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Sikhala returns to Zimbabwe amid threats to his life
Outspoken opposition figure and Vice-Chairman of the Citizens Coalition for Change, Job Sikhala, is set to return home today after a four-month absence abroad. His impending return was confirmed by re...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1902 | by Staff reporter
Allow all Zimbabweans to import vehicles DUTY FREE your current policy is discriminatory
Zimbabwe, a country grappling with economic challenges, has recently made headlines with a policy decision that has sparked both debate and controversy. The government has partially lifted the ban on ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 20:58hrs | 927 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe lifts ban on importation of cars more than 10 years old?
The Government of Zimbabwe has eased the ban on importing cars older than ten years for diplomats, returning residents, and inherited vehicles. Earlier this year, under SI 54 of 2024, the gove...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 06:57hrs | 2671 | by Staff reporter
Zimra tightens vehicle import rules
Starting July 1, 2024, Zimbabwe has implemented new regulations requiring all vehicles imported through border posts like Beitbridge and Plumtree to obtain registration and number plates from the Cent...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Nicaragua opens embassy in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe and Nicaragua have strengthened their bilateral relations, notably against unilateral coercive measures imposed by some Western countries. This was marked by the opening of Nicaragua's embass...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US presence in the SADC region spooks African countries
The recent statements by General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), claiming that the US approach in Africa is "African-led but US-enabled," have heightened anxi...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa participates at UN's Best Diplomats event
Tanyaradzwa Brenda Mutsvangwa was one of Zimbabwe's most successful young leaders to participate at the Best Diplomats Simulation of the United Nations re...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:04hrs | 3 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Sakhile Dube lands Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024
Sakhile Dube has been crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe after several near-misses.Sakhile emerged victorious over 17 contestants at a glamorous event held in Harare over the weekend.Her n...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa anxious to exorcise election ghost
THE upcoming Sadc summit is important for President Emmerson Mnangagwa not only because he will assume the chairmanship of the regional bloc but he will also use it attain legitimacy by, among other t...Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
The politics of Zimbabwe's land reform: winners and losers
The political debates about the rights and wrongs of Zimbabwe's land reform continue to occupy many.The tired, old obsession about how the land was taken and the associated focus on so-called ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:34hrs | | by Ian Scoones
Kenya's William Ruto to open ZITF
KENYAN President Dr William Ruto will officially open the 64th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair next month with 25 international exhibitors from 21 countries confirming their participa...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe wants to bolster relations with Russia despite US pressure'
The United States is putting pressure on Zimbabwe to persuade the authorities of the southern African country to abandon co-operation with Russia, but Harare is determined to increase interaction with...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe accuses American officials of ‘regime change' agenda
In a dramatic turn of events, Zimbabwe finds itself embroiled in a diplomatic spat with the United States following the detention and deportation of American officials and contractors last month....Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 19:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
US spies busted, deported
FOUR United States nationals contracted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) reportedly sneaked into the country last month without notifying the authorities as per protoc...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa disappointed...says feels betrayed by Hichilema and Biden
The United States recent adjustments to its sanctions program on Zimbabwe has left Chamisa and other likeminded opposition leaders disappointed. Chamisa and his colleagues are also furious ove...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 09:24hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Sikhala launches his movement
Former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has dumped Citizens Coalition for Change launching a mass nationwide democratic consultative process as he seeks to form a new national movement.Spea...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF challenges US diplomats over sanctions
Zanu-PF Members of Parliament (MPs) want United States (US) embassy diplomats summoned to Parliament to answer questions on the impact of sanctions on Zimbabwe.The call was made by the party's...Published: 01 Feb 2024 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala's New Year Message
CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONNEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONDear Zimbabweans and my Worldwide friends.My dearest Zimbabweans and Worldwide friends, ...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 20:19hrs | | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
'US angry over CCC election defeat'
FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade minister, Fredrick Shava, says the United States has exposed its support for the opposition by "grieving" its loss to Zanu-PF in the disputed August 23 and 24 e...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Western Diplomats blast Chamisa...call him incompetent or ZANU PF front
Senior journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has teared into Nelson Chamisa accusing his of a self-centered leadership style which has caused the Citizens Coalition for Change to suffer a still birth. ...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 12:56hrs | 1 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is committed to promoting democracy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is committed to promoting democracy in the region while calling on Sadc countries to remain united.Mnangagwa, who is the incoming Sadc chairperson, s...Published: 26 Nov 2023 at 17:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says 'Sadc bond unbreakable'
MEMBER States of the Southern African Development Community are united by unbreakable bonds which are historical, cultural and familial, ties that can never be torn asunder by wanton characters, Presi...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Record-breaking global migration - Unprecedented displacement spurs demand for people-focused solutions
On 14 June, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) issued his flagship annual report, Global Trends: Forced Displacement 2022. It states that by the end of 2022, the number of people displaced ...Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 13:14hrs | 2 | by Lansana Gberie
Mnangagwa tells ambassadors to defend the county's policies
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has told Zimbabwean diplomats to defend the county's policies and push the Vision 2030 agenda through building strong alliances at bilateral and multilateral levels....Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reads riot act to Zimbabwe diplomats
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has rallied Zimbabwe diplomats in foreign lands to step out of their comfort zone and work hard to build a positive image of the country after years of international isola...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
South Africa recalls ambassador, diplomatic mission to Israel over genocide in Gaza
South Africa's government has recalled Monday its ambassador and diplomatic mission to Israel in condemnation of the bombardment of the Gaza Strip, calling it a "genocide."The government also thre...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 20:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
China hands over New Parliament Building to Zimbabwe
President Mnangagwa is set to preside over the official handover ceremony of the New Parliament Building, generously constructed by the Chinese Government, to the Zimbabwean Government.This im...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 15:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe claims to be up to date with payments
Zimbabwe has successfully settled its subscriptions to international organizations and significantly reduced salary arrears for diplomats. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade p...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa still engaging Mnangagwa on Zimbabwe's sham polls
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa continues to engage President Emmerson Mnangagwa over the political lockjam in Harare arising from a shambolic election, with the latest engagement having been ...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 09:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU to withdraw support for Zimbabwe's Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution process?
The European Union (EU) has delivered a significant blow by suggesting the possibility of withdrawing its support for Zimbabwe's Arrears Clearance and Debt Resolution process in light of the country's...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 11:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says his life has not been an easy one
President Mnangagwa has defied death on three separate occasions in his life, including a notorious poisoning incident in Gwanda six years ago and narrowly escaping the death penalty due to a technica...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa survived assassination attempts 3 times
President Mnangagwa has narrowly escaped death on three occasions during his lifetime, including surviving an assassination attempt by poisoning in Gwanda six years ago and evading the death sentence ...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa assures delivery on promises
CONSOLIDATION of gains made in the first term and advancement of the Zimbabwe dream to become an upper middle class economy will characterise the second term of President Mnangagwa who was sworn in ye...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Plot to ruin Mnangagwa's inauguration
When ZEC declared Emmerson Mnangagwa as the winner of the 2023 harmonised general election on 26 August 2023, the constitutional clock started ticking in respect of at least two constitutional timelin...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 22:13hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Moyo
Uebert Angel's PAP Ambassadorial appointment revoked
In a surprising turn of events, the appointment of Uebert Angel as an ambassador for the Pan African Parliament (PAP) has been revoked. This unexpected development has left many questioning the legiti...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa stopped the Polling Station Point Person initiative, fearing that Biti would use it to topple him
Those in the know within CCC ranks are aware that the plan was to have what in CCC lingo was called "PSPP" [Polling Station Point Person].This would have ensured that every polling station has...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 08:18hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo
Massive blow to Mthuli Ncube's bid to widen political ambitions
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube has abandoned his neutral technocrat tag and is now fully embedded in Zanu-PF, but his bid to grow his political clout suffered after he was defeated in the Cowdry Park c...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 21:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Commonwealth observer team heads to Zimbabwe
THE Commonwealth has appointed former Kenya Cabinet secretary for Education and Foreign Affairs, ambassador Amina Chawahir Mohamed, to lead a 15-member observer mission to Zimbabwe for the August 23 e...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa raps anti-Zimbabwe NGOs
Zanu-PF national spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has lambasted some anti-Zimbabwe non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and opposition figures for attempting to cast aspersions on the c...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-colonial masters says Zimbabwe has duty to hold credible polls
The European Union yesterday said Zimbabwe has a duty to comply with regional and international instruments on the holding of credible elections.EU Election Observer Mission (EOM) deputy chief...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 09:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU Observer Mission in Zimbabwe to observe and not monitor elections
The EU Observer Mission (EUOM) yesterday said they are in the country to observe and not monitor next month's elections and pledged to carry out their work in an impartial manner without interference ...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in SA express willingness to return home
Some Zimbabwean nationals who live and ply their trade in South Africa have expressed willingness to return to their home country to participate in its economic growth and voting in the upcoming elect...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 21:10hrs | | by Staff reportert
'Zimbabwe govt bigwigs liars'
THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday accused top government officials of lying to diplomats and foreign observer missions accredited to cover the August 23 elections.Th...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiefs' diplomatic passports: A clear case of bribery
The call for granting diplomatic passports to traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe ahead of the 2023 elections presents both opportunities and challenges.THE call for granting diplomatic passports t...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 08:32hrs | | by Concerned
CCC snubbing ZBC?
GOVERNMENT has claimed that opposition parties are snubbing the free airtime offered by national broadcaster Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and other local stations to campaign ahead of next ...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has nothing to hide, Govt tells election observers
Zimbabwe has nothing to hide in its conduct of elections and welcomes all observer missions and diplomats to observe the forthcoming polls slated for August 23 and make their recommendations in an imp...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tells off the West over political interference ahead of polls
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned the West to stop meddling in Zimbabwe's political affairs ahead of the August 23 harmonised elections.Addressing Zanu-PF supporters after commissioning ...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zuma says 'No to external interference in Zimbabwe elections'
FORMER South Africa President, Jacob Zuma, has said Zimbabwe must be allowed to conduct its forthcoming harmonised elections without external interference.Other countries, he said, should also...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission closes postal votes
RECEIVING of postal votes applications for the August 23 harmonised elections ended on Wednesday 5 July at 12 PM, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has confirmed.Last month the electoral...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 16:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Over 60 foreign observer missions invited to Zimbabwe elections
FORTY-SIX countries — including the United States, Russia and the United Kingdom — as well as 17 continental and regional bodies, have been invited to observe the August 23 harmonised elections, i...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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