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Army faction wants Mnangagwa gone
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's continued stay in power is now allegedly being seen as an unprecedented threat to national security, by an army faction said to be loyal to Vice President, Rtd General ...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 22:38hrs | 15980 | by Spotlight Zimbabwe
Chief Ndiweni calls for interim govt of experts
Controversial Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni of Ntabazinduna has called for political dialogue that would produce an interim government of technocrats (IGT) to fix Zimbabwe's broken economy. Ndiweni s...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:36hrs | 2573 | by Staff reporter
Dembare fall at fortress BF
Highlanders 1 - 0 Dynamos"GO well Madinda Ndlovu." This was the icebreaker for a disappointed Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya, who admitted that his side "chased shadows" for the better par...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:19hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
The bane of rabid, frenzied media
Again, dear reader, if ever you are in doubt, if ever you are confused, if ever you need a moral compass, or whenever you find yourself agreeing with Jonathan Moyo, you should know that you are close ...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 09:35hrs | 137 | by Bishop Lazi
Zimbabwe's endless currency circus and cycle
When it comes to currency management in Zimbabwe there is always déjà vu which is a result of repeated fallible prescriptions. It's a circus where the actors enjoy their never-ending play with the a...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 11:46hrs | 3576 | by Ngonidzaishe Makaha and Adrian Mapiye
Mnangagwa prepares for ruthless demos crackdown
AFTER subjecting more than a thousand regular police officers to paramilitary training, purchasing an assortment of weapons, including AK assault rifles and sniper rifles, government has moved to acqu...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:27hrs | 13115 | by Staff reporter
The oxymoron of democracy in Chamisa's MDC
The MDC-Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa is a party full of contradictions. It is common cause that the party is called the Movement for Democratic Change, itself a presumption of its "democratic" crede...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 07:50hrs | 302 | by Philemon Mutedzi
Sindiso Mazibisa leaves MDC
This is it. The wait is over. While I do not have a legal duty to issue this personal and political announcement I know that a moral and political reposes upon me to do so. Deliberately I am doing so ...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 16:19hrs | 3901 | by Sindiso Mazibisa
Opposition, Civic Groups, et al should soon coordinate peaceful protests to inspire Mnangagwa to resign
"The voice of the people is the voice of God", said Mnangagwa before the elections. Little did he know that this will backfire on him. People spoke during the election but he refused to listen. He act...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 09:18hrs | 1568 | by Zanda Shumba
'Zimbabwe not ready to fully implement AfCFTA'
Zimbabwe will fully implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in the next 15 years once the country has fully industrialised for it to effectively benefit from the 1,2 billion market ...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 06:52hrs | 133 | by Staff reporter
Army, police operations above board
Reference is made to The Standard (June 2 to 8 2019) edition's story titled "Joint police, army operations to flush out illegal miners raises stink". The story was written by Brenna Matendere....Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 09:41hrs | 333 | by Assistant Commissioner P Nyathi
Comeuppance for Gucci comrades
Most people clumsily stumble through life thinking that intelligence is similar to wisdom.Well, it isn't!Intelligence is natural, but wisdom is preternatural. Similarly, while intellig...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:08hrs | 120 | by Bishop Lazi
'Ncube, like Moses, deserves a chance to lead' - to tax the poor whilst protect looters
"Well, this is not a pie in the sky. What is our attitude to Mthuli Ncube's Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP)? A lot of us really want us to go back to the hiatus," is the latest diatribe fro...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 19:12hrs | 1851 | by Nomusa Garikai
Give Mthuli a chance!
The story is told that Moses undertook the dangerous assignment to relocate the children of Israel to the Promised Land. The Red Sea, that vast water body, presented an intractable obstacle. T...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:50hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwean problems emanate from self denial
There has been an outcry over the calls by the people's revolutionary party Mthwakazi Republic Party MRP, and other Matabeleland civic groups to stop Econet from bringing in Harare artists to Bulawayo...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 06:59hrs | 339 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Zimbabwean problems emanate from self-denial
There has been an outcry over the calls by the people's revolutionary party Mthwakazi Republic Party MRP, and other Matabeleland civic groups to stop Econet from bringing in Harare artists to Bulawayo...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 20:05hrs | 1221 | by Zimbabwean problems emanates from self denial There has been an outcry over the calls by the people's revolutionary party Mthwak
Zimbabwe military government abandons senior citizens
When l was growing I just loved to be near my maternal mother she taught us a lot of things about life, she would also tell us traditional folk tales around a fire, everybody loved her she would wrap ...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 08:45hrs | 1502 | by Makho Precious Moyo
Mnangagwa must incorporate a National Day of Prayer and Fasting
Over the past few weeks, our political and economic landscape is showing signs of deterioration, and National Dialogue Forum (NDF), an initiative brought by my own school of thought has been a topical...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1027 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mnangagwa govt should listen to voice of people
"The voice of the people is the voice of God", said President Emmerson Mnangagwa before the 2018 elections. Little did he know that this will backfire on him. People spoke during the elections, but he...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:30hrs | 483 | by Zanda Shumba
Ndiweni, the chief who dared bell the cat
IF ever you did history in a Zimbabwean school or at least watched ZBC-TV, you are sure to have come across the name of Manicaland traditional leader Chief Rekayi Tangwena, who is famed for helping Ro...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:32hrs | 1839 | by Nqaba Matshazi
The MDC congress: All froth, no beer
The much-vaunted MDC elective congress ended the week before last. Some people such as those who were rejected by their own people, but had to give 10 head of cattle as an offering to the god of the p...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:05hrs | 365 | by Nobleman Runyanga
The MDC Congress: So much hype, so much hot air
The much-vaunted MDC elective congress ended the week before last. Some people such as those who were rejected by their own people but had to give 10 head of cattle as an offering to the god o...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 13:12hrs | 4119 | by Nobleman Runyanga
MDC and the colonial ghost of whiteness
David Coltart, the self-confessed former British South African Police (BSAP) member, who authored a rehashed moribund autobiography, recently rebounded as treasurer of the MDC at the party's congress ...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:16hrs | 277 | by Ranga Mataire
Mnangagwa undeterred by sanctions
Zimbabwe will leverage on its natural resources and will not be deterred by the economic embargoes imposed by Western nations, President Mnangagwa has said. The Head of State and Governm...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:45hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter
Its a mistake by Dabengwa to shun National Heroes Acre
AS a people and an ethnic minority, Ndebele lives have been lives of pain, anguish and real and perceived marginalisation by the Zanu-PF government and a Shona majority. It doesn't help to hear that o...Published: 31 May 2019 at 18:48hrs | 8083 | by ZimLive Admin
Luthuli Dlamini scoops international award
SOUTH African-based veteran actor, Luthuli Dlamini, has added another prestigious accolade to his display as he recently won an award at the annually held Nice International Film Festival in France....Published: 31 May 2019 at 18:37hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter
The scourge of greedy political businesspeople
Zimbabweans are on tenterhooks as unscrupulous businesspeople pursuant to aiding and abetting the ambitions of some political losers who are seeking to blackmail government into a political union of s...Published: 30 May 2019 at 15:34hrs | 621 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Bury heroes at National Shrine- surviving ZAPU members told
Bulawayo-based prominent independent political commentator, Zifiso Masiye, has warned that ZAPU/ZIPRA history risk being obliterated if National Heroes who are declared continue to reject being buried...Published: 28 May 2019 at 11:30hrs | 7737 | by ViewFromMatopos
Zimbabwe transitional authority long overdue: MDC
Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni torched a storm when he graced and addressed the MDC congress in Gweru on Saturday. The chief criticised the Zanu-PF government and Judiciary for failing the nation whic...Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:40hrs | 2408 | by Staff reporter
Unknown secrets about Dabengwa
It was in 2007 when l had four consecutive dreams about the same thing: l was talking to Dr Joshua Nkomo& he instructed me to go to Silobela&meet an old man from the Moyo clan& to deliver ...Published: 26 May 2019 at 01:04hrs | 13755 | by Benard Conrad Magugu
Zimbabwe EFF CIC's profile
1) Who is Innocent Ndibali?Innocent Ndibali is proud Zimbabwean, a Commander-In-Chief of Economic Freedom Fighters (Zimbabwe Chapter: EFF-Zim), business man in both Zimbabwe ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:06hrs | 2261 | by Zim EFF
Mthwakazi National Party pay tribute to Dr Dumiso Dabengwa!
Dr Dumuso Dabengwa, the Zipra intelligence supremo. The worthy and courageous Black Russian. The militant of the great revolution. The one who gave his life for the freedom of our people. ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:04hrs | 936 | by Mthwakazi National Party
'Hello Congress delegates! May I deeply kiss your conscience?'
Naturally, pangs of conscience should mercilessly prick and pound every normal MDC 5th Congress delegate who is likely to misguidedly cast any stray vote in shameless defiance of the party founding pr...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:02hrs | 1487 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Chiwenga, Zimbabwe army to boot out Mnangagwa through 'operation restore economy'
COLOGNE/HARARE– Combative Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, and a hardline military faction backing his political doctrine and ambitions, are reportedly on the verge of booting Presi...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:51hrs | 32973 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
Mthuli Ncube is not a Professor for nothing
"Be careful what you wish for," is an English expression used to tell people to think before they say they want something and to suggest that they may not actually want it. There may be unforeseen and...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:48hrs | 5283 | by Conway Tutani
Chamisa blames Mnangagwa for fuel hikes
Government failure and inaction has become an increasingly common aspect of our political system, whether it is due to political polarisation or through poor planning, which characterised the slow imp...Published: 22 May 2019 at 07:41hrs | 8099 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa must heed voices from South Africa
There are press reports that the South African Ambassador to Zimbabwe,Mr. Mbete,said that Mnangagwa must have an External Credible Dialogue Facilitator.Elsewhere, a senior ANC member Fikile Mbalula is...Published: 21 May 2019 at 10:34hrs | 8663 | by Mkhululi Zulu
Mugabe's ally accused of grand corruption, swindle Israeli investors
A long-time ally of former president Robert Mugabe has been accused of grand corruption after he allegedly swindled Israeli investors in a lucrative gold mining venture in Midlands province.Hi...Published: 19 May 2019 at 19:39hrs | 3424 | by Staff reporter
Nothing new about the 'new dispensation'
Grace Mugabe is like a civet cat's stench. It's so strong it will burn your nostrils. And it doesn't go away in a hurry. Now, that disgraceful smell is hanging around President Emmerson Mnangagwa's se...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:27hrs | 369 | by Tawanda Majoni
Fuel crisis has nothing to do with MDC unconstitutionalism
Some of the problems Zimbabwe is facing today are clearly due to faulty thinking resulting in people mixing issues —and not knowing what the idiom "fair game" means.For starters, if Presiden...Published: 17 May 2019 at 17:32hrs | 3462 | by Conway Tutani
Chasi strikes Mthuli with fuel fortune
A fuel crisis is any significant bottleneck in the supply of energy resources to an economy. it often refers to one of the energy sources used at a certain time and place, in particular those used as ...Published: 16 May 2019 at 09:25hrs | 10073 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Teacher 'gang-raped' by armed men
TWO knife-wielding men from Lower Gweru who allegedly broke into a school teacher's house and gang-raped her before looting property, appeared in court yesterday.Knowledge Prince Nkomo (26) an...Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:07hrs | 2095 | by Staff reportet
US must come clean on Zimbabwe sanctions
There is this common tactic by the West to mislead the world by creating a false spoor in order to hide some of their evil machinations. It is unfortunate that Zimbabwe is such a victim when we come t...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:48hrs | 458 | by Patriot
Chief doesn't recognise Mnangagwa's govt
OUTSPOKEN Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhlayemangwe Felix Ndiweni on Thursday said he does not recognise President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government."Do you notice that I call it an administration, be...Published: 11 May 2019 at 15:00hrs | 3321 | by Staff reporter
'I have key to unlock Mnangagwa's illegitimacy' boasted Chamisa - yet, cannot unlock his own
"The appointments of the second and third respondents (Chamisa and Mudzuri) as deputy presidents of the MDC party were unconstitutional and, therefore, null and void. The appointment of second respond...Published: 10 May 2019 at 20:09hrs | 2574 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chamisa throws in the towel Mwonzora given a life line
Zimbabwe has but to lament the politicization of our justice system. If a decision does not please one political party it is quickly labelled a political decision. It is sad that even renowned lawyers...Published: 08 May 2019 at 18:00hrs | 18998 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zapu Presidency Sets up a Gukurahundi Committee And Calls for Sincerity
The Presidency of Zimbabwe African People's Union - Zapu has set up a Committee on the Gukurahundi genocide. This comes after numerous activities and talks about the issue. The Zapu Presidency...Published: 07 May 2019 at 09:31hrs | 2599 | by Mkhululi Zulu, Zapu Presidential Spokesperson
Of poor political performers, protests and stupid protestors
Those who attended or listened to the speeches delivered during Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) May Day commemorations in Dzivarasekwa, Harare, last week will testify of how the labour body's...Published: 06 May 2019 at 13:50hrs | 1433 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Security guards protest at Beitbridge Border Post
POLICE in Beitbridge had a torrid time on Saturday dispersing a rowdy group of at least 80 security guards employed by the National Eye Security Company who besieged their employer's office, protestin...Published: 06 May 2019 at 08:17hrs | 1387 | by Staff reporter
ICG Capital (UK) secure US$5 b bailout for Zanu PF - even as US$15 b swindlers continue looting
"A United Kingdom based international financial consultancy firm, ICG Capital and Finance Corps Limited - in partnership with five top-tier United States banks - has tabled a US$5 billion debt restruc...Published: 03 May 2019 at 17:02hrs | 3574 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
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