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US$1m COVID-19 tender scam deepens
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's son, Collins, yesterday distanced himself from Delish Nguwaya, whose firm Drax International was recently controversially awarded a US$1 million contract to supply COVID...Published: 2 hrs ago | 359 | by Staff reporter
Death, secrecy and online assets
PEOPLE are advised and rightly so to ensure tight protection of their online data and other personal information held in electronic format. Protecting data helps against unauthorised access and crimin...Published: 2 hrs ago | 94 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Mnangagwa's son speaks on corruption allegations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son, Collins Mnangagwa, has furiously denied allegations that he is part of the company which pocketed almost US$1 million after supplying the government with gros...Published: 18 hrs ago | 2998 | by Staff reporter
WANTED: Government reveals names of people who fled Coronavirus centre
Secretary Information Nick Mangwana has published names of four ladies who are on wanted list for escaping from Vuti Quarantine Centre on Thursday night. Mangwana said the four ladies, who liv...Published: 22 hrs ago | 2405 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Buyanga receives 'death' threats from baby mama's dad
BUSINESSMAN Frank Buyanga has received what sounds like death threats by his baby mama, Chantelle's father, Lawrence Muteswa.The threats could spark more discomfort to the Africa Medallion Gro...Published: 29 May 2020 at 11:05hrs | 1839 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's US$1 million Coronavirus tender saga takes new twist
United Arab Emirates based company Drax International which was recently caught in a procurement storm has threatened legal action against publications whom they accuse of making unsubstantiated c...Published: 29 May 2020 at 10:16hrs | 3359 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ministry of Finance denies giving Mnangagwa's son US$1 million
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance George Guvamatanga has refuted reports that the Treasury had paid an amount of US$1 million to Drax International, which is owned by Delish Nguwaya, a bu...Published: 28 May 2020 at 13:35hrs | 4056 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Mnangagwa joined the struggle only in 1978'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa joined the liberation struggle in 1978 when he arrived in Mozambique, National Patriotic Front Spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has said. The firebrand Spokesperson ...Published: 28 May 2020 at 11:03hrs | 7128 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe's radical cure for depression
Zimbabwe is pioneering a groundbreaking mental health programme with stunning results – and the rest of the world is taking note.Late one evening, Dixon Chibanda, a psychiatrist in Harare, Z...Published: 28 May 2020 at 08:28hrs | 1976 | by Rachel Nuwer from Zimbabwe
Latest live soccer results
For sure, it is not always possible for sports fans to watch their favourite game or match. That is why there is a huge amount of resources on the Internet that allow bettors to track all events onlin...Published: 27 May 2020 at 13:04hrs | 1670 | by Staff Writer
How to get a licensed gun in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has, of late, been inundated with reports of criminals as the economy continues on a nose dive and people try to find alternative means of survival. Most people, small businesspersons...Published: 26 May 2020 at 18:25hrs | 6550 | by Mandla Ndlovu
COVID-19 delays April inflation stats
THE Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat) says it has delayed the publication of last month's inflation figures due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown that crippled the data collection process....Published: 25 May 2020 at 08:01hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
Barbara Makhalisa Literary Trust promotes IsiNdebele literature
A LOCAL Trust has embarked on a programme to promote isiNdebele literature after observing that few writers were penning novels in the language threatening its future existence. The Barbara Cl...Published: 25 May 2020 at 07:43hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
Raila Odinga set for Sithole foundation launch
FORMER Kenyan prime minister Raila Odinga will deliver a keynote address to honour the late nationalist and one of the Zanu founders Ndabaningi Sithole in a virtual launch of a foundation to honour hi...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:58hrs | 809 | 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 | 2245 | by Kennedy Kaitano
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 | 234 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Major diplomatic row brewing between Harare and Islamabad
A largely unknown, but wealthy businessman, Mian Sohail Qaiser, is threatening to ignite a diplomatic row between Zimbabwe and Pakistan. The Pakistan embassy in Harare is unhappy with the protection Q...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:36hrs | 1201 | by Staff reporter
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 | 293 | by Staff reporter
Two boys and a cow 'drown'
Two boys and a cow allegedly drowned this afternoon at Mahofa dam in Centenary after losing control of their ox drawn cartA witness Moses Chingwe told Bulawayo24.com that the two boys were com...Published: 21 May 2020 at 19:05hrs | 2858 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
UK invests £20 million to fight Coronavirus in Africa
The United Kingdom has reported that it will invest up to £20 million in the African Union's new ‘African Union Covid19 Response Fund' to tackle coronavirus and save lives making the UK the largest...Published: 20 May 2020 at 13:02hrs | 765 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe suffer blow
ZIMBABWE Cricket's hopes of salvaging their limited-overs home series against Afghanistan next month suffered a blow after the sport code was removed from the list of low-risk disciplines that can res...Published: 20 May 2020 at 07:19hrs | 807 | by Staff reporter
3 Zimbabweans escape from South Africa jail
FOUR prisoners, among them three Zimbabweans awaiting trial, are on the run after escaping from their remand holding cells at the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Services facility in Pretoria, South Afr...Published: 20 May 2020 at 06:54hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter
David Magagula declared National Hero
Following the passing on of Mr. David Magagula on 18May 2020, MLF, in consultation its advisory body, Mthwakazi council of Elder, which is drawn from the length and breadth of Mthwakazi, has resolved ...Published: 19 May 2020 at 19:26hrs | 4516 | by Andrea Sibanda
Woman arrested over Covid-19 fake news
ANOTHER Bulawayo woman who allegedly peddled fake news on WhatsApp and shared with her daughter a false Press statement bearing President Mnangagwa's fake signature announcing the extension of the loc...Published: 19 May 2020 at 07:16hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Cyber Bill awaits Parly debate
The Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill was gazetted last week and now proceeds to Parliament for debate and possible amendment before being passed into law. The Bill seeks to set out the ...Published: 19 May 2020 at 07:11hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Mujuru biography opens can of worms
The recently published biography of Solomon Mujuru really opened a can of worms as it really showed who he was and the effects of his alleged semi illiteracy. According to the former minister in Mugab...Published: 18 May 2020 at 20:05hrs | 6600 | by Phosiwe Ncube
WATCH: Prodigal son Tinashe Jonasi apologises to Zanu-PF Chamisa and All Zimbabweans
In a twist of events Mr Tinashe Jonasi who has gained notoriety in attacking the Zimbabwean government and all the opposition members. Mr Jonasi came into light as he was flighted more often in a You ...Published: 18 May 2020 at 17:02hrs | 5028 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zapu, MLF clash over Joshua Nkomo legacy
OPPOSITION Zapu has blasted the secessionist Mthakwazi Liberation Front (MLF) for casting aspersions over the late Father Zimbabwe Joshua Nkomo's rich legacy. This was after former MLF lead-er...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:56hrs | 979 | by Staff reporter
Nick Mangwana what is hate speech according to you? Calling Mnangagwa a hyena; is that hate speech?
Dear Nick, One thing you have not mastered ever since you entered politics in 2017 is that African politics has short legs. Do not dream even in your maddest senses that Zimbabwe politics will...Published: 17 May 2020 at 21:49hrs | 2348 | by Nomazulu Thata
Shifting Attitudes on Higher Education: A Radical Approach to Bridging the Critical Skills Gap
Young people are Africa's most valuable and the single most important key to unlocking sustainable economic growth. The United Nations' Strategic Development Goals (SDG 4) commits countries to ensure ...Published: 17 May 2020 at 21:05hrs | 561 | by Nkosilathi Lesley Ngwenya
Zanu-PF Politburo member blasts abductions on MDC MP, activists
OUTSPOKEN Zanu-PF politburo member and ex-war veterans minister Tshinga Dube has condemned the alleged abduction and torture on three opposition activists saying the acts unnecessarily gave the countr...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:36hrs | 4312 | by Staff reporter
Why NRZ electric trains disappeared
WHEN the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) launched the electric train more than two decades ago, the long dreary journey between Harare and Dabuka, south of Gweru, became an enjoyable one.A...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:32hrs | 1240 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt censures Chamisa
The leader of a faction of the MDC, Mr Nelson Chamisa, has to "disengage from abusive politics" of taking improper pot-shots at the Head of State, President Mnangagwa, and instead join efforts to figh...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:17hrs | 692 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's Vice President speaks on reports that she has joined Khupe
MDC Vice President Lynette Karenyi has refuted allegations that she has dumped the main MDC faction led by Nelson Chamisa and joined the smaller MDC faction led by Thokozani Khupe. ...Published: 16 May 2020 at 13:56hrs | 5879 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Arrogance vs ignorance: How the MDC's lurching deeper into chaos
RECENTLY, I wrote two articles which were both published in the Zimbabwe Independent. The first was an opinion piece titled The MDC imbroglio is devastating for the opposition. In the opinion piece, I...Published: 15 May 2020 at 08:16hrs | 731 | by Jonathan Chando
The utter madness of power
POLITICIANS in this country can be remarkably naive. Long before Covid-19 unleashed mayhem upon God's green earth, there was lots of excited chatter in opposition circles over calculated moves by "the...Published: 15 May 2020 at 08:12hrs | 788 | by Brazh Malaba
Sub-standard Covid-19 products flood Zimbabwe
tHE Standards association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) is conducting quality tests on hand sanitiser and protective clothing and will soon be publishing a list of certified producers following the proliferation ...Published: 15 May 2020 at 08:09hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter
Dr Shingi Munyeza; a canary in a coal mine
As a millenial growing up in the digital age where millions of videos whizz about online, it's hard to take it all in and make head or tail.But I could not ignore one snippet last Sunday in wh...Published: 14 May 2020 at 14:06hrs | 2487 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Chris Mutsvangwa guns for Vice Presidency?
Christopher Mutsvangwa claims to have been the brains behind the operation restore legacy which saw the removal of former President Robert Mugabe. Mutsvangwa was seen in a video celebrating th...Published: 12 May 2020 at 10:15hrs | 5097 | by Tinashe Matavire
'Botswana slides into dictatorship'
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has been criticized for being a dictator by the opposition parties of being a dictator after imposing laws that stifle freedom of speech during the 6 months state ...Published: 11 May 2020 at 22:51hrs | 6428 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sewage contaminated Khami Dam water for drinking, as BCC goes back to 'objectionable' plan
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is exploring possibilities of purifying the dirty Khami Dam water for drinking as the city' s water situation reaches critical levels.The city is conducting a f...Published: 11 May 2020 at 15:01hrs | 565 | by Staff repprter
Zimbabwe not funding terrorism, says RBZ chief
Zimbabwe has never been accused of funding terrorism by any institution in the world, Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Dr John Mangudya, has said. He was reacting to reports carried by some sec...Published: 11 May 2020 at 08:13hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter
Gen Mujuru heroism beyond reproach
Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa's critique on General Solomon Mujuru's biography "The Army and Politics in Zimbabwe: Mujuru, the Liberation Fighter and Kingmaker" authored by Miles Tendi elicited ro...Published: 10 May 2020 at 07:27hrs | 1139 | by Reason Wafawarova
Sue China for Covid-19, I dare you!
No one felt quite pepped up as Bishop Lazarus when he heard news that some European countries and the United States of America were planning to sue China for the fallout caused by the coronavirus....Published: 10 May 2020 at 07:25hrs | 378 | by Bishop Lazarus
RBZ dismisses 'terrorist funding' fake news
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has dismissed an article carried by a local daily newspaper titled "EU blacklists Zimbabwe over terrorist funding."The headline sensationally suggests that Zimbabw...Published: 09 May 2020 at 08:30hrs | 2276 | by Ndou Paul
Barbara Makhalisa weathers patriarchal storm
VETERAN author Barbara Makhalisa has attributed her success to the value her father and grandfather placed on educating the girl child at a time when doing so was unheard of because of prevailing patr...Published: 08 May 2020 at 00:33hrs | 1099 | by Staff reporter
European Union blacklists Zimbabwe over money laundering
The European Union Commission has announced that it has blacklisted Zimbabwe and other countries for failing to have stronger anti-money laundering systems. Other companies listed are Ghana an...Published: 07 May 2020 at 16:19hrs | 1133 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mthwakazi: What is in this name?
I ALWAYS monitor what people discuss on social media to educate myself on new ideas. This other day I was surprised when a group of Kalanga educationists said that the Mthwakazi are the Nguni and the ...Published: 06 May 2020 at 19:56hrs | 1639 | by Cont Mhlanga
EU blacklists Zimbabwe over terrorist funding
The European Commission is set to include Panama, the Bahamas, Mauritius and nine other countries to its list of States that pose a financial risk to the bloc because of anti-money laundering and terr...Published: 06 May 2020 at 08:02hrs | 2607 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pardons more prisoners
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pardoned 2 500 more prisoners from different prisons countrywide under the recently amended Presidential clemency order as part of measures to de-congest the country's...Published: 06 May 2020 at 07:42hrs | 422 | by Staff reporter
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