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Mnangagwa's second republic of corruption and controversy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's second republic, which he proclaimed when he came into office in November 2017 following a coup that ended long-time ruler Robert Mugabe's nearly four-decade rule, has b...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:59hrs | 942 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Passion Java should blame himself
Self-styled prophet Passion Java should take responsibility for the failure of his much-hyped "Night of Wonders" event instead of blaming rival pastors, according to Zanu-PF-aligned cleric Obadiah Mus...Published: 18 May 2024 at 10:51hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter
Reverend Obadiah Musindo stands accused of locking up girls at five-star hotel
Reverend Obadiah Musindo, associated with Zanu-PF and part of the Destiny for Africa Network (DAN), is allegedly engaging in a disturbing pattern of locking up vulnerable girls (names provided) in a H...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 05:41hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Legalizing looting shows Zimbabwe is led by dunderheads!
From the time I was a little boy, there was something that always puzzled me.I could never understand how, those who were in top government positions - with all the opportunities availed to th...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 07:55hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa appointments irk military
Insiders within the military and those in Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's inner circle have disclosed his dissatisfaction with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent Cabinet appointments, which s...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanla story on Salisbury fuel tanks is utter fiction
THERE has been a lot of confusion on the role ZIPRA played during the liberation struggle and a lot of twisting of facts related to certain operations that are perceived to have changed the course of ...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 08:41hrs | 2 | by Barbatone Irvine Sibhona
'Sikhala detention, a serious violation of rights'
HUMAN rights defenders have expressed concern over alleged weaponisation of the police, Judiciary and prison services, citing the continued detention of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator ...Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dilesh Nguwaya fronted Drax set for US$11 million payout?
Drax Consult SAGL could be set for a US$11 million payout from the National Pharmaceutical Company (Natpharm) after the Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that a 2019 medical supply contract between the ...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 17:28hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Foreign organisations petition Mnangagwa over Sikhala
A RECORD 18 civil society organisations from different parts of the world have petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa and key figures in his government over the growing trend of judicial persecution ...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
General Notice 635 of 2023 fiasco
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, wait, it's the government of Zimbabwe doing its usual shenanigans.In a recent move that has left many scratching their heads and wondering about the state of aff...Published: 14 May 2023 at 13:33hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Mnangagwa foul law saga deepens
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has not formally withdrawn the controversial legal instrument that sought to hide the Health and Child Care ministry's procurement processes with new information indicatin...Published: 14 May 2023 at 11:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt 'legalises' graft in new law
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has come under attack from anti-graft crusaders after signing a new law which critics say could lead to theft of public funds and lack of accountability.Government...Published: 10 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ngarivhume jailing sends shock waves
Six years ago President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to transform Zimbabwe's politics, which he said "had become poisoned, rancorous and polarising".After being sworn in to replace long time ru...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 09:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drug lord in Zanu-PF primary election contest
VIOLENCE mongers, drug lords, and shoddy characters were disqualified from standing for the ruling party in the forthcoming elections as Zanu-PF maintains high ethical standards with rerun polls set t...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | 9 | by Mbuso Ndlovu
Zimbabwe health sector makes fresh international headlines
AN undercover Public Service International (PSI) investigation has exposed the state of collapse of the country's health sector including gross labour rights violations and corruption.PSI carr...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:03hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
What's there to say about 'Gold Mafia' if Zimbabweans can't stand up for themselves?
As I was walking in the Kwekwe CBD, this past Friday, I came across a loyal reader of my articles, whom I know very well. He was so excited about the Al Jazeera documentary exposing corruption...Published: 26 Mar 2023 at 11:06hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rival suitor killed in love triangle
A Zhombe man died on the spot after being stabbed in a fight over a woman. Norman Sibanda reportedly died on the spot after being stabbed by Obadiah Mhaka as the two fought over a woman. ...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 19:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF cleric arrested
Zanu-PF-aligned preacher Obadiah Musindo has been arrested and is detained at Harare Central police station on allegations he stole US$5,900 worth of cellphones.According to NewZimbabwe, Musin...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 20:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
The poor are on their own in Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa was all smiles as he officially opened the privately-developed Aspindale apartments in Harare. His infrastructure programme - housing for all - seemed to be all in order y...Published: 20 Feb 2023 at 05:30hrs | 1 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Forthcoming Zimbabwean elections not a Chamisa alone spectacle
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa cannot wrestle power from Zanu PF single -handedly without all progressive Zimbabweans putting hands on deck....Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 16:03hrs | | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Rape accused Zimdancehall maker arrested
Fugitive Zimdancehall producer Tafadzwa 'Levels' Kadzimwe has been arrested on allegations of raping his onetime lover, Ashley 'Shashl' Moyo.The Chillspot music maker is currently being held a...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Ministries dodge Zacc probe'
GOVERNMENT ministries are reportedly refusing to release information required for investigation of graft cases, in the process frustrating and delaying the finalisation of cases brought to the courts,...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tribalistic govt overlooks Prof Solwayo Ngwenya for Mpilo Hospital's top job
Professor Solwayo Ngwenya has reportedly been overlooked for the Mpilo Central Hospital substantive chief executive officer job with the former United Bulawayo Hospital (UBH) acting chief executive of...Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 19:47hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Yes, Mnangagwa is at UN COP 27 in Egypt to mourn about sanctions, photo opportunity and nothing else
Yes, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is in Egypt for UN COP27 Climate Summit. He will, no doubt, be accompanied by the usual high-powered delegation of hangers-on. He will complain of how sanctions are ...Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 13:11hrs | 1 | by Nomusa Garikai
Pharmacists behind drug smuggling
A NEW report has revealed that some government-employed pharmacists are running smuggling rackets and use their influence to evade border controls.In a report titled: Infamous by Design: Illic...Published: 31 Oct 2022 at 18:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City silence Dynamos
Bulawayo City 1-0 Dynamos A Melikhaya Ncube goal from the penalty spot with 11 minutes to play was the difference as Bulawayo City earned a massive three points in their battle to survive relegati...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe govt officials too corrupt
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says there is rampant abuse of public funds by government bureaucrats by flouting procurement procedures, crippling service delivery.Addressing delegates at the pr...Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 05:43hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga circumvents Parliament grilling for 6 months
KUWADZANA East legislator Chalton Hwende this week took to task deputy speaker of Parliament Tsitsi Gezi over the continued non-attendance of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga who doubles as ministe...Published: 16 Oct 2022 at 19:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
FC Platinum one win away from 4th consecutive PSL title
FC PLATINUM are three points away from a fourth consecutive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title after a 1-0 defeat over bogey side Herentals at Mandava Stadium on Saturday.Former Young Wa...Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF stalwarts and ex-ministers troop back
Zanu-PF stalwarts and ex-ministers in the current administration and late former President Robert Mugabe's government are plotting a political comeback after they were cleared by the politburo to cont...Published: 08 Oct 2022 at 21:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Public procurement loopholes enable looting of Covid-19 goods
THE absence of statutes aimed at managing the procurement of goods and services and their issuance in times of emergency in Zimbabwe led to the country not getting value for the funds it invested towa...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 20:02hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF is more equal than others
A WHOPPING two months after Zanu-PF's Abton Mashayanyika unambiguously, and in broad daylight of July 2022 called for the assassination of opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson...Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Khanyisani S Ncube
NetOne fails to fix abuse of US$1m Covid-19 fund
MOBILE network operator NetOne has failed to properly account for a US$1 million fund the organisation was mandated with distributing to vulnerable citizens whose livelihoods were adversely affected b...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 15:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF council chairperson in trouble
Mvurwi Town Council (MTC) chairperson Shereni Mazhambe (ZANU PF) was on Sunday denounced by vendors in Mvurwi over ill-treatment by the local authority....Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 16:44hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Tribute to arts legend Cont Mhlanga
On my on behalf and that of my organisation, Rural Libraries and Resources Development Programme (RLRDP), I convey my sincere condolences to Mrs Mhlanga, family and the arts fraternity in Zimbabwe on ...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Dr Obadiah Thembani Moyo
Brito is brewing something beautiful at Highlanders
SOMETHING is brewing at Highlanders and the brew master is Portuguese expatriate Baltermar Brito who has so far not only proved to have a good eye for the finest ingredients but a brewmaster of the hi...Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 19:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tarumbwa shows up at Bulawayo City
VETERAN striker Obadiah Tarumbwa is trying his luck at Bulawayo City after he was released by Bulawayo Chiefs where he only spent a few months and failed to command a first team jersey.Tarumbw...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:33hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says there is too much graft in procurement processes
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said that the country's procurement processes are riddled with high level corruption, resulting in loss of funds.He made the remarks while officiating at...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 08:06hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs deplore top govt officials
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is under fire from senior Zanu-PF officials, including those stationed at party headquarters, who have raised concern over the failure by ruling party officials deployed i...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zacc loses bid to prosecute own cases
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has lost its bid to be given prosecuting powers over graft cases it investigates after government set up anti-corruption courts.Zacc had requeste...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Massive looting of Covid-19 relief funds exposed
A parliamentary report has exposed massive graft, looting and diversion of material and financial resources worth several millions of dollars earmarked for the Covid-19 fight.The Brian Dube ch...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 09:17hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Obadiah Msindo duped
A-SENIOR staffer at the Destiny for Afrika Network (Danet), led by Obadiah Musindo, was yesterday arraigned before the courts facing allegations of swindling Musindo of his shares in a company they co...Published: 25 May 2022 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Ncube fret over failing economy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is fretting over the possibility of losing the 2023 elections at a time Zanu-PF members of Parliament say launching a serious campaign for themselves and their leader will...Published: 10 May 2022 at 17:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's scorecard after 4 years
THIS week had two special days - Workers Day and Press Freedom Day - they both had muted celebrations. Something has changed, the economy is not working and the two are now holidays threatened by exti...Published: 07 May 2022 at 06:20hrs | 7 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Senator Watson Khupe booted out of parliament
National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe has recalled Senator Watson Khupe who was representing People Living with Disability in parliament. In a hard hitting letter to the Zimbabwe El...Published: 06 May 2022 at 17:59hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa's anti-corruption crusade fizzles out deplorably
HIGH-PROFILE corruption cases from as far back as 2017 are yet to be finalised, almost five years after President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to decisively tackle graft.The development also de...Published: 03 May 2022 at 16:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Patriotic bill, a misplaced priority
There is economic collapse in the country and people are living from hand to mouth. The government should prioritise drafting economic laws and strong eco...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 19:24hrs | 7 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa presides over corrupt government
REVELATIONS by Auditor-General Mildred Chiri that Treasury made foreign direct payments on behalf of 16 government ministries amounting to more than US$300 million without the required parliamentary a...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 19:30hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'War vets vetting is a vote-buying gimmick'
Zanu-PF Harare provincial chairperson Godwills Masimirembwa has unwittingly disclosed that the ongoing vetting exercise for war collaborators is a vote-buying gimmick.Addressing a campaign ral...Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 05:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drunk Tarumbwa chucked out of camp
VETERAN striker Obadiah Tarumbwa was reportedly chucked out by Bulawayo Chiefs after he joined the team's camp late and in a drunk stupor ahead of their game against Chicken Inn a fortnight ago. ...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 05:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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