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Comrade Geza, swapping Mnangagwa for Chiwenga will change nothing; most war veterans will remain poor as a church mouse
"Isu hatina kusafira vanhu vemezvibvindo. Takasafira povo yanetsva nevarungu. Ndiyo yavakusupwa nesu nhasi!" (We did not suffer for the few ruling elite. We suffered to free povo who were suffering fr...Published: 4 hrs ago | 308 | by Wilbert Mukori
The truth about US aid, digital imperialism and the Great Continent of Africa's future
On the fast lane to 2030 by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai The US feeds on creation of chaos and chicanery in third world countries and they use illeg...Published: 4 hrs ago | 48 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai
Mnangagwa regime is deceiving war veterans into a dangerous debt trap
The "schemes" keep coming! Yesterday, the Zimbabwean government unveiled yet another scheme ostensibly aimed at improving the livelihoods of veterans of the country's liberation struggle. ...Published: 4 hrs ago | 108 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Prof. Moyo's Political Career in Limbo
Discarded knowledgeable academic Professor Jonathan Moyo, who is currently eking out a life somewhere in East Africa's dungeons, has confessed that factional fights in his previous party exist and is ...Published: 4 hrs ago | 324 | by Leonard Koni
Smear Campaign Against Chiwenga
Vice President Chiwenga sparked the wrath of corrupt individuals when he warned people against corruption and likening them to zvigananda. Chiwenga speaking at the heroes acre said "We can onl...Published: 4 hrs ago | 201 | by John Mbizvo
Zimbabwe's Econet Wireless suffers major data breach
A significant data breach has been reported at Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, the country's largest mobile network operator, potentially exposing personal information of 852,791 customers. The security inc...Published: 5 hrs ago | 203 | by Staff reporter
Mixed reactions to Zimbabwe govt's age limit for kombi drivers
The Government’s decision to raise the minimum age for public service vehicle drivers to 30 has sparked mixed reactions, with some praising the move to improve road safety and others voicing concern...Published: 7 hrs ago | 181 | by Staff reporter
'Bombshell' Geza to be expelled from Zanu-PF
The ZANU-PF Mashonaland West Provincial Coordinating Committee met in Chinhoyi this Wednesday and unanimously agreed to expel war veteran Blessed Geza from the party.This was disclosed by ZANU...Published: 7 hrs ago | 540 | by Staff reporter
Rainfall to return across Zimbabwe
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Zimbabwe starting tomorrow, bringing relief after a prolonged dry spell that has affected many regions for the past...Published: 7 hrs ago | 858 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF women backs Mnangagwa's tenure extension to 2030
The Zanu-PF Women's League has expressed strong support for a resolution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure to 2030, arguing that his continued leadership is essential to achieving the ru...Published: 7 hrs ago | 93 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Tanzania
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Tanzania to attend the highly anticipated joint Southern African Development Community (Sadc) and East African Community (EAC) Summit, aimed at fostering a ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 203 | by Staff reporter
Tinaye Chigudu declared national hero
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has paid tribute to veteran liberation fighter and former Manicaland Governor, Tinaye Elisha Nzirasha Chigudu, describing him as a "principled cadre" whose unwavering comm...Published: 7 hrs ago | 205 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council inquiry accused of protecting corrupt officials while attacking reformers
The ongoing Commission of Inquiry into the Harare City Council, led by retired Justice Maphios Cheda, is facing mounting accusations of complicity in shielding corrupt officials, while exerting unnece...Published: 7 hrs ago | 46 | by David Hunda
Democracy and Elections in an Uneven World
Democracy is often presented as the great political ideal—the fairest system of governance, where people choose their leaders, shape their future, and hold their governments accountable. In theory, ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 218 | by Avelina Banda
Malawi orders troops to withdraw from DR Congo
Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the military to begin preparing to withdraw from their peacekeeping mission in the volatile eastern Democratic of Congo.The Malawian troops are ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 1467 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's New Start Centre suspends ART, PrEP refills
The Population Solutions for Health (PSH) New Start Centre in Harare's Central Business District (CBD) has temporarily suspended its services for patients on Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) and those s...Published: 18 hrs ago | 784 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa issues strong warning to Donald Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of the Nation Address to send a strong message to his country's detractors, warning that the South Africa he leads will not cower to bullies.South Afri...Published: 18 hrs ago | 1362 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank goes after informal traders forex, exporters' proceeds
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced a further reduction in export retention proceeds, cutting them by an additional 5%, as part of measures aimed at boosting foreign currency reserves and...Published: 18 hrs ago | 860 | by Staff reporter
Masaraure wins prestigious US human rights award
Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) president Obert Masaraure has expressed deep gratitude and appreciation for his courageous team members and the labour rights lawyers who have stoo...Published: 18 hrs ago | 261 | by Staff reporter
Harare faces severe water crisis
Harare City Council is struggling to meet the water demands of its residents, pumping less than 400 megalitres of water per day against a daily requirement of at least 1,200 megalitres. This significa...Published: 18 hrs ago | 269 | by Staff reporter
8% of school-age children undernourished: Report
A recent report from UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) has highlighted concerning statistics regarding childhood nutrition in Eastern and Southern Africa, revealing that approximately 8% of ch...Published: 18 hrs ago | 22 | by Staff reporter
'King Munhumutapa' bailed out
Self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, has been granted bail by the High Court after spending over a month in remand prison. The decision came after Chiminya's appeal was upheld by High C...Published: 18 hrs ago | 244 | by Staff reporter
Duo arrested for stealing US$19,000 paint
Two employees of a local paint company were arrested for allegedly embezzling paint worth US$19,592, in what appears to have been a systematic theft over several months.Chipo Brinia Mapfumo (3...Published: 18 hrs ago | 248 | by Staff reporter
Harare mayor says he has nothing to hide
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has expressed his willingness to face any investigation following confusion over his residential address during a government-appointed commission probe on Wednesday.M...Published: 18 hrs ago | 146 | by Staff reporter
Whange community demands action on air pollution
Residents of Whange and workers at the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) are appealing to the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) to address escalating air pollution caused by emissions from the Hwang...Published: 18 hrs ago | 88 | by Staff reporter
Promising findings from Gwanda mining claims
Canadian mining company Pambili Natural Resources Corporation has revealed promising findings from its London Wall group of gold mines and claims in the Gwanda district of Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe...Published: 18 hrs ago | 218 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa seeks to silence guns in DRC
SADC Chairperson and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to depart for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, today to attend the joint SADC-East African Community (EAC) Summit. The high-level meeting se...Published: 18 hrs ago | 319 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe raises savings rates, cuts POS charges
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has introduced a series of bold monetary policy measures aimed at promoting the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and enhancing economic stability. These measu...Published: 18 hrs ago | 304 | by Staff reporter
Hero status sought for Chigudu
The ZANU PF Manicaland Province has formally recommended to the Politburo that Tinaye Elisha Nzirasha Chigudu be declared a national hero in recognition of his significant contributions during and aft...Published: 18 hrs ago | 225 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank cuts exporter retention threshold
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reduced exporters' foreign currency retention threshold from 75% to 70% as part of efforts to promote the use of the domestic currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 130 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Constitutional Court rules against arbitrary Home demolitions
The Constitutional Court has dealt a decisive blow to local authorities' power to demolish homes without judicial oversight, declaring such actions unconstitutional. This landmark ruling reinforces pr...Published: 18 hrs ago | 160 | by Staff reporter
Harare lawyer acquitted
Harare lawyer Stanslaus Munyaradzi Bwanya has been acquitted of perjury, extortion, and forgery charges linked to a prolonged land dispute over stand 91 in Carrick Creagh Estate, Borrowdale. Magistrat...Published: 18 hrs ago | 227 | by Staff reporter
Trump to impose sanctions on International Criminal Court
U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to sanction the International Criminal Court for targeting the United States and its allies, such as Israel, a White House official...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 20:06hrs | 937 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo has no control over Nyamandlovu aquifer
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has acknowledged that the Nyamandlovu aquifer is operating below its capacity, largely due to non-functional boreholes, further exacerbating the city's ongoing water crisis...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 17:24hrs | 1339 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Blessed Geza's murder case to be revisited
Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has raised serious concerns regarding the case of Blessed Geza, accusing the prominent individual of allegedly killing someone at his residence. In a startling develop...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 16:34hrs | 2650 | by Staff reporter
Chikanza files formal complaint against Mahere?
Simbarashe Chikanza, the publisher and founder of ZimEye, has lodged a formal complaint with the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) against Advocate Fadzayi Mahere, accusing her of abusing the legal system...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 16:28hrs | 1421 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo council to spend $16,900 on Samsung phones
Masvingo City Council is facing public scrutiny after announcing plans to spend $16,900 on 13 Samsung S24 Ultra phones for its councillors, citing the need to improve communication. The decision comes...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 16:23hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter
US$4.5 million mysteriously disappeared from Harare City Council
More than US$4.5 million has inexplicably vanished from the Harare City Council (HCC) through its subsidiary, Harare Quarry, sparking an investigation into rampant corruption within the local authorit...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 16:04hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo dumps colonial mayor's robes
Bulawayo councillors have resolved to retire the colonial-era mayoral gown in favor of a design that reflects the city's rich cultural heritage. The new regalia will be crafted by internationally accl...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 16:00hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Former Manicaland Governor dies at 83
Former Manicaland Provincial Governor and decorated liberation war veteran, Tinaye Elisha Nzirasha Chigudu, has passed away at the age of 83.Chigudu died last night at his home in Mt Pleasant,...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:54hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
Airforce of Zimbabwe pilot dies in Gweru jet crash
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has confirmed the tragic death of Air Lieutenant Nesbert Tambudza, a pilot with the Air Force of Zimbabwe, following a jet crash in the Guinea Fowl area of Gweru....Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:52hrs | 983 | by Staff reporter
Harare councillors push for Town Clerk's assistant to be fired
Harare city councillors have reportedly resolved to dismiss Matthew Marara, the executive assistant to the town clerk, amid allegations that he exposed irregularities during testimony before the ongoi...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:52hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Borrowdale man arrested for alleged rape of girlfriend over money dispute
A 62-year-old man from Borrowdale, Masimba Chandavengerwa, has been arrested for allegedly raping his 34-year-old girlfriend after accusing her of taking advantage of his financial support while rejec...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 15:44hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Bard Santner growing in leaps and bounds
Fast-growing asset management firm Bard Santner Investors (Private) Limited has been appointed as the new fund manager for three unit trusts: Tetrad Gold Fund, Gross Income Fund, and Net Income Fund, ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 14:39hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabwean candidates remain in the race for AU Commissioner positions
Zimbabwe has two prominent candidates still in the running for key positions within the African Union Commission (AUC).Dr. Agness is vying for the position of Commissioner for Health, a critic...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:49hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa allies intensify attacks on war veterans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's allies and supporters have intensified their attacks on war veterans, particularly focusing on the outspoken Blessed Runesu Geza, a member of the Zanu-PF Central Committ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:15hrs | 1676 | by Staff reporter
Mayor Mafume's luxurious home funded by shady deals?
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume is facing serious allegations after a Commission of Inquiry, investigating the operations of the City Council, suggested that he may have been involved in underhanded activit...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:12hrs | 1297 | by Staff reporter
Shunned by the West, Zimbabwe's UAE gamble hands economy a lifeline
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's six years of wooing the United Arab Emirates has given a lifeline to a nation that the West has ostracised for a quarter century and is unable to repay its lo...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:12hrs | 1240 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's retail sector faces crisis
Zimbabwe's retail sector is in crisis, with more than 1,000 jobs lost so far this year due to an escalating economic downturn, as several key players signal their intention to exit the market. Regiona...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:11hrs | 1321 | by Staff reporter
Will SA become the next Zimbabwe with Expropriation Act?
The signing of the Expropriation Act into law has been one of the most topical subjects of 2025 so far, with the recently elected US President Donald Trump taking aim at the law on Monday, sending the...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:08hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter
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