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US-based NGO Ford Foundation fingered in Kenya protests
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday accused the US-based Ford Foundation of sponsoring "anarchy" and funding anti-government protests that descended into deadly mayhem last month.The East ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:39hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster launches witch-hunt
Musengezi High School head George Rambanepasi and bursar Sharon Kapende are embroiled in controversy over alleged financial mismanagement, particularly concerning a US$12,000 repair scandal involving ...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
South Africans jailed after being caught driving stolen Toyota to Zimbabwe
Two suspects, Simphiwe Dhladhla, 32, and Siphiwe Sigasa, 31, were remanded in custody after appearing in court for possession of a stolen Toyota Fortuner and a Toyota Hilux GD-6 bakkie.The duo...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 07:06hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
CCC evicted from offices
In Bulawayo, a power struggle within the opposition has intensified as the MDC, led by Douglas Mwonzora, reclaimed party offices from a faction aligned with Sengezo Tshabangu of the Citizens Coal...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 11:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa escalates Zimbabwe, Zambia tiff
Zimbabwe has intensified its diplomatic rift with Zambia, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson, George Charamba, accusing Zambian authorities of collaborating with the United States govern...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Plumtree villagers lose cattle due to damaged border fence
Villagers in Ward 16, Dombodema and Dombolefu areas of Bulilima District, Plumtree, are losing cattle due to a damaged fence on the Zimbabwe-Botswana border.The fence is believed to be comprom...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 17:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Illicit cigarettes seized after being smuggled from Zimbabwe to Limpopo
A multidisciplinary team managed to seize illicit cigarettes believed to have been smuggled into the country in Limpopo.The provincial police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, said the h...Published: 24 May 2024 at 08:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Neville Mutsvangwa detention exposes Mnangagwa, Chiwenga rift?
In a scathing attack, Zanu-PF spokesman Chris Mutsvangwa has implicated Vice President Constantino Chiwenga in the arrest and detention of his son, Neville, on charges of illegal currency trading....Published: 19 May 2024 at 11:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank governor gets a rude awakening
BUSINESS executives yesterday gave Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mushayavanhu a rude awakening after a snap survey which showed that they were not ready to support the new currency....Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cigarettes worth R100 000 seized in border operation
SOUTH African border security officials on Monday destroyed a wooden raft used by criminals to smuggle goods between Zimbabwe and the neighbouring country. The team also recovered smuggled cig...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's foot in the mouth again
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has an uncanny ability to frequently put his foot in the mouth, sometimes without harm but his recent episode on structured currency has left a trail of economic disaster....Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:11hrs | 2 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Zaire comes to Bulawayo
FANS will this afternoon certainly flock to Bulawayo's theatre of football for the potentially mouthwatering tie between Highlanders and colourful newbies Chegutu Pirates, a club that has suddenly tak...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndebeles will never be good enough for the rabid tribalists
Being born into a Ndebele, Kalanga or Sotho family in Zimbabwe can be a bewildering, challenging and frustrating affair. If you were born in Bulilima, Matabeleland South, like Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo ...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 08:15hrs | 1 | by Tafiranyika @tafimhaka
EXCLUSIVE: Jameson Timba; Chibaya to wrestle CCC from Welshman Ncube...as Chamisa plots comeback
Nelson Chamisa’s lieutenants led by Jameson Timba are this Friday expected to set in motion their "Blue Movement Moments" working plan whose first phase is wrestling the party from the Welshman Ncub...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:11hrs | | by George Tshuma
Zimbabwe ministries fight over key institutions
A SIMMERING dispute between the Higher and Tertiary Education and the newly-established Skills Audit and Development ministries has escalated into a full-blown turf war, raising concerns about the pot...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 04:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zupco's marriage with contracted buses extended
Zupco's contracts with private bus owners, due to end yesterday, have been extended for another month under better conditions as negotiations are still underway.A committee has since been set ...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 07:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kaindu gets licence
FINALLY, he gets his papers. Highlanders have revealed that coach Kelvin Kaindu has secured his work permit.The coach will resume his full duties today, the club's communications officer, Nozi...Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 08:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$15m State House works bill stuns govt
THE government has rejected an invoice for US$15 million submitted by a firm that clinched a deal to construct precast walls at State House, the President's official residence and offices, the Zimbabw...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 14:57hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter
David Coltart distances himself from CCC fiasco
BULAWAYO Mayor David Coltart has announced his decision not to resign from his position amidst the ongoing power struggles within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).The opposition party f...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ANC urged to call Zanu-PF to order
Zimbabweans based in neighbouring South Africa are lobbying the ruling African National Congress (ANC) party to review its relationship with Zanu-PF and take the country's leaders to task for mis-gove...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
David Coltart will not resign resign for Chamisa
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has firmly stated that he will not step down from his position amid the ongoing power struggles within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).The opposition party...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
David Coltart must not resign for Chamisa
Since the resignation of Nelson Chamisa as President of the CCC, and from the party itself, on Thursday the 25th January, followed by the subsequent resignation from Parliament of some respected colle...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 18:17hrs | | by David Coltart,
Chamisa to form new party, 'not giving up!' Voters must, after 23 years and not even one reform implemented
Nelson Chamisa's resignation as leader of CCC has received worldwide coverage. "Mr Chamisa, a 45-year-old Christian pastor and lawyer, is expected to set up a new party. He said that "giving u...Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
Global headwinds spell doom for Zimbabwe
TOP international economists predict that the global economy will decline this year, spelling trouble for Zimbabwe's foreign market-dependent economy.The Treasury expects Zimbabwe's economic g...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa called to order over war vets association control
WAR VETERANS have called on Minister of War Veterans Affairs Christopher Mutsvangwa to ordered and challenged him to stop trying top control the Zimbabwe's National Liberation War Veterans...Published: 19 Jan 2024 at 15:30hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo Polytechnic students protest USD fees
Students at the Bulawayo Polytechnic are up in arms with the institution over its demand that they pay fees in United States Dollars (USD).This demand, said the students, violates the governme...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 15:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
480 individuals intercepted at SA borders found without the requisite documentation
In light of the debate surrounding South Africa's borders across various platforms, Dr Mike Masiapato, the commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), has presented figures documenting the ...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU slams Obert Mpofu
ZAPU has slammed an opinion piece written by Zanu-PF Secretary-General, Dr Obert Moses Mpofu, in which he claimed the ruling party is the ‘only viable' political entity in Zimbabwe that has outlived...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Severe tropical storm expected to weaken
TROPICAL storm Alvaro expected to affect parts of southern Africa is now weakening and is expected to exit into the Indian Ocean today, but its parting gift to Zimbabwe will be some rainfall in the so...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa aware of disloyal people in the CCC'
THE mass recall of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators and councillors has pushed party leader Nelson Chamisa to come out of his shell as he is expected to address a major rally in Chitung...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 20:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is one big Zanu-PF society
You guys are not serious at all!I told everyone who reads my social media as far back as April that there was a rift at the top of the opposition party after the deliberate but unstrategic mar...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 13:04hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono
CCC MPs defy Nelson Chamisa
In a surprising turn of events within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Members of Parliament have defied the direct order of their party leader, Nelson Chamisa, to withdraw from parliament. Th...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 08:54hrs | | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Tribal rifts widen in Zimbabwe after stupid cartoon
In Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second largest city, the perpetual tribal conflicts are becoming more intense. Most tensions exist between the Shona people, the country's largest tribe, and the Ndebeles, who ...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 21:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's budget dilemma
DON'T tell me what you value, show me your budget and I'll tell you what you value:" Joe Biden.Ordinarily, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube should have presented the ZWL$47,8 trillion 2024 nation...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Mahere set to challenge Chamisa for the Citizens Coalition for Change Presidency
The political arena in Zimbabwe is currently ablaze with anticipation and speculation as the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) approaches its highly awaited elective conference scheduled for the end...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:41hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube
The rift between Zimbabwe and Zambia: …the making of Joseph Kalimbwe
In recent years, the relationship between Zimbabwe and Zambia has taken a turn for the worse, marked by growing tensions and diplomatic strain. While various factors have contributed to this rift, the...Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Grace Chekai
CCC splits, Double candidates fielded for by-elections
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party could be headed for a split judging by the continued confusion and leadership crisis that saw the party fielding double candidates at yesterday's Nominati...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa party splits
CCC could be headed for a split judging by the continued confusion and leadership crises that saw the party fielding double candidates at yesterday's Nomination Court where rival factions tussled for ...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military commander will soon be redeployed
AS President Emmerson Mnangagwa continues to make surprise post-election appointments amid political manoeuvres by the military to reposition itself for a more influential role going forward, Zimbabwe...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 21:24hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Muppet Show
A couple of days after the first storm, I headed out just before sunrise when it was cool and overcast. The dust had gone, the ground was soft underfoot, and everything looked fresh, clean and green....Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Cathy Buckle
Dembare stumble
Manica Diamonds 1 - 0 Dynamos Dynamos' hopes of achieving a league and cup double were dealt a significant blow as they fell to Manica Diamonds in a rescheduled Castle Lager Premier Soccer League ...Published: 02 Nov 2023 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
A crisis within CCC not a crisis for Zimbabwe
Political landscapes are complex, and at times volatile.While internal dynamics within political parties are bound to change, evolve and even clash, it is essential to recognise the distinctio...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Innocent Mujeri
CCC MP Prince Dubeko Sibanda unleashes supporters on Sengenzo Tshabangu
In a shocking turn of events, Binga North Member of Parliament (MP) Prince Dubeko Sibanda, representing the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC), has reacted to the recall by the party's 'Interim Secret...Published: 05 Oct 2023 at 13:49hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Redi Thlabi: the black woman weaponized against South Africa
South Africa is under attack by Western countries led by the US due to its BRICS membership and non-aligned geopolitical policy. This isn't surprising, given the West's frustration with the country's ...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 12:46hrs | | by Larmbert Ebitu
Mukonori's call for Chamisa to accept defeat swiftly rejected
Zimbabwean Catholic priest Father Fidelis Mukonori's call for main opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa to accept defeat in the recent brazenly stolen elections and seek talks with President Emmerson ...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 18:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga trapped in crocodile jaws
In just six years, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, once a formidable figure and key player in the military coup that ousted former President Robert Mugabe, has seen a significant decline in his i...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF Matebeleland North: Unity prevails against divisive elements
ZANU PF, the political party that has shaped Zimbabwe's politics for decades, has always prided itself on its disciplined and organized approach. This has held true in Matebeleland North, where the pa...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:08hrs | | by Ronald Munkuli
Mobile telecom firms expand LTE network
Zimbabwe's telecommunication firms are drifting away from older-generation mobile technology in favour of faster fourth-generation wireless technology, which offers high capacity, faster download and ...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe denies tiff with Zambia
Zimbabwe has refuted the existence of a diplomatic rift with Zambia following several weeks of heightened tensions triggered by a critical report on Zimbabwe's August 23 election. This report was rece...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 19:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chinhoyi mayoral election sparks fierce jostling among CCC councillors
THERE is fierce tussling within Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) Chinhoyi as four contestants position themselves ahead of elections to choose a new mayor and deputy premier.Last Wednesday...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
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