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Africa's first litmus test
It was a David and Goliath scenario as the Proteas of South Africa collided with the She Cranes of Uganda at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool England for the netball world cup semifinals placement....Published: 14 hrs ago | 701 | by Daniel Itai
Token anti-corruption drive breeding apathy and despondency
Last week, I agonised on what to write about. I had travelled and had a bit of work to do, but still thought I could get my column in.In the end, I did not write anything because I failed to f...Published: 15 hrs ago | 480 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Kambarami's fate has been sealed
THE MDC leadership has summoned its Bulawayo councillors who last week faced protests from ratepayers over poor service delivery and endless infighting among city fathers.The melee at City Hal...Published: 15 hrs ago | 4823 | by Staff reporter
Zifa to pull out of Cosafa?
COSAFA have said Zifa have no authority to recall Phillip Chiyangwa from his position as president and advised the domestic football leaders they can choose to opt out of the regional group if they so...Published: 16 hrs ago | 535 | by Staff reporter
Sandra Ndebele fraudster's property auctioned
'GOD fights my battles' are the words that dancer-cum-singer Sandra 'Sandy' Ndebele-Sibindi said after the Sheriff of the High Court last week auctioned property belonging to a woman who defrauded her...Published: 16 hrs ago | 743 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo, the Umthwakazi African City Concept
Bulawayo, the Umthwakazi African City ConceptAuthor: Prince Zwide KhumaloDate: 26 June 2019Isilo seNtuthuko Bulawayo and the identity of Umthwakazi or the Ndebele nation are inseparabl...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:57hrs | 2382 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
'Kambarami has a string of legal battles'
1893MRM lodged a case against Tinashe Kambarami following the 31 July 2018 Zimbabwe harmonized national and municipal government elections. The movement had discovered that Mr Kambarami, the councilor...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:55hrs | 2400 | by 1893MRM
Kirsty Coventry throws massive bash in honour of Oliver Mtukudzi
The Minister Youth, Arts, Sports and Recreation Kirsty Coventry has announced that hey Ministry in partnership with the National Arts Council will be hosting a Tuku Peace Memorial Concert ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 14:05hrs | 4139 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Congratulating Africa on the 10th anniversary of the Pelindaba Treaty, don't forget the CTBT!
Today, Africa is celebrating its tenth anniversary since the African Nuclear Weapon-Free-Zone treaty also referred to as the Pelindaba Treaty entered into force. The Pelindaba Treaty is a continental ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 08:11hrs | 334 | by Idriss Irakoze
Paynet readmits 3 banks as alternative is tested
Bulk payments service provider, Paynet Zimbabwe, may have readmitted at least three banks (names withheld) to its platform, days after indicating it will initiate legal action to claim US$100 million ...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 07:21hrs | 1801 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Gems suffer second defeat
THE Zimbabwe senior national netball team suffered their second defeat on Monday when they went down 36-79 to New Zealand in their first game of the Preliminaries Stage Two at the M&S Bank Arena....Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 13:36hrs | 4366 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Gems take on New Zealand
Zimbabwe's Gems are this morning set to face New Zealand in their first game in the Preliminaries Stage two.The match starts at 10am Zimbabwe time. With the top three teams from the four...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 08:43hrs | 1672 | by Staff reporter
The loved opposition
I hope I can be brief enough to be witty but concise enough to be understood and effectual. I know the natural instinct for people when they see someone questioning the political party that they suppo...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 07:26hrs | 729 | by Jason Huntley
Zanu-PF 'shame list' brews huge storm
An international money laundering watchdog has put Zanu-PF bigwigs and prominent people on its radar after ruling party youths named them in a list of people that are allegedly driving the foreign cur...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 15:01hrs | 4754 | by Staff reporter
Sables off to a flier
Zimbabwe 39 - 10 ZambiaZIMBABWE'S Sables may not have played with the fluidity that their coach Brendan Dawson would have loved but they were still good enough to get their Victoria Cup rugby camp...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 12:31hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Town Clerk not off the hook yet
It is now clear that tribal battles at Bulawayo now over shadows service delivery.The city is facing serious water shortages,have poor roads, busting of sewer pipes posing a health hazard especially i...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 17:43hrs | 2741 | by Etiwel Mutero
Bulawayo residents to shutdown MDC offices
A section of Bulawayo residents has vowed to shutdown the Bulawayo offices of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change until the party has recalled its councillors who are of Shona origin. ...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 09:38hrs | 7589 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mayor humiliates Kambarami, lifts suspension of town clerk
BULAWAYO mayor Solomon Mguni has reversed a decision by his deputy Tinashe Kambarami to suspend town clerk Christopher Dube, as the battle for control of the City of Kings intensifies.Kambaram...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:14hrs | 913 | by Staff reporter
High school boys 'beef' turns Bulawayo CBD into warzone
IN A split second, a usually uneventful street corner adjacent to the Chronicle building is suddenly turned into a war zone by a handful of boys from Milton and Gifford high schools. The boys ...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:01hrs | 2909 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe vs Zambia to be streamed Live on Sand Sport Live
Rugby fans across the world will have a chance to watch live and stream, for free, the Battle of Zambezi, an epic clash between Zimbabwe and Zambia in both teams' opening fixture in the Victoria Cup a...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:57hrs | 1633 | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the Kambarami -Town Clerk suspension saga
The wait is over.Yesterday (11 July 2019) I promised to give my opinion on the “alleged suspension pending disciplinary investigation” of the Bulawayo Town Clerk Mr. Christopher Dube by th...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 15:45hrs | 4843 | by Sindiso Mazibisa
ZANU PF factions revealed
The Zimbabwe African Nationalists Union (Patriotic Front) ZANU PF is an interesting political and liberation movement which is currently the reigning and undisputed champion of Zimbabwean politics...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 10:10hrs | 16652 | by Nicholas Ncube
Zimbabwe power outages a manifestation of endemic corruption in govt
THE massive daily power outages rocking the country have had a devastating impact on an already fragile economy, throwing into disarray President Emmerson Mnangagwa's mantra that "Zimbabwe is open for...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 09:24hrs | 1082 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe, ex-manager battle rages on
The battle between former president Robert Mugabe, his wife Grace and their ex-general manager Stanley Nhari is raging on after the manager who is demanding a whopping $756 00 from the former first fa...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 09:01hrs | 1012 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo water woes to last another 2 weeks
BULAWAYO water woes will persist for at least two more weeks as council battles to complete rehabilitation works. Most parts of the city have gone for 10 days without running tap water. The Bu...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 07:35hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables call-up 8 debutants ahead of Zambia
Zimbabwe Sables have announced eight debutants in their squad for the ‘Battle of Zambezi' against Zambia at the Machinery Exchange Stadium at Harare Sports Club on Saturday – this will be the open...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 21:17hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter
'Salary Idai' hits civil servants
The government has once again sold a dummy to the loyal and hardworking civil servants of Zimbabwe. The workers were expecting a salary increment in line with the current cost of living but were yeste...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 13:36hrs | 7651 | by ARTUZ
eSwatini bans 'witchcraft and magic' competition
A competition pitting witchdoctors against each other in a battle of skills this weekend in eSwatini - formerly known as Swaziland - has been banned, according to a government statement.Organi...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 07:39hrs | 1518 | by AFP
Zimbabwe can't pay for imports, narrows trade deficit
Zimbabwe's trade deficit has narrowed to $332m for the five months to May as the southern African country battles to pay for key imports such as electricity and fuel. According to latest figur...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 21:47hrs | 1516 | by Staff reporter
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 | 8908 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South teachers call for strike
EMBATTLED teachers in Insiza district, Matebeleland South, have called on their union, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe, to urgently organise a strike over their deteriorating working ...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 08:07hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora woman sues mother
A BULAWAYO woman who is based in the United Kingdom is locked in a legal battle with her mother whom she accuses of duping her of a house in the affluent Suburbs in the city. Ms Prisca Banda a...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 07:50hrs | 1277 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa opens up on Job Sikhala
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has opened up on the issue regarding the embattled MDC Deputy National Chairperson Job Sikhala who is being charged with treasohn over utterances he made in Bikita calling fo...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 20:56hrs | 16302 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Prophet Magaya's urgent message to the nation
Embattled Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries leader Prophet Walter Magaya has urged Zimbabwe to seek the Lord amidst all allegations that are flying around implicating him or rape charges. ...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 09:43hrs | 21425 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mthuli Ncube charges Zimbabweans $400 to listen to him
Minister of Finance and Economic Development Professor Mthuli Ncube will be hosted by Presidnet Emmerson Mnangagwa's advisor Trevor Ncube in a conversation on the 10th of July 2019....Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 23:18hrs | 6785 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sixth judge dumps ex-PG director's case
Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Thompson Mabhikwa has recused himself from hearing the 19-year-old legal wrangle between former PG Industries (Zimbabwe) Limited marketing director Nkululeko Mabhena ...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:23hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
Seagirl swims into copyright storm
After having a "bitter and sweet" musical year, coupled with awards, massive radio spins and also being pelted on stage on two occasions by her home fans, Bulawayo songstress Novuyo "Seagirl" Dube mig...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:22hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa's 'former' lawyer sues Mthuli Ncube over currency reforms
Tawanda Nyambirai, who is on record as having been a lawyer to leading businessman Strive Masiyiwa in his bid to license Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has sued the Minister of Finance and Economic Deleopm...Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 20:43hrs | 7852 | by Staff reporter
Gweru's Gwenoro Dam at 18% capacity
GWERU'S main water source, Gwenoro Dam is now at 18% capacity, with city fathers expressing concern that the Midlands capital could face an unprecedented water crisis if urgent solutions for alternati...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 08:15hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Living Your Purpose - book review
LIVING YOUR PURPOSEBook review by Brian MaregedzeVOLUME 1, FRANK NYAMUNDERO, ISBN: 978-0-620-69214, 2017Printed by: Media EssentialsCover Design: Media magnet advertising"I bel...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 19:23hrs | 232 | by Brian Maregedze
Giving Mthuli Ncube's mono-currency a fighting chance
It is July 1, 1916, World War 1, the Battle of the Somme. The British Army had been planning for weeks and months for a massive assault on German positions dug in around Somme, to relieve pressure on ...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 18:46hrs | 3988 | by Joseph Mverecha
Ndebele 'King' addresses the nation
I would like to make it known that I, as King of Matabeleland alias Mthwakazi, am very much committed to the Restoration of my Kingdom. I also want the whole world to know that the whole Inter-cultura...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 13:19hrs | 7507 | by Stanley Khumalo
'Cook Off' movie set for UK premiere
Award-winning local movie Cook Off continues on its upward trajectory as the blockbuster looks to explore the UK market with the UK premiere set for 27thJuly at the exclusive Mayfair Hotel in London, ...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 09:33hrs | 675 | by Agencies
Chiwenga battles for life in South Africa
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has been airlifted to a South African hospital in his latest battle with failing health, ZimLive reports.The former army commander, who turns 63 next month,...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 09:15hrs | 23807 | by ZimLive
Peter Moyo vs Trevor Manuel: Explosive court papers reveal how 'all hell broke loose'
Former Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo has detailed the breakdown of his relationship with Old Mutual chairperson Trevor Manuel in court papers before the South Gauteng High Court, where he alleges that Man...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 08:35hrs | 1623 | by Staff reporter
No to demonstrations and stay aways called by faceless politicians
The reasons advanced by Promise Mkwananzi for protracted stay-aways and demonstrations are flimsy and a deliberate cover to advance his long standing regime change agenda. In his recorded video, in wh...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | 909 | by K. M. Mandaza Zanu PF SA Information and Publicity
Chamisa celebrating Zanu-PF factionalism
THE opposition MDC party says it will be grabbing "popcorn and chairs" for front row seats in what appears to be factional fights playing out in the ruling Zanu-PF, where officials are tearing each ot...Published: 29 Jun 2019 at 16:49hrs | 6147 | by Staff reporter
Demonstrations against Prophet Magaya planned
Political activist Patson Dzamara says he is organising a demonstration against embattled Prophetic Healing and Deliverance leader Walter Magaya. Magaya is accused of raping a teenager and imp...Published: 29 Jun 2019 at 09:50hrs | 8291 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Obert Mpofu, Zanu-PF youths in heated exchanges
THe Zanu-PF youth league reportedly stood firm during an explosive politburo meeting in which secretary for administration Obert Mpofu reportedly tried to threaten them into silence, highly-placed sou...Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 06:24hrs | 3895 | by Staff reporter
Convicted corrupt people to lose assets
President Mnangagwa has said those convicted of corruption will have their illegally-acquired wealth and assets forfeited to the State as part of restitution for their criminal deeds. He said ...Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 06:21hrs | 2058 | by Staff reporter
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