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Mthuli Ncube's budget has strong traits of capitalism
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has slammed the just passed 2024 National Budget describing it as largely anti-welfare.This follows the tabling of a ZW$58,2 trillion National Budg...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:45hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube uses Game of thrones puzzle, 'Power is a curious thing'
OPPOSITION stalwart Professor Welshman Ncube has used a scene from an American fantasy drama television series Game of Thrones.This comes just after the interim secretary general of the opposition...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 12:28hrs | 3036 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police stop teachers' Palestine solidarity march
POLICE yesterday stopped the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz)'s plans to deliver a petition to the United Nations office in Harare to show solidarity with Palestinian workers in th...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 06:02hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Dr Nevers Mumba's USAid shirt sparks fireworks on social media
Former Zambian Vice President, Nevers Sekwila Mumba, putting on a shirt with a USAid logo has sparked debate on social media.Dr Mumba recently headed the Southern African Development Community...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 15:21hrs | 2735 | by Staff reporter
Gospel of Barnabas challenges the crucifixion of Jesus Christ?
A Bible believed to be 1,500 years old challenges the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, proposing that it was Judas who was crucified by Roman soldiers. This ancient text, known as the Gospel of Barnabas, ...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:37hrs | 1016 | by Historic Vids
Malunga says elections will not resolve Zimbabwe's political legitimacy crisis
Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Siphosami Malunga, who is also Open Society-Africa Director for Programmes, says the just-ended elections will not resolve the country's political legitimacy crisis....Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 13:53hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter
Makoni voters urged to reward Mnangagwa
Voters in Makoni District have been urged to vote for Zanu-PF in the forthcoming harmonised elections as the party has performed wonders in the last five years through various infrastructure developme...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:03hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Britain's Catherine Hoey, Jonathan Oates, Chief Ndiweni, Haruzivishe in UK protest
BRITISH Parliamentarians Catherine Hoey and Jonathan Oates Wednesday joined over 70 Zimbabweans at Parliament Square, London to protest the year-long incarceration of local lawmaker Job Sikhala in Har...Published: 16 Jun 2023 at 08:18hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
CCC calls for Sikhala's release as he marks one year in prison
Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala, has completed a full year in remand prison with members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) demanding his release.Sikhala was arrested on June 14 l...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 18:59hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'One year under arbitrary detention in my oppressor's prison'
Chikurubi Maximum Security PrisonChikurubi FarmHarareTo My DEAR Zimbabweans,Regional and Worldwide FriendsWhere ever they may be found14 June 2023DEAR Z...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 12:24hrs | 9 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
Job Sikhala clocks 365 days under pre-trial detention
Tormented legislator Job Sikhala clocks one full year under pre-trial detention this Wednesday, becoming the second sitting opposition legislator to endure lengthy imprisonment since 2000.Comm...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:49hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Cowdray Park's scandalous boundaries favour Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF is likely to unfairly win the Cowdray Park parliamentary seat in Bulawayo province due to the opaque geographical nature of the constituency mapped by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) i...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
ZITF seeks refuge from currency crisis
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has proposed to pay its utility bills to the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) four months in advance citing a free-falling local currency.The lo...Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 21:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
South African Grand Prix scrapped due to SA ties to Russia
While there was still hope that Kyalami could host a South African Formula One Grand Prix in the near future, those hopes have been scrapped as its been reported the idea has been abandoned altogether...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 17:05hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Violence spectre casts shadow over elections
A NEW report by the Research and Advocacy Unit (Rau) has predicted increased organised violence and torture, particularly in urban areas, highlighting the need for more surveillance as the country hea...Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:59hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Russian helicopters deal needs close scrutiny
The penchant for wasteful expenditure by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government went a notch higher last week with the delivery of 32 helicopters from Russia in a deal said to be worth $320 million...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:12hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe plans law to criminalise foreign recruitment of medics
Zimbabwe plans to enact a law criminalising the recruitment of its health personnel by other countries, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has said.Chiwenga, who is also the health minister, ...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 10:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Lovendale: A forgotten township
Have you ever heard of Lovendale Township? It's a small community located just 17 kilometres from the Bulawayo CBD, under Umguza RDC. Built in 2014, Lovendale Township is a relatively new development ...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 11:01hrs | 42 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
ZAPU Statement on Al Jazeera revelations
Zimbabweans have been waiting impatiently for the explosive documentaries by media group Al Jazeera of the systematic looting and plunder of resources by the ruling elite.Today, the world watc...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:46hrs | 9 | by ZAPU
Zimbabwe's Jefferies lands full season NorthWest AMR drive following shootout
Axcil Jefferies has been confirmed as the final driver in NorthWest AMR's lineup for the FIA World Endurance Championship season.The 28-year-old Zimbabwean, ...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 06:58hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Police inspector in court for selling guns to public
Three Domboshava business people bought guns from police Inspector Kudakwashe Chatikobo of Support Unit at Fairbridge in Bulawayo and his accomplice, but then complained when the firearms certificates...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 05:23hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Cop caught stealing battery from impounded vehicle
A Dzivarasekwa cop is assisting police with investigations after he was allegedly caught trying to steal a commutter ominibus's battery at the police station.Constable Anyway Siunya (32) was c...Published: 15 Dec 2022 at 09:05hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Double life sentence for Zimbabwean prophet who raped women and then tied them to trees
A 50-year-old Zimbabwean ‘priest', who used his position of trust to lure women to secluded spots where he raped them and then tied them to a tree, has been removed from society.The North We...Published: 07 Dec 2022 at 05:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chihuri properties seizure - PG wants graft law amended
PROSECUTOR-GENERAL Nelson Mutsonziwa has called for the amendment of corruption laws to plug loopholes being used by "criminals" to keep hold of ill-gotten property as the state pushes for the seizure...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 18:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sigh of relief for Chihuri
THE Supreme Court has struck off the roll an appeal by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) seeking an order for forfeiture of former police boss Augustine Chihuri's properties.The State i...Published: 09 Nov 2022 at 05:12hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-born UK soldier missed Buckingham Palace shift after too much booze
A member of the Grenadier Guards missed his entire shift protecting Buckingham Palace after drinking too much rum and falling asleep on the floor, a court martial was told.Lance-Sergeant Farai...Published: 02 Nov 2022 at 05:07hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bornfrees4ED calls for the removal of sanctions
BORNFREES4ED, a newly-formed Zanu-PF affiliate whose membership is drawn from young people born after 1980, has joined the fray in calling for the unconditional removal of illegal sanctions imposed on...Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 19:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'No room for chicanery in Zanu-PF,' says Mnangagwa
AHEAD of Zanu-PF Central Committee elections this weekend, President Mnangagwa has said there is no room for chicanery, name dropping, violence, or imposition of candidates in the ruling party....Published: 06 Oct 2022 at 06:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns divisive elements
AHEAD of the War Veterans League elective conference next month, President Mnangagwa has called for democratic contestation and acceptance of results, saying divisive tendencies have no place in the r...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 06:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Traffic volumes surge as travellers return to new-look Beitbridge
THE volume of traffic has started to increase at the transformed Beitbridge, with more tourists and ordinary travellers coming in from South Africa now preferring to drive through the new-look port of...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Mugwadi scorns Chamisa for hiring a 'self-confessed hooker'
SUSAN Mutami's allegations about claimed abuse at the hands of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as well as her supposed relationship with 2017 coup announcer, the late foreign affairs minister Sibusiso Mo...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Interbank rate now sole legal rate, huge penalties for breaches
The interbank exchange rate has been set as the sole exchange rate to be used in commercial and other transactions and anyone selling goods and services, who uses any other rate faces a minimum civil ...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare will not pay even a cent on Pomona deal, Mafume vows
HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume (pictured) says the city council will not pay a cent to Geogenix BV, a company fronted in Zimbabwe by businessman Delish Nguwaya, describing the agreement signed by the local...Published: 31 May 2022 at 12:26hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai estate: Workers claim US$150 000
THE family of the late former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe and MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai may not benefit much from the politician's estate as domestic workers and other employees are claiming sa...Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fails to rig the economy
A FAMILY of six now requires a total of ZW$68 178 to meet basic needs per month as inflation continues to surge, according to latest data from the Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat)....Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 09:06hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Blocked funds choke NMB
NMBZ Holdings Limited (NMB) registered US$13,4 million debt because of blocked funds with the central bank which it owes to various line of credit providers, it has been revealed.NMB's financi...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:30hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chihuri wealth inquiry opens
The inquiry seeking explanation from former police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri on the sale of five properties that were part of the family's large property portfolio opened at the High Cour...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches Covid-19 vaccination blitz
THE Government will on Monday roll out the national Covid-19 vaccination blitz targeting a wider section of the population that includes children aged 12 years and above, as moves to increase the upta...Published: 17 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's active Covid-19 cases jumps to 5 161
ONE person succumbed to Covid-19 yesterday as the country recorded 456 cases in the last 24-hour reporting period.Zimbabwe has so far recorded 243 365 cases, 5 417 deaths and 232 787 recoverie...Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 17:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Former Zimbabwe Warriors player hijacked and killed in South Africa
Former Zimbabwe, CAPS United and Wits left-back Charles Yohane has been hijacked and killed in South Africa at the age of 48. Yohane who was now a driver fore-hailin...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 18:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
State seeks to recover US$32m from Chihuri
The High Court is this week expected to hear a high profile corruption case in which the State is seeking to recover more than US$32 million and forfeit numerous properties from former Police Commissi...Published: 17 Jan 2022 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zacc doesn't have prosecuting power
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) says its mandate is to investigate corruption cases and send the dockets to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), so should not be accused of letting...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Suspected soldier shoots dead 4 people in Zimbabwe
POLICE are investigating a case in which where four people were shot dead by a suspected soldier in Turf, Kadoma, Saturday, leaving three others seriously injured.The shooting incident happene...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 18:22hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
13ha of wheat consumed by lightning
Precabe farm in Sherwood, Kwekwe was struck by fire which emerged from lightning resulting in 13 hectares of wheat burnt to ashes, yesterday....Published: 31 Oct 2021 at 11:42hrs | 3 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Netherland gambling adverts will be regulated
The Netherlands persists to prioritise consumer rights in its soon-to-be-launched gambling industry, with the media oversight committee, the Commissariaat Voor de Media (CdvM), and the nation's bettin...Published: 28 Oct 2021 at 18:40hrs | 2 | by Staff Writer
BCC projects $24,7bn budget for 2022
BULAWAYO City Council has proposed a $24,7 billion budget for 2022, which will hike tariffs by over 216%.This was revealed by BCC financial director Kempton Ndimande yesterday while presenting...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Things you should know about engineered wood flooring
There are many reasons to choose engineered oak flooring over solid hardwood floors. Engineered wood floors are becoming more popular because they have a top layer made of concrete and natural oak woo...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 10:53hrs | 3 | by Staff Writer
Nakamba could save Aston Villa millions
The affable Marvelous Nakamba is so often the unsung hero who's set to feature more prominently for Aston Villa this season.With Douglas Luiz set for a break after his Olympic Games involvemen...Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 17:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chinamasa did not misfire on the army relations
The oppositionMDC and some parts of the Media have been lambasting the ZANU PF acting National Political Commissair cde Patrick Chinamasa for stating that the army works hand in hand with the ZA...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 08:11hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'COVID-19 could hit 50% of population'
THE COVID-19 situation in the country could worsen, with about half of the country's population of 15 million at risk of contracting the virus if there is no strict enforcement of lockdown measures, m...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 19:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
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