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3 suspended over Harare water shortages
HARARE City Council has suspended four senior officials for alleged dereliction of duty and contributing to the water crisis in the city.The axe fell on head of city chemistry, production mana...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 09:24hrs | 2003 | by Staf reporter
Council refuse trucks stuck in SA for 3 years
FIFTEEN refuse trucks bought by Harare City Council in South Africa are stuck there almost three years on as it cannot raise over US$2 million required for their delivery. However, there are conflicti...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 05:16hrs | 1136 | by Staff reporter
We have a full-blown crisis
Phew!What a frenzied week it was as those brats, who are used to hogging TV remote controls or causing unending trouble during holidays, were finally banished to school, where they rightfully ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:33hrs | 225 | by Bishop Lazarus
De Jongh crashes Bosso car and walks away
DUTCH coach Pieter De Jongh did not only leave Highlanders in a lurch after packing his bags for FC Platinum but he left the Bulawayo giants RTGS$6 000 poor after he crashed the club's car.It ...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 05:46hrs | 3544 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council tender scandal deepens
THE massive tender scandal rocking Harare City Council (HCC) has taken a new twist after it emerged in an explosive email trail that a local company, Microlab Scientific (Microlab), offered to use its...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:25hrs | 359 | by Staff repoirter
Chiyangwa's strange dream on a cold night
Zimbabweans never cease to amaze me. They have a penchant to blow their own trumpet (kuzvifonera) at every opportunity, but nature has its own humbling ways. Examples abound of people swaggering and b...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:03hrs | 664 | by Cliff Chiduku
Chiyangwa to build multi-purpose stadium
IN a rare and audacious bid that is set to transform the face of sport in this country, Harare property mogul Philip Chiyangwa has revealed plans to build a multi-million- dollar modern stadium in Har...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 08:05hrs | 3487 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Why the MDC will lose the 2023 elections
Each time the country approaches an election, the MDC goes full throttle lying to the electorate that they are the "party of excellence" and would win the elections despite doing absolutely nothing to...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 12:57hrs | 4549 | by Elijah Chihota
Katema off to Zambia
FORMER Mushowani Stars and Dynamos forward Evans Katema left the country on Tuesday and is on the verge of signing Zambian giants Zanaco.The Dynamos marksman who scored 12 goals in 2019 Premie...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 15:09hrs | 1242 | by Edward Makuzva
Fake licences scam hits Harare
HARARE City Council is investigating cases of fake business licences being issued in the city amid indications that some council officials were involved in the scam.The local authority alleged...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:21hrs | 4565 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum crowned 2019 Castle Lager PSL Champions
FC Platinum have been crowned champions of Zimbabwean football this Saturday after defeating Caps United.For the third time in club history, FC Platinum were crowned the 2019 Premier Soccer Le...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 20:39hrs | 1764 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF splurges $14 million on salaries
ZANU-PF gobbled nearly $14 million in salaries for the year 2019 as the party doled out ministerial packages for its full-time politburo workers and montly allowances for central committee members....Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 08:03hrs | 1274 | by Staff reporter
Massive tender scam sucks in top officials
LOCAL Government minister July Moyo and Harare Metropolitan Provincial Affairs minister Oliver Chidawu have been implicated in a massive tender scandal at Harare City Council (HCC) after they allegedl...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:58hrs | 812 | by Staff reporter
Relegation fight goes to the wire
TWO DOWN, and two more to follow. As many as six teams are involved. That is the story of this year's relegation battle, a fight which will go to the last round matches of the season.Mushowani...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:30hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Dembare thrashed
Dynamos 1-3 Harare City HARARE City coach, Lloyd Chitembwe, says he was relieved after they got a lifeline in their fight to avoid relegation in this Castle Lager Premiership match at Rufaro yeste...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 19:58hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Graveyards under threat
All over the world, graveyards or cemeteries are sacred. They are serene and shielded from the public by hedges and precast concrete walls, giving them an aura that is both melancholic and sombre. ...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:31hrs | 856 | by Staff reporter
A Christmas book gift from a Villager
In my village, villagers don't write books. They queue for food aid from the State and NGOs to stay alive so that they can go and vote for Zanu PF in the next election. Writing books in my country is ...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 06:52hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter
Herentals FC summoned for 'match fixing'
RELEGATION threatened Herentals FC have been summoned to appear before the Premier Soccer League disciplinary committee to answer to allegations of match manipulation raised following their 3-0 win ov...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 06:45hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere is a 'small boy', says Mutsvangwa
ZIMBABWE National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWA) chairperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has said the ruling Zanu-PF is not threatened by the launch of a political movement by self-exiled...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 08:42hrs | 7450 | by Staff reporter
Chunga calls out Zifa
Moses Chunga has challenged Zifa to make no exemptions in their demands for the Caf A coaching badge for national team and Premier Soccer League coaches.Chunga, who does not have a Caf A coach...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 07:19hrs | 918 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga tells Mnangagwa to toughen up
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa disclosed yesterday that one of his deputies, Constantino Chiwenga, had told him to toughen up and urgently deal with the rampant factionalism that is once again tearing a...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 12:12hrs | 19476 | by Staff reporter
Wife bashes hubby for 17 years
AS the world commemorates the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV), the spotlight is mainly on children and women as they are the chief victims.But while society, which is l...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:36hrs | 223 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa gobbles over US$11,4m on foreign trips
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and his bloated entourage splashed US$12 million on travel expenses between January and September this year at a time government is battling to contain an intractable econ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:33hrs | 1018 | by Staff reporter
Harare City shuts down offices over water shortage
In a move that has exposed Harare City Council as a victim of its own failure, the authority was this morning forced to shut down its Rowan Martin offices in the central business district due to non-a...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 20:42hrs | 482 | by Staff reporter
MDC in Harare turning into Mthuli cousins
DIFFERENTIATING Zanu-PF and the MDC led by Nelson Chamisa is not an easy thing, particularly for people who are not swayed by political rhetoric, and rally optics, but those who slowly and methodicall...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:22hrs | 2345 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
CAF OKs Barbourfields, bans NSS
THE Confederation of African Football has given the greenlight to Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo to host international matches, while banning Zvishavane's Mandava Stadium and the National Sports St...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:02hrs | 319 | by Staff reporter
Harare blows $375,000 on iPads for councillors
While Harare City Council continuously complains that poor cashflow prevents it from providing adequate water and services like refuse collection, it has just spent at least $375 000 on iPads fo...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:03hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Ngezi collide
RESURGENT Bulawayo giants Highlanders will wrestle for the Chibuku Super Cup against Ngezi Platinum Stars at Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon hoping to land their first major silverware in six yea...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 10:45hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
2019 soccer stars big omissions
DYNAMOS right back Emmanuel Jalayi must be gazing covetously as he goes through the list of the selected 2019 Soccer Stars of the Year announced yesterday.He must be wondering at domestic foot...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:42hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter
Bosso gaffer eyes to lift Chibuku Super Cup
HIGHLANDERS coach, Hendrik Pieter de Jongh, has told his players to manage their anxiety by enjoying themselves when they set out for tomorrow's Chibuku Super Cup final at Barbourfields Stadium agains...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:35hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Harare council wins order to demolish 229 co-op houses
MORE than 250 families belonging to six housing co-operatives based at Crowborough Farm in Harare are set to be evicted and their houses demolished after their application seeking to bar the City of H...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:40hrs | 2584 | by Staff reporter
Harare sells 1 000 cattle, beerhalls to pay debts
THE cash-strapped Harare City Council is selling 1 000 cattle and some of its beerhalls to finance its businesses and pay debts, it has emerged.Council is planning to use proceeds from the sal...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:40hrs | 800 | by Staff reporter
Do we still have police in Harare?
Illegal activities around the former Ximex Mall have become a cause for concern to all and sundry.Anyone familiar with the goings-on there is shocked at how the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) ...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 21:55hrs | 2103 | by Staff reporter
Soccer stars selection poser
After a year punctuated by inconsistency, selectors are set for a torrid time in coming up with the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Coach of the Year, although the Soccer Star of the Year could pro...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:59hrs | 1311 | by Staff reporter
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 | 544 | by Staff reporter
Harare council threatens striking nurses
HARARE City Council has threatened to withhold salaries for striking nurses and take disciplinary measures because their job action was illegal, NewsDay revealed.About 600 council nurses are on st...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:25hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police officers attacked in Harare CBD
Zimbabwe Republic Police officers were attacked in Harare CBD on Friday night by what the police says was a 16 man gang. According to the police at least 3 police officers were beaten up and injured b...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 06:57hrs | 2411 | by Staff reporter
Harare to descend on dilapidated buildings
HARARE City Council has threatened to forcibly acquire neglected and dilapidated buildings which are posing a threat to human life.Mayor Herbert Gomba said the Urban Council's Act empowers the...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:21hrs | 1086 | by Staff reporter
BCC bans 'corrupt' Harare company from any future deals
THE Bulawayo City Council has banned a Harare-based company, City Parking, from any future deals in the second capital, as the parking management system tender continues to take new twists.The...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:20hrs | 3090 | by Staff reporter
ZACC nabs three Harare council employees
Three Harare City council employees who allegedly awarded tenders to supply goods and services to companies they have links with were arrested on Friday by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZAC...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:12hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Police warn CBD hooligans
A 16-member male gang went on a rampage in Harare's central business district on Friday night and assaulted and injured three uniformed police officers before they broke into a few shops along Leopold...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:06hrs | 332 | by Staff rpeorter
Zimbabwe government scared of Mthwakazi independence agenda while its ministers 'support' the agenda - MIOR
Mthwakazi Institute Of Research has established UNTHINKABLE fears in the government of Zimbabwe and some intelligence networks to divert and confuse the Road to Mthwakazi Independence, which seems to ...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 09:05hrs | 1546 | by Mthwakazi Institute of Research
Re-naming of streets above board
Cabinet's decision to re-name some roads in urban local authorities, places and Government buildings after national heroes and regional nationalists and beyond is in accordance with the country's laws...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 18:02hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
False alarm stirs commotion
A false fire-alarm followed by a thick dark smoke raised from the Auditor General's offices' roof in Harare's central business district stirred commotion, leaving occupants traumatised as they stamped...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 18:01hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa named 10 roads after himself
With the haste of a man not certain of history's judgment of him, President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday renamed 10 roads in all provinces after himself.Enterprise Road in Harare, which lead...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 17:58hrs | 187 | by ZimLive
Fired Zimbabwe doctors must reapply
Fired doctors wishing to get their jobs back must reapply, the Government has said. This comes as the Government has made moves to reopen Edith Opperman Maternity Clinic in Mbare, Harare, to ease the ...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 14:50hrs | 824 | by Staff Reporter
Chombo's latest application for release of passport granted
A High Court Judge has granted the application made by Former Cabinet Minister, Ignatius Chombo's, to have his passport released after a Magistrate Court had dismissed the application in Septemb...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 13:36hrs | 1856 | by Staff Reporter
Harare derby test for Caps
CAPS United face one of their biggest tests in their bid to win the championship this season when they clash with old foes Dynamos in a potentially explosive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League tie at ...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 07:58hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
Harare probes stands scandal
Harare City Council has ordered an investigation into allegations that it lost millions of dollars over the past two years in illegal residential stands deals involving its employees. This com...Published: 19 Nov 2019 at 06:00hrs | 2846 | by Staff reporter
Carnival atmosphere expected at Chibuku final
A CARNIVAL atmosphere will envelope Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo when the Chibuku Super Cup final between Highlanders and Ngezi Platinum Stars is played on November 30. The Premier Soccer...Published: 19 Nov 2019 at 05:46hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
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