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PHOTO: Mwonzora meets the man who wanted to arrest Chiwenga
MDC Secretary General Douglas Mwonzora posted a picture posing with the President of Ideal Zimbabwe Tinashe Jonasi. Jonasi was recently arrested for saying President Emmerson Mnangagwa has a l...Published: 2 hrs ago | 2275 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa reaches out to Mnangagwa
IN A positive development, opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has dropped most of the demands that he had set as fundamental conditions for him to have direct talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, th...Published: 6 hrs ago | 10529 | by Staff reporter
Rift widens in MDC Masvingo
DIVISIONS are widening in MDC Masvingo province after the party disqualified Tongai Matutu from contesting against James Gumbi for the post of provincial chairperson.Matutu was disqualified be...Published: 6 hrs ago | 828 | by Staff reporter
Man petitions police to release car held as exhibit
A HARARE man has approached the High Court seeking an order for the police to release his Isuzu Double Cab that was held as exhibit when he was charged with fraud in 2016.Andrew Machiha was la...Published: 6 hrs ago | 523 | by Staff reporter
ZAA Canada announces inaugural nominees
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (Z.A.A) has announced the nominees list for the inaugural Z.A.A Canada edition with the Awards Dinner Gala set for Saturday 29th June 2019 in Edmonton at the Radisson Hotel....Published: 14 hrs ago | 276 | by Staff reporter
Credible team and sound advice ahead of Elective Congress
Those who have been consistent from 1999, are likely to be beneficiaries of this congress, and secondly off course the Chamisa factor. The Chamisa factor plays a pivotal role on the basis of selection...Published: 14 hrs ago | 328 | by A big Easter by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mugabe 'not feeling well', in Singapore hospital
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa says he is taking good care of his ailing predecessor, Robert Mugabe, who is currently in Singapore for treatment."He has not been feeling well. At the ...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 20:04hrs | 31133 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe commissioned gukurahundi genocide reports 'have been lost'
Reports of two government commissions of inquiry into post-independence massacres in Matabeleland and the Midlands "have been lost", the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) says it has...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 19:49hrs | 2385 | by ZimLive
VACANCY: Thomson Reuters Foundation is employing
Thomson Reuters Foundation in partnership with the Media Institute of Southern Africais looking for Zimbabwean journalists who are motivated to understand how their country could be losing money via i...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:51hrs | 3374 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's fear over Gukurahundi
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and top government officials, particularly Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and Agriculture minister Perrence Shiri, are scared stiff of personal criminal responsibilit...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:15hrs | 7558 | by Staff reporter
'39 years on Matebeleland still lags behind'
AS Zimbabwe yesterday celebrated 39 years of self-rule, analysts and activists in Matebeleland still feel the region has lagged behind in terms of development.Political analyst and MRP preside...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:13hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube not presidential material, MDC structures
MDC Bulawayo province surprisingly pushed down Welshman Ncube to the secretary-general post instead of the vice presidency where other provinces have nominated him for.Most people had though t...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:12hrs | 7741 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe civil servants demand fresh wage negotiations
CIVIL servants have demanded fresh negotiations with government over salary increments as the cost of living continues to rise.Early this month, government announced a salary increment ranging...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:11hrs | 2168 | by Staff reporter
Angry Mnangagwa lashes 'unpatriotic and inhumane' forces
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday accused some businesses of being "unpatriotic and inhumane" following the recent sharp hikes in the prices of basic consumer goods around the country.At ...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:10hrs | 2346 | by Staff reporter
Rebirth of the Zimdollar
Zimbabwean central bank authorities have a traceable record of overnight monetary policy changes. Memories of the former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono era of monetary policy hip-...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:09hrs | 1159 | by Paddington Masamha
Why Mthuli Ncube's new currency is likely to be doomed
THE announcement by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube of his intention to introduce "a new, fully-fledged currency" in 12 months piqued the interest of the general public in Zimbabwe.It comes soon...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:08hrs | 536 | by Martin Tarusenga
Gukurahundi cannot be wished away: Williams
ON March 21 2019, President Emmerson Mnangagwa flew from Harare to Bulawayo on a jet chartered from the United Arab Emirates - an extravagant arrangement - for a meeting with Matabeleland-based civil ...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:06hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa tells Zimbabwe to price all goods in South African rand
Billionaire telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa says Zimbabwe could achieve price stability if all goods were priced in the South African rand, and the country could do this "overnight".Masiyiwa, ...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 10:48hrs | 6118 | by ZimLive
MDC losing candidate donates to Chiredzi clinic
MDC Alliance's losing candidate for Chiredzi West constituency during last year's elections has donated an ambulance, 30 wheelchairs, three 5 000-litre water tanks, blood pressure testing machines, be...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:29hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Baby choked to death by maize grains
A NINE-MONTH-OLD Chivhu toddler died after he was choked by maize grains which he had picked from the ground.The minor was pronounced dead upon arrival at Chivhu General Hospital after he alle...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:25hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Judge blasts State over Chivayo appeal
The Supreme Court on Wednesday blasted the State over clumsy work in its appeal challenging the acquittal of businessman Wicknell Chivayo of the $5,6 million fraud charge involving Zimbabwe Power Comp...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:15hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
Fake projects scandal: MP Musikavanhu plots to steal CDF
Chiredzi West Member of Parliament (MP) Farai Musikavanhu is having a hard time explaining why he mentioned projects that have already been done in his application for the Constituency Development Fun...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:12hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
What do you need to become a welder?
Do you like creating, designing, and fixing stuff? If you are good with your hands, welding could be the career you are looking for. One of the best things about welding as a profession is that it doe...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 21:05hrs | 7272 | by Staff Writer
FULL TEXT: President Mnangagwa's full Independence speech
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today delivered his first Independent speech at the national Sports Stadium. In the speech Mnangagwa paid tribute to the victims of Cyclone Idai both from Zimbabwe...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 20:41hrs | 3105 | by Mandla Ndlovu
South Africa's Zimbabwe dilemma
As Zimbabwe's economic and political situation teeters on the verge of chaos, SA takes a disjointed approach. By Ringisai Chikohomero for ISS TODAY.First published by ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 20:28hrs | 2964 | by Ringisai Chikohomero
MDC facing internal and external turmoil
Zanu as the ruling party, with all state resources under it, and with ears and eyes everywhere, was not going to leave it's main rival, the MDCA conduct a peaceful Congress. But by nature, any politic...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 19:25hrs | 3527 | by Ndaba Nhuku
Zimnat comes to the aid of Melfort Old People's Home
Zimnat has come to the aid of Melfort Old People's Home by providing free insurance cover for the home's two vehicles for a whole year.The home, which recently had a combi and a sedan donated ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 18:22hrs | 316 | by Staf reporter
Renewed bid to stop MDC's elective congress
Gokwe-based Elias Mashavire, represented by lawyer Ashel Mutungura, launched a renewed bid to stop MDC's elective congress and force the party to first deal with an extra-ordinary congress, which they...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 17:46hrs | 878 | by Staff reporter
Shonas invade MDC Bulawayo province
The Bulawayo MDC Bulawayo Assembly has been condemned for electing majority of Shona leaders during its elective Province held this week. The Province recently populated its Main, Women and Yo...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 15:33hrs | 9550 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'No one will stop our congress' says Chamisa
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says their congress which is scheduled for May is unstoppable because it is a product politics and not court processes. Chamisa was speaking after the High Court on W...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 13:28hrs | 4015 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The new Maintenance of Peace and Order Bill is cruel like POSA
There have been reports in the State-owned press that the Government was planning to repeal the "toxic" Public Order and Security Act (POSA) and replace it with a new Maintenance of Peace and Order Bi...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 09:37hrs | 1554 | by Veritas
Of Zimbabwe media, scarfs, land reform and current affairs
THIS is a weird because some years ago, I worked for ZBC/ZTV. Then we would thrive and take pride in asking well researched questions, the most provocative questions, upfront and mix with questions in...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 08:08hrs | 1920 | by zimbabwedigitalnews
Sudan's revolution has melted the core - pray, new cast is not yet another dictatorship
"In his first televised address, Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Abdelrahman said he was also cancelling a night curfew ordered by his predecessor and ordered the release of all prisoners ja...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:38hrs | 211 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Chamisa wins as High Court dismisses bid to stop congress
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa heaved a sigh of relief yesterday after the High Court dismissed an urgent chamber application by a Gokwe-based man who had sought to stop the party congress slated for...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:21hrs | 4592 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe marks 39th Independence Day amid economic crises
Thousands of people will gather today to watch a military-civilian parade in the capital, Harare, as Zimbabwe marks the 39th anniversary of its independence from Britain.Thousands of people ar...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:19hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa extends lead, as Mudzuri gets first VP nomination
MDC president Nelson Chamisa has extended his uncontested run to eight out of 13 possible nominations for the party's top post, while vice-president Elias Mudzuri finally got his first nomination to r...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:17hrs | 1958 | by Staff reporter
DNA tests confirm MDC activist's dumped body
DNA tests results have confirmed that the remains found at a farm in Beatrice, in January were that of MDC activist Blessing Toronga, who was reportedly abducted and tortured during the State-led clam...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:16hrs | 755 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ducks Chief Bere installation
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa chose to steer clear of controversy after he ducked the installation of Chief Bere on Tuesday.Masvingo Provincial Affairs minister Ezra Chadzamira, instead, offici...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:14hrs | 1039 | by Staff reporter
Parly committees probe Chiredzi child prostitution
THREE parliamentary thematic committees on Tuesday descended on Chiredzi on a fact-finding mission on child prostitution as well as sexual reproductive health and rights.The committees that ca...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
MDC MP Hwende seeks removal from remand
Kuwadzana East legislator Chalton Hwende (MDC Alliance) on Tuesday put the State on notice as he seeks to apply for refusal of further remand if he is not furnished with a trial date on the next reman...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:12hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's version of disaster capitalism, couched as resilience
A LOCAL Zimbabwean artist, Dereck Mpofu, recently released a song titled Mweya wechiZimba. Even though the title of the song may suggest it is religious, it is upon listening to it, that you discover ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:10hrs | 87 | by Takura Zhangazha
Gumede appointed Bosso President
VETERAN football administrator, Ndumiso Gumede, has been appointed Highlanders president replacing Jimmy Ncube who has been elevated to club patron. The club's board chairman, Luke Mnkandla sa...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:05hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
Vuzu parties trigger storm
TEACHERS' unions have added their voice to the proliferation of Vuzu parties in the second city, saying there is a real danger that the country may lose a whole generation to drug and alcohol abuse if...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | 721 | by Staff reporter
Who is running MDC Cogress processes as ZCTU distances itself from the confusion?
THERE is mounting turmoil over who is administering the MDC's elective congress after the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU)'s secretary general, Japhet Moyo rejected allegations that he was cha...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 15:35hrs | 1734 | by Staff reporter
39 years on, Zimbabwe has achieved nothing: Chamisa
ZIMBABWE turns 39 tomorrow and NewsDay (ND) senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga caught up with the opposition MDC leader Nelson Chamisa (NC) to discuss the importance of the day vis-a-vis the current econ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 15:00hrs | 2914 | by Staff reporter
Chaos erupts after Matutu disqualified from MDC congress
CHAOS reigned supreme during the MDC Masvingo provincial congress after the party disqualified Tongai Matutu from contesting for the post of provincial chairperson.Matutu, who was squaring off...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 13:34hrs | 2616 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora, Chamisa in secret pact?
MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora struck a secret pact with party leader Nelson Chamisa, which led to him withdrawing from the presidential race ahead of next month's elective congress, NewsDay r...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 11:23hrs | 9489 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora & MDC Guptas' untimely political menopause
I suffered a psychological stroke upon receiving news of the defeat of Hon Mwonzora in his Sakubva home ground. The defeat of Hon Mwonzora in Manicaland should not be taken for granted. Politica...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 09:02hrs | 1931 | by Don Chigumba
Mugabe's son-in-law seeks acquittal at High Court
FORMER president Robert Mugabe's son-in-law Simba Chikore has approached the High Court seeking acquittal on charges of unlawful detention.This comes after his bid for discharge at the close o...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:25hrs | 8176 | by Staff reporter
Zvinavashe's son boots out stepmom from plot
THE late liberation war hero and army commander General Vitalis Zvinavashe's son has been dragged to court for allegedly mistreating his father's 56-year-old widow.Richard Zivanashe, 50, is ac...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:23hrs | 1905 | by Staff reporter
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