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Uber's 3-year vehicle age limit requirement in SA kicks in
E-hailing driver Johnny Masanhloane says Uber's three-year vehicle age limit is the most "selfish decision" by the e-hailing company "which is losing clients" in South Africa. He said the deci...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 11:16hrs | 3081 | by Staff reporter
eNCA boss was a big donor to the secret CR17 fund?
Prominent political analyst Jamie Mighti has launched an attack against TV station, eNCA, over its canning of an interview with uMkhonto weSizwe (MKP) president Jacob Zuma that was supposedly going to...Published: 28 May 2024 at 14:57hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Why a farmer is riding from Zimbabwe to Windhoek on a horse
When Ben Freeth headed west on horseback from the derelict Mount Carmel farm near Chegutu in Zimbabwe on 28 November, he had to lay low. For about 800km, Freeth avoided roads and stuck to the bush, fo...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 20:05hrs | 7 | by GroundUp
Zimbabwe war veterans association splits
Zanu-PF affiliate Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has split following the birth of a splinter group which has portrayed the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs m...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean minister joins world's swimming immortals
The inaugural class of the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1965 held a special place in the annals of aquatic sports history. It was a star-studded lineup featuring luminaries like Johnny Weiss...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 20:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU-EOM observer team in Zimbabwe in bribery storm?
THE European Union Election Observer Mission (EU-EOM) is doling whiskeys, grocery vouchers, fuel coupons and other handouts to select journalists across the country as part of a clandestine operation ...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:51hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Rise of fake degree phenomenon
IN Zimbabwe, there has been a growing distasteful trend of people who have forged their qualifications, especially certificates, diplomas, bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees.With an unem...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 19:29hrs | 1 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Chamisa's CCC disowns Sikhala?
THE opposition CCC has disowned Mr Job Sikhala, who is currently in remand prison facing a litany of charges, as the fallout between the party and its dissatisfied former top officials widens amid ind...Published: 05 Apr 2023 at 02:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Oskido rocks Bulawayo
WHEN a club DJ worth their salt plays a song, he doesn't play one that he 'likes' or one that you know! He or she plays what the club wants!And on Saturday night, Kalawa Jazmee Records boss, O...Published: 17 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
New crop of opposition political parties in the region
It is believed that opposition political parties are a watchdog of central Government, ensuring that the people's lives and livelihoods are supported, that the country's economy is buttressed by susta...Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 09:27hrs | 1 | by Prosperity Mzila
Zimbabwe under attack again
Zimbabweans all over the world were shocked to hear Lord Johnny Oates, Liberal Democrats, in parliament on behalf of Baroness Katey Hoey stating that Zimbabwe is in a systematic attack on rule of law ...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 18:22hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Sibangilizwe Nkomo still in the race
SIBANGILIZWE Nkomo, the son of the late Zapu founding leader Joshua Nkomo, yesterday dismissed attempts by some party members to sideline him from the opposition party's presidential race.Nkom...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hichilema is not Chamisa, Zambia is not Zimbabwe
The electoral victory of the Zambian President-elect, Hakainde Hichilema has excited the MDC Alliance, particularly its leader, Nelson Chamisa who already perceives the triumph as a glimmer of hope th...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:08hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Sabbath School Summary: Rest, Relationships, and Healing - Lesson 7
Memory Text: Genesis 45:5 INTRODUCTIONForgiveness has been defined as the willingness to abandon one's r...Published: 12 Aug 2021 at 07:24hrs | 7 | by Br Elder Dr Masimba Mavaza
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: 23 Jun 2021 at 12:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga builds new luxurious mansion
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga whose previous two divorce cases revealed that he is loaded with money, property and businesses has completed building a new luxurious mansion in Harare's upmarket ...Published: 06 Mar 2021 at 08:17hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Distance is not a barrier, really?
I will still ask till hoarse, where are the flamboyant know-it-all Johnny-come-too-late prosperity gospel Prophets when Covid-19 is cutting God's people down? The miracles galore has van...Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 22:02hrs | 8 | by Tondo
MDC Alliance: An opposition effort built on a foundation of lies
Last week some of the issues making rounds on both the mainstream and social media included the arrest of MDC-Alliance deputy chairperson, Job Sikhala, MDC-Alliance spokesperson, Fadzayi Mahere and ac...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:45hrs | 12 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Zanu-PF, stop acting like a rag-tag militia
REPORTS that top officials from South Africa's governing African National Congress (ANC) party are exasperated and have had enough of the antics "characterised by threats and blackmail" by the Johnny-...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
CR17 donor scores R1.5 billion Eskom contract
The Competition Commission has been criticised for approving a deal that would result in two dominant players in the resources market that supplies coal to Eskom.The South African Energy Forum...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's recolonization complete with Mnangagwa land giveaway to Europeans
The Zimbabwe Government has decided it will give back retaken stolen land--to the white Europeans who stole it in the first place during the colonial era.2020 is indeed a strange year....Published: 09 Sep 2020 at 08:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa rewarded Maria Ramos for her donation by PIC appointment?
The Sunday Independent revealed some of the funders to the CR17 campaign, which included eNCA director and owner of Hosken Consolidated Investments, Johnny Copelyn, who reportedly donated R2m, while f...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 16:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Steve Dyer dedicates song to Tuku
South African music star Steve Dyer said he has a dedication song for the late Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi titled, "Ko Sale Izibongo - Kufa Izinsizwa", which he will play at the Tuku Concert scheduled for ...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Johnny Clegg dies
Music legend Johnny Clegg has died.The local singer's death was confirmed to Channel24 via a statement released to the press by Johnny's longtime manager Roddy Quin.In the statement Ro...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 20:30hrs | | by Channel24
How Obert Mpofu acquired his wealth
A myth has been brewing across Zimbabwe which claims that Obert Mpofu corruptly acquired wealth while he was Minister of Mines and now owns half of Victoria Falls and half of Bulawayo. These old wives...Published: 29 Jun 2019 at 10:54hrs | 18 | by Nicholas Ncube
Jonathan Moyo - Mawere gang up against Strive Masiyiwa
Exiled former G40 Kingpin Professor Jonathan Moyo and Tycoon Mutumwa Mawere have joined hands in accusing under fire Econet Boss Strive Masiyiwa accusing him of seeking to twists facts of histor...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
US sanctions on Zimbabwe - truths, history and lies
A new regime of US sanctions has just been signed into law, opening a fresh front in the increasingly polarised political debate in Zimbabwe.Critics say they hurt the economy, while supporters...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 19:01hrs | 1 | by newsZWire
MDC Primaries: Repeating the mistakes of 2013
Just a few weeks ago, many took to social media to gloat about the chaos in the ZANU-PF primaries, and to suggest that this was evidence of a wider weakness in the party that would have implications c...Published: 21 May 2018 at 11:19hrs | | by Joice, Harare
Disgruntled MDC-T protesters block offices
BUSINESS at the MDC-T provincial offices in Chinhoyi was briefly grounded last week, after more than 50 disgruntled members blocked the main gate in protest over alleged imposition of candidates to co...Published: 21 May 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Johnny Clegg to perform in Zimbabwe for the first time in 10 years
SOUTH African multi-award-winning musician Johnny Clegg will be performing in Zimbabwe for the first time in 10 years as part of his Final Journey World Tour on May 4 at a one-day concert set for Rain...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 05:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Momentary celebrity cannot erase Zimbabweans' common sense
There is a growing belief amongst the political elite that Zimbabwean voters are devoid of a political soul. That they can be shunted from one political deception to the next, exchanged between elites...Published: 16 Feb 2018 at 08:43hrs | | by Brian T Kagoro
Yemi Alade, Jah Prayzah 'romance' lives past Nziyo Yerudo
Nigerian Afro-pop queen, Yemi Alade cannot seem to get over local superstar Jah Prayzah after she recently posted a picture of the two posing for a picture together.The two worked on mega-hit ...Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 12:20hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
The implications of the Zimbabwean military coup
What constitutes national security? The importance of national security - measures taken by a state against external and/or internal threats to its economy ...Published: 22 Dec 2017 at 17:53hrs | 1 | by Kingstone Jambawo
Jonathan Moyo the kingmaker that never was
ON September 15, 2006, Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo, then in "political Siberia" after being shunted out of Zanu-PF, wrote: "Perennial wisdom from divine revelation and human experience dic...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's grief is Zimbabweans' celebration
After 37 years of uninterrupted rule, Mugabe resigned as State President yesterday.Literally, the entire country erupted in unbridled joy around 6pm yesterday when it emerged that he had resig...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga, Mugabe face-off
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has drawn battle lines in the sand with his security chiefs after he declared yesterday that he would not succumb to Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) Commander General Constantino...Published: 15 Nov 2017 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Extraordinary Zanu-PF congress a G40 event'
Blessings Mashaya talks to Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) Mashonaland central chairperson Sam Parerenyatwa. Below are excerpts of the interview.Q: What's your ...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 14:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa formed UPM to topple Mugabe
Higher and Tertiary Education minister Jonathan Moyo has told President Robert Mugabe how he allegedly tried to form an opposition party with Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, piling pressure on the ...Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 12:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo spills the beans on Mnangagwa
Higher and Tertiary Education ministerJonathan Moyo has told President Robert Mugabe how he allegedly tried to form an opposition party with Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, piling pressure on the u...Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 12:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares a bare-knuckle fight against G40 rivals
VICE-PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a bare-knuckle fight against his G40 rivals, saying it was now time up for the "johnny-come-latelies" who had lately turned him into a political punch ba...Published: 02 Oct 2017 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
2018 Zimbabwe's most expensive vote
If in 2018 I decide, as I should, to exercise my right and responsibility to cast my vote in the watershed Zimbabwean elections, it is going to cost me an arm and a leg.Fadzai Mahere wants to ...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 10:50hrs | | by Ronald Ncube
Rhodies learnt nothing, forgot nothing
First, an anecdote. Many black Zimbabweans, who have travelled across the world and come across white people formerly resident in Zimbabwe before and after Independence, will relate how a typical conv...Published: 23 Aug 2017 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Not only War vets should rule Zimbabwe
A RECENTLY launched war veterans' association on non-aligned ex-combatants, the Concerned Freedom Fighters (CFF), has said it does not subscribe to the notion that only those with liberation war crede...Published: 03 Aug 2017 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Highly-rated Zimbabwean starlet makes Brendan Rodgers believe
KUNDAI Benyu's stock continued to rise at the weekend after the highly-rated Zimbabwean starlet turned on the style and convinced Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers into a change of mind about sending the...Published: 20 Jul 2017 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Can Nkosana Moyo free Zimbabweans?
IN the battle for the minds and hearts of Zimbabweans looking for a powerful voice to tell the Philistines: "Let my people go," I have found no voice more intense and powerful in support of Nkosana Mo...Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 17:52hrs | | by Ken Mufuka
Stampede in Harare
TOURING Vodacom Blue Bulls coach Nollis Marais says Zimbabwe should try and forge more partnerships with the South Africa rugby system to enhance the opportunities of growing the sport in the country....Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 05:53hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Another Mugabe rival forms a political party
A NEW political party called Build Zimbabwe Alliance (BZA) recently registered with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).Nothing unusual about that; historically in Zimbabwe, before any...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unmissable Things to do in South Africa
South Africa is a favorite for holidaymakers who enjoy a varied itinerary full of adventure and culture. There is safari where big game can be seen, beaches, vineyards, dry deserts and of course the f...Published: 05 Dec 2016 at 13:31hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Baby elephants from Zimbabwe headed for Chinese zoos!
Thirty seven baby elephants forcibly taken from their mothers in the wild in Hwange National Park are about to be flown to Chinese zoos, despite an international outcry against previous exports&...Published: 07 Nov 2016 at 12:29hrs | 3 | by Adam Cruise
Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from Brad Pitt after just two years of marriage.Pitt, 52, and Jolie, 41, married privately in the French hamlet of Correns in Provence in...Published: 20 Sep 2016 at 17:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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