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Zimbabwe teachers earn $100, says union
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) says teachers' salaries have been reduced to the equivalent of US$100 following the devaluation of the local currency on the parallel market i...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 07:16hrs | 1221 | by Staff reporter
The problem with kaSong Kejecha
WHEN all is said and done, 2018 has been another good year for Winky D as his anticipated album, Gombwe, reasserted his position as Zim dancehall's top dog.A year is a long time and 11 months ...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 06:54hrs | 1034 | by Staff reporter
Qualifying and quantifying political reform in Zimbabwe
Earlier this week a local daily reproduced an article from the American weekly magazine, Newsweek. The article was titled "White farmers 'getting poorer, sicker' as they await Government compensation"...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 14:37hrs | 70 | by Joram Nyathi
Motlanthe Commission pulls the rug under MDC feet
Ever since the demise of MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, the MDC Alliance is labouring under the erroneous assumption that it has an upper hand in everything. Based on some fictitious reasoning, the ...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 12:19hrs | 8479 | by Elijah Chihota
Robert Sigauke remembers Robert Mugabe ouster: A year on
The streets of Harare reminisced the scenes of independence celebrations close to four decades ago. While the incidence of tribal, character and colour differentiation cannot be undone, it is the real...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 12:07hrs | 893 | by Robert Sigauke
'Ndebele King endorsed by Sadc'
Ntabazinduna Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has said while government was trying to block the installation of Ndebele King Bulelani Lobengula Khumalo, they have moved to seek regional and intern...Published: 05 Dec 2018 at 15:22hrs | 2807 | by Staff reporter
The Umthwakazi Nation Remember King Lobengula
The fierce encounter at Lalaphansi and a little later at the Shangani River in October, 1893, between Imbizo gallant Forces of King Lobengula and the Imperialist Forces were initial incide...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 20:13hrs | 1364 | by Prince Zwide Peter Khumalo
2019 Budget responsive to the vulnerable
Allow me to give credit where it is due, the Second Republic showed its commitment towards the attainment of the Agenda 2030 as reflected in the recently announced 2019 budget statement.Mine i...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 11:14hrs | 508 | by Brightface Mutema
Chicken Inn eye Bosso defender
HIGHLANDERS FC defender Peter Muduhwa is Chicken Inn's prime target as the the Gamecocks prepare for the next season's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League. Chicken Inn, 2015 Castle Lager Premie...Published: 01 Dec 2018 at 08:03hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora, the dark horse
The MDC ever since the unfortunate departure of its founding leader, Morgan Tsvangirai has been left with a leadership vacuum that has led to a split and also different factions forming ahead of that ...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 06:56hrs | 3296 | by Claver Nyuki
Falling In Love – part 2
Late at night, Patie and I would call each other and talk for hours, until we fell asleep or our phone batteries mutinied. Once a month, I would book a room at a hidden-away bed and breakfast in Famon...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 22:53hrs | 2094 | by Jera
Biti is a clever lawyer - but no match for Mthuli in the economic sphere
AFTER weeks of conjecture we had the first budget of the new government on Thursday. Finance minister Mthuli Ncube was not thrown by the chaos that resulted when the MDC members refused to respect the...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 06:20hrs | 6359 | by Eddie Cross
Chamisa, Mwonzora battle intensifies
MDC Alliance secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora says he is weighing his options ahead of the opposition party's elective congress next year and may challenge party leader Nelson Chamisa, if he mobilis...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 20:15hrs | 4195 | by Staff reporter
Hell has no fury like scorned voters
When people vote for a political party or politician they expect so much from that act including respect. However, the MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa chose to discard that template and poured scorn on his...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 14:04hrs | 821 | by Elijah Chihota
'Chamisa violates MDC constitution to cling to power'
INTERNAL strife within the main opposition MDC Alliance is escalating following allegations that its president Nelson Chamisa and his supporters violated sections of their own constitution in a bid to...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 06:04hrs | 1127 | by Staff reporter
Top 5 betting strategies to win in South Africa
No doubt, South Africa is a sports paradise. There are so many sports to watch and play here - that's why many people want to learn how to bet these sports online.Gambling, by its very nature,...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 13:21hrs | 1161 | by Staff Reporter
Bonus payment for NSSA pensioners?
Last year around this time NSSA pensioners were 'whistling and ululating' after receiving a 13th pension payout (bonus). This year it seems different, the 'cheer' appears to have been taken away from ...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 06:47hrs | 1063 | by Tondo Gabarinocheka
Leisure resort forced to close by raw sewage
BULAWAYO's collapsing sewerage system has been blamed for the closure of one of the city's prime tourist attractions, Umguza Yacht Club, as raw affluent from treatment plants is being discharged into ...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 06:03hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter
A year after Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean politics appear to have changed due to the media reportage of the past twelve months since Robert Mugabe's ouster in the political scene. The question of a new Zimbabwe in the name of the n...Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 12:29hrs | 763 | by Brian Maregedze
Chamisa ouster plot exposed
THE gloves are off in the opposition MDC as hawks plotting the ouster of leader Nelson Chamisa are reportedly unhappy that the party's elective congress will be held in October next year, when they wo...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 06:04hrs | 3025 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa doing things differently from Mugabe
Much to the chagrin of the opposition dictatorship, Nkosana Moyo predicted, well before the elections, that a President Emmerson Mnangagwa would do things, (not necessarily well), but certainly differ...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 12:55hrs | 3472 | by Zifiso Masiye
ZRP Boss sucked in raffle ticket scandal
Zimbabwe Republic Police Mashonaland Central Boss has been alleged to be involved in scandal involving raffle tickets for a horse race competition. A source in the ZRP who spoke to Bulaw...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 12:23hrs | 4778 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The most expensive cars in Zimbabwe
As you drive in the streets of the Sunshine City you realise the number of expensive cars is growing at a very fast rate.Competition for the most luxurious is also increasing at an alarming rate.From ...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 15:05hrs | 18950 | by Prince Ngwenya
Producing free horse tips
As soon as you hear phrases like 'sports betting tips', it's likely that the first thing that comes to mind is horse racing. This is due to it being one of the best sports to bet on throughout history...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 14:55hrs | 555 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe to supply water to South Africa
The Zimbabwean government has been drawn into the development of the Makhado-Musina Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Limpopo to supply water to the now controversial multi-billion rand project.A...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 06:20hrs | 4598 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally drags fuel mogul to court
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's protégé and fuel mogul, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, has been slapped with a $3,6 million lawsuit for illegally using fuel trucks belonging to the President's ally, Justice Ma...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 05:35hrs | 7639 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube pushes for new RBZ governor?
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube is trying to impose top economist Andrew Bvumbe as the new Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor to replace the incumbent John Mangudya following the expiry of his empl...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 13:01hrs | 6811 | by Staff reporter
Strategy changes needed to push Zimbabwe media forward
IN this instalment, I will try to discuss, albeit briefly, strategic issues of the media in Zimbabwe, going forward. I am not sure how far forward we should look, but I would assume that so long we lo...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 08:55hrs | 63 | by Takura Zhangazha
Fuel mogul splits Mnangagwa's govt
Businessman Kuda Tagwirei, has triggered off fresh fissures within Zanu-PF and government, with the Sakunda Holdings founder wittingly or unwittingly driving a wedge between President Emmerson Mnangag...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 07:37hrs | 8976 | by Staff reporter
Mudzuri takes Chamisa head-on
Nelson Chamisa faces a challenge for the MDC presidency from his deputy Elias Mudzuri when the party goes for a potentially explosive congress next year, the Daily News can report.Chamisa came...Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 19:11hrs | 5534 | by Staff reporter
Wankie Chipolopolo back in the big league
Hwange 1 - 0 TsholotshoHWANGE stormed back into top flight football after only one season in the lower tier Southern Region Division One League after prevailing over fierce rivals Tsholotsho...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 08:01hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs Posap and not Esap
This article was extracted from Professor Jonathan Moyo's address to the Open Forum meeting in Bulawayo 27 years ago....Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 09:16hrs | 918 | by Dr Jonathan Moyo
'I heard people's cries' says ED - after 38 years, yet to hear cry for free elections
When President Mnangagwa finally took over the presidency, after 37 years of waiting in the wings, he was determined not to repeat the disastrous mistakes of his former boss the deposed dictator Rober...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 16:50hrs | 8865 | by Nomusa Garikai
Consequences of South Africa's tightening of online gambling laws
Gambling is a very popular pastime. Since the beginning of the casino era, millions of people were captivated by the chance of getting really rich either by luck or skill. However, recent ch...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 12:54hrs | 756 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga in tussle for RBZ
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Monday suspended four directors, just hours after the Finance Ministry's new communication tzar William Gerald Mutimunje, also known as Acie Lumumba, went on Face...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 20:56hrs | 31527 | by ZimLive
'Chiwenga is not dying'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba has revealed that he once considered throwing in the towel, but changed his mind after he was persuaded by his new boss.Last year Ch...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 10:02hrs | 4345 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army faces grilling over killings
A commission set to investigate the August 1 deadly shooting of protestors began public hearings last week to establish what led to the killings.The inquiry led by former South African preside...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:45hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
Betting shops have sprouted across Zimbabwe
In recent years, soccer betting shops have sprouted across the country.From early morning till late into the night, the betting outlets are always a hive of activity.Indeed, betting ha...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:28hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
The White Man who sent fear down Mugabe's spine
Canadian mining company Falconbridge Inc. had a big problem in Zimbabwe during the Gukurahundi disturbances in the early 1980s.Its operations in war-torn Zimbabwe were in chaos. ZIPRA rebels o...Published: 20 Oct 2018 at 09:08hrs | 5670 | by Globe and Mail
Lobengula did not disappear
INFORMATION diffused widely in this country after the extermination of the Allan Wilson Patrol by the heroic rear guard of King Lobengula under the command of Mtshana Khumalo was that the last Ndebele...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 07:11hrs | 4218 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
Ambassador Katsande invites Zimvigil for a meeting
The Vigil marked its 16th anniversary and - to our surprise - we were joined by the new Ambassador Christian M Katsande and his deputy. He invited us to have a meeting with him and we are happy to acc...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 21:39hrs | 582 | by ZimVigil
Can the all-conquering Godolphin team land the 2018 Melbourne Cup?
The Melbourne Cup is now just weeks away, with horses heading over from all around the world to race for the healthy purse of A$7,300,000. It is one of the richest turf races in the world, so is a key...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 11:09hrs | 261 | by Staff Reporter
Varsities PhDs - a farce - Gukurahundi PhDs
IF the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) was a human being, it could be wrinkled and grey haired by now. All things being equal, it could be a seasoned citizen, mellowed by maturity; an individual who no lo...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:40hrs | 852 | by Cyprian Ndawana
Mvurwi's six Nyaus, a place shrouded with mystery.
Mysterious fire erupted at six nyauz of Mvurwi (Umvukwes) with an ear splitting sound. This happened not long ago. Nobody could explain the origin of the fire. The vegetation was reduced to nothing. P...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 13:29hrs | 2991 | by Givestar Kamuzonde
Do more on fuel procurement
The mid-term fiscal policy announced by the 'on the podium' Hon. Minister of Finance can work and will work as long we put out heads together. To minimize leakages of forex, foreign registered...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 07:42hrs | 1185 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa.
RBZ's monetary policy statement: 'It's the bond notes, stupid'
The monetary policy statement issued by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on 1 October 2018 served as a precursor of how the new dispensation will handle economic and financial policies going forward...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 14:26hrs | 5496 | by Colls Ndlovu, economist
Ndiraya speaks out
TONDERAI Ndiraya has disclosed that he was relieved of his duties as Ngezi Platinum Stars coach because the team was not performing to the club management's expectations.The Mhondoro-Ngezi-bas...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:54hrs | 1931 | by Staff reporter
Dembare focus on survival
DYNAMOS interim coach Lloyd Chigowe says the struggling giants have targeted Chibuku Super Cup for solace this year, but the silverware will not mean anything if they fail to survive relegation. ...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 07:15hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Buyanga owns the mystery supercar
FLAMBOYANT businessman, Frank Buyanga is the owner of the 'mysterious' $2 million supercar delivered to Zimbabwe a month ago.Ever since its arrival there has been plenty of speculation over it...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 22:21hrs | 7385 | by Staff reporter
Is Stratum worth opposing in the Cesarewitch in favor of a big price outsider?
Moving into October and as autumn begins to take hold and temperatures take a dip, the sporting schedule hots up. It’s no different on the horse racing front and the month opens in fine style as ...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 11:13hrs | 311 | by Agencies
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