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U.S. Ambassador slams corruption in Zimbabwe

United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has described corruption as a "cancer" that is depriving Zimbabweans of their national wealth and severely undermining trade and investment prospects.Speaking during the 249th U.S. Inde…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 09:41hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter

Swiss Ambassador accused of meddling in Gukurahundi hearings

Switzerland's ambassador to Zimbabwe, Stephane Rey, has come under fire for allegedly interfering in the Gukurahundi hearings, with accusations that his actions are aimed at sabotaging the sensitive reconciliation process and sowing divisi…

Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ramaphosa to appoint Afrikaner as SA ambassador to US

The ANC is divided over President Cyril Ramaphosa considering the appointment of a white Afrikaner as the new South African Ambassador to the United States. According to highly placed sources within the party, the move is seen as an attemp…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:55hrs | 1523 | by Staff reporter

RTG commits US$500 000 towards refurbishing New Ambassador Hotel

Hospitality giant Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) is nearing the completion of a US$500,000 refurbishment of the New Ambassador Hotel in Harare. The ambitious renovation project, which began on January 6, is focused on transforming the hotel's…

Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Migration to South Africa is nothing new,' says Zimbabwean ambassador

Zimbabwe's Ambassador to South Africa, David Hamadziripi, has described the migration of Zimbabweans to South Africa as part of a broader, global phenomenon.He emphasised that migration is neither new nor unique to Zimbabwe, citing example…

Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:25hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter

Highlanders aye famous actor for Ambassadorial role

Highlanders FC is looking to reconnect with some of its former stars, with chief executive officer Brian Moyo confirming that former winger Andrew Shue is among those the club hopes to bring on board as ambassadors. Shue, who starred for H…

Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:45hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter

Ambassador 'directs' break-in at Canadian diplomat's house in Zimbabwe

A Canadian diplomat, Jennifer Lee Boudreau, walked into Marlborough Police Station in Harare on December 11 to file an unusual complaint involving a break-in at her residence. The alleged break-in was said to have been authorized by Canada…

Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 14:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

US wants Zimbabwe to double down on reforms

The United States is urging the Zimbabwe government to double down on reforms aimed at returning the country to the prosperity it once enjoyed.Speaking to reporters in Harare on Monday, Pamela Tremont, the U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe, said…

Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 08:20hrs | 961 | by Staff reporter

Czech Ambassador to Zimbabwe gives surety for arrested tourist

Czech Republic Deputy Ambassador Michael Novak has assured the High Court that Lucas Slavik, a Czech tourist currently in remand prison in Zimbabwe, will not flee if granted bail. Novak offered this guarantee while supporting Slavik's…

Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 21:10hrs | 1227 | by Sgtaff reporter

Mnangagwa appoints Nzenza ambassador to France

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Sekai Nzenza as Zimbabwe's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to France. .Nzenza, a former Industry and Commerce minister, will also represent Zimbabwe at the United Nations Educational,…

Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

US Ambassador Pamela calls for Reforms in Zimbabwe

US Ambassador Pamela Tremont, recently appointed to Zimbabwe, has urged the Zimbabwean government to implement reforms and enhance transparency to spur economic growth. Addressing the media in Harare, Tremont emphasized that broad-based ec…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:26hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter

Mupezeni appointed ambassador to South Sudan

President Mnangagwa has appointed Mr Kossam Mupezeni as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of South Sudan.Mr Mupezeni replaced Ambassador Kufa Chinoza who was transferred to Ghana after the end of his tenure in Ju…

Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa appoints Abu-Basuthu as Zimbabwe's Ambassador to Pakistan

President Mnangagwa has appointed former Zimbabwe ambassador to Japan Retired Air Marshall Titus Abu-Basuthu as the new ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.The appointment was announced by the Chief Secretary to the President an…

Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 16:30hrs | 60 | by Staff reporter

Ambassador Mandigora dies

War veteran, diplomat and former Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) chief executive Ambassador Thomas Mandigora has died.The former Ambassador to Botswana died at his home in Gletwyn, Harare, on Saturday afternoon from the effects of…

Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:24hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

National Foods hires Sikandar Raza as brand ambassador

National Foods has engaged Chevron's star, Sikandar Raza as the brand ambassador for their new range of cereal products.The Pearlenta Nutri-Active range comprises a wide array of breakfast cereals including Instant Maize Porridge, Instant …

Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 06:20hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Ambrose Mutinhiri to be named ambassador to Russia

Former National Patriotic Front (NPF) president Ambrose Mutinhiri is set to be appointed Zimbabwe's new ambassador to Russia, ZimLive reported.He will replace Nicholas Sango, a retired brigadier general whose tour of duty expired at the en…

Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 18:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Chinese consider Zimbabwe as second home'

Chinese nationals living in Zimbabwe now regard the country as their 'second home' and vouch that no slander or smear can undermine thectraditional friendship between the two countries.Speaking during the occasion to mark the 73 rd anniver…

Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 14:47hrs | 13 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Ramaphosa appoints new SA ambassador to Zimbabwe

SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed African National Congress (ANC) national executive council member (NEC) and former Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture, Rejoice Thizwilondi Mabudafhasi, Ambassador-designate to Zimbabwe…

Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:22hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter

Ingwebu Breweries makes a mistake, appoints Tyra Chikocho

COMEDIAN and actor Madam Boss (real name Tyra Chikocho) has been appointed as Ingwebu Breweries brand ambassador with the company saying they want to penetrate other markets, through her.Besides Madam Boss, radio personality and comedian B…

Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 22:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

U.S. presses Zimbabwe on labour rights

The United States ambassador to Zimbabwe has called on the government to respect labour rights after threats to replace teachers striking over poor pay.Brian Nichols met labour and social welfare minister Paul Mavhima on Wednesday, a day a…

Published: 01 Oct 2020 at 07:10hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Accountability, Trust will Determine Success of President's Reform Agenda

In the late morning of August 1, 2018, I was in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office with then United States Senator Jeff Flake, one of the sponsors of the Zimbabwean Democracy and Economic Recovery Act amendment, listening to the Preside…

Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 21:43hrs | 397 | by Brian A. Nichols

Zimbabwe's path to prosperity

ON April 3, I gave President Emmerson Mnangagwa a letter from my government conveying the heartfelt sympathy of the American people for the lives lost in Cyclone Idai. I also announced that the American people had donated $2,6 million in a…

Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 13:51hrs | 6 | by Brian Nichols

Outcry on Maridadi's appointment: Much ado about nothing

The appointment of former MDC legislator for Mabvuku-Tafara, James Maridadi as one of the 15 ambassadors- designate, has torched a storm which, nonetheless, is much ado about nothing.Section 110 (2) (i) 204 of the Constitution of the count…

Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 20:06hrs | 12 | by Tafara Shumba

Mnangagwa fishes in Chamisa's pond

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa plans to appoint more opposition officials to key government positions notwithstanding his continuing brawl with MDC boss Nelson Chamisa - who has adamantly refused to recognise him as Zimbabwe's legitimate lea…

Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 07:18hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa appoints Maridadi ambassador

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has picked former MDC legislator for Mabvuku-Tafara, James Maridadi for a role as an ambassador.The former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation disc jockey, Maridadi's appearance at the diplomatic training course …

Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 20:25hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa taps ex-MDC MP for role as ambassador

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has picked former MDC MP for Mabvuku-Tafara James Maridadi for a role as an ambassador in a move likely to torch debate in the country's political circles.Maridadi is also a former ZBC disc jokey was sidelined …

Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:28hrs | 12 | by newzimbabwe

Govt use of violence on its own people is tragic

Continued from last weekWhile Mnangagwa's rhetoric on issues such as land reform, human rights, rule of law, improving the business climate and reducing corruption was all positive, there was little actual action behind the words. Some Zim…

Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 16:13hrs | 10 | by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield

Chamisa has to face the people's court and account for himself

Nelson Chamisa the current MDC Alliance president has to account for himself to the people at the people's court. This is so because in this article I'm going to outline Chamisa's misdemeanors and crimes against the people. It is indeed up…

Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 13:25hrs | | by Henry Madiro

Ambassador Trudy Stevenson found dead

Zimbabwe's ambassador to Senegal and the Gambia Ms Trudy Stevenson has died.She was 73.Ambassador Stevenson was reportedly found dead at her residence in Dakar, Senegal, today."It is true but we are yet to get in contact with all the relat…

Published: 24 Aug 2018 at 18:53hrs | 25 | by Staff Reporter

Military man appointed Zimbabwe ambassador to UK

President Mnangagwa has appointed Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet Retired Colonel Christian Katsande Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.The appointment was announced by Chief Secretary t…

Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 06:55hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

I am a natural goodwill ambassador, Cdes

Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I have never felt as insulted in my whole long, fruitful and satisfying life as I felt this week when some skunks in the West arm-twisted the leadership of the World Health Organisation into ille…

Published: 26 Oct 2017 at 19:20hrs | 1190 | by CZ

US appoints new ambassador to Zimbabwe

United States president Barack Obama has appointed Harry Thomas Jnr as Washington's new ambassador to Zimbabwe to succeed Bruce Wharton, who left the country in August. Ambassador Thomas, an African American diplomat who once served at the…

Published: 11 Dec 2015 at 05:23hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Japanese govt donates gymnasium and exercise equipment worth $75 473 to Hillside College

THE Japanese Ambassador Yoshi Tendai Hiraishi has donated gymnasium and exercise equipment worth $75 473 to Hillside Teachers' College in Bulawayo.An Embassy official Christopher Mukuvaza said Hiraishi,  officially handed over a gymna…

Published: 16 Nov 2015 at 06:51hrs | 1479 | by Stephen Jakes

Outgoing US envoy would continue ensuring the development of Zimbabwe

Bruce Wharton, the outgoing Unted States (US) Ambassador to Zimbabwe, said he would continue ensuring the development of Zimbabwe beyond the lapse of his term, CAJ News reported.Wharton's term expires in December after which he returns to …

Published: 12 Nov 2015 at 11:56hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

US ambassador-designate to Zimbabwe talks tough

US ambassador-designate to Zimbabwe Harry Thomas Jr, who will replace Ambassador Bruce Wharton, says he will insist on the respect for human rights and upholding of the rule of law by the Harare government. Appearing before the US Committe…

Published: 09 Oct 2015 at 09:11hrs | 3884 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF supporter strips down to her knickers to block US envoy speech

A Zanu-PF supporter has stripped down to her knickers and confronted the US envoy to Zimbabwe as he was about to address a meeting with residents in Mutare. The woman was part of a group of rowdy supporters who prevented the United St…

Published: 17 Jan 2013 at 06:07hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

US scholarship bait for Zim ideological shift

US  scholarship  bait for ideological shift and recolonisation of ZimOne renowned academic during a public seminar on the impact of foreign aid in the developing world once opined that:"Receiving aid was like making love to an el…

Published: 19 Sep 2011 at 12:47hrs | | by Dingizulu Mahlathini Moyo

Libyan Ambassador Case: Zanu-PF bitter

THE recent booting out of the Libyan Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ambassador Taher Elmagrahi, shows that Zanu-PF is bitter after the fall of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, some politicians have said.In interviews, officials from various political for…

Published: 07 Sep 2011 at 07:13hrs | 235 | by weeklyagenda

Imperialist renew Zimbo regime change agenda

Neo-imperialist agents working as diplomats in Harare, have renewed their regime change agenda calls amidst fears, that the pro-people economic polices being driven by President Robert Mugabe and the Zanu-PF party if successful will trigge…

Published: 03 Aug 2011 at 13:40hrs | 18 | by Dalubuhle Khumalo

Death of Saif Al-Arab Gaddafi may backfire for Nato

The death of Saif al-Arab Gaddafi, if confirmed, is likely to have come as a consequence of Nato's increasingly aggressive tactics, undertaken by the alliance to shake up a stalemate in the conflict.But his killing in an air strike is a gr…

Published: 01 May 2011 at 15:41hrs | 883 | by Shashank Joshi | Associate fellow, Royal United Services Institute

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Criminals solicit fraudulent donations after Kuwadzana children tragedy

David Coltart takes on the Church of England

Zimbabwe losing about 1,200 teachers every month

Chamisa tells his supporters to remain calm

Ex-Chief magistrate dies

Zanu-PF officials arrested over land fraud

Chiefs, church join forces in rain-making ceremony

Harare master plan suffers a major setback

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Ramaphosa loses R167 million TRC damages case

Industry raises alarm over high rates and rentals

Zimbabwe to allow private companies to operate trains

186 unroadworthy vehicles impounded

Khami Dam sewage water certified clean for Bulawayo

Madlanga commission will lead to the early exit of Ramaphosa as president

'Zimbabwe does not need anti-developmental IMF'

IMF 'exposes' Zimbabwe debt under reporting

Court halts Zimbabwe mega cement project

Chief refuses to retract Mnangagwa life presidency call

Zimbabwe urged to strengthen social security for older persons

Hwange to release 600 housing stands

War vets block Chinese national from stealing their land

3 arrested over spate of armed robberies in Bulawayo

Zimbabwean man jailed in Botswana for illegal entry

Mnangagwa's ministers snub Senate's question time

Man jailed for raping elderly woman

Bogus nurse shocker at Mpilo

Teen girl sold as sex slave for US$40

Zimbabwe struggles to procure cancer machines

Man assaulting uncle over food