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Embracing deglobalisation in a globalised world
"The more things change, the more they stay the same ..." is a commonly used quotation coined by the French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.The saying implies that even the most turbulent o...Published: 34 mins ago | 9 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Zimbabwe has officially become a pariah state!
The Government of Zimbabwe has officially become a tyranny - fraught with all the legislative tools to be justifiably labelled a pariah state.By the country's Parliament passing the much-loath...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:43hrs | 190 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Harare based Zimbabwe Cricket neglecting Bulawayo Athletic Club on purpose?
A SIMMERING war between the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) and Bulawayo Athletic Club (BAC) is heating up with allegations that the cricket mother body released limited funding for the makeover and takeover of...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:32hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man, pregnant daughter found dead a week apart in Cape Town
The death of a 49-year-old Zimbabwean man and his 23-year-old pregnant daughter in the small Eastern Cape Town of Makhanda has sent shockwaves through the community, where police have since opened a m...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 19:45hrs | 1084 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has officially become a pariah state!
By the country's Parliament passing the much-loathed so-called ‘Patriotic Bill', Zimbabwe has effectively joined the unenviable international ‘Hall of Shame' - joining other nations, such as North...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 19:09hrs | 982 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Road carnages now a pandemic'
THE Road Safety Council of Zimbabwe (RSCZ) has raised concern over the country's road carnage, saying it is a silent pandemic.RSCZ president Sam Nyaude appealed to authorities to make road saf...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:17hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
Bata Stadium okayed
The Premier Soccer League (PSL) have once again approved Bata Stadium to host topflight matches after Sheasham completed renovations at their gweru facility.Images circulated on social media a...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Inside elections: Can the yellow wave shake-up Mashonaland East?
This is the first in a series of (inside elections) articles examining the politics and possible voting patterns of 2023's general election in expected swing/marginal National Assembly constituencies....Published: 26 May 2023 at 10:16hrs | 504 | by Farai Chirimumimba
The tragedy of Zimbabwe
Main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere last week spoke at the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy - a major United Nations conference that shines a sp...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:34hrs | 382 | by Fadzayi Mahere
South Africa arrests man for 'Ramaphosa' porn
Pornography is not illegal in South Africa, but there are restrictions on its distribution.South African police say they have arrested a man for allegedly distributing pornographic images with...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:46hrs | 2011 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans react with shock over exchange rate, price madness
CONSUMERS have reacted with shock to the extortionate and unrealistic exchange rates being applied in the pricing of basic goods in local currency by some unscrupulous retail players in Bulawayo and o...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:35hrs | 839 | by Staff reporter
The stakes will be high in Zimbabwe's elections
After the general election in Nigeria in February, the next most significant election in Anglophone Africa will be in Zimbabwe in July or August.There is huge interest in the conduct and outco...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:47hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Cowboy country
I DO not get away very often but right now I am in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, which is my wife's home base. We have not been here for seven years and the changes and challengers are very visible....Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:26hrs | 100 | by Eddie Cross
Are investors in African equities poised for wins amidst global turmoil?
It has been a tumultuous first quarter of 2023, and African equities have not been spared.Global markets started the year on a very positive note, with the S&P 500 up 9.0% at its peak in e...Published: 12 May 2023 at 11:17hrs | 316 | by Rami Hajjar, portfolio manager of the Allan Gray Africa ex-SA Equity Fund
Highway pothole patching begins
GOVERNMENT has started rehabilitating the Beitbridge-Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway starting with badly damaged sections that will be resurfaced. Bitumen World, which is already on site,...Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:56hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Loosen Zimbabwe sanctions for renewable energy future
MORE than 20 years ago, the late former President Robert Mugabe endorsed a move by indigenous Zimbabwean farmers to occupy and forcibly retake farmland that was owned, at the time, by farmers of Europ...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | 241 | by Glenn Jakins
Zupco in 6 months salary arrears
WORKERS at the State-owned Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) are up in arms with management over non-payment of salaries for almost six months.The workers are threatening job action....Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:13hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
Hwange's graveyard a tourism hanging fruit!
Rutendo Mapfumo is one of the few scribes who deserve special mention in a Hall of Fame of Zimbabwean journalists because of her doggedness, which leaves latter day fundis salivating with awe in terms...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:47hrs | 160 | by Burzil Dube
Zimbabwe tops global road carnage
LATEST world statistics on road accidents have ranked Zimbabwe as one of the world's two countries with the most unsafe road networks.According to the World of Statistics, 41 per every 100 000...Published: 02 May 2023 at 08:59hrs | 1177 | by Staff reporter
Why does Africa feel it has to be a slave to one global power or the other?
Will Africa ever be truly free? That is the question that always bugs my mind, as I watch the manner in which our leaders appear perpetually trapped in a 'slave mentality' - whereby, they beli...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 12:17hrs | 289 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 betwee...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 20:19hrs | 1192 | by Staff reporter
US businessman calls for removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe
A United States businessman has said the illegal sanctions on Zimbabwe have failed and are only preventing American access to Zimbabwe's business opportunities, especially its vast lithium resources....Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:24hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
U.S. instructed to lift 'antiquated' sanctions against Mnangagwa
Entrepreneur from the United States (US), Glenn Jakins, claims that it is critical to relax sanctions in order to give President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration a chance and allow for access to Zi...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 07:03hrs | 2730 | by Staff reporter
Construction of 12 large dams accelerated in Zimbabwe
Construction of 12 large dams is being accelerated to put at least 350 000 hectares under irrigation by 2025 as the need to boost crop production grows.The rolling out of dam construction coun...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 06:31hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt ramps up anti-human trafficking efforts
What seemed to be a good escape from poverty back home in Zimbabwe quickly turned into a nightmare for Chipo* when she landed in Oman in 2022.Like many economically impoverished citizens, Chip...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:31hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
7-hour power cut for Bulawayo's Eastern suburbs
ABOUT 13 Eastern suburbs in Bulawayo will be without electricity for about 7 hours on 20 April. According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC), the schedul...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 16:51hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bus accident kills 12 passengers
At least 12 passengers aboard a Harare bound Timboom bus are confined dead following a horrific road traffic accident that happened this Sunday morning along the Chivhu-Murambinda road.Police ...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 19:38hrs | 2552 | by Staff reporter
Bees sting man to death
Whilst others were enjoying the last day of Easter holidays, Chiwumburu family in Bikita District was thrown into mourning after a family member died from a bee attack.Collen Kumbirai Chiwumbu...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 09:01hrs | 1130 | by Staff reporter
2 die in Binga bus crash
TWO people died and 22 others were injured after a Binga-bound bus crashed in Kamativi on 14 April.Without giving much detail, Police tweeted that the accident occurred around 1pm at the 50 ki...Published: 15 Apr 2023 at 20:56hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
2 000 vie for CCC Parly seats
A RECORD of 2 000 candidates are set to slug it out for the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party's parliamentary tickets in this year's general election, NewsDay reported.This ...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:35hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe among Dubai's target tourism source markets
ZIMBABWE is among the key African tourism source markets being targeted by the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Dubai province, which has recently been named the world's leading travel destination....Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:33hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide domination
The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide dominationAn African PerspectivePart 1South Africa will host the 15th BRICS Summit from 22nd-24th August 2023, with the theme;...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 18:50hrs | 2228 | by Ian Beddowes
Police names Easter accident victims
POLICE have identified 10 people who died in a road accident that occurred on April 7, 2023 at the 193,5-kilometre peg along Harare -Masvingo Road.In a statement, the national police spokesper...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 16:55hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Mwazha church pledge support to Zanu-PF
The African Apostolic Church founded and led by Archbishop Paul Mwazha has pledged their unwavering support for Zanu-PF and promised to pray for the nation before, during and after the harmonised elec...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 08:08hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabwe is the best place to visit in 2023
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the north, Mozambique to the east, South Africa to the south, and Botswana to the west. The capital and largest city is...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 15:52hrs | 1694 | by Thobekile Zhou
30 killed in Easter accidents
THIRTY people died while 153 others were injured in 288 road traffic accidents that were recorded countrywide during this year's Easter Holidays.Of the 288 road accidents, 16 of them were fata...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 08:04hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Man dies in hit and run accident
A MAN died on the spot after being hit by a speeding vehicle along the Gweru-Zvishavane Road on Easter Sunday. The driver of a Mark X250G that hit the pedestrian, did not stop after the accide...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 13:42hrs | 680 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa was never appointed by God!
As the Christian world moves out of the so-called 'Easter holidays' - to be expected, there were multitudes who gathered in various places to commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 09:45hrs | 1515 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans are one, says Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has spoken strongly against acts of violence, emphasing that despite coming from different tribes and regions, Zimbabweans are one.He was speaking at the Zion Chri...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 20:05hrs | 1080 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF candidates target big election victory
Zanu-PF supporters are now determined to unite around the winning nominees in the recent party primaries and ensure the ruling party achieves its huge majority in the harmonised elections in late July...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:27hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Makandiwa's mega church opens
The United Family International Church (UFIC) led by Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa, officially opened its mega church building in Chitungwim yesterday. The building, which accommodates 30 000 peo...Published: 10 Apr 2023 at 07:26hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa attends ZCC Passover
President Mnangagwa has arrived at Zion Christian Church Mbungo Estate in Bikita district, Masvingo province to attend the church's Easter Passover festival.The Head of State and Government, w...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 16:34hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa turns to Bible verses
ZIMBABWEANS have a collective duty to modernise, industrialise and grow the country's economy, which is now "on an irreversible economic growth trajectory", while the youth and women should take advan...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 12:08hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
11 000 pass through Beitbridge as Easter traffic doubles
THE number of travellers into the country this Easter Holiday has doubled following the relaxation of Covid-19 travel restrictions with Beitbridge Border Post handling more than 11 000 arrivals ...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 12:08hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Nakamba named Luton Town's Player of the Month
Warriors star Marvelous Nakamba has been voted Luton Town Player of the Month for March.The Hwange-bred midfielder has been brilliant for the Rob Edwards-coached side since joining them on loa...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 08:39hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets 'anointing' from clergymen
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, is seeking a second presidential term, yesterday attended a Methodist Church Easter Conference that was held Saturday in Seke, a district of the Mashonaland East province...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 08:08hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Fastjet launches new domestic routes
ZIMBABWE'S fastjet has expanded its domestic route network by launching additional flights to Kariba and Hwange National Park.With the addition of these routes, the airline will now be flying ...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 10:43hrs | 628 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-born gospel muso drops new music featuring Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Zimbabwe-born gospel sensation Everton Mlalazi continues his quest to spread the message of hope through song with the release of his latest track "Nomakunje" featuring the five-time Grammy winners La...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:32hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi calls on churches to take part in clean-up campaigns
Former Vice President Kembo Mohadi has urged churches to take the lead in ensuring a safe and clean environment.Addressing congregants at the Evangelical Lutheran church in Zimbabwe (ELCZ) in ...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:20hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Churches urged to pray for peaceful elections
LEADER of Johanne The Fifth of Africa, Andby Makururu, has urged churches to take advantage of the Easter Holiday to pray for the holding of peaceful elections.In an interview with NewsDay Wee...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:18hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
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