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NGOs vow massive resistance to Mnangagwa third term bid
Civic organizations under the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition banner have pledged to resist any attempts by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his allies to extend his tenure beyond the two-term constituti...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:21hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Elderly man survives train collision while sleeping on tracks
A 62-year-old homeless man from Bulawayo narrowly escaped death after being struck by a moving train while sleeping on railway tracks under the Luveve Flyover on Saturday morning.The man,...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:42hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Deputy Mayor arrested for bribery
The Deputy Mayor of Bulawayo, Edwin Ndlovu, and Councillor Mpumelelo Moyo, who chairs the Finance and Development Committee, have been arrested by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) on all...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:27hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs a new leadership culture
Almost four months have passed since President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced his intention to respect the constitutional two-term limit, refusing a third term, despite ZANU-PF passing a resolution to e...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 15:00hrs | 907 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
'Zanu-PF is next,' says Oppenheimer bankrolled Maimane
South African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane who receive millions from the Oppenheimers has issued a stark warning to Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, suggesting that it may soon face a similar fate...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 2775 | by Staff reporter
Nepotism, corruption mar Harare land allocations
A commission of inquiry into the City of Harare's financial management has revealed widespread corruption, nepotism, and favouritism in the municipality's land allocation processes. The commission, le...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 07:26hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Chigumba's ZEC starts preparations for Zimbabwe's 2028 elections
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) convened a two-day conference in Nyanga this week to review the 2023 harmonised elections, with key issues including the extension of voting rights to Zimbabwea...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 10:00hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
City of Bulawayo to launch CCtv surveillance in CBD
The City of Bulawayo is set to officially launch a comprehensive CCTV surveillance system across the Central Business District (CBD) on Tuesday, October 1. This initiative aims to enhance safety and i...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:08hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Chief in bribery storm
A Hurungwe traditional leader, Chief Elfas Dendera, is facing allegations of bribery in connection with a US$1 billion investment project. The project, a cement manufacturing plant and thermal power s...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 08:01hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
44 Zinasu activists arrested
Forty-four activists from the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) were arrested yesterday at the ZESA Training Centre in Harare for public violence and property destruction. Violence erupted amo...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:36hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU to contest December by-elections
ZAPU has made the decision to participate in the upcoming December by-elections following consultations with their members and various stakeholders. They aim to prevent Zanu-PF from securing additiona...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 20:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Archbishop Ndanga endorses elections
President of the African Christian Council International (ACCI), Archbishop Johannes Ndanga has endorsed the just ended Presidential elections saying allegations of rigging by Advocate Nelson Chamisa,...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 21:32hrs | 2 | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZAPU Statement on Al Jazeera revelations
Zimbabweans have been waiting impatiently for the explosive documentaries by media group Al Jazeera of the systematic looting and plunder of resources by the ruling elite.Today, the world watc...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:46hrs | 37 | by ZAPU
Mnangagwa's 2023 strategy
Zimbabwe's general election is several months away but many opposition figures say they are already battling intense government repression similar to the iron-fisted rule of Robert Mugabe, the former ...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 07:58hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
The letter of deceit
Prodigious things always happen. Reading the letter which Emerson Mnangagwa wrote to Zimbabweans and published on the 9th of November 2017 after he had been dismissed from both government and party is...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 23:27hrs | 9 | by Phosiwe Ncube
Government must expeditiously engage ZIST
Zimbabwe has for a very long time been experiencing boorish governance which led to unprecedented economic abyss coupled with gross violation of human rights and other ignoble injustices manufactured ...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 19:31hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Western diplomats press Mnangagwa on Dzamara's abduction
Western diplomats in Harare and human rights groups slammed an enduring culture of "impunity" in Zimbabwe on Tuesday as they commemorated six years after the abduction and disappearance of activist It...Published: 10 Mar 2021 at 07:21hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mr President open Ekusileni Hospital - People are Dying
In June 2018, ahead of the July 2018 general elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced that the government had engaged the Indian Sharda Group of Institutions (SGI) to operate the health facil...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 19:14hrs | 3 | by Dr Edwin Moyo
2 Matabeles shot dead by Zimbabwe soldiers for speaking Ndebele language
MLO Supreme Council was angered by the gunning down of 2 Matabeles, Morgan Sibanda and Dumisani Mpofu by the the number one killers of Matabele people, Zimbabwe National Army, for speaking Ndebe...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 08:33hrs | 3 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ZIST welcomes SA Envoy
Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) has welcomed the move by South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa to send ANC delegation to 'politically problematic' Zimbabwe following a spate of allege...Published: 09 Sep 2020 at 14:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Dialogue not GNU- ZIST
Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST) director Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo says his organization is not calling for a government of national unity (GNU) but is seeking to find lasting solutions ...Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 15:42hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo residents lobby stakeholders for a Commission to run Bulawayo
Since the attempted coup on Bulawayo Town Clerk by the (tribal) Kambarami brigade there has been a renewed effort by Bulawayo civic organizations, residents associations, as well as Bulawayo's promine...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 14:30hrs | | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Khupe is dancing Nobert Kunonga music
Not so long ago the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe had tasted abhorrent deep factional fights pitted embattled cleric Bishop Nobert Kunonga and the then incumbent Chad Gandiya cabal. Kunonga, a stan Muga...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:44hrs | 1 | by Benny Gudo
1893 MHRRM condemns Ndiweni's harrassment by Zanu PF government
We strongly condemn, unresevedly, the attempts made on Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni's life by Zanu PF Hoodlums and rascals today.Ndiweni has a sacrosant democratic right to air his opinions without ...Published: 16 May 2019 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Thembani Dube, 1893 MHRRM Secretary for Information and Publicity
ZAPU response to 'Gukurahundi' moves by President Mnangagwa
In social and other media there has been debate and speculation on where President Emmerson Mnangagwa is headed regarding resolution of the "Gukurahundi" issue. In the run-up to Zimbabwe's Independenc...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 08:21hrs | 3 | by Dr. Strike Mkandla
Charamba's obsession of arrogance
President Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba who has dedicated his life to justify all evils perpetrated by Zanu-PF over the decades displayed once more his arrogance as he gave Zanu-PF's positi...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:16hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu
Off the comfort zone with the Gregarious Chamisa: A View from the rural-dweller
The juicy and chocolate side of the socialite MDC President, Nelson Chamisa, is mainly his off-the-comfort-zone personality. This makes him an extra-ordinary political leader in that facet in Zimbabwe...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:15hrs | 6 | by Nhlanhla Moses
African leaders responsible for xenophobia in South Africa
We condemn xenophobia currently underway in South Africa in the strongest terms it deserves, it cannot be justifiable. We have been watching some of the gruesome murders, maiming, and attempted murder...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 13:30hrs | 1 | by Mbonisi Gumbo
Arrest of Zenzele Ndebele plot to suppress truth on Gukurahundi
Arrest of journalist, Zenzele Ndebele, yesterday morning at Bulawayo state house, Mnangagwa's meeting venue with Matabeleland civic organizations, is a plot to suppress the truth on Matabeleland...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Mnangagwa's abuse of Ndebele leaders condemned
1893 MHRRM condemns Mnangagwa's use of instrumental power over some of Matebeleland's Civic OrganizationsThe 1893 MHRRM issues a statement of grave concerning regarding Mnangagwa's meeting wit...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 12:32hrs | | by 1893 MHRRM
Stay away and Looting in Zimbabwe: A narrative created to push for a national dialogue
Zimbabwe does not get tired to engage into processes that will help the corrupt and governance failures survive another day. As I write this article I have no doubt in my mind that what is happening n...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 20:10hrs | 4 | by Dumisani Mpofu
'Security forces have an obligation to defend the country'
The security forces have an obligation to defend and safeguard the country and they must carry out their mandates without fear or favor. However, it seems certain sections of the media are on ...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 11:14hrs | | by Chrispen Chebundo
'ZUPCO buses brought to destroy Bulawayo'
Mthwakazi Republic Party President Mqondisi Moyo has alleged that the recently introduced Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) buses in Bulawayo are a ploy by ZANU PF to takeover business from in...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 10:34hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe is not ripe for picking
Multiparty democracy is very 'healthy' for development and total freedom, it keeps the incumbency focused on good governance and economic growth. Opposition politics is a necessary 'evil' for checks a...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 23:35hrs | 1 | by Tondorindo
Mnangagwa has failed us
The recently held national shutdown that went full scale from the 14th to the 17th and has not completely ended today is a clear warning of what angry citizens can do. The government cannot continue t...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:16hrs | 3 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo,
Zimbabwe, way forward will be great tribute to the great icon Oliver Mtukudzi?
Dialogue is a way to solve all the problems we are facing as a nation. The way forward is to do away with strongman spirit. Going forward, we must correct wrongs now. We need to value humanity. The go...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 13:23hrs | 8 | by Enos Denhere
A responsible govt cannot ignore Its citizens Mnangagwa has failed us
The recently held national shutdown that went full scale from the 14th to the 17th and has not completely ended today is a clear warning of what angry citizens can do. The government cannot continue t...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 10:36hrs | 2 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
WATCH: Energy Mutodi dumps his expensive car
Deputy Minister of Media, Information and Broadcasting Services Energy Mutodi who came under fire on Monday for urging Zimbabwe to dump fuel guzzling cars and opt for fuel savers or bicycles has...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 07:21hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Sell your cars and buy bicycles' Minister tells Zimbabweans
The Deputy Minister of Media, Information and Broadcasting Services Energy Mutodi has advised Zimbabweans to sell their cars and buy bicycles if they are to survive the increased fuel price era. ...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 07:22hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Plot to raid NGO offices unearthed
Security forces might soon be raiding offices of some Non-Governmental Organisations that are involved in political activities, a source from the CID Law and Order Harare has alleged."There is...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 10:02hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Government to shut down political NGOs
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has threatened to shut down Non-Governmental Organisations that are involved in political activities. This was revealed by the acting Minister of Public S...Published: 11 Dec 2018 at 21:07hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Appeal to Government and Non-governmental organisations to assist Gwanda victims
Mthwakazi Republic Party has appealed to government and non governmental organisations to assist victims of the gold wars that erupted in Gwanda recently.Party president Mqondisi Moyo said it ...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 10:24hrs | 4 | by Stephen Jakes
MRP assists Hadon & Sly employees
Mthwakazi Republic Party leadership and members braved the scorching heat to give support to the employees of Hadon & Sly who are on the brink of losing their jobs.The retail outlet is all...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 10:26hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Obert Mpofu threatens jail to those who declare election results before ZEC
The government has warned that anyone who provokes the law risks being sent to jail.Addressing the media in Harare this evening, the Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Dr Obert Mp...Published: 31 Jul 2018 at 19:28hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
The army and politics in Zimbabwe
There have been several calls on our Army to be non partisan from the opposition parties as well as civic organizations. Has the Army heeded the call, if they have it is just a smokescreen for they ar...Published: 23 Jul 2018 at 18:58hrs | | by AT Kadada
Attack on Khupe is criminal - Mwonzora
A member of the break away MDC-T faction Isabel Mwonzora has said the attack on her boss Thokozani Khupe by the Nelson Chamisa led MDC -T faction supporters is criminal."The attack on Khupe an...Published: 24 May 2018 at 07:18hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
MDC T statement on the Supreme Court Judgement
The Movement for Democratic Change yesterday received a judgement from the Supreme Court on a matter that our erstwhile colleagues had strangely appealed against when the route to what they had prayed...Published: 23 May 2018 at 12:14hrs | 1 | by Linda T Masarira
Tsvangirai the legacy
No one would have ever thought that the son of Dzingirai-Chibwe Tsvangirai and Lydia Tsvangirai (née Lydia Zvaipa) would one day become the major key in the political arena of Zimbabwe. Morgan Richar...Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 11:18hrs | 3 | by Daniel Itai
Transform Zimbabwe to lead Anti English Exam Rewrite Demo
Transform Zimbabwe (TZ) will tomorrow 14 February 2018 lead a demonstration against the rewriting of the O'Level English Paper 2 Exam. The Ministry of Education has ordered the rewrite after what it s...Published: 13 Feb 2018 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff Reporter
HZT 'riled by worsening political violence' - What will it take to admit we need reforms - body bags!
"Heal Zimbabwe Trust (HZT) has been riled by the increase in cases of politically motivated violence in some parts of the country," reported Bulawayo24. "The trust said cases of violence are bei...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 16:01hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
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