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Mnangagwa, Chiwenga battle intensifies
A press conference by the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) in Bulawayo, set to be addressed by chairman Andreas Ethan Mathibela, was disrupted by a group calling itself Y...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 14:58hrs | 2491 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland calls for transparency in army, police recruitment
Residents of Matabeleland have called for a decentralized recruitment process for civil servants, including soldiers, police officers, and nurses, amid growing concerns that the region is being overlo...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 08:49hrs | 772 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, Mutsvangwa feud rocks Zanu-PF
ZANU-PF national spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, has been secretly recorded making derogatory remarks about Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, whom he describes as a cruel, unelectable, and un...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:30hrs | 1374 | by Staff reporter
Critical evaluation of the South Africa's 2025 Budget effect on the property market
The 2025 Budget presents a multifaceted impact on South Africa's property market, balancing fiscal stability, infrastructure development, and housing affordability with rising taxation, debt-servicing...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:43hrs | 64 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
DR Congo offers $5m bounties for rebel leaders
The Democratic Republic of Congo government has offered a reward of $5m (£4m) for help arresting three leaders of a rebel group which has seized much of the east of the country this year.Corn...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 10:46hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's central bank confident of gold-backed ZiG currency
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) remains optimistic about the strength of the gold-backed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, positioning it as a viable alternative to the United States dollar in the loca...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 08:36hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe courts US gas investors
Energy and Power Development Minister July Moyo has urged U.S. businesses to invest in Zimbabwe's vast gas reserves, which he says are three times larger than those found in South Africa. Speaking at ...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:41hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF in the Zimbabwean authoritarian context: A case of captured popular opposition leadership1. Introduction...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 09:34hrs | 1984 | by Justice Alfred Mavedzenge
Zanu-PF expels Chiwenga allies
In a dramatic and high-stakes move, Zanu-PF has expelled central committee member Blessed “Bombshell” Geza, highlighting the growing divide within the ruling party over President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 09:30hrs | 3401 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga clash over succession plans
Zanu-PF held a high-stakes Politburo meeting in Harare yesterday, marking a crucial point in the ongoing power struggle between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga. Th...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:14hrs | 5947 | by Staff reporter
The future of Nelson Chamisa: A strategic retreat or political betrayal?
The political landscape in Zimbabwe is abuzz with heated debates about Nelson Chamisa's role as the main opposition leader and the future of his political career. His sudden departure from the opposit...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:04hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Ibbo Mandaza Jnr acquitted
Ibbo Mandaza Jnr (33) was acquitted on Wednesday at the close of the State's case in a trial where he was facing charges of assaulting his former wife, Ms. Tyler Rubenstein (37), on Christmas Eve last...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 14:52hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
The weaponization of the law and relentless persecution of dissent in Zimbabwe's 'Second Republic'
THE persecution never appears to end. The recent arrest of and denial of bail to renowned journalist Blessed Mhlanga has brought a disturbing trend in Zimbabwe to the fore. Since the a...Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 18:09hrs | 357 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
War veterans reiterate calls for Mnangagwa's exit
Veterans of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle have intensified their calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to step down, throwing their support behind former bush war combatant, Blessed Runesu Geza, who...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:08hrs | 746 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's liberation was the greatest farce of all time
The truth can be a bitter pill to swallow, but it needs to be taken if we are to heal our nation.Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, celebrated as a triumph over colonial oppression when independe...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 21:11hrs | 1152 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Arrest of Blessed Geza wife
Zimbabwean police have detained Roseline Tawengwa, the wife of militant war veteran Blessed Geza, in an apparent bid to force the ex-combatant to surrender. Geza, who recently fled to South Africa, ha...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 10:56hrs | 2384 | by Staff reporter
Army checkmates Mnangagwa?
After President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday told selected editors at State House that he will not extend his rule beyond his 2028 second-term constitutional limit, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:51hrs | 3074 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa faces litmus test
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Zanu-PF allies face a significant political test at the National Youth Day commemorations at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo tomorrow, as ...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:50hrs | 1840 | by Staff reporter
Rwanda-backed rebels occupy a 2nd major city in Congo's mineral-rich east
Rwanda-backed rebels have occupied a second major city in mineral-rich eastern Congo, the government said Sunday, as M23 rebels confirmed they were in the city to restore order after it was abandoned ...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 10:56hrs | 689 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's bullion-backed ZiG is missing out on gold's record run
Zimbabwe's bullion-backed currency is missing out on an impressive gold rally, because of a liquidity squeeze that's choking the economy and difficulties in exchanging the unit for dollars.Sin...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 08:40hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
Zimra raids smuggling points along Limpopo, destroys boats
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), in a groundbreaking drone-led operation, raided several smuggling points along the Limpopo River on Tuesday, confiscating and destroying boats used to illegally...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 16:27hrs | 1120 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF purges old guard
ZANU-PF has announced a controversial directive to retire members of the "old guard" within the ruling party who are 65 years of age and above, effective April 1, 2025. The decision, which targets key...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 08:03hrs | 1885 | by Staff reporter
Thousands left out of the Presidential War Veterans Fund
Approximately 4,000 war veterans in Masvingo Province were recently awarded a mere US$150,000 from the US$1.5 million Presidential War Veterans Fund, a move that has been sharply criticized as insuffi...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 13:46hrs | 2036 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe struggles to promote ZiG
THE Zimbabwean government faces challenges in promoting the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency for financial stability, as some businesses remain reluctant to accept it, preferring the U.S. dollar, which re...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:52hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves surge by 87%
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reported a significant increase in its foreign currency reserves, which have surged by 87% to reach US$550 million as of January 2025. This marks a substantial g...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:49hrs | 3929 | by Staff reporter
Malawi orders troops to withdraw from DR Congo
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the military to begin preparing to withdraw from their peacekeeping mission in the volatile eastern Democratic of Congo.The Malawian troops are ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:59hrs | 1615 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa seeks to silence guns in DRC
SADC Chairperson and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to depart for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, today to attend the joint SADC-East African Community (EAC) Summit. The high-level meeting se...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:36hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa allies intensify attacks on war veterans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies and supporters have intensified their attacks on war veterans, particularly focusing on the outspoken Blessed Runesu Geza, a member of the Zanu-PF Central Committ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:15hrs | 1696 | by Staff reporter
Sotsha Moyo: A humble legend and Cultural Ambassador of Zimbabwe
Sotsha Moyo, the leader of the legendary music group Black Umfolosi, exemplifies the rare combination of humility and remarkable talent. Though he may blend into the bustling streets of Zimbabwe, his ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:25hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga eases political tensions with Mnangagwa
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has moved to ease the mounting political tensions surrounding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership, asserting that Mnangagwa is the “only one elected by the ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 17:11hrs | 6677 | by Staff reportetr
Money fuelling Mnangagwa's ED2030 bid?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his allies are embroiled in a heated political struggle to secure his controversial bid for a third term, disguising it under the guise of the so-called "2030 project....Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:14hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa returns with battered image?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially returned to active duty after his annual leave, but his comeback is marred by intense political and economic turbulence. While Mnangagwa was on leave, Vice ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:11hrs | 1644 | by Staff reporter
South Africa releases names of 14 soldiers killed in DRC
South Africa has released the names of 14 soldiers who died in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), when the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels stormed the city in North Kivu province on Monday....Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 10:36hrs | 1530 | by Staff reporter
DRC war:- Zimbabwe's military might versus South Africa's Mabhenas
When it comes to military prowess in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe's army, led by General Vitalis Zvinavashe under the able leadership of Robert Mugabe and later President Emmerson Mnangagwa, st...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:40hrs | 2324 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF faction reacts to war veterans' criticism of Mnangagwa's leadership
A faction within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has reacted sharply to recent statements made by war veterans, denouncing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies for attempts to extend his tenure beyon...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 1897 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inflation rises sharply in January
Zimbabwe's inflation rate rose sharply in January in both U.S. dollar and local currency terms, spurred by food and housing prices.In dollar terms inflation accelerated to 14.6% year on year a...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 21:53hrs | 1336 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa supporters fight back
Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe, a close ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declared that Mnangagwa's bid for a third term in office is moving forward, regardless of opposition from Vice...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 21:30hrs | 1934 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF factional wars finally admit the party's role in Zimbabwe's suffering
Whenever fierce power struggles rear their ugly heads amongst the ruling ZANU-PF leadership, there's always one thing that intrigues me. In order to outdo one another, the rival factions resor...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 18:03hrs | 1094 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa versus Chiwenga: Who will blink first?
The political atmosphere in Zimbabwe has reached a boiling point, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga engaged in an increasingly bitter power struggle that could ...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:08hrs | 3749 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga in calculated pushback, slams Mnangagwa regime?
As promised, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has used his stint as Acting President in January 2025 to launch a scathing offensive against corruption, tenderpreneurship, and President Emmerson Mna...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 21:58hrs | 2304 | by Staff reporter
Makwinji fails to vote for himself as Nqobile is elected ZIFA President
Nqobile Magwizi has clinched the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidency in a landslide victory, securing 61 out of 77 votes (80%) during an election overshadowed by allegations of vote-buying...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:26hrs | 893 | by Staff reporter
Ncube and Chamisa are one coin with two sides: Gugugu Magorira
Please do not play with our intelligence. Welshman Ncube is the worst politician we can think of today. Ncube is part of the problem too, just like Chamisa. Professor Mandaza told Chamisa to come clea...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 19:50hrs | 709 | by Nomazulu Thata
ZiG scarcity has eased exchange rate depreciation
The limited availability of Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency has helped ease exchange rate depreciation on the parallel market, although US dollar demand pressures have continued to push premiums higher t...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:17hrs | 3100 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa supporters in a political fix?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently convened a gathering of Zanu PF and main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators at his farm over the weekend, in a move to mobilise support an...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:27hrs | 2170 | by Staff reporter
So the opposition in Zimbabwe is effectively dead!
It was such a heartbreaking moment. In fact, it was not only arguably the darkest day in Zimbabwean history but an undeniable sign that democracy in Zimbabwe was finally dead.This real...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 14:00hrs | 980 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Top 6 Members of Parliament who shook Bulawayo in 2024
Bulawayo's political landscape was alight in 2024, with six Members of Parliament shining brightly for their transformative and relentless efforts to uplift their constituencies. Using a sophisticated...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 22:31hrs | 876 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Tshabangu endorses Mnangagwa's bid to extend rule to 2030?
Zimbabwe's main opposition CCC Secretary-General Sengezo Tshabangu has thrown his weight behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controversial bid to extend his rule beyond the 2028 constitutional term ...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 17:30hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
RBZ unveils another 'looting scheme'
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced the Targeted Finance Facility (TFF) with an aim to provide affordable credit to key productive sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, and mining....Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:20hrs | 1178 | by Staff reporter
Timba accuses Welshman Ncube of hijacking CCC legal victories
The ongoing factional disputes within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) have escalated, with CCC faction leader Jameson Timba accusing his former colleague, Welshman Ncube, of leveraging his leg...Published: 10 Jan 2025 at 11:34hrs | 843 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA Amateur Leagues seek voice at the Apex of local football
The amateur leagues under the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) have united to demand greater representation within the organization's executive committee. This move comes after the leagues agreed ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 19:42hrs | 162 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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