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Mugabe's son tasered man for 'not greeting him with respect'
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late former president Robert Mugabe, faces growing legal troubles following an alleged assault on a truck driver using a taser stun gun at Iron Mask Farm in Mazo...Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 12:33hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's son granted $200 bail
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, the son of the late former President Robert Mugabe, was on Tuesday granted US$200 bail by the Concession Magistrates Court following his arrest on multiple assault charges ...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 09:42hrs | 2393 | by Staff reporter
Land wrangle victim still in mortuary 4 years on
Four years after the alleged assault and killing of Headman Taurayi Lovemore Takawira, his body remains in the mortuary at Masvingo Provincial Hospital, as the murder case involving Chief Fortune Char...Published: 16 Jun 2025 at 14:48hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Geza's selective apology fails to extend the same for Gukurahundi atrocities
Geza apologizes unreservedly for the atrocities he and war veterans committed between the year 2000 and 2008 and he stops there: Gukurahundi atrocities are consciously excluded for fear of opening a p...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 21:13hrs | 1615 | by Nomazulu Thata
Emmerson Mnangagwa and the 26 criminals around him
In November 2017, former President Robert Mugabe was removed from office and his crime, according to the putschists who ousted him in a coup, was that he had allowed himself to be surrounded by crimin...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:51hrs | 1724 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
The tragedy of King Lobhengula and Chaminuka Pasipamire fallout
Two political dynasties in the present-day Harare province and surrounding areas aligned themselves with the Ndebele in the mid to late 1800s. These were the Rwizi and Hwata dynasties. The relationshi...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 11:51hrs | 581 | by Mzala Tom
Speculation swells over Mnangagwa aborted trip
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sudden decision to cancel his scheduled trip to the United Nations General Assembly has ignited speculation about growing tensions within the country's leadership. The a...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:38hrs | 2693 | by Staff reporter
Zondo's lavish farewell bash under spotlight
The recent farewell party for the former Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, has come under heavy criticism following reports that the Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) did not follow proper procurement pro...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 12:16hrs | 1632 | by Staff reporter
Corruption at office of South Africa's chief justice?
THE Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has denied a request to disclose the procurement and financial details of the two-day farewell party for former Chief Justice Raymond Zondo.This followed ...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 17:40hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Pastor Mboro denied bail
Self-proclaimed prophet Paseka Motshoeneng, also known as Pastor Mboro, was denied bail on Monday in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court.He appeared in court alongside his bodyguard, Vincent Bal...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 18:08hrs | 1297 | by Staff reporter
Pastor Mboro's church set alight after school skirmish
Pastor Paseka Mboro's Incredible Happenings Church burned to the ground on Tuesday afternoon after a group of youths marched to its premises in Katlehong.Scores of schoolchildren bunked school...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 11:25hrs | 460 | by Staff reporter
Pastor Mboro arrested following panga attack at a school
Four suspects have been arrested after a group of panga-wielding men intimidated teachers at a Katlehong school on Monday.According to the Gauteng education department, in a series of shocking...Published: 06 Aug 2024 at 13:56hrs | 1895 | by Staff reporter
Please stop making our children idolize tyranny, Mr. President!
Children usually become like their parents.That is why there is the saying, 'an apple doesn't fall far from the tree'.The greatest ability children were given by the Creator, as a lear...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:21hrs | 19 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Attempt on Zuma's life flops?
Police arrest 51-year-old man for drunk and reckless driving after he crashed into Zuma's armoured state vehicle.South Africa's former President Jacob Zuma survived a car accident after a vehi...Published: 29 Mar 2024 at 19:28hrs | 3 | 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 | 63 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chiwenga's doctor quizzed over wrong drugs
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's personal physician, John Mangwiro, faced scrutiny regarding a nurse who allegedly administered incorrect medication to his patient.During the cross-examin...Published: 20 Nov 2023 at 22:00hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Pastors urged to have armed bodyguards
The dire necessity of providing armed protection for pastors has been tragically underscored by the events surrounding the funeral of the late Pastor Dawan Rasheed Gordon, affectionately known as Prop...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 04:35hrs | 20 | by Mandla Ndlovu
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 11 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Mliswa announces presidential ambitions,
NORTON legislator Temba Mliswa over the weekend announced that he will retire from being a parliamentarian as he eyes the highest post on the land.Addressing his supporters at Lidiety shopping...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 07:03hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
ED shouldn't indoctrinate our children to idolize tyranny!
Children usually become like their parents. That is why there is the saying, 'an apple doesn't fall far from the tree'.The greatest ability children were given by the Creator, as...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 10:53hrs | 14 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
No photos please, Auxillia security tells villagers
VILLAGES hoping to capture on their phone cameras a lifetime moment with First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa were left disappointed after her security aides barred them from taking pictures at a function in...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief tells govt to 'pamper us some more'
ONE of the country's traditional leaders has told government to give them more freebies for them to earn respect from their subjects.The new demands come hardly a month after President Emerson...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
There is some hope in Zimbabwe!
On March 27, 1902 the London Guardian announced the death of imperialist, Cecil John Rhodes His last words were these. "So little done, so much left to be done!"These words apply to ou...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Two South African journalists assaulted in separate incidents
Lusaka, March 9, 2023 - South African authorities must swiftly and thoroughly investigate the recent assaults of journalists Silindelo Masikane and Gaddafi Zulu and prosecute those responsible, the Co...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 22:48hrs | 30 | by CPJ
Why Berita fled to Zimbabwe
SONGBIRD Berita Khumalo has revealed that she had to return and lay low for six months at home in Zimbabwe during the height of her messy separation from infamous South African music industry impresar...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:22hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Luthuli Dlamini invades producer's house
He is dramatic in real life!It seems we are far from getting enough of South Africa-based veteran actor Luthuli Dlamini's drama and chaos, as the Tshabalala-bred star is once again making head...Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 18:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police docket opened against Mwonzora for employee death threats
Police have opened a docket against MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora for allegedly threatening to shoot and kill a party employee he accuses of pestering him over unpaid wages.On Monday, Mutandwa M...Published: 20 Feb 2023 at 19:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah mourns AKA
Musician Mukudzei "Jah Prayzah" Mukombe has mourned South African rapper Kiernon AKA Forbes who was shot dead last night in Durban."Nev...Published: 11 Feb 2023 at 06:12hrs | 17 | by Simbarashe Sithole
The enablers of Shona hegemony and enemies of Mthwakazi's peoples' emancipation from the MLF President
Greetings to all!, The compilation of this article identifies the enablers of Shona hegemony among others as the so-called "ZPRA Legacy Group". This group is comprised of charlatans who are in...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 09:37hrs | 25 | by Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Mnangagwa crafts crude strategy to stay in power
IN December 2014, the late Zanu-PF Women's League national secretary Shuvai Mahofa collapsed after spending two hours singing and dancing in support of the then First Lady Grace Mugabe. Mahofa...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa crafts crude strategy to stay in power, revels in adulation
IN December 2014, the late Zanu-PF Women's League national secretary Shuvai Mahofa collapsed after spending two hours singing and dancing in support of the then First Lady Grace Mugabe. Mahofa...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Killer T attacked for advertising show while bouncer's funeral still on
Zimdancehall artiste Killer T has been attacked by his fans on his Facebook page after he advertised his Harare show before the burial of his bounce...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 23:26hrs | 30 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo through the eyes of his bodyguard
THE late Vice-President Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was an open -minded and friendly person who freely interacted with everyone throughout his entire political life regardless of social standing, one of h...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Who cares if the presidents knows bread price, when millions of Zimbabweans can’t afford even a loaf?
I am quite sure the reckless, but rather self-conceited, statement by information ministry permanent secretary, Nick Ndavaningi Mangwana - to the effect that Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnang...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 04:44hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa declines comfortable chair, opts for ground during apostolic church visit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa Saturday declined a comfortable seat and opted for bare ground alongside hundreds congregants of the African Apostolic Church led by Mutumwa Paul Mwazha in Chirumanzu....Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 20:38hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa a predator of press freedom
When Nelson Chamisa formed a new political party which he christened the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), many people had expectations that there would be a paradigm shift from the MDC, where the ...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Malayitsha claims to be father to MRP president's child
MTHWAKAZI REPUBLIC Party (MRP) leader Mqondisi Moyo must be a very bitter man after a malayitsha claimed on Facebook that he is the biological father of one of the militant politician's children....Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 17:44hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Makamba disqualified from Zanu-PF Chairmanship race
THE Zanu-PF Politburo has disqualified tycoon James Makamba from contesting the party's Mashonaland Central provincial chairman post after security chiefs gave a damning verdict on his candidature, de...Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 04:43hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Makamba candidature worries security chiefs
THE country's security chiefs are sweating over the possibility of tycoon James Makamba becoming Mashonaland Central provincial chairman for Zanu-PF after he reportedly submitted his CV for the positi...Published: 20 Dec 2021 at 19:12hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa needs a generous miracle!
Make no mistake about this, President Emmerson Mnangagwa had this hugely golden chance to become Zimbabwe's political legend, post-coup.If he had done the right things after the removal of ex-...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 18:56hrs | 12 | by Tawanda Majon
Zimbabweans' fear of their oppressors makes them an attractive magnet for dictators!
I have often wondered whether Zimbabweans were the easiest people to oppress on this planet.I once even wrote any article, some years ago, postulating that Zimbabweans themselves were the main...Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 08:45hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
FLASHBACK: Mnangagwa's November letter to Zimbabweans (2017)
My family was banished to Zambia when I was still in primary school for resisting the oppressive rule of the white minority regime in 1955. This action hardened my resolve for justice and black empowe...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 12:45hrs | 16 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
Tiri pama one: Now it's the people of Mashonaland demanding a cake for all
You can't help but wish Joshua Nkomo was alive. This is exactly what he prophesized. Josh said in his own words: "This tribalism will not take you anywhere Robert. This pasi newe, pasi naye cannot be ...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 20:27hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chamisa provoked us, claims Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF has accused opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa of provoking its supporters to attack him and his team by "trying to impose his views and trying to address disinterested Zanu-PF supp...Published: 13 Oct 2021 at 06:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF slams Masvingo violence claims
AHEAD of President Mnangagwa's visit to the United Kingdom for the UN Climate Change conference of the parties (COP 26) in Glasgow and the expected arrival of the United Nations Special Rapporteur Dr ...Published: 13 Oct 2021 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bona does not know secrete relationship between Mugabe and Mnangagwa: Nor has she Zezuru powers to recite Nyakasikana rituals
Bloggers go overdrive in wanting to make much awaited narratives become facts overnight. Bona cannot make holly cries of Zezuru-Nyakasikana to prevent her father from exhumation and be interred in the...Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:26hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Another lie exposed in Mnangagwa biography?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's biography by his newfound ally, Eddie Cross, has yet another major distortion which borders on lies on what happened after the former vice-president had been fired by hi...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 18:54hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
My desperate plea to billionaire Masiyiwa
Last Sunday I dwelt on the depressing theme of the hardship that journalists often endure for failing to toe the ill-defined line drawn by intolerant politicians.Newspaper editors must be the ...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:10hrs | 17 | by Geoffrey Nyarota
Banana's widow dies
Janet Banana, the widow of Zimbabwe's first president Canaan Banana died aged 83 on Thursday, her family announced.She died at Bulawayo's Mater Dei Hospital from a kidney ailment, according to...Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 12:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Malunga farm invader's car 'likely smuggled' - report
A National University of Science and Technology (NUST) lecturer accused of trying to grab a Nyamandlovu farm may be driving a stolen car, ZimLive reported.Dumisani Madzivanyathi stormed Esidak...Published: 21 Jul 2021 at 09:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
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