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Man calls lover's hubby to tell him he is dating his wife
A two-year secret love affair between an immigration officer and a police officer's wife has erupted into scandal after the jilted lover exposed the relationship to his girlfriend's husband - in a dra...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:45hrs | 1089 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promotes senior Zimbabwe Defence Forces officers
In a significant development for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, Commander-in-Chief President Emmerson Mnangagwa promoted three Zimbabwe National Army Brigadier-Generals to the rank of Major-General, alo...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 11:08hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power outages to ease as Hwange Unit 7 returns to operation
The Zimbabwean government has assured citizens that severe power outages affecting the country will ease this weekend as Hwange Unit 7, recently down for maintenance, is set to resume operation. The u...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:32hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, do you understand the democracy for which you 'fought'?
We have been told this time and time again!To be frank, I have had it up to here listening to the same old tired and worn out drivel!Who wouldn't be - when each time Zimbabweans dare c...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 19:18hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
There is some hope in Zimbabwe!
On March 27, 1902 the London Guardian announced the death of imperialist, Cecil John Rhodes His last words were these. "So little done, so much left to be done!"These words apply to ou...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Words matter, political leaders must exercise restraint
IT is becoming increasingly clear that Zimbabwe is heading for a difficult period leading up to the elections likely to be held sometime next year.From obtaining indications, the election coul...Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 05:41hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa fuelling hate speech'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of using inflammatory language seen as promoting violence in the run-up to elections expected next year.Addressing Zanu-PF supporters in Mut...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brigadier General Charles Kaneta dies
Brigadier General Charles Kaneta has died.He was 64.He collapsed and died while at his farm in Nyanga yesterday.Brig Gen Kaneta was the Director General Logistics at the Zimbab...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 19:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Armed robberies linked to 2017 coup'
EXILED former Higher and Tertiary Education deputy minister Godfrey Gandawa has sensationally claimed that soldiers and police officers implicated in recent armed robbers could have stolen the firearm...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army generals feel the heat over soldiers' criminal activities
THE Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has been forced to publicly denounce its officers for their engagement in criminal activities following a spate of robberies and casual shootings by and involving sold...Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 13:58hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Defence Forces speaks on recent shootings
People must report any member of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) engaging in criminal activities or unbecoming behaviour, the ZDF said in a statement yesterday after seven people died in three recen...Published: 01 Jan 2022 at 13:54hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe leaders who have nothing to show for 40 years of misrule now find glory in liberation struggle tales
"Matakadya kare haanyaradzi pwere" - that is the saying that I always think of whenever our leaders in Zimbabwe launch a book glorifying their liberation struggle exploits of more than forty years ago...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 10:04hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mystery over Zimbabwe army deal?
MYSTERY over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's adviser and shadowy businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's murky purchase of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) partly-owned Pen East Mining's stake in platinum m...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 20:43hrs | 24 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army boss disowns Chikafu
ZIMBABWE Defence Forces (ZDF) commander General Phillip Valerio Sibanda has disowned a woman who once masqueraded as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's daughter to dispossess a Shamva miner, John Maungwa,...Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 17:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Catholic priest speaks on Mtukudzi
I didn't intend to write anything on Tuku at this time because there is so much going on out there. The nation and the world is struggling to come to terms with his passing, condolence message...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 06:35hrs | 6 | by Fr Dominic Tomuseni SJ
Bishop Mutendi pushes for Chamisa, Mnangagwa deal
Zion Christian Church (ZCC) leader Bishop Dr Nehemiah Mutendi has challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to engage the opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa and all opposing voices for the go...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 10:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Army builds bridge in Filabusi
THE Zimbabwe National Army has brought relief to Mapholisa villagers in Filabusi after building a bridge that links them to a school, clinic and other essential services.Speaking at the offici...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
GNU is not good for both Zanu-PF and MDC-Alliance
Chamisa has shown that he is a bad loser and so how can this bad loser become a useful partner? Albert Einstein would say: "Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with i...Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 06:27hrs | 21 | by Bishop
Zimbabweans pay tribute to fallen heroes, heroines
THOUSANDS of Zimbabweans from all walks of life yesterday thronged various venues across the country to commemorate Heroes' Day.In Bulawayo, residents converged at the Provincial Heroes' Acre ...Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 06:31hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Is Chamisa working with or for Zanu-PF?
No wonder why some had suggested that little Chamisa instead of being big-headed and seeking glory should have gone for a National Assembly seat instead of vying for the presidency. Of course, this is...Published: 01 Jul 2018 at 08:02hrs | | by Bishop
Zanu-PF sellouts: Climb out of your coffins
A lot happened when your Bishop was busy elsewhere. Dear congregants, you deserve my unreserved apology. How can I not apologise — Tyson finally came back home, one Terrance Mkupe went bonkers about...Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 15:05hrs | 1 | by Bishop
Nathaniel Manheru resurfaces as Igomombe?
DEAR reader, we regaled each other leisurely under the eaves last week. But it can't be play, play, play forever. We have to get down to the business of interpreting our times, what with so much happe...Published: 15 May 2018 at 16:23hrs | 4 | by Igomombe
Chamisa: From BBC to Alice in Wonderland
Chamisa shifted uncomfortably in the chair that suddenly looked too big for him and he blinked uncontrollably as if to say hamuwoniwo ndichi mudiki, zvakwana.It's very rare for politicians to ...Published: 13 May 2018 at 11:34hrs | 2 | by zimpapers
Our bad patch called Nelson, more ambitious than Satan
DEAR reader, we regaled each other leisurely under the eaves last week. But it can't be play, play, play forever. We have to get down to the business of interpreting our times, what with so much happe...Published: 12 May 2018 at 13:23hrs | 2 | by Igomombe
Damning appraisal of 'out of depth' Chamisa
A RESPECTED University of Liverpool professor yesterday issued a lengthy, damning appraisal of MDC Alliance president Mr Nelson Chamisa, who was on a visit to the United Kingdom, describing him as exc...Published: 11 May 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
No Mutsvangwa, that's not the way of a comrade
Clearly, Mutsvangwa has issues with the Lieutenant-General (retired) Rugeje and Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs Minister Webster Shamu, but there are far much better ways of resolving those differ...Published: 06 May 2018 at 09:19hrs | 3 | by Bishop
Mukanya has no intentions of dying in a foreign land
DECORATED Chimurenga music proponent, Dr Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo says he has no intentions of dying in a foreign land and his visit is the beginning of a solid reconnection with his motherland....Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:53hrs | 1 | by staff rpeorter
'Only Chamisa can be an instrument of change'
At a time frustration at Zimbabwe's political class is running high, Nelson Chamisa (NC) who has emerged as the MDC's presidential candidate is hoping to tap into a desire for wholesale change in the ...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 17:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'An old person cannot be an instrument of change,' says ageist Chamisa
HARARE - At a time frustration at Zimbabwe's political class is running high, Nelson Chamisa (NC) who has emerged as the MDC's presidential candidate is hoping to tap into a desire for wholesale chang...Published: 04 Mar 2018 at 11:14hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Late Dr Sikhanyiso Ndlovu honoured
The late national hero, Dr Sikhanyiso Duke Ndlovu has been posthumously honored after a new science laboratory at Induna High School at One Infantry Brigade was named after him in honor of the contrib...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 19:26hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
'Soldiers must appreciate history'
SOLDIERS must appreciate the history of the country and where it is headed so that they remain focused, the Commander of Mzilikazi Barracks (formerly 1 Infantry Brigade), Brigadier General Augustine C...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cyanide poisoning claim 251 elephants since 2013
251 elephants have been killed due to cyanide poisoning since 2013 as the country continues to battle with the worrying scourge of poaching which is threatening Zimbabwe's wildlife heritage.Th...Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 13:00hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
Jah Prayzah: Master of political intrigue
Towering music star Jah Prayzah has joined the list of artistes whose music has been dragged into politics by Zimbabweans yearning for a new leader to take over from President Robert Mugabe who has be...Published: 10 Sep 2017 at 15:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Poem; Tambo yemagetsi
Iniwo zvangu tsvarakadenga yomusikana Chigagairwa zvacho mhodzi yechingwa Ndinotsenga mvura ndichiipfira masvisvinwa paAzania apo Ko ishe runako pandiri vakaita rwekundiramwira V...Published: 20 Aug 2017 at 17:26hrs | 11 | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo,Snr
Grace Mugabe is fearful for the future: Sons revenge the good life
Many signs tell it all that Dr. Grace is in a panic mode. Her options to remain in Zimbabwe after the imminent death of her husband in Zimbabwe are very frightening to comprehend; she is rightfully sc...Published: 18 Aug 2017 at 17:26hrs | 18 | by Nomazulu Thata
Numbers don't lie
Morgan thinks a return to the original MDC will save him but then the dynamics have changed a lot. A company of fools suffers harm and bad company corrupts good character.JUST like I told you,...Published: 06 Aug 2017 at 13:12hrs | 1 | by Bishop
14 reasons why Mugabe is an unquestionable dictator-in-chief
1. Mugabe believes he is the only one who is able to lead Zimbabwe with the help of his minions.Dictatorship involves the rule of one person or one small group led by one person.2. Mug...Published: 07 Jun 2017 at 06:30hrs | | by Patson Dzamara
General Chiwenga threatens war vets
The majority of war veterans have nothing to do with this nonsense that we are now getting daily in our media.The ones who are now championing themselves as the war veterans are members of an ...Published: 02 May 2017 at 06:40hrs | 15 | by Gen Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga
Bosso - Caps final to be held in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO will host the final of the fifth edition of the Commander ZNA's Charities Soccer Shield between Highlanders and Caps United later this month.Speaking after Highlanders' emphatic 3...Published: 14 Mar 2017 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
POEM; Kisimusi paZimbabwe
Gegegegege kuseka nhamo serugare Pfachaa yasvika kisimusi Tichaziveiko paZimbabwe kunze kwayo nzara Hutongi hwavo Gushungo chirambamaguta chaicho Igangaidza mukwenyi mhezi yavavira mum...Published: 07 Dec 2016 at 22:11hrs | 2 | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo. Snr
Infantry Battalion changes leadership
Lieutenant Colonel Godfrey Mutsadyanga has taken over as Officer Commanding 1.2 Infantry Battalion in Hwange following the redeployment of his predecessor Lieutenant Colonel Simon Gwasha to the Zi...Published: 07 Oct 2016 at 17:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mbuya Nehanda's chilling Six Commandments
COMRADE Julian Maodza Murenga Mukomawashe, last week said things that have divided many Zimbabweans, regarding Mbuya Nehanda. That debate is still raging.This week, Murenga continues this "str...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:11hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
The boy who fed Mbuya Nehanda
LET us from the onset warn you dear readers. The narration below, by Julian Maodza Murenga Mukomawashe, belongs to the spiritual world. Born on August 22 1960, in Mbire; Murenga is that muzukuru waMbu...Published: 29 May 2016 at 10:18hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Burial of Chitepo, Mwashita - live update
1438: We end our updates here.1436: The National Anthem is now being played to mark the conclusion of proceedings here at the National Heroes Acre.1413: President Mugabe leads the layi...Published: 13 Apr 2016 at 14:18hrs | 1 | by Costa Mano, Elita Chikwati and Lloyd Gumbo
Chivhayo needs prayers - Bishop Lazarus
You look at Wicknell Chivhayo and the hogwash he has been writing lately and you say to yourself, yeah, indeed money can't buy you everything.But come on guys, let's give it to the boy. He is ...Published: 10 Apr 2016 at 08:35hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus
Bhasikiti reveals Zanu-PF 2008 poll secret
Ousted ex Zanu PF Masvingo Resident Minister , Kudakwashe Bhasikiti, has revealed that President Robert Mugabe personally deployed the Zimbabwe National Army to wage a violent campaign against MDC-T s...Published: 16 Mar 2016 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Smuggling syndicate consisting of Zimra, ZRP, ZNA officials busted at Airport
A smuggling syndicate consisting officials from ZIMRA, Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ), the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has been busted at the Harar...Published: 16 Feb 2016 at 20:05hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe appoints new commander for 2 Brigade
Brigadier General Felix Mhonda is the new commander of 2 Brigade, taking over from Brigadier General Augustine Chipwere.The handover takeover ceremony was presided over by the Zimbabwe Nat...Published: 11 Nov 2015 at 19:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe to announce resignation?'
COLOGNE - Zimbabwe strongman, President Robert Mugabe, is not going to die in office nor opt for a life presidency, but will instead announce his exit from power before the 2018 Presidential and Parl...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 10:12hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe
Military bosses want Lancaster House attendee as Mugabe's successor
COLOGNE - In a sure move, that seals the demise of Vice President, Joice Mujuru, and killing her bid to succeed President Robert Mugabe, the country's hardline military chiefs have reportedly declar...Published: 19 Aug 2014 at 08:08hrs | 3 | by Itai Mushekwe
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