

Mnangagwa still in a pipe dream

It seems as if Emmerson Mnangagwa is failing to concede reality which is now making him to be delusional.A couple of weeks there was word in the air that Mnangagwa was going to do Zimbabwe a favor and resign before he literally ruins the c…

Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 10:03hrs | 3754 | by Daniel Itai

Army falls mercilessly to Gamecocks

It was not a good day in office for Chapungu's maestro Rodwell Dhlakama whose boys were whooped three nil by Chicken Inn at Ascot stadium in Gweru.The first 20 minutes seemed to have been going well for Wary Waru, Chapungu 's maiden nickna…

Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:43hrs | 1852 | by Daniel Itai

Mnangagwa in a dilemma

It seems it is continually pouring for the incumbent President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Dambudzo (E.D) Mnangagwa  who is failing to keep his house in order.Since his inauguration last year, E.D has been in the spotlight for being the vil…

Published: 16 May 2019 at 12:22hrs | 12 | by Daniel Itai

Epic start for Kaitano Tembo

Its been a long and stressful journey for the Zimbabwean born gaffer of Supersport United who has managed to anchor the Matsatsantsa a Pitori as they are affectionately known by their fans to the sixth spot in the ABSA Premiership league.A…

Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:18hrs | 948 | by Daniel Itai

No woman no cry

Relatively everyone on this planet can relent with their mothers as the ones that played a significant role in much of their lives.As the world commemorates mother's day one should not only show their appreciation for their mother today bu…

Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:07hrs | 112 | by Daniel Itai

Five out of five for ANC

It has been an epic battle at the 2019 national and provincial elections in South Africa with at least 48 parties contesting for the executive and legislative position and positions respectively.With the campaigns getting hotter as the ele…

Published: 11 May 2019 at 20:33hrs | 1943 | by Daniel Itai

Zimbabweans in limbo

The much anticipated national and provincial elections in South Africa can put a dent on the prospects of many Zimbabweans residing and anticipating to reside in South Africa.For the incumbent ruling party ANC and the main opposition party…

Published: 09 May 2019 at 17:24hrs | 11 | by Daniel Itai

Fiscals hindering sports growth

2018 is a year that has been marked with traverse disappointments in the area of sport especially due to financial challenges.Regardless of having rich talent the government doesn't seem to pay much attention to it which has relatively cos…

Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 16:21hrs | | by Daniel Itai

Light imminent for Zim

The 26th of August will forever be in the history books of the Zimbabwean coffers as it marked a "new dawn" under a "new regime."Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa was inaugurated the second executive president of the republic of Zimbabwe after 3…

Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 16:01hrs | 5 | by Daniel Itai

Police brutality snaring the public

In the colonial era the mases faced a lot of police brutality primarily due to the racial factor.  One would have thought in this new democratic era the narrative would have changed rather the situation is still the same, gruesome, ho…

Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 14:05hrs | 810 | by Daniel Itai

Cannabis lager up for grabs

With the recent constitutional court ruling in line with the legitimization of cannabis SOME business personnel have already started embarking on a money making venture with this indigenous herb.In recent years cannabis had been illegal an…

Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 14:31hrs | 9 | by Daniel Itai

'United Sates of Africa' & 'third parties'

More than seven years ago the late Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi vied for the amalganation of all African countries into a domain he coined the "United States of Africa" an ideology which was first propounded by the late political-cum-j…

Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 14:59hrs | 14 | by Daniel Itai

South Africa heads for an economic crunch

South Africa is likely going face a recession starting from the last quarter of this year. The recession is mainly attributed to the malfunctioning of the agricultural sector, the mining sector, the telecommunications sector and the exprop…

Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 10:16hrs | 11 | by Daniel Itai

More woes for Zimbos in SA

Last Friday's constitutional court verdict in favor of president elect president Emmerson Mnangagwa has left a number of Zimbabweans living in South Africa in limbo.Many of the Zimbabweans in South Africa were looking forward to the end of…

Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 21:04hrs | 20 | by Daniel Itai

Mnangagwa, Mugabe same like similar

With just a week left before the elections the two main political parties in Zimbabwe, ZANU PF led by Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC Alliance by Nelson Chamisa are relatively polishing their final acts to woo the electorate to perhaps rally be…

Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 16:18hrs | 753 | by Daniel Itai

Bleak start for the Africans

It seems as if it never seizes to pour for the five African countries that are representing the continent at the 2018 FIFA world cup finals in Russia.Regardless of having top class players such as Mohamed Salah who was the 2017/18 top goal…

Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 19:36hrs | 842 | by Daniel Itai

e.TV defends sex ad

Popular public independent broadcaster e.tv is once again involved in yet another sex escapade. The public broadcaster is being accused of not being considerate with issues that relate with sex especially towards the young audiences.Most a…

Published: 17 May 2018 at 16:10hrs | 18 | by Daniel Itai

Health a thing of the past

When the term human right is mentioned, our basic instinct immediately associates it with freedom.This is relatively correct but in actuality the term human right is supposedly aimed at the government which is supposed to provide its peopl…

Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 15:47hrs | 317 | by Daniel Itai

Bride Price is not body purchase!

The payment of bride price is a common phenomenon that is practiced in most of Africa and some parts of Asia. It is a way of showing appreciation to the parents of the bride for conceiving her as well as for the upkeep. Although it seems a…

Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 11:51hrs | 8 | by Daniel Itai

Wiping out HIV and AIDS

Most people get confused with terms HIV and AIDS. They relatively believe that HIV and AIDS are the same but there is a slight difference.Human Immune Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome come from the same pond which is a l…

Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 11:42hrs | 18 | by Daniel Itai

Zimbabwe reaps from Mugabe

The 2000 land reform program will forever be remembered as the fatal blow that brought Zimbabwe to its knees as a result of its repercussions which were politically, economically and socially catastrophic. Although the initiative was to se…

Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 15:22hrs | | by Daniel Itai

'Listeria now affecting us'

Since its inception in January 2017 listeria has relatively taken the lives of more than 180 people including children and babies in South Africa. The disease is mainly contracted through sausages, bacon, boerewors, processed foods, chicke…

Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 10:54hrs | 1317 | by Daniel Itai

'Mnangagwa a liar'

Zimbabweans residing in South Africa have labelled the current interim president of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa as a liar. This comes after Mnangagwa's last year visit to South Africa in December at the Zimbabwean embassy in Pretoria where…

Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 13:50hrs | 10 | by Daniel Itai

'Malema a political schizophrenic'

The Democratic Alliance (D.A) has labeled the Economic Freedom Front (E.F.F) leader Julius Malema as a political schizophrenic. This is primarily due to the motion of vote of no confidence that Malema is pronouncing towards Nelson Mandela …

Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 11:40hrs | | by Daniel Itai

Chamisa, vigilante or villain

The 14th of February will forever be remembered as the day many Zimbabweans lost one of their greatest gallant sons. Although a dark cloud is hanging heavily above many Zimbabweans as a result of the late president and co-founder of MDC Mo…

Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 11:23hrs | 10 | by Daniel Itai

Zuma's demise

They say when the people have spoken there is nothing that one can relatively do. Even the incumbent president of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa reiterated this fact as he is very much fond of saying the voice of the people is the voice of Go…

Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 11:32hrs | 13 | by Daniel Itai

Tsvangirai the legacy

No one would have ever thought that the son of Dzingirai-Chibwe Tsvangirai and Lydia Tsvangirai (nÃ©e Lydia Zvaipa) would one day become the major key in the political arena of Zimbabwe. Morgan Richard Tsvangirai was born on the 10th of Ma…

Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 11:18hrs | 15 | by Daniel Itai

Churchpreneurship the new essence!

It is very disheartening to note that many of the so called 'Pentecostal' churches now view their congregants as mere cash symbols rather than souls yeaning to be nourished by the gospel.Gone are the days when people would go to church to …

Published: 30 Jan 2018 at 13:22hrs | 536 | by Daniel Itai

Mnangagwa snubbed

It seems as if the festive season is becoming more and more beneficial to the retailers rather than the consumers.Barely three days have passed since various retailers were told to revert their price hikes by the government officials that …

Published: 20 Dec 2017 at 19:33hrs | 9358 | by Daniel Itai

#Zimbabwe - 37 years, one dictator

It took 37 years for Zimbabwe to have a new leader. For many, they wouldn't have allowed one person to preside over them for that long.Regardless, the Zimbabwean people remained vigilant and optimistic that one day that day would come but …

Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 11:52hrs | 4 | by Daniel Itai

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IMF seeks clarity on Zimbabwe's plan to ditch US dollar

Zicosu students seek dialogue with Mnangagwa

South Africa plans toll fees at Beitbridge Border

4 Beitbridge customs agents arrested over Zimra fraud

Jeys Marabini to thrill Bulawayo fans with 'Umjolo' live performance

MSU students arrested for opposing Mnangagwa term extension

Robert Mugabe Jnr granted US$300 bail

Trio aces new charges in Bulawayo break-ins

3 missing Kuwadzana children found dead in car boot

Mliswa accused of launching a sponsored hatchet job

US govt shutdown affects Zimbabweans

IMF says Zimbabwe economy to grow at 6%

Minister faces court over labour reform delay

Zimbabwe banker's diploma gains UK accreditation

Zimbabwe hires 3 forensic pathologists from Cuba

Zimbabwe's mixed weather explained

RBZ, Ministry collide over platinum miners' payments

Zanu-PF Conference to be dominated by factionalism

2 NetOne executives on the run

Councillors outraged by directive to allocate stands to MPs

4 killed in Harare - Shamva road accident

SA-based medical expert Dr Raksha Balbadhur to grace Bulawayo spiritual event

JR Goddard conferred with Honorary PhD in Civil and Water Engineering

Zimbabwe comes second at Enactus World Cup

Mliswa dismisses reports that he fled Zimbabwe for SA

Busisa Moyo conferred with Honorary Doctorate

Sekuru Nyangatayani Invites Sangomas and Africans to Glendale Bira Ceremony

Zimbabwe at the edge of political collapse

Mutodi claims Guvamatanga getting kickbacks

Zimbabwean-born Queen Nandi evicted from Scottish woodland

Mliswa leak claims Tagwirei captured Zimbabwe's military

ZPCS launches digital inmate data system

Zimbabwe's shadowy donors: When State Capture becomes the norm

Court lifts asset freeze on businessman

Mutodi demands Guvamatanga be summoned

Zimbabwe left with only one qualified forensic pathologist

How Zimbabwe won bid to host IATF headquarters

Beitbridge starts cleaning blocked stormwater drains

First female commander for 5.2 Infantry Battalion

Chirumanzu chieftainship hearing date set

Wrestling game ends in fatal stabbing

Transport Ministry hit by high staff turnover

Govt scraps 1-sitting requirement for nurse training enrolment

Bafana Bafana coach unfazed by Zimbabwe threat

Zifa recycles Sharrif Mussa as Warriors' GM

Tourism ministry promotes religious tourism ahead of Benny Hinn crusade

Zanu-PF elders accused of using youth leader to push motion against Chiwenga

Matemadanda set for return as ZANU-PF political commissar amid factional tensions

Outrage over fake health worker scandals at Mpilo Hospital

Military warned against capture by selfish elites

EXCLUSIVE: Team General Chiwenga ready to Strike

Mliswa flees to South Africa?

Matemadanda set for return as ZANU-PF political commissar amid factional tensions

Zimbabwe at the edge of political collapse

Police release list of cars caught skipping red robots

Mliswa leak claims Tagwirei captured Zimbabwe's military

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'Chiwenga is being misled by wife'

Military warned against capture by selfish elites

3 missing Kuwadzana children found dead in car boot

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