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200 benefit from OMZ Women's Roundtable
Nearly 200 prominent female executives, entrepreneurs, and representatives from diverse sectors joined the transformative financial inclusion gathering de...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 21:45hrs | 128 | by Paul Ndou
43 passengers escape bus fire
On Friday, a cross-border bus transporting 43 passengers from South Africa to Mutare narrowly avoided a tragic accident when it suddenly caught fire around 4 am near the Tshapfutshe area, approximatel...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
White skin, black masks!
Two developments caught my attention this week. One is a Brenthurst Foundation scholarship invitation to young Africans intent on pursuing postgraduate studies.Brenthurst Foundation is owned a...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 18:08hrs | | by Jamwanda
Zimbabweans won't flee South Africa to return home
"WHEN you see a rat running into a fire, then you know that what it is running away from is hotter than the fire." - African proverb. Zimbabweans, who are in their millions in South Africa - som...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 13:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Smuggling dragnet intercepts 68 buses
SIXTY-EIGHT (68) buses suspected to be transporting smuggled goods worth millions between Zimbabwe and South Africa were intercepted by the National Security Taskforce over the past 30 days.Th...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Self appointed 'Elders' shoot down Mnangagwa's POLAD
THE Elders, a grouping of 'independent' global leaders, has called for a national dialogue in Zimbabwe dismissing attempts by President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the ever-quarrelling politicians to conve...Published: 07 Nov 2020 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Who is who on the Zimbabwe campaign trail?
A TOTAL of 23 candidates successfully filed their nomination papers last week enabling them to run in the presidential elections to be held on July 30, although it is self-evident the real race will b...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 15:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa needs to stick to written speeches
Zimbabwe hasn't had a brilliant political orator of Robert Mugabe's proportions, but even Bob, the titanic speaker of note, stuck to his written scripts and speeches and would only deviate to emphasiz...Published: 31 May 2018 at 14:49hrs | 1 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Biti is offside on the British loan to Zim businesses
The opposition politicians must know what to oppose and what to support unless if they want to lose respect in the eyes of the citizens.The Tendai Biti attack on the $100M private sector loan ...Published: 18 May 2018 at 11:00hrs | 2 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
The advantages Nelson Chamisa has so far
I was just wondering about the upcoming election and pondering on whether there are people still to be won over, so-called floating voters.The electoral dynamics in Zimbabwe are very interesti...Published: 14 May 2018 at 16:26hrs | 1 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Chinotimba enjoying life in Dubai
Buhera South legislator Joseph "Cde Chinoz" Chinotimba is living the time of his life in Dubai, where he is attending the World Government Summit on Happiness, flirting and even enjoying beach life....Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 10:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Picture Of The Day: Chinotimba chats with Grace Machel
Joseph Chinotimba, Zimbabwe's "Happiness Ambassador, with Graca Machel at the World Government Summit of Happiness in Dubai...Published: 13 Feb 2018 at 10:08hrs | | by online
Makorokoza stabs lover 9 times
A KWEKWE gold panner allegedly stabbed his live-in girlfriend of three years nine times all over her body, killing her on the spot before blowing off the house's roof with dynamite in a suicide attemp...Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
No Tsvangirai, Please: Zimbabwe Needs New Heroes
A great leader inspires the masses by overcoming hardships and working for the greater good of society. Strive Masiyiwa almost sold the shirt off his back as his 5-year legal battle against the govern...Published: 13 Jul 2017 at 14:12hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
This nonsense about Mthwakazi is just that - flatulent nonsense
ONE quote which high school history pupils in this country spout out with remarkable ease is one attributed to Otto von Bismarck, the German aristocrat and leader who is credited with the unification ...Published: 14 May 2017 at 14:50hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Nominating Tsvangirai for Presidency is absurd and immoral
A great leader inspires the masses by overcoming hardships and working for the greater good of society. Strive Masiyiwa almost sold the shirt off his back as his 5-year legal battle against the govern...Published: 03 Mar 2017 at 10:01hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
Zimbabwe needs a fresh lot of heroes
A great leader inspires the masses by overcoming hardships and working for the greater good of society. Strive Masiyiwa almost sold the shirt off his back as his 5-year legal battle against the govern...Published: 03 Mar 2017 at 09:54hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
As Zimbabwe crisis worsens, President Khama says Mugabe MUST GO - humbug diplomatic taboos!
Botswana's President, Ian Khama, did not mince his words when he told reporters that Mugabe must go. "Without doubt," he said. "He should have done it years ago.""It is obvious that at...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 19:05hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Minister dress down Annan Elders for asking SADC to end Zimbabwe's never ending crisis
Last week the "Group of Elders" comprising notable individuals like the former UN Secretary General Koffi Annan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Ms Graca Machel advised SADC leaders to facilitate "a t...Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 07:09hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
'Group of Elders' undressed
SADC leaders are furious with the "Group of Elders" for trying to nudge them into discussing Zimbabwe's internal matters, Foreign Affairs Minister Simbarashe Mumbengegwi has said.In an int...Published: 04 Sep 2016 at 08:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sadc has no time for non-issues
Opposition parties in our country and their civil society runners clearly overestimate themselves and their agenda.They view themselves as fighting for the second independence of this coun...Published: 02 Sep 2016 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff writer
Sadc, UN increasingly getting compelled to intervene in the deepening Zimbabwe crisis
The spate of protests that have rocked Zimbabwe are set to bring the country back into the regional and international spotlight, political commentators said.They said organisations like Sa...Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 17:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
West, MDC-T, ZimPF strategies exposed
Western countries bankrolling MDC-T and Zimbabwe People First have undermined Zimbabwe's national institutions through patronage and dirty money in a bid to destroy the constitutional order and force ...Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 07:15hrs | | by Felex Share
Ban Ki Moon urges Mugabe to respect people's rights
The United Nations has called on the Zimbabwean government to respect people's rights, saying the international organisation was "closely monitoring the country's situation".This comes as Zimb...Published: 28 Aug 2016 at 18:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kofi Annan, Zimbabwe does not drink bad coffee!
TWO or so days ago Kofi Annan, the former United Nations secretary-general; Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa and Graca Machel, the former wife of Nelson Mandela (and a couple of other men) rele...Published: 24 Aug 2016 at 06:27hrs | 18 | by Tichaona Zindoga
Annan Elders pressure SADC to help Zimbabwe 'transition'
Group of Elders has appealed to SADC leaders ahead of the regional meeting next week to once again intervene in Zimbabwe. SADC played a major role in the formation of Zimbabwe's 2008 to 2013 GNU. Sadl...Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 14:46hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
The full list of people in line for Madonsela's job
The full list of candidates who have been nominated for the post of Public Protector has been released.There will be 59 people vying to fill Public Protector Thuli Madonsela's shoes.Th...Published: 28 Jun 2016 at 18:18hrs | | by news24
Mliswa courts Malema, Graca Machel
Former Zanu-PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson, Temba Mliswa has invited firebrand South African opposition leader Julius Malema and the late South African nationalist, Nelson Mandela's wi...Published: 08 Dec 2015 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
A season of suffering in Beira
Sixty two-year-old Luciano Mangaeao of Paranora in Beira, Mozambique could not hide his fear.He wiped his sweaty brow with the back of his hand on a sweltering afternoon and remarked dejectedly: "...Published: 10 Nov 2015 at 07:22hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani
Mujuru commends Zim film makers
Vice President Joice Mujuru yesterday applauded Zimbabwean filmmakers for taking the lead in telling the true African story from an African perspective saying the film will ensure a larger share of ...Published: 06 Oct 2014 at 10:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe, a pawn (star)
If I had sufficient political clout to be able to sit with Grace Mugabe, I would NOT be sitting and writing this article which I pray she will be able to read.I would have preferred what u...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 19:39hrs | | by Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga
Graca Machel waives right to half of Mandela estate
Johannesburg - Graça Machel has waived the right to half of the estate of her husband, former president Nelson Mandela, acting Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke said on Tuesday."I confirm that M...Published: 25 Mar 2014 at 15:59hrs | | by Sapa
Mandela's daughter attacks 'sensationalist, mischievous' media
Late South African President Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi has lashed out at media reports that she accuses of publishing "sensationalist" stories over the exclusion of her mother Winnie from the h...Published: 05 Feb 2014 at 13:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Is this the year we find out who killed Samora Machel?
It's as if the Samora Machel Monument wasn't meant to be found. After the initial turn off from a well-marked highway between South Africa and Mozambique, the road to the site of the mysterious plane...Published: 16 Dec 2013 at 18:33hrs | 2 | by Paula Akugizibwe
'People are distorting the militant Mandela today,' says Malema
Johannesburg - The Economic Freedom Fighters will take up former president Nelson Mandela's struggle for freedom, EFF leader Julius Malema said on Thursday.He led a crowd of EFF members to Ma...Published: 12 Dec 2013 at 09:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mandela sent to hell for adultery,' says Baptist Church
The Westboro Baptist Church claims that Nelson Mandela is burning in hell, in a series of tweets and a video on their website, ...Published: 11 Dec 2013 at 14:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Winnie Mandela embraces Graca at Madiba's memorial service
Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Mandela bent down to embrace Graca Machel before taking her own seat at the former president's memorial service at the FNB Stadium in Soweto.They held onto...Published: 10 Dec 2013 at 11:16hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Don't lose sight of the legacy that Mandela left - Zanu-PF (SA)
ZANU PF SA DISTRICT'S CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO THE AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS (ANC), THE MANDELA FAMILY, AND SOUTH AFRICANS IN GENERAL ON THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT NELSON ROL...Published: 06 Dec 2013 at 12:46hrs | | by Kennedy Mapesa Mandaza | ZANU PF SA District Secretary for Information and Publicity
'Mandela on death bed'
Johannesburg - Former president Nelson Mandela's family resorted to an unusual choice of words to describe his condition in an interview with SABC television news on Tuesday.His daughter, Mak...Published: 04 Dec 2013 at 14:55hrs | | by Sapa
Mandela's condition has become critical
Nelson Mandela's condition deteriorated to "critical" after more than two weeks in a hospital in the South African capital, Pretoria, President Jacob Zuma said.Mandela, 94, was admitted to the...Published: 24 Jun 2013 at 08:51hrs | | by Bloomberg
'I believe he is at peace' says Makaziwe Mandela
Johannesburg - Former South African president Nelson Mandela's eldest daughter says the family is taking it one day at a time as her father remains in a critical condition in a Pretoria hospital, but...Published: 24 Jun 2013 at 04:16hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mandela's condition has become critical
Pretoria -The condition of former president South African Nelson Mandela, who is still in hospital in Pretoria, has become critical, News24 reported Sunday.President Jacob Zuma, accompanied b...Published: 23 Jun 2013 at 18:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Nelson Mandela 'could have died'
Johannesburg - The 40 minutes that an extremely ill Nelson Mandela spent in the icy cold while stranded on a Gauteng highway in a broken ambulance could have caused his death, said a respected cardiol...Published: 23 Jun 2013 at 04:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Scholarship update
FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTSGirl Child Network (GCN) Headq...Published: 23 Aug 2012 at 09:19hrs | 7 | by Education researcher
The United States - South Africa Partnership: Going Global
WASHINGTON, August 8, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ - Remarks Hillary Rodham Clinton Secretary of State University of Western Cape Cape Town, South Africa ...Published: 09 Aug 2012 at 05:48hrs | | by APO
Canon Collins Trust Scholarships now open apply now
Canon Collins Trust invites applications for scholarships for postgraduate study in South Africa in 2013.Applications, together with all supporting documentation, should be submitted via ema...Published: 03 Jul 2012 at 20:51hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu hospitalised
Cape Town - Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was admitted to hospital at the weekend for a medical procedure, the University of Cape Town (UCT) said on Monday.UCT spokesperson Patricia Lucas s...Published: 12 Dec 2011 at 07:56hrs | | by Sapa
Flying President back from Maputo
President Robert Mugabe has returned home from a three day visit to Mozambique.Mugabe attended the Samora Machel International Colloquium and was amongst the leaders who this Wednesday laid ...Published: 19 Oct 2011 at 17:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans want their stories to be told: Michelle Obama
Here's the full transcript of Michelle's Obama's speech which she delivered this morning at the Regina Mundi Church in Soweto. It was moving and perfectly delivered...Published: 22 Jun 2011 at 10:30hrs | | by Michelle Obama
Mugabe named one of Africa's most influential figures
LOVE HIM or loathe him, and most do loathe him, but Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has been named one of the most influential Africans in a new poll.The controversial leader has "continue...Published: 09 Jun 2011 at 07:02hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
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