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The push to celebrate Joshua Nkomo by declaring July 1 a national holiday
Zimbabwe is set to celebrate the legacy of one of its most cherished leaders, the late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo, with the declaration of July 1 as a national holiday. This historic move honors "Fat...Published: 12 hrs ago | 168 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wants govt to enforce 'use it or lose it policy' in mining
ZANU-PF has instructed the government to amend legislation on exclusive prospecting orders (EPOs) and enforce the "use it or lose it" policy to prevent mining companies and individuals from holding cl...Published: 12 hrs ago | 91 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa demands apology, reparations from Britain for colonial atrocities
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the British government to formally apologize for the historical injustices endured by indigenous Zimbabweans during the colonial era, which spanned from 1890...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:33hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Britain should have compensated Zimbabwe first!
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stated that Britain should have compensated Zimbabwe before the southern African country addresses compensation for white commercial farmers regarding improvements mad...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:42hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Kwekweza on a Zimbabwe govt 'Stop List', denied ID
CITIZEN for Coalition Change activist Namatai Kwekweza has voiced frustration over being unable to replace a deteriorating identification document after being informed they were on a government "Stop ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 15:59hrs | 9850 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF emergency Politburo meeting raises eyebrows
The ruling Zanu PF party has convened an extraordinary politburo meeting this afternoon at its headquarters in Harare, amidst escalating tensions surrounding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's succession ...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 10:09hrs | 5307 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wants to rename Zimbabwe's provinces
The ruling Zanu-PF party has called for the renaming of Zimbabwe's provinces, aiming to eliminate colonial-era names that have historically fueled division among the population. This resolution emerge...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 4460 | by Staff reporter
Even Chinamasa knows ED can't be trusted
In the tumultuous world of Zimbabwean politics, trust is a rare commodity. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing discourse within ZANU-PF about extending President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:43hrs | 1799 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF indaba reinforces party supremacy over Zimbabwe govt
At its recent Annual National People's Conference held in Bulawayo, ZANU-PF resolved to reinforce the principle of party supremacy over government functions, ensuring that party objectives directly in...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:33hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Zimra seizes Hwindi President's car
Popular Zimdancehall artist Bessel Mugo Parewa, known as Hwindi President, has taken to social media to voice his frustration after the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) impounded his vehicle as part...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 16:01hrs | 10110 | by Staff reporter
Slap in the face for ED2030 brigade
In a dramatic turn of events at Zanu-PF's annual people's conference held in Bulawayo, party loyalists fervently pushed for a resolution to amend the Constitution, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:08hrs | 1689 | by Staff reporter
CCC activist sues Kazembe over unlawful arrest
Human rights activist Robson Chere has taken legal action against Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe and Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) Director General Elijah Chingosho, serving them ...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:07hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims that Zanu-PF emerged stronger, revitalised
ZANU-PF concluded its 21st Annual National People's Conference this past weekend, leaving with a renewed commitment to steer Zimbabwe toward its Vision 2030 goals. President Emmerson Mnangagwa emphasi...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:59hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF directs its govt to provide free healthcare, pay BEAM
The Zanu-PF party has issued a directive for the Government to provide free healthcare services to elderly citizens, minors, and individuals with disabilities, as well as establish mobile healthcare f...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 06:57hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga battle lines drawn
The recently concluded ZANU-PF conference has unveiled deepening rifts within the ruling party, with factions positioning themselves for the succession battle of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Tensions...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:29hrs | 5322 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims to be a constitutionalist
President Mnangagwa has reiterated his commitment to the Zimbabwean Constitution, affirming that he will not extend his presidential term beyond 2028. This declaration came during the 21st Zanu-PF Ann...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:26hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF unanimous on extending President's term of office
In a unanimous decision at the ZANU-PF's 21st National People's Conference held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds yesterday, party delegates resolved to extend President Emmerson Mnanga...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:20hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa refuses to extend Presidency despite party resolution
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has made it clear that he will not extend his presidency beyond the 2028 term limit, despite a recent resolution passed by his party, ZANU-PF, urging him to remain in offi...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 13:16hrs | 2653 | by Staff reporter
Safety of Zimbabweans in Botswana has been guaranteed
The safety of Zimbabwean nationals residing legally in Botswana has been guaranteed by local authorities following diplomatic discussions with the Zimbabwean Embassy in Gaborone. The Embassy intervene...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:47hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wreaks havoc in Sadc
The ruling Zanu-PF party has come under fire for allegedly attempting to manipulate election outcomes across the Southern African region, with accusations of interference surfacing in Botswana, Namibi...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:45hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Chief Marupi's death leaves family searching for answers
Chief Marupi's death in Harare on Sunday has triggered a feud between his family and the local councillor who drove him to the capital, allegedly without their knowledge.The 28-year-old chief ...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 12:44hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scales up fight against fraudulent vehicle imports
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has enlisted the help of the police in a new operation to track down fraudulently imported vehicles in the capital. The exercise, which runs from October to Dece...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 16:27hrs | 4166 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: How big is Namatai Kwekweza's mouth?
A senior official in Zimbabwe's government has sparked outrage by ridiculing the abduction and torture of human rights activist Namatai Kwekweza during a session at the African Union's 81st Ordinary S...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 10:02hrs | 1129 | by Staff reporter
'ZANU PF is a party of vagabonds,' says party councillor
Mazowe ward 6 councillor, Shamie Sande (51) has lambasted and labelled ZANU-PF party members as vagabonds following his arrest for allegedly stealing 100 bags of fertilizer reserved under the Presiden...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 20:04hrs | 1227 | by Paul Ndou
Mphoko's son wins appeal against rape conviction
Former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko's son, Siqokoqela, has successfully appealed his conviction and 20-year prison sentence for the rape of his niece. The Bulawayo High Court judges, Bongani Ndlo...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:02hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Nama calls for submissions for next year's ceremony
The National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) have officially opened their doors for submissions, inviting artists and cultural visionaries from across Zimbabwe to showcase their exceptional contributions to ...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter
Activists remain silent after arrest and detention
Following their dramatic arrest on 31 July 2024, prominent activists Robson Chere, Namatai Kwekweza, Samuel Gwenzi, and Vusumuzi Moyo have remained unwilling to engage with the media or other stakehol...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 13:26hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala warns Mnangagwa
Former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has issued a stern warning to the ruling Zanu-PF regime, urging them to cease the continuous persecution of opposition activists. He emphasized that imprison...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:29hrs | 2201 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe wheat harvesting intensifies
More than 18,000 tonnes of wheat have been harvested across Zimbabwe as the 2024 winter wheat harvesting season continues in full swing, with an average yield of 5.5 tonnes per hectare. The harvest co...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:12hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Stepmother failed for killing stepson and staging suicide
A 17-year-old stepmother has been sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for three years, for the murder of her 13-year-old stepson. The young woman, whose identity is being withheld to protect h...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:51hrs | 1558 | by Staff reporter
Winter wheat harvesting begins in Zimbabwe
Farmers across the country have begun harvesting early-planted winter wheat, with others preparing to start soon, aiming for a smooth and timely harvest of the valuable crop. To support this effort, t...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:56hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Murder accused Gweru businessman strips in court
The trial of Peter Dube, a Gweru businessman accused of double murder and two attempted murders, was delayed this week after he displayed erratic behavior in court, raising concerns about his mental s...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 1552 | by Staff reporter
Shock as judges from Matebeleland continue to be overlooked
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has named Justice Munamato Mutevedzi - appointed to the bench only in 2021 - as the most senior judge in Bulawayo, astounding many lawyers.Mutevedzi is replacing Just...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 10:28hrs | 2416 | by Staff reporter
How Mnangagwa - Hichilema relations soured
The strained diplomatic relations between Zambia and Zimbabwe, culminating in Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema's boycott of the recent 44th Sadc summit in Harare, have deep roots tracing back to t...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 11:53hrs | 1272 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to headline governance conference
Vice-President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga is set to deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Chartered Governance and Accountancy Institute of Zimbabwe (CGAIZ) Annual Conference, taking place in Victoria...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:42hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya claims Zanu-PF stole his land
Thomas Mapfumo, a Zimbabwean musician known for his politically charged songs, has alleged that the ruling Zanu-PF party revoked land that was allocated to him by the Harare City Council in the early ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 15:15hrs | 968 | by Staff reporter
The abuse of power in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's government has been increasingly accused of using its legal machinery to silence dissenting voices and suppress freedom of speech.Activists and civil society organisations have been...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:02hrs | 261 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Mutsvangwa 'free the activists' order comes to pass
In recent days, over a dozen activists have been released on bail after spending several weeks in pretrial detention. They were initially arrested for allegedly plotting anti-government protests surro...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:21hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economy needs robust tax system
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is pushing for a modernized tax system to address the complexities of Zimbabwe's economy, particularly the predominantly cash-based informal sector. ...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:07hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Kwekweza, Chere, Gwenzi granted bail
The High Court has granted bail to three opposition activists, Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere, and Samuel Gwenzi. The three were arrested on 31 July 2024, alongside Vusumuzi Moyo, an artist and sound ...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 15:07hrs | 122 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime told to end State sponsored abductions
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been urged to end State-sponsored abductions, arbitrary arrests, detentions, and torture of opposition activists and human rights defenders.This c...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:56hrs | 1327 | by Staff reporter
ED2030 slogan tears Zanu-PF structures
The push within Zanu-PF to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond the constitutionally-mandated two terms has left the party's provincial chairpersons in a difficult position, uncertain a...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 08:12hrs | 2375 | by Staff reporter
Man killed for reprimanding duo for urinating on wall
`Two suspects have been arrested in connection with a murder that took place at Masaisai Business Centre in Mazhaka 1, Tekwe, on Tuesday. The suspects, 19-year-old Biggie Fanamaya and 25-year-...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:43hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Lovemore Moyo was Speaker of GNU Parliament yet did not know its primary task was implementing reforms. Shocking!
In a LIVE HS TV interview with Blessing Mhlanga, Lovemore Moyo revealed that he did not know that the primary purpose of the 2008 to 2013 GNU was to implement the democratic reforms. Shocking! ...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 21:47hrs | 966 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe to achieve targeted metric tonnes of winter wheat
The government has announced that Zimbabwe is on track to meet its goal of producing 600,000 metric tonnes of winter wheat by the end of the 2024/25 season, a crucial step in its pursuit of food secur...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 17:12hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa is presiding over a mobster regime!
It has been confirmed.So, the ruling ZANU PF party can, after all, have its opponents arrested and thrown in jail on trumped-up charges.This shocking revelation was made by none other ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 638 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Namaste, Your Excellency President of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Liberation War Victims Association, extend warm congratulations to you and the entire nation on your assumption of the SADC Chairmanship. This esteemed position is a testame...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 19:08hrs | 511 | by Collins Kasiya
Mnangagwa's SADC Chair acceptance speech
May I express my profound appreciation to His Excellency, João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, for the astute and visionary leadership in steering our organisation, as Chairperson of ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 20:43hrs | 372 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Mnangagwa assumes SADC chairmanship
COUNTRIES in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) must be confident of their abilities, as the region should be modernised and industrialised by its own citizens, President Mnangagwa has ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 20:42hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans should know that independence never guarantees freedom
This is a truth that has seemingly been lost on many people. For some strange reason, we appear to believe that the attainment of political independence by a country automatically translates i...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 16:19hrs | 597 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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