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Mopa: In pursuit of a fallacious democracy
RECENTLY, America gave us a rare tonic on its actual view of Zimbabwe, under the new government. It is a given that, in most of its statements, the United States prefers to give cryptic political mess...Published: 11 hrs ago | 385 | by Learnmore Zuze
WATCH: ZANU PF Youths declare war
ZANU PF Youth leaders have declared a war against a faction that is linked to Vice President Constantino Guvheya Chiwenga and another one led by Ambassador Chris Mutsvangwa. In a highly ...Published: 21 hrs ago | 8070 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Smuggling: the new corruption frontier in Zimbabwe
As the Zimbabwean economy rapidly slides into hyperinflation induced recession, the levels of smuggling at the country's border posts has reached alarming levels. Cross border traders, foreign nationa...Published: 22 hrs ago | 3272 | by Victor Bhoroma
Inclusive talks will help politicians 'find each other', nothing more - we demand free elections, nothing short
Man is a creature of reason and those who have excelled in this have done very well, thank you, whilst those who have lagged behind have suffered. We, in Africa, have not done well at all and hence th...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 13:23hrs | 1652 | by Wilbert Mukori
Jonathan Moyo says Mthuli Ncube must be stripped off degree
Professor Jonathan Moyo says the University of Zimbabwe should withdraw the degree it conferred on Professor Mthuli Ncube.Moyo was commenting on the recent gazetted statutory Instrument by Ncu...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 12:24hrs | 10487 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa poisoning; new details emerge
President Emmerson Mnangagwa was not poisoned on August 12, 2017 during a ZANU PF Youth Interface rally, new details have emerged. A high placed source in the dreaded Central Intelligence Orga...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 11:24hrs | 24437 | by Mandla Ndlovu
US tells Mnangagwa to stop interfering with trade unions
THE United States is concerned with the arrests by the Zimbabwe government of trade union leaders and interference in the labour unions activities, a US top government official has said.United...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 07:12hrs | 5196 | by Staff Reporter
Joining MDC a smart move by Mahere
Former International Criminal Court lawyer Fadzayi Mahere has announced her move from being an independent to being a senior member of the MDC Alliance. Her move could have wide ripple effects in Zimb...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 21:21hrs | 3975 | by Mandipa Ndlovu
Job Sikhala talks tough
Following the MDC Alliance elective congress recently, our deputy editor, Tangai Chipangura (TC), spoke to the newly-elected vice-chairman of the party Job Sikhala (JS) on a wide range of issues....Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 21:16hrs | 4654 | by Staff reporter
Prices of basic goods going down, says Mthuli Ncube
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube says prices of basic goods in terms of RTGS$ were "grossly inflated" adding that Treasury calculations indicate prices were in fact going down.But Confederation o...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 17:39hrs | 6347 | by NewZimbabwe.com
Zimbabwe, UK firm partnership to boost local capital markets
ZIMBABWE'S capital markets, which have been confining investors to limited options as chronic challenges buffeting the imploding economy ate into companies' earnings, has received a new lease of life ...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 17:28hrs | 783 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe imports maize for drought stricken areas
AT least 720 000 metric tonnes of maize is being imported by Government to alleviate hunger in drought- stricken areas following high incidence of crop failure during the 2018-2019 agricultural season...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 11:11hrs | 1154 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe-Mozambique deal to ease Zesa woes
ZIMBABWE expects to begin accessing power from Mozambique's Cahora Bassa as it moves to put its ongoing economic development agenda back on the rails, President Mnangagwa has said.The Head of ...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 08:17hrs | 4450 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's lawyer blasts 'legal corruption'
TINOMUDAISHE Chinyoka, one of the lawyers who was part of the team that represented President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the Constitutional Court challenge on the 2018 presidential elections, yesterday bla...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 15:52hrs | 1382 | by Staff reporter
Huge blow for Chamisa
A DIPLOMATIC offensive by the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC within the Sadc region appears to be hitting a brick wall as the bloc has indicated that there are no issues threatening security and politics in Z...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 15:50hrs | 3737 | by Staff reporter
Africa Awaits Russia's Investment
Russia has been looking to raise its existing relationship with African countries and Afreximbank is now providing huge support in realizing that long term goal. The bank, with the task of transformin...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 11:04hrs | 717 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah
US tells Mnangagwa to arrest killer soldiers
A TOP United States official has told President Emmerson Mnangagwa that he must hold to account members of the security forces involved in the killing of civilians during public disturbances in August...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 10:41hrs | 2826 | by Staff Reporter
MDC Alliance rocked by fresh divisions
FRESH divisions have emerged in the MDC Alliance in Bulawayo with reports that some officials raided offices belonging to Professor Welshman Ncube's old MDC demanding keys and an inventory of property...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 01:16hrs | 1875 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is one giant crime scene!
Presently, a newspaper headline reports a ticketing scam by over a hundred Zupco conductors which prejudiced the company of thousands of dollars; fast-tracking the demise of a public transport project...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 22:29hrs | 3911 | by Washington Nyasha Gwarada
'Married' Zambian woman faces deportation from Zimbabwe
A ZAMBIAN woman married to a Zimbabwean man was yesterday fined ZWL$100 or 10 days in prison for overstaying in the country for 15 months. She will be handed to the Immigration Department for deportat...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:29hrs | 3633 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sits on US$300m ivory stockpile
ENVIRONMENT, Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Priscah Mupfumira has said Zimbabwe currently holds US$300 million worth of ivory stockpile with its elephant population now over 88 000 compared...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:28hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
'Mashonaland Central a no-go area for Chamisa's MDC'
War Veterans in Mashonaland Central province have threatened to crash demonstrations by MDC youth in rural areas.Responding to threats made by MDC youth leaders during commemorations to mark t...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1268 | by Staff reporter
Former Bindura lecturer in the dock
A former lecturer at Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) on Monday appeared before a Bindura magistrate for supplying false information to the university's Vice Chancellor Professor Mwenje ...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:15hrs | 1074 | by Staff reporter
Arrest killer soldiers - US tells Mnangagwa
THE United States has demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrests soldiers that shot and killed civilians in the August 2018 and January 2019 demonstrations.Mnangagwa met with Assistant...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 20:36hrs | 3126 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean first to be convicted of making 3D-printed gun in the UK
A university student has become the first person in the UK to be convicted of making a viable gun with a 3D printer.Tendai Muswere, 26, pleaded guilty to a charge of manufacturing a 3D-printed...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 20:35hrs | 3538 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe maize production down 54%
Zimbabwe is expecting record a significant reduction in agricultural production following the 2018/19 season that was characterised by the late onset of rains across the country.According to a...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 20:28hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
Youths are growing horns due to using cellphones
Research in biomechanics suggests that young people are developing hornlike spikes at the back of their skulls bone spurs caused by the forward tilt of the head, which shifts weight from the spine to ...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 15:09hrs | 3156 | by Online
Fadzayi Mahere joins Chamisa's MDC
Fadzayi Mahere has announced she was joining the Nelson Chamisa led MDC as she seeks a change of fortunes to an unyielding political career.The outspoken politician made the announcement Wedne...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 14:53hrs | 4818 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo speaks on Chamisa-Mnangagwa GNU
Exiled former cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has called for negotiations between ZANU PF and MDC which must lead to a Government of National Unity.Professor Moyo who engaged in a fre...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 13:02hrs | 17656 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Kuipa re-appointed as Lupane State University Vice-Chancellor
The Chairman of Lupane State University Council: Mr Somkhosi M.T Malaba, is pleased to announce the re-appointment by His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and Chancellor of Lupane...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 11:31hrs | 1652 | by Staff reporter
Child prostitution rife in Masvingo
MASVINGO province is grappling with disturbing phenomena of child prostitution at most busy leisure spots, fuelling incidents of Sexually Transmitted Infections, an official has said. In an in...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 11:04hrs | 1923 | by Staff reporter
'Arrest killer soldiers' America tells Mnangagwa
The United States has demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrests soldiers that shot and killed civilians in the August 2018 and January 2019 demonstrations. Mnangagwa met with Assistan...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 08:59hrs | 8037 | by Staff Reporter
Pepsi Zimbabwe increases production by 200%
PEPSI Zimbabwe, the local unit of Varun Beverages, says production capacity at its manufacturing and bottling plant in Harare has increased by 200% due to huge demand of its product, local and abroad....Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 08:04hrs | 1186 | by Staff reporter
MDC, Zanu-PF MPs pay their condolences to Obedingwa Mguni
The death of Mangwe legislator Obedingwa Mguni (Zanu-PF) united Parliament yesterday as legislators from across the political divide took turns in the National Assembly to pay their condolences. ...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 646 | by Staff reporter
Parliament to summon Chasi over power outages
Parliament will soon order Energy and Power Development Minister, Fortune Chasi to update the nation on the worsening power situation and what is being done to address it. The move comes as la...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
'Reforms are empty words, lipstick on Zanu PF crocodile' - and MDC meerkat
I once watched a documentary on a family of meerkats. In their daily foraging they group came across an ostrich egg. The whole group was certainly very excited with the find, there was a lot of good f...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 06:34hrs | 2401 | by Wilbert Mukori
Matebeleland qualifies for the World Football Cup in 2020
After a remarkable CONIFA World Football Cup in London 2018 we are more than delighted to announce to our stakeholders all over the world that the Matebeleland Football Team will return to the global ...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 21:44hrs | 2999 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants to work with America
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed he is longing to work with the United States of America among other countries in the world. Mnangagwa who was addressing the US-Africa Summit in Maput...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 18:17hrs | 6471 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zapu youth leader dies
THE opposition Zapu party has again been plunged in mourning following the death of its youth leader Thamani Ncube in a road traffic accident last week.Ncube died on Saturday in an accident th...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 17:05hrs | 5441 | by Staff reporter
Breakthrough for Zimbabwe's capital markerts
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SEC Zimbabwe) has joined the UK-funded Financial Sector Deepening Africa's (FSD Africa) flagship Africa Regulator Support Programme. The programme i...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 13:33hrs | 3526 | by Agencies
'Taming the Shrew' - Deaths on our Roads
Driving in Harare and in the highways of Zimbabwe has become distressful. Recent reports of high profile road traffic deaths refer. The traffic chaos has become a 'shrew.' There is urgent need to 'tam...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1267 | by Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza PMP
Bulawayo councillors to declare assets
BULAWAYO councillors have succumbed to pressure from residents and have crafted a policy that compels them to declare personal assets and financial interests in the spirit of promoting transparency an...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:43hrs | 573 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF executive rescues Mutoko MP
A HIGH-POWERED Zanu-PF delegation from Mashonaland East province at the weekend descended on Mutoko district, where they held three rallies as the ruling party moved to resolve the impasse between the...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:42hrs | 1550 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa 'reloads' Zimbabwe rescue plan
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC national council is scheduled to meet today to finalise the party's blueprint dubbed "Reload", which spells out a plan to immediately set up a transitional authority to resc...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:41hrs | 3108 | by Staff reporter
Skeletons tumbling at Choppies
SKELETONS are tumbling out of Botswana headquartered Choppies' closet ahead of the completion at month-end of a forensic probe into the group, with multiple sources claiming the findings will rock the...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:40hrs | 2454 | by Staff reporter
US-Africa summit boost for Zimbabwe
President Mnangagwa yesterday flew to Mozambique for the 12th edition of the US-Africa Business Summit, which provides Zimbabwe a platform to engage with United States of America and African private s...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:34hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF will lose'
Zanu PF will lose in the Lupane East by-election in August because of breach of processes done in the selection of its candidate, a frustrated aspirant has declared. It has since emerged that&...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 20:07hrs | 6097 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa escapes ICC rap
A respected Human Rights lawyer Pedzisai Ruhanya has said attempts by Team Pachedu to have President Emmerson Mnangagwa hauled before the International Criminal Court will not succeed. Team Pa...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 20:06hrs | 10004 | by Staff Reporter
Can cryptocurrency help Zimbabwe's economy?
Africa has been slow to respond to the cryptocurrency industry. Many of the local governments have shot down claims that it could harness their economy and its individuals. They have refuted digital c...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 17:33hrs | 1383 | by Staff Writer
Peter Moyo fired by Trevor Manuel chaired Old Mutual
The board of Old Mutual on Tuesday announced that it had fired its suspended chief executive Peter Moyo due to "a material breakdown in trust and confidence"."Moyo's actions since the suspensi...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 17:26hrs | 1976 | by City Press
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