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Chamisa promises to unleash a new political wave in 2025
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has hinted at a significant political resurgence in 2025, promising a transformative "new beginning" for Zimbabwe. Speaking at an end-of-year charity dinner in ...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 21:19hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter
Cousins' feud over stolen thatching grass
A long-standing feud between two Nyanga cousins has escalated into a troubling series of allegations involving theft, violence, and abuse, with the matter now before Chief Saunyama's community court. ...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 13:19hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Secret perks for council bigwigs
Top officials at Harare City Council have been accused of covering up excessive salaries and benefits amid allegations of gross financial irregularities and poor service delivery. The accusations were...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:44hrs | 892 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's sick turn to herbalists over ailing health system
When Agnes Kativhu could not get treatment for breast cancer from Harare's main public hospital, she checked in to one of the many self-styled herbal clinics opening up across Zimbabwe's capital....Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 08:15hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Shattering stereotypes: It's time to address both sides of the GBV story
As the world observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the focus on addressing violence against women becomes a central theme.This is not without reason.The...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 18:49hrs | 152 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Parliament flags Gweru, Hwange councils' finances
Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised serious concerns regarding financial management in the Hwange and Gweru municipalities, highlighting significant delays in submitting financial ...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 10:15hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Funds dwindling for HIV/AIDS fight in Zimbabwe
The U.S. has provided over $1 billion in the past 5 years to Zimbabwe's fight against HIV/AIDS, but experts say reduced funding may hamper the African country's target of ending the epidemic by 2030....Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 13:34hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Gata, Mthuli Ncube differ on load-shedding
The ongoing electricity crisis in Zimbabwe continues to dominate national discussions, with contrasting statements from key government officials regarding the future of load-shedding.ZESA Chai...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 08:05hrs | 1090 | by Staff reporter
Environmental crisis looms at Vumbachikwe... amid concern over management's non compliance
ENVIRONMENTAL crisis is reportedly looming at Vumbachikwe mine in Gwanda after the management set up an allegedly substandard elution processing facilities wrapped around by a sail above ground surfac...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 15:58hrs | 438 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe's 'pizza budget' proves economy on the verge of collapse
Zimbabwe's 'pizza budget,' presented two days ago by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube as the 2025 National Budget Proposal, is a stark illustration of an economy on the verge of collapse. ...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 19:01hrs | 549 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe food aid looted under the cover of darkness
A new report from the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has exposed widespread corruption and exploitation in the distribution of food aid across the country, with several instances of unfair practices doc...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:48hrs | 1291 | by Staff reporter
'I was sent by the Town Clerk to the police station' Jailed Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu says
The recent arrest of Bulawayo Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu over allegations of demanding a US$20,000 facilitation fee from a cemetery factory investor has sent shockwaves through the city. However, an af...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 14:57hrs | 944 | by George Tshuma
Bulawayo socialite awaits bail ruling amid stolen vehicle scandal
Bulawayo car dealer and socialite Brighton Chipunza, popularly known as "Dash," is set to hear the ruling on his bail application tomorrow. The 30-year-old faces charges connected to the theft of a So...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:46hrs | 1383 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF losing candidate refuses to give up on Gwanda North
Despite his defeat in the recent elections for the Gwanda North constituency, Lungisani Costa TwoMinutes Ncube, a former ZANU-PF candidate, has vowed to continue serving his community through impactfu...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:12hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Smelly uplifts orphans
Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist, Smelly Dube, has refurbished an early childhood development (ECD) classroom block for orphaned children in the Midlands capital. The classroom block, esta...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:32hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka's landmark case exposes the deep roots of property fraud in Zimbabwe
The problem of title deed fraud is not new to Zimbabwe, but recent cases have brought this pervasive issue into sharp focus. One of the most troubling and high-profile incidents has been the c...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:44hrs | 4429 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Plundering of Zimbabwe's minerals stalling a just energy transition in fighting climate change
In his address at a High-Level Meeting on Resourcing the Energy Transition with Justice and Equity, held on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivere...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 169 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
There're now two Zimbabwes: One for a small elite and the other for millions of poor Zimbabweans
Over the past few years, Zimbabwe has reportedly experienced steady economic growth. According to government statistics, GDP growth rates have shown positive movement, suggesting that the coun...Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:05hrs | 583 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The greatest tragedy to Zimbabwe was the hijacking of its liberation struggle
Yesterday, I received a heart-wrenching message from a former combatant of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, now residing in South Africa. His words, laced with pain and disillusionment, will fo...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 20:50hrs | 1334 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why Kamala Harris Lost and How Donald Trump Won: A Deep Analysis of the 2024 US Election
Today I am mourning, but this too shall favour me - Donald Trump's victory and Kamala Harris's loss carry lessons for us all. She joined the race just 107 days ago, facing a former president who began...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1722 | by Ifeanyi Abraham
Uncle and niece fight it out in court
A longstanding family dispute in Entumbane, Bulawayo, recently spilled into court as Floid Ngwenya sought legal protection from her uncle, Lemius Moyo, who accused her of mistreating her elderly mothe...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:52hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
'ZANU-PF has sellouts,' Mnangagwa confirms
ZANU-PF's seemingly tense conference has forced its first secretary, Emmerson Mnangagwa to publicly warn against routine disloyalty and signals his preparedness to thwart any possibility of disorder c...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:41hrs | 2994 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Police nab four suspects in connection with hardware break-In
A daring break-in at Transwealthy Hardware store in Bulawayo has led to the arrest of four suspects, following a tip-off that helped solve the case.Bulawayo Police Spokesperson, Inspector Abed...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:17hrs | 472 | by Stephen Jakes
Is Zimbabwe about to create land oligarchs?
The government, through Information minister Jenfran Muswere, has announced a significant shift in land policy, declaring that state land, previously offered to local indigenous people under the "land...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 11:06hrs | 705 | by Admire Maparadza Dube
The power crisis farce: Unpacking Mnangagwa's broken promise to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's power crisis has been a perennial problem, plaguing the country for decades.In August 2023, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa proudly declared that the commissioning of the new ...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 17:30hrs | 514 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption
When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare has been a constant theme of Za...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:08hrs | 2638 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Zille, DA exploits ANC turmoil to 'push own political agenda'
On June 30, 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that eleven political parties had joined the multiparty coalition, which he called the 'Government of National Unity (GNU).'The United Afr...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 13:59hrs | 816 | by Bheki Mngomezulu
Exposing economic saboteurs threatening Zimbabwe's future
THE introduction of the Zimbabwe Gold Currency (ZiG) symbolised a shift toward economic sovereignty, self-reliance and stability. Yet, instead of celebrating this monumental effort, some individuals w...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:49hrs | 250 | by Innocent Mujeri
BCC denounces Dexter Nduna's bid to seize parking management in Bulawayo: A threat to local jobs and progress
Bulawayo - The City of Bulawayo is once again under threat, not by external forces, but by a political figure intent on sabotaging the livelihoods of its young citizens. Dexter Nduna, a notorious ZANU...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 14:28hrs | 6176 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Zimbabweans bear brunt of instability'
A significant majority of Zimbabweans, six out of ten, believe that elections, political violence, and intimidation are the greatest threats to peace in the country, according to a new report by ZimRi...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 12:16hrs | 576 | by Staff reporter
What will Zimbabwe do on the UN Security Council without a foreign policy?
Zimbabwe is campaigning to be elected as one of the non-permanent UN Security Council members for the period 2027-28.Yet, since the overthrow of President Robert Gabriel through a military cou...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 09:58hrs | 489 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
An Open Letter to Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube
Dear Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube,As you navigate the complexities of Zimbabwe's economic landscape, a pressing matter deserves your urgent attention: the persistent depreciation of the Zimba...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 22:51hrs | 842 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Matabeleland North civil servants relocate to Lupane
Civil servants from Matabeleland North have begun relocating from Bulawayo to Lupane, the provincial capital, in response to a Cabinet directive requiring them to operate from Lupane by the end of thi...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:20hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ranks top on misgovernance
Zimbabwe has been highlighted for all the wrong reasons, with three research think-tanks ranking the country as the worst in governance, corruption, and human rights violations. A recent report by Wor...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:01hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Miner sentenced to life for brutal bar attack
A High Court judge, Justice Naison Chivayo, has sentenced a Gweru artisanal miner to life imprisonment for a brutal bar attack in which he used an AK-47 Colombia knife to fatally stab one person and i...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:33hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
Pravin Gordhan became factional in the ANC
The monologue in a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare and the poem, which was recited by Jaques entitled "As you like it" painted a broader picture about life when they stated that "All the world'...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 13:30hrs | 321 | by Bheki Mngomezulu
Asking Hichilema to honour campaign promises is now an offence in Zambia
This is Jason Mwanza (see image attached), a 28-year-old unemployed youth activist in Zambia. He has been in police detention without charge for almost two weeks now. His offence? Conducting a peacefu...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 17:02hrs | 1623 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Discovering Bulawayo: The heartbeat of Zimbabwe's cultural heritage
Nestled in the southwestern part of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo is a city that beautifully intertwines its rich historical tapestry with vibrant contemporary culture. As the country's second-largest city, Bula...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 09:28hrs | 2346 | by Staff reporter
Cracks in Bosso camp
ALL is not well at Bulawayo football giants, Highlanders with an audio going viral in which secretary-general Morgen "Gazza" Dube is overheard painting a picture of a divided house.Dube is acc...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 12:21hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa prepares report for SADC leaders
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, facing a significant loss of political influence since last year’s elections, has now resorted to spreading misinformation and deceit in a desperate bid to remain r...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:26hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Why does test cricket still captivate fans?
Introduction Few sports can boast the international appeal of cricket, and while other versions of the game might have taken the limelight over the last dec...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 10:23hrs | 338 | by Staff Reporter
Gukurahundi hearings: Where from and possible outcomes
IT'S 42 years now since a dark cloud of Gukurahundi engulfed Matabeleland and parts of Midlands provinces, in which the Zanu-PF government, then led by Prime Minister Robert Mugabe, unleashed No...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 09:19hrs | 360 | by Silas Nkala
Zanu-PF has betrayed Zimbabwe war heroes
Zimbabwe's opposition parties claim that the sacrifices of the country's heroes have been betrayed by those in power, who have shown brutality, violated human rights, engaged in rampant corruption wit...Published: 13 Aug 2024 at 17:14hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
SADC Summit brings problems for Zimbabwe vendors
Some 300 vendors operating along main roads in Chivhu will go without incomes for the next three weeks after Government removed them from their stalls to paint a clean picture of the country to delega...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 15:54hrs | 852 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga family spearheads rebirth of Ntunte Primary
NTUNTE Primary School in Ward 6, Insiza District, has undergone a significant transformation with the establishment of a new computer laboratory and the refurbishment of its previously dilapidated inf...Published: 01 Aug 2024 at 09:09hrs | 1785 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans don't need to be paid by the US to reject oppression, Mr. Mnangagwa!
It never ceases to amaze!Can there be anything more demeaning than an entire nation being regarded as dimwits by its own leaders?What can be more insulting than your own government acc...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 17:17hrs | 883 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Overhaul the Ministry of Sport
Do we still have the Minister of Sports in Zimbabwe? Surely this is the right time to start making some serious inroads and decisions on how they should run the most beautiful game of football in the ...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 15:37hrs | 1291 | by Leonard Koni
SADC must worry more about Zimbabweans' welfare than the leaders' comfort
The frequent visits by the SADC Secretariat to Zimbabwe are quite troubling. Ever since preparations for hosting the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Summit by Harare went into full thr...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:54hrs | 604 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
As long as ZACC isn't catching the 'big fish' then its work is useless!
The ZACC (Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission) has, of late, been bragging over its supposed 'successes'.ZACC commissioner Ndakaripa Hungwe recently told a national anti-corruption indaba in H...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 15:02hrs | 671 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is Mnangagwa govt willing to let people die of COVID-19 just to host SADC Summit?
The recent deaths due to alleged 'flu-like illnesses' of footballer Norman Maroto and opposition legislator Murisi Zwizwai are most unsettling.In fact, this is not simply unsettling but positi...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 83 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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