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'Broadcasters should speak all national languages'
Reaching 90 years of age on March 15 this year , retired veteran broadcaster and national languages enthusiast Amon Nyamambi, better known on the airwaves as 'uMaqhulayibambe' his grandfather's name, ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:26hrs | 45 | by John Masuku
Zimbabwe blighted by a 'tsunami' of fake news
Zimbabwe has once been described as a country blighted by a 'tsunami' of fake news since the beginning of a "new dispensation" following the largely unexpected or seemingly impossible removal of forme...Published: 01 May 2019 at 09:31hrs | 1133 | by John Masuku
Former Zimbabwe army boss blames Motlanthe for his abduction
Retired army colonel Elliot Piki has blamed Commission of Inquiry chairperson Kgalema Motlanthe for his abduction, suggesting that he should help the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) with information th...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 14:51hrs | 1391 | by Staff reporter
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 | 8604 | by Elijah Chihota
Zimbabwe post-election violence Commission relied on post-mortem evidence
THE commission of inquiry into the August 1 post-election violence that resulted in the fatal shooting of six civilians by the military has claimed that it captured 90% of evidence, particularly post-...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 07:27hrs | 1438 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe post-election violence probe team slams critics
The seven-member Commission of Inquiry into the post-elections violence that claimed six lives and left property worth of millions dollars destroyed in Harare, has slammed its critics and defended the...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 07:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shooting report for Mnangagwa's eyes only
President Mnangagwa in his capacity as the Head of State and Government is the sole recipient of the report by the Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 post-election violence that left six people d...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZNA claims abducted soldier was fired from army over sex scandal
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has said Elliot Piki - who was allegedly abducted from his home last Sunday afternoon and suddenly pitched up at the official probe looking into the August 1 killings ...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 12:19hrs | 1546 | by Staff reporter
Mystery surrounds killing report
President Emmerson Mnangagwa did not receive the report into the August 1 killings of protesters by soldiers yesterday as scheduled as the government and the panel investigating the violence gave cont...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 10:33hrs | | by Staf reporter
Killings inquiry in shock move
Zimbabweans reacted with surprise yesterday, to Thursday's announcement by the inquiry looking into the August 1 shootings in Harare, that it had already handed over the executive summary of its repor...Published: 01 Dec 2018 at 11:28hrs | 5251 | by Staff reporter
Shock as Motlanthe supports army deployment on 1 August
The Kgalema Motlanthe led Commission of Inquiry reportedly threw away 95% of the testimonies from MDC President Nelson Chamisa and Deputy National Chairman Tendai and considered the content as s...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 20:18hrs | 19829 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa gets shootings inquiry report
THE Commission of Inquiry into the post-election violence of August 1 that claimed six lives in Harare and left 22 injured yesterday submitted the executive summary of its report to President Emmerson...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 07:17hrs | 5614 | by Staff Reporter
Soldier 'escapes from kidnappers'
In a dramatic twist to the saga involving Elliot Piki - who was allegedly abducted from his home on Sunday afternoon - the retired army colonel suddenly pitched up at the official probe looking into t...Published: 29 Nov 2018 at 11:59hrs | 2677 | by Staff reporter
'War vets killed civilians to liberate Zimbabwe'
Former Home Affairs minister Obert Mpofu has come under fire after uttering statements insinuating former freedom fighters injured and killed civilians in order to attain Independence in Zimbabwe....Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 08:42hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Motlanthe Commission concludes interviews
THE Commission of Inquiry into the Post Election Violence which occurred in Harare on August 1 this year, today concluded its process of gathering oral evidence through public hearings. Testimonies, m...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 19:06hrs | 4691 | by John Masuku
Kidnapping claim hits killing probe
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of a retired army colonel who was allegedly abducted from his home on Sunday afternoon by masked men - amid claims that he was due to testify before the official prob...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 06:23hrs | 3704 | by Staff reporter
Journalist threatened after distancing army from August 1 killings
The Commission of Inquiry into the August 1, 2018 Post-Election Violence says it has received with concern a statement by Mr Maynard Kudakwashe Manyowa who testified before it last Thursday alleging t...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 09:01hrs | 2421 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to testify before Commission
MDC-Alliance president Mr Nelson Chamisa has made a major climbdown after he was forced to abandon conditions he had set to testify before the Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 Post-Election Vio...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
August 1 violence probe in home stretch
The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the August 1, 2018 Post-Election Violence in Harare is likely to conclude its fact finding this week before drawing conclusions.The seven-member com...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
General Sibanda's testimony disputed
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) rarely admits to wrongdoing, officials from the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) told a Commission of Inquiry probing the August 1 post-election violence that...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 20:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Manyeruke, Komichi horror show
The commission of inquiry into the August 1 shooting of six people to death during a violent demonstration in Harare has its work cut out.But, looking at its composition, it is up to the task ...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 05:46hrs | | by Conway Tutani i
Ex-Zanu-PF terror leader nails commissioner Charity Manyeruke
THE ruling Zanu-PF party's dirty tactics of allegedly using security forces to manipulate elections and deal with political foes through abductions, torture and smear campaigns were laid bare as forme...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 06:15hrs | 5480 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa snubs Motlanthe commission of inquiry
MDC Alliance leader, Advocate Nelson Chamisa was in no-show at the on-going proceedings of the enquiry into the 1st of August violence that claimed the lives of six people.There were high expe...Published: 21 Nov 2018 at 19:39hrs | 11936 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's demands rejected by Motlanthe Commission
THE Commission of Inquiry into the deadly violence which rocked Harare after elections in July is expecting opposition MDC leader Nelson Chamisa to appear before it this Wednesday, spokesperson John M...Published: 21 Nov 2018 at 11:56hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa, Motlanthe face off
THE commission of inquiry probing the post election violence on August 1 in which the army killed six civilians is reportedly headed for a clash with opposition MDC leader Nelson Chamisa after refusin...Published: 21 Nov 2018 at 05:39hrs | | by Stafff reporter
August 1 Commission names spokesperson
Veteran broadcaster and former ZBC Radio Services general manager John Masuku has been tapped as the spokesperson of the independent commission installed to establish what happened before an army crac...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 15:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe media remain polarised, unbalanced
Despite the ethical and legal obligation to be impartial in their coverage of electoral processes, the media in Zimbabwe remain polarised and unbalanced in their electoral coverage and reportage, medi...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 16:40hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Curtain comes down on Citizen Journalism Mashonaland workshops
15 March 2018 - Media Centre yesterday finalised this week's Citizen Journalism training workshops in Bindura, Mashonaland Central with Citizen Journalists being called on to practice ethical reportin...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZBC unlikely to reform ahead of 2018 elections
As the 2018 watershed elections loom in the country, public broadcaster Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) which enjoys a monopoly on the local airwaves has come under the spotlight as opposition...Published: 15 May 2017 at 17:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's vacationing President goes largely off the grid
It was an urgent matter for President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe: His approval was needed so that a loyal supporter who had just died could be buried at a cemetery for national heroes.But with ...Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 12:31hrs | | by Jeffrey Moyo and Norimitsu Onishi
Mugabe's government to escalate social media blitz
After successfully and temporarily jamming the WhatsApp platform during Wednesday's nationwide stay-away, there are fears that government will intensify controls as we approach the 2018 elections, obs...Published: 10 Jul 2016 at 15:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Funeral service held for 'Jarzin Man'
A funeral service for the late former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation presenter, Lazarus Tembo, who died last month in the United Kingdom, has been held at a local parlour in Harare.Tembo di...Published: 11 Sep 2015 at 21:06hrs | 3023 | by Staff reporter
Exiled Zim media practitioners keen to return home
Exiled Zimbabwean media practitioners are keen to return home and set up their enterprises from home soil once the government creates a conducive operating environment.Speaking during a discu...Published: 18 Nov 2013 at 14:08hrs | 2254 | by Staff reporter
Media complaints update - VMCZ
Below are cases before the The Media Complaints Committee (MCC) and their outcomes.Case 1.Tafara Chigumira v/s ...Published: 22 Mar 2012 at 11:00hrs | 1376 | by VMCZ
Radio VOP applies for a Zimbabwe broadcasting licence
One of Zimbabwe's unlicensed radio stations Radio VOP, has applied for an operating licence, the Executive Director, John Masuku, has confirmed.Addressing Radio VOP website and radio Corresp...Published: 05 Jul 2011 at 11:53hrs | 1008 | by Nare Msupatsila
RadioVOP website editor calls for professionalism at the radio station
Radio VOP Website Editor, Millie Phiri has called for professionalism at the Radio station and urged correspondents to shun partisan reporting, bias and inaccuracies to ensure credibility.He ...Published: 05 Jul 2011 at 06:47hrs | | by .
Repression of the Press in Zimbabwe
To date, Zimbabweans have the privilege to read a handful of independent newspapers, courtesy of the government of national unity, which has proffered the need for press freedom and access to informat...Published: 06 Jun 2011 at 09:22hrs | | by Stephen Tsoroti
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