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Army factions wants Mnangagwa gone
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's continued stay in power is now allegedly being seen as an unprecedented threat to national security, by an army faction said to be loyal to Vice President, Rtd General C...Published: 1 hr ago | 1270 | by Spotlight Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's currency reforms dilemma
The Zimbabwean government has indicated that the country will be launching a new currency before the end of 2019. The announcement has caused some confusion amongst businesses and the transacting publ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 630 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe's currency reforms dilemma
The Zimbabwean government has indicated that the country will be launching a new currency before the end of 2019. The announcement has caused some confusion amongst businesses and the transacting publ...Published: 4 hrs ago | 1161 | by Victor Bhoroma
ZESA wokers to go on strike
Workers at the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority have given notice of intention to embark on collective job action.In a statement to Zimbabwe Energy Industry Employers the workers said, "B...Published: 8 hrs ago | 4368 | by Mandla Ndlovu
BREAKING: Nurses reduce working week to two days
In a development that could collapse the already troubled Zimbabwe health care system, nurses at public health institutions have announced that they are, with immediate effect, reducing their working ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 4624 | by Staff Reporter
Hindus welcome reports of Zimbabwe plans to incorporate yoga in schools
Hindus have welcomed reports of Zimbabwe thinking about introducing yoga in schools.Calling it "a step in the positive direction", Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) tod...Published: 11 hrs ago | 468 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to incorporate yoga into schools sport
THE Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation is mulling adding yoga to the school sporting calendar as a mandatory activity. The United Nations declared June 21 the International Day of Yoga in 2...Published: 12 hrs ago | 184 | by Staff reporter
1 million suffer from mental disorders in Zimbabwe
ONE million people in Zimbabwe suffer from mental and neurological disorders, the Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Obadiah Moyo, has said. As part of efforts to address the problem, the Health Mi...Published: 12 hrs ago | 283 | by Staff reporter
Hindus welcome reports of Zimbabwe plans to incorporate yoga in schools
Hindus have welcomed reports of Zimbabwe thinking about introducing yoga in schools. Calling it "a step in the positive direction", Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (US...Published: 13 hrs ago | 98 | by Staff Reporter
'Youth will rescue Zimbabwe' - no, only strong minds will; age, war hero irrelevant and failed
It was the great Greek philosopher Socrates, 2 500 years ago, who said "STRONG MINDS DISCUSS IDEAS, AVERAGE MINDS DISCUSS EVENTS AND WEAK MINDS DISCUSS PEOPLE."Socrates lived during the golden...Published: 13 hrs ago | 306 | by Wilbert Mukori
Dinner gala to raise awareness of mental health and domestic violence to take place end of June
A dinner gala to raise awareness of mental health and support those affected by abuse is set to take place this month in Solihull, England. The inaugural women's networking event, organised by communi...Published: 13 hrs ago | 133 | by Tidi Kwidini
Mnangagwa promises free education
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday opened the 27th session of the Junior Parliament of Zimbabwe as part of commemorations of the Day of the African Child by promising free compulsory basic educati...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:32hrs | 1951 | by Staff reporter
Winter of discontent for Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government faces a winter of discontent from restive public sector workers with teachers and health workers giving notice of imminent strikes.Mnangagwa's broke g...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:29hrs | 2235 | by ZimLive
Passport shortage leaves Zimbabweans stranded
With Zimbabwe's economy in shambles and political tensions rising, leaving the country seems the best option for many who are desperate for jobs. But those dreams often end at the passport office, whi...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:26hrs | 602 | by AP
'MDC A will give dialogue a chance' - to what end if chance of free 2023 elections is zero
The people of Zimbabwe risked life and limb to elect Morgan Tsvangirai, Tendai Biti, Nelson Chamisa, David Coltart and the other MDC A leaders into power on the promise the party will deliver the demo...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:11hrs | 504 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
We need more vocational training centres in Mash. Central
If devolution is implemented well with all minds intend on development, nationwide visible economic growth is within sights. Every Zimbabwean province is rich in both human capital and natural...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:07hrs | 107 | by Thomas Murisa
'Cannot use tractor to pull Chamisa to dialogue' - bribe him again but can never bribe economy
"I cannot get a bulldozer or a tractor to pull him out of his house for talks. I have made a call to all political parties in Zimbabwe that let us come together. Is he not a leader of a political part...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:02hrs | 468 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zesa workers plot strike
Zimbabwe could be plunged into further darkness if energy sector workers carry out their threats to go on strike to push for salary increments.The Zimbabwe Energy Workers' Union (Zewu) and Nat...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 09:42hrs | 2137 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's economic crunch hits passports
With Zimbabwe's economy in shambles and political tensions rising, leaving the country seems the best option for many who are desperate for jobs. But those dreams often end at the passport office, whi...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 10:45hrs | 7318 | by Farai Mutsaka, The Associated Press
'MDC A will give dialogue a chance' - to what end if chance of free 2023 elections is zero
The people of Zimbabwe risked life and limb to elect Morgan Tsvangirai, Tendai Biti, Nelson Chamisa, David Coltart and the other MDC A leaders into power on the promise the party will deliver the demo...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 09:13hrs | 594 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
New HIV cases in Zimbabwe drop by 38%
NEW HIV infections in Zimbabwe have gone down by 38 percent since 2010, statistics from the Ministry of Health and Child Care show. In a joint statement with UNAids on the launch of HIV ...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 08:54hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Doctors and nurses to engage in full strike
The Health Apex Council which is the highest negotiation body for medical practitioners in Zimbabwe on Friday resolved to engage in a full scale industrial action if their demands are not met by the 2...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 20:09hrs | 4694 | by Mandla Ndlovu
2nd Annual Albinism Health Fair
Global Aid Missions Zimbabwe, a non-governmental organization that supports people with Albinism will be hosting its 2nd Annual Albinism Health Fair on Saturday 22nd of June at the Harare Gardens. The...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 09:30hrs | 247 | by GAM
A damning indictment on Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration's failure to address the economic challenges bedevilling the country - despite lofty promises - could have been described as spectacular if it were not so...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:20hrs | 2613 | by Owen Gagare
Zapu plunged into mourning again
ZAPU has again been plunged into mourning following the death of its top official, secretary for health Nikela Ndebele, less than a month after the demise of party leader Dumiso Dabengwa.Ndebe...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:09hrs | 2374 | by Staff reporter
Boxing star Manyuchi hospitalised
BOXING star Charles Manyuchi has been hospitalised after complaining of chest pains.Manyuchi was earlier this week rushed to a Harare hospital after he fell ill and was last night set to leave...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:05hrs | 1801 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti: Infant trapped in adult body?
Those familiar with former Finance minister Tendai Biti’s track record were not exactly surprised by his latest outburst against current Treasury boss Mthuli Ncube.It seems insults come as s...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:04hrs | 6776 | by Conway Tutani
Zupco cops petition govt
Police officers who man the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) urban buses have petitioned government and the bus company over unpaid overtime.In the petition, seen by Southern Eye, the...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 07:59hrs | 1021 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu PF is burning Zimbabwe down to stop anyone else ruling' - we are insane to let them
Zimbabwe is in a serious economic and political mess. The country's economy is in total meltdown unemployment has soared to nauseating heights of 90% plus; ¾ of the population is living on US$30 or l...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 18:21hrs | 3023 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe groaning under economic turbulences
Zimbabwe focuses on the economic challenges facing the nation since 2008. The economy is now resembling a run away train towards a bombed bridge. There is great economic improvements at the top with c...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 18:16hrs | 1530 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Health/Security crisis looms at Chikurubi Prison
A health hazard is looming at Chikurubi Maximum Prison with reports that the facility is holding 2 508 prisoners against a holding capacity 1 360 inmates. This means that the prison has 1 148 ...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 18:13hrs | 1098 | by Staff Reporter
Farewell fighter: Tribute to Vimbai Tsvangirai
Death has robbed Zimbabwe of one of her most esteemed and accomplished daughters, Vimbai Tsvangirai - Java.The heroic conquests of the Tsvangirai's over the years can never be overstated, howe...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 10:28hrs | 2671 | by Grace Kwinjeh
UK to end contribution to climate change by 2050
The Prime Minister has today announced that the UK will eradicate its net contribution to climate change by 2050.The statutory instrument to implement this will be laid in Parliament today, We...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 08:22hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
Deny, deflect and divert: Zanu-PF's flawed approach to governings
When the news that the Association of Rural Teachers of Zimbabwe (Artuz) boss, Obert Masaraure had allegedly been kidnapped, brutalised and left for dead first filtered in, the government and by exten...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:20hrs | 149 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Rainbow Tourism Group trading update
The company delivered a strong performance in 2018 achieving revenues of $34.3 million which was 27% above the prior year despite an increasingly challenging economic climate. This performance w...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:00hrs | 211 | by Rainbow Tourism Group
Wadyajena and his new car raises eyebrows
The social media is awash with the car Honourable Wadyajena bought. Pictures of his constituency and schools in his constituency were splashed all over internet. There is a lot of misconception on wha...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 19:47hrs | 4794 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
ZAPU mourns Dr Nikela Nic Ndebele
The Zimbabwean mother party has been thrown into mourning once again barely two weeks after laying to rest its party president. The ZAPU National Secretary for Health, Dr NikelaNic Ndebele has...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 17:23hrs | 2945 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Embassy steps in to save girls menstrual health
Have you felt so bad that you no longer wanted to live, that is how teen girls are feeling when they get strange stares from their peers because they may have messed themselves with menstrual bl...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 07:58hrs | 756 | by Makho Precious Moyo
'Health Insurance Bill now at an advanced stage'
HEALTH minister Obadiah Moyo says government is now at an advanced stage in the crafting of a National Health Insurance Bill, which will provide a national health safety net to all citizens.Mo...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 07:10hrs | 586 | by Staff reporter
Unclaimed pension funds reach $27m
About 50 000 pensioners have not received their pension payouts with unclaimed pension funds now amounting to more than ZWL$27 million, the industry regulator has said.Speaking during a meetin...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 07:07hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
Diarrhoea outbreak hits Harare
An outbreak of diarrhoea has been reported in parts of Harare's Glen View, Budiriro and Glen Norah suburbs where over 22 people, mostly children, have been affected by the disease. The three h...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 07:01hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Dramatic raid at Bulawayo drugs den
POLICE in Bulawayo yesterday staged a dramatic raid at a residential flat in the city's Central Business District and arrested seven suspects in an operation that saw drugs and cash being recovered. ...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 06:53hrs | 1956 | by Staff reporter
New twist to Mnangagwa's arms deal saga
A highly placed source in the Joint Operations Command (JOC) in Harare has refuted reports that the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently purchased about 3 343 AK-47 assault rifles and a...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 16:12hrs | 13458 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Diarrhoea hits Glen View 3
Diarrhoea cases have hit Glen View 3. The most hit streets include 56 and 58 Crescent. The cases are caused by burst sewer pipes which have taken long before being attended to by City of Harare....Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 09:53hrs | 1489 | by Community Water Alliance
Mnangagwa elbows out Rugeje
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pushed out Lieutenant-General Engelbert Rugeje (retired) as Zanu-PF political commissar, replacing him with loyalist and long-time ally Victor Matemadanda as the battl...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:17hrs | 6750 | by Staff reporter
Divisions rock MDC Midlands
DIVISIONS have rocked the MDC Midlands provincial executive over the imposition of members to represent the region in the party's highest decision-making body, the national executive council.M...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:07hrs | 837 | by Staff reporter
Schools demand top up fees
SOME boarding schools are demanding top up fees for this term as they seek to cushion themselves against escalating prices of goods and services. The schools say they were left with no o...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 06:59hrs | 856 | by Staff reporter
Harare's new masterplan ready by year-end
Harare City Council has completed a pilot study leading to a new Harare Masterplan which is expected to be ready before the end of year, an official has said. In an interview, the city's actin...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 06:55hrs | 1654 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe could fall into anarchy'
CHURCHES and the civic society say Zimbabwe risks falling into anarchy if the leaders of major political parties fail to dialogue and address pressing issues without resorting to violence.The ...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:31hrs | 2874 | by Staff reporter
BCC extends bursary to A Level
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has resolved to offer its social welfare education grant to Advanced Level students following revelations that beneficiaries were failing to proceed beyond Ordinary Lev...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:30hrs | 963 | by Staff reporter
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