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Police brutality snaring the public
In the colonial era the mases faced a lot of police brutality primarily due to the racial factor. One would have thought in this new democratic era the narrative would have changed rather the si...Published: 3 mins ago | | by Daniel Itai
Mliswa pleased with Health Minister's visit to Norton
Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has hailed Minister of Health and Child care Obadiah Moyo for visiting the constituency to assess the area as the cholera hit parts of Harare.In a letter t...Published: 7 hrs ago | 475 | by Stephen Jakes
Govt to roll out gold service centres
THE MINISTER of Mines and Mining Development Winston Chitando has revealed that the government is embarked in an effort to roll out gold services centres in the country.The minister made the r...Published: 7 hrs ago | 679 | by Stephen Jakes
Chiwenga receiving thorough medical attention in SA, had a bullet lodged in his lung?
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is recovering well at a South African hospital where he is receiving some thorough medical attention on the effects of the Bulawayo bombing incident in June, Govern...Published: 7 hrs ago | 4891 | by Staff reporter
CIOs die in car crash
TWO top Marondera Central Intelligence Organisation officers on Saturday morning died on the spot after their vehicle reportedly veered off the road and hit a tree before landing on its roof.T...Published: 7 hrs ago | 2994 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho villagers face water woes
ALMOST 40 years after independence, marginalised Tsholotsho villagers are still living in abject poverty, with no access to clean water and toilets, exposing them to waterborne diseases.Villag...Published: 7 hrs ago | 247 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's relative appointed to NBS board
THE main opposition MDC Alliance has expressed displeasure at the appointment of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's relative, Kudakwashe David Mnangagwa, to the National Building Society (NBS) board, desc...Published: 8 hrs ago | 641 | by Staff reporter
Man 'stones' brother to death
A 20-YEAR-OLD Gwanda man stoned his elder brother to death for refusing to accompany him to the town's central business district (CBD.) Londani Sibanda of Copthal Block in Colleen Bawn area wa...Published: 8 hrs ago | 457 | by Staff reporter
'Wife killer’ hangs self
AN injiva from Plumtree committed suicide by hanging from the roof of his bedroom after being linked to the death of his wife in South Africa. The incident occurred shortly after Pennius Ncube...Published: 8 hrs ago | 697 | by Staff reporter
Drugs shortages hit clinics
A serious shortage of drugs for chronic ailments including high blood pressure (BP) and diabetes has hit most rural health centres in Beitbridge West constituency where about 10 percent of the populat...Published: 8 hrs ago | 149 | by Staff reporter
LIVE: Dynamos versus Caps United - Dembare fights relegation
Dynamos 2- 1 Caps United90+4 Full-time90+3' Kadonzvo booked for playing the ball after the whistle had gone90+1' Kat...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 14:04hrs | 4057 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi tombstone vandalised
A tombstone of the unknown soldier erected by the government at Bhalagwe in Maphisa, Matabeleland South, was destroyed by yet-to-be-identified people.Bhalagwe in Matobo district, described as ...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 10:03hrs | 1202 | by Staff reporter
Bond notes disaster: Zimbabweans count costs after a week of madness
Mary Muchenje bolted out of a pharmacy in Harare's Avenues area, only to stop a few metres away scratching her head.Muchenje's world had just crumbled after the pharmacists informed her she ne...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:59hrs | 3967 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu speaks about Chamisa, Mnangagwa dialogue
The economic meltdown triggered by monetary and fiscal reforms that were recently unveiled by the government exposed teething problems in the ruling party's newly created structure led by former minis...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:54hrs | 4931 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to buy modern surveillance equipment
THE Government will buy modern surveillance equipment, including high-tech drones and helicopters, to enhance police operations, it has been learnt.Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister ...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:48hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
No title deeds for Garikai houses, says Government
THE Government will not give title deeds to beneficiaries of the Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle housing project in Bulawayo and Beitbridge as the areas have not been title surveyed yet.A Land Title Sur...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:44hrs | 915 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appointment discouraging
The MDC is irked by the decision to appoint Kudakwashe David Mnangagwa on the National Building Society Board.Just like any other form of corruption, nepotism has no place in a Democratic soci...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 07:49hrs | 1091 | by Jacob Mafume, MDC National Spokesperson
Mnangagwa's vision on devolution welcome
Mwenezi Zanu-PF legislator Priscila Moyo has welcome President Emmerson Mnangagwa's approach on the issue of devolution, the concept which former President Robert Mugabe was reneging to implement ...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 14:12hrs | 1535 | by Stephen Jakes
Gwanda tribal clashes, Gukurahundi commission speaks out
The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has expressed concern over continued reports of violent clashes in the artisanal mining sector in Matabeleland South Province amid revelat...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:52hrs | 2341 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants bonus payment uncertain
PUBLIC Service minister Sekai Nzenza on Thursday told Senate that payment of civil servants' bonuses this year was uncertain as she was yet to negotiate the issue with Finance minister Mthuli Ncube....Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:20hrs | 892 | by Staff reporter
Gold Baron seeks bail at High Court
NOTORIOUS Esigodini gold dealer Baron Dube, who allegedly shot and killed a member of a rival mining gang in the area, has approached the High Court seeking bail pending trial. Dube of Habane ...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:16hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Murder ends dream wedding
A MAN (26) was killed by three suspected gold panners in Esigodini after he tried to protect his fiancé from indecent assault, putting an end to their dream wedding that was set for December. ...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:14hrs | 1345 | by Staff reporter
'Install CCTVs in hospitals'
The Government should consider installing Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in major health institutions to ensure patients receive appropriate and quality health services, a local non-governmental hea...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:13hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Panic bond notes sellers count their losses
PARALLEL market rates continued tumbling yesterday with US$100 which was recently being exchanged $600 falling to as low as $150 bond. The rates started declining after Government guaranteed t...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:09hrs | 7466 | by Staff reporter
From cash hoarders to panic buyers
On Monday, most Zimbabweans woke up to a WhatsApp message which read, "Buy basic commodities and keep them. The USD/bond rate is escalating at an alarming rate and the USD has disappeared. There...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:07hrs | 1379 | by Samantha Chipoyera
Fuel distribution being done round the clock
The fuel supply situation is expected to improve significantly as Government has instituted a raft of measures to ease the plight of consumers. Energy and Power Development Minister Dr Joram G...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:06hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
Egodini mall contact centre finally launched
The Egodini Mall Contact Centre for the long awaited multi-million dollar Egodini re-development project has been finally commissioned today on the 12th of October 2018.Speaking during the eve...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 19:44hrs | 2278 | by Staff writer
Zimbabwean economy reflects state of governance
IN 2015, I argued that the economy was Zanu-PF's most virulent opposition.The 2016 introduction of bond notes pegged to the US dollar saw the emergence of a parallel market for foreign exchang...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 13:47hrs | 2991 | by Brian Kagoro
Mnangagwa petitioned to rein in Zanu-PF officials selling State land
CHIEF Jahana and villagers from Shangani in Insiza North, Matabeleland South, have petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to rein in Zanu-PF district officials from reportedly grabbing and selling St...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 07:12hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
Vehicle importers panic over duty
THERE is a dramatic increase in motor vehicle imports through Beitbridge border post as dealers are rushing to buy cars in South Africa amid speculation that Government will soon suspend the payment o...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 07:01hrs | 2257 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe black market rates tumble
PARALLEL market rates plummeted in Bulawayo yesterday after Government guaranteed the 1:1 convertibility value of Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) balances into the United States dollar as well as av...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 06:53hrs | 6714 | by Staff reporter
EU poll observer report: Public camaraderie with Chamisa
While Zimbabweans had largely moved on with life after the July 30 harmonised elections, the European Union (EU) has sought to drag the country back into election mode through the release of its...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 06:51hrs | 897 | by Bevan Musoko
Zimbabwe passports to be processed within 4 weeks
Government is making concerted efforts to produce and avail vital civil registration documents and passports to applicants when they need them, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Ambassador C...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 06:49hrs | 3857 | by Staff reporter
Musician's wife kills self over infidelity
UPCOMING popular Mutare youthful musician Lionel "Caff" Matanda is facing the darkest moment in his life after his wife – Oreen Sheila Phiri – hanged herself from a roof truss at the couple's Dang...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | 2577 | by Staff reporter
Tsikamutanda dies after snake overpowers him during exorcism
A CLEANSING ceremony turned horribly wrong when a self-proclaimed witch-hunter commonly known as a tsikamutanda died when he allegedly ran out of magical powers leading him to being bitten by a "posse...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 06:43hrs | 2389 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Women In Politics Alliance celebrate International day of the Girl Child
2018 Theme: With Her: A skilled Girl Force Zimbabwe Women In Politics Alliance celebrate the International day of the Girl Child by celebrating the 1.1 ...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 19:09hrs | 210 | by Linda T. Masarira
Zanu-PF scoffs at GNU
Zanu-PF has scoffed at reports that the economic challenges prevailing in the country will push President Emmerson Mnangagwa to engage the opposition MDC Alliance and form a government of national uni...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 18:42hrs | 4372 | by Staff reporter
Bank accounts hit six million
Zimbabwe's financial sector now boasts of over six million bank accounts reflecting the rise in the uptake of digital payment systems or transactions by industry and commerce after the introduction of...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 18:40hrs | 2428 | by Staff reporter
Mvurwi's six Nyaus, a place shrouded with mystery.
Mysterious fire erupted at six nyauz of Mvurwi (Umvukwes) with an ear splitting sound. This happened not long ago. Nobody could explain the origin of the fire. The vegetation was reduced to nothing. P...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 13:29hrs | 2934 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Cash black market to remain firm
Zimbabwe's runaway cash black market is anticipated to remain firm in the wake of a deepening foreign exchange scarcity that saw the United States dollar premium surging to 400 percent as at midday ye...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 12:38hrs | 3073 | by Staff reporter
Cash black market to remain firm
Zimbabwe's runaway cash black market is anticipated to remain firm in the wake of a deepening foreign exchange scarcity that saw the United States dollar premium surging to 400 percent as at midday ye...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 12:37hrs | 1534 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's 'I can come back' meme go viral
Social media is awash with memes of former president Robert Mugabe naughtily asking if he should return to office‚ complemented with jokes suggesting he should get dressed up just in case he's calle...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 08:17hrs | 6185 | by TimesLive
Looting of State resources to blame for economic crisis
THE Zimbabwe economic malaise can be traced to the political elite in the ruling party who loot and strip public funds from institutions such as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, among others.The ...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 06:42hrs | 1064 | by Tendai Kamba
Man shot dead over parking space
A 40-YEAR-OLD man died after being shot during a scuffle over parking space in Harare yesterday, police said.Police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said five men have since bee...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 06:35hrs | 2121 | by Staff reporter
Bosso close in on Prince, Zakhu
HIGHLANDERS are banking on Prince Dube and former Young Warriors striker Bukhosi Sibanda to solve their goal scoring problems next season. The two players who have been training with Highlande...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 06:23hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe elections fell short of international standards, says EU
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Zimbabwe, presented the final report on the July 30, harmonised elections, the largest observer mission in which they say the election proce...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 18:42hrs | 6843 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: We rise and fall together
The prophets of 'scorched earth politics are at it again. Suddenly, according to their reading Zimbabwe is back to year 2008. What utter nonsense! The scenarios could never be more different. If we ar...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 18:23hrs | 2322 | by Lloyd Msipa
Partisan food distribution exposed after Zanu PF defeat in Chakohwa
Zimbabwe Peace Project has reported that paartisan food aid distribution was exposed when defeated Zanu PF councillor in Chakohwa continued to access grain from the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) and dis...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 09:32hrs | 1214 | by Stephen Jakes
Gwayi-Shangani Dam project to displace 300 families
CLOSE to 300 families are likely to be displaced by the Gwayi-Shangani Dam project, with plans to resettle them on alternative land at an advanced stage.Briefing Matabeleland North Provincial ...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 06:49hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
Why marginalise women in politics?
WOMEN in Zimbabwe continue to suffer from historical marginalisation and structural inequalities that exist in the political, social and economic spheres. Historically, colonisers made sure that women...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | 112 | by Linda Masarira
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