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Nees Names Warriors squad for World Cup qualifiers

Warriors head coach Michael Nees has unveiled his squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda, with a blend of experience and fresh faces set to represent Zimbabwe.The squad sees the return of captain Marvelou…

Published: 28 Aug 2025 at 22:42hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa can rescue legacy by simply following the constitution

THE overriding theme of this week has been the drive by elements of the ruling Zanu PF party to push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to run for a third term at the 2028 elections. Bikita South MP Energy Mutodi set fire to the rain: "Zanu …

Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

The International Criminal Court a ridiculous organisation

The world has recently been surprised to hear that the ICC has issued a â€˜warrant of arrest' for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The central charge against him is that he is responsible for the abduction of around 16,000 Ukrainian child…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:59hrs | 5 | by Ian Beddowes

ICAC demands lifting of Ecowas embargo against Mali

The International Coalition Against Coronavirus and Other Pandemics (ICAC) has demanded the lifting of the ECOWAS embargo against Mali and the immediate release of its Vice President Pulcherie Edith Gbalet who has been declared Covid 19 po…

Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 08:49hrs | 17 | by Stephen Jakes

Chamisa: A soldier simply fading away

There is nothing peculiar in challenging an election result in a court of law as that has been the tradition in many countries. Just a few instances suffice as examples. In the 2000 United States of America presidential election, losing De…

Published: 16 Aug 2018 at 06:11hrs | 2 | by Gibson Nyikadzino

Trudy Stevenson quits MDC

Lottie Gertrude "Trudy" Stevenson is a remarkable political survivor, appointed as Zimbabwean Ambassador to Senegal in 2009 during the GNU as a deployee of the MDC led by Welshman Ncube.A former national secretary for Policy and Research i…

Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 15:23hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Ouattara hails Mnangagwa

Cote d'Ivoire President Alassane Ouattara has commended Zimbabwe for the smooth transition it undertook saying the peaceful move had done Africa proud. President Ouattara made the remarks after meeting President Mnangagwa at the Presidenti…

Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa calls African leaders to shift focus

President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the current crop of political leaders in Africa now need to shift focus from political nationalism to economic nationalism and the integration of economies in order to develop their respective countries.Pr…

Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 15:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa pledges to remove business restrictions

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to change the face of the Zimbabwean economy by dealing with red tape in government to lure foreign investors.Speaking at the Africa CEO's Forum in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire, yesterday, Mnangagwa said …

Published: 27 Mar 2018 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa addresses Africa CEO Forum

A new era has dawned for Zimbabwe and the country is determined to create an open, free and transparent economy.This was the message relayed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa when he addressed more than 1600 delegates attending the 2018 edit…

Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 11:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bob and Grace Mugabe's Muppet Show is in full swing

Get ready to salsa to the sounds of party-political kongonya when Grace Mugabe takes centre stage at the Zanu-PF special congress scheduled for December. So I hope Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa can dance well. Grace is going to pull hi…

Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 09:59hrs | 2 | by Tafi Mhaka

UN's 2018 Zimbabwe election plot uncovered

The United Nations Development Programme's political department is working with local opposition groups to hijack the outcome of Zimbabwe's 2018 harmonised elections, it has emerged.Senior State officials told The Sunday Mail that the depa…

Published: 26 Mar 2017 at 09:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe miss Nkrumah

President Robert Mugabe says it was a great betrayal to the African cause when Kwame Nkrumah was ousted and had to die in exile.Addressing Ghanaian journalists in Accra after the country's 60th independence celebrations, Mugabe said Nkruma…

Published: 07 Mar 2017 at 18:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ghana to help Tsvangirai against Mugabe?

Ghana's newly-inaugurated leader Nana Akufo-Addo has apparently pledged to help opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai to ensure that Zimbabwe stages both free and fair polls in 2018.This emerged after Akufo-Addo and the Movement for Democrat…

Published: 09 Jan 2017 at 14:32hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Ex-Ivorian first lady claims she suffered rape attempt

Abidjan - Cote d'Ivoire's former first lady Simone Gbagbo on Wednesday denied charges of crimes against humanity during political violence in 2010 and said she had suffered attempted rape while in detention."I stand before this court on th…

Published: 03 Jun 2016 at 06:31hrs | | by Agencies

Mugabe exploits skulls issue to attract support

The extent to which President Robert Mugabe has exploited the issue of the Chimurenga heroes' skulls illustrates the desperation of the Zanu-PF regime to attract support.This is populism pure and simple. Harare and London have been negotia…

Published: 15 Aug 2015 at 11:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mugabe snubbed by peers

PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has said that African leaders have refused to recognise his leadership on regional bodies at the prodding of the French government.Mugabe told the central committee of his ruling Zanu-PF party last Friday that he ha…

Published: 10 Aug 2015 at 09:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe barred from Ivory Coast

President Robert Mugabe said that African leaders have refused to recognize his leadership on regional bodies at the prodding of the French government.Mugabe told the central committee of the ruling Zanu-PF party on Friday that he's been s…

Published: 08 Aug 2015 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter

Can Africa fund its own growth?

Mobilizing domestic resources is a key source of finance Despite witnessing exceptional growth in development finance in recent years, Africa is still faced with the arduous task of mobilizing adequate resources to fund its growth and futu…

Published: 17 Jun 2015 at 17:48hrs | 1 | by Tonderayi Mukeredzi

How TB Joshua influenced the Nigerian elections

On Sunday 5th April 2015, Pastor T.B. Joshua sensationally revealed how he sent a message to outgoing Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan several weeks before the historic presidential elections that pushed him out of power."I want to use…

Published: 06 Apr 2015 at 07:40hrs | | by Ihechukwu Njoku

'Grace Mugabe should learn from jailing of ex-Ivorian First Lady'

Local political analysts yesterday said the recent jailing of Ivory Coast's former First Lady Simone Gbabgo sends a clear message to politicians fond of abusing power and trampling on the rights of the public during their tenure that they …

Published: 12 Mar 2015 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ian Khama to fund Tsvangirai's MDC-T?

THE financial challenges facing the crisis-ridden Movement for Democratic Change led by Morgan Tsvangirai (MDC-T) continue to mount amid indications Tsvangirai is seeking funding from Botswana, Gabon and Ivory Coast.Highly-placed sources s…

Published: 25 Apr 2014 at 08:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mambare sends Zimbabwe to the next round

Burkina Faso 0 - 1 ZimbabweZimbabwe beat Burkina Faso 1-0 at the Athlone Stadium on Monday night in their CHAN Group B game, qualifying them for the quarter-finals of the competition.The goal came in the second half from the head of Masimb…

Published: 20 Jan 2014 at 20:07hrs | | by Staff reporter

ICC unseals warrant for arrest of Gbagbo aide

THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court on Tuesday unsealed a warrant for the arrest of ex-Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo's youth leader, accusing him of crimes against humanity amid a bloody election standoff some three years ago.C…

Published: 01 Oct 2013 at 10:56hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter

Botswana sponsored MDC-T claims State media

THE government of Botswana sponsored MDC-T's election campaign with the Seretse Khama Ian Khama administration providing material support to the party in a desperate bid to unseat Zanu-PF, the Herald reported.President Khama, whose Governm…

Published: 07 Aug 2013 at 04:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter

'All my life, I fought for democracy' Gbagbo tells ICC

The Hague - Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo on Thursday told the International Criminal Court which is weighing whether to charge him with crimes against humanity that he had always been pro-democracy."All my life, I fought for…

Published: 01 Mar 2013 at 04:41hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

Zanu-PF cannot stop the freedom train

"If you are a bully / I beg you look for me goodIf you are a bully, a folly, a bully / Treat me goodI'm like a steppin' razor / Don't watch my size, I'm dangerous"I open this article by quoting the wise words of the reggae maestro, Peter T…

Published: 21 Feb 2013 at 05:26hrs | | by Obert Gutu

Tsvangirai's political career has been the white man's burden

RECENTLY George W Bush was publicly dressed down by Zambia's Michael Sata in an incident seen by some as a light-hearted exchange, yet viewed as a major diplomatic mishap in some quarters.The Zambian president frankly told the 66 year-old …

Published: 16 Jul 2012 at 17:45hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova

Obama Administration Accomplishments in Sub-Saharan Africa

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ - Fact Sheet: Obama Administration Accomplishments in Sub-Saharan Africa"I see Africa as a fundamental part of our interconnected world âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â¬Â¨âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÃ¬ …

Published: 15 Jun 2012 at 04:51hrs | 1 | by APO

Resolutions of the MDC-T National Council

Resolutions of the MDC-T National CouncilHarvest House, Harare 12 April 2012AWARE that the entire Zimbabwean population and all other democratic forces look to the MDC as the central engine of Real Change in Zimbabwe, the National Council …

Published: 13 Apr 2012 at 11:17hrs | | by MDC-T

Coup leaders agree to return Mali to constitutional rule

Bamako - Under intense pressure from the nations bordering Mali, the junior officer who seized control of the country in a coup last month signed an accord late Friday, agreeing to return the nation to constitutional rule.The agreement pro…

Published: 07 Apr 2012 at 04:51hrs | | by Moyo Roy

The African condition: Of Imperialists, tyrants and puppets

Chief among the many challenges that confront the African continent are three evils that African thinkers and intellectuals must urgently find durable solutions to---The vicious scramble for AfricaâˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â¬Â¨âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã»Â¬Â¢s…

Published: 05 Jan 2012 at 09:20hrs | 1 | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana

Exclusive interview with Alassane Ouattara, of Cote dIvoire

On the sidelines of the 66th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York, President Alassane Ouattara of CâˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¥te d'Ivoire spoke about the situation in his country and the challenges facing his presidency. The outbreak of civil war …

Published: 09 Oct 2011 at 06:10hrs | | by un

Zimbabweans must learn from Ivory Coast: Tsvangirai

Abidjan - Zimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Thursday that his country must learn from Ivory Coast's post-election crisis where 3 000 people died following a disputed vote.He made the comments to journalists after meeting …

Published: 02 Sep 2011 at 06:40hrs | | by Sapa-AFP

Tsvangirai flies to Ivory Coast to meet Ouattara

Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai arrived in Abidjan Wednesday for a 24-hour visit aimed at boosting ties between the two countries, the Ivory Coast government said in a statement.The Prime Minister is to meet his counterpart Guill…

Published: 01 Sep 2011 at 06:07hrs | | by AFP

Cut sanction on Zimbabwe: Norway

NORWAY yesterday called for a "reduction of sanctions" against Zimbabwe to boost mediation efforts in the country by SA.Such a move would reinforce SA's campaign for the US and the European Union to lift targeted sanctions against Presiden…

Published: 01 Sep 2011 at 04:58hrs | 8 | by Sapa

Tsvangirai warns against 'another Ivory Coast'

Abuja - Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday urged Nigeria and the African Union to help ensure his country does not become "another Ivory Coast" amid disagreement over upcoming elections.Tsvangirai made the comments to j…

Published: 31 Aug 2011 at 11:33hrs | | by Sapa

Laurent Gbagbo and wife charged with 'economic crimes, armed robbery'

Laurent Gbagbo the former Ivory Coast President and his wife Simone have been charged with economic crimes, armed robbery, looting and embezzlement, Al Jazeera reported on Friday.Simplice Kouadio Koffi said Gbagbo was charged on Thursday a…

Published: 19 Aug 2011 at 09:56hrs | | by Moyo Roy

Africa must resist interference by the West: Mbeki

Former South African President and Zimbabwean mediator Thabo Mbeki has accused the United Nations of destabilising peace processes in countries such as the Ivory Coast and Libya.He said Africans had lost confidence in the world governing b…

Published: 31 Jul 2011 at 07:02hrs | | by timesonline

Zimbabwe gets US$20m housing loan from Kenya

Shelter Afrique, a Kenya-based African finance house has announced a US$20 million loan for Zimbabwean banks to finance housing.Shelter Afrique Managing Director Alassane Ba said the loan was exclusively earmarked for housing to help Zimba…

Published: 11 Jul 2011 at 14:13hrs | | by .

BancABC to start issuing housing loans

BancABC, has acquired a US$7 million line of credit from a regional housing finance and development institution, Shelter Africa aimed at mortgage financing.Under the arrangement, BancABC will receive US$7 million for on-lending to low and …

Published: 07 Jul 2011 at 08:18hrs | 2 | by Nare Msupatsila

Continent marks Africa Day as war rages in Libya

The continent celebrates Africa Day Wednesday amid turmoil in Libya, where rebels are fighting to dislodge long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi, while in Southern Africa, two sets of uncontested elections in South Africa and the Seychelles giv…

Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 09:49hrs | | by Tichaona Chifamba

Colonists want to come back, look at North Africa: Mugabe

THE forthcoming African Union Summit to be hosted by Equatorial Guinea next month is critical in light of the machinations by Western countries in North Africa and the return of colonists in full force, President Mugabe has said.He said th…

Published: 04 May 2011 at 06:13hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila

Is Zanu-pf snub of elections funding official Zimbabwe policy?

The recent snub of EU and UN funding for elections by Zanu-pf should not be taken as official Zimbabwe policy because it was not sanctioned by the coalition government, at least until the other parties publicly endorse that position. Regre…

Published: 28 Apr 2011 at 16:26hrs | 1 | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London

Gbagbo's daughter writes to Sarkozy

Paris - The daughter of detained former Ivory Coast leader Laurent Gbagbo has written to French President Nicolas Sarkozy voicing concern over his fate, one of her lawyers said on Thursday."My father, mother and brother have been arrested,…

Published: 28 Apr 2011 at 14:06hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul

Treat Gbagbo with dignity: ECOWAS

President of the Economic Community of West African States Commission (ECOWAS), James Victor Gbeho, has expressed concerns over the fate of the captured Laurent Gbagbo, former President of Cote d'Ivorie.He called on the new President , Ala…

Published: 14 Apr 2011 at 06:53hrs | | by Bobby Olagoke

Gbagbo moved to an undisclosed location

Abidjan - Arrested former Ivorian leader Laurent Gbagbo has been moved from a hotel in the main city Abidjan to an undisclosed location in Ivory Coast, his rival President Alassane Ouattara said on Wednesday."As I speak to you, Mr Laurent …

Published: 13 Apr 2011 at 13:32hrs | 1 | by Byo24News

Ivory Coast generals switch sides

Generals who fought for Ivory Coast's ex-leader Laurent Gbagbo have pledged loyalty to his rival, internationally recognised President Alassane Ouattara.Mr Gbagbo's arrest on Monday ended a four-month power struggle that plunged the countr…

Published: 13 Apr 2011 at 09:37hrs | 1 | by Byo24News

No to United Nations interference in Zimbabwe elections: Zanu-PF

President Robert Mugabe and his ZANU-PF party are headed for a showdown with the Southern African Development Community and the United Nations over the supervision and funding of elections that they insist should be held this year.Sources …

Published: 13 Apr 2011 at 04:20hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile

France carrying out a coup in Ivory Coast: Gbagbo spokesman

Paris - A spokesperson for ousted Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo on Tuesday accused French special forces of carrying out a coup dâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â©tat in its former colony on behalf of his rival Alassane Ouattara."It was a…

Published: 12 Apr 2011 at 12:39hrs | | by Byo24News

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