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BCC defends midnight vehicle impoundment operations amid backlash
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is standing firm on its decision to tow away illegally parked vehicles, despite public criticism. Last week, the council impounded 36 vehicles during midnight operation...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:43hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Harare Select assistant coach defends Zimbabwe's Chan approach
Harare Select's senior team assistant coach, Takesure Chiragwi, has dismissed criticism that the Harare Warriors did not take their 2025 African Nations Championship (Chan) qualifiers seriously after ...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:39hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean tree cures erectile dysfunctional
Deep within Zimbabwe's forests lies the Mugondorosi tree, a species steeped in legend and traditional medicinal knowledge. Revered for its ability to treat male erectile dysfunction, this once-abundan...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:43hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
Mafume led Harare City Council defends bankrolling Mnangagwa wife's projects
The Harare City Council (HCC) has vehemently dismissed allegations of resource abuse regarding community projects led by First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa, asserting that all activities are conducted trans...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:09hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Govt defends 60km radius restrictions decision
The government has defended its decision to reduce the operating radius of commuter omnibuses (kombis) from 120km to 60km, stating that it followed consultations and assurances that the national bus f...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:06hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe taunts jailed activists, defends clampdown on dissent
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe has subtly criticized Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa regarding the ongoing detention of pro-democracy activists and opposition supporters. Mutsvangw...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:49hrs | 292 | by Staff reporterq
Zimbabwe treasury defends transit fuel tax
THE new import duty for fuel tankers in transit, paid on entry and refunded on exit, was necessary to curb the abuse of the electronic cargo tracking system, the Permanent Secretary for Finance, Econo...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 06:28hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's spokesman defends Chamisa
George Charamba, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications in the Office of the President of Zimbabwe, recently stirred controversy by defending former opposition leader Nelson Chamis...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 20:26hrs | 6716 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has betrayed Zimbabwe war heroes
Zimbabwe's opposition parties claim that the sacrifices of the country's heroes have been betrayed by those in power, who have shown brutality, violated human rights, engaged in rampant corruption wit...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Tiffany Haddish defends Zimbabwe video after backlash
American comedian Tiffany Haddish faced backlash from some Zimbabweans after posting a TikTok video of her visit to a supermarket in Harare. In the video, Haddish expressed surprise at the store's siz...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:44hrs | 586 | by Staff reporter
Biden says no to extra debate with Trump
The US President told NBC's Lester Holt he will only take the Republican frontrunner on again in September, as was earlier agreedUS President Joe Biden has turned down Donald Trump's proposal ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 16:33hrs | 689 | by Staff reporter
Chief Mathema defends removed Minister
Chief Khulumani Mathema of Gwanda, Matabeleland South province, voiced support for Bubi MP Simelisizwe Sibanda's stance on the issue of Early Childhood Development (ECD) and language policies in Zimba...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:55hrs | 72 | by Staff reporter
Charamba defends Chivayo
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has denied allegations that President Emmerson Mnangagwa and high-ranking government officials are under the influence of controversial businessman Wicknell C...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 15:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa defends Zimbabwe's new gold-backed currency
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has staunchly defended the newly launched gold-backed ZiG currency, asserting that it exemplifies his government's commitment to harnessing national resources. Mnangagwa m...Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kaindu defends Muduhwa and Mbeba
HIGHLANDERS coach Kelvin Kaindu has come to the defence of his players' conduct after defenders Peter Muduhwa and Andrew Mbeba have been criticised for overly aggressive behaviour on the field of play...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 20:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Excited by the killings: How The Chronicle covered the Gukurahundi genocide
AbstractTHIS paper examines and interrogates the role of the state-controlled media during the Gukurahundi genocide in Zimbabwe. Gukurahundi is a genocide that took place in Zimbabwe betwe...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 9 | by Bhekinkosi Jakobe Ncube
Barotseland wants out of Zambia
Many countries in the world have independentist movements within their borders and the African continent is no exception. Due to its colonial past and the distribution of its regions between the Europ...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 20:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
African priests reject Pope's endorsement of gay marriages
In an extraordinary pushback against Pope Francis, some Catholic bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere say they will not implement the new Vatican policy allowing blessings for same-sex couples....Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 08:44hrs | 25 | by Associated Press
Mthuli Ncube defends 2024 budget
FINANCE, Economic Development and Investments Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube has cold-shouldered critics of his 2024 national budget saying targeted revenue would assist ordinary Zimbabweans....Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:55hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara defends his book on Mugabe
PROFESSOR Arthur Mutambara has defended the credibility of his newly published book, which opens a window on the political life of former President Robert Mugabe, who died without writing his memoirs....Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 20:53hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube defends proposed sugar tax
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has defended the proposed tax on high sugar content beverages, saying the revenue generated will go towards creat...Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 05:25hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Ziyambi defends Zec despite ballot paper shortages
JUSTICE minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has defended the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec ) for logistical boobs on election day particularly its failure to print enough ballot papers.Voting was ex...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:07hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mahere defends dubious CCC Constitution
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere, who is also the Mt Pleasant Member of Parliament, has defended the party's interim constitution which, according to critics, fal...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt defends mobile phone tariff hike
The 100 percent tariff increases approved by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) will still see Zimbabweans enjoying cheaper data compared to the regional cost,...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:44hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Brito defends Warriors selection
The announcement of the provisional Warriors squad to commence Zimbabwe's 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign has stirred significant discontent within the local football community. However, national c...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:35hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police defends controversial transfers, redeployments of members
The recent transfers and redeployments of junior and senior police officers have been explained by the police as part of their efforts to enhance effectiveness in law enforcement. These moves are aime...Published: 06 Oct 2023 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC defends Coltart, Mabutho election
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Bulawayo has come to the defense of the newly elected mayor, David Coltart, and his deputy, Donaldson Mabutho, stating that they were chosen based on their t...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa defends Cabinet appointments
President Emmerson Mnangagwa made a grand entrance to State House on Monday to announce his new Cabinet, with many eagerly anticipating the composition of the team that would steer the country's affai...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 18:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Madhuku defends Zimbabwe electoral process
ZIMBABWE'S electoral processes right up to President Mnangagwa's inauguration on Monday, were aboveboard and no report by any election observer mission can reverse the outcome or interfere with the co...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa defends Zimbabwe's elections?
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the just ended Zimbabwe's harmonised elections, saying all countries in the world face certain hiccups in the holding of their polls but it was all...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Nutty Professor
Looking at most political analysts in Zimbabwean political perspective Jonathan Moyo confounds me with a professor who does not stand on his words and behaves like a pendulum, a flip flopper in the ma...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Mutsvangwa defends FAZ's operations
The ruling ZANU-PF party has responded to SADC Head of Mission Nevers Mumba's concerns regarding the Zimbabwe Electoral Management Body's failure to fulfil constitutional requirements, adhere to the E...Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 16:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZPCS defends release of convicted rapist from prison on Mnangagwa's amnesty order
THE ZIMBABWE Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has justified the release from prison of Bobby Makaza, a convicted rapist, under a recent presidential amnesty order.Makaza, who resides in...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 18:55hrs | 12 | by Stephen Jakes
Malema says elections get stolen in Zimbabwe
South African opposition EFF leader Julius Malema has highlighted the Zimbabwean conundrum, saying the country is facing a "big problem", while focusing on the upcoming elections which he fears are al...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 19:18hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF defends lavish spending on Mayweather
Zanu-PF has come out guns blazing defending the lavish spending and Hollywood-style treatment given to former world Welterweight boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather Jnr by gold dealer Pedzisai "Scott" S...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 07:00hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Storm brews at Msengezi High School
A STORM is brewing at Msengezi High School in Mashonaland West province where a section of parents is demanding the removal of the current School Development Committee (SDC) led by Leonard Matatu over...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:58hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe election date triggers hope, despair
MUNYARADZI Mushawatu, an electrician in Zimbabwe's capital Harare, was both ecstatic and jittery after President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently announced that national elections would be held on August 2...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo 'defends' magistrate who is facing online harassment
FORMER cabinet minister has leapt to the defense of Harare magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka who is facing online harassment following her conviction of opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume.Ngari...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:19hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ratchets up political persecution, claims ZLHR
THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Rights (ZLHR), an organisation that protects and defends human rights through sustainable litigation, has raised concern over the continued prosecution of perceived opponents ...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 17:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bow out gracefully, respect voters
IT was refreshing to hear Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu telling United States President Joe Biden that, "Israel does not make policies guided by pressures from abroad." This was after Bide...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Mbuso Ndlovu
Prophet Andby defends bizarre Mnangagwa 'prophesy'
Zanu-PF linked Andby Makururu has defended his bizarre ‘prophesy' that people who vote for Zanu-PF and President Emmerson Mnangagwa will live longer.Makururu of the Johanne WeChishanu weAfri...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Govt defends US$88 million Mbudzi interchange loan deal
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube has defended the US$88 million loan agreement with Fossil Mines for construction of the Mbudzi interchange in Harare, and claimed that there was nothing amiss about the l...Published: 16 Feb 2023 at 04:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa setting the tone as chief brand ambassador of Zimbabwe
Nations can communicate effectively by using brand ambassadors in order to position and reposition the country appropriately on the global market through cognitive, affective and symbolical routes of ...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parly Speaker defends Zec delimitation report
IN a surprise about turn Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda has supported the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec)'s preliminary delimitation report saying all processes to produce the rep...Published: 07 Feb 2023 at 05:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's Mayor defends Harare-Minsk twinning arrangement
Harare mayor Jacob Mafume has defended his decision to meet a Belarusian delegation led by President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday, where he signed a memorandum of understanding to twin the capital ...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 08:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe slams Western media onslaught
The onslaught being directed to Zimbabwe by the West and its media is as a result of vast wealth endowments the country has which they want to resume their old habits of looting, a Cabinet minister ha...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF official vociferously defends Murehwa violence
AN UNIDENTIFIED official, purporting to be a Zanu-PF functionary says the party has declared war on the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) as the ruling party and CCC "trade blows" and counter accusa...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 18:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF defends MPs' US$40,000 windfall
Zanu-PF national spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa yesterday defended the US$40 000 housing loan facility for legislators saying the money was not even enough.Government has offered a US$40 ...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says his activists are innocent
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has claimed that the 14 Nyatsime party supporters accused of inciting violence are victims of political persecution.The 14 were releas...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
'It's foolish participating in rigged elections to give Zanu PF legitimacy' admitted Biti in 2015 - of course, has known this al
"Look, you can't keep on participating in flawed electoral processes that serve to give big benefits to dictators such as Robert Mugabe. Mugabe has perfected the art of winning elections. So it will b...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 09:42hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
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