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UZ investigating student accommodation scandal
Further to the story on Thursday, 15 August 2019 under the heading, 'Accommodation scandal rocks UZ', the University of Z...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1927 | by Staff reporter
Does Brother Mthuli Ncube live in Zimbabwe?
Hope is the expectation, against all rational considerations, that desires will be fulfilled miraculously.When the "new dispensation" was introduced in Zimbabwe, we hoped against past experien...Published: 22 hrs ago | 855 | by Kennet Mufuka
Chamisa vows more protests despite Harare ban
MDC president Nelson Chamisa has vowed his party shall organise more protests despite a police ban - later endorsed by the courts - on a demonstration the main opposition had planned for Harare on Fri...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 13:14hrs | 1238 | by newzimbabwe
Whose rights are infringed upon by peaceful protest?
It is interesting listening to official mouthpieces or reading from the State-controlled press. But there is always a better or subtle way of spinning.According to the official line, peddled b...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 08:32hrs | 600 | by Editorial - Newsday
Mugabe has last laugh as economic crisis reaches breaking point
The fault lies entirely with the ruling Zanu-PF party, which has lost its legitimacyWhen Zimbabweans are expressing nostalgia for Robert Mugabe you know things must be bad. Yet it is now commo...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:13hrs | 484 | by www.msn.com
Of enemies of democracy and lovers of money
Today, the Nelson Chamisa-led is set to stage a protest in Harare over almost everything that the opposition party's members could think of. Some of its members such as secretary for public se...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 23:59hrs | 326 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Kidnappings raise tension in Zimbabwe
Suspected security agents abducted and tortured an MDC youth leader and a pre-democracy activist in pre-dawn raids yesterday- further raising tensions ahead of tomorrow's mass protests against Preside...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:49hrs | 1334 | by Staff reporter
Of enemies of democracy and lovers of money
This Friday the Nelson Chamisa-led is set to stage a protest in Harare over almost everything that the opposition party's members could think of. Some of its members such as secretary for publ...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 14:28hrs | 540 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Don't shoot on Friday
The Vigil demonstrated on Saturday against the failure of the government to implement the recommendations of the Motlanthe Commission of Inquiry into the army's murder of unarmed civilians during a de...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 18:21hrs | 8549 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Chamisa's desperation for power reaches alarming, comical levels
THE opposition MDC's desperation to get into power through the backdoor has reached alarming and almost comical levels that has seen the opposition party speak with a forked tongue.On the one ...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 07:43hrs | 5610 | by Editorial - Newsday
Electricity cuts, lifestyles and modified behaviour in Zimbabwe
Electricity and access to it is a big issue in Zimbabwe at the moment. Not least by admission of our own government, but more importantly by the lived realities of many urban-based Zimbabweans, civil ...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:03hrs | 656 | by Takura Zhangazha
MDC plunging depths of desperation
Following the launch of its RELOAD policy document, which turned out to be a damp squib, the MDC last week announced its intention to embark on what it described as Reload rallies throughout the count...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 18:31hrs | 1648 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Cheers Mhofu and cheerio!
THIS is an open letter to Warriors coach Sunday "Mhofu" Chidzambwa proffering our two cents on what we think makes sense for the Zimbabwe senior men's soccer team . . .First, we would like to ...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:58hrs | 312 | by Moffat Mungazi
'Auxillia Mnangagwa' audio is fake, says Mliswa
An audio on SoundCloud which is said to be a recorded “rant” by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa against a military official “she” calls Murombo has divided opinion among commentators.An ...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 21:49hrs | 5861 | by Pindula
Mnangagwa audio exposes ZANU PF
ZANU PF activists fell over each other to prove that the leaked audio between First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa and General Murombo. An actress has unleashed an audio saying she was hired by ...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 10:57hrs | 12555 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The loved opposition
I hope I can be brief enough to be witty but concise enough to be understood and effectual. I know the natural instinct for people when they see someone questioning the political party that they suppo...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 07:26hrs | 753 | by Jason Huntley
Zifa hit back at Chiwanza, Sibanda
Zifa have hit out at suspended executive committee member Chamu Chiwanza following his threats to expose alleged "theft" at the association after his recent suspension on allegations of electoral frau...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 14:57hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter
Desperation and panic grips Bulawayo residents
DESPERATION and panic have hit Bulawayo as most suburbs have gone without water for eight days following major refurbishment works at the city's reservoirs with residents accusing council of poor plan...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 07:20hrs | 1381 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promised a 'Zimbabwe you want' but has failed to deliver
Last year, during Zimbabwe's national elections, the ruling party erected dozens of banners all over the country, emblazoned with lofty promises and a giant photo of the man who won that contest, Emme...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:37hrs | 3053 | by John Sparks
Chamisa must wake up before it is too late
Reading through the biography of Chris Hani, one can't help but notice the frustration that he went through during his days in exile in Zambia where the African National Congress (ANC) was preparing t...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:32hrs | 5097 | by Gifford Mehluli Sibanda
Chamisa's MDC must wake up before it's too late
READING through the biography of Chris Hani, one cannot help but notice the frustration that he went through during his days in exile in Zambia, where the ANC was preparing the Umkhonto weSizwe gueril...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 12:10hrs | 8766 | by Gifford Mehluli Sibanda
PHOTOS: Chinese nationals detain Temba Mliswa
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa says he was temporarily detained at a Chinese firm in his Constituency when he went to check on the plight of the workers.Mliswa said he had to enlist ...Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 13:36hrs | 8652 | by Mandla Ndlovu
President Mbeki right on electoral fraud based triumphalism
Zanu PF's intention to spin remarks by President Mbeki are baseless and an act of desperation to find endorsement where none exists.In essence President Mbeki recognises that a win which Mnang...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 15:25hrs | 2046 | by MDC Communications
Passport shortage leaves Zimbabweans stranded
With Zimbabwe's economy in shambles and political tensions rising, leaving the country seems the best option for many who are desperate for jobs. But those dreams often end at the passport office, whi...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:26hrs | 734 | by AP
Zimbabwe's economic crunch hits passports
With Zimbabwe's economy in shambles and political tensions rising, leaving the country seems the best option for many who are desperate for jobs. But those dreams often end at the passport office, whi...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 10:45hrs | 7593 | by Farai Mutsaka, The Associated Press
Farewell fighter: Tribute to Vimbai Tsvangirai
Death has robbed Zimbabwe of one of her most esteemed and accomplished daughters, Vimbai Tsvangirai - Java.The heroic conquests of the Tsvangirai's over the years can never be overstated, howe...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 10:28hrs | 2774 | by Grace Kwinjeh
Extraordinary measure for extraordinary: A case of Zimbabwe's austerity measures
In the Bible when Jacob was faced with a situation he was supposed to meet Esau his brother he was so afraid knowing that he had subtly stolen the latter's blessing. During the night, Jacob wrestled a...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 15:34hrs | 858 | by Elijah Chihota
Muzamhindo Presents a 10 point Plan as Zim Implode !!!
We have a very unfortunate situation on the ground, and it requires urgent attention to curb the crisis. This is where Political leadership must show it's sincerity and diligence on Zim situation. We ...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 07:26hrs | 2174 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
The MDC congress: All froth, no beer
The much-vaunted MDC elective congress ended the week before last. Some people such as those who were rejected by their own people, but had to give 10 head of cattle as an offering to the god of the p...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:05hrs | 400 | by Nobleman Runyanga
The MDC Congress: So much hype, so much hot air
The much-vaunted MDC elective congress ended the week before last. Some people such as those who were rejected by their own people but had to give 10 head of cattle as an offering to the god o...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 13:12hrs | 4153 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Source of MDC leadership confusion is a poorly drafted constitution
MY issue with judgments on who is President of the MDC, who is Deputy President, and the rest, is that those making arguments are selective in their reading of the Constitution, looking to find fault ...Published: 27 May 2019 at 08:13hrs | 2578 | by Wes Beal
Fuel price hike a step in some direction
With the unending queues and the bond crashing against the dollar, the Energy ministry has once again raised fuel prices to stem the so-called 'under-recoveries' of oil companies. According to the lat...Published: 26 May 2019 at 08:12hrs | 5471 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa now more paranoic and desperate
A REGIME failing to provide its citizens with basic necessities is unsurprisingly afraid of itself and those who differ with its lopsided policies.The arrest of four civil society activists th...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:40hrs | 4072 | by Staff reporter
Obert Gutu pours cold water on MDC 'victory'
MDC-T Vice President Obert Chaurura Gutu has pour cold water on a fake Nelson Chamisa led MDC Supreme court victory ruling that circulated all over social media on Monday evening.The fak...Published: 21 May 2019 at 11:32hrs | 11189 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bosso draw blanks against Herentals
Highlanders 0 – 0 HerentalsBALL possession dominance, creation of scoring chances which they fluff; this is the sad tale of Highlanders as they continue to write their own piece of wrong history...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:23hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Making things simple
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has a droll sense of humour. He says he decided to name Zimbabwe's latest local currency the RTGS dollar so as not to confuse the public! Of course, even tho...Published: 19 May 2019 at 21:20hrs | 3588 | by ZimVigil
Nothing new about the 'new dispensation'
Grace Mugabe is like a civet cat's stench. It's so strong it will burn your nostrils. And it doesn't go away in a hurry. Now, that disgraceful smell is hanging around President Emmerson Mnangagwa's se...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:27hrs | 387 | by Tawanda Majoni
The Army is coming after you Mr. President, just like what happened to Omar al-Bashir in Sudan
The trigger for the demonstrations that brought the downfall of President Omar al-Bashir in April was the trebling of the price of bread last December. It came after a devaluation of the Sudanese poun...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:52hrs | 2881 | by Knowledge Hakata
The Army is coming after you Mr. President, just like what happened to Omar al-Bashir in Sudan
The trigger for the demonstrations that brought the downfall of President Omar al-Bashir in April was the trebling of the price of bread last December. It came after a devaluation of the Sudanese poun...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:29hrs | 716 | by Knowledge Hakata
Mnangagwa should ensure rule of law is followed
THIS week, we carried a story in which President Emmerson Mnangagwa came to the rescue of 20 000 villagers who were being evicted from a piece of land in Domboshawa, where a Chinese miner wants to sta...Published: 03 May 2019 at 06:53hrs | 379 | by Editorial - Newsday
Worsening period poverty in Zimbabwe calls for urgent action
For the first time since 2009, Zimbabwe's economy is projected to slide into a recession this year, with real GDP going down to -5.2%, the lowest economic growth rate in Africa this year. Inflation is...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 10:58hrs | 2842 | by Theresa Nyava
40 million Americans live in poverty
America is known for flash. But all that glisters is not gold, according to the latest United Nations report on President Trump's country. From the outside, America is heaven, "God's own country" they...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 08:30hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter
Revolution is the great teacher
Those living in luxury from the exploitation and suffering of others have traditionally always been opposed to emancipation struggles; they continue to be opposed to such struggles by the people today...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:33hrs | 261 | by Reason Wafawarova
ZRP attempts to disrupt Manicaland Congress
The MDC successfully held its Provincial Congress in Manicaland despite a failed attempt to disrupt proceedings by the Zimbabwe Republic Police.Signs of desperation in Zanu PF and the military...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 12:57hrs | 3426 | by Jacob Mafume
Why are slot games so popular?
Sipping a cup of coffee as you sit down and observe how the casino works, you'll certainly find it boring and a waste of financial resources. However, as you begin exposing yourself in the field of ga...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:52hrs | 7981 | by Staff Writer
2017 military coup ghosts spooking Mnangagwa govt
THE wife of killed Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) boss Peter Munetsi (pictured), who died in military detention during the November 2017 coup which ousted former president Robert Mugabe, Ross...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 13:55hrs | 3250 | by Staff reporter
Killed CIO boss' wife demands US$600 000
THE wife of killed Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) boss Peter Munetsi (pictured), who died in military detention during the November 2017 coup which ousted former president Robert Mugabe, Ross...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:08hrs | 4885 | by Staff reporter
Knives out for Mnangagwa
Zimbabweans across political divide have reacted angrily to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's stance to compensate white farmers who lost their land during the fast track land reform program at the turn ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 11:37hrs | 21613 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Gift Banda cracks the whip on MDC structures
MDC Provincial Chairperson Honourable Gift Banda has cracked the whip on MDC members who are pursuing factional politics as the party convenes Branch and Ward congresses. Banda, who...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 14:36hrs | 1868 | by Mandla Ndlovu
When desperation morphs into outright madness
When desperation morphs into outright madness, every move and utterance with good intentions is panel-beaten into political mudslinging. The ill conceived idea being to attract condemnation fr...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 15:09hrs | 447 | by Thomas Murisa
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