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Mutambara's family lucky to be alive
SHEER luck!This best explains how the infamous empire that the late Kimpton Mutambara built and his family survived the brunt of Cyclone Idai which hit the country last month.The empir...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:41hrs | 6094 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders pummel Dembare Uhuru Cup
Dynaoms 0 - 2 HighlandersUNDERFIRE Dynamos coach Lloyd Chigowe was forced to defend his position after yet another defeat, this time against a free-flowing Highlanders side in the final of t...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1120 | by Staff reporter
Tracing the failed assassination of Joshua Nkomo in Lusaka
Some four decades ago, Zimbabwe's veteran nationalist - former Vice President Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo - who was affectionately known as Father Zimbabwe, survived an assassination attempt on Apri...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 06:56hrs | 1340 | by Sifelani Tsiko
40 rowdy youths arrested after drinking spree in CBD
POLICE have arrested 40 rowdy youths who went on the rampage in Bulawayo's CBD following a drinking binge over the weekend.Scores of under-age children flocked to various drinking spots in the...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:58hrs | 2025 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni fights eviction of white farmers
THE surprise eviction of popular Ntabazinduna farmers, Brain and Carol Davies, who operate Tabas Induna Farm, has attracted the wrath of local chief, Nhlanhla Ndiweni.The couple was served wit...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:06hrs | 3037 | by Staff reporter
14 die at apostolic sect shrine
FOURTEEN members of the Mugodhi Apostolic Sect died, while several others were injured after a lorry loaded with bags of maize veered off the road and ploughed into worshippers at a roadside shrine in...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:51hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter
Off the comfort zone with the Gregarious Chamisa: A View from the rural-dweller
The juicy and chocolate side of the socialite MDC President, Nelson Chamisa, is mainly his off-the-comfort-zone personality. This makes him an extra-ordinary political leader in that facet in Zimbabwe...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:15hrs | 897 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Religion: Is gambling a sin?
Gambling is a game of chance. It's all about card games, roulette, lotteries, and much more. These games are fun and seemingly harmless. Most believe that there is nothing wrong with gambling as long ...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:44hrs | 1894 | by Staff Writer
MDC Alliance congress divides ZCTU
A showdown is looming between the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and its membership over the labour representative body's decision to join MDC-Alliance ahead of the embattled party's crunch ...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:08hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
Elliot Moyo died vomiting blood
While he got the world in hysteria and shock for the past weeks for being resurrected and dying again, all that Thabiso Proud Mlanje who is popularly known as "Elliot" has left are deep wounds among h...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 17:11hrs | 16235 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zipra cadre predicts civil unrest
WHITE former Zimbabwe Peoples' Revolutionary Army (Zipra) freedom fighter, Jeremy Brickhill has warned that Zimbabwe is heading for conflict and urged citizens to find each other and stop the blame ga...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:45hrs | 1042 | by Staff reporter
Cautionary tale for war at MDC
WE are very concerned by the unpleasant leadership tussles and other goings-on in the main opposition MDC, as the party founded by the late Morgan Tsvangirai (may his gentle, selfless and unifying sou...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 13:29hrs | 522 | by Editorial - Daily News
Concerns over unpleasant leadership tussles in the MDC
WE are very concerned by the unpleasant leadership tussles and other goings-on in the main opposition MDC, as the party founded by the late Morgan Tsvangirai (may his gentle, selfless and unifying sou...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:46hrs | 490 | by Editorial - Daily News
The curse and case of Linda Masarira
When I hear the word "sellout" I think of the infamous Morrison Nyathi, a former liberation war fighter who became an informant of the Rhodesian Army and led them, deep into Mozambique to slaughter th...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 14:05hrs | 2101 | by Michael Mhlanga
2% tax is right, 'right is not always popular' quoting Einstein - Mthuli Ncube, you are NOT Albert Einstein
"They say you can only know the true state of a car when you lift its bonnet and look inside. And so it was back in September, when I was appointed Minister of Finance, and got to take a look at the t...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 09:41hrs | 1770 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwean man's odd haircut
You can imagine the dreadlocks or countless exquisite haircuts sported by youths that have been trending with stylists and barbers world over, but few will beat Murewa's Marufu.Mankind has bee...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:59hrs | 7449 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube allocates $100m from 2% Electronic Transfer Tax towards Cyclone Idai relief and rehabilitation efforts
Social Impact of 2% Tax in action:$100 million collected from the 2% tax allocated to cover the emergency requirements for mitigating the impact of #CycloneIdai na...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 23:10hrs | 519 | by Mthuli Ncube
Mthuli Ncube allocates $100m from 2% Electronic Transfer Tax towards Cyclone Idai relief and rehabilitation efforts
$100 million collected from the 2% tax allocated to cover the emergency requirements for mitigating the impact of #CycloneIdai natural disaster, rehabilitation of hundreds of lives and restoration of ...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 16:33hrs | 16500 | by Prof. Mthuli Ncube
The 2pc Tax and Cyclone Idai...when what is right is not always popular
They say you can only know the true state of a car when you lift its bonnet and look inside. And so it was back in September, when I was appointed Minister of Finance, and got to take a look at the tr...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 07:51hrs | 293 | by Prof Mthuli Ncube
Mthuli tax collections playing a key role in the economy
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube says the Government will continue doing the right thing even when it's not popular, saying the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT),...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 07:51hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
Way forward on Zimbabwe situation
Zimbabwe to go forward we need to adhere to our "Constitution". We need press freedom, freedom of speech, rule of law (all citizens to respect rule of law without political affiliation), transparency,...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 22:34hrs | 1805 | by Enos Denhere
Alleluia Ministries International gathers R1 Million for Mozambique cyclone survivors
Hundreds of rural communities were plunged into food crisis after Cyclone Idai tore through central Mozambique on March 14, humanitarian workers say. The Mozambique government estimates that more than...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 22:27hrs | 687 | by Ray Mwareya
Winky D to receive award as ZimAchievers pay Tuku tribute
Celebrated Zimdancehall artist Wallace Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D has been announced as the recipient of the inaugural Oliver Mtukudzi Zim-Based Musician of the Year Award at the ZororoPhum...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 11:25hrs | 3271 | by Staff reporter
How Acie Lumumba fixed himself
In the past few years, Acie Lumumba has been nothing of a branding genius and a social media user extraordinaire. I should say off the bat that I don't like him much, as a person and as a political fi...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 15:14hrs | 4098 | by Brighton John Musaidzi
'Mugabe likes Leonard Zhakata's music'
Zora music star Leonard Zhakata, 51 says former President Robert Mugabe is a genius and everyone knows that. At the peak of his musical career Zhakata used to grace the annual 21st February Movement m...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 17:59hrs | 11061 | by Staff reporter
MDC final push Part 2 loading…, but it's a failure
Having suffered a humiliating electoral drubbing at the hands of President Emmerson Mnangagwa last year, the MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa has been crying day in day out using his infamous "I want my Jig...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 11:48hrs | 1498 | by Elijah Chihota
MDC-Alliance congress exposes log in party's eye
Time has an uncanny habit of exposing hypocrisy, and often times, vindicating formally perceived villains. It is a double-edged sword. In Zimbabwe, time has helped us unravel the duplicitous behaviour...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 07:59hrs | 379 | by Philemon Mutedzi
Property Rights in Zimbabwe were destroyed by ZANU PF to enable the destruction of human rights.
Someone once said the following story. "There were baboons that used to steal maize meal and other crops from a farmers fields. The farmer was a vegan and conservationist, as such he didn'...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 15:14hrs | 956 | by Thabo Makuyana
US poll says NO to Botswana plans to hunt and cull elephants
As the Botswana government rumbles towards the lifting of the ban on hunting its famous wildlife, an authoritative poll in the United States, from which the second greatest number of foreign tourists ...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 08:58hrs | 1272 | by Don Pinnock
'A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination'
IT has reached the stage where, to be honest with each other, it is no more surprising that posting a most non-political and non-partisan message on social media praising Zimbabweans — one and all â...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:28hrs | 871 | by Conway Tutani
'Zimbabwe's famous prophets should have foreseen Cyclone Idai'
Chief's Council president Fortune Charumbira has mocked local prophets for failing to predict the devastating Cyclone Idai which, according to the International Organisation for Migration, claimed ove...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:17hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter
39 years without sniffer dogs…where is Zanu-PF taking us?
It is so embarrassing that for 39 years former President Robert Mugabe and his power hungry Zanu Pf party failed to acquire helicopters and sniffer dogs, of which the later had to be borrowed from Sou...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 20:46hrs | 1055 | by Knowledge Hakata
Top casino software providers drive industry growth
The casino industry is booming these days. Rapid expansion across the United States and around the world in new regulated markets are two ma...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 14:36hrs | 815 | by Tech Reporter
Mtukudzi's daughter ready to prove her mettle
All roads lead to Andy Miller Hall tomorrow where Selmor Mtukudzi will test her capacity in a mission to fill the gap that her late father Oliver Mtukudzi left. Many people have been talking a...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 23:07hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Five soccer stadiums you simply have to experience
Soccer is the world's most popular sport and it encapsulates towns, cities and cultures like no other. As tribal as it gets in the world of sport, it's a global phenomenon and attracts fans in...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 16:45hrs | 2218 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa copying Cambodia's dictator?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is an ardent follower of Pol Pot a dictator whose Khmer Rouge government led Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, Professor Jonathan Moyo has said. Pot was known for his bl...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 08:13hrs | 3446 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Botswana! The sinking of Africa's democracy basket
It was difficult to remain as silent when Africa's jewel of democracy took seat and comfort upon an imminent time bomb.The growing conflict between the most recent former president, Lt. Genera...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:58hrs | 8156 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Chamisa, Mnangagwa praise Warriors for AFCON triumph
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his MDC rival Nelson Chamisa have both sent congratulatory messages to the Zimbabwe senior national football team for qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 21:05hrs | 3633 | by newzimbabwe
Piece-meal austerity without reforms a wild goose chase
AUSTERITY measures introduced by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube under the Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP) will have a devastating effect on the economy and is at variance with Zanu-PF's elec...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 07:02hrs | 1568 | by Staff reporter
MDC Congress: Proposals to achieve unity, progress
THERE is nothing amiss about the split of political parties, churches, football or other sporting teams, partnerships, corporates, or any voluntary organisation for that matter. While for the ...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 18:12hrs | 1176 | by Makaita Noel Mutasa
Pricing madness hits Victoria Falls
NZALA Milimo was born in Victoria Falls in 1974 and did her primary and secondary education at public schools in the resort town's ghetto townships.But unlike the thousands of well-heeled fore...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 18:09hrs | 4017 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reveals childhood dreams
Imagine, aboard a plane and before take-off you hear a voice saying, "This is Captain Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa speaking. We are ready for take-off. Our flight is going take approximately three hour...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:08hrs | 1178 | by Staff reporter
Vimbai Zimuto will burn in hell, says prophet
REMNANT Desire of All Nations Ministries Prophet Talent Madungwe says the likes of singer Vimbai Zimuto and raunchy dancers, Bev and Zodwa Wabantu are agents of the kingdom of darkness and will burn i...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:05hrs | 2731 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube should learn from Masiyiwa
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's United States jaunt last week was always expected to yield what it yielded - an empty basket. It's no rocket science.In an article published in this column last...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 17:08hrs | 4411 | by Brett Chulu
Ilala lodge hotel completes $200k new plunge pool and poolside lounge
Ilala Lodge Hotel has today announced the completion of a new plunge pool and a new poolside lounge. The new features overlook breath-taking views of the mist that rises above one of the seven natural...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 09:16hrs | 1561 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe be tried for Gukurahundi massacres'
DEFENCE deputy minister Victor Matemadanda has said former President Robert Mugabe must be tried for the 1980s Gukurahundi massacres.In a video uploaded on SMTV on Saturday, Matemadanda also s...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 14:59hrs | 1704 | by Staff reporter
'Govt silence on Dzamara whereabouts disturbing'
THE main opposition MDC has expressed concern over government's silence on the whereabouts of journalist-turned-human rights defender Itai Dzamara, who disappeared in 2015 and has not been accounted f...Published: 11 Mar 2019 at 07:12hrs | 1392 | by Staff reporter
Biti and Ncube have not been loyal to the party and movement
Only foolish people are beaten twice. It is true that once beaten twice shy. The MDC as a party should shy away from Biti and Ncube. Biti and Ncube have not been loyal to the party and movement....Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 21:50hrs | 3836 | by MDC Truth Trumpeter
Mugabe to Mnangagwa: From frying pan into fire?
A time comes when overwhelmed Africans desperately desire to see a change in leadership and don't pay rapt attention to the details of the next leadership provided it is a new face. This despe...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 13:51hrs | 3173 | by Omolola Lipede
How to spot a fake Robert Mugabe quote
You all remember Robert Mugabe right? I mean come on we literary did not go to work on his birthday like a few weeks ago. Guy used to be president you would see him country and globetrotting in ...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 10:18hrs | 4144 | by TechZim
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