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Why ordinary Zimbabweans not particularly thrilled, or may actually be terrified, over possible gas and oil discovery!
The advent of the 'metaverse', or most specifically social media, has created an alternative reality for most people - which, oftentimes, is far divorced from the real physical world that we live in....Published: 2 mins ago | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe teachers' strike in bumpy start
THE teachers' strike planned for yesterday appeared to have failed after government claimed it was a flop while unions insisted educators had heeded their call.At a number of schools visited b...Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 05:58hrs | 1042 | by Staff reporter
Grade 7 exams start
GRADE seven Zimsec examinations started smoothly yesterday without any hiccups being reported.A survey by The Herald around Harare established that teachers ignored calls for industrial action...Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 05:49hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa afraid of live-streamed court proceedings?
THERE is something that happened in Zanu-PF in 2017. The play is about to be staged in a court of law.So many skeletons will pop out of the political cupboard. It is understandable why Preside...Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 06:15hrs | 2343 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
'We're a friend to all, an enemy to none'
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ZIMBABWE, HIS EXCELLENCY, DR E. D. MNANGAGWA, AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 77TH SESSION O...Published: 23 Sep 2022 at 05:50hrs | 308 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
A president who's always seeing enemies and detractors is oftentimes the one who's the problem!
I miss my late father - since he was an inexhaustible source of profound knowledge and wisdom.I learnt so much about life from him - something that I immensely enjoyed and valued - although, i...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 18:51hrs | 265 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A president who's always seeing enemies
I miss my late father - since he was an inexhaustible source of profound knowledge and wisdom.I learnt so much about life from him — something that I immensely enjoyed and valued - although,...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 06:02hrs | 657 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's epic speech on epic day
MEMORY is a site of the struggle. Only in the rubric of yester-year memories can we trace where we have come from so that we use the lessons of the past to forge and sharpen future struggles on the an...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 06:11hrs | 538 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
ZACC in awareness campaign
Corruption could spread to rural areas, potentially in the allocation of inputs and other resources, and so traditional leaders and communities need to be on their guard, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption ...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 05:47hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Journalists union deplores delayed Chamisa apology over reporters beaten at rally
With political tensions continuing to rise ahead of the crunch 2023 elections in the country, the safety of media practitioners has come under the spotlight after the assault of a female journalist ov...Published: 13 Sep 2022 at 06:04hrs | 588 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC admits journalist assault by party security
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has admitted its party security assaulted NewsHawks journalist Ruvimbo Muchenje when the scribe was making her way into Gadzema Grounds, venue for party leader Nels...Published: 12 Sep 2022 at 19:05hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF should cease tarnishing good name of our country's liberation war veterans
If I were to declare that teachers had resolved to support and campaign for President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, for the 2023 elections - who exactly would these 'teachers' be?Is there any w...Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 11:19hrs | 1218 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'I earned more as a farmworker in South Africa than as a maths teacher in Zimbabwe'
A teacher living in Zimbabwe says he made more money working as a citrus farm labourer in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape than he does teaching mathematics in his hometown.Nhamburo (not his real name) ...Published: 09 Sep 2022 at 08:35hrs | 2184 | by Staff reporter
Online Ndebele lessons excite diaspora
AFRICAN parents, Zimbabweans in particular, living in the diaspora are having a hard time passing on their culture to their children through language as each generation passes.This is because ...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 06:41hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani downstream industries boost job creation
THE construction of the massive Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Matabeleland North province has led to the establishment of downstream industries, which have widened the economic impact of the project through ...Published: 08 Sep 2022 at 06:40hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
The destructive force of corruption
IN my business life I have handled several billion dollars of revenue and expenditure over a period of 65 years. In that time, I have been blatantly approached and asked for a bribe once — by a loca...Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 06:46hrs | 204 | by Eddie Cross
Mthuli Ncube sued 120 times over unpopular policies
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube says he has been sued over 120 times over his unpopular economic measures.Since becoming the Treasury boss in September 2018, Ncube has implemented several contro...Published: 05 Sep 2022 at 06:41hrs | 859 | by Staff reporter
Zambia's Hichilema outshines Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa?
SINCE Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema came assumed power last year, he has achieved key performance indicators, especially on the exchange rate an indication of strong leadership and that people ...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 15:16hrs | 9410 | by Staff reporter
Masisi hail Mnangagwa's stance
BOTSWANA President Mokgwetsi Masisi has hailed his Zimbabwean counterpart, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's resolve to curb stocktheft and spread of animal diseases like foot and mouth along the two cou...Published: 03 Sep 2022 at 19:15hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's former adviser form his own party
UNITED STATES-BASED Maxwell Shumba (MS), a former chief adviser to the late MDC leader and former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has decided to form his own party, Zimbabwe People First (ZimFirst), ...Published: 01 Sep 2022 at 20:38hrs | 1725 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's son arrested on rape allegations
Zimbabwean ex-vice-president Phelekezela Mphoko's son Siqokoqela has been arrested on allegations of rape, but fled from Hillside Police Station in Bulawayo, saying he fears he would be killed. He is ...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 19:14hrs | 2361 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, please deliver a govt that will attract Zimbabweans back home
DEAR President MnangagwaI write to you humbly, as a pan-Africanist, one pregnant with hope that one day Africa will be one. I feel comfortable writing to you because I know that you are a pan-...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:34hrs | 308 | by Maruping Phepheng
Thousands turn out for ZANU PF by-election campaign in Tjankwa
It was a hive of activity at Nyabane Primary school Primary School on Saturday where thousands of ZANU PF supporters turned up for a rally to show support for Kossam Ndlovu who will represent the part...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 18:47hrs | 1286 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Magriza Made Me Cook takes township tourism to another level
IN our African society, grandmothers play an integral part in the family. From telling folktales to disciplining, and taking care of grandchildren, these matriarchs are the glue that strengthens blood...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:02hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa at Johane Masowe shrine
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has urged the church to take part in the ongoing transformation of the country through the construction of critical infrastructure such as schools and clinics to augment the Second...Published: 26 Aug 2022 at 06:29hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rebrands Green Bombers; lessons to start at ECD level
MONTHS after re-introducing the much-feared national youth service (NYS), commonly referred to as green bombers, government is considering new plans to rebrand the brigade which include introduction o...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 21:28hrs | 13048 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora vows that he is forming the next Zimbabwe govt
MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora has insisted that his party - currently undergoing a restructuring exercise and set to spend at least $100 million towards the 2023 elections - will form the country's ne...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 3679 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe govt education policies inconsistent'
TEACHERS have castigated government for policy inconsistency after it cancelled its ban on holiday lessons.Yesterday, most schools were enrolling pupils for two-week vacation lessons. In a cir...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers get greenlight to conduct extra lessons
THE government has given teachers the green to conduct extra lessons.The government banned extra lessons last year and at one time reportedly unleashed the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission ...Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 19:48hrs | 1708 | by Staff reporter
Kenyan elections: A lesson to Zimbabwe opposition parties
On August 9, Kenyans came out in their numbers to elect a man who will lead their country for the next five years.Dr William Ruto was on August 15 declared as the President-elect by the countr...Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 06:25hrs | 506 | by Mukachana Hanyani
Mozambican community's conflict with safari hunting company ends in success - a lesson for all
Mozambique's international hunting challenges and opportunities , including those of other African countries come under the spotlight when it hosts the African Wildlife Consultative Forum in Maputo in...Published: 22 Aug 2022 at 11:09hrs | 908 | by Emmanuel Koro
ZANU PF takes Zimbabwe 360° back to Rhodesia - country ripe for new wave of nationalism and liberation struggle!
There is a popular saying, "nothing under the sun is completely new" - as, with the planets, solar systems, galaxies, and the universe, everything simply goes round and round in circles, and repeating...Published: 21 Aug 2022 at 10:04hrs | 2298 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Zimbabwe Electoral Commission refuses to release voters roll'
Nelson Chamisa linked activist group, Team Pachedu has accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) of refusing to release a consolidated voters roll ahead of the delimitation exercise.In l...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has propensity to fail
I AM thoroughly enjoying tutoring my son, in preparation for his Ordinary Level examinations - although, the task can be demanding, at times - nevertheless, the experience is quite fulfilling and a ne...Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | 268 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If the situation in Zimbabwe is Mnangagwa's best then the entire government needs to resign!
Whilst we were still in school, there were always two groups of students who performed dreadfullyThere were those who were unquestionab...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 19:35hrs | 966 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
400 Zimbabwean schools connected to internet
GOVERNMENT yesterday said it had connected more than 400 schools to the internet.Speaking at a post-Cabinet briefing yesterday, Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa said this was part of gov...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe, SA to collaborate on expiry of permits'
Zimbabwe and South Africa will work together to find a common solution on the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP that are due to expire at the end of this year.This emerged yesterday during the m...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
'West responsible for chaos in Africa'
Zimbabwe's long held position that Western countries should not dictate to African countries how they should run their affairs has been reaffirmed by South Africa's Minister of International Relations...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe school dropouts skyrocket
ZIMBABWE has recorded a 20% increase in school dropouts since 2020 when schools were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report by the Union of Education Norway in conjunction with the Zimbabwe...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:23hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
National hero Cont Mhlanga buried on ancestral lands
THE urban and rural worlds collided yesterday in Lupane District, Matabeleland North Province as villagers, artistes and high-profile dignitaries from various fields came to bid a spectacular farewell...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:27hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
CCC seeks SADC, AU help to restore poll reforms in Zimbabwe
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is hopeful SADC and AU will finally exercise their influence on Zimbabwe to bring about much-needed electoral reforms that would usher in credible elections in its ...Published: 06 Aug 2022 at 17:19hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC will not continue 'whining' over electoral malpractices
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday said it was now a lot wiser as an opposition and was busy plugging loopholes for possible vote rigging going into the 2023 elections.Ad...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | 827 | by Staff reporter
Parents cry foul over holiday lessons ban
GOVERNMENT has refused to bow down to pressure from parents who want children to attend holiday lessons, saying the practice was long outlawed.Holiday lessons have long been banned because gov...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans turn to traditional medicine
INTEREST in practising as herbalists is growing in the country, with the numbers of people enrolling at the Zimbabwe National Traditional Healers' Association (ZINATHA) training school ris...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:35hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Driving schools risk losing licences
DRIVING schools risk having their registration certificates cancelled if they violate stipulated operating procedures which include ensuring aspiring learner drivers have done at least 30 lessons befo...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:46hrs | 898 | by Staff reporter
Simukwe bridge construction resumes
GOVERNMENT has resumed the construction of the 200-metre Simukwe River Bridge that links Matobo under Chief Malaba and Bulilima District under Chief Bango.Engineers on site said the project is...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean villagers climb trees to make cellphone calls
Villagers in many districts in Matabeleland South province have appealed to telecommunications companies to install cellphone signal towers to improve network coverage in their areas.According...Published: 28 Jul 2022 at 06:43hrs | 13386 | by Staff reporter
ZRP pays heavily for abuse
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) continues to count its losses as it is constantly found on the wrong side of the law and made to pay in cases of human rights violations.In the latest case, ...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 10:02hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter
'ED is Zanu PF's 2023 presidential candidate' Chiwenga (grudgingly) endorsed - which Zanu PF rigging to guaranteed legitimacy, t
The 2017 military coup that removed the late Robert Mugabe from office was about power and not good governance, as the coup plotters’ spin-doctors would...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 20:52hrs | 1620 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
23 high school pupils fall into a hysteria, lessons suspended
TWENTY-THREE pupils at Amhlophe High School in Bulawayo yesterday fell into a hysteria, prompting the school to suspend lessons and Government to commit to providing counselling services to the learne...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:28hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
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