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Zimbabwe probes foreign involvement in reserved sectors

Government is conducting a study to assess the extent of foreign participation in economic sectors legally reserved for locals, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi told the Senate yesterday.Responding during t…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:13hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa endorsed for 'life presidency'

A traditional leader from Manicaland has landed in hot water after endorsing President Emmerson Mnangagwa for a "life presidency," reigniting concerns over chiefs' involvement in partisan politics.Chief Oliver Saurombe, based in Chimaniman…

Published: 05 Sep 2025 at 07:12hrs | 493 | by Staff reporter

To be President is the highest job most Africans dream of

The best job an African dream of is to become a President: not medicine, not teaching, not becoming a university professor, not engineering or physicists, Chemists, social scientists or whatever. What if the young and hopeful Akot Emmanuel…

Published: 10 Aug 2025 at 15:50hrs | 247 | by Nomazulu Thata

There's nothing visionary about a president who only acts after public pressure

It is hardly praiseworthy for a father to feed his family only after their cries of hunger grow too loud to ignore.I was watching a news report on the state broadcaster this evening, and by the time it ended, I was left with a bitter taste…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 11:05hrs | 342 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Presidential scheme disburses US$200 000 for vendors

Thousands of informal traders across Zimbabwe have received a major financial boost following the launch of the Presidential Vendors Empowerment Scheme, which has availed US$200,000 in seed capital to support and formalise vendor enterpris…

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 18:29hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter

9 vie for Zifa top post

As the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) prepares for its presidential election on January 25, at least nine candidates have formally expressed their interest in running for the coveted position.The nominations for the ZIFA presidency o…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:56hrs | 1286 | by Staff reporter

Nandi-Ndaitwah elected as Namibia's first woman president

Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been elected as Namibia's fifth president, making history as the country's first woman to hold this position.She won with 638 560 votes, followed by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) lead…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:47hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter

Mliswa announces presidential ambitions,

NORTON legislator Temba Mliswa over the weekend announced that he will retire from being a parliamentarian as he eyes the highest post on the land.Addressing his supporters at Lidiety shopping centre in his constituency during the commissi…

Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 07:03hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Chapman's anti-climax and false presidential poll start

WHEN Robert Chapman entered Zimbabwe's highly polarised political fray, some critics called him a "Zanu-PF project" aimed at dividing the youth vote.His admirers referred to him as an alternative to main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa. C…

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 14:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's rule has been disastrous

DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, as I see it, it is now the norm for the festive season to be without merriment.Yet, be that as it may, convention and courtesy nonetheless warrant me to extend to you hearty seasonal greet…

Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 21:00hrs | 12 | by Cyprian M Ndawana

Mr President, you hold on power through brutality

DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, Zimbabwe has long been in socio-economic dire straits. Her citizenry are rendered economic wanderers. Even children of liberation veterans are also scattered in the diaspora.Sadly, the mul…

Published: 06 Oct 2022 at 06:03hrs | 2 | by Cyprian M Ndawana

Allowances for President, VPs spouses

The spouses of the President and VPs will now be entitled to allowances following amendment to legislation as the government moves to pamper some of the country's VVIPs, Business Times can report.A recent Finance Act shows that the Preside…

Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 05:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

The Consolidation of Democracy in Zimbabwe

DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Zimbabwe celebrated National Unity Day a few days ago, commemorating the historic unification of former liberation war movements-PF Zapu and Zanu into what we now know as Zanu-PF. The historical importance…

Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:37hrs | 2 | by Robert Sigauke

Mr President so far so good

With my heavy heart I wish to congratulate HE President ED for a job well done following myriad of measures mitigating hyperinflation which has gone to extremes. Thank you so much HE and the finance minister Hon Mthuli Ncube for trimming e…

Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 07:27hrs | 2 | by Benny Gudo

Kereke seeks audience with judge president

Jailed politician and businessman Munyaradzi Kereke has written an urgent petition seeking audience with judge president Justice George Chiweshe over the alleged criminal abuse of office by judicial officers handling his appeal.Kereke is s…

Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 17:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Welcoming new president of Zimbabwe

Just before the sun had started its journey across the African cold sky, I jumped, tumbled and scrambled into my rambled clothes, cat licked my face and legs and soon I was in the kitchen preparing food to go to the ceremony of welcoming t…

Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:13hrs | | by Tanatswa Chikuku

No your Excellence, there's No Christmas for us povo

Dear Mr President, Still waiting in this long winding fuel queue i decided to read your xmas message hoping to get some comfort and assurance from you but alas its all gloom. Surely your sense of rhetoric is beyond measure for how dare you…

Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 16:03hrs | 4 | by Munya Shumba

MDC Parliamentarians hypocritical: Mudzuri

MDC core-Vice President, Elias Mudzuri, has released a hash worded response to his party colleagues calling their actions and utterances hypocritical politicking.Mudzuri was responding to a video that has gone viral on social media where h…

Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 19:22hrs | | by Charles Motsi

Storm over plan to bar Chamisa from polls

Zimbabwe risks confirming its pariah status in spite of claims by the new dispensation that it has broken away from former president Robert Mugabe's autocratic rule if it tweaks with the Constitution in order to shut out MDC Alliance leade…

Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 12:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF salutes Mnangagwa for win

ZANU-PF yesterday hailed President Mnangagwa for leading the party to an emphatic victory after it garnered two-thirds majority in the National Assembly in the July 30 harmonised elections. The party's national spokesman Ambassador Simon K…

Published: 03 Aug 2018 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Meet Zimbabwe's youngest presidential aspirant

THE young man questioned power and authority from a tender age. He was conscious of his rights, yet he was not rebellious. He understood and used freedom of expression even during his high school days. He was simply in his own class when i…

Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Admire Jamu-Mlambo

Why do so many Zimbabweans want to be President?

The long list of presidential candidates for the 2018 harmonised elections is out. Last Thursday, the nomination court was held where aspiring candidates submitted their papers and fees to contest in the July 30 polls. A total of 23 indivi…

Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 06:54hrs | 5 | by Christopher Farai Charamba

Is Nelson Chamisa too young to be president?

Election season in any country brings with it some crazy "vote for me" rhetoric. Politicians become "snake oil salespersons" gunning for the public's vote. In a normal voting system, it is the candidate whose message resonates with potenti…

Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 13:29hrs | | by Dr Gus Manatsa

What characteristics does our president need to have?

It is now official; on July 30th Zimbabwe will go to the polls to decide who will be our next president. It is a very exciting time and the dozens of nations and organisations who are sending teams of observers gives me hope that thes…

Published: 30 May 2018 at 13:55hrs | | by Charles, student

Chamisa: real change possible only 'when I become president'

WHEN Robert Mugabe was ousted in a coup in 2017 after three decades in power, many in Zimbabwe hoped that his downfall would spark a new era of democracy and prosperity in a country wracked by corruption, political violence and economic tu…

Published: 12 May 2018 at 14:10hrs | | by Newsweek magazine

6 things to know about Mutinhiri

Six things you might not know about Retired brigadier general Ambrose Mutinhiri now the leader of a new political party that has been endorsed by the former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe.Mutinhiri recently resigned from Parliament b…

Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 06:26hrs | 10 | by John Mokwetsi

FreeZim youth disowns John Chakasikwa

Freezim Congress Youth Assembly will like to dismiss the purpoted campaign flier of John Chakasikwa as the alleged Presidential candidate for Freezim Congress that is currently circulating on social media.Freezim Congress does not have Joh…

Published: 28 Feb 2018 at 05:44hrs | 11 | by FreeZim

The social media president

The English language is full of phrases attesting to the human inability to change: 'A tiger cannot change his stripes'; 'the leopard cannot change his spots'; 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks', to list just three. This ideacan even …

Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 13:44hrs | | by Charles Munganasa

This why children should not be Presidents

On 2 February 2018, Nelson Chamisa turns 40 and is constitutionally qualified to become President of Zimbabwe. Many will no doubt be celebrating this milestone with him.However, events over the last few days have demonstrated a big gap bet…

Published: 02 Feb 2018 at 09:31hrs | 4 | by Tinomudaishe Chinyoka

Idle life can be such a yawning bore, Cdes

MY former Comrades, this being my first January - and also first ever year - in which I have nothing to do with myself in my whole life; I have to admit that I am finding life to be rather a yawning bore. If life was always half this borin…

Published: 24 Jan 2018 at 14:33hrs | 3 | by CZ

Hey people, Mnangagwa is not some ice-cream!

WE are not going to waste time on professional pessimists in our midst. These were always waiting to say something negative about President Mnangagwa and his new Cabinet. The biggest worry for President Mnangagwa are the sycophants, flatte…

Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 08:06hrs | 5 | by Bishop

Open letter to President Mnangagwa - lessons from how Mugabe conducted himself

Dear Honourable President, As you get ready to commence your duties as the Head of the State and Government of Zimbabwe, here are some of the lessons that you could learn from how Mr Mugabe conducted himself in the same office which could …

Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 16:52hrs | | by Vabatsiri Venyika

Why Mnangagwa will make a great President

Here is why I think ED Mnangagwa will make a great President, at the very least a benevolent dictator (Paul Kagame anyone?). If I was in his shoes after years of Mugabeism (yes thats now actually a new political science term being coined i…

Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 13:50hrs | | by Nigel T Sithole

Who's Nkosana Moyo fooling?

Like salesmen, Zimbabwe's politicians are out in full force to market themselves to the electorate ahead of the 2018 polls.As is part of life, not everyone is gifted in whatever they do, and this also applies to our politicians.Even though…

Published: 12 Nov 2017 at 16:52hrs | | by Hama Saburi

Zimbabwe looks for Mugabe's successor after a surreal month

Before she landed herself in hot diplomatic water by allegedly attacking a South African model with a power cord, Zimbabweâ€™s notoriously ill-tempered first lady, Grace Mugabe, joined the clamour for her aged husband Robert to name a succ…

Published: 01 Sep 2017 at 10:36hrs | 1 | by Stephen Chan, SOAS, University of London

Mnangagwa preparing for power, Chiwenga to deputise

Acting and soon to be President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is now preparing for State power and to immediately usher in a quasi transitional government, to replace long serving President Robert Mugabe, and allow him to position himself and the r…

Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 10:54hrs | 5 | by Itai Mushekwe/Nancy Mabaya/Mary-Kate Kahari/ Malvin Motsi

Who is Nkosana Moyo?

"I was born in Makuva, and I started school at Makuva Primary School, then went to Don Bosco."At the end of a two-day, high level strategy session, you do not expect to hear such a humble statement from the putative guest of honour.And, pe…

Published: 30 Jun 2017 at 06:53hrs | 12 | by Albert Gumbo

Who is Nkosana Moyo?

"I was born in Makuva, and I started school at Makuva Primary School, then went to Don Bosco."At the end of a two-day, high level strategy session, you do not expect to hear such a humble statement from the putative guest of honour.And, pe…

Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 18:21hrs | 1 | by Albert Gumbo

Can Nkosana Moyo free Zimbabweans?

IN the battle for the minds and hearts of Zimbabweans looking for a powerful voice to tell the Philistines: "Let my people go," I have found no voice more intense and powerful in support of Nkosana Moyo than Hazvinei Mushonga.Let me start …

Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 17:52hrs | 3 | by Ken Mufuka

Independent presidential candidates are a joke

There will be elections in Rwanda in August this year. President Kagame is being challenged by 35-year-old Diane Shima Rwigira. She is clearly an underdog. The likelihood is that she will have a big majority of bystanders rooting for her. …

Published: 20 Jun 2017 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Nick Mangwana

Bona Mugabe Zimbabwe's next president

My people,I will start with one of the week's most popular sayings."We are on course to meet our target of 2,2 million jobs after successfully creating two jobs for my daughter and her husband in four years." (Dr Amai)Fellow Zimbabweans, I…

Published: 28 May 2017 at 09:37hrs | 6 | by Dr Stop It

Why Every President Is Mysteriously Hated!

Over the years, it's been more or less, a traditional ritual for an incoming president to enjoy a rite of passage into power as a crowd pleaser.Sadly, maintaining such romantic connection with the crowd after a little drive off the garage,…

Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 12:27hrs | 1 | by Nimi Princewill

Mugabe lowered the Presidential bar so much

Mugabe lowered the bar so much that every one sees themselves as the next President.I said it once that Mugabe lowered the bar so much that every one sees themselves as the next President. https://t.co/io11WKiU0uâ€” Raymond Majongwe (@RMaj…

Published: 15 Mar 2017 at 05:48hrs | | by twitter

Zimbabwe belongs to God, not the President

Today I want to address the issue of our current leadership on a Christian point of view. What can Zimbabwe and our leaders learn from looking back over the ages at the rise and fall if another to which they have a connection? A wise man s…

Published: 04 Mar 2017 at 10:01hrs | | by Tendai Mazenge

ANC, Zanu-PF ready for female presidents?

Recent political developments in neighbouring South Africa where president Jacob Zuma has said the governing African National Congress (ANC) party is ready for its first female leader, days after his former wife was named by the party's in…

Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 12:04hrs | 1 | by Maxwell Sibanda

Open letter to Cde Robert Gabriel Mugabe - 'Cops losing faith'

I want to bring this matter to the attention of the President Cde R.G. Mugabe. Junior police officers in the Zimbabwe Republic Police have became a cash cow for senior officers Mr President. Their small salary is being taken away from them…

Published: 10 Aug 2016 at 17:00hrs | 1 | by MK

Mugabe or Mnangagwa; the ground is ripe for either to create their own dynasty

Zimbabwean politics is very peculiar in that there is a veneer of democracy but everyone knows that it's a facade but there is no evidence to call out the elephant in the room.Zimbabwe is a nation of educated people, which can be a very po…

Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 17:56hrs | 1 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Is Zimbabwe ready for a female president?

Grace Mugabe has recently indicated at her "Meet the People" rallies that she is ready to step up to the presidency fuelling speculation that she could be the next in line to the top office in Zimbabwe.AS we inch towards the 2018 elections…

Published: 16 Oct 2014 at 08:59hrs | | by Maggie Mzumara

Top Reasons Why Welshman Ncube Could Be The Next President Of Zimbabwe

Being in office for seven terms of 5 years each, President Robert Mugabe tenure of being the president is coming to an end shortly before or after the start of 2013 as the election period has been prescribed by the SADC Troika in Angola la…

Published: 04 Jun 2012 at 09:30hrs | 1 | by Shephard Dube

Will John Nkomo be the next president of Zimbabwe!

With so much speculation rife about Robert Mugabe's poor health in the wake of his supposedly unscheduled flight to Singapore on Friday night, Zimbabweans are wondering who will be their next president if he dies in office.While spin docto…

Published: 03 Apr 2012 at 20:57hrs | | by Clifford Chitupa Mashiri

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CIO bursts WhatsApp extortion web scam

US$600,000 school commissioned in Kwekwe

Bulawayo Councillors Alarmed by Water Bowser Shortage Amid Ongoing Crisis

Mr. Ambassador, surely you can't deny that China treats Zimbabwe as a colonial outpos

Dzimbabwe our heritage, let's claim our heritage at all cost

Zimbabwe–SA relations: A long history of cooperation and tension

President Zandile Dubula is illiterate

Zimbabwe opens electricity sector to private players

Govt, ZIFA in landmark schools football deal

Parents protest controversial head's appointment

Chimanimani emerges as new HIV hotspot

Madzibaba WeShanduko's denied bail over Geza demo

Police dragged into messy Gwasira estate feud

Grade 7 pupil helps deliver neighbour's baby

Zambezi River tiger fish faces extinction

Traditional ceremony ends in murder as siblings kill brother

O-Zapu leader clashes with Binga traditional leaders

ZIFA to name new Warriors coach within a week

Treasury slashes Health Ministry's 2026 national budget bid

'Mnangagwa won't serve beyond 2028': ZANU-PF insider, opposition confirm

Harare woman arrested for stabbing husband over loan shark dispute

Gweru man killed in hit-and-run near church, driver surrenders to police

Zimbabwe's teacher training colleges face sharp decline in male enrolment

Zimbabwe rubbishes remarks by US lawmaker

US lawmaker warns Mnangagwa

George's political Sudoku failed to align

Mohadi awarded Honorary Doctorate

ZRP addresses public concerns over roadblocks

Kasukuwere rubbishes Mnangagwa's 2030 bid

'A junior soldier, not Chiwenga, could remove Mnangagwa' analyst warns of a 'neat, sadly bloody' plot

Businessman shoots wife dead, commits suicide

CIO bursts WhatsApp extortion web scam

Zimbabwe to freeze civil service hiring in 2026

'Operation Dudula is a group of thugs,' says Malema

'A junior soldier, not Chiwenga, could remove Mnangagwa' analyst warns of a 'neat, sadly bloody' plot

Redcliff plans CBD relocation

Parents protest controversial head's appointment

Illegal private schools get 4 months to comply or face closure

Zimbabwe opens electricity sector to private players

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