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Mugabe's spooks boss bashed to death: Post-mortem
SLAIN central intelligence operative Peter Munetsi was not on medication as claimed by the government, but was beaten to death by his captors during the November 2017 military coup that toppled presid...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:32hrs | 2784 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi's passport temporarily released
SOCIALITE and businessman Genius Kadungure, popularly known as Ginimbi, who is on remand over fraud, tax evasion and money-laundering charges involving over $3,5 million, was yesterday granted a repri...Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:45hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has little to show for $27bn
When Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the leadership of Zimbabwe from Robert Mugabe in November 2017, he promised to revive the moribund economy and adopted a mantra he's repeated regularly ever since —...Published: 22 May 2019 at 10:44hrs | 3717 | by Bloomberg
Chamisa blames Mnangagwa for fuel hikes
Government failure and inaction has become an increasingly common aspect of our political system, whether it is due to political polarisation or through poor planning, which characterised the slow imp...Published: 22 May 2019 at 07:41hrs | 7961 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'West must listen to Mnangagwa, not Chamisa'
This past weekend, Zimbabwe took a dramatic step towards national reconciliation. In an effort to improve the country's difficult economic situation and bring about unity among its confrontational pol...Published: 21 May 2019 at 23:25hrs | 1176 | by Martin Banks
Police station 'under siege' from angry Yeoville residents
The killing of a man in view of the public appears to have caused angry locals to target the police.Disgruntled Yeoville residents have demanded answers following the fatal shooting of a man, ...Published: 21 May 2019 at 19:12hrs | 3555 | by Citizen reporter
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 3594 | by PUMA
EXTRACT: The men who helped Chiwenga to execute the coup
Two Weeks in November by Douglas Rodgers is the thrilling story of a high ranking politician, an exiled human rights lawyer, a dangerous spy and a low-key white businessman turned political fixe...Published: 20 May 2019 at 14:48hrs | 15735 | by Douglas Rodgers
Zimbabwe should fully liberalize the petroleum industry
It has become apparent that the Zimbabwean government is failing to sustain its fuel subsidy in the economy due to foreign currency shortages. The rationale for such a subsidy has been to bring price ...Published: 18 May 2019 at 18:23hrs | 439 | by Victor Bhoroma
Global Climate Fund a major breakthrough For Green Projects In Zimbabwe
Long-term changes in the earth's climate system have been significant and are occurring more rapidly than in the past. Continued emissions into the earth's atmosphere are projected to cause further wa...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:49hrs | 104 | by Enos Denhere
Global Climate Fund a major breakthrough For Green Projects In Zimbabwe
Long-term changes in the earth's climate system have been significant and are occurring more rapidly than in the past. Continued emissions into the earth's atmosphere are projected to cause further wa...Published: 17 May 2019 at 08:42hrs | 841 | by Enos Denhere
Mnangagwa reels over security sector reform
AS the European Union (EU) and Zimbabwe prepare to resume formal re-engagement talks, with Brussels insisting on sweeping reforms, including security sector overhaul, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is b...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:22hrs | 3275 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to stop exports of raw mineral as Mnangagwa commissions smelting plant
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa said yesterday that Government will, going forward, stop exports of raw minerals in pursuit of increased value addition and beneficiation.Addressing thousands of peop...Published: 17 May 2019 at 06:18hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter
Chasi strikes Mthuli with fuel fortune
A fuel crisis is any significant bottleneck in the supply of energy resources to an economy. it often refers to one of the energy sources used at a certain time and place, in particular those used as ...Published: 16 May 2019 at 09:25hrs | 9992 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa swears in uniformed forces commissioners
President Mnangagwa yesterday swore-in three six-member commissions for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) at State ...Published: 15 May 2019 at 23:53hrs | 2994 | by Staff reporter
Nature and function of 'Alien Spirits' in the Shona/Ndebele traditional religion
Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion.The concept of God, divinities and spirits in African traditi...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:19hrs | 493 | by Brian Maregedze
When will Zanu-PF admit that it has failed the people of Zimbabwe?
The narrative that economic sanctions have hurt Zimbabwe is a false notion, a fallacy .The only sanction is failure to access loans from The Bretton Woods Institutions by the government and purchase o...Published: 15 May 2019 at 05:18hrs | 1505 | by AT Kadada
Gukurahundi activist survives 'assassination attempt'?
Journalist and renowned Gukurahundi Activist Zenzele Ndebele on Saturday survived a suspicious accident in which all four bolts on the lower arm of the front wheel on the left side of his vehicle came...Published: 14 May 2019 at 16:12hrs | 6607 | by Staff reporter
SA police launch manhunt for Zimbabwean armed robber
Police in Apel near Lebowakgomo outside Polokwane have launched a massive manhunt for a group of armed suspects, among them a Zimbabwean man, in connection with a case of robbery at guest houses in th...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:18hrs | 942 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa risks trial for killing protestors'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa might be tried for incitement and involvement in the killing of protesters in August 2018 and January 2019 exiled Professor Jonathan Moyo has said. Commenting afte...Published: 13 May 2019 at 20:45hrs | 4753 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Explain the nature and function of Alien Spirits in the Shona\Ndebele Traditional Religion
Advanced Level Family and Religious Studies: Nature and Function of Alien Spirits in the Shona/Ndebele Traditional Religion The concept of God, diviniti...Published: 12 May 2019 at 08:29hrs | 2277 | by Brian Maregedze
Musona arrest report dismissed
WALTER MUSONA's handlers have denied that the former Zimbabwe youth international and Polokwane City striker was yesterday arrested in South Africa for theft.Social media was yesterday abuzz w...Published: 12 May 2019 at 07:00hrs | 2042 | by Staff reporter
Musona arrested in SA, his car found with stolen property
South African police are holding Zimbabwean soccer player Walter Musona after his car was found loaded with goods believed to have been stolen in an armed robbery on Friday.Musona is reportedl...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:28hrs | 1188 | by Staff reporter
Uncle Sam is at war with everyone
To those doubting Thomases it is now crystal clear that Uncle Sam is at 'war' with everyone and that almost every nation is targeted. Who in their wildest of dreams would have ever imagined Albion rec...Published: 10 May 2019 at 22:48hrs | 2074 | by Tondorindo
Esigodini gold Baron axed in claims war
A WELL-KNOWN gold baron in Esigodini, Baron Dube, is battling for life at the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) after he was axed on Sunday night in a fight over mining claims.Dube is nursing mu...Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:49hrs | 1712 | by Staff reporter
Gurira, Whitaker to feature in 'Mnanagwa' film
Zimbabwe-born United States-based actress Danai Gurira and American actor Forest Whitaker will join local stars for the upcoming documentary, "The Rise of Emmerson Mnangagwa". The film is bein...Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:40hrs | 603 | by Staff reporter
Makorokoza shot dead
The dispute over the gold claims in Chegutu turned fatal last week when one man was shot dead after police tried to control a marauding crowd of approximately 3 000 artisanal miners who wanted to stop...Published: 06 May 2019 at 08:12hrs | 1068 | by Staff reporter
Ngezi players refuse to train
CHAMPIONSHIP contenders Ngezi Platinum Stars' players yesterday refused to train in the morning ahead of their game against TelOne today as players demanded a 300 percent increase in allowances and sa...Published: 04 May 2019 at 08:01hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
#myzimbabwedream - Playing our role
As the world commemorates Workers Day, National People's Party (NPP) joins the Nation in mourning the loss of freedom and happiness of our workers..Freedom for the workers means eradication of...Published: 03 May 2019 at 07:51hrs | 148 | by Themba Ndebele
Mnangagwa's govt in new US$5bn funding negotiations
A UNITED Kingdom-based international financial consultancy firm, ICG Capital and Finance Corps Limited — in partnership with five top-tier United States banks — has tabled a US$5 billion debt rest...Published: 03 May 2019 at 07:21hrs | 2335 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe suspended, fined for failing to host Cosafa
Zimbabwe has been suspended from COSAFA and fined US$50 000 for failure to honour an agreement to host the 2019 COSAFA Cup.Zimbabwe failed to host this year's regional tournament set for May 2...Published: 01 May 2019 at 17:54hrs | 3809 | by Staff reporter
Tonga people are black Jews
For many years historians have failed to trace or state the origin of Tongas the ethnic group of Southern Province. Not even archaeology and oral traditions could give a clue of where Tongas came from...Published: 01 May 2019 at 15:58hrs | 4416 | by Abraham Shalome
Disruptive Technologies - Of Drones, AI and the Environment
In this discourse I would like to propose the use of disruptive technologies such as drones equipped with AI (African Artificial Intelligence) to solve one of Zimbabwe's excruciating pain points. I do...Published: 01 May 2019 at 09:16hrs | 456 | by Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza PMP
Trial date set for former Zanu-PF MP, son in $10m fraud case
A HARARE magistrate has set May 24 as the trial date for former Zanu-PF MP for Muzarabani South and Zimbabwe Farmers' Development Company (ZFDC) chairperson Edward Raradza who is facing charges of def...Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 06:45hrs | 2701 | by Staff reporter
Explosion alert sends panic through Beitbridge Border Post
Officials at Beitbridge Border Post are in panic mode after a gas tanker that may explode at any moment rolled onto a woman's car today Sunday 28 April at around 7pm and severely injuring her.The ...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 20:07hrs | 10198 | by Staff Reporter
Fuel prices go down
THE price of fuel has slightly gone down after the Government announced an increase in the blending ratio of petrol from five percent to 10 percent last week.In a notice, the Zimbabwe Energy R...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:44hrs | 4172 | by Staff reporter
Details on ZANU PF youth shot by police emerge
ZANU PF Youth members in Chegutu have shed more light on how one of their youth members waqs gunned down by police few days ago. The youth who was a member of the DDYMC, a registered cooperati...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 16:22hrs | 9725 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ANC calls for Malema to return
ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule has, for the first time, revealed that the party wants EFF leader Julius Malema to return to the divided organisation."I love Julius. I am talking to him to...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 22:12hrs | 14681 | by City Press
Harare, RBZ in forex tussle
A BITTER wrangle between Harare City Council and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe over foreign currency allocations is far from over, despite the release of US$150 000 this week by the central bank to the...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 17:28hrs | 1463 | by Staff reporter
No Zimbabwean referees at AFCON
LOCAL referees have mountains to climb before possible recommendation for Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) duty or they will continue to be bypassed for the elite bi-annual tournament, an official has sa...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 11:24hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
'Bukalanga Gathering 2019 Will Be Spectacular' - Organisers
Organisers of the UK annual cultural event dubbed the Bukalanga Gathering have emphasised that this year's event will not only be interesting but will also be unique and special. Speaking to B...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 927 | by Titshabona Malaba Ncube
Cyclone Kenneth: Zimbabwe not in danger
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has dismissed messages circulating on social media that Cyclone Kenneth will hit Zimbabwe. In a statement, MSD refuted claims that Cyclone Kenneth ...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 06:57hrs | 1806 | by Staff reporter
CPU warns of Cyclone Kenneth, landfall
The Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has issued a warning of a tropical storm that is developing into a cyclone named Cyclone Kenneth, which is projected to make a landfall in Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi ...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 06:45hrs | 1830 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Kenneth cannot be avoided but can be prepared for
Southern Africa has been ravaged by a wave of cyclones at a proportion never experienced before. preparing for a cyclone can start before there is an immediate threat.The aftermath of Cyclone Idai wer...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 00:51hrs | 4842 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Harare tap water to be restored as chemicals arrive
Harare City Council has announced that it will be reverting to ordinary water rationing after purification chemicals started arriving at its Morton Jaffray water treatment plant on Wednesday."...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 12:20hrs | 1392 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Greyhound bus burns. . .34 passengers, crew escape unharmed
THIRTY-FOUR people cheated death yesterday morning when a Greyhound cross-border (double decker) bus they were travelling in caught fire at the 35km peg along the Beitbridge-Bulawayo Road. The...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:10hrs | 1029 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man advising governments and oil companies
Growing up in central Africa in the '50s and '60s gave Duncan Clarke an early appreciation of his surroundings and the wider environment – but very little indication of the significance the oil ind...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 06:03hrs | 3364 | by geoexpro
Harare City Council left with 100 million litres of water
Harare City Council has announced it can only afford water supply of 100 million litres against a daily average of 450 million litres. The handicap has been necessitated by the lack of foreign...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 13:23hrs | 2979 | by Mandla Ndlovu
PHOTO: Greyhound bus burnt to a shell
A total of 34 people cheated death when a Greyhound cross-border bus travelling from South Africa to Zimbabwe was burnt to a shell about 35 km along the Beitbridge-Bulawayo road on Monday Morning....Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 09:10hrs | 14663 | by Methusi Ncube
Brooklyn bus inferno survivor wants compensation
A MBERENGWA woman who survived the Brooklyn bus inferno, which claimed over 30 lives over six months ago, is bitter after the bus operator dumped her following the tragedy which left her disabled....Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:56hrs | 1210 | by Staff reporter
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