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Zanu-PF bigwigs question Mnangagwa's legitimacy
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa, struggling to consolidate and maintain power at the volatile helm amid renewed internal Zanu-PF infighting and disintegration of the coalition which drove his ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 1580 | by Staff reporter
Nasty factional fights boil in Mnangagwa's backyard
INTENSE inter-factional fights to control President Emmerson Mnangagwa's home province Midlands, pitting two rival groups backing State Security minister Owen Mudha Ncube and the incumbent chairperson...Published: 2 hrs ago | 372 | by Staff reporter
MDC mayor bootlicks Mnangagwa
WHILE the MDC Alliance is blaming Zanu-PF for using Local government minister July Moyo to interfere into the operations of the councils under its ambit, MDC-T mayor for Mutare Blessing Tandi, last we...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:45hrs | 2928 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt admits mistake in Chinese mine saga
TOP government and Zanu-PF officials on Tuesday descended on Kaseke Village, Uzumba, on a fact-finding mission after a Chinese mining company reportedly took over an entire village to extract black gr...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:38hrs | 1215 | by Staff reporter
Mafume vows to challenge third suspension
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and the National Prosecution Authority (NPA) are reportedly in a winding blame game over the prolonged delay in prosecuting suspended Harare mayor Jacob ...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:28hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's backyard stews in Zanu-PF fights
Zanu-PF factional fights exploded in its leader, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Midlands home province Monday, with under siege provincial chairman Daniel Mackenzie Ncube issuing a strong warning to h...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 20:56hrs | 852 | by Staff reporter
Reprieve for NGOs as High Court orders Muguti to stop issuing directives
HIGH Court Judge Justice Esther Muremba on Friday ordered Tafadzwa Muguti, the Provincial Development Coordinator for Harare Metropolitan Province and some government agents to stop interfering with o...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 11:47hrs | 1061 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa's minister fuelling Harare mess
Local Government minister July Moyo's meddling in the affairs of Harare City Council is one of the reasons why service delivery continues to deteriorate in the capital.Moyo, who is driven by p...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:34hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Why I wrote Mnangagwa book
Former MDC politician Eddie Cross says he could not turn down an opportunity to write President Emmerson Mnangagwa's autobiography because he was impressed with his attitude.Cross (EC), the au...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:34hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ally suspended as councillor
Suspended Harare mayor Jacob Mafume has been suspended as councillor too, without pay, for gross misconduct and wilful violation of the law after he was arrested for allegedly trying to bribe a key St...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 06:24hrs | 1509 | by Staff reporter
Furore over village heads' powers
THE Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) has petitioned the Local Government and Public Works ministry for the alignment of the Traditional Leaders Act [Chapter 29:17] to the Constitution....Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:19hrs | 331 | by Staff reporter
MDC mayoral fights hold city to ransom
MDC-Alliance has simply turned Harare into a circus. Mayoral fights pitting councillors Jacob Mafume and Musarurwa Mutizwa, both claiming to be in charge of the city, have further exposed the shortcom...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:08hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hands over buses to security sector
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has handed over five buses to the country's security establishment and pledged to secure more to improve the transport situation for members of the uniformed forces. The Pr...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 19:52hrs | 1033 | by Staff reporter
Abuse of authority by parliamentary committees
A number of small scale miners and big mining companies have complained about the total fragrant abuse of power and office by the chairman of the Parliamentary mining committee MR Edmund Mukaratigwa w...Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 08:44hrs | 827 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
How Nick Mangwana tweet invoked my memories of old
As a good percentage of Harare's social media community exploded in anger following the reintroduction last Tuesday, by Local Government minister July Moyo, of the former Rhodesia Railways coaches, no...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 09:01hrs | 546 | by Geoffrey Nyarota
More buses, new train coaches coming
More than 288 new buses will be delivered next month, while an additional 279 are expected before year-end to boost Zupco's capacity to provide an efficient and reliable mass public transport system, ...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:42hrs | 182 | by Staff writer
Zanu-PF factional firestorm worsens
THE Zanu-PF factional firestorm has continued raging, with officials blatantly defying last week's injunction by the politburo - its highest decision-making organ between congresses - as they continue...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 18:53hrs | 677 | by Staff reporter
Chief Negomo dethroned
CONTROVERSIAL Chief Negomo who made headlines in 2012 after punishing now late Prime Minister and MDC President Morgan Tsvangirai with two cows and two sheep for marrying in the sacred month of Novemb...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 18:49hrs | 729 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans mock return of 'Zupco trains'
ZIMBABWE United Passengers Company (ZUPCO)'s incapacitation has forced the government to reintroduce the unpopular old and dilapidated commuter train system.However, the initiative has not bee...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:31hrs | 841 | by Staff reporter
War in Mnangagwa's back yard, daggers drown in war for positions!
Political tension has risen in the Midlands Province as ZANU PF structures are gearing towards restructuring of all organs of the party up the provincial echelon.Reliable information emanating...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 22:01hrs | 4417 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Lake Gwayi-Shangani relocation preps start
FEAR of being affected by flooding has led Lubimbi villagers in Binga to form a committee that will work closely with the Government to facilitate smooth relocation of families that reside close to La...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 06:10hrs | 1092 | by Staff reporter
NRZ partners Zupco to boost public transport
Commuter passenger rail service is expected to start this afternoon with three routes at peak periods along the main east-west railway line through Harare as Zupco and National Railways of Zimbabwe in...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 06:07hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
Govt investigates abuse of war vets
THE Government has reportedly launched an investigation into the alleged ill-treatment of veterans of the liberation struggle employed by various local authorities in the country.The investiga...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:57hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
More buses to boost ZUPCO fleet
GOVERNMENT is moving with speed to comprehensively address challenges in urban transportation through procuring hundreds of large volume buses, with the country set to take delivery of a consignment o...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:49hrs | 206 | by Staff writer
Bulawayo schools seek bailout from Govt
BULAWAYO schools have asked Government to bail them out as they are failing to pay more than $23 million they owe the Bulawayo City Council in water billls and one of the affected schools' water suppl...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:46hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
Trevor Ncube's newspaper corners Mnangagwa's govt over Zupco 'shady deal'
THE Zimbabwe Independent newspaper is suing the government for refusing to release information regarding the procurement of the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) buses.According ...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:09hrs | 2393 | by Staff reporter
'Land barons hiding behind Mnangagwa's name'
A HARARE resident, Samuel Mutete, has written to Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe, police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga and the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) calling for invest...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 05:51hrs | 1078 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo mayoral mansion divides Chamisa's MDC
"The State House was never built for Mugabe (late President Robert) and Mnangagwa (President Emmerson)," Bulawayo mayor Solomon Mguni said, as he sought to justify why the council should also build a ...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:29hrs | 1316 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's 2 mayors tussle for official vehicle
LOCAL Government minister July Moyo has been accused of fueling the administrative and policy crisis in Harare where MDC Alliance officials Jacob Mafume and Stewart Mutizwa are both claiming the mayor...Published: 28 Aug 2021 at 21:12hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Chirumanzu acting chief clings to post
THE Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle has taken a new twist with acting Chief Fidelis Mudzengi allegedly refusing to relinquish power in breach of an earlier agreement reached with the family last Octo...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 974 | by Staff reporter
Govt blocks Binga RDC chair from resuming duties
THE Local Government ministry has reportedly blocked Binga Rural District Council (RDC) chairperson Wilson Siampolomba from resuming duty despite a High Court directive ordering his reinstatement....Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 06:41hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Harare aborts full council meeting again
Harare City Council has failed to convene a full council meeting for the second time in a week largely because of the chaos surrounding the mayors, although officials blamed it on a lack of quorum due...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 06:30hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
New Zanu-PF Chitungwiza deputy mayor shares vision
Zanu-PF Chitungwiza ward 13 Councillor Kiven Mutimbanyoka is the new deputy mayor for the sprawling dormitory town. Clr Mutimbanyoka's appointment was revealed in a letter dated August 2...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 06:28hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi packages imminent
GOVERNMENT will provide social security benefits, among a host of other forms of assistance, to victims of Gukurahundi as part of President Mnangagwa's pledge to find a lasting solution to address pro...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 07:46hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa committed to close Gukurahundi issue?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is "committed" to bringing closure to the Gukurahundi issue, the Justice ministry said yesterday as the Zanu-PF leader meets traditional leaders in Matabeleland region tod...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 07:37hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's councillors abort full council meeting over mayoral chaos
Beleaguered Harare City Council yesterday had to postpone the critical decision making full council meeting due the ongoing mayoral chaos.Management was in confusion on whether to report to th...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 17:31hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa flies into Gukurahundi storm
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will tomorrow fly into a storm as he visits Bulawayo to meet Matabeleland chiefs to review progress made in addressing Gukurahundi issues.Civic society organisatio...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 07:28hrs | 858 | by Staff reporter
I'm back at Town House, says Mafume
HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume, who was suspended last December by Local Government minister July Moyo, is back in office, triggering confusion at Town House over who is in charge between him and acting ma...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1274 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi tops agenda as Mnangagwa meets chiefs
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is on Saturday expected to hold a meeting with Chiefs from Matabeleland region in Bulawayo to, among other issues, review progress in addressing issues related to Gukurahundi. As a...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 06:31hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
Suspended Harare Mayor, aide have invades mayoral office
Suspended Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume and his aide have occupied the mayoral office, claiming that his suspension has ended, but his vehicle and the driver are still working for the acting mayor, Stewar...Published: 19 Aug 2021 at 06:30hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Court reserves judgment in NGOs case
HIGH Court judge, Justice Esther Muremba on Friday reserved judgment in the matter of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) which defied Harare provincial development coordinator (PDC) Tafadzwa Muguti...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 06:49hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
July Moyo lifts suspension of Umguza councillors
LOCAL Government minister July Moyo has reversed the suspension of four Umguza Rural District Council (RDC) councillors after they took him to court.The ministry suspended David Moyo, Ernest S...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:21hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora labels Jonathan Moyo as yesterday politician
MDC-T President Douglas Mwonzora has mocked former Zanu-PF chief propagandist Professor Jonathan Moyo saying he was far from being clever as a political strategist.Mwonzora, whose party has a ...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 19:06hrs | 1991 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's remains could still be exhumed
THE government is pressing ahead with the construction of a mausoleum for the late former president Robert Mugabe, an indication that his remains could still be exhumed.Close Mugabe family mem...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:39hrs | 4584 | by Staff reporter
Court postpones NGOs court challenge against govt
THE High Court yesterday postponed to next week the hearing of an urgent chamber application by the civic society organisations (CSOs), which seek to stop government moves to cut their operations....Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 07:12hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
BCC pampers Mayor with $25m Selbourne Park mansion
THE MDC-T dominated Bulawayo City Council has approved the construction of a $25 million luxurious mansion for the city's mayor Solomon Mguni at Selbourne Park, in a development whic...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 07:00hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
NGOs take govt to court over ban
NON-GOVERNMENTAL Organisations (NGOs) that were recently ordered to stop their operations by the government over failure to submit their work have challenged the directive at the High Court, setting t...Published: 04 Aug 2021 at 06:34hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter
SeedCo donates 2 500 COVID-19 doses to govt
SEEDCO has donated 2 500 Sinopharm doses to government for vaccination of Agritex staff against COVID-19.The seed company has also partnered with Cimas Medical Aid Society to pool resources fo...Published: 04 Aug 2021 at 06:28hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
Binga RDC CEO under fire over 2018 audit reported
Binga residents have blasted the Binga Rural District Council chief executive officer Joshua Muzamba for allegedly hiding the 2018 audit report from the f...Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 13:04hrs | 519 | by Stephen Jakes
NGOs fight back Mnangagwa ban
CIVIC society organisations (CSOs) on Friday filed an urgent chamber court application, seeking to stop government moves to stop their operations.In the application filed at the High Court, th...Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 06:52hrs | 1791 | by Staff reporter
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