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Tsvangirai's son vows to floor 'Bhuru' Mliswa
Richard Tsvangirai, son to late founding MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai, has vowed to upstage sitting Norton legislator Temba Mliswa in the race for the seat during harmonised elections due this year....Published: 33 mins ago | 52 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni challenge 'not abandoned'
A court application challenging the government's planned seizure of Esidakeni Estate, a coveted former dairy farm in Matabeleland North, is still pending before the courts and has not been "abandoned"...Published: 11 hrs ago | 494 | by Staff reporter
Ngwabi Bhebhe started MSU with $50
FORMER Midlands State University (MSU) vice-chancellor Ngwabi Bhebhe has opened up on the struggle he faced to set up the higher learning institution.Speaking last Friday at a golf tournament ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 2226 | by Staff reporter
Sharpshoot MUST be declared a national hero
THE Presidium is dealing with a request for the late liberation stalwart and pioneer liberation fighter David Mongwa Moyo to be accorded national hero status.Moyo, whose war name was Sharpshoo...Published: 11 hrs ago | 523 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, Mwonzora's MDC share $1,5bn
TREASURY has released $1,5 billion that will be shared by the country's major political players under the Political Parties Finance Act.The money, which will be shared between Zanu-PF and the ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 385 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Govt rolls out free education
GOVERNMENT has started rolling out a pilot project on State-funded education in 16 rural districts across the country as part of efforts to ensure that every learner has access to quality education....Published: 12 hrs ago | 282 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa commends long-standing relations between State and Catholic Church
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has commended the long standing relationship between the Roman Catholic Church and the State, especially in the area development.President Mnangagwa made these rem...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 15:18hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Wankie battle stalwart dies
A war veteran, David Mongwa Moyo has died.He was 97.Moyo, who was one of the oldest surviving pioneer freedom fighters in the country, died at the age of 97 at Materdei Hospital in Bul...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 15:11hrs | 1008 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora's election lawsuit dishonest
ZIMBABWE'S former Parliamentary and Constitutional Affairs minister, Eric Matinenga , a senior ex-MDC-T official, has described as "dishonest" the declaratur sought by MDC-T leader Douglas Mwonzora to...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 15:06hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
Rushwaya demands lithium ban lifting
CONTROVERSIAL mineral dealer Henrietta Rushwaya wants President Mnangagwa to remove the ban on lithium ore exports, saying a stockpile of 2 million tonnes has built up since December.Rushwaya ...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 15:06hrs | 1562 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa preside over Zimbabwe implosion
WHILE President Emmerson Mnangagwa claimed that the majority of his ministers were doing well - with three outstanding and two being a dismal failure - the reality on the ground is different: Zimbabwe...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 15:05hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter
SA transport minister forced bus companies to ditch R1 million gig with EFF
EFF leader Julius Malema has accused newly appointed transport minister Sindi Chikunga of forcing bus companies not to honour their services to the party, saying the party paid over R1 million to hire...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 14:55hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on Monday for a three-day state visit to meet with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. During the summit, the two sides will discuss strategic coope...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 11:26hrs | 489 | by Staff reporter
JZ Moyo's younger brother dies
FORMER Zipra senior commander David Moyo, nicknamed "Sharpshoot", has died.Moyo, was the younger brother to former Zapu vice-president Jason Ziyaphapha Moyo, died at Mpilo Hospital in Bulawayo...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 07:45hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
'Vote Mnangagwa for free inputs, computers'
MAKONI West legislator Jenfan Muswere (Zanu-PF) has told villagers in Manicaland province to vote for the ruling Zanu-PF party for them to continue receiving free agricultural inputs and computers....Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 07:43hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Esidakeni gazetting application abandoned
A High Court application by Mr Zephaniah Dhlamini and his business partners Siphosami Malunga, Charles Moyo and Kershelmar Farms (Pvt) Ltd in which they were seeking nullification of the gazetting of ...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 07:39hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa implores parents to administer corporal punishment
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has implored parents and guardians to administer corporal punishment to discipline their children and challenged churches and other social institutions to join in the fight against...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 07:37hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
SMALL scale miners seeks audience with President on export ban
SMALL scale miners, bit hard by the new base metals export blanket ban announced recently, are seeking a six-month moratorium to fulfill existing supply a...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 20:16hrs | 354 | by Paul Ndou
Mnangagwa's 'bribes' for chiefs slammed
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's move to extend free health care to chiefs a few months before major elections has been criticised as a vote-buying gimmick.Mnangagwa handed access ca...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 07:49hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa invited to King Charles III coronation
Zimbabwe plans to double down on its foreign policy thrust, which has so far managed to establish rewarding transactional partnerships across the world, with President Mnangagwa expected to attend the...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 07:48hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
SADC urged to monitor regime change NGOs
SADC countries must vigorously monitor the activities of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in their respective jurisdictions to ensure they do not deviate from their mandates and also de...Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 07:46hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Miners tell Gov to introduce mining as a subject
Mberengwa-Zvishavane Miners Association has urged Government to introduce mining as a subject in primary and secondary schools.The plea was made during the 2023 Great Dyke Career Fair held at ...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 08:37hrs | 347 | 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 | 1899 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi predicts GNU post 2023 elections
EXILED former cabinet minister Walter Mzembi has predicted dialogue and the formation of a government of national unity (GNU) after this year's general elections.Mzembi, has been holed up in S...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 07:03hrs | 3294 | by Staff reporter
Prof Mthuli Ncube vision for Cowdray Park
From the horn of Africa in Ethiopia which resisted colonialism to Ghana which became the first African state to attain independence, the African continent has been home to many great minds that have l...Published: 18 Mar 2023 at 06:33hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF primaries 'spell chaos'
A RUSHED ruling Zanu-PF party internal poll set for tomorrow could trigger waves of discontentment in the former liberation movement, insiders warned this week.They said the short notice to ho...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:16hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa slams information ministry for 'gross shortcomings'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday launched an extraordinary attack on his government's communications department which he said had "gross shortcomings" and hinted at hiring people with "contemp...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:15hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Deputy Minister Mangwiro dishes sweet potato seeds
Deputy Minister for Health who is also Chikomba West legislator Dr John Chamunorwa (JC) Mangwiro is giving sweet potato seeds in his constituency.Mangwiro is encouraging the people of Chikomba...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 09:54hrs | 813 | by Staff Reporter
Minister battles with His Deputy
In what may be seen as a hotly contested election, ZANU-PF Bulilima seat will this Saturday be fiercely contested by a Minister and His Deputy.Honourable Mangaliso Ndlovu who is the Minister o...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 09:50hrs | 1732 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bulawayo
Zimbabwean lecturers told that their services are no longer required in SA
Several Zimbabwean and Lesotho lecturers on exemption permits that allow them to live and work in SA, have been told their services are no longer required by the Department of Higher Education (DHE)....Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 08:08hrs | 3338 | by Staff reporter
EU diplomat presses Mnangagwa over Zimbabwe polls
EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Jobst Von Kirchmann Thursday briefly met President Emmerson Mnangagwa where he got assurances Harare shall deliver free and fair elections this year.Zimbabwe heads f...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:34hrs | 1499 | by Staff reporter
Die cast in Zanu-PF primaries
THE stage has been set in what promises to be a tough contest in the much-awaited Zanu-PF primary elections to choose the candidates that will represent the ruling party in the forthcoming harmonised ...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:28hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Units 7, 8 ready to fire
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority is satisfied with test results from Hwange Thermal Power Station's new Units 7 and 8 since December, and will make further pronouncements on their status in t...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:27hrs | 352 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims that there is no place for incompetence
INEPTITUDE and poor performance in local authorities and State-owned enterprises are unacceptable and have no place in the Second Republic which will soon be implementing an Accelerator Model to quick...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:27hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt moves in on Beitbridge roads
TRANSPORT and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona has said Government is working on a raft of measures to assist Beitbridge Municipality to repair and upgrade its major roads in line with ...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 07:26hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe wants to join BRICS
Zimbabwe considers the group a new force in international relations, a senior politician saysThe Zimbabwean government would like to become a member of the BRICS economic bloc, the speaker of ...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 16:09hrs | 2534 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt registers over 200 000 veterans of the liberation struggle
Following the launch of the first phase of vetting of the veterans of the liberation struggle by President Mnangagwa in 2021, a total of 207 103 applicants registered for vetting by the end of that ye...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 16:04hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe never accounted billions to build Blue Roof, talents he received and wasted; instead blamed British for everything
Let me say from the on-set that white colonial exploitation of Africa has a lot to answer for why the continent is in the economic and political mess it is today. But this is not say the whites are so...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 14:11hrs | 736 | by Wilbert Mukori
Aspiring ZANU PF candidate Mavetera drops Mnangagwa's name
Aspiring ZANU PF candidate for Chikomba West Tatenda Mavetera is reportedly campaigning while name-dropping President Emmerson Mnangagwa's name and defying party directives.Mavetera who is fig...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 13:50hrs | 1999 | by Staff Reporter
ZANU PF grassroots supporters should rid party of political elite who have destroyed Zimbabwe
Every time I teach my son about the history of this country, I can not help feel a deep sense of pride and respect for our nationalist movements, in their intrepid quest for the independence and freed...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 10:19hrs | 570 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Senior Zanu-PF officials elbow out Young Turks
SENIOR Zanu-PF officials have been accused of using unorthodox means to elbow out ambitious Young Turks seeking to challenge them in party primary elections slated for this Saturday.President ...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:39hrs | 1150 | by Staff reporter
Corporal punishment permissible in Zimbabwe, rules High Court
A HIGH Court judge yesterday ruled that corporal punishment is permissible and cannot be classified as assault and a criminal offence if the intent to discipline is proven.Justice Munamato Mut...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:39hrs | 1101 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs to fine farmers for not dipping cattle
TRADITIONAL leaders have been urged to penalise farmers who are not bringing their cattle for dipping as this is hindering Government's efforts to fight the January disease.In a speech read on...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:14hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to revive chieftainships abolished by colonisers
President Mnangagwa has said Government will continue resuscitating chieftainships that were abolished by the Rhodesian settler regime and implored chiefs to foster peace and unity as the country head...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:11hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs receive 20 cars
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday handed over 20 of the 28 vehicles to traditional leaders, among them the inaugural Chief Goledema of the San community in Tsholotsho District, Mr Christopher Dube, as par...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:10hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
EU crafting own version of PVO Bill
THE European Union is working on a law that will force non-governmental groups, consultancies and academic institutions to disclose any non-EU funding - a piece of legislation that is almost similar t...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:09hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Minister's aide bashed for accusing Zanu-PF official of being a former MDC member
An enraged Zanu-PF District Community Coordinator chairman for Bulilima allegedly beat up ICT deputy minister Dingumuzi Phuti's aide who had accused the former of having been a member of the oppositio...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 19:16hrs | 1409 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's bid for Cowdray park seat sparks debate
A debate has ensued about Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube's electoral chances after he surfaced as a contender in the Zanu-PF primary elections, to represent the newl...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 19:15hrs | 1608 | by Staff reporter
What's the point of 'performance contracts' when the regime always blames sanctions for its failures?
How do you measure a cabinet minister's performance over a particular period?How does one judge whether a local government CEO (chief executive officer) has done a good or terrible job?...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 10:16hrs | 863 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF heavies battle for Bulilima seat
The merging of Bulilima East and Bulilima West constituencies following the delimitation process has pitted two Zanu-PF heavyweights in Matabeleland South against each other as they will battle it out...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 09:07hrs | 1865 | by Staff reporter
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