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Why are Zimbabweans such a selfish lot?
Zimbabwe, once heralded as the "breadbasket of Africa," is now a country struggling under the weight of political mismanagement, corruption, and economic collapse. As citizens face ever-deepen...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:44hrs | 628 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Anxiety grips divided Zanu-PF
This week, the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF) will convene its annual conference in Bulawayo, facing a turbulent future marked by factionalism, a leadership crisis, and cont...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:13hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
Fear grips Gwanda villagers
Residents of Gwanda South are living in fear following a daring armed robbery at the homestead of Chief Marupi last week, where gunmen made off with his newly allocated Isuzu double-cab vehicle, R2,70...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:54hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Tips for improving your accuracy in Modern Warfare 3
Improving your accuracy in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is crucial for anyone looking to elevate their gameplay. Whether you’re engaging in close-quarters combat or picking off targets from a dist...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 12:23hrs | 251 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Fear grips rural and peri-urban areas in Zimbabwe
Fear has gripped many rural and peri-urban areas in Zimbabwe after the authorities unleashed a new wave of house demolitions leaving countless families homeless. Already, stranded people are counting ...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 20:41hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police out in full force
AS the festive mood grips the nation police officers have been deployed to conduct a traffic blitz, stop and searches as well as motorised, cycle and foot patrols countrywide to curb criminal activiti...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 06:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF tension grips Midlands
SIMMERING tension has absorbed the ruling Zanu-PF in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Midlands backyard, stoked by the party's provincial leadership's decision to block scheduled disciplinary hearings f...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 16:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The misinformation politics in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has become obstructed with falsehoods deliberately designed to undermine Government.Recently a rumour that Vice President Chiwenga had been fired made rounds on social media. The idea...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 17:14hrs | 10 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Cholera outbreak fear grips Kwekwe
THE death of an 18-year-old male in Kwekwe from a suspected case of cholera on Saturday has left the gold mining city gripped with fears of a cholera outbreak, this publication reports.The cou...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:03hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC demands Zimbabwe poll re-run
Main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has demanded a rerun of Zimbabwe's just ended elections which have been rejected as flawed by both Zanu-PF opponents and foreign observer missions....Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 20:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sello Maake kaNcube, Sonia Mbele and Pearl Thusi illuminate True Zimbabwe Tour
RENOWNED South African TV icons, including Sello Maake ka Ncube, Sonia Mbele and Pearl Thusi, embarked on the "True Zimbabwe Tour," aiming to dissolve the vestiges of colonialism and forge a united Af...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:52hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police raise concern over night political rallies
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) has warned political parties against holding rallies or door-to-door campaigns at night, saying such conduct puts citizens' lives in danger.With only two weeks l...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:47hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
CCC resorts to ward-to-ward campaigns
WITH less than two months to the August 23 general elections, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says it has adopted a ward-to-ward campaign approach to get to grips with the aspirations of the const...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 07:17hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Youth vote litmus test for Zanu-PF
THE Zanu-PF-led government faces a litmus test in the August general election, after it failed to deliver on key priority areas affecting the youth over the past years, amid indications of a considera...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 14:01hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Use your voice: Use your vote
As the elections in Zimbabwe draw near, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation that grips the nation. For many, this is a chance to choose a leader who will steer Zimbabwe into the future. It...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 14:16hrs | 1 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Zimbabwe churches turn evil, please Jesus come back!
I have never been shy in expressing my strong Christian views, as well as my undying and uncompromising love for my Lord Jesus Christ. As such, it is without doubt how it grieves my heart, wit...Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 18:15hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Panic grips Zimbabweans in SA
Two civil society organisations have made a last minute request to the South African government to extend the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (Zep), which are due to expire on June 30.South Afric...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Crisis meetings as turmoil grips Zanu-PF province
ZANU-PF early this week dispatched two senior party officials to the Midlands to hold crisis meetings following political turmoil that has gripped President Emmerson Mnangagwa's home province ahead of...Published: 22 May 2023 at 19:48hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Africa should stop being such a crybaby!
We all know there is nothing more 'uncool' or 'unsexy' than someone who never owns up to his own failures in life - but seeks to blame others as to why he is not succeeding.Amongst all these, ...Published: 17 May 2023 at 13:44hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bona Mugabe divorce, yet another Damascene moment for the republic
The world is not for honest people. I am convinced. Those who toil, break a sweat in various endeavours to make an honest living a...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:22hrs | 1 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Trade Fair fever grips Bulawayo
"I can't wait for Trade Fair especially this year because I'm older and running a few projects which I hope will get sponsors and people to work with in achieving the goals I have for my project...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Commonwealth has appalling human rights record
This written article by Professor Jonathan Moyo, then an academic at the University of Zimbabwe, was published by the Financial Gazette on 10 October 1991, a few days...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:07hrs | | by Jonathan Moyo
Anxiety grips Zanu-PF old guard
Panic and anxiety has gripped many Zanu-PF bigwigs ahead of the party's elective congress this week with most of them unsure where they will stand after the event.Sources said the old guard, p...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fear grips undocumented foreign workers in South Africa
Zimbabwean domestic migrant worker Precious clocked in late for work, launched into her duties for a white South African family as if nothing happened, yet hours earlier she had been arrested for bein...Published: 23 Sep 2022 at 19:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Anxiety grips Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders
THE Government has reaffirmed its commitment to assist thousands of Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders who are living in South Africa as the 31 December deadline for the expiry of the special per...Published: 28 Aug 2022 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe elections are game of thuggery and violence' - Our fault, 'kurumwa nechokuchera!'
"Our peace activists say each time an election date is announced, fear grips the communities. This is not how things must be. Elections must bring joy to citizens that they now have an opportunity aga...Published: 06 Jul 2022 at 11:27hrs | 8 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Panic grips Bulawayo
PANIC has gripped Bulawayo residents following a spike in suspected ritual murders in the city.A number of mutilated bodies have been discovered in the city over the past few months, while som...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:48hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on the brink: Living in fragile peace
YESTERDAY, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) launched the 2021 State of Peace Report. It is an annual product of the ZimRights' Right to Peace Campaign which seeks to empower communiti...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Dzikamai Bere
Shopping mall craze grips Zimbabwe
THERE is no doubt that locals are innovative.However, novel ideas and trends often progressively lead to a bandwagon, where everyone wants to get in on the action.Once someone starts a...Published: 01 May 2022 at 11:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I have little sympathy for South Africans' Eddie Cross says
Leading economist and former Bulawayo South Member of Parliament Eddie Cross says hedoes not feel sorry for South Africans who are crying foreigners taking their jobs because they were not there when ...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 16:10hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Easter fever grips Vic Falls . . . tram service launched
IT'S Easter weekend and it's time to dance it out in Victoria Falls as the resort city is already gripped by a carnival atmosphere.Fun lovers kicked off what promises to be an exciting weekend...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mlindo coming to Bulawayo
AS Independence Day celebrations fever grips Bulawayo, revellers in the city are set to enjoy entertainment from another South African artiste, Mlindo The Vocalist who is expected in the city on Frida...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
By-elections to provide ‘hint of what is to come' in 2023
ON Thursday at an open field in Epworth,17km (11 miles) outside the Zimbabwean capital Harare, a crowd of people in yellow T-shirts and caps waved flags emblazoned with the youthful face of Zimbabwe's...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 18:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's calculation pays off?
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa's gamble to form a new party following squabbles over the MDC-Alliance name seems to be paying off amid renewed interest in the democratic struggle and fresh internati...Published: 26 Feb 2022 at 19:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's radical policy shift blew away US$500m potential revenue'
RADICAL policy shifts a year into President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration have wiped a staggering US$500 million in potential investments out of Zimbabwe, new data predicting an escalation of he...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Bhora musango' fear grips Zanu-PF
THE recent primary elections to select candidates for the March 26 by-elections have exposed deep-rooted factionalism in Zanu-PF Bulawayo province with growing fears that the G40 faction might be firm...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 16:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Confusion grips new/ old party
CONFUSION reigned supreme in the newly formed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party when it double fielded candidates in two Bulawayo wards at yesterday's seating of the Nomination Court for by-el...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 04:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Schools to remain closed except for exam pupils 'until further notice'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday declared that schools will remain indefinitely closed, just hours after the ministry of primary and secondary education published the school calendar which state...Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 13:59hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Rigging fears grip Mash Central
ZANU PF supporters in Mashonaland Central province have expressed concern over rigging attempts on the Provincial elections being orchestrated by incumben...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 00:18hrs | 7 | by Roy Moyo
Bulawayo bars, nightclubs operating illegally
AT a time when most nightclubs and bars are expecting to record brisk business as the festive season fever grips the country, the Bulawayo City Council may soon shut doors of some nightspots amid reve...Published: 19 Dec 2021 at 06:53hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Fear grips Zanu-PF
THE Zanu-PF national security department, which has been gripped by fear of losing the 2023 elections, has produced a report citing land barons links with the party as its possible undoing ahead of po...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kazembe mischievous - Mnangagwa
EMBATTLED ZANU-PF Mashonaland Central chairperson Kazembe Kazembe forced President Emmerson Mnangagwa to conduct a rally soon after he finished commissioning of Eureka mine in Guruve yesterday....Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 14:01hrs | 8 | by Paul Ndou
5 online slots tips for beginners
In terms of online slots gaming, the industry has never been so exciting – with gamers everywhere sampling a huge new range of titles.With online slots more exciting than ever, the finest pl...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 09:12hrs | 1 | by Staff writer
Why become a chartered accountant
IF you are thinking about a career in business, accountancy or finance, then becoming a chartered accountant (CA) can take you there: find out why it could be one of the best choices you ever make....Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
AU member States to get more COVID-19 vaccines
Zimbabwe is set to get more than five million COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming few weeks after the African Union (AU), African Vaccine acquisition Trust (AVAT) and United Nations Children's emergen...Published: 05 Aug 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Panic grips Robert Gabriel Mugabe International airport
Panic has gripped staff at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International after airport manager Margaret Samkange succumbed to Covid-19 this afternoon. There are fears of disruptions as staff are lea...Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 14:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
As COVID-19 spreads, Zimbabweans rush to get a jab
Simanga Musarurwa, a 57-year old mother of six, was reluctant about getting a COVID-19 vaccine. But then, tragedy struck nearby."My neighbour and some people I know from my neighbourhood got i...Published: 21 Jul 2021 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
COVID-19: 3rd wave takes hold
ZIMBABWE is facing crunch time in its battle to curb rising COVID-19 infections and deaths as the third wave grips the country, medical experts said yesterday. This comes after the World Healt...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fear grips Zanu-PF as Chiwenga announces new Covid-19 measures
Vice President and Minister of Healthy Constantine Guvheya Chiwenga announced new measures on Covid 19.In his announcement, he banned all public gatherings including churches, music shows, spo...Published: 13 Jun 2021 at 18:49hrs | 8 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Fear grips women in mining
Women in mining are now living in fear at Mudhindo and places surrounding Guruve where machete gangs have resurfaced in search of the precious stone....Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 12:12hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole in Guruve
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