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Over 270k people receive cholera vaccine in Cyclone Idai ravaged districts
More than 270 000 people in Cyclone Idai ravaged districts of Chimanimani and Chipinge have so far been vaccinated against cholera under a government led initiative that is targeting to reach at least...Published: 15 hrs ago | 368 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF factional fights spill into court
A ZANU-PF member has claimed in court that his arrest on charges of stealing party regalia and $100 from a colleague is a result of internal fights.This was revealed by Prosper Sithole (42), o...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:28hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Chipinge white farmer's case takes new twist
A CHIPINGE white commercial farmer, who allegedly shot his employee after allegedly mistaking him for a stray dog has applied for inspection in loco after blaming the victim for the incident.J...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:14hrs | 1060 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's version of disaster capitalism, couched as resilience
A LOCAL Zimbabwean artist, Dereck Mpofu, recently released a song titled Mweya wechiZimba. Even though the title of the song may suggest it is religious, it is upon listening to it, that you discover ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:10hrs | 89 | by Takura Zhangazha
Prison officer smokes out goats thief
A PRISON officer sold out a Chipinge woman who was allegedly preying on other villagers' goats after she sold him two suspected stolen goats.Eliza Sithole (47), of Mwandifira village, is now i...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:10hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers arrested over Cyclone Idai aid
AFTER weeks of frenzied speculation, some members of the military have finally been exposed for allegedly looting goods donated to survivors of the recent Cyclone Idai which left a trail of dest...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 08:10hrs | 3420 | by Staff reporter
Wife basher escapes jail
A CHIPINGE man, who assaulted his wife with a burning log, yesterday heaved a sigh of relief after she withdrew charges against him.Reuben Mhlanga (46) assaulted his wife, Vimbai Mubonisi for ...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:56hrs | 698 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults wife with burning log
A CHIPINGE woman is battling for her life after she sustained serious burns after being assaulted by her husband with a burning log.She was assaulted after delaying giving him a cellphone torc...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:16hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
ID, passport delays to persist as resource shortages bite
Registrar General Clemence Masango has said resources needed to print identity cards and passports were in short supply, leading to the issuance of paper identity documents and long delays in processi...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:33hrs | 3201 | by Staff reporter
Prophet gave burglar charms to evade arrest
A HABITUAL Chipinge burglar has been jailed for two years for theft of goods worth over $600 in Buhera and Bikita after being given a charm by a prophet to evade arrest.Tinashe Mutete was conv...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:46hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to start training cadaver dogs
Government says it will soon start training local dogs to undertake specialised searches that include finding human bodies.This comes after the State was forced to seek help from South African...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 07:20hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
'ZANU PF did not steal anything in Chimanimani'
Bulawayo based Pastor Anglistone T. Mthiyane Sibanda has absolved ZANU PF from allegations that its officials have been looting aid meant for victims of Cyclone Idai in Chipinge and Chimanimani. ...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 16:38hrs | 2124 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Cyclone Idai donations thieving cop gets bail
A HARARE police officer, who on Monday appeared at the Rusape Magistrates Court charged with stealing foodstuffs donated to victims of Cyclone Idai in Manicaland, has been granted $200 bail and remand...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 07:02hrs | 1040 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt committed to growth of ICT
INFORMATION Communication and Technology (ICT) minister Kazembe Kazembe yesterday said the country was employing a litany of initiatives to create and promote an enabling environment for internet conn...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:54hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
'3.8 magnitude earthquake hit before Cyclone Idai'
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chimanimani and Chipinge shortly before Cyclone Idai which left 344 people dead and destroyed property worth billions of dollars, Government revealed yesterday. ...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:47hrs | 1355 | by Staff reporter
Police probe several bigwigs over Cylone Idai aid looting
POLICE have arrested dozens of people and are probing a number of senior government officials, following the sickening looting and diversion of goods donated to victims of the deadly Cyclone Idai stor...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:40hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter
Couple robbed at knife point
A CHIPINGE man was arrested over the weekend for breaking into a house and robbing a couple of ZWR$3 000 at knife point.Aaron Danger (26), from Mahachi village in Checheche, Chipinge, was arre...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:49hrs | 1479 | by Staff reporter
Ministry official nabbed over Idai donations
A deputy director in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development on Saturday appeared before a Chipinge magistrate facing charges of stealing Cyclone Idai donati...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:24hrs | 780 | by Staff reporter
Facing national challenges: None but ourselves
In mid-March Zimbabwe together with Malawi and Mozambique fell victim to the violent and destructive Cyclone Idai which killed hundreds of people and left thousands displaced in these three southern A...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 15:31hrs | 319 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Dialogue preparing Zimbabwe for 2023
WHILE there have been some sections of society that have dismissed outright the on-going dialogue meetings between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and us (opposition party leaders) who participated in th...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 12:52hrs | 772 | by Harold Wilson
Nust to identify deceased Cyclone victims
GOVERNMENT says it is working with the National University of Science and Technology (Nust)'s Applied Testing Genetic Centre (AGTC) to identify deceased victims of Cyclone Idai which ravaged the count...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 12:33hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
Facing national challenges: None but ourselves
In mid-March Zimbabwe together with Malawi and Mozambique fell victim to the violent and destructive Cyclone Idai which killed hundreds of people and left thousands displaced in these three southern A...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 12:17hrs | 135 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mnangagwa lied on Trump's US$2.5 million
President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently told residents of Manicaland that America's President Donald Trump sent his Ambassador to meet him and handover US$2.5 million. Contrary to Mnangagwa's st...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 10:46hrs | 22299 | by Mandla Ndlovu
NetOne restores mobile service in Idai-hit areas
NetOne has managed to bring up 24 out of its 27 base stations in Chimanimani and Chipinge that were destroyed by Cyclone Idai. In an interview yesterday, the parastatal's head of public relati...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:32hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Cop hires kombi to ferry stolen Cyclone Idai donations
A police officer has been arrested for alleged wholesale looting of aid valued at tens of thousands United States Dollars earmarked for victims of Cyclone Idai in Chipinge amid reports of rampant misa...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 18:39hrs | 5082 | by Methusi Ncube
Panic after sangoma's death, clients throng home to return charms
THERE is gnashing of teeth among those who sought lucky charms from prominent traditional healer, Sekuru Charles Makuyana-Ndunge, who died in Chipinge on March 30, 2019 after a courageous battle with ...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 16:27hrs | 27668 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa dialogue laying ground for 2023'
NCA leader Lovemore Madhuku has defended his participation in the dialogue led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, saying he is contributing to nation building and laying the groundwork for credible elec...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 09:03hrs | 1116 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa charms poll losers
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has won the hearts of smaller opposition parties that sang him praises here on Thursday after they were flown to the disaster-ravaged area to appreciate the magnitude of t...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 16:24hrs | 922 | by Staff rpeorter
Cyclone Idai death toll rises to 344
The Ministry of Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services has released the latest figures of people who passed on due Cyclone Idai.CYCLONE IDAI UPDATE: Deaths of Zimbabweans. Moz...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 16:57hrs | 1975 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Chiwenga sparks fresh health concerns
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga sparked fresh concerns about his health on Thursday after he was filmed fidgeting and struggling to maintain his focus while listening to survivors of Cyclone Idai....Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 16:01hrs | 16889 | by ZimLive
Chiwenga calls for unity of purpose
Vice President Retired General Dr Constantino Chiwenga has called for unity of purpose saying it is everyone's role to assist Cyclone Idai victims.While addressing residents gathered outside C...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 08:03hrs | 5410 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, small political parties visit cyclone disaster areas
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Manicaland together with members of other political parties who are visiting Chimanimani and Chipinge in an effort to increase the level of assistance to cyclone Ida...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 11:14hrs | 1568 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says put politics aside for Cyclone Idai victims' sake
MUTARE President Mnangagwa says Zimbabweans from different persuasions should set aside their differences and assist fellow citizens who were affected by Cyclone Idai which has left 268 people dead so...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:47hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
'No jet fuel shortage'
The World Food Programme has dismissed media reports that there is shortage of jet fuel in Zimbabwe which was said to be affecting air rescue operations in Chimanimani and Chipinge. "We are aw...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:39hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Provide supplementary feeding to all schools
The announcement by the Grain Millers Association to provide supplementary feeding to schools in Cyclone hit areas is very laudable and commendable. The move will go a long way in alleviating the suff...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 15:08hrs | 88 | by Thomas Murisa
BREAKING: America pours US$2.5 million into Zimbabwe
The United States Government has poured an additional contribution of US$2.5 million towards the victims of Cyclone Idai.In a statement on Wednesday the US Embassy in Harare said, "The c...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 14:43hrs | 5695 | by Mandla Ndlovu
White farmer shoots employee
A CHIPINGE white commercial farmer, who allegedly shot his employee, told the court that he had mistaken him for a stray dog.Joubert Francois Johannes (36), of Lushof Farm, appeared before Chi...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:27hrs | 1423 | by Staff reporter
Govt clips civil servants' wings
Government has started to change laws that govern civil servants, including clipping their political wings so that they may be apolitical as required by the Constitution.Briefing journalists a...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:25hrs | 1565 | by Staff reporter
Cylone Idai death toll at 268 in Zimbabwe, expected to rise
Cabinet yesterday resolved to launch a formal appeal for domestic and international assistance on the Cyclone Idai disaster whose death toll now stands at 268 people. The appeal is for assista...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:21hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sends formal Cyclone Idai SOS
Cabinet yesterday resolved to launch a formal appeal for domestic and international assistance on the Cyclone Idai disaster whose death toll now stands at 268 people. The appeal is for assista...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:15hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
MDC re-oiling its machinery
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC has described the ongoing restructuring exercise, which has often turned violent ahead of the party's elective congress next month, as a necessary "re-oiling" antidote to ha...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 12:11hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter
Jet-A1 fuel shortages threaten to ground Cyclone Idai air relief efforts
SERIOUS shortages of Jet-A1 fuel are hampering relief efforts in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts where at least 270 000 survivors of the deadly Cyclone Idai have been confirmed as in urgent need of...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 07:59hrs | 188 | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa's MDC says will not be part of Mnangagwa Cyclone junket
MDC says it will not be part of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's delegation of government and opposition leaders set to visit areas ravaged by the recent Cyclone Idai in Manicaland, Masvingo and two oth...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 06:39hrs | 1095 | by newzimbabwe
MDC Alliance must stop chasing shadows
The opposition MDC-Alliance is evidently livid by the swift reaction rendered by Zanu-PF and Government to help those affected by Cyclone Idai cope with the tragedy. We notice that the opposition part...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 23:55hrs | 1866 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Idai swallows 52 pupils, three teachers
MORE than 50 pupils and three teachers have been confirmed dead while 70 school going children are still not accounted for and are feared dead in the Cyclone Idai hit areas with an estimated $10 milli...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 23:02hrs | 2939 | by Staff reporter
Businessman attempts to kill neighbour
A businessman and his two brothers recently appeared before Chipinge magistrate Bill Chineka on charges of attempted murder of a neighbour at one of his businesses at Gunura Township.Sidney (3...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 21:32hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Teacher dies in deputy head's office
A 63-YEAR-OLD Chipinge teacher on Wednesday collapsed and died in the deputy headmaster's office under unclear circumstances. Eddie Taonezvi, who was a teacher at Chipinge Junior Primary Schoo...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:49hrs | 3855 | by Staff reporter
Do cracks in the ground in Chimanimani prove seismic activity before cyclone?
Pictures have emerged which appear to support claims by survivors of a deadly cyclone in eastern Zimbabwe that there was some seismic activity before heavy rains and winds swept in from Mozambique on ...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:37hrs | 777 | by zimlive
An Arab Prince's gift to Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe has not paid a single cent for President Mnangagwa's recent visit to the United Arab Emirates as the trip was fully-funded by the President's host, it has emerged.Further, Zimbabwe wi...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:16hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Chairpersons for national dialogue named, Mnangagwa happy
Political parties that participated in the 2018 July harmonised elections met yesterday and appointed Chairman of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) Justice Sello Nare and Chairpe...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 08:22hrs | 2462 | by Staff Reporter
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