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I was born in Zimbabwe, top SA actor, Mona Monyane reveals
With the #BlackLivesMatter and #ZimbabweansMustFall campaigns having trended recently on Twitter popular actress, Mona Monyane who was born in Zimbabwe, took to Twitter on Thursday to share how she wa...Published: 03 Jul 2020 at 08:11hrs | 3444 | by Staff reporter
Pupil writes exams from quarantine centre
A 16-YEAR-OLD pupil from a high school on the outskirts of Bulawayo is writing his Ordinary Level June examinations under quarantine in Bulawayo after returning from Botswana recently. The tee...Published: 03 Jul 2020 at 08:09hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter
Relief for over 3 million Zimbabwean cross-borders
MORE than three million cross-border traders will breathe a sigh of relief after the Cross-border Traders Association managed to lure various South African businesses to sell their products at Beitbri...Published: 02 Jul 2020 at 18:31hrs | 13045 | by Staff reporter
Nurses demand US$ to immunise babies
CHITUNGWIZA council nurses have been accused of demanding payment from mothers for immunisation of their infants.According to parents who spoke to the Daily News yesterday, they were being ask...Published: 02 Jul 2020 at 18:30hrs | 594 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean white man raises US$100 000 for Bulawayo and Harare pensioners
Hotelier, farmer, writer, adoptive father of three, and amateur cyclist Eric de Jong is a man with stories to tell. And don't be fooled by his self-deprecation – he might not be a youth but is certa...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 13:51hrs | 5940 | by Dutch Embassy
Chaos as villagers supervise exams
CHAOS rocked the start of the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) June "O" and "A" Level examinations which started yesterday, with teachers' unions claiming government hired "villagers and ...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 07:31hrs | 4495 | by Staff reporter
Online, radio lessons challenged
GOVERNMENT'S efforts to offer on-line and radio lessons to schoolchildren stranded at home due to the COVID-19 lockdown, which forced schools to re-main closed, has been challenged by non-governmental...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 08:14hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter
Anxiety as schools open for June exams
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is reportedly ill-equipped to smoothly run the June examinations as the Education ministry has not deployed equipment to combat the spread of COVID-19....Published: 29 Jun 2020 at 07:48hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
Shot in the arm for Mzingwane High
FORMER Mzingwane High School pupils have donated 148 chairs and desks to the school as part of efforts to enhance learning at the institution.The donation comes at a time the school is facing ...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 07:30hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
Education ministry, parents at cross roads over opening of schools
Matabeleland North stakeholders have called for the further suspension of the opening of schools and postponement of June examinations until it is safe to open.They threatened to withhold thei...Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 10:41hrs | 1893 | by Stephen Jakes
Young people, your country needs you
Talking success to a cross section of young Zimbabwean teens from across the economic spectrum, one theme was common.They all want to leave the country when they finish school. They do not see...Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 08:34hrs | 190 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Of ugly vultures and bad wolves in good sheep's clothing
I shall begin with our own fathers and ancestors, it is both just and proper that they should have the honor of mention, for handing free to us this country, augmented by valiant valor, their blood an...Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 00:25hrs | 1540 | by Evangelist Sendekai W.T
Zanu-PF paranoia a threat to us all
As Zimbabwe mourned and buried another gallant liberation struggle hero, stanley Gagisa Nleya at the National Heroes Acre in Harare on Wednesday one could not help listening, with a very heavy and sor...Published: 26 Jun 2020 at 07:27hrs | 246 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Teachers, parents resist schools reopening
TEACHERS and parents in Marondera have said there was no need for the reopening of schools in the wake of COVID-19 infections.Speaking during a Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ)-or...Published: 26 Jun 2020 at 07:25hrs | 800 | by Staff reporter
Denial, blame game: Root cause of opposition failure
Back in my village, in the proverbial land of milk honey and dust - Guruve - my clique of friends often meet at the growth point early morning on weekends to buy bread or newspapers. Here, we ...Published: 26 Jun 2020 at 06:52hrs | 116 | by Isdore Guvamombe
Genuine liberation heroes never fought for Zanu-PF's unpatriotic institutionalized oligarchical corruption
As Zimbabwe mourns and buries another gallant liberation struggle hero, Stanley Gagisa Nleya - at the National Heroes Acre in Harare today - one can not help listening, with a very heavy and sore hear...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 19:24hrs | 506 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans should stand up against parasitic sadistic ZANU-PF regime
It has never been doubtful, nor debatable, that the Zimbabwe regime is one made out of some of the most soulless, ruthless, and ungodly people on the face of the planet - who have no qualms at all in ...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 19:30hrs | 455 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dr. Edison Zvobgo abolished lobola Mr Ziyambi: it has become commodified livestock with variable price tag!
It should never escape me to comment on what Justice Minister Ziyambi previously said about lobola in our diverse cultures. Talking about lobola nowadays, almost every society in Zimbabwe upholds trad...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 18:50hrs | 3416 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mthuli Ncube challenged to shape up or quit
THE pressure is mounting on under-fire Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, with Members of Parliament challenging him this week to fix the country's comatose economy or resign from his Cabinet post....Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 17:46hrs | 2977 | by Staff reporter
Losing children to UK's social workers
Nesbert Shumba left Zimbabwe in 2003 and settled in the United Kingdom. His wife and two children joined him a year later and while in the UK, Nesbert was blessed with three more children. He moved to...Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 08:09hrs | 1083 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Jilted man jailed for axing ex-wife to death
A MAN from Inyathi in Matabeleland North who fatally struck his ex-wife several times with an axe on Christmas Eve in 2018 after she had ended their marriage has been sentenced to 30 years in prison f...Published: 18 Jun 2020 at 07:45hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
What has happened to the 16 June 1976 Soweto Uprising revolutionary spirit in today's Zimbabwe youths?
For a very long time, whenever I see the world-famous picture of the lifeless Hector Pieterson, being carried by a crying fellow female schoolmate - fleeing from a volley of fatal bullets being fired ...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 09:50hrs | 953 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Minister Matema's Call for Payment of School Fees for Second Term is an Act of Provocation
Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe President Takavafira Zhou has said schools have remained closed for second term because of covid 19, and prospects for opening schools on 28 July 2020 as envisag...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 13:30hrs | 1417 | by Stephen Jakes
Mathema blasted over second term fees rant
THE Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) yesterday described the call by Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema on parents to pay second term school fees as "an act of provocat...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 09:34hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
The children of politicians should not be judged on their parents' actions
Political leaders are always under the eyes of the nation. Moreso in politics politicians are constantly watched by those who wish them bad so that they can faulter, they are equally watched by those ...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 08:36hrs | 2772 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Schools radio lessons for primary schools begin
RADIO lessons for primary school pupils are set to start today, with Government challenging parents and guardians to assist children during home schooling in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. ...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 07:21hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
SCHEDULE- ZBC rolls out radio lessons
The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in conjunction with ZBC will be rolling out radio lessons as part of alternative learning platform. The first scheduled lessons which are for th...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:29hrs | 1557 | by Staff reporter
No exemption for Term 2 school fees
THE Government will not exempt pupils from paying school fees for Term Two although some pupils will only resume classes in September.However, parents and guardians might not pay the full fees...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 09:43hrs | 1099 | by Staff reporter
New school term structure on cards
Government is working on a new school term structure to guide the learning process when primary and secondary schools open next month.The first group of learners starts classes on July 28....Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 09:27hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Judge's son jailed 12 months
The son of a High Court judge was yesterday jailed for an effective 12 months for stealing goods and clothing items worth US$2 448 from his mother. Harare provincial magistrate Mrs Vongai Much...Published: 13 Jun 2020 at 09:11hrs | 975 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa told to 'Stop these guerilla tactics'
Your Excellency,RE: FRANK BUYANGA SADIQI V CHANTELLE TATENDA MUTESWA: CUSTODY MATTERSAs the current President of Zimbabwe, it is prudent that I disclose information relating to the unw...Published: 11 Jun 2020 at 17:00hrs | 8696 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe Kazembe accused of lying about abductions
HUMAN rights lawyers and doctors yesterday accused Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe of lying to cover up for the alleged abduction and sexual assault of three MDC Alliance activists, who included...Published: 11 Jun 2020 at 07:56hrs | 2414 | by Staff reporter
Teachers plot interdict against schools opening
A TEACHERS' union said it would approach the courts to block the government's "ill-informed and premature opening of schools" in light of the increase in COVID-19 infections in the country.The...Published: 11 Jun 2020 at 07:55hrs | 1661 | by Staff reporter
Christianity and Africa
This article was supposed to coincide with Africa Day - the day we Africans celebrate our achievements and our being. Unfortunately, I was distracted by my work schedule and family commitments and fai...Published: 10 Jun 2020 at 21:15hrs | 1058 | by Lovemore Sibanda Ph.D.
Online learning to be standardised
THE Government is working to standardise online learning while some public schools have started to teach learners virtually, particularly in Bulawayo. Schools closed prematurely on March 24 as...Published: 08 Jun 2020 at 07:13hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter
Children of war vets urged to safeguard Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF's future is in the hands of the youths and children of war veterans must safeguard the interests of the revolutionary party by playing a key role in society as they are the future leaders, a y...Published: 08 Jun 2020 at 07:12hrs | 420 | by Staff reporter
George Floyd murder: A gamechanger for Donald Trump
Last week, I would have surmised that Us President Donald trump has a very good chance of being reelected in November 2020.the murder of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, though not unusual, has t...Published: 07 Jun 2020 at 08:49hrs | 945 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Single, childless and black
THERE is a generally held assumption that every adult person is married or should be married and have children.Society, especially African societies, are generally uneasy with the idea of adul...Published: 06 Jun 2020 at 08:26hrs | 2730 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Preparation for schools opening commences in Matobo
Preparations for the reopening of schools are underway in some rural communities amid fears of an increase in COVID-19 infections. ...Published: 05 Jun 2020 at 07:44hrs | 329 | by Stephen Jakes
Birth certificate concern in rural Matebeleland
SOME rural folk in Zimbabwe remain excluded from social amenities due to the lack of official identity documents. Birth registration allows one to enjoy a lot of other rights such as the right...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 09:02hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Supplementary Education Budget necessary for schools to Re-open: ZIMTA
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA) has appealed to the Government to significantly increase the education budget if schools are to meet the minimum health and safety requirements necessary for ...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 15:45hrs | 356 | by Staff Reporter
Villagers stranded with HIV medication
Antiretroviral drugs are reportedly piling up in rural areas as parents are failing to send the critical drugs to their children and grandchildren in neighbouring South Africa and Botswana due to the ...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 09:56hrs | 1530 | by Stephen Jakes
Mzembi wads into MDC leadership feud
EXILED former tourism minister Walter Mzembi has stormed the MDC leadership feud, blasting MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe for displaying "leadership bankruptcy" through a weekend visit to late founding ...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 09:42hrs | 5815 | by Staff reporter
COVID-19 more deadly than the liberation war: Teachers
TEACHERS unions on Friday told Parliament that the re-opening of schools should be postponed as it "will be genocidal", and vowed that "they will not be frog-marched" to teach if government did not me...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 08:56hrs | 530 | by Staff reporter
Man whips wife after anonymous call
A JEALOUS Hwange man assaulted his wife with a switch on the street after he found her walking with a female friend and another man, he suspected to be her lover. Albert Phiri (28) of number 8...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 08:35hrs | 1002 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean fathers petition parliament...demand equal custodial rights with mothers
We the people being bona Fide citizens of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and also being tax payers and constituents drawn from various constituencies in Zimbabwe hereby exercise our rights as enshrined in ...Published: 31 May 2020 at 15:21hrs | 1046 | by Fathers' Rights Movement
Harare is Zimbabwe's COVID-19 epicentre
Zimbabwe's capital Harare is leading in the number of COVID-19 positive cases with 59 confirmed, followed by Masvingo Province with 25, with the latest spike causing many people to panic.So fa...Published: 28 May 2020 at 17:43hrs | 2006 | by Xinhua
No opening dates for schools yet
GOVERNMENT has dismissed as false, messages circulating on social media claiming that schools will reopen for exam classes in three weeks. A schedule purportedly from the Ministry of Primary a...Published: 28 May 2020 at 07:32hrs | 764 | by Staff reporter
Mr President, people of good conscience will not remain silent
DEAR Mr President,It is my sincere hope that this letter finds you well. I am under no illusion that you are occupying a critical position, that of President of our nation.As such, you...Published: 27 May 2020 at 07:51hrs | 1082 | by Mutsa Murenje
Fathers Rights Movement lobbies Parliament to grant more rights to fathers with children out of wedlock
Fathers Rights Movement Zimbabwe is a social movement advocating for greater rights for fathers in family law, child support, and custody decisions.Our argument and cause for concern is that&n...Published: 26 May 2020 at 13:47hrs | 1060 | by Margaret Ndimande
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