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Mnangagwa congratulates Gumbonzvanda
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today met the newly appointed Deputy Director for Normative Support, United Nations System Coordination and Programme Results at the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and t...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean activist lands top UN post
ZIMBABWEAN-BORN girls and women rights advocate Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda has landed a top post at the United Nations in another global milestone for local female professionals.UN secretary-gene...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 05:59hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
How Bulawayo's suburbs pay homage to Ndebele Kingdom's legacy
A SCHOOL, in essence, is an institution that provides dedicated spaces and environments for the purpose of educating students. It is a place where knowledge is imparted and learning is facilitated. Th...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:05hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
From Trump to Biden, it is getting 'more worse!'
In black English, former president Donald Trump was a lunatic, a loud-mouthed New Yorker, whose mouth was unfiltered, a thoroughly "worse guy". If that is so, US president Joe Biden (lovin...Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:35hrs | 1 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Former Highlanders rising star turns down Major League for art
IN 2010, Ackim Mpofu was touted as a future star for Highlanders FC and the national team, two years later he was promoted into Bosso's first team.Mpofu captained the national Under-15 boys' t...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says there is no need to fight with Mnangagwa
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has commended Zanu-PF for introducing a good education system post-independence.Speaking at a memorial service for the late...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
3 African Stars Who Could Win a Golf Major in 2022
The professional golf schedule is manic, to say the least, with a year-round conveyor belt of events on all of the major tours ensuring the players have no shortage of options for picking up ranking p...Published: 12 May 2022 at 13:58hrs | 2 | by Staff Writer
Former Bulawayo town planner shortlisted for US city manager position
Norman Khumalo, who has served as Hopkinton's town manager since 2009, was announced as one of three finalists for the city manager position in Watertown.Watertown is a city in Middlesex Count...Published: 01 May 2022 at 19:32hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
US drafts plan for government-in-exile, guerrilla war in Ukraine - reports
The US and its allies are quietly working on "contingency plans" in case Russian forces succeed in their operation in Ukraine and force the current government into exile, the Washington Post reported ...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Is Mwonzora playing to his master's tune?
PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson George Charamba is fond of political prophecies, usually involving the opposition.One of his "prophesies" came to pass when MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora last week wr...Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 04:49hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean born scientist in Covid-19 vaccine breakthrough
HIS humble upbringing coupled with early life struggles punctuated by resilience, hardwork, self-motivation and determination to pursue his childhood dream, played a critical role in shaping his caree...Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Africa's future is being sold out even as we speak
Even if one disagrees with their policies, one must recognise that European policies towards Africa and Asia were guided and designed by deep thinkers in their societies.African leaders today ...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:56hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka
On land, Mugabe walked path other African leaders would not
Forget what you may have read in Western press about the late Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe. Forget the propaganda and Western hate. Forgive the excesses of his rule – human rights abuse and ex...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:55hrs | | by John Kamau
Zimbabwe democratic transformation requires strong middle class
IT has become apparent that Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu PF, is perpetually endangering democratic processes by not only weakening, but also decimating the opposition movement ahead of 2023 general e...Published: 19 May 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Anotida Chikumbu/ David Chikwaza
No one will whip anyone's behind
AS a matter of principle and decency, the Bishop, as a man of the cloth, usually doesn't obsess about individuals as much as he fetishes discussing issues of substance affecting our community and civi...Published: 09 May 2021 at 08:02hrs | 1 | by Bishop L
The bane of deadbeat intellectuals
Talent seems to come with more than its fair share of baggage.Most often than not, gifted personalities belong to a pantheon of living gods that wow the world during their time in the limeligh...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 06:58hrs | 7 | by Bishop Lazarus
Belgian minister tweets EU's Covid vaccine price list to anger of manufacturers
A Belgian minister has blown the lid off a sensitive and commercial secret – the price that the EU has agreed to pay for the leading Covid vaccines.Belgium's budget state secretary, Eva De B...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 20:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Republic of South Africa is a registered company in America
The Republic of South Africa is a registered company in the United States of America with SEC CIK #0000932419.According to the Security and Exchange Commission, Republic Of South Africa is a r...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 09:46hrs | 203 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Botswana: A base for future US military control of Southern Africa
The Zimbabwe Communist Party is seriously concerned about the continuing links between the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and Africa Command (AFRICOM) of the United States Army.We were alerted b...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 20:05hrs | 26 | by Zimbabwe Communist Party
What can Zimbabwe learn from Boston Marathon 2019
This year, I was fortunate enough to be in Boston, Massachusetts for the famous Boston Marathon on Patriots day. I was inspired by the boys and girls from the motherland who were raising their respect...Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 20:00hrs | | by Denford Madenyika
Undemocratic 'democrats'
Over the years, the US-backed and Western-sponsored opposition politics in our country has been in many ways a replay of Washington's mindless games that started soon after the declaration of the Amer...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 23:48hrs | 1 | by Reason Wafwarova
Zimbabwe-born whiz-kid wants to send rockets to space
After coming tops in the essay category at this year's DStv Eutelsat Star Awards last month, Zimbabwe-born whiz-kid Tanaka Chonyera is ready to take the first steps towards achieving great feats in th...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cleft surgery mission dedicated to Mtukudzi
An all-volunteer United States and Canadian surgical team, Operation of Hope, will in May embark on a cleft surgical mission in Zimbabwe.The 30-year-old US/Canada-based surgical charity has de...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 10:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Court rules school can use electric shock as punishment for special needs students
Family Court Judge Katherine Field denied a motion to stop the use of electric shock on disabled students, a form of punishment that has been controversial for years after news of the practice first r...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 15:47hrs | | by Erick Matotoba
Was Mnangagwa really meant to be killed - or was it something else?
I am not an explosives expert, or a security fundi, but the explosion that rocked ZANU PF and Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mangwana's rally yesterday raises more questions than answers, as it ...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 08:09hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chinese, US firms in joint bid for Batoka
GLOBAL electrical engineering giants, China Power and United States incorporated General Electric (GE), have launched a joint bid for a contract to construct the 2 400-megawatt Batoka Gorge hydropower...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's PhD: It's not over until it's over
Thousands of hearts of the alumni of the University of Zimbabwe must be bleeding now, including those of former and current faculty. They are wondering what is going on at this pioneer institution of ...Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF hopes for economic turnaround
Less than a month after a military intervention forced longtime leader Robert Mugabe to step down, the new leaders of ruling ZANU-PF party have big plans for Zimbabwe.Retired General Sibusiso ...Published: 20 Dec 2017 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean man nabbed over 16 US bank heists
A Zimbabwean man living in Boston, United States of America, has spent more than eight months in jail after he was arrested on allegations of robbing 16 banks.Albert Taderera (36), of Brighton...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 09:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
WHO crushes Mugabe's ego
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has rescinded an honour it had bestowed on President Robert Mugabe last Thursday in the wake of a deafening global outcry from affiliate organisations and stakehold...Published: 23 Oct 2017 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nobuntu in US debut
The United States of America will, for the first time, be treated to the sounds of Bulawayo's honey-voiced all women's ensemble, Nobuntu, who are currently in North America on their maiden tour of tha...Published: 20 Oct 2017 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream
His talents show that Africans can be anything they want to be.There's a poignant picture in the collected images in Arthur Mutambara's newly published book about his life.It shows fou...Published: 11 Jul 2017 at 12:18hrs | | by Brendan Seery
Zimbabwean students conquer Texas
AS Africa attempts to stake its claim on the world economy, education that sheds light on global economics and markets becomes more important. This has seen Zimbabwean students go to study abroad and ...Published: 09 Jul 2017 at 07:28hrs | 7 | by Abel Dzobo
Chasing the elusive Zimbabwean dream
Arthur Guseni Oliver Mutambara, a world-renowned robotics professor and one of the most intriguing figures in Zimbabwean public life, has rarely written about the private dimensions of his life - unti...Published: 16 Jun 2017 at 16:59hrs | | by Brezhnev Malaba
Arthur Mutambara pens new book on Zimbabwe politics
Sapes Books, to be launched in Harare on June 14 2017 is a most welcome addition to the Sapes Books' stable of illustratious autobiographies/biographies: Elijah Mudenda (Zambia: A Generation of Strugg...Published: 09 Jun 2017 at 08:14hrs | | by Ibbo Mandaza
Zimbabwean engineer held for 16 heists in the US
Johannesburg - For two-and-a-half years the Incognito Bandit kept one step ahead of the law as he single-handedly robbed US bank after US bank, his face hidden by a disguise.Now the FBI sa...Published: 08 Apr 2017 at 20:35hrs | 5 | by Saturday Star
ANC veteran dies
STATEMENT FROM THE KATHRADA FOUNDATIONThe Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is deeply saddened to announce the passing on of ANC veteran Ahmed Kathrada (87) this morning, at the Donald Gordon Hospital...Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Online
Who is sponsoring anti-Zimbabwe government demonstrations?
Zimbabwe faced ugly scenes of violent demonstrations at the hands of political opposition elements and their appendages. The demonstrations, which caused untold mayhem in the country, were staged in p...Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 09:08hrs | | by Chadzimura Mhute
Democrats thrown into turmoil on eve of convention
Philadelphia - Debbie Wasserman Schultz is resigning under pressure as Democratic Party chair, a stunning leadership shake-up as party officials gather in Philadelphia to nominate Hillary Clinton....Published: 26 Jul 2016 at 06:57hrs | | by AFP
Obama's brother endorses Trump
United States President Barack Obama's half-brother Malik says he endorsed the election of Republican Party candidate Donald Trump because he is a "down-to-earth" person.An excited Trump yeste...Published: 26 Jul 2016 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Noam Chomsky on Clinton vs. Sanders
Professor Noam Chomsky, the U.S. academic, award-winning author and public intellectual, speaks with Al Jazeera English's Mehdi Hasan• Says he would "absolutely" vote for Hillary Clinton ove...Published: 01 Feb 2016 at 09:26hrs | | by Al Jazeera
If West can embrace East, why can't Zimbabwe?
This offering was prompted by an article that appeared in NewsDay last Thursday (December 3) at the peak of the visit to Zimbabwe by Chinese President Xi Jinping, who was accompanied by a huge delegat...Published: 16 Dec 2015 at 07:46hrs | 1 | by Geoffrey Nyarota
White supremacy is a bigger threat to the US than radical Muslims
Despite what Donald Trump and many other politicians have told you, the major threat to America isn't Muslim extremism. In fact, statistics show that the real danger lies with domestic extremists ...Published: 03 Oct 2015 at 19:51hrs | | by Keisha Hatchett
Prominent Zimbabwean doctor dies in USA
Dr Eliah Munyikwa (48), one of the best academics to have walked through the corridors of Fletcher High School in Gweru has died in the United States where he was now based.He died at 830am on...Published: 18 Sep 2015 at 10:17hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
List of Zimbabwe students who received US scholarships
Twenty seventy Zimbabwean students who went through the United States Embassy sponsored United States Achievers Program (USAP) received full scholarships to study at various American universities and...Published: 21 Jun 2015 at 10:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's education fails Zimbabwe's economy
President Robert Mugabe has this year been regarded as the most educated leader but commentators say his education does not tally with his governance of the country as the economy has continued to cru...Published: 14 Apr 2015 at 09:07hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Munya Mataruse Joins Tuku on US Tour
Upcoming Pakare Paye Arts Centre guitar prodigy, Munya Mataruse, has expressed his excitement at being asked to join Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi on his latest tour of the United States and Canada.A...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 07:58hrs | | by Entertainment Reporter
MDC-T - USA congress set for September 20
The Movement for Democratic Change-United States (MDC-USA) External Assembly, a province of the MDC-T lead by President Dr Richard Morgan Tsvangirai will hold its Congress on September 20, in Lowell M...Published: 21 Jul 2014 at 21:32hrs | | by Own correspondent
Big dreams for Rwanda's ICT sector - Success story is grabbing global attention
"The Internet is a needed public utility as much as water and electricity," declared President Paul Kagame at the Transform Africa summit, held in Kigali, Rwanda's capital city, last October to di...Published: 01 Jul 2014 at 20:32hrs | 8 | by Nirit Ben-Ari
Robert Mugabe Fast Facts
Here's a look at the life of Robert Mugabe.Personal:Birth date: February 21, 1924...Published: 17 Feb 2014 at 11:03hrs | | by CNN Library
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