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NRZ targets US$100m revenue in 12 months

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) aims to generate approximately US$100 million in revenue by 2025 by leveraging its extensive real estate holdings. While cargo transportation remains a key revenue stream, expected to grow from US$56…

Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 09:02hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

World Bank warns of grim future

Climate change and global warming are no longer buzzwords. They have emerged as clear indicators of an impending crisis that threatens the very fabric of global societies, economies and food systems.The year 2023 stands as a testament to t…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Charumbira re-elected PAP President

Chief Fortune Charumbira has been re-elected as the Pan-African Parliament President in elections held in Midrand, South Africa this Monday. Chief Charumbira polled 127 votes out of 172 eligible voters. Chief Charumbira was nominated to re…

Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 18:35hrs | | by Staff reporter

Fortune Charumbir nominated as Pan-African Parliament presidential candidate again

The Pan-African Parliament Southern African caucus officially nominated Chiefs Council president, Fortune Charumbira, as their sole candidate to contest as president of the continental legislative body for the second term.Chief Charumbira …

Published: 22 Mar 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zapu leader calls out Charumbira's Gukurahundi genocide denial

Sibangilizwe Nkomo, leader of the ZAPU party, has criticised Chief Fortune Charumbira, the deputy president of the National Chiefs Council, for publicly denying that the atrocities during Gukurahundi were not acts of genocide.According to …

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 14:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Charumbira's election under objection

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has revealed that the election of Chief Fortune Charumbira as the deputy president of the National Council of Chiefs was under objection.Charumbira, who has served two terms in the chief's council as…

Published: 10 Feb 2024 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Daft Charumbira in Gukurahundi storm

CHIEF Fortune Charumbira touched off a storm yesterday after saying the disturbances that rocked the Midlands and Matebeleland provinces in the 1980s in which thousands were killed by North Korea-trained soldiers was not a genocide.Over 20…

Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter

Charumbira faces showdown at PAP elections

The Pan-African Parliament (PAP) is set to hold elections at the end of this month with the presidency, currently held by Zimbabwean chief and senator, Fortune Charumbira, up for grabs.The Southern Africa Caucus nominated Charumbira to run…

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 20:32hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Fortune Charumbira ousted

Chief Fortune Charumbira, aligned with Zanu-PF, has been removed from his position as President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), a role he assumed in 2022.The PAP secretariat has announced by-elections to fill the vacancies left by Cha…

Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Fortune Charumbira question Miles Sampa's motives

PAN-AFRICAN Parliament (PAP) president Fortune Charumbira has denied allegations that he abused the organisation's resources saying such claims are malicious and false.The allegations were made in a report released by the chairperson of th…

Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 04:55hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Chadzamira lobbies his clansmen to start hunting for Chadzamira's replacement

Chief Fortune Charumbira appears to be facing multiple battles, both regionally and locally. He is vying for control of the Pan African Parliament while simultaneously engaging in local politics against incumbent legislator Ezra Chadzamira…

Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

Charumbira not fired from PAP, it's fake news

The Pan African Parliament speaks on the fake story of the firing of Chief Charumbira.Team Pachedu on Friday said in a statement:"Chief Fortune Charumbira (ZANU-PF) has been fired from the Pan-African Parliament on corruption charges invol…

Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 21:17hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Chief Fortune Charumbira removed as PAP president

Chief Fortune Charumbira who faces sexual assault allegations by his niece has been removed as president of the Pan African Parliament (PAP) with elections for his replacement slated for October.Charumbira, who has a seat in Zimbabwe's Sen…

Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 09:14hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Charumbira steps down

National Chiefs' Council president Chief Fortune Charumbira says he is not seeking re-election to the helm of the national traditional chiefs' body at polls that are scheduled for tomorrow.His current deputy, Chief Mtshane Khumalo of Matab…

Published: 09 Aug 2023 at 08:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Charumbira threatens 'sex attack victim'

CHIEFS Council president Fortune Charumbira, who has been reported for allegedly sexually abusing his married niece on two occasions, has threatened to sue the victim for defamation, claiming the charges were baseless.Charumbira, is who is…

Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Charumbira in sexual assault storm

POLICE in Masvingo province have opened an indecent assault charge against Chiefs' Council president Fortune Charumbira after he allegedly sexually abused his 27-year-old married niece on two occasions, NewsDay reported.The complainant for…

Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 19:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Chamisa and Mnangagwa must work together to establish Karanga hegemony

Zimbabwe's National Council of Chiefs and Pan-African President, Senator Fortune Charumbira, has set the cat among the pigeons calling for talks between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa as "Karangas" fo…

Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 09:00hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Chamisa, Mnangagwa must have tea together

CHIEF'S council president Fortune Charumbira has called for talks between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa to help bring peace to the country.Charumbira was Speaking at t…

Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:49hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Mashonalanders and Mnangagwa takes over Gukurahundi genocide resolution

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has launched a manual on the Gukurahundi community engagement processes by chiefs including a report on their consultative meetings as the Second Republic takes a bold step towards finding a lasting solution and fosteri…

Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 05:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

EFF to meet new PAP president Charumbira

ECONOMIC Freedom Fighters (EFF) Zimbabwe is next week expected to meet and deliver its solidarity message to newly elected Pan-African Parliament, President Fortune Charumbira.The EEF delegation is expected to meet the PAP Southern African…

Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 06:29hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Chief Charumbira salutes SADC for PAP victory

President of the Chiefs Council, Chief Fortune Charumbira, has thanked the SADC region for trusting him to lead the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) following his election on Wednesday.In the process, Chief Charumbira made history by becoming …

Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Chief Fortune Charumbira elected President of Pan African Parliament

Zimbabwe's Chief Fortune Charumbira has been elected new President of the African Parliament.The African legislative arm of the African Union is holding an ordinary session at its South Africa base this week.Charumbira, also President of Z…

Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 20:33hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Chief Charumbira demands action on child marriages

Chiefs Council president Fortune Charumbira has demanded more action on child marriages, while urging government and stakeholders to educate the nation about the Marriages Act which outlaws child marriages, among other provisions.Speaking …

Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mohadi embarrassed in Masvingo

Former vice president and Zanu-PF second secretary Kembo Mohadi was humiliated on the initial day of his party's traditional leadership mobilization programme as members from Charumbira and Nemamwa chieftainships traded blows on June 6 at …

Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 15:26hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF leadership snubs hero Maunganidze's burial

President of the Chiefs' Council Chief Fortune Charumbira has breathed fire after Zanu-PF Masvingo provincial leadership snubbed the burial of late top civil servant Dr Sylvester Maunganidze at the late's rural home in Muzenda village unde…

Published: 21 May 2022 at 18:35hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Chief Charumbira identifies panellists for Gukurahundi hearings?

TRADITIONAL leaders have resolved to establish inclusive panels consisting of chiefs, traditionalists, pastors, counsellors, women, men and youth to conduct Gukurahundi public hearings.Chiefs are in the process of mapping the Gukurahundi p…

Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa UK trip meets with protests

SCORES of Zimbabweans based in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday demonstrated against President Emmerson Mnangagwa who is currently attending the United Nations (UN) COP26 Climate Summit in that country, accusing him of perpetrating gross human …

Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 18:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Senior teachers resist CALA

SOME senior teachers are reportedly resisting the implementation of the Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA).This was revealed by the Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Edgar Moyo on Monday. He was speaking on …

Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 18:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Flu outbreak hits Bulawayo

A FLU outbreak has hit Bulawayo resulting in hundreds of children seeking medication, a development which experts say is a result of fluctuating weather patterns.The flu which is an upper respiratory tract infection usually resolve within …

Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bev puts on five-star performance in Bulawayo

EROTIC dancer Beverly Sibanda put on quite a show in Bulawayo when she performed at Palace Hotel.The dancer who performed in the city for the first time this year following the suspension of shows pulled off an energetic two and half hour …

Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man arrested for smuggling R30m cigarettes into SA

A 52-YEAR-OLD Zimbabwean man believed to be part of a well-orchestrated smuggling syndicate has been remanded in a South African prison following his arrest in possession of R30 million worth of smuggled cigarettes.Alec Muthanguro, who is …

Published: 02 Nov 2021 at 05:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

'Gukurahundi haunting chiefs'

Chiefs last week resolved to set up a mechanism to resolve the long-standing grievances by people in Matabeleland and the Midlands provinces emanating from the atrocities blamed on the North Korean-trained Fifth Brigade.This followed conce…

Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 07:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chief Charumbira drops another bombshell

NATIONAL Council of Chiefs president, Fortune Charumbira has dropped another bombshell, declaring that traditional leaders would not hesitate to intervene in political issues when national interests were under threat.Addressing delegates d…

Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 14:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chief Charumbira faces ouster

SOME traditional leaders have reportedly started pushing for the ouster of the Chiefs' Council president Fortune Charumbira, whom they accuse of frog-marching them into Zanu-PF politics when they were supposed to be non-partisan.The counci…

Published: 11 Jul 2018 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter

Court embarrasses Zanu-PF's Chief Charumbira

HIGH Court judge Justice Clement Phiri yesterday gave president of the Chiefs Council, Chief Fortune Charumbira a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw his statement that traditional leaders would support the Zanu PF presidential candidate in th…

Published: 10 May 2018 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Charumbira, Ncube fight

President of the National Council of Zimbabwe Chiefs Fortune Charumbira has asked Rural Development, Protection and Preservation of National Culture and Heritage minister, Abednigo Ncube, to stay away from boundary disputes in Masvingo.Cha…

Published: 19 Sep 2017 at 19:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Traditional chiefs left out of food aid distribution processes'

CHIEFS Council president, Fortune Charumbira has claimed traditional leaders were being left out of the country's food aid distribution processes, which the opposition says were biased towards Zanu-PF supporters.Zanu-PF opponents insist th…

Published: 08 Feb 2017 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter

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