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Mnangagwa copying Cambodia's dictator?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is an ardent follower of Pol Pot a dictator whose Khmer Rouge government led Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, Professor Jonathan Moyo has said. Pot was known for his bl...Published: 11 mins ago | 8 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Teachers to engage in a crippling strike
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has resolved to engage in a massive job action to protest the low wages that teachers are getting. In a press statement released on Mon...Published: 48 mins ago | 470 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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: 1 hr ago | 998 | 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 | 597 | by newzimbabwe
Division rock war veterans
Fresh cracks have emerged in the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) where secretary general Victor Matemandanda has come under attack for holding meetings without the cons...Published: 2 hrs ago | 1026 | by Staff reporter
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 | 697 | by ZimLive
Zimbabwe worse off under Mnangagwa - survey
ZIMBABWE has dropped two places and is now ranked the 146th happiest country out of 156 nations, which is a strong indictment on the country's economy under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, a United Nati...Published: 2 hrs ago | 848 | by Staff reporter
10 vie for MDC vice-presidency
JOSTLING for positions in the MDC has heightened with many high-ranking officials vying for senior positions ahead of the congress coming in two months' time.Almost 10 names have been thrown i...Published: 2 hrs ago | 764 | by Staff reporter
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 | 60 | by Mthwakazi Restoration
Gonarezhou to reintroduce rhinos
Gonarezhou National Park is set to reintroduce over 20 rhinoceros into the vast wildlife conservancy next year, after the last of the 200 rhinos that were kept in the park were gunned down by poachers...Published: 2 hrs ago | 149 | by Staff reporter
Zinara under fire over huge wage bill
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) was yesterday put under scrutiny in Parliament over revelations by Auditor-General Mildred Chiri that the road agency was paying employees hefty sala...Published: 2 hrs ago | 312 | by Staff reporter
Parties to Mnangagwa's dialogue to choose neutral convener
SEVENTEEN losing presidential aspirants of the July 30, 2018 elections are set to meet on Friday to choose the convener for the talks being championed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Although ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 517 | by Staff reporter
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: 2 hrs ago | 511 | by Staff reporter
In times like these, political posturing must give way
There can be no denying the compelling power of politics the world over.Whether one decides to dump local news for world news, they would surely meet with the contentious subject of politics i...Published: 2 hrs ago | 69 | by Learnmore Zuze
Chamisa's MP removed from remand
GWERU magistrate Mildred Matuvi yesterday removed from remand Chiwundura legislator Livingstone Chimina (MDC Alliance) and two other Gweru City Council employees in a case in which they are being accu...Published: 2 hrs ago | 206 | 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: 2 hrs ago | 77 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prisoners decry poor diet
INMATES at Mutare Remand Prison have bemoaned inhumane conditions characterised by lack of clean water, balanced diet, clothing, blankets and overcrowding, which is making the penitentiary a haven for...Published: 2 hrs ago | 127 | by Staff reporter
Man murders, skins granny (71)
A 35-year-old Chiredzi man, Austine Chitema, was arrested on Saturday after he allegedly killed Castina Moyo (71) and skinned her with a machete.Masvingo police spokesperson Chief Inspector Ch...Published: 2 hrs ago | 313 | 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: 2 hrs ago | 130 | by Staff reporter
Coventry challenges Zifa on stadium safety
Sports minister Kirsty Coventry has challenged Zifa to better organise their events in future following the death of a female fan in a stampede at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday as people jostl...Published: 2 hrs ago | 147 | by Staff reporter
'Gukurahundi Commission should be given a chance'
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) is calling on disgruntled citizens to give the body the chance to carry out its mandate.The call by NPRC's spokesperson, Charles Masunun...Published: 2 hrs ago | 82 | by Staff reporter
Alternative currencies still legal tender in Zimbabwe
Legal think tank Veritas says the use of alternative currencies remains legal as Statutory Instruments (SIs) 32 or 33 of 2019 do not prohibit their use for pricing, recording debts, accounting and set...Published: 2 hrs ago | 157 | by Staff reporter
US, Canada surgeons honour Mtukudzi
THE late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi continues to be honoured, with the United States and Canadian volunteer surgical team under the banner Operation of Hope dedicating its upc...Published: 2 hrs ago | 166 | by Staff reporter
Diamonds to contribute $1bn a year
Government yesterday commissioned the Airborne Mineral Exploration project in Chivi and Mwenezi districts in Masvingo Province to establish the extent of diamond deposit in the area. It is believed th...Published: 2 hrs ago | 157 | by Staff reporter
ZPC cancels $113m power tender
Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has cancelled the US$133 million tender for the repowering of Munyati Power Station awarded to an Indian company, Jaguar Overseas, after the firm failed to secure funding ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1301 | by Staff reporter
'Nduna's claims on US$2m Zamco facility false'
David Whitehead Limited has dismissed claims by Chegutu West Member of Parliament Dexter Nduna that the company was failing to account for a $2 million facility extended by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabw...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1060 | by Staff reporter
National Aids Council splurges fortune on executives' cars
The National Aids Council (Nac) sold cars to its executives for $1 each in October last year, and is now paying the executives $2 000 per month each, for using the same vehicles, since Nac has not yet...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1195 | by Staff reporter
Man 'rapes' neighbour's daughter
A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Hope Fountain on the outskirts of Bulawayo allegedly raped his Grade Six neighbour. Michael Ngwenya appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Mr Franklin Mkhwananzi and pleade...Published: 9 hrs ago | 2202 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube scraps 2% tax on tobacco floors activities, normalcy returns
Activities at the country's Tobacco Auction Floors are expected to improve this week following the scrapping of the 2 percent electronic transfer tax on all activities being done at the country's toba...Published: 10 hrs ago | 1617 | 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 | 2724 | by Staff reporter
'Zifa to improve on e-ticket system'
ZIFA board member for competitions, Chamu Chiwanza, yesterday said the big Afcon qualifier between Zimbabwe and Congo was a learning curve for them. He said improvements will be seen in future assignm...Published: 10 hrs ago | 204 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in SA for Sadc Solidarity Conference
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived here yesterday for the Sadc Solidarity Conference with the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) at which regional leaders are expected to express support towards de-col...Published: 10 hrs ago | 245 | by Staff reporter
Econet goes full force in search of Cyclone Idai survivors
ZIMBABWE's largest telecommunications firm, Econet Wireless, says it has deployed the full might of its organisational capacity in search of survivors of the recent Cyclone Idai. In a st...Published: 10 hrs ago | 543 | by Staff reporter
$30 million in unclaimed pension benefits lies idle
THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) says about 50 000 pensioners could be wallowing in abject poverty while their unclaimed benefits amounting to $30 million lie idle at the pension benefit f...Published: 10 hrs ago | 492 | by Staff reporter
Machete murder at Bulawayo nightclub
A gold panner (17) from Cowdray Park suburb was brutally hacked to death with a machete at a night club in Bulawayo. Bornwell Ndlovu allegedly attacked Talent Sibanda with the machete a few me...Published: 10 hrs ago | 656 | 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 | 239 | by Staff reporter
Former Zinara bosses summoned to Parliament
Former Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) chief executive Mr Frank Chitukutuku and Moses Juma have been summoned to Parliament to respond to audit reports revealing gross flouting of tend...Published: 10 hrs ago | 217 | 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 | 282 | by Staff reporter
Club owner bashes DJ over payment
Milton Park Bowling Club owner Joseph Chinguwo allegedly bashed DJ Torne (real name Tawanda Nduna) over unpaid performance fees Saturday evening. DJ Torne had charged RTGS $80 for his services...Published: 10 hrs ago | 290 | by Staff reporter
Japajapa convicted
MDC activist Paddington Japajapa, who insulted Zambian ambassador to Zimbabwe Zelipa Chitambo after he failed to secure a maize import licence, was last week convicted of disorderly conduct. H...Published: 10 hrs ago | 553 | 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: 10 hrs ago | 847 | by ZimLive
Ian Khama's 'allies' allegedly looted 250 million pula
Former South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) boss Shaun Abrahams has found a new job in Botswana.City Press claims that Abrahams was appointed two months ago after being approach...Published: 10 hrs ago | 1463 | by Staff reporter
Masawara Group hands over relief packs for 500 families
Companies in the Masawara Group on Friday (22 March) handed over relief packs to Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Sekai Nzenza and Deputy Local Government, Public Works and National ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 134 | by Staff reporter
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 | 303 | by Brian Maregedze
Be prepared and willing to move to higher ground
Global warming induced Cyclone Idai has left a trail of destruction, death and misery to hundreds of people in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. The economic and social fabric of these three co...Published: 11 hrs ago | 365 | by Thomas Murisa
'Leadership is not about titles but it is inborn'
Naturally, the Britons have a great affinity for honours. This is due to various reasons. Some were hereditarily bestowed with titles such as knighthood, Lordship and were compelled to add a suffix af...Published: 11 hrs ago | 150 | by Felix Magalela Mafa Sibanda
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: 11 hrs ago | 107 | 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 | 1192 | by Staff reporter
5 300 houses destroyed
A TOTAL of 5 300 houses were destroyed leaving 511 people homeless in Masvingo Province when Cyclone Idai hit the province.Five people died in the process in Bikita while Mutimurefu Prison in ...Published: 13 hrs ago | 668 | 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 | 2655 | by Staff reporter
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