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Axe-wielding ZANU PF Bulawayo Councillor Josiah Mutangi faces Jail over murder threats
ZANU PF Ward 1 Councillor Josiah Mutangi stands at the center of a sensational legal storm after defying multiple court orders to vacate Rosebank Farm Number 10 in Umguza. The embattled Councillor is ...Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 14:24hrs | 447 | by Mandla Ndlovu
State withdraws charges against 39 war vets
The State has withdrawn charges against 39 members of the War Veterans Welfare Pressure Group, who were arrested in October 2021 for allegedly participating in an unlawful gathering in Harare....Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:57hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Pregnant children, marital rape victims have a right to abortion, High Court rules
A law denying access to legal abortion for children below the age of 18 and married women who are victims of marital rape is unconstitutional, the Harare High Court has declared in a landmark ruling....Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 16:40hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa admits his government engulfed by corruption
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has acknowledged the pervasive corruption within his government, issuing a stern warning to officials at all levels of governance, including local authorities, as he commi...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 12:20hrs | 783 | by Staff reporter
Our society is corrupt, says Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa sensationally claimed and confirmed that the entire society is deeply corrupt, but arrest of all criminals is imminent.Speaking during the 2024 Zimbabwe Local Gove...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 21:52hrs | 1283 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Matsika's bid for Croco Motors hits final legal roadblock
Businessman Farai Matsika's prolonged legal battle to claim shareholding in Croco Motors has reached a conclusive end, with the High Court striking his latest case off the roll. This marks the latest ...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:46hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi calls for opposition unity to challenge Zanu-PF rule
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has urged Zimbabwe's opposition parties and leaders to set aside personal ambitions and entitlement to unite against the ruling ZANU-PF regime. Mzembi, wh...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:30hrs | 472 | by `
Why Botswana's shift has Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF on edge
As the region and the continent at large continue to digest the outcome of the recent Botswana elections and their ramifications reverberate across borders, a bigger debate is unfolding on the changin...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 14:39hrs | 1246 | by Ntibinyane Ntibinyane
A tale of two southern African countries: Botswana's smooth transition of power vs. Mozambique's election crisis
In the heart of Southern Africa, two nations that share geographical proximity and a common colonial past are experiencing starkly different political realities. While Botswana, today, celebra...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:37hrs | 269 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why Kamala Harris Lost and How Donald Trump Won: A Deep Analysis of the 2024 US Election
Today I am mourning, but this too shall favour me - Donald Trump's victory and Kamala Harris's loss carry lessons for us all. She joined the race just 107 days ago, facing a former president who began...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1719 | by Ifeanyi Abraham
Zimbabwe MPs go 9 months without allowances
In an unusual display of cross-party solidarity, Members of Parliament (MPs) in Zimbabwe have voiced their dissatisfaction regarding delayed disbursements of allowances, which they claim are severely ...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:50hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter
South Africa is ruled by individuals who happen to wear robes
Apartheid was "legal". Jim Crow laws in the US were "legal". Colonialism was "legal". Even the Nazis were "legal". So, what does it mean to have the rule of law? And whose law is it anyway?In ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 10:38hrs | 642 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Zimbabwe teachers vow to fight on after High Court setback
Teachers in Zimbabwe are set to boycott the National Joint Negotiation Council (NJNC) following a High Court ruling that dismissed their application for improved working conditions. The joint applicat...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:17hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt's lethargy to allocate land to war vets dominates indaba
A recent meeting of the Zanu-PF War Veterans National Assembly in Harare erupted into a heated verbal confrontation as war veterans expressed their deep dissatisfaction with President Emmerson Mnangag...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:22hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Kudenga, Masunda bid to grab Oliver Chidawu's estate flops
Attempts by chartered accountant Ngoni Kudenga and former Harare Mayor Muchadeyi Masunda to grab late former Harare Metropolitan Affairs and Devolution minister Oliver Chidawu's estate have been stopp...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 12:09hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter
Homegrown Heroes: Why the Opposition must prioritize local talent over ZANU-PF defectors
In the tumultuous landscape of Zimbabwean politics, the recent defection of Dzikamai Mavhaire back to ZANU-PF has served as a wake-up call for the opposition. This unsettling trend highlights the stru...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:32hrs | 462 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Ngcukaitobi says Mkhwebane 'not entitled to R10m gratuity'
There is no legal basis on which former public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane is entitled to receive a gratuity payment as she was removed from office before her term expired, advocate Tembeka Ngcukaito...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:31hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF is not Zimbabwe
THE ruling party, Zanu-PF's youth league wants to force teachers and nurses to undergo indoctrination at its Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology so that "they do not sell out!"In the recent pas...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:00hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has three problems: Chamisa, Saviour, and Fadzai
Zimbabwe has very brilliant people who have come to a realization that change will only happen in Zimbabwe when the country has Independent: Electoral Commission, Judiciary, Central Bank, Securi...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 20:58hrs | 1742 | by Sam Wezhira
Harare councillors distanced themselves from vehicle scandal
Harare City Council (HCC) councillors have distanced themselves from the purchase of luxury vehicles for city managers, amounting to over US$500,000. The decision has sparked controversy amidst widesp...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 05:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Has Chamisa learnt from his mistakes?
MY chance encounter with Nelson Chamisa at the British ambassador's residence last week triggered some reflection.At this beautiful garden party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday, I not...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:27hrs | 33 | by Trevor Ncube
Ramaphosa fall: Mnangagwa scared
SOUTH AFRICA held general elections on Wednesday and results trickling in are sending shivers down the spines of regional liberation movements.The ruling African National Congress (ANC) is set...Published: 03 Jun 2024 at 08:16hrs | 1 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Zanufication of the ANC on
AS South African general elections approach, the country's governing ANC is increasingly undergoing a further Zanufication process as it openly accepts offers of help from Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF wh...Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe celebrates independence amid doom
WHEN visiting some towns, urban and rural areas across the country one is greeted by sullen and dropping faces with sorrow and hunger written all over their faces.In a few days to come Zimbabw...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 18:03hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa insists Zimbabwe has enough food
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says his government will ensure that there is enough grain in the country to avert starvation due to the drought.Up to five million Zimbabweans are said to be food...Published: 15 Apr 2024 at 06:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
44 years into independence a giant is still facing economic collapse
Visiting some towns, urban and rural areas across the country one is greeted by sullen and dropping faces with sorrow and hunger written all over their faces.In a few days to come Zimbabwe wil...Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 16:40hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa wants Zimbabweans to 'embrace, defend the ZiG'
Sustainable economic development can only be achieved through the use of a local currency which will stimulate economic growth and guarantee stability, President Mnangagwa has said.This follow...Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'War vets welfare remains priority'
THE constitutional obligations of honouring and respecting brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for the freedom being enjoyed today will be upheld by Government, the Minister of Veterans of ...Published: 09 Apr 2024 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC MP calls for land tenure security
AN opposition legislator has called for the enactment of a law guaranteeing security of tenure for all land following the recent evictions of villagers from their communal lands.The evictions ...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK tightens home care workers' visa regime
Some Zimbabwean home care workers based in the United Kingdom are facing tough times as it has become increasingly difficult to renew their immigration permits. Grosvenor Healthcare, the UK's ...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 16:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's crude path
When things become unbelievably smooth on the trot, you just need to do a reality check by tuning into ZTV, for there you will certainly find the dose that will wake you up from your island siesta....Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:59hrs | 54 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mliswa has no entitlement to any shares, says his uncle
Former state security minister, Didymus Mutasa has rejected claims by his nephew and business colleague, Temba Mliswa that he (Mliswa) holds 10 percent stake in Muungwe Investments Private Limited as ...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 15:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Why Mnangagwa fired Mutsvangwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa fired his outspoken political ally Christopher Mutsvangwa as Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs with immediate effect for various reasons, but the tri...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 18:34hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa failed war veterans
FIRED War Veterans and Liberation Struggle Affairs minister Chris Mutsvangwa was at loggerheads with war veterans, who believe he did little to improve their welfare and incorporation into the develop...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 18:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fires his outspoken and militant political ally with immediate effect
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired his outspoken and militant political ally Christopher Mutsvangwa as Minister of Veterans of the Struggle Affairs with immediate effect.It was not explain...Published: 03 Feb 2024 at 20:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Residents raise concern over councillors' stands
In the face of worsening basic service delivery in many local authorities, including Bulawayo, ratepayers have raised concerns about certain privileges granted to serving councillors. Specific...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa must introspect, map the way forward'
POLITICAL analysts and opinion leaders have expressed mixed views on Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's decision to dump his two-year-old Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), with som...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa unwittingly creating a future president in Sikhala through his persecution!
This morning, my eyes could not move from the image of opposition activist Job Sikhala as he disembarked from a prison truck. This was on his arrival for his conviction hearing two days ago, w...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 19:32hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tribalistic ZBC presenters humiliate Mnangagwa
A divided house cannot stand so is a divided country. Since time immemorial, anti-Matabele Shona supremacists have been popping up everywhere in Zimbabwe to express their tribal hatred for Matabel...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 22:53hrs | 12 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwean employee resurfaces after 3 months with traditional healer's 'sick' note
IN a curious turn of events, a security guard from the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) stationed in Hwange vanished without a trace, only to reappear after an astonishing 88 days. His return was a...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 08:42hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
There's life beyond State House, Mr. President!
Is it not most embarrassing that Zimbabwe has never experienced a democratic smooth transfer of power since independence 43 years ago?In fact, it gets even more shameful that the only time pow...Published: 09 Dec 2023 at 10:21hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa surrounded himself with advisers who are no wiser than himself
CCC under the influence of Chamisa refused to have a constitution for CCC under the pretext that this was "strategic ambiguity " to side football Zanu-PF. This actually turned out to be a cowardly act...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 09:12hrs | 11 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Tshabangu inflicts major blow on CCC
THE CCC has suffered a major blow, losing 14 National Assembly and nine Senate seats, after the High Court dismissed an application by opposition legislators challenging their recalls by Sengezo...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 21:22hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF should decisively deal with bad apples
The Zanu-PF leadership has taken steps to curb the abuse of power and privileges by some of its members. During the party's recent annual conference in Gweru, Zanu-PF Chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kash...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC's undoing
POLITICAL CLOUT CHASING, mischief and malice will be the opposition's undoing. The opposition's penchant for political mischief will certainly backfire. As I mentioned in my article last week,...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 09:16hrs | 1 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
Chamisa has learnt nothing from the MDC etal vs Mashavira etal court judgement
CHAMISA HAS LEARNT NOTHING FROM THE MDC ET AL VS. MASHAVIRA ET AL 31 MARCH 2020 SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT NELSON CHAMISA:"We have not officially launched the Triple C in terms of the structur...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 11:53hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo
MP Elizabeth Masuku reported to ZACC over O Level exam scandal
Matabeleland North Member of Parliament, Elizabeth Masuku, is facing allegations of misconduct and corruption, as reported to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC). According to a letter obta...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 13:36hrs | 1 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zipra war collaborators feel betrayed by govt
Tensions are mounting among former Zipra liberation war collaborators who underwent vetting in 2021 to determine their eligibility for monthly payouts promised to them.These unarmed combatants...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 20:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How to secure your legacy through setting up a Family Trust
In the world of life's certainties, where the inevitabilities of death and taxes loom large, few of us take the time to ponder the fate of our hard-earned assets after our journey on this mortal plane...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 18:02hrs | 12 | by Clifford S. Ncube
Men are not angels, Mr President
GOOD day, President Emerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, the August 23 and 24 harmonised elections left no electoral fundamental standing. They were a sham and conspicuous by hollowness.They we...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 06:08hrs | | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
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