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Zimbabwe's re-engagement bearing fruits
The United Kingdom is a critical cog in Zimbabwe's efforts to re-integrate into the community of nations following years of isolation in the First Republic. As the former colonial power, the United Ki...Published: 11 hrs ago | 136 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa Foundation seeks hero status for Lesabe, Moyo
THE Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation, an organisation founded in honour of the late national hero and former Zipra intelligence supremo, has started making consultations with various stakeholders to lobby g...Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa posters defaced in Marondera
SOME of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's posters, erected on the eve of Heroes and Defences Forces holidays in Marondera, have been defaced and pulled down, in a development that has been linked to ange...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 09:23hrs | 6500 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Constitution ignored
The Zimbabwe government has made it clear that the much-vaunted new constitution counts for nothing. The MDC fulfilled the legal requirement to inform the police before Friday's demonstration in Harar...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 22:45hrs | 1337 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Lobengula descendants want Dabengwa honoured
KING Lobengula's descendants have urged Bulawayo City Council to honour the late national hero Dumiso Dabengwa by naming a street after him.Dabengwa, who was Zipra's intelligence chief during ...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 10:05hrs | 970 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe and the crisis of one-sided democracy narrative
THE co-existence of political dissent is healthy for any political set-up. However, it is risky to reduce the density of political dissent to the narrowest of extremes of allowing certain political ac...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 09:36hrs | 103 | by Richard R Mahomva
Why street protests don't work... How can so many demonstrations accomplish so little?
Street protests are in. From Cape to Cairo and Madrid to Moscow, in Hong kong it has taken ten weeks these days not a week goes by without news that a massive crowd has amassed in the streets of anoth...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 08:35hrs | 318 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Chief Ndiweni's incarçeration an attack on peoples rights
Chief Ndiweni has been incarcerated not only because of the crime he is alleged to have committed but he has long been an undesirable element according to ZANU PF.The sending away of the chief...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 21:30hrs | 1525 | by Iphithule Maphosa
'No need for security sector reforms in Zimbabwe'
DEFENCE deputy minister Victor Matemadanda (VM) says security sector reforms are not necessary because it is comprised of people who fought in the war of liberation.In a wide ranging interview...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 08:30hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter
Go home Nero! The demons are with you
We are told sister Piri, as Prisca Mupfumira was known in her close circles, is demanding too much luxury behind bars. Yes, she has not yet been convicted, but it could be her insatiable quest for swa...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 07:58hrs | 802 | by Staff reporter
This Zimbabwe situation simply cannot go on
THIS is a message to those who currently hold power in Zimbabwe. I do not really care about how you got into this position, but now that you are there, we need to ask you what you are going to use tha...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:25hrs | 1533 | by Eddie Cross
Mugabe's grave completed
The social Media has been awash with the news that Mugabe has refused to be buried at the National Heroes Acre. Firstly we need to understand the presidency. President, in government, the officer in w...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 16:15hrs | 25592 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Ambuya Nehanda's bones stuck in UK
The Executive Director of National Monuments and Monuments of Zimbabwe Dr Godfrey Mahachi will be the guest of honour at an Ambuya Nehanda Repatriation Conference that will be held on the 5th of...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 12:26hrs | 2216 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF factionalism rears ugly head
There was drama at Chinhoyi Stadium during the Defence Forces Day celebrations when security and protocol members were reportedly forced to remove top Zanu-PF provincial members who had invaded the hi...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1626 | by Staff reporter
Zapu celebrates own heroes
ZAPU and ex-combatants of its Zipra military wing during the liberation struggle, celebrated the just-ended Heroes' Day by honouring their fallen and unsung heroes interred at Lady Stanley Cemetery in...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:29hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
#ShutDownZimbabwe demos: Political warfare morphing into insurgency
The pending demonstrations ought to be viewed within the realms of a sophisticated effort at blackmail, whose sole agenda is to have the international community turning screws against the Government....Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:11hrs | 362 | by Andrew Maimba
Chamisa can still join POLAD, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says doors for national dialogue are still open, after he has taken several steps to ensure inclusivity and engagement by Zimbabweans since he took over leadership after winning la...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:09hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Dumiso Dabengwa must be remembered
It is now some weeks since Dr Dumiso Dabengwa passed on. This Office has two proposals for the people of Bulawayo to ponder over and if it's okay, implement with the approval of ZAPU and his family....Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 09:16hrs | 1527 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
'Diasporans must help with re-engagement' ordered Mnangagwa - and lie you denied all 3 m of them a vote
"PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appealed to Zimbabweans in the diaspora to support his re-engagement efforts undertaken following his military assisted power seizure almost two years ago," reported ...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:52hrs | 2275 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Council dolls stands to fallen hero's spouses
THE Beitbridge Municipality says it will offer families of fallen heroes of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle residential stands at half the normal price as an appreciation of their selfless sacrifices....Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:47hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter
No Zupco fare hike
THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) has allayed fears of fare hikes, dismissing as false, reports circulating on social media claiming that the firm had increased its bus fares by at least 3...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 802 | by Staff reporter
6 die in Nkayi Road kombi crash
SIX people died while 20 others were injured yesterday when a kombi they were travelling in veered off the road before overturning at the 24km peg along Bulawayo-Nkayi Road in Bubi District. T...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC cross swords
DAGGERS have been drawn between President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ruling Zanu-PF and the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC over the latter's Friday protests, with Zanu-PF political commissar and Defence deputy mini...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 20:39hrs | 3133 | by Staff reporter
We have more heroes in 40 years than UK in 400 years - but not one stopped Zim going to the dogs, why
"President Emmerson Mnangagwa is the biggest thief," said Thomas Mapfumo in a facebook video circulating in the social media.Thomas Mapfumo, is a very talented Zimbabwean musician who has cons...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 20:38hrs | 1896 | by Wilbert Mukori
7 perish, 40 injured in Heroes accidents
Seven people were killed, while 40 were injured in separate accidents that occurred in Beitbridge and Guruve yesterday.In Beitbridge, seven people died on the spot, and nine were injured when ...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 20:23hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter
MDC protests 'will not happen', claims Matemadanda
A series of planned nationwide protests by the MDC "will not happen", the deputy defence minister Victor Matemadanda declared on Monday.Matemadanda, who previously declared that the army would...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 16:04hrs | 2700 | by ZimLive
'Chinese nationals impregnate young girls in Zimbabwe'
Norton member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has alleged that Chinese nationals who are running production firms in his constituency are impregnating young girls who are below the age of consent. ...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 11:35hrs | 6206 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa urges Zimbabweans to shun violence, corruption
Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday urged Zimbabweans to shun violence and corruption and focus their efforts in rebuilding the economy.The president made the remarks in his addr...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:54hrs | 958 | by Xinhua
Mnangagwa beefs up security
DRONES, sniffer dogs, security cameras, heavily armed soldiers and police officers, hundreds more embedded in the crowds turned the National Heroes Acre into a virtual cantonment area as President Emm...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:37hrs | 5166 | by newzimbabwe
Robbers terrorise worshippers
POLICE in Mashonaland East province are warning people going up Domboshava hills for worship and traditional rituals to be wary of robbers who are terrorising communities in the area.Since Jan...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:21hrs | 1858 | by Staff reporter
Heroes' Day eclipsed by new lows
It is sad that the relevance of Heroes' Day has been obliterated by the new levels of suffering going on in Zimbabwe.It seems incomprehensible that any other matter can overshadow the levels o...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | 633 | by Learnmore Zuze
'Some fallen heroes, battle sites lie forgotten'
While war veterans across the country are fighting for gratuities and other benefits for their participation in Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, some Zimbabweans believe they should be fighting for the...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:18hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt pour cold water on security sector reforms
GOVERNMENT has poured cold water on calls to reform the security sector, saying the system was working very well and desires no reforms.Speaking on the sidelines of the Heroes Day commemoratio...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:17hrs | 1335 | by Staff reporter
Economic reforms are necessary, says Mnangagwa
Economic reforms being undertaken by Government are necessary to guarantee sustainable development and prosperity for the country and efforts should now be on national peace, unity and increasing prod...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:12hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
20 injured in lorry accident
AT least 30 people were seriously injured when the loading box of a lorry they were travelling in opened resulting in passengers being thrown out onto the tarmac on their way to Heroes' Day celebratio...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:09hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Interbank trades hit US$5m daily
Over US$5 million is now being traded daily on the interbank foreign exchange market as business confidence on the platform continues to grow. President Mnangagwa revealed these statistics in ...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:07hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF unfazed by Mugabe's heroes acre threats
On Friday 9 August, The Zimbabwe Independent reported that former President Robert Mugabe has told his family members that he does not want to be buried at Heroes Acre. He also apparently said he does...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 22:35hrs | 4667 | 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 | 1529 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Patrick Zhuwao talks tough
Zimbabwe sadly remembers its heroes and heroines whilst the World commemorates the United Nations International Youth Day. The liberation struggle that dismantled the yoke of colonialism was executed ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 18:18hrs | 5924 | by Patrick Zhuwao
The outcome of the August 16 MDC mass protest foretold
The month of August in Zimbabwe is recognized as the month of heroes. We celebrate those who fought for our freedom and the institutions which facilitated the liberation process. 2019 hero...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 15:14hrs | 8001 | by Fidelis Fengu
Zimbabwe is a unitary state, says Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe remains a unitary state, adding that tribalism, violence, disunity and regionalism have no place in the new dispensation.In his speech during the Her...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 15:10hrs | 1951 | by Staff reporter
Neslon Chamisa promises Zimbabweans
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has promised to lead Zimbabweans to a prosperity saying that the country has everything it needs but lacks leadership. Writing on Twitter Chamisa said, "It is leaders...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 13:29hrs | 3624 | by Mandla Ndlovu
General Chiwenga sends a message to Zimbabweans
Ailing Vice President constantino Chiwenga has sent a message to the people of Zimbabwe wishing them to have a blessed Heroes day and Defense Forces day celebrations.This message was conveyed ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 12:36hrs | 16308 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Government 'bans' War Veterans
Deputy Government Spokesperson Energy Mutodi has announced that the title of War Veterans and Freedom Fighters shall only be a preserve of those that fought the Rhodesian bush war that ushered an Inde...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 10:23hrs | 10032 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jonathan Moyo's heroes day message to Zimbabwe
Former ZANU PF Politiburo Member Professor Jonathan Moyo says Zimbabwe needs to rethink the concept of the heroes acre because it is now branded as a partisan and tribal shrine that does not serve the...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 09:15hrs | 6641 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC-T heroes day message
Zimbabwe's Independence came through a protracted war which left many comrades dead and many with permanent scars. As MDC-T we have always saluted those who gave us freedom. Righ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:17hrs | 7 | by MDC-T
MDC-T Heroes Day message
Zimbabwe's Independence came through a protracted war which left many comrades dead and many with permanent scars. As MDC-T we have always saluted those who gave us freedom. Ri...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:07hrs | 856 | by MDC-T
Gwanda South communities feel betrayed
GWANDA South constituency is crying out loud for development.Having provided a passage for thousands of former freedom fighters departing to Botswana, en-route to Zambia and Mozambique for mil...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:03hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Politicisation of food on the increase: ZPP
POLITICISATION of food aid is on the increase countrywide, with Zanu-PF activists and war veterans being mentioned as the chief culprits, the Zimbabwe Peace Project has said in its latest report....Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:57hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military says 'violent demos sponsored by third hand'
THE violent demonstration that occurred in January this year was sponsored by a third hand, a situation that prompted military personnel to intervene in order to bring sanity, Zimbabwe Defence Forces ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:53hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
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