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Chamisa badly missed veterans
WITH the national election done and dusted, it has become apparent that there are several Members of the National Assembly from the ninth parliament that will not be joining the new faces at the new p...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:55hrs | 1955 | by Staff reporter
Why Zanu-PF dominates Masvingo
Zanu-PF has continued its dominance in Masvingo province winning 23 out of 25 parliamentary seats, but why is this the case?Since the formation of a vibrant opposition party, MDC in 1999 and i...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 21:43hrs | 1076 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa claims win
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday remained hopeful that he would emerge victorious despite complaining about the way the election was being conducted.Chamisa ...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 06:29hrs | 2326 | by Staff reporter
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 | 35 | by Staff reporter
5 years on, no leads on White City bombing
INVESTIGATIONS into the White City bombing in Bulawayo during a Zanu-PF rally in 2018 have turned into a cold case with no leads, five years on.Zanu-PF has been avoiding using White City Stadi...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:20hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa predicting outcome of Zimbabwe's forth coming August 23 elections
In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through Zimbabwe's political landscape, renowned prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has joined the ranks of other influential clergy members in predicting the...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 18:03hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa blamed for disqualification of candidates
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Mr Nelson Chamisa has been fingered as the main culprit in the chaos bedevilling the party in Bulawayo following a High Court judgement which disqualified th...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Growing attacks on Zimbabwe journalists
Zimbabwean media advocacy groups have expressed serious concerns over the number of growing attacks on journalists ahead of the 23 August general elections.This comes after the recent attack o...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 19:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
The curious case of Chicken Inn: Unraveling the Chicken Conspiracy
Picture this: It's a beautiful day in Zimbabwe, and you find yourself in the bustling streets of Gweru. Your stomach growls, craving something delicious to satisfy your hunger. Your eyes catch a glimp...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:30hrs | 4 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Iran, please tell Mnangagwa that sanctions are a fallacy
SO, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was in Zimbabwe for a visit.That was good news; well, for me at least, because I believe this was an opportunity for him to finally get it into the heads of...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Junior Sables go down fighting against Scotland
ZIMBABWE'S Under-20 rugby team put on a thrilling second half performance but their efforts were in vain as they began their World Rugby Under 20 Trophy campaign against Scotland with a 64-33 de...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
President Raisi, please tell Mnangagwa that sanctions can never cripple a country!
So, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is in Zimbabwe for a visit. That is good news! Well, for me, at least this is an opportunity for him to finally get it into the heads of those gover...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:05hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe pensioners protest over US$ allowances
PENSIONERS in Bulawayo yesterday protested at the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) offices demanding that their pensions be paid in United States dollars.NSSA authorities had to call ...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Daily Maverick releases poll shows a Chamisa victory
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa and his Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party would win next month's Zimbabwean elections by a margin of between 8% and 9% - if the elections are free and fair - a...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa would win Zimbabwe's next elections, says Johannesburg research comapny
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa and his Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party would win next month's Zimbabwean elections by a margin of between 8% and 9% - if the elections are free and fair - a...Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 18:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pre-election survey an early wake up call for Chamisa
THE Mass Public Opinion Institute (MPOI) released the Afrobarometer survey on Zimbabwe on Monday.The survey is not all rosy for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)'s electoral prospects in...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 19:39hrs | 1 | by Phillan Zamchiya
The political leaders we want in Zimbabwe
WHEN a system is not producing the results we want, we must change the system to get different results.That system can only change when those in leadership realise and acknowledge that the old...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:08hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority bosses suspended after allowance probe
AN investigation initiated by Tourism minister Mangaliso Ndlovu in January has led to the suspension of Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief operating officer Givemore Chidzidzi (pictured), executiv...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 17:27hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Recalling Morgan Tsvangirai's political tactics
Opposition politicians are often faced with the daunting task of criticising government policies and actions while maintaining a level of diplomacy that ensures their message is heard loud and clear w...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:39hrs | | by Evans Mathanda
From Moondog Max to Arnold Zikhali, the storied lineage of Zimbabwe's 'strong men'
ON what had been a pretty ordinary and innocuous Tuesday afternoon, there was suddenly a flurry of activity around the corner of George Silundika and Sam Nujoma in Harare.Like bees attracted t...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Money-spinning in Zimbabwe shadow economy
WHILE local shoppers traditionally flocked to big groceries and supermarkets for bargains on consumer goods, of late, they have been trooping to "tuckshops" in downtown Harare, where basic commodities...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 09:31hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Abandoned' luxury bus mystery on Bulawayo-Plumtree Road
ABOUT 25 kilometres before one reaches Plumtree Town along the Bulawayo-Plumtree Road, they cannot help noticing a Botswana-owned luxury bus that has been curiously parked by the road side for more th...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:38hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
If ED doing great job why is he afraid to be questioned by the nation?
The world over, heads of state and government are never wary of availing themselves to the media.Even unpopular ones, as former US president Donald John Trump - who knew he would be ruthlessly...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 11:27hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Zanu-PF is pursuing our candidates,' says Chamisa
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) says it has completed the independent selection of candidates (councillor and parliamentary) who will represent the party in the August 23 harmonized elections....Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:49hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's cost-of-living nightmare terribly deepens
NINE weeks before Zimbabwe's general elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa faces a moment of truth as the imploding economy plunges the country into its third hyperinflation in 15 years amid rising ...Published: 18 Jun 2023 at 15:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mystery death in Emganwini leaves community shaken
RESIDENTS of Emganwini suburb in Bulawayo were jolted from their slumber by a chilling discovery yesterday morning. As the first rays of sunlight pierced through the sleepy neighbourhood, a man's life...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wife finds husband's body hanging on gate
WAKING up early on Friday morning for a woman from Emganwini suburb in Bulawayo could not have prepared her for what she saw hanging over the gate of her yard; the lifeless body of her husband....Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
MPs summon Mthuli Ncube
MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) have demanded — again — that Finance minister Mthuli Ncube avail himself to the National Assembly to deal with the fast-deteriorating economic situation and answer ques...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's 5 election hurdles
AFTER days of political drama, anxiety and bated breath, President Emmerson Mnangagwa proclaimed the election date, setting the stage for a season of intrigue, joy and heartaches. Zimbabwe decides on ...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 19:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Residents fume over toilets
GWANDA residents have complained over the municipality's delay in redeveloping Jahunda suburb. This came out during a public meeting conducted by the Community Youth Development Trust (CYDT) a...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mealie-meal shortage hits Zimbabwe?
ILLICIT deals involving some unscrupulous suppliers and traders have been blamed for creating artificial shortages of mealie-meal in formal shops while the commodity is being diverted to the streets a...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tonderai Ndira's widow carries heavy heart
THE mere mention of the word "elections" has a chilling effect on Plaxedes Mutariswa Ndira.Memories of her late husband, Tonderai Ndira, who was a staunch MDC-T activist, immediately engulf he...Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:58hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Ziyambi stutters as Mliswa demands answers
JUSTICE Minister had to request Parliament for more time to 'investigate and document' how Zimbabwe's vast array of minerals were benefiting ordinary citizens after Independent Norton legislator Temba...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:12hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
CCC activist not buried 1 year later
THE mother of slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Moreblessing Ali yesterday observed the first anniversary of her daughter's murder by suspected Zanu PF activist Pius Mukandi, alias Ja...Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mahere demands answers over Russian helicopters
Citizens Coalition for Change spokesperson, Advocate Fadzayi Mahere, has taken to Twitter to demand answers over the purchase of Kazan Ansat helicopters by the Harare regime.The helicopters, w...Published: 24 May 2023 at 18:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa leaves for AfDB forum in Egypt
President Mnangagwa is expected here today to join over 3 000 delegates who include Heads of State and Government, central bank governors and members of the development community, at the 58th annual m...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt takes price madness head-on
Government, whose responsibility is to protect the consumer and ensure stability, will "take all measures necessary", including painful ones if need be, to ensure price stability, the President has sa...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Bulawayo streets erupt as cheating hubby faces wife's wrath in public confrontation
In a jaw-dropping scene that has set tongues wagging throughout the streets of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's vibrant second largest city, an unsuspecting man found himself at the mercy of his enraged wife, whi...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drilling of boreholes by ZANU PF proves regime has no permanent solution to urban water crisis!
Judging by the manner in which the ZANU PF government is so fond of always castigating the opposition for failing to run urban authorities, one would be excused for believing the party had solutions....Published: 15 May 2023 at 14:02hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Govt must demand answers from Gold Mafia kingpins
DEAR President Mnangagwa,So the news out there is that your government has written to Al Jazeera demanding evidence. At least that breaks the silence, but the demand is a bit suspicious. My vi...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Kennedy Kaitano
Zimbabwe suffering from leadership crisis
THE recent fiasco surrounding General Notice 635 of 2023 has exposed a far-reaching crisis of competence, transparency, and accountability within our public information management system. As concerned...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Vinthoughts
Zimbabwe discovers oil, gas and helium
AUSTRALIAN firm, Invictus Energy has confirmed the presence of "light oil, gas-condensate and helium" from its drilling samples at its Mukuyu-1 rig site in Muzarabani.Analysts, however, were q...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war veterans fire warning shots
WAR veterans say they are tired of empty government promises, and being used as 'graders' to campaign for the ruling Zanu-PF towards elections. The x-combatants have been a vital cog for ...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Agenda MUST be written by Africans for Africans!' demanded Chiwenga. Prelude to bar EU election observers
"We are confronted by wars which are sure to remake the global order as we have known it until now. Africa must jealously guard against her interests and position in the unfolding global drama. We are...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 10:49hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
King Mswati III calls for removal of Zimbabwe sanctions
VISITING Eswatini leader, King Mswati III, yesterday commended Zimbabwe for the various developmental projects it has embarked upon despite the negative effects of illegal Western sanctions it has bee...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Black people can conquer world if only we stopped moping over colonialism and racism!
So, now both the British Prime Minister and Scottish First Minister are of Indian descent.Rushi Sunak and Humza Yousaf were elected leaders of their respective parties and nations – the Brit...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 10:39hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe price spikes spook consumers
A NEW wave of price hikes, triggered by the plummeting local currency on the parallel market, has thrown many consumers off balance.As of yesterday, the local currency was trading between $1 8...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:35hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lecturers go on strike
LECTURERS at tertiary institutions are now expected to go for industrial attachment to enable them to troubleshoot what is obtaining in industry and produce quality graduates, with the University of Z...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 06:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells Mnangagwa to face the nation
The leader of Zimbabwe's biggest opposition party, Nelson Chamisa has told his opponent President Emmerson Mnangagwa to face the nation and explain allegations of gold smuggling levelled against him a...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gold Mafia: RBZ under sharp scrutiny
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has come under renewed pressure to deal with allegations of gold smuggling and money laundering after a leading think-tank said the central bank's operations should ...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
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