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Ex-First Lady Banana buried
THE late former First Lady Mrs Janet Madade Banana was buried yesterday besides her husband, the late Reverend Canaan Banana, at the family homestead in Bembe, uMzinyathi, in Matabeleland South. It wa...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ritual and superstition - Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
The sight of an opposition MP grovelling on the floor of parliament before the Finance Minister to thank him for women's sanitary pads is about as stupefying as South Africa's Chief Justice Mogeong Mo...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 22:54hrs | 1 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Worry over high pupil pregnancy during lockdown
THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Primary and Secondary Education yesterday said Bulawayo has a relatively high number of pupils who fell pregnant during the Covid-19 lockdown and if nothing is...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 06:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Maternity vacation for pregnant school girls
Girls who fall pregnant during the course of their studies are set to enjoy 'maternity vacation' before returning to continue with their education after giving birth.The privileges are provide...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pregnant schoolgirls to get 'maternity leave'
LEARNERS who fall pregnant during the course of their studies are set to enjoy "maternity vacation" before returning to continue with their education after giving birth.The privileges are prov...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Parliament to summon Chasi over power outages
Parliament will soon order Energy and Power Development Minister, Fortune Chasi to update the nation on the worsening power situation and what is being done to address it. The move comes as la...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why unity is unachievable for Chamisa's MDC
Leading to election 2018, we saw the formation of what is now called the MDC - Alliance on the backdrop of massive campaigning for a united front against Zanu-PF, not around a common cause or unity of...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:47hrs | 1 | by Reason Wafawarova
Matebeleland civic groups 'sells-out' to Mnangagwa?
MATEBELELAND based civic groups have rowed bitterly over a recent decision by a section of them to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa who is largely a resented figure in the region because of his role ...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:13hrs | | by newzimbabwe
The multi-pronged dilemma of abortion
A CROWD gathers around the dumpster and many are busy taking videos of the lifeless body of a new born baby.The horrible sight is made worse by the garbage and filth that surrounds the tiny pi...Published: 07 Jul 2018 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Mutsvangwa booed, storms out of debate
The outspoken, special adviser to the president Christopher Mutsvangwa was recently booed during a live debate session with other politicians from the opposition parties.Mutsvangwa who is know...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 12:25hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Winnie Mandela united us, says Mnangagwa
Late African Nation Congress anti-apartheid luminary Mama Winnie Madikizela-Mandela had a far-reaching vision to unite Southern Africa, and her commitment to the liberation cause should inspire all Af...Published: 08 Apr 2018 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Calls for parliament of Zimbabwe to decisively act on the issue of tribalism
Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights hereby calls on the Parliament of Zimbabwe to decisively act on the issue of tribalism by immediately setting up a Parliamentary Taskforce/working group on trib...Published: 05 Oct 2017 at 17:44hrs | | by Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights
Zanu-PF thugs attack PDP youth leader
People's Democratic Party Youth Assembly National Secretary for Defence and Security was yesterday attacked by Zanu-PF thugs who seriously injured him.Tarisai Musurudzwa who was in the company...Published: 29 May 2017 at 12:54hrs | | by PDP Communications
Tough times ahead for women politicians
FOR years, Zimbabwe's women in politics offered much hope for their kind, but their voices have since died down.At such a defining moment, when the nation is preparing for watershed elections ...Published: 23 Mar 2017 at 06:18hrs | | by Zebb Chakawa
Speaker of Parliament condemns Zionist Israel
Tehran - A two-day international conference in support of Palestine opened here yesterday, with Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda condemning Zionist Israel for its continued violation o...Published: 24 Feb 2017 at 05:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Misihairambwi-Mushonga causes a stir over flowers story
PROPORTIONATE Representative MP Mrs Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga (MDC) on Thursday asked Speaker of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda to rule if a journalist from The Herald was not ...Published: 04 Feb 2017 at 11:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has not failed, we are changing
The last decade and half Zimbabwe's recent history has been marked by some dramatic and significant developments on the continent's political terrain. These developments have been as wide-ranging and ...Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 12:25hrs | 1 | by Micheal Mhlanga
Mujuru visits Tsvangirai
Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) Leader Joice Mujuru visited MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai at his Highlands home after his return from South Africa where he received medical attention, fuelling spec...Published: 24 Jun 2016 at 09:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I'm shaming all my detractors,' says Mujuru
Zimbabwe People First leader Joice Mujuru says the Bulawayo rally shamed her detractors particularly Zanu-PF who have described her as a political nonentity. She said the numbers which cam...Published: 24 Jun 2016 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga: Any more 'useless' condoms?
Oops! I titled this piece "Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga: Any more 'useless' condoms?" But all the same, the subject is synonymous with the case and I am ha...Published: 19 Dec 2015 at 17:23hrs | | by Zisunko Ndlovu
Maths, Science not obligatory for A-Level, tertiary enrolment
Students who do not pass Mathematics or Science subjects at Ordinary Level will be allowed to continue enrolling for Advanced Level and other courses because there is no law barring them yet, Parliame...Published: 17 Oct 2015 at 09:59hrs | | by Lloyd Gumbo
Dishonourable Parliamentarians face arrest
National Assembly Speaker Advocate Jacob Mudenda has warned Members of Parliament who behave dishonourably that they faced arrest.He said MPs who disregarded lawful instruction to park their v...Published: 10 Aug 2015 at 10:55hrs | | by Lloyd Gumbo
MDC, MDC Renewal Team re-unification doomed
The two gluttonous MDC fragments, Welshman Ncube-led MDC and the Tendai Biti-fronted MDC Renewal Team failed to strike a unification deal owing to irreparable differences over how to allocate powe...Published: 24 Jul 2015 at 11:45hrs | | by Suitable Kajau
'Zimbabwe army won't evict vendors unless requested'
Government has clarified misconceptions that the army can be deployed to evict illegal vendors in towns and cities, saying relocating vendors is a prerogative of local authorities.Responding t...Published: 11 Jun 2015 at 14:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Misihairambwi-Mushonga suffers clinical depression
FORMER Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) secretary general, Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga, has been diagnosed with clinical depression for which she is under medication, the outspoken legislator...Published: 02 Apr 2015 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Do women know what they want?
Last year I wrote about what various group players in our sad politics can do improve their performance. I particularly looked at the extent to which the youths, the Church and political parties can p...Published: 09 Jan 2015 at 07:46hrs | | by Chris Dube, Political Commentator
Why do we vote for poor leaders promising us riches?
The on-going tussle in Zanu-PF has awoken the country to raw politics. It is crude, uncensored and Live! Even those who have been planning to buy satellite equipment for christmas to get away from...Published: 03 Dec 2014 at 06:54hrs | 9 | by Shingai Mugochi, A lay concerned Zimbabwean
MDC, MDC Renewal Team to hold reunification ceremony
The MDC and the MDC Renewal Team will on Wednesday hold a reunification ceremony at a colourful event to be held at the Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare.All is set for the event and tho...Published: 25 Nov 2014 at 10:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube, Tendai Biti teams meet in Bulawayo
A high powered delegations of the MDC renewal team led by former Finance minister Tendai Biti and the MDC of Professor Welshman Ncube met yesterday at the offices of the latter in another leg of a se...Published: 18 Nov 2014 at 14:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Didymus Mutasa a coward
The decision by Zanu PF secretary for administration Didymus Mutasa to use his brother in law to attack Chris Mutsvangwa is an act of cowardice, MDC-T politician has said.Mutsvangwa in rec...Published: 05 Sep 2014 at 22:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Professor Welshman Ncube snubs Tsvangirai
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party leader Professor Welshman Ncube has snubbed calls by MDC-T president Morgan Tsvangirai to join forces and create a formidable opposition aimed at toppling P...Published: 17 Mar 2014 at 12:56hrs | 2 | by Rex Mphisa
Welshman Ncube's MDC denies reports of bankruptcy
The Welshman Ncube led MDC has denied reports that it is facing collapse due to financial problems and the disappearance of its leader Welshman Ncube.On Friday, the Dail...Published: 25 Jan 2014 at 20:51hrs | | by Staff reporter & Mthulisi Mathuthu
MDC Mat South Youth treasurer defects to MDC-T
The MDC Matebeleland South Youth Treasurer Wellington Nare has defected to the MDC-T citing an ideological problem by the Welshman Ncube led party.In an statement Nare accused the MDC of suppo...Published: 10 Oct 2013 at 13:49hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Prophet Makandiwa prophesied Margaret Thatcher's death
United Family International Church Leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa prophesied the death of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher during the cross-over service on New Year's Eve when he int...Published: 09 Apr 2013 at 02:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Did Zanu-PF shoot itself in the foot in London?
It is now very clear that things did not go as expected by Zanu-PF at the re-engagement talks held last week here in London.First, hopes about the possible lifting of a travel ban...Published: 02 Apr 2013 at 22:07hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri, 2nd April 2013.
International Community Steps up Efforts to Engage Zim
WASHINGTON - Zimbabwe's leading unity government negotiators resumed talks in London on Tuesday with the international community ahead of a crucial general election expected later this year.Th...Published: 26 Mar 2013 at 22:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Is Zanu-PF reading too much into London visit?
For more than 10 years, no senior Zanu-pf official has had the privilege of being hosted by the UK Government until this week's visit by justice minister Mr Patrick Chinamasa. He is a co-guest of the ...Published: 25 Mar 2013 at 16:07hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri
Ethnic politics on the Zimbabwean campaign trail
Since independence in 1980, there appears to have been an ingrained political psyche peculiar to Zimbabwe's Matebeleland region, where the political landscape has been painted in ethnic colours....Published: 24 Feb 2013 at 16:44hrs | | by Marko Phiri
June deadline for Constitution committee
Zimbabwe's principals have given the cabinet taskforce a June 29 deadline to align the new draft constitution with existing laws. A co-chairperson of a body writing the new constitution Prisci...Published: 13 Feb 2013 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
International observers splits GNU
Parties in the inclusive Government are headed for a showdown on how to handle international observers during the forthcoming referendum and general elections.Zanu-PF insists that elections sh...Published: 01 Feb 2013 at 04:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mudede rejects online voters roll
Registrar General Tobaiwa Mudede has rejected calls by MDC to adopt an online voter registration system, arguing his office has inadequate checks and balances to detect electoral fraud. In a...Published: 16 Jan 2013 at 07:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
SADC summit ends in Maputo
The 32nd Ordinary Summit of the SADC heads of state and government has ended in Maputo, Mozambique.President Robert Mugabe expressed confidence that the three political parties will abide by w...Published: 18 Aug 2012 at 17:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zuma gives Zimbabwe GPA negotiators timeline
South African President Jacob Zuma's facilitation team, which is in the country, has held talks with the negotiators in the Global Political Agreement (GPA).During the talks held in Harare th...Published: 12 Jun 2012 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe to push for early elections at SADC Summit
Zanu-PF will push the issue of Zimbabwe's fresh elections at the extra-ordinary Southern African Development Community (SADC) to be held in Angola, sources said on Thursday.The three principa...Published: 01 Jun 2012 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe set to resume dialogue with EU
Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Joey Bimha says all is set for the Zimbabwe government delegation to travel to Brussels for the resumption of the European Union (EU)-Zimbabw...Published: 07 May 2012 at 15:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube 'is the most trigger-happy president': Mwonzora
MDC-T spokesperson Douglas Mwonzora has dismissed claims that Mugabe and Tsvangirai were conniving to block Ncube's ascendency by supporting Mutambara. Mwonzora claims that Ncube 'is the most trigg...Published: 25 Dec 2011 at 13:46hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Zim govt requests for US$268 million
The Zimbabwean government and the United Nations have launched the Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP), requesting US$268 million to address the country’s humanitarian situation in 201...Published: 09 Dec 2011 at 13:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Some Matabeleland Cabinet Ministers are useless condoms
THE secretary general of the Movement for Democratic Change Ms Priscilla Misihairambwi-Mushonga has said some Cabinet ministers from Matabeleland are just useless condoms who have sold out the region....Published: 05 Dec 2011 at 11:56hrs | | by Busani Ncube
Zimbabwe - EU re-engagement: No progress
Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs Minister says no progress has been made in that regard since the opening of the dialogue three years ago. Mumbengegwi is the chairman of the ...Published: 12 Jul 2011 at 05:12hrs | | by .
GPA negotiators sign timelines doc
The negotiators to the GPA (Global Political Agreement) have signed a document on timelines of issues raised in the election roadmap.The document will be presented to the principals....Published: 06 Jul 2011 at 17:34hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
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