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Zimbabwe will never be free with more analysts than activists
It's time we were brutal frank with each other as Zimbabweans.As more Zimbabweans sink deeper into poverty and the grip of a repressive regime tightens, there's a familiar and haunting questio...Published: 12 hrs ago | 223 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Stroke of a genius Real Reason Musk Bought Twitter
When Elon Musk first bought Twitter (now X), many were puzzled. Why would the man behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink companies focused on cutting-edge technology suddenly dive into social media?...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 22:40hrs | 849 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 1965 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Mnangagwa succession battle turns ugly
The escalating battle over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's succession has taken a violent turn, with homes of the Zanu-PF leader's perceived opponents coming under attack. Among the targets was war vet...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 20:43hrs | 14678 | by Staff reporter
Wutawunashe likens protest against Mnangagwa to crucifixion of 'Jesus'
Prominent religious leader Prophet Andrew Wutawunashe has cautioned against growing calls for protests aimed at removing President Emmerson Mnangagwa, likening such efforts to the crucifixion of a "Je...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 13:36hrs | 1904 | by Staff reporter
The closure of VoA Studio 7 is a victory for tyranny in Zimbabwe!
The oppressed people of Zimbabwe have lost another voice! The closure of the Voice of America (VoA), particularly its Zimbabwe-focused service Studio 7, marks a dark and devastating chapter fo...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:00hrs | 1087 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rwanda expels Belgium diplomats
Rwanda has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, its former colonial ruler, following European Union sanctions on senior Rwandan officials. The move comes amid accusations that Kigali is backing the M...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 12:04hrs | 1186 | by Staff reporter
Fresh wrangle rattles Mabhikwa chieftaincy
The appointment of Ms. Zanele Khumalo as Regent Chief Mabhikwa has sparked fresh controversy, with 32 family members approaching the High Court to challenge her ascension to the chieftaincy.Za...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:22hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
Chatambudza's 'A lion eating its cubs?' is a disinformation campaign against ZPRA
I do not usually review scholarly material or critique academic work, but I must make an exception for Takawira Chatambudza's outrageously misleading article, "A Lion Eating Its Cubs? Assassinations, ...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:23hrs | 1758 | by Zenzele Ndebele
Ex-Zipra cadre laments neglect of war vets
A South Africa-based Zipra war veteran, Chandagwinyira Chose, has expressed disappointment over the government's alleged neglect of former liberation war fighters.Chose's remarks follow accusa...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:18hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa successfully thwarted a premature revolution! We waited for a Geza signal that would never come!
There is open disdain in all societies about how President Mnangagwa failed the people. At the same time the open discussions about a rift between Chiwenga and Mnangagwa is known; hostilities are play...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 20:32hrs | 1798 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa succession: Zanu-PF purge opens can of worms
ZANU-PF officials recently expelled or suspended from the party are claiming they are being punished for opposing a campaign to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule beyond 2028, a move they say ...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:23hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos goal drought continues
Herentals 0 - 0 DynamosHarare giants Dynamos continued to struggle in front of goal, extending their goalless streak to 180 minutes after playing out a 0-0 draw against Herentals at Rufaro Sta...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:13hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Tamborinyoka's rantings border around treason and defamation
In the ever-evolving political discourse of Zimbabwe, some voices seek to enlighten while others merely engage in baseless, self-serving tirades. Luke Tamborinyoka's latest opinion piece, titled Named...Published: 05 Mar 2025 at 15:04hrs | 940 | by Sylvia Chirau
There should never be anything criminal about criticising the president
Why is the Zimbabwe government at war with its own citizens?The recent arrest of journalist Blessed Mhlanga following his interview with war veteran and ZANU-PF Central Committee member Blesse...Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 18:16hrs | 1437 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ramaphosa criticizes South Africa's white right-wing groups
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lashed out at white right-wing organizations in South Africa, particularly Afriforum and the Solidarity Movement, for their recent decision to travel to the United States...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:30hrs | 1200 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to officially re-open Mbare Market
NewZimbabweAllegations of racial bias resurface at Peterhouse Boys SchoolPeterhouse Boys School (PHB), a prestigious Anglican-run institution, is once again embroiled in controversy following ...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:07hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
Why Transparency International’s flagship Corruption Index falls short
For nearly 20 years, Transparency International has published a Corruption Perceptions Index that ranks countries (176 last year) according to how corrupt they are perceived to be by a small group of ...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:54hrs | 234 | by Alex Cobham
Zanu-PF tightens social media control amid internal dissent
Zanu-PF has introduced a new social media policy requiring the authorisation of party WhatsApp groups by leadership as part of efforts to regulate internal communication and curb dissenting voices....Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 05:57hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter
NSSA chairman embroiled in underhand Rainbow Tourism Group takeover bid
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (Nssa) chairman Emmanuel Fundira, who is former chairman of African Sun Limited, and an ex-Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) senior executive Paula January are accused of ...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 20:01hrs | 1519 | by NewsHawks
Chivayo wades into Zanu-PF factional wars
Controversial businessman and tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo has thrown his support behind the extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidency beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms, in...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:44hrs | 5861 | by Staff reporter
The Unholy Pursuit of Power: A Rebuttal to the Proposal for Extending President Mnangagwa's Term
An article by Tinotenda recently espoused the notion that the proposal for extending President Mnangagwa's term is centered around ensuring continuity and stability in Zimbabwe's economic recovery and...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 22:45hrs | 431 | by Etiwel Mutero
Fake news and deepfakes in Zimbabwe's political arena
Two days ago, a doctored video of President Emmerson Mnangagwa surfaced, causing a ripple effect across social media and digital platforms. The clip, which showed Mnangagwa allegedly snubbing Vice Pre...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 11:42hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
'Security apparatus' ploy to shutdown Manhize foils,' Mutsvangwa claims
ZANU-PF spokesman, Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa has this Thursday sensationally claimed that a major security institution's ploy to shutdown Manhize ...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:47hrs | 2606 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe crisis cannot be solved by simply replacing Mnangagwa
Trevor Ncube, Chairman of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), has called for transformative leadership in Zimbabwe, arguing that the country's entrenched political and economic crises cannot be solved by simp...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 12:39hrs | 2284 | by Staff reporter
Extending Mnangagwa's term through corruption and patronage
AS Zimbabweans grapple with economic hardships, skyrocketing inflation, and a deteriorating healthcare system, Zanu-PF is once again prioritising its grip on power over the welfare of the people....Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:40hrs | 660 | by Political Correspondent
Chimombe, Mpofu trial set for March 24
The State, led by prosecutor Anesu Chirenje, has confirmed that it is ready to kickstart the trial of Zanu-PF central committee member Mike Chimombe and his business partner Moses Mpofu, who are facin...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:46hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
'Bombshell' Geza to be expelled from Zanu-PF
The ZANU-PF Mashonaland West Provincial Coordinating Committee met in Chinhoyi this Wednesday and unanimously agreed to expel war veteran Blessed Geza from the party.This was disclosed by ZANU...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 17:28hrs | 1183 | by Staff reporter
Democracy and Elections in an Uneven World
Democracy is often presented as the great political ideal—the fairest system of governance, where people choose their leaders, shape their future, and hold their governments accountable. In theory, ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 10:53hrs | 351 | by Avelina Banda
Emerging markets opening up away from the UK as regulations continue to hit the casino industry
When an entertainment avenue enjoys such a meteoric rise into the limelight, it can be easy to be swept along with the success of it. For the iGaming industry, the past years have proved extremely fru...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:21hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
Suspected robber hobnobs with Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe's social media platforms were set ablaze on Tuesday after self-proclaimed inventor and entrepreneur Maxwell Sangulani Chikumbutso, who has a criminal past, was showcased before President Emme...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:03hrs | 1944 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war veterans warn against Mnangagwa's term extension plans
A new warning has emerged from another war veterans group about the potential chaos triggered by the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030. This follows a highly charged...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF using rice to sway public opinion on term extension
As the "ED 2030" agenda gains traction, some Zanu-PF Members of Parliament (MPs) are accused of politicizing food aid intended for vulnerable communities. The rice, distributed by President Emmerson M...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:48hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF panics over anti-ED2030 pushback
A viral video showing a group of ordinary Zimbabweans toyi-toying against the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term has exposed rising panic within ZANU-PF, with the ruling party n...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:09hrs | 2052 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu reports Welshman Ncube
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) self-imposed secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu has filed a formal complaint against party leader Welshman Ncube with the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ), accusing N...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:56hrs | 1347 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu, Chimombe have been denied bail, again
High Court Judge Justice Benjamin Chikohwero has dismissed a bail application filed by controversial businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, who are accused of defrauding the City of Harare of US$9...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:54hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu in another bid for freedom
High Court judge, Justice Benjamin Chikowero, is set to deliver his ruling on January 23 in a matter where business partners Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe are seeking bail in a case accusing them of d...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:21hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Precab farm engagement and my thoughts on the proposed extension of the term of office for President Emmerson Mnangagwa
Last weekend, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's family hosted Zanu PF officials and other political figures at its Precab Farm in Kwekwe where, mainly, the business of the day was the touring of the farm...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 13:12hrs | 805 | by Innocent Ndibali
Chimombe, Mpofu request rejected
Business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu faced a legal setback yesterday as their application for refusal of further remand on fraud charges was dismissed by Harare regional magistrate Mr. Taur...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 13:55hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe can reinstate death penalty during a state of emergency
Zimbabwe's recent decision to abolish the death penalty has been hailed as a significant milestone for human rights. However, a provision in the new Death Penalty Abolition Act allowing for the reinst...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 14:39hrs | 1048 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo, ex-wife in twitter war
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda, has hit back at his claims that their marriage ended due to her inability to get along with his late mother and siblings....Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 20:50hrs | 4402 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabweans must be free to speak about Rhodesia
In the past day, Zimbabwe's Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Nick Mangwana, and ZANU-PF Chief Whip Pupurai Togarepi have called for legislation to criminalize what they termed the "...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 13:06hrs | 628 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZANU PF resolutions binding, says Muswere
ZANU PF Central Committee member, Jenfan Muswere, has emphasized that resolutions adopted at the party's Annual People's Conference are binding and represent the collective will of party delegates. He...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:15hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
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The modern world of betting is not just about predicting the outcome of a sporting event. It’s an entire universe of emotions, excitement, and thrilling moments. Bookmakers continually develop new p...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 17:25hrs | 101 | by Staff Reporter
Woman's arrest over Vuzu party sparks debate on corporal punishment
The arrest and conviction of Panashe Mpofu, a Bulawayo woman who disciplined teenagers, including her own child, for hosting a Vuzu party, has reignited discussions on the legality and ethics of corpo...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:17hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube is worse than what Sengezo Tshabangu is doing today!
It is surprising how the opposition political landscape is screaming about how Sengezo Tshabangu is selling the opposition broad day light. It is bad enough what Tshabangu is doing: it smells deep int...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 23:08hrs | 1331 | by Nomazulu Thata
Welshman Ncube was outsmarted by Sengezo Tshabangu
Politics is an interesting game with a lot of surprises. Professor Welshman Ncube who leads a faction of the CCC has dragged Sengenzo Tshabangu to the High Court of Zimbabwe after he wrote to the Spea...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 18:32hrs | 519 | by Kennedy Kaitano
Zinwa financial rot exposed
An external audit conducted by Grant Thornton has raised serious concerns about the financial management at the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa), revealing significant irregularities in its r...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 12:35hrs | 2162 | by Staff reporter
What does it take to win the Ballon d'Or?
Winning the Ballon d'Or, football's most prestigious individual award, is no small feat. It is a great idea to make many bets on 1xbet.ng/en, and here you can also wa...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 15:55hrs | 259 | by Edson Mapani/Simbarashe Sithole
Latest on alleged ZANU PF meddling in Namibia elections
Namibia's ruling party, Swapo, has strongly denied allegations of interference by Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF in the country's recent elections, calling the accusations a baseless conspiracy aimed at undermini...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 09:04hrs | 1249 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
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