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Christopher Dube urges Bulawayo residents to help identify his successor
Bulawayo Town Clerk Christopher Dube has called on residents to play an active role in selecting his successor as his extended term nears its end. Speaking at a Water Indaba hosted by the Matabeleland...Published: 11 hrs ago | 593 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets Commonwealth leaders support in bid to rejoin bloc
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's efforts to get Zimbabwe back into the Commonwealth are being backed by the grouping's secretary general, Patricia Scotland, who believes he has done enough to warrant a ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 470 | by Staff reporter
SADC toothlessness to blame for post-election conflicts in the region
In recent weeks, the southern African region has been thrust into yet another political crisis, this time in Mozambique, following a contentious election and violent protests. The country, whi...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:51hrs | 296 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Foreign funded CSOs rail at govt over PVOs Bill
The government has faced intense criticism for fast-tracking the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill, bypassing key input from Zimbabwe's civil society organisations (C...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:08hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
The criticism of the Bosso supporters boycott by Jaravaza is myopic
The recent discourse surrounding the Highlanders Football Club supporters' boycott of games has engendered a cacophony of opinions, yet none are as misguided as the assertion that this boycott is orch...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 14:41hrs | 609 | by Ezra Tshisa
The criticism of the Bosso supporters boycott is myopic
The recent discourse surrounding the Highlanders Football Club supporters' boycott of games has engendered a cacophony of opinions, yet none are as misguided as the assertion that this boycott is orch...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 10:35hrs | 982 | by Ezra Tshisa Sibanda
Equatorial Guinea politician's multiple sexual romps with various women go viral
Hundreds of sex tapes involving a high-ranking Equatorial Guinean civil servant with other men's wives have done the rounds on social media, prompting the authorities to attempt to curb their spread....Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:31hrs | 3065 | by AFP
BancABC uses 'dirty tactics' to silence bosses?
BancABC is engulfed in controversy, facing accusations of fabricating charges against at least nine top managers as part of a strategy to evade paying retrenchment packages, NewZimbabwe.com has learne...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:50hrs | 1337 | by Staff reporter
Kwekweza on a Zimbabwe govt 'Stop List', denied ID
CITIZEN for Coalition Change activist Namatai Kwekweza has voiced frustration over being unable to replace a deteriorating identification document after being informed they were on a government "Stop ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 15:59hrs | 10083 | by Staff reporter
Why would Mnangagwa risk destroying Zimbabwe's stability for a measly two-year extension?
As the ZANU-PF National Conference unfolds in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe finds itself embroiled in a deeply troubling debate. Prominent voices within the ruling party are pushing for President Emmerso...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 09:40hrs | 693 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa's allies say Mnangagwa jumped the gun on Mozambique elections
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has come under fire for potentially undermining the credibility of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) after he publicly endorsed the election results in Moz...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:02hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa loyalists opposed to Zimbabwe's Commonwealth readmission
A faction of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) party, primarily loyal to former leader Nelson Chamisa, has publicly opposed Zimbabwe's attempt to rejoin the Commonwealth under President Emmerso...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 11:20hrs | 549 | by Staff reporter
Dumping US dollar 'keeps politics out of economic development'
Boosting trade settlements in national currencies between members of the BRICS group is a strategic necessity, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said, adding that a shift from the US dollar would s...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:55hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
The PVO Bill is a threat to Zimbabwe's democracy
The recent passing of the Private Voluntary Organization (PVO) Bill by the Zimbabwe Senate has sparked widespread concern among civil society organizations and democracy advocates. The bill, w...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 21:07hrs | 379 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Party activists contributed 40% to human rights violations'
A recent report from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has revealed that 40% of the human rights violations reported by community members between July and September 2024 can be attribu...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:02hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
A historic homecoming: Vahera restoration Genealogy Association announces pilgrimage to Gombe Hill
The Hera people, united by their revered Mhofu Shava totem, are scattered across Zimbabwe and beyond, yet proudly connected to their heritage. A seminal event looms on the horizon – a historic visit...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:47hrs | 634 | by Etiwel Mutero
Bosso fans versus Farai Jere and Mutasa
In an unprecedented move, Highlanders Football Club supporters boycotted their team's 2-0 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) win over ZPC Kariba at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. The protest w...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 12:19hrs | 2764 | by Staff reporter
Farai Jere fast becoming the modern-day Leslie Gwindi in Bosso eyes
The Premier Soccer League chairman Farai Jere, the owner of CAPS United and Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Murehwa West, has drawn comparisons to the infamous former PSL Secretary General Leslie Gwi...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 11:51hrs | 1769 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's milestones shake Zimbabwe's political landscape'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's transformative economic strategies and significant achievements have caused disarray within the opposition, pushing them toward early political retirement, according to ...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:29hrs | 883 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa takes SADC's begging bowl to UN General Assembly
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken the urgent plea for assistance from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), seeking support to combat th...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:30hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe's feja-feja economics not working'
Major retail shops in Zimbabwe adjusted their exchange rates to ZiG30 per dollar yesterday as the local currency continued to falter, a day after President Emmerson Mnangagwa accused economic "saboteu...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:26hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
89 cattle die daily in Matebeleland South
The Department of Veterinary Services has sounded the alarm over a drastic surge in cattle deaths in Matebeleland South, attributing the sharp increase to the deadly January disease. Daily mortality r...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
William Ruto visits Germany: German press rebukes his claims about labour contracts.
It does not matter how one looks at this story; it is not only shameful to Kenya: it must shame all Africans equally. Recently, President Willian Ruto was on a state visit to Germany, and was proud to...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 22:06hrs | 794 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa postures as Munhumutapa reincarnation?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's sense of self-importance has reached unprecedented heights with the launch of "Munhumutapa Day," a Zanu PF initiative centered around his birthday, which is being commem...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 16:09hrs | 1450 | by Staff reporter
Pravin Gordhan became factional in the ANC
The monologue in a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare and the poem, which was recited by Jaques entitled "As you like it" painted a broader picture about life when they stated that "All the world'...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 13:30hrs | 320 | by Bheki Mngomezulu
Mnangagwa celebrates 8 decades and 2 years
"I don't count my age; others count it for me... and I feel very young and strong. What I was doing 10 years ago, I still do today. Some people have their age in mind, but not me," said President Emme...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:57hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Spirit medium stops operations at Zimbabwe gold mine
Mining operations at Renco Mine were halted for two days due to concerns following warnings from a local spirit medium. The medium had forewarned of potential worker fatalities if specific demands wer...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 14:32hrs | 1373 | by Staff reporter
You can't rig suffering Zimbabweans, Mr. Mnangagwa!
The debate rages on as to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa's true intentions regarding his stay in power. Is he stepping down as demanded by the country's Constitution at the end of his t...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 20:04hrs | 1012 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ex-Victoria Falls Mayor defects to Zanu-PF
Former Victoria Falls mayor Somvelo Dlamini has defected from the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) to join Zanu-PF, citing the ruling party's achievements under the Second Republic and the support...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:13hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe court issues warrant of arrest to Chinese businesswoman
Harare magistrate Mr Dennis Mangosi has issued a warrant of arrest for Chinese businesswoman Li Song who allegedly evaded paying customs duty of US$40 000 for the sodium cyanide and hydrated lime she ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 15:12hrs | 523 | 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
Mugabe never acted like a maniac as Sadc and AU Chair
I am still struggling to wrap my head around this madness. What is it about hosting a SADC heads of state and government meeting in Zimbabwe that can drive the host leader to go off the rails?...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 16:56hrs | 510 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: Zimbabwean cattle rancher shatters auction records in South Africa
In a landmark event for the cattle ranching industry, Collins Tafireyi, a Zimbabwean cattle rancher, shattered auction records today by purchasing a prized Boran Stud bull for an unprecedented R8 mill...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 22:51hrs | 2295 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF wields axe on young MPs
A faction in Zanu-PF pushing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to have a third term has come out guns blazing pushing for the ouster of young party parliamentarians whom they accuse of sabotaging the 2...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 15:54hrs | 1652 | by Staff reporter
NetOne doubles data traffic
NetOne, a leading telecommunications company, has recently made headlines with a remarkable 93.99% surge in data traffic. This was revealed by the first quarter report by the Postal and Telecommunicat...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 21:32hrs | 2213 | by Paul Ndou
Hexco fails to pay examiners
Over 300 lecturers from polytechnics, vocational training colleges, and independent colleges affiliated with the Higher Education Examination Council (Hexco) are protesting over unpaid dues. These lec...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:39hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Frostbite hits Beitbridge, destroys crops
Several farmers in Beitbridge have lost their irrigated crops to an unprecedented frostbite, which has not been seen in years. The region, along with parts of Matabeleland South and northern South Afr...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:37hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa govt willing to let people die of COVID-19 just to host SADC Summit?
The recent deaths due to alleged 'flu-like illnesses' of footballer Norman Maroto and opposition legislator Murisi Zwizwai are most unsettling.In fact, this is not simply unsettling but positi...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 83 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Career Transitions: Football Stars Who Became Great Managers
Taking football as an example, there are many players who hope to become managers after they retire from active play. Recognising this process is enlightening, particularly for users seeking ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:09hrs | 288 | by Staff Reporter
It isn't Chivayo flying too close to the sun - but Mnangagwa certainly is!
So, Information Ministry permanent secretary Nick Mangwana issued a cryptic warning to dubious businessman Wicknell Chivayo.In a chilling post on X (formerly Twitter), he (Mangwana) compared C...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 22:15hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Will Wicknell be Mnangagwa's downfall?
DURING the last days of the late Robert Gabriel Mugabe's reign, his wife, Grace had become unhinged.She would step on everyone's toes, including those who had kept her husband at the helm for ...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 11:53hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A tale of two parties: SA elections don't mirror Zim's 2028 polls
As the South African election results were announced, critics of the African National Congress (ANC) and ZANU PF celebrated the party's failure to secure a majority, viewing it as a significant setbac...Published: 04 Jun 2024 at 08:20hrs | 13 | by Tonderai Ndoro
REVEALED: How John Steenhuisen could become South Africa's next President
In the aftermath of the 29 May elections, South Africa's political landscape is poised for dramatic changes. With the African National Congress (ANC) securing only 40.18% of the vote, insufficient to ...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 15:57hrs | 5 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Hamba Kahle ANC, we won't miss you!
IF you are not following the unfolding electoral drama south of the Limpopo River, you can't be real.When South Africa votes, Zimbabwe catches a proverbial cold. And for good reason.Of...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 08:16hrs | 26 | by Rejoice Ngwenya
Will Wicknell be Mnangagwa's downfall?
During the last days of Robert Gabriel Mugabe's rein, his wife, Grace, had become unhinged.She would step on everyone's toes, including those who had kept her husband at the helm for decades, ...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:12hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa challenges miners to embrace innovation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday urged the mining industry to leverage technology and innovation to enhance operations and productivity. Speaking at the Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe 2024 annual min...Published: 31 May 2024 at 21:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants two more years via backdoor
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and his close political allies are now weighing the best constitutional and legal options to secure an additional two years in power outside an election when his second te...Published: 20 May 2024 at 16:41hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
African countries assisted South African independence; payback is Xenophobic actions: blacks on blacks' violence
I quote from Byo24: Former ANC MP and Abantu Batho Congress Councilor in eThekwini, Makhosi Khoza, says South African natives have been shortchanged. Close quote. This is a statement that could cause ...Published: 14 Apr 2024 at 18:55hrs | 17 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa wants Zimbabweans to 'embrace, defend the ZiG'
Sustainable economic development can only be achieved through the use of a local currency which will stimulate economic growth and guarantee stability, President Mnangagwa has said.This follow...Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe leverages on resources for economic stability
The backing of Zimbabwe's currency by gold and strategic mineral reserves is reflective of the Second Republic's determination to ensure the country's natural resources are leveraged to advance sustai...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
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