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Lobengula descendants want Dabengwa honoured
KING Lobengula's descendants have urged Bulawayo City Council to honour the late national hero Dumiso Dabengwa by naming a street after him.Dabengwa, who was Zipra's intelligence chief during ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 491 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes 400MW from Mozambique
GOVERNMENT will this week dispatch a high-powered team of experts to Mozambique to negotiate for more electricity imports from Hydro Cahora Bassa as authorities continue putting in place measures to i...Published: 7 hrs ago | 176 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa 1 - 0 Chamisa - handeyi tione
The MDC succumbed on Friday to pressure from what it labeled a fascist government, calling off a street protest as armed police set up roadblocks and barred access to its Harare offices.Friday...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 13:43hrs | 5568 | by Reuters
Join demos, 'cowards sin by silence' - village idiots sin by ignorance, they know not destination
Man is a creature of reason, our superior brain should be our greatest strength but, like everything else, in the wrong hands a blessing is a curse. "In 1918, Eller Wheeler Wilcox the gre...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 20:49hrs | 477 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
WATCH: Defend Morgan Tsvangirai Legacy castigates demos
The Defend Morgan Tsvangirai Legacy has castigated the demonstrations planned by the Nelson Chamisa led MDC Alliance. The organisation's Secretary for Information, Webber Chinyadza said the ma...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 20:48hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Join demos, 'cowards sin by silence' - village idiots sin by ignorance, they know not destination
Man is a creature of reason, our superior brain should be our greatest strength but, like everything else, in the wrong hands a blessing is a curse. "In 1918, Eller Wheeler Wilcox the gre...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 15:50hrs | 825 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Dumiso Dabengwa must be remembered
It is now some weeks since Dr Dumiso Dabengwa passed on. This Office has two proposals for the people of Bulawayo to ponder over and if it's okay, implement with the approval of ZAPU and his family....Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 09:16hrs | 1468 | by Prince Zwide Khumalo
Patrick Zhuwao talks tough
Zimbabwe sadly remembers its heroes and heroines whilst the World commemorates the United Nations International Youth Day. The liberation struggle that dismantled the yoke of colonialism was executed ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 18:18hrs | 5908 | by Patrick Zhuwao
The outcome of the August 16 MDC mass protest foretold
The month of August in Zimbabwe is recognized as the month of heroes. We celebrate those who fought for our freedom and the institutions which facilitated the liberation process. 2019 hero...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 15:14hrs | 7900 | by Fidelis Fengu
Politicisation of food on the increase: ZPP
POLITICISATION of food aid is on the increase countrywide, with Zanu-PF activists and war veterans being mentioned as the chief culprits, the Zimbabwe Peace Project has said in its latest report....Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:57hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
War vets urged to take up positions in Zanu-PF
WAR veterans have been urged to take up positions within Zanu-PF structures during the upcoming party restructuring exercise in order to ensure strong leadership. Speaking recently during a me...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:56hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Retracing the footprints of a heroic legacy
In the month of August we celebrate the gallant fighters of our liberation struggle - both the living and those no longer in our midst. Through their lived commitment to disfigure colonialism, w...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:49hrs | 50 | by Obert Mpofu
Bhalagwe heroes acre status rejected
A Matabelaland civic society organisation Ibhetshu lika Zulu has rejected the notion that Bhalagwe memorial site should be treated as a heroes acre. In a statement on Sunday issued by the Secr...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 20:48hrs | 2056 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa's Heroes Month message to the people of Zimbabwe
It is exactly twelve months since disputed and stolen election of 2018. The majority of Zimbabweans are still in shock at the brazen manner inwhich their vote was stolen. Disputed ele...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 17:24hrs | 1667 | by Nelson Chamisa
'Mnangagwa will not stop flushing out corrupt officials'
PRESIDENT Emerson Mnangagwa yesterday said government will continue to flush out corrupt malcontents and officials as his administration seeks to right wrongs that have bled the country's economy of b...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 11:36hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
Load shedding relief as power supplies improve
LOAD shedding has eased after Zimbabwe started receiving 400 megawatts of electricity from South African power utility Eskom on Thursday night, the Minister of Energy and Power Development, Advocate F...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:52hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa talks tough
THERE are no sacred cows in the fight against corruption and Zimbabweans must collectively play a part in building a transparent society, the President has said. Officially opening the 20th Sa...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:48hrs | 3062 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa meet Zipra leaders
Zipra Veterans Association leaders recently met President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare where they discussed issues of properties confiscated by government in the 1980s, Gukurahundi and ...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:14hrs | 4390 | by Staff reporter
Sustaining the Zimdollar
I AM naturally enchanted by the logic, sequence and clarity of a thought process. But l have grown to learn that, quite often, economic plans are elaborately ornamented.The number of economies...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:02hrs | 378 | by Persistence Gwanyanya
PSMAS risks rejection by healthcare providers
GOVERNMENT has committed to settle its debt to Premier Service Medical Aid (PSMAS), running into millions of dollars, but its failure to pay the health insurer could jeopardise access to health servic...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 08:01hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
Let's deal with puppets
Back in the village, in Rhodesia, colonialism came in several waves, imposing itself on our people, who had their original political ideas, economic innovations and cultural idiosyncrasies, and sought...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:19hrs | 190 | by Isdore Guvamombe
Why Net Entertainment is Considered the Best Game Developer?
If you have been following the gambling industry for more than just a quick second, you have surely heard of the popular name of Net Entertainment or NetEnt. It's definitely one of the best game devel...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 12:47hrs | 245 | by Staff Writer
Chifunyise's death shocks arts industry
LEGENDARY playwright and multi-talented artist Stephen Joel Chifunyise, who died at 70 on Monday after a long battle with cancer, was an influential creative who wore many hats and contributed to the ...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:24hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to pay Eskom US$890 000 weekly
Government has concluded negotiations with South Africa's power utility, Eskom, that will see the country receiving 400MW of electricity while paying US$890 000 weekly to service its legacy debt. ...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:17hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe government concludes Eskom power talks
Government has concluded negotiations with South Africa's power utility, Eskom that will see the country receiving 400 MW of electricity while paying US$890 000 weekly to service the country's legacy ...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 07:23hrs | 1038 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs plot against Mnangagwa
Defence and War Veterans minister, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has confirmed that the ugly Zanu-PF factional and succession wars - which led to the stunning ouster from power of former president Robert M...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 08:03hrs | 17578 | by Staff reporter
No vacancy in presidium, says Muchinguri-Kashiri
THERE is no vacancy in the Presidium and elements covertly jostling for the top positions must stand guided, Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister who is also Zanu-PF chairperson, Oppah Muchinguri...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:33hrs | 2599 | by Staff reporter
Ex-guerillas custodians of economic revolution
The freedom we enjoy today in the Southern Africa region is a product of a generation's sacrifice. The freedom which we have is at a cost of the sacred human life, with some having been deformed perma...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:26hrs | 198 | by Collen Mharadzano
National Environment Cleaning Day gains momentum in Zimbabwe schools
Walking up and about Harare streets and beyond on every first Friday of the month has become a norm to see the young and old being actively involved in the National Clean-Up campaign. The first Friday...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 16:44hrs | 324 | by Brian Maregedze
Freddy Gwala still in the game
Seasoned South African musician Freddie "Madamara" Gwala says he will never abandon his music career as he believes he was born a musician.Gwala (56) known for his Zumba music, a genre he inve...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 14:15hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter
Zesa gets tough on debtors
POWER utility ZESA, will in the next few weeks, embark on a massive debt collection exercise and will disable meters from defiant debtors nationwide.The move is targeted at recovering more tha...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:09hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Power tariff hike gives Zesa headstart
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube last week announced an interim tariff framework meant to support Zesa's operations.But will the new tariff(s) address the cripp...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:06hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe spokesperson calls for army involvement in Zimbabwe's multi-party dialogue
NATIONAL Patriotic Front and ex-President Robert Mugabe's spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has urged the direct involvement of the country's military in proposed national dialogue processes widely belie...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:48hrs | 923 | by newzimbabwe
Mthuli Ncube, Mangudya should contend with being unpopular
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube on Thursday presented a $10,85 billion Supplementary Budget and the 2019 Mid-Term National Budget Review Statement. Themed; "Building a...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:19hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Treasury Bills auction begins
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is looking to raise $30 million to finance Government programmes through the issuance of Treasury Bills via an auction system. Treasury Bills (TBs) are...Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 09:18hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
Corruption ruined our future: Zanu-PF youth
ZANU-PF youth have hailed the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission for arresting and arraigning before the courts Tourism minister Priscah Mupfumira on allegations of swindling the National Social Secu...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:05hrs | 571 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's son confident of victory
Vincent Tsvangirai, who won the right to represent the MDC in the Glen View South constituency by-elections, is confident of winning the by-elections on September 7 and replace his late sister, Vimbai...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:57hrs | 2167 | by Staff reporter
Khupe, Chamisa joins hands in Glen View by-election
FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe's MDC-T party will not field a candidate in the upcoming Glen View South by-election as a sign of respect for the late opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai....Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:35hrs | 3901 | by newzimbabwe
Cheers Mhofu and cheerio!
THIS is an open letter to Warriors coach Sunday "Mhofu" Chidzambwa proffering our two cents on what we think makes sense for the Zimbabwe senior men's soccer team . . .First, we would like to ...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:58hrs | 312 | by Moffat Mungazi
Zesa to get bridging finance from govt
THE government is considering providing bridging finance to struggling Zesa Holdings in order to alleviate the current power crisis in the country , a government official has disclosed.Zesa Ho...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:28hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar return hits pensions
Zimbabwe Association of Pension Funds (ZAPF) is saying the introduction of Statutory Instrument (SI) 142 has reduced confidence in policyholders and shareholders in the pensions industry that has been...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:28hrs | 884 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's son seek to preserve the legacy of the Tsvangirai family
LATE MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai's son Vincent is eying a seat in Parliament after winning the party's internal primary elections ahead of the September 7, Glen View South constituency by-election....Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 08:17hrs | 1606 | by Staff reporter
Rest in Peace Isaac 'Bra Ike' Lesiba Maphoto. A tribute shared by ZAPU
EULOGY BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE FUNERAL OF COMRADE LESIBE ISAAC ‘IKE' MAPHOTOPOLOKWANE, LIMPOPO PROVINCE 21 JULY 2019Programme DirectorMembers of the Maphoto familyMin...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 19:54hrs | 1672 | by CR17
Tougher times ahead: Govt
FOREIGN Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo says Zimbabweans should brace for three more years of hardship as government implements austerity measures to stabilise the economy, but workers warned of protes...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 13:56hrs | 3484 | 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 | 246 | by Staff reporter
Talking about Gukurahundi therapeutic, says Mohadi
Vice President Kembo Mohadi says talking about Gukurahundi openly is going to assist in healing broken wounds and finding a lasting solution for the country to prosper, adding that peace has been and ...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:05hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa creating a bourgeoisie class
WHEN it staged the November 2017 coup, the military was very candid in its statement that the grave action was an effort to "restore Robert Mugabe's legacy", a heritage that over time had been reverse...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 07:49hrs | 1214 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
It's time to revive the Affirmative Action Group
The Affirmative Action Group AAG was a powerful entity which made a huge difference in the business sector. AAG was a successful pressure group which contributed immensely to the growth of several bla...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 08:50hrs | 1007 | by Nicholas Ncube
Edgars Stores ups interest rates
Edgars Stores Limited says it is in the process of increasing interest rates charged on customer accounts due to inflation and increased cost of borrowing.In a trading update at the company's ...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 14:55hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo to be honoured
SOUTH Africa-based Matabeleland Entertainment News (M.E.N) is set to stage this year's edition of the annual Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Celebration through arts at the Berea Charles Gorchel Park (Mtshang...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:19hrs | 966 | by Staff reporter
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