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Nyandoro faces Mamombe legal action
Southerton MP Bridget Nyandoro has landed herself in serious legal trouble after failing to meet a 10-day deadline to pay US$100,000 in damages, retract defamatory statements, and issue an uncondition...Published: 27 Apr 2025 at 11:15hrs | 1558 | by Staff reporter
What Is Independence Without Freedom? - UFP
Fellow Zimbabweans, our nation marks 45 years of independence, a moment that should be cause for pride, joy and celebration. But I come before you not by ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 13:49hrs | 726 | by UFP
Rampant corruption, nepotism hit Catholic school...headmistress embezzle funds
Parents are up in arms with Ekusileni Secondary School headmistress in Filabusi, with some threatening to withdraw and transfer learners from the Catholic-run mixed (boarders and day learners) institu...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 10:36hrs | 3780 | by Gideon Madzikatidze recently in Filabusi
ZPP raises alarm over human rights violations
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), a prominent human rights watchdog, has reported that more than 1,000 Zimbabweans experienced violations of their fundamental freedoms in the wake of the March 31 prot...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:35hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
State Capture? Geza's Explosive Allegations Shake Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is once again at the centre of political controversy following damning allegations made by a war veteran, former Zanu PF central committee member Blessed Runesu Geza. His claims, which sugges...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 16:49hrs | 1026 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Did Geza win or lose the battle?
War veterans' leader Blessed Geza's call for an uprising against President Emmerson Mnangagwa did not materialize as expected, with no street protests or demonstrations taking place. Instead, Zimbabwe...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 09:07hrs | 4335 | by Staff reporter
Geza Revolution gaining ground
More than a million people were glued to Bombshell's news conference on Wednesday through various social media sites, whereas Mnangagwa's politburo statement received fewer than 75 views. That reflect...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:46hrs | 5237 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabweans' Dilemma: To Support the Geza Revolution or Not?
For over four decades, Zimbabweans have endured increasing hardships under the rule of ZANU-PF. The party has entrenched itself in power by any means necessary, showing little regard for democratic go...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:40hrs | 779 | by Fikile wa Motsamai
Zimbabweans bracing for potential unrest on March 31
Zimbabweans are bracing for potential unrest on March 31, as tensions rise following repeated calls by war veterans aligned with Zanu PF's military-backed faction for mass demonstrations against Presi...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 20:04hrs | 2214 | by Staff reporter
Demonstrations are constitutional
31 March 2025 is merely a ruse. Removing Emmerson Mnangagwa is an ongoing process that has no end date. Mnangagwa, in this scenario, will not go down quietly. Consider how he created competing systems...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 10:57hrs | 2401 | by Leonard Koni
Fact-Checking Blessed Geza
A few days ago, war veteran Blessed Geza released a reckless and inflammatory video on YouTube, packed with baseless accusations and outright fabrications all in a desperate attempt to incite unrest....Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:03hrs | 5287 | by John Mbizvo
Geza calls on Zimbabweans to rise against the govt
Blessed Geza, a militant and vocal leader of Zimbabwe's war veterans, has issued an ultimatum to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, demanding his immediate resignation or face a catastrophic political endg...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 08:22hrs | 2165 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Geza resurfaces, escalates attacks on Mnangagwa
Militant war veteran leader Blessed "Bombshell" Geza has resurfaced on X (Twitter) following his recent scathing attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing him of failing the nation through nepo...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 20:22hrs | 2491 | by Staff reporter
Youths disrupt war veterans press conference in Zimbabwe
A press conference by the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) in Bulawayo was abruptly disrupted by a group of unidentified men who claimed to have booked the same venue for...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 12:54hrs | 4685 | by Staff reporter
War veterans plot Zimbabwe-wide protests against Mnangagwa
War veterans, along with other discontented citizens, are set to stage a nationwide protest this Thursday in response to Zimbabwe's worsening economic situation.Earlier this month, the former ...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 10:52hrs | 1355 | by Staff reporter
The Notorious and Dubious State of ZIFA Southern Region: A Call for Immediate Reform and Accountability
The state of football administration in the ZIFA Southern Region is nothing short of a disgrace. What was once a promising platform for nurturing talent and fostering the growth of the beautiful game ...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 17:53hrs | 561 | by Ezra Tshisa
Controversy erupts over Zimbabwe Cricket team selections
The selection process for Zimbabwe's national cricket team has long been mired in controversy, with accusations of favoritism and a persistent snub of genuinely deserving players. Critics argue that s...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:36hrs | 878 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes new steel ventures as Ziscosteel's demise remains unresolved
In a striking display of priorities, government and Zanu-PF officials are extolling new industrial projects while leaving unresolved the fate of Zimbabwe's once-proud steel manufacturer, Ziscosteel. O...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:52hrs | 1974 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF expels Chiwenga allies
In a dramatic and high-stakes move, Zanu-PF has expelled central committee member Blessed “Bombshell” Geza, highlighting the growing divide within the ruling party over President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 09:30hrs | 3429 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa set to pacify war veterans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to hold a crucial meeting with Zimbabwe's war veterans in the coming weeks, amid increasing dissent within their ranks, with some calling for his resignation. The m...Published: 27 Feb 2025 at 14:59hrs | 3437 | by Staff reporter
Tungwarara fails to impress ex-combatants, event flops
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's advisor, Paul Tempter Tungwarara has suffered another embarrassment after failing to lure more war veterans in Harare this Tuesday, with his teams distributing regalia a...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 20:38hrs | 2020 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF faces growing dissent from within
Zanu-PF is facing growing internal turmoil as war veterans, once a loyal constituency, have turned against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership. Under the leadership of respected war veteran Bles...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 10:01hrs | 1258 | by Staff reporter
HIT probes allegations of corruption, misgovernance
The Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) has announced that it is verifying allegations of corruption, misgovernance, and nepotism leveled against one of its senior officials, acting Pro-Vice-Chancell...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 11:07hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Arrest of Blessed Geza wife
Zimbabwean police have detained Roseline Tawengwa, the wife of militant war veteran Blessed Geza, in an apparent bid to force the ex-combatant to surrender. Geza, who recently fled to South Africa, ha...Published: 21 Feb 2025 at 10:56hrs | 2403 | by Staff reporter
Army checkmates Mnangagwa?
After President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday told selected editors at State House that he will not extend his rule beyond his 2028 second-term constitutional limit, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:51hrs | 3078 | by Staff reporter
Geza revolution re-setting the political agenda
Zimbabwe's political climate and weather patterns are shifting like a tornado.The majority of Zimbabweans are currently upset over the revolutionary party's leadership shift and are hoping tha...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:18hrs | 3606 | by Leonard Koni
'Bombshell' Geza intensifies his efforts to derail the ED2030 project
Tensions are running high within the ruling Zanu-PF party as central committee member and outspoken war veteran Blessed "Bombshell" Geza intensifies his efforts to derail the ED2030 project, aimed at ...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:08hrs | 2129 | by Staff reporter
Mahiya threatens war veterans opposing Mnangagwa's extended rule
Zanu PF Secretary for War Veterans, Douglas Mahiya, has issued stern warnings to war veterans opposing President Emmerson Mnangagwa's extended stay in office, threatening to "stop them from speaking i...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 16:59hrs | 2380 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt for Bombshell
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is hunting for war veteran Blessed Geza in connection with three criminal cases.According to police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, Geza is wanted and anyon...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 14:07hrs | 912 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa's Cabinet resolves to corner vendors
As Zimbabwe's economy continues to spiral downward, the government has introduced a series of controversial measures aimed at taxing the struggling informal sector and vendors to boost state revenue. ...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:21hrs | 1252 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is once again engulfed in political instability
Zimbabwe is once again engulfed in political instability as tensions within the ruling Zanu-PF party escalate over the contentious issue of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's potential third term in offic...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:20hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter
Will freebies silence Zimbabwe war veterans?
The recent calls for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's resignation from war veterans, led by Blessed Runesu Geza, have exposed a simmering discontent at the heart of Zimbabwe's leadership. Their accusati...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 08:11hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda urges war vets to unite amid Zanu-PF divisions
Zanu PF Bulawayo Provincial Chairperson Jabulani Sibanda has called for unity among war veterans, urging them to collectively address grievances as Zimbabwe faces increasing global uncertainty. ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 14:34hrs | 1552 | by Staff reporter
'Bombshell' Geza warns Zimbabwe police chief
War veteran leader Blessing "Bombshell" Geza has issued a stern warning to Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba, cautioning against the use of violence or arrests against Zimbabweans exercising...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 17:00hrs | 4927 | by Staff reporter
Mambo's takes jab at Zanu-PF factional wars in satirical post
Zimbabwe's popular fast-food chain, Mambo's Chicken, has stirred the political pot with its latest satirical post, taking aim at the ongoing factional tensions within the ruling Zanu-PF party....Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:06hrs | 898 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa returns with battered image?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially returned to active duty after his annual leave, but his comeback is marred by intense political and economic turbulence. While Mnangagwa was on leave, Vice ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:11hrs | 1668 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF says Geza attacks on Mnangagwa treasonous
Zanu-PF has condemned the relentless attacks on President Emmerson Mnangagwa by outspoken war veterans' leader Blessed Runesu Geza, calling them “outlandish, treasonable, and egregious,” as the pa...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:09hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's opposition to Mnangagwa term extension sparks hopes
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's public opposition to the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term has injected a glimmer of hope among those opposing the move. However, analysts...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:00hrs | 890 | by Staff reporter
Ziyambi leads push to oust Geza from Zanu-PF
ZANU-PF Politburo member, Ziyambi Ziyambi, has led a strong push to expel outspoken Central Committee member Blessed Geza, who has been publicly demanding the immediate resignation of President Emmers...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 17:18hrs | 1404 | by Staff reporter
'Bombshell' Geza disowns X account calling for Mnangagwa's resignation
Firebrand war veteran and Zanu PF Central Committee member Blessed Runesu Geza, popularly known as "Bombshell," has distanced himself from an X (formerly Twitter) account that issued a 10-day ultimatu...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:55hrs | 2406 | by Staff reporter
Redcliff residents betrayed by their local authority's unbridled greed and mismanagement
I recently received some most troubling news from a reliable informant within the Municipality of Redcliff.According to the information, the local authority has allegedly decided to award its ...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 16:04hrs | 356 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mafume accused of nepotism and authoritarian practices
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume is facing serious allegations of nepotism and authoritarian rule at Town House, with a senior council official accusing him of manipulating recruitment processes and creating...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:43hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa supporters fight back
Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe, a close ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has declared that Mnangagwa's bid for a third term in office is moving forward, regardless of opposition from Vice...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 21:30hrs | 1935 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF factional wars finally admit the party's role in Zimbabwe's suffering
Whenever fierce power struggles rear their ugly heads amongst the ruling ZANU-PF leadership, there's always one thing that intrigues me. In order to outdo one another, the rival factions resor...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 18:03hrs | 1094 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa recreates coup scenario
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is steering Zimbabwe into a political storm reminiscent of the volatile November 2017 period that led to former president Robert Mugabe's ousting, a senior war veterans le...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 10:43hrs | 4683 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa versus Chiwenga: Who will blink first?
The political atmosphere in Zimbabwe has reached a boiling point, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga engaged in an increasingly bitter power struggle that could ...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:08hrs | 3754 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga in calculated pushback, slams Mnangagwa regime?
As promised, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has used his stint as Acting President in January 2025 to launch a scathing offensive against corruption, tenderpreneurship, and President Emmerson Mna...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 21:58hrs | 2315 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is a failure,' say war veterans
A group of veterans from Zimbabwe's 1970s liberation war, led by Blessed Runesu Geza, has called for the immediate resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing him of betraying the founding p...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:27hrs | 1705 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's cycle of betrayal
Is it not a pity how the people of Zimbabwe have been duped not once, but twice? The first betrayal came from figures like Cecil Rhodes and his clansmen, who, under the guise of imperialism, promised ...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 14:23hrs | 661 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Nepotism in Zimbabwe's public service irks Chief Justice Malaba
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has condemned nepotism in public service, describing it as a form of corruption that undermines governance and service delivery. Speaking at a Judicial Service Commission (JS...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:36hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
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