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Donald J Trump's political Houdini act dazzles Kamala Harris
Donald J. Trump completed the greatest political comeback in modern U.S. history in the early hours of Wednesday, claiming enough electoral votes to defeat Vice President Kamala Harris and return to t...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 11:49hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
FBI Investigates Trump Rally Shooting as Assassination Attempt
BUTLER, Pennsylvania (Reuters) - Donald Trump was shot in the ear during a campaign rally on Saturday, resulting in a bloodied face and quick action from ...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 07:00hrs | 80 | by Staff Writer
What the CIA really thought about Mugabe and other African leaders
One was "highly emotional", another prone to "erratic personal behaviour", and one was said to have quite impressive intellectual and political skills.Those were some of the frank assessments ...Published: 28 May 2024 at 11:52hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Is an underwear a leading economic indicator?
I was unfamiliar with the Men's Underwear Index - the MUI - until I heard it discussed this week on National Public Radio. Perhaps on the Marketplace Morning Report on WAMC. Or some similarly unassail...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 13:42hrs | 2 | by Ralph Gardner Jr.
'Zanu-PF was also called a puppet of the West'
Local journalist Zenzele Ndebele says Zanu-PF should stop describing those who disagree with it as puppets of the West as that is ahistorical with regards to itself and even irony writ large....Published: 08 May 2023 at 19:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
From Trump to Biden, it is getting 'more worse!'
In black English, former president Donald Trump was a lunatic, a loud-mouthed New Yorker, whose mouth was unfiltered, a thoroughly "worse guy". If that is so, US president Joe Biden (lovin...Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:35hrs | 2 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Top US banker Holtzman appointed Victoria Falls Offshore Centre Chairperson
TOP US banker and ex-politician, Marc Holtzman has been appointed chairperson of the Victoria Falls Offshore Centre in a move market watchers believe will bolster global investors' confidence....Published: 15 Feb 2023 at 05:04hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Europe cannot beat a bitterly cold winter through fire from faggots
They can't make fire from faggotsAS I write, for the short month of conflict in Eastern Europe, global food prices have risen by an average 17 percent.Energy costs have gone through th...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by @ Jamwanda2
Russia/ Ukraine crisis is a manufactured one to sabotage ties
THE Russian Defence ministry on Thursday morning announced that it had taken on Ukraine's air defences and its Air Force with a series of precision attacks, after airports and runways across the count...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Marc Holtzman: His axis with Mnangagwa and CBZ Bank
ON Monday last week - 15 November - Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa travelled with a delegation of senior government officials and top business executives to the Intra-African Trade Fair in Du...Published: 27 Nov 2021 at 16:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions cost Zimbabwe over US$42 billion in revenue
Allow me to welcome you to this unique and inaugural Sadc wide anti-sanctions Indaba which is being held under the theme "Zimbabwe a friend to all and an enemy to none". This statement is premised on ...Published: 31 Oct 2021 at 06:57hrs | 1 | by Dr Simbarashe Mumbengegwi
Billiat signs new Kaizer Chiefs contract
KHAMA Billiat has finally ended the uncertainty surrounding his future after signing a new two-year contract at South African football giants Kaizer Chiefs.The 30-year-old Zimbabwe internation...Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 10:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Violent storms in South Africa will not stop: a chance for new Zimbabwe Republic
A new republic we are talking about is not renewing Zanu or does it mean placing our hope and aspirations on MDC-Alliance, currently the only viable opposition, as the hope for our future. In any misf...Published: 18 Jul 2021 at 19:37hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Stakes high ahead of Zimbabwe, SA clash
THE Zimbabwe, South Africa World Cup qualifying clash set for June 5 at the National Sports Stadium is still a month-and-a-half away, but it is already dominating discussion among football enthusiasts...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso at the same level with Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns
FORMER Zimbabwe international, Robson Muchichwa, says Highlanders are an African football giant at the same level as Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns. The ex-Kaizer Chiefs ...Published: 18 Feb 2021 at 05:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans await US election with apathy, anticipation
THE upcoming vote could mark a major shift in American politics, but it's unclear how the outcome will affect the two nations' frosty relationship.Whether the issue is the coronavirus pandemic...Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 16:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
US ex-president Reagan described Africans at UN as 'monkeys'
Former US President Ronald Reagan described African delegates at the UN as "monkeys" in 1971 when he was governor of California in newly released tapes published by ...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 09:49hrs | 1 | by BBC
What can Zimbabwe learn from Boston Marathon 2019
This year, I was fortunate enough to be in Boston, Massachusetts for the famous Boston Marathon on Patriots day. I was inspired by the boys and girls from the motherland who were raising their respect...Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 20:00hrs | | by Denford Madenyika
Undemocratic 'democrats'
Over the years, the US-backed and Western-sponsored opposition politics in our country has been in many ways a replay of Washington's mindless games that started soon after the declaration of the Amer...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 23:48hrs | 1 | by Reason Wafwarova
Zimbabwe's new currency, a maxi-devaluation
Until February 20, Zimbabwe produced a quasi-currency. It was dubbed a "Zollar". On February 20, the quasi-currency became Zimbabwe's official currency. This new currency is called RTGS dollars and co...Published: 08 Mar 2019 at 07:13hrs | 7 | by Steve H Hanke
United States insists Zimbabwe is 'a threat'
Government has described the extension of sanctions on Zimbabwe by the United States of America as a travesty of justice saying Zimbabwe has embarked on a path of rapprochement and expected a reciproc...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Food outlet proposal attracts sponsors
A public marriage proposal has borne fruit for a Bulawayo-based couple, after companies and the public pledged to sponsor their whole wedding.What is left is for the bride and groom to set a d...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 14:07hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt told to dollarise now
Daily News writer Pauline Hurungudo interviews Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at The Johns Hopkins University and senior fellow at the Cato Institute.Over four decades, Hanke ha...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 15:57hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe staggers on
LAST Friday, Finance and Economic Development minister, Mthuli Ncube, tweeted that he would curb Zimbabwe's economic crisis by limiting "government expenditure, rationalise posts in the public service...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 13:23hrs | | by Pearl Matibe
Malajila linked with Chiefs move
Zimbabwe international forward Cuthbert Malajila and his Liberian counterpart Anthony Laffor are the latest players who have been linked with moves from Mamelodi Sundowns to Kaizer Chiefs. The...Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 06:55hrs | | by Kick-Off.
Khama Billiat signs for Kaizer Chiefs
Khama Billiat will once again snub a new contract at Mamelodi Sundowns as well as several offers abroad to join Kaizer Chiefs today (Friday).Independent Media has been informed that the Zimbab...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 15:19hrs | | by iol
The youth must make the right decision for Zimbabwe's future
"The voice of the people is the voice of God". How often have we heard that mantra over the last few months? But there is something to it. Something deep which should ring loudly in the hearts of all ...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 13:25hrs | | by Knowledge Moyo
UK in Zimbabwe: From tragedy to farce
A poetic cliché by Karl Marx which claims that in the life of nations "history repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce" does not only keep gaining new meanings for all countries but at ...Published: 28 May 2018 at 16:05hrs | | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Billiat bows out after trophy-laden spell
COACH Pitso Mosimane hasn't given up trying to convince Khama Billiat to stay, even though the Zimbabwean forward likely played his last league match for Mamelodi Sundowns.If Jingles can't con...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:46hrs | | by IOL Sport
Zimbabwe needs policies which build Trust and attract FDI
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an investment made by a firm or individual in one country into business interests located in another country. Generally, FDI takes place when an investor establishes...Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 14:50hrs | 2 | by Enos Denhere
Future bleak for Edmore Chirambadare
RIGHT on the heels of learning that the Southern Gauteng High Court has dismissed an urgent application by Ajax Cape Town to set aside an Absa Premiership arbitration ruling to ban Zimbabwean internat...Published: 06 Apr 2018 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Africa open for business and needs more private investment
Africa holds enormous potential for private investors. Since the turn of the millennium, it has been among the world's fastest growing regions. And although growth in some parts of Africa is fragile f...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 20:59hrs | | by Enos Denhere
Fight sanctions or withhold commentary
A few weeks have come and gone since President Mnangagwa had an op-ed published in the New York Times entitled "We Are Bringing About The New Zimbabwe".Exactly 11 days after this op-ed was pub...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 08:35hrs | | by Obi Egbuna Jr
Khama Billiat set for LA Galaxy
It is about to rain for the charismatic talisman and sensational striker of Zimbabwe and Mamelodi Sundowns notably known as Khama Billiat. There are transfer rumors that top flight American, Major Lea...Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 14:58hrs | 1 | by Daniel Itai
2018 Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit in Washington America around the corner.
The 2018 Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (ATIGS), scheduled on June 24 to 26, 2018 at the World Trade Center - Ronald Reagan Building in Washington D.C. Under the main theme "Driving Trade...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 13:44hrs | | by Enos Denhere
British Brigade named in Chidzambga's Warriors
WARRIORS' coach Sunday "Mhofu" Chidzambwa yesterday named a 20-member senior squad made up of largely foreign based players for the forthcoming four nations invitational tournament in Zambia.O...Published: 14 Mar 2018 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chidzambga names Warriors sqaud
Warriors coach, Sunday Chidzambga has named 20 players to represent Zimbabwe at a four-nations invitational tournament in Zambia from 22 to 25 March.Other participating teams are Angola, South...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 15:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why the British had no other choice but to work with Mnangagwa
As I reflected on the tons of emails of feedback I got yesterday including from local embassies responding to the article published by nehandaradio, in which I wrote about the Zimbabwe-British relatio...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 11:31hrs | 3 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Sundowns set to lose Billiat for free
MAMELODI Sundowns are in danger of losing Khama Billiat for free in June when his current deal with the club expires.Sundowns spokesperson Thulani Thuswa confirmed that Billiat is staying with...Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top performing schools named
A total of 57 pupils from more than 20 schools in the Matabeleland region contributed to the 773 pupils who managed to come out with 15 points and above in last year's Advanced Level November examinat...Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 08:09hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
In this present crisis, govt is not a solution to our problem: govt is the problem
When Shingai Sibanda, a family man and school teacher since the early 1990s is struggling to secure high school, college and university fees for his three daughters: is it fair to deduce that life wil...Published: 28 Dec 2017 at 07:45hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Appointing military men in government is normal
The appointment of the military personnel I government is not only peculiar to Zimbabwe. World over governments are filled with ex army officers and there is no one who complains about it.In p...Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 22:05hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe to benefit from ATIGS
The Africa Trade & Investment Global Summit (ATIGS) is a unique high-level conference and exhibition, prestigious, biennial business platform designed specifically to promote and facilitate intern...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 19:57hrs | 1 | by Enos Denhere
Khama Billiat non-committal
Mamelodi Sundowns forward Khama Billiat says he is committed to the South African Premiership soccer club but side-stepped the question of extending his contract. The Zimbabwean tap-danced aro...Published: 24 Nov 2017 at 05:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khama to leave Sundowns
ABSA Premiership side Mamelodi Sundowns have began preparations to have life without Khama Billiat who have been confirmed to be leaving the club during the January Transfer Window period.Coac...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
President Robert Mugabe will not be Buried at National Heroes Acre
It became clear to some of us a long time ago that Mrs Grace Mugabe would become the next President of Zimbabwe while her husband Robert Mugabe shall retain the Presidency of Zanu-PF indefinitely....Published: 07 Oct 2017 at 18:41hrs | 1 | by Paul Siwela
RG Mugabe International Airport: Zimbabweans have made a statement
While a few rouge protestors, not exceeding 20 to be precise, are demonstrating against President Mugabe at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, US, the generality of Zimbabweans ha...Published: 20 Sep 2017 at 12:10hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Lies and deception the bedrock of Mugabe's rule
In African society old age confers wisdom upon an individual but where this fails the consequences are disastrous as in the case of the leadership of Robert Mugabe. Even if Zimbabwe and South Africa s...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 15:51hrs | | by Moses Mzila Ndlovu
Mugabe advocates closure of non-performing parastatals
President Mugabe yesterday said non-performing parastatals and State enterprises must be dissolved as they are stifling economic growth through perennial dependence on the fiscus.He said some ...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat to quit Sundowns
WARRIORS star forward Khama Billiat could finally move away from reigning South African and African champions Mamelodi Sundowns amid indications that the Brazilians' coach Pitso Mosimane has given the...Published: 15 Aug 2017 at 00:31hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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