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'Brace for more demolitions in Harare'
HARARE provincial development coordinator (PDC) Tafadzwa Muguti has warned of more demolitions, adding that people must not accuse President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ministers if their illegal struc...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 07:42hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Mugwadi's 'mischief' divides Zanu-PF?
The News Hawks reported that reckless utterances by Zanu PF Director of Information Tafadzwa Mugwadi against SA President Cyril Ramaphosa and the ANC, as well as on other issues, have divided senior Z...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 16:57hrs | 5901 | by Staff reporter
400 cops, soldiers descend on Beitbridge
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police and the Zimbabwe National Army have deployed more than 400 officers from outside Beitbridge in a major clampdown that has seen hundreds of people arrested and fined in the...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 21:06hrs | 3839 | by Staff reporter
Drawing parallels between bitter election losers Khupe and Trump
Is it even possible to make such comparisons between Madam Thokozani Khupe and Donald Trump regarding the shenanigans of the two politicians' elections defeat? Yes, it is possible; this is a global vi...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 08:30hrs | 823 | by Nomazulu Thata
SA moves to clean border mess
SOUTH Africa's Health Department has with immediate effect temporarily waived the requirement for truck drivers to be tested for Covid-19 upon arrival at Beitbridge Border Post, a move that has helped...Published: 28 Dec 2020 at 07:23hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter
How to spend holidays during the pandemic
The first thing that comes to mind when we think about holidays is traveling. Yet, it is better to stay at home during the pandemic. There are many more activities you can access from your flat. For e...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 19:27hrs | 195 | by Staff writer
Zimbabwe police targets Mnangagwa critics
THE Zimbabwe Re-public Police (ZRP) yesterday threatened to clamp down on social media users who "cyber-bully" government officials, which critics say is meant to muzzle critics of President Emmerson ...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 21:38hrs | 1416 | by Staff reporter
'Health budget big, but inadequate'
ZIMBABWE'S health budget allocation has been dismissed as grossly inadequate to tackle the myriad of challenges besetting the sector.Finance minister Mthuli Ncube allocated the health sector $...Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 07:21hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's police issue arrest warrant for top ANC official Magashule
South African police have issued a warrant for the arrest on corruption charges of Ace Magashule, a top official of the governing African National Congress party, a spokeswoman for the country's elite...Published: 11 Nov 2020 at 14:07hrs | 2295 | by Staff reporter
Zacc uncovers rot in BCC land allocation and sales
MORE arrests over corruption are imminent at Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and other local authorities following a series of investigations on land allocation and sales by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption C...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:21hrs | 634 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's crack unit takes aim at top Magistrate
A crack unit in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office has instructed the police to arrest a top magistrate on corruption allegations after passing a judgment which allegedly undermines the criminal ju...Published: 01 Oct 2020 at 22:09hrs | 2703 | by Staff reporter
Has Sadc Tribunal Rights Watch signed a treaty with Zimbabwe?
I READ with great interest a re cent letter to the editor by Ben Freeth in which he raises issue with the government of Zimbabwe regarding the land compensation question and property rights of individ...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 07:35hrs | 312 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Corruption at City of Harare continues unchecked
CORRUPTION at the City of Harare continues to go unchecked. We have noted a number of irregular allocations of stands which have been swept under the carpet without serious investigations. Som...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 07:40hrs | 529 | by Concerned Residents
If Jonathan Moyo's advice is premised on "cut yangu yakamira sei" in the future dispensation, then this country is in for a joke
Listening to the lecture Jonathan Moyo gave in last week one-hour video now circulating in the social media, it felt sick in the pit of the stomach. It is for this reason one must be careful what soci...Published: 04 Sep 2020 at 20:22hrs | 7055 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe and abductions
Since the beginning of the year, some people, mainly government detractors, and opposition members have claimed to have been abducted and tortured in Zimbabwe, but it is not easy to say who could be b...Published: 31 Aug 2020 at 09:46hrs | 1878 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Gono calls for Kagame mediation in Zimbabwe crisis
FORMER Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono has proposed Rwandan President Paul Kagame to broker an African Union (AU)-driven national dialogue that would culminate in the formation of ...Published: 21 Aug 2020 at 08:03hrs | 7059 | by Staff reporter
Why I Don't Support #FreeHopewell
What the world still needs to understand is that borders are powerful creations. They affect so many things and variations in geographical vicinities. By merely crossing a bridge, fence or walkway acr...Published: 17 Aug 2020 at 08:56hrs | 4461 | by Robert Sigauke, Political Commentator, Johannesburg
An MDC Government Around 2025
Whilst the ruling party's nationalist project is by all means still holding forte, the centre is gradually disintegrating. On the other hand, the centre-left MDC's democratic project has been bashed a...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 15:46hrs | 1490 | by Robert Sigauke
Fresh fuel shortages hit Zimbabwe
FRESH fuel shortages have hit the country and in Bulawayo most service stations have been dry for the past week. A news crew took to the streets of Bulawayo and observed motorists queueing for refills...Published: 04 Aug 2020 at 08:08hrs | 904 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa feared being hanged by Mugabe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa told former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe he feared hanging by his predecessor if he heeded the latter's call to return home and be reinstanted as Vice President, days a...Published: 26 Jul 2020 at 16:31hrs | 4983 | by newzimbabwe
Mliswa tells Mangwana to learn propaganda from George Charamba
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has urged Secretary for Information Nick Mangwana to seek lessons from Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba on how to use propaganda on the people of Zimb...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 20:37hrs | 5681 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Thief sleeps on his loot at Madzibaba's house
There was drama in Centenary at the prominent Apostolic prophet Biggie Musanzika populary known as Madzibaba Jonah's house on Saturday morning where a suspected maize thief fell asleep on his loot....Published: 24 May 2020 at 14:58hrs | 7754 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Healthcare professionals discover their voice
There is a seismic shift in Zimbabwe's political discourse. A critical segment of its population is beginning to find its voice - healthcare staff.Doctors, nurses and psychotherapists have lar...Published: 23 May 2020 at 10:03hrs | 1730 | by Sandra Kudenga
Victoria Falls Municipality sets up roster for vegetable vendors
THE Victoria Falls Municipality (VFM) has introduced a roster for vegetable vendors operating at designated markets to ensure social distancing and decongest public areas to prevent the spread of Covi...Published: 29 Apr 2020 at 07:46hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Informal traders and residents team up to stop demolitions
SEVERAL informal traders and residents have filed an urgent chamber application at the High Court seeking an order to stop local and central government fr...Published: 28 Apr 2020 at 15:00hrs | 1478 | by Stephen Jakes
WATCH: Harare council demolishes Prophet T Freddy's church
Harare City Council officialls have demolished a church structure which was being used by Prophet Tapiwa led Goodness and Mercy Ministries. The demolition which was done on Wednesday comes at ...Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 22:33hrs | 6438 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa's mayor orders halt to murambatsvina after outcry
Harare mayor Herbert Gomba on Sunday ordered a halt to the demolition of informal market stalls following a public outcry.The City of Harare and the government have used the cover of the coron...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 15:44hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Govt to deal with corrupt fuel retailers
GOVERNMENT has activated high-level systems to deal with corrupt fuel retailers engineering artificial shortages, with strict surveillance and penalties crafted to clean up the sector.Ch...Published: 15 Mar 2020 at 08:50hrs | 196 | by Staff Reporter
6 tonne chemical spillage in Entumbane
A SOUTHAfrican registered haulage truck overturned in Entumbane suburb in Bulawayo and spilled nearly six tonnes of hazardous substances.The truck which was enroute to the DRC, was carrying 32...Published: 13 Mar 2020 at 16:00hrs | 2999 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge residents urged to pay rates
BEITBRIDGE East legislator Albert Nguluvhe (Zanu-PF) has called on residents in the border town to pay municipal rates on time to expedite efficient service delivery.Speaking at the unveiling ...Published: 09 Mar 2020 at 08:04hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ups coronavirus surveillance
ALL travellers coming into Zimbabwe through the Beitbridge Border Post are now required to undergo mandatory tests for coronavirus (Covid-19) before being issued with a clearance pass that allows them...Published: 08 Mar 2020 at 09:01hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga embarrassed at clean-up
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga yesterday abandoned a clan-up campaign scheduled for Mvurwi after only a handful of party officials turned up, leading to a bitter meeting of the Zanu-PF provincial...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:59hrs | 10301 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, Mohadi take gospel of cleanliness to Mvurwi, Binga
It was a hive of activity yesterday across the country as citizens took part in the national clean-up campaign, with Vice Presidents Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi leading the exercise in Mvurw...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:42hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC joins Mnangagwa's clean-up campaign
MDC-Alliance yesterday joined the national clean-up campaign, with top officials including secretary-general Mr Charlton Hwende, cleaning at Overspill Shopping Centre in Epworth. The developme...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:41hrs | 1757 | by Staff reporter
Linda Masarira pens damning letter to Mnangagwa
Dear @edmnangagwa When you got into office, a lot of people had high expectations that you would clean up the mess left by Mugabe. We expected a corrupt-free cabinet & fiscal discipline to ensure ...Published: 04 Mar 2020 at 11:16hrs | 5736 | by Linda Masarira
Mathema hails late King Lobengula for fighting first war
MINISTER of Primary and Secondary Education Cain Mathema has hailed late Ndebele King Lobengula Khumalo for being the first king to fight for the country.Mathema made the remarks recently duri...Published: 17 Feb 2020 at 12:37hrs | 935 | by Stephen Jakes
The MDC circle of despair continues
THE MDC has been going round and round in circles heading nowhere, in a case of chasing one's tail. To this end that party has not achieved anything meaningful. Its existence now depicts a circle of d...Published: 16 Feb 2020 at 08:35hrs | 537 | by Khumbulani Vodloza Sibanda
How to write an effective essay when you are lack of time
Sometimes, you have to write a good essay in a limited amount of time. It doesn't matter if you have put off your homework until the very last moment or recalled the essay at the very last moment. In ...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 09:49hrs | 1138 | by Staff Writer
Chamisa's MDC rolls out Tsvairai Zimbabwe protest clean-up campaigns
MDC legislators, senators and councillors in the Midlands province are set to hold clean up campaigns outside the date proclaimed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa (first Friday of every month) as a way...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 07:10hrs | 3435 | by Staff reporter
Johane masowe apostolic sect supports ED's clean up campaign in Centenary
HUNDREDS of Johane masowe apostolic sect under prophet "Jonah" born Biggie Musanzika of Centenary joined president Emmerson Mnangagwa's vision of cl...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 00:11hrs | 465 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Zanu PF & MDC created mess, let them solve it' - 'mugodoyi' fallacy, 40 years still can't see they profiting from it
Tsenengamu and Matutu showed a lot of courage to publicly denounce the corrupt leaders and their cartel fronts. Most people knew these people but naming and shaming them is another ball game. The two ...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 11:33hrs | 1757 | by Nomusa Garikai
Prophet Jonah lights up Centinary
Biggie Musaruka (Prophet Jonah) a born and bred product of Centinary, Mashonaland Central is giving back to the society by social responsibility and massive support in government projects.&nbs...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 11:31hrs | 642 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Rains disrupt Clean up campaign
Heavy rains of Friday disrupted the National clean up campaign which was being officiated by Vice President Kembo Mohadi in Maphisa Matabeleland South.The rains started falling midway du...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 11:22hrs | 482 | by Stephen Jakes
Chamisa snubs Mnangagwa clean up campaign
MDC on Friday ignored a directive by police to join President Emmerson Mnangagwa's National Clean Up Campaign which the national leader holds every first Friday of each month.President Mnangag...Published: 08 Feb 2020 at 09:52hrs | 1688 | by newzimbabwe
Police deploy to stop MDC clean-up programme launch in Chitungwiza
Police on Friday banned MDC leader Nelson Chamisa from launching a national clean-up campaign, first announced on February 21.Chamisa wanted to launch the programme to encourage people to pick...Published: 01 Feb 2020 at 06:36hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
MDC paying lip service to corruption investigations
Opposition MDC-Alliance must be religious followers of Mario Cuomo's famous dictum: "You campaign in poetry. You govern in prose." A press conference held on Friday at the party's headquarters...Published: 27 Jan 2020 at 06:48hrs | 1549 | by Lawson Mabhena
NetOne franchise yields $200m
State-owned mobile network operator, NetOne's franchise programme is bearing fruit and has racked in nearly $200 million dollars since launch of the programme just over a year ago.The franchis...Published: 27 Jan 2020 at 06:42hrs | 517 | by Staff reporter
Why the MDC will lose the 2023 elections
Each time the country approaches an election, the MDC goes full throttle lying to the electorate that they are the "party of excellence" and would win the elections despite doing absolutely nothing to...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 12:57hrs | 4660 | by Elijah Chihota
The tale of two different groups with political significance in Zimbabwe's political dynamics
The term "Mashurugwi"is an umbrella grouping of illegal miners who can be further branched into other small groupings.Of late the "Mashurugwi" have been in the media almost daily.Their weapon of...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 14:33hrs | 470 | by A Kadada
Open letter to Jonathan Moyo
I am in no position to call you my learned colleague because l suppose you are more learned than l. It can only amuse me that the level of education ascribed to you should drive your arguments but thi...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 10:59hrs | 7344 | by Trevor Namenda
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