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Let's promote patriotism and not a personality cult in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has increasingly alienated its audience by subjecting the few remaining viewers and listeners to relentless propaganda promoting President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:17hrs | 51 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Cyclone Bheki forms over Indian Ocean, Southern Africa braces for potential impact
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has announced the formation of Cyclone Bheki, the second tropical storm of the season, over the Indian Ocean. While the storm is still far from Zimbabwe an...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:04hrs | 4175 | by Staff reporter
Why buy a ZBC license when the broadcaster doesn't speak for suffering Zimbabweans?
The state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has published its radio and television licence fees. This was one of the most outrageous lists I have seen a long...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:34hrs | 532 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Pros, cons of registration of political parties
FOR many years, there have been calls for political parties in Zimbabwe to be registered, and the calls have become louder after divisions in the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party r...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:20hrs | 67 | by Veritas
Just how low has Zimbabwe sank?
A country's state media is always a window into the government's psyche and mindset. It is like a reflection of the particular nation's soul.So, in spite of the insufferable tort...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 14:30hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZBCtv Secures Full Broadcast Rights For 2023 AFCON
The broadcasting rights for all fifty-two games of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in the Ivory Coast have been secured by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Television (Z...Published: 14 Jan 2024 at 20:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZBC investigates senior 'sex pests'
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has initiated investigations into allegations of sexual harassment involving senior managers. Robson Mhandu, the Director for radio services, and Scott "DJ ...Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa clearly needs tutoring on the mandate of election observers
It is most unfortunate and disheartening, or rather tragic and embarrassing, listening to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa ranting and throwing a huge tantrum over international election observer...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 14:18hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'National interest' should never be a pretext for violating the Constitution!
Last week, I was watching a ZTN (ZimPapers Television Network) program, focussing on media coverage around Zimbabwe's upcoming harmonized elections. In attendance were representatives from the...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 14:28hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If Mnangagwa doing such a great job then why try so hard to convince Zimbabweans?
Those who know me personally are aware that I am not easily deceived. The secret is that, possibly due to my introvert nature, I analyze and scrutinize any given situation more than what may o...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 19:56hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe to clear its foreign debt by the end of 2025
ZIMBABWEAN Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says Harare will do all it can to clear its foreign debt by December 2025 to open fresh lines of credit that would help in revamping the floundering economy....Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZBC, a national embarrassment and huge shame on journalism!
Who can still remember the late great Bornwell Chakaodza?I can still see the images of the fiery no-nonsense renowned journalist and media lecturer - as he bombarded government officials on pe...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:06hrs | 11 | by by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZBC, CCC hostility laid bare
Public broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has stressed that it remains objective and stands guided by the law of the land when it comes to coverage of next month's elections, pu...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Farmers struggle to service loans
FARMERS, who obtained loans through the CBZ Bank Agro Yield programme to finance their businesses during the last three farming seasons are having difficulty in repaying them, with official data showi...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's inflation drops to 101.3%
Zimbabwe's annual inflation eased to 101,3 percent in July from 175,8 percent in the prior month as the local unit continued to firm against the United States dollar and riding on tight fiscal and mon...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra surpasses revenue target
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) collected $1,99 trillion in net revenue last year, 14 percent above the target of $1,60 trillion spurred by milestones registered in the agricultural sector....Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa: It's time for clarity not ambiguity
THE phrase "strategic ambiguity" has been flung into the Zimbabwean vocabulary recently and has been received with mixed feelings.But let us try to put the phrase into context by unraveling it...Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 10:01hrs | 8 | by Nevanji Madanhire
Fuel smuggling hampers growth
FUEL smuggling into Zimbabwe is hampering the Government's revenue collection, and has become a threat to economic growth, despite tax and law enforcement authorities' efforts to curb the scourge....Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC resorts to fake news
The Triple CCC opposition party has resorted to the dissemination of false information as a desperate tactic in their campaign.Lacking any substantial message to present to the public, the ide...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 17:50hrs | | by Wilfred Mncube
Chamisa's CCC to challenge ZEC over names missing in voters' roll
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) intends to file an urgent court application against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) over names missing in the voters' roll, NewZimbabwe.com has l...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 11:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube feels heat
THE government's ambitious growth projections are unlikely to be met because of protracted blackouts, which have stifled exports and further weakened the local currency.In December last year, ...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 18:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CCC demand credible, auditable voters roll
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has demanded an accessible, auditable, and credible voters roll ahead of Zimbabwe's 2023 Harmonized elections.The announcement by the Zimbabwe Electoral...Published: 24 May 2023 at 18:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
SABC airs Chamisa documentary which was banned in Zimbabwe
A banned documentary profiling Zimbabwe's disputed 2018 elections finally airs on the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) 3.The film, centred around opposition leader Nelson Chamisa ...Published: 23 May 2023 at 21:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Clamour for reforms puts Zimbabwe polls in doubt
Less than four months to the end of Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangawa's first term, the date for the southern African country's next elections is still a mystery amid calls for electoral reforms....Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Are Zimbabweans the easiest people to oppress?
Zimbabweans never cease to amaze! I was watching a local news bulletin, when there came a report, whereby villagers in Chingwaru, Murewa North, were celebrating and praising the ruling ZANU PF...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:08hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What balance and fairness can one truly give a wicked cruel government?
As much there is always overwhelming acceptance and approval of my articles on social justice in Zimbabwe - now and again, there are, nonetheless, some who demand fairness and balance in my analysis....Published: 11 Mar 2023 at 18:53hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
KeYona TV starts fully fledged programming
KeYona TV yesterday started broadcasting live fully fledged programming with soapies such as Umntakabhudi and a morning show called New Dawn.KeYona TV which was officially launched in December...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 08:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chigumba guns for 'rogue' Zec commissioners
SEVEN Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) commissioners, who reportedly refused to append their signatures to the electoral body's preliminary delimitation report presented to President Emmerson Mnang...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:13hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Ex-MP Maziwisa jail time begins
FORMER Highfield legislator Psychology Maziwisa on Friday started serving his effective 40-month prison term after his appeal against conviction and sentence on two counts of fraud was struck off the ...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Next, university graduates will be 'hailing' Mnangagwa for capping them!
It is now a well-established fact that the state-controlled broadcaster, ZBC - as well as the rest of the state media in Zimbabwe - is an embarrassment not only to the journalism profession, but also ...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 19:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe records its highest wheat harvest ever
Zimbabwe has reached a record breaking figure of 375 000 tonnes of wheat harvested this year only. Its the first time for the nation harvesting such a lar...Published: 20 Dec 2022 at 05:57hrs | 7 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
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
Debt financing to fund 2023 budget
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube says debt financing will be used to fund the $4,5 trillion 2023 national budget, raising concerns about money supply growth.Treasury expects $3,9 trillion in reve...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF gobbles 90% of ZBC airtime'
A SURVEY by the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (Baz) reveals that the ruling Zanu-PF party enjoyed State broadcaster, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) radio and television monopoly during t...Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 05:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parallel structures split Zanu-PF
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's alleged use of parallel structures has divided the ruling Zanu-PF with party officials warning of possible infiltration ahead of elections.Leaked WhatsApp chats ...Published: 03 Oct 2022 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Oscar Pambuka, Psychology Maziwisa head back to Chikurubi Prison after bail pending appeal thrown out
FORMER Zanu-PF legislator, Psychology Maziwisa and ex-ZBC broadcaster, Oscar Pambuka, could be heading back to jail after their appeal against conviction and sentence in the Zimbabwe Power Compa...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 19:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition should capitalize on ZANU PF glaring weaknesses and insecurities
If ever I have come across a weak and spineless entity - standing on shaky ground, that can cave in at anytime - then, the ruling ZANU PF perfectly fits that category.And, the party is fully a...Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 10:14hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
At least Mnangagwa regime subtly admitting there's hardly any meaningful development to talk about in Zimbabwe
It is common knowledge that one can analyse and form an impression about an individual in a matter of seconds - based on their behaviour, countenance, mannerism, and even their logic when talking....Published: 22 Aug 2022 at 11:14hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Biti challenges Minister on ‘one man and his wife' dominating ZBC news daily
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) Harare East Tendai Biti on Tuesday challenged the government on ZBC's compliance with the Constitutional obligation for impartiality and diversity of views in its n...Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 06:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF influence in ZBC programming, coverage is a myth, claims Information ministry
THE ministry of information has disputed claims the ruling Zanu-PF has a direct hand in programming at State broadcaster, ZBC, and said opposition parties invited by the institution do not respond pos...Published: 13 Jul 2022 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sinks deeper into debt hole
THE government last year added US$6,45 billion to the public debt as the Treasury assumed the former white farmer's compensation fund under domestic debt and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) legacy ...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Backlash over Chinese loans
ZIMBABWE'S debt-stricken administration last year struggled to access fresh loans to scale up ambitious plans to revamp key infrastructure projects after accumulating significant arrears on lifelines ...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC: A Triple Legacy for Zimbabwe
Dying for European perspectiveAMUSING if it was not tragic. The European Union, EU, has granted Ukraine candidate status. It's a remote stage along a very long continuum to eventual EU&n...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 07:22hrs | | by Jamwanda
Gukurahundi survivors still struggling to get IDs
Twenty-five-year-old Charity Ncube (25), a villager from Lupane in Matabeleland North, doubts if she will ever obtain a birth certificate."My father disappeared and our homestead was burnt," s...Published: 30 May 2022 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Even ZANU PF 'denigrated' the country and called for 'crippling sanctions' that hurt ordinary citizens!
Whenever I mention my watching of the state-controlled broadcaster ZBC (Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation) - albeit, grudgingly and under insufferable str...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 19:18hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Nambya at risk of extinction
The Hwange community was happy when Nambya was introduced as one of the examinable subjects, with some learners seeing themselves as Nambya educationists, and even professors in future."Speaki...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's 'second Republic' as scandal-prone as Mugabe's govt
THERE is no difference between the administration of former president Robert Mugabe and that of his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa when it comes to public procurement as the two republics are marred by ...Published: 22 Feb 2022 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe GDP stands at US$20bn, says Imara
IMARA Asset Management has estimated the size of the Zimbabwean economy to be at US$20 billion, a figure which is a third shy of government projections, as the local economy continues to function unde...Published: 07 Feb 2022 at 21:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
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
In Nkayi, pregnant women deliver in the dark
Lilian Mdlongwa, 19, a first-time mother from Manomano village, recalls how she almost lost her baby when she went into labour at Nkayi district hospital a month ago, when there was complete shutdown ...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:06hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
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