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'Mnangagwa's govt ready to open up airwaves'
INFORMATION minister Monica Mutsvangwa yesterday said government was ready to further open up the airwaves and ensure a democratic media which operated without fear of harassment.Mutsvangwa sa...Published: 21 hrs ago | 380 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster wins Zanu-PF primaries
A school headmaster at Avhunga Secondary School, Master Makope has won the Zanu-PF primary elections in Mwenezi East where a parliamentary by-election is looming.Makope (44),who is also the Za...Published: 10 May 2021 at 17:29hrs | 1430 | by Staff reporter
Youth Perception on Implications of the Constitutional Amendment Bill No2 on elections now and the future.
Zanu pf Youths are totally happy on Constitutional Amendment Bill number 2, while MDC Alliance Youth are totally against the Amendment Bill number 2 for they say they create a one party state in Zimba...Published: 10 May 2021 at 12:20hrs | 539 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Police launch probe into Mwonzora
POLICE have launched investigations into allegations that Douglas Mwonzora stole $6 million from MDC-T coffers in the run-up to the party's elective congress last year, piling pressure on the beleague...Published: 10 May 2021 at 05:35hrs | 5623 | by Staff reporter
Zapu hails Zulu Royal Kingdom for naming new king
ZAPU has hailed the Zulu Royal Kingdom in South Africa on the occasion of the naming of a new king, Misuzulu Zulu, describing the incident as educative and instructive for Zimbabweans and Africans in ...Published: 10 May 2021 at 05:31hrs | 1197 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans rally to #ResistDictatorship
THERE are fears that Zanu-PF could also push for an increase in the minimum age limit of presidential election candidates from 40 to 52. If this goes ahead, it would effectively disqualify MDC Allianc...Published: 09 May 2021 at 08:10hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
President Mnangagwa makes history as Chief Justice Malaba is saved by the bell
The present Constitution of Zimbabwe became fully operational on the 22nd August, 2013, having been assented to on the 22nd May, 2013, by the President as the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 2...Published: 09 May 2021 at 00:31hrs | 2080 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwean-born woman wins UK council election
A ZIMBABWEAN-born woman Nicolle Nkazimulo Moyo, now based in the United Kingdom, was Friday elected councillor for Peterborough's Hargate and Hempsted ward.Moyo stood on a Conservative Party t...Published: 08 May 2021 at 19:22hrs | 2421 | by Staff reporter
Lawyers dig in to fight Mnangagwa
AS the government moved today to gazette controversial constitutional amendments to help President Emmerson Mnangagwa consolidate power as part of his 2023 re-election bid, agitated lawyers are diggin...Published: 08 May 2021 at 08:54hrs | 2877 | by Staff reporter
Chief Justice Malaba's tenure set to be extended next week
CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba is on course to remaining in office beyond 15 May (next Saturday) when his tenure ends by operation of law following the passing of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No...Published: 08 May 2021 at 08:54hrs | 1165 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu PF Amendments will lead another coup d'état' - some Professor, doesn't even know what led to 2017 coup
For a University graduate much more a University Professor of a highly acclaimed institution like University of Oxford, UK; one would expect Arthur Mutambara to have common sense and thus say somethin...Published: 08 May 2021 at 08:23hrs | 809 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zanu-PF rewards Chamisa's ex-ally with NPRC post?
FORMER MDC-T vice president Obert Gutu, who joined Zanu-PF last month, has been appointed as a commissioner in the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) alongside five others.The...Published: 08 May 2021 at 08:12hrs | 873 | by Staff reporter
2nd Amendment now part of Constitution?
The Second Amendment to the Constitution of Zimbabwe came into force yesterday following the required assent by more than two thirds of the National Assembly, two thirds of the Senate and the consent ...Published: 08 May 2021 at 07:59hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
'Only vote for rich political candidates'
MUTARE: Businessman and aspiring Zanu-PF parliamentary candidate for Dangamvura/Chikanga constituency, Esau Mupfumi has urged the electorate to only vote for candidates with strong financial muscles t...Published: 07 May 2021 at 11:09hrs | 1644 | by Staff reporter
Former UZ dean knows nothing about Grace Mugabe's degree
Former University of Zimbabwe (UZ) dean of social sciences Tichaendepi Masaya yesterday told the court that there was no evidence in place that showed that former First Lady Grace Ntombizodwa Mugabe n...Published: 07 May 2021 at 06:45hrs | 4160 | by Staff reporter
Blame game will not save Zimbabwe education
THE drop in the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) 2020 Ordinary Level pass rate by 6,8% from the 2019 rate has raised a red flag on how our education system is gradually deteriorating, an ...Published: 07 May 2021 at 06:38hrs | 212 | by Rural Teachers Union in Zimbabwe
MDC Alliance official in UK poll race
AN MDC-Alliance official Mr Elliot Pfebve will today be slugging it out with six other candidates in Walsall North in Britain. Writing on his Facebook page, Mr Pfebve, who was the MDC-A repres...Published: 06 May 2021 at 05:17hrs | 994 | by Staff reporter
Schools not allowed to withhold exam results
Schools are forbidden from withholding examination results for students whose parents still owe fees and must instead take action against the parents to recover debts, Primary and Secondary Education ...Published: 06 May 2021 at 05:08hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
Response to November 2020 results
The drop in the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council, ZIMSEC, 2020 O level pass rate by 6.8% from the 2019 pass rate has raised a red flag on how our education system is gradually deteriorating, the a...Published: 05 May 2021 at 15:40hrs | 1132 | by RTUZ
Hexco results out
Higher Education Examination Council (HEXCO) results for the March 2021 industrial training and trade testing theory are out.The overall pass rate is 61 percent.In a statement, Higher ...Published: 05 May 2021 at 15:04hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF moots new party constitution
Zanu-PF has announced plans to draft a new party constitution which will have a clause compelling all members to be on the voters' roll and vote for party candidates, failing which they will face disc...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:35hrs | 1984 | by Staff reporter
Ekusileni COVID-19 centre still closed a year on
BULAWAYO's Ekusileni Medical Centre is yet to admit COVID-19 patients a year after it was declared a coronavirus treatment centre, amid calls for strengthening of the health sector to effectively deal...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:23hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt to blame for 6,8% pass rate drop
TEACHERS unions yesterday blamed government for the 6,8% drop in the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) 2020 O-Level pass rate.The unions attributed poor budgetary allocations to th...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:18hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Kazungula Bridge opening to boost Sadc trade
THE official opening of the Kazungula Bridge and One-Stop Border Post facilities next week Monday is expected to enhance Southern Africa's access to international markets through connectivity with maj...Published: 05 May 2021 at 07:15hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter
Constitutional Amendment to give Mnangagwa Mugabe-era powers
Three years after sweeping into power through a military coup and promising a new and unfolding democracy, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is now being compared to his authoritarian predecesso...Published: 04 May 2021 at 08:00hrs | 1277 | by Staff reporter
Zifa cancel friendly matches
ZIFA has decided against organising friendly matches for the Warriors ahead of their Fifa World Cup qualifiers against South Africa and Ethiopia next month. Zimbabwe will also not take part in...Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:19hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
ZIMSEC releases O'Level 2020 results
THE Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) has released the 2020 Ordinary Level results.The pass rate for the ZIMSEC Ordinary Level examinations decreased marginally from 31,6 percent i...Published: 03 May 2021 at 13:58hrs | 2211 | by Staff Reporter
Mthwakazi leadership dissolved ahead of congress
SECESSIONIST political party Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF) has dissolved its leadership and appointed a taskforce to oversee its elective congress.MLF is known for burning the Zimbabwe flag...Published: 03 May 2021 at 06:29hrs | 1781 | by Staff reporter
Why MDC-A must not change its name for by-elections
As embattled President Emmerson Mnangagwa dithers on whether or when to cause the compromised Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to discharge its constitutional obligation to call for the holding of ...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:39hrs | 1468 | by Jonathan N Moyo
Ndumiso Gumede the man
THE setting is Highlanders Sports Club, popularly known as Clubhouse, a perfect venue for the interview with Ndumiso Gumede since it is one of the properties acquired by Bosso under his chairmanship i...Published: 02 May 2021 at 09:17hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
PSL season to kick-off in July
FOOTBALL in the country is set for a full return in July when the Premier Soccer League season starts.PSL governors agreed at the league annual general meeting held in Harare on Friday that th...Published: 02 May 2021 at 08:36hrs | 318 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Third part soars cost of Mnangagwa copter
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa cancelled a deal by his late predecessor Robert Mugabe to acquire a presidential helicopter from Russia opting for an Airbusmade superjet in a deal involving a third party...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 07:29hrs | 4329 | by Staff reporter
Kembo Mohadi removal was necessary for 'nation building'
Since Kembo Mohadi is on record saying Matabeleland genocide was necessary for nation-building, we also put it on record that his sacking by Mnangagwa following his sexual romps was good for nation bu...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 08:12hrs | 2273 | by Israel Dube
Chamisa talking tough vows sradical shift'
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa apologised Monday on behalf of his party for fielding opportunistic candidates in the last election and vowed a "radical shift" in the 2023 polls.Chamisa lai...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:22hrs | 2352 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says they've changed tact
Nelson Chamisa the opposition MDC Alliance leader says his party has tightened the criteria used to select parliamentary and local authority candidates to avoid infiltration by "fortune seekers" who d...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:19hrs | 2841 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo' son ventures into full-time politics
THE late former Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's son Sibangilizwe Nkomo has resigned from the Joshua Nkomo Legacy Restoration Project Trust and the Joshua Nkomo Cultural Movement to pursue politics full-...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:17hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
Youths fret over by-elections delay
THE Youth Coalition has joined other civic organisations and opposition parties in demanding the immediate lifting of a ban on by-elections, saying the delays were shortchanging the electorate....Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:05hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Debates on Zapu presidential candidacy: worth commenting
Admittedly some of the debates about the future of Zapu party and its leadership were interesting and how they articulated the future of this party in our political landscape. We cannot escape the fac...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 06:12hrs | 502 | by Nomazulu Thata
In Europe desperation of some male-Africans is horrendous and pathetic
Seek first the advice from Prophet Makandiwa, make a pilgrimage to Nigeria and seek audience with TB Joshua immediately; With prayers you will win the 2019 EU parliamentary elections; said the young N...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 17:24hrs | 3262 | by Nomazulu Thata
Constitution: Mnangagwa power play 'a great betrayal of people'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is repeating mistakes made by his predecessor Robert Mugabe by seeking to amend the constitution to entrench his rule, political analysts have warned.Mnangagwa and...Published: 25 Apr 2021 at 08:12hrs | 1065 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance legislator launches scholarship programme
NJUBE-LOBENGULA MDC Alliance legislator Gift Banda on Thursday unveiled a scholarship programme for the academically gifted primary and secondary school students in his constituency who are from poor ...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 07:13hrs | 1117 | by Staff reporter
'Grace Mugabe was a ghost student'
The third witness in the trial of suspended University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Levi Nyagura has told the court that the former first lady Grace Ntombizodwa Mugabe was a ghost student and appeared ...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 19:40hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter
Zimsec A' Level pass rate remains high
Advanced-Level pass rate for the November 2020 Zimsec examinations remained high despite a slight decrease from 2019 attributed to the effects of Covid-19 that partially made learning difficult. ...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 07:19hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
ZITF set for July
President Mnangagwa has approved dates for the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which will be held in July this year, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has announced.Zimbabwe could...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 20:27hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Broke Zanu-PF candidates slow down campaigns
A NUMBER of Zanu-PF candidates who are eyeing the vacant Marondera East constituency in Mashonaland East province have slowed down their campaigns after the party delayed announcing a date for the pri...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:32hrs | 1362 | by Staff reporter
Delay in judges appointments deliberate, claims 'Rights defenders'
HUMAN rights defenders have accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of deliberately delaying the appointment of Constitutional Court (ConCourt) judges as he awaits the enactment of the Constitutional Ame...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:29hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
ZRP starts recruitment
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has begun a recruitment exercise as it continues to undergo major transformation in adopting a new structure and re-branding to win back public confidence.However,...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 14:53hrs | 2074 | by Staff reporter
'3rd wave already in Zimbabwe'
HEALTH experts yesterday warned that the third wave of COVID-19 had already hit the country as evidenced by the surge in new infections in the past few weeks, a situation which poses a huge challenge ...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:05hrs | 2033 | by Staff reporter
Bail ruling on MDC-Alliance activists today
Two MDC-Alliance activists who, with accomplices still at large, allegedly grabbed bales of rubbish and burnt them in central Harare on Thursday last week as a protest, should hear today whether or no...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 06:58hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Health Ministry launches Covid-19 App
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has launched the ZimCovidSafe App, which was created to help members of the public ascertain if they have been exposed to the deadly virus and when they should se...Published: 20 Apr 2021 at 17:22hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
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