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Plenty forex for exporters
BUSINESSES should lead by example by trading foreign currency on the interbank platform instead of rushing to the parallel market, a senior banker has said. Speaking at a ZimTrade export aware...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:55hrs | 529 | by Staff reporter
Teen boy 'drinks brandy' to death
MYSTERY surrounds the death of a boy (13) from Bulawayo who allegedly finished an undiluted 750ml bottle of brandy in less than an hour.The brandy has an alcohol percentage of 43 percent compa...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 08:40hrs | 928 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe coup announcer rules out external mediation
Foreign Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo has again ruled out the use of external mediators to resolve the political and economic crises in the country, saying Zimbabweans must be allowed and afforded th...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:31hrs | 2056 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans cry foul over data prices
CONSUMERS have raised concern over the high data prices in Zimbabwe saying most people including the working class can no longer afford to buy data bundles that can cover their research and communicat...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:06hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
We may be losing a whole generation to illicit drinks
In the absence of ales and lagers that are now beyond the reach of the not so rich, many imbibers have dropped standards. A few have found Jesus and are now teetotallers with those who swore a...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 21:52hrs | 312 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Muchinguri in Namibia poll rigging row
Namibia's opposition parties are crying foul after incumbent President Hage Geingob was re-elected for a second term with a reduced majority on Saturday.Geingob's rivals are claiming vote mani...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:30hrs | 2589 | by Staff reporter
Harare blows $375,000 on iPads for councillors
While Harare City Council continuously complains that poor cashflow prevents it from providing adequate water and services like refuse collection, it has just spent at least $375 000 on iPads fo...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:03hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
We need justice for our dead relative’
Relatives of a Beitbridge man who died near Chitulipasi police station suspect police of a foul play in the matter.This was after the decea...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 10:30hrs | 3461 | by Stephen Jakes
Carnage in Zimbabwe hospitals continues
TOUTS are usually known for their confidence, foul language and naughtiness, but recently, they sobered up when one of their own died right on the streets with his hospital record card in hand, after ...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 10:48hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter
Root cause of economic meltdown is rigged elections - must deal with curse or die
Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely! This is a common sense observation noted in every human society and goes back to the very beginning of human civilisation. Indeed, the me...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 10:48hrs | 1410 | by Wilbert Mukori
What is sphere of our influence in the global village?
IT is the ability and willingness to stay in your club. What is one's club? It is the body of those who share common beliefs and values. When Robert Mugabe stormed out of the British Commonwealth of N...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:40hrs | 48 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Grace Mugabe was 'extremely crude and vulgar', says Tshinga Dube
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe's language was foul, vulgar and stinking to the heavens, a sign of immaturity in politics, veteran freedom fighter and former Cabinet Minister Retired Colonel Tshinga Du...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 09:59hrs | 5874 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's Lacoste holding 'bush meetings' again: Trouble in the paradise!
Once you see the Lacoste faction holding meetings in the farms you know that the politics of Zimbabwe have entered turbulent waters again. The last time these meetings happened, the writing wa...Published: 23 Nov 2019 at 07:19hrs | 16997 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe govt should stop regarding suffering citizens as 'enemies of the state', but address our legitimate grievances seriousl
This morning I was pondering over the forthcoming 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence (running from 25 November to 10 December), when I was immediately reminded of a distributing story a...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 12:16hrs | 1582 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans caught in witchcraft practices in the UK
Zimbabweans in the UK have totally refused to abandon their beliefs in Witchcraft lucky charms and in superstitions. They have carried their beliefs in the United Kingdom and created a world of supers...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 13:32hrs | 9447 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Former minister revisits Solomon Mujuru's death
IN his yet to be released autobiagraphy, former War Veterans minister Tshinga Dube (pictured), has reiterated claims that the late Retired General Solomon Mujuru could have been murdered after a polit...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 06:38hrs | 4333 | by Staff reporter
Fresh woes for 11th born Chief Ndiweni
THE Matabeleland North Provincial Chiefs Assembly has recommended that the process of appointing Ntabazinduna chief be redone after a brother to the incumbent, Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni challenge...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 06:30hrs | 1379 | by Staff reporter
Zupco not paying route approval fees: BCC
THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) is reportedly not paying route approval fees to the Bulawayo City Council (BCC), prejudicing the local authority of about $16 000 in potential revenue ann...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:26hrs | 1583 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa lawyer's home in 'suspicious' break in
OPPOSITION MDC leader Nelson Chamisa's lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu has described a break-in at his Harare home on Wednesday last week as "suspicious", but vowed that the incident would not cow him i...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 21:51hrs | 2319 | by Staff reporter
Is there any difference between Zanu Pf and MDC Alliance ?
MDC became a formidable opposition party because there was no major political party to challenge Zanu Pf .Their grand entrance into the political arena was witnessed in their first participation in Pa...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 18:36hrs | 1066 | by AT Kadada
Man poisons son after paternity row with wife
A RUSAPE teenage father did the unthinkable when he allegedly fed a poisonous tobacco pesticide into his son's mouth with a syringe and instantly killed him following a protracted paternity dispute wi...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 22:18hrs | 2945 | by Staff reporter
Practise what you preach
We preach from the scriptures but very often find our practices to be in conflict with our gospels. I am not a saint either. Politicians campaign with assurances to bring "heaven" to our country, yet ...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:51hrs | 179 | by Prosper Tingini
Chamisa lawyer's home raided
A break-in at the Harare home of prominent lawyer Advocate Thabani Mpofu on Wednesday night is being treated as "suspicious", he said on Friday.Mpofu, who represented MDC leader Nelson Chamisa...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 21:07hrs | 5756 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Policeman beaten in Harare CBD
A video of a policeman being assaulted by a citizen in Harare CBD has surfaced online. The video shows a man beating the police officer and disarming him of his button stick before. The police...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 15:11hrs | 9789 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Supreme Court relief for cash-strapped ZIFA
A MESSY five-year battle - which sucked in three ZIFA presidents, rumbled in the courts, dragged a leading bank into the drama, resulted in a luxury bus donated by SAFA being attached and had a hand i...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 05:02hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Neighbours in fatal fight over woman
A SPURNED man from Plumtree who allegedly fatally attacked his 51-year-old neighbour in a fight over a woman, yesterday appeared in court. Methuseli Moyo (36) of Mabungwe village in Bulilima d...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 05:45hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter
Bosso denied free kicks in Dynamos half
MIDLANDS-based referee Munyaradzi Majoni almost spoiled Sunday's blockbuster Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash between Dynamos and Highlanders at Rufaro Stadium with some embarrassing officiati...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:44hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare in stalemate Dynamos set club record
Dynamos 1-1 Highlanders UNRESTRAINED tensions on and off the pitch almost marred the eagerly-anticipated Castle Lager Premiership football match between Dynamos and Highlanders which ended in a st...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 05:48hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's sons snub late father's memorial service
A memorial service for the late former President, Mugabe, was secretly held on October 19 by a section of his family, but many of his close relatives, including his sons, did not attend.The ma...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:30hrs | 3223 | by Staff reporter
Businesses cry foul over power outages
Businesses operating in Marondera central business district (CBD) yesterday petitioned the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC) complaining that they have not been getting electricity dur...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:33hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Masarira out to depolarise mindsets
Opposition party Labour Economists and African Democrats (LEAD ) has embarked on a national drive to depolarise the minds of Zimbabweans. In an interview, LEAD president Linda Masarira-Kaingid...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:25hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs warned against engaging tsikamutandas
Traditional leaders in the Midlands province have been warned against engaging the services of traditional healers popularly known as tsikamutandas who are notorious for fleecing unsuspecting villager...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 07:15hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
Depleted usefulness of the Veteran Community
Decades after the armed struggle, the Second Chimurenga, my generation remains grateful to the bravery and sacrifice of our Veterans, living and departed, who fought against colonial and racist rule t...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 07:46hrs | 844 | by Gift Tawanda, M
Suicide at lover's doorstep
The lady whose boyfriend committed suicide at her doorstep following a dispute, has broken her silence giving a detailed account of what transpired on the night.It is suspected that Byron Nyev...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 09:41hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
Interpol frustrates hunt for Zimbabwean fugitives
THE International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) is frustrating efforts to extradite people facing criminal charges in the country, Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga said yesterday. ...Published: 23 Oct 2019 at 06:04hrs | 2414 | by Staff reporter
Zambia crowned U-17 Cosafa champions
Zambia "Chipolopolo" were yesterday crowned the Cosafa U-17 champions after a 2 - 0 win over Mozambique "Os Mambas" in Malawi.Chipolopolo were the dominant side from the start of the gam...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 20:17hrs | 195 | by Daniel Itai at the Mira Stadium in Blantyre
DIDG cries foul after Zimbabwe cancels NRZ, Transnet deal - legal battle looms
A LEGAL showdown is looming between the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG) and government after cabinet this week dramatically terminated the US$400 million National Railways of Zimbabwe...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:32hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Zupco kombis have come to towns and cities
If you can not beat them join them goes the legendary saying. Very true with kombi operators who are now literally stepping on each other's toes queueing to join the Zupco franchise. There is a lot of...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 18:07hrs | 4312 | by Tondo Murisa
Doctors' right to strike not absolute
THE right to strike distinguishes employment hum slavery. This is one of the reasons there was instantaneous revulsion when one very powerful country mendaciously claimed that Zimbabwe is using child ...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 08:04hrs | 1943 | by Nick Mangwana
Ugliest man in Zimbabwe set to win a cow
The man adjudged to be the foulest-looking at Mr Ugly Zimbabwe will this year walk away with a cow for that feat as the competition, which was not held last year, makes a return this month.The...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:31hrs | 3360 | by Staff reporter
Hackers wipe clean $26,000 from Cabs account
A MAKOKOBA resident was on Monday defrauded of $26 612,97 by suspected cyber criminals after they allegedly hacked his bank account by sending text messages instructing him to punch a code which gave ...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:46hrs | 966 | by Staff reporter
Kevin Malunga courts controversy, again
Outgoing Deputy Public Protector Kevin Malunga was on Sunday embroiled in another controversy in connection with the Office of the Public Protector.This after Malunga cried foul at the headlin...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 13:47hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
Prince extends goal streak
Herentals 1-1 Highlanders RESURGENT Highlanders centre forward Prince Dube continued an impressive goal-scoring streak by taking his tally to six in five consecutive games in yesterday's Castle La...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 09:17hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Wake up! The rains are nigh
Politicians do not come as colourful as ex-Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko.But for Bishop Lazi, his colourfulness came from his colourlessness.The chap was just politically insipid a...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:02hrs | 65 | by Bishop Lazi
Mthuli Ncube faces 2020 Budget headache
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube faces a daunting task of structuring the 2020 National Budget in the wake of spiralling inflation now reportedly the highest in the world.Felix Mhona, the chairpe...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:27hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
'People vote Zanu PF notwithstanding hardship and repression' - repressed, per se, don't have free vote
Professor Lovemore Madhuku, leader of the opposition party the National Constitution Assembly, should wash his mouth with bleach; the foul insults coming from him are intolerable. "Go to a by-...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 06:09hrs | 268 | by Nomusa Garikai
Great Zimbabwe University lecturers cry foul
PART-TIME lecturers at Great Zimbabwe University in Masvingo have written a petition to the university management to voice their concerns over non-payment of allowances which they have not recei...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:37hrs | 879 | by Staff reporter
Zacc, RBZ hunt down currency manipulators
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has opened investigations into companies and individuals who are understood to be illegally manipulating the exchange rate for selfish gains.Sepa...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:12hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
RBZ, Zacc hunt down currency manipulators
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has opened investigations into companies and individuals who are understood to be illegally manipulating the exchange rate for selfish gains.Sepa...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 11:42hrs | 3819 | by Staff Reporter
'Malema trying to attract Grace Mugabe who is now a rich widow,' says Mutodi
Zimbabwe's Deputy Government Spokesperson Energy Mutodi has alleged that EFF leader Julius Malema is trying to attract Grace Mugabe who is now a rich widow.Mutodi was irked by Malema's allegat...Published: 24 Sep 2019 at 19:02hrs | 8816 | by Ndou Paul
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