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War vets congress divides Zanu-PF
A congress organized by Zanu-PF for the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) ahead of the party's 21st National People's Conference has ignited tensions among former liberati...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 17:29hrs | 633 | by Staff reporter
BRICs payment system being tested
A new digital payments system, BRICS Pay, debuted for live testing at this week's BRICS Business Forum at the International Trade Center in Moscow.During the trial - on 17 and 18 October - for...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 1737 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe investigative journalist released without charge
Prominent investigative journalist and director of the Information for Development Trust (IDT), Tawanda Majoni, was released without charge on Tuesday after being summoned by police over his work. Maj...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 18:37hrs | 1092 | by Staff reporter
No democracy in Zimbabwe's opposition
Bulawayo South constituency aspiring opposition candidate, Engineer Francis Mangwendeza, has criticized the opposition parties once led by Nelson Chamisa, describing internal politics as undemocratic ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:18hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF pushing for one-party State in Zimbabwe'
Experts have raised concerns that the ruling Zanu-PF party's initiative to have professionals and government employees undergo re-orientation at the Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology is aimed at crea...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 06:47hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military needs to transform from a ZANLA force to a national army
It is a well-known fact. Every country on the planet needs a defense force to safeguard its existence.In fact, there is no nation on earth that was not founded on the back of one...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 21:32hrs | 432 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ANC of Ramaphosa must brace itself for a messy implosion
For over six months, everyone argued about whether there would be consequences for former state president Jacob Zuma's action to support the Umkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP) in the last national and provi...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:00hrs | 176 | by Nkosikhulule Nyembezi
Mthwakazi protests 'Zanu-PF capture' of chiefs
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has issued a call to villagers to take responsibility for the salaries of traditional leaders in order to safeguard them from potential influence by certain elements...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:38hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's third-term bid gathers pace
THE dolling out of top-of-the-range all-terrain vehicles to 100 chiefs from across the country by the government has raised eyebrows amid revelations that the traditional leaders are being rewarded fo...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa outburst over bad national anthem recording
A VISIBLY angry President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday publicly castigated his lieutenants for allegedly playing a "bad" recording of the national anthem.He later banned them from playin...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC MP raps Zanu-PF over partisan food distribution
BINGA South Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator, Fanuel Cumanzala, has accused Zanu-PF officials of hijacking the yet to be launched food aid distribution programme to ensure only its party...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 04:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Suffering Zimbabweans should free themselves
CRISIS in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiCZ) chairperson and former Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Peter Mutasa (PM) was awarded the International Trade Union Confederation Africa (ITUC-Afr...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 16:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why did Ngarivhume spend 8 months in jail without prima facie evidence?
Finally, Zimbabwe opposition activist Jacob Ngarivhume has been released from jail. This was after languishing behind bars for the past eight months – as part of a three-year sentence in Apr...Published: 11 Dec 2023 at 16:38hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Strategic ambiguity costly to Zimbabwe
CCC's lack of a party constitution and established structures under the guise of "strategic ambiguity" is costing Zimbabweans US$5,3 million from the fiscus to run the December 9 by-elections, which w...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:46hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
A weird Presidency
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, the appointment of the Commander of the Defence Forces, General Philip Valerio Sibanda to the Zanu-PF politburo as an ex-officio member, (by vi...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:55hrs | 8 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Molai never sponsored Kasukuwere
Adam Molai, the tobacco tycoon and owner of Pacific Cigarette Company (PCC), has refuted allegations that he provided financial support for former Zanu-PF political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere's fail...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 19:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi, disputed polls' frustrations manifest in Barbourfields violence
Highlanders' supporters recently shared a poignant story, perhaps a release of pent-up emotions. Allan Bhasvi, tasked with overseeing a much-anticipated match between old rivals Dynamos and Highlander...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:57hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Civil Servants unite to back Mnangagwa
Economic Development had become a trendy topic in Zimbabwe with several organisations being formed in support of the Economic Development agenda championed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Eco...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 16:05hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
EU-EOM plot to tarnish Zimbabwe polls exposed
A PLOT to tarnish and discredit the outcome of harmonised elections being held in Zimbabwe today by the European Union Observation Mission and the United States-based Carter Centre has been exposed am...Published: 23 Aug 2023 at 06:31hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Peace isn't the only standard for free, fair and credible elections
No one in their right mind can begrudge the repeated calls for peace during this election season in Zimbabwe. In fact, the disturbingly high prevalence of violence, especially on the part of t...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 14:24hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa endorses CCC candidate?
A DESPERATE CCC has resorted to photo-shopping videos and pictures to peddle equally desperate propaganda ahead of Wednesday's elections which pollsters have predicted will be won by Zanu-PF.T...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
July Moyo uses fear mongering, cash in bid to win elusive constituency on August 23
Fear pervades the peri-urban farming community of Matava in the Midlands Province's Redcliff Constituency on the eve of Zimbabwe's harmonised elections following a campaign allegedly anchored on coerc...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:28hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's security forces implored to maintain impartiality
REGIONAL church leaders have called on members of Zimbabwe's security forces to exercise objectivity particularly when dealing with cases of electoral violence in the period before and after the Augus...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC activist's death; 12 arrested over the incident
Twelve suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of CCC activist Tinashe Edson Chitsunge who met the misfortune when he was being pursued and pelted by a mob of alleged Zanu-PF supporte...Published: 04 Aug 2023 at 19:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF hounds traditional leaders
Zanu-PF has ordered chiefs to strip village heads and headmen who entertain opposition parties ahead of the August 23 election of their titles.President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently rewarded vi...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 06:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe judges must not be fazed by critics, says CJ Malaba
JUDGES handling high profile political cases should not be fazed by critics of their legal decisions as the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has their backing and ready to defend them should the need...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 06:49hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dangles citizenship to Mzilikazi royal family
The Mthwakazi kaMzilikazi Royal Crown Family, which includes the Mzilikazi Royal House and the Khumalo Clan, claims the Emmerson Mnangagwa-led government has shown them generosity by promising to rest...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 20:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to President Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa and HH
Open Letter from Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda a Constitutional and Human Rights law Practitioner and African Diaspora Global Network CEO The President of Zi...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 09:50hrs | | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda
Zimbabwe in unchartered waters
REPORTS that members of the Zimbabwe National Army in complete military uniform distributed ruling Zanu-PF party regalia on the sidelines of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rally in Centenary, Mashonal...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs change in governance system as much as change of government!
As the crucial 23rd August 2023 Zimbabwe harmonized elections beckon, all competing political players appear to have one convergence point for a chance to be voted into power.Regardl...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 18:22hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Zanu-PF abusing chiefs'
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has issued a veiled caution to the ruling Zanu-PF party for abusing traditional leaders in political campaigns."Political parties should desist from...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs told to stay away from politics
CHIEFS have been urged to uphold constitutionalism, stay away from politics and focus on their mandate of fostering development and resolving disputes among their subjects.The remarks were mad...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Civil servants get nod to contest
The Public Service Commission has directed all civil servants intending to contest the 2023 polls to resign and leave their Government jobs but will allow them to return by setting aside a provision f...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
US embassy refuses to back down after spat with Zimbabwe
The United States embassy in Harare has refused to back down over tweets urging Zimbabweans to register and vote after its top diplomat was summoned to a meeting at the foreign affairs ministry on Tue...Published: 31 May 2023 at 20:58hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF ropes in CIO, military in poll plot
Zanu-PF's elaborate plan to deploy state security services such as the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) and the military as part of its strategy to win the harmonised elections at all costs has...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief in Zanu-PF primary election backlash
VILLAGERS in Chief Chireya's area of Gokwe are living in fear after their traditional leader embarked on a witch-hunt to victimise people who led a campaign for the Zanu-PF candidate who won primary e...Published: 08 May 2023 at 19:07hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF denies accusations of judicial capture
RULING party Zanu-PF says the judicial system in the country is independent of political interference despite widespread accusations of capture by the opposition and civil society organisations after ...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Pray for Mnangagwa to live long'
CHIEF Sikombingo of Lower Gweru in the Midlands province says traditional leaders should pray for long life for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, adding that the country needed him to fulfil his vision....Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF affiliate rallies civil servants to vote for Mnangagwa
Zanu-PF has implored civil servants to vote for President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the forthcoming elections to safeguard the gains of the country's liberation struggle.Speaking last Friday in Gw...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Charumbira in fix over sex assault storm
CHIEF's council president Fortune Charumbira has been urged to step down after his niece reported him to the police for allegedly sexually abusing her.Charumbira, who is also the Pan-African P...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hints on poll dates
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said he will proclaim election date next month, ending speculation that the polls might be postponed to allow for formation of a coalition government.Spe...Published: 21 Apr 2023 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe chiefs, headmen get a windfall
CHIEFS and village heads are set to receive a one-off Covid-19 allowance backdated to May 2022 which is essentially yet another vote-buying exercise by the Zanu-PF government to win the support of 26 ...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 20:11hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF ropes in chiefs to pick candidates
Zanu-PF has confessed that traditional leaders played a pivotal role in selecting its candidates during the recent primary elections, despite the Constitution directing traditional leaders to be apoli...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police should help defend people's rights
EACH election season in Zimbabwe never ceases to amaze and offers eye-popping surprises that are only unique to the southern African nation.Just after we thought Zanu-PF's astounding top-drawe...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tells councils to consult residents first
LOCAL authorities should continuously consult residents on issues that affect them as opposed to only engaging them during budget formulation when they need money, President Mnangagwa has said....Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Traditional leaders milking Zanu-PF candidates
Traditional leaders in Masvingo province mainly in Zaka district are making a killing from Zanu-PF candidates who are campaigning ahead of party primary elections set for Saturday March 25.Can...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 11:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
We must create the Zimbabwe we truly want
READING the book Why Nations Fail by authors Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson continues to confirm my observations which I have been sharing with my readers for some time.The challenge we fac...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:20hrs | 1 | by Vince Musewe
Villagers partner Government to rehabilitate neglected road
THE Godlwayo community in Insiza South, Matabeleland South Province has partnered with the Government in a bid to rehabilitate the West Nicholson-Mberengwa Road linking Matabeleland South and Midlands...Published: 14 Feb 2023 at 05:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa challenged to answer questions in Parly
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) member of Parliament for Mbizo, Settlement Chikwinya, has challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to attend the National Assembly and answer to pressing issues fac...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 11:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Saviour Kasukuwere: The visionary leader Zimbabwe needs
As the 2023 elections in Zimbabwe approach, one candidate stands out as the leader the country needs to overcome its economic and social challenges: Saviour Kasukuwere. The 53-year-old former Cabinet ...Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 10:31hrs | 8 | by Ntokozo Msipha
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