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Call for reparations: A mere excuse by failed African leaders!
As the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) kicked off this week in Samoa, the topic of reparations for slavery and colonialism has once again been thrust into the spotlight. Sever...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:31hrs | 273 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Did we confuse generation Z?
ONE of our former lecturers reminded us that change is the only constant factor in our lives, whether we like it or not and whether it is good or not.It was not so much breaking news because e...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:16hrs | 134 | by Tapiwa Gomo
USA 'not running away' from Zimbabwe as suggested by Mnangagwa
The United States says it has not abandoned Zimbabwe contrary to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's remarks in Russia that America is currently strongly supporting Zambia and Malawi to spite Zimbabwe wher...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:53hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
UK ranked second-most miserable country in the world
The UK has been named the second-most unhappy country in the world in a survey conducted by Sapien Labs, a neuroscience foundation. According to the survey, Britons' mental health has plunged since th...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 19:18hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
United Kingdom considers closing temporary visa schemes for care workers
AMIDST a surge in migration to the United Kingdom, the government is contemplating the closure of temporary visa schemes for care workers. This move follows an appeal from the New Conservatives party,...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:51hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-born director suspended over anti-Israel posts
Ofcom's online safety supervision director has been suspended after anti-Israel comments were posted on her Instagram account.Fadzai Madzingira's private account posted messages after the Hama...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 14:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Britons now coming back, says Chiwenga
VICE-President Constantine Chiwenga has claimed that the re-engagement process undertaken by government is bearing fruits as several British companies have started investing in Zimbabwe.He mad...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe politics: Lineaments of stock characters
What are stock characters?LET me be basic so I am accessible to many of my readers, whatever level of education, and from whichever discipline they hail.In literature we have what are ...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:00hrs | 10 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Triple C: Puny-wise, Pint Foolish!
Obdurate immaturityIT is not like Nelson Chamisa had not been warned, whether by living men or by past circumstances. Both did; yet he still hurtled headlong towards yet another blunder, which...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:56hrs | | by Jamwanda
Be patriotic, says Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe will remain for Zimbabweans and outsiders intending to contribute towards developing the economy should do so without dictating the path for citizens, who have the rights to do that themselve...Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
British newspaper brands Cyril Ramaphosa as a 'dreadful fellow' after state visit to UK
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been labelled "a dreadful fellow" by the UK-based Sunday Times newspaper, where he was described as a man who prefers "folded stuff" over chequebooks.In the...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Does Zimbabwe need the Commonwealth?
ZIMBABWE joined the Commonwealth in 1980 after gaining independence from Britain - in what appeared to be a major victory for the Commonwealth. Twenty-three years down the road, Zimbabwe quit the Comm...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 05:11hrs | 2 | by Vusi Nyamazana
Kenya linked Rishi Sunak to become UK prime minister
Rishi Sunak will become Britain's next prime minister after he won the race on Monday to lead the Conservative Party, tasked with steering a deeply divided country through an economic downturn set to ...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 17:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why I boycotted Queen Elizabeth II
I WAS a Lower Sixth student at Prince Edward School in Harare, Zimbabwe, when Queen Elizabeth II visited our school in October 1991. Zimbabwe was hosting that year's Commonwealth Heads of Government M...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:07hrs | 2 | by Tafi Mhaka
Mnangagwa a neo dictator and human rights abuser, says ex-British MP
FORMER senior British MP Kate Hoey has expressed displeasure after Tony Blair and President Emmerson Mnangagwa's picture in Rwanda went viral whilst labeling the Zimbabwean leader as a neo-dictator an...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere: To be or not to be!
Widening Russian War Aims What a week we have had! War works largely on laws of the unforeseen and the unintended. The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, has ominously hinted at ...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:27hrs | | by Jamwanda
'Zimbabwe independence, freedom not for sale'
ZIMBABWE'S independence, freedom, democracy, sovereignty, patriotism, dignity and heritage are not for sale, President Mnangagwa has said.Addressing thousands of ruling Zanu-PF party supporter...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe will never prosper as long as we have turned our politics into cults and idolatry!
A few days ago, as my wife and I were attending to some errands in the city centre, we visited a tailoring shop, whereby we were greeted by attire advertising the tailor's work. To say we were...Published: 11 Jul 2022 at 09:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Maybe Zimbabweans are okay with their suffering!
Tune in to any international news channel, and one encounters citizens of various nations around the world taking a firm stand against their pain and suffering endured as a result of unbearable econom...Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 21:04hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Harrison eyes Bosso return
BRITON Mark Harrison has declared his interest in filling up the vacant Highlanders coaching post, having vacated the same seat in 2020.Speaking from Kenya where he recently took up the role o...Published: 01 Jun 2022 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Deadline for Bosso coach appointment nears
THE Highlanders' executive is running out of time to appoint a Caf A certified coach to take over the vacant post before their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Harare City at Barbourfi...Published: 01 Jun 2022 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zifa say Highlanders should appoint coach
ZIFA say Highlanders should have appointed a coach for their next game against Harare City as they only allowed Joel Luphahla to be in charge of one game while Bosso sought a qualified gaffer....Published: 31 May 2022 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso job attracts top coaches
HIGHLANDERS assistant Joel Luphahla will take charge of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League tie against ZPC Kariba at Nyamhunga Stadium tomorrow, with Bosso expected to announce a substantive coach...Published: 27 May 2022 at 06:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thandiwe Newton: When little knowledge is dangerous
This week, social media got a dose of some revolting diatribes from one Thandiwe Newton, a bygone era British actress whose desperation for relevance is forcing her to utter the most outrageous things...Published: 03 Feb 2022 at 05:33hrs | | by Ranga Mataire
Zanu-PF cults, national myths, hegemony
THE British are renowned for their liking of leaders, particularly those who took them through tough periods like the Second World War and the Cold War-era. Most notable are army commander Winston Chu...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:23hrs | 1 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Gwanda businessman, butchery operator nabbed for alleged stock theft
POLICE in Gwanda have arrested a businessman and butchery operator from the Konongwe farming area for alleged stock theft after the recovery of live and slaughtered cattle.The cattle were reco...Published: 29 Dec 2021 at 05:24hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda businessman arrested for stock theft
The Police in Gwanda has arrested a businessman and butchery operator Irimai Muringa of Konongwe Farming area for stock theft after the suspect and his four employees were found in possession of three...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 15:40hrs | 8 | by Staffreporter
When the police officer is actually a thug
CRISES bring out the best or worst in people.Well, for Britain, the current fuel shortages have brought out the bad and nasty side of a people that we are told are supposedly more civilised th...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:10hrs | 1 | by Bishop Lazi
Make bets online only on 1xBet on US Open: Raducanu wins, Fernandez defeated in final
The 18-year-old Briton is the first player to win the Slam from the qualifying rounds. From August 13 she is number 23 in the world rankings to make bets online only on...Published: 29 Sep 2021 at 13:12hrs | 2 | by Staff Writer
D-day for Zifa bosses
A HARARE Court is today expected to rule on a matter where Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) bosses are accused of illegally transferring association funds to a private account.The quartet ...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-Pirates coach wants Warriors job
THE Warriors coaching job continues to attract interest of top coaches, with former Orlando Pirates coach Joseph Zinnbauer reported to be among several other candidates who have submitted their CVs fo...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-born boxer's career off to a flying start
ZIMBABWE-BORN boxer, Musa Moyo, got his career off to a flying start after winning his debut professional fight against the experienced Lewis Van Poetsch. He won their light-heavyweight contest at Vil...Published: 08 Sep 2021 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK deportees: Rapists, murderers leave trail of broken lives
Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom are divided on the deportations of their counterparts, mainly criminals living in that country who have served more than a year in prison. Many opposition group...Published: 24 Jul 2021 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zifa bosses in court
Four top Zifa board members moved US$740 000 from Zifa's nostro account into the bank account of a private company belonging to one of them in 2019, allegedly to block a debtor using a courtissued gar...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
AFM faction opens doors to rival congregants
THE Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) in Zimbabwe faction led by Amon Madawo yesterday began courting members from a rival faction led by Cossam Chiangwa after winning a bruising fight for control of the ...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Britain welcomes new global news channel
From tomorrow at 8pm, Britons will have a new global news channel called GB News, which is set to be a rival of Sky, ITV and BBC news.The launch of GB News comes as COVID-19 pandemic restricti...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 21:39hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Sanctions: The unfair comparison between Zimbabwe and Rhodesia
MANY Zimbabweans often bring up the comparison between Rhodesian and Zimbabwean sanctions to drive the narrative that Rhodesia had more stringent sanctions that they managed better than Zimbabwe is ma...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Rutendo Bereza Matinyarare
Chiyangwa defiant despite court defeat
THE leader of an Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) faction, Cossam Chiyangwa who lost to church rival Amon Madawo in a protracted power wrangle within the religious institution 2019, has again lost his Su...Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
No vaccination certificate, no drink at the pub
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson suggested this week that some pubs might require customers to produce vaccine certificates, an idea that he had previously deemed unlikely. Almost 29 milli...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK Prime Minister imposes a total lockdown in England
Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England - with people instructed to "stay at home" as they did during last March's first shutdown.The prime minister revealed the action...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 20:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mandla Mpofu appointed Highlanders head coach
HIGHLANDERS have appointed Mandla Mpofu as the senior team head coach on a one-year performance-based contract for the 2021 season, Chronicle Sports can reveal. Mpofu takes over from Mark Harr...Published: 23 Dec 2020 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Harrison still tied to Bosso'
HIGHLANDERS never conducted any interviews for the post of technical manager as they still have a contract with Briton Mark Harrison who is presently holed up in his country. He is expected to return ...Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff writer
Chisora beaten on points
Oleksandr Usyk delivered a stylish and measured display to pick apart Derek Chisora in a points win that underlined his credentials at heavyweight.The former unified world cruiserweight champi...Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'No coaching vacancy at Highlanders'
HIGHLANDERS have refuted rumours that they are head-hunting a coach to replace Mark Harrison. Harrison's salary was being paid by unnamed club members, who are reportedly running the show at Bosso, in...Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who Owns England?
Who Owns England? The question sounds oblique, when one considers the country's documented long history of "civilisation". One would think that, by now, this question should have long been settled. Ye...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:33hrs | | by Ranga Mataire
God doesn't carry a red political party card
God is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent, which simply means He is all-powerful, all-knowing and everywhere in that order.His sheer preponderance as a Supreme Being means He cannot be app...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:24hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
'Leadership is not about titles but it is inborn'
Naturally, the Britons have a great affinity for honours. This is due to various reasons. Some were hereditarily bestowed with titles such as knighthood, Lordship and were compelled to add a suffix af...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 21:34hrs | | by Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda
Fifa orders Dembare to pay $17,000
IT just keeps getting worse for ailing Premiership giants Dynamos, with the ghost of Christian Joel Epoupa, who left them in acrimonious circumstances earlier this year, returning to haunt them ...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's commission on military killings challenged in court
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's appointment of a seven-member commission of inquiry into the post-election violence that led to the killing of seven civilians in Harare by members of the Zimbabwe Defen...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare woes mount, relegation a real possibility
Harare City 1 - 0 DynamosIT just keeps getting increasingly desperate with each passing game for beleaguered Dynamos coach Lloyd Mutasa and his bunch of club misfits.The Harare giants were...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
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