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'ZANU PF is a party of vagabonds,' says party councillor
Mazowe ward 6 councillor, Shamie Sande (51) has lambasted and labelled ZANU-PF party members as vagabonds following his arrest for allegedly stealing 100 bags of fertilizer reserved under the Presiden...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 20:04hrs | 1236 | by Paul Ndou
Mnangagwa gifts off-road vehicles to traditional leaders
Harare, September 26, 2024 – President Emmerson Mnangagwa sparked controversy yesterday by distributing off-road twin-cab vehicles to traditional leaders while many families across Zimbabwe face sev...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 09:57hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa's 'plot' to kill the ANC
SOME senior ANC leaders have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of working with external parties to collapse the governing party and replace it with a centre-right coalition led by him after the 2024 g...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 09:09hrs | 1724 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe warms up to Mnangagwa
THE last time former first lady Grace Mugabe made a public statement was on November 5, 2017 at Rufaro Stadium in Harare.At an event dubbed "Super Sunday" in some quarters, she gathered thousa...Published: 19 May 2024 at 12:40hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
'Welshman Ncube, Biti have now become merchants of chaos'
Former Pumula MP in Bulawayo Albert Mhlanga has lambasted Welshman Ncube, Tendai Biti and Lynette Karenyi-Kore for 'imposing themselves' as the new rotational interim leaders of the fast dying opposit...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 16:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is set to get Starlink before South Africa
AN apparent standoff over licensing rules in South Africa means the country's impoverished northern neighbour is set to get Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet first.It has emerged that Zi...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutambara blasts Mnangagwa
Prominent Zimbabwean academic Professor Arthur Mutambara, who is also former deputy prime minister, has lambasted President Emmerson Mnangagwa for appointing a cabinet stuffed with ethnic cronies, fri...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 21:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa raps anti-Zimbabwe NGOs
Zanu-PF national spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has lambasted some anti-Zimbabwe non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and opposition figures for attempting to cast aspersions on the c...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa vows to run Zimbabwe on Christian values
Some Zimbabweans have lambasted the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) for declaring in its election manifesto that it intends to run the country on the basis of Christian values.Party leader...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Putin and the Wagner mutiny
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple"Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest (1895)On 23rd June 2023 the Western media became delirious with joy when the heard that there was a ...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 15:39hrs | 9 | by Ian Beddowes
Mnangagwa's corruption double talk
THE latest row over patronage and opaque procurement in the government shows the widening rift between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy Constantino Chiwenga, and their attempts to favour th...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Johannesburg mayor now understands why Mugabe banned NGOs
Despite coming under attack for conducting "illegal" raids in Johannesburg buildings during his two-day stint as acting mayor, Patriotic Alliance secretary Kenny Kunene says he would do it again becau...Published: 26 May 2023 at 16:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man killed by SA
A 23-year-old man who was last week shot and killed by a South African soldier at Limpopo River where he was allegedly assisting irregular migrants and smugglers will be buried in Bulawayo tomorrow....Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 19:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Religion influences politics
The religion is very influential in shaping the lives of the people this is because it directs their way of life. Zimbabwe is largely Christian dominated and the people's behavior is influenced by the...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 10:51hrs | | by Grace Chekai
Zifa weeds out unqualified coaches?
ZIFA is adamant that there will be no sacred cows as they fully implement standardisation of coaches, with the association's acting president Gift Banda saying unqualified gaffers will not be allowed ...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Biden's US$55 billion fails to entice African countries to ditch Russia
FRESH from the US-Africa Summit in Washington DC, with a US$55 billion financial package over the next three years, African leaders from the region find themselves confronted with a reality check of a...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 20:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Could Smith's plan for independence have led to a better Zimbabwe?
Today is 11 November - a day marked in this country’s history as when then Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith, in a daring move, stubbornly cut off ties with the colonial British Crown - by unilateral...Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 14:46hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mbeki questions Ramaphosa's fate amid Phala Phala probe
Former president Thabo Mbeki says the ANC has to decide what must happen if a parliamentary process finds that President Cyril Ramaphosa has a case to answer regarding the Phala Phala saga.Acc...Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 19:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Exiles Forum backtracks on support for 'stupid' rant doctor
The Zimbabwe Exiles Forum (ZEF) has changed its tune over supporting Limpopo health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba following her controversial address to a foreign national who underwent surgery at Bela Bela...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls to be decommissioned: UNESCO
The United Nations has warned that plans by the governments of Zimbabwe and Zambia for the development of a golf course, lodges and a hydroelectric dam near the Victoria Falls will put the renown...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 21:32hrs | 1 | by Shelton Muchena
July Moyo must stop acting like a debt collector MPs
LEGISLATORS have slammed Local Government minister July Moyo for strangely behaving like a debt collector on behalf of Netherlands-based company Geogenix BV in the controversial US$400 million Pomona ...Published: 17 Jul 2022 at 09:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC, Zapu speak on Nkomo's persecution by Zanu-PF
OPPOSITION political parties yesterday accused the ruling Zanu-PF party of persecuting the late Vice-President and former PF Zapu leader Joshua Nkomo after independence despite his selfless sacrifice ...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's 'plot' to kill the ANC
SOME senior ANC leaders have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of working with external parties to collapse the governing party and replace it with a centre-right coalition led by him after the 2024 g...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 19:46hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mukuru blasted for employing 225 Shona and Chichewa speakers in SA
Financial services company Mukuru will have to revisit its employment policy after the Western Cape High Court lambasted it for ignoring South Africa's employment laws in favour of hiring foreigners i...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:47hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
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
Ramaphosa accused of lying
The Presidency said late on Thursday it stood by its earlier statement, despite Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu effectively saying President Cyril Ramaphosa was lying by claiming she had apologised an...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 05:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa attacks Zanu-PF probe
NORTON Member of Parliament (MP) Temba Mliswa has dismissed a board of inquiry report by Hurungwe District war veterans, which has accused him of dabbling in Zanu-PF politics.Mliswa is an inde...Published: 03 Dec 2021 at 18:22hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Govt plans to fully implement smart cities concept
GOVERNMENT plans to fully implement the smart cities concept in line with the recently launched climate policy with Figtree in Matabeleland South set to be transformed into such a city, President Mnan...Published: 18 Nov 2021 at 19:13hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Smuggled cigarettes from Zimbabwe flood South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA's tax watchdog, the Tax Justice SA has lambasted authorities in the neighbouring country for failing to curb the smuggling of cigarettes and other counterfeit products, amid findings that...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 17:23hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Madlela stands for Sikhosana against Welshman Ncube's nephew
Multi-award-winning actor-cum-musician Madlela Skhobokhobo has stood his ground defending Sikhosana Buhlungu, after the old timer was lambasted on social media.Madlela's defence comes after an...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 18:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Some South African judges still have apartheid mentality'
SOUTH AFRICA'S ex-president Jacob Zuma has lashed out at the judges who this week gave him a 15-month jail term for absconding from a corruption inquiry, comparing them to the white minority apartheid...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 11:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ngarivhume lays into Chamisa once more
Leader of Transform Zimbabwe, Jacob Ngarivhume, has attacked MDC Alliance's leader, Nelson Chamisa, for being ineffective and failing to inspire thousands of urban dwellers who are looking up to him f...Published: 23 Jun 2021 at 11:09hrs | | by Political Reporter
Plot to oust James Sithole hits a brick wall
A plot by some Bulawayo MDC Alliance members to pass a vote of no confidence in their Provincial Chairperson, James Sithole, reportedly fell apart last week after it emerged that the youths were again...Published: 10 Jun 2021 at 07:13hrs | 7 | by Political Reporter
Civil servants belong to Zanu-PF, says Minister
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Development Clemence Chiduwa recently declared that all government workers belonged to the ruling Zanu-PF party and they are under obligation to support the par...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa's 'plot' to kill the ANC
SOME senior ANC leaders have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of working with external parties to collapse the governing party and replace it with a centre-right coalition led by him after the 2024 g...Published: 07 May 2021 at 11:34hrs | 3 | by Piet Rampedi
'Lift ban on private transport operators'
HUMAN rights groups and the clergy have urged Local Government minister July Moyo to lift the ban on private transport operators and end the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) monopoly because ...Published: 03 May 2021 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean secrets leaked to a high profile sexivist
Zimbabwe has once again woken up to some Twitter messages sent by the ever attention seeking Susa Mutami. It is important to understand who Susan Mutami is. She is if you remember the official mistres...Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 07:04hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mayor's relocation angers Bulawayo residents
BULAWAYO residents have lambasted a council resolution to relocate Mayor Councillor Solomon Mguni from his Nkulumane house to a council property in Burnside, describing it as an insult to the people w...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Midlands leaders panic as Mliswa goes back to his roots
CONTROVERSIAL Norton independent MP Temba Mliswa has caused a political storm in his Midlands home province by commissioning various development projects in his village amid growing speculation and fe...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 14:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mliswa complains about police abuse of law
OUTSPOKEN Norton independent legislator Temba Mliswa, who appeared in court today, says police are abusing the law by arresting him for allegedly violating Covid-19 lockdown regulations following a pr...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 14:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zupco bus deal in shambles
PRIVATE bus companies are on the verge of pulling out of the Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (Zupco) deal citing gross manipulation by the state enterprise, a move that can potentially ground the p...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 15:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Transport mogul Munhenzva dies of Covid-19
Transport mogul, Regis Munhenzva, the president of the Zimbabwe Long-Distance Bus Operators Association, has died.Family spokesperson and a nephew of the late Munhenzva, Lloyd, confirmed to ZI...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 13:45hrs | 10 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Khupe attack slammed by Gender Commission
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has lambasted the recent attack on ousted MDC interim president Thokozani Khupe during an emotive extraordinary congress.Khupe was allegedly beaten and had...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 19:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe magistrates fear granting bail
Time and again, magistrates have been lambasted and ridiculed by High Court judges for denying bail in the lower court. The phrase "magistrate misdirected himself" is now a daily routine. Why do...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 06:51hrs | | by Fidelicy Nyamukondiwa
Are Zimbabwean doctors now too cowed to speak?
WE are truly apologetic for the chain of events that have taken place over the past few months and we hope that you will have a kind heart to allow the rest of the students to return to class and fini...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Trainee nurses recruitment 'controversy' resurfaces
Activists in Matabeleland have once again lambasted the trainee nurses recruitment system following revelations that only two out of the 45 successful applicants for the Mpilo Central Hospital School ...Published: 15 Nov 2020 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fresh row over student nurses
ACTIVISTS in Matabeleland have once again lambasted the trainee nurses recruitment system following revelations that only two out of the 45 successful applicants for the Mpilo Central Hospital School ...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 21:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
CJ Malaba's anti-corruption posture unsettles many culprits?
THE anti-corruption posture taken by the Judiciary has unsettled many culprits that are now resorting to social media and newspapers to attack the Judiciary, a top Government official has said. ...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt publishes school calendar
Government has published a school calendar, which will see the last term of this year ending seven days before the Christmas Holiday. According to the government, the last term of 2020 ends on...Published: 01 Oct 2020 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mathema to issue statement on striking teachers
PRIMARY and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema is today expected to issue a ministerial statement in the National Assembly on the problems in the education sector where teachers have refused to...Published: 01 Oct 2020 at 07:23hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
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