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38 years of Zanu PF tyranny has sucked all marrow out of life - We are living dead
"Insanity," said the great Physicist Albert Einstein "in doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result" Talk of insanity and one immediately thinks of the mental patien...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1134 | by Wilbert Mukori
Cops launch countrywide roadblocks
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a countrywide operation targeting unregistered vehicles and motorists who are flouting traffic regulations and endangering the lives of other road users...Published: 8 hrs ago | 2378 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: Nyagura trial put on hold
The trial of suspended University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Levi Nyagura, who is accused of illegally awarding former First Lady Grace Mugabe a PhD, has been put on hold pending the determination of his applic...Published: 9 hrs ago | 232 | by Staff reporter
Khupe earmarked for a diplomatic posting
Speculation is rife within the MDC led by Thokozani Khupe that its leader could be earmarked for a diplomatic posting in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government.This follows claims on social...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 14:06hrs | 2333 | by Staff reporter
Roles of Provincial Councils, Ministers spelt out
Implementation of devolution enjoins central Government to release funds for provincial budgets to ensure that areas lagging behind in terms of development are prioritised, Local Government, Public Wo...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 06:35hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's special graft team under siege
In May this year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa set up a team of lawyers and prosecutors to form the Special Anti-Corruption Unit as part of his pledge to deal with corruption.months later, the...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 13:34hrs | 1105 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt moves to amend Constitution
The Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe officially opens on Tuesday with significant changes to Chapter 14 of the Constitution set to be introduced.The amendments are designed to streamline the struc...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 07:14hrs | 5300 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa talks up devolution
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to institute provincial councils sooner rather than later in line with the provisions of the country's Constitution as well as his government's thrust on devol...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 21:51hrs | 1770 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa humiliates MDC Alliance 'sell-out' councillors
Four MDC Alliance councillors, who last week conspired to defy the party's directive on the mayoral elections, have found themselves in serious trouble after they were made to appear before party pres...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 12:31hrs | 8438 | by Staff reporter
Nduna fights to retain Chegutu West seat
NEWLY-sworn-in Chegutu West MP Dexter Nduna (Zanu PF) has vowed to keep his seat despite reports that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) mixed up results to disadvantage MDC Alliance candidate, G...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:21hrs | 837 | by Staff reporter
Let's give Mnangagwa a chance to turnaround Zimbabwe
For a long time, Zimbabwe was a country in the wilderness with little taking place, but since November 24, 2017 when President Mnangagwa took over the levers of powers, things started to tick. He emba...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:16hrs | 179 | by Elijah Chihota
Chamisa is a very bad and poor chip off the Tsvangirai block
Mario Vargas Llosa, the world-famed Peruvian writer, penned a small, but sweet collection of incisive essays titled "A Writer's Reality." My favourite from that collection is "Novels Disguised". Its a...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:13hrs | 2840 | by Igomombe
Judges should not run elections
On 11 September 2018, a video circulated on social media showing some opposition politicians in Parliament chanting: "mbavha! mbavha!" as Justice Chigumba entered the Parliament chamber to conduct the...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 16:27hrs | 2377 | by Tererai Mafukidze
Chamisa copies the Kenyan playbook
When Nelson Chamisa this week announced his intention to inaugurate himself as "People's President" of Zimbabwe, he was following in the footsteps of other African opposition leaders — specifically ...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 18:50hrs | 5102 | by Simon Allison I M&G
'Engage every Zimbabwean' Manyika tells ED - fishing for gravy train seat, reward for selling-out
"In an open letter to Mnangagwa dated September 11, (Noah) Manyika said there was need for the country to avoid the trauma of disputed elections in future to ensure whoever is elected can govern with ...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 16:41hrs | 2366 | by Nomusa Garikai
'We are stuck with (vote rigging) ED junta, make it work' argue Cross - how, GNU fog has never cleared
The trouble with dealing with single track minded people like Eddie Cross is once they have made up their minds on something they are off. Even a train on a single track can be stopped and even revers...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 07:14hrs | 2999 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
New start or a false start?
NATURALLY, there have been mixed reactions to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new Cabinet. In this piece, we will explore the administration of government and how it can be maximised to achieve its ful...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:38hrs | 485 | by Paul Kaseke
Chamisa calls Mnangangwa bluff on devolution
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has claimed President Emmerson Mnangagwa was bluffing on his promises to implement devolution, accusing him of violating the Constitution by appointing Ministers of State for...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:28hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
International community should intervene in Zimbabwe Gukurahundi genocide
What do we think of when we hear of which such names as Rohingya, Ndebele, Tutsi, Kazakh, Armenia, and Jew - especially, when they are all in one sentence?...most likely genocide and the Holoc...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 15:11hrs | 556 | by Peace Chiwara Marangwanda
Dabengwa condemns gukurahundi commission
ZAPU president Dumiso Dabengwa has challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to review his appointment of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) whose composition he said was improper r...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 14:56hrs | 1159 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa keeps Chiwenga in check
The new Cabinet announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday last week significantly dilutes Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's influence in the security sector, the Daily News reported....Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 08:11hrs | 19802 | by Staff reporter
'RBZ should complement Mthuli Ncube'
Analysts yesterday called on Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mangudya and his team to work in tandem with new Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube efforts to help arrest econo...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:35hrs | 1946 | by Staff reporter
Devolution expected to take centre stage in Parliament
THE public outreach that led to the crafting of the new Constitution in 2013 saw the birth of devolution of power. A majority of provinces advocated for the system of governance which was one of the i...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:02hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs to take a leaf from Cameron on safe schools pledge
Amalgamated Rural Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe, ARTUZ congratulates Cameroon and its people for becoming the 81st country to sign and commit to safe schools pledge of 2015 and is 22nd in African to do ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 16:27hrs | 872 | by Choose Kasongo
Let's give Mnangagwa a chance to turn Zimbabwe around
For a long time, Zimbabwe was a country in the wilderness with virtually nothing taking place, but since 24 November 2017 when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the levers of powers things starte...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 16:16hrs | 2426 | by Elijah Chihota
Mnangagwa's Ministers ready to roll
NEW Cabinet Ministers sworn-in yesterday pledged to bring about sweeping changes in Government and ensure Zimbabwe becomes a middle income economy by 2030. The 20 Cabinet Ministers - who took ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 06:54hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
A few suggestions to the knowledgeable Prof Mthuli Ncube from a keen fellow Economist
I am grateful that the key Ministry of Finance has been judiciously assigned to Prof Mthuli Ncube at a time such as this. I believe the Minister is well on course to transform the country's economic f...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:21hrs | 2918 | by Prosper Munyedza
Suggestions to Prof Mthuli Ncube from a keen fellow Economist
I am grateful that the key Ministry of Finance has been judiciously assigned to Prof Mthuli Ncube at a time such as this. I believe the Minister is well on course to transform the country's economic f...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 07:16hrs | 1313 | by Prosper Munyedza
Mnangawa's Cabinet was tight balance between economy, politics
I WATCHED the Cabinet announcement with a colleague from East Africa, who opined that Zimbabweans are too easy to please and that they move on faster than expected.From the dusty campaign trai...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:56hrs | 592 | by Tapiwa Gomo
PJ Powers in sterling performance
MUSIC legend, PJ Powers, lived up to her billing as she put up a sterling, intimate two-hour performance at the Elephant Hills Resort on Saturday night. The show was aimed at increasing awaren...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe reveals Mnangagwa 'deal'
Former first lady Grace Mugabe has revealed how she struck an agreement with her husband to bury the hatchet with President Emmerson Mnangagwa after a bitter fallout last year.Grace, who was a...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:53hrs | 7612 | by Staff reporter
Police roadblocks return
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will from tomorrow launch a massive crackdown targeting unlicensed drivers and unregistered vehicles in a nationwide blitz that will signal the return of roadblocks,...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:46hrs | 3443 | by Staff reporter
Stinking tribalism inside MDC-T!!! Chamisa where is Khupe today?
The last person who can chide the people of Matabeleland as tribalist is Nelson Chamisa himself! A Portuguese adage says "you did not need a big ass to get diarrhoea: even with a small one, this disea...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 07:14hrs | 1002 | by Nomazulu Thata
PJ Powers in Victoria Falls for albinism awareness
POPULAR South African musician Penelope Jane Dunlop - popularly known as PJ Powers or Thandeka - is in Victoria Falls for an awareness show for people living with albinism.PJ PowersPJ Powers t...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:39hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Gweru vendors relive running battles with municipal cops
Molleen Makasi (54) runs across a busy street in Gweru's central business district while clutching a bag full of tomatoes, onions, carrots and vegetables. At the corner of the road, she is blocked by ...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:33hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
International live ammunition laws
We reflect on the legalities of soldiers using live fire on protesters. The highly-charged political violent demonstrations and the ensuing shooting of people on August 1 was one of the worst of its k...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:31hrs | 390 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Mnangagwa proclaims Parliament opening date
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday proclaimed September 25 as the day for the official opening of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe. The President is expected to set th...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 07:53hrs | 382 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa flies into raging storm
President Emmerson Mnangagwa returned from a five day visit to China early yesterday morning to be confronted with soaring prices of mostly basic commodities and rising shortages.Prices of bas...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:35hrs | 3899 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: Nyagura ConCourt bid in limbo
HARARE magistrate Lazini Ncube yesterday dismissed a bid by suspended University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura to approach the Constitutional Court (ConCourt), challenging the legality...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:05hrs | 1091 | by Staff reporter
Junior cops sue over 'unlawful' salary deductions
AT least 28 junior police officers staying at Mbare Police Camp have petitioned the High Court seeking an order to compel their bosses to refund the $45 which they allege was unlawfully and wrongfully...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:01hrs | 1189 | by Staff reporter
Letter to Comrade Julius Malema
Dear Mr. Malema, Firstly, I would like to apologize to you personally because when you started your political path, I am one of those you did not take you seriously. I was deeply concerned abo...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:51hrs | 3112 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Zimbabwe not worried about sanctions'
ZIMBABWE will not preoccupy itself with sanctions by some Western capitals but will continue to work with progressive friendly nations to grow its economy, President Mnangagwa has said. Further, Presi...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:51hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Residents pressure Mnangagwa on devolution
The Centre for Community Development in Zimbabwe (CCDZ) and the Harare Residents Trust (HRT) have challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to urgently implement devolution and expedite the establishmen...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:55hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe plunges into wheat crisis
ZIMBABWE was by yesterday left with less than a month of wheat stocks after a United Kingdom-based supplier held back a 30 000-tonne consignment at Mozambique's port of Beira until payment is confirme...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 395 | by Staff reporer
Victoria Falls awaits PJ Powers
INTERNATIONAL jazz music icon, PJ Powers, is expected to jet into Victoria Falls tomorrow morning ahead of her charity show in the resort town on Saturday. All proceeds from the show, which ha...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:42hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's appointment of the Commission was not legal
BUREAU Veritas says President Emmerson Mnangagwa's appointment of the "Harare Massacre" Commission was not legal. According to Veritas: Section 110(6) of the...Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 12:24hrs | 1366 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa told to 'Implement devolution now'
THE Zimbabwe Christian Alliance (ZCA) has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa (pictured) to fully implement devolution in his next government and avoid "piecemeal concessions".Speaking at an ou...Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 06:43hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa probe team illegal'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa could have violated some sections of the Constitution when he appointed a seven-member Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 shootings, legal think-tank Veritas has warn...Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 06:38hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa 'out-stretch' his arms to Chamisa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has delayed announcing his Cabinet to give talks with youthful MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa a chance, highly-placed sources told the Daily News yesterday.Zi...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 17:09hrs | 10696 | by Staff reporter
Family believes in mermaids
A GOROMONZI teenager drowned SEVEN days ago and the family still believes he will emerge from the dam alive.The Kandodo family has been made to believe that their 14-year-old son Emmanuel was ...Published: 02 Sep 2018 at 16:00hrs | 3353 | by Staff reporter
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