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'Mnangagwa must learn to embrace democracy' - after 41 years, it's for us to learn to confound elephant in room
"An elephant in the room! means a very large issue that everyone is acutely aware of, but nobody wants to talk about. Perhaps a sore spot, perhaps politically incorrect, or perhaps a political ho...Published: 10 hrs ago | 530 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zimbabwe expects 2.5 million Chinese Covid-19 vaccines by month end
Zimbabwe expects to receive 2.5 million Covid-19 vaccines from China by the end of this month as it seeks to boost its vaccination drive after several centres ran out of doses, which caused panic, the...Published: 15 hrs ago | 745 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Maputo for SADC summit
President Mnangagwa has arrived in Mozambique for the SADC extraordinary summit that also coincide with the regional bloc's 40th anniversary.The President was welcomed at the Maputo Internatio...Published: 15 hrs ago | 841 | by Staff reporter
6 more die from Covid-19
Zimbabwe yesterday recorded six Covid-19 deaths and 519 new cases as the surge in new infections continues.This brings the total number of deaths since March last year to 1 691 and a total of ...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1281 | by Staff reporter
Obert Gutu calls Gukurahundi genocide 'a small tiny fraction'
Zanu-PF convert Obert Gutu, a member of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC), was hauled over the coals on Tuesday after appearing to downplay the gravity of Gukurahundi, calling it...Published: 15 hrs ago | 2483 | by Staff reporter
3 passive income trends in 2021
What is passive income? Passive income is exactly what it sounds like; a way of earning money that does not require as much activity as a regular income...Published: 17 hrs ago | 805 | by Staff Writer
Chamisa party hints on name change
THE Nelson Chamisa-led opposition MDC Alliance party has indicated that it might change its name to MDC Chamisa after Douglas Mwonzora's MDC-T threatened to contest the 2023 elections as MDC Alliance....Published: 20 hrs ago | 2667 | by Staff reporter
Fresh war erupts in opposition over name
A FRESH war has erupted in the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC amid strong disagreements on whether the party should stick to the disputed MDC Alliance name or change to the proposed Citizens Convergence for C...Published: 20 hrs ago | 1312 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa panics over 'stolen' iPad
Moments before delivering an important announcement in Cape Town on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa, who is a stickler for time, had a moment of panic when he could not locate his iPad. His...Published: 20 hrs ago | 2655 | by Staff reporter
Pirate kombi crews arrest bribe-seeking bogus cop
PIRATE kombi drivers and touts on Monday effected a citizens' arrest on a woman who was allegedly impersonating a police officer and extorting money from them. Vinate Ncube (35) was arrested a...Published: 20 hrs ago | 683 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo under lockdown
Bulawayo has effectively been put under lockdown after Cabinet yesterday approved that three districts that are Covid-19 hotspots be placed under localised lockdown, with security details being deploy...Published: 20 hrs ago | 1458 | by Staff reporter
Opposition intensifies use of lawfare to exert pressure on govt
In pursuit of their lawfare strategy designed to wield pressure on Government in an effort to paralyse the State, the MDC Alliance and its allied Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) intent to lodge a l...Published: 20 hrs ago | 732 | by Political Reporter
Zimbabwe govt punishing the young through its Covid-19 lockdown measures
Emerson Mnangagwa's government has been making some anti young people decisions since April 2020. While it is agreeable the unprecedented nature of the Covid 19 pandemic has destroyed any forecasting ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 326 | by Taruberekera Masara
George Charamba loses his cool as Paul Siwela renounces Zimbabwean identity
Matabeleland Liberation Organisation, President, Cde Paul Siwela touched a raw nerve four days ago when he boldly declared on his twitter handle that he is not a Zimbabwean. "Am Matabele...Published: 20 hrs ago | 5627 | by Israel Dube
Schools opening deferred as COVID-19 cases surge
CABINET yesterday deferred the opening of schools for the second term by two weeks after the country recorded a sharp increase in COVID-19 infections in recent weeks.The infection rate surged ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 619 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa govt goes after lawyers
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has torched another storm after his top aide sensationally claimed that some white-run law firms affiliated to the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) were being used as conduit...Published: 20 hrs ago | 1135 | by Staff Reporter
Vice Chancellor in sex scandal
Abuse and harassment scandal has rocked Lupane State University (LSU) amid revelations a female staff member is accusing the Vice-Chancellor Pardon Kuipa of sexually harassing and victimising he...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 22:17hrs | 4270 | by Philani Simango/ Simbarashe Sithole
Mr President destroy corruption not people's livelihoods
The second republic led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa needs to be proactive than being reactive and employing knee jerk policies.This cold winter have seen the government giving a thump up t...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 21:00hrs | 724 | by Leonard Koni
Mangudya freaks out over RBZ balcony cuddlers
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has thrown its employees captured sharing an intimate moment at its building under the bus after receiving backlash on social media.This comes after social media...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 17:10hrs | 2527 | by Staff reporter
RBZ orders banks to pay interest on deposits
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has ordered banks to pay interest on deposits to entice locals to save.RBZ governor John Mangudya said starting next month, banks should offer 5% and 10% int...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 17:02hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe's hubby off the hook
THE late former President Robert Mugabe's son-in-law Simbarashe Mutsahuni Chikore was yesterday acquitted of criminal abuse of office charge in a matter where he was accused of signing a memorandum of...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 17:02hrs | 893 | by Staff reporter
'Opening schools suicidal'
TEACHERS unions and school heads yesterday warned that it would be "suicidal" for government to allow schools to reopen for the second term next week at a time when the country is experiencing a surge...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 16:59hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
Water problem triggers SA border closure
COMMERCIAL cargo is gradually piling up at Beitbridge Border Post after South Africa temporarily closed its side of the border due to a major fault on their water supply line. The development ...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 16:58hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
13 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours
The country continues to record an increase in the number of new Covid-19 cases with 416 recorded yesterday to bring the total number of cases to 42 195. The number of deaths has also increased to 168...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 16:56hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers hijack bus, mug 40 passengers
A FIVE-MEMBER armed gang yesterday assaulted and robbed 40 passengers travelling on a Beitbridge-bound Boundary Express coach of over US$15 000, R31 340 and $2 510 after hijacking the bus.Seve...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 14:48hrs | 1656 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa has not deferred opening of schools- Mangwana
GOVERNMENT has dismissed fake social media claims that President Mnangagwa has deferred schools opening by a further two weeks. Schools are set to open next Monday for Second Term but a spike ...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 14:38hrs | 949 | by Staff Reporter
Reserve bank dismisses fake forex ban reports
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that the country has banned transacting in foreign currency on local transactions. RBZ Governor, D...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 14:22hrs | 1803 | by Staff Reporter
Water problem triggers South Africa border closure
COMMERCIAL cargo is gradually piling up at Beitbridge Border Post after South Africa temporarily closed its side of the border due to a major fault on their water supply line. The development ...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 14:18hrs | 668 | by Staff Reporter
CABS closes two branches after staffers test Covid-19 positive
CABS has temporarily closed its Jason Moyo Branch in Bulawayo and another in Karoi after its staffers tested positive for Covid-19. The closure of the two branches paves way for the bank to di...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 14:15hrs | 348 | by Staff Reporter
'Mbare demolitions is a call for people to converge' argue Chamisa - converge to think or to panic
"They don't even make an effort to create jobs and when people try to survive peacefully and patriotically, they go after them. It is cruel, heartless, irresponsible and incapable leadership. Central ...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 17:57hrs | 2760 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ICSAZ re-elects Taona Munzvandi as its president
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSAZ) has re-elected as its president Taona Munzvandi, who is managing director of Daxilon Security and former chief executive o...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 17:49hrs | 1209 | by Agencies
Afrobarometer opinion is it is flawed and manipulated
Zimbabwe woke up to a report by Afro Barometer which was so negative to the efforts being made in the democratisation of Zimbabwe and positive on the fight against COVID-19. The mixed bag from Afrobar...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 17:27hrs | 1925 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Britain Zimbabwe Society honours Pathisa Nyathi with lifetime achievement award
The Britain Zimbabwe Society (BZS) has honoured renowned historian, poet and cultural custodian, Pathisa Nyathi, with its inaugural lifetime achievement award for his outstanding contribution to Zimba...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 17:24hrs | 1723 | by Staff Correspondent
Chamisa says people must rescue themselves
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said the ongoing demolitions of illegal structures by government was a signal for the people of Zimbabwe to say enough is enough and converge to rescue the...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:15hrs | 5019 | by Staff reporter
COVID-19: 3rd wave takes hold
ZIMBABWE is facing crunch time in its battle to curb rising COVID-19 infections and deaths as the third wave grips the country, medical experts said yesterday. This comes after the World Healt...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:12hrs | 4161 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda admits Parly failure to execute oversight
SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda last Thursday said citizens were failing to hold Parliament and the Executive accountable by questioning the actions of their MPs when executing their o...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:09hrs | 1040 | by Staff reporter
LSZ condemns Charamba's 'poisonous' utterances
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has condemned social media attacks on its functionality at the weekend, saying they were meant to dissuade lawyers from executing their duty of guarding against const...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:08hrs | 1362 | by Staff reporter
Kaunda supported Zapu, says Nkomo
SIBANGILIZWE, the son of the late for-mer Vice-President Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, yesterday paid tribute to the late Zambian founding President Kenneth Kaunda, describing his relationship with his father...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:08hrs | 1098 | by Staff reporter
Cost of living hits $40 680
THE cost of living for a family of six surged by 13,4% to $40 680 this month, from $35 877 in April following relentless price hikes stemming from currency volatilities and market jitters triggered by...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:04hrs | 1683 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF can win elections anytime - survey
Most Zimbabweans would vote for Zanu-PF in any elections from now with measures taken by the Government to curb the spread of Covid-19 also resonating with the population, a survey by Afrobarometer re...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:00hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora begs Mnangagwa to stop by-elections
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora has reportedly begged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to consider scrapping holding parliamentary and local council by-elections.According to weekend media reports, ...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 06:00hrs | 1233 | by Staff reporter
Kenneth Kaunda: His dream for southern Africa came true: hailed & sung with praises in heaven!
He left his mark: he left a void in southern Africa just like Mandela, we are struggling to get the calibre of leaders to take over from where they left. KK was an indisputable great son of the soil. ...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 15:20hrs | 644 | by Nomazulu Thata
Civil War has technically started in Zimbabwe
After the November 2017 coup, President Mnangagwa (ED) does not only have the colonial instruments of repression but also improved means of controlling population movements, geographical reach-thanks...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 15:10hrs | 10497 | by Sam Wezhira
Life though the eyes of a Gukurahundi survivor
This week I was back in the village after a week away in the city and as usual to get the best of the news of what happened in my absence the first point of call is the home of my uncle, apart from be...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 14:58hrs | 943 | by Gifford Mehluli Sibanda
President Mnangagwa converted by Passion Java?
His excellency the president of Zimbabwe has shown a skill to engage the youth. The president has taken time in his busy schedule to meet individual youth leaders youth pastors sports persons and peop...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 08:50hrs | 3419 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mwonzora's 'demands' to Mnangagwa revealed
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa was asked by MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora to consider scrapping pending byelections when the two met under controversial circumstances at State House on June 11, The Stan...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:37hrs | 8869 | by Staff reporter
Police shooting fatal case in bizarre twist
SOME Beitbridge police officers believed to have shot and killed a local man, allegedly approached a traditional healer in the border seeking to be cleansed against avenging spirits, the deceased's fa...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:33hrs | 2806 | by Gifford Mehluli Sibanda
A Gukurahundi genocide survivor's story
Last week I was back in the village after a week away in the city and as usual to get the best of the news of what happened in my absence, the first point of call is the home of my uncle.Apart...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:32hrs | 1197 | by Gifford Mehluli Sibanda
Zimbabwe's telcos hit by credit crunch
THE Postal and Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says a credit crunch and foreign currency challenges affected network expansion in the sector during the first quarter of thi...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:30hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's son confident of victory
SIBANGILIZWE Nkomo, the son of the late vice president Joshua Nkomo, is buoyed by his victory in a Zapu Matabeleland South provincial election to fill the vacant post of party president, saying this i...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 07:29hrs | 1361 | by Staff reporter
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