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Zimbabwe's political crisis has dragged on for too long
The phrase "political economy" has entered the dictionary of the World Bank and other development organizations around the world.Academic interest in the components of the political economy of...Published: 11 hrs ago | 281 | by Evans Mathanda
Court suspends Mutsvangwa ZNLWVA congress
High Court Judge Justice Philda Muzofa has issued an interim order to halt the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) faction, led by former leader Christopher Mutsvangwa,...Published: 11 hrs ago | 409 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pampers HCC commissioners
The Justice Maphios Cheda-led commission of inquiry into Harare's governance affairs has received high-end Ford Ranger Raptor vehicles, sparking criticism from residents' associations about the burden...Published: 12 hrs ago | 170 | by Staff reporter
Mushayavanhu discards ZiG banknotes with Mangudya's signature
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), under new governor John Mushayavanhu, destroyed millions' worth of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes that had been printed with the signature of his predecessor, John M...Published: 12 hrs ago | 991 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's Cabinet - Full list
President Cyril Ramaphosa has finally named his Cabinet, which comprises representatives from the Government of National Unity (GNU) signatories.Ramaphosa named the National Executive in a...Published: 14 hrs ago | 900 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu takes ZEC toilet scandal to Senate
Opposition senator Sengezo Tshabangu has demanded answers from the Finance Ministry on why Treasury went ahead to disburse US$9 million towards the procurement of portable toilets and vests from a Sou...Published: 18 hrs ago | 977 | by Staff reporter
Chirumhanzu elders petition govt over chieftainship row
Traditional leaders in Chirumanhzu, Midlands province, have raised concerns with Local Government minister Daniel Garwe, accusing the Midlands Provincial Chiefs' Council (PCC) of unfair practices in s...Published: 18 hrs ago | 183 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa tackles Mnangagwa
In a recent contentious development, former opposition leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa has strongly criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration for denying bail to Jameson Timba and other ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 355 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvunguma's body arrives for burial
The body of national hero Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma arrived at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare yesterday, ahead of his burial today at the National Heroes Acre. President Mna...Published: 19 hrs ago | 58 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt shields ZEC, Chivayo in US$40 million scandal
Government officials, including the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Lovemore Matuke, have dismissed persistent corruption allegations against the executive, despite reports linking unexpla...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:36hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Zimra, Nampak clash over ZW$27bn penalty
Nampak Zimbabwe, a major industrial packaging manufacturer, is contesting hefty penalties imposed by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), amounting to ZW$26.7 billion. The company attributes this d...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:31hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe guarantees Sadc summit security
The Government is ensuring robust security measures for the upcoming 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit, scheduled from August 8 to 18. In an interview with The Sunday Mail, Ambass...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:20hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt fears civil unrest
The Government has issued a stern warning to political groups, politicians, and certain civil society organizations against orchestrating disruptive activities aimed at creating chaos in the country. ...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:17hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
The death of coalitions
To drag out or not to drag Biden!What a disaster for the Democrats in United States elections!With little foresight or care, Democrats pitted a dead-man-come-to-life by the name of Joe...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:16hrs | 17 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Zimbabwe's 'unruly elements' put on notice
Acting Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, warned that individuals involved in subversive activities aimed at undermining the rule of law will face strict legal consequ...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:14hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Girl lures teacher into kidnap ordeal
A Chitungwiza woman, Rumbidzai Tauro (40), has been arrested for kidnapping and extorting over US$5,000 from Gerald Madamombe, a 52-year-old former teacher. Tauro is accused of holding Madamombe capti...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:13hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Bed-hopping accused man stoned
A man from Kensington plots on the outskirts of Bulawayo narrowly escaped death after being severely assaulted with stones, allegedly for having a relationship with a married woman.Bongani Ban...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 10:00hrs | 536 | by Staff reporter
Truck driver 'loses manhood'
In a bizarre turn of events, a truck driver traveling from the DRC to Zambia allegedly experienced a horrifying ordeal in Beitbridge. After an all-night encounter with a married commercial sex worker ...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:59hrs | 1647 | by Staff reporter
Woes worsen for casino banned Bulawayo prophet
Archbishop Emmanuel Mutumwa, a prominent leader of the Johanne Masowe eChishanu Apostolic Sect in Bulawayo, has faced bans from multiple casinos after allegedly winning significant sums, reportedly gu...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:58hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
ZEC paid US$5.4 million for fancy V11 display boxes that it never used
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) splurged US$5 million on gadgets to display digital V11 polling station forms for last August's elections - but the devices, bought at inflated prices, were onl...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:16hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
US presence in the SADC region spooks African countries
The recent statements by General Michael Langley, Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), claiming that the US approach in Africa is "African-led but US-enabled," have heightened anxi...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:35hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe claims that issuance of e-passports in South Africa water-tight
The government will ensure thorough diligence in issuing passports to guarantee that only Zimbabweans receive them, legislators have been informed. Acting Leader of Government Business, Transp...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:32hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Apostolic church holds highways anti-accident intercessory prayer crusades
The Kuera Apostolic Church under Arch-Bishop Honest Mupepe has this Wednesday embarked on an anti-accidents intercessory spiritual prayer crusade against road carnage along major roads, with the inaug...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 18:17hrs | 304 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Rutenga
Kenya's Ruto eats humble pie
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday he won't sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes, a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead. It was the biggest ...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 09:58hrs | 647 | by Associated Press
Public transport overloading increases road accidents
Paul Makiwa, Secretary-General of the Zimbabwe Passengers Association, has called on the government to ban public transport operators who overload their vehicles, citing their role in the surge of fat...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:55hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Public service job fair a crowd puller
Hundreds of graduates converged at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo for a two-day job fair organized by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The event aimed to establish a nati...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:49hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls set to boom as China seals massive investment deals
Matabeleland North, particularly the greater Victoria Falls community, is set for significant development driven by strengthened bilateral relations with China. Recently, Victoria Falls hosted delegat...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:48hrs | 1887 | by Staff reporter
Brig-Gen Mutsvunguma declared hero
War veteran and Retired Brigadier-General Romeo Donald Mutsvunguma, who passed away in Rusape last Wednesday at the age of 67, has been declared a national hero. President Mnangagwa awarded this highe...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:45hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt bans cattle sales at household level
The government has immediately banned household cattle sales, urging farmers to use village business unit (VBU) auctions to curb the panic selling of animals caused by the recent El Nino-induced droug...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:40hrs | 18816 | by Staff reporter
NetOne's lying, incompetent, and thieving ways!
All those who are close to me know fully well how much I detest incompetence and ineptitude.The only other thing I loath more is lying. One can, therefore, only imagine how I would fee...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 21:22hrs | 403 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Of course, Chamisa acted 'without democratic oversight'. Herd refuse to accept it out of blind personality cult
"Ncube pointed to Chamisa's consolidation of power, describing him as having reduced the party into a one-man show where he held multiple roles including president, spokesperson, secretary general, an...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 21:03hrs | 474 | by Wilbert Mukori
Farai Matsika loses battle over control of Croco Motors
Businessman Farai Matsika has lost his application for leave to appeal to the Constitutional Court against a Supreme Court decision, marking the second time he has faced a setback in a protracted lega...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 15:55hrs | 4742 | by Staff reporter
Rutendo Matinyarare's alleged sponsor exposed
Controversy surrounds Simon Rudland, co-founder of Gold Leaf Tobacco, amid allegations that he is funding Zanu-PF activist Rutendo Matinyarare's campaign against INNSCOR and its founder, Zinona "Zed" ...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:32hrs | 1110 | by Staff reporter
Jameson Timba and CCC activists to remain in remand until 27 June
The Harare Magistrates' Court on Friday, June 25, 2024, postponed its ruling until Tuesday, June 27, 2024, on the bail application by seventy-six (78) Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) activi...Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 13:23hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
Parliament to investigate Zimbabwe's stateless crisis
Parliament in Zimbabwe has initiated an investigation into the issue of undocumented individuals in the country following criticism from Amnesty International. Amnesty International raised con...Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:47hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Man 'bedding' deceased friend's wife
In Harare, a man named Lazarus Banda from Budiriro 2 was taken to court by his wife, Caroline Matutu, who sought a protection order due to marital issues arising after Banda began an affair with his l...Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:44hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter
Judge urges interpreters to adopt street lingo
As languages evolve and incorporate more street lingo, court interpreters face challenges in accurately translating testimony, even for judges, lawyers, and prosecutors who may be fluent in the formal...Published: 25 Jun 2024 at 10:41hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Zambia does not need US military presence - MP
Zambia has no need for a US military presence, Stephen Kampyongo, a member of the southern African country's National Assembly, told RT in an exclusive interview, questioning the relevance of security...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 13:29hrs | 1839 | by Staff reporter
MK Party emboldened by arrest of Ramaphosa linked IEC official on fraud charge
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) says it isn't surprised that a top official of the Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) has been charged with fraud.This simply underlined their belief that some I...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 08:46hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa implicated in a tender for pals scandal
President Cyril Ramaphosa is once again implicated in a tender for pals scandal.While South Africans are fixated on the so-called Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet appointment, govern...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 07:07hrs | 1085 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in South Africa on exemption permits safe for now
THE Constitutional Court last week dismissed an application by the Minister of Home Affairs for leave to appeal a June 2023 Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, judgment which held that the Zimbabwean Exempt...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 07:06hrs | 584 | by Staff reporter
Injuries as municipal police, vendors
A clash between illegal vendors and municipal police on 5th Avenue in Bulawayo resulted in injuries for about a dozen vendors. The raid, intended to enforce municipal by-laws on informal trading, turn...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:26hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe adopts a penalty points system for traffic offences
Zimbabwe is adopting a penalty points system for traffic offences, which will automatically suspend or revoke a driver's license once a certain point limit is reached. This initiative aims to ...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:24hrs | 785 | by Staff reporter
Fikile Mbalula's brother lands top job as MEC in Free State
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula's brother Jabu has been named the MEC for Community Safety, Roads and Transport in the Free State. Jabu was named among the new...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 16:03hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's ANC issues deadline to DA for new Cabinet proposals
Sources within the ANC have revealed that the party has issued a deadline of 5pm on Sunday for the DA to accept new cabinet proposals.The ultimatum comes after protracted negotiations between ...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 15:42hrs | 1953 | by Staff reporter
Chirumanzu chieftainship takes new twist
The Chirumanzu chieftainship dispute has escalated with the royal family filing an urgent High Court application to halt the appointment of Albert Nyamande Muzondo as the substantive chief. The Midlan...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:30hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Bosso in desperate bid to end drought
Rodwell Dhlakama and his Hwange team face a challenging match against Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium. Highlanders, under coach Kelvin Kaindu, have not won in their last six games, with their las...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:20hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe deregisters Jimmy Carter's Carter Centre
The Carter Centre, an international NGO monitoring elections, was recently de-registered by the Zimbabwean government. Now, it is reportedly considering an alliance with the Zimbabwe Election Support ...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 09:23hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Zambia takes Mnangagwa to AU, Sadc over diplomatic row
Zambia has called for the African Union (AU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) to intervene in a diplomatic dispute with Zimbabwe sparked by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent comme...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:46hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
South African GNU and Zimbabwe economy
GNU as portfolio controlThis week, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated for his second and last term in office under the current Constitution.What is now awaited is...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:28hrs | 298 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
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