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Botswana! The sinking of Africa's democracy basket
It was difficult to remain as silent when Africa's jewel of democracy took seat and comfort upon an imminent time bomb.The growing conflict between the most recent former president, Lt. Genera...Published: 2 hrs ago | 1579 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Confusion over number of cyclone victims in Zimbabwe
THE death toll from the deadly cyclone that rocked Manicaland over a week ago, has shot up to 179 according to Local Government Minister July Moyo but this figure is almost a 100 people less tha...Published: 2 hrs ago | 893 | by newzimbabwe
Gukurahundi symptom of nation formation, says Mohadi
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has claimed that the killing of over 20,000 minority Ndebele people during the Gukurahundi genocide in the 1980s was in keeping with how nations are formed.Mohadi, ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 1033 | by ZimLive
1893 Mthwakazi Restoration Movement condemns arrests of Journalists and human rights activists
In recent news, 1893MRM learnt with shock, the arrest of the owner and founder of Cite, Zenzele Ndebele as well as colleagues in his company, that included Lulu Brenda Harris and Sautsani Ali. Others ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 68 | by Mthwakazi Restoration
Zanu-PF central committee member dies
ZANU PF central committee member and Mashonaland Central provincial council member Martin Mavhangira has died.He was 68.Mavhangira, who was an arch-rival to the province's G40 kingpins...Published: 3 hrs ago | 654 | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to set up missing persons database
Civic society organisations (CSOs) are calling on the government to set-up a missing persons database for suspected abduction victims dating back to the Gukurahundi period.The call was made by...Published: 3 hrs ago | 93 | by Staff reporter
Bosso sweat over trio
HIGHLANDERS have received a timely boost ahead of the start of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after getting the reverse international transfer certificate for midfielder Bukhosi Sibanda from t...Published: 3 hrs ago | 168 | by Staff reporter
Couple hires bouncers from SA to 'kidnap' cop
A COUPLE from Masvingo allegedly hired four bouncers to kidnap a policeman. Missing Jerifanos Muganyi (48) and his wife Mercy Muganyi (41) of Rutenga Business centre allegedly also hired the s...Published: 10 hrs ago | 2796 | by Staff reporter
Bosso summon players over strike
HIGHLANDERS' players that embarked on a three-week strike between February and March have been summoned to a hearing by an ad hoc committee at the club offices at different times. Bosso player...Published: 10 hrs ago | 244 | by Staff reporter
Explain effects of sanctions to everyone, says Matemadanda
DEPUTY Minister for Defence and War Veterans Affairs Victor Matemadanda has appealed to war veterans in Mashonaland Central Province to explain to the people how sanctions are hurting everyone before ...Published: 10 hrs ago | 295 | by Staff reporter
NMB Bank founder to pay back $1.1m
Former NMB Bank founder Mr Julius Makoni started his banking business with the intention to harvest money from the financial institution for himself, the High Court ruled in a case in which the banker...Published: 10 hrs ago | 499 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa to build house for Cyclone Idai heroine
TELECOMMUNICATIONS magnate and billionaire, Mr Strive Masiyiwa has pledged to build a house and pay a $1000 lifetime monthly allowance to an elderly woman from Harare who walked from Mbare to Highland...Published: 11 hrs ago | 922 | by ZimLive
Unmasking the myths of decolonization in Zimbabwe through the lens of Cain Mathema
Cain Mathema's 2018 publication, "I Join The ZAPU Armed Struggle" captures stories of experiences and reflections of the young Thula at Cyrene Mission, an Anglican Church boarding school for boys. ZAP...Published: 11 hrs ago | 319 | by Brian Maregedze
Masawara companies come together to help Cyclone Idai victims
Companies in the Masawara Group, which is comprised of the Zimnat Insurance Group, Cresta Group of Hotels, Minerva, Botswana Insurance company and Grand Re-Insurance , have come together to help...Published: 12 hrs ago | 112 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has a difficult balancing act to perform
OPINION is sharply divided over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's costly foreign trips at a time the country is mourning the death of more than 300 Cyclone Idai victims, the Daily News reported.F...Published: 12 hrs ago | 1209 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Joanina will not hit Zimbabwe
The government has dismissed social media reports that another cyclone known as Joanina, is set to hit the country after the devastating Cyclone Idai.Speaking at a media briefing, Information,...Published: 13 hrs ago | 2165 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in SA
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Pretoria South Africa to attend a SADC solidarity conference on the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) being hosted by South Africa.The Presid...Published: 16 hrs ago | 2671 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa flies 3rd private jet inside a week
President Emmerson Mnangagwa risked fresh public wrath on Monday after hiring a luxury jet from the United Arab Emirates – his third inside a week – to fly him to South Africa.The Airbus A...Published: 17 hrs ago | 2658 | by ZimLive
Shock as Mnangagwa divides Ndebele leaders
United Kingdom based scholar Dr. Brilliant Mhlanga has come out gunz blazing against civic society leader Dumisani Nyongolo Nkomo over the meeting that the later had with President Emmerson Mnanga...Published: 21 hrs ago | 8835 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Will Mnangagwa deliver on gukurahundi promises?
LAST week President Emmerson Mnangagwa made an unprecedented move to lure the much radical and vocal Matabeleland civic society to his Bulawayo State House.Here, Mnangagwa judiciously allowed ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 895 | by Jeffrey Muvundusi
Zimbabwe urged to improve dialogue process
RENOWNED human rights lawyer from Sudan, Yasmin Sooka has challenged Zimbabwe to take a cue from other African countries that have successfully managed to handle their political crisis through an effe...Published: 22 hrs ago | 453 | by Staff reporter
Bright Matonga fights to overturn US$280k default judgment
FORMER Information deputy minister Bright Matonga has approached the High Court seeking rescission of judgment after he was recently slapped with a US$280 000 default judgment following an application...Published: 23 hrs ago | 603 | by Staff reporter
What should be done by government to Obviate Zimbabwe from economic collapse?
First and foremost what is it that we don't have? Is it a begging culture that is in us that we can't do without? We have plenty of suitable land for commercial purpose, minerals, recreational resourc...Published: 23 hrs ago | 395 | by Elvis Dzvene
PHOTO: Woman gives birth on a tree
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Cooperation has reported that a woman has given birth while marooned and stuck on a tree branch."Tariro Guvakuva of Chimanimani found grace as she was able to deliver her...Published: 24 hrs ago | 4274 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Joshua Nkomo's absence felt in Zanu-PF
NEARLY two decades after his death, Zanu-PF says it misses Joshua Nkomo's extraordinary skill in uniting the nation and mobilising votes for the ruling party.The late revered vice president pa...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:18hrs | 2750 | by Staff reporter
Jet-setting Mnangagwa divides nation
OPINION is sharply divided over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's costly foreign trips at a time the country is mourning the death of more than 300 Cyclone Idai victims, the Daily News reported.F...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:17hrs | 4368 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt set to ferry fuel by road
GOVERNMENT is considering bringing in fuel by road after Cyclone Idai flattened Mozambique's port city of Beira linking the country's fuel pipeline.The port, which houses the control room whic...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:08hrs | 2027 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa says army should have been used to forcefully remove villagers
INDEPENDENT legislator for Norton Temba Mliswa has questioned why government failed to deploy the army to drive away villagers who allegedly ignored calls by authorities to vacate their areas ahead of...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:05hrs | 1642 | by newzimbabwe.com
Hubby kills wife over spanner
SIXTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD Eliphas Toziva from Shurugwi recently fatally stabbed his wife, Engeline Marecha (age unknown), for lending their neighbour a spanner without his consent.Midlands provincia...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:04hrs | 1048 | by Staff reporter
Ncube, Shiri summoned over tobacco auction ruckus
PARLIAMENT has summoned Finance and Agriculture ministers to come and clear the air on why government has gone back on promises to pay tobacco farmers 50% of their earnings in United States dollars....Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:03hrs | 1177 | by newzimbabwe.com
Biti slams Mnangagwa over foreign travel
TOP MDC official and MP, Tendai Biti has slammed President Emmerson Mnangagwa for leaving for a SADC event in Angola when the nation was still mourning the loss of over 200 lives through the recent Cy...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:01hrs | 665 | by newzimbabwe
15-tonne rock falls in Bikita
A HUGE rock estimated to weigh between 10 and 15 tonnes fell from Mapadza Mountain in Bikita on Saturday, sending the community into a panic mode as the incident came shortly after Cyclone Idai left h...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1121 | by Staff reporter
Bosso still to get player's clearances
HIGHLANDERS are yet to secure clearance for four players that joined them from the South African and Zambian leagues. Unless the required clearances are obtained between today and Friday, Boss...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:59hrs | 570 | by Staff reporter
Government allays Burma Valley flooding fears
GOVERNMENT has allayed flooding fears in Burma Valley following social media reports that Manyera Dam wall had weakened and could give in to the high volume of water. The Minister of Local Gov...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:58hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter
Woman battling for life after vicious dogs attack
A 25-YEAR-OLD woman is battling for life at the United Bulawayo Hospitals after she was mauled by her landlord's five vicious dogs in West Somerton suburb. Ms Cherish Muchegwa sustained seriou...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:58hrs | 974 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army commended for Idai rescue efforts
GOVERNMENT has commended the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) for working under dangerous conditions in rescue efforts that are underway in cyclone hit areas in the country. In a statement, the C...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:57hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
3 die in kombi, truck collision
THREE people died when a kombi and a truck collided as they tried to avoid a broken down truck and stray donkeys about 40 kilometres from Gokwe centre along the Kwekwe–Gokwe road. Four donke...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:55hrs | 448 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa leads nation in mourning
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday joined the nation in mourning people who perished during Cyclone Idai and expressed gratitude to various countries, embassies, local companies, organisations, churches an...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:55hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo- Mutare road work suspended
The dualisation of Mutare-Masvingo Road has been temporarily stopped as all the equipment and staff were moved to attend to roads in Chimanimani that were destroyed by Cyclone Idai. Cyclone Id...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:52hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
Tax rebate for health staff
Government has gazetted a tax rebate to be enjoyed by health services staff under the health services loan scheme as the employer implements non-monetary incentives aimed at cushioning its employees. ...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:52hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
Understanding Cyclone Idai, associated geomorphological processes
Global pressure patterns are a function of spatial temperature variations. We use weather maps to show spatial pressure variations and through analysing atmospheric variables such as wind speed, wind ...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:50hrs | 506 | by Energy Mutodi
Minister storms out of YaFM launch, says cannot address 'empty chairs'
MIDLANDS Provincial Affairs Minister Larry Mavhima Friday left the regional launch of private radio station YA FM in Kwekwe in a huff saying he could not be found addressing "empty chairs".The...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:49hrs | 498 | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa, Mnangagwa praise Warriors for AFCON triumph
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his MDC rival Nelson Chamisa have both sent congratulatory messages to the Zimbabwe senior national football team for qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 21:05hrs | 3234 | by newzimbabwe
Rocks from mountain crush huts in Zimbabwe
Thirty-year-old Chipo Dhliwayo was sleeping in her hut when the devastating Cyclone Idai landfall rolled huge boulders over whole villages in Zimbabwe's Chimanimani district in Manicaland province las...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 19:02hrs | 10611 | by City Press
Zimbabwe volcano fears
The Civil Protection Department (CPD) in Masvingo has dispatched a team to Bikita in Masvingo province following social media reports of a possible volcano eruption at Mapadza Hill.Bikita Assi...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 18:50hrs | 9441 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa goes Biblical: 'Zimbabwe accepts will of God'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Zimbabweans should accept the will of God but remain faithful even if hard times befall them.Mnangagwa said this when he graced a special church service at th...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 18:49hrs | 2341 | by Staff reporter
Hundreds evacuated amid fears of Cyclone Idai induced dam burst in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean authorities began evacuating residents from the cyclone-hit town of Chimanimani on Sunday after flood waters weakened a dam wall.The area is among those hit by cyclone Idai, which h...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 18:46hrs | 1192 | by dpa
Horror Cyclone destruction trail unravels
THE human toll of Cyclone Idai which hit parts of Manicaland and Masvingo recently has exceeded official estimates with the scale of the tragedy imprinting deep emotional scars on those directly affec...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 18:43hrs | 479 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's days numbered
A special delegation of senior military officials reportedly told Chinese generals that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's political reign will expire in 2020, and that he was going to be an interim caret...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:27hrs | 11582 | by Staff repo
'Whites created Cyclone Idai' - SA Politician
Black First Land First (BLF) has blamed Tropical Cyclone Idai on whites and wants the African Union to demand reparations and relief from the West for the disaster.BLF president Andile Mngxita...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:25hrs | 2922 | by TimesLive
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