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Why has Africa not developed after attaining independence?
Dear AfricaI grew up thinking that Africa was once referred to as a dark continent because most of its inhabitants are dark in complexion. Honestly it didn't bother me because to me black is r...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:21hrs | 400 | by Munya Shumba
Paul Mwazha @100 years: The amazing testimonies
A few days ago, Archbishop Paul Mwazha, the founder & leader of the African Apostolic Church was bestowed with rains of congratulatory messages from distinct churches and our entire body politic f...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 19:34hrs | 2818 | by Benny Gudo
Invictus Energy still to explore Zimbabwe oil deposits
AUSTRALIA-based oil and gas exploration company Invictus Energy Limited (IEL) will tomorrow release initial estimates of how much oil or gas deposits there could be in Muzarabani, Mashonaland Central ...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:56hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
Family fights over corpse
The death of one Sekuru Muswere of St Mary's house number 1263 has left the family divided.The dispute, which has spilled to the courts, started after the late Sekuru Muswere's relatives deman...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 15:43hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans, we are our own worst enemy
Dear EditorI'm sure somewhere someone is calling Zimbabwe a big joke as we are a country with misplaced priorities. For starters, we have good farming land, good climate, plenty natural resour...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 14:08hrs | 2685 | by Munya Shumba
Family threatens to bury daughter in hubby's bedroom
A family in Silobela is demanding 11 head of cattle from their son-in-law to bury the body of their daughter who committed suicide over her husband's infidelity.Alphina Bhebhe's family is refusing...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:21hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter
Khupe, Chamisa war intensifying
The war of words between rival MDC leaders - Thokozani Khupe and Nelson Chamisa - is intensifying.Yesterday, Khupe's party tore into the MDC's 19th anniversary celebrations planned for tomorro...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 22:00hrs | 2939 | by Staff reporer
Khupe mocks Chamisa
HARARE - The war of words between rival MDC leaders - Thokozani Khupe and Nelson Chamisa - is intensifying.Yesterday, Khupe's party tore into the MDC's 19th anniversary celebrations planned fo...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 08:31hrs | 6428 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: 2 coffins that will change Zimbabwe
Apostle Thomas Chiwenga, a Harare preacher with an uncanny habit of predicting key events in Zimbabwe, says he sees two important people die in quick succession in Zimbabwe, with a bearing on the coun...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 06:50hrs | 13773 | by zimlive
Chiwenga threatens Chiwenga
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga on Sunday threatened a preacher who recently gave a prophecy about the death of two prominent political figures.Days after the prophecy given in mid-Septemb...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 15:44hrs | 13554 | by ZimLive
Lobengula did not disappear
INFORMATION diffused widely in this country after the extermination of the Allan Wilson Patrol by the heroic rear guard of King Lobengula under the command of Mtshana Khumalo was that the last Ndebele...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 07:11hrs | 4201 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
Quarry miners invade 'sacred' Nharira Hills
Some villagers under the Nyamweda clan want Home Affairs minister Cain Mathema to stop companies from mining granite in the Nharira Hills heritage site, saying these were desecrating graves at a prote...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 06:51hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Vacant Senate seats gazetted
Government has gazetted the two vacant seats in the Senate that were created by the resignation of Zanu-PF's Obert Mpofu and the death of national heroine Thokozile Mathuthu.Both senators were...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 07:10hrs | 2262 | by Staff reporter
'Gukurahundi pushed me into politics'
THE main opposition MDC Alliance's deputy chief whip in the National Assembly, Nomathemba Ndlovu, has opened up on her traumatic childhood as a victim of Gukurahundi. Ndlovu, a proportional representa...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 06:30hrs | 2355 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa, Mutodi meet Trevor Ncube
Government will continue to engage all stakeholders and listen to their views as it formulates the media policy suitable for the New Dispensation and the Second Republic, a Cabinet minister has said....Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 14:39hrs | 3856 | by Staff reporter
Energy Mutodi, Trevor Ncube kiss and make up
Deputy Information Minister Energy Mutodi and Alpha Media Holdings publisher Trevor Ncube have been smoking the peace pipe this morning after a Twitter spat that went on all weekend.At one poi...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 14:35hrs | 1407 | by Staff reporter
Say it with me: G-U-K-U-R-A-H-U-N-D-I
Last week, Zenzele Ndebele premiered a new documentary at the Intwasa Arts Festival. It is about Gukurahundi, the code name used by Zimbabwe's security forces for the operation in which they massacred...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 12:42hrs | 2378 | by Thandekile Moyo
Nust student kills self
A SECOND-YEAR finance student at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) Atumisoe Makhurane, who was found hanging in his hostel room at the institution on Saturday was buried on Tues...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:58hrs | 3938 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe considers pact with Zambia over reburial of liberation war heroes
THE government is considering a memorandum of understanding with Zambia over the reburial of remains of freedom fighters who were killed in that country during the protracted liberation struggle, Home...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 07:34hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter
Let's focus on economy, says Chiwenga
The time for politics is behind us as focus shifts to economic development, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has said. VP Chiwenga made the remarks during a memorial ceremony for his late sister in...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 07:15hrs | 1145 | by Staff reporter
Boy (10) goes missing, remains found at border
POLICE in Mudzi are investigating a suspected murder case following the discovery of the remains of a 10-year-old boy at the Zimbabwe-Mozambique border two weeks ago after the minor had gone missing f...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:58hrs | 1969 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa muddles through mayors drama
MDC president Nelson Chamisa is facing a barrage of criticism from dissenting voices within the country's biggest opposition party for meddling in recent mayoral elections in cities that it controls, ...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 13:10hrs | 2736 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi sparks fresh social media nuclear genocide
Socialite ''nouveau riche'' Genius ''Ginimbi'' Kadungure is really not an interesting character, at face value at least. His face is just about as interesting as sitting down and watching paint dry. O...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:42hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Thabo Mbeki's attempt to torpedo a people's agenda
"I am of a nation that would not allow that fear of death, torture, imprisonment, exile or persecution should result in the perpetuation of injustice. "I owe my being to the Khoi and the San w...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 06:50hrs | 212 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
'Gukurahundi is our top priority'
Addressing the Gukurahundi Matabeleland massacres of the 1980's is among the top priorities that the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission will tackle, chairperson Selo Nare said.At a p...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 17:44hrs | 1304 | by Staff reporter
Commission to open lid on Gukurahundi massacres
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) yesterday said it plans to keep incidences of human rights abuses open, including the Gukurahundi massacres, open until they have been resolved ...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 07:12hrs | 899 | by Staff reporter
Muzenda family waits on govt over Nkomo like statue request
GOVERNMENT is yet to respond to a request by the family of the late Vice-President and national hero, Simon Vengesai Muzenda to have his statue erected in Masvingo City, the family has said.Mu...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 07:07hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa is a dictator unfit to lead the Integrated MDC
Word on the street and in the opposition circles is that the MDC-Alliance is going to re-integrating and morph into one political party, reverting to something resembling the original 1999 MDC project...Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 07:11hrs | 8369 | by Gangemukange
Mnangagwa revisits his nearly fatal ice cream poisoning
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has once again revisited his nearly fatal poisoning at the height of the ruling Zanu-PF's deadly tribal, factional and succession wars last year - revealing how he had lat...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 20:43hrs | 1395 | by Staff reporter
3-week-old baby grows four big teeth, dies
In a bizarre incident a three weeks old baby boy died on Sunday after losing his nose mysteriously and growing four big teeth in a suspected case of witchcraft at Govit farm, Mvurwi.Chief Mako...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 18:29hrs | 4297 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Maboke starts Masvingo mayoral duties after fall out with Chamisa
Prominent Masvingo lawyer, Collen Maboke has officially started duties as the mayor of Masvingo following his temporary fall-out with MDC leader Nelson Chamisa.The Mirror has it on good author...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 10:24hrs | 2612 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa backtracks on Masvingo Mayor
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and Masvingo mayor, Collen Maboke have buried the hatchet. The Mirror has it on good authority that Chamisa has reversed his order for Maboke to step down as mayor.Ch...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 10:19hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter
Redcliff MP lays down vision
NEWLY-elected Redcliff MP, Lloyd Mukapiko - the undertaker who "buried" President Emmerson Mnangagwa's top ally, Local Government minister July Moyo in July 30 elections - said he will work hard to en...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 07:09hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa humiliates MDC Alliance 'sell-out' councillors
Four MDC Alliance councillors, who last week conspired to defy the party's directive on the mayoral elections, have found themselves in serious trouble after they were made to appear before party pres...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 12:31hrs | 8803 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa is a very bad and poor chip off the Tsvangirai block
Mario Vargas Llosa, the world-famed Peruvian writer, penned a small, but sweet collection of incisive essays titled "A Writer's Reality." My favourite from that collection is "Novels Disguised". Its a...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:13hrs | 3060 | by Igomombe
Business opportunities in Zimbabwe that will make more millionaires in 2018
The term "millionaire" is taking on a new meaning in Zimbabweans abroad. It's no longer just about the size of your bank account; any shady politician, corrupt bureaucrat, or unscrupulous busi...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 06:41hrs | 2360 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Heroine Makurane laid to rest
THE late war veteran Thato Makurane, who died last week, was yesterday buried at the Bulawayo Provincial Heroes Acre after she was declared liberation war heroine.Speaking at the burial, Zimba...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:40hrs | 1196 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe relives 'love at first sight' with Grace
AT his age, most people would expect former President Robert Mugabe to be suffering from a chronic loss of memory, but, like wine, he actually appears to be getting better.Just like his sharp ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 13:46hrs | 1606 | by Staff reporter
War vets demand 'friendly' bank loans
ZIMBABWE National Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) secretary-general and newly-appointed War veterans deputy minister, Victor Matemadanda (pictured) has claimed that war veterans were bei...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 13:40hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo roasts Grace Mugabe
Former Higher and Tertiary Education Jonathan Moyo minister has turned against his one-time ally and former first lady, Grace Mugabe.Yesterday, Moyo turned his guns on Grace, accusing her of l...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 13:31hrs | 1390 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo statment on Mugabe
Media enquiries have drawn my attention to a front-page story in today's Standard newspaper in which the former first lady, Mrs Grace Mugabe, is said to have called on her alleged followers, presumed ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 09:01hrs | 6365 | by Prof Jonathan N Moyo
Jonathan Moyo's messy fallout with Grace Mugabe
Media enquiries have drawn my attention to a front-page story in today's (9 September) Standard newspaper in which the former first lady, Mrs Grace Mugabe, is said to have called on her alleged follow...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 06:27hrs | 1964 | by Jonathan Moyo
Too much roadblocks is not a solutiom
Even if we put 50 roadblocks within 100km, the unlicensed drivers will still pass from one roadblock to another. There is too much corruption being practiced by your boys Matanga. You are fail...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:23hrs | 2966 | by Isaac Nkomah
Billiat scores his third goal for Warriors
Congo 1 - 1 Zimbabwe KHAMA BILLIAT scored his third goal, in 41 minutes, for the Warriors but his superb strike was not enough to give his team victory as hosts Congo fought back strongly in the s...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 948 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's endorsement of Mnangagwa did not come cheap
Former president Robert Mugabe's endorsement of Emmerson Mnangagwa after an ugly fallout did not come cheap.Mugabe and Mnangagwa's relationship broke down in November last year after the 94-ye...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 18:11hrs | 14290 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's aunt buried
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's aunt, Gogo Deliwe Mpofu - nee - Mnangagwa, who died on Friday, has been buried today at her homestead in Mapanzure Village.Gogo Mpofu died after a short illness ...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 17:25hrs | 4034 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's mother laid to rest
Gogo Idah Marufu mother to the former first lady Grace Mugabe has been buried.Gogo Marufu was laid to rest at her homestead in Nharira, Chivhu Mashonaland East Province today.Scores of...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 19:10hrs | 2404 | by Staff reporter
Muchinguri plots to doorstep Mnangagwa
ZANU-PF national chairperson Oppah Muchinguri yesterday vowed that she would doorstep President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his return from China this week to protest the politburo's decision to deny nation...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 07:03hrs | 6603 | by Staff reporter
Deputy headmaster hangs self over missing money
THE deputy headmaster at Gumbonzvanda High School in Mashonaland East province, allegedly stormed out of a meeting on Tuesday and committed suicide yesterday following a heated misunderstanding over m...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 07:00hrs | 3135 | by Staff reporter
Teen kills friend in 'ghetto' turf war
A FORM Three pupil at Nketa High School in Bulawayo died after he was allegedly hit on the head with a stone by his friend as they fought a rival teenage gang. Michael Dube (15) from Nkulumane...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:47hrs | 930 | by Staff reporter
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