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Mugabe was not toppled through a coup, says Sadc
THE executive secretary of the Southern African Development Community has claimed that the regional body did not believe that former President Robert Mugabe was toppled through a coup when his own arm...Published: 1 hr ago | 338 | by Staff reporter
'Time running out for electoral amendments'
THE MDC, say time is running out for Zimbabwe to take into account all the recommendations submitted to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) by election observers.Secretary for elections Ja...Published: 1 hr ago | 52 | by Staff reporter
Mazibisa pens debut entrepreneurship book
Award-winning entrepreneur Nkosana George Mazibisa last week launched his debut book titled The Winner Who Never Won, which highlights challenges that the African continent faces despite being endowed...Published: 20 hrs ago | 133 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa threatens to 'deal' with doctors
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday threatened to "deal" with striking doctors, claiming they were being paid by unknown organisations to continue with their job boycott.Doctors at governme...Published: 21 hrs ago | 706 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF panics over new Zanu-PF party formation
ZANU-PF was Friday forced to issue a statement describing as insult, the formation of a new political party calling itself Zanu-PF Original.The formation of the new Zimbabwe African National U...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:31hrs | 5766 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dismisses G40 cabal over 'Zanu-PF Original' reports
ZANU-PF has castigated the G40 cabal, a grouping of the revolutionary party's rejects, for fuelling false reports of the registration of a shadowy organisation named "Zanu-PF Original", saying the dis...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:14hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
There's only one Zanu-PF, claims Khaya Moyo
The ruling Zanu-PF party has dismissed social media reports on the alleged formation of a political outfit calling itself "Zanu-PF Original" as misleading and an insult to the values and ethos of the ...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:10hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
The worse ever political year in Zimbabwe
As we come to the wire of the year 2019, there is nothing to write home about as poverty, hunger and unemployment continue to sting the ordinary people in the country.Looking at the political ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:55hrs | 2357 | by Leonard Koni
Junior doctors heading for split
A number of junior doctors are planning to break away from the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) which they say has been "captured" by foreign organisations. Indications are that th...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 06:27hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Women hails organisation over its findings on women quota system
Women in Midlands and Bulawayo provinces have hailed the findings from the research conducted by Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE) and Southern African Parliamentary Su...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 10:38hrs | 287 | by Stephen Jakes
Did Masiyiwa drop a clanger on Zanu-PF?
OTHER than being known as a Christian and a successful telecommunication business person nationally and globally, Strive Masiyiwa continues to be an enigma of our generation. The government fought his...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:26hrs | 4162 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Jonathan Moyo's book launch announced
Professor Jonathan Moyo's book Excelgate will be launched on 12 December at the SAPEST Trust offices. The book was done by Moyo, a political science professor, in collaboration with publisher ...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:23hrs | 2673 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Harare blows $375,000 on iPads for councillors
While Harare City Council continuously complains that poor cashflow prevents it from providing adequate water and services like refuse collection, it has just spent at least $375 000 on iPads fo...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:03hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Canaan Ncube: Farewell to a gallant liberator (1939-2019)
Zimbabwe has lost yet another illustrious fighter for the country's independence and freedom. This is Canaan Ncube, born in Nkayi District of Matebeleland North in Zimbabwe on 19 October 1939 in Dolah...Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 12:17hrs | 1583 | by Dr. Strike Mkandla
Mugabe's riches to be made public
Former President Robert Mugabe's wealth will be revealed in a few days, putting to rest much speculation and conjecture.This week the Master of the High Court is expected to give the full list...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 05:57hrs | 2158 | by Staff reporter
Cameras for traffic offences
MOTORISTS engaging in reckless driving will now be captured by cameras and follow ups with the owners will be carried for prosecution, Harare police spokesperson has said.Acting provincial pol...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 14:50hrs | 2274 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for stuffing biltong in underwear
In a drama-filled incident a 28-year-old man was beaten up before he was arrested for stealing biltong from a retail shop in the city centre and stuffing it in his underwear. The incident whic...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 14:32hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
Mushekwi clears Caps luxury coach
FORMER Caps United forward, Nyasha Mushekwi, yesterday completed the clearance of the luxurious bus he bought for his old club. He brought in the outstanding documents, which were required by the cust...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 10:48hrs | 828 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube burns his house to smoke out a rat
The 2020 national budget statement announced by Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube a fortnight ago was telling in more ways than one. The professor had no qualms to nail his govern...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:43hrs | 1468 | by Cliff Chiduku
Ordinary Zimbabweas played no role in Mugabe coup
As Zimbabwe remembers the second anniversary of the "resignation" of long-time dictator Robert Gabriel Mugabe on November 21, 2017 — marking the end of his 37-year reign of terror — it is shocking...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:41hrs | 422 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa's MDC says 'No foreign mediation, no dialogue'
Since its formation in 1999, the MDC has been perceived by Zanu-PF as a "puppet of the West" and a regime change agenda proponent with the backing of the United Kingdom and the United States.N...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:40hrs | 1331 | by Staff reporter
Econet shop closes over Guard suicide
The Econet Wireless Shop where a Guard Alert security guard committed suicide after he shot himself in the head over stolen cell phones has temporarily closed, as investigations into the case continue...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 13:17hrs | 2893 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube unites ex-ZPRA cadres
Former War Veterans minister, Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube's official book launch in Bulawayo on Friday turned into a mini-reunion of some the leading ZPRA cadres, who reminisced on their experiences ...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:58hrs | 3001 | by Staff reporter
Why Joice Mujuru failed to succeed Mugabe
FELLOW compatriots, where is madam Joice Mujuru? Is it game over for madam Mujuru? I posit that if she is to do her homework she can still maintain her political relevance. At a fireside conversation ...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:30hrs | 2860 | by Nyasha Machimbira
Makhalima fires potshots at govt
LONG-KNOWN for love ballads that have become soundtracks for many romantic affairs, veteran urban grooves musician Sanii Makhalima reflects a new national consciousness in his latest song - Vatiregere...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1378 | by Staff reporter
Has Mnangagwa failed?
This is not an apology for ED as president of Zimbabwe, but a careful examination of the facts. Emerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa popularly known as Ngwena has been president of Zimbabwe for more than a year...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:45hrs | 1399 | by Lovemore 'Briggs Ojugo' Sibanda Ph.D.
Let's wield the whip if need be
No matter how many times it is told, the fable of "The Arab and the Camel" is never time-worn.Instead, it continues to hold an incredibly powerful reverence and relevance.Not surprisin...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:04hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Lets not delude ourselves - ordinary Zimbabweans played no role in Mugabe removal! It was purely a coup d'etat!
As Zimbabwe remembers the second anniversary of the 'resignation' of long-time dictator Robert Gabriel Mugabe on 21 November 2017 - marking the end of his 37 year reign of terror - it is shocking how ...Published: 23 Nov 2019 at 10:28hrs | 2734 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe in the right direction, says Mohadi
Government is placing strong emphasis on reviving key economic sectors through the promotion of production-oriented investment and implementing initiatives targeted at enhancing the performance of Sta...Published: 23 Nov 2019 at 06:41hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Zinara officers arrested in forex toll fraud
Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) officers have defrauded the entity of at least US$30 000, and perhaps as much as US$450 000 in a cheating scam using tollgate coupons issued to foreign ...Published: 23 Nov 2019 at 06:39hrs | 1044 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: General Chiwenga arrives in Harare...ZANU PF snubs him
Vice President Rt General Constantino Chiwenga arrived in the country on Saturday morning and was welcomed by China's Deputy Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Zhao Baogang upon his arrival at the Robert Gabr...Published: 23 Nov 2019 at 06:08hrs | 19305 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Parliament walkouts: MPs must serve the national interest
ZANU-PF legislators' decision to boycott the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) sitting where Sakunda Holdings was expected to give oral evidence regarding how the US$3 billion...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 18:12hrs | 980 | by Nyasha Chingono
Chamisa engages Sadc over Zimbabwe crisis
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday dispatched one of his deputies, Welshman Ncube, and the opposition party's secretary for international relations, Gladys Hlatywayo, to Sadc to plead with the region...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 21:10hrs | 2404 | by Staff reporter
South Africa ex-State Security minister arrested
Former South African state security minister Bongani Bongo was arrested on Thursday and arraigned before the courts on corruption charges.South African media reported that the corruption charg...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 14:32hrs | 2035 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Cashless society: EcoCash blip a wake-up call
Zimbabwe, like most nations, is moving more and more towards a cashless society where financial transactions are executed electronically than in physical banknotes and coins. Gone are the days...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 03:56hrs | 1080 | by Staff reporter
ZEC calls for input on strategic plan
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) wants objective reviews from seconded staff, political players, civic society organisations and election observers who participated in last year's harmonised el...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 04:01hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
How Jonathan Moyo and Kasukuwere fled Zimbabwe
Two years after a military coup that ousted former president Robert Mugabe, one unresolved mystery is how two top loyalists of the late president escaped from the country after soldiers peppered a hou...Published: 19 Nov 2019 at 20:39hrs | 5682 | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe still with us three years down the line
For Zimbabwe to achieve stability, there was to be a return to constitutionality. Sanity had escaped the political landscape. The operation restore legacy was not to be complete without order and a co...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 13:34hrs | 2667 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'We had informers within the Rhodesian security services'
WE continue our interview with Tapson Ncube pseudonym Makhula Thebe who in the past instalments has spoken about how dissenting voices were treated within the Zipra ranks. Viewed as a rebel, N...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 05:24hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere remembers Chiwenga's coup
Exiled former G40 Kingpin Saviour Kasukuwere has posted a tweet remembering the November 2017 bloody coup that ended 37 years of the late President Robert Mugabe's iron rule. Said Kasuku...Published: 16 Nov 2019 at 15:17hrs | 6520 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Cross now smelling the coffee, but....
IN the Bible, there is a story of the prodigal son who demanded his share of his father's estate, which the father gave him. Shortly after being given his inheritance, the son runs off and squanders t...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:27hrs | 917 | by Amos Mazambani
Zacc challenges media
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has challenged the media to assist with investigative journalism that will help the commission to deal with corruption.Addressing journalist in&n...Published: 14 Nov 2019 at 07:36hrs | 932 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Is Biti crafting the US Policy on Zimbabwe?
A well placed source close to Tendai Biti has revealed that the MDC Co-Vice President actually crafts US policy on Zimbabwe.According to the source, the US Embassy regularly consults Biti on w...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 11:59hrs | 2510 | by Felix Kundishora
Mass resignations hit Zinara
At least 12 top executives have resigned from the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) in protest over alleged interference, endemic corruption, harassment and threats from some board member...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:43hrs | 4593 | by Staff reporter
Rhodies we know, where are Zimbos?
MONDAY, November 11, marked the 54th anniversary of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) by then Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith, a move that severed the white colony from the B...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:40hrs | 746 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Cain Mathema's appointment as Education Minister a disaster for Mthwakazi
The recently announced changes in the cabinet by Mishack Sibanda effected by Emerson Mnangagwa government leaves a lot to be desired.Cain Mathema is a former member of the Froliz party which l...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 09:25hrs | 3660 | by Mqondisi Moyo MRP President.
Zinara fatcats in tollgates scam
A FRESH storm has hit the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) after the parastatal proposed to award a million-dollar deal to its perennial contractor Univern, a deal seen as a corrupt way ...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:23hrs | 915 | by Staff reporter
Zinara fires 30 cashiers for fraud
THIRTY Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) cashiers have been fired for fraud and theft. This comes after the authority uncovered systematic scams at four tollgates involving cashiers, supe...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 06:21hrs | 1147 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans must shut up: Tribalism is no better that racism
There has been a strong debate amongst South Africans on whether or not the sport is capable of uniting a nation this follows the world cup win by the South African Rugby Team popularly known as Sprin...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 09:42hrs | 2249 | by Mbonisi Gumbo
Jacob Zuma falls ill...South Africa urged to pray
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has suddenly fall ill and will not be able to attend the State Capture Inquiry that was scheduled for next week. In a media statement the Secretary of...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 16:31hrs | 11002 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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