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Corporate Governance and State Entities Decay in Zimbabwe
The unfolding corporate governance scandal at Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) provides a hint of how the country's State Entities and Parastatals (SEPs) have been run down over the years....Published: 8 hrs ago | 427 | by Victor Bhoroma
Fresh details emerge in Noic pipeline saga
FRESH details have emerged that Treasury directed the state-owned National Oil and Infrastructure Company (Noic) to handpick only one firm to supply 720 million litres of fuel over 24 months, in a pro...Published: 21 hrs ago | 1175 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean state capture
In my weekly political review show on the Gambakwe media platform two Sunday ago, we discussed about the planned demonstration on the 31st of July 2020. During the interview I invok...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 22:59hrs | 3658 | by Terence. T. Simbi
Kazembe Kazembe and police Boss Godwin Matanga sucked in human rights abuses
The #ZimbabweanLivesMatter campaign has put Zimbabwe's internal security enforcers under scrutiny. The government is accused of abusing and stifling citizens human rights and liberties. The wo...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 13:35hrs | 3611 | by Alex Muzuva
How to find safe new slot sites in Zimbabwe
Online slot games have taken the world by storm and Zimbabwe is no different, with people of all ages flocking to gambling platforms for a bit of fun and escapism.The problem is, the more popu...Published: 04 Aug 2020 at 21:24hrs | 376 | by Staff writer
NRZ finally cancels DIDG tender
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe has finally cancelled the US$400 million recapitalisation tender that had been awarded to the Diaspora Infrastructural Development Group (DIDG) in partnership with So...Published: 04 Aug 2020 at 08:11hrs | 1295 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt's clamp down on protestors a recipe for disaster
The country's constitution allows people to demonstrate and express their grievances anywhere or whether such demonstrations have been called by self-styled activists or have been endorsed by oppositi...Published: 03 Aug 2020 at 15:12hrs | 1558 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabweans see little change after leadership shift
WHEN the late Robert Mugabe was ousted as President of Zimbabwe in a coup in November 2017. many in the country hoped or an end to the repression and mismanagement that had characterised his 37 years ...Published: 03 Aug 2020 at 08:00hrs | 1633 | by Staff reporter
We are tired of being abused: Sikhala
MDC Alliance deputy chairman Job Wiwa Sikhala has said people are tired of being abused by the Zanu PF government which instead of taking time to listen to the people's concerns it oils its repressive...Published: 02 Aug 2020 at 12:15hrs | 3398 | by Stephen Jakes
Dangarembga arrest triggers global storm
The arrest of award-winning Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga, a nominee for this year's Booker Prize, and several political activists on Friday has invited global condemnation and demands for thei...Published: 02 Aug 2020 at 09:18hrs | 843 | by Staff reporter
Violent clampdown unmasks Mnangagwa's govt
The crackdown against activists behind the July 31 protests has exposed a government that is afraid of its own people and makes a mockery of claims that Zimbabwe turned a new chapter during the coup t...Published: 02 Aug 2020 at 09:14hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
In Zimbabwe, no one can breathe
On July 20, police in Zimbabwe arrested and detained journalist Hopewell Chin'ono. The prominent investigative reporter had blown the whistle on a $60 million corruption scandal in June.They a...Published: 02 Aug 2020 at 09:01hrs | 142 | by Panashe Chigumadze
Zimbabwe election system free and fair and adopted by the world.
Despite the negative publicity Zimbabwe receives from only the west its electoral system has actually been adopted by so many countries and this model is now used worldwide. The concept of election ob...Published: 01 Aug 2020 at 21:23hrs | 3228 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Tsitsi Dangarembga 'arrested'
Award-winning Zimbabwean novelist, filmmaker, Gender and cultural activist Tsitsi Dangarembga has tweeted that she has been arrested in the capital, Harare....Published: 31 Jul 2020 at 12:29hrs | 3859 | by BBC/AFP
Perence Shiri the Zimbabwean own hero
Perrence Shiri was known best as Zimbabwean Air Chief Marshal. He was a Military officer Zimbabwe had ever had. Perrence Shiri was born in Gweru on the 11th January 1955. He was born as Bigboy Samson ...Published: 31 Jul 2020 at 08:58hrs | 2756 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Noic, Sakunda sucked in US$17m loan scandal
EXPLOSIVE details show that the state-owned National Oil and Infrastructure Company (Noic) was advanced by Sakunda Holdings US$17,5 million of a US$22,75 million loan agreement to buy out Lonmin's 50%...Published: 31 Jul 2020 at 08:00hrs | 3845 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs a break
This Zanu PF government is a farce, a sham and a masquerade. The problem with this government is like a person who is going to the carpenter to pull their aching tooth. Imagine the type of a tool the ...Published: 30 Jul 2020 at 09:12hrs | 1422 | by Leonard Koni
Vela piles pressure on BDO Zimbabwe
FORMER National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairperson Robin Vela has threatened to sue BDO International if it fails to distance itself from a 2019 audit report by BDO Zimbabwe on the pay-as-yo...Published: 29 Jul 2020 at 09:21hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
'My new partner is worse than the one I had before'
IN 2013, we had good neighbours, a couple who suddenly started having problems in their marriage and would seek our help to solve their issues. They were not really big problems as such, but misunders...Published: 28 Jul 2020 at 09:32hrs | 4672 | by Joseph Maniragena
Cook Off, ZBC ink screening deal
LOCAL film lovers, who never got an opportunity to watch the multiple award-winning movie Cook Off will do so on August 11 and 14 when it premieres on ZBC-TV.The 2017 comedy, produced by Joe N...Published: 27 Jul 2020 at 08:48hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter
AUDIO: Bulawayo son Boy Nino features South Africa's Emtee in new track
Bulawayo hip-hop artist Boy Nino (real name Nigel Bhebhe) has released a single called No Problems which features South Africa's multi-award-winning hip-hop star Emtee.The song which has...Published: 26 Jul 2020 at 09:48hrs | 386 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Graca Machel Trust speaks on Hopewell Chin'ono's fraud allegations
Graca Machel Trust has dismissed reports by some social media users who are accusing Award winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono of fleecing unsuspecting students through a botched scholarship fund. ...Published: 25 Jul 2020 at 11:29hrs | 11879 | by Mandla Ndlovu
America should stop lecturing Zimbabwe
United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian Nichols is behaving like a demigod. He is indeed way out of order and lost because he has removed his diplomatic robes and stepped into the local political a...Published: 25 Jul 2020 at 08:33hrs | 1617 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Ramaphosa roped into Hopewell Chin'ono's court case
Nine top media organisations across the world have written to the as Chair of the African Union, and as the President of the Republic of South Africa Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa to intervene in the crimi...Published: 25 Jul 2020 at 08:31hrs | 4707 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zinef condemns arrest of Chin'ono
Zinef has issued a statement castigating arresting of investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono as targeting at silencing the voice of reason in exposing deep-rooted corruption. Below is the ...Published: 25 Jul 2020 at 07:47hrs | 377 | by Stephen Jakes
UN warns Zimbabwe against using pandemic for clampdown
The UN's high commissioner for human rights on Friday warned Zimbabwe against using the coronavirus pandemic as a pretext for restricting freedoms, after an investigative journalist and an opposition ...Published: 24 Jul 2020 at 19:33hrs | 3817 | by AFP
BREAKING: Hopewell Chin'ono denied bail...to remain in prison till 7 August
Award winning journalist band Covidgate whistleblower Hopewell Chin'ono has been remanded in custody till 7 August. He was arrested on Monday on charges of inciting public violence.The...Published: 24 Jul 2020 at 14:34hrs | 3763 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Hopewell Chin'ono's bail judgment likely to be given on Saturday
Harare Magistrate Ngoni Nduna has adjourned the bail hearing of award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono, who's accused of inciting public violence through Twitter. Magistrate Nduna said he ...Published: 24 Jul 2020 at 10:49hrs | 3684 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Mnangagwa ignoring silent genocide at public hospitals'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been accused of ignoring the plight of striking nurses and other health workers leading to a "silent genocide" at public hospitals.The situation h...Published: 24 Jul 2020 at 08:11hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Hopewell Chin'ono to spend 4th night in prison
Award-winning investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono will be spending another night in cells after his bail hearing was adjourned on Thursday with the magistrate citing a Covid-19 curfew for endin...Published: 23 Jul 2020 at 16:01hrs | 2882 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chin'ono and Ngarivhume appear in court, protest against ill-treatment during detention
ZIMBABWEAN journalist Hopewell Chin'ono and opposition Transform Zimbabwe party leader Jacob Ngarivhume on Wednesday appeared before judicial officers at Harare Magistrates Court answering to charges ...Published: 23 Jul 2020 at 11:34hrs | 3108 | by Stephen Jakes
PHOTOS: Hopewell Chin'ono arives at court in chains
Award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin'ono appeared at the Harare Magistrates Courts on Wednesday facing the charge of inciting public violence. His case was being heard at court 14 at the tim...Published: 22 Jul 2020 at 11:35hrs | 10304 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mwanza launches mentorship program
Businessman and lifestyle coach Conrad Mwanza has launched a mentorship initiative called the Club25 Under 25 Mentorship Program for aspiring business people and young professionals below the age of 2...Published: 21 Jul 2020 at 23:26hrs | 1433 | by Staff reporter
Human Rights Watch statement on Chin'ono and Ngarivhume arrests
The Zimbabwe police today arrested and detained Hopewell Chin'ono, an awarding-winning journalist, and Jacob Ngarivhume, leader of the political group Transform Zimbabwe. Both are accused of inciting ...Published: 21 Jul 2020 at 15:04hrs | 1652 | by Dewa Mavhinga
Ex-Zesa boss arrested
Former Zesa Holdings group chief executive, Josh Chifamba, and two other senior officials, were arrested yesterday by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) on allegations of appointing a city...Published: 21 Jul 2020 at 09:00hrs | 937 | by Staff reporter
Obadiah Moyo to appear in court on 31 July
Former Minister of Health and Child Care Obadiah Moyo will appear in court on the 31st of July, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has said. Answering questions on Twitter, ZACC said, "In...Published: 21 Jul 2020 at 08:55hrs | 519 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The Patriotic Front condemns the arrest of Hopewell Chin'ono
The Patriotic Front (TPF) is dismayed by the alleged arrest of investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono and opposition leader Jacob Ngarivhume, who have during the last few weeks been very vocal aga...Published: 20 Jul 2020 at 18:51hrs | 3512 | by Mxolisi Ncube
#July31 and #Zanupfmustgo: Another failed political heist in the making
The 31st July movement which is being propelled mainly by Jonathan Moyo and his G40 associates is another failed political heist in the making, after all else has failed to unseat, a duly elected gove...Published: 20 Jul 2020 at 13:59hrs | 2608 | by Zvinyaningwe Mangwiro
Open Letter to Mnangagwa, MPs, Army...
Dear, PRESIDENT, Speaker of Parliament, Chief Justice, Ministers, Members of Pa...Published: 19 Jul 2020 at 07:17hrs | 14231 | by Leonard Koni
Full list of Pastors who owe RBZ Farm Mechanisation Scheme funds
Human Rights Activist and Blogger Alex Magaisa has published an exclusive list of beneficiaries of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Farm Mechanisation Programme who have not paid back the money they recei...Published: 18 Jul 2020 at 10:35hrs | 14822 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chihuri destroyed ZRP financial records
Financial records at Police General Headquarters (PGHQ) were reportedly loaded into a Nissan UD truck on the instruction of then police bosses and destroyed by fire at Chikurubi Camp during Operation ...Published: 18 Jul 2020 at 08:38hrs | 1391 | by Staff reporter
University lecturers and the 'missing' Covid-19 cushioning allowances
Dear Editor, Please allow me to take advantage of your widely read online publication to express my concerns over the seemingly non-payment of the President Mnangagwa awarded 50% of gross sala...Published: 18 Jul 2020 at 07:32hrs | 1617 | by Affected University Staff
Divorce ruling on 50/50 sharing of assets triggers mixed reactions
GENDER activists have expressed mixed feelings over a recent Supreme Court judgment that awarded a spouse 50% share of property after dissolution of marriage, even if they might not have made a direct...Published: 17 Jul 2020 at 07:46hrs | 1793 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt piles more misery on transacting public
FINANCE and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday piled more misery on the transacting public by introducing a 2% intermediated tax on foreign currency electronic transactions with effe...Published: 17 Jul 2020 at 07:46hrs | 2661 | by Staff reporter
Solwayo Ngwenya now a professor of obstetrics and gynaecology
Acting Mpilo Central Hospital CEO Dr Solwayo Ngwenya has been awarded a professorship for his research, teaching and leadership qualities.The University of Science and Technology (NUST) has aw...Published: 15 Jul 2020 at 19:08hrs | 2454 | by Staff reporter
Police shooting victim scores US$16 000
A victim of an accidental police shooting incident at a roadblock along Seke Road in Chitungwiza two years ago has been awarded over US$16 000 in damages in a civil lawsuit. Loveness Chiriseni...Published: 15 Jul 2020 at 08:23hrs | 1512 | by Staff reporter
'July 31 demo is not about graft'
THE government has said it is convinced that far from being an anti-corruption demonstration, the planned July 31 protests are meant to remove the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa from power...Published: 14 Jul 2020 at 20:25hrs | 3575 | by Staff reporter
Knives out for Murwira
DOCTORS have implored President Emmerson Mnangagwa to replace acting Health minister Amon Murwira whom they accuse of being arrogant.Murwira was appointed to stand in for the then Health minis...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 20:28hrs | 7018 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's striking nurses cry foul over allowances
Health workers, that include nurses, who have been on strike for the past three weeks were not paid allowances given to all civil servants amid allegationsgovernment is trying to arm-twist them to...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 11:07hrs | 1981 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe was better under Mugabe,' says Hopewell Chin'ono
PROMINENT journalist Hopewell Chin'ono says Zimbabwe needs political reforms to end the multifaceted crisis facing the country.Chin'ono (HP), who has become a target of Zanu-PF attacks for exp...Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 11:02hrs | 2206 | by Staff reporter
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