Search / Reparation
Commonwealth leaders to defy UK on slavery reparations
Commonwealth heads of government are preparing to defy the United Kingdom and agree plans to examine reparatory justice for the transatlantic slave trade, the BBC has learned.Downing Street in...Published: 4 hrs ago | 214 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos, players standoff persists
Tensions are mounting at Dynamos Football Club as players staged a second day of protest yesterday, boycotting training over unpaid winning bonuses and sign-on fees. The unrest has thrown their Chibuk...Published: 5 hrs ago | 66 | by Staff reporgter
Call for reparations: A mere excuse by failed African leaders!
As the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) kicked off this week in Samoa, the topic of reparations for slavery and colonialism has once again been thrust into the spotlight. Sever...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 20:31hrs | 223 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dynamos players strike over unpaid dues
Dynamos, the reigning Chibuku Super Cup champions, have been hit by internal strife just days before their crucial semi-final match against Manica Diamonds. The team's preparations for Sunday's showdo...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 18:46hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe's land reform programme irreversible
The President and First Secretary of the ruling ZANU PF party, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has reiterated that Zimbabwe's Land Reform Programme remains irreversible and protected. He made these remarks at the...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 19:33hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
'Britain will not pay slave trade reparations'
Britain will not raise the issue of reparations for transatlantic slavery at a meeting of Commonwealth nations this week, according to a Reuters report on Monday.The Commonwealth Heads of Gove...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 10:51hrs | 655 | by Staff reporter
South Africa is ruled by individuals who happen to wear robes
Apartheid was "legal". Jim Crow laws in the US were "legal". Colonialism was "legal". Even the Nazis were "legal". So, what does it mean to have the rule of law? And whose law is it anyway?In ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 10:38hrs | 626 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Zanu-PF's conference begins
Zanu-PF's Politburo will convene today to launch this year's Annual National People's Conference, which will assess the state of the economy, party policies, and address pressing issues like climate c...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Bopoma dam Project moves upstream to protect sacred ponds
The construction of Glassblock Bopoma Dam in Matabeleland South must be preceded by traditional rituals to appease the ancestors, according to local traditional leaders. Initially, the dam's planned l...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:45hrs | 845 | by Staff reporter
Major events turn Bulawayo into hive of activity
Bulawayo is witnessing a surge in activity as the city prepares to host two significant events this week: the 21st Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference, set to begin tomorrow, and the 5th SADC ...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:42hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa headlines Anti-Sanctions Day commemorations
Zimbabwe will commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Anti-Sanctions Day on Friday, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, as the chairperson of the regional...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:16hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
Mozambique rocked by killings of opposition figures
Gunmen in two vehicles chased down the lawyer for Mozambique's leading opposition politician and a senior opposition official and fatally shot them in their SUV late at night on a main avenue in the c...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:12hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Namibian opposition to Chivayo linked tender rages
The Popular Democratic Party (PDP), a leading Namibian opposition party, has voiced strong objections over a US$60 million tender awarded by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to South African ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:10hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
MSD warns of isolated violent storms as rainy season begins
The Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has issued a warning about violent storms expected in parts of Zimbabwe, including the Matabeleland region, this week, signaling the start of the 2024/2025 ...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:10hrs | 827 | by Staff reporter
ZIM condemns Mnangagwa's US$3 billion white farmers compensation plan
The Zimbabwe Independent Movement (ZIM) has condemned Mnangagwa's US$3 billion compensation package for white farmers, describing the act as reversal for the liberation struggle gains.In a sta...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 11:28hrs | 884 | by Staff Reporters
Jostling for top Zifa posts starts
While the date for the upcoming ZIFA elections is yet to be set, lobbying for votes is already in full swing. Bulawayo-based members of the ZIFA voting cluster met with two prospective presidential ca...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 17:43hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe football fraternity divided over 5 O' Levels clause
Zimbabwe's football community finds itself divided ahead of the crucial ZIFA elections scheduled for January 2025. With the Lincoln Mutasa-led Normalisation Committee's term expiring at the start of t...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 17:42hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter
Warriors coach eyes improvement ahead of Namibia clash
Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, are gearing up for their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group J reverse fixture against Namibia, scheduled for Monday at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:20hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF indaba accreditation begins
Preparations for the 21st Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference, set to take place in Bulawayo, are nearing completion, with the accreditation of delegates beginning yesterday. Delegates are bei...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:15hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
War veterans congress starts
The much-anticipated elective congress of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) will take place today at the Zanu-PF Convention Centre in Gweru. This gathering marks the f...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:13hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo diarrhoea cases surge 700%
The City of Bulawayo has experienced a concerning spike in diarrhoea cases, with approximately 555 reported as of August 2024. This marks a staggering 693% increase from the 370 cases recorded in July...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:58hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Bosso 'okay' ZPC Kariba match boycott
Highlanders Football Club management has approved a fundraising function organized by a faction of its supporters, scheduled for this Sunday at the team's sports club. The event coincides with Bosso's...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:47hrs | 640 | by Staff reporter
Fifa delegation in Zimbabwe
A two-member delegation from the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is currently visiting Zimbabwe to enhance football development in the country. The delegation, comprising Davi...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:50hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Chigumba's ZEC starts preparations for Zimbabwe's 2028 elections
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) convened a two-day conference in Nyanga this week to review the 2023 harmonised elections, with key issues including the extension of voting rights to Zimbabwea...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 10:00hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu goats' fraud trial in false start
The much-anticipated corruption trial of Harare businessmen Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe, involving allegations of siphoning US$7.7 million from the Presidential Goat Pass-On Scheme, was adjourned ye...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
Rampant deforestation blamed for climate change
The Africa Carbon Forum (formerly the Africa Voluntary Carbon Credits Market Forum, or AVCCMF) has blamed the rampant cutting down of trees and irresponsi...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 07:09hrs | 96 | by Stephen Jakes
Nakamba named in Warriors squad
Zimbabwe's national football coach, Michael Nees, has recalled Luton Town midfielder Marvellous Nakamba to the Warriors squad ahead of their crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier agains...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 17:35hrs | 1519 | by Staff reporter
Frontier Wealth Group extends their association with ZAA Australia as Nominees announced
The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) have announced that wealth advisory firm Frontier Wealth Group has returned as the headline partner for the ZAA Australia Edition set for 12 October in Perth....Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 12:12hrs | 159 | by Agencies
Swift action by Bulawayo Fire Brigade saves trucks and buildings
The Bulawayo Fire Brigade responded promptly to a massive fire that broke out at Cotton Printers in the Belmont industrial area yesterday afternoon, managing to save three trucks and nearby buildings ...Published: 30 Sep 2024 at 07:30hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
Selmor Mtukudzi battles depression amid ongoing family feud
Selmor Mtukudzi, the daughter of late music legend Dr. Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, is currently grappling with depression stemming from a contentious family feud that has reached a boiling point. The emot...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:23hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe expands e-passport services with new centres abroad
Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to establish three new e-passport centres in the United Kingdom, Zambia, and the United States, aiming to facilitate easier access to essential civic documents for cit...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:19hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos house in a mess again
Premiership giants Dynamos Football Club find themselves in turmoil once again, following the suspension of assistant coach Murape Murape, sporting director Richard Chihoro, and team physiotherapist A...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:11hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Affordable apartment options in Dubai for Zimbabwean Investors
The Dubai real estate market offers a great chance for Zimbabwean investors looking for reasonably priced apartment choices since it continues to grow and thrive. The most recent figures from Bayut's ...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 20:02hrs | 421 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe govt targets 3,2m tonnes cereals
Zimbabwe's Government has mobilized inputs and resources to achieve a target of 3,274,200 tonnes of grains in the upcoming season, aiming to rebuild food reserves after a difficult harvest last year c...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:16hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Sables embark on Dubai, South Korea tours
Reigning Rugby Africa champions, the Zimbabwe Sables, are intensifying their preparations to retain their title next year with tours to the United Arab Emirates and South Korea in November. As part of...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:14hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Bosso Chibuku Cup blow
Highlanders FC is set to face a significant challenge in their upcoming Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final against Simba Bhora this Sunday at Wadzanai Stadium. The match comes just as the club loses thre...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:19hrs | 1056 | by Staff reporter
Qwabe Twins still virgins at 26
Award-winning South Africa music duo, the Qwabe Twins, want young female musicians to follow in their footsteps and embrace their cultures, including preserving their virginity.The twins, whos...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:18hrs | 1536 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos temporarily set base in Francistown
Dynamos Football Club are leaving no stone unturned as they approach a decisive match that could see them secure a place in the CAF Confederation Cup group stages, where they would be guaranteed a min...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:19hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Mbudzi Interchange delays due to Sadc Summit preparations
The government has opened the Masvingo Road-Glen Norah loop, part of the Mbudzi Interchange project, providing relief to motorists traveling from the southern parts of Harare. Transport Minister Felix...Published: 17 Sep 2024 at 06:41hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Religious tourism; Sanganai Hlanganani Expo decentralisation gain momentum
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister, Barbara Rwodzi has expressed her commitment to engage [with church leaders], transform and empower indigenous churches through identifying and amplifying the...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 15:01hrs | 459 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Bulawayo
Another Zimbabwe general dies
Air Commodore (Retired) Peter Gedion Sheik Zimondi passed away yesterday at the age of 65, following injuries sustained in a recent road traffic accident.Commander of the Air Force of Zim...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:07hrs | 1750 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi Republic Party petitions ICC, UN over rights abuses in Zimbabwe
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has called on the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to intervene in what it describes as a crackdow...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:08hrs | 985 | by Nkosi Moyo
Zimbabwe content creator found murdered following a hijacking in Delft
A digital content creator and pastor who graduated just days ago has been found murdered following a hijacking in Delft.Marshall Ganyau, 30, was pictured smiling in his graduation gear after c...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 08:05hrs | 1290 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, snubbed Mzilikazi day, headlines Munhumutapa day?
Over 30,000 youths from across Zimbabwe are set to gather at the Great Zimbabwe Monument in Masvingo on Sunday, where President Mnangagwa will launch the inaugural Munhumutapa Day. This event celebrat...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 07:11hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter
Cameroon holds Zimbabwe Warriors
Zimbabwe 0 - 0 CameroonIn a gritty performance, Zimbabwe stood firm against five-time African champions Cameroon, holding the Indomitable Lions to a goalless draw in a crucial Group J 2025 Africa ...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 08:35hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
Warriors brace for Indomitable Lions
New Warriors coach Michael Nees expressed a mix of satisfaction and concern after his team's performance in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifying match against Kenya last Friday....Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 10:00hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Mass deportation of Zimbabweans from SA expected
The Zimbabwean government is preparing for a large-scale deportation of its nationals from South Africa, with plans already in place to ensure their smooth reintegration. Public Service Deput...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 07:30hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat haunts Kenya
Kenya's national football coach, Engin Firat, is concerned about the return of Zimbabwe's star forward, Khama Billiat, who is set to make his comeback in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier aga...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:20hrs | 5639 | by Staff reporter
High turnout expected at Zanu-PF conference
The Zanu-PF 21st National People's Conference is set to take place at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Grounds in Bulawayo from October 22 to 27, with an anticipated turnout of over 4,000 ...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:27hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe War veterans denounce Zanu-PF interference
The Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) war veterans association has urged Zanu-PF and government officials to refrain from interfering with the preparations for the upcoming Zimbabwe National...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:27hrs | 960 | by Staff reporter
Load More Stories