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Mnangagwa frets over Mozambique attacks
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has raised fears that the insurgency in Mozambique could spill over into Zimbabwe - urging local communities, especially those in Manicaland, to be on high alert.S...Published: 3 hrs ago | 787 | by Staff reporter
Opposition worried about recurrence of Mugabe era barbarities
THE imminent return of the national youth service training programme has triggered jitters among many in the opposition who have bad memories of the project's cadets.The programme's recruits w...Published: 3 hrs ago | 134 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF warns against criminal abuse of party regalia, symbols
Zanu-PF has called for police to arrest criminals who are abusing party stickers and regalia to hide their nefarious activities while masquerading as party members.Secretary for Administration...Published: 3 hrs ago | 75 | by Staff reporter
Obadiah Moyo puts state on notice
Former Health and Child Care Minister Dr Obadiah Moyo has put the State on notice that if it fails to commence trial on April 29 he would apply for refusal of further remand.This was after the...Published: 3 hrs ago | 239 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for sexually abusing a corpse
Harare man who once made headlines sometime in January for sexually abusing a corpse has been jailed for 11 months.Bigman Sipiliano was convicted for violating the corpse's rights and indecent...Published: 11 hrs ago | 2033 | by Shelton Muchena
Insurgency in Cabo Delgado How did it start?
No human eye has seen such a level of cruelty perpetrated on another human being by another human. The gruesome nature of the killings rape and suffering caused by these ISIS rebels is indeed knee sha...Published: 15 hrs ago | 3908 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa hints on by-elections
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday hinted that by-elections may be held soon and called on Zanu-PF to get prepared, while observing World Health Organisation (WHO) safety guidelines on COVID-19....Published: 16 hrs ago | 2026 | by Staff reporter
Is secession the only thing that could free Matabeleland?
KALIQUNYE means "cut it" - in this case, cut the country, divide it. It is a demand for independence by the people of Matabeleland or Mthwakazi Republic Party.what the party is advocating for ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 618 | by Thandekile Moyo
Why Zimbabwe must dollarise again
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s new Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) hit the ground running on March 26, announcing a raft of policy measures to sustain the fragile stability that has seen inflati...Published: 16 hrs ago | 2881 | by Taurai Mangudhla
Court orders cop, govt to compensate dog bite victim
A POLICE officer and his bosses have been ordered by the court to pay $150 000 compensation to a 40-yearold Rusape man for damages suffered after he was mauled by a dog set on him by the law enforceme...Published: 16 hrs ago | 456 | by Staff reporter
OK Grand challenge bounces back
LISTED retail giant OK Zimbabwe Limited will resume its Grand Challenge competition this year after foregoing it last year due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown restrictions.It will be the 32nd...Published: 16 hrs ago | 388 | by Staff reporter
Amend recall legislation, say lawyers
LEGAL experts have called for the amendment of section 129(1) (k) of the Constitution, saying recalls of legislators and councillors were an anathema to democracy.Under the section, legislator...Published: 16 hrs ago | 498 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa's ConCourt referral request ruling deferred
HARARE magistrate Tafadzwa Miti Wednesday postponed ruling to next Tuesday in a matter in which Norton Independent legislator Temba Mliswa is seeking referral of his case to Constitutional Court....Published: 16 hrs ago | 107 | by Staff reporter
Community service for sexually abusing a corpse
The Harare man who sexually abused a corpse at a funeral early this year, has been sentenced to perform 315 hours of community service at Epworth Police Station. Harare magistrate Mr She...Published: 16 hrs ago | 428 | by Staff reporter
Man in court over crocodile skin
A HARARE man appeared in court after being found in possession of a crocodile skin worth US$1 500 he allegedly intended to trade at a soccer betting shop in Harare's Central Business District. ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 367 | by Staff reporter
Gift Muzadzi suspended from Dembare
SUSPENDED Dynamos goalkeepers' coach, Gift Muzadzi, claims he is a victim of circumstances and has challenged the basis of his sanctions. Muzadzi was suspended from the club this week. Dynamos spokesp...Published: 16 hrs ago | 509 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF revises indigenisation policy
Zanu-PF has come up with a Revised Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment policy which has already been incorporated into the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). The policy is expected to b...Published: 16 hrs ago | 231 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pays tribute to Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, and Botswana
AHEAD of this year's Independence Day celebrations, President Mnangagwa has paid tribute to neighbouring countries such as Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, and Botswana for the invaluable support they re...Published: 16 hrs ago | 457 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF revises indigenisation policy
ZANU PF has come up with a Revised Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment policy which has already been incorporated into the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). The policy is expec...Published: 17 hrs ago | 487 | by Staff Reporter
Second Republic out to maintain principles, legacy: Chiwenga
AHEAD of the country's 41st Independence Day celebrations, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said the Second Republic was born to maintain and preserve the principles and legacy of the country's lib...Published: 17 hrs ago | 251 | by Staff Reporter
We cannot sit back, watch Mozambique terror, says Mnangagwa
ROBUST action will be taken against insurgents in neighbouring Mozambique as an attack on any member state is an attack on all, while in Zimbabwe Zanu PF structures should ensure communities are on hi...Published: 17 hrs ago | 864 | by Staff Reporter
Namibia returns to uninterrupted hunting as animal rights groups seek to spoil the 'party'
Namibians have welcomed the return of uninterrupted hunting, following a near-total absence of international hunting in 2020, caused by the COVID-19 pandemic travel bans. As hunting retur...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 21:19hrs | 515 | by Emmanuel Koro
Student demands code of conduct for VPs, ministers
A STUDENT at the Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University (ZEGU) has filed a High Court application demanding that the government comes up with a code of conduct for vice presidents and ministers. In ...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 21:00hrs | 929 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman drowns baby in boiling water in SA
THE trial of a 29-year-old Zimbabwean woman who is accused of drowning her newly born baby girl in a 20-litre bucket of boiling water in South Africa has been set for May 14 at the Brits Magistrates C...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 16:13hrs | 1340 | by Staff reporter
Zesa battles to restore power in Bulawayo CBD
ZESA is still working on restoring power in the Bulawayo city centre following a fault caused by a power surge on Monday evening.The fault has also affected residential areas such as North End...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 15:05hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt resurrects youth militia
GOVERNMENT yesterday announced the return of its infamous National Youth Service programme for its youth militia, also known as "Border Gezi graduates", with analysts saying the move was meant to inst...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:40hrs | 2045 | by Staff reporter
Farmer demands US$ rentals from rural teachers
SCORES of teachers at Eagle Tanning Primary and Secondary schools in rural Marondera are stranded after an indigenous farmer recently ordered them to pay rentals in foreign currency.The farmer...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:37hrs | 1193 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls housing backlog hits15 000
VICTORIA Falls City's housing backlog currently stands at over 15 000 at a time when the local authority is struggling to secure land for housing development.Housing director Brian Nyamande ye...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:28hrs | 160 | by Staff reporter
News vendor killer arrested
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested the man behind the murder of a city newspaper vendor last week. Jongumuzi Lobati (age not given) of Woodville assaulted the now deceased Farai Mazhindu of Luveve subur...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:25hrs | 1343 | by Staff reporter
Ministry requires 40 000 more teachers
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education requires at least 40 000 more teachers to address the critical manpower deficit in the education sector with science subjects and early childhood develo...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:24hrs | 835 | by Staff reporter
Arrest warrant issued for 'unlicensed' medical doctor
A MEDICAL doctor from Bulawayo arrested for allegedly practising without a valid licence from the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe has absconded court. The court has since issued a...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:23hrs | 656 | by Staff reporter
Bosso get boost in time for Uhuru Cup
HIGHLANDERS' preparations for the 41st Independence Cup match against fierce rivals Dynamos received a major boost following the arrival of rock-solid defender Peter Muduhwa following an unsuccessful ...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:23hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Malawian border jumpers deported
The 28 Malawian border jumpers who were rounded up on Saturday while hiding at a house in Beitbridge are now facing deportation to their country after a local court found them guilty of violating Zimb...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:22hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
Lawyer's bid to close down digital banking platforms flops
A HARARE lawyer's attempt to have all mobile-based digital banking platforms of FBC Bank closed after an imposter used his name to fraudulently open an account with the bank for criminal activities, f...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:22hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance wounds self-inflicted, says analysts
LIKE a deck of jacks, the MDC-Alliance is crumbling, triggering a mass exodus of distressed and disillusioned former officials who are joining Zanu-PF in droves. At the centre of the collapse ...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:21hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
'It is sink or swim time for the MDC'
MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora, says the opposition will receive a heavy electoral shellacking in 2023, unless it changes tack quickly and ditches confrontational politics.In addition, the MDC bo...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:23hrs | 2224 | by Staff reporter
Pan-African Parliament pushes for Zimbabwe sanctions removal
THE Pan-African Parliament (PAP) will continue to lobby for the removal of sanctions against Zimbabwe by the United States and its western allies despite the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pande...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:21hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
Government told to fund testing of learners
THE Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCOZ) has urged the government to fund the testing of students and staff in public, boarding and community schools for Covid-19 to curb the continued spread of the v...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:21hrs | 470 | by Staff reporter
BCC revenue collection in disarray
THE Covid-19 pandemic has hampered the Bulawayo City Council's (BCC) revenue collection, with the city fathers admitting it has exacerbated their already dwindling financial position. The late...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:19hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Muduhwa back at Bosso
HIGHLANDERS defender Peter Muduhwa is back in country following a brief unsuccessful stint with Tanzania giants Simba SC.Muduhwa immediately got down to business, undergoing Covid-19 and medic...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:17hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo CBD in power blackout again
BULAWAYO city centre and some suburbs have suffered yet another power blackout following a fault caused by a power surge on Monday evening.The fault has also affected residential areas such as...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:15hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
28 Malawian border jumpers to be deported from Zimbabwe
The 28 Malawian border jumpers who were rounded up on Saturday while hiding at a house in Beitbridge are now facing deportation to their country after a local court found them guilty of violating Zimb...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:14hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Opposition offenders are no special citizens
Following the recent sentencing of MDC Alliance activist, Makomborero Haruzivishe to an effective 14 months in prison for inciting public violence, there were mixed reactions from across the political...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 11:46hrs | 1122 | by Nobleman Runyanga
The controversial role of private military, security companies in Africa
PRIVATE military companies (PMCs) have been involved in conflicts around the world, including Africa, for a long time and and different reasons.The growth of private military contractors raise...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 08:21hrs | 2303 | by Jonathan Powell, Christopher Michael Faulkner, Joshua Lambert
Frank Buyanga's prized properties up for sale as legal woes mount in SA
South Africa-based tycoon Frank Buyanga has put one of his mansions in Hyde Park, an exclusive neighbourhood of Johannesburg, up for sale for a princely R18 million (US$1.23 million).Buyanga d...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 08:03hrs | 2786 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tramples on constitution over Malaba
CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba is back on track after a temporary derailment of a controversial extension of his tenure linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2023 re-election bid.This comes afte...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 07:55hrs | 3747 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Midlands breaks COVID-19 rules
Zanu-PF senior officials have continued to defy COVID-19 regulations after over 300 party members gathered for a district meeting in Gweru last Thursday, where they were celebrating the alleged defect...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:46hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
Sangoma uses manhood to heal patient
A SELF-STYLED sangoma from Stoneridge in Harare has been arrested on rape charges and allegedly using his manhood to treat a woman who had menstruation problems.Stephen Nyashanu Mabviregudo (3...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:42hrs | 2203 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe administrator lays out debt settlement plan
AIR Zimbabwe (AirZim) has sent out debt settlement agreement proposals to its multitudes of creditors, including over 300 former workers axed as the troubled airline slipped into turbulence in the pas...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:40hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Government to avail land
ZIMBABWE agricultural land backlog stands at over 200 000 and the Government will soon be availing the land to potential beneficiaries once modalities on the land audit are complete, a Cabinet Ministe...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 06:25hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
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