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MDC speaks on its strategy to remove ZANU PF
MDC Secretary-General Charlton Hwende says the party is committed to using democratic means to remove ZANU PF from power and they will not engage in violent activities. Speaking to Open Parly ...Published: 28 May 2020 at 11:36hrs | 5688 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Harare man jailed for conning a Singaporean investor
A 38-year-old Harare man has been jailed an effective 7 years for conning a Singaporean investor in a USD$500 000 business venture.Fradreck Utsiwegota appeared before Bindura Magistrate Tinash...Published: 27 May 2020 at 10:18hrs | 4013 | by Staff reporter
Mr President, people of good conscience will not remain silent
DEAR Mr President,It is my sincere hope that this letter finds you well. I am under no illusion that you are occupying a critical position, that of President of our nation.As such, you...Published: 27 May 2020 at 07:51hrs | 988 | by Mutsa Murenje
The African COVID-19 conundrum: Risking death to avoid death
WHEN the coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, for most countries, it was a problem far from their horizons. Little did they know that in no time, it would inf...Published: 25 May 2020 at 08:00hrs | 220 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Major diplomatic row brewing between Harare and Islamabad
A largely unknown, but wealthy businessman, Mian Sohail Qaiser, is threatening to ignite a diplomatic row between Zimbabwe and Pakistan. The Pakistan embassy in Harare is unhappy with the protection Q...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:36hrs | 1201 | by Staff reporter
Our silence is not stupidity
Two million jobs were promised by ZANU PF. Massive housing was promised. Standard healthcare was promised. Reliable energy was promised. All these on multi million dollar billboards that were paid for...Published: 19 May 2020 at 14:19hrs | 3084 | by Zapu Youth Front
Bushiri divides South Africa's ANC
Controversial South African based clergyman Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has divided the ruling African National Congress after SACP officials accused ANC leaders of using the donations by Bushiri for pol...Published: 15 May 2020 at 13:14hrs | 2758 | by Mandla Ndlovu
FULL TEXT: Cyril Ramaphosa's speech on lockdown measures
My Fellow South Africans,This week, our country reached a sad moment in the progression of the coronavirus pandemic, as we recorded our 219th death from the disease.Every life lost is ...Published: 13 May 2020 at 21:46hrs | 4171 | by Cyril Ramaphosa
It's now clear why Tsvangirai couldn't ascend to power
RECENT events within the main opposition are living proof that the late founder of the MDC in 1999, Morgan Tsvangirai, was all but surrounded by insincere, dishonest and mean-spirited people.T...Published: 12 May 2020 at 08:02hrs | 6870 | by Learnmore Zuze
Should men and boys be included in menstruation discourses?
While menstruation is a natural biological process and a symbol of pride for humanity, it is often regarded as dirty and surrounded by stigmas and taboos that only exist to violate the rights and free...Published: 09 May 2020 at 16:22hrs | 1477 | by Clemence Machadu
Children using face masks, gloves from Gweru dumpsite
Gweru residents fear a Covid-19 explosion due to poor waste disposal mechanisms amid reports that children are retrieving used face masks and other items meant to protect against the novel coronavirus...Published: 03 May 2020 at 09:26hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's level 2 lockdown explained
GOVERNMENT yesterday gazetted Statutory Instrument 99 of 2020 to give clarity to the Level 2 national lockdown announced by President Mnangagwa on Friday.The measures show a balancing act that...Published: 03 May 2020 at 08:55hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter
After internal strife, Zapu reorganises
Following the split in ZAPU in 1971, it was time to reflect and analyse the situation in order to meaningfully analyse and interpret events that led to the fallout. Armed with analysis and interpretat...Published: 01 May 2020 at 07:55hrs | 581 | by Pathisa Nyathi
WATCH: Zimbabwean smugglers laugh at South Africa's border fence
A stream of people illegally transporting groceries and cigarettes between SA and Zimbabwe this week laughed off SA's hastily constructed R37m border fence as a "joke".The Sunday Times visited...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 17:05hrs | 4983 | by Staff reporter
Harare's chickens coming home to roost
FOR the umpteenth time, Harare City Council is trying to restore order in the city. It is taking ad-vantage of the COVID-19 crisis and the void created by the lockdown to destroy illegal structures. ...Published: 25 Apr 2020 at 07:50hrs | 12075 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Cash crisis hits Victoria Falls
VICTORIA Falls residents are failing to access their cash as financial institutions have either remained closed or have no cash at their disposal for withdrawals due to the Covid-19 induced lockdown. ...Published: 24 Apr 2020 at 07:47hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
Socio-economic implications of the spread of COVID-19 in Africa
During the early stages of the outbreak of the deadly new corona virus (COVID-19), the widespread belief among ordinary Africans was that COVID-19 was a Chinese and Western disease, and had the mistak...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 07:56hrs | 93 | by Shem CHAIBVA
ZTV, spare us the torture
In the past 21 days, television has become an integral part of most people's entertainment.Yes, we have social media but the small screen is supposed to be a cheap and reliable source of fun a...Published: 19 Apr 2020 at 07:49hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe shall rise again. . .
INDEPENDENCE Day speech by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, April 18, 2019 I welcome you all ...Published: 18 Apr 2020 at 08:35hrs | 802 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa,
Covid-19 could be catalyst for top-notch health delivery system
Achieving a top-notch health delivery system in light of Covid-19 might be a huge task for countries like Zimbabwe, but with partnerships between the public and private sectors, improvements can be re...Published: 17 Apr 2020 at 07:26hrs | 221 | by Lovemore Chikova
The best cars to buy when living in the city
When you live in the city, getting around is easy. Everything is around the corner, including work offices, libraries, shopping malls, garages and public transport. Many city folks don't feel the need...Published: 16 Apr 2020 at 15:34hrs | 3644 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe politics, a dash of populism minus due process
ZIMBABWE is largely a politically polarised nation with most people exhibiting clear bias towards their preferred political outfit or individual. This is always more apparent when a politician does so...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 08:06hrs | 311 | by Thabani Mnyama
Ramaphosa appoints special AU envoys, including his sidekick, to secure economic support for Africa
The Chairperson of the African Union, President of the Republic of South Africa His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Dr Donald Kaberuka, Mr Tidjane Thiam and Mr Trevor ...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 15:18hrs | 1477 | by Mandla Ndlovu
LOCKDOWN: Brutality rears ugly head
IT is a Monday morning in Harare's high-density suburb, Warren Park, as the 21-day nationwide lockdown entered the eighth day. A large crowd starts forming at a local supermarket after word circulated...Published: 10 Apr 2020 at 08:32hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet to resume flights on April 21
Low cost carrier, fastjet Zimbabwe intends to resume operations on April 21, two days after the lapse of the country's lockdown period, a trading statement has resumed.The trading statement re...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 14:14hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter
Details surrounding death of Bulawayo Coronavirus patient emerge
A confidential document surrounding the death of a 79-year-old Bulawayo man who died of Coronavirus has revealed that the patient's samples could not be taken to Harare on time because of lockdown reg...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 14:08hrs | 3311 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chinhoyi Hospital nurses desert hospital due to suspected Covid-19 case
Socio economic implications of the spread of Covid-19 in Africa By Shem ChaibvaDuring the early stages of the outbreak of the deadly new corona virus (COVID-19), the widespread belief ...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 13:22hrs | 1689 | by Shem Chaibva
State firms privatisation drags
THE privatisation of subsidiaries and associate companies of state-owned Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (IDCZ) is moving at a snail's pace as most offers are well below market value, a...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 07:55hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
So the capital will be in Mt Hampden after all
THE decision to locate Zimbabwe's new capital at Mount Hampden will indeed go down in history as the only decision that deserved poetic justice in memory of an episode whereby African nationalism and ...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:55hrs | 1565 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Shock as Vic Falls police run amok...beat up residents
Four Zimbabwe Republic Police Officers allegedly went on a rampage beating up residents of Mkhosana suburb in the resort town of Victoria Falls on Friday leaving one man unconscious. The officer...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:58hrs | 2908 | by Mandla Ndlovu
$19m Econet loot sold on black market
Two suspected fraudsters, both employees of Econet Wireless have appeared in court facing charges of stealing RTGS$19 984 475 which is probably the biggest fraud ever to hit the country's telecommunic...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:46hrs | 4413 | by Staff reporter
Challenging the attempt to remove Nelson Chamisa as MDC president in Zimbabwe
On 30 March, Zimbabwe's Supreme Court has issued a judgement that would effectively remove Nelson Chamisa as the leader of the MDC-A. Although the name of the party is not essential as a new moniker c...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 14:20hrs | 4171 | by David Coltart
FULL TEXT: David Coltart speak on Khupe - Chamisa judgment
The Mnangagwa regime is deeply concerned about the threat that Nelson Chamisa's MDC A Party poses to its hegemony and yesterday went to extraordinary lengths to try to neutralise that threat. On the f...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 12:21hrs | 4954 | by David Coltart
Court nullifies minister's decision in mine wrangle
High Court judge Justice Christopher Dube-Banda has declared granite mining company, Southern Granite the rightful owner of Mutuwi Mine in an ownership wrangle that had sucked in Mines minister Wiston...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 07:48hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Council fumigates city
HARARE City Council yesterday deployed teams to fumigate the capital's roads in its fight against Covid-19, which has killed thousands of people worldwide and left thousands others hospitalised. ...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 07:28hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
Pastors cancel services, call for Ecocash tithes
TITHES, the lifeblood of most churches, will be paid through mobile money while services will be livestreamed as churches prepare for life during the nationwide lockdown, with most congregations movin...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 07:31hrs | 503 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual faces money laundering charges
THE Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) has launched an investigation into suspected illicit activities surrounding trading in fungible stocks linked to three listed companies — Ol...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 07:27hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
Power abusing CID boss put to defence
THE officer-in-charge of CID Gweru, Detective Inspector Leonard Gwandu, who is facing criminal abuse of office charges for allegedly releasing a stolen vehicle has said he had no obligation to consult...Published: 26 Mar 2020 at 06:24hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter
Doctor speaks on Zororo Makamba's death
Senior Health reporter Wilkins Hospital says it did all it could to save the life of Zororo Makamba, given the resources at its disposal. The hospital said before admission into the isolation facility...Published: 26 Mar 2020 at 06:20hrs | 3532 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa called to shut down Zimbabwe for 14 days
THE Zimbabwe Medical Association (Zima) has called for a 14-day lockdown and self-isolation for individuals with a compromised immune system to mitigate the effects of Covid-19.Zima secretary-...Published: 25 Mar 2020 at 15:19hrs | 7989 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt too poor to pin down corrupt bigwigs
JUSTICE Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has admitted it was not easy for the state to go after corrupt bigwigs he said had a tendency of deploying all their financial might to fight their crimes within natio...Published: 23 Mar 2020 at 05:26hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's rich to explain source of wealth
Government will invoke the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act to fight high-profile corruption cases as part of a cocktail of measures to combat graft, legislators have heard. Justice,...Published: 21 Mar 2020 at 05:46hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter
'No going back on land reform, Zimdollar'
President Mnangagwa on Wednesday stressed that land reform was irreversible and the Government would not substitute the local currency - the Zimbabwe dollar - despite machinations to destabilise and d...Published: 20 Mar 2020 at 20:36hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
The transition to digital in South Africa
Digitization is slowly transforming the world, for the better or the worse, that is for the individual to decide. It is happening all around us, in many aspects of everyday life without you even notic...Published: 13 Mar 2020 at 08:07hrs | 1067 | by Staff writer
Open letter to Mthuli Ncube: It's not economics prof.
Dear Minister, You are a highly erudite folk, hence fathoming the following bland similitude would, presumably, be facial. I hope you like football. It happens, in the soccer realm, th...Published: 12 Mar 2020 at 12:57hrs | 5445 | by Dube. A
Zimbabwe govt moves to clean anomalies on farms
INDIGENOUS farmers whose farms were appropriated by Government under the Fast-Track Land Reform Programme can now apply to repossess their land under new regulations gazetted on Friday.Farms w...Published: 08 Mar 2020 at 08:16hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Legendary former GE CEO, Jack Welch, dies at 84
Jack Welch, the champion of corporate efficiency who built General Electric into one of the world's largest companies and influenced generations of business leaders, has died. He was 84.His de...Published: 02 Mar 2020 at 15:38hrs | 1414 | by Staff reporter
Zupco must spread its services in Bulawayo
This is an open letter to the Zupco Southern Region manager. As commuters in Bulawayo we are happy that Zupco is providing an affordable mode of transport despite the tough economic environment. Havin...Published: 28 Feb 2020 at 05:33hrs | 315 | by Angry Commuter
George Charamba receive death threats
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba says he has received death threats from a shadowy element who initially wanted to extort him of $100 000.Charamba said the shadowy c...Published: 27 Feb 2020 at 16:49hrs | 5913 | by Staff Reporter
New Act curtails shelf company manipulation
Some criminals that for long, have been manipulating the laxity around the registration of shelf companies, will have their shenanigans curtailed by new provisions of the recently promulgated Companie...Published: 27 Feb 2020 at 05:44hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
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