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New radar system for Gabriel Mugabe Airport
A new state-of-the-art radio navigation system capable of communicating with at least 200 airplanes at a time has been installed at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport as part of the US$153 mi...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:41hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
At what stage does a President concede failure?
IF I were the President of Zimbabwe - what would I be expected to do under the prevailing economic circumstances?The country goes for an average 20 hours each day without electricity, and most...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:34hrs | 248 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
At what stage does a president concede he has failed?
If I were the president of Zimbabwe - what would I be expected to do under these circumstances?The country goes for an average 20 hours each and every day without electricity, and most urban a...Published: 28 May 2023 at 16:02hrs | 235 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Russia warns West against 'playing with fire'
The US and its allies are "playing with fire" by doubling down on their support for Kiev amid the conflict with Moscow, including by planning to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets, Russian Foreign...Published: 28 May 2023 at 14:48hrs | 1177 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi youths threaten to close borders and airports to curb gold smuggling
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) Youth League has threatened to close all borders and airports before the August elections in order to combat gold smuggling, which the party claims is carried out by...Published: 26 May 2023 at 17:53hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
What do we have to show for Africa Day except traditional attire?
When the OAU (Organization for African Unity) was established on 25th May 1963, in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), the main objective of the founding fathers was the unity and solidarity of all the people Afr...Published: 26 May 2023 at 10:31hrs | 251 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe has no leader - plain and simple!
Can anyone surely wake up in the morning, take a bath, don his suit, put on his scarf, and look himself in the mirror with a satisfied smile, calling himself a leader - when the country he leads goes ...Published: 24 May 2023 at 09:41hrs | 1663 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Christianity is ruining traditional Zimbabwean beliefs
As a proud Zimbabwean, I often find myself pondering the impact of Christianity on our country's rich cultural heritage. While it's undoubtedly had a significant influence, I believe it's time to have...Published: 21 May 2023 at 09:31hrs | 629 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Zimbabwe foundries require US$50m for retooling
The Zimbabwe Institute of Foundries (ZIF) says the sector requires about US$50 million for retooling of the existing foundries dotted around the country.Foundries are facilities that produce m...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:11hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe acquires 18 copters from Russia
ZIMBABWE yesterday took delivery of 18 brand new helicopters from Russia that will go towards emergency air medical services, law enforcement and tourism, as the efforts at engagement and re-engagemen...Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:41hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe will prosper if we speak for the suffering, not for politicians!
There is a justifiable reason why I never became a politician and have stayed clear from participating in party politics.One simply needs to go through social media, and the reason will be rig...Published: 18 May 2023 at 21:14hrs | 653 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If Mnangagwa had a shop how much would he sell a loaf of bread?
It is really sickening whenever I hear senior government and ruling ZANU PF party officials always choosing to fault business every time prices of basic commodities shoot up. Over this past we...Published: 15 May 2023 at 11:19hrs | 801 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
It's more criminal 'bombing' a train than calling for peaceful protests!
As the Zimbabwe government incarcerates more and more opposition and human rights activists - a single question keeps cropping up.Is it more dangerous today for anti-government activists than ...Published: 14 May 2023 at 13:36hrs | 1035 | by Tenda Ruben Mbofana
General Notice 635 of 2023 fiasco
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, wait, it's the government of Zimbabwe doing its usual shenanigans.In a recent move that has left many scratching their heads and wondering about the state of aff...Published: 14 May 2023 at 13:33hrs | 1546 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
'Zimbabwe open for business, not abuse'
IN as much as Zimbabwe is open for business, the country is not open to abuse and will not condone mineral leakages, haphazard operations, and breaches of it's laws, President Mnangagwa has said....Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:00hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, it's great to be loved by the Brits, isn't it!
I can not help finding it thoroughly amusing how the ZANU PF regime is always so excited over the supposedly 'warming relationship' between Harare and London.We witnessed this with the embarra...Published: 08 May 2023 at 15:41hrs | 558 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Semi-hybrid vehicles launched in Zimbabwe
CAR dealership, CFAO Motors Zimbabwe has launched 20 semi-hybrids Suzuki Grand Vitara sport utility vehicles that use both a combustion petrol engine and electric system, as the firm strives to help r...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:12hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's dark trail
CorruptionAs for the optics and visuals, you wouldn't say President Emmerson Mnangagwa - where corruption is concerned - has disappointed.During the hot days - months before the late R...Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:33hrs | 1498 | by Tawanda Majoni
Bona Mugabe divorce, yet another Damascene moment for the republic
The world is not for honest people. I am convinced. Those who toil, break a sweat in various endeavours to make an honest living a...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:22hrs | 936 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Air Zimbabwe boss bullish after shock return
AIR Zimbabwe (AirZim) acting chief executive officer (CEO) Edmund Makona this week opened up about his plan for the troubled carrier, saying a massive revamp would be underway soon to save the busines...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:36hrs | 1566 | by Staff reporter
Family crisis in the West
I KNOW this is sensitive ground and most people avoid commenting on, but I think it is too important to the world and our own families and society to just brush it aside as another feature of a ...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:07hrs | 852 | by Eddie Cross
Uproar over Mnangagwa's US$54m jet
ZIMBABWEANS have angrily reacted to reports that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has acquired a US$54 million presidential jet — a Dassault Falcon 7X , at a time the majority of the population is wallo...Published: 01 May 2023 at 08:11hrs | 2398 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Angel cleared of all suspicions claims?
Zanu-PF 'strategist' Acie Lumumba has made sensational claims that Uebert Angel has been cleared of all suspicions that arose after Al Jazeera's explosive Gold Mafia documentary.Lumumba who is...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:23hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa buys swanky US$54 million presidential jet
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has taken delivery of a US$54 million presidential jet - a Dassault Falcon 7X, ZimLive reported.The aircraft was delivered in March, but it was not put into servic...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 19:01hrs | 6041 | by Mduduzi Mathuthu
The new Big Six: Is there a changing of the guard in the Premier League?
For football enthusiasts, the English Premier League is a captivating arena where the best clubs in the country lock horns. Over the past few years, six teams have consistently remained in the spotlig...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 11:03hrs | 1327 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's Ambassador-at-large on a property-buying spree
PRESIDENTIAL Envoy and Ambassador-at-Large Uebert Angel, who is holed up in Dubai after being exposed as a player in gold smuggling and money laundering activities, has been on a property-buying spree...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 17:44hrs | 1470 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wife's official meddling intensifies
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa's meddling in government affairs intensified this week after she flew out of the country with her twin sons Sean and Collins to hold separate meetings with Belarus Presid...Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 20:01hrs | 1740 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe a nation of liars and thieves?
When I was attentively watching the last episode of the Al Jazeera 'Gold Mafia' exposé yesterday - there were expectedly some more troubling revelations made pertaining to the acts of corruption root...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 18:45hrs | 1018 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Grace Mugabe accused of smuggling ivory, diamonds without her husband's knowledge
THE late former President Robert Mugabe's wife, Grace allegedly used her position to smuggle diamonds and ivory out of the country without her husband's knowledge, according to the latest episode of A...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 09:41hrs | 2126 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife sucked into dirty gold smuggling and laundering scandal
First lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has been sucked into Zimbabwe's dirty gold smuggling scandal after she was called by Zimbabwe ambassador-at-large, Uebert Angel seemingly giving approval to a planned lau...Published: 15 Apr 2023 at 20:57hrs | 1020 | by Staff reporter
GOLD MAFIA | Episode 4 – Have The King With You
Al Jazeera's Investigative Unit infiltrates the rival gangs that control Africa's gold. Undercover reporters witness how criminal networks turn dirty cash into gold, which is sold around the world. Th...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 20:26hrs | 5875 | by Al Jazeera'
How does Zim expect to instill pride in liberation struggle when always moaning over defeats?
Those who follow my writings can tell how proud I am of our country's liberation history.Even when teaching my son at home, I tackle this subject with tremendous zeal and excitement.Wh...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 09:54hrs | 464 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Scott Vincent: the Zimbabwean golfer who won the golden ticket
Even in Scott Vincent's wildest dreams, it's unlikely that he would have been able to imagine how much his life would change over the space of a year. He's seen such a dramatic shift in personal circu...Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 17:25hrs | 1260 | by Staff Reporter
Robert Mugabe Airport security systems porous
THE second episode of Al Jazeera's four-part investigative documentary has laid bare the porous Robert Mugabe International Airport and how security is intentionally compromised to facilitate the smug...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 14:22hrs | 1355 | by Staff reporter
Opposition should break, and not actually perpetuate, cycle of dictatorship in Zimbabwe!
Every dictator has a justification for his decision to be a tyrant. Authoritarian rulers have always given what appeared sound reasons as to why they should govern with an iron-fist, and any w...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 08:50hrs | 200 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A dunderhead leader believes what he can't do is impossible for everyone else to accomplish!
Those who follow my articles are now all too familiar with how I regard with utter disdain those who make excuses for failing to fulfill their mandates.Quite frankly, I seriously doubt if ther...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 10:33hrs | 677 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Fastjet plane aborts Bulawayo landing due to bad weather
A Fastjet plane flying from Harare was forced to abort landing in Bulawayo Tuesday morning due to foggy weather.The Embraer ERJ145 aircraft, which was due to touch down at 6.50am, was forced t...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:58hrs | 542 | by Staff reporter
Why did Al Jazeera even bother about Zimbabwe looting?
AS I was walking in Kwekwe's central business district last Friday, I came across an avid reader of my articles, whom I know very well.He was so excited about the Al Jazeera documentary exposi...Published: 28 Mar 2023 at 06:48hrs | 871 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africa: Embattling a Continent
When the IMF goes to warSo the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff has decided to grant Ukraine some whooping USD15,6 billion?Ukraine is at war with Russia.A war funded and...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 12:59hrs | 236 | by Jamwanda2 on Saturday
African countries must scrap passports, abolish border restrictions
Colonisation created a divided Africa.Even when King Leopold II ravaged the present day Democratic Republic of Congo, he didn't envisage that Africa would have independent states one day....Published: 19 Mar 2023 at 07:50hrs | 348 | by Evans Mathanda
Bulawayo to crackdown on Vendors4ED
BULAWAYO councillors have resolved to launch a crackdown on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's shadowy group operating illegally in the second-largest city under the moniker Vendors for ED.The gro...Published: 14 Mar 2023 at 19:56hrs | 2466 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Bulawayo for chiefs conference
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has arrived in Bulawayo ahead of tomorrow's official opening of the National Chiefs Conference.President, who was accompanied by officials from his office when he lan...Published: 14 Mar 2023 at 18:59hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe clears IATA arrears
Air Zimbabwe is expecting delivery of a new plane at the end of this month, while plans to resuscitate the London route are already underway following the clearance of the International Air Transport ...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:16hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Airzim plans to resuscitate London route
Air Zimbabwe is expecting delivery of a new plane at the end of this month, while plans to resuscitate the London route are already underway following the clearance of the International Air Transport ...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 23:53hrs | 1189 | by Staff Reporter
Minister Chitando stranded as Qatar Airways plane grounded in Zambia
Dozens of travellers from Harare including Zimbabwe's mines minister Winston Chitando were left stranded in Lusaka, Zambia, on Sunday night after a Qatar Airways plane developed a technical fault....Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 17:25hrs | 4595 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's name mired in underworld gold activities
FROM the Macmillan family and their gold-smuggling activities to the Kwekwe underworld mining adventures and Henrietta Rushwaya's sensational arrest three years ago, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's nam...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 14:00hrs | 2758 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean gold dealer calls Chiwenga a dunderhead
In snippets that have been shown to journalists and Anti-Corruption experts by Al-Jazeera, Zimbabwean Gold dealer Ewan Macmillan talks about how they smuggle Gold using private planes with the conniva...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 09:31hrs | 5071 | by Staff reporter
When all friendship ceases!
Von Hornick's nine principles on National EconomyIn 1684, an Austrian lawyer-turned-civil servant, Philipp Wilhelm von Hornick, published nine principal rules of a National Economy.The...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 07:57hrs | 111 | by Jamwanda
Fastjet receives aircraft for local flights
FASTJET Zimbabwe has received the first of three Embraer 120, 30-seater aircrafts that will ply the Harare to Hwange and Harare to Kariba routes.The arrival of the aircraft is part of the ...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 20:22hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga ex-wife trial: New details emerge
NEW details have emerged in the attempted murder trial of Marry Mubaiwa, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife.As trial commenced yesterday, one of the witnesses, Warren Sibanda...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:43hrs | 1182 | by Phillip Anjorin
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