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Attempted murder accused CCC MP, councillor set free
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Member of Parliament Maureen Kademaunga and Harare ward 10 councillor Clayd Mashozhera have been acquitted of attempted murder charges after being on remand since 2...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:09hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa: 'We refused to be lured by trappings of power' - Why did you fail to implement even one token reform in 25 years?
The people of Zimbabwe have risked livelihoods, limbs and even their lives (over 500 were murdered by Zanu PF during the 2008 presidential run-off alone) to elect MDC/CCC leaders not power on the unde...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 19:57hrs | 757 | by Wilbert Mukori
Ncube and Chamisa are one coin with two sides: Gugugu Magorira
Please do not play with our intelligence. Welshman Ncube is the worst politician we can think of today. Ncube is part of the problem too, just like Chamisa. Professor Mandaza told Chamisa to come clea...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 19:50hrs | 622 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe's cycle of betrayal
Is it not a pity how the people of Zimbabwe have been duped not once, but twice? The first betrayal came from figures like Cecil Rhodes and his clansmen, who, under the guise of imperialism, promised ...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 14:23hrs | 617 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabweans brave flooded perilous Limpopo river
Desperate times continue to drive Zimbabweans into life-threatening risks as they attempt to escape the country's prolonged political, economic, and social crisis. Many are risking their lives crossin...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:46hrs | 733 | by Staff reportetr
Mahere criticises govt's plans to issue Zimbabweans with title deeds to farms
Prominent opposition political activist and lawyer, Fadzayi Mahere, has criticized the government's plans to issue title deeds for farms seized and redistributed during Zimbabwe's controversial land r...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:38hrs | 758 | by Staff reportetr
Zimbabwe cops drop bribe money and flee as ZACC officials close in
Two police officers stationed in Mutare have appeared before the Mutare Magistrates' Court on charges of demanding a bribe from an illegal taxi driver. The officers, Dudzai Jennifer Chiponda (47) and ...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:26hrs | 1773 | by Staff reporter
Until Zanu PF amend constitution to postpone 2028, subject is mumbo jumbo; Chapungu focus on free elections guarantees
Zimbabwe has many economic, social and political problems to be dealing with. The country is a failed state for Pete's sake. So why is parliament wasting time, energy and God only knows the amount of ...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 22:22hrs | 1312 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe's tobacco export earnings reach US$1.3 billion in 2024
Zimbabwe's tobacco export earnings reached US$1.3 billion in 2024, a notable increase from US$1.23 billion in 2023, marking the second consecutive year that earnings have surpassed the US$1 billion ma...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:12hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Kennedy Ndebele aims to revive Zimbabwean football
Kennedy Ndebele, a candidate for the ZIFA vice-presidency, has pledged to use his extensive experience and passion for football to rejuvenate the sport in Zimbabwe. As the January 25 elections approac...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:08hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe banks can't seize farmers' land'
The introduction of bankable title deeds for State-owned land will not result in financial institutions seizing control of land or reverse the gains of Zimbabwe's Land Reform Programme, according to M...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
Postponing 2028 elections tantamount to usurping people's power over politicians for all time - that's dangerous & high treason!
Zanu PF has always wanted to impose a de jure one-party state in independent Zimbabwe, the party's prize for spear heading the liberation war. Mnangagwa is hell bent on getting his wish. Or is he!...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 20:14hrs | 492 | by Wilbert Mukori
'Banks can't seize farmers' land,' says Tagwirei
The recently introduced bankable deeds for state-owned land will not result in banks seizing control of large tracts of land, or in a de facto or de jure reversal of the Land Reform Programme....Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 20:05hrs | 996 | by Paul Ndou
Mozambique's 24% candidate threatens to intensify protests
Daniel Francisco Chapo, 47, was sworn in as the fifth president of Mozambique during a public ceremony in Maputo's Independence Square today. The event, overshadowed by political tensions and conteste...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 18:48hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Constitutional coup looms in Zimbabwe
A controversial proposal to amend Zimbabwe's Constitution and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term of office by up to five years beyond the 2028 constitutional limit has sparked heated debate. T...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 12:09hrs | 2514 | by Staff reporter
Foreign funded NGO questions Tshabangu's motive
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) has expressed concerns over the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)'s support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid for a third term, questioning the moti...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 06:43hrs | 1914 | by Staff reporter
Don't be silly, Tshabangu: Malema would never support Ramaphosa going beyond his term limit!
While at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm over the weekend, opposition CCC party self-appointed Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu made a startling assertion.In a flimsy attempt to...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 22:30hrs | 670 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'There is no friction between Zanu PF and CCC!' boasted Mnangagwa
In Zimbabwe there is no friction between Zanu PF and the opposition party!" Mnangagwa boasted at the festive party held at his Kwe kwe farm to celebrate that Zanu PF and CCC opposition MPs had agreed ...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 22:27hrs | 297 | by Wilbert Mukori
Push to extend Mnangagwa's tenure undemocratic
The Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) has strongly criticized the proposed extension of the presidential term from 2028 to 2030, calling the move undemocratic and a threat to electoral integrit...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:15hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
zANC backs election delay to 2030
The Zimbabwe African National Congress (ZANC) has added its voice to calls for postponing the 2028 harmonised elections, suggesting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term be extended to 2030 to allow for...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:08hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya seek to stop 'fraudulent' Zifa elections
Yadah Stars Football Club president, Prophet Walter Magaya, has approached the High Court in a bid to halt the January 25 ZIFA elections. The urgent application will be heard this morning at 9 a.m. in...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 14:02hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa meets Kenyan opposition leader
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday met Kenyan opposition leader Mr. Raila Odinga, who sought Zimbabwe's support for his candidature for the position of African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson....Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 13:56hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
China's meddling in Zimbabwe's internal politics unwelcome and against international law
China's actions in Zimbabwe are becoming increasingly disturbing, with its flagrant interference in the country's internal political affairs going beyond what is acceptable under international law. ...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 23:11hrs | 575 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Top 6 Members of Parliament who shook Bulawayo in 2024
Bulawayo's political landscape was alight in 2024, with six Members of Parliament shining brightly for their transformative and relentless efforts to uplift their constituencies. Using a sophisticated...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 22:31hrs | 855 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Visit by my nemesis ED and Chiwenga will be story of my life!" boasted Chamisa. But why nemesis!
This visit by my nemesis ED and General Chiwenga and the dynamics around it will feature prominently in the story of my life." Posted Chamisa on X accompanied by a video of motorcade of the two arrivi...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 10:06hrs | 1501 | by Wilbert Mukori
Conflict-ridden political gamesmanship looms
Zimbabwe's political landscape is set to be shaped by intense dynamics throughout 2025, with key developments including an intensified push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028....Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:33hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Bribe seeking magistrate jailed 7 years
Talent Phiri, a former practising magistrate in Gwanda, Matabeleland South Province, who was no stranger to presiding over judicial cases, found himself on the other side of the law after being accuse...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:30hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Zifa dismisses fake Fifa letter as smear campaign
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has denounced as "a shameless act of deceit" a letter purportedly sent by FIFA, which alleged that the world football body's independent ethics committee was i...Published: 11 Jan 2025 at 08:27hrs | 65 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF will never reform itself out of office no more than ED appoint a competent cabinet. After all he is deadwood himself!
"Opposition official, Stephen Sarkozy Chuma has castigated ZANU PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa for recycling same old faces in cabinet. Commenting on the latest cabinet reshuffle, Chuma told *Citizens M...Published: 07 Jan 2025 at 18:12hrs | 1636 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwean referees excluded from CHAN tournament
Zimbabwean referees have been excluded from the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) list of officials for the upcoming CHAN finals, which will take place in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The tour...Published: 05 Jan 2025 at 08:21hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Politics in 2025: A Nation at a Crossroads
As Zimbabwe steps into 2025, the nation finds itself deeply entangled in a political and economic crisis that has left citizens disillusioned and desperate for meaningful change. The ruling ZANU-PF pa...Published: 03 Jan 2025 at 09:15hrs | 909 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Zimbabwe's foreign funded CSOs under siege from spooks
At least 94% of Zimbabwe's civic society organisations (CSOs) are facing heightened surveillance and infiltration by state agents, according to a new report, signaling a growing crackdown on civic and...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:21hrs | 1899 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa makes a mistake, abolishes death penalty
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially signed the Death Penalty Abolition Bill into law, effectively ending capital punishment in Zimbabwe. The landmark decision, which was ratified in Parliament...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:15hrs | 944 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt clarifies retirement age extension
The Zimbabwean government has extended the retirement age for civil servants and members of the uniformed forces by five years, citing the need to utilize their expertise and address the country's inc...Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 10:14hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
Mawarire urges Mnangagwa to abandon term extension push
Politician Jealousy Mawarire has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of exacerbating divisions within the ruling Zanu-PF party by pushing for an extension of his presidential term to 2030. Mawarire, ...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:49hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF weaponises poverty for support
In yet another poignant plea reflective of Zimbabwe's dire economic conditions, Sungura musician First Farai has reached out to controversial tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo for financial assistance an...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 19:25hrs | 456 | by Staff reporter
UK Prime Minister 'behaving like Robert Mugabe'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of "behaving like Robert Mugabe" amid further claims that the Government is considering postponing local elections scheduled f...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 3036 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates rice to hungry citizens
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has donated four metric tonnes of rice to be distributed among 360 Members of the National Assembly and Senate. The donation is part of ongoing efforts to address the hung...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:50hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean minister foils Xmas Eve farm grab
War Veterans' Minister Monica Mavhunga stepped in to prevent the eviction of settlers at Saratoga Farm, located 46 kilometers from Harare along Shamva Road in Goromonzi District, during an unsanctione...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:47hrs | 1175 | by Staff reporter
Judiciary calls for expanded sentencing powers for Regional Magistrates
The Judiciary has urged the legislature to promptly amend laws to expand the sentencing powers of regional magistrates, aligning them with the gravity of crimes they adjudicate. This follows concerns ...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:40hrs | 121 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moves towards modern prison reforms with introduction of parole system in 2025
In a progressive move aimed at aligning with global standards, Zimbabwe is set to introduce a parole system in 2025, signaling a shift in focus from punitive incarceration to rehabilitation and reinte...Published: 26 Dec 2024 at 17:11hrs | 799 | by Staff Reporter
Elite clique in Zimbabwe wants on capture football
Outspoken former Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has stirred controversy after being disqualified from contesting in the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) presidential elections. Mliswa to...Published: 26 Dec 2024 at 17:04hrs | 1648 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabweans keep watching their money go up in smoke
It was 10 p.m. when a frantic pounding on Modester Nyangoni's door dragged her out of a deep sleep.That hot October day, she had been on her feet manning her stall at the largest market in Zim...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:24hrs | 3075 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabweans must enjoy Christmas holidays responsibly
As Zimbabweans come together to celebrate Christmas and prepare for the New Year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended heartfelt wishes to the nation, urging citizens to embrace the festive spiri...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:16hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa claims ZIFA Ethics Committee compromised, to appeal
The Zimbabwe Football Association presidential hopeful, Temba Mliswa, who did not meet the eligibility criteria this Monday alleges that the country's football governing body is compromised and too co...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:58hrs | 969 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe to introduce parole
The Government of Zimbabwe is reviewing policies and regulations to enable the effective implementation of a parole system and the establishment of community correctional centres under the newly enact...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:35hrs | 358 | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to compensate dispossessed Zimbabweans
The Coalition for Market and Liberal Solutions (Comaliso), a liberal think-tank, has called on the government to compensate Zimbabweans dispossessed during past land reforms, following President Emmer...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:33hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU declares 2024 'annus horribilis' for workers, govt showdown looms
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has sharply criticized the government for what it describes as an "annus horribilis" for workers, outlining a series of grievances that have left the labor...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:54hrs | 603 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, Zimbabwe's detractors are actually in the corridors of power
In his speech marking "National Unity Day," President Emmerson Mnangagwa reiterated an oft-repeated claim that Zimbabwe was under attack from supposed detractors. He declared, "The numerous at...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 00:54hrs | 293 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rural people need title deeds as well
Zimbabwe's largest demographic is its rural population, who have cultivated their land for generations, often for hundreds of years, without formal title deeds. Recently, the government announced plan...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 00:45hrs | 155 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
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