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Terence Mukupe sheds light on Mujuru's death
Former Deputy Minister of Finance Terence Mukupe has alleged that a faction of ZANU PF opposed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa may be responsible for the death of the late General Solomon...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 05:30hrs | 15014 | by Mandla Ndlovu
When burying people becomes a lifestyle
Sporting a blue work suit and safety shoes, Margaret Nyakudya (50) is the centre of attraction at a funeral wake in Mt Darwin.The male villagers cannot help it, but are surprised by her braver...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 06:31hrs | 2693 | by Staff reporter
Debunking the Chamisa's political persecution claims
Following the violent and destructive protests of January 14 , which were called for by the MDC Alliance, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and some civil society organisations ostensibly t...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:49hrs | 229 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Two coffins at Mtukudzi's funeral
AWAY from the mourning that was taking place nationwide and beyond Zimbabwe's borders - behind the scenes a war over custody of the body of the late national hero, Dr Oliver Mtukudzi, was raging....Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:41hrs | 5941 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs new heroes
LAST week was a tragic week, tragic in that we interred to the bowels of mother earth a hero in the mould of Oliver Mtukudzi. There is no doubt that Tuku, as he was popularly known, was a different ki...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 22:46hrs | 271 | by Pupurayi Togarepi
Tuku's family blasted
Internationally renowned stone sculptor and afro- music singer Bryn Taurai Mteki has blasted super star Oliver Mtukudzi's family for refusing to bury the singer at the National Heroes Acre.Mtu...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 15:14hrs | 4201 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's ugly family split
Clashes over funeral arrangements for the revered musician have exposed long-standing rifts and a reconciliation.It was on a hot Wednesday afternoon that a beleaguered Zimbabwe began to come t...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 19:34hrs | 16291 | by City Press
Bindura Council snubbed Mtukudzi
The late superstar Oliver Mtukudzi built Pakarepaye Arts C entre in Norton after the Bindura Town Council rejected his application to acquire land for the Arts centre project.This was allegedl...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 11:40hrs | 3339 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Who is a hero in Zimbabwe?
On Thursday President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the late music superstar, Oliver Mtukudzi, a national hero, making him the first artiste to receive such an honour.Mnangagwa told mourners tha...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:20hrs | 4144 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi legacy under spotlight
The late music superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi will be laid to rest at his rural home in Madziwa, Shamva district in Mashonaland Central province today, amid revelations that it was the musician's ch...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:11hrs | 2355 | by STaff reporter
'True heroes, heroines never die'
We publish the final part of an interview by our Deputy News Editor Levi Mukarati with nationalist Jane Lungile Ngwenya. In this instalment, Ngwenya chronicles how she earned mistrust in both Zapu and...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:00hrs | 116 | by Staff rpeortet
CIOs ban Chamisa from Mtukudzi's funeral service
Movement for Democratic change President Nelson Chamisa was banned from attending the funeral service of the late veteran musician Oliver Mtukudzi held at the National sports stadium on Saturday....Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 14:04hrs | 20561 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mtukudzi will not be buried with thieves as family snubs Heroes Acre burial
Oliver Mtukudzi will be buried in Madziva, Mashonaland Central, after the family passed up the offer of a National Heroes Acre burial.The legendary singer, who died from diabetes on Wednesday ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:45hrs | 10502 | by ZimLive
Mnangagwa's rule may not last very long
Ten days ago, Zimbabwe's President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, hiked the price of petrol by 250 per cent, making it the most expensive in the world. There had been an acute fuel shortage for months and this ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 08:41hrs | 6020 | by Peter Godwin
Mtukudzi to be buried in Bindura
The late super star musician Oliver Mtukudzi will not be buried at the national shrine Heroes Acre despite President Emmerson Mnangagwa declaring a national hero on Thursday.In a statement on ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 07:16hrs | 25174 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's govt to pay Mtukudzi's funeral expenses
kudzi a national hero on Thursday, granting him a status following his death that has been a preserve for ruling party elites and independence veterans.Mtukudzi, 66, and affectionately known a...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 00:14hrs | 1716 | by Reuters
What TUKU confided in me about Shepard Mutamba - may his death unites us
The mountain has collapsed, the nation lost one of its on songbird, icon, selfless spirit, hero and the son of Mbuya Nehanda. Just like (Ndabaningi Sithole, Lookout Masuku, Edgar Tekere, Morgan Tsvang...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 14:06hrs | 7852 | by Don Chigumba
Linda Masarira's letter to Kirsty Coventry
National Spokesperson of the Thokozani Khupe led MDC Linda Masarira has written a letter to Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Kirsty Coventry advising her to lead in the construction of a National Ar...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 11:48hrs | 4735 | by Mandla Ndlovu
More evil to visit Zimbabwe under Mnangagwa
THE ousting of former President Robert Mugabe by political and military elites will result in more of the same abuse of Zimbabweans unless the Sadc joins forces with world powers to effect real change...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:53hrs | 1771 | by Mondli Makhanya
'Restraint by Zimbabwe security forces saved lives'
In the face of widespread media reports and commentary condemning the military and police responses to the violence unleashed on innocent citizens last week by some local and international bodies that...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:05hrs | 473 | by STaff reporter
The impeachment of President ED is long overdue
If Terence Mukupe and Justice Mayor Wadyajena are not ignorant, they are stupid. Removing a sitting president from power via parliament is neither a crime nor a sin but a manifestation of democracy. A...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 10:24hrs | 3401 | by Don Chigumba
Povo must be clear what they want out of street protests - draining of political sewage swamp
"This is a foolish idea!" I wrote on 17 November 2017, to discourage the ordinary Zimbabweans planning to march in support of the military coup the following day."The ZDF coup is about the fac...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 09:34hrs | 617 | by Wilbert Mukori
More shutdown heroes emerge
WHILE most businesses in Bulawayo's western suburbs were destroyed by hooligans under the guise of protests, citizens will give credit to some business people who like a group of brave vendors and tou...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:58hrs | 2912 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's costly lie
The biggest lie last week was that the violence in urban areas were protests over fuel prices in particular and living costs in general, when in fact the protests were enforced by a small bullying min...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:30hrs | 4330 | by Staff reporter
Victims tell tales of Zimbabwe army brutality
IN a shocking exposé, victims of the violent attacks by uniformed military and police officers have spilled more graphic details about how they werebludgeoned with blunt objects and torched with ...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:35hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
ED stop talking and start acting
Just like in the era of Mugabe, the current government is doing it all again. The yardstick of success for our governments seems to lie on how many people become poorer than richer- in other words era...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:28hrs | 435 | by Dr Takesure Tazvishaya
Bid to loot Nkulumane Shopping Mall thwarted
BRAVE vendors operating from Nkulumane bus terminus have emerged as heroes after repelling violent protestors who wanted to loot shops at Nkulumane Shopping Complex in Bulawayo on Monday and Tuesday. ...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:15hrs | 711 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe protests: A tale of misery, sorrow
ERUPTING like a volcano that had lain dormant for several decades, the masses in Zimbabwe this week vented their anger on any object they came across - burning tyres, as well as barricading roads - th...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:02hrs | 707 | by Gumisai Nyoni
EFF condemns brutal army killings
Zimbabwe Economic Freedom Fighters categorically condemns the use of brutal force by government security services on innocent Zimbabwean citizens who were legitimately exercising their constitut...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 08:43hrs | 734 | by Innocent Ndibali
Chaos and madness sweeping Zimbabwe were easily avoidable - have we finally learned how to
"The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Human Rights wishes to share with stakeholders critical information on the unfolding human rights crisis in Zimbabwe following the outbreak of violent protests...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 08:56hrs | 2914 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chamisa fires blank
Street protests are in from Cape to Cairo and Madrid to Moscow, these days not a week goes by without news that a massive crowd has amassed in the streets of another of the world's big cities. The rea...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 16:47hrs | 11261 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Angry motorist force Station selling fuel in US$ only to close – flood of anger against hardship will be unstoppable
"Motorists forced a fuel service station to close in Waterfalls after unearthing corruption where fuel was being selectively sold in US dollars only," reported Bulawayo 24."The agitated motori...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:39hrs | 1373 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Things fall apart as EDIOTS hero-worship
Not to see faults in our leaders is injustice to the person concerned also, Hero worship. It has probably always been a thing and is also not likely to die out any time soon. Picking someone to excess...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 00:31hrs | 6700 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Robert Mugabe writing a book?
Former President of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe might be writing a book to record his memoirs after being ousted from power in a bloody coup that ended 37 years of his rule.The revelations were mad...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 16:55hrs | 5393 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ED Mnangagwa will not hatch chickens from fried eggs
President Emmerson Munangagwa managed to openly rig the forgone polls, in a daylight robbery. All his political life after independence crocodile has waited patiently, worked meticulously carving his ...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 11:22hrs | 1621 | by Zanda Shumba
Many Zimbabweans in the UK abandon their professions to become nurses
Nurses do enjoy a diverse and rewarding career that really makes a difference. Nurses act as leaders, carers and clinicians, taking responsibility for the care they provide to patients. They are life ...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 20:51hrs | 7578 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'Mnangagwa cannot be a Khumalo'
Mthwakazi Liberation Front categorically rejects as pure lies and propaganda statement published by Mandla Ndlovu on Thursday 03 January 2018, aligning Zimbabwe President, Emerson Mnangagwa to the Roy...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 08:02hrs | 3409 | by David Magagula
ED will surprise Chamisa with a prosperous 2019
Government failure and inaction has become an increasingly common aspect of our political system, whether it is due to political polarisation or through poor planning, which characterised the slow imp...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 22:09hrs | 15529 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Churches snub MDC protestors
The Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe group of churches have said they will not support any demonstration that is done against the government of Zimbabwe.This was said by the AACZ presid...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 13:36hrs | 2693 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Can 2018 flawed elections produce legitimate president - squared circle MDC have failed to comprehend
Can a flawed and illegal election process produce a legitimate and credible result? This is the political conundrum, the squared circle, Nelson Chamisa and his MDC Alliance have failed to comprehend a...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 16:02hrs | 1253 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chamisa's 2019 plot laid bare
MDC-Alliance says it will this year embark on mass action to remove President Mnangagwa and his Government from power in order to effect the regime change agenda bankrolled by some Western nations. ...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:49hrs | 1262 | by Staff reporter
MDC calls for its members to die for Chamisa
The opposition Movement for Democratic Change has called upon its members to engage in mass action in 2019 and to be courageous enough to die in defense of MDC leader Nelson Chamisa.The call w...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 09:07hrs | 4405 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tongogara family speaks out
The family of Zimbabwe National Liberation Army (Zanla) Commander General Josiah Magama Tongogara has said details disclosed by Defence and War Veterans Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri and Acting Co...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 22:28hrs | 5112 | by Staff reporter
Tribute to Josiah Magama Tongogara 39 years on
A day after celebrating Christmas swimming through the stiffed hard but good festive seasons on the 26th December 1979 duty called. In the call of duty the son of the soil breathed his last breath....Published: 25 Dec 2018 at 19:29hrs | 4439 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabweans commemorate Gukurahundi genocide
On 22nd December 2018, Zimbabwe shall be commemorating 31 years since the 1987 signing of a pact between Robert Mugabe of ZANU PF and Joshua Nkomo of PF-ZAPU forming a 'united party' called ZANU...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 10:29hrs | 1002 | by Mbuso Fuzwayo
Our right to remember as 22 December approaches
On 22nd December 2018, Zimbabwe shall be commemorating 31 years since the 1987 signing of a pact between Robert Mugabe of ZANU PF and Joshua Nkomo of PF-ZAPU forming a 'united party' called ZANU PF. T...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 10:27hrs | 529 | by Mbuso Fuzwayo
Want to understand ZANU-PF Conference… Ignore the noise!
Over the past few days, the media has been dominated by the 2018 ZANU-PF party conference, with both sides going into hyper-partisan overdrive.On the one hand you have the state media. Everyth...Published: 17 Dec 2018 at 07:35hrs | 1435 | by Jealousy Dutiro
'Mnangagwa govt incurs credibility deficit'
Government is running under a serious credibility deficit, as the long-suffering Zimbabweans continue to lose hope in its economic policies, analysts have observed.The four months preceding th...Published: 16 Dec 2018 at 14:19hrs | 1569 | by Staff reporter
Chenjerai Hunzvi's wife dies
THE widow of national hero Chenjerai Hunzvi, Jenny Hunzi, passed away on Friday and has been declared a provincial heroine.She will be buried at the Mashonaland East Provincial Heroes Acre on ...Published: 16 Dec 2018 at 10:38hrs | 1001 | by Staff reporter
Second drowned Government official's body recovered
UNDETTERED Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education officials continued to search for their missing colleague whose vehicle was swept away in heavy rains on Monday and ended up finding the body yes...Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 09:36hrs | 1072 | by Staff reporter
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