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Record rainfall hits Zimbabe, more predicted
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said a 42-year-old record of heavy rainfall received within a day has been broken and predicted heavy rains that may uproot trees and leave a trail of ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:36hrs | 1678 | by Staff reporter
Sadc seized with Zimbabwe crisis, claims Tendai Biti
THE Zimbabwean crisis continues to exist in the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) corridors despite efforts by regional leaders to portray the ugly scenes that rocked the country in recent...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:18hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo companies do not have required expertise, says Rainbow Hotel
Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel has lamented the lack of qualified personnel to take up employment at the hotel during its massive renovation project.The hotel has closed its doors to the public as it ...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 16:32hrs | 4639 | by Cite.org
Heavy, thunderous rains expected
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rains in excess of 50 millimetres in just 24 hours in some parts of the country.In a statement the MSD said t...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 15:32hrs | 2629 | by Staff reporter
Anger over Sadc, AU silence on Zimbabwe
The silence by the African Union (AU) and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) on the on-going human rights abuses in Zimbabwe has drawn widespread condemnation from critics and neutrals ...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 09:13hrs | 1616 | by Staff reporter
SADC and AU have the blood of Zimbabweans on their hands
In life there are always those things that one always finds baffling - which never seem to make any sense - and, similarly, I also have two such things in my life.One of those seemingly inexpl...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 11:12hrs | 2674 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
US hunter kills two Zimbabwean elephants; claims self defence
AN American hunter who who shot dead two elephants with his friend has seen his company's website and social media sites swamped with furious messages.Photos of Mike Jines standing over the co...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 09:02hrs | 2428 | by Agencies
Sadc chair condemns Zimbabwe's violent protests
SADC has pledged unwavering support to President Mnangagwa's Government in its efforts to address the prevailing socio-economic challenges and called for the unconditional removal of sanctions. ...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 07:28hrs | 542 | by Staff reporter
Zvirekwi to get a prosthetic hand
CAPS United captain Hardlife Zvirekwi is set to get a prosthetic hand after emerging as one of the candidates to benefit from Nashua Zimbabwe's ambitious 3D prosthetic hand printing trial, which is un...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 06:19hrs | 1546 | by Staff reporter
Elderly widows count losses after lootings
AS the country comes to terms with the massive losses arising from the violent protests in January, the livelihoods of two elderly widows, Mrs Molly Malunga (67) and Mrs Sally Maplanka (73), have been...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 05:57hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
What the fuel protests mean for Zimbabweans
Zimbabweans had been hoping for a fresh start when Robert Mugabe's 38-year rule came to an end in November 2017.But 14 months on, a brutal crackdown on fuel protests, which has left 17 people ...Published: 09 Feb 2019 at 07:17hrs | 2202 | by IRIN
'Church must remain the salt of our nation' - Mnangagwa's address
Address by His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, E. D. Mnangagwa,at the National Breakfast Prayer, Harare, 7th February,...Published: 09 Feb 2019 at 07:03hrs | 280 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
Charamba urges Chamisa to drop his opposition to dialogue
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson yesterday said the leader of the opposition MDC Nelson Chamisa "risked missing the bus" if he failed to pitch up for talks.This comes as under-fire ...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 14:29hrs | 6071 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's worst British nightmare
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's quest to re-engage the international community suffered a severe blow this week after his key Western backer Britain expressed support for additional European sanctions ...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:53hrs | 3445 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chamisa commit to dialogue?
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday reiterated that his door was open for dialogue to move the country forward and benefit Zimbabweans, in line with his approach for a broad-based and inclusive national int...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:32hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chamisa pushed to the dialogue table by churches
Zimbabwe's churches on Thursday sought to broker talks between the government and its opponents over a political and economic crisis they said had left the country "angry and traumatised", after the m...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 14:57hrs | 3842 | by Reuters
National dialogue an opportunity to transform Zimbabwe
National dialogue is an increasingly popular tool for conflict resolution and political transformation. Normally, it can broaden debate regarding a country's trajectory beyond the usual elite decision...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 13:21hrs | 736 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini
Thomas Mapfumo in $10,000 debt
Chimurenga music guru Thomas Mapfumo's 'peace tour' has sunk him into debt as it failed to perform according to expectations. The shows were being promoted by Entertainment Republic and Chimurenga Mus...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 08:07hrs | 6356 | by Staff reporter
21 political parties embrace dialogue
Twenty one (21) political parties have embraced the path of dialogue created by President Emmerson Mnangagwa under the political parties dialogue banner to find lasting solutions to the country's chal...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 19:48hrs | 4152 | by Staff reporter
Eastgate shopping complex opens its doors to the public
Eastgate shopping complex opened its doors to the public on Monday with retailers saying it was timely for Valentine's sales.The shops on the complex have varying business.Emmanuel Cak...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 13:56hrs | 1924 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diaspora are marginalised
Since Monday January 14, Zimbabwe's diaspora were horrified watching violent events unfold, and during the Internet shutdown, were petrified unable to contact family, friends and neighbours back home....Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 08:13hrs | 400 | by Pearl Matibe
Chamisa snubs Mnangagwa's State House invitation
MDC President Nelson Chamisa has snubbed an invitation by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to attend an Indaba on Wednesday to discuss a framework for National Dialogue and Interaction. Pres...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 06:49hrs | 17016 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Protests leave businesses wallowing
NOT even his military training and war experience could help David Moyo protect his shop from "looters" during recent skirmishes.Moyo, a 58 year-old ex-combatant, tried without success to defe...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 08:13hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
UK-based school crowdfunds for Mat South boarding facility
A UNITED KINGDOM-BASED school, Christs Hospital in Horsham, West Sussex, has launched a crowd-funding campaign to raise funds for the construction of Advanced Level boarding facilities at Kafusi High ...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 08:10hrs | 482 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's foreign based player pool keeps increasing
AS Zimbabwe brace for the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations football qualifiers when they take on Mozambique next month, the technical department will have a broad base to pick from following indications...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:55hrs | 482 | by Staff reporter
Army crackdown takes another turn in Matabeleland as demon of tribal hate takes over
Once again the demon of tribal hatred and Gukurahundism manifested itself in the recent government sponsored brutal crackdown on fuel protesters as Matabeleland registered the highest number of abuses...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 14:05hrs | 3958 | by Israel Dube
Civil servants snub teachers' strike
Civil servants are divided on whether to embark on a full-blown strike after government yesterday insisted it would not increase its offer of 18% salary increment tabled two weeks ago.While Pr...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 10:12hrs | 692 | by Staff reporter
Maid, lover steal US$23 200 from employer
A 32-year-old maid from Waterfalls, Harare, has appeared in court on allegations of conniving with her boyfriend to steal US$23 200 from her employer's bedroom. They reportedly used the money to buy t...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 22:54hrs | 1341 | by Staff reporter
Fake soldiers, cops on the rampage
Police have launched a manhunt for 15 suspected army and police impostors who have launched a reign of terror in Chegutu and surrounding areas. According to information from the ZRP in Chegutu...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 15:15hrs | 1906 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pushes for increased Internet usage
ICT minister Kazembe Kazembe says government is forging ahead with its plans push to bring high-speed Internet to rural areas around the country in an effort to accelerate economic development....Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 15:13hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi memories ignited
For years, Bulawayo residents have been known to be easy-going when it comes to nationwide anti-government protests compared to Harare, which has somewhat emerged as the citadel in expressing grievanc...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 11:17hrs | 1125 | by Staff reporter
Military brutality now global crisis for Mnangagwa
The ongoing savage crackdown by the military against innocent civilians - including killings, rape, torture and horrendous beatings of law-abiding citizens - has become a full-blown international huma...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 11:16hrs | 2140 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa promised change; nothing has changed'
THE Zimbabwean military's move to end Robert Mugabe's almost four-decade reign in 2017 sent jubilant crowds pouring into the streets of the capital hoping for better times after years of economic stag...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:54hrs | 230 | by Bloomberg
Rape, brutality as soldiers crash protests
THE violent clampdown on protesters by soldiers and the police has left deep scars and trauma on children and women who were beaten up, raped or were forced to watch as their husbands, fathers or brot...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:12hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare wait on NetOne call
The country's three biggest football clubs - Dynamos, CAPS United and Highlanders -are desperately waiting on mobile network operator NetOne to unveil a new sponsorship package ahead of the new season...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:10hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter
No to sanitising culture of violence
Possibly, the most well-known theory in this genre of work, Wolfgang and Ferracuti's Subculture of Violence attempted to outline a methodological framework for the empirical examination of violent sub...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:05hrs | 101 | by Limukani Ncube
MDC MPs, councillors in $60m scandal
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has opened an investigation against 23 MDC councillors and two National Assembly members implicated in a $60 million tender scandal.Other charges...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 18:59hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Blaming incompetent Zanu PF for failing to end crisis is foolish - incompetent beyond the pale
It is one thing to blame Mnangagwa and his Zanu PF party for Zimbabwe's worsening economic and political crisis but to blame them for failing to end the criss is another matter. Yes, Mna...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 10:44hrs | 1845 | by Nomusa Garikai
Tuku's first wife says she will never forgive Daisy
Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi's first wife Melody Murape has said she deeply loved the legendary musician and said the feeling was mutual.The couple wed on February 24, 1979, with a huge party at ...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 17:16hrs | 17840 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says 'doors open for engagement'
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday met leaders of the Roman Catholic Church as part of Government's efforts to build a common understanding between the State and the church on issues affect...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 17:00hrs | 3036 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga extends olive branch to Church
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday met leaders of the Roman Catholic Church as part of Government's efforts to establish rapport between the State and the Church on national issues. ...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 16:56hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Protests against Mnangagwa's authoritarian rule in UK
Dozens of chanting, singing Zimbabwe diaspora blocked the entrance of Zimbabwe embassy in London on - Wednesday 23 January 2019 - causing the embassy staff to close the doors. Chanting "Stop the viole...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 13:47hrs | 1781 | by Kingstone Jambawo
Zimbabwe, way forward will be great tribute to the great icon Oliver Mtukudzi?
Dialogue is a way to solve all the problems we are facing as a nation. The way forward is to do away with strongman spirit. Going forward, we must correct wrongs now. We need to value humanity. The go...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 13:23hrs | 289 | by Enos Denhere
Lawyers blast court over arrested protestors
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has registered its concern over the way that magistrates are handling the cases relating to accused persons who were arrested for allegedly particip...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 07:59hrs | 1085 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa promised change; nothing has changed'
The Zimbabwean military's move to end Robert Mugabe's almost four-decade reign in 2017 sent jubilant crowds pouring into the streets of the capital hoping for better times after years of economic stag...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 00:11hrs | 542 | by Staff reporter
The ball is firmly in Mnangagwa's court
The ball is now firmly in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's court to ensure that his mooted dialogue with opposition leader Nelson Chamisa and other key stakeholders kicks off soon, and in earnest - with...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 00:07hrs | 2602 | by Staff reporter
Chitungwiza's only traffic light stolen by looters
TWO Chitungwiza men have appeared in court for stealing the town's only traffic light during last week's demonstrations led by MDC-Alliance and its civil society allies. The demonstrations, fa...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 07:05hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Report on how soldiers tortured and killed citizens
Complainants and witnesses who spoke to the Zimbabwe Human RightsCommission highlighted that armed soldiers and police visited their homes starting the evening of Monday 14 January 2019. They re...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 14:29hrs | 3501 | by ZHRC
More evil to visit Zimbabwe under Mnangagwa
THE ousting of former President Robert Mugabe by political and military elites will result in more of the same abuse of Zimbabweans unless the Sadc joins forces with world powers to effect real change...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:53hrs | 1771 | by Mondli Makhanya
These bloody days have broken my heart
A day of wild torture in the hands of an authority is terrible enough to ruin the lusts of thrill and jubilation of a youthful child. The army rampage across the country that started as a repulsive re...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 10:20hrs | 471 | by Fungayi Mukosera
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