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Minister accused of creating parallel structures in ZANU PF camp
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe who is also Mashonaland Central province ZANU-PF chairperson has been accused of trying to manipulate District elections which are currently being held in the pro...Published: 4 hrs ago | 633 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs question Mnangagwa's legitimacy
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa, struggling to consolidate and maintain power at the volatile helm amid renewed internal Zanu-PF infighting and disintegration of the coalition which drove his ...Published: 4 hrs ago | 2235 | by Staff reporter
Nasty factional fights boil in Mnangagwa's backyard
INTENSE inter-factional fights to control President Emmerson Mnangagwa's home province Midlands, pitting two rival groups backing State Security minister Owen Mudha Ncube and the incumbent chairperson...Published: 4 hrs ago | 490 | by Staff reporter
US pressures Zimbabwe to lift ban on by-elections
THE United States government has ratcheted up pressure on Zimbabwe to hold by-elections, after nearly 30 constituencies were left with no representation following dramatic recalls of MDC Alliance legi...Published: 4 hrs ago | 217 | by Staff reporter
War veterans tell Chadzamira to quit post
CHIREDZI war veterans have called for the removal from office of minister of State for Masvingo Ezra Chadzamira (pictured), accusing him of corruptly allocating land in the district to outsiders while...Published: 4 hrs ago | 565 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's man back in charge
AFTER a bruising battle President Emmerson Mnangagwa's agenda to retain the services of Chief Justice Luke Malaba at the helm of the administration of justice, as part of his power consolidation and r...Published: 4 hrs ago | 836 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested after apparently shouting at Mnangagwa during ZITF walk
A man was tackled and led away by state security agents on Thursday after shouting "huya pano iwewe" in the direction of President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Mnangagwa, accompanied by his deputy Const...Published: 4 hrs ago | 729 | by Staff reporter
Lift sanctions against Zimbabwe, says Ramaphosa
SOUTH AFRICAN President Cyril Ramaphosa repeated his call to the United States and its allies to lift sanctions imposed against neighbouring Zimbabwe.The United States and the European Union (...Published: 4 hrs ago | 131 | by Staff reporter
Govt lavishes Mthuli Ncube with a US$200 000 hotel stay
GOVERNMENT allegedly splurged over US$200 000 on Finance minister Mthuli Ncube (pictured)'s accommodation after his lengthy stay at a five-star hotel in the capital before he relocated to a plush home...Published: 13 hrs ago | 5229 | by Staff reporter
Minister in trouble over gold mine
SPARKS flew in the Ministry of Mines this week, as the long-running dispute over Ran Gold Mines, a 122-year-old asset in Bindura, took a new twist, with an angry party to the deadlock accusing Mines m...Published: 13 hrs ago | 1775 | by Staff reporter
Gold rush spawns fresh displacements
THOUSANDS of Domboshawa villagers on the outskirts of Harare face imminent displacement to accommodate a clique of gold miners with strong links to the ruling Zanu PF party and top government official...Published: 13 hrs ago | 469 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa claims he will get back his party headquarters
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa said his party would get back everything it lost to a rival faction, including the party's Morgan Richard Tsvangirai (MRT) headquarters.He said the MDC Allia...Published: 14 hrs ago | 1752 | by Staff reporter
US tells Mnangagwa to hold by-elections
THE United States of (US) embassy in Harare yesterday criticised President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government over continued suspension of by-elections, arguing that elections could be held safely despit...Published: 14 hrs ago | 1268 | by Staff reporter
Biti back in Parliament
Six MDC Alliance legislators, including vice-president Tendai Biti, who were expelled from Parliament, have been reinstated by the High Court.Justice Joseph Mafusire ruled that Biti and collea...Published: 14 hrs ago | 1204 | by Staff reporter
D-day for Zifa bosses
A HARARE Court is today expected to rule on a matter where Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) bosses are accused of illegally transferring association funds to a private account.The quartet ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 303 | by Staff reporter
An overdue apology from Jonathan Moyo
FORMER Cabinet minister and Zanu-PF arch-propagandist, Jonathan Moyo, currently living in exile, was chief-architect of some of the most draconian and oppressive laws in the country. He has now decide...Published: 14 hrs ago | 1874 | by Cedric Steele
Mugabe's resting place and the making of national monuments
THE story, life and even death of late former President Robert Mugabe is a subject that continues to rekindle memories — good, bad and somewhat bizarre. His exhumation debacle exposes the certainty ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 340 | by Brighton Taruberekera
Sibangilizwe Nkomo still in the race
SIBANGILIZWE Nkomo, the son of the late Zapu founding leader Joshua Nkomo, yesterday dismissed attempts by some party members to sideline him from the opposition party's presidential race.Nkom...Published: 14 hrs ago | 258 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa admits to being stumped by power crisis
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday admitted that rolling power cuts had stumped his government and called on the private sector to invest in the energy sector to boost supplies.Industry, b...Published: 14 hrs ago | 638 | by Staff reporter
Britain expresses concern over Makomborero Haruzivishe's incarceration
THE British government has expressed concern over the continued incarceration of pro-democracy activist and MDC Alliance youth leader Makomborero Haruzivishe.Haruzivishe has been in jail for t...Published: 14 hrs ago | 402 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo second city to attain herd immunity, claims Chiwenga
THE country's second largest city, Bulawayo, will soon become the second city after Victoria Falls to achieve herd immunity, with 64% of the targeted population having received the first dose of COVID...Published: 14 hrs ago | 274 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Victoria Falls for conferences
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived here yesterday evening ahead of a double-header official opening of the Southern Africa Chief Justices' Forum (SACJF) and Institute for Chartered Governance and Accountancy...Published: 14 hrs ago | 207 | by q
Zapu to hold elective congress next month
ZAPU is expected to hold its elective congress next month with six candidates jostling for the party's top post. The elective congress, which seeks to elect a new leadership following the death of the...Published: 14 hrs ago | 86 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe leaders too immature to understand democracy
I know that Zimbabweans have resigned themselves into expecting anything from their leaders - no matter how horrendous and disgraceful - as that has been the shameful hallmark of the regime ever since...Published: 14 hrs ago | 147 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa sees silver-lining in Covid-19 dark cloud
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has called for equal access to Covid-19 vaccines saying although the pandemic has caused major setbacks all hope was not lost. In a pre-recorded address to the United Nations Gener...Published: 14 hrs ago | 77 | by Staff reporter
When it comes to Zimbabwe’s 41 years and counting of rigged elections - it takes three to tango
When it comes to Zimbabwe's rigged elections - it takes three to tango. The ruling party Zanu PF, the MDC opposition and the ordinary Zimbabweans have all played a part in historic fact that Zimbabwe ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 86 | by Wilbert Mukori
Ramaphosa reiterates Zimbabwe sanctions removal call
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday reiterated his call for the lifting of illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States and its allies. The call was part of his add...Published: 14 hrs ago | 150 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa proud of industry revival
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday expressed pride over the positive strides being registered by the country's industries - taking advantage of the supportive Government policy reforms. These have enhanced...Published: 14 hrs ago | 81 | by Staff reporter
The ZAPU NPC resolution to bar Nkomo is unconstitutional
The ZAPU National People's Council has upheld its resolution which seeks to bar Mr Sibangilizwe Nkomo from contesting as a ZAPU President. The resolution to the effect that one has to be a member for ...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 09:45hrs | 1772 | by Thulani Nkala
Chiwenga claims currency sabotaged
Zimbabwe's government admitted Wednesday that its domestic currency is facing new pressure as its value continues on a sharp slide against the United States dollar.The official exchange rate, ...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:55hrs | 6960 | by Staff reporter
MDC mayor bootlicks Mnangagwa
WHILE the MDC Alliance is blaming Zanu-PF for using Local government minister July Moyo to interfere into the operations of the councils under its ambit, MDC-T mayor for Mutare Blessing Tandi, last we...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:45hrs | 2937 | by Staff reporter
Mary Mliswa accused of ordering arrests of rival
THE internecine factional ructions battle for control of Mashonaland West Zanu-PF has reached a crescendo, with claimant to the provincial chairmanship, Vengai Musengi this week accusing Provincial Af...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:44hrs | 1601 | by Staff reporter
Chief Justice Luke Malaba is legit, ConCourt rules
CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba will now stay in office for five more years after the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) yesterday overturned an earlier ruling by the High Court that his continued stay in offi...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:40hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says Zimbabweans are their own economic liberators
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has said the COVID-19 pandemic has taught Zimbabweans to be their own economic liberators and that the country would be more secure if it relies on its own producti...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:39hrs | 913 | by Staff reporter
Lawyers decry onslaught under Mnangagwa
A DAMNING report has revealed a growing and worrisome trend in the systematic arrest of lawyers in the country and restrictions that have been placed on them since the beginning of 2020, impacting the...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:34hrs | 1269 | by Staff reporter
Don't criticise my budget surplus, says Mthuli Ncube
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday said Zimbabweans should not criticise his budget surplus, and claimed that his austerity measures had saved the economy from an economic collapse induced by the...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:33hrs | 1036 | by Staff reporter
Red Cross provides free COVID-19 vaccines at ZITF
The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is providing free COVID-19 vaccines among other health services at the on-going Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).The global business conference ki...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:32hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Time to ratify AU Charter on Democracy
AS we reflect on the just passed International Day on Democracy, we find it worrying that Zimbabwe has not ratified the African Charter on Democracy, Elections, and Governance. It is a long time since...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:30hrs | 113 | by Veritas
Can sex, affect prostate cancer risk?
AS we continue to fight COVID-19 in Zimbabwe, let us bear in mind that we also need to raise awareness of prostate cancer.It's that time of the year again when everyone is busy preparing for t...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:29hrs | 1071 | by Michelle Madzudzo
Zimbabwe and regime change agenda
REGIME change is seen as a dirty phrase by those that hold power, especially unpopular governments that have overstayed their welcome and simply hold on to power mostly by hook and crook.Since...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:23hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives for grand Fair
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived yesterday in Bulawayo ahead of today's official opening of the 61st edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). The President, who was accompanied by M...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:19hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Zinara offers motorists amnesty
Motorists who have fallen behind in their vehicle licensing can now catch up this week and next week by just paying what they owe since Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has granted its t...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:16hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Nzuwah declared national hero
The former Public Service Commission chairman, Dr Mariyawanda Nzuwah, who died after a short illness on Tuesday, has been declared a national hero. Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister ...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:15hrs | 783 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga endorses Mnangagwa wife's initiative
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday attended First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa's educative Gota/Nhanga/Ixhiba programme at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) and concurred with her tha...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:15hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Concourt clears Chief Justice Malaba
Chief Justice Luke Malaba will now serve in line with the Constitution until his 75th birthday in May 2026 after the Constitutional Court yesterday overturned a High Court order and confirmed that all...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:15hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa invites investors into energy sector
UNTAPPED natural gas and vast renewable resources present business opportunities for investors from across the world to come to Zimbabwe and do business while the country is modernising despite setbac...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
The extension of Chief Justice Luke Malaba's term in office is legal
Justice Rita Makarau and Justice Bharat Patel today dismissed the high court judgement, and have today ruled that Chief Justice Luke Malaba has always been legaly in office and his tenure was extended...Published: 22 Sep 2021 at 12:49hrs | 3242 | by Shelton Muchena
Mnangagwa mourns ex-PSC chair Nzuwah
President Mnangagwa has sent a condolence message to the Nzuwah family following the death of former Public Service Commission chairman Dr Mariyawanda Nzuwah yesterday. The cause of his death was not ...Published: 22 Sep 2021 at 06:01hrs | 1935 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe exhumation: Grace loses court case
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe suffered another blow as a Chinhoyi magistrate threw out her bid for judicial review of Chief Zvimba's ruling ordering the exhumation of the late former President Robert...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 21:38hrs | 4786 | by Staff reporter
Zapu plots to sideline Nkomo's son
THE opposition Zapu has reaffirmed a contentious resolution barring presidential aspirants who have not been card-carrying members of the party for the past five years from contesting the presidency a...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 21:35hrs | 1866 | by Staff reporter
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