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African Religion and Governance in a changing world. Where thou goest native Africa!
It is my humble intention to speak to this paper in response to my learned brother Kenyan Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba's presentation to The All-Africa Religious Liberty 3rd Congress in...Published: 12 hrs ago | 193 | by Reginald Nyathi
Graveyard fight over undergarment in coffin
BURIAL of a 21-year-old Sakubva man was delayed for more than five hours as relatives quarrelled and exchanged blows over his wife's undergarment that had been placed in his coffin last Thursday at Yo...Published: 21 Sep 2019 at 08:23hrs | 5292 | by Staff reporter
Prayer for Zimbabwe
People of Zimbabwe, the state of our nation is disturbing, discouraging, baffling and getting worse. The answer to our suffering is Jesus Christ. Our enemy is not President Mnangagwa or ZANU-PF, but t...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 20:48hrs | 1265 | by Sheila Magudu
The abductor of Dr Peter Mugombeyi exposed
The story that unfolded in Harare seemed tailor-made to stare and brew some ugly scenes in Zimbabwe. During a plan for a labour dispute and a demonstration by medical doctors in Zimbabwe D...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 18:08hrs | 15375 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mugabe fights Mnangagwa from coffin
THE bitter fallout between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the late former president Robert Mugabe which has divided their families, Zanu-PF and government, as well as the public - exacerbated this w...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 08:22hrs | 1806 | by Staff reporter
Magombeyi's abduction requires a firm 'Jamal Khashoggi-style' solidarity response
The recent abduction of the acting president the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors' Association (ZHDA) Dr. Peter Magombeyi should be a wake up call for all Zimbabweans to finally stand strongly together again...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 12:10hrs | 2078 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mugabe The Legacy
Born 21 February 1924 in Kutama Zvimba to Bona a catechist and Gabriel a carpenter no one would have thought that such a humble family would raise up an astute Pan-Africanist, Robert Gabriel Mugabe....Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 16:33hrs | 1038 | by Daniel Itai
Ryan Bukevicz helps the Hope Bilingual Academy in Nicaragua during desperate times
The Hope Bilingual Academy (HBA) is a Nicaraguan school that aims to give disadvantaged children the chance to succeed in life. The country of origin, financial situation, or mental and physical capab...Published: 17 Sep 2019 at 18:38hrs | 326 | by Staff Reporter
18 more counts for ex-ZBC bosses
FORMER Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) chief executive Patrick Mavhura and ex-head finance, administration and human resources manager Benenia Shumba are likely to be charged with 18 more case...Published: 17 Sep 2019 at 08:27hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for production on allocated land
President Mnangagwa has called on beneficiaries of the successful land reform programme to optimally use their land to ensure food security in the country. The Head of State and Government and...Published: 16 Sep 2019 at 06:44hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Sympathy for the devil
The sham solidarity with Mugabe shown by African leaders at his funeral is in sharp contrast to the enlightened attitude taken by the African Union over the plight of African refugees and migrants str...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 21:40hrs | 1378 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Robert Mugabe: Lessons to be learnt
Nations, like families, learn from past experiences.The death of Robert Mugabe, the second president of a liberated Zimbabwe, 1987-2017, brings many memories to us all.I will propose t...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 07:59hrs | 698 | by Kenneth Mufuka
'18 people living in one room'
BULAWAYO's oldest suburb, Makokoba is still struggling to resolve the issue of shared accommodation, with over 170 houses having three to four families sharing a single room, investigations have revea...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 07:51hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe praised
The country's success is inevitable owing to the rich and endearing legacy of "solid education", the land reform programme and economic empowerment initiatives laid by Robert Mugabe, President Emmerso...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 07:47hrs | 2199 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe died a sad man
FORMER Mines Minister, Walter Chidhakwa has revealed that former State President and close relative Robert Mugabe died a sad man.He was addressing mourners, among them several Heads of State a...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 07:19hrs | 748 | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwe's success inevitable, says Mnangagwa
The country's success is inevitable owing to the rich and enduring legacy of "solid education", the land reform programme and economic empowerment initiatives laid by Robert Mugabe, President Emmerson...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 07:16hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
7 run through fire to escape inferno
ABOUT seven people, including a seven-year-old child, ran through a raging fire to escape unscathed when a government house went up in flames in Beitbridge on Thursday night.The fire, which is...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 13:03hrs | 1159 | by Staff reporter
Cop brings wife, boss infidelity pictures to court
A POLICE officer from Bulawayo, who brought pictures to court to prove that his superior was having an affair with his wife, got the shock of his life when his boss said it was mistaken identity as th...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:19hrs | 2572 | by Staff reporter
Karigamombe, Gushungo families thanks Zimbabwe
The family of the late former President Robert Mugabe has thanked Zimbabweans for commiserating with them during the loss of the country's founding father. Mugabe died in Singapore last week o...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:13hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's pictures
AS the country continues to celebrate the life of the late former President Robert Mugabe, The Chronicle went to its archives to get some pictures taken by its photojournalists over the years....Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 23:23hrs | 9623 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe death ignites an inferno of debates, discussions
DEPOSED late former President Robert Mugabe is currently the most talked about individual among Zimbabweans. Ever since his death last week, tongues never took leave from wagging. His death was bound ...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 21:38hrs | 249 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Why Mugabe is a martyr
ONE cannot fully capture the greatness of pan-Africanist and liberator the late former President Robert Mugabe without celebrating his role in the Land Reform Programme.His mantra: "Land is th...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 21:23hrs | 615 | by Patience Rusare
We need to exorcise the spirit of retention
As Africans we need to exorcise the spirit of retention, a type of spirit tormenting most of my people to this day. Some of our customs and traditions are no more in anyone's interest except our detra...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 21:00hrs | 204 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Zimbabweans have never been as confused as they are today: Mugabe: Hero or villain?
ZIMBABWEANS have never been as confused as they are today, following the death of Robert Mugabe, who was labelled a dictator. They are of two minds: is Mugabe a hero or a villain or is he both? They n...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 07:35hrs | 234 | by Zanda Shumba
Information Ministry mourns Mugabe, Mugoba
The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has consoled the Mugabe and Mugoba families following the deaths of national heroes, former President Robert Mugabe and Major General T...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 20:58hrs | 56 | by Staff reporter
Prices up 100% in one week
PRICES of basic commodities have increased by up to 100 percent this week thereby pushing the prices beyond the reach of most consumers. Shops, including big supermarkets, have increased price...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 20:54hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Xenophobic attacks turn into tribal attacks
The recent outrageous xenophobic attacks that have been witnessed across some parts of South Africa have now turned into tribal attacks.Earlier on today, the South African Police Service (SAPS...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 16:08hrs | 6182 | by Daniel Itai (Ekhurhuleni South Africa)
Prices for basic commodities go up 100% in one week
PRICES of basic commodities have increased by up to 100 percent this week thereby pushing the prices beyond the reach of most consumers. Shops, including big supermarkets, have increased price...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 07:33hrs | 3060 | by Staff Reporter
What follows the flight of Foreigners is the flight of money
Today, Africans from various Countries are holding a Protest outside the South African Consulate in London. It has now closed.With videos of foreigners being brutally abused and sometime...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 12:24hrs | 1977 | by Thabo Makuyana
'Mnangagwa punishing Mugabe in death'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of crying crocodile tears over the death of his predecessor Robert Mugabe as he is still punishing the former Zimbabwean leader in his death. Muga...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 18:14hrs | 2963 | by Staff Reporter
Africa has potential of building economical walls made of platinum
Africa has potential of building economical walls made of platinum if full implement holistic policies and African Continental Free Trade AgreementIn 2009, the Democratic Republic of the Congo...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 15:27hrs | 382 | by Enos Denhere
Of MDC demonstrations and the US hand
The MDC demonstrations which were pencilled to start in Harare on 16 August and the spread to the rest of the country these past weeks should not be treated in isolation as a mere demonstration agains...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 15:25hrs | 1113 | by Elijah Chihota
Mnangagwa summons Grace Mugabe to State House
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has summoned former First Lady Grace Mugabe to State House upon arrival in the country Professor Jonathan Moyo has revealed. Said Prof Moyo on Tuesday, "In a the M...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 12:06hrs | 20996 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Grace Mugabe looked for guarantees
As more details emerge about former president Robert Mugabe's final days, his wife Grace apparently made frantic last ditch efforts to have President Emmerson Mnangagwa by her husband's bedside last w...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:49hrs | 6412 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe to be buried on Mnangagwa's birthday
FORMER President Robert Mugabe will be laid to rest on Sunday at the national heroes acre in Harare, a day his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa will be celebrating his birthday and turning 77 years of age...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:34hrs | 1598 | by newzimbabwe
Mohadi leads delegation to Singapore
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has assigned a delegation led by Vice President Kembo Mohadi and comprising former President Robert Mugabe's family, the family of the former First lady - the Marufus - and ruling ...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:25hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa surprised that Mugabe's nephew Zhuwao is in exile
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has expressed surprise that some members of former President Robert Mugabe's family are not in the country allegedly fearing persecution and were worried about being barred from at...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1630 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF chairs pay Mugabe tribute
ZANU-PF provincial chairpersons have described the death of former President Robert Mugabe as a loss of a unifier, saying the country's history cannot be written correctly without his immense contribu...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:22hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe: Mnangagwa sends team to Singapore
President Mnangagwa has assembled a delegation led by Vice President Kembo Mohadi, comprising former President Robert Mugabe's family, the family of the former First Lady - the Marufus - and Zanu-PF o...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:18hrs | 191 | by Staff reprter
Hunger stalks Matebeleland North
A non-governmental organisation has warned that villagers in Matebeleland North face serious starvation due to the drought that has affected most parts of the country.The Rural Community Empow...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:36hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe: The greatest trick the devil ever played
The fallacy of the hero-turned-villain narrative of Robert Mugabe is the greatest trick this devil ever played.The closest I have to feeling anything is quiet, seething rage.Rage that ...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:35hrs | 264 | by Siphosami Malunga
Mixed reactions to Mugabe death
ZIMBABWEANS and political leaders from across the globe yesterday expressed mixed reactions to news of the death of former President Robert Mugabe, with some describing him as a judicious leader while...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 10:11hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
How about a SADC or AU intervention force?
Every SADC country and others have citizens caught up in the ongoing xenophobic flare up in South Africa. Having said that, I think this is when and where an urgent extra ordinary SADC meeting is call...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 18:30hrs | 1903 | by Tondorindo
Zanu-PF youth league UK & Europe pays tribute to Mugabe
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said it is not length of life, but depth of life." It is certainly fair to say that our Former President Comrade Robert Gabriel Mugabe was granted length but also utilised his...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 17:45hrs | 763 | by Zanu-PF
The ANC is never the same
It is mind boggling to hear the ANC classifying Robert Mugabe among heroes of the African soil or they lack the understanding of what a hero is. In the recent years, the DA crafted an election campaig...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 17:44hrs | 973 | by Sibangani Ngwenya
Mnangagwa organising the 2020 Diaspora Homecoming Conference
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says plans are at an advanced stage for the Diaspora Homecoming Conference penciled for April 2020.Speaking to Zimbabweans in the diaspora in Cape Town, South Afri...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 13:27hrs | 2622 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF drills 15 boreholes in Glen View ahead of the by-election
Zanu-PF has moved in to drill 15 boreholes in Glen View south constituency which has been hit by critical water shortages as result of negligence by the MDC led local authority.Located in Glen...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:58hrs | 1146 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga wanted to abduct Jonathan Moyo at Mugabe's house
Former Zimbabwe Defense Forces Commander Constantino Chiwenga and the Command Element of the Prisons, Police and the dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation wanted to forcefully remove Professor Jon...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 08:35hrs | 13678 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Blood of foreigners flow in South African streets as locals swim in joy
If one can not be angered by the animalistic sadistic killings of our people in South Africa then one has a heart of a stone. Please be angry with me as we moan the patriots who are slaughtered like a...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 22:34hrs | 6584 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabweans should take back power from political parties
For nearly four decades, since Zimbabwe attained its independence from Great Britain in 1980, real prosperity, democracy and development have alluded the majority of citizens of this nation - leaving ...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 16:12hrs | 2507 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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