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Zimbabwe doesn't need 249 years to fight corruption, Mr. Murwira!
The Zimbabwe government never ceases to amaze.During the recent United States Independence Day commemorations in Harare, the American ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, described corrupti...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 08:26hrs | 233 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
As long as Mnangagwa doesn't acknowledge his own failings, Zimbabwe will not develop
Excuses, excuses, and more excuses!There is no greater hindrance to meaningful development and transformation in Zimbabwe than a leadership that refuses to take responsibility for its own shor...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:18hrs | 760 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chiwenga to light Independence Torch in Gweru
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga is expected to arrive at Monomotapa Hall (Mtapa Hall) in Gweru this morning to officially light the Independence Torch, marking the beginning of Zimbabwe's 45th...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:13hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
Govt distances itself from school fundraising directive
The government has disassociated itself from a directive ordering schools in Gweru district to observe mandatory civic days to raise funds for Independence Day celebrations.This follows the ci...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 18:51hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi invites Diasporans to invest
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has extended an invitation to Lesotho businesses and Zimbabweans in the Diaspora to explore the wide range of investment opportunities available in Zimbabwe, aligning with ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Stop Zanu-PF extortionists, villagers plead
VILLAGERS in some parts of the country have appealed to the Zanu-PF leadership to rein in their local party leaders who are reportedly fleecing them of cash under the guise of raising funds for indepe...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 08:44hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Chibuku Super Cup games to go ahead
ALL Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final matches scheduled for the weekend are going ahead as scheduled after the PSL shot down requests by some teams including Dynamos to have the games postponed....Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 16:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Bulawayo
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has arrived in Bulawayo ahead of the launch of the National Culture Month to be held in Binga, Matabeleland North tomorrow.The culture month will be held at Kariyangwe Seco...Published: 26 May 2023 at 17:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The Creator says 'It's not yet Uhuru for Zimbabweans'
ZIMBABWE's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa said there was nothing to celebrate in this week's 43rd Independence Day commemorations, given the scale of problems affecting the country.Zimb...Published: 21 Apr 2023 at 19:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF chair quells 'bhora musango' threats
Zanu-PF Kwekwe District chairperson Moses Thandika has moved in to quell tensions within the party amid reports of bhora musango threats in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's backyard following the recent...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 16:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Uhuru celebrations now a stale ritual
GOOD day President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, in my estimation, it was inevitable for the 43rd independence anniversary to be devoid of ceremony. As I see it, even the hosting of the ...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 18:56hrs | 6 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
PHOTO: Mnangagwa, Mujuru hugs
President Emmerson Mnangagwa Tuesday hugged former Vice President Joice Mujuru.Zimbabwe's second post-independence leader was presiding over the 43rd Independence Day commemorations attended b...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 08:11hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa taunts 'rogue' NGOs
President Emmerson Mnangagwa Tuesday vowed resistance against "rogue" NGOs and "surrogate entities" he accused of attempts to fan instability at the expense of the country's hard-won independence....Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 08:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
IsiNdebele teaching in Buhera/ Buyela excites chief
THE Ndebele community in Buhera, Manicaland Province, has commended Government for reintroducing isiNdebele teaching at their local school, saying it is important for cultural preservation.The...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:57hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Kariba activists injured in Uhuru accident seek help
Zanu-PF members from Kariba, who were recently injured in a horrific road traffic accident, are appealing for financial assistance to meet hospital bills and other needs.Among the injured is C...Published: 18 May 2022 at 18:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dodges dying Zimdollar
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa dodged the question of the struggling Zimbabwe dollar in his keynote address at the 42nd Independence Day commemorations in Bulawayo yesterday.The local currency i...Published: 19 Apr 2022 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC to rub shoulders with Mnangagwa
THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party says it will attend today's Independence Day celebrations, a departure from the past where its leader Nelson Chamisa shunned national events....Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to send representatives to all key national events
Nelson Chamisa's CCC says it will send representatives to "all key national events" in what appears to be the party's response to an invitation extended to party leader Nelson Chamisa to attend Indepe...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to host Uhuru celebrations
The Government has announced that the main 42nd Independence Day celebrations will be held in Bulawayo for the first time in history in line with the Second Republic's thrust of devolution and decentr...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's heritage corridor opens
Local authorities need to consider renaming local buildings, roads and special monuments to reflect the country's independence and sovereignty to market brand Zimbabwe, President Mnangagwa said. ...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dines with MDC ally, ZCTU
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa seems to have extended an olive branch to the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) through a surprise invitation to the hostile workers group to attend the official In...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa confident of 2023 victory
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is confident of a Zanu-PF landslide victory in the 2023 harmonised elections on account of Government's success in stabilising and growing the economy.In an interview ahead...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa portrait designer furious
BULAWAYO visual artist Charles Dube is angry over the government's failure to pay him after contracting him to do a painting of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, which was displayed during the Independenc...Published: 11 May 2018 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans returning home in droves?
Formerly exiled Zimbabweans have been returning home in droves since the ousting of former president Robert Mugabe.Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is also considering ways...Published: 02 May 2018 at 11:28hrs | 1 | by ANA
Facelift for Zanla war shrines
The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry intends to spruce up several liberation war historical sites within and beyond the country's borders.Addressing more than 1 000 students from d...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
PHOTO: Chamisa greets Chiwenga, Mnangagwa
Movement for Democratic Change leader, Nelson Chamisa, sharing a light moment with VP Chiwenga at Independence Day commemorations in Harare yesterday. ...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 10:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt should account for missing people says EFF
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party leader Innocent Ndibali yesterday challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to use the Independence Day commemorations to reflect on some of the State'...Published: 19 Apr 2018 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
PHOTO: Mnangagwa greets Chamisa
President Mnangagwa greets MDC-T leader Nelson Chamisa at The Independence Day commemorations at the National Sports Stadium in Harare today....Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 16:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF force villagers to contribute towards independence
Heal Zimbabwe Trust has reported that Zanu PF officials in Gokwe South Ward 12 went around forcing villagers to contribute towards independence celebrations.“On 11 April 2017, ZANU PF Distri...Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 07:48hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu PF youth in Mudzi force villagers to attend independence celebrations
Zanu PF youth in Mudzi North ward 17 reportedly went around the villages forcing the villagers to attend independence celebrations.This was revelaed by Heal Zimbabwe trust in its report that o...Published: 26 Apr 2017 at 03:43hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mugabe paints a rosy picture of the otherwise comatose Zim economy
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe yesterday appeared completely detached from the reality on the ground when he painted a rosy picture of the otherwise comatose economy, saying the government's ZimAsset...Published: 19 Apr 2017 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe warns schoolkids against 'dozing off'
President Robert Mugabe, who has been known to close his eyes in public, has told schoolchildren that they must "remember to guard against dozing off during lessons."According to ...Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 10:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Villagers forced to contribute towards independence celebrations
Villagers in Mudzi District Mudzi North ward 10 are reportedly being forced to contribute some money towards the independence celebrations.THis was confirmed by Heal Zimbabwe Trust which said ...Published: 17 Apr 2017 at 07:27hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes
Suspected Zanu PF activists threaten to block villagers from getting food aid
Heal Zimbabwe Trust has reported that in Mazowe District's ward 12 a ward councillor threatened villagers with the ban from getting food aid if they did not contribute towards the independence c...Published: 16 Apr 2017 at 07:55hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Human rights violations rocks parts of the country
Heal Zimbabwe Trust has reported that between 24 March and 07 April 2017, Heal Zimbabwe observed 27 cases of human rights violations from 10 Districts namely Buhera, Gokwe North, Gokwe South, Guruve, ...Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe Independence Cup semis shelved
LEAGUE champions Chicken Inn and Dynamos will have to wait a little longer before they could rekindle their rivalry after Zifa announced that the semi-finals of the Independence Cup set for tomorrow w...Published: 12 Apr 2016 at 11:18hrs | | by Sports reporter
Mugabe leaves for Mozambique
President Robert Mugabe has left Harare for Maputo, Mozambique where he will attend the neighbouring country's 40th Independence Day commemorations to be held tomorrow.Mugabe was seen off ...Published: 24 Jun 2015 at 15:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Patrick Chinamasa on indigenisation
Cabinet has directed the urgent realignment of investment and empowerment laws so that they reflect a 100 percent ownership of natural resources by Zimbabweans, with investors entering into profit sha...Published: 28 May 2014 at 22:21hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Frail Mugabe stumbles at independence celebrations
A VISIBLY tired looking President Robert Mugabe presided over the country's 33rd Independence Day celebrations at the National Sports Stadium in Harare where his advanced age was evident as he struggl...Published: 20 Apr 2013 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
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