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Blitz to get new voters ahead of 2023
Opposition political parties are rallying supporters to register to vote for the upcoming delimitation exercise for the 2023 general elections.The parties have also upped voter registration aw...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:18hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Mobile network operators to set up more tower sites
THE Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has said mobile network operators are engaging local authorities to acquire land in order to set up 13 telecommunication towe...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:16hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Mupfumira snubbed during surprise Zanu-PF meeting appearance
CORRUPTION accused former Public Service minister Prisca Mupfumira Saturday made a surprise appearance at a Zanu-PF provincial coordinating committee meeting (PCC) held in Chinhoyi.Mupfumira c...Published: 02 May 2021 at 08:50hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
Private sector raises over $230 million to procure Covid-19 vaccines
THE private sector has raised over $230 million to procure Covid-19 vaccines to complement and expedite Government's national vaccination programme, which has an ambitious target of achieving herd imm...Published: 02 May 2021 at 08:02hrs | 209 | by Staff Reporter
For an African man, sex is power to shut up a woman's mouth
An activist is a person who campaigns for social change. Someone who's actively involved in a protest or a political or social cause can be called an activist. Forms of activism range from mandate bui...Published: 02 May 2021 at 07:30hrs | 1127 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zanu-PF escalates its 2023 campaign
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is scheduled to launch a fine-tuned new indigenisation and empowerment policy in Bulawayo today, as Zanu-PF escalates its campaigns for the 2023 national elections. ...Published: 01 May 2021 at 20:17hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South to get 3 new COVID-19 centres
GOVERNMENT is in the process of constructing COVID-19 treatment centres in three districts of Matabeleland South province that have remained a transit zone for cross-border travellers, often accused o...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:18hrs | 144 | by Staff writer
Teachers bitter over govt's mishandling of COVID-19 cases
TEACHERS' unions yesterday accused government of failing to come up with tangible mechanisms to curb the spread of COVID-19 in schools.This follows warnings by health experts that there was bo...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:11hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
'I've defeated my opponents in polls before,' says Mwonzora
MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora has described the fact that his opposition rivals continue to underestimate him politically as "the best position" for him to be in.Speaking to the Daily News On Su...Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 20:38hrs | 1549 | by Staff reporter
In Europe desperation of some male-Africans is horrendous and pathetic
Seek first the advice from Prophet Makandiwa, make a pilgrimage to Nigeria and seek audience with TB Joshua immediately; With prayers you will win the 2019 EU parliamentary elections; said the young N...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 17:24hrs | 3259 | by Nomazulu Thata
Elections have already been rigged
IN rural areas, men and women, just as cattle and donkeys, are beasts of burden.Life doesn't come cheap and easy in the village.Success also often comes from or after unavoidable physi...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 07:17hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Broke Zanu-PF candidates slow down campaigns
A NUMBER of Zanu-PF candidates who are eyeing the vacant Marondera East constituency in Mashonaland East province have slowed down their campaigns after the party delayed announcing a date for the pri...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:32hrs | 1362 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 in schools: Situation under control
Press Statement by the Hon. Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Constantino Chiwenga on outbreaks of Covid-19 in learning institutions in Zimbabwe...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 07:40hrs | 307 | by Dr Constantino Chiwenga
Abednico Ncube for Vice Presidency
Gone are the days when leadership was based on qualities, qualifications and to some extent anointing. Leadership came with a responsibility of protecting the interests of those being led. The recent ...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 10:06hrs | 5257 | by Mthabisi Mathuthu
Black Lives Matter (BLM) campaign: Human Rights Orgs /institutions & Churches conflict of interest
Many doubting Thomases think that the Black lives Matter (BLM)campaign has no genuine cause. Some evil people who are proracist are trying to denigrate that campaign or vilify it, so that they d...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 19:36hrs | 366 | by Njabulo
MDC Alliance... a hallmark of political Ponzi schemes
MDC activist, Freeman Chari, launched an initiative to raise salaries for the so called "political detainees" in Zimbabwe and he indicated that the campaign has raised over US$400 already. The MDC All...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 19:20hrs | 941 | by Uncle Shumba
Zanu-PF gears for by-elections
THE ruling Zanu-PF party has begun preparations for by-elections, although the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) recently announced that it had indefinitely postponed elections due to the COVID-19 p...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:28hrs | 1749 | by Staff reporter
143 arrested as cops smash drug dealers' bases
A POLICE crackdown on drug peddlers and syndicates has so far netted 143 drug dealers with their bases being destroyed in raids that are being carried out in Harare and Chitungwiza. This comes...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 06:58hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco production target raised to 300 million kgs
The new tobacco selling season opened yesterday with Government hoping that the industry cannot just survive at present levels but raise production to 300 million kilogrammes annually through the impl...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:38hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
Human rights doctors express concern over low COVID-19 vaccine uptake
HUMAN rights doctors have expressed concern over the low uptake of COVID-19 vaccines as the country battles to control the spread of the respiratory virus.In a statement to mark World Health D...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:50hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, MDC Alliance's 'defining moment'
WITH pressure mounting on its leaders all round, insiders say the MDC Alliance has reached a critical point where tough decisions now have to be made about its future.This comes as both Zanu-P...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 17:01hrs | 3046 | by Anesu Mirisawu
COVID-19 vaccines face political haggling in Zimbabwe
A staunch supporter of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change Alliance in Zimbabwe, 29-year-old Mateline Chiwandamira, is waiting for a signal from the party president, Nelson Chamisa, whether ...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 22:32hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Covid-19 vaccinations exceed 100,000
Zimbabwe has seen an increase in the uptake of Covid-19 vaccines over the past few weeks with the number of vaccinations now exceeding 100,000.That may sound minute for a country chasing a 10 ...Published: 03 Apr 2021 at 14:53hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter
Police on high alert
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has warned that it will descend heavily on traffic offenders and violators of Covid-19 regulations during the Easter Holiday.This comes after President Emmer...Published: 03 Apr 2021 at 14:49hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
'State of opposition politics in Zimbabwe worrying'
Former MDC-T National Organising Secretary, Abednico Bhebhe, who denied allegation that he has joined the MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa says the state of the opposition politics in Zimbabwe is wo...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 15:41hrs | 788 | by Staff reporter
Abednico Bhebhe denies joining Chamisa's MDC
THE continued polarisation within the MDC family has long been a cause of concern to many progressive Zimbabweans. My position on this matter is known. I have not only decried the persistent fractiona...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 12:34hrs | 1632 | by Abednico Bhebhe
Could vaccinating an entire resort town revive Zimbabwe tourism?
With every passing minute, 500 million cubic metres of roaring water rush over the edge, falling into a gorge more than 100 metres below. The sound is thundering, the sight spectacular.Once ag...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 07:01hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Commodities Exchange launch rescheduled
The much-anticipated launch of the commodities exchange - the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange (ZMX) - been extended by a month to April 30 to give allowance for the requisite approvals and promulgation o...Published: 30 Mar 2021 at 15:36hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Govt frets over Easter holidays
AUTHORITIES and medical experts are worried about gatherings during the upcoming Easter holidays, amid fears that these could trigger a local third wave of the lethal coronavirus.The concerns ...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 18:10hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa using cabinet reshuffle to sideline Magashule
In a bid to assert his leadership over the party, ANC president Cyril Ramaphosa is using a possible Cabinet reshuffle to garner majority support for a resolution to sideline his arch-rival and party s...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 16:56hrs | 5743 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reads riot act to Zanu-PF big wheels
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has once again read the riot act to Zanu-PF's district co-ordinating committees (DCCs), saying they must desist from fomenting divisions and advancing personal agendas in ...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 16:26hrs | 2898 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo wetlands houses saved
THE Bulawayo City Council has reassured residents that not all the 460 houses built on wetlands will be demolished as the local authority is working with the Environmental Management Agency (Ema) to c...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 06:48hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
New COVID-19 variants already in Zimbabwe
HEALTH experts yesterday warned the new COVID-19 variants were already in Zimbabwe and that the country could be hit by a third wave in six weeks time.They said COVID-19 infections were antici...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 09:33hrs | 2008 | by Staff reporter
Tight security over Easter
Security will be boosted during the forthcoming Easter holidays to ensure adherence to Covid-19 containment regulations, amid expectations of an increase in human traffic countrywide, Information, Pub...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 08:37hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF acts on errant DCCs
Zanu-PF has warned some District Coordinating Committee (DCC) members who are deviating from the party's constitution by de-campaigning sitting legislators and councillors. The warning comes a...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 08:35hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Reshuffle now a must to move Zimbabwe beyond Covid-19
Zimbabwe's government under the leadership of President ED Mnangagwa has faced enormous challenges in the short period it has been steering the national agenda. With the events of 2017 ushering in a n...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 22:13hrs | 1872 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Police deploy at crime hotspots
POLICE have been deployed at different crime hotspots across the country to deal with escalating cases of armed robbery, assault and suicide, Home Affairs deputy minister Ruth Maboyi has said....Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 18:26hrs | 1181 | by Staff reporter
Angry Mnangagwa lashes Zanu-PF bigwigs
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa blew his gasket during a Zanu-PF politburo meeting yesterday, warning his errant lieutenants that gossiping, rumour-mongering and petty jealousies would not be tolerated i...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 18:05hrs | 3510 | by Staff reporter
Government tightens security over Easter
SECURITY will be boosted during the forthcoming Easter holidays to ensure adherence to Covid-19 containment regulations, amid expectations of an increase in human traffic countrywide, Information, Pub...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 05:44hrs | 1277 | by Staff reporter
Fresh disorder rocks Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF has been hit by fresh chaos, with the party's highly divisive and recently restored District Co-ordinating Committees (DCCs) at the centre of the latest commotion.The DCCs - which were...Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 16:09hrs | 2453 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hailed for taking COVID-19 jab
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will today lead the COVID-19 vaccination exercise in Victoria Falls with analysts yesterday saying the move was likely to motivate ordinary Zimbabweans to get vaccinated a...Published: 24 Mar 2021 at 06:38hrs | 1356 | by Staff reporter
Why is exposing suffering under MDC local authorities OK, but exposing brutalisation under Zanu-PF regime 'unpatriotic'?
The insincerity, lying, and downright double standards of the Zimbabwe regime over the emotive issue of patriotism is a very dangerous dagger hanging over the nation, as the continued abuse and mishan...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 14:49hrs | 300 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
81 million condoms distributed in Zimbabwe last year
A STAGGERING 81 million condoms were distributed in Zimbabwe last year as the country strives to achieve global HIV testing and condom use targets by 2030. Zimbabwe ranks number five in Africa...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 06:07hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
How to plan and carry out a successful PR campaign
Public relations is one of the most important aspects of running a business. It's also important for celebrities, influencers, and other key people that are always under the eyes of the watchful publi...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 19:34hrs | 495 | by Staff writer
'Can Mnangagwa declare a war against potholes' - Mzembi
Former cabinet minister Walter Mzembi has challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to deal with potholes which are now a menace in the country's various roads.Mzembi said it takes the leadershi...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 15:22hrs | 2850 | by Simbarashe Sithole
450 youths join Zanu-PF
At least 450 Harare youths yesterday officially joined Zanu-PF, as the party's youth wing intensified its mobilisation drive ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections.The party's provincial youth...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 12:25hrs | 1304 | by Staff reporter
2023 increasingly looks like a lost cause for Zimbabwe opposition
POLITICAL analysts have warned that the country's opposition, and especially the MDC Alliance, risks being decimated completely ahead of the 2023 elections - unless it changes its modus operandi....Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 15:40hrs | 1342 | by Staff reporter
'Displaced people risk losing voting rights'
PEOPLE displaced from their original wards may fail to participate in elections if there are no proper voter education campaigns conscientising them on the need to update their voter registration stat...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:21hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa quakes over looming COVID-19 3rd wave
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has put its health and security agencies on high alert over a looming and potentially more fatal third wave of COVID-19, with the Zanu PF leader yesterday...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 05:15hrs | 4098 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents enduring sleepless nights
The Covid-19 outbreak has piled more misery on Bulawayo residents, who are enduring sleepless nights due to the irritating mosquito menace caused by council's failure to disinfect breeding sites, citi...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 08:53hrs | 2079 | by Staff reporter
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