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Why Zanu, Zanu-PF were successful in the 1970s, 80s and 90s
I was in a meeting recently when someone who is not a member of Zanu or Zanu-PF asked the question: Why was Zanu and Zanu-PF successful in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s and not successful after 2001? ...Published: 25 Sep 2022 at 16:48hrs | 619 | by Fay Chung
Schools third term opens
IT was a hive of activity for boarders across the country yesterday as they returned to their schools for the third term that starts today.Pupils and a representative of national school heads ...Published: 05 Sep 2022 at 06:38hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
War vets pledged to put Zanu-PF first and ensure that Mnangagwa wins by a landslide
VETERANS of the Liberations Struggle League (VLSL) in Mashonaland Central have pledged to put Zanu-PF first and ensure that President Mnangagwa, who has given them a special place in the ruling party,...Published: 13 Jul 2022 at 07:19hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo was a strategist, says Tshinga Dube
THE late Vice-President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, was a shrewd military strategist who championed military training initiatives for several freedom fighters, which led to the country's independence in...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:34hrs | 1210 | by Staff reporter
Senior lecture revives Jimmy Jimalo's legacy
Sungura legend Nicholas Zacharia "Senior Lecture" has revived the late music promoter Jimmy Jimalo's legacy by performing at his bar in Highfied on Saturd...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:05hrs | 539 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Trevor Ncube's dalliances with Mnangagwa run much deeper
This article on the mysterious and controversial relations between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and local publisher Trevor Ncube is a summary based on an extract from...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 09:22hrs | 2340 | by Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Man kidnaps cop, plunges vehicle into ditch
THERE was drama when a daring man from Bulawayo allegedly kidnapped a police officer who was escorting him to the police station following his arrest for public violence intentionally swerved his vehi...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:44hrs | 1283 | by Staff reporter
Recalls cost State $3,7 Billion in unnecessary by-elections
QUESTIONS are arising from the rational citizens whether there is much to benefit the nation in general and Matabeleland in particular from the March 26 by- elections in which most of the seats became...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 09:34hrs | 1016 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa agents hunt for Jonathan Moyo
From fierce clashes in the Zanu-PF politburo meetings after a bitter political fallout over a hotly contested leadership succession during the late former president Robert Mugabe's rule to resorting t...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 19:22hrs | 7086 | by Staff reporter
Time for our nation to celebrate Dr Strive Masiyiwa and apologize for past government mistakes
Dr Strive Masiyiwa thank you for serving the telecommunications, financial services, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) with ultimate distinction. Some describe you as the son of the...Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 17:02hrs | 458 | by Eng. Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
'Bhora musango' fear grips Zanu-PF
THE recent primary elections to select candidates for the March 26 by-elections have exposed deep-rooted factionalism in Zanu-PF Bulawayo province with growing fears that the G40 faction might be firm...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 16:35hrs | 1945 | by Staff reporter
Unregistered schools in court
ROYAL Group of Schools of Budiriro in Harare appeared in court along with other private schools that had been operating in Harare without licences from the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education....Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 05:21hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Google thrilled to have Zimbabwean as Senior Vice President
James Mayinka is a Zimbabwean national and corporate executive who was recently appointed by Google as its Senior Vice President.Manyika's new role comes with huge responsibilities, as he is t...Published: 06 Feb 2022 at 06:47hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa and James Manyika demonstrated that leadership is not a method but an attitude
Bulawayo - The Gates Foundation, one of the world's most powerful philanthropic organisations, has appointed Zimbabwean billionaire businessman Strive Masiyiwa to its board of trustees while Google Ap...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 18:07hrs | 1494 | by Enos Denhere
Strive Masiyiwa net worth jumps 125%
The net worth of Zimbabwe's telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa, who has recently been appointed to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation board, has surged 125 percent to US$2.7 billion (R41.3 billion), F...Published: 28 Jan 2022 at 05:55hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Confusion grips new/ old party
CONFUSION reigned supreme in the newly formed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party when it double fielded candidates in two Bulawayo wards at yesterday's seating of the Nomination Court for by-el...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 04:39hrs | 2182 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean hired by Google as senior vice president
Google has hired Zimbabwean James Manyika, the head of McKinsey Global Institute, to be the company's first senior vice president of Technology and Society, the company said.Manyika, who has b...Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 21:16hrs | 584 | by Staff reporter
Man killed over girlfriend
Kadoma police are investigating a suspected murder which occurred last Wednesday in Rimuka high-density suburb.In a statement yesterday, police said: "The suspects Wesley Manyika (24), Cryspen...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 05:45hrs | 1411 | by Staff reporter
How quick Chamisa would win with a "Robot" party name?
A quick innovative miracle is needed in choosing Chamisa's new party name. The explorative process must consider ease to remember name, punch, humour, cross-age acceptability, cross-tribe acceptabilit...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 14:48hrs | 2956 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Motorists filmed going through red light fined
At least 12 of the 21 motorists summoned last year to Avondale Police Station in Harare over allegations of shooting through a red traffic control light at the intersection of Monavale Road and Solomo...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:12hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa receives his Covid-19 booster shot
Setting an example to highlight both the importance and safety of the Covid-19 vaccination programme, President Mnangagwa and several Cabinet ministers received their booster Covid-19 vaccine shots re...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 05:50hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Man axes son to death
POLICE in Mukumbura arrested a 36-year-old father who murdered his son on Christmas day.Rangarirai Katsitsimera of Manyika village in M...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 23:48hrs | 2133 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Is Zimbabwe a nation or just a country?
THE question is often asked "Where did Zimbabwe go wrong?" but it is not necessarily a helpful question. Any attempt to pin down what has gone wrong to one single factor like corruption or bad governa...Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 00:06hrs | 211 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga were not present at the formation of the Patriotic Front in 1976
The People of Zimbabwe were united under the Zimbabwe African People's Union (Z.A.P.U).When Z.A.P.U. was banned, the party leadership decided that it will not form another political party, aga...Published: 26 Dec 2021 at 16:41hrs | 4640 | by Report Phelekezela Mphoko
Robert Mugabe's teacher declared liberation hero
THE late founding member of Zanu, and former diplomat, Kennedy Manyika has been declared a liberation Hero.Manyika died at his Chegutu home last Friday at the age of 99.He was brother ...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 19:24hrs | 23 | by Staff writer
Robert Mugabe's ex-teacher (99) dies
A TEACHER to former President Robert Mugabe, Kennedy Manyika has died.Manyika, who, after Zimbabwe's independence served as a diplomat, is also the father of opposition leader, Noah Manyika....Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 19:58hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Top diplomat dies
Zimbabwe's former envoy to Yugoslavia and Namibia, Ambassador Kennedy Grant Dick Chivanda Manyika has died.He died on November 5 at the age of 99.Ambassador Manyika was an author, reve...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 05:23hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Simple recipe for Zanu-PF or MDC victory
A good number of those outstanding Zimbabweans who have chosen to serve their country as doctors, accountants, teachers, clergymen, lawyers, journalists, businessmen, politicians, documentary film-mak...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:54hrs | 2 | by Geoffrey Nyarota
Convictions are not always ego
This short write-up will most likely be my last direct response to Job Sikhala's refreshing and great challenge to the opposition to "unpack the equation" and figure out how to translate popularity to...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 16:05hrs | 1 | by Dr. Noah Manyika
Tsvangirai was convinced: Only a united opposition will defeat ZANU PF at the polls
Since its inception in 2013, ZUNDE has been unfailingly committed to building a free, democratic, peaceful and prosperous Zimbabwe characterised by good governance and the rule of law. Fundamental to ...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 12:13hrs | 1 | by Denis Moyo Hunt
Shona on Facebook
SHONA, a Zimbabwean language, has become among first African languages to be recognised by Facebook as an alternative that users can use on the social media platform.Shona is predominantly spo...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:31hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares Colonel Panganai Kahuni a Liberation War Hero
President Mnangagwa has conferred Liberation War Hero status to the late liberation war fighter and decorated senior officer Colonel Panganai Kahuni.Colonel Kahuni (61) died in Gweru on Sunday...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 15:45hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Nkiwane
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has mourned liberation struggle stalwart Abraham Nkiwane describing him as a fearless unflinching patriot who never hesitated to make personal sacrifices to liberate Zimbabwe....Published: 08 Jul 2021 at 19:15hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Toxic gases kill illegal miners
Two illegal miners died at Sos, Jumbo mine in Mazowe after inhaling toxic gases in a disused shaft where they were panning for gold on Monday....Published: 17 Jun 2021 at 07:10hrs | 32 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Correction of Zimbabwe history
The Zimbabwe African Peoples Union (ZAPU) never had a Military Command Structure called Special Affairs. The name Special Affairs was a Code name for the Armed Struggle, which ZAPU, (under the...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 15:27hrs | 15 | by Phelekezela Mphoko (Zimbabwe former Vice President)
'Thief' bashed to death
A SUSPECTED thief from Rushinga was allegedly bashed to death by five people in Mazowe after they accused him of stealing a solar panel and groceries.Mashonaland Central provincial police spok...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Thief bashed to death
A Suspected Rushinga thief was allegedly bashed to death by five assailants for stealing a solar panel and groceries on Friday.Rutendo ...Published: 25 May 2021 at 19:50hrs | 5 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tribalism and politics in Zimbabwe
Tribalism regularly comes into play in Zimbabwe. sometimes it is in terms of political rivalry and competition. at other times it is based on a friendly joking relationship between different tribes....Published: 14 May 2021 at 07:00hrs | 25 | by Fay Chung
Ex-MDC parly candidate falls in UK local elections
A FORMER MDC parliamentary candidate for Bindura North constituency, Elliot Pfebve who tried his luck in the United Kingdom local council elections representing the British Labour party was defeated b...Published: 09 May 2021 at 10:06hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Why are you allowing Chief Justice Luke Malaba to be made a fool of?
When the present government successfully carried out its coup against the tyrant Robert Mugabe, I applied for a temporary position in public relations. I had lined up a group of professors, we had our...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:26hrs | 19 | by Ken Mufuka
Zimra engulfed in corruption storm over whistle-blowers
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra), which operates a whistleblower facility in a bid to eradicate tax fraud and duty evasion, is caught in a damaging storm of corruption in which its senior office...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 16:24hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda's recall sets the pot boiling
Zimbabwe is settling to the news that the outspoken and imposing hardworking National Political Commissar Comrade Victor Matemadanda was relieved of his position and has been re-assigned a diplomatic ...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 22:34hrs | 7 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The fighting spirit of Honourable Joanne Mamombe deserves honour: Salute my girl-child
After 2 minutes of watching a video in New Zimbabwe news media, Honourable Mamombe was narrating how they got attacked by a snake in the prison cell in the middle of the night, I did not finish watchi...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 18:20hrs | 15 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chiwenga faction loses ground
THE appointment of Frederick Shava to the Foreign Affairs ministerial post this week has further entrenched President Emmerson Mnangagwa's hold on power, capitalising on political contingency and oppo...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 15:02hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa moving to tighten his dead man's grip on power
AFTER his initial daring purges of military commanders who propelled him to power through a military coup in November 2017, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is now capitalising on political contingency an...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 16:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
SB Moyo wasn't in Zipra high command, State media apologises for the spin
Former Zipra commanders and critics have pointed out misleading claims in the state-controlled media that retired Lieutenant-General and Foreign minister Sibusiso Moyo, who died of Covid-19 yesterday,...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 19:55hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
How to kill a country
Nearly forty years ago Ian Smith, the Prime Minister of Rhodesia, became the first and only white colonial ruler to break away from the British Crown. He had tired of London's nagging about the subjug...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 16:49hrs | 33 | by Samantha Power
6 armed robbers arrested
Six armed robbers who recently raided a house in Nkayi and robbed a couple of a vehicle, cash and various goods early this month, have been arrested by police. The six are Rishatime Madzengere...Published: 25 Dec 2020 at 07:04hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Are Matabele and Shona people sworn enemies?
Are Matabele and Shona people sworn enemies? Well, Matabeles had no idea until Shona leaders announced it and even went on to declare an unprovoked war against them."Let's all Shonas, Zezurus,...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 07:44hrs | 67 | by Israel Dube
Stolen vehicles smuggled into Zimbabwe every week
SMUGGLING syndicates are said to be illegally bringing vehicles stolen from South Africa into Zimbabwe through the porous Mozambican border entry points.The reports come soon after two notorio...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:40hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
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