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Zimbabwe and the crisis of one-sided democracy narrative
THE co-existence of political dissent is healthy for any political set-up. However, it is risky to reduce the density of political dissent to the narrowest of extremes of allowing certain political ac...Published: 8 mins ago | 12 | by Richard R Mahomva
This Zimbabwe situation simply cannot go on
THIS is a message to those who currently hold power in Zimbabwe. I do not really care about how you got into this position, but now that you are there, we need to ask you what you are going to use tha...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:25hrs | 1389 | by Eddie Cross
Red flag raised over abductions, torture
HUMAN rights and other civil society organisations (CSOs) have called on Sadc, African Union and the international community to rein in the Zimbabwean government as tensions rise over alleged abductio...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:29hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF factionalism rears ugly head
There was drama at Chinhoyi Stadium during the Defence Forces Day celebrations when security and protocol members were reportedly forced to remove top Zanu-PF provincial members who had invaded the hi...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1605 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promises Zimbabweans a better tomorrow
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has promised Zimbabweans a better tomorrow as long as they tough it out to see his austerity measures bear fruit.Mnangagwa told thousands gathered for Defence Forc...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:38hrs | 684 | by newzimbabwe
7 perish, 40 injured in Heroes accidents
Seven people were killed, while 40 were injured in separate accidents that occurred in Beitbridge and Guruve yesterday.In Beitbridge, seven people died on the spot, and nine were injured when ...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 20:23hrs | 895 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa beefs up security
DRONES, sniffer dogs, security cameras, heavily armed soldiers and police officers, hundreds more embedded in the crowds turned the National Heroes Acre into a virtual cantonment area as President Emm...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:37hrs | 5151 | by newzimbabwe
MDC a gang of retrogressive minds, says Muchinguri
THE opposition MDC is a gang of retrogressive minds bent on sabotaging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's efforts to revive the economy, hence Zimbabweans should shun their call for protests slated for Fr...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:17hrs | 1089 | by Staff reporter
20 injured in lorry accident
AT least 30 people were seriously injured when the loading box of a lorry they were travelling in opened resulting in passengers being thrown out onto the tarmac on their way to Heroes' Day celebratio...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:09hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF unfazed by Mugabe's heroes acre threats
On Friday 9 August, The Zimbabwe Independent reported that former President Robert Mugabe has told his family members that he does not want to be buried at Heroes Acre. He also apparently said he does...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 22:35hrs | 4643 | by Staff reporter
General Chiwenga sends a message to Zimbabweans
Ailing Vice President constantino Chiwenga has sent a message to the people of Zimbabwe wishing them to have a blessed Heroes day and Defense Forces day celebrations.This message was conveyed ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 12:36hrs | 16217 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe military says 'violent demos sponsored by third hand'
THE violent demonstration that occurred in January this year was sponsored by a third hand, a situation that prompted military personnel to intervene in order to bring sanity, Zimbabwe Defence Forces ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:53hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Ignore retrogressive MDC Alliance protests, begs Muchinguri
ZIMBABWEANS should ignore the planned mass protests by the opposition MDC Alliance aimed at toppling the Government as this is retrogressive to development being spearheaded by Zanu-PF across the coun...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:51hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Retracing the footprints of a heroic legacy
In the month of August we celebrate the gallant fighters of our liberation struggle - both the living and those no longer in our midst. Through their lived commitment to disfigure colonialism, w...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:49hrs | 50 | by Obert Mpofu
Chamisa thinks Zimbabweans are still in shock after 2018 elections
ZIMBABWEANS are still in shock following "the 2018 grand electoral theft" by Zanu-PF and its leader President Emmerson Mnangagwa, MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has said.In his Heroes Day Commemora...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 16:10hrs | 557 | by newzimbabwe
$8,5m health equipment for Zimbabwe
Celebration Health (CH), the philanthropic medical arm of Celebration Ministries, is seeking partners that will help to bring $8,5 million worth of donated state-of-the-art medical equipment from abro...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 11:26hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa to change heroes day
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says his government will increase the heroes day celebrations from one day to a full month so that the nation gets enough time to mourn their departed ones. In an emo...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 08:57hrs | 3141 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Every Zimbabwean is a hero in their own right'
As the ministry in charge of the Heroes Day commemorations, we are looking forward to this year's event with great excitement and anticipation.This year's theme for the celebrations is titled ...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 08:19hrs | 280 | by Ambassador Cain Mathema
MDC August holiday road safety message to Zimbabwe
Fellow Zimbabweans, it is again the month of August, a month associated with high accident incidences on our highways.The month has seen record high fatalities in the previous years and the MD...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:26hrs | 1178 | by Settlement Chikwinya
Chamisa's Heroes Month message to the people of Zimbabwe
It is exactly twelve months since disputed and stolen election of 2018. The majority of Zimbabweans are still in shock at the brazen manner inwhich their vote was stolen. Disputed ele...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:24hrs | 1667 | by Nelson Chamisa
Mkhululi Bhebhe ties knot
SOUTH Africa-based Zimbabwean contemporary gospel singer Mkhululi Bhebhe tied the knot with his long-time sweetheart, Ashleigh Nonxoloba, in a low-key ceremony at the Bulawayo Magistrates' Courts on W...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:10hrs | 2924 | by Staff reporter
Zimfest delivers another 'phenomenal' festival
Every summer, Zimfest Live is the epicenter of the Zimbabwean music and arts scene and for a third consecutive year, it did not disappoint.The popular southern African festival takes 'musiophi...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 16:28hrs | 647 | by Tidi Kwidini
'Zimbabwe on precipice of conflict'
HUMAN rights watchdog, Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) says Zimbabwe is on the brink of conflict brought on by escalating economic problems that came after the ban of the multi-currency system.In...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:30hrs | 1163 | by Staff reporter
Trigger-happy cop faces $600 000 lawsuit
TWO teenagers from Lower Gwelo area in the Midlands province, who were shot and injured by a trigger-happy cop while celebrating New Year's Day, are suing the police officer for more than $600 000. ...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:33hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
Lupane spits on Nelson Chamisa
The MDC under Nelson Chamisa 's leadership has yet again lost a by-election to ZANU PF. The MDC garnered a respectable 4492 votes while ZANU PF emerged victorious with 6 126 votes counted in its favou...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 12:54hrs | 10558 | by Nicholas Ncube
Nkomo remembered in South Africa
ZIMBABWEANS in South Africa this past weekend held a belated Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo commemoration where a number of local artists provided entertainment. Hundreds of the country's citizens...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:45hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Carl Joshua Ncube to showcase Zimbabwe in Mexico
Carl Joshua Ncube Has been invited to speak at the prestigious LA CIUDAD DE LAS IDEAS 2019 in MexicoLa Ciudad de las Ideas is an International Festival of Brilliant Minds, a celebration of cre...Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 20:36hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to be impeached
THE opposition MDC says it is working with some of the ruling Zanu-PF party legislators to impeach President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a legislator has revealed.Addressing a rally in his constituenc...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:43hrs | 2873 | by Staff reporter
Malema worried about Zimbabwe
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Mr Julius Malema has called on the South African government to support Zimbabwe's economic transformation, which is now in full swing. Mr Malema said thi...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1350 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF seeks to amend constitution
Zanu-PF is going to amend its constitution to ensure that it speaks to the vision of its First Secretary and President Mnangagwa of transforming the country into an upper middle income economy by 2030...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:32hrs | 875 | by Staff reporter
Genocide survivors want to meet Mnangagwa
GUKURAHUNDI victims in Matabeleland South's Kezi district say they want to be addressed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whom they want to explain why the government targeted civilians in the killings...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 18:18hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
State Capture: The imperfect metaphor
Language and its expressions and metaphors does not only deliver messages and meaning but it can also do a lot to hide the truth. In that way language can be used, sometimes innocently and at ...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:20hrs | 85 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
'Masvingo solidly behind Mnangagwa'
Zanu-PF Masvingo provincial chairman Ezra Chadzamira has said the province is solidly behind the leadership of President Mnangagwa, saying time for electioneering is now over. Addressing thous...Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 08:08hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Murisa honours Ali 'Baba'
FORMER Soccer Star of the Year and Caps United legend Stewart Murisa will this year donate all his birthday gifts to one of the best junior coaches ever to emerge in Zimbabwe, Ali 'Baba' Dube, who has...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 07:45hrs | 683 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi 'architect' threatens
Zanu-PF party Politburo member Perrance Shiri has called on members not to be swayed by opposition elements who want to make the country ungovernable through demonstrations. Addressing thousan...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 07:22hrs | 1061 | by STaff reporter
Ndabaningi Sithole's birthday bash set for this weekend
A celebration of the life of the Founding President of ZANU Reverend Ndabaningi Sithole will be held on the 20th of July at the Freedom Farm in Chipinge. A flyer inviting Zi...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 15:14hrs | 2152 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Mnangagwa is my younger brother'
Today we round up our interview with pioneer freedom fighter and former Member of Parliament for Nkayi Constituency, John Maluzo Ndlovu. In the last few weeks, Ndlovu has spoken about how he j...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 12:40hrs | 3160 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Town Clerk not off the hook yet
It is now clear that tribal battles at Bulawayo now over shadows service delivery.The city is facing serious water shortages,have poor roads, busting of sewer pipes posing a health hazard especially i...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 17:43hrs | 2786 | by Etiwel Mutero
Joshua Nkomo to be honoured
SOUTH Africa-based Matabeleland Entertainment News (M.E.N) is set to stage this year's edition of the annual Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Celebration through arts at the Berea Charles Gorchel Park (Mtshang...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:19hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe netball supporters in Liverpool 'most enthusiastic'
Sky Sports said the Zimbabwean supporters have set the bar very high, "for the most enthusiastic fans,'' as they inspired the plucky Gems team to produce a winning formula in their first Netball World...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:05hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Exchange rate upward pressure on
Exchange rate upward pressure onTHERE were signs this week that the grey market was slowly returning from its brief sabbatical following the monetary policy dawn raid of June 24 that called out th...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 08:51hrs | 5090 | by Brett Chulu
Chamisa in an audacious bid to undercut Mnangagwa
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa in an audacious bid to undercut President Emmerson Mnangagwa, visited a newly completed clinic at the run-down settlement of Hopley, south of the capital a day before the Zan...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 08:08hrs | 6281 | by newzimbabwe
Mthuli Ncube to buy cars for Ministers and raise price of fuel
Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube has announced that he will be sanctioning the purchasing of vehicles for Ministers and Members of parliament this week after a long period of aus...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 09:14hrs | 11462 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Umcimbi Wabantu brings Dr Malinga
SOUTH Africa's Dr Malinga will be one of the main acts at the Skyz Metro FM Umcimbi Wabantu concert taking place at the Large City Hall car park next month. The concert on August 31 will be pa...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 07:55hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube charges Zimbabweans $400 to listen to him
Minister of Finance and Economic Development Professor Mthuli Ncube will be hosted by Presidnet Emmerson Mnangagwa's advisor Trevor Ncube in a conversation on the 10th of July 2019....Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 23:18hrs | 6839 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Poets honour Dabengwa
GWERU Midlands Poets' Association chairperson Dumisani Ndlovu says his organisation is geared to honour the late national hero and intelligence supremo, Dumiso Dabengwa, through performing poetry dedi...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:26hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Seagirl swims into copyright storm
After having a "bitter and sweet" musical year, coupled with awards, massive radio spins and also being pelted on stage on two occasions by her home fans, Bulawayo songstress Novuyo "Seagirl" Dube mig...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:22hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Kagame tells Mnangagwa to 'convince Zimbabweans first'
RWANDAN President Paul Kagame has said his Zimbabwean counterpart, Emmerson Mnangagwa, should not "bribe" his way out of the crisis facing the country, but work with his people to ensure they support ...Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 10:07hrs | 1092 | by Staff reporter
'No turning back on Mnangagwa's reforms'
Foreign Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo yesterday said there was no turning back on reforms President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government was implementing and pleaded with the United States (US) government...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 08:26hrs | 1621 | by Staff reporter
Kagame scorns West’s duplicity over Zimbabwe sanctions
RWANDA President, Paul Kagame, has scorned the duplicity by the Western countries who are demanding a quick transformation of Zimbabwe yet the sanctions they imposed on the nation are still in effect ...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 07:59hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
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