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Lecturers file court application to halt UZ graduation

The Association of University Teachers (AUT) in Zimbabwe has filed an urgent High Court application seeking to interdict the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Chancellor from conferring degrees, diplomas, and certificates at the institution's 44…

Published: 09 Aug 2025 at 17:37hrs | 947 | by Staff reporter

University of Zimbabwe to release results

The Association of University Teachers (AUT) has launched a scathing attack on the University of Zimbabwe (UZ), accusing the institution's leadership of academic fraud, governance failures, and trampling on workers' constitutional rights. …

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 13:26hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter

Uproar over controversial NSSA boss appointment

The government has ignited a fresh storm at the National Social Security Authority (Nssa) after bypassing two top-performing candidates for the position of general manager (GM) and appointing a lower-ranked contender instead.Exclusive docu…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 08:37hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter

MCAZ targets WHO Maturity Level 4 certification

Zimbabwe's medicines regulator, the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), has embarked on an ambitious journey to achieve Maturity Level 4 under the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Global Benchmarking Tool (GBT), a designation …

Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:11hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ministers, top officials loot broke parastatals

Senior government officials, including cabinet ministers, permanent secretaries, and directors, are siphoning millions of dollars from state-owned enterprises to finance extravagant lifestyles, in a growing corruption scandal that is drain…

Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 17:28hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo meltdown deepens mystery over R800m ZEC windfall

Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo has sparked fresh controversy following a bizarre outburst dismissing growing questions over alleged multimillion-rand payments linked to Zimbabwe's 2023 election contract.In a phone call with The Zi…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:03hrs | 1678 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe banker, SA banks implicated in R2 billion electoral scandal

A top Zimbabwean banker is at the centre of the nearly R2 billion Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) tender scandal involving a South African printing company paid R1.2 billion by the Harare government to supply election materials in 2023…

Published: 08 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 2473 | by Roland Mpofu I iol

'Eddie must carry his Cross'

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere has strongly condemned former opposition politician Eddie Cross for his recent unsubstantiated allegations against the First Family, describing him as an "excitab…

Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 11:34hrs | 2159 | by Staff reporter

Eddie Cross apologies to Mnangagwa

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's former economic adviser Eddie Cross has apologised following his public claims that the First Family is involved in corruption. Cross revealed that he met with the President, First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, an…

Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 16:11hrs | 3703 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga 'supporters' allege Mutsvangwa is a double agent

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's supporters have rallied behind him following the release of an explosive recording in which Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa dismissed any possibility of Chiwenga succeeding President Emmers…

Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 10:52hrs | 1339 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe faces looming energy crisis

Zimbabwe risks plunging into an energy abyss that could severely undermine its economic prospects if it fails to address its ongoing power challenges, a parliamentary report has revealed.The dossier, recently tabled by the Parliamentary Po…

Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:48hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter

NRZ fires General manager Zinyanduko

National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has fired their general manager Respina Zinyanduko today.In a statement NRZ said the move was necessitated by the organization's realigning and restructure of NRZ business."The Board of Directors of the …

Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 12:54hrs | 4635 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Mnangagwa-snub in Botswana: top news to produce ten videos!

Last time I suggested that Zimbabwe GenZs must go to Kenya for political corrections and political maturity, rehabilitation: The shallowness of our young Zimbabweans in comparison to Kenyan GenZs is galling. Producing multiple videos sayin…

Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:37hrs | 1876 | by Nomazulu Thata

Bosso bombshell

Highlanders Football Club has made sensational claims that their abandoned Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final match against Simba Bhora was rigged, accusing match officials of orchestrating the chaos that led to the game's premature end. The …

Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 09:59hrs | 277 | by Staff reporter

Is Justice Chinamora's comeback a bad omen for Zimbabwean justice?

In Zimbabwe, we have become accustomed to those embroiled in controversy and transgression in their professional conduct being somehow rewarded by the ruling establishment. However, the choice of disgraced former judge Justice Webster Nich…

Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 20:54hrs | 1076 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

DA to protect Ramaphosa, guns for Mashatile

While the DA will now protect ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal, it still wants Ramaphosa's deputy Paul Mashatile answering to the police for several allegations - including corruption."The case hasn't been withdra…

Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 10:05hrs | 1930 | by Staff reporter

Farewell Chairman VK: Reflections of a dear friend

The late Vimbai Kamoyo (VK) was quite a character.They buried him last week in Chiunye village, Mt Darwin, Mashonaland Central.  Between him and I, the title of "Chairman" took turns depending on who used it first in reference to the …

Published: 18 Jun 2024 at 14:54hrs | 59 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria

Mnangagwa regime doing the work of US sanctions in Zimbabwe!

My own views on this sanctions issue have always been that we needed to prove these measures were the cause of our suffering. I have never denied that there have been targeted sanctions imposed by the US and her allies on particular indivi…

Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 23:01hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Ex-Indian soldiers in murky deals

SUSPECTED former Indian army officers, who have been operating in Mozambique's troubled northern province of Cabo Delgado region, have reportedly settled in Zimbabwe, where they are allegedly operating after posing as "investors" in differ…

Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 05:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa not a game-changer but merely going in circles

So the ZANU PF regime is exceedingly delighted over the US$1.5 billion Manhize steel project in Mvuma!The Zimbabwe government can not tell us enough about the road rehabilitation program taking place in selected parts of the country.The US…

Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:13hrs | 20 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Gukurahundi genocide brigade was deployed on this day 41 years ago

Today in history: On this day 41 years ago and three years after Zimbabwe gained independence from Britain, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA)'s Fifth Brigade was deployed in Matabeleland North on 20 January 1983, starting in Lupane, before …

Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:40hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's Anti-Retroviral Therapy coverage stands at 99%

AN international HIV and Aids organisation based in the United Kingdom has commended Zimbabwe for approving two new HIV prevention products within six months before any other African nation.The country, which has an HIV prevalence of 11,8 …

Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:14hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

ConCourt judges flout JSC code of conduct

THREE Constitutional Court judges have come under the spotlight after they failed to comply with the Judicial Service Commission code of ethics which requires them to deliver a judgement reserved within the stipulated 180 days.A complaint …

Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 10:45hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa sets tribunal to probe misconduct allegations against Justice Chinamora

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a three-member tribunal to investigate allegations of misconduct against High Court Judge Webster Chinamora.The allegations stem from a complaint filed by Balwearie Holdings (Pvt) Limited, which a…

Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 05:58hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans among top 5 most exploited nationals in UK

A LATEST situational report by a non-profit organisation in the United Kingdom (UK) has painted a gloomy picture that reeks of massive exploitation, bordering on slavery, of migrants from developing countries, including Zimbabwe.Leading th…

Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 19:30hrs | 2 | by James Muonwa

Chamisa being consulted by SADC leaders

Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has claimed that leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been consulting with him to seek his opinions on how to resolve Zimbabwe's current political cr…

Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Police officers in front of their bosses

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says it has been inundated with reports that members of the security forces were being forced to cast their postal ballots in front of their bosses in open violation of the secrecy of the process.Address…

Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 21:39hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's dark trail

CorruptionAs for the optics and visuals, you wouldn't say President Emmerson Mnangagwa - where corruption is concerned - has disappointed.During the hot days - months before the late Robert Mugabe was nudged off the power stool - when Mnan…

Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:33hrs | 3 | by Tawanda Majoni

Judge Makonese resignation saves Mnangagwa from embarrassment

AFTER President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed a tribunal last week which he swore in this week to inquire into the question of removal from office of High Court Justice Martin Makonese following allegations of misconduct against him, the ju…

Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:28hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga, Mnangagwa entangled in massive chrome scandal

COMPANIES linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga received US$3 million from South African chrome miner Zunaid Moti following a US$120 million deal signed between the tycoon and the President's advise…

Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 20:19hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Magistrate fired in sex affair scandal

A GWANDA magistrate who reported his female boss for alleged sexual harassment was recently fired, in a toxic matter that has raised controversy.The magistrate claims the female boss has two children with Judicial Service Commission (JSC) …

Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 20:06hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa is 'Gold Mafia's' lawyer?

Did you know that Nelson Chamisa and Thabani Mpofu are Simon Rudland's lawyers? Rudland is at the center of the Gold Mafia according to Al Jazeera.Chamisa may be asked to sue for defamation over the Al Jazeera documentary.Some commentators…

Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 10:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimstat boss grabs agency vehicles, awards self undue allowances

Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) director general Taguta Mahonde has stirred controversy after allegedly thanking himself with some hefty benefits sources say are outside his conditions of service package.Mahonde is said to ha…

Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 06:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's name mired in underworld gold activities

FROM the Macmillan family and their gold-smuggling activities to the Kwekwe underworld mining adventures and Henrietta Rushwaya's sensational arrest three years ago, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's name is always mired in controversial saga…

Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 14:00hrs | 76 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa, Chiwenga 'bribe' backfires

President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga are said to have refused to entertain the duo.An alleged attempt to bribe President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga by executives from the Indu…

Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 08:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's party lobby international organisations to intervene

THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says it has sent an appeal to Southern African Development Community (Sadc) and African Union (AU) and will also lobby international organisations to intervene on political violence as the…

Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Biti accuses businesswoman of forging Harare Airport Road documents

Former Finance minister Tendai Biti has accused a controversial Harare businesswoman of forging documents that saw the construction of the incomplete Harare Airport Road being granted national project status.Biti made the claim during his …

Published: 20 Dec 2022 at 17:24hrs | 4 | by Simbarashe Sithole

July Moyo pressures Victoria Falls City Council to give prime land to gold baron

LOCAL Government minister July Moyo, who is entangled in Victoria Falls land scandals â€” with his ally mayor Somveli Dlamini currently out of jail on bail after he was arrested for a fraudulent land deal â€” is pressuring Zimbabwe's touri…

Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:59hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Matabeleland Chiefs make tough demands

TRADITIONAL chiefs in Matabeleland and the Midlands early this week tabled before President Emmerson Mnangagwa a number of tough demands on top of a public apology that need to be fulfilled in order to bring closure to the 1980s Gukurahund…

Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 17:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

CCC questions police silence on law breaking Zanu-PF supporters

THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has questioned delays by the police in dealing with politically motivated threats and acts of violence against its supporters by ruling Zanu-PF members.Party spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere, M…

Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa warns Mnangagwa

MAIN opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has warned the ruling Zanu-PF party against jeopardising next year's polls by perpetrating violence saying the world is watching.This follows a series of violent attacks on CCC members by…

Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe sanctions effects laid bare at UN

A DOSSIER detailing in graphic detail the horrendous effects of unilateral sanctions that were imposed on Zimbabwe by Western countries at the turn of the millennium has been submitted to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland with a cl…

Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

CCC seeks SADC, AU help to restore poll reforms in Zimbabwe

Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is hopeful SADC and AU will finally exercise their influence on Zimbabwe to bring about much-needed electoral reforms that would usher in credible elections in its troubled member state.Zimbabwe heads fo…

Published: 06 Aug 2022 at 17:19hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's CCC will not continue 'whining' over electoral malpractices

OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday said it was now a lot wiser as an opposition and was busy plugging loopholes for possible vote rigging going into the 2023 elections.Addressing a Press conference in Harare yesterday…

Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa ally says Zimbabwe heading for another disputed election

THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party is now in the final stages of drafting a pre-election position on reforms which must be implemented before next year's general election.This comes at a time when the party has pointe…

Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 22:34hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Zec shuts out CCC

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) says it will not entertain opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party's calls for bilateral dialogue on electoral malpractices.Last Wednesday, the CCC wrote to Zec demanding dialogue to add…

Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:52hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Joe Biden falls while riding his bicycle

US President Joe Biden took a tumble as he was riding his bicycle near his beach home in the state of Delaware Saturday morning, but was unhurt.A video from a White House pool report showed the 79-year-old president immediately getting up …

Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 20:36hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa admits failure

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted failing to bring sanity in parastatals that are crumbling due to gross mismanagement and corruption under his watch.In his weekly column published in a State-run Sunday newspaper, Mnangagwa blasted…

Published: 31 May 2022 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

International funders behind eSwatini 'winter revolution'

There are claims that at the centre of the pro-democracy movement riots in eSwatini is a sponsored move for a power grab of resources funded by prominent international organisations with vested interests in the kingdom's minerals.The Sunda…

Published: 23 May 2022 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Trevor Ncube's dalliances with Mnangagwa run much deeper

This article on the mysterious and controversial relations between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and local publisher Trevor Ncube is a summary based on an extract from a chapter in a draft manuscript of a book titled Reporting Under Pressur…

Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 09:22hrs | 418 | by Jonathan Mbiriyamveka

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