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WATCH: Defiant Trump says 'The movement we started is only just beginning' in farewell speech
US President Donald Trump struck an optimistic and defiant note in his farewell address, vowing that his movement is here to stay and praising his administration's achievements in restoring America wh...Published: 9 hrs ago | 876 | by Staff reporter
Tracking the genealogies of societal violence and its manifestations in Zimbabwe
Investigating the Liberation war and post war timelines 1960 – 1987Zimbabwe is a country marred by a myriad form of violence. The entry point in this article is to establish the genealogies ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 462 | by Nomazulu Thata
Former minister grilled over land
THE government is probing former Labour minister Petronella Kagonye on allegations of improperly acquiring six farms in Mashonaland East under her real estate firm, Glorious Properties.On her ...Published: 19 Jan 2021 at 15:44hrs | 1461 | by Staff reporter
What caused the 50% plunge in Zimbabwe's fuel import bill?
ZIMBABWE'S fuel import bill fell by more than 50% in 2020, from US$1,2 billion the previous year.Figures recently released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), capturing data ...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 06:03hrs | 1395 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa told release Chin'ono, Mahere, Sikhala
AMNESTY International has demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration immediately and unconditionally releases incarcerated opposition leaders, MDC Alliance vice-chairman, Job Sikhala ...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 06:02hrs | 3623 | by Staff reporter
Sweet victory for Jefferies in Dubai
ACE Zimbabwean motor racing driver Axcil Jefferies buried himself in glory on Saturday after sweeping to victory in the 2021 Hankook 24H Dubai at Dubai Autodrome in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. ...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 05:51hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Big Saturday read: The other side of the story
On the 27th of July 2017, the late President Morgan Tsvangirai convened an Extra-Ordinary National Council Meeting at his Highlands home.On the Agenda was the ratification of the Coalition Agr...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 16:13hrs | 1206 | by Lloyd Damba
Dead bodies in Chamisa's hands
On the 27th of July 2017, the late President Morgan Tsvangirai convened an Extra-Ordinary National Council Meeting at his Highlands home.On the Agenda was the ratification of the Coalition Agr...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 15:28hrs | 6408 | by Lloyd Damba
200 die in seven-day Covid-19 bloodbath
ZIMBABWE last week experienced its worst week with spiking Covid-19 infections and 200 deaths as the country continues to suffer the consequences of the second wave of the global pandemic.With...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 09:24hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter
Govt explains low Covid-19 recovery rate
THE surge in new Covid-19 cases has put pressure on resources, resulting in delays in contact tracing and recording of newly recovered cases, leading to a sharp decline in the country's recovery rate....Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 08:12hrs | 538 | by Staff Reporter
Fake Covid-19 certificates scam exposed
SOME members of staff at a private laboratory, Klosad Clinical Diagnostics Lab, in Harare's Avondale suburb, are issuing out certificates with fake negative Covid-19 results to international traveller...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 07:57hrs | 616 | by Staff Reporter
Four people in court for hiding ZB bank loot
Four people appeared before a Harare court yesterday on allegations of trying to stash part of the loot stolen by suspected armed robbers that were arrested last week in connection with the US$2,5 mil...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 07:55hrs | 1636 | by Staff Reporter
Draft Constitution of the Federal Republic of Mthwakazi
Greetings to all! Below I present to you the Draft Constitution (Part 1 and Part 2 consisting of 47 Articles) of the Federal Republic of Mthwakazi. The Full Draft Constitutio...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 15:49hrs | 2102 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Cyberocracy: from prospects to reality?
Implications for Political Communication and Digital Diplomacy for Zimbabwe and the Developing WorldIn 1992, David Ronfieldt writing for the RAND Corpo...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 15:32hrs | 137 | by Taurai Mutoti
Soldiers bash lockdown enforcing cop
TWO soldiers reportedly went berserk on Monday and assaulted a police officer who was leading a team that was enforcing lockdown restriction measures in Chipinge.Milicent Ndebvu (30) and Mike ...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 15:09hrs | 1925 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now almost overrun by Covid-19 second wave
When the coronavirus pandemic began early in 2020, most Zimbabweans never took it seriously. Many were misled by social media where it was peddled that Corona is only for whites and only comes in wint...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 09:24hrs | 2742 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
45 police officers challenge detention
FORTY-FIVE suspended police officers have approached the High Court seeking an order to be released from Chikurubi Detention Barracks (DB) where they have been committed since January 4.The of...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 07:18hrs | 2009 | by Staff reporter
US$2,7m heist suspect killed in shoot-out, three still on the run
A suspect in the US$2,7 million ZB Bank cash-in-transit heist died in Zaka on Thursday in a shoot-out with detectives, while three others appeared in court yesterday. So far, police have arres...Published: 16 Jan 2021 at 07:11hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
Drop charges against Chin'ono, Mahere and Sikhala, demands Amnesty International
Amnesty International has called on the Zimbabwean government to drop "malicious" charges against journalist Hopewell Chin'ono and opposition MDC Alliance officials Fadzayi Mahere and Job Sikhala....Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 07:26hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to demolish illegal upmarket homes, lodges in Victoria Falls
The government is reportedly hunting for land barons who allegedly illegally parcelled communal land outside the world-class resort city amid indications more than 100 "illegal executive settlers" wil...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 07:26hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: 'The Second Republic'; Land history; Ownership and Productivity in the Post Mugabe era
The Author is a Master of Science in International Trade and Diplomacy student at the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a MSc degree in Development Studies (National University of Science and Technolog...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 21:34hrs | 897 | by Livingstone Kazizi
MDC Alliance activists' arrests 'ploy for sanctions renewal'?
Recent allegations of targeted arrests and human rights abuses in the country have been described as a ploy by opposition linked political activists to influence the outcome of a sanctions review proc...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 21:12hrs | 1535 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman jailed 15 years for smuggling explosives
A 42-year-old Zimbabwean woman was on Wednesday jailed for an affective 15 years by a Musina Regional Court for smuggling explosives worth R168 00 into South Africa.Mercy Rifundo was arrested ...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 17:29hrs | 1067 | by Staff reporter
Hydro-politics depriving Bulawayo and Matebeleland of water
MORE than a century ago in 1912, the people of Matebeleland and Bulawayo regions were promised that they will draw water from the Zambezi River, through the Matebeleland Zambezi Water Project (MZWP)....Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 11:56hrs | 730 | by Staff reporter
Police increase heat on Covid-19 sinners
Police have set up a special crack unit to enforce discipline among ordinary citizens who are defying lockdown restrictions. This comes as there are growing calls for the government to further...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 08:31hrs | 1555 | by Staff reporter
Kwekwe artiste cements African roots
Award winning traditional gospel artiste Kanizios Msonza (Kanimusic) recently released a single track titled "Good Morning Africa" ...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 08:29hrs | 268 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Bosso aspiring chair outlines plans
THE man challenging Kenneth Mhlophe in the race for the Highlanders' chairmanship, Johnfat Sibanda, says commercialising the club would be his top priority if he is voted into office.Highlande...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:58hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents demand transparency in awarding tenders
THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) has demanded that the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) must explain the rationale behind the awarding of a tender to three contractors to develop housi...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:56hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Loga sweats over Khama, Musona injuries
WARRIORS coach Zdravko Logarusic will be keeping his fingers crossed for the next few weeks as star player Khama Billiat is likely to be unavailable for the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifying f...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:46hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
How to kill a country
Nearly forty years ago Ian Smith, the Prime Minister of Rhodesia, became the first and only white colonial ruler to break away from the British Crown. He had tired of London's nagging about the subjug...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 16:49hrs | 2490 | by Samantha Power
Zimbabwe: 'The Second Republic'; Land history; Ownership and Productivity in the Post Mugabe Era
The Author is a Master of Science in International Trade and Diplomacy student at the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a MSc degree in Development Studies (National University of Science and Technolog...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 12:32hrs | 908 | by Livingstone Kazizi
8 more arrested in US$2.5 million heist
EIGHT more suspected armed robbers have been arrested in connection with the US $2,5 million heist which occurred along the Harare-Chinhoyi Road Wednesday last week.This brings to 11, the numb...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 09:10hrs | 6132 | by Staff reporter
98 covid-19 positive out 123 tested: proof test regime wilfully inadequate - 'Seri kweguva!' Still, must learn lessons
Zimbabwe has handled the corona virus pandemic like it has everything else the characteristic blundering incompetence. "Masvingo marked a record single-day increase in the number of Covid-19 c...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 08:32hrs | 1524 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mystery of the Mberengwa 'ambula-cart'
AS Zimbabweans wallowed over the weekend in the boredom induced by the second coronavirus lockdown, an unusual but interesting picture went viral on social media.The image featured an ordinary...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 07:57hrs | 1773 | by Geoffrey Nyarota
Mpilo Covid-19 cases reach 206
ABOUT 206 Mpilo Central Hospital healthcare workers have contracted Covid-19 since April last year, amid fears of more infections owing to the rapid increase of new cases in the countrywide. A...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 07:52hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat suffers fresh setback
Kaizer Chiefs have suffered a fresh setback after revealing that talisman Khama Billiat faces an extended period on the sidelines after suffering a leg injury.Amakhosi announced on Tuesday tha...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 09:57hrs | 2570 | by Staff reporter
Ezinkulu zaseKezi works on two albums
Ndux Junior says he is working on two albums this year, one with Ezinkulu zaseKezi and another with his Batshele Brothers. "We'll be dropping our second album in April as Ezinkulu zaseKezi, a ...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 08:42hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Shooting of a bushbuck lands 4 in prison
Four Bindura men who shot and killed a bushbuck at Tsambe game park in Bindura were arraigned before a Bindura magistrate yesterday.The quartet Lovemore Kandiya (18), Hendrick Chitengu (44), E...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 16:25hrs | 1565 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Buy Zimbabwe' will never succeed as long as local companies produce sub-standard goods and services
Zimbabweans are generally a proudly patriotic people - who, never hesitate to show unquestionable devotion and love for their dear country - but, that dedication should never be equated to foolishness...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 15:06hrs | 357 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The white man behind Mnangagwa's Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme
Zimbabweans have embraced the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme that is turning out to be the trump card for this summer cropping season. However, not many people know the man behind the concept. Last week,...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 08:20hrs | 5099 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe workers under siege, claims Global Report
ZIMBABWE has been red-flagged as one of the world's 10 worst countries regarding workers' welfare.Violations of workers' rights, including abductions and other forms of violence and threats of...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 08:12hrs | 831 | by Staff reporter
US$2,7m heist: Trio remanded in custody
Three security guards who last week allegedly connived with six armed robbers to steal over US$2,7 million and $40 000 cash that was in transit appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday and ...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 07:51hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's security personnel test positive of COVID-19
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, currently on annual leave at a time Zimbabwe is battling the intensifying Covid-19 pandemic, including attendant deaths, was last week forced to abandon a trip to his She...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 18:41hrs | 4333 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt has no strategy beyond lockdown
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has no comprehensive Covid-19 plan beyond the strict 30-day lockdown triggered by a recent spike in cases, spelling trouble in the health sector for his broke...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 18:38hrs | 1512 | by Staff reporter
US$2,7m heist an inside job
The robbery of US$2,775 million and $43 000 from a cash-in-transit ZB Bank vehicle along Harare-Chinhoyi Road on Wednesday is believed to be an inside job where three security personnel in the vehicle...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 07:44hrs | 1204 | by Staff reporter
Commonwealth, sanctions removal Mnangagwa's top priority
Rejoining the Commonwealth and seeking the removal of illegal economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, principally by the United States (US) and her allies, are the top priorities of the Ministry of Fo...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 07:44hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter
Midnight armed robber nabbed
AN EPWORTH based armed robber was arrested on Tuesday after he allegedly stole a gold dealer's money and valuables worth about US$9500 at gunpoint during midnight.Philemon Kudakwashe Manave (2...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 14:56hrs | 2282 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Picking the best sofa for your living room
The living room is that area of the home where most people focus on the interior decoration. Buying a durable sofa of high quality is one of the main things that make the living room attractive. It is...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 13:27hrs | 1159 | by Staff Writer
Anti-graft crack team seizes $2 billion assets
A CRACK team made up of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has seized luxury homes and top-end vehicles wor...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:53hrs | 1539 | by Staff reporter
'SA infectious COVID-19 variant likely in Zimbabwe'
THERE is a "pretty high likelihood" that the new coronavirus variant 501. V2 identified in South Africa could be circulating in Zimbabwe — but no investigation has been done to ascertain its presenc...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:42hrs | 842 | by Staff reporter
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