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Farmer loses 50 head of cattle to thieves
AN organised cattle rustling syndicate has reportedly descended on Umguza District on the outskirts of Bulawayo where one farmer has been left counting losses after the thieves raided his farm and sto...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Henrietta Rushwaya judge gets US$400,000 house on eve of sentencing
A judge set to deliver judgment in Henrietta Rushwaya's gold smuggling trial was given a house by the government last Friday, ZimLive can reveal.The transaction was approved by chief cabinet s...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:21hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Minister's husband running as independent after Zanu PF snub dies in accident
A candidate who was barred from standing in Zanu PF primaries in Gutu West before deciding to stand as an independent has died after his vehicle fell off a bridge.Christopher Mutonhori Rwodzi,...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe politics: Lineaments of stock characters
What are stock characters?LET me be basic so I am accessible to many of my readers, whatever level of education, and from whichever discipline they hail.In literature we have what are ...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:00hrs | 14 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Voters sceptical as key election nears
TAPIWA Gumbo, a 25-year-old unemployed university graduate from Harare, does not plan to vote in Zimbabwe's elections, which will be held sometime in August this year, although the exact date has not ...Published: 27 Feb 2023 at 07:13hrs | | by Linda Mujuru
Kasukuwere dared to challenge Mnangagwa
The ruling Zanu-PF party has dared exiled former Local Government minister Saviour Kasukuwere to come back home and challenge President Emmerson Mnangagwa in next year's polls.The party's info...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe soldiers' involvement in armed robberies worrisome
THE arrest of three soldiers in a foiled armed robbery recently following a movie-style shoot-out has again brought to the limelight the involvement of rogue elements of the uniformed forces in violen...Published: 09 Oct 2022 at 07:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Police sweat over smuggled firearms
POLICE have expressed concern over the proliferation of illegal firearms, some smuggled into the country, as the law enforcement agency sweats over a spate of armed robberies and violent crimes of pas...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top govt official in messy land fight
A COMMISSIONER at the Public Service Commission (PSC) Tsitsi Choruma is at the centre of a farm invasion storm that has rocked the Lands ministry in the Mazowe area after being allocated part of the l...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 19:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-US soldier pleads guilty to possession of a firearm
A former American soldier has been found guilty of trying to board a flight at the Robert Gabriel International Airport with a firearm which was not lawfully declared.Ronald Johnson was convic...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Electoral reforms must dominate political discourse in 2022
AS we bask on the cusp of a new year, Zimbabweans appear to have gone agog about the pending by-elections and what many deem to be the watershed plebiscite of 2023.And yet for some of us, high...Published: 18 Jan 2022 at 05:32hrs | 1 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
'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
Chiwenga estranged wife's doctors in no-show
DOCTORS examining Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa, failed to turn up in court yesterday to testify over her health condition.Mubaiwa faces fraud charges aft...Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:32hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Marry ruling deferred to Monday
A HARARE magistrate has deferred to Monday the ruling on whether Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's former wife Marry Mubaiwa is fit to stand trial on allegations of fraudulently acquiring a marria...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's estranged wife fit to stand trial, claims State
A HARARE court is on Friday expected to rule on whether Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa is fit to stand trial on allegations of fraudulently acquiring an ungraded m...Published: 13 Oct 2021 at 06:12hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
An open letter to Victor Matemadanda
Dear Mr Matemadanda, Hope this letter find you in good health wherever you are and I believe you are enjoying every minute of your heartbeat.I really know that you are a real war veter...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 13:07hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Mugabe is gone; long live Mugabe!
When a king dies, an announcement is made that: "The king is dead; long live the king", quite a confusing statement for many of us that may not be aware of the intricacies of death and ascension in mo...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 09:02hrs | 1 | by Nqaba Matshazi
VP Chiwenga threatens businesses
Vice President Chiwenga, a known extremist, has threatened businesses that he said were enganging in financial terrorism with unspecified action.Speaking at the business conference at the 60th...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 10:48hrs | | by Methusi Ncube
Kidnapping claim hits killing probe
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of a retired army colonel who was allegedly abducted from his home on Sunday afternoon by masked men - amid claims that he was due to testify before the official prob...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fears of military interference persist as Zanu-PF denies backing
The Zimbabwean army has revised its political involvement in electoral processes ahead of the 2018 presidential, parliamentary and municipal polls so as to duck local and international condemnation, i...Published: 15 Jul 2018 at 17:01hrs | 1 | by Nkosana Dlamini
Chiefs in near blows, as Charumbira survives axe
Chiefs Council president, Chief Fortune Charumbira, yesterday survived a planned ouster after he was voted by Masvingo traditional leaders to contest at national level for another term.Charumb...Published: 12 Jul 2018 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zec in fresh plot to rig elections'
EXILED former Zanu-PF Cabinet minister and politburo member, Jonathan Moyo, has sensationally claimed that he has unearthed an elaborate plot, where the ruling Zanu-PF party had colluded with the Zimb...Published: 14 Jun 2018 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army's role in Zanu-PF campaign exposed
SERVING and retired soldiers were heavily involved in Zanu-PF's chaotic primary elections last month and some of the candidates that will represent the party in the July 30 harmonised elections were i...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 17:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa's challenger mysteriously pulls out from the race
All is set for Zanu-PF primary election re-runs today in 15 constituencies where initial results were contested as the revolutionary party has corrected its mistakes, national commissar Lieutenant Gen...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF primaries reruns on today
All is set for Zanu-PF primary election reruns in 15 constituencies where initial results were contested, as the revolutionary party has corrected its mistakes, national commissar Lieutenant-General E...Published: 14 May 2018 at 06:37hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF to hold fresh primaries
The Zanu-PF politburo yesterday ordered a rerun of primary elections in at least 10 constituencies where the process was marred by irregularities and allegations of vote-buying.Addressing jour...Published: 06 May 2018 at 10:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Primary elections expose Zanu PF rot'
THE chaotic scenes witnessed during the ruling Zanu PF party primary elections yesterday which included late delivery of ballot papers, shambolic voters' rolls and postponement of the elections in oth...Published: 30 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Military man appointed Zimbabwe ambassador to UK
President Mnangagwa has appointed Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet Retired Colonel Christian Katsande Ambassador to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.The...Published: 16 Apr 2018 at 06:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
DRC trouble brews for Mugabe, Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe's costly military adventure in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) two decades ago continues to haunt the country, with a group of retired soldiers now accusing ousted former president Rob...Published: 15 Apr 2018 at 11:37hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
DRC trouble brews for Mugabe, Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe's costly military adventure in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) two decades ago continues to haunt the country, with a group of retired soldiers now accusing ousted former president Rob...Published: 14 Apr 2018 at 17:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Behind MDC Alliance's rented Bulawayo crowd
MDC Coalition leader Nelson Chamisa seems to be frantically employing antiquated political mobilisation strategies that could cost the Alliance heavily in the election.In my humble view, there...Published: 12 Apr 2018 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Dr Panganai Kahuni
Former soldier to represent Zimbabwe in UK
Deputy chief secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Christian Katsande has been redeployed to serve as Zimbabwean ambassador to London by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, NewsDay reported....Published: 29 Mar 2018 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF girds for elections
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF will today announce its guidelines and date for its internal selection process ahead of the general elections expected in the next four months, NewsDay has been ...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 06:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF in turmoil
SHARP divisions have rocked war veterans and Zanu-PF top leadership in Mashonaland Central over the past few months, as a result of mistrust, NewsDay reported.So serious are divisions between ...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa 'son' chased out of Harare South
TONGAI Mnangagwa, who is reportedly claiming to be President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son, was last week humiliated and chased away from a meeting of the Zanu-PF's structures in Harare South constituency,...Published: 06 Mar 2018 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's hundred days, much ado about nothing
The phrase a Hundred Days was made famous by Franklin Delano Roosevelt on his ascention to the American presidential throne. He promised a new deal for the people of America. Indeed he changed the fac...Published: 28 Feb 2018 at 09:37hrs | 1 | by Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo.
Provincial youth chair likens self to Mnangagwa
Zanu-PF Manicaland provincial youth chairperson Tawanda Mukodza was last week heckled after trying to respond to questions of his legitimacy by drawing parallels with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's le...Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 09:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso chairmanship race takes a new twist
THE Highlanders chairmanship race has taken a new twist with the entry of charismatic Ernest 'Maphepha' Sibanda ahead of the closure of nominations this afternoon.Tshilamoya members will go to...Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 13:55hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The appointment of Chiwenga as a Minister of Defence and VP raises eyebrows
Dr retired General Constantino Guveya Dominic Nyikadzino Chiwenga was born as Constantine Guveya Chiwenga on the 25th August 1956. He retired from the army and Is currently serving as Vice-President o...Published: 31 Dec 2017 at 11:00hrs | 20 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
WATCH: Retired soldiers can serve in Zimbabwe's government - Mutsvangwa
Chris Mutsvangwa, advisor of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, says retired soldiers can serve in Zimbabwe's government. ...Published: 20 Dec 2017 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Emmett Ndlovu quits Bosso
HIGHLANDERS secretary general Emmett Ndlovu is set to quit the Bulawayo giants when his term ends in February 2018 to concentrate on his pastoral role.Ndlovu was voted club secretary general i...Published: 04 Dec 2017 at 05:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Retired soldier intimidates Gokwe villagers
ZANU-PF ward Chairman, Johnson Sithole and Peter Mbakadha (a retired soldier) in Gokwe South ward 33 recently reportedly intimidated community members during a community sports tournament organised by...Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
South Africans wake up to the horror of white interests in the rainbow
My deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Chidyausiku family on the loss of Godfrey, our recently retired Chief Justice. He was a fine character, an enormous lawyer by any measure.Above all, he served ...Published: 06 May 2017 at 12:27hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru
'ZimPF squabbles vindicate Mujuru'
OPPOSITION National People's Party (NPP) leader Joice Mujuru said she felt vindicated by the political problems bedevilling her erstwhile colleagues at the Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF).Mujuru...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 07:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru unopposed
National People's Party (NPP) interim leader Joice Mujuru will go to the party's inaugural convention slated for early next month unchallenged, while six candidates will battle for the two slots r...Published: 20 Mar 2017 at 05:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is a shameful haven of human brutality, political and economic failure
Since when have donkeys and dogs shared bedroom and one expected a full and happy rest from all of such species together? While both dog and donkey are animals, never though can they stand side ...Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 07:24hrs | 1 | by Andrew Manyevere
Elderly couple in maintanance war
An elderly couple from Harare is embroiled in a maintenance war at the civil court as Gogo Galdencia Togarepi dragged her husband Khulu Simpilisio Munetsi to the court claiming $1 500 for the up...Published: 07 Jan 2016 at 13:19hrs | | by Staff Reporter
African governance: does it have steadfast love, justice and accountability?
I have lived to witness three military coups under my watch either in transit or while visiting a country. The experiences were unforgiving and very taxing. The doubt of whether you will ever be able ...Published: 30 Sep 2015 at 09:45hrs | | by Andrew M Manyevere
Barbourfields Stadium to erupt into ZAPU songs as Highlanders displays its new bus.
Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo 'Emagumeni' is expected to be buzzing with Highlanders Football Club supporters coming to have a glimpse of Highlanders Football Club's newly acquired state of th...Published: 04 Jun 2015 at 23:08hrs | | by Themba Mthethwa
Open letter to Grace Mugabe
I AM sure you don't know me at all, being the First Lady of the Republic of Zimbabwe, not a dynasty, and somebody who is high up in society and has had the privilege of living a dream life in Gracela...Published: 24 Oct 2014 at 18:29hrs | | by GP Ndlovu
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