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Turning the CIO into a party militia

It is 11am, Tuesday 3 June, 2025.A red Honda Fit notorious for political violence in Gutu District screeches to a halt and stops in the middle of the highway cowboy style.Clad in a blue suit, eyes rolling like a chameleon, the driver jumps…

Published: 08 Jun 2025 at 12:23hrs | | by Matthew Takaona

Mnangagwa tightening his grip on Zimbabwe's military and state security services

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is reported to be tightening his grip on the military and state security services with immediate key appointments made this week, according to sources within the state.According to these reliable sources, Mnan…

Published: 07 May 2025 at 19:52hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Will stand by Biti, Welshman Ncube

The departure of Nelson Chamisa from the Citizens  Coalition for Change CCC is clear evidence of selfishness and greedy attitude.Nelson Chamisa is a tricky and suspicious opposition leader whose antics make the majority of us suspect …

Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 22:29hrs | | by Gugugu Magorira

'Generals will not salute Chamisa' said Chombo. How carelessly he speaks treason, name them

"Chamisa himself knows he is too small to be saluted by these men of war. These generals are waiting for their turn on the presidency and this can only happen when Zanu PF is in power, so even if Zanu PF loses the election why would they l…

Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 01:02hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu

ZPRA children turn heat on Sipho Malunga over Esidakeni farm

The Esidakeni Farm saga has taken a new twist as pressure group calls on Zimbabwe Anti Corruption to investigate High court judge and prominent Bulawayo lawyer. Abantwana bomzabalazo a pressure group founded by children of ZPRA veterans ha…

Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 13:57hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube

'Zanu PF has no policy of beating up people' - Both Zanu PF and MDC denials are now no.1 impediment to free elections

"If they are being harassed, beaten or threatened, they should report such cases to the police. The police is there to investigate if they receive those reports. But if they bring the reports to us as a party, we will of course report to t…

Published: 01 Nov 2021 at 00:26hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu

FULL TEXT: CIO Minister Owen Ncube fires warning shots at MDC

Zimbabwe's security and stability is currently under siege from a number of threats being fomented by internal and external actors. The objective of this attack is to effect an unconstitutional change of Government following the outcome of…

Published: 28 Sep 2020 at 15:26hrs | | by Owen Mudha Ncube

Meet the CIO Boss who specialises in chemical weapons and nuclear energy

In January this year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed  a new Co-Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Organisation, Dr Gatsha Mazithulela. While the DDG has been silent since his appointment, very few people are aware tha…

Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 10:47hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Chamisa: The personification of a selfish leader

When Nelson Chamisa seized control of the MDC from the heiress apparent, Dr Thokozani Khupe in February last year while his predecessor, Morgan Tsvangirai's body was still lying in a South African funeral parlour, Tsvangirai's name never d…

Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 13:20hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga

No political bullying during bereavement

Some shameless Zanu-PF supporters in their regalia invaded the food serving points, not bothering to observe the queue on Sunday at the home of Zapu's departed President Dumiso Dabengwa. They even went to the pots probably wanting to serve…

Published: 28 May 2019 at 08:39hrs | 1560 | by Mkhululi Zulu Zapu Presidential Spokeperson.

Opposition must open their own private TV station

Editor, I want to say to the Zimbabwean opposition fraternity you will never ever be given a chance to sell your manifestos to the citizens of this country via the ZBC TV or radios. These national broadcasting tools are run and controlled …

Published: 16 May 2018 at 08:57hrs | | by Nkomah Isaac

CIO spy's appetite for Maleme farm still on

Central Intelligence Organization operative Rodney Mashingaidze is alleged to have parcelled out one hundred dollars each to some village heads so that they mobilize villagers stage a demonstration at Maleme in his favour.The planned demon…

Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 12:56hrs | | by Benson Mume

Why the CIO will determine the next Zimbabwean ruler

There are several historical issues that we have to look at in trying to see what the future holds for Zimbabwe and for that we need to look at some history before we get to a post-Mugabe Zimbabwe.First, let us enter the Central Intelligen…

Published: 16 Nov 2017 at 06:27hrs | | by wikileaks.org

Mr Mqondisi Moyo dispels the CIO accusations and releases Mthwakazi activists

In an explosive interview with the Bulawayo24 News journo, Mr Mqondisi  Moyo, the President of Mthwakazi Republic Party broke the CIO spell and released Mthwakazi activists from the CIO stranglehold. Allegations and accusations agains…

Published: 21 Jul 2017 at 15:12hrs | | by Thulani Nkala

Mugabe laughs at his image in the mirror

Mugabe runs the country in his own image best described as a dictatorial, totalitarian, autocratic, tyrannous and authoritative. Those that have been inducted, indoctrinated and trapped in the Mugabe doctrine and creed have lost their self…

Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 22:29hrs | | by Themba Mthethwa

Ayanda Manala's life (uLoyiko theatre play) in grave danger.

Yesterday, 21st April at exactly 5.30pm Ayanda Manala received an anonymous call. Ayanda was together with Yanga Mhluzi when he received the call. The mysterious caller in a chilling threat told Mr Manala that the Siphesakhe Youth Group sh…

Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 18:35hrs | | by Thulani Nkala

A 2018 election boycott will trigger an election crisis

Democracy should allow individuals periodic opportunities to freely communicate their preferences to their leaders through regularly scheduled elections. ZANU PF has used it's confrontational strategies to silence critics and political opp…

Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 16:55hrs | | by Kingstone Jambawo

In defence of MRP

The Mthwakazi Republic Party has received overwhelming condemnation from the wider Mthwakazi community for their involvement in reburials of bones suspected of being of the victims of the gukurahundi genocide. The most ferocious and d…

Published: 22 Feb 2017 at 16:18hrs | | by Thulani Nkala

'Mugabe arranged Rhodesian bombing of guerrilla camp to oust Sithole' - CIO

I was recruited by Dieter Kranz, a STASI high ranking officer, in October 1977. At that time I was almost 20 and had already completed my initial training and a 21mth deployment with the Rhodesia Light Infantry. Kranz was a highly experien…

Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 17:17hrs | | by Manfred Jaeger, former Rhodesian Intelligence officer

Mujuru project is dead

I am yet to be convinced that Joice Mujuru is a force to reckon with and I would need someone from space to convince me that Didymus Mutasa's midnight phone call to Robert Mugabe was smart.I am in pain to hear some echoes suggesting that J…

Published: 23 Dec 2016 at 17:44hrs | | by Gugugu Magorira Zvishavane

Condemned to hell for use of a toy gun: The Ryan Nush Story

On the 26th of April 2005 the Nation was heart stricken when they heard from radio, tv and newspaper head-lines that Ryan Nush, Cast and Crew members were arrested for use of toy guns, yet the true matter of the story goes deeper than just…

Published: 06 Dec 2016 at 09:53hrs | | by Ryan Nush

Harare worse than the Mupedzanhamo of yesteryear

With population mushrooming and economy in a free fall, I found Harare to be very dirty and disorganized, and do not intend to return to the country any time soon.As I wandered around the Kopje area, I came across screams of "Kanzuruuuuu, …

Published: 13 Oct 2016 at 14:49hrs | 1754 | by Wezhira Sam

Zanu-PF, CIO desperate to infiltrate the MDC-T

It is beyond debate that Morgan Tsvangirai is the most popular political leader in Zimbabwe at the moment. In similar measure, it is also indisputable that the MDC-T that he leads is the largest and most supported political party in Zimbab…

Published: 27 Feb 2015 at 15:38hrs | | by Obert Gutu

Either you agree with the MDC-T or you are a CIO agent

Why is it that when you disagree with Morgan Tsvangirai and his MDC-T you are labelled CIO. Why is it that those who suffered atrocities of the Gukurahundi genocide are labelled with this cruel label which suggest that either they lied abo…

Published: 11 Jul 2013 at 16:40hrs | | by MDC

Who killed Zapu in the UK?

Zapu in the UK is dead, the final straw was the All Stakeholders meeting held in Leicester on the 10th December 2011. This is an honest analysis and diagnosis of what has transpired in the business of Zapu in the UK since its revival and i…

Published: 14 Dec 2011 at 12:51hrs | | by Nqobile Sibanda

Zimbabwe's CIO leaks illustrate need for security reforms

The leaked list of Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operatives is proving that the CIO is nothing but an organisation of hired killers at the service of Robert Mugabe's political party, Zanu-PF, and therefore seriously in…

Published: 15 Jul 2011 at 20:44hrs | | by Makusha Mugabe

The desperation of Mugabe's CIO

Mugabe's Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) agents abroad are on a mission abroad to instil fear and disrupt the anti-Mugabe movement in the Diaspora. Among tactics they use are stalking bloggers (writers of internet articles) and jus…

Published: 09 Jul 2011 at 15:53hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst

National Matabeleland Zambezi Water Project: ABANDON IT!

The Chief Information Officer has for some age been probing the problem of water in Bulawayo and the rest of Matabeleland and all the solutions that have been proffered by various stakeholders who want water. What the CIO has discovered is…

Published: 05 Apr 2011 at 07:30hrs | | by CIO âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ„Ãº Chief Information Officer

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Timex Global Praises Insiza Community for Hospitality at Greystone Secondary Prize-Giving

Farm Productivity Rises, Challenging Critics of Zimbabwe's Land Reform

Zambian jailed for insulting Hakainde Hichilema

Joel Luphahla takes over as FC Platinum coach

Masiyiwa warns youth against 'mbinga culture'

Dembare summoned over Chibuku Super Cup chaos

Bulawayo-born songbird spreads wings in SA

Traffic snarls between Kadoma and Kwekwe after truck collision

Kadoma Road Traffic Accident Claims Three Lives

Stanbic Bank increases CAZ annual donation to US$25,000

ZANU-PF condemns 'looting' of party donations amid Christmas drive

Zanu-PF plans 2030 mass endorsement rally

Police launch manhunt after Chitungwiza murder

Matatu's elevation sparks murmurs among some former Zanla commanders

Villager dies after homestead fight

Zimbabwe trials locally-produced hard wheat

Highlanders' costly 'No' to Chivayo and Benjani

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Mutapa pumps US$100m into State firms in turnaround drive

Mighty Warriors miss out on 3-nation title

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Bosso turns to foreign coach as Chivayo-Benjani deal collapses

Relief for barred O-Level candidates

Tsholotsho woman jailed 18 years for sexual abuse of two boys

Zanu-PF praise singer entangled in mining dispute

Gold Mafia shadow haunts Zimbabwe main airport

Zimbabwe's 'bumper maize harvest' that never was

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National Sports Stadium nears completion

Day-old chick shortage hits Bulawayo

Simba Bhora part ways with Joel Luphahla

Insiza North MP Delani Donates US$1000 to Siyazama Primary, Offers US$8000 Roofing Support

Minister condemns blocking of learners over hairstyles as rights violation

Masiyiwa is right: genuine wealth is not carried in wads of cash

Chamisa returns to Zimbabwe for holidays

'Zimbabwe banking sector safe, sound, well capitalised'

Mnangagwa promotes Emmanuel Matatu to full general

Zimbabwe gold reserves reach US$ 1 billion mark

Storm severely damages Khami Prison perimeter fence

Man jailed for raping mother-in-law

Geo Pomona boosts Harare clean-up with new fleet

Econet set to host major tech exhibition

'Chamisa not backing Madlela'

Chivayo purchases Mnangagwa's scarf for $600,000 at charity gala

Ex-Zanu-PF activist denied bail

Prophet faces court over $20,700 'spiritual' scam

Zimbabwe projects historic single-digit inflation by early 2026

66 Zanu-PF councilors reinstated as teachers

ZIFA CEO to step down

Matatu's elevation sparks murmurs among some former Zanla commanders

Chamisa returns to Zimbabwe for holidays

Villager dies after homestead fight

Geza: Chiwenga's VP Position at Mnangagwa's Discretion

Kadoma Road Traffic Accident Claims Three Lives

Zimbabwe to roll out high-quality ZiG banknotes in 2026

Police launch manhunt after Chitungwiza murder

Highlanders' costly 'No' to Chivayo and Benjani

Zanu-PF plans 2030 mass endorsement rally

Masiyiwa is right: genuine wealth is not carried in wads of cash

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