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Mnangagwa was supposed to be in crashed chopper
The Zimbabwean government has confirmed that the helicopter which crash-landed at an airstrip in Masvingo on Sunday was initially meant to transport President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The President, who wa...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:34hrs | 1955 | by Staff reporter
Air Force of Zimbabwe probes plane crashes
THE Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) has established a board of inquiry to probe circumstances surrounding this month's plane accident.An AFZ SF260 aircraft went down during routine training near G...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 07:10hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military shops for arms in Pakistan
A HIGH-POWERED delegation of military officers led by Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) Air Vice Marshall Biltim Chingono was in Pakistan this month to inspect modern aircraft and armaments during a d...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 18:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Air Force of Zimbabwe chopper goes down
AN Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) helicopter reportedly crashed yesterday near Chibhero College in Mhondoro, but police and army officials were coy on details about its passengers and possible casualties...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:38hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Air Force of Zimbabwe in crash landing with Mi-35 helicopter gunship
Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) pilots have been commended for averting a major accident after an emergency landing with their Mi-35 helicopter gunship in Chitungwiza, which had developed a technical faul...Published: 10 Jul 2021 at 10:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
General Dyck's Mozambique contract hasn't been extended
The private military contractor providing aerial support to Mozambican ground forces battling Islamic State-linked insurgents near a US$20 billion natural gas project is set to leave the country in a ...Published: 01 Apr 2021 at 06:56hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Rtd Col. Dyck holds fort in Mozambique
SOUTHERN African Development Community leaders gathered for an emergency meeting this week in Maputo, Mozambique, following a recent get-together in Gaborone, Botswana, to discuss the volatile politic...Published: 19 Dec 2020 at 16:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Mugabe pillaged the DRC and destroyed Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S former President, Robert Mugabe, in the August of 1998 sent about 11,000 troops, armoured vehicles and combat aircraft to the Democratic Republic of Congo.There was much discontent ...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Army and Chigumba are one
The unveiling disastrous political scenario following the elections in Zimbabwe is a result of a surreptitious collaboration between the Zimbabwe Election Commission headed by Advocate Priscilla Chigu...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 15:24hrs | | by Mkhululi Zulu, Zapu Presidential Spokesperson
Chipanga regrets Mugabe song
Controversial sungura artiste Hosiah Chipanga says he regrets releasing the song Gushungo as it failed to open the doors for him to meet President Robert Mugabe.In the song released in 2006, C...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 13:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Zimbabwe squandered its diamond riches
Just a year before its citizens couldn't find basic food items in their stores in 2007 and were literally starving, Zimbabwe made the largest diamond find in recent history. The Marange fields were so...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 10:12hrs | | by Shannon Ebrahim
Zimbabwe is a Bonana Republic
My People,I am sure the last few days have all but confirmed to you that real African leaders do no waste time visiting useless local African hospitals for treatment as they could end up being...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 20:31hrs | 2 | by Dr Amai
Sulu weds Linda, chooses Jah Prayzah as best man
Serial award-winner Jah Prayzah will be the best man when Suluman Chimbetu weds Linda Samuriwo on December 3 at Zimbali Gardens in Greendale, Harare.Suluman and Linda, who are blesse...Published: 21 Nov 2016 at 12:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
My album has been banned, says Chipanga
Mutare-based controversial Sungura artiste Hosiah Chipanga has hit out at local radio stations for "banning" his hard-hitting latest album titled Gamba which some have described as his most politi...Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 13:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sulumani apologises to Bulawayo fans
DENDERA King Pin Sulumani Chimbetu has apologised to Bulawayo fans for cancelling his show at the 11th hour after he was requested by the First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe to perform in Harare at her rally o...Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 07:04hrs | | by Bongani Ndlovu
The audacity of hope for Mthwakazi: Restoration Awakening Series: 1
Dr Mpiyseizwe Churchill GuduzaMLF Vice PresidentLondon, United Kingdom3 June, 2016I. IntroductionMy argument is three-fold. Firstly, that the major thesis of Shona intellec...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 14:52hrs | 1 | by Dr Mpiyseizwe Churchill Guduza
Sulu dumps studio, plans new album
DENDERA crooner Suluman “Sulu” Chimbetu has dumped Vialy Studios, a stable he helped fortify as a music production power house.Vialy Studios was set up in 2012 and is owned by Oliver Mtuku...Published: 15 May 2016 at 14:37hrs | | by Prince Mushawevato
Ian Khama sought US help against Zimbabwe military attack
President Khama attracted the wrath of Zanu-PF (Zimbabwe African National Union [Patriotic Front]) officials after calling for fresh elections following the disputed and violent 2008 ballot, with Just...Published: 01 Sep 2015 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans far educated than xenophobic South Africans,' says Patrick Zhuwao
President Robert Mugabe's nephew- Patrick Zhuwao has declared that Zimbabweans are far better educated than their South African counterparts.He said Zimbabweans would never vow to stop their c...Published: 07 Jun 2015 at 17:50hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
The EU's latest migrants' strategy and South Africa's xenophobic violence
The EU's latest migrants' strategy and South Africa's xenophobic violence.By Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 27 April 2015Here is why concerned global citizens and intellectuals have organised a...Published: 27 Apr 2015 at 15:36hrs | 1 | by Dr Clifford Chitupa Mashiri,
Former army officer reveals the truth about abduction of tourists in Matabeleland
In 1982, 10 Western tourists were abducted by a group of 12 gunmen along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road.Four of the hostages were released with a ransom note to the police. In the ransom, the kidnap...Published: 12 Feb 2015 at 07:14hrs | 24 | by Thabo Kunene
Musician praises Grace Mugabe, blasts Gamatox
ZIMDANCEHALL chanter Soul Jah Love has waded into Zanu PF faction politics after he released a song attacking the party's under-fire former secretary for administration, Didymus Mutasa.The tr...Published: 31 Jan 2015 at 18:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Nama awards nominees - Full list
A lot has been said about the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), but director of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) Elvas Mari on Wednesday described the awards' 14-year journey as successfu...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 14:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Macheso's ex in Suluman show rumpus
There was drama at Suluman Chimbetu's show at Dandaro Inn on Friday night when Alick Macheso's ex-wife Tafadzwa Mapako and some bouncers manhandled journalists accusing them of stalking her.Ma...Published: 12 Jan 2015 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tafadzwa Macheso causes stir
There was drama at Suluman Chimbetu's show at Dandaro Inn last Friday night when Alick Macheso's ex-wife Tafadzwa Mapako and some bouncers manhandled journalists accusing them of stalking her....Published: 12 Jan 2015 at 06:39hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Suluman Chimbetu praises Grace Mugabe?
Suluman Chimbetu's song Idah Nhoro's gushing praise for people who look after orphans has fuelled speculation that it is a special dedication to the First Lady Grace Mugabe.The song, which is...Published: 30 Nov 2014 at 11:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No sacred cows in Mugabe's kraal
For starters this is not 1982 when President Robert Mugabe was sleeker and nimbler and besides Joice Mujuru is not July Moyo.Her liberation war record is impeccable and the fact that she holds...Published: 22 Nov 2014 at 13:32hrs | | by James Maridadi
Brigadier-General Eliah Bandama declared a national hero
Commander of 3 Infantry Brigade in Mutare Brigadier-General Eliah Bandama, who died last Friday at West End Hospital in Harare, has been declared a national hero.He was 56.Zanu-PF Secretary fo...Published: 15 Jul 2014 at 04:10hrs | | by Felex Share
Egyptian court bans Al-Jazeera TV affiliate
Cairo - An Egyptian court on Tuesday ordered Al-Jazeera's local affiliate and three other stations to stop broadcasting, part of an expanding government crackdown against media seen as supporting the ...Published: 04 Sep 2013 at 00:41hrs | | by Staff Reporter
WikiLeaks soldier driven by 'arrogance' says U.S.
Military prosecutors said arrogance drove the U.S. soldier who went on trial on Monday accused of the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history through the WikiLeaks anti-secrecy website ...Published: 04 Jun 2013 at 04:45hrs | | by Reuters
SA court delays donation of gunships to Zimbabwe
A court on Thursday further delayed a donation of military helicopters to Zimbabwe's army after the planned transfer sparked an outcry ahead of polls in the neighbouring nation.The AfriForum l...Published: 19 Apr 2013 at 06:05hrs | | by Sapa
17 Boko Haram Islamists killed in Nigerian raid
Maiduguri - Nigeria's military on Friday said it killed 17 insurgents in raids on two "terrorist camps" in the embattled north-eastern state of Borno, the base of Islamist group Boko Haram.The...Published: 02 Feb 2013 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'SA's gunship gift to Zimbabwe may be unlawful,' says DA
The Democratic Alliance has called for an immediate investigation into the SANDF's donation of retired military helicopters to the Zimbabwean army.David Maynier, the DA's defence spokesperson,...Published: 01 Feb 2013 at 07:45hrs | | by Mail & Guardian
SA court freezes gunship delivery to Zimbabwe
Johannesburg - The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has granted an order to freeze the delivery of South African helicopters to the Zimbabwean military, lobby group AfriForum said on Friday....Published: 25 Jan 2013 at 17:43hrs | | by Sapa
SA lobby group try to stop Zimbabwe gunship delivery
A South African civic campaign group says it is taking legal action to stop Zimbabwe from taking delivery of helicopter gunships from neighboring South Africa.This afternoon Afriforum lodged a...Published: 25 Jan 2013 at 14:27hrs | | by AP
Free Zimbabwe Global protest targets countries arming Mugabe
"Please be advised that the 21st Movement Free Zimbabwe Global Protest this Saturday will target countries that are arming the Mugabe regime which has a record of violence during elections and is on a...Published: 16 Jul 2012 at 08:28hrs | | by Den Moyo
Mugabe's crony splashes R200m on mansion
JOHANNESBURG - Robert Mhlanga, crony of Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, has been ordered to stop work on his R200 million mansion going up next to the plush Zimbali golfing estate near Ballito....Published: 17 Jun 2012 at 13:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC: Building a war psychosis
In the early eighties I had a friend who worked in the security establishment. He was in charge of VIP protection. One day he was tasked to ensure a VVIP was transported to Kushinga-Pikhelela, transpo...Published: 16 Jun 2012 at 11:47hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Marange diamonds - questions remain unanswered despite spin
The document entitled, "Mbada Diamonds: The Facts ‘they' will not tell you," New Zimbabwe.com, 28 March 2012, raises more questions than answers. In an appare...Published: 24 Apr 2012 at 20:47hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri | Political Analyst, London
The African condition: Of Imperialists, tyrants and puppets
Chief among the many challenges that confront the African continent are three evils that African thinkers and intellectuals must urgently find durable solutions to---The vicious scramble for Africa√...Published: 05 Jan 2012 at 09:20hrs | | by Dinizulu Mbikokayise Macaphulana
Helicopter crash kills six in Sudan
Khartoum - All six crewmen aboard a Sudanese military helicopter were killed when it crash-landed and burned in North Kordofan state on Friday, the army said.Fire broke out because of a "techn...Published: 30 Dec 2011 at 08:56hrs | | by Moyo Roy
The murderous western touch
So now Muammar Gaddafi has died; apparently after being incapacitated by the fire power of US drones and French gunship bombers, and left to face a very primitively ruthless death at the hands of the ...Published: 27 Oct 2011 at 05:24hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova
Botswana wanted to house US's Africom base: WikiLeaks
The Botswana government gave the United States the green light to explore the possibility of establishing an Africa Command (Africom) base in the country when the issue was raised four years ago, Amer...Published: 26 Oct 2011 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul, additional reporting from M&G
Botswana approached US for arms of war to fight Zimbabwe
BOTSWANA approached the United States for arms of war and related military equipment to help prepare for an expected attack by Zimbabwe as tensions escalated between the two countries over claims Pre...Published: 05 Sep 2011 at 04:51hrs | | by Wikileaks
Zimbabwe Liberation fighters rise from the dead
Chimoio - At least 5 000 freedom fighters who were killed during Zimbabwe's liberation struggle are buried here and villagers say the site of the 20 mass graves is home to strange occurrences....Published: 02 Aug 2011 at 06:58hrs | | by Freeman Razemba
Can the blood really be washed from the diamonds!
Zimbabwe's military generals, who increasingly control the country and its economy, stand to benefit from the decision to end sanctions against the country's diamond exports.Last month Mathi...Published: 18 Jul 2011 at 13:15hrs | | by Gavin du Venage
Can the blood really be washed from the diamonds!
Zimbabwe's military generals, who increasingly control the country and its economy, stand to benefit from the decision to end sanctions against the country's diamond exports.Last month Mathie...Published: 18 Jul 2011 at 14:26hrs | | by Gavin du Venage
Remote control killing: US’ new sport
DEFENCE contractor giants like Boeing, Lockeed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and others, as well as smaller rivals compete for growing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). They include remote contr...Published: 29 Jun 2011 at 04:29hrs | | by Stephen Lendman
I will kill my people if the West intervenes: Gaddafi
Muammar Gaddafi warns "thousands" would die if the West intervened in Libya as rebels repulsed a fierce onslaught by his forces on a key oil town.As the world clamoured ...Published: 03 Mar 2011 at 07:44hrs | | by Byo24News
Mugabe 1 Protestors 0: as police threaten to crush any protest
Internet campaigns calling for protests against the 31-year rule of President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday did not lead to any mass gatherings in Zimbabwe, where police have threatened to crush ...Published: 01 Mar 2011 at 11:18hrs | | by Byo24News
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