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MDC is a disgrace to Matebeleland
The tribal fracas at the Mthwakazi capital "Esigodlweni seNkosi" is a clear manifestation of a tribal war against the local people. The unrepentant Shona councillors yesterday snubbed a scheduled budg...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1588 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Akbay fired by Ngezi Platinum Stars
MHONDORO-based Ngezi Platinum Stars have parted ways with their Dutch coach Erol Akbay and his assistant Tendai Chikuni with immediate effect. In a statement yesterday, club president Stanley ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 181 | by Staff reporter
RG Mugabe's number one admirer speaks on his unfulfilled cherished wish
LOSS takes many shapes and likewise the death of Zimbabwe's founding President Robert Mugabe undeniably evoked contrasting emotions for many people across the country and beyond.For a Bulawayo...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:34hrs | 1455 | by Staff reporter
Ex-fighter sheds light on Mugabe's escape to Mozambique
Robert Gabriel Mugabe's life epitomises a journey well travelled, with cumulative substance offering new horizons where outspokenness made and indeed earned him the coveted place of being the darling ...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:33hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
Man kills son for disrespect
An Odzi man has appeared in court for killing his 25-year old son whom he accused of disrespect.Kudzai Mafunga (48) of Marambakutongwa Village appeared before Mutare Magistrate Ms Purity Gumbo...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:32hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
Drama over the burial of Robert Mugabe
LIKE the rest of Zimbabweans, we are watching the unfolding drama over the burial of Zimbabwe's founding father, Robert Mugabe.This appears to be a game of brinksmanship between the family of ...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 14:06hrs | 3450 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe ignored advice on Gukurahundi'
THE late former President Robert Mugabe rejected concerted calls from liberation war commanders to avoid Gukurahundi massacres and fought hard to stifle Ndebele leadership, former Zanu-PF stalwart Rug...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 21:48hrs | 1923 | by Staff reporter
The untold side of Robert Mugabe
"We all die....The goal isn't to live forever,The goal is to create something that will"Robert Gabriel MugabeThe man and legend,The myth and mystery,Truly a man of Destiny ...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 10:19hrs | 9006 | by Temba Mliswa
Zera re-opens search for CEO
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has re-opened its search for a substantive chief executive officer, six months after it first advertised the job. The new CEO will replace forme...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 07:06hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe told to apologise to Zimbabweans
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has urged former First Lady Grace Ntombizodwa Mugabe to apologise to Zimbabwe for the words and deeds of her former ZANU PF allies. In a tweet on Tuesd...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 08:28hrs | 14393 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mliswa appeals to Mnangagwa over Rugare Gumbo and Mutasa
Norton Member of parliament Temba Mliswa has appealed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to reserve seats for founding ZANU PF members Didymus Mutasa and Rugare Gumbo during the funeral service of the la...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 23:03hrs | 8688 | by Mandla Ndlovu
RMS Vehicle pushing tribalism
It has come to my attention that there is a spirited effort by a Mr Chifamba and a Mutakaya and previously "Taruvinga who have since retired, to eliminate all Ndebele people from work at RMS. The case...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 11:00hrs | 1550 | by Mbonisi Gumbo
Parliament to punish absentee ministers
Parliament will take disciplinary measures against Cabinet ministers and their deputies that missed last Wednesday's Question and Answer session in the National Assembly without seeking leave of absen...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:22hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe burial expected to be on Sunday at National Heroes' Acre
Robert Mugabe planned to return to the country at the end of this month and mutually agreed to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa upon his homecoming before his untimely death last Friday, Director-Gen...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 13:13hrs | 2037 | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe's last moments
Robert Mugabe planned to return to the country at the end of this month and mutually agreed to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa upon his homecoming before his untimely death last Friday, Director-Gen...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:22hrs | 951 | by Staff reporter
Tembo Chuma set to leave Bosso
ONE of the country's best goalkeeper trainers, Tembo Chuma, is set to turn his back on Bulawayo giants Highlanders over unfulfilled contractual obligations, we can reveal. While Chuma is yet t...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 10:07hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
The life of Mugabe
FORMER President Robert Mugabe died at the age of 95 yesterday leaving a legacy as one of Africa's leading statesmen.Below is a timeline of Mugabe's history.21, February 1924Ro...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 09:59hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
The Robert Mugabe I know
I first heard about Mugabe around 1962 when he was in the National Democratic Party. I didn't get to meet him though; I just heard about him. I had been expelled from Hodgson Technical College of Zamb...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 09:58hrs | 474 | by Emmerson D. Mnangagwa
Mutodi is a lunatic
When we said tribalism is institutionalised system in Zimbabwe you didn't understand now hopefully you get it that when a whole minister thinks that Matabeleland people are not Zimbabweans it actually...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 13:09hrs | 3059 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
'MRP President Mqondisi Moyo's political career and people's expectations'
The interest and enthusiasm being shown by many Mthwakazi's sons and daughters in support of Mthwakazi Republic Party's ideology and it's political views has come at very huge cost for some of t...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 21:45hrs | 1150 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gum
Government releases $46m for water projects
TREASURY has released $46 million to the District Development Fund (DDF) to help drill 600 boreholes that will provide clean water for consumption and irrigation, especially in the country's eight rur...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:46hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Unpacking 100-Day Cycle: Bringing transparency, accountability to people
TRANSPARENCY is a key ingredient in the recipe for success. When mixed together with accountability and sustainability then you have a mix that helps build trust for the establishment. It is these tha...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:37hrs | 78 | by Nick Mangwana
Mohadi sends off ambassadors
The country is now in an economic revolution phase and the country's diplomats should focus on promoting the country's trade and economic relations with their host countries, Acting President Kembo Mo...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 19:55hrs | 1107 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa presides over gross abuse of human rights'
During his first year as President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa has presided over a systematic and brutal crackdown on human rights, including the violent suppression of protests and a witch-hunt a...Published: 26 Aug 2019 at 18:53hrs | 1224 | by Agencies
Chapungu humiliate CAPS United
Chapungu 4 - 2 CAPS UnitedCHAPUNGU announced a return to their favourite hunting ground in style when they put up a stellar performance as they dismantled CAPS United in a thrilling Castle Lager P...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 09:23hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Horror start for Rahman Gumbo
ZPC Kariba 3 - 0 TelOneRAHMAN Gumbo's stint at TelOne got off to a horrific start after the relegation threatened Gweru side suffered their worst defeat of the season at Nyamhunga yesterday. Gumbo...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 09:23hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
MRP members summoned by police
Two MRP members Cde Marshall Sibanda and Cde Luckson Maphosa have been summoned by police over the foiled ZANU PF v MDC demonstrations. We are yet not sure of the link between our Cdes and the said de...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 12:01hrs | 1946 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
TelOne FC officially unveils Rahman Gumbo
CASTLE Lager Premier Soccer League debutants TelOne FC officially unveiled Rahman Gumbo as the club's new head coach on Tuesday evening. The appointment of the former national senior team's as...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 07:32hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza rejected Warriors job, why is it that ONLY Mashonaland coaches are given that chance?
NORMAN MAPEZA was offered the chance for another romance as the Warriors coach, ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, with the coach ready for a return to the ultimate job in domestic football. Howe...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 07:30hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers arrested for stealing scrap metal, illegal mining
Two soldiers have been taken to court for stealing scrap metal from their employer in Mutare and selling it to a local dealer.Farai Chada (30) and Antony Mashaira (43), who are both employed b...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:59hrs | 823 | by Staff reporter
Man jailed for stealing at a funeral
A RUSAPE man, Simon Chitiyo, was yesterday sentenced to one year in jail for stealing a mobile phone worth $500 at a funeral.Chitiyo (27) appeared before Mutare magistrate Purity Gumbo, who co...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:52hrs | 400 | by Staff reporter
Defiance Campaign for Mthwakazi
The arrest and incarceration of Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Khayisa Ndiweni presents all the people of Mthwakazi with a moment for serious reflection and a resolution for a liberation way forward. ...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 08:18hrs | 2039 | by Thulani Nkala
Antipas appointed Warriors caretaker head coach
The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) Executive Committee has appointed Chicken Inn coach Joey Antipas as the caretaker head coach of the senior men's team, the Warriors, until the 31st of December...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 21:00hrs | 1720 | by Staff reporter
Gumbo takes over as TelOne coach
STRUGGLING Castle Lager Premier soccer League side TelOne are set to appoint former Warriors gaffer Rahman Gumbo as their new head coach as the club rings technical changes in an attempt to save the t...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 07:45hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
Does MDC demo concern us as uMthwakazi people
I have been asked by a lot of people regarding my views on the planned MDC demonstrations, while others were and are seeking for MRP position which I am not authorized to give, others are howeve...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 15:43hrs | 860 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Chief Ndiweni's incarceration is political
Today Bulawayo Magistrate courts found Chief Khayisa guilty and was immediately sent to prison pending judgement tomorrow.This happens on the eve of the opposition's scheduled demo which Chief...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 15:40hrs | 658 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Mnangagwa government blames G40 for activists' abduction
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has blamed an apparent abduction attempt on some rights and opposition activists on a Zanu-PF faction once led by Grace Mugabe, wife to ousted President Rober...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:22hrs | 331 | by newzimbabwe
Churches meet Chamisa over protests
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) on Wednesday met MDC leader Nelson Chamisa to discuss, among others, the party's planned protests after voicing concern over potential outbreak of violence....Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:29hrs | 3956 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt probes 'abduction, torture' of members of the public
THE Government is investigating alleged human rights violations following the "abduction and torture" of members of the public by unknown people recently. In a statement yesterday, Information...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 00:04hrs | 1176 | by Staff reporter
Chunga, Gumbo battle for TelOne job
FORMER Warriors coaches Moses Chunga and Rahman Gumbo will battle for the TelOne coaching job after it emerged the club leadership will appoint one of them this afternoon. The Premiership déb...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 23:55hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Commissioners to investigate Obert Mpofu named
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has constituted a Commission of Inquiry to investigate Zanu-PF secretary for Administration Obert Mpofu and other individuals fingered in corrupt dealings by the ZANU-PF Y...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 20:08hrs | 2884 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt worried by alleged abductions
Government is concerned with the cases of alleged abductions and torture of citizens by unknown assailants and is looking into the cases to ensure citizens are treated with dignity and respect....Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 18:30hrs | 1034 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi's State Of the Nation Address
Good evening Mthwakazi Omuhle ondlela zimhlophe.I wish to have started by acknowledging the so called Zimbabwe's hereos and defense forces day, but I am too angry to go through such kind of fo...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 21:43hrs | 1543 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
'Zimbabwe opposition must revisit campaign strategies'
POLITICAL think-tank, Local Solutions Council (LSC), has urged the opposition to re-look its electioneering strategies in rural areas to avoid continuous thumping by the ruling Zanu-PF party.L...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:04hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Lest we forget: Women of the struggle
Tomorrow, Zimbabwe celebrates National Heroes Day, an important day on the national calendar to honour the gallant sons and daughters of the soil who made extraordinary sacrifices to liberate the coun...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:26hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Madinda returns to Bulawayo
FORMER Highlanders technical manager Madinda Ndlovu is set to return home when his Botswana side Gaborone United sets up its pre-season base in Bulawayo next week. The 2019/20 pre-season tour ...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:53hrs | 3975 | by Staff reporter
War heroes who died in vain
The war was raging on. Every person in the village had had an encounter with the freedom fighters. We all knew the drill. The arrival of the freedom fighters in a village was so secret but an open one...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 07:52hrs | 2549 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Joram Gumbo dares ZACC
Minister of State for Presidential Affairs (Implementation and Monitoring) Joram Gumbo has dared the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to investigate him as he says he has a clean record in a...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 19:12hrs | 3377 | by Staff reporter
Govt officials loot US$20m farm mechanisation grant
SENIOR government officials, including those from the Ministry of Agriculture, feasted on a US$20 million farm mechanisation grant from China after diverting to personal use some of the farm equipment...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:04hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Magistrate dismisses Mnangagwa plotters' application
A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed an application for temporary release of the passport for one of the seven human rights activists who are facing charges of trying to subvert a constitutionally-...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 07:56hrs | 1072 | by Staff reporter
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