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DA to protect Ramaphosa, guns for Mashatile
While the DA will now protect ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal, it still wants Ramaphosa's deputy Paul Mashatile answering to the police for several allegations - including c...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1219 | by Staff reporter
Zondo was Ramaphosa's last line of defence
President Ramaphosa has on Thursday announced Justice Mandisa Maya as the Chief Justice of the Republic.Maya will take up her position on September 1, replacing the "politically conflicted" Ch...Published: 16 hrs ago | 995 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fears SADC Summit protests
In anticipation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in Harare next month, the Zimbabwean government is cracking down on gatherings and dissent due to fears of protests in front...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 13:16hrs | 2357 | by Staff reporter
Coltart wants Zimbabwean political parties to organise like businesses
As Zimbabwe seeks to shift its politics from slogans and personality cults to a focus on ideas and issues, Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart advocates for political parties to be organized and managed effi...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 13:14hrs | 996 | by Staff reporter
Dali Mpofu denied work visa to represent Namibia's EFF
Prominent South African legal practitioner, Advocate Dali Mpofu and his colleague Advocate Lerato Moela were denied work permits this week by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Secu...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 09:29hrs | 8186 | by Staff reporter
'Deal with Phala Phala, not Dr Hlophe'
The DA had better prospects of winning on the Phala Phala matter involving President Cyril Ramaphosa, which they were "flip-flopping" on, than they did on challenging uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) lead...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 09:13hrs | 749 | by Staff reporter
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
It was always clear that the African National Congress (ANC) was headed for political and electoral decline in the 2024 elections. Several political analysts and ANC watchers have written the politica...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 367 | by William J Mpofu
Malema's EFF hits back at Ramaphosa
The EFF has hit back at President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement, saying he failed to address "pressing issues" they had brought up during the opening of Parliament debate.The Red Berets' respons...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:38hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
44 Zinasu activists arrested
Forty-four activists from the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) were arrested yesterday at the ZESA Training Centre in Harare for public violence and property destruction. Violence erupted amo...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:36hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war veterans to persuade Mnangagwa to stay
The War Veterans League, along with several Zanu-PF provinces and wings, has urged President Mnangagwa to reconsider his decision not to seek re-election in 2028. They believe the nation would benefit...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:34hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's 'super' Presidency slammed
Various political parties represented in Parliament have slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for creating a super presidency concentrated in his office.This week, uMkhonto weSizwe Party Parliame...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:31hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
There is little doubt that, politically, the DA is the ultimate beneficiary of the government of national unity. It was always clear that the African N...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 20:38hrs | 462 | by Dr William J Mpofu
Zimbabwe joins United Nations (UN) Water Convention, leading wave of countries in Southern Africa
Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in drought-stricken Southern Africa, has joined the UN Water Convention in a clear demonstration of political will for water cooperation across borders. Home to some 17 ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 12:55hrs | 233 | by APO
Zanu-PF youth league slams Mutsvangwa
Zanu-PF youth league political commissar Taurai Kandishaya has slammed Christopher Mutsvangwa over the party spokesperson's recent claims Vice President Constantino Chiwenga was not ordained successor...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:26hrs | 2871 | by Staff reporter
Obert Masaraure fired from his teaching job
Firebrand unionist and human rights campaigner Obert Masaraure has summarily been dismissed from his job as a schoolteacher.The Amalgamated Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president reveale...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:25hrs | 1847 | by Staff reporter
SADC must kick out Zimbabwe for kiling and oppressing Matabeles
It is quite disturbing that members of the SADC region are falling over each other to condemn Israel for the war against Palestine while they wine and dine with the black apartheid government of Zimba...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 17:00hrs | 867 | by Israel Dube
Give Chamisa a chance
Zimbabwe is currently suffering from aggravated kwashiorkor of leadership, both in the opposition and the ruling party.The political space without the charismatic Nelson Chamisa is seemingly l...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:50hrs | 1084 | by Leonard Koni
African children are wood, and water collectors for the whites: nothing has changed!
I wish I lived in another planet and certainly not planet Earth because this one has painful contradictions. Africa, especially, a continent that was ravaged by slavery for centuries. The white popula...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 16:48hrs | 599 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa's govt sweats over Sadc protests
The Zimbabwean government is preparing for potential unrest during the upcoming Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) summit scheduled for August 17-18. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who will a...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 3126 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Bulawayo province joins ED2030 chorus
ZANU-PF Bulawayo Province has called for President Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028, citing his significant achievements towards Vision 2030 as reasons for his continued leadership. Despite t...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:21hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
ANC of Ramaphosa: Obliterating, political cleansing of left leaning socialists
South Africa is witnessing a significant shift in its political landscape after the African National Congress (ANC), under President Cyril Ramaphosa, lost its majority in Parliament. This development ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:18hrs | 226 | by Marshall Ndlela
Mnangagwa's second republic of corruption and controversy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's second republic, which he proclaimed when he came into office in November 2017 following a coup that ended long-time ruler Robert Mugabe's nearly four-decade rule, has b...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:59hrs | 908 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
'Chiwenga will not automatically succeed Mnangagwa'
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga will not automatically succeed President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2028, according to Chris Mutsvangwa, the spokesperson for Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF. Mutsvangw...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:31hrs | 7116 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala returns to Zimbabwe amid threats to his life
Outspoken opposition figure and Vice-Chairman of the Citizens Coalition for Change, Job Sikhala, is set to return home today after a four-month absence abroad. His impending return was confirmed by re...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:30hrs | 1902 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya calls for total removal of Zanu-PF
Exiled musician Thomas Mapfumo has called for a complete overhaul of Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, despite President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assurance that he will not seek another term beyond 2028. ...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:13hrs | 1250 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe churches praying for Mnangagwa to hand over power peacefully
Church leaders in Zimbabwe are expressing hope for a peaceful transition of power following President Emmerson Mnangagwa's commitment to adhere to the constitution and retire after his second term end...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:10hrs | 503 | by Staff reporter
Gwede Mantashe slams 'deputy Jesus' Helen Zille
In a recent statement, ANC National Chair Gwede Mantashe has issued a stern warning to DA Federal Leader Helen Zille, accusing her of acting like a "parallel president" and posing the biggest threat t...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:44hrs | 3693 | by Staff reporter
Why Splash, Freddy Gwala are more popular in Zimbabwe than South Africa
FIVE years after his passing on 27 July, the life of Splash music godfather Dan Tshanda will be celebrated with a concert at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo.Tshanda has been gone for almost ha...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:27hrs | 854 | by Bruce Ndlovu
Chivayo, Zec corruption scandal spreads to SA
A JOHANNESBURG printing firm and its agent are being investigated by Zimbabwe's anti-corruption authority for price gouging on election-related material and equipment.Zimbabwe is no stranger t...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:48hrs | 1938 | by Staff reporter
Gunshots at mine, 46 injured
Forty-six people were injured in a violent incident at Element Minerals Mine in Shamva, Mashonaland Central province, on Thursday, following a clash over an alleged illegal mine takeover. The confront...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:59hrs | 610 | by Staff reporter
Harare faces water treatment chemicals shortage
Harare is at risk of a water crisis due to a shortage of treatment chemicals, stemming from unresolved payments to suppliers. The city council owes Chemplex Corporation approximately US$3 million for ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:56hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt dismisses US claims on Zimbabwe polls
Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, responded to remarks made by the new US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, regarding Zimbabwe's 2023 harmonised ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:42hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland rejects command healing
Desire Moyo, the Nkulumane lawmaker, has emphasized the need for the Gukurahundi community outreach programme to be conducted in a manner that allows victims to forgive without feeling pressured. ...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:15hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter
Thekwane High School celebrates Centenary of excellence
Thekwane High School in Plumtree, Matabeleland South, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Established in 1924 by Reverend Herbert Carter, a Methodist Church Missionary, the school has a mi...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:10hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
No message yet for Chamisa: incoming US Ambassador
The incoming United States of America's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ms. Pamela M. Tremont has claimed that the sending state (USA) has no message for former Citizens Coalition for Change leader, Advocate ...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 16:29hrs | 1813 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa, what stuff and Nonsense!
Even if he (Mnangagwa) were to die, Cabinet meetings would still be held at his grave at National Heroes Acre: the nation was told this today 17.07.2024. Such visceral statements are uttered unchallen...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 713 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Zimbabwe politics derail anti-corruption fight'
At a national anti-corruption conference in Harare, Transparency International Zimbabwe (TI-Z) board chairperson Isheanesu Chirisa highlighted several challenges hindering the fight against corruption...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:50hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Vote of no-confidence brewing for Mliswa-Chikoka
Efforts are underway within Zanu-PF to remove Mary Mliswa-Chikoka from her position as Mashonaland West provincial chairperson, with reports indicating that a vote of no-confidence petition has garner...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:44hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter
ED2030 chorus grows louder
There is a growing movement within Zanu-PF structures and affiliates across Zimbabwe calling for President Mnangagwa to continue leading the country beyond 2028 to achieve Vision 2030. Despite Mnangag...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:31hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter
US keen to mend relations with Zimbabwe despite Mnangagwa sanctions
The United States has expressed its readiness to enhance relations with Zimbabwe, aiming to become a reliable and consistent partner. This announcement came as new ambassadors from the US, Ireland, Ja...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:25hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
MK Party forming trade unions and labour federation
President of labour federation Cosatu, Zingiswa Losi, on Wednesday said the African National Congress-aligned labour movements are suffering huge losses as the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is forming ...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:13hrs | 861 | by Staff reporter
US Ambassador Tremont meets sanctioned Mnangagwa
The new United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ms. Pamela Tremont, presented her credentials to President Mnangagwa on Wednesday, officially assuming her ambassadorial role after her initial nomination...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:10hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa's 'plot' to kill the ANC
SOME senior ANC leaders have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of working with external parties to collapse the governing party and replace it with a centre-right coalition led by him after the 2024 g...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 09:09hrs | 1707 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora schedules high-level meetings at SADC Summit
The opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), led by Douglas Mwonzora, has announced plans to meet with three presidents attending the upcoming SADC Heads of State Summit in Zimbabwe this Augus...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:57hrs | 1378 | by Staff reporter
Allow all Zimbabweans to import vehicles DUTY FREE your current policy is discriminatory
Zimbabwe, a country grappling with economic challenges, has recently made headlines with a policy decision that has sparked both debate and controversy. The government has partially lifted the ban on ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 20:58hrs | 927 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zuma's MK Party takes SABC to court for misleading the public
Former President Jacob Zuma's MK Party has filed court papers with the Johannesburg High Court demanding that the SABC stop using the phrase "Government of National Unity" (GNU), claiming it is mislea...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 20:55hrs | 886 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa shocked by assassination attempt on Donald J Trump
President Mnangagwa has condemned the assassination attempt on former United States (US) President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania saying Zimbabweans received the news with shock and revulsion...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 13:21hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
US-based NGO Ford Foundation fingered in Kenya protests
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday accused the US-based Ford Foundation of sponsoring "anarchy" and funding anti-government protests that descended into deadly mayhem last month.The East ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:39hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF comments on Trump attempted assassination
Zanu-PF Information and Publicity Department Director Farai Marapira commenting on the attempted assassination of former United States president Donald Trump two days ago, saying there must not be any...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:31hrs | 1067 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to stage demonstration 8,000 miles away from home
Zimbabweans in the UK are set to petition British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday, urging him to pressure the Zimbabwean government to end the continued detention of Citizens Coalition for Chang...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:03hrs | 1186 | by Staff reporter
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