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Kirsty Coventry steps down
A new chairperson of the International Olympic Committee will be elected at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, after Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe decided not to stand for re-election to the body. Co...Published: 12 hrs ago | 962 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's food crisis exposes Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe is facing one of the most serious food crisis in its history. The MDC is concerned at the lack of government response to the hunger that is befalling the nation as it continues to skirt aroun...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 10:28hrs | 1416 | by Rusty Markhan
Chiwenga files for divorce
VICE-President Constantino Chiwenga (pictured) is on the brink of divorcing his wife, ex model Marry Chiwenga, after the pair had a nasty fallout when he was seriously ill and hospitalised in South Af...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:34hrs | 10350 | by Staff reporter
British MPs plot Zimbabwe Commonwealth ban
CONSERVATIVES in the House of Commons are lobbying the UK government to block Zimbabwe's bid to rejoin the Commonwealth citing Harare's chequered property and human rights record, a move that is likel...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1005 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Beitbridge mayor wins estate wrangle
FORMER Beitbridge mayor, Ms Showa Moyo, who had taken her late former husband's wife to court following an estate row, was yesterday given the greenlight by the High Court to retain the disputed prope...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:14hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Woman 'steals' child & elopes
A BEITBRIDGE businessman, who is embroiled in a legal battle with his estranged wife over the custody of their four-year-old son, has approached the High Court after the woman allegedly "stole" the ch...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:13hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Chaos reigns at budget meeting
A budget consultative meeting convened by Kwekwe City Council was abandoned on Tuesday after residents rejected a bid to impose figures on them for the second year running. The local authority...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:09hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe church and political leaders blaspheming the name of God are condemning themselves and the nation!
If there is anything I find utterly repulsive, disgraceful, and unacceptable in this entire world, are people who bring the name of the Almighty Jehovah God - our hallowed Creator - into disrepute, an...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 08:30hrs | 941 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's govt to engage civil servants over COLA
Government says it is ready to engage civil servants' representatives over the possibility of another cost of living adjustment (COLA) to enable them to have a decent festive season. While ack...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 06:28hrs | 1797 | by Staff reporter
Johannesburg gets mayor
South Africa's industrial city Johannesburg today got itself a new Executive Mayor Geoff Makhubo from the African National Congress after a vote by councillors. Makhubo replaces Herman M...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 17:14hrs | 2227 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zacc zeroes in on Gokwe Town Council
THE Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa (ACT-SA) has petitioned the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) to investigate alleged corruption and maladministration at Gokwe Town Council....Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:17hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
'CIO' denied bail
THE High Court has dismissed an application for bail pending trial by a serial Bulawayo fraudster who allegedly masqueraded as a top Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) officer and President Mnang...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:08hrs | 1099 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF must introspect, address bread and butter issues
THE ruling Zanu-PF party holds its 18th Annual National People's Conference at Goromonzi High School in Mashonaland East province next week amid a plethora of challenges confronting the country and re...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:01hrs | 153 | by chronicle
Tinashe Nengomasha in divorce row with Tuku daughter
FORMER Warriors star Tinashe Nengomasha's marriage is on verge of collapse after his wife, Samantha (nee Mtukudzi), has filed divorce summons against him.Samantha, daughter of the late veteran...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:29hrs | 4918 | by Staff reporter
Westgate 50MW solar project licensed
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has granted Parvalue Energy (Private) Limited a 25-year licence to establish a 50 megawatts solar photovoltaic power plant at Westgate Suburb in Bulaway...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:20hrs | 219 | by Staff rpeorter
Bindura University student up for stock theft
A Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) Student was arraigned before a Concession magistrate last Friday for allegedly stealing four cattle and 2 tonnes of maize all valued at ZWL$31 500....Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 09:42hrs | 1492 | by Simbarashe Sithole
US1850 theft lands employee in court
A Bulawayo firm, LEC BIOTEC is alleged to have lost a total of US$1850 to its employee.The employee Olga Ndlovu (28) who is charged with fraud appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Tinashe Tasha...Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 09:14hrs | 1355 | by Stephen Jakes
Does the people's land belong to the state or the government of the day
IN a recent article I attempted to explain the historical background of land ownership in this country, which was introduced by colonists and has since been inherited and accepted as the norm by today...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:15hrs | 384 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Mohadi fights back in tussle with ex-wife
Vice-President Kembo Mohadi has approached the High Court seeking to stop his former wife from selling his property following a nasty divorce.Tambudzani Mohadi, a Zanu-PF senator, in October s...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:13hrs | 765 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe can rake in US$19m from cannabis
Zimbabwe can rake in US$19 million in tax revenues and create between 60 000 and 90 000 jobs over a five year period from the production of medical cannabis and industrial hemp, a new report says....Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:09hrs | 173 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa charms Bulawayo artists
The National Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy which was launched in Bulawayo by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.President Emmerson Mnangagwa played into the hearts of local artists in Bulawa...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:04hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Man insults mom
A CITY woman yesterday sought a protection order against his son who continuously threatens her life with violence and harassment.The matter came to light at the Harare Civil Court where Euan ...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 14:51hrs | 1660 | by Staff reporter
Woman sues hubby, stepson
A HARARE woman has appeared at Harare Civil Court seeking a protection order against her husband and stepson.Eunice Nyamazana stood before magistrate Noah Gwatidzo accusing her husband Samson ...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 14:49hrs | 1599 | by Staff reporter
White farmers' resistance to land reform shocks Mnangagwa ally
TWO new farmers shot at Ariston Holdings' Roscommon Estate in Chimanimani on Monday, one of them fatally, had offer letters from Government authorising them to settle on the land. Manicaland M...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 10:44hrs | 1102 | by Staff reporter
Buyanga's baby mama forces judge to step down
HIGH Court Judge, Happious Zhou has recused himself from dealing with matters involving South Africa based businessman, Frank Buyanga and his ex-girlfriend, Chantelle Muteswa.This comes after ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:52hrs | 904 | by Staff reporter
Government backs down on doctors
GOVERNMENT has reversed its decision to fire 445 doctors and also froze all pending disciplinary cases against both junior and senior doctors if they agree to return to work within two days following ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:42hrs | 1690 | by Staff reporter
Man stabbed seven times in Suburbs
A MAN from Bulawayo is battling for life in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mater Dei Hospital after he was allegedly stabbed seven times by two men last Saturday. The man was allegedly stabb...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:38hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter
Reprieve for fired Zimbabwe doctors
All the fired doctors have 48-hours to return to work without re-applying or being asked many questions, President Mnangagwa has promised after this was requested by the Catholic bishops. The ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:35hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Fired doctors were offside, says HSB
Doctors being dismissed from public health service violated multiple labour provisions, leaving the Government with no option but to institute disciplinary action, the Health Services Board (HSB) has ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:34hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Cllr accused of undermining police authority freed
MARONDERA Magistrate Liberty Garakara on Thursday set free Charles Ngwena, the Councillor for Ward 4 in Marondera Central constituency, who was arrested last month and charged with undermining police ...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:13hrs | 143 | by Stephen Jakes
Woman up for US$700,000 fraud
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has arrested Bean There Restaurant managing director Delny Deanna Ashley Davies on allegations of defrauding a fellow businessman of US$700 000.D...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:45hrs | 2907 | by Staff reporter
Gold Baron's murder trial starts at High Court
GOLD dealer Baron Dube who allegedly shot and killed a member of a rival mining gang in the area last year following a dispute has appeared in court in a case that opens the lid on looting and the rei...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:26hrs | 1040 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to President Ramaphosa about Zimbabwe
Dear Mr President, ordinarily I would have sent this matter for your attention to your office; but as things stand north of Limpopo, the situation is dire and warrants urgent attention. This is why I ...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 22:06hrs | 2895 | by Olwethu Sipuka
Mnangagwa lauds China, takes swipe at US
GOVERNMENT's Chinese funded new Parliament building under construction at Mt. Hampden, some 32 kilometres northwest of Harare, is now taking shape.President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday too...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 20:39hrs | 2742 | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwe doctors to get 'mushikashika' cars from govt - can this absurdity ever get any worse?
As the Zimbabwe government ups the ante in its concerted efforts in dehumanizing and degrading the people of this country - through its brazenly heartless and cold-hearted economic policies that have ...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 18:37hrs | 1359 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fastjet to sell Zimbabwe unit
Low cost airline Fastjet says it has tabled capital raising and restructuring proposals to its major shareholders involving the disposal of its Zimbabwe unit.The Airline said further funding w...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 18:36hrs | 1056 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa asked to push Zanu PF and MDC dialogue - endorsed rigged elections soiled his hands
There is no denying that President Mnangagwa's trade-mark "Zimbabwe is open for business!" clarion call is dead in the water. Instead of putting the Zimbabwe economy back on track, the economic meltdo...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 09:23hrs | 3246 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chiredzi chiefs' boundary fights escalate
THE boundary wrangle pitting newly-installed Chief Neromwe (Clemence Madzingo) and Chief Tshovani (Hlausi Mundau) has taken a new twist with the latter alleging that his dominion over Chiredzi is bein...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:52hrs | 735 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga and Zimbabwe's false hope
Zimbabwe had a crazy weekend, a really wild one. Retired General Costantino Chiwenga, the chief architect of the November 2017 coup that toppled the now late long-time ruler, Robert Mugabe, stealthily...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:43hrs | 898 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Water charges to go up 400%
Harare City Council's budget proposals delivered last night will see the average bill for high-density householders rise to $225 a month. In the budget, council quadrupled water charges, raise...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:18hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe ordered to pay lawyer
HIGH Court judge, Edith Mushore has ordered former First Lady Grace Mugabe and her son, Russell Goreraza to pay $278 304 to a local law firm which represented the duo in several court cases.Th...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 20:11hrs | 3958 | by newzimbabwe
Teacher bashed in love triangle
TWO Bindura men were arraigned before Bindura magistrate Maria Msika yesterday for allegedly assaulting and unleashing a vicious dog on Maravanyika primary school teacher whom they accused of snatchin...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 17:26hrs | 2784 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa's ally acquitted of treason
MDC national organising secretary Amos Chibaya was yesterday acquitted of treason, a charge laid against him after the January fuel price hike protests.Chibaya was being accused of trying to s...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:31hrs | 4055 | by Staff reporter
Why Joice Mujuru failed to succeed Mugabe
FELLOW compatriots, where is madam Joice Mujuru? Is it game over for madam Mujuru? I posit that if she is to do her homework she can still maintain her political relevance. At a fireside conversation ...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:30hrs | 2860 | by Nyasha Machimbira
Mugabe's ex-Health minister faces negligence claim
FORMER Health deputy minister Edwin Muguti has lost his bid to challenge a High Court order compelling him to pay R252 546 and $28 000 to a local couple after he negligently conducted an operation whi...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:29hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Paul Siwela urged to come and bury his father...safety guaranteed
Zimbabwe Electoral Commissioner Dr Qhubani Moyo has urged the leader of Mthwakazi Liberation Organisation Paul Siwela to come home and bury his late father King Siwela who passed away on Monday....Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:23hrs | 2028 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Research body warns of digital taxation risks
THE International Centre for Tax and Development (ICTD) has said due diligence is needed in enforcing taxation of the digital economy to avoid the risk of reducing adoption of electronic financial ser...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:21hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube exceeds revenue collection target - report
Treasury collected over $1,8 billion in August against a target of $1,34 billion, a statement of financial performance of the Consolidated Revenue Fund published in the Government Gazette last Friday ...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:20hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans on 950km Cape Town-Namibia walk to escape xenophobia
SCORES of South Africa based Zimbabwean migrants are reported to be among more than 200 refugees who have started a long walk from the port city of Cape Town into neighbouring Namibia.The dist...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 07:12hrs | 2801 | by Staff reporter
Muduhwa weds
HIGHLANDERS star defender, Peter Muduhwa on Friday took the giant step in becoming a family man when he tied the knot with Vanesa Gasela in a court wedding.Muduhwa is said to have been given a...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:13hrs | 649 | by Staff reporter
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