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Coltart bemoans culture of violence
Former Education minister David Coltart says Zimbabwe has a disturbing culture of violence that needs to be dealt with.Coltart, who is the new treasurer-general for the main opposition MDC, sa...Published: 3 hrs ago | 687 | by Staff reporter
Sadc takes anti-sanctions fight to another level
President Mnangagwa attended the 39th Ordinary Summit of Sadc Heads of State and Government which ended in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania yesterday. This was the second time that he has attended the Sadc Sum...Published: 3 hrs ago | 76 | by Editorial - Chronicle
Zimbabwe and the crisis of one-sided democracy narrative
THE co-existence of political dissent is healthy for any political set-up. However, it is risky to reduce the density of political dissent to the narrowest of extremes of allowing certain political ac...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 09:36hrs | 84 | by Richard R Mahomva
Mnangagwa's packed in-tray as Organ Troika chair
As President Emmerson Mnangagwa assumes the chairmanship of the Sadc Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation - also known as Organ Troika - from his counterpart from the sister republic of...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 09:34hrs | 2402 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's protestors remanded in custody
Twenty-six suspects who were arrested on Friday for participating in an illegal demonstration organised by the MDC Alliance were yesterday remanded in custody to tomorrow for bail application....Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 09:25hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
To what end Mr Chamisa, does the end justify the means?
Dear Nelson ChamisaI write to you with a very heavy heart for ever since you usurped the MDC Presidency Zimbabwe has never known peace and thousands of people have been brutalized, hundreds ma...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 14:48hrs | 1480 | by Munya Shumba
This Zimbabwe situation simply cannot go on
THIS is a message to those who currently hold power in Zimbabwe. I do not really care about how you got into this position, but now that you are there, we need to ask you what you are going to use tha...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:25hrs | 1453 | by Eddie Cross
Zimbabweans must ignore Chamisa's calls for anarchy
TODAY is the day for peace-loving and patriotic Zimbabweans to shame merchants of violence by ignoring calls for violent demonstrations by the Mr Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance whose agenda is to try...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 00:00hrs | 279 | by Editorial - Chronicle
Chamisa can still join POLAD, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says doors for national dialogue are still open, after he has taken several steps to ensure inclusivity and engagement by Zimbabweans since he took over leadership after winning la...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:09hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
'Apartheid spy' sues Zuma for R500,000
Former Cabinet minister and prominent ANC member Derek Hanekom is taking former president Jacob Zuma to court to the tune of R500 000 for defamation, Business Day reported. This follows a twee...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 09:01hrs | 1314 | by Staff reporter
Jacob Zuma laughs at Ramaphosa
Former South African President Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Mhlanganyelwa Zuma on Monday posted a tweet that was an indirect jibe at the embattled current President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa who is accused of ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 17:19hrs | 6582 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The outcome of the August 16 MDC mass protest foretold
The month of August in Zimbabwe is recognized as the month of heroes. We celebrate those who fought for our freedom and the institutions which facilitated the liberation process. 2019 hero...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 15:14hrs | 7944 | by Fidelis Fengu
'Zimbabwe opposition must revisit campaign strategies'
POLITICAL think-tank, Local Solutions Council (LSC), has urged the opposition to re-look its electioneering strategies in rural areas to avoid continuous thumping by the ruling Zanu-PF party.L...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:04hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Retracing the footprints of a heroic legacy
In the month of August we celebrate the gallant fighters of our liberation struggle - both the living and those no longer in our midst. Through their lived commitment to disfigure colonialism, w...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:49hrs | 50 | by Obert Mpofu
Zanu-PF accused of vote-buying
A leading election monitoring group says recent parliamentary and local government by-elections held in Matabeleland North were marred by vote-buying by Zanu-PF.The Zimbabwe Election Support N...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 11:25hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Lupane East By-election: A deceptive delineation of the narrow, gorged and mountainous pathway to democracy in Zimbabwe
The recently held parliamentary and council by-elections in Lupane East, Ward 23 Nkayi South and Ward 22 Bubi constituencies respectively, on the 3rd of August 2019, and many others before, are a dece...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 10:19hrs | 278 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Gukurahundi offered a subtle entry point for disempowering the USSR's ideological strength
I CONCLUDED the previous article of this series by exploring how Zapu was a victim of neo-colonial treachery which was brazenly targeting its Matabeleland and Midlands strongholds. The aim of this pol...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:32hrs | 404 | by Dr Obert Mpofu
Mnangagwa says 'Painful but necessary reforms' Will create jobs, prosperity
THE ongoing "painful but necessary reforms" by the new administration are set to deliver sustainable jobs, economic stability, growth and development, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.In ...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:27hrs | 302 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt plots against MDC demo
Government will not brook unlawful demonstrations as law enforcement agents stand ready to resolutely safeguard the peace and tranquillity that currently exists in the country, Home Affairs and Cultur...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:27hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
'Jealously guard and defend our peace'
Address by his Excellency President Mnangagwa marking his first elective year in office, 30th July 2019. This month marks one year since our watershed d...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:49hrs | 304 | by President Mnangagwa
BCC councillors bribed by Harare parking company, under probe
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is investigating councillors implicated in a recent bribery junket in the capital to influence the tender process of the city's parking management.Mayor Solomon Mgu...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:15hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU fights for NSSA board representation
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) is headed for a clash with Public Service minister Sekai Nzenza amid indications the union's choice to represent workers' interests on the board of the Nat...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:02hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Let's embrace peace for economic development
Economic development is a process in which a nation is improving its economic, political and social sectors for the well-being of its people whilst peace can be defined as freedom from any form of dis...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 17:41hrs | 1019 | by Chido Chikuni
Broke MDC cries foul over party funding
In a brazen act of political thuggery, the government has withheld the MDC grant entitled to the party under the Political Parties Finance Act while Zanu-PF has already been paid their dues. The past ...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 16:20hrs | 974 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Zimbabwean born becomes the first black woman to hold Miss London title
VIMBAI CHAPUNGU was crowned Miss London 2019 in June and is noted to be the first black woman to hold the title. Currently studying a Masters in Geography at a top university in London, Vimbai has a p...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 15:25hrs | 38314 | by Staff reporter
Mupfumira has properties in Dubai, UK
Startling details have emerged from the ongoing court case involving the Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Prisca Mupfumira, showing that the Minister might have properties in...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 20:04hrs | 6669 | by Staff reporter
Lupane East by-elections results a foretaste
By-elections were held recently in Matabeleland North Province with ZANU PF winning in all polls. The most fascinating thing being the margins the winning party garnered in relation to other contestin...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 17:40hrs | 1459 | by Gift Mashoko
Judge orders Metbank to pay back $20m to NSSA
Metbank has been ordered to pay back $20 million worth of Treasury Bills to the National Social Security Authority (NSSA), after a judge said the bank's court bid to keep the TBs had come "tumbling do...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 22:11hrs | 2607 | by newZWire
Plot to assassinate Ian Khama's rival exposed
The intelligence department in Botswana confirmed on Monday that there was a plot to assassinate the country's President Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi.This came ahead of this year's elections which w...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 17:31hrs | 9264 | by ewn
Ian Khama refuses to go, endorses opposition party
The newly formed party in Botswana endorsed by former President Ian Khama was confident that they would win this year's election.The Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) believed it would have enoug...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 17:30hrs | 3976 | by ewn
Mthwakazi President told to resign
Shadowy and vocal Facebook character Imbizo Foram has called upon the President of Mthwakazi Republic Party Mqondisi Moyo to resign from his position because he has failed to inspire confidence in the...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 12:21hrs | 3400 | by Mandla Ndlovu
A tough choice between democracy and growth
IT is now one year after the first post-Mugabe elections were held which, despite their credence being contested by the MDC alliance, gave an aura of legitimacy to President Mnangagwa's government. Ho...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:41hrs | 276 | by Tapiwa Gomo
MDC Alliance boycotts unwarranted, retrogressive
The MDC-Alliance is known for boycotting Parliament, national events and other important occasions in a bid to create side shows and fool its supporters into thinking the party is still relevant. But ...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:20hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
Pep Guardiola carded as City are crowned champions
Manchester City beat Liverpool 5 - 4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to retain the Community Shield in an absorbing contest at Wembley stadium in London this afternoon.Georginio Wijnaldum was th...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 21:01hrs | 1461 | by Daniel Itai
Mnangagwa admin ignoring root cause of rot
Poisonous snakes' teeth regenerate. It, therefore, doesn't work to remove the serpent's fangs and think you won't get snake bites anymore. The venom lies deep inside too.The Mnangagwa administ...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 14:18hrs | 287 | by Tawanda Majoni
Lupane election results call for 'MRP' self-introspection
I am seriously disappointed by the election results of the Lupane-East parliamentary by-elections. We didn't perform well.While I understand the many factors that influences our poor performan...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 13:44hrs | 1285 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Sables beat Kenya to remain unbeaten in Victoria Cup
Zimbabwe 30 - 29 Kenya ZIMBABWE remained unbeaten in the Victoria Cup rugby competition after yet another hard fought victory, this time at home against Kenya at Hartsfield Rugby Groun...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:18hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Warriors go for the kill this afternoon
DESPITE taking a healthy 4-0 aggregate lead into today's first round second leg 2020 African Nations Championships (Chan) qualifier against Mauritius, Warriors interim head coach, Rahman Gumbo's charg...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:14hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
We are here waiting for the signal
As Bishop Lazi writes this, somewhere in Tripoli, Libya, a family is hunkered down or huddled in an apartment, fearing that if they venture out onto the streets, the likelihood of parting with their l...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:08hrs | 447 | by Bisho Lazi
Mthwakazi Republic Party at crossroads
I am seriously disappointed by the election results of the Lupane-East parliamentary by-elections. We didn't perform well.While I understand the many factors that influences our poor performan...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 09:48hrs | 589 | by Mbonisi Gumbo
Muzorewa party in dual candidates storm
UNITED African National Council (UANC) president Gwinyai Muzorewa (pictured) has rubbished claims that his party fielded two candidates for the forthcoming Glen View South constituency by-election, sa...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:53hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
A political career built on jecha
To be or not to be, is the question Nelson? Well, they say, trying to talk sense to Nelson Chamisa is as good as winking at a blind person. It is a horrible waste of time. He sees nothing. Now it's a ...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:40hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa frees up political space: Zesn
A LOCAL independent election watchdog has attributed an increase in the number of political parties eyeing Lupane East constituency, which has been widely regarded as a Zanu-PF stronghold, to an impro...Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 08:00hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF confident of victory in Lupane East by-election
ZANU-PF National Political Commissar, Victor Matemadanda, said yesterday the revolutionary party is certain that it will retain the Lupane East seat as its opponents are without vision. The pa...Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 07:49hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda punishes MDC MPs
Speaker of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda yesterday ordered the forfeiture of MDC-Alliance legislators' allowances as punishment for boycotting a sitting in which Finance and Economic D...Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 07:47hrs | 2025 | by Staff reporter
Makamba in wife abuse storm
THE magistrates' court for the district of Johannesburg in South Africa has issued a protection order against South African based Zimbabwean business tycoon, Joseph Makamba Busha at the instigation of...Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 09:12hrs | 2110 | by newzimbabwe
'We reiterate, Chamisa is winner of 2018 elections' - not just obdurate but obstructive stupidity
"It is now a year since Zimbabweans voted in the last harmonized elections on 30th July 2018," read the MDC statement."We reiterate that the results of the Presidential election as announced b...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 19:21hrs | 4096 | by Nomusa Garikai
Ex-Mugabe allies make it into Chamisa's national executive
THREE former Zanu-PF top politicians have made it into opposition MDC's national executive list recently released by party leader Nelson Chamisa.Former Ministers of State for Masvingo Province...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:13hrs | 10882 | by newzimbabwe
Zifa to hire foreign coach
ZIFA are looking to hire a foreign coach to replace Sunday Chidzambga, who resigned as the Warriors coach last week, and have since identified three possible targets that they think are suitable for t...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 07:30hrs | 828 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's son confident of victory
Vincent Tsvangirai, who won the right to represent the MDC in the Glen View South constituency by-elections, is confident of winning the by-elections on September 7 and replace his late sister, Vimbai...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:57hrs | 2167 | by Staff reporter
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