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Mnangagwa's Independence celebration flops
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid to preside over a successful 39th anniversary of the Independence of Zimbabwe flopped after a massive rainfall scattered the attendees who filled about half of the N...Published: 3 hrs ago | 7555 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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: 8 hrs ago | 248 | by Staff reporter
Chipinge white farmer's case takes new twist
A CHIPINGE white commercial farmer, who allegedly shot his employee after allegedly mistaking him for a stray dog has applied for inspection in loco after blaming the victim for the incident.J...Published: 9 hrs ago | 539 | 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: 9 hrs ago | 70 | by Takura Zhangazha
We've failed to guard our independence
ZIMBABWE's independence in 1980 did not come on a silver platter but it came at a huge cost and most of the people who made sure this day became a reality are long gone.But for those who were ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 83 | by Harry Peter Wilson
Omar al-Bashir moved to prison, faces ICC hand over
Sudan's former President Omar al-Bashir has been moved to Kobar maximum security prison, days after he was deposed in a military coup.Reports say the ex-leader has until now been detained at t...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 12:22hrs | 5178 | by BBC
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 | 8809 | by Staff reporter
Legal think-tank trashes Zimbabwe's Education Bill
LEGAL and parliamentary think-tank Veritas has criticised the Education Amendment Bill, describing it as a flawed document which has been carelessly drafted because it failed, among other provisions, ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:09hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU's incest with MDC Alliance not best for the worker
The proposals by the leadership of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions to become formally aligned with a political party, in this case the MDC-Alliance, and to have a quota of seats on the national ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 06:55hrs | 178 | by Editorial - The Herald
How to choose the right specialty in university and not spoil the life
When you're getting ready to go to university, it's vital for you to choose the right specialty if you want to make sure that you don't spoil the life that you've been dreaming of. After all, the prof...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 16:36hrs | 501 | by Staff Writer
Chamisa needs a united MDC
AS THE MDC congress approaches, the country's largest opposition party continues to send contradictions.On Sunday, its secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora announced that he would contest to ret...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 08:11hrs | 1590 | by Editorial - Daily News
Shocking number of pupils rape recorded in Matebeleland North
SCHOOLS in Matebeleland North Province recorded shocking numbers of pupils who were raped and fell into child marriages while at least one was killed by another pupil.Available statistics show...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:59hrs | 1123 | by Staff reporter
Laptop thieves locked for 15 months
TWO thieves from Bulawayo have been sentenced to 15 months in prison while a third was ordered to perform community service after they used a duplicate key to unlock a door and stole a laptop from a h...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:57hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter
Man in trouble over bra
FOR trying to impress his lover, a Mutare man landed himself in trouble after stealing a bra at his workplace.Brandon Mujima (21) was fined $30 by magistrate Nyasha Kuture who, however, gave h...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:53hrs | 1086 | by Staff reporter
'Prioritise students from Matebeleland region'
BULAWAYO residents yesterday strongly rejected proposals in the Education Amendment Bill to allow pregnant pupils to continue with their studies as well as the abolishment of corporal punishment. ...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:47hrs | 633 | by Staff reporter
Tiger Woods Makes One of World's Greatest Comeback Ever
It had been 11 years since Tiger Woods had last won a major tournament.At 43 years old, and having had multiple back surgeries, it appeared as though Wood's last triumph at a major would be th...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 11:37hrs | 2486 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
The case for the compensations of former white farmers
Last week Government announced the commencement of the process of identifying and registering the former white farmers, who lost land during the land reform programme, in an exercise which is being co...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 11:33hrs | 1391 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Chamisa's MDC unhappy with IMF assisting Zimbabwe
Cyclone Idai, which brought unprecedented destruction as incessant rain and gusty winds caused catastrophic damage, has prompted the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to agree to deepen the Fund's eng...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:58hrs | 3986 | by Staff reporter
Off the comfort zone with the Gregarious Chamisa: A View from the rural-dweller
The juicy and chocolate side of the socialite MDC President, Nelson Chamisa, is mainly his off-the-comfort-zone personality. This makes him an extra-ordinary political leader in that facet in Zimbabwe...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:15hrs | 889 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Chaos over wedding beer
THERE was drama at a wedding when the bride's brothers fought the groom over low supply of beer. The unidentified brothers to the bride - Vimbai Ganyani - attacked the groom towards the end of...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 09:35hrs | 3743 | by Staff reporter
Religion: Is gambling a sin?
Gambling is a game of chance. It's all about card games, roulette, lotteries, and much more. These games are fun and seemingly harmless. Most believe that there is nothing wrong with gambling as long ...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:44hrs | 1686 | by Staff Writer
MDC Alliance litigant assaulted
One of the five MDC-Alliance members challenging their party at the High Court over the congress set for May arguing that it should be moved to October was on Thursday last week assaulted during the p...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 06:40hrs | 503 | by Staff reporter
4 up for stealing diamonds
FOUR suspected rifle-wielding armed robbers appeared in court facing accusations of stealing diamond ore in Chiadzwa where Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) is operating. Foaster Mu...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 06:39hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Who should lead the MDC after Congress? A View from the grassroots voter
Although the MDC has been a beacon of hope for most Zimbabweans since its inception in 1999, the same cannot be confidently asserted this time around. Successive splits that have been rocking th...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 19:25hrs | 1675 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Boy loses leg because of church belief
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy from Bulawayo is precariously clinging to life, as his parents, who are staunch Jehovah's Witnesses are allegedly refusing that he undergoes a blood transfusion to save his life, ...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:01hrs | 1409 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi Restoration secures court date for Kambarami legal case
1893 Mthwakazi Restoration Movement (1893MRM) filed a case with Zimbabwe High Court challenging the nomination and eventually appointment of Tinashe Kamabarami as a Bulawayo councillor and ultimately ...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 15:53hrs | 890 | by 1893MRM
Mnangagwa warns political gladiators
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said his leadership will never allow "mafia-style" handling of Zanu-PF issues and urged party members to follow laid down procedures when settling grievances. The Zanu-...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:10hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
New laws for children under 18 years going to South Africa
The South African government has announced new laws for children under the age of 18 years travelling to South Africa either accompanied or unaccompanied.A summary of the new laws is as follow...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 08:42hrs | 9200 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Canaan Banana's widow seriously ill
Former first lady Janet Banana is seriously ill and is seeking medical treatment.The 83-year-old wife of Zimbabwe's first post-independence president Canaan Sodindo Banana is being taken care ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:23hrs | 1965 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Army Generals read riot act to Mnangagwa, as he privately offers to resign as President
The game is all but over for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's young presidency, as hardline army generals are reportedly said to have read the riot act to him, over a sheaf of serious issues caused by h...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:54hrs | 24475 | by Itai Mushekwe/Nancy Mabaya/Malvin Motsi
IMF to monitor Zimbabwe economic targets, policies
International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Zimbabwe have agreed on steps that will pave way for a Staff Monitored Programme (SMP).An SMP involves the IMF staff monitoring a country's economic...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:50hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Time to stop mischief of bashing under guise of reporting
IN the first analysis and final analysis, newspapers — in spite of and despite their editorial slant — should — and must — be guided by accuracy. Accuracy is the be-all and end-all."Wh...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:49hrs | 140 | by Conway Tutani
Matanga urges citizens to value peace
Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has said Zimbabweans should value the prevailing peace in the country because some countries have been ravaged by violence and anarchy.Addressing con...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:48hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance factions shun court
An MDC-Alliance member has escaped the law's wrath for maliciously damaging property after he stoned and damaged a party official's vehicle. Lenon Zhanje, aligned to MDC-Alliance secretary-gen...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:36hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Al Bashir steps down, under house arrest
Sudan President Omar Al-Bashir has stepped down and is under house arrest, multiple sources told CNN.His personal guard has been replaced and is under close watch.Bashir had ruled Suda...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 16:16hrs | 2277 | by CNN
Mugabe to sensational return to Zanu-PF?
FORMER president Robert Mugabe could make a sensational return to Zanu-PF - one-and-a-half years after the frail nonagenarian was swept from power by a military coup - if the party's overtures to him ...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 16:14hrs | 11296 | by Staff reporter
'Schools hiking fees'
MOST schools are hiking their tuition fees and levies to enable them to survive the harsh economic climate, the Daily News can report.The fee increases put a heavy burden on struggling parents...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 16:09hrs | 1130 | by Staff reporter
IMF, Zimbabwe agree on policies & reforms
The International Monetary Fund and Government have reached agreement on macroeconomic policies and structural reforms that can underpin a Staff Monitored Programme. This follows a visit ...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 07:30hrs | 1837 | by FinX
Car stoned in MDC Alliance violence
An MDC Alliance member yesterday escaped the law's wrath for maliciously damaging property after he stoned and damaged a party official's vehicle. Lenon Zhanje, aligned to MDC Alliance secreta...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
No to Doctorate Factories
The recent clarification by our Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Professor Amon Murwira, that an earned doctorate (PhD or DPhil) is the minimum qualificati...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 19:27hrs | 1474 | by Enock JONATHAN
Zanu-PF now a graveyard, says Jonathan Moyo
Self-exiled former cabinet minister and now prominent government critic, Professor Jonathan Moyo has described his former political home as 'a political graveyard whose regrouping agenda lacks transfo...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 15:24hrs | 7310 | by Ndou Paul
How Chiwenga's soldiers killed two Israeli snipers
Commandos under the command of Vice President Constantino Guvheya Chiwenga are reported to have killed two Israeli bodyguards who were guarding the then Minister of Finance Ignatius Chombo's house dur...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 14:27hrs | 25771 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Cyclone Idai donations thieving cop gets bail
A HARARE police officer, who on Monday appeared at the Rusape Magistrates Court charged with stealing foodstuffs donated to victims of Cyclone Idai in Manicaland, has been granted $200 bail and remand...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 07:02hrs | 1039 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council crafts toilets policy
THE Bulawayo City Council is crafting a policy to deal with residents who construct or occupy houses and churches without ablution services. This comes at a time councillors have raised ...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:50hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Thieves besiege Beitbridge border post warehouse
THIEVES have besieged the burnt State warehouse at Beitbridge Border Post where they are targeting mostly copper cables and related products still trapped under the debris, it has emerged. ...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:50hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Sons and daughters of the soil
The former white commercial farmers will be receiving compensation for lost farms soon, or so it is said. This is happening when gratuities or tokens of appreciation for war collaborators are still a ...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:37hrs | 146 | by Tondo
Opposition participate in illegal elections for povo's 'welfare' - how has povo ever benefited from rigged elections
Zimbabwe is in this economic mess with unemployment level a dizzying 90%, no clean water, health care service that has all but collapsed, etc. because the country has been stuck these last 38 years wi...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 09:05hrs | 479 | by Nomusa Garikai
Teenage armed robber killed over loot sharing
A TEENAGER from Old Pumula suburb in Bulawayo who was stabbed to death in an incident that left his friend hospitalised, was part of a syndicate of armed robbers who turned on each other after rowing ...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:27hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
Mental patient runs amok, kills 2
A SUSPECTED Mutoko mental patient reportedly went berserk before fatally axing a couple over an undisclosed matter.The suspect, Takudzwa Zaranyika (30) has since been arrested following the de...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 20:30hrs | 3376 | by Staff reporter
Diamonds panner assaults, disarms ZCDC guard
A CHIMANIMANI illegal diamond panner on Saturday appeared in court for allegedly teaming up with 15 others, still at large, to assault and disarm a Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) securit...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 06:43hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
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