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City women face sex abuse in Zupco buses
When Zimbabwe's government started running a bus system earlier this year with fares on average one-third lower than those of private bus companies, Thandekile Gama was excited.The 33-year-old...Published: 20 hrs ago | 6391 | by Thompson Reuters Foundation
Robert Mugabe: Lessons to be learnt
Nations, like families, learn from past experiences.The death of Robert Mugabe, the second president of a liberated Zimbabwe, 1987-2017, brings many memories to us all.I will propose t...Published: 20 hrs ago | 465 | by Kenneth Mufuka
The other side of Mugabe
In the late 1990s, a big birthday bash was planned for the late vice-president Joshua Nkomo at Ascot racecourse, with the late former president Robert Mugabe being the guest of honour.When Mug...Published: 20 hrs ago | 703 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Mugabe: The socio-genesis, posterity of Pan-Africanism
My heart agonisingly aches in sullenness for Robert Gabriel Mugabe's demise. While weeping can only endure for a while, Mugabe's passing on offers a solid premise to recollect and curate the mortality...Published: 20 hrs ago | 97 | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva
'18 people living in one room'
BULAWAYO's oldest suburb, Makokoba is still struggling to resolve the issue of shared accommodation, with over 170 houses having three to four families sharing a single room, investigations have revea...Published: 20 hrs ago | 526 | by Staff reporter
College charges extra on EcoCash
A COLLEGE in Bulawayo has come under fire for allegedly forcing parents to pay 30 percent extra if they are paying using plastic money.Parents with pupils at Herentals College said they were t...Published: 20 hrs ago | 228 | by Staff reporter
The 'Zimbabwean' mogul in SA police's crosshairs
A BMW M4 Convertible has a base price of US$77 000 while a G63 G Wagon costs as much as US$149 000. A Ranger Rover SVR goes for US$113 000 while the potent 503-horsepower Mercedes Benz AMG C63 S Sedan...Published: 20 hrs ago | 4662 | by Staff reporter
South Africans need a history lesson
JULIUS Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has tried telling his countrymen that the borders they are so fond of were imposed by racist imperialists.He has also told them th...Published: 20 hrs ago | 324 | by Mtandazo Dube
Crafty Bob is not just history but our history
No matter how intelligent we might be, sometimes it is difficult to wrap our heads around some things; they are simply inscrutable.I am sure many people have heard the name Saint Augustine, wh...Published: 20 hrs ago | 89 | by Bishop Lazi
Zimbabwe nears SA industry loans deal
Zimbabwe is closer to sealing over half a billion US dollar syndicated loan package with South African banks to support the private sector, amid revelations Treasury is now finalising the insurance gu...Published: 20 hrs ago | 228 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans now living in extreme poverty as economy declines
With Zimbabwe's economy all but confirmed to contract by at least 8% in the year 2019, households are feeling the heat as poverty levels surge at alarming levels. Zimbabwe's last recession cycle occur...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 20:32hrs | 1191 | by Victor Bhoroma
Mugabe's death must unite Zimbabweans, says Kasukuwere
SELF-EXILED former minister Saviour Kasukuwere believes ex-president Robert Mugabe's death must unite Zimbabweans to fix the economy, adding that blaming the departed strongman will not bring solution...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 13:02hrs | 1058 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe not going into exile
LATE former President Robert Mugabe's widow Grace Mugabe is not entertaining any plans to abandon the country and seek asylum elsewhere, a family spokesperson has said.Grace fell out with the ...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:40hrs | 4574 | by newzimbabwe
Ex-fighter sheds light on Mugabe's escape to Mozambique
Robert Gabriel Mugabe's life epitomises a journey well travelled, with cumulative substance offering new horizons where outspokenness made and indeed earned him the coveted place of being the darling ...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:33hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter
South Africa mfecane 2 victim repatriated to Zimbabwe for burial
The remains of a Zimbabwean man who was killed in xenophobia-motivated violence in South Africa last week has arrived in the country via Beitbridge Border Post. Isaac Sithole's body arrived on Thursda...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:19hrs | 1219 | by Staff reporter
Chinese snub Zimbabweans in RGM Airport project
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport,, Oscar Gorerino, yesterday expressed concern that a Chinese company, Jiangsu, which is refurbishing and expanding the Robert Gabriel ...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 14:03hrs | 1420 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's selected quotable quotes
"Surely this is now time to beat our swords into ploughshares, so we can attend to the problems of developing our economy and our society." — Mugabe at Independence in 1980.***"Let's str...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 07:37hrs | 1147 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans have never been as confused as they are today: Mugabe: Hero or villain?
ZIMBABWEANS have never been as confused as they are today, following the death of Robert Mugabe, who was labelled a dictator. They are of two minds: is Mugabe a hero or a villain or is he both? They n...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 07:35hrs | 215 | by Zanda Shumba
Let's reduce road deaths: Do unto others...
This is an open letter to all stakeholders concerned with the rising road deaths on our roads. Recently I had an opportunity to drive in another African city, Francistown, Botswana to be specific. I w...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 06:47hrs | 106 | by Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza PMP
'Mugabe died in exile!' - Rubbish, Singapore was dictator's haunt and very costly one to the nation
The sheer arrogance, contemptuous disregard for the truth and heartless indifference to the suffering of the masses by the Zanu-PF thugs has never seize to amaze me. Never!Zimbabwe's former dictat...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 22:10hrs | 546 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Mugabe ignored advice on Gukurahundi'
THE late former President Robert Mugabe rejected concerted calls from liberation war commanders to avoid Gukurahundi massacres and fought hard to stifle Ndebele leadership, former Zanu-PF stalwart Rug...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 21:48hrs | 1875 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe: A peerless, malevolent fearmonger
AS a young lad, my late grandmother would occasionally ship me to her rural home in Nkayi, where, for the first time, I came face to face with the late former President Robert Mugabe's handiwork....Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 21:01hrs | 198 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Prices up 100% in one week
PRICES of basic commodities have increased by up to 100 percent this week thereby pushing the prices beyond the reach of most consumers. Shops, including big supermarkets, have increased price...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 20:54hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe an example of how to co-exist, says Muchinguri-Kashiri
ZIMBABWE is a shining example of how to co-exist in the region and beyond, a sign of maturity by its people, Defence and War Veterans Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has said. She was speaki...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 20:49hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
'Justice is a train that's nearly always late' - too late for Mugabe but must catch the rest
"My first encounter with President Robert Gabriel Mugabe was in 2011 at the Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) Graduation Ceremony, where he had been invited to attend an event there as the Guest...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 16:21hrs | 1097 | by Nomusa Garikai
General Sibanda welcomes South Africa army in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander General Phillip Valerio Sibanda last Friday officially welcomed the South African Nation Defence Forces (SANDF) contingent constructing two Bailey bridges at Kopa in ...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 08:59hrs | 4649 | by Staff Reporter
Prices for basic commodities go up 100% in one week
PRICES of basic commodities have increased by up to 100 percent this week thereby pushing the prices beyond the reach of most consumers. Shops, including big supermarkets, have increased price...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 07:33hrs | 2613 | by Staff Reporter
A tale of a lion, Mugabe!
"The tale of a brave man cannot be told by cowards, and the tale of an extraordinary man cannot be told by the ordinary." Nothing tells a tale of a brave man more than his actions. It is his actions t...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 19:46hrs | 1609 | by Eric Shikobela
Kasukuwere blames Mnangagwa for Mugabe's death
Former Zanu-PF national commissar Savior Kasukuwere says former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's health deteriorated leading to his death due to the treatment he received from his successor Emmers...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 17:08hrs | 7306 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu PF hypocrites left in the bare as ED negotiates heroes acre for Mugabe
The former Zimbabwean opposition member of parliament Ambassador James Maridadi took the bull by the horns. ZANU PF should applaud him for that. He stated that "we Zimbabweans must be dignified and we...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 08:57hrs | 5866 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
South Africa to set date to deport illegal foreigners
South Africa's African National Congress Secretary General Ace Magashule told the neighboring country's media on Tuesday that the security cluster of that country will set out timelines as to when und...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 21:43hrs | 1332 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: White journalist Barry Bateman calls Malema a poes live on TV
A clip from 24-hour news channel Newzroom Afrika that was picked up by, among others, Sizwe Dhlomo, appears to show EWN journalist Barry Bateman shaking his head somewhat in disbelief at what he just ...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 21:26hrs | 1240 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa punishing Mugabe in death'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of crying crocodile tears over the death of his predecessor Robert Mugabe as he is still punishing the former Zimbabwean leader in his death. Muga...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 18:14hrs | 2959 | by Staff Reporter
12 dead in xenophobic attacks
12 people have so far been killed since the start of the xenophobic attacks a couple of weeks ago. At this particular juncture it's not yet clear whether the 12 are foreigners or South African nationa...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 07:55hrs | 1519 | by Daniel Itai in Johannesburg South Africa
Sikhonjwa returns to Skyz Metro
DR Malinga's absence at the Skyz Metro FM Umcimbi Wabantu concert on Saturday was actually a blessing in disguise for local acts as they got a chance to showcase their talent on stage. T...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 07:09hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Govt secures number plates
Government is set to receive 20 000 number plates for trucks and trailers at the end of the month, while other plates which are not for public service vehicles are now available, Government has said. ...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 06:58hrs | 841 | by Staff reporter
MDC bigwig threatens Mnangagwa with ICC prosecution
MDC deputy secretary for legal affairs and Gweru urban legislator, Brian Dube, says the continued human rights violations in the country coupled with the August 2018 and January 2019 army killings, co...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 13:00hrs | 3578 | by Staff reporter
SA-based singer in Mugabe tribute
SOUTH AFRICA-BASED gospel musician Blessing Gomo has released a tribute song titled Gushungo Vaenda in honour of the late former President Robert Mugabe who died last week, aged 95 in Singapore where ...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 12:37hrs | 689 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe will answer to God, says Mukonori
Former president Robert Mugabe's spiritual advisor Father Fidelis Mukonori has revealed that the late Zanu-PF leader complained of a troublesome leg in his last days. Mukonori (FM), who was Mu...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 08:16hrs | 5421 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean 'trucker millionaire' businessman arrested in SA over citizenship
The Mpumalanga-based logistics operator became a household name earlier this year during the Durban July when he arrived in a convoy of 72 luxury cars.News broke on Sunday evening that busines...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:51hrs | 23619 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa not immune to ICC prosecution'
MDC deputy secretary for legal affairs and Gweru urban legislator, Brian Dube, says the continued human rights violations in the country coupled with the August 2018 and January 2019 army killings, co...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:47hrs | 692 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe left many unresolved issues, says Zipra veterans
THE Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army Veterans Association (Zipra VA) has said former President Robert Mugabe (pictured), who died on Friday last week, has left behind a number of unresolved issues...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:46hrs | 620 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Bomber denied visa
WORLD Boxing Federation (WBF) Africa heavyweight champion Elvis Moyo has been denied a visa to fight Germany's Hussein Muhammed at Berlin's Verti Music Hall. The bill between Moyo and Muhammed...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:34hrs | 3675 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda refuses to be barred from Mugabe funeral
THE Deputy Minister of Defence and War Veterans' Affairs, Victor Matemadanda, yesterday said Robert Mugabe's family had no right to bar him from attending the former leader's funeral because Governmen...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:30hrs | 1376 | by Staff reporter
Decentralise export permits: ZimTrade
The country's trade promotion body, ZimTrade has asked Government to decentralise the issuance of export permits as part of the latest round of Ease of Doing Business reforms. ZimTrade manager for exp...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:20hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe burial expected to be on Sunday at National Heroes' Acre
Robert Mugabe planned to return to the country at the end of this month and mutually agreed to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa upon his homecoming before his untimely death last Friday, Director-Gen...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 13:13hrs | 2026 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's 'twin' reminisces formative humble past
ROBERT Mugabe, the man, might be inscrutable to many, but to those who grew up with him, he was like any other human being. However, his formative years, upbringing, experiences and influences, helped...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:54hrs | 3449 | by Johannes Chikanya
Mthuli Ncube: Fixing Mugabe's mess
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube may not have realised quite what he was letting himself in for when he took the job of Zimbabwe's Treasury boss in September last year.With his impeccable CV - he...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:50hrs | 690 | by Financial Mail
Zanu-PF MP releases album
VETERAN broadcaster and Bulilima West legislator Dingumuzi Phuti has released an album titled Mpfula Webhundu, which commemorates culture and also calls for the reinstatement of Kalanga chiefs who wer...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:36hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
What the heck is happening at Highlanders?
FOOTBALL without Highlanders and Dynamos in the mix or top of the log, should I say is not interesting and that on its own lowers the standard of football in the country.I'm writing with a hea...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:32hrs | 155 | by Zenzo Moyo
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