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Cops, municipal police shield mshikashikas
In the heart of Harare's central business district, lawlessness and corruption are rife as pirate taxi operators, known as "mshikashika," continue to defy traffic regulations with apparent impunity, w...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:41hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Factionalism dominates Zanu-PF central committee meeting
ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has revealed that factionalism, which is threatening to fracture the party, was the dominant topic during the central committee meeting held on Wednesday, j...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:51hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man kills uncle using wrestling tactic
A tragic incident unfolded in Masvingo involving Vetengeni Kwaramba (35), who, as revealed in court, accidentally caused the death of his 62-year-old uncle using the "sharpshooter" wrestling move....Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 09:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa can work a crowd
WITH all the drama of the Pentecostal preacher that he is, Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa can work a crowd.He will now put that charisma to the test in the general election o...Published: 14 Aug 2023 at 21:43hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa barking up the wrong tree
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's first five-year term in office ends in a little less than two months, but his message against so-called "economic saboteurs" remains the same and one wonders if he reall...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Human beings are not cockroaches
No, no, Cde Mangaliso Ndlovu. This is unacceptable. Because there is no human being who is a cockroach, no political party can be demonised as a "Convention of Confused Cockroaches", that is not polit...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 12:23hrs | 6 | by Jonathan Moyo
A curse that will forever haunt Zimbabwe opposition
THOSE of us who grew up in the village know that nothing can be as foul-smelling as a skunk.It literally stinks to high heaven.By some freak of nature, these cat-sized black-and-white ...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | 12 | by Bishop Lazi
CCC candidates selection latest
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa is reportedly fighting to contain the fallout in his party after some party leaders, including his deputy Tendai Biti reportedly lost in the c...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Midlands allies exempt from Zanu-PF primaries
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's close allies in his Midlands home province have been exempted from being challenged by other party officials in Zanu-PF primary elections in a development that has stoke...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 11:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fluttering the Triple C dovecote
Horror times for Triple CKikikiki, Professor Jonathan Moyo and Patrick Zhuwao have caused a perfect storm in Chamisa's already troubled, and inexorably shrinking space. They have written to "c...Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Crisis in Zimbabwe health sector deepens
AUDITOR-GENERAL (AG) Mildred Chiri has exposed the rot in the country's health sector, where there is serious understaffing and shortages of equipment with no ambulances having been procured between 2...Published: 23 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
So it's official, Zimbabweans doesn't have a head of state, but only a political party president!
When I listened to president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, at a rally in Chitungwiza a few days ago, declaring that his government would neither consider or address any concerns and grievances brought ...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 11:42hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The ugly face of political violence
"NATIONAL liberation, national reawakening, restoration of the nation to the people or Commonwealth, whatever the name used, whatever the latest expression, decolonisation is a violent event."...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 17:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF has no monopoly over yellow colour'
LEGAL experts yesterday said it would be unconstitutional for the ruling Zanu-PF party to bar newly-formed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Nelson Chamisa from using the yellow colour on its...Published: 01 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Chiwenga still commanding army operations'
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga is still giving orders to the army, three years after trading military fatigues for civilian suits, according to his estranged wife Marry Mubaiwa.Chiwenga r...Published: 24 Dec 2021 at 07:31hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
I have never come across anyone who blames sanctions for our suffering - outside political rhetoric
The debate over the real cause of the seemingly unending untold suffering and unimaginable poverty that ordinary Zimbabweans have painfully (but, most worryingly with the patience of the pope) endured...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 22:24hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Inside Colleen Bawn's Makokoba township
The sweltering heat in the mining area of Colleen Bawn, 26km south of Gwanda in Matabeleland South province has driven a handful of thirsty men to the local bar where they sit, drink and exchange chee...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:56hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Ex Zimbabwean cricket star in racial storm
Former Zimbabwe Under 19 cricket team star Gary Ballance could find himself in trouble after admitting to using the slur P**i which is deemed racist towards a former Yorkshire team mate Azeem Rafiq....Published: 05 Nov 2021 at 06:43hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Politicians vs the people
AN etymological trace of the Medieval Latin phrase vox populi dates as far back as the 16th century; and it literally means "the people's voice".In a constitutional democracy like Zimbabwe, or...Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 19:01hrs | 8 | by Faith Zaba
'ERC call for reform in not push for regime change' - why apologise, it is consequence of free elections
Zimbabwe is in this economic mess and political paralysis (both the ruling party and the opposition are corrupt, incompetent and clearly have no clue how to get the nation out of the mess and paralysi...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 17:14hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Too early to use Zambia as an indicator of Zimbabwe's future
I wIll choose to be controversial a bit and analyse critical issues around the Zambian election, its outcome and implications to the region this time around. I will seek to zero in on the incoming Pre...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Sapien Sapien
Kika's application kicked out by ConCourt judges as lawfare escales in Zimbabwe
Constitutional Court judges dismiss an application by lawyer Musa Kika for their recusal from hearing a matter brought by Zanu-PF activist Marx Mapungu, seeking confirmation that CJ Luke Malaba's term...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 15:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
US, Italy military planes spotted in Zimbabwe
The sighting of two foreign military aircraft over Harare on Saturday and Sunday sent social media into a frenzy – spawning light-hearted banter.A United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster I...Published: 08 Jul 2021 at 21:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gearing to crush Chamisa's MDC?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's weekend attack on the MDC Alliance, calling it a terrorist organisation has attracted backlash from the opposition and political analysts who say that it was a ploy by t...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why fighting against Malaba and Patriotism & The Judiciary in Zimbabwe
Separation of powers refers to the division of a state's government into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities, so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict wit...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 16:42hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Madhuku files ConCourt application defending Malaba, Mnangagwa
Constitutional lawyer Professor Lovemore Madhuku drew fire on Sunday after taking up a case that seeks to nullify the High Court ruling that ended Luke Malaba's tenure as Zimbabwe's Chief Justice befo...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Nothing must be left to chance' declares Mnangagwa, mobilising his vote rigging juggernaut
President Emmerson Mnangagwa continues to mobilise Zanu PF's vote-rigging juggernaut in preparation for the by-elections and 2023 harmonised elections. Two weeks ago he called on the war veter...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 19:23hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
Who gains from the public shaming of Kembo Mohadi?
ZIMBABWE'S second Vice-President Kembo Mohadi was caught in a kompromat trap. Recordings of phone calls full of lurid sexual banter, thanks to intercepts that were almost certainly the work of a State...Published: 16 Mar 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by N Nyoni
Tendai Biti implies that Chipinge is a habitat of witches, apologises
Opposition MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti apologised on Wednesday over a stereotypical tweet suggesting people from Chipinge, Manicaland province, widely practiced witchcraft.Apparent...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mangwana defends Mohadi's workplace sexual misconduct
Government spokesman Nick Ndabaningi Mangwana went on a social media spree and put his foot in his mouth on Saturday, defending Vice President Kembo Mohadi's sexual misconduct in the workplace saying ...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 13:06hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chammisa's MDC taunts 'Zanu-PF puppet' Mwonzora over national dialogue calls
Calls by MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora for an inclusive national dialogue to untangle Zimbabwe's deepening political and economic crisis have been met with derision by his rivals in the main oppositio...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 18:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo slams Chamisa
Exiled former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has slated opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa for pushing for the reopening of churches even as Covid-19 continues to spread rapidly....Published: 30 Jan 2021 at 15:59hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Skyz Metro FM caught in Bosso elections storm
Bulawayo based radio station Skyz Metro FM has been caught in the Highlanders elections storm after its popular presenter Babongile Sikhonjwa allegedly declared during his Saturday morning show that h...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 17:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dar war to lift lockdown mood
THE pre-match chatter and banter ahead of the Simba SC and FC Platinum clash provided a lot of intrigue as the match finally moves to the field at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium this afternoon. Al...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Teacher jailed 16 months for salary protest
Human rights lawyers have filed a High Court bail appeal for a widowed primary school teacher sentenced to 16 months imprisonment after she was arrested for public violence during a "peaceful" protest...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 07:47hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mambo's Chicken ad 'glorifies' gender violence after Khupe assault
An ad by Mambo's Chicken that appeared to mock ousted MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe a day after she was allegedly slapped at the party's chaotic congress sparked outrage on Monday with many people call...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 17:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chasi, Ray Vines square off
ALL is set for the much hyped boxing match between former minister Fortune Chasi and comedian Ray Vines at HICC.The match, dubbed "Mukukuzvi versus Chibabest", will be held on Boxing Day and w...Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:49hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa disapproves the Nehanda statue
A controversial statue of Mbuya Nehanda which became a butt of jokes, literally, has been rejected by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.The bronze statue by artist David Mutasa portrayed a youngish...Published: 19 Dec 2020 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fortune Chasi's fight to be held on Boxing Day
Twenty-year-old online comedy sensation Melusi Chiripowako, affectionately known as Ray Vines, is set to take former Minister of Energy and Power Development, Fortune Chasi, in a boxing ring as part o...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 06:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No.1 lesson Zanu PF learned from 2008 GNU - how to turn MDC into its vote rigging ally
The 2008 Zimbabwe elections were a watershed moment in the country's political history. The elections and the 2008 to 2013 GNU that followed shook Zanu PF to the core and transformed the country's pol...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 09:14hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
My Analysis of the SDA Church Pastor Chipunza food Poisoning Story
Yesterday morning I woke up to read a WhatsApp news story alleging that Pastor Chipunza an SDA Church Pastor in the North Zimbabwe Conference of the SDAs was battling for life in the hospital after he...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 23:49hrs | 32 | by Etiwel Mutero
It's time Sadc flexed its muscle and show Zanu-PF the way
THE die is cast! It now appears the day-long meeting between South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's mediation team and Zanu-PF officials on Wednesday was a waste given utterances by Zanu-PF hardlin...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala formally placed on remand
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance vicechairperson Job Sikhala was yesterday formally placed on remand after his application challenging placement on remand was dismissed by magistrate Lazini Ncube.Sikha...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala says 'it's just political banter'
MDC Alliance vice-chairperson Job Sikhala, who is accused of inciting public violence, yesterday said utterances he is alleged to have made are just, but political banter synonymous with politicians....Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 20:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
D-Day for Sikhala
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance vice-chairperson Job Sikhala, who is currently in remand prison on charges of inciting public violence, is set to know his fate today after he challenged his placement on reman...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 07:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why protests are important
LAST night as I was scrolling down latest postings - usually not very useful except for banter and comic relief - on our WhatsApp chat group feed with former journalism training classmates, I came acr...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 11:55hrs | | by Dumisani Muleya
The Second-Republic reform axis and counter-revolutionary fad
The transitional challenges we are facing are part of the mandatory experience which we need if we are to build a lasting foundation to the new future our country deserves. The current instabi...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 10:00hrs | | by Richard R. Mahomva
Prophet Magaya abuse allegations: Evils of commodifying the female body
A LOCAL weekly, The Sunday Mail newspaper recently carried a very disturbing story on allegations of sexual abuse of female worshippers by well-known clergyman, Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Minis...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:19hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha
Chamisa faces a potential rebellion over Sikhala
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa faces a potential rebellion from his increasingly restive supporters riled by the party's decision to throw its deputy national chairperson Job Sikhala under the bus f...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa throws Sikhala under the bus
THE opposition MDC yesterday disowned statements by its deputy national chairperson Job Sikhala that the party would overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa before the 2023 general elections, insisting...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 18:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
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