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Zanu-PF to take stock at Annual People's Conference

ZANU-PF will, in about three months' time hold it's Annual National People's Conference. Zimpapers Politics Hub Senior Reporter Joseph Madzimure (JM) spoke to ZANU-PF Secretary-General, Dr Obert Mpofu (OM) on implementation of the resoluti…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

WATCH: James Manyika, Strive Masiyiwa meeting

Whenever I visit Silicon Valley, Iâ€™m always left in awe at the number of black engineers and scientists working on the cutting edge of the most advanced technologies. Being also on an advisory board of Stanford University, I have the pri…

Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:29hrs | | by Strive Masiyiwa

Meet Harare's Queen of fashion industry: Priscilla Matsambire

She is naturally born achiever who grew up with entrepreneurial blood in her veins and since childhood she has never looked back but has stood focused on her road to stardom. Her names Priscilla Tatenda Matsambire born and raised in the Mi…

Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 08:35hrs | 8 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Kanifing Mayor builds record of excellence

Youthful Mayor of Kanifing in The Gambia his lordship, Talib Ahmed Bensouda, born in 1986, is the youngest Mayor in the history of the Gambia.In 2018, at just 31 years old, Talib blazed to a stunning victory in the Kanifing mayoral electio…

Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 19:02hrs | 13 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Gambians prove capabilities of youthful leadership

Young people are driving development in West Africa and demonstrating capacity to lead and transform entire regions and cities.Youthful Mayor Talib Ahmed Bensouda of Kanifing Municipality is the youngest mayor in the history of Gambia.Bens…

Published: 30 Sep 2022 at 09:01hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Ajay Singh: The no nonsense Prosecutor

High profile criminals and persons of interest who came before the courts in the early 2000s hated state prosecutor Ajay Singh. Singh earned a reputation of being uncompromising and unwavering in the execution of his duties. Ajay Singh is …

Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 12:16hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Vocal sensation takes Mzansi by storm

Bongekile Portia Zondo known as Noneh is set to release a sizzling hot new single titled Muntuza Wami. The song was composed by Siyabonga Kitie Mkhize    Noneh is an ambitious afro-pop/soul/house artist born and raised in Ne…

Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 15:07hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Meet Zimbabwe Ambassaor to Israel who is close to Mossad

I started my relationship with Zimbabwe more than 5 years ago through the leaders of the churches there, as part of my role in the last 20 years, as special adviser to the Church in the Holy Land , churches in Africa and worldwide, a role …

Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 09:32hrs | | by Ronny Levi Musan

Phumuzile Phiri geared to grab Mangwe constituency from ZANU PF

Phumuzile Phiri a 30 year old lady is running for MP in Mangwe Constituency which has 17 rural wards and is found in Matabeleland South. The constituency is endowed with a lot of wild life and unexploited natural resources such as natural …

Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 11:59hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Mnangagwa ups re-engagement drive with UK, Diaspora

Since the coming in of the new political dispensation, Zimbabwe has set its eyes on re-engagement. One of the critical countries that Zimbabwe has set its eyes on is the United Kingdom, the former colonial master, whose bilateral dispute w…

Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 15:18hrs | 290 | by Isdore Guvamombe

'External MDC branches key in national politics'

MDC external branches have not been seen as key players in national politics because the diaspora vote has been shut out of local elections.However, Tawanda Dzvokora (TD), chairperson of the United States branch, told NewsDay Weekender sen…

Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 13:28hrs | | by Staff repirter

Bulawayo daughter storms America

Thembelihle Terry-Lynne Zulu is the founder of Girl Grandeur Zimbabwe which is a social club for women. She is one of the 42 fellows selected to represent Zimbabwe at this year's Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders (YAL…

Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 11:38hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation Director's Life in grave danger: Q & A Interview

The 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM) has had contact with the Director of the Dr Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation who is now in hiding and fears for his life. We put to him a couple of questions to find out what is h…

Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 15:46hrs | | by Thembani Dube

'Mnangagwa invite a step in right direction'

President Mnangagwa on Wednesday last week held a meeting with leaders of political parties in the country to lay the foundation for dialogue. Here, Tendai Mugabe (TM) speaks to MDC leader Thokozani Khupe (TK) on what transpired and issues…

Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 20:02hrs | | by Tendai Mugabe

'In politics, treachery is inevitable'

The book 'Junctions' in one way is a celebration of the coup that toppled long-ruling Robert Mugabe, ushering in President Emmerson Mnangagwa - for a long time the former president's right hand man. The Daily News on Sunday Production Edit…

Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 14:08hrs | | by Staf reporter

Matiza talks tough on VID corruption

Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza inherited a portfolio that superintends over struggling, but key parastatals such as Air Zimbabwe and the National Railways of Zimbabwe.Matiza (JBM) told our senior reporter Richard Chidza (RC) in an e…

Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 17:59hrs | 716 | by Staff reporer

'Zimbabwe bigger than Chamisa'

ZIMBABWE is heading for elections next Monday and opposition political parties are piling pressure on the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to reform the electoral roadmap ahead of polling day. On the other hand, the ruling Zanu PF party…

Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

Tsvangirai's daughter bares soul

STRONG willed and ready for the rough and tumble that is characteristic of Zimbabwe's treacherous political landscape, former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's daughter Vimbai-Java (pictured), is ready for the big time.In this interview w…

Published: 09 Jul 2018 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

'Zanu-PF hoodwinked us'

Seven months after helping President Emmerson Mnangagwa wrestle power from his mentor Robert Mugabe, war veterans are crying foul claiming there is a plot to sideline them in Zanu-PF.The war veterans say the recent ruling party primary ele…

Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 07:41hrs | | by Staffr eporter

Bringing rural women to the frontline

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and executive director of UN Women, recently began a second term in office. In her first term, she drew attention to women's issues globally, getting some countries to change g…

Published: 11 Jun 2018 at 15:29hrs | | by Africa Renewal

Youth can be agents of positive change

Jayathma Wickramanayake, 27, from Sri Lanka, is the new UN Secretary-Generalâ€™s Envoy on Youth. Her role is to expand the UNâ€™s youth engagement and advocacy efforts. She also serves as an adviser to the Secretary-General. Shortly after …

Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 13:50hrs | | by Jayathma Wickramanayake, UN youth envoy

WATCH: Chamisa's UK trip, HARDTalk and that joke about his sister

POV w/ Zororo Makamba- Episode 11: The Battle for Britain : Chamisa's UK Trip, HARDTalk & That Joke About His Sister.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmEij0SEGX8

Published: 15 May 2018 at 16:02hrs | 482 | by Eleven Dogs Inc

Mnangagwa is 'new face of the old order', says Chamisa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not delivering change in the country after the years of Robert Mugabe, a Zimbabwean opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa, has said.He told HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur: "He has refused to be the face of the new or…

Published: 12 May 2018 at 13:13hrs | | by Austin Karonga

Freedom Camp massacre: I saw 226 cadres gunned down

COMRADE Bulukani Masola (born 13-05-1959) , whose Chimurenga name was Peter Scotch last week narrated how he joined the liberation struggle and the establishment of the ZIPRA communications department. He spoke about how they used this dep…

Published: 06 May 2018 at 08:23hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

Ex-bodyguard bares all on Nikita Mangena

THE late Zipra commander, Rogers Alfred Nikita Mangena, was recently honoured by the Government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa by naming a cantonment area which houses Zimbabwe National Defence University after Mangena in recognition of h…

Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

Gumbo defends Zimbabwe Airways deal

As Zimbabweans continue to ask questions on the murky Zimbabwe Airways deal, which for long was said to be a private project until last week when government announced that it was the owner of the airliner, Transport minister Joram Gumbo (J…

Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

'Mnangagwa incapable of resolving Zim problems'

Coalition for Democrats (Code) president Elton Mangoma (EM) has dismissed President Emmerson Mnangagwa as incapable of resolving the country's economic problems.He said Mnangagwa has not done anything tangible in his first 100 days in offi…

Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

'No barriers to Zimbabwe rejoining Commonwealth'

Zimbabwe was a member of the Commonwealth since its independence in 1980, but was suspended in 2002 after a diplomatic fallout between Harare and London. The country then pulled out of the Commonwealth in 2003 after its suspension was exte…

Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 10:06hrs | | by Sifelani Tsiko

Mugabe blame 'Ndebeles' and Zapu for Gukurahundi

Q: What role have you played in the formation of the National Patriotic Front, the new opposition party led by Retired Brigadier-General Ambrose Mutinhiri? Are you a member? Is the former first lady a member?A: I've had quite a number of g…

Published: 23 Mar 2018 at 14:37hrs | | by Staf reporter

Why Mnangagwa haven't met Mugabe

The dispute between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his predecessor Robert Mugabe has dominated the headlines since the 94-year-old celebrated his birthday last month.The new Zanu-PF leader has been measured in his response to Mugabe's co…

Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 09:04hrs | | by Bernard Mpofu

Obert Gutu to contest in Harare East Constituency

A lot of developments have taken place in the MDC-T party since the death of party leader Morgan Tsvangirai recently. There has been internal fighting within the party with factionalism and accusations of disregard of the party's constitut…

Published: 17 Mar 2018 at 07:52hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga

'Zimbabwe now a military State'

Daily News senior staff writer Mugove Tafirenyika sits down for an interview with MDC national organising secretary Abednico Bhebhe. Find below excerpts of the interview.Q: There was talk of an inclusive government prior to the inauguratio…

Published: 11 Dec 2017 at 15:07hrs | | by Mugove Tafirenyika

Khupe dismisses reports of a tiff with Tsvangirai, Chamisa

The alleged bad blood between MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai and his deputy Thokozani Khupe has cast a shadow over the opposition's prospects in next year's elections.Tsvangirai and Khupe have clashed publicly over the former prime ministe…

Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 06:14hrs | | by Staffr eporter

How Mnangagwa got it wrong

Journalist Violet Gonda (VG) interviewed former Education minister David Coltart on the Hot Seat programme to understand President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Cabinet.Coltart warned the government was going to be run by a civilian administration,…

Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 06:08hrs | | by Violet Gonda

Happy with wrong Zimbawe spelling

Dear Editor,I felt a surge of happiness when I noted that "Zimbabwe" had been spelt as "Zimbawe" on the new plaque at the renamed Tongogara Barracks. The new plaque was written Zimbawe Defence Forces instead of Zimbabwe Defence Forces.What…

Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 16:08hrs | | by M Dube

ZEC on course to register 7 million voters

Elections, it is said, are the core component of democracy. After gaining its independence in 1980 Zimbabwe, has organised and held elections whenever they were due. Despite numerous problems and setbacks, the country has largely made sign…

Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 23:18hrs | | by Sifelani Tsiko

Mugabe's cabinet reshuffle paves way for succession plan

SYNOPSIS: Journalist Violet Gonda interviews veteran political analyst Ibbo Mandaza on President Robert Mugabe's recent cabinet appointments and the infighting within Zanu-PF. Mandaza explains why he believes Mugabe is the head of the G40 …

Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 11:43hrs | | by Violet Gonda

BVR not the panacea to Zim's electoral challenges

With the 2018 elections fast approaching, this week the Daily News speaks to Rindai Chipfunde-Vava, the Director of Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) on a number of issues around this crucial vote, its preparation and short comings …

Published: 18 Jul 2017 at 11:06hrs | | by Maxwell Sibanda

Nkosana Moyo not a Zanu-PF project

As the country draws closer to the 2018 elections, several names have been thrown in the hat for the presidential race.The Daily News' deputy chief writer, Tendai Kamhungira, recently caught up with former Industry and International Trade …

Published: 17 Jun 2017 at 19:55hrs | | by Tendai Kamhungira

'No future under Zanu-PF rule'

Daily News reporter Jeffrey Muvundusi sits down for a chat with Women of Zimbabwe Arise (Woza) leader Jenni Williams.Below are excerpts of the interview.Q: You have relentlessly held anti-government protests, what really inspires you?A: I …

Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 05:45hrs | | by Jeffrey Muvundusi

Pasi doesnâ€™t need immunity

FORMER Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) commissioner-general Gershem Pasi (pictured), locked in a bruising legal battle with his employer of 16 years, resigned last week. Pasi was suspended last year in May to allow for investigations sa…

Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 06:11hrs | | by Faith Zaba

'Bona critics can go to hell,' says Zhuwao

Home Affairs minister Ignatius Chombo and his Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment counterpart Patrick Zhuwao last week took turns to hand President Robert Mugabe's daughter Bona (pictured below) seats in boards of different stat…

Published: 28 May 2017 at 08:33hrs | | by Obey Munyati

Dr Joshua Nkomo speaking to young generation beyond his grave

Today I (Thulani Nkala- TN) was lucky to have an opportunity to talk to Ms Sipho Sibanda(SS) who is the spokesperson for the organisers of the Dr Joshua Nkomo commemoration in the United Kingdom for 2017. Dr Joshua Nkomo was one of th…

Published: 26 May 2017 at 19:27hrs | 896 | by Thulani Nkala

'Gukurahundi could bring future upheaval for Zimbabwe'

Controversial MDC lawmaker Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga is at it again; this time warning of future social upheaval over the emotive Gukurahundi issue. Misihairabwi-Mushonga is also part of women politicians that are pushing for the wom…

Published: 21 May 2017 at 15:25hrs | | by Richard Chidza

Mugabe succession battles becoming uglier

Political Scientist and Sapes director, Ibbo Mandaza (IM) says President Robert Mugabe has thwarted an "attempted coup" within his party. Mandaza spoke to Violet Gonda (VG) on her Hot Seat programme where he spoke about attempts to oust Za…

Published: 30 Apr 2017 at 13:19hrs | | by Violet Gonda

LISTEN: Youths being used by older politicians, says Nkosana Moyo

"It's not my generation that goes around beating up people, it's your age group that does that. But when you look at why you do it, and whose agenda you are fulfilling, it's not your agenda, it's not things that are going to help you as a …

Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 13:55hrs | 912 | by Online

'Why I dumped Mugabe'

John Mvundura was in President Robert Mugabe's inner circle since the time of the liberation war serving as the Zanu-PF's leader's first chief of protocol.He was also posted to countries the long-serving ruler regarded as strategic in his …

Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 16:18hrs | | by Obey Munyati

Youth can help achieve SDGs

In 2015, Samuel Malinga, at age 26, founded Sanitation Africa - a company engaged in turning human waste into briquettes for cooking and agricultural manure. For his innovative approach to waste management, Samuel has been recognized by se…

Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 22:16hrs | | by Kingsley Ighobor

'Tendai Biti is welcome back,' says MDC-T

A picture of MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai and former Finance minister Tendai Biti marching together in Harare during a National Electoral Reform Agenda (Nera) demonstration against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) ignited interest…

Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 06:27hrs | | by Obey Munyati

'Mugabe is super human'

Zanu-PF secretary for youth affairs Kudzai Chipanga courted controversy when he claimed President Robert Mugabe had stopped the rains so his birthday celebrations in Matobo could go on undisturbed. He also took advantage of the celebration…

Published: 05 Mar 2017 at 09:04hrs | | by Obey Manayiti

Opinion / Interviews

Fuzwayo campaign reports death threat

Zanu-PF sends begging bowl

Zimbabwe's 2023 poll promises now pie in the sky

CCC rallies citizens against Mnangagwa's term extension

Nicholas 'Madzibaba' Zakaria dies

Chinese to build luxury riverfront lodges in Victoria Falls

Magistrate orders DNA test in soldier's child maintenance dispute

US announces policy shift on engaging Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa says chiefs critical line of defence

Zimbabwe to reforms Mutapa Investment Fund

Nkulumane by-election candidates debate vision for constituency

Zanu-PF councillor pleads for lenient sentence

Zimbabwe imposes duties on textile imports

Mthuli Ncube signals royalty climbdown

African Sun to shut down Elephant Hills for major overhaul

Inmates to be gran­ted sex rights while in jail

Khaya Cement production resumes

SecZim tightens capital screws on market players

Sungura Godfather Nicholas Zacharia Dies

A nation that must believe in its own power, no saviour is coming, Zimbabwe

Constructive Counterargument to '7 Wasted Years: How Ramaphosa's Presidency Betrayed Its Promise'

Stanbic Bank renews funding for life‑changing hernia surgeries

A year of dishing out cars 2025

Does the Mnangagwa regime have a different definition of corruption than the rest of us?

Three killed in Harare-Bulawayo road crash

Police officer dismissed for improper conduct

ZACC did not clear Chivhayo - it cleared itself of responsibility

Former President Zuma and his golden begging bowl to Burkina Faso

ZACC clears Chivayo

Mnangagwa opens 2025 Chief's Conference

Police alarmed by surge in fatal beer-related disputes

Insiza tightens rules for mining operations

Missing boys found dead in dam

Demand for houses is rising in Bulawayo

ZRP dismisses former Assistant Inspector Mandizvidza

Zanu-PF accused of open vote buying in Nkulumane

Zimbabwean man arrested with 582 passports in South Africa

ZRP, VID top Zimbabwe's bribery index

Bindura suspected drug dealers in court after major bust

Homeground crowned champions of Guruve Pool League

Human Waste Dumped at AMH CEO's Office Doorstep

AMH Gambles US$40k as Journalists Go Unpaid

MISA Zimbabwe Condemns Shava's 'Media Gag' Ahead of Innovation Fair

NashTV announces shutdown

Why Section 95(2)(b) is not a term-limit provision requiring a referendum

Har­are's 'pseudo malls' spark safety fears

Matobo drops service charges to lure investors

Zimbabwe suspends import duty on fer­til­isers

Murder cases rock Bulawayo

Mthuli Ncube signals flexibility on gold royalty hike

Sungura Godfather Nicholas Zacharia Dies

ZACC did not clear Chivhayo - it cleared itself of responsibility

Missing boys found dead in dam

Three killed in Harare-Bulawayo road crash

The Mall of Zimbabwe set to be biggest retail investment

Police officer dismissed for improper conduct

Nicholas 'Madzibaba' Zakaria dies

Chinese to build luxury riverfront lodges in Victoria Falls

Fuzwayo campaign reports death threat

Zanu-PF sends begging bowl

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