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Protesters across Kenya say 'Ruto must go!'
Kenyan riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations erupted in other cities across the country demanding the resignation of President William Ruto, following a wee...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 12:04hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Matongorere dies
CAPS United technical director and assistant coach Nelson Matongorere has died aged 68, the club announced on Thursday.A coaching instructor respected across the game, Matongorere died at Pari...Published: 23 May 2024 at 14:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa must introspect, map the way forward'
POLITICAL analysts and opinion leaders have expressed mixed views on Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's decision to dump his two-year-old Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), with som...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Discover London: An Extensive Guide for Zimbabwean Travelers
London is one of the world's most visited cities and really needs no introduction. Home to iconic architecture, vibrant nightlife, and rich culture, London is a must-visit destination for all traveler...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 18:52hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter
Man killed over maize plants, onions and sugarcane
A 79-year-old man was killed in Mvurwi on Friday after he was accused of uprooting some maize plants, onions and sugarcane from the assailant's garden.Police have since arrested Francisca Muto...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 20:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
As guns flow into Zimbabwe, armed robberies spike
CHRISTOPHER Holland believed he had done all he could to secure his home: two vicious dogs permanently stationed in the front yard and wall-to-wall security. But as he arrived home from work one day a...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
White skin, black masks!
Two developments caught my attention this week. One is a Brenthurst Foundation scholarship invitation to young Africans intent on pursuing postgraduate studies.Brenthurst Foundation is owned a...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 18:08hrs | | by Jamwanda
Wadyajena removed from remand
HARARE regional magistrate Taurai Manuwere has ruled that Gokwe Nembudziya MP Justice Mayor Wadyajena (Zanu-PF) has no case to answer in a matter he was accused of money-laundering and fraud charges i...Published: 07 Feb 2023 at 05:03hrs | 400 | by Staff reporter
Belarus cashes in on Zimbabwe sanctions
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko secured eight bilateral agreements in agriculture, education and economic co-operation with Zimbabwe.BELARUS has taken advantage of sanctions imposed ...Published: 06 Feb 2023 at 04:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans flock to cruise ships amid vast job opportunities
Zimbabweans are leaving the country in their droves to secure vast employment opportunities that have emerged on cruise ships in the United Kingdom, America and the Caribbean, among other places....Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 17:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
CCC: Old wine in old wineskins
On 24 January, former MDC Alliance faction leader, Nelson Chamisa announced the formation of a new opposition political party, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). During the announcement,...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:29hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Zimbabweans abusing social media to bolster fake abuses
When many protests go unnoticed, creating drama can seem like a good strategy to draw attention. But if they become self-harming and harming others the public opinion can turn against the protestors....Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 18:57hrs | 7 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Thieves plunge Byo suburbs into darkness
BULAWAYO has been hit by a series of power outages with several suburbs going for weeks without electricity as organised copper theft syndicates continue to strike in the city. The Zimbabwe El...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top security measures at online casinos
The notorious pandemic has brought both casinos and gamblers into uncharted waters: the former have to adjust to the now inevitable online gambling paradigm, whereas the latter have to learn how to fi...Published: 25 Jun 2021 at 00:09hrs | 37 | by Staff Writer
Euro 2021, what to expect from this year's tournament?
When will Euro 2020 (2021) start, who will be the first to meet on the playing field, who, according to experts, can win this year, and which footballer will be recognized as the best bomber?...Published: 09 Jun 2021 at 14:09hrs | 2 | by Staff Writer
'It is sink or swim time for the MDC'
MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora, says the opposition will receive a heavy electoral shellacking in 2023, unless it changes tack quickly and ditches confrontational politics.In addition, the MDC bo...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fear paralyses Zimbabwe opposition
OPPOSITION big shots say their fight for a better Zimbabwe for all is being slowed down by fear, as authorities continue to crack down on people who stand accused of breaching the country's laws. ...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
De Jongh back at Highlanders
FORMER Highlanders coach Hendrikus Pieter de Jongh is back at Bosso as the club's brand ambassador in Netherlands.The Bulawayo football giants yesterday confirmed they are in conversations wit...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
The brutality of March 11, 2007 and its impact
Back in Zimbabwe, the struggle continues.The Save Zimbabwe campaign (SZc) is a broad coalition of organisations spearheaded by the Zimbabwe Christian Alliance (CA).Its members include ...Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 06:27hrs | | by Arthur G.O. Mutambara
Albert Nyathi in life-saving projects
ALBERT Nyathi is working wonders at Kafusi Village - his rural home - in Gwanda, Matabeleland South.The renowned poet, musician, writer, actor and philanthropist seldom opens up about his pers...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 07:28hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Carlos Max in Covid-19 storm
FORMER Zimbabwe international Carlos Max has described as a storm in a tea cup the video that has been circulating on social media which shows him partying with friends in Arcadia without following th...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Senior citizen 'steals' underwear takes it to court
THERE was drama at Guruve court on Friday when a senior citizen brought his alleged girlfriend's pant and beads as exhibit of their love affair before Gur...Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 12:58hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Sikhala exhibiting leadership Chamisa is lacking
FIREBRAND MDC Alliance deputy national chairperson, Job "Wiwa" Sikhala, says the struggle for a just and better Zimbabwe for all will never be derailed by the alleged persecution of individuals like h...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 17:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fashion and fabric: African history told through printed wax clothing
A mainstay of African fashion, "ankara," "wax hollandais "or "kitenge" fabric holds up a mirror to history In most West and Central African main market...Published: 26 Sep 2020 at 08:12hrs | 2 | by Franck Kuwonu
Senior citizen steals blankets
THERE was drama at Guruve court on Friday when a senior citizen appeared before Guruve resident magistrate facing theft charges.Nixon Muzemi (60) of Holland farm pleaded not guilty to the char...Published: 19 Sep 2020 at 20:54hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Matemadanda speaks on abductions
ZANU-PF National Political Commissar, Victor Matemadanda, has dismissed as cheap political propaganda reports of abductions and urged people not to allow themselves to be used by the civil society and...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Biti, the new US ally, wither away Chamisa
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Principal, now one of the Co- Vice Presidents, Tendai Biti, has on several times, been embroiled in controversies that have been working against Zimbabwe's nationa...Published: 28 Aug 2019 at 10:01hrs | | by Anesu Pedzisayi
People speak against 'fake' abductions
ZIMBABWEANS have been subjected to "news" of alleged series of abductions of individuals from civil society and those from opposition political parties. Those in arts and entertainment have no...Published: 28 Aug 2019 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Diplomats sowing disharmony' - by pretending Zim is a democracy MDC has sown death and destruction
When MDC was launched in 1999 the party's mission was simple and straightforward: to bring about the democratic change to end the corrupt, vote rigging and tyrannical Zanu" dictatorship, as the party'...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 21:32hrs | | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Sekai Holland attacked for defending 'home boy' Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe People First spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has attacked former minister Sekai Holland for dismissing allegations that MDC Alliance youth leader Obey Sithole was almost abducted by state secu...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 17:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Diplomats sowing disharmony' - by pretending Zimbabwe is a democracy MDC has sown death and destruction
When MDC was launched in 1999 the party's mission was simple and straightforward: to bring about the democratic change to end the corrupt, vote rigging and tyrannical Zanu PF dictatorship, as the part...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:45hrs | 2 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Abduction claims point to anti-Zimbabwe agenda
THE dismissal as falsehoods by a local non-governmental organisation some reports of abductions of civil society and opposition members allegedly by State security agents all but confirms a sinister a...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:38hrs | 1 | by Editorial - Chronicle
Biti's new US ally, whither Chamisa?
Opposition MDC-Alliance co-vice president, Tendai Biti, has on several times, been embroiled in controversies that have been working against Zimbabwe's national interests in futile attempts to get int...Published: 27 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | | by Tatenda Gono
EU diplomats told to stop dividing Zimbabweans
National Peace Trust (NPT) Chairperson and founding member of the MDC, Mrs Sekai Holland has implored the diplomatic community to help Zimbabweans find each other, instead of dividing the nation throu...Published: 26 Aug 2019 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
NGO dismisses Zimbabwe abduction claims
FORMER Co-Minister of State for National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration during the inclusive Government and founding member of the MDC, Mrs Sekai Holland, has said some reports of abduction o...Published: 26 Aug 2019 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chunga not qualified to coach TelOne side
ZIFA have blocked Moses "Bambo" Chunga from securing a job with Premiership side TelOne saying he doesn't possess a Caf A licence. They also claim he doesn't qualify for an exemption, which is given t...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 15:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Dutch markets now open for international casino gaming platforms
The Netherlands is a country of diverse populations. The total population of Netherlands is nearly 17.1 million as of 2017. In this population of millions, many are avid casino game players. Casino g...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 12:56hrs | | by Staff Writer
Evidence that Shonas arrived in Zimbabwe 300 years ago (1700's)
Dr. George MacCall Theal, Translator of Portuguese Documents to EnglishLet us start off t...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 12:55hrs | | by Ndzimu-unami Emmanuel Moyo, PMP
In the beginning there was Madinda, then Peter and Adam came along
SCOTTISH writer Stephen Walsh, who spent some years teaching in Zimbabwe in the early '80s, says the Ndlovu brothers - Madinda, Adam and Peter - had amazing football skills and belong to a special gro...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chasi's solution to fuel shortage: free ultra-modern limo for No. 1 and povo must to buy bicycles
"The Minister of Energy and Power Development Advocate Fortune Chasi has urged Zimbabweans to consider using bicycles and motorbikes given the dire fuel shortages hitting the country," reported Bulawa...Published: 30 May 2019 at 15:31hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
'Dump cars and buy bicycles' Minister tells Zimbabweans
The Minister of Energy and Power Development Advocate Fortune Chasi has urged Zimbabweans to consider using bicycles and motorbikes given the dire fuel shortages hitting the country.Chas...Published: 30 May 2019 at 09:35hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
8 bogus funeral assurers in Bulawayo
BOGUS funeral assurers are on the prowl across the country with about eight entities operating without required licensing in Bulawayo alone, the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has said....Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's farm equipment auctioned
Former president Robert Mugabe's farm equipment and vehicles are set to go under the hammer in what could signal a collapse of the once thriving diversified business empire. A local auction fi...Published: 10 May 2019 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Gukurahundi survivors perpetrators prosecuted'
The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has been in the spotlight in recent days over its role in government's attempt to address grievances emanating from the Gukurahundi era, where a...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 17:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gilbert Mushangazhike surfaces in division 2
Former Orlando Pirates striker Gilbert Mushangazhike has started coaching in the second division in Zimbabwe.The 42-year-old took up a coaching role at the newly formed Golden Eagles club in D...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 14:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
African footballers of the year: Where are they now?
The continent of Africa has produced some fine footballers down the years, some of whom have gone on to become real world stars.That trend looks set to continue in the modern era too; just tak...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 09:55hrs | | by Staff Writer
Mugabe turns 95, 9 things you didn't know about him
Robert Mugabe is turning 95 and his birthday has been declared a holiday in Zimbabwe. The holiday was mooted by the ruling ZANU-PF youth league to honor their then icon, whose birthday had since the 1...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 23:19hrs | | by BBC
The Mnangagwa regime
This article was first published by the House of Commons Libra...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 14:35hrs | | by House of Commons Library
No democracy is a finished product
One day, if they follow instructions, Africa's new democracies will grow up to be "real" like those of Western Europe and North America. This assumption makes little sense — but it influences the wa...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 09:47hrs | | by Steven Friedman
Soldiers warn organisers of last week's demonstrations
The country's security services have sternly warned organisers of last week's violent demonstrations against urging their allies to continue with their destructive plans this week, and has assured mem...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
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