Search / Owen ncube
Cry my beloved Zimbabwe . . . as country is closed for business
Once open for business, Zimbabwe is closed for business.Shops are closed, people are scared and companies are closing just as is the democratic space that President Emmerson Mnangagwa opened u...Published: 13 hrs ago | 1870 | by Staff rpeorter
Chamisa in failed bid to reignite Mnangagwa talks
THE MDC Alliance and its partners in the civic society instigated last week's violent demonstrations so as to attract the attention and support of the international community in its failed bid "for ta...Published: 16 hrs ago | 1321 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC won't compensate anyone
MDC Alliance said it will not compensate anyone for the damages incurred during the national stay-away.The party's vice president Morgen Komichi told the Daily News that his party was not behi...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:58hrs | 6843 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sued over Internet blackout
Two civic society organisations have dragged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to the High Court following a government decision to completely shut down the Internet twice in a week, following a three-day ...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:56hrs | 6988 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe soldiers leave ugly terror trail
Horror stories are slowly emerging of how the country's trigger-happy security forces brutalised ordinary Zimbabweans this week - shooting 68 people and leaving dozens others requiring life-savi...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:48hrs | 918 | by Staff reporter
Evan Mawarire remanded in custody to Jan 31
A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed an application by This#Flag leader Evan Mawarire challenging his placement on remand. Mawarire was arrested this week following the violence that rocked...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:13hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Rights lawyers challenge Zimbabwe internet shutdown
ZIMBABWE Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), in conjunction with the Media Institute of Southern Africa-Zimbabwe chapter (Misa-Zimbabwe), has petitioned the High Court seeking an order to compel all the ...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 08:46hrs | 3111 | by Staff Reporter
VPN searches in Zimbabwe surge 1,560%
Zimbabweans are turning to VPNs to find a way around an apparent government internet shutdown, Zim Techreview reported. A...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 16:04hrs | 5641 | by Staff reporter
'Overwhelming demand cuts off Zimbabwe internet'
Deputy information minister Energy Mutodi has denied that the President Emmerson Mnangagwa administration ordered the first internet blockade, clumsily claiming on national television that inte...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 15:19hrs | 7329 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inflation shoots to 42,09%
ZIMBABWE'S inflation rose to 42,09% year-on-year in December, its highest for a decade, from 31,01% in November driven by increases in the price of basic goods, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:12hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa's MDC liable for stayaway damage'
GOVERNMENT has said the MDC-Alliance and its allies who organised demonstrations that degenerated into a spree of violence, arson and looting were liable to claims by members of the public whose prope...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:02hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga shuts down internet again
Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA Zimbabwe) has reported that government has again instructed Internet Service Providers to shutdown the internet services till further notice."Around mi...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 06:35hrs | 8441 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Govt should nip MDC, NGOs
The manner in which the violence rocking the nation is being handled by pro-opposition elements simply indicates an unparalleled determination to deliberately stir despondency in Zimbabwe and send neg...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 10:20hrs | 953 | by Jasper Hloka
MDC denies hand in mayhem
MDC national organising secretary Amos Chibaya has rubbished government claims that the opposition party was behind the current protests sparked by last week's steep fuel price hikes."Here in ...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 07:30hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
#ZimbabweShutDown organisers to pay for damages, says Govt
Government yesterday said MDC-Alliance and its allies who organised demonstrations that degenerated into a spree of violence, arson and looting were liable to claims by members of the public whose pro...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 23:58hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
600 arrested over Zimbabwe looting
600 people have been arrested following Monday's acts of hooliganism and looting and the government is urging all workers to return to work tomorrow as the situation has now normalised.The Min...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 20:10hrs | 2793 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Zimbabwe restores internet connectivity
Mobile networks and internet service providers in Zimbabwe have restored internet connectivity after a blackout that lasted more than 24 hours, ...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 15:29hrs | 6555 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe crisis: What you need to know
Zimbabwe's anti-government protest strike has entered day three with streets, particularly in Harare, said to be deserted.Here is what you need to know....Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 15:23hrs | 7655 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe protests 'fizzling out'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday showed little concern about the deadly unrest back home as he continued his widely criticised state visit to Russia and met counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 09:33hrs | 3741 | by newzimbabwe
Soldiers continue to patrol streets
SOLDIERS patrolled city streets in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, as clashes between protesters and security forces resulted in the deaths of at least five people, including a police officer.Dozens of p...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 09:31hrs | 1880 | by aljazeera.com
WATCH: Man in civilian clothing shoots directly at protestors
A video of a man carrying an AK47 shooting directly at protestors has emerged online. The video shows the man running after protestors and shooting directly at them and in the air. On Mo...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 07:05hrs | 5321 | by Mandla Ndlovu
8 people shot dead in Zimbabwe protests, claims Amnesty International
Zimbabwe's police and military patrolled the streets of the capital, Harare, Tuesday as a helicopter fired tear gas at demonstrators blocking a road and burning tires on a second day of deadly protest...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 20:27hrs | 3609 | by AP
Zimbabwe embassy staff joins ZimbabweShutDown?
STAFF at Zimbabwe's embassy in Mozambique reportedly went on strike Monday, protesting against unpaid salaries in a new diplomatic embarrassment for the embattled Harare administration.The rep...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 12:57hrs | 2488 | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwean military chopper fires tear gas at demonstrators
A Zimbabwean military helicopter on Tuesday fired tear gas at demonstrators blocking a road and burning tires in the capital on a second day of deadly protests after the government more than doubled t...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 12:43hrs | 991 | by AP
26 people suffered gunshot wounds in Zimbabwe
A human rights group said 26 people suffered gunshot wounds and that some were afraid to go to hospitals for fear of arrest or assault.Lives were lost, police officers were injured, property w...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 12:40hrs | 376 | by AP
Mnangagwa activates security organs
THE MDC Alliance and its allies in non-governmental organisations and civil society sectors are behind the violence that broke out is some parts of the country yesterday, leading to a loss of life and...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 07:10hrs | 1377 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa digs in despite violent protests
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has defended this week's steep fuel price increase amid violent protests which rocked Harare and Bulawayo on Monday.Mnangagwa announced a 150% fuel price increase ...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 23:01hrs | 13412 | by newZWire
Chamisa's Vanguard fingered, +200 arrested
The government says the opposition MDC Alliance and its allies are behind the violence that rocked some parts of the country today leading to loss of life and damage to property.In a statement...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 21:12hrs | 2325 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa stresses importance of cleanliness
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stressed the importance of inculcating a culture of cleanliness.The President who is on his annual leave, joined staff members from State House who were taking...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 19:35hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Changes in CIO leadership coming?
There are reports from the Office of the President and Cabinet that State Security Minister Owen Mudha Ncube is proposing several sweeping changes in the Central intelligence Organis...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 15:58hrs | 8672 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chiwenga claims that 'Vision 2030 is on track'
Vice President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga says nothing can stop Zimbabwe from attaining middle income economy status even before the year 2030 given the resilience of the Zimbabweans people....Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 15:35hrs | 1088 | by Staff reporter
'Security ministers on high alert'
Security ministers are high alert following allegations that the opposition Movement for Democratic Change and Non-governmental Organisations are plotting massive demonstration through hijacking the i...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 07:53hrs | 3268 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa purging Mugabe loyal CIO operatives
President Emmerson Mnanagagwa's government is purging senior Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operatives suspected of having links with former president Robert Mugabe as the Zanu-PF leader cont...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:26hrs | 5566 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's Smelly legacy of patronage
Smelly Dube, a businesswoman from Midlands province who was once close to former president Robert Mugabe's family, has been throwing a stink over a controversial housing project that is now giving the...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 10:22hrs | 1850 | by BRENNA MATENDERE
Col. Elliot Piki's wife approaches high court
The wife of a retired army colonel who was allegedly kidnapped at his home on Sunday, has approached the High Court seeking an order compelling the government to investigate the incident and to establ...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 10:38hrs | 2035 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa back from AU Summit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his delegation are back from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia where he had attended the 11th African Union (AU) summit.Speaking to journalists soon after arrival, the Pre...Published: 18 Nov 2018 at 19:35hrs | 1788 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims that 'good times will soon roll'
President Mnangagwa yesterday exhorted Zimbabweans to unite and remain strong in the face of prevailing economic difficulties saying the challenges confronting the country will soon be overcome, pavin...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 05:20hrs | 1201 | by Staff reporter
Australian company denies Zimbabwe oil and gas discovery
AUSTRALIAN exploration company, Invictus Energy, has moved swiftly to downplay media reports claiming the junior resource group had discovered oil and gas deposits in Zimbabwe.On Thursday, com...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 06:39hrs | 4755 | by Staff reporter
Gold ore exhibit vanishes under police watch
THE police Minerals and Border Control Unit (MBCU) in Shurugwi has been accused of misappropriating tonnes of gold ore confiscated from a syndicate suspected of illegal mining operations and kept as a...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 06:05hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for culture of buying local
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday appealed to Zimbabweans to develop a culture of buying locally produced goods and services to promote domestic industry and economic transformation. Officiating a...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 05:54hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Appeal to Government and Non-governmental organisations to assist Gwanda victims
Mthwakazi Republic Party has appealed to government and non governmental organisations to assist victims of the gold wars that erupted in Gwanda recently.Party president Mqondisi Moyo said it ...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 10:24hrs | 980 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangwagwa gets cholera vaccine
The President Emmerson Mnangagwa has led cabinet ministers in getting cholera vaccine being administered by Health and Child Care Minister Dr Obadiah Moyo in the cabinet room, as a way to encourage th...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 15:10hrs | 1433 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls forex dealers a security threat
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will soon descend on illegal currency trading, describing it and related illicit financial activities as a threat to national security.In the first installment of ...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 16:28hrs | 3477 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa targets black market
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has set his sights on illegal currency trading, describing it and related illicit financial activities as a threat to national security.In the first installment of...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 08:00hrs | 8574 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa reads riot act
President Mnangagwa yesterday challenged universities to stop taking pride in high enrolment figures and glamorous infrastructure and focus on providing answers to the country's aspirations. He said t...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:14hrs | 3300 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa wants CIO minister dropped
OPPOSITION MDC leader Nelson Chamisa wants President Emmerson Mnangagwa to rescind his decision to appoint Zanu-PF Gokwe-Kana MP Owen Ncube as Minister of State for National Security.In a stat...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:55hrs | 706 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa demands Mnangagwa to reverse the appointment of Owen Ncube
The absence of an Act of Parliament regulating the operational use of intelligence services in Zimbabwe is a concern for the MDC.The Army is regulated through the Defence Act, the Zimbabwe Rep...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 17:37hrs | 13029 | by MDC Communications
Mnangagwa moves to thwart military threat
IN the aftermath of the recent general elections which gave him some semblance of political legitimacy, albeit a hotly-disputed presidential poll, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is now making bold yet r...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 14:44hrs | 15511 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints top ally as State Security minister
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday appointed his long-time ally Owen Ncube to the powerful position of Minister of State for National Security in the President's Office.Ncube, a Mnangagwa ...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:49hrs | 2006 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa side-lines Ncube
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent cabinet and party appointments featured curious inclusions and exclusions.After taking over power late last year following a military backed intervention ...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 08:35hrs | 16357 | by Staff reporter
Load More Stories
