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'Politics now highest paying job in Zimbabwe'
Zimbabwe Socio Economic Democrats (ZSD) party President Nkosikhona Ndlovu has said politics was now the highest paying job in the country as evidenced by internal squabbles in the ruling party and som...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 16:11hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF election rigging exposes Chiwenga faction
Zanu-PF factional tussles are far from over with the recent primary election rigging exposing the Chiwenga faction which is being fingered in Gutu East primary election dispute which saw the winner be...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 09:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man fails to pay for child's upkeep
A Harare man has refused to pay maintenance for his 18-year-old daughter saying she was now an adult.This emerged when Cramming Makwarimba appeared before Harare magistrate Sharon Mashavira on...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF stops CCC candidate selection process
Zanu-PF's Mashonaland West Province Secretary for Education has declared no opposition party will conduct business in the area, days after stopping Citizens Coalition for Change's (CCC) consensus cand...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 08:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zvobgo threatens to kick out Zanu-PF from offices if he loses primaries
Perennial loser Edison Zvobgo Junior, who is contesting Zanu-PF primaries for the third time, has allegedly threatened to send the party packing from his premises where the Masvingo provincial offices...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 11:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man offers US$20 maintenance to ex-wife
A HARARE man yesterday offered to pay US$20 to his former wife as maintenance for two children they had together.The man accused the ex-wife of poisoning him and stealing his money when he ser...Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dog eat dog in Zanu-PF primaries
It will be a dog eat dog scenario in Zanu-PF primary elections initially set for Saturday (March 18) but have been postponed to a later date, with big wigs and some completely new faces set to clash i...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 08:32hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe trade unions at each other's throat
THE Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (Zdamwu) has filed an urgent chamber application at the High Court challenging the Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Union (ZFTU)'s planned May 1 conf...Published: 02 May 2022 at 08:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chadzamira drags Chiwenga in the mud
Chickens have come home to roost for ZANU PF Masvingo Provincial Chairperson, Ezra Ruvai Chadzamira as he drags Vice President Constantine Chiwenga into t...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 00:36hrs | 9 | by Paul Ndou
Godwin Matanga lifts the police bar higher as the the new dispensation shines
Since the second republic ED has brought in faces which change things. ED has allied people in different aspects of economy to hit the ground running. One department he made a difference is the Police...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 13:49hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
6 armed robbers, carjackers nabbed after shoot-out
Six suspected armed robbers and carjackers were arrested on Thursday after a shoot-out near Mabvuku turn-off along Mutare Road on the eastern outskirts of Harare.One of the suspects was shot a...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF goes after Makwarimba
It never rains but pours for the Makwarimba family as Zanu-PF Masvingo province has demoted Phainos from his position as the deputy provincial political commissar and barring him from attending the pa...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 11:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa endorses new Masvingo DDCs
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has endorsed the new Masvingo District Coordination Committee (DCC) leadership that was elected under controversial circumstances on December 05-06, 2020.During hi...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 18:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Rugeje, Makwarimba factions violent'
Zanu PF politburo member Jorum Gumbo, who was in charge of Masvingo District Coordinating Committee (DCC) elections held on December 05 - 06, has said a faction allegedly fronted by senior party membe...Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 19:15hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tightens grip on Masvingo
While the just concluded DCC elections could have dealt a body blow to unity in the ruling Zanu-PF party, in Masvingo Province President Emmerson Mnangagwa has tightened his power grip as all those wh...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to meet 10-member Zanu-PF commission to investigate Obert Mpofu
President Mnangagwa will soon meet and assign terms of reference to a 10-member commission of inquiry appointed by Zanu-PF to investigate allegations of corruption levelled against senior party member...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Politburo appoints commission to probe Obert Mpofu
ZANU-PF has appointed a nine-member commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of corruption levelled against ordinary citizens, senior ZANU-PF members and Government officials. This fol...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Commissioners to investigate Obert Mpofu named
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has constituted a Commission of Inquiry to investigate Zanu-PF secretary for Administration Obert Mpofu and other individuals fingered in corrupt dealings by the ZANU-PF Y...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 20:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF provinces back President's anti-graft call
ZANU-PF provincial structures are ready to nominate candidates into the commission of inquiry to investigate party bigwigs allegedly involved in corrupt activities, as directed by President Mnangagwa ...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu says no to Zanu-PF restructuring
ZANU-PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu has poured cold water on party members who are jostling for positions saying the party will not carry out a restructuring process soon, adding that the...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 15:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF leaders revel in Mnangagwa's victory
The Zanu-PF leadership here has hailed President Mnangagwa's electoral victory in the just-ended harmonised elections and paid tribute to Zimbabweans for reposing their trust in the ruling party leade...Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Senators, women's quota, provincial council members
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has named the senators elected in some of the country's provinces and members of the National Assembly elected under the women's quota system.These are:...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 19:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF candidates list
THE ruling Zanu-PF yesterday released the full list of its candidates who have been given the green light to battle it out in the primary elections, with some party bigwigs and businessmen from Bulawa...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF politburo meets to avert implosion
The Zanu-PF politburo meets today to deal with the contentious issue of candidate selection for primary elections ahead of the eagerly-awaited harmonised polls, amid revelations that the party's elect...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 14:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF in turmoil
ZANU-PF is in turmoil over its forthcoming primary elections, with senior party officials now battling to calm down angry members who are fuming over the conduct of the party's provincial chairpersons...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 12:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Race for Zanu-PF ticket hots up
Zanu-PF members interested in contesting in the May 5 primary elections have begun submitting their curricula vitae (CVS) across the country ahead of today's deadline. By last night, some members were...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Junta stops Mnangagwa from accessing Zanu-PF structures, rally flops
THE newly formed National Patriotic Front (NPF) says the army has stopped President Emmerson Mnangagwa from accessing Zanu-PF structures."Mnangagwa is not campaigning; the army has stopped him...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rally flops, Zanu-PF in panick mode
THE Zanu-PF Masvingo provincial executive received a rude awakening last the weekend after supporters boycotted a party's rally to drum up support for President Emmerson Mnangwagwa in an election to b...Published: 21 Mar 2018 at 14:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe was not removed by army,' claims Zanu-PF official
FORMER president Robert Mugabe was not removed from office by the army but he was pressured to resign by Zanu-PF, a senior party official has said.Addressing scores of supporters at Nemamwa in...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 05:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Masvingo applauds Mwenezi constituency
The Zanu-PF Masvingo leadership has applauded party supporters in Mwenezi constituency for remaining loyal to the party over the years and called for unity to prevail ahead of the general elections....Published: 09 Jan 2018 at 14:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
G40 purged, Mnangagwa allies want #Mugabe to quit
EIGHT out of 10 Zanu-PF provinces yesterday held Provincial Coordination Committee meetings that resolved to call for the resignation of First Secretary and President Robert Mugabe failing which he sh...Published: 18 Nov 2017 at 04:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Censured Zanu-PF members told to abide by party constitution
ZANU-PF yesterday said respective provinces where officials were recommended for censure for colluding with axed Vice President, Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa, should abide by the party's constitution in hand...Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF insists on due process
ZANU-PF has emphasised that all disciplinary cases should be dealt with in accordance with the laid down procedures set out in the party constitution. The clarification comes in the wake of ongoing pu...Published: 14 Nov 2017 at 05:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chombo warns Zanu-PF cadres
ZANU-PF National Secretary for Administration Dr Ignatius Chombo yesterday warned party members against abusing the ongoing attempts to flush out party members accused of working with former Vice Pres...Published: 13 Nov 2017 at 05:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Tough times beckon for Mnangagwa allies
DUE processes will be followed in dealing with more than 100 Zanu-PF officials who have been recommended for suspension or expulsion for allegedly supporting a bid by sacked Vice-President Emmerson Mn...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa allies' fate hangs in balance
Due processes will be followed in dealing with more than 100 Zanu-PF officials who have been recommended for suspension or expulsion for allegedly supporting a bid by sacked Vice-President Emmerson Mn...Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa allies in political wasteland
TOP Zanu-PF heavyweights, among them Cabinet ministers Oppah Muchinguri, Patrick Chinamasa, Kembo Mohadi and Josaya Hungwe linked to axed Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa could soon be in the politic...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Full list of Mnangagwa allies to be fired from Zanu-PF
NINE of Zanu-PF's ten provinces have endorsed the sacking of the former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the axe hangs over his allies accused of fanning factionalism in aid of his ambition to suc...Published: 09 Nov 2017 at 13:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF provinces move to root out Mnangagwa allies
NINE of Zanu-PF's ten provinces have endorsed the sacking of the former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the axe hangs over his allies accused of fanning factionalism in aid of his ambition to suc...Published: 08 Nov 2017 at 05:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sacking 'endorsed' by 9 out of 10 provinces
NINE of Zanu-PF's 10 provinces have endorsed the sacking of former Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the axe hangs over his allies accused of fanning factionalism in aid of his ambition to succeed ...Published: 08 Nov 2017 at 05:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Turmoil in Zanu-PF
THE Zanu-PF provincial leadership in Masvingo has called on the party's national secretary for legal affairs to assist in amending the party constitution to make room for a woman Vice President post. ...Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 05:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa loyalists face the music
THE Zanu-PF leadership in various provinces yesterday joined calls for the elevation of First Lady Dr Amai Grace Mugabe to be one of the party's two Vice Presidents.The provinces also recommen...Published: 07 Nov 2017 at 05:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF seeks to identify group which booed Grace Mugabe
The Zanu-PF Masvingo provincial executive has set up a committee to investigate the identity of a group of individuals from the province who are believed to have been part of a group of people who boo...Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Masvingo stalwarts face boot
THE Zanu-PF Masvingo provincial executive yesterday recommended the immediate expulsion of the party's six stalwarts - among them Psychomotor minister Josaya Hungwe, chief whip Lovemore Matuke and pro...Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's top allies behind attacks against Mugabe
A Zanu-PF youth league leader has claimed Mnangagwa's top allies who included July Moyo were behind attacks against Mugabe at Masvingo Provincial Affairs minister Shuvai Mahofa's funeral wake last mon...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa allies in 'big' trouble
Zanu-PF has started targeting Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa's suspected backers following accusations that he is plotting against President Robert Mugabe.On Friday, the ruling party's comm...Published: 17 Sep 2017 at 09:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cops guilty of $56,000 heist
An intricate web of calls between two police officers and four civilians before and after they robbed an Indian businessman of $56 000 at a fake roadblock led to their conviction yesterday.Dic...Published: 16 Sep 2017 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF infighting intensifies
Jostling for the late Masvingo Provincial Affairs minister Shuvai Ben Mahofa's post has escalated barely two weeks after the controversial politician's death.A faction linked to Vice-President...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 12:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF targets Mwenezi by-election victory
The Zanu-PF party says victory is certain in the upcoming Mwenezi East by-election.The Mwenezi East seat fell vacant in December last year following the death of the member of the ho...Published: 05 Mar 2017 at 15:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prostitutes denied bail
FIVE self proclaimed hookers who allegedly robbed a man of US$288 in the Avenues have been denied bail.Shaline Munemo Tinemo, 27, Letwin Mahachi, 28, Sarudzai Shamhuyenhanzu, 26, Tafadzwa ...Published: 10 Jan 2017 at 14:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
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