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Amnesty International worries over jailed CCC 78
Amnesty International (AI) has called for a thorough investigation into allegations that 78 Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists were tortured after their arrest at Jameson Timba's house in H...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:16hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Dinson refutes claims 19 workers died at steel plant
The Chinese-run Dinson Iron and Steel Company has dismissed recent claims of a fatal workplace accident involving 19 workers, threatening legal action against those spreading false information....Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:28hrs | 988 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo says 'leaked' social media screenshots are fake
Social media personality Wicknell Chivayo, known for his opulent lifestyle and donations to individuals linked to the ruling Zanu-PF party, has addressed allegations about leaked screenshots of his pr...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:24hrs | 1977 | by Staff reporter
Jailed CCC activist undergoes operation
A Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist injured when police raided a private event in Harare on June 16 and arrested her and 78 others has undergone an operation to fix a fracture on her left l...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 08:08hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zuma's MK Party brings big guns to NCOP
The uMkhonto Wesizwe (MK) Party is planning to send a team of heavyweights as its new members in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) as early as this week.Sunday World revealed that forme...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 19:02hrs | 10 | by Mzilikazi wa Afrika
Mnangagwa's govt shields ZEC, Chivayo in US$40 million scandal
Government officials, including the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Lovemore Matuke, have dismissed persistent corruption allegations against the executive, despite reports linking unexpla...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo saga exposes lack of seriousness in Zimbabwe
The lack of response from authorities following the scandal involving businessman Wicknell Chivayo and an alleged US$40 million Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) tender highlights the country's inad...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivhayo exposes Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe in fake voice messages circulating on Social Media
Wicknell Chivhayo posted a strong statement on his Facebook account, where he came out guns blazing against the circulation of fake and malicious voice recordings that are falsely attributed to him. T...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 12:46hrs | 5 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
UNMASKED: Philippe Van Damme's gross exaggerations on Zimbabwe's hunger situation
Phillipe Van Damme, a former European Delegation country representative to Zimbabwe, has once again demonstrated his propensity for spreading misinformation. His recent claim on social media that ...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 12:36hrs | 11 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Brian Molefe might take Corruption Watch to the cleaners
Former Eskom and Transnet CEO Brian Molefe might take Corruption Watch (RF) NPC to the cleaners.The non-profit organisation last week filed a notice of withdrawal against Molefe to be declared...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 14:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ANC 'supporters' paid R400 to attend Siyanqoba Rally
JUST R400 is the amount that was paid to ANC supporters to attend Saturday's Siyanqoba Rally at the FNB Stadium.Lufuno Mabulane, from Venda in Thulamela District, told The Star on Saturday tha...Published: 26 May 2024 at 21:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sikhala's camp unmoved by arrest threats
Former legislator Job Sikhala's National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) remains undeterred by threats against its leader following his critical speech at the Geneva Human Rights and Democracy Summit....Published: 22 May 2024 at 09:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
No holy cows in Zimbabwe's forex violations blitz
Zimbabwe's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the police delivered a firm message yesterday, emphasizing that in the nationwide crackdown on individuals and entities breaching the Exchange Control ...Published: 18 May 2024 at 12:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
New Zimbabwe central bank boss talks tough
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu on Friday declared that he will protect the central bank from external forces to maintain its independence.But analysts were quick to ...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
South African soldiers have not 'surrendered' to M23 rebels in DRC
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has refuted reports claiming that two South African soldiers deployed as part of the Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic R...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 14:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shadowy COZWVA: Purveyor of fake news threatening national stability
In a recent revelation, the Shadowy Children of Zimbabwe War Veterans Association (COZWVA) has emerged as a prominent provider of fake and malicious news content, with the apparent intention of destab...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 14:54hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'US not Prosecutor-General of the world'
THE United States of America is neither the Prosecutor-General, nor the Judiciary of the world, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere has said.Reacting to...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF claims foreign policy victory after Biden token sanctions review
Zanu-PF has declared a triumph in the nation's foreign policy endeavors following the US's removal of a longstanding sanctions program on Zimbabwe. However, the victory is tempered by the stipulation ...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rejects 'Let's Go Brandon's token sanctions review
NOTHING short of a prompt, unconditional and total removal of illegal economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States is acceptable and continued slanderous statements from Washington shou...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matinyarare's 'Innscor has destroyed the taste of Zim food' comments cause consternation
If Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed food giant Innscor was hoping to avoid press scrutiny, it could hardly have chosen a more self-destructive path than seeking a gag order against journalist Rute...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 21:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Benson Matinyarare a threat to national security
In a recent series of claims made by Rutendo Benson Matinyarare against Innscor, Simbisa brands, and Zed Koudounaris, it is imperative to critically analyze the validity of these assertions. These ren...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 12:43hrs | | by Trevor Nhamburo
Welshman Ncube is the legitimate CCC leader
The Welshman Ncube Interview with an online publication recently cleared the air on his alleged links with Sengezo Tshabangu and the baseless sellout tag.It needs aprogressive and level headed m...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 18:01hrs | | by Gugugu Magorira
Dembare, Bosso enraged after PSL chair deliberately tampered with the fixtures
TRADITIONAL football giants, Dynamos and Highlanders are frothing with anger after Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairman Farai Jere admitted to having fixed their season's opening games and coming shor...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 15:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos, Highlanders condemns Zanu-PF MP over 'inflammatory' statement
Dynamos and Highlanders have issued a joint statement this Friday, 23 February condemning remarks made by Premier Soccer League (PSL) chairman, Farai Jere, which they described as "inflammatory"....Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 15:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa has no entitlement to any shares, says his uncle
Former state security minister, Didymus Mutasa has rejected claims by his nephew and business colleague, Temba Mliswa that he (Mliswa) holds 10 percent stake in Muungwe Investments Private Limited as ...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 15:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Land war rages as bigwigs clash
A FIGHT for vast tracts of land pitting former Norton legislator, Temba Mliswa, a private developer and former minister Didymus Mutasa has spilled into the public domain with Mliswa accusing his partn...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prominent Zanu-PF member joins Zapu
A Zanu-PF official in Matabeleland North, Jonathan Nkanyezi Sibanda, has rejoined ZAPU, claiming the ruling party has no principles and that the party leadership often sidelines him and incites member...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 20:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Hopewell Chin'ono faces jail time over fake news
Renowned Zimbabwean journalist and activist, Hopewell Chin'ono, is facing possible imprisonment after being accused of peddling false information. Chin'ono claimed that the ruling party ZANU PF and po...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 16:17hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Chamisa, Biti a team of irreconcilable rivals
Zimbabwe's main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) led by Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, launched its campaign for the 31 July 2013 harmonised elections in Marondera, a small tow...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 08:57hrs | | by Dr Phillan Zamchiya
Econet complainant takes fight to new ICT minister
HARARE-BASED information communication technology innovator and entrepreneur Ignatius Munengwa has escalated his fight with mobile network operator Econet to the minister of Information Communication ...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa unwittingly creating a future president in Sikhala through his persecution!
This morning, my eyes could not move from the image of opposition activist Job Sikhala as he disembarked from a prison truck. This was on his arrival for his conviction hearing two days ago, w...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 19:32hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
TM Pick n Pay sued US$30,000 by customer
TM Pick n Pay Joina City is facing a US$30,000 lawsuit from Victoria Falls resident Farai Chakawa, who is seeking damages for his wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution on baseless allegations of p...Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wades into Gaza genocide
THE ruling Zanu-PF party has hailed the South African government for its application to the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague seeking the declaration of Israel's military assault on Gaza...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top retailer slapped with us$30 000 lawsuit over abuse of customer
A TOP Zimbabwean retailer has been slapped with a US$ 30,000 lawsuit by a man, who is demanding payment of damages as compensation for causing his unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution over unfoun...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 21:10hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
What constitutionalism when citizens barred from exercising their rights?
It was quite curious listening to the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe Luke Malaba urge Zimbabweans to respect constitutionalism. He made these comments at the occasion to mark the opening of the 202...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 15:29hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mbalula exposes Ramaphosa's plan to arrest Zuma since 2018
Former minister of sports and recreation, Fikile Mbalula, has revealed that the African National Congress (ANC) has been plotting to arrest former president Jacob Zuma from as early as 2018. Mbalula c...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 13:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South Africa files case at ICJ accusing Israel of 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
South Africa has filed a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), accusing it of crimes of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza after nearly three months of relentless Israeli...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa aware of disloyal people in the CCC'
THE mass recall of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators and councillors has pushed party leader Nelson Chamisa to come out of his shell as he is expected to address a major rally in Chitung...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 20:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors pushing for the recall of Mayor David Coltart
A faction of councillors in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, is reportedly advocating for the removal of Mayor David Coltart, known for his strong anti-corruption stance. Allegedly dissatisfied with Coltart's unco...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa dumps AFM for SDA...fails to pay bodyguards
In a surprising turn of events, Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the opposition in Zimbabwe, has quietly switched churches from the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) to the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) denomi...Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 10:38hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Fictitious allegations against Sengezo Tshabangu
Below is a press statement released by the lawyers of the CCC interim secretary general, Sengezo Tshabangu:Press Statement05 November 2023...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
UZ taken to court over plot to hijack polls
Eight University of Zimbabwe (UZ) students have taken the institute of higher learning to court challenging its decision to ‘hijack' upcoming elections to select student leaders.The election...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Chamisa Dilemma: Zimbabwe's struggle with Truth-in-Leadership continues
Zimbabwe, a nation that has long grappled with the scourge of leadership embroiled in deceit, finds itself at yet another crossroads. President Mnangagwa, despite promises of ushering in a new era, co...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 20:44hrs | | by Sandra Mverera
EU to withdraw support for Zimbabwe's Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution process?
The European Union (EU) has delivered a significant blow by suggesting the possibility of withdrawing its support for Zimbabwe's Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution process in light of the country's...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 11:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa now trusts Zimbabwe courts, files criminal report against CCC 'secretary general'
Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the Opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), has taken action to counter the efforts of Sengezo Tshabangu, who is claiming to be the secretary-general of the poli...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 21:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Amnesty International issues a scathing evaluation of Mnangagwa's first term,
Amnesty International has issued a scathing evaluation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's initial term, characterizing it as a period marked by a severe crackdown on human rights and a failure to escap...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 19:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF Matebeleland North: Unity prevails against divisive elements
ZANU PF, the political party that has shaped Zimbabwe's politics for decades, has always prided itself on its disciplined and organized approach. This has held true in Matebeleland North, where the pa...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:08hrs | | by Ronald Munkuli
Zimbabwe sanctions architect charged with bribery in the US
A US senator, Bob Menendez of New Jersey, who is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which sanctions Zimbabwe was engaged in corruption and bribery in cash and gold bars in Egypt. ...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 23:53hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police not investigating Mnangagwa
Zimbabwean police have refuted and condemned as false and malicious the rumors being disseminated by certain criminal elements suggesting their interest in interviewing President Mnangagwa.Acc...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 17:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa claims to be under siege
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, has said his supporters are under siege, adding that they are being targeted by suspected Zanu-PF and State security agents who are demandin...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
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