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More trouble for Zimbabwe as Trump makes return
The incoming administration of Donald Trump in the United States has sparked significant interest across Africa, as analysts speculate on how his second presidency will affect the continent's security...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 12:34hrs | 764 | by Staff reporter
Cops, municipal police shield mshikashikas
In the heart of Harare's central business district, lawlessness and corruption are rife as pirate taxi operators, known as "mshikashika," continue to defy traffic regulations with apparent impunity, w...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:41hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Phelekezela Mphoko: Farewell to a revolutionary
THE passing of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has left a profound void in the hearts of many Zimbabweans and those who knew him globally. As we extend our heartfelt condolences to his family...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:28hrs | 87 | by Marshall Ndlela
ZANU-PF in tatters...as Chiwenga, Mnangagwa factions loot Harare
The ZANU-PF succession infighting has torn apart Harare provincial leadership into political debris, with some land barons allegedly channelling their loot towards consolidating alliances and legitima...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 17:02hrs | 6140 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Swapo wins special elections in the diaspora
Unofficial results of votes cast by Namibians in the diaspora on Wednesday show Swapo leading with 61% of the presidential and 61% of the parliamentary votes.The Independent Patriots for Chang...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:50hrs | 1485 | by Staff reporter
Edgar Lungu announces return to save Zambia
On October 28, 2023, Edgar Chagwa Lungu, the sixth President of Zambia, formally announced his return to active politics during the 9th memorial ceremony of President Michael Sata, the founder of the ...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:34hrs | 2796 | by Staff reporter
Why Kamala Harris Lost and How Donald Trump Won: A Deep Analysis of the 2024 US Election
Today I am mourning, but this too shall favour me - Donald Trump's victory and Kamala Harris's loss carry lessons for us all. She joined the race just 107 days ago, facing a former president who began...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1722 | by Ifeanyi Abraham
Why does Mnangagwa seem more hurt by BDP's defeat than Masisi himself?
In the aftermath of Botswana's recent elections, the landscape of Southern African politics has shifted dramatically. The long-standing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had been in power...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:48hrs | 2042 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ramaphosa's fitness to lead ANC renewal questioned
In a recent interview with Sunday World Engage, Solly Mapaila, the general secretary of the South African Communist Party (SACP), reiterated his long-standing concerns about President Cyril Ramaphosaâ...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 08:46hrs | 1252 | by Staff reporter
Even Chinamasa knows ED can't be trusted
In the tumultuous world of Zimbabwean politics, trust is a rare commodity. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing discourse within ZANU-PF about extending President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:43hrs | 1834 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa announces impending 'god-ordained' political comeback
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has announced plans for a significant political comeback, asserting that his return to the political arena is divinely inspired and ...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:31hrs | 1510 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa allies suffer major defeat at War Veterans Congress
In a significant political shake-up within Zanu-PF, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's key allies among war veterans, Christopher Mutsvangwa and Victor Matemadanda, faced unexpected defeats at the Zimbabw...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:45hrs | 3612 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube: A legacy of courage, resilience
The recent passing of Tshinga Dube has cast a profound sense of sorrow across the nation, as Zimbabwe reflects on the enduring legacy of one of its most resilient and visionary leaders. Dube was a sym...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 10:04hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Willies Mchunu dumps ANC of Ramaphosa
Former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Willies Mchunu has resigned from the African National Congress (ANC), expressing deep concerns about the party's current trajectory and its handling of key political allia...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 16:16hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter
Homegrown Heroes: Why the Opposition must prioritize local talent over ZANU-PF defectors
In the tumultuous landscape of Zimbabwean politics, the recent defection of Dzikamai Mavhaire back to ZANU-PF has served as a wake-up call for the opposition. This unsettling trend highlights the stru...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:32hrs | 462 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Zimbabwe seeks high-net-worth partners for startups fund
Deputy Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister David Mnangagwa has announced that the Treasury is seeking strategic alliances with high-net-worth individuals to operationalize...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:09hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
It was always clear that the African National Congress (ANC) was headed for political and electoral decline in the 2024 elections. Several political analysts and ANC watchers have written the politica...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 403 | by William J Mpofu
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
There is little doubt that, politically, the DA is the ultimate beneficiary of the government of national unity. It was always clear that the African N...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 20:38hrs | 483 | by Dr William J Mpofu
'Don't kill Chris Hani again' challenges ANC's modern path`
The T-shirt slogan, "Don't Kill Chris Hani Again", worn by Honourable Panyaza Lesufi, the newly appointed Gauteng provincial premier, represents a powerful critique of the political landscape in South...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 13:41hrs | 95 | by Mbikwana
Mudenda shields President from MPs scrutiny
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda faced criticism after preventing opposition CCC lawmaker Gladys Hlatywayo from raising a point of national interest regarding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controv...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Resistance to Mnangagwa's 2030 push grows
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly facing resistance from the military and shifting alliances within Zanu-PF as he seeks to extend his stay in power beyond 2028. Supporters and shadowy affilia...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:34hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Botswana receives military transport aircraft from US
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) has taken delivery of a C-130H Hercules military transport aircraft from the United States of America. The aircraft arrived at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport ...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:07hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Self-styled Italian Mafia Boss Francesco Marconati held at Harare Central Prison pending appeal
In a continuing saga that has captured national attention, Francesco Marconati, the notorious self-styled Italian Mafia boss, is now being held at Harare Central Prison pending appeal. Marconati, who ...Published: 14 Jun 2024 at 13:51hrs | 18 | by George Tshuma
Mnangagwa escalates Zimbabwe, Zambia tiff
Zimbabwe has intensified its diplomatic rift with Zambia, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson, George Charamba, accusing Zambian authorities of collaborating with the United States govern...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 05:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How ANC can use election disappointment to bounce back
In the wake of the 2024 South African elections, the African National Congress (ANC) faces a challenge similar to Zanu-PF's experience in Zimbabwe following the 2008 elections. The ANC has los...Published: 08 Jun 2024 at 12:55hrs | 13 | by Stanford Chiwanga
Lessons for Nelson Chamisa
UNIVERSITY of Cape Town-based constitutional law expert Justice Alfred Mavedzenge has rallied the Zimbabwean opposition led by politician Nelson Chamisa to take lessons from events in Senegal that res...Published: 20 May 2024 at 16:50hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Rejuvenating the Real Estate Market in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe: Strategies for Development and Competitiveness
Chief Real Estate Officer, Integrated Properties Zimbabwe, a nation with a storied history and a vibrant yet tumultuous economy, faces multifaceted chal...Published: 19 May 2024 at 20:58hrs | 31 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
The imbecility of Macron - 'Africa can't manage the world!'
Imbecility of MacronFollowing a wave of anti-French feelings across Francophone Africa, a former Economic Minister for France, one Thierry Breton, took to twitter and posted the following: "It...Published: 18 May 2024 at 10:43hrs | 209 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Best practices for building strong business partnerships
Business partnerships are collaborative agreements between two or more entities aimed at achieving mutual goals and objectives. These partnerships can take various forms, such as joint ventures, strat...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 19:53hrs | 34 | by Staff Reporter
The politics of Zimbabwe's land reform: winners and losers
The political debates about the rights and wrongs of Zimbabwe's land reform continue to occupy many.The tired, old obsession about how the land was taken and the associated focus on so-called ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:34hrs | 1 | by Ian Scoones
Ndebeles will never be good enough for the rabid tribalists
Being born into a Ndebele, Kalanga or Sotho family in Zimbabwe can be a bewildering, challenging and frustrating affair. If you were born in Bulilima, Matabeleland South, like Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 08:15hrs | 6 | by Tafiranyika @tafimhaka
EXCLUSIVE: Jameson Timba; Chibaya to wrestle CCC from Welshman Ncube...as Chamisa plots comeback
Nelson Chamisa’s lieutenants led by Jameson Timba are this Friday expected to set in motion their "Blue Movement Moments" working plan whose first phase is wrestling the party from the Welshman Ncub...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:11hrs | | by George Tshuma
Mnangagwa's plan to stay in power past 2028
President Emmerson Mnangagwa plans to extend his second and final term by at least two years until 2030 after abandoning plans to abolish term limits through a constitutional amendment which would req...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 14:25hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Benson Matinyarare a threat to national security
In a recent series of claims made by Rutendo Benson Matinyarare against Innscor, Simbisa brands, and Zed Koudounaris, it is imperative to critically analyze the validity of these assertions. These ren...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 12:43hrs | 4 | by Trevor Nhamburo
Mnangagwa's govt accused of injustices
THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) yesterday said it was regrettable that Zimbabwe commemorated World Day of Social Justice amid ongoing injustices against alleged illegal settlers across th...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZLHR demands social rights for ordinary citizens
ON World Day of Social Justice, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has said they stand in solidarity with ordinary citizens who are enduring unprecedented injustices, that are being perpetrated ...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 15:30hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Edd Branson defies rivals in West Africa's oil battles
Amidst a fiercely contested $120 million oil deal in West Africa and mounting opposition to his investments in Somaliland, entrepreneur Edd Branson finds himself at the center of a storm. Despite faci...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Retailers go to town bootlicking Mnangagwa
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has issued a statement praising President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership, a commendation that some critics perceive as excessive and bordering on sycopha...Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CBZ in major strategic shake up
Pursuant to the strategic vision of creating one of the country's largest financial services groups, renowned banker, strategist and businessman Mr Luxon Zembe, has been appointed acting chairman of C...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:02hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa can still salvage CCC
ZIMBABWE opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa can still make a last-minute attempt to salvage the party from imminent collapse sparked by controversial recalls backed by a state-sponsored campaign to ...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 05:39hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Prospects of CCC attaining power in Zimbabwe are exceedingly grim
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), formerly known as the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), has been a constant source of disputes, leaving political observers puzzled by the root causes and ...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 21:05hrs | 12 | by Dereck Goto
Mnangagwa tells ambassadors to defend the county's policies
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has told Zimbabwean diplomats to defend the county's policies and push the Vision 2030 agenda through building strong alliances at bilateral and multilateral levels....Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:59hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
SADC closes Zimbabwe's 2023 election chapter
In a significant move that underscored its independence from CCC leader Mr. Nelson Chamisa and his Western supporters, SADC released its conclusive report on the Zimbabwean elections on Thursday. Nota...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Speaker Mudenda informs Mnangagwa of recall of 15 CCC MPs
In a significant political development, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, officially announced on Tuesday the recall of 15 legislators who were elected on a Citizens Coalit...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 16:34hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Edd Branson receives prestigious Focus Africa recognition award
Amidst a grand and momentous celebration of unparalleled excellence and unwavering dedication, the illustrious Ambassador Edd Branson was graced with the highly esteemed Focus Africa recognition award...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 13:55hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The illusion of smooth elections
THE cornerstone of democratic governance, elections, often conjure images of civic participation and the people's voice resonating through the ballot box. Yet, reality paints a more complex picture as...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:40hrs | 11 | by Stanford Chiwanga
Chamisa penultimate rally set for Bulawayo
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, returns to Bulawayo today to seek votes from the city's residents ahead of the Wednesday harmonised election.Bulawayo has rema...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:31hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa goes after Holy Ten
CONTROVERSIAL Hip Hop artist Holy Ten will lose young people's support if he continues supporting the ruling party Zanu-PF, opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has said.This comes after the hip h...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's pluses ahead of Aug 23 polls
By addressing concerns about a runoff scenario, Chamisa has showcased his leadership qualities and strategic foresight, reassuring voters of his commitment to decisive victory in the first round again...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 12 | by Sharon Hofisi
NRZ gets US$115m loan to procure new locomotives, wagons
A NEW era is beckoning for the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), which is expected to tap into a US$115 million line of credit negotiated by the Government towards procurement of new locomotives an...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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