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Mnangagwa says Chiefs' welfare top priority
The Government is committed to improving the conditions of service of traditional leaders who are not only custodians of the country's moral and cultural fabric, but also accelerators of economic deve...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs speak out against Zanu-PF coercion
Zimbabwe's rural areas have for decades been a Zanu-PF stronghold, and are turned into no-go areas for the opposition during elections.Previous Zanu-PF election victories in the rural ar...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 15:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
King Mambo fires advisor, nasty fight ensures
A ROYAL fight has erupted after King Mambo fired his spiritual advisor. Born Mike Moyo, King Mambo also referred to as 'Ilitshe Aligiqiki' was installed in 2020 in a ceremony attended by over 80...Published: 26 Aug 2022 at 06:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe road name blocked
CHIEF Musarurwa of Chivhu has blocked villagers from naming a road in rural Hokonya area after former First Lady Grace Mugabe, arguing that proper procedures were not followed.The villagers ha...Published: 09 Oct 2020 at 10:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe robbed by armed men
TWO men, armed with a rifle, allegedly broke into former First Lady Grace Mugabe's Chivhu rural bedroom in Mazhawidza village on Thursday.The suspects, Simbarashe Chokera (25) of Chivhu and Ju...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 07:05hrs | 1 | by Staff
Bribery allegations at Chiefs' Council poll
Chief Musarurwa allegedly tried to bribe other traditional leaders with blankets ahead of yesterday's elections for the posts of president and deputy president of the Chiefs Council.It is unde...Published: 19 Jul 2018 at 06:26hrs | | 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 w...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 14:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs in near blows, as Charumbira survives axe
Chiefs Council president, Chief Fortune Charumbira, yesterday survived a planned ouster after he was voted by Masvingo traditional leaders to contest at national level for another term.Charumb...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mohadi's aide dies of bomb injuries
Vice President Kembo Mohadi's aide Nelson Dube, who succumbed to injuries sustained during last week's White City Stadium blast and was declared a liberation war hero, was buried yesterday. Du...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
The unholy marriage between the Chiefs and Zanu-PF
This week's edition comes from an individual I have grown to respect for his unwavering national loyalty, but also insightful commentary on the law and Zimbabwe in general which constantly appears...Published: 09 May 2018 at 07:10hrs | | by Thabani Mnyama
Chiwenga's sister burial tomorrow
The late Margaret Machekabuwa, sister to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga who passed away on Saturday, will be buried tomorrow at 10am at Machekabuwa Farm in Marondera.She succumbed to an a...Published: 07 May 2018 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief Musarurwa shoots relative
MASHONALAND East Senator and traditional leader Chief Musarurwa (real name Enos Masakwa) is being probed by police for "accidentally" shooting his nephew in Chivhu last week.The victim, Onias ...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare, Bulawayo council have capacity to reconstruct roads
The Local Government, Public works and National Housing Minister July Moyo has said some local authorities such as the Harare, Bulawayo and Gweru have a capacity to reconstruct own roads.He ma...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 07:39hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'Chiefs to play stabilising role in 2018 polls'
Traditional leaders have been challenged to provide a conducive environment for all political players ahead of this year's elections.Speaking at the installation of Shepherd Chengeta as the ni...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Only Chamisa can be an instrument of change'
At a time frustration at Zimbabwe's political class is running high, Nelson Chamisa (NC) who has emerged as the MDC's presidential candidate is hoping to tap into a desire for wholesale change in the ...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 17:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
'An old person cannot be an instrument of change,' says ageist Chamisa
HARARE - At a time frustration at Zimbabwe's political class is running high, Nelson Chamisa (NC) who has emerged as the MDC's presidential candidate is hoping to tap into a desire for wholesale chang...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 11:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Liberation war 'infant' won't rule Zimbabwe, says Mashonaland chiefs
Chiefs in Mashonaland East have endorsed their support for Zanu PF and said they will not allow anyone who never fought in the liberation struggle or was an infant during that period to become the cou...Published: 28 Feb 2018 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
US shoots down MDC Alliance's $15 billion claim
The United States has distanced itself from claims by MDC Alliance acting chairperson Advocate Nelson Chamisa at the weekend that President Donald Trump promised the opposition party a $15 billion kit...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dispute over sadza: Chivhu man stones mother (68) to death
A man from Chivhu who was furious that his mother had not prepared him sadza when he got back home from a neighbouring business center picked up bricks and stoned the later until she collapsed and die...Published: 10 Oct 2016 at 14:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man stones mother (68) to death over isitshwala/sadza
A man from Chivhu who was furious that his mother had not prepared him isitshwala when he got back home from a neighbouring business center picked up bricks and stoned the later until she collapsed an...Published: 03 Oct 2016 at 09:10hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Gospel Festival lights up Gwanda
Amazing gospel bliss!! This best sums up the just-ended Gwanda Gospel Music Festival.This was not an ordinary concert as it was world class – typical Durban July setup with all the glitz and...Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 06:54hrs | | by Melissa Mpofu
Raw as chieftainship is created for Min Mombeshora's father
Five chiefs are clashing in Chikomba District as two new chieftainships including that to be presided over by the biological father of Lands and Rural Ressettlements Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora hav...Published: 09 Jul 2016 at 06:40hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Women do not love each other- Chief Musarurwa
Chief Musarurwa has claimed that women do not love each other a move he said is stumbling all efforts being made to empower them in the country.Speaking in Parliament, Musarurwa said women wen...Published: 23 Jun 2016 at 15:28hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Its not govt policy for people to resettle themselves - Zanu-PF Minister
The deputy minister of Lands and Rural Resettlement Berita Chikwama has said it is not government policy that people should invade farms.This was after senator Chief Musarurwa asked if it was ...Published: 13 Jun 2016 at 07:01hrs | 4 | by Stephen Jakes
Chivhu’s Tillys Inn fast foods shuts down
Tillys Inn, a large fast food outlet that opened in Chivhu barely 12 months ago has shut down. Chief Musarurwa, a Senator believed to be the major shareholder of the project could not be ...Published: 18 May 2016 at 06:49hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe ambassador to Kuwait owed $127,000 in salary arrears
MEMBERS of Parliament have recommended the closure of some embassies due to the cash crisis that has seen some diplomats and embassy staff failing to get their salaries.Presenting a report in ...Published: 17 May 2016 at 07:19hrs | | by Pamela Shumba
Chivayo rescues 32 Zimbabwean women in Kuwait
HARARE businessman Wicknell Chivayo has come to the rescue of 32 Zimbabwean women who were lured to Kuwait to work as housemaids but ended up being abused as sex slaves.Chivayo bought air tick...Published: 28 Apr 2016 at 06:52hrs | | by Lloyd Gumbo
Zimbabwe seeks reparations from Britain
THE government wants Britain to compensate Zimbabwe for the resources it looted before the country's independence in 1980. Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa told senators on Thursday that the colonial...Published: 19 Apr 2016 at 07:19hrs | | by Nqobile Tshili
'Do not liken Mugabe to God'
MDC-T senator Teresa Makone has warned Zanu PF supporters to stop likening or comparing President Robert Mugabe to God indicating that the veteran leader is given strength by the Almighty but God does...Published: 21 Mar 2016 at 05:26hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Chief describe Mugabe as encyclopedia and historical archives for SADC region
Chief Musarurwa has described President Robert Mugabe as walking encyclopedia and historical archives for both SADC region and the continent of Africa.Speaking in parliament Musarurwa said at ...Published: 08 Mar 2016 at 05:41hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'Chiefs now Mugabe's auxiliaries'
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has accused chiefs of becoming agents of coercion for Zanu-PF, contrary to their role of being custodians of national culture and values. Gorden Moyo, P...Published: 29 Feb 2016 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF 15th National People's congress - Live update
1656: That marks the end of the Zanu-PF 15th National People's Conference updates.1643: Chombo is now giving the vote of thanks. He thanks the President for steering the conference as well as ...Published: 12 Dec 2015 at 11:24hrs | | by Costa Mano and Simiso Mlevu
MDC-T clash with Mashonaland East traditional leader
MDC-T has clashed with Mashonaland East traditional leader, Chief Enos Musarurwa, after the opposition party failed to inform him of the death of one of its supporters last week during celebrations to...Published: 22 Sep 2015 at 06:13hrs | | by Zvamaida Murwira
MDC-T youth leader drowns
An MDC-T Harare Provincial Executive member, Sadam Sayi (24) drowned in a dam at Nhavira Business Centre yesterday morning.According to information gathered by ZBC News the youth who had g...Published: 13 Sep 2015 at 17:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Age of consent could be raised to 18
Legislators in Zimbabwe want the age of marriage for both males and females raised from 16 to 18 years.Prosecutor-General Johannes Tomana has comes under attack from senators across the polit...Published: 04 Jul 2015 at 17:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF won't collapse, says Mnangagwa
Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa says people who think Zanu-PF will collapse are day-dreaming as the party is strong and stable.Officially launching the campaign programme for the Zanu-PF can...Published: 12 Apr 2015 at 19:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief calls for Kaukonde's farm to be given to chiefs - we must scrap all these undemocratic institutions
Chief Musarurwa (Enos Masakwa) says former Zanu PF provincial chairman Ray Kaukonde's farm should be "broken up" and parcelled out amongst the chiefs. "We own the land and we should bene...Published: 08 Jan 2015 at 07:03hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Grace Mugabe for president?
President Robert Mugabe's wife Grace on Wednesday received a major boost as chiefs and government ministers gave her a "blank cheque for higher office" in Zanu-PF.With her position as the Wom...Published: 11 Sep 2014 at 13:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bev caught in obscene act with a patron
Former Prophetic, Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries member Beverley Sibanda has torched a storm after her semi-n*de pictures, while performing at the Harare International Carnival Samba Night,...Published: 31 May 2014 at 13:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Parliament seeks to ban Gumbura's church
A parliamentary thematic committee on Gender and Development says RMG End Time Message church should be banned following the incarceration of its founder, Robert Gumbura, found guilty of five coun...Published: 07 May 2014 at 08:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief blames child rape on 'dress code'
HARARE - A traditional leader has blamed parents for failing to enforce a decent dress code for female children, alleging this could be fuelling rape cases.Chief Enos Pfungwa Musarurwa, from M...Published: 06 Jan 2014 at 18:40hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Hubby's plans to marry second wife, woman commits suicide
A 39-year-old Chivhu woman set her bedroom on fire before committing suicide in protest over plans by her husband to marry a second wife.Mashonaland East assistant police spokesperson Assista...Published: 20 Dec 2013 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Foreign shops get 30 day ultimatum
ALL foreigners operating retail and wholesale businesses, barbershops, hairdressings, beauty salons, bakeries, employment agencies and grain milling which are classified as reserved sectors of the e...Published: 22 Nov 2013 at 01:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe urges Chikomba to vote for hubby
The First Lady Grace Mugabe has appealed for tolerance during the harmonised elections to be held at the end of this month.Addressing Zanu-PF supporters at Madamombe Business Centre in Chiko...Published: 17 Jul 2013 at 19:07hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Constitutional Bill sails through Senate with amendments
SENATE yesterday passed the Constitutional Amendment (No. 20) Bill with minor amendments that will be considered by the House of Assembly today before it is sent to President Mugabe for his assent....Published: 15 May 2013 at 02:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chief declares Zimbabwe a monarchy not a REPUBLIC
Chief Musarurwa has called the REPUBLIC of Zimbabwe a monarchy at the Chiefs' Annual Conference which kicked off on Wednesday in Bulawayo.Chief Musarurwa who is also the Mashonaland East provi...Published: 09 Mar 2012 at 05:09hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
Teenager reports mum for dumping baby in a Blair toilet
A Chivhu teenage girl reported her mother (33) to fellow villagers after she dumped a live baby boy she delivered in her presence in a Blair toilet.The woman disappeared from the scene after r...Published: 14 Dec 2011 at 19:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
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