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Soldiers linked to Tsvangirai daughter's crash
Police have allegedly closed an investigation into the horror accident that took two lives and left the late MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai's daughter battling for life amid revelations it involved sold...Published: 24 mins ago | 235 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa cranks up Mnangagwa pressure
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday told his supporters to brace for more sustained pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa over the disputed 2018 elections, saying Zimbabwe's problems needed an imme...Published: 27 mins ago | 68 | by Staff reporter
The life of Misheck Velaphi Ncube: Connecting the dots
ORBITUARYMisheck Velaphi Ncube was buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare on May 9, 2019, a well-deserved recognition from the ruling party and the state for his contribution to the libe...Published: 33 mins ago | 26 | by Ernest Malandu, Vivian Siziba and Strike Mkandla
DD: The man, soldier, pacifier
The light of the armed liberation struggle icon has been extinguished. Dr Dumiso Dabengwa, affectionately known as DD, passed on 23 May 2019.There was grief and anguish when news about his dea...Published: 38 mins ago | 47 | by Phathisa Nyathi
Unknown secrets about Dabengwa
It was in 2007 when l had four consecutive dreams about the same thing: l was talking to Dr Joshua Nkomo& he instructed me to go to Silobela&meet an old man from the Moyo clan& to deliver ...Published: 13 hrs ago | 9300 | by Benard Conrad Magugu
Sadness at the hands of the Zanu-PF
In just this past week, the online news media in Zimbabwe has been rife with stories about renewed calls for the Zimbabwe army to remove Mnangagwa, the existence of ‘operation restore economy', and ...Published: 21 hrs ago | 3006 | by GoodNess Nwachukwu
Why Zimbabwean Heroes Acre would be a 'Fat Fraud' without Dabengwa?
A country which claims civilisation and top-notch Education like Zimbabwe, needs to be seen to be consistent with its claims in all respect. No one deserves to be buried at the National Shrine called ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 1694 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Dr Dumiso Dabengwa - 6 December 1939 to 23 May 2019 - A Tribute
A giant has fallen. Zimbabwe mourns. Dr Dumiso Dabengwa personified the war of liberation. Affectionately known as ‘the Black Russian', in reference to the fact he was one of the few liberation war ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 547 | by Lloyd Msipa
Mnangagwa ally speaks on military ouster claims
One of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's top allies has warned that they would "respond in kind" after a website linked to Zimbabwe's Military Intelligence reported that army chiefs were ready to force t...Published: 23 hrs ago | 2643 | by ZimLive
Zimbabwe plunged into mourning
LIBERATION war stalwart and former Cabinet Minister Dr Dumiso Dabengwa was a confidante of a number of Government ministers and helped them on issues of national importance, Deputy Minister of Defence...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:35hrs | 2707 | by Staff reporter
The fall of a liberator, national giant
Dr Dumiso Dabengwa was the archetype of a soldier, nationalist and nation builder. He became active politically in his early 20s. This resulted in his arrest and imprisonment in 1962 after the R...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:26hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
'Dabengwa's mother was shot and left to rot for two days'
The mother of the late former ZPRA Intelligence Supremo Dumiso Dabengwa was shot in cold blood by Rhodesian Special Branch forces and her body was left untouched for two days in a plot to trap t...Published: 24 May 2019 at 19:19hrs | 7138 | by Mandla Ndlovu
South Africa liberation army mourns Dabengwa
Umkhonto we Sizwe veterans received with shock and sadness the news of the untimely passing of Comrade Dumiso Dabengwa, the former commander of the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA), who die...Published: 24 May 2019 at 11:31hrs | 8362 | by Mandla Ndlovu
What Dabengwa said about Chiwenga and Perence Shiri
The late struggle stalwart Dr Dumiso Dabengwa told United States of America's Ambassador James D. McGee in 2008 that Vice President Chiwenga was a corrupt person who would not allow any reforms in Zim...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:32hrs | 29100 | by Mandla Ndlovu
A candle blown off from Chinehasha Village in Chiweshe
When my brother's wife passed on, the Salvation Army Church were there in their 'combat regalia' singing and dancing 'celebrating her life'. Unmistakable among the 'hosho/shakers' players was Mrs Mung...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:04hrs | 1184 | by Thomas Murisa
Chiwenga, Zimbabwe army to boot out Mnangagwa through 'operation restore economy'
COLOGNE/HARARE– Combative Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, and a hardline military faction backing his political doctrine and ambitions, are reportedly on the verge of booting Presi...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:51hrs | 27772 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
Mnangagwa now more paranoic and desperate
A REGIME failing to provide its citizens with basic necessities is unsurprisingly afraid of itself and those who differ with its lopsided policies.The arrest of four civil society activists th...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:40hrs | 3693 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's spooks boss bashed to death: Post-mortem
SLAIN central intelligence operative Peter Munetsi was not on medication as claimed by the government, but was beaten to death by his captors during the November 2017 military coup that toppled presid...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:32hrs | 4736 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hints on Dabengwa hero's status
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has strongly hinted that the former Zipra intelligence supremo and Zapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa will be declared a national hero following his death in Nairobi, Kenya, yest...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:51hrs | 3786 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa: Struggle stalwart, war strategist, epitome of unity
he death of liberation struggle stalwart Dumiso Dabengwa after battling with a liver disease has robbed the country of a distinguished military strategist and leader who shaped and influenced the 16-y...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:36hrs | 703 | by Sifelani Tsiko
ZNA used loot-all-you-want platinum concession to secure $500m loan - proof junta resolve to hang on
Last week RBZ Governor, Dr John Mangudya, and Finance Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, were thrilled to announce that the country secured a $500 million loan. The loan would end the shortages of fuel...Published: 23 May 2019 at 18:29hrs | 1376 | by Wilbert Mukori
Soldier up for carjacking
A 36-year-old Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) soldier deployed at One Independence Barracks here has been dragged to court for allegedly teaming up with three civilians to rob a suspected smuggler of his...Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:39hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Army steps in
The Zimbabwe National Army stepped in to provide collateral for the African Export-Import Bank's $500 million loan advanced to Zimbabwe recently.Bloomberg has reported that the loan, which wil...Published: 22 May 2019 at 18:40hrs | 84531 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 3606 | by PUMA
Bid to remove Judge Hungwe as a foreign trial judge hits a snag
When Judge Charles Hungwe from Zimbabwe arrived in Lesotho earlier this year to start work on a series of controversial trials, he was given a warm reception in the local media. But since then the acc...Published: 21 May 2019 at 11:46hrs | 2243 | by Carmel Rickard
'Zimbabwe civil servants wage bill not too big'
RECENTLY, President Emmerson Mnangagwa swore in 18 commissioners for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, the Police and Prisons and Correctional Services. NewsDay (ND) senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga...Published: 21 May 2019 at 08:04hrs | 2196 | by Staff reporter
EXTRACT: The men who helped Chiwenga to execute the coup
Two Weeks in November by Douglas Rodgers is the thrilling story of a high ranking politician, an exiled human rights lawyer, a dangerous spy and a low-key white businessman turned political fixe...Published: 20 May 2019 at 14:48hrs | 15774 | by Douglas Rodgers
Soldiers assault police informant
A POLICE informant from Bulawayo was allegedly assaulted by soldiers manning the Plumtree border post for exposing smuggling syndicates involving politicians, security agents and Zimbabwe Revenue Auth...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:54hrs | 3239 | by Staff reporter
19 bogus soldiers arrested
A joint operation by the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 19 people for abusing military uniform to commit a spate of criminal offences.The susp...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:36hrs | 2161 | by Staff reporter
Misheck Velaphi Ncube Obituary: Connecting the Dots
Misheck Velaphi Ncube was buried at Heroes Acre in Harare on 9 May 2019, a well-deserved recognition from the ruling party and the state for his contribution to the liberation and independence of Zimb...Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:59hrs | 1626 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Army falls mercilessly to Gamecocks
It was not a good day in office for Chapungu's maestro Rodwell Dhlakama whose boys were whooped three nil by Chicken Inn at Ascot stadium in Gweru.The first 20 minutes seemed to have been goin...Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:43hrs | 1747 | by Daniel Itai
Nothing new about the 'new dispensation'
Grace Mugabe is like a civet cat's stench. It's so strong it will burn your nostrils. And it doesn't go away in a hurry. Now, that disgraceful smell is hanging around President Emmerson Mnangagwa's se...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:27hrs | 347 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mnangagwa walks tight rope
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is still walking a tightrope between extremism and moderation as he approaches the end of the first year of his election last July.Perhaps nothing demonstrates his...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:27hrs | 1413 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
How Col Tshinga Dube, Gen PV Sibanda were almost blown up by Rhodies
TODAY we conclude our series of interviews with Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, the last Zipra chief of communications, former Cabinet Minister and chief executive officer of the Zimbabwe Industries (ZD...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:09hrs | 966 | by Staff reporter
'RBZ paid Jonathan Moyo US$ 300 000 for ZANU PF campaign'
Former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo was allegedly paid US$300 000 by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono to create a ZANU PF manifesto for the 2008 runoff it has emerged....Published: 19 May 2019 at 08:47hrs | 7330 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Security agents must stay out of judiciary system
IN February this year we published a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) which declared as unconstitutional any involvement of the police and army personnel in the country's judicia...Published: 18 May 2019 at 20:49hrs | 1754 | by Staff reporter
If Zanu is not for Mugabe, Sithole, Nkala, Mujuru or Gumbo, then how can it be yours?
Anyone who thinks is a Zanu Member, is a proper fool who will never Learn. Foolishness is the Quality to be Unable to Learn, and unfortunately, in Zimbabwe, we have a surplus of that Quality.D...Published: 18 May 2019 at 18:24hrs | 1279 | by Multiverse Dungani
Jonathan Moyo spills the beans on Grace Mugabe
Former ZANU PF Politiburo member Jonathan Moyo has revealed that former First Lady Grace Mugabe was in a fierce competition with the G40 grouping in the battle to succeed President Robert Mugabe. ...Published: 18 May 2019 at 10:44hrs | 32434 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The Army is coming after you Mr. President, just like what happened to Omar al-Bashir in Sudan
The trigger for the demonstrations that brought the downfall of President Omar al-Bashir in April was the trebling of the price of bread last December. It came after a devaluation of the Sudanese poun...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:52hrs | 2784 | by Knowledge Hakata
The Army is coming after you Mr. President, just like what happened to Omar al-Bashir in Sudan
The trigger for the demonstrations that brought the downfall of President Omar al-Bashir in April was the trebling of the price of bread last December. It came after a devaluation of the Sudanese poun...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:29hrs | 672 | by Knowledge Hakata
Ex-Zanu-PF MP fights contempt of court charge
FORMER Mbizo legislator Vongaishe Mupereri (Zanu-PF) who was last year slapped with a contempt court charge after leading illegal gold panners into gold-rich Gaika Mine in Kwekwe in violation of a Hig...Published: 17 May 2019 at 17:27hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reels over security sector reform
AS the European Union (EU) and Zimbabwe prepare to resume formal re-engagement talks, with Brussels insisting on sweeping reforms, including security sector overhaul, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is b...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:22hrs | 3276 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni's attack unites Matabeleland
The attack of firebrand Ntabazinduna Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni by state agents has united the people of Matabeleland to spend with one voice. In the recent past there has been sharp...Published: 16 May 2019 at 10:25hrs | 10551 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZAPU fires warning shots at Mnangagwa
ZANU is a criminal organization built on a foundation of lies, conspiracy, treachery and a network of bought puppets masquerading as all sorts of officials. These officials are found on all strata of ...Published: 16 May 2019 at 09:38hrs | 5347 | by ZAPU
Another pay rise for Zimbabwe civil servants
GOVERNMENT says it will award its workers another pay increase in June as prices of basic commodities continue to skyrocket, eroding the purchasing power of disposable incomes.Chairperson of t...Published: 16 May 2019 at 08:25hrs | 9490 | by Staff reporter
Police in Zimbabwe: Helping hand or iron fist?
In response to public protests against a drastic increase in fuel prices in January 2019, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) were joined by the army in a brutal crackdown that resulted in at least 15 ...Published: 15 May 2019 at 15:03hrs | 584 | by Afrobarometer
Chamisa, Chief Ndiweni warned
The Deputy Minister Defence and War Veterans Welfare, Victor Matemadanda has torn into Nelson Chamisa's presumed hiring of top lawyers to challenge his MDC presidential nullification, as well as Chief...Published: 14 May 2019 at 11:48hrs | 5251 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells Zimbabweans to brace for early election
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says his party will roll out a resistance plan after the party's congress later this month, which should culminate in an early election.Chamisa, who claims he was rob...Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:22hrs | 6207 | by ZimLive
Mukupe attack journalist's trial fails to kick off
The trial of NewsDay senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga, who is accused of assaulting former Finance deputy minister during a radio show last year failed to kick off after the State failed to locate the ...Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:13hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni a ‘national security threat', says Matemadanda
The secretary general of the war veterans' association on Monday labelled Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni a "security threat" after the outspoken traditional chief claimed President Emmerson Mnangagwa would no...Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:07hrs | 1535 | by ZimLive
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