Columnist / Stephen jakes
Its time to build Zimbabwe - Makamba
Zimbabwe's business mogul Dr James Makamba has encouraged the citizens that the time for them to rebuild Zimbabwe according to the vision given by the President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Mnangagwa si...Published: 17 hrs ago | 509 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa lies about Gukurahundi commission, says Mathuthu
Former Chronicle Editor Mduduzi Mathuthu has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of lying tying that the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission was put in place top deal with Gukurahundi issue ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1074 | by Stephen Jakes
Schools competition postponed due to cholera
The ministry of Primary and Secondary Education last week postponed the National Annual Science Sports and Arts festival due to cholera outbreak in some parts of the country.The NASSAF was sup...Published: 17 hrs ago | 64 | by Stephen Jakes
Zapu spokesperson raps MDC Alliance for walking away from Mnangagwa
Zapu spokesperson Iphithule Thembani KaMaphosa has rapped the MDC Alliance legislators for walking out from President Emmerson Mnangagwa in parliament at the same time when the party's Harare Mayor is...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 10:40hrs | 1705 | by Stephen Jakes
Chiwenga abducted in Harare
Apostle Talent Chiwenga is reported to have been abducted by unidentified men in Harare.Chiwenga has emerged as a serious critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his military government sin...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 10:40hrs | 11248 | by Stephen Jakes
Kombi operators hike fares
Committee omnibus operators in Bulawayo have hikes fares this evening citing fuel shortages and claiming that they are now buying it from black market at exorbitant prices despite the fact that servic...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 20:40hrs | 5465 | by Stephen Jakes
I doubt if Dabengwa really endorsed Mnangagwa - Mthwakazi activist
Mthwakazi activist Hloniphani Ncube has expressed some doubts if Zapu Leader Dumiso Dabengwa really endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa because of his approach to devolution issue.Dabengwa w...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 11:08hrs | 1416 | by Stephen Jakes
Rural development agenda should be on the priority list
MDC -T led by Thokozani Khupe has challenged the government to make the rural development agenda a priority.MDC-T spokesperson Linda Masarira said Rural development agenda should be on the pri...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 09:19hrs | 760 | by Stephen Jakes
We need Mthwakazi restoration soon
Mthwakazi activist Hloniphani Ncube has said there is a need to restore Mthwakazi state as a matter of urgency."We need Mthwakazi restoration for these following reasons. Firstly, to undo rule...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 09:18hrs | 842 | by Stephen Jakes
Stop unnecessary traveling to cholera affected areas - MIHR
Matabeleland Institute of Human Rights has warned Zimbabweans to desist from traveling to the cholera affected areas indicating that such movements risk spreading the disease more fast than it can if ...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 09:16hrs | 795 | by Stephen Jakes
Exchange rate of US Dollar passes 100%
MDC Alliance official Discent Collins Bajila has claimed that the rate of exchange of US$ to Bank transfer in Zimbabwe has reached +100%.He said this means that if one have US$100 hard cash an...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 07:06hrs | 6266 | by Stephen Jakes
Those fighting against Mthwakazi restoration are traitors - activist
Mthwakazi activist Hloniphani Ncube has described all those who are challenging the restoration of Mthwakazi as traitors."Those who are fighting against the restoration of Mthwakazi are clear ...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:56hrs | 298 | by Stephen Jakes
Giant stationery Manufacturer Re-Opens But...
The giant stationary manufacturer Marvo is set to re open next week on Monday.Workers who were stopped working some time ago said they were told that the company is re-opening."The ove...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:55hrs | 1695 | by Stephen Jakes
CID must do their duties governed by the Acts of parliament
Mthwakazi activist Hloniphani Ncube has warned that the Criminal Investigations Department that they must do their duties governed by the Acts of parliament not this unethical conduct displayed on the...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:53hrs | 279 | by Stephen Jakes
Multilingualism a vehicle of positive political traction
Speaking a different language - whether it's one's grandparents' tongue or primary - school English - fundamentally changes the structure of your brain and assimilation of issues, Ngqabutho Ndhlovu ha...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:51hrs | 123 | by Stephen Jakes
Corruption is the main problem in Zimbabwe - Knight
Former ZBC radio Presenter Eric Knight has said corruption is the main vice that has gripped Zimbabwe which needs to be extricated."But seriously, in as much as the cash shortages problem is s...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:50hrs | 970 | by Stephen Jakes
BREAKING: Minister of Foreign Affairs SB Moyo ‘hospitalised’
There are unconfirmed reports that Minister of Foreign Affairs SB Moyo has been hospitalised at the Avenues Clinic in Harare.According to some social media claims, Moyo is allegedly suffering ...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 05:57hrs | 10873 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe authorities target more opposition party supporters over anti-Zec protest
ZIMBABWEAN authorities have intensified their crackdown on perceived opposition political party supporters after arresting a Harare man and charged him with committing public violence for allegedly pa...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 14:09hrs | 2210 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa snubbing the way to go
MDC Veterans have hailed the MDC Alliance legislators for walking out on President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the view that he stole the victory during the election.MDC Veterans spokesperson Mandav...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 14:04hrs | 1785 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa boycott the way to go, says MDC veterans
MDC Veterans have hailed the MDC Alliance legislators for walking out on President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the view that he stole the victory during the election.MDC Veterans spokesperson Mandav...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 13:38hrs | 2312 | by Stephen Jakes
So much hate in Zimbabwe, Mnangagwa needs to unite people - Mliswa
Norton legislator Temba P. Mliswa has said there is so much hatred in Zimbabwe such that President Emmerson Mnangagwa need to unite the people as soon as possible."There's so much bitternes...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 09:08hrs | 6528 | by Stephen Jakes
Ecocash and swipe are gradually being phased out
Former MDC legislator for Bulilima East Norman Mpofu has said the Ecocash and swipe method of payment which has become the major methods of payment are now being rendered useless as some shops now dem...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 09:00hrs | 14878 | by Stephen Jakes
Local govt has crossed difficult path since year 2000
MDC Alliance official Sessel Zvidzai has said the local government sector has traversed a very difficult path since the advent of the MDC in 2000.He said MDC has since then managed to control ...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 08:57hrs | 518 | by Stephen Jakes
NHIMBE welcomes new cabinet, expresses concern over delayed filling of National Arts Council positions
Nhimbe Trust, an advocate for a vibrant and sustainable Zimbabwean creative sector that is sufficiently regulated and well resourced, has welcome the appointment of Minister Kirsty Coventry."H...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 08:53hrs | 237 | by Stephen Jakes
MRP assists Hadon & Sly employees
Mthwakazi Republic Party leadership and members braved the scorching heat to give support to the employees of Hadon & Sly who are on the brink of losing their jobs.The retail outlet is all...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 10:26hrs | 1977 | by Stephen Jakes
Retired old cabinet to be in charge of directing government programmes
Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions secretary general Japhet Moyo has said it is now official that the retired old cabinet would actually be in charge of directing government programmes. "The re...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 09:08hrs | 2445 | by Stephen Jakes
Teachers lives exposed to cholera - Majongwe
Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe secretary general Raymond Majongwe has said teachers lives are seriously exposed to cholera at their schools."The PTUZ maintains teachers lives are needl...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 09:06hrs | 760 | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo council now in hands of foreigners exposed to cholera- activist
Mthwakazi activist Hloniphani Ncube has said with the Bulawayo City Council now in the hands of foreigners the residents are now exposed to outbreak of cholera like is happening in Harare."Wit...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 09:04hrs | 2364 | by Stephen Jakes
Dabengwa launches Jill Baker's book, The Thorns
Dabengwa launches Jill Baker's book, The THornsZapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa opver the weekend launched Jill Baker's Boook titled The THORNS through his Foundation at the Bulawayo Theatre....Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 08:59hrs | 909 | by Stephen Jakes
Removal of vendors from streets of Harare is improperly conceived and poor- Zvidzai
MDC Alliance senior official Sesel Zvidzai has described the removal of the venmdors from the streets of Harare on account of cholera outbreak as improperly conceived and poor.Government...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 13:32hrs | 1651 | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo journalist summoned to Police law and order over Gukurahundi documentary
CITE journalist Zenzele Ndebele says he has been summoned to law and order for questioning over the Gukurahundi documentary.Ndebele tweeted, "Just got a call from CID Law and order Bulawayo as...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 13:13hrs | 1383 | by Stephen Jakes
MDC-T Khupe bemoans cholera outbreak
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) led by Thokozani Khupe hsa lamented the outbreak of Cholera especially in Harare urging the stakeholders and well wishers to chip in to curb the problem....Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 09:03hrs | 1551 | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo Mayor speaks out on Cholera
Bulawayo mayor Solomon Madlala Mguni has spoken out about Cholera, which continues to claims lives of citizens in Harare and seem to have spread into Bulawayo as well."So, cholera has been dec...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 09:02hrs | 1989 | by Stephen Jakes
Mliswa laments killing of a Norton resident
Norton legislator Temba P Mliswa has lamented the killing of a Norton resident Sydney Kumbanga."It's very disturbing to hear that there has been another stabbing incident in Norton at Katanga ...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 08:56hrs | 3443 | by Stephen Jakes
ZLHR happy over Masvingo council efforts to deliver water to residents
Zimbabwe Lawyers for human Rights have expressed happiness that Masvingo City Council (MCC) begun supplying water to residents at some designated collection points.This was after a residents a...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:01hrs | 153 | by Stephen Jakes
Bata sues former employee
Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company has dragged former employee to court for refusing to vacate the company house after termination of contract.Summons were filed against Justine Mapfumo at Bulawayo Hi...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 08:59hrs | 628 | by Stephen Jakes
Mpofu advises MDC-T on congress
FORMER MDC legislator for Bulilima East Norman Mpofu has warned MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa to immediately call for MDC-T congress to legitimised his leadership.Chamisa and Elias Mudzur...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 08:53hrs | 1769 | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo man arrested for stealing beer
A Bulawayo man has been arrested and taken to court after he stole a Russian bear beer at Pick and Pay.Paul Junior Tatenda Nkala (27) pleaded guilty to theft when he appeared before Bulawayo m...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 08:48hrs | 256 | by Stephen Jakes
CSOs hold government accountable for avoidable cholera deaths
THE Civil Society Health Emergency Response Coordinating Committee (CSHERCC) is saddened to learn of the unnecessary deaths of several people across the country, who have recently succumbed to the dev...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 13:56hrs | 468 | by Stephen Jakes
Mthwakazi kaMzilikazi appeals for donations towards Mzilikazi commemorations
Mthwakazi KaMzilikazi Cultural Association has appealed for donations towards the commemoration of the King Mzilikazi life and death which is scheduled for September 29.The event is set to be ...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 09:48hrs | 809 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe Youth in Tourism to hold conference in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe Youth in Tourism is scheduled to this year's African Youth in Tourism Conference in Bulawayo on September 23.The organisation indicated that the conference will provide a pl...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 09:47hrs | 551 | by Stephen Jakes
Mkwidzi schools closed due to water problems
Mkwidzi Secondary and Primary Schools have been asked to close temporarily by the area's Environmental Health Technician Mr Chris Ncube until the community has repaired the borehole and Clean water an...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 09:36hrs | 838 | by Stephen Jakes
No one has a monopoly on use of 'president' in Zimbabwe
MDC Alliance official Discent Collins Bajila has said there is no one who has a monopoly on use of the term "President" in Zimbabwe after some Zanu PF members seemed to be angry and threatening when M...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 09:29hrs | 3348 | by Stephen Jakes
Mudede in humiliating climbdown over Gonda's passport blacklist
REGISTRAR-GENERAL (RG) Tobaiwa Mudede has made a U-turn and admitted that his officers erred by refusing to grant a passport to freelance journalist Violet Gonda, who had been blacklisted by the gover...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 16:36hrs | 4083 | by Stephen Jakes
Its time for Mthwakazi to ensure their aspirations are met - activist
Mthwakazi activist Hloniphani Ncube has said now that the usually fraudulent elections have come and gone, it's time for the people of Mthwakazi to ensure that, their aspirations are met.He sa...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 09:06hrs | 981 | by Stephen Jakes
ZCTU SG questions change of system in Zanu PF govt
Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) secretary general Japhet Moyo has questions if the Zanu PF government systems have changed to allow rational minds in some of the ministers like Finance Minist...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 09:02hrs | 1787 | by Stephen Jakes
MDC led councils will deliver- Zvidzai
MDC senior official Sesel Zvidzai has said the MDC Alliance led councils will deliver to the residents."We concluded our Mayoral placement processes in the 26 urban local authorities which vot...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 08:57hrs | 1030 | by Stephen Jakes
Villagers deprived of government food aid
Zimbabwe Peace Project has revealed that villagers were deprived of government sponsored food aid in the run up top elections.ZPP said these reprisals manifested through deprivation of governm...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 16:28hrs | 1258 | by Stephen Jakes
Cholera must be fought by us all as a nation
MDC Alliance official Sesel Zvidzai has said Cholera must be fought by us all as a nation and its no time for blame shifting."The first port of call is for Government and local authorities to ...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 16:25hrs | 715 | by Stephen Jakes
Its business as usual for the shameless Zanu PF - Zvidzai
MDC Alliance senior official Sesel Zvidzai has said it is business as usual in Zanu PF as the DNA of that party is its and it conflates with the state."They are anti- the constitution and henc...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 16:19hrs | 2491 | by Stephen Jakes
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