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War vets mop up vetting set for this month
The government is set to resume the mop-up vetting of war collaborators and non-combatants this month, with plans to publish the names of those who successfully pass the vetting, paving the way for th...Published: 13 hrs ago | 195 | by Staff reporter
Army roadblock for Mnangagwa
As President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks to extend his term beyond the 2028 constitutional limit, despite his public claims of upholding constitutionalism, the military stands as a significant obstacle. ...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 17:16hrs | 6921 | by Staff reporter
Crackdown on fake nursing qualifications
The Nurses Council of Zimbabwe (NCZ) is set to introduce new diplomas with enhanced security features to combat the issue of fake certificates being used to gain employment in the healthcare sector. ...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:07hrs | 309 | by Staffreporter
Malema and EFF will survive
Since its inception, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has waged and survived many political battles with Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu side by side, until last week when Shivambu dumped the EFF ...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 21:03hrs | 781 | by Staff reporter
UNICEF appoints new representative for Zimbabwe
UNICEF has appointed Ms. Etona Ekole as its new representative for Zimbabwe, succeeding Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale. Ms. Ekole will oversee UNICEF's programs for 2022 to 2026.She presented her creden...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 17:19hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Zifa still undecided on Warriors coach
ZIFA has narrowed down the shortlist for the Warriors coaching job to three candidates, with the final phase of the recruitment process set for next week. Over 180 applications were received for the p...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 04:17hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
No message yet for Chamisa: incoming US Ambassador
The incoming United States of America's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ms. Pamela M. Tremont has claimed that the sending state (USA) has no message for former Citizens Coalition for Change leader, Advocate ...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 16:29hrs | 1854 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
US keen to mend relations with Zimbabwe despite Mnangagwa sanctions
The United States has expressed its readiness to enhance relations with Zimbabwe, aiming to become a reliable and consistent partner. This announcement came as new ambassadors from the US, Ireland, Ja...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:25hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
US Ambassador Tremont meets sanctioned Mnangagwa
The new United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ms. Pamela Tremont, presented her credentials to President Mnangagwa on Wednesday, officially assuming her ambassadorial role after her initial nomination...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:10hrs | 746 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF closely monitoring regional polls
ZANU-PF is closely monitoring the upcoming elections in Mozambique, Namibia, and Botswana to evaluate the ability of revolutionary parties in the region to resist infiltration by detractors. T...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 07:22hrs | 7 | by Staff reportyer
Oppenheimer, Soros exerting undue influence to prevent Hlophe's ascension
In a contentious development, a coalition of civil society movements has raised objections regarding the appointment of Judge John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).The issue has...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 19:18hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe War veterans query Matemadanda credentials
A faction within the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has challenged Victor Matemadanda's credentials as a war veteran amidst intense competition for leadership roles ahe...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zapu war vets rap Mnangagwa over violation of Unity Accord
Max Mkandla, leader of the Zipra war veterans, has criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa for straying from the Unity Accord agreement signed by former President Robert Mugabe and Vice-President...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 10:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shock as ZANU PF Activist Rutendo Matinyarare turns on Party, accuses it of selling out
Long-time ZANU PF activist Rutendo Matinyarare has turned on the revolutionary party, accusing it of selling out the people of Zimbabwe."ZANU PF sells out like the ANC, will ZANU PF like it?" ...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 14:04hrs | 7 | by George Tshuma
Mutsvangwa says Bimha can't match Machacha
Mike Bimha's removal from his influential post as Zanu-PF political commissar in a recent reshuffle has sparked commentary from the ruling party's spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, who compared Bi...Published: 25 May 2024 at 13:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Neville Mutsvangwa detention exposes Mnangagwa, Chiwenga rift?
In a scathing attack, Zanu-PF spokesman Chris Mutsvangwa has implicated Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in the arrest and detention of his son, Neville, on charges of illegal currency trading....Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:58hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Smith & apartheid regimes were angels compared to 44-Year-Old 'independent' Zimbabwe
Talking in terms of segregation, oppression and savagery towards those considered as foreigners or political undesirables, no present or past government in Southern Africa matches the black Shona supr...Published: 15 Apr 2024 at 15:56hrs | 11 | by Israel Dube
Anti-government critic Reneth Mano eyes top Government position
Anti Government critic Reneth Mano who became popular for bashing ZANU PF and accusing it of beating and maiming people during elections is now seeking a top post in the ministry of agriculture. On Ju...Published: 02 Apr 2024 at 18:53hrs | 1 | by Nixon Magwede
Shepolopolo: Zambia's Copper Queens Conquer African Football
The Zambian women's national football team, affectionately called the Copper Queens or Shepolopolo, have been making giant strides in African football over the past decade. From qualifying for their f...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 20:59hrs | 21 | by Staff Reporter
Dembare clash, a test for Bosso title credentials
HIGHLANDERS assistant coach Try Ncube feels his club is primed to show their league title hunger this season when they kick off the new season with a blockbuster home clash against bitter rivals Dynam...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Radio personality busted with fake Zanu-PF IDs
Thandeka Hilda Chitombo, an up-and-coming presenter at Platinum FM radio, found herself in court on Saturday after being apprehended in Chinhoyi for allegedly posing as a Central Intelligence Organisa...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 19:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why Mnangagwa fired Mutsvangwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa fired his outspoken political ally Christopher Mutsvangwa as Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs with immediate effect for various reasons, but the tri...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 18:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt says Chamisa's resignation from CCC is a non-event
AS was expected, serial political parties' hopper, Mr Nelson Chamisa, has quit the opposition CCC after he lost control to party interim secretary-general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu, triggering a rebellion ...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 04:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean 'advocate' arrested with fake credentials in South Africa
In the bustling city of Sandton, Johannesburg, the arrest of a Zimbabwean national sent shockwaves through the legal community. The woman, posing as an Advocate, had ascended to a prominent position, ...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 08:57hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls charms São Tomé PM
Destination Zimbabwe, especially Victoria Falls, continues to rise after hosting São Tomé and Principe Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada, who was on a private holiday with his family, making him the l...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:15hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's wedding was a political statement
HIGH-PROFILE weddings, especially those of the rich, famous and powerful - very important persons (VIPs) - are renowned worldwide for their grandeur, luxury and vibrant celebrations.These ausp...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:26hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube pushes back against pressure from CCC activists
Professor Welshman Ncube on Wednesday pushed back against pressure from Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists demanding that he speaks up on the turmoil in the party, insisting that he had no ...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 15:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dexter Nduna barred from contesting Zanu-PF primary election
OUTSPOKEN former Chegutu West Member of Parliament (MP), Dexter Nduna has had his quest for another bite of the cherry as a parliamentarian dashed after Zanu-PF disqualified him from contesting a prim...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 06:08hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Shock as fraudster creates fake Charity Charamba's Facebook account
In a press release issued today, Mr. Michael Chiwoneso Mukura, the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, has alerted the public to the existence of a fraudulent Fac...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 10:18hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu
CCC accuses Jacob Mudenda of doing Zanu-PF bidding
ZIMBABWE'S main opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) has accused the Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda and the President of the Senate Mabel Chinomona of acting in contempt of ...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 14:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jacob Zuma Foundation says 3 Votes Zondo 'unfit to hold office' of Chief Justice
Former President Jacob Zuma has cited Chief Justice Raymond Zondo's recent public remarks about him in his latest bid to legally challenge the appointment of Zondo as the Head of the Judiciary....Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dzino thinks Mnangagwa was a minor and peripheral player in the liberation struggle
Book Excerpt from: In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream, Volume III (Ideas & Solutions)By Professor Arthur G.O. MutambaraI later lose my autographed copy of Wilfred Mhanda's b...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:36hrs | 12 | by Professor Arthur G.O. Mutambara
'Chamisa is running away from his shadow'
SENGEZO Tshabangu, the controversial character behind recent recalls of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators, has dismissed claims by party President Nelson Chamisa that he does not know hi...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 08:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa admits his supporters are now restive
Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has acknowledged the growing impatience within the party's support base due to recent recalls orchestrated by Sengezo ...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 06:45hrs | | 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 | 2 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
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 | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa's new ICT Minister faces scrutiny over interview
Zimbabwe's new Information Communication Technology (ICT) Minister, Tatenda Mavetera, has found herself at the center of controversy and criticism following her recent interview at State House. The in...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
An account of Zimbabwe's elections of August 2023
I HAVE been present at Zimbabwean elections since 1980. The independence elections of that year followed intense negotiations first in Lusaka, Zambia, and then in London over the latter part of ...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 16:24hrs | | by Stephen Chan
Chinhoyi mayoral election sparks fierce jostling among CCC councillors
THERE is fierce tussling within Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) Chinhoyi as four contestants position themselves ahead of elections to choose a new mayor and deputy premier.Last Wednesday...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa, Zimbabwe in behind the scenes talks
The South African government and the governing ANC under President Cyril Ramaphosa are engaged in new secret talks with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's freshly-minted administration to resol...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 18:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to reshuffle cabinet
President Mnangagwa is clear on what Government's priorities are for the next five years and the Cabinet he will soon unveil is informed by the need to consolidate economic gains of his first term and...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hopewell Chin'ono scolds Chamisa for untruthful pledges
Hopewell Chin'ono, a former ally of CCC leader Nelson Chamisa, argues that Zimbabwe's democratic status is a sham, making any hope for fair elections delusional. Mocking his rhetorical flair, ...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland natives urged to vote wisely
Registered voters in Matebeleland have been advised to vote for locals with a proven track record to drive development of the region.Poverty and unemployment are rife while shortages of social...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:30hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa promises new dawn if elected president
"I was called to do this … my mission is to finish the work that was not fulfilled by [Robert] Mugabe, Joshua Nkomo, and Morgan Tsvangirai. When I am done, I will say I have fixed the country," the ...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa promises new dawn if elected president
On August 23, the 45-year-old will contest the polls for the second time in five years against incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a man almost twice his age.Nelson Chamisa believes he has...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 16:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora's name to remain on the presidential ballot
MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora's name will remain on the presidential ballot despite his withdrawal from the race, the Zimbabwe Elections Commission has said.A candidate ca...Published: 09 Aug 2023 at 23:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora withdraws from presidential race
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora on Tuesday announced he was withdrawing from the race to become Zimbabwe's next president, describing the August 23 election as a "sham and a farce."Mwonzora said...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 22:27hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Sham elections likely to spark uprisings - Analysts
THE failure by regional bodies to deal with disputed elections in Zimbabwe could lead to a possible revolution, a new report has warned.Zimbabwe will hold general elections on 23 August 2023 b...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:13hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's August 23 chance
IT bears repeating that Zimbabwe and President Emmerson Mnangagwa need the August 23 general elections to pass off without incident, and more crucially, to pass a free and fair test.The later aspe...Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 09:00hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa threatens poll boycott?
Zanu-PF spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has said the ruling party is unfazed by reported threats by the opposition CCC leader Mr Nelson Chamisa to boycott the forthcoming harmonised ele...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
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