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Zimbabwe: A nation at crossroads
Good day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, Zimbabwe is dogged by reputational and socio-economic challenges. Consequently, the citizenry is despondent, crying out for commitment to uphol...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 06:41hrs | 793 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Victoria Falls residents say 'NO'
VICTORIA Falls residents yesterday disrupted the process to elect a new mayor for the resort city accusing the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Mr Nelson Chamisa of dictatorial tendencies an...Published: 20 Sep 2023 at 06:39hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
What will freedom truly cost us?
In the depths of despair, there exists a flicker of hope. Or so we dare to believe. As a nation, Zimbabwe has been haunted by a tumultuous history, riddled with oppression, corruption, and a desperate...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:32hrs | 104 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
What's the sense in removing term limits for an 81-year-old president?
No one can deny that having a long life on earth is truly a blessing.It is especially so in a country as Zimbabwe - where the life expectancy is only 64.7 years, based on the 2022 Population a...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:30hrs | 1117 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
When our parents celebrated independence in 1980, this isn't what they were celebrating!
Whenever I look at this picture, my heart is filled with indescribable grief and anguish. I see my father, with his dear friends - as they openly expressed ecstatic transports of joy - at the ...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:20hrs | 283 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa salutes Heath Streak
THE late cricket icon Heath Streak is likely to live long in the memories of many Zimbabweans, with President Mnangagwa yesterday describing the former national team captain and coach as a "great spor...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 19:43hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest 14 pupils at a vuzu party
BULAWAYO police are investigating an incident involving 14 high school pupils found hosting a vuzu party in Pumula South last week on Friday afternoon.Police were alerted after a stranger saw ...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 07:00hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter
Government on drive to recruit STEM teachers
GOVERNMENT is in the process of recruiting Science and Mathematics teachers to address the deficit in schools and close the existing gaps in the education sector, which have resulted in learners in so...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:59hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
New 60-bed hospital takes shape in Bulawayo's Parklands
A BULAWAYO entrepreneur, Mr Victor Moyo is building a 60-bed hospital in Parklands suburb, a development that will complement Government efforts to improve access to healthcare services in the city....Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:58hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says his life has not been an easy one
President Mnangagwa has defied death on three separate occasions in his life, including a notorious poisoning incident in Gwanda six years ago and narrowly escaping the death penalty due to a technica...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:56hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 4674 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Motsoaledi's ministry targeting Zimbabwean/ African professionals for deportation
The Pretoria High Court issued an urgent interim interdict this week against the minister and Department of Home Affairs prohibiting them from deporting an investment banker working in South Africa. H...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 21:37hrs | 5425 | by Ciaran Ryan
Woman turns into man when in bed
A resident of Chimanimani, Gibson Kufandada, alleges that his wife adopts a male persona when they enter their marital bedroom. According to Kufandada, his wife, Rumbidzai Ngomana, experiences a hoars...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 21:27hrs | 2404 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has nothing to apologise for even if he appoints his qualified relatives
President Mnangagwa does not appear to be having trouble finding experienced candidates around him and at the moment Zimbabwe has no rules which govern appointments to the Cabinet by the President....Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 17:54hrs | 436 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Another former Dembare executive dies
The world of domestic football has suffered another loss this week with the passing of former Premier Soccer League board member and former Dynamos Treasurer, Harrison Mbewe, at the age of 81. Mr. Mbe...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 12:03hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
5 under-privileged students secure Mnangagwa's ED-UNZA scholarship
NELIA Fundu, a 21 year old young intellect from rural Zvishavane was born in a less privileged family with other five siblings.Her father relies on menial jobs to put food on their table but h...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:26hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Chief Hwenje, Thomas Mapfumo clash over Mnangagwa
MUSICIAN and Zanu-PF praise singer Chief Hwenje has attacked exiled Chimurenga superstar Thomas Mapfumo over his remarks following the August 23 general elections.In an interview with the medi...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 09:02hrs | 814 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF loses grip in Matebeleland
Zanu-PF's support in Matebeleland has shrunk as seen in the recent elections where the ruling party surrendered a number of seats to the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Th...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 08:59hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's endorsement of 'rigged' election will bring more foreigners to SA, say Zimbabweans
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa's public support of Zimbabwe's national election results will lead to more foreign nationals fleeing to South Africa in search of a better life, Zimbabwean nati...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 08:56hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Why I attended Mnangagwa's inauguration
Dear Fellow Zimbabweans,I HOPE this message finds you in good health and high spirits. Today, I wish to address you with an open heart and a strong conviction for the betterment of our beloved...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:37hrs | 538 | by Harry Wilson
King Mambo hosts national cultural day celebrations
DR Mike Moyo, who proudly identifies as the King Mambo of the historical Rozvi Empire (Dzimbahwe), is hosting the National Traditional Cultural Heritage and Spirituality Celebration Day. The momentous...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:35hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Man bashes stepfather
A 38-YEAR-OLD Plumtree is in soup after he assaulted his stepfather with a burning log after accusing him of not taking good care of his children.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrat...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 19:38hrs | 576 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Whose agenda did our liberation movements truly serve?
There is nothing more baffling and shocking than hearing our so-called 'liberation movements' describing today's fight against injustice and oppression as a 'Western agenda'.The first thing th...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 18:26hrs | 421 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's wife conferred an Honourary Doctor of Laws, capped by hubby
President Mnangagwa, who is Chancellor of State universities, has today capped his wife Auxilia Mnangagwa who was on Friday conferred an Honourary Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) by the University of Z...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 17:45hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Pastor's maintenance drama plays out in court
A Bulawayo-based pastor who is also founder of Anchor of Christ International Ministries is in hot soup after he was dragged to court by his estranged wife over maintenance arrears.Pastor Deci...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:40hrs | 950 | by Staff reporter
Man bashes 'barren' wife
A HARARE woman yesterday accused his estranged husband of physically and emotionally abusing her for failing to bear children during their 10 years in marriage. This emerged at the Harare Civi...Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:31hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Eat to live, not live to eat
None communicable diseases are on the rise and claiming more lives than wars. The terrible and horrible 'siamese' twins, diabetes and hypertension are the ring leaders of these phantom hit squads. How...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 22:35hrs | 348 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Woman wins peace order against son
A DOMBOSHAVA woman has been granted a protection order against her 29-year-old son who she claims is possessed by evil spirits.Sophia Tsakundwa told Harare magistrate Sharon Mashavira that her...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
The law cannot resolve Zimbabwe's political question
AS debate raged over the weekend on whether the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) should have gone to court in the matter of the sham election, l was and still remain unconvinced on what would have ...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:20hrs | 189 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Children born in South Africa to foreign parents not automatically entitled to SA citizenship
A court has found that children born in South Africa to foreign national parents do not automatically entitle them to South African citizenship.The court then turned down an application by Zim...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:17hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter
Zapu demands Gukurahundi resolution
OPPOSITION PF Zapu has appealed to all former members to rejoin the party to collectively demand a lasting solution to the emotive Gukurahundi issue.Following the December 1987 Unity Accord th...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:03hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Ex Minister's widow appeals against stock theft conviction
Former Finance Minister Christopher Kuruneri's widow Paidamoyo is appealing against a stock theft conviction she got from Concession magistrates courts last month.Kuruneri was slapped with a U...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 13:04hrs | 890 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa's CCC claims that its supporters and activists are being attacked
A WAVE of post-election violence has been reported across Zimbabwe as the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) claims that its supporters and activists are being attacked.The violenc...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:20hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe slowing getting back to its feet at 43
IN 1893 my ancestors raised the Union Jack in a place they called Salisbury, in the middle of what is now called southern Africa. That is 130 years ago and for the next 87 years this tiny group of whi...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:19hrs | 316 | by Eddie Cross
Ex-combatants now listing title deeds for Zipra properties
EX-ZIPRA combatants have said that they are in the process of listing title deeds of identified properties for submission to Zanu-PF vice-president Kembo Mohadi (pictured) soon, as they seek to have t...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 21:21hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cricket legend Heath Streak dies
ZIMBABWE cricket legend Heath Streak has died.He was 49.Streak, who has been battling colon and liver cancer passed away in the early hours of Sunday morning.Streak's death was...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:28hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo flea burns
ABOUT 350 traders in Bulawayo have been left stranded after their wares were reduced to ashes by a raging inferno, which engulfed Mutize Flea Market, popularly known as the ‘Little Musina" early yes...Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
5 more years is way too much
My heart is heavy with sadness and a deep sense of contemplation as I reflect upon the recent presidential election. Emmerson Mnangagwa, claimed victory in a highly disputed election. The news of anot...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:42hrs | 323 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Palestine welcomes Zanu-PF victory
THE State of Palestine has congratulated President Mnangagwa and the ruling party Zanu-PF following their victory in last week's harmonised elections as congratulatory messages for the President conti...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 44 | by Staff reporter
Money can't buy love, votes
AS many Zimbabweans seem to tire from the controversy surrounding the results from last week's harmonised elections, some are still wondering how certain candidates lost the polls.Yes, the deb...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:06hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's second term could be better than his first, says economist
Independent development economist Prosper Chitambara said President Emmerson Mnangagwa is under pressure to leave a legacy for himself as he is set to begin his second and final term as the Head of St...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 07:49hrs | 2290 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa lashes out at CCC, observers
President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday lashed out at claims that the August 23 and 24 harmonised elections were rigged in his favour, challenging those who are not happy to take the matter to co...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:57hrs | 898 | by Staff reporter
Cold spell affecting Zimbabwe to continue until Tuesday
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said the cold spell, cloudy and windy conditions that affected Matebeleland South, Bulawayo, Masvingo and Manicaland provinces from yesterday will cont...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:52hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says some observers went beyond mandate
President Mnangagwa has joined a growing number of people who have criticised some election observer missions, especially the SADC Election Observer Mission, for straying into areas that were beyond t...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:49hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe heading for political crisis, coup says foreign sponsored CiZC
AN umbrella body of pressure groups, Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) says Zimbabwe is potentially heading towards another coup which will emanate from disputed and resolved poll rancour.Th...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 23:40hrs | 1136 | by Staff reporter
Voters reject Zanu-PF's big spenders
Zanu-PF big spenders suffered electoral defeats in urban areas with analysts saying the urban electorate could never be swayed by temporary trinkets, which did not address the issue of poverty....Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 13:14hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter
Neighbours fight over witchcraft
A HARARE woman has been granted a peace order against her elderly neighbour, who was accusing her of witchcraft.Elizabeth Mupawana from Glen Norah told Harare magistrate Sharon Mashavira that ...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 12:55hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Pastor bashes naked female sangoma
A pastor from Makokoba suburb in Bulawayo shocked residents when he beat up his tenant who is a traditional healer while she was naked as punishment for playing music too loudly while he was conductin...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 06:24hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Election: CCC 23:00 update
Good evening. As we head into election night and the count begins, dozens of polling stations have still not opened for voting to commence. Urban areas such as Harare and Bulawayo are particularly bad...Published: 24 Aug 2023 at 06:14hrs | 1547 | by Charles Kwaramba
Ex-convict bashes cheating wife goes back to prison
It never rains but pours for a Plumtree man who allegedly bashed his wife with an axe handle after accusing her of cheating on him when he was in prison three years ago.The matter came to ligh...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 19:58hrs | 24 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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