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4 family members die in Beitbridge minibus crash
FOUR people, including two 13-year-old girls died on the spot and several others seriously injured when a minibus veered off the road and hit a tree near Lion and Elephant Motel in Mwenezi along the B...Published: 1 hr ago | 119 | by Staff reporter
'Kasukuwere desperate for a political comeback'
Self-exiled and former Cabinet Minister, Saviour Kasukuwere is desperate to make a political coming back and has been engaging some fringe political parties to support his 2023 presidential bid , it h...Published: 2 hrs ago | 185 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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: 2 hrs ago | 110 | by Staff reporter
Woman arrested for infanticide
A 34-year-old woman from Chiwundura has been arrested after she gave birth and later fatally struck the baby using a cooking stick.Acting Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Ins...Published: 2 hrs ago | 101 | by Staff reporter
Rahman Gumbo fired in Botswana
BOTSWANA Premiership side Sua Flamingoes have fired their Zimbabwean coach Rahman Gumbo following a string of poor results.Last weekend's 3-2 defeat to Eleven Angels, which condemned them to p...Published: 2 hrs ago | 130 | by Staff reporter
What is Gata even still doing at ZESA?
As Zimbabwe continues to sink deeper into an economic abyss - exacerbated by recurrent crippling electricity shortages - one is baffled as to why heads at the power utility are not rolling.No ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1219 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Opposition backs harsh penalties for corruption after Cabinet approved Criminal Law Act
Opposition Front for Economic Emancipation Zimbabwe (FEEZ) has lauded the crafting of stiffer laws aimed at arresting perpetrators of violence and sexual abuse whilst calling for life imprisonment for...Published: 14 hrs ago | 899 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe expected to pocket 60% of proceeds from Muzarabani oil and gas
ZIMBABWE is expected to pocket a maximum 60% of proceeds from the Muzarabani gas and oil fields, if the discovery proves to be of commercial value, Australian investor Invictus Energy local representa...Published: 14 hrs ago | 1435 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to recall rebellious MPs over the $40,000 loans?
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has said that his party's lawmakers who accepted the US$40 000 loan facilities from parliament crossed the line and will be punished.P...Published: 14 hrs ago | 2775 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala trial stalls after lawmaker challenges charge
Troubled Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator, Job Sikhala's trial failed to start Monday after the jailed politician challenged charges laid against him which he argued they did not disclos...Published: 16 hrs ago | 1201 | by Staff reporter
Power cuts worsen Harare water woes at treatment works stall
The current power outages being experienced in the country have worsened Harare's perennial water supply woes amid reports the crippling energy crisis has affected water treatment works at the iconic ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 518 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa accused of taking Zimbabwe back to medieval era
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's Statutory Instrument (SI) 189 of 2022, announced on November 4 to legalise payment of miners' royalties partly in kind has been described as not just being illegal but a...Published: 16 hrs ago | 1773 | by Staff reporter
'Sikhala a victim of his own mischief'
JUSTICE Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has described jailed Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Job Sikhala as a theatrical character, who is "author of his own situation".The minister s...Published: 16 hrs ago | 943 | by Staff reporter
Driving school employee in court for defrauding unsuspecting license seekers
AN employee with a local driving school, Leon Brendon Peresu Monday appeared in court charged with fraud after he allegedly scammed drivers license seekers.Peresu (23), who is employed by a co...Published: 16 hrs ago | 645 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala challenges splitting of charges as trial starts
OPPOSITION lawmaker Job Sikhala, currently locked up at Chikurubi Maximum Prison, on Monday pleaded not guilty when he appeared for trial before Harare magistrate Marewanazvo Gofa.Sikhala is o...Published: 16 hrs ago | 259 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC, Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF unite to 'loot' State coffers
GIVEN the fluidity of Zimbabwean politics, one can only second guess President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2023 elections strategy.Cabinet ministers have been offered US$500 000 "loans" they have not...Published: 16 hrs ago | 329 | by Sibanengi Mswazi Dube
Hwende dumps CCC campaign
KUWADZANA East legislator Chalton Hwende (Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)) has withdrawn from the party's rural mobilisation exercise, citing "too much negative social media comments" from colleag...Published: 16 hrs ago | 654 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe political violence exported to diaspora'
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) interim leader for Sweden-Scandinavia branch has accused suspected Zanu-PF activists of allegedly torturing her 16-year-old son after he posted a video supporting o...Published: 16 hrs ago | 485 | by Staff reporter
14 Zimbabwean Vapostori drown in SA
FOURTEEN members of the Johanne Masowe Baptist Church, believed to be Zimbabweans, have been confirmed dead after drowning during a baptism ceremony that went wrong in Jukskei River in South Africa....Published: 16 hrs ago | 995 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean robber shot in SA
A ZIMBABWEAN suspected armed robber was shot and injured by his victim - a serving member of the South African Police Services (Saps), whose house the suspect had broken into in the company of two acc...Published: 16 hrs ago | 868 | by Staff reporter
RBZ recues HCC on water crisis
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has agreed to rescue the Harare City Council (HCC) by providing it with foreign currency to buy water treatment chemicals to improve potable water supply in the capi...Published: 16 hrs ago | 195 | by Staff reporter
Gold panners wreak havoc at school
KWEKWE's Globe and Phoenix Primary School is under siege from illegal gold panners who are randomly digging within its premises, forcing the institution to decommission some of its classroom blocks....Published: 16 hrs ago | 308 | by Staff reporter
Marange's grave tampered with as sect fight rages on
THE Johane Marange Apostolic sect founder, Johane Muchabaya Momberume's grave was allegedly tampered with over the weekend in a suspected ritual case.The late sect leader's family members are ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 294 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's power situation dire
ZIMBABWE'S dire power situation was laid bare yesterday, as the country was generating 23% of requirements, crippling industry and homes which have to endure days on end without electricity....Published: 16 hrs ago | 530 | by Staff reporter
Violence driving away potential voters
POLITICAL violence is dissuading many Zimbabweans from registering to vote in general elections, a recent report by the Election Resource Centre (ERC) has shown.ERC said the number of new regi...Published: 16 hrs ago | 106 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube 'snubs' Gukurahundi programmes
HUMAN rights activists in Bulawayo have expressed concern over the failure by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to fund Gukurahundi national healing programmes.This is despite the launching of a G...Published: 16 hrs ago | 182 | by Staff reporter
Unions query Zimbabwe / Rwanda teachers deal
TEACHERS unions have raised concern over the conditions of service for their counterparts who were recently deployed to Rwanda, saying they were being treated unfairly.In October, 159 teachers...Published: 16 hrs ago | 529 | by Staff reporter
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe bullish on inflation
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) yesterday remained bullish that month-on-month inflation will remain stable below 3% throughout next year, despite indications last week that the country will use de...Published: 16 hrs ago | 167 | by Staff reporter
Staff exodus hits Zimbabwe's NPA, AG
NATIONAL Prosecution Authority (NPA) acting director-general Nelson Mutonziwa has revealed that his office has been hit by a massive exodus of sharp legal minds due to poor remuneration and conditions...Published: 16 hrs ago | 317 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo doctors' quarters rehab complete
GOVERNMENT has completed the rehabilitation of Mpilo Central Hospital doctors' quarters that were razed by fire last year.Ministry of Health and Child Care secretary Jasper Chimedza told South...Published: 16 hrs ago | 38 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe opposition parties need strategies to appeal to rural voters'
With only six months until the elections and no comprehensive electoral reforms in place, analysts say if the opposition in Zimbabwe is to win the 2023 national elections, it will need to put in place...Published: 16 hrs ago | 208 | by Staff reporter
Sipho Malunga and partners continue to fight 'unjust' prosecution
The lawyer representing the three Kershelmar Farms (Private) Limited directors has moved to try and halt the trial in which the latter are being accused of illegally occupying Esidakeni Farm in Nyaman...Published: 16 hrs ago | 131 | by Staff reporter
Electoral laws must be aligned to the constitution
There is a need to ensure that all eligible Zimbabweans exercise their right to vote by aligning electoral laws to the constitution, Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network (ZESN) has said.ZESN Sen...Published: 16 hrs ago | 31 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa faces open revolt from CCC MPs?
CCC leader Mr Nelson Chamisa faces open revolt from his party legislators after he tried to stop them from receiving a US$40 000 Government loan through a populist announcement on social media....Published: 16 hrs ago | 631 | by Staff reporter
State-assisted funeral for former ZPRA commander Mbedzi
GOVERNMENT has accorded a State-assisted funeral for liberation war stalwart and former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) regional commander for the Northern Front Three (NF3), Joseph Mbedzi...Published: 16 hrs ago | 170 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa salutes late ex-Chinese leader Jiang
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has sent a condolence message to China following the death of former leader Jiang Zemin describing him as an outstanding statesman who led his country into growth and progress...Published: 16 hrs ago | 76 | by Staff reporter
'More Zimbabwean made products occupying shelf space'
LOCALLY produced goods have increased shelf space occupancy in shops to 80 percent this year from 55 percent last year as domestic businesses continue to ramp up output in response to supportive Gover...Published: 16 hrs ago | 105 | by Staff reporter
Malunga and his two business partners granted stay of criminal proceedings
THE High Court has suspended criminal proceedings against human rights lawyer, Siphosami Malunga and his two business partners Zephaniah Dhlamini and Charles Moyo, who are facing charges of illegal oc...Published: 16 hrs ago | 124 | by Staff reporter
Call for severe sentences against armed robbers, child abusers
Courts must deliver strong judgments against people convicted of armed robbery and abuse of women and children, President Mnangagwa has said.He said this in a speech read on his behalf by Just...Published: 16 hrs ago | 39 | by Staff reporter
Airports company introduces free wi-fi for passengers
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has introduced more services for travellers, including partnering with internet service provider Dandemutande, to provide free wi-fi hotspot internet services at...Published: 16 hrs ago | 117 | by Staff reporter
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe keeps bank rate at 200%
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has kept its bank policy rate at 200 percent after its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) expressed satisfaction with how the current tight monetary policy stance has h...Published: 16 hrs ago | 125 | by Staff reporter
Violent thunderstorms, localised hail expected today
Violent thunderstorms and localised hail, which may damage property, are expected countrywide today and tomorrow, the Meteorological Service Department forecast yesterday.Bulawayo, Tsholotsho ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 239 | by Staff reporter
Liberation museum 12% complete
INSTITUTE of African Knowledge (Instak) chief executive officer Kwame Muzawazi says construction of the African Liberation Museum site is now 12% complete.The museum's construction is being fa...Published: 16 hrs ago | 39 | by Staff reporter
Govt clarifies school fees forex payments
PEGGING school fees in foreign currency is allowed but parents and guardians retain the right to pay fees in the currency of their choice at the prevailin...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1136 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's police refuse to release Mthwakazi car
BULAWAYO police are allegedly refusing to release a vehicle belonging to the Mata- beleland-based Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) that was impounded by the law en- forcement agency in 2021.Poli...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 19:32hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala trial starts
CCC legislator Job Sikhala has today denied charges of obstructing police investigations into the alleged murder of Moreblessing Ali by her boyfriend and the violence that rocked the Nyatsime area som...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 19:31hrs | 611 | by Staff reporter
MPs scrimmage for US$40 000 loan shows how we all are dependent on the dictator's benevolence
"It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker, that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest. We address ourselves, not to their humanity but to the...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 10:49hrs | 2197 | by Wilbert Mukori
Council police officers to be given arresting powers
GOVERNMENT is crafting an enabling legislative framework for establishment of municipal courts across the country, giving council police officers arresting powers.The impending laws would spec...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:49hrs | 1800 | by Staff reporter
Hwende stops campaigning over negative comments from CCC citizens on Twitter
THERE is internecine strife in the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) party to the extent that top official, Charlton Hwende, has decided to stop campaigning for the party in Mhondoro.This c...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:35hrs | 4557 | by Staff reporter
'CCC MPs defiance over US$40k Govt loans a sign that Chamisa doesn't lead anyone'
EXILED former Cabinet minister, Professor Jonathan Moyo, who has been on a tirade poking holes at opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) for operating without party structures, has once again...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:13hrs | 2725 | by Staff reporter
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