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We are stuck in a (Zanu PF and MDC) 'man-made crisis' - they cannot be man-made solution too
"For months now, we have been asking our African brothers and sisters to look into the man-made governance crisis in Zimbabwe and help us restore the dignity of citizens," said MDC President, Nelson C...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 07:47hrs | 732 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
How Jonathan Moyo and Kasukuwere fled Zimbabwe
Two years after a military coup that ousted former president Robert Mugabe, one unresolved mystery is how two top loyalists of the late president escaped from the country after soldiers peppered a hou...Published: 19 Nov 2019 at 20:39hrs | 5458 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa and Mnangagwa's MPs reducing Second Republic into one big circus
THE animosity between the two political adversaries, the ruling Zanu PF party and the opposition MDC, who have perpetually been trading barbs in Parliament, has now degenerated into a farce and turned...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 18:50hrs | 2824 | by NewsDay Comment
Cyber Etiquette: Beware how you behave in cyberspace
"Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own." - Carol Burnett. In my profession of project management it is estimated that we spend 90% of our time in communication. I can vouch fo...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 09:23hrs | 665 | by Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza PMP
Zimbabwe: The tragedy of gumboot Shona hegemony and dictatorship
When the colonial masters settled in Africa in the late 1700s and early 1800s, they mainly had one goal to stretch their economic prospects. In their arrival, it was numerically impossible to gather i...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 09:15hrs | 1117 | by Ayanda Manala
Chombo trial hangs in the balance
FORMER Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo's corruption trial still hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court last Friday deferred ruling on whether he should get a permanent stay of prosecution on the g...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 06:26hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Villages and cattle pens are empty
It was not the usual rainfall but heavy downpour punctuated with blinding lightening and earsplitting thunder. Of course far too little when compared to the deluge of Noah's time but nevertheless it r...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 18:46hrs | 1962 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Former Zinara boss jailed
Former Zinara finance director Simon Mudzingwa Taranhike has been jailed for an effective 15 months after being found guilty of criminal abuse of office. Taranhike abused the Zinara fuel facil...Published: 16 Nov 2019 at 08:01hrs | 1524 | by Staff Reporter
Ex-Zinara boss jailed
Former Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) Director, Simon Mudzingwa Taranhike will spend the next 15 months behind bars after he was found guilty and convicted for criminal abuse of offic...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 19:20hrs | 2215 | by Staff reporter
14 Nov 2017 - a dark day that moved Zimbabwe to another level of suffering and oppression
I remember - as if it were just a few hours ago - waking up as usual at dawn on the morning of 15 November 2017, then routinely checking my WhatsApp, only to be greeted by a barrage of messages to the...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 13:48hrs | 1896 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MDC asking Zanu PF to implement reforms - Zanu PF does not need to and will not
It is pleasing that MDC Alliance National Executive Council (NEC) has finally woken up to the reality that Zimbabwe will never ever have free, fair and credible elections without first implementing ge...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 07:40hrs | 1158 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chombo appeal hearing on today
The Supreme Court is today expected to hear an appeal by former Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo, who is battling to stop his trial on charges of criminal abuse of office. Chombo (67), is seek...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 05:31hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo steps in the heart of Mnangagwa
The fugitive Jonathan Moyo made a bold step in Mnangagwa's heart with guns blazing accusing ED of nepotism and Tribalism. He took no prisoners in his twitter accusing ED of sidelining the Ndebeles fro...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 09:05hrs | 34716 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Practise what you preach
We preach from the scriptures but very often find our practices to be in conflict with our gospels. I am not a saint either. Politicians campaign with assurances to bring "heaven" to our country, yet ...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:51hrs | 174 | by Prosper Tingini
Be careful what you wish for
When American divas such as the Kardashians buy dogs, they make sure they are either Chihuahuas or Poodles, and this is not fortuitous.To them, these relatively dwarfish dogs, if you can call ...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:28hrs | 79 | by Bishop Lazi
Is Chamisa a dictator in the making?
Dictators are not born but created by 'we the people' due to political, economic, and social conditions obtaining in a country. In dire economic and political situations, 'we the people' are desperate...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 22:09hrs | 2592 | by Lovemore Sibanda Ph.D.
Zanu PF youth a bizarre lot
IN a country battling an unprecedented economic turmoil and social upheaval, it is nothing short of bizarrely tragic that a group of young people would vow to defend a government that has been the big...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:40hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe 'national interests' can't be defined by ZANU PF alone, but by national consensus
In recent days - especially, after the botched 25 October 2019 anti-sanctions march, in which very few people heeded government's calls for the nation to come out in full force to demonstrate against ...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 09:04hrs | 1070 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sikhala's subversion case will be heard next year
OUTSPOKEN MDC national vice chairperson, Job Sikhala who faces subversion charges, will know his fate between January and March next year after he was Friday indictment for the crime.According...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 21:40hrs | 602 | by newzimbabwe
New notes above board, monetary policy education key
The announcement of the imminent introduction of new bank notes and coins by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Tuesday prompted divided opinion among the transacting public.The development...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 14:21hrs | 2055 | by Ashley Kondo
Chiwenga continues to shine
ZIMBABWE'S only accredited female FIFA match agent, Ellen Chiwenga, continues to shine. She was nominated among a galaxy of sports personalities in England like Raheen Sterling and Sadio Mane for this...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:27hrs | 2510 | by Staff reporter
Zera to regulate LPG prices
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) says modalities are being worked out to regulate LP gas prices to protect consumers from errant industry players. Despite rising demand on the b...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:26hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
When a dead Zimbabwe president attracts more people than a current president - it's time for serious introspection
The past two months in Zimbabwe have been characterised by very notable events - some of which stood out more than others - but, what I found outstanding was the general public's reaction to the death...Published: 30 Oct 2019 at 11:36hrs | 6694 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Minister Ncube placement on sanctions list uncalled for
Zimbabweans, the SADC region, other organs and countries joined hands on the 25th of October calling for the removal of the illegally EU-US-imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe. The US camp responded with co...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 17:35hrs | 1910 | by Gift Mashoko
Depleted usefulness of the Veteran Community
Decades after the armed struggle, the Second Chimurenga, my generation remains grateful to the bravery and sacrifice of our Veterans, living and departed, who fought against colonial and racist rule t...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 07:46hrs | 839 | by Gift Tawanda, M
Sanctions are a blunt instrument
On Friday the SADC region as a whole mounted a coordinated protest against the European and American targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe. I am a veteran of the UN Mandatory Sanctions program mounted a...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 19:40hrs | 1906 | by Eddie Cross
Police recover $300k stolen household property in raid
POLICE in Bulawayo have recovered property valued at RTGS$300 000 allegedly stolen by a three-man gang in daylight raids from households in Cowdray Park suburb between June and this month. Bul...Published: 24 Oct 2019 at 11:03hrs | 2343 | by Staff Reporter
Teenage Hadebe makes waves in Turkey
WARRIORS defender Teenage Hadebe continues to make waves in the Turkish Super Liga where he is now one of the main players at Yeni Malatyaspor. He joined the Turkish side from Kaizer Chiefs in July. A...Published: 23 Oct 2019 at 05:59hrs | 1803 | by Staff reporter
SADC failing on core responsibilities
Dear EditorThe SADC's goal is to further socio-economic cooperation and integration amongst it's 16 Southern African countries and they have not achieved the desired result to date. After fail...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 20:21hrs | 812 | by Bigboy Sibanda
'Zanu-PF believe owned choicest fruits' - with economy in ICU, they still demand pound of flesh
"The new' regime can be viewed from different angles, but the nub of it is this: there's a recognition that the economic fiasco of the last 20 years was suboptimal, but Emmerson Mnangagwa and his fell...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 20:17hrs | 614 | by Wilbert Mukori
Dear Boris Johnson: Removal of sanctions against Zimbabwe
Dr Masimba Mavaza 6 Sandown Close Corby NN18 8QW 9TH OCTOBER 2019 DEAR Honourable Prime Minister RE REMOVAL OF SANCTIONS AGAI...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 16:42hrs | 200 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Tsvangirai and Chamisa plotted the death of thousand Zimbabweans
Zimbabwe has suffered from unrelenting onslaught from Europe and America. The onslaught is done in the form of sanctions which has brought zimbabwe to its knees. Zimbabwe has struggled for seventeen&n...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 22:14hrs | 182 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe govt economic blueprints and policies rubbish sanctions fallacy
As I write this article, the government of Zimbabwe is launching its so-called strategic roadmap for a US$12 billion mining industry by 2023, officiated by the president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa - ...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 15:55hrs | 338 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'MDC better off with Biti, not Cobra'
My PeopleThe ever clueless opposition, which always behaves suspiciously like Zanu-PF employees would make a good case study of how a vibrant opposition political party can remain in opposition fo...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:17hrs | 5590 | by Dr Stop IT
Zimbabwe hospitals turn into horrific hellholes
NURSING a swollen face, with eyes blinded by the soreness, Clayton Banda (35) lay helplessly on the hospital bed, his lower body covered by a threadbare orange blanket.Banda was involved in an...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:13hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Can authorities spare a thought and a dinar for war collaborators?
Sekuru Gwatiringa is now walking with a limp and stooped on account of old age, he was a 'mujibha' during the war of liberation. His widow neighbour who was a 'Chimbwido' during the same time is now a...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 08:08hrs | 274 | by Gabarinocheka
Mnangagwa - A complete waste of Zimbabwe's time
Listening to Mnangagwa's recent speech in parliament reminded me of the unusually tolerant nature of Zimbabweans. The speech was a follow up to the extremely embarrassing and uninspiring speech at an ...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 12:53hrs | 3528 | by Gus Manatsa
'MDC with no eyes supported ED's coup' - double jeopardy, failing to see being led by the blind
"Rinemanyanga hariputirwi!" (The truth will always come out no matter how much one tries to conceal it!) so goes the Shona adage. After 20 years of blundering from pillar to post the truth is now comi...Published: 05 Oct 2019 at 17:20hrs | 153 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
State granted request to postpone Evan Mawarire's case
A Harare magistrate, Leanmore Mapiye today granted an application filed by the state for the postponement of #This flag's leader, Evan Mawarire, case to the 20th of November 2019, saying the cou...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 12:30hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe: A champagne Pan-Africanist
Since the death of Robert Mugabe on September 6, both the local and international media has been saturated with competing, complementary and contradictory obituaries, opinion pieces and narratives abo...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:53hrs | 18 | by Blessings Denhere
Mukoko's abduction horror scare that never fades away
IT is a harrowing experience that still haunts her 11 years on. Like a horror movie, it plays back each time Jestina Mukoko hears of another abduction case.The wounds never heal, she says....Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:51hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths demand 40% command agriculture machinery
ZANU-PF youths have demanded access to atleast 40 percent of farm mechanisation equipment set to be distributed to local farmers under government's controversial command agriculture programme....Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:08hrs | 37 | by newzimbabwe
Things to definitely know before starting the gameplay of poker online
Online poker is one of the most loving card games which exist in online game play these days. The initial versions of poker games appear in existence during the 19th century. Thus, after that initial ...Published: 02 Oct 2019 at 18:17hrs | 164 | by Staff Writer
'Mnangagwa honours promise to give Grace Blue Roof' - didn't even honour povo's right to life
The shameless arrogance, hypocrisy and indifference of President Mnangagwa and the Zanu PF ruling elite is breath taking."President Emmerson Mnangagwa will honour his promise and transfer the ...Published: 01 Oct 2019 at 07:55hrs | 1340 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mugabe missing from his fortified grave?
Even in death comrade Mugabe was heavily protected. His body came as the most valuable dead body on earth. All this because of the fear of Juju. Juju "magic" may seem strange, mythical and oth...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 14:29hrs | 37919 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Woe betide prawn-munching comrades
Having grown up in a very productive village, the Bishop knows all too well about the notoriety of nuisance greedy baboons, especially during the cropping season.Being assigned to fend-off the...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:15hrs | 50 | by Bishop Lazi
REWIND: Mugabe: A good candidate for Egyptation
I am still looking and searching for the vocabulary and diction with which to name and describe what I saw in Bhengazi. After what I saw, I believe that God is the people and that the people are God. ...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 20:32hrs | 1178 | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Agency worker harassed by boss after 'outrageous and discriminatory' comments awarded £82,000 UK employment tribunal rules!!!
Admin employee awarded £82,000 after winning seven claims for racial harassment and two for gender-related harassmentAn office worker has been awarded almost £82,000 for claims of racial...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 19:15hrs | 586 | by Muchie Shamuyarira
Good start, bad and sad end: The story of Robert Gabriel Mugabe
It did not have to end this way. It is a story that started well but ended badly. Mugabe was poised to be greater than Mandela or Gandhi. Outside and inside Zimbabwe, Mugabe was revered and considered...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 07:51hrs | 2850 | by Lovemore Gurajena Sibanda PhD
ZACC avoids graft-accused Mnangagwa crony
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has turned a blind eye on alleged corruption involving Sakunda Holdings, a company run by Kuda Tagwirei, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's reported close al...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 07:14hrs | 514 | by newzimbabwe
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