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Mohadi sees-off Russia bound shona students
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has bade farewell to 47 students destined for university studies in Russia, under the Russia Bilateral Scholarships Programme.Addressing the students before their d...Published: 5 hrs ago | 87 | by Staff reporter
I admit I have failed the next generation
Someone asked why I have been quiet this time. I had to take time to reflect on a number of real life issues realistically without anyone's influence, without political, religious, spiritual or peer p...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:17hrs | 3013 | by MuHwisiry Chaiyechaiye
Kites For Peace, A ray of light in Zimbabwe
This past Sunday the 29th of September 2019, 1986 people gathered at the Harare Botanical Gardens to fly Kites for Peace. This was in celebration of the UN International Day of Peace. It was a day whe...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 12:21hrs | 280 | by Agencies
Our solid support to Israeli-Zimbabwe cooperation
We the Apostolic Product Certification Zimbabwe and our millions of membership which we represent in Zimbabwe and Southern Region of Africa we have decided to step up and praise the wonderful gesture ...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 17:03hrs | 509 | by Obey Mapuranga
The truth behind Mugabe's burial in Zvimba
The former president and national hero cde Robert Mugabe has caused much tension in his death than in his life. He died in Singapore and three weeks down the line he is yet to be buried. It is rather ...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 22:15hrs | 18054 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mutodi is educated, but is neither wise nor clever
SOMETIME in September last year, I was part of a group of journalists from across the media divide that were invited to a welcome dinner for Kenneth Wetzel, who had just arrived to assume the post of ...Published: 26 Sep 2019 at 16:24hrs | 1332 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF biting more than what it can chew
RENOWNED American philosopher and well-established businessman Kenneth Chenault once gave a very sound and applicable solution to the American government, "My message to Washington is very simple. Fac...Published: 25 Sep 2019 at 20:18hrs | 368 | by Roy Muroyi
Rampant price increases must end, says Mnangagwa
I ADDRESS you this evening on three issues which have been exercising the mind of the Government. These are: (1) the ongoing industrial action by our medical staff; (2) the below-par water supply situ...Published: 22 Sep 2019 at 09:28hrs | 1037 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
Mnangagwa to meet business on price hikes
President Mnangagwa says he will meet the business sector in a spirited effort to find ways of arresting business practices causing unprecedented consumer price hikes. Addressing the nat...Published: 21 Sep 2019 at 06:55hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe praised
The country's success is inevitable owing to the rich and endearing legacy of "solid education", the land reform programme and economic empowerment initiatives laid by Robert Mugabe, President Emmerso...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 06:47hrs | 2172 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's success inevitable, says Mnangagwa
The country's success is inevitable owing to the rich and enduring legacy of "solid education", the land reform programme and economic empowerment initiatives laid by Robert Mugabe, President Emmerson...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 06:16hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
I dreaded Mugabe's death for years, write ex-CIO boss
ON Friday September 6 2019, I woke up to the news that former President Comrade Robert Gabriel Mugabe was no more. His death was something I dreaded for years as I worked to secure his wellbeing....Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 06:39hrs | 5109 | by Happyton Mabhuya Bonyongwe
Zanu PF hypocrites left in the bare as ED negotiates heroes acre for Mugabe
The former Zimbabwean opposition member of parliament Ambassador James Maridadi took the bull by the horns. ZANU PF should applaud him for that. He stated that "we Zimbabweans must be dignified and we...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 07:57hrs | 5920 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Interpol warrant of arrest red alert slapped on Robin Vela
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is lobbying the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to issue red notices for former National Social Security Authority (Nssa) board cha...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 06:57hrs | 1710 | by Staff reporter
POEM: Ruthless ruin
There was A menace. A genocidist. A gukurahundist. A wrecker of life itself. He possessed oppression. Brutality. Immunity. Iniquity. A rea...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 09:30hrs | 662 | by Ndaba Sibanda
'Indiscipline unacceptable in the Zimbabwe army'
THE state of discipline in the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) is now a cause for concern, the Chief of Staff, Quartermaster Staff, Major General Paul Chima has said. Speaking at a handover-takeo...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 09:06hrs | 763 | by Staff reporter
Vela battles anti-corruption tide
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is lobbying the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) to issue red notices for former National Social Security Authority (Nssa) board cha...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:41hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter
Blood of foreigners flow in South African streets as locals swim in joy
If one can not be angered by the animalistic sadistic killings of our people in South Africa then one has a heart of a stone. Please be angry with me as we moan the patriots who are slaughtered like a...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 22:34hrs | 6524 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Violence is ingrained in MDC-Alliance’s DNA
THERE is consensus among those who read Zimbabwe's political landscape correctly that the country has exhibited conspicuous signs of dynamism under the visionary leadership of President Emmerson Mnaga...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 07:48hrs | 253 | by Cuthbert Mavheko
Civil service undergoing massive overhaul
Public Service Commission (PSC) chairperson Vincent Hungwe has revealed that the civil service is under massive transformation to improve professionalism and efficiencies.In an exclusive inter...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:51hrs | 1528 | by Staff reporter
No quick solutions to electricity, fuel shortages: Coltart
In our previous edition we carried a Q&A with former Education minister David Coltart where he spoke about the culture of political violence in Zimbabwe and how it has also influenced the MDC....Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 18:50hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Phumuzile Phiri geared to grab Mangwe constituency from ZANU PF
Phumuzile Phiri a 30 year old lady is running for MP in Mangwe Constituency which has 17 rural wards and is found in Matabeleland South. The constituency is endowed with a lot of wild life and...Published: 25 Aug 2019 at 12:59hrs | 5268 | by Mandla Ndlovu
University lecturers to go on strike
The Zimbabwe State Universities Union of Academics (ZISSUA) has instructed all lecturers to down their tools on September 8, citing incapacitation to keep up with the economic crisis.ZISSUA Pr...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
The right man to convene Mnangagwa-Chamisa dialogue revealed
As I was reflecting upon the Republic of Zimbabwe and the news headlines about Zimbabwe a Bible verse came into mind :John 1:46 - King James BibleAnd Nathanael said unto him, Can the...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 07:17hrs | 7323 | by Nicholas Ncube
Small political parties rap MDC-Alliance over demo
Political parties have rapped MDC-Alliance for its attempt to hold violent demonstrations in Harare yesterday, saying protests were irrational given that President Mnangagwa had created a dialogue pla...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zifa bombshell
ALLEGED ring leaders of a player revolt that rocked the Warriors camp before and during the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Egypt will not be selected for future national team assignments as t...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
Zifa disbands Warriors
ZIFA has, with immediate effect, disbanded the Warriors' structures from the technical bench to the players in what the association says is in sync with its national teams' policy.In a stateme...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 15:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: ZIFA statement disbanding Warriors
Subject: Meeting between the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe and the ZIFA presidium and subsequent ZIFA Executive Committee's Emergency Committee meeting deliberations and resolutions of 9th Aug...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 14:56hrs | 1372 | by ZIFA
'Diasporans must help with re-engagement' ordered Mnangagwa - and lie you denied all 3 m of them a vote
"PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appealed to Zimbabweans in the diaspora to support his re-engagement efforts undertaken following his military assisted power seizure almost two years ago," reported ...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 07:52hrs | 2327 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Chamisa challenges Zimbabwe's military
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has implored soldiers to uphold, defend and respect the core values that helped their forebears to prosecute the liberation struggle together with, and not against the people...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 20:22hrs | 1574 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa urges Zimbabweans to shun violence, corruption
Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday urged Zimbabweans to shun violence and corruption and focus their efforts in rebuilding the economy.The president made the remarks in his addr...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:54hrs | 912 | by Xinhua
Economic reforms are necessary, says Mnangagwa
Economic reforms being undertaken by Government are necessary to guarantee sustainable development and prosperity for the country and efforts should now be on national peace, unity and increasing prod...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:12hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: Chamisa's Defence Forces Day message
The Defence forces day, is a day set aside to honour the men and women who have dedicated themselves to defend our nation. The defence forces form the backbone of any nation and ours is no exc...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 20:11hrs | 2631 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The outcome of the August 16 MDC mass protest foretold
The month of August in Zimbabwe is recognized as the month of heroes. We celebrate those who fought for our freedom and the institutions which facilitated the liberation process. 2019 hero...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 15:14hrs | 8040 | by Fidelis Fengu
Fix the main pillars, fix the nation's problems
NO country that has made it has done so by ignoring the harsh truths before it. If it's weaknesses, these countries have looked at these and fixed them to be stronger; if it's disunity, they have addr...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by Thabani Mnyama
Demonstrations not best of options for MDC
THE decision by the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC to engage in a massive demonstration against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is within their rights as guaranteed by the Constitution, but if histo...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:32hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday
'Zimbabweans must be proud patriotic ambassadors' - deny truth, we are serfs in a banana republic
"The peace loving Zimbabweans must condemn the violence and destruction that has accompanied the visit of the minister of Foreign Affairs by the misguided elements of the opposition in the UK state," ...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 17:56hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Prophet Edd gets global honour
African citizens and Zimbabweans in particular should unify their efforts and embrace responsible citizenship regardless of their diversity, Prophet Edd Branson has said.The charismatic preach...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:22hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Using colonial past to mask current govt failure is criminal
LAST week, I stumbled on a conversation that was questioning why African politicians are increasingly becoming wealthier, while their governments and countries are getting poorer. Zimbabwe was cited a...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 08:02hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo
Its high time we as Zimbabweans show maturity and patriotism
Dear Comrades and Friends I salute you in the name of our only beloved country Zimbabwe. Truly speaking the ban on use of forex for trade and commerce was a good move especially considering th...Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 07:33hrs | 2654 | by Munya Shumba
Mnangagwa mourns Mguni
President Mnangagwa has sent a message of condolences to the Mguni family following the death of Obedigwa Mguni who died at Avenues Clinic on Tuesday. Case Mguni was the Zanu-PF deputy chief whip. ...Published: 22 Jun 2019 at 01:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why should we remember Joshua Nkomo
IN this two-part series, the Zimbabwe Independent reproduces the 2019 Annual Joshua Nkomo Memorial Lecture delivered by Professor Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni, organised by Joshua Nkomo Legacy Foundation ...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | | by Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Macro-economic stability critical for development
Countries that enjoy peace and political stability also tend to enjoy economic stability. In Zimbabwe, it appears that there are some critical economic challenges that have been created by pol...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 06:52hrs | | by Panganai Kahuni
Matabeleland independence will come through the barrel of the gun
That Matabeleland will be an independent state very soon is no longer a question of if or how, but a mere when.One bullet one settler, one necklace one traitor! That is the trajectory the revo...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:39hrs | 3894 | by Israel Dube
President Mnangagwa's clean-up campaign symbolic
The national clean up campaigns being conducted country-wide have portrayed President Emmerson Mnangagwa as a people-person who wants to connect with the masses from all walks of life. Never in many y...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 08:56hrs | | by Mayor Justin Mahlahla
You will never walk alone, Comrade President
Events of the 18th to the 24th November 2017 in Zimbabwe are still vivid in the minds of many people across the world. The events were greeted by many with jubilation, tears of joy, all night celebrat...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 23:09hrs | | by Kennedy Mapesa Mandaza
Dr Dumiso Dabengwa - End of an era, resilience of a vision
Speaking notes for ZAPU statement at the funeral of party President Dr. Dumiso DabengwaNtabazinduna, Umguza District, Matebeleland North, ZimbabweDr. Strike Mkandla, Secretary GeneralSatur...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 21:09hrs | | by Dr. Strike Mkandl
Thousands bid national hero Dabengwa farewell
THOUSANDS yesterday thronged White City Stadium to pay their last respects to national hero Dr Dumiso Dabengwa as speakers from a cross section of society testified to his impeccable liberation war cr...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dumiso Dabengwa: A fad or paradox of the nationalist memory?
Heroes are born out the willpower to reconstruct inequality to egalitarianism. True heroes define the course for the redemptive path to civilising and dignifying subjugated people. These are "men of t...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:44hrs | | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva
Maj General Sedibe's speech at Dumiso Dabengwa memorial service
We are here to honour and celebrate the life of Cde. Dumiso Dabengwa. In South Africa, we regard him as a hero, and brother in arms. A highly treasured son to the people of Zimbabwe, and to all freedo...Published: 31 May 2019 at 18:46hrs | | by Major Gen. Jackie Sedibe
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