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Vuzu parties stoke fears of upsurge in HIV cases
The raging phenomenon of wild parties organised by teenagers, where sex orgies and alcohol binges are commonplace, is stocking fears of a surge in new HIV infections in Bulawayo.The National A...Published: 21 hrs ago | 517 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo mayor speaks on his two days of horror
Bulawayo City Council was recently rocked by unrest after a coterie of councillors led by deputy mayor Tinashe Kambarami tried to oust town clerk Christopher Dube.Kambarami last month took adv...Published: 22 hrs ago | 442 | by Staff reporter
Opposition leader blasts Chamisa over protest
AN opposition politician has lashed out at Nelson Chamisa for the latter's spirited attempt to delegitimise President Emmerson Mnangagwa when the MDC leader in fact endorsed the State president uninte...Published: 22 hrs ago | 735 | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwe and the crisis of one-sided democracy narrative
THE co-existence of political dissent is healthy for any political set-up. However, it is risky to reduce the density of political dissent to the narrowest of extremes of allowing certain political ac...Published: 22 hrs ago | 81 | by Richard R Mahomva
Zimbabwe readies for introduction of electric cars
THE Government is putting in place modalities to introduce electric cars in the country as a stop gap measure aimed at reducing over reliance on traditional fuel in powering automobiles, a Cabinet Min...Published: 22 hrs ago | 182 | by Staff reporter
5 contractors for Harare-Chirundu dualisation
GOVERNMENT has completed the selection process of five contractors to undertake the Harare-Chirundu highway rehabilitation and its subsequent dualisation, with road surveys already under way.T...Published: 22 hrs ago | 1395 | by Staff reporter
By-elections show Zanu-PF's prowess?
ZANU-PF has polled a total of 25 597 votes to the MDC Alliance's 11 369 in all by-elections held since last year's harmonised elections, statistics from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) have re...Published: 22 hrs ago | 206 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt readies for introduction of electric cars
THE Government is putting in place modalities to introduce electric cars in the country as a stop gap measure aimed at reducing over reliance on traditional fuel in powering automobiles, a Cabinet Min...Published: 23 hrs ago | 1830 | by Staff Reporter
Wife snatching businessman at it again
A GWANDA businessman – who last year was thoroughly bashed by a group of angry young men accusing him of sleeping with their wives – is at it again after he allegedly snatched another man's wife a...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 11:02hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Cambridge English on the go
In the 20 odd years that I have been in the Zimbabwean education system and ten years spent in English remediation, I have identified a number of factors that cause students to fail their Cambridge O'...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 10:47hrs | 562 | by The Language Coach
Latest on ex-VP Phelekezela Mphoko's arrest saga
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has issued a statement regarding an incident that happened on Friday evening when one of their officers attempted to arrest the former Vice President of the cou...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 09:47hrs | 5803 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Small political parties rap MDC-Alliance over demo
Political parties have rapped MDC-Alliance for its attempt to hold violent demonstrations in Harare yesterday, saying protests were irrational given that President Mnangagwa had created a dialogue pla...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 08:03hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe economic outlook remains bleak'
THE outlook for the Zimbabwean consumer remains challenging, over the short term (2019-2020), with the economic collapse brought by a currency crisis leading to hyperinflation and widespread shortages...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:23hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe finds a new ally in the UAE
ZIMBABWE is going through an unbelievable socio-economic crisis and is slowly reaching a tipping level. With skyrocketing inflation, a biting forex crunch and failing institutions among the myriad iss...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:22hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
Perence Shiri to be taken to court?
A section of farmers and grain dealers have made moves to seek legal recourse against Minister Perence Shiri over Statutory Instrument 145 of 2019. A Harare lawyer who is representing the farm...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 18:03hrs | 1456 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC repeats calls for State of Emergency
The opposition MDC has reiterated its call for a state of emergency on the energy crisis affecting the country. In a statement issued by the MDC Secretary for Energy and Power Development Jasm...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 12:48hrs | 5220 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC 16 August Demonstrations: Why there shall be a huge turnout!
In 1918, Eller Wheeler Wilcox the great American author once said "to sin by silence, when they should protest, makes cowards of many" . Subsequently, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has call...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:41hrs | 5892 | by Erasmus Pongo
Mnangagwa govt hints at blocking Chamisa's #ShutDownZimbabwe protest
People's right to hold a demonstration is not the only factor that should be considered when a gathering has a potential to turn violent because third parties ought to be equally protected by the law,...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:41hrs | 2202 | by Staff reporter
BCC considers another supplementary budget
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is considering another supplementary budget despite residents having rejected a recent bid by city fathers to increase rates and tariffs by nearly 50%.Residents and...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:33hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
It's politics at play, Zinara boss tells court
ZIMBABWE National Road Administration (Zinara) finance director Simon Taranhike has claimed that the allegations that he criminally abused his office were a result of power struggles at the parastatal...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa is being impossible, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has described MDC leader Nelson Chamisa as being impossible after the youthful opposition politician snubbed his Political Actors Dialogue (Polad) to solve the country's c...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:29hrs | 3814 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths slam Zimbabwe spring protests
THE Zanu-PF Youth League in Matabeleland South yesterday slammed the planned MDC Alliance demonstration set for tomorrow, saying it is an unwanted political gimmick bent on causing anarchy in the coun...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
Demos counter-productive
Democracy has become one of the most widely adopted political systems world over and Zimbabwe's Government is also a product of this dominating political system.It comes in different forms and...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:16hrs | 130 | by Wallace K. Musakanyi
#ShutDownZimbabwe demos: Political warfare morphing into insurgency
The pending demonstrations ought to be viewed within the realms of a sophisticated effort at blackmail, whose sole agenda is to have the international community turning screws against the Government....Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:11hrs | 360 | by Andrew Maimba
Chamisa can still join POLAD, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says doors for national dialogue are still open, after he has taken several steps to ensure inclusivity and engagement by Zimbabweans since he took over leadership after winning la...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:09hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt says 'Zimbabwe demonstration rights not absolute'
People's right to hold a demonstration is not the only factor that should be considered when a gathering has a potential to turn violent because third parties ought to be equally protected by the law,...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:07hrs | 292 | by Staff reportet
WATCH: Chamisa's MDC selfish, says Prof Madhuku
NCA leader, Professor Lovemore Madhuku has described the Nelson Chamisa led opposition MDC party as confused and disrespectful of other political players in the country.Responding to calls for...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 15:21hrs | 4120 | by Staff reporter
Violence, anarchy will not solve Zimbabwe's problems
WE are alarmed by reports that the opposition Movement for Democratic Change Alliance has roped in foreigners to shore up its planned demonstrations aimed at toppling the legitimately elected Governme...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:39hrs | 1012 | by Editorial - Chronicle
Zimbabwe to adopt military salary concept soon
Commander-in-chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) President Mnangagwa yesterday urged the forces to remain loyal, vigilant and committed to safeguarding the country and subsequent processes lead...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:33hrs | 1923 | by Staff reporter
Power outages affect medical drugs storage
Many Zimbabweans who are on self-administered medical drugs requiring refrigerated storage are going through a torrid time as crippling power outages continue unabated.Drugs that require stora...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:20hrs | 440 | by Staff reporter
Heroes' Day eclipsed by new lows
It is sad that the relevance of Heroes' Day has been obliterated by the new levels of suffering going on in Zimbabwe.It seems incomprehensible that any other matter can overshadow the levels o...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | 633 | by Learnmore Zuze
EcoCash agents make a killing
ECOCASH agents have turned their booths into illegal selling points of cash at exorbitant premiums ranging from 30 to 40 percent. For one to get bond coins and notes from EcoCash agents, he or...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:06hrs | 1301 | by Staff reporter
The outcome of the August 16 MDC mass protest foretold
The month of August in Zimbabwe is recognized as the month of heroes. We celebrate those who fought for our freedom and the institutions which facilitated the liberation process. 2019 hero...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 15:14hrs | 7922 | by Fidelis Fengu
Neslon Chamisa promises Zimbabweans
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has promised to lead Zimbabweans to a prosperity saying that the country has everything it needs but lacks leadership. Writing on Twitter Chamisa said, "It is leaders...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 13:29hrs | 3611 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Zimbabwe opposition must revisit campaign strategies'
POLITICAL think-tank, Local Solutions Council (LSC), has urged the opposition to re-look its electioneering strategies in rural areas to avoid continuous thumping by the ruling Zanu-PF party.L...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:04hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Politicisation of food on the increase: ZPP
POLITICISATION of food aid is on the increase countrywide, with Zanu-PF activists and war veterans being mentioned as the chief culprits, the Zimbabwe Peace Project has said in its latest report....Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:57hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Injiva's million dollar bet on Tsholotsho
OWEN Sibanda's childhood was typical of thousands that grow up in Tsholotsho, one of the poorest districts in Matabeleland South province.He walked at least 18km to and from school every day a...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 11:27hrs | 3262 | by Staff reporter
$3 million availed for Cowdray Park road and bridge construction
THE Government has availed $3 million for the construction of a road and bridge linking Cowdray Park Hlalani Kuhle residential stands and the main road in the suburb to address the problem of inaccess...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:32hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Lupane hospital construction set to begin
CONSTRUCTION of the Lupane Provincial Hospital in Matabeleland North is set to start this month after the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development made a commitment to fund the project.Mat...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:30hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Cont plots Amakhosi 'exit' from Makokoba
SINCE its earliest days at Stanley Hall and Stanley Square, before it moved to 15506 Masotsha Ndlovu Avenue, Lady Stanley Street, Bulawayo, right at the edge of Bulawayo's oldest township, Amakhosi Cu...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:28hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says 'Painful but necessary reforms' Will create jobs, prosperity
THE ongoing "painful but necessary reforms" by the new administration are set to deliver sustainable jobs, economic stability, growth and development, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.In ...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:27hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Which era had the best dramas?
So brilliant were their exploits such that long after the closing credits, their action on the small screen lingered, never to be forgotten.Their delivery was so sublime. Decades later, snippe...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:23hrs | 186 | by Prince Mushawevato
Mapeza's FC Patinum holds Pasuwa's Nyasa Big Bullets
ZIMBABWE football champions FC Platinum ground out a positive result away from home after holding Malawi side Nyasa Big Bullets to a goalless draw in a Caf Champions League preliminary round first leg...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 18:55hrs | 1667 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa in panic mode as MDC protest looms
The Local Solutions Council deduced that President Mnangagwa evidently panicked last night due to the impending MDC Protest when he impulsively arranged an incoherent televised State of the Nation Add...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:27hrs | 12263 | by Darlington Nyambiya
Bulawayo council worried over dam water levels
Bulawayo council has expressed concern at the rate at which water levels in its supply dams are dwindling, with shortages set to worsen.Residents have endured periodic water cuts blamed on low...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1308 | by Staff Reporter
Fully utilizing ZIDA to promote economic growth
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Bill was gazetted on the 5th of April 2019. The purpose of the bill is to establish a single focal point that facilitates entry and implementation...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 21:46hrs | 477 | by Victor Bhoroma
Environmental benefits of the internet
There are more than 2.5 billion people who are connected to the internet from over the world. The carbon footprint and energy of the Internet are assumed to surpass air travel. Right from shipping and...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 21:30hrs | 470 | by Staff Writer
BitcoinCasino dishes out Yggdrasil Gaming Slots this summer
Yggdrasil Gaming is undergoing some of the most monumental changes in their short history. Having launched in 2013, the casino software provider rapidly ...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 21:07hrs | 913 | by Staff Writer
Chiwenga fights for life, Zanu-PF bigwigs engineering a Chamisa
INTENSE jostling for the vice-presidency has erupted among Zanu-PF heavyweights at a time Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is battling for his life at a top Chinese hospital.This comes as i...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:17hrs | 19870 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge govt workers plead for accommodation
Civil servants in Beitbridge, who are facing accommodation challenges, have raised concern over favouritism in the allocation of 176 government houses in the border town.Some potential benefic...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:08hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
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