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Not yet Uhuru for Africa: Africa Day message from ZAPU
Africa Day has come and gone on May 25 2020, just like any of the previous years. A day that was set aside by mother Africa herself for commemorations, recognition and appreciation of our African iden...Published: 58 mins ago | 62 | by Iphithule Thembani kaMaphosa
'Zanu PF has embraced reforms, will repeal POSA' - rigged elections to repeal POSA, how nauseating
"For too long our country has been held back by the old ways of doing things. In our society, politics, economy and culture; everything was old. New ideas have been resisted; new developments, rejecte...Published: 1 hr ago | 113 | by Wilbert Mukori
Banana skins characterise Zanu-PF
Energy Mutodi came and went. Just like many others political mavericks before him, they all thought they were invincible, drunk as a lord by the maddening power of high political office....Published: 1 hr ago | 221 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Africans have never enjoyed genuine freedom and prosperity, as yesteryear heroes now modern day demons
As the people of Africa, including those in the diaspora, commemorate the establishment of the then Organization of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May, one can not help feel a deep and heart-rending sense ...Published: 1 hr ago | 73 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Do not amend but implement the constitution: ZLHR tells government
IN the seventh anniversary of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has expressed extreme saddness over government’s failure to fully stop the wilful violation and t...Published: 1 hr ago | 93 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF shadow MP in mealie-meal distribution storm
RETAILERS in Mutasa South have accused their Zanu-PF shadow MP Misheck Mugadza of using his political muscle to access subsidised mealie-meal and using the commodity as a campaign tool in the constitu...Published: 2 hrs ago | 320 | by Staff reporter
'Don't abandon push for electoral reforms'
An independent election watchdog has called on political parties and other stakeholders to continue pushing for reforms following the CovID-19-induced disruption to electoral processes.The Zim...Published: 2 hrs ago | 228 | by Staff reporter
Hero-worshipping in Zimbabwe politics need to stop now
Zimbabwe's political systems need total transformationZIMBABWE'S political systems need total transformation from the culture of religious cults to organisations that embrace cultures for all Zimb...Published: 2 hrs ago | 340 | by Anonymous
Chamisa lashes African leaders
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday called on African leaders to stop silencing citizens and undermining human rights and democracy as the continent commemorated Africa Day....Published: 3 hrs ago | 564 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe in gridlock under Mnangagwa'
THE ruling Zanu-PF has failed to deal with Zimbabwe's multifaceted crisis as the socio-economic situation continues to deteriorate since 2018 elections, a survey has shown.According to a repor...Published: 3 hrs ago | 392 | by Staff reporter
Will the MDC Alliance recover from 'this sickness'?
THE MDC Alliance is probably on its deathbed, suffering from a ‘sickness' which threatens to take away its life, temporarily or permanently. The question is whether it will recover from "this sickne...Published: 3 hrs ago | 434 | by Moses Tofa
Mwonzora barricade on ex-MDC-T chair Lovemore Moyo possible return
REINSTATED MDC-T secretary general Douglas Mwonzora has placed legal barricades on a possible return to the MDC fold by former party chairman Lovemore Moyo.Mwonzora has emerged de facto protag...Published: 3 hrs ago | 2377 | by newzimbabwe
Tsenengamu blasts 'blood sucking economic vampires'
SACKED Zanu-PF youth leader, Godfrey Tsenengamu has launched his Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe (FEEZ) pressure group he says will champion the fight for empowerment among poor locals....Published: 4 hrs ago | 777 | by newzimbabwe
Ramaphosa calls for lifting of sanctions on Zimbabwe
As the African continent commemorated Africa Day on Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa, in his capacity as chairperson of the African Union (AU) called for the "unconditional" lifting of sanctions on Z...Published: 4 hrs ago | 292 | by Polity
'Abduction of MDC ladies was fake' General Sibusiso Moyo says
Minister of Foreign Affairs General Sibusiso Moyo says the abduction of MDC female officials was a stage-managed theatrical display meant to tarnish the image of the government. Moyo issued a ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 6336 | by Mandla Ndlovu
World Parliamentarians meet to discuss Zimbabwe's Jacob Mudenda case
Members of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) convened a zoom meeting to discuss a matter regarding the conduct of Speaker Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda.Journalist Simba Chikanza who has ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 9216 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Many Mutodis in Mnangagwa's government
The Zimbabwean government is still grappling with many incompetent and inexperienced government officials due to appointments made through nepotism and regionalism.It is unfortunate that we st...Published: 21 hrs ago | 4942 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa running out of time
PRESSURE is mounting on the country's political leadership to put their differences aside and hold much-needed dialogue to help end the country's deepening economic crisis.This comes as life f...Published: 22 hrs ago | 8098 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chiwenga attacks Star FM
Controversial Harare preacher Talent Chiwenga has thrown a jibe at radio station Star FM after the radio station hosted a talk show which insinuated that he was a false prophet who was attacking other...Published: 23 hrs ago | 9612 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa, Mnangagwa talks inevitable
DIALOGUE between opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa and President Emmerson Mnangagwa remains key in resolving the country's multi-layered political and economic crises and churches will pus...Published: 25 May 2020 at 08:07hrs | 3151 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa claims Africa's electoral system is a big circus
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has slammed Africa's electoral system as a "big circus if not an embarrassment to the continent", hence the recurrence of disputed polls.In his 50...Published: 25 May 2020 at 08:06hrs | 1784 | by Staff reporter
The African COVID-19 conundrum: Risking death to avoid death
WHEN the coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, for most countries, it was a problem far from their horizons. Little did they know that in no time, it would inf...Published: 25 May 2020 at 08:00hrs | 207 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Khupe to rout Zanu-PF, Chamisa's MDC in Parly by-elections, claims Mwonzora
THOKOZANI Khupe's MDC-T has enough muscle to thrash both Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa's MDC Alliance in by-elections expected soon following the recall of four MDC Alliance MPs.The claim was mad...Published: 25 May 2020 at 07:59hrs | 3901 | by newzimbabwe
Dumiso Dabengwa died a bitter man
OPPOSITION ZAPU Sunday commemorated the 1st anniversary of the death of its leader, Dumiso Dabengwa with party incumbent Isaac Mabuka saying the late politician died a bitter man after his ambitions o...Published: 25 May 2020 at 07:37hrs | 521 | by newzimbabwe
99 returnees escape covid-19 quarantine hotspots - please go back, you make them habitable
Corona virus presents one of the greatest existential threat to mankind the world has ever faced. Whilst the virus has spared no nation on earth but how each nation will fare will depend on how well o...Published: 24 May 2020 at 22:04hrs | 1387 | by Nomusa Garikai
Wolves are at it again, destroying Zimbabwe's currency
Once again, officials at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, along with the honchos at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) find themselves on the back foot of powerful forces that are man...Published: 24 May 2020 at 22:03hrs | 2784 | by Andrew Lampard
Zimbabweans trapped between a Rock and a Hard surface
In the absence of any clear exit strategy out of the government sanctioned covid-19 lockdown, Zimbabweans find themselves in limbo.The masses are still unable to access state benefits, food or...Published: 24 May 2020 at 21:57hrs | 303 | by Prince Njagu
Nick Mangwana our Joseph Goebbels: Where is Itai Dzamara?
Your nauseating article of today should put even Lucifer to shame. You must tell us where activist Itai Dzamara is. Is Itai Dzamara still stage-managing his ongoing abduction? If your government is go...Published: 24 May 2020 at 20:50hrs | 991 | by Nomazulu Thata
Africa Day celebrations while abroad makes you home sick
IT is that time again when Africa comes together to celebrate being African.It is not just jumping up and down in cultural costumes to great applause.It is deeper than cultural display....Published: 24 May 2020 at 20:21hrs | 275 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimdollar crashes
LONG suffering Zimbabweans will have to dig deeper into their pockets to survive, after prices of basic goods went up sharply again at the weekend - on the back of the collapsing Zim dollar.At...Published: 24 May 2020 at 16:50hrs | 9066 | by Staff reporter
Lovemore Moyo warns brawling MDC officials
THE former Speaker of Parliament and MDC national chairperson, Lovemore Moyo, has warned brawling MDC officials that they risked losing their relevance unless they urgently heal their rift.Spe...Published: 24 May 2020 at 16:49hrs | 8506 | by Staff reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa to address South Africans on Sunday evening
President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation at 19h00 tomorrow, Sunday 24 May 2020, on developments in South Africa's risk-adjusted strategy to manage the spread of COVID-19.The Pre...Published: 24 May 2020 at 14:28hrs | 1361 | by The Presidency
MDC Alliance was on the right direction until......
The MDC Alliance was on the right direction until Komichi, Mwonzora and others decided to drag the party into the gutter for their personal political interests. All party cadres and structures should ...Published: 24 May 2020 at 10:10hrs | 4277 | by Christopher Nyamandi
The international elites are at the gate!
AS the month of November draws near and the United States national elections in the first week of November become a reality, it behoved me to search with diligence why this is an explosive season. The...Published: 24 May 2020 at 09:22hrs | 659 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Lovemore Moyo snubs Welshman's 30 pieces of silver?
FORMER MDC-T national chairperson, Lovemore Moyo has distanced himself from the fierce battles raging over the control of the main MDC party pitting Nelson Chamisa's MDC Alliance on one hand as well a...Published: 24 May 2020 at 09:09hrs | 4032 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt rocked by infighting
President Emmerson Mnangagwa fired controversial politician Energy Mutodi following accusations that he was part of a faction undermining the Zanu-PF leader amid allegations of fissures in his governm...Published: 24 May 2020 at 09:04hrs | 5578 | by Staff reporter
Zipra cadres celebrate Dabengwa's life
EX-Zipra cadres have paid tribute to former Zapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa (pictured) as the country marked the first anniversary of his death.Dabengwa died on May 23 in Kenya on his way back hom...Published: 24 May 2020 at 09:01hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
Lovemore Moyo fuels Chamisa, Khupe fight intrigue
MOVES to rally MDC veterans behind Nelson Chamisa in the fight for the control of Zimbabwe's mainstream opposition party have taken a new dimension with reports that former party chairman Lovemore Moy...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:59hrs | 3260 | by Staff reporter
I had always admired Douglas Mwonzora
I had always admired Douglas Mwonzora, who I thought was being ill-treated by his colleagues in the MDC Alliance before the Supreme Court ruling. Sometimes when you are not in physical contact...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:42hrs | 2156 | by Kennedy Kaitano
Is our money safe in this lockdown?
JUST recently, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya blamed a faceless devil for the economic crisis that a whole new generation now takes as custom.He was right. There is cert...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:41hrs | 910 | by Tawanda Majoni
Attacks evoke memories of Gukurahundi tactics
LAST week on Wednesday night (May 13, 2020), I woke up to find several missed calls and messages from fellow human rights defenders telling me that Zimbabwe's youngest MP, Joanna Mamombe (27), and her...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:40hrs | 319 | by Thandekile Moyo
Scapegoating Africans as a lazy lot unable to use land
THE war of words against African holders of land continues unabated as government finds itself in an embarrassing situation after the land reform programme of the year 2000. In an extremely disquietin...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:39hrs | 231 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Towards the re-invention of Africa
The world is a huge afterthought. Most of what we know about the world and what happened in it is based on the history that was told later, in the hindsight of the historians.We can perceive t...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:15hrs | 81 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
Are the West suckers for cheap propaganda?
ONE question that people who accuse the Government of Zimbabwe of complicity in the alleged abduction and torture of citizens have not attempted to answer is: For what benefit?What does the Go...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:13hrs | 234 | by Nick Mangwana
Zimbabwean twins heading to Harvard University
ZIMBABWEAN rowers, identical twins Rory and Patrick Plunket are ecstatic after being accepted at the prestigious Harvard University in the United States of America.The two 19-year-olds finishe...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:13hrs | 1185 | by Staff reporter
Celebrating an auspicious Day
TOMORROW is Africa Day, a truly and deeply auspicious day on the continent's calendar.On this day, various leaders of African nations that had wrestled freedom and independence gathered in Add...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:11hrs | 140 | by Ambassador Chris Mutsvangwa
Zec considers by-election options
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is crafting an operational framework to pave way for the "safe resumption" of by-elections following an indefinite suspension of all electoral activities....Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:10hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Let's clean our dirty stables!
AS human beings, we need to accept that there are often both comprehensible and incomprehensible life forces around us.Where Bishop Lazi comes from, for example, you cannot venture deep into t...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:09hrs | 74 | by Bishop Lazarus
ZACC hunts down corrupt ministers
A former Cabinet Minister, a Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and a prominent property mogul face arrest for criminal abuse of office, fraud and abuse of funds following investigations into la...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:08hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diasporans eligible for land allocation back home
ZANU PF United Kingdom and Europe chair, Marshall Gore has encouraged the Diaspora Community at large to apply for land back home during the build-up to the second phase of the equitable land redistri...Published: 23 May 2020 at 19:39hrs | 2839 | by newzimbabwe
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