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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: 5 hrs ago | 1749 | by Staff reporter
Suspected looters denied bail
Harare regional magistrate Mr Francis Mapfumo has dismissed a bail application by 59 suspected hooligans who were arrested in Epworth on allegations of public violence.Two of the accused perso...Published: 5 hrs ago | 657 | by Staff reporter
Social media 'still blocked in Zimbabwe'
Reports from Zimbabwe indicate that access to the internet appears to have been restored, but that access to social media platforms and messaging apps such as WhatsApp remains blocked.Many Zim...Published: 5 hrs ago | 244 | by BBC
Government Internet Shut Down Justified
Shutting down of the Internet by government following the opposition's so called national shut down which led to vandalism of buildings and looting of shops is justified.Internet has been used...Published: 6 hrs ago | 1071 | by Gift Mashoko
The case for the internet shutdown
The bygone violent and destructive protest stay away in most urban centres of Zimbabwe which ran from Monday to Wednesday this week triggered an internet shutdown since Tuesday morning. This was on th...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1542 | by Nobleman Runyanga
'Mnangagwa has no good story to tell in Davos'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is wasting time and taxpayer dollars doing to the World Economic Forum in Davos because he has no good story to tell, former presidential candidate Nkosana Moyo said on We...Published: 8 hrs ago | 2967 | by ZimLive
Evan Mawarire challenges placement on remand
RIGHTS activist and #ThisFlag founder Evan Mawarire, who is accused of subverting a constitutionally-elected government after he supported calls for a stayaway to protest against fuel price increases,...Published: 9 hrs ago | 416 | by Staff reorter
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: 9 hrs ago | 247 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa calls for laws regulating social media
Developing countries should mitigate the negative effects of information proliferation by creating laws that regulate social media usage, entrenching accountability and sanctions for offenders, a Cabi...Published: 9 hrs ago | 374 | by Staff reporter
9 facts, myths about Zimbabwe mayhem
On Monday and Tuesday, the opposition in Zimbabwe staged what they called a national "shutdown" which was supposed to be a popular mass protest against the Government over the rising cost of liv...Published: 9 hrs ago | 407 | by Tichaona Zindoga
Want to watch blocked TV channels in South Africa? Here's how to get rid of the boundaries once and for All
The practice of regionally locking a TV channel is commonly seen across all parts of the world. If you'd like to tune in but aren't currently located in that country, you may be fresh out of luck. Sou...Published: 11 hrs ago | 837 | by Tech Reporter
'Internet shutdown draconian'
Information, Communication and Technology activists have blasted government for shutting down the Internet saying the arbitrary action was ultra vires the constitutionally enshrined right to informati...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 18:11hrs | 1803 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's re-engagement efforts with Western countries is dead
Zimbabwe is now entering unchartered waters following several deaths of innocent people and arrests of pro-democracy activists and senior opposition figures by security agents in the on-going clampdow...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 18:10hrs | 1888 | by Staff reporter
How Facebook and Whatsapp fuelled chaos and confusion in Zimbabwe
The riots wouldn't have happened without Facebook and Whatsapp. On the morning of January 14th 2019 a swelling mob of hundreds of angry residents flocked the towns filling the streets in the commercia...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 15:59hrs | 3071 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimra in talks with workers representatives
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is enmeshed in talks with workers representatives to locate lasting solutions to challenges faced by employees, who claim they are now struggling to make ends me...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 00:17hrs | 3680 | by Staff reporter
Stop using children to push political agenda
The hallmark of a functioning democracy like Zimbabwe is that in any election, citizens are allowed to make a free choice about who should govern them. The voters get as much information as they can. ...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 00:08hrs | 179 | 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 | 7586 | by Staff reporter
Calls for diaspora protests at Zimbabwe embassies
Pro-democracy groups called on Zimbabweans in the diaspora to stage protests at the country's embassies after the Harare regime shut down the internet as it launched a crackdown against civilians....Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 09:30hrs | 857 | by newzimbabwe.com
Mugabe-aligned NPF calls for Mnangagwa's resignation
THE National Patriotic Front (NPF), which former president Robert Mugabe and his wife have voiced support for, has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign as protests over petrol prices conti...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 09:29hrs | 3135 | by African News Agency
South Africa 'confident' Mnangagwa govt will 'resolve situation'
The South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) is "confident that the measures being taken by the Zimbabwean government will resolve the situation" as protests over fu...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 21:11hrs | 2873 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe businesses losing millions as shutdown continues
Businesses in Zimbabwe are losing millions of dollars per day as a shutdown protest - called for by the country's biggest labour union body - continues over a sudden 150% hike in fuel prices. ...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 21:10hrs | 1460 | by Staff reporter
First total internet shutdown in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe on Tuesday experienced its first total internet shutdown since inception. The shutdown came after citizens on Monday used social media to organize protests that left about five people dead an...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 12:37hrs | 2245 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa pledges to clear student arrears in Russia
GOVERNMENT will immediately start clearing arrears amounting to US$600 000 owed to Zimbabwean students pursuing higher education degrees in Russia under a bilateral training agreement, President Emmer...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 07:17hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
PUBLIC NOTICE: ZIMRA remains open for business
NOTICE TO ALL OUR VALUED CLIENTSPUBLIC NOTICE ON SOCIAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA CLAIMS THAT ZIMRAEMPLOYEES ARE ON STRIKEContrary to reports th...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 12:56hrs | 578 | by ZIMRA
Mnangagwa spying on NGOs
PRESS STATEMENT BY GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWEOver the past few weeks, Government has closely monitored activities of a coalition of non-governmental organisations in the country, especially in and aro...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:33hrs | 1742 | by N. Mangwana
Mnangagwa's govt warns local civic society organisations
The government has strongly warned local civic society organisations that have colluded with some foreign regime change agents to cause chaos in the country.The government's warning comes afte...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:32hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter
Government targets reduction of tax burden by 2021
Government says Zimbabweans should expect reduction of the tax burden by 2021 as Treasury seeks to address challenges that led to the country experiencing fiscal imbalances.The reduction in go...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 18:34hrs | 960 | by Staff Reporter
Growing role of Zimbabwe's Embassy in China
ZIMBABWE and China have excellent relations that date back to the pre-independence era. During the visit by His Excellency, President ED Mnangagwa, in April 2018, relations were elevated to the highes...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:58hrs | 122 | by Mr Chikawa
Cyber bullying: A growing menace
It is common nowadays for those that use social media platforms to wake up and discover unusual posts on their accounts.Some of the posts might be nasty, disrespectful and abusive, creating gr...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:57hrs | 78 | by Emmanuel Kafe
AirZim suspends flights
National airline, Air Zimbabwe has suspended flights up to mid-month due to maintenance works being carried out on its only functioning plane. The airline, which has largely been operating onl...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 11:34hrs | 2690 | by Staff Reporter
Jonathan Moyo sells his soul to the devil
Not to put words in his mouth, in 2016, self-exiled Professor Jonathan Moyo had this to say on the issue of sanctions: "All levels of the alleged incidences of intimidation are heaped on ZANU-PF, what...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:13hrs | 1199 | by Prosperity Mzila
Chiwenga slams panic buying and hoarding tendencies
Acting President Retired General Dr Constantino Chiwenga says panic buying and hoarding tendencies are fuelling shortages and price distortions.Dr Chiwenga was speaking at the launch of the se...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 18:12hrs | 3802 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs 'eating' on behalf of hungry constituents
As the electorate and citizens we have an obligation to question the way we are governed and/or represented. Yes, it is every citizen's right to seek representation either in the Executive or the Legi...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:23hrs | 137 | by Elliot Ziwira
No deal!
Talk between government and its employees produced nothing tangible yesterday, heightening tensions between the two sides.After a marathon meeting called by government yesterday to calm restiv...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 20:59hrs | 1164 | by Staff reporter
2019 ZITF preps underway
Preparation for the 60th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) kicked off with reports indicating that at least 64 percent of the 49 631 square metres available for exhibition has be...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 09:45hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
You have failed Zimbabweans - ED, running a country is more than just mantras!
As I watch children going to school this morning, I can not help but be troubled by how few they are - an indication that a huge number of them will not be attending, due to unaffordable school fees, ...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 09:30hrs | 3036 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Government has offer for civil servants
GOVERNMENT has a salary increment offer for civil servants to cushion them from the prevailing economic challenges set to be tabled before a National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) soon, acting Publ...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 09:03hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
Pay rise offer for civil servants
GOVERNMENT has a salary increment offer for civil servants to cushion them from the prevailing economic challenges set to be tabled before a National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) soon, acting Publ...Published: 08 Jan 2019 at 08:58hrs | 1922 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Kirsty Coventry
If there's no "Honourable" in the heading to this letter, it's not me disrespecting.Let me squeal.Most likely, it's this really tall, dark-and-lovely guy whodunit: Edmore Zvinonzwa, th...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 09:03hrs | 1103 | by Gerald Maguranyanga
Of mute MPs and their mute brigade
Parliament offers its members many platforms to speak on diverse issues.A member can rise on the floor to table a petition, a private members' Bill, raise a matter of national importance, ask ...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 17:55hrs | 630 | by Blessings Mashaya
Zimbabwe-born actor, who's on a roll on Netflix
His beginnings were in a two-bedroom apartment in a South London estate he shared with his mother, aunt and cousins.That's all Zimbabwe-born Percelle Ascott had, besides a childhood filled wit...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 10:02hrs | 1462 | by Forbes Africa.com
Harare man up for $54,000 fraud
A Harare man yesterday appeared before the courts facing fraud charges after he fleeced his employer of $54 000.The accused, Willmore Tirivacho Chigodora, 27, is being charged of fraud as defi...Published: 05 Jan 2019 at 17:15hrs | 1181 | by Staff reporter
Nyarota lands top journalism training post
VETERAN journalist and founding editor of the Daily News, Geoffrey Nyarota, has been appointed head of journalism and communication training at the Christian College of Southern Africa (CCOSA)....Published: 05 Jan 2019 at 11:10hrs | 1169 | by Staff reporter
Dembare president refuses to go
A STORM is brewing in the Dynamos camp after club president Solomon Sanyamandwe yesterday refused to be pushed out of the Glamour Boys when he was handed a letter notifying him that his position has b...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 09:12hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter
Dewa's boss rubbishes Strive Masiyiwa
The Executive Director of Human Rights Watch, Ken Roth, commented on Facebook that the local representative of the organisation, Dewa Mavhinga, did not bully Strive Masiyiwa's wife.The comment...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 19:53hrs | 2876 | by Pindula
Government dismisses varsity fees increase claims
GOVERNMENT has said all State-owned tertiary education institutions are not increasing school fees and should accept payment in both local and foreign currency. There were social media reports...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 09:06hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Orap to help rural kids play in major leagues
THE Organisation of Rural Associations for Progress (ORAP) will engage primary and secondary schools from Nkayi district to identify, promote and give children a platform to play in professional leagu...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 09:05hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa and the genesis of the unseen
EDITOR,One African poet once remarked: "There is nothing wrong with the African mind. Our problem is the African mindset. It is not a lack of resources, but a deficit of resourcefulness. And o...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 09:00hrs | 377 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
Govt dismisses university fees increase claims
GOVERNMENT has said all State-owned tertiary education institutions are not increasing school fees and should accept payment in both local and foreign currency. There were social media reports...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 08:41hrs | 382 | by Staff Reporter
Strive Masiyiwa blasts Jonathan Moyo
BILLIONAIRE tycoon and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa has hit back at exiled former information minister Jonathan Moyo as the social media row over the cyber-bullying Econet founder's wife continues....Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 14:31hrs | 6975 | by newzimbabwe
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