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Dreaming of Zimbabwe: Stories from the diaspora
NEARLY 24 years ago, Lance Guma came face to face with a gun. A man had followed him out of the main post office in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, before attempting to provoke him into an argument. L...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 21:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Our journalists must up their game
Many have asked me why our media is as bad as it is today. It is not a question that can be answered with one magic sentence. It is true that we have a crisis in journalism; today's reporters ...Published: 31 Dec 2018 at 17:00hrs | 1 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Mudede denies refusing to issue passport to Gonda
Registrar-General Tobaiwa Mudede has denied reports that his department refused to issue a passport to prominent Zimbabwean journalist Violet Gonda on allegations that she was on a "stop list"....Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 06:50hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gonda to get passport
REGISTRAR-General Mr Tobaiwa Tonneth Mudede has agreed to issue a passport to United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean journalist Violet Gonda, who last week unsuccessfully applied for the travel document beca...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 06:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo shocked
Former Information Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo said he was shocked that Zimbabwe had a "Stop List" which was being used by the Registrar General to refuse to issue passports to Zimbabwean citizen...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 20:50hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Violet Gonda denied Zimbabwe passport by Mnangagwa's govt
JOURNALIST Violet Gonda has been refused a Zimbabwean passport by registrar general Tobaiwa Mudede because she was apparently blacklisted by the government, NewZimbabwe.com reported.She is bel...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 12:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Solve cash problems first before inviting Zimbabweans back home'
A South African based think tank, the Institute for Security Studies (ISS), believes that the recent call by the Zimbabwean government, urging those who fled the country to return home was a step in t...Published: 17 Apr 2018 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Violet Gonda returns to Zimbabwe after 17 years in exile
IN August 2000, Violet Gonda left her home country to study for an MA in International Journalism in London. She expected it would be for one year. However, she was to spend the next 17 years in exile...Published: 21 Mar 2018 at 11:20hrs | | by Nonee Walsh
Response to Dr Joice Mujuru - President of NPP
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Zimbabweans celebrate death of Mugabe's notorious CIO hitman
Zimbabweans online have been celebrating the death of an alleged notorious top Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) hitman.The hitman, identified as Joseph Mwale, reportedly died at a Harar...Published: 06 Oct 2016 at 16:44hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Brutal CIO boss who directed Gukurahundi dies
The Deputy Director General of the notorious Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Menard Livingstone Muzariri has died at the age of 56. Muzariri died at St Annes Hospital in Harare early last Sund...Published: 11 Apr 2016 at 06:32hrs | 6 | by Staff Reporter
'End of Mugabe era'
The fiasco of 91-year-old Mugabe reading the wrong speech at the opening of Parliament cannot be dismissed as 'a common era' as the Herald put it (before correcting its spelling error!).No, th...Published: 21 Sep 2015 at 06:46hrs | 4 | by ZimVigil
How many Zimbabweans live in South Africa?
How many Zimbabwean nationals live in South Africa? Estimates range from one to three million. But as Africa Check discovered, the numbers cannot be substantiated and the data is unreliable.A ...Published: 20 Apr 2015 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Sintha Chiumia
Mugabe's rudderless regime
It is becoming clear that there is no one in charge in Zimbabwe. There is a leadership vacuum. No sooner does one minister make a policy statement than another contradicts it.After Finance Min...Published: 11 Jan 2015 at 17:26hrs | 1 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
'Senile Mugabe not voice of Zimbabwe'
The Vigil has delivered a letter to the Ghanaian High Commission in London apologising for the insulting remarks about Ghana made by Mugabe at the Zanu-PF Congress. W...Published: 15 Dec 2014 at 11:22hrs | 1 | by Zim Vigil
'Tsvangirai thinks Zimbabwe can't do without him'
GRACE Kwinjeh (GK), a founding member of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) who is now based in Brussels, Belgium, spoke to the Financial Gazette's Assistant Bureau Chief Ray Ndlovu (RN) and gav...Published: 25 Sep 2014 at 09:32hrs | | by Ray Ndlovu
MDC-T MP arrested for importing over 800 radios in 2010
Former Deputy Local Government minister and MDC-T MP for Gweru, Sessil Zvidzai, has been arrested and formally charged for unlawfully importing over 800 wind-up radio stations in 2010. Today the M...Published: 16 Aug 2014 at 20:32hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
SW Radio Africa collapsed because of MDC-T, says founder Jackson
Jerry Jackson, founder/ manager, of S W Radio Africa blames MDC "disarray" for the closure of her radio station. Ms Jackson "told the BBC that the "massive disarray" in the opposition MDC, h...Published: 12 Aug 2014 at 08:55hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
Dabengwa vows to fight for his farm
ZAPU leader Dumiso Dabengwa has described the invasion of his Rudy farm in Nyamandlovu by Zanu-PF supporters as 'provocative', warning that he's prepared to defend his land.Dabengwa, a former ...Published: 07 Aug 2014 at 21:12hrs | 1 | by Tichaona Sibanda
SW Radio is officially closing down on 10 August 2014
Today marks the end of an important era for SW Radio. SW Radio is officially closing down after 13 years of operation.The SW Radio has decided to stop broadcasting on shortwave and website upd...Published: 04 Aug 2014 at 19:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF minister 'kidnaps' party members
The Zanu-PF MP for Gokwe-Gumunyu, Melania Majovani, has reported the Minister of State in the president's office, Flora Buka, for abducting and holding members of the Women's League hostage, in a bid ...Published: 04 Aug 2014 at 18:29hrs | | by Mthulisi Mathuthu
Top Mugabe aide defies court, occupies Figtree farm
Deputy presidential secretary, Dr Ray Ndhlukula, has taken over Centenary Farm in Figtree, Matebeleland South despite a High Court order barring him from doing so.Ndhlukula has been trying to ...Published: 04 Aug 2014 at 18:25hrs | 2 | by Nomalanga Moyo
SA surrenders on Zim special permits
The South African government is set to renew the permits it issued under a special dispensation project, which enabled Zimbabweans who had been in that country illegally a chance to regularise the...Published: 01 Aug 2014 at 19:56hrs | 4 | by Nomalanga Moyo
MDC-T youths in anti-Mugabe protests in Harare
Hundreds of youths from the MDC-T gathered in central Harare on Thursday to protest against the government of President Robert Mugabe, blaming him for failing to create jobs or improve the economy....Published: 31 Jul 2014 at 20:58hrs | | by Tichaona Sibanda
Notorious robbers hide loot worth thousands at graveyard
POLICE in Bulawayo have discovered a hideout a stone‘s throw from West Park Cemetery used by thieves to stash property stolen from premises in the city centre and houses from surrounding suburbs...Published: 30 Jul 2014 at 21:21hrs | 1 | by Senior Reporter
Tendai Biti agrees with Grace Mugabe
Ex-Finance Minister Tendai Biti has agreed with President Robert Mugabe's wife that no one person has all the answers to the Zim crisis, saying that is why dialogue is crucial.Speaking last we...Published: 30 Jul 2014 at 21:41hrs | | by Nomalanga Moyo
Tsvangirai's MDC-T in danger of oblivion
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition chairman Dewa Mavhinga has said the MDC-T has been diminished by petty personality and ego clashes.Speaking to SW Radio Africa's Cutting Edge programme Mavhinga sa...Published: 30 Jul 2014 at 21:37hrs | 1 | by Mthulisi Mathuthu
Suspected MDC-T thugs burn down MDC-Renewal official's home
The home of a district official in the MDC-Team Renewal party is reported to have been completely destroyed in a fiery blaze on Sunday, as the breakaway political group held a leadership meeting in Mu...Published: 29 Jul 2014 at 21:30hrs | | by Tererai Karimakwenda
Baba Jukwa probe a waste of resources
Zimbabweans struggling to survive under the current harsh economic conditions have lost interest and faith in the ongoing police investigations to expose the Baba Jukwa Facebook character, which this ...Published: 25 Jul 2014 at 18:31hrs | | by Tererai Karimakwenda
Blitz on Zimbabwean 'illegals' in South Africa
Reports coming from South Africa say Zimbabweans are among hundreds of illegal immigrants from across Africa arrested in a crackdown that started Monday.There are conflicting reports regarding...Published: 25 Jul 2014 at 18:30hrs | 2 | by Nomalanga Moyo
Omega Sibanda robbery gang busted
FOUR armed robbers, three of them hardened criminals with previous convictions, who on Monday allegedly broke into businessman Omega Sibanda's offices and stole property valued at more than $25,000 ha...Published: 24 Jul 2014 at 08:31hrs | | by Temba Dube
Botswana-based Zimbabweans want to remain
A Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition delegation has found that Zimbabweans who are living in Botswana believe that they are better off living in that country.A seven member delegation was dispatched...Published: 22 Jul 2014 at 20:47hrs | 1 | by Mthulisi Mathuthu
Mugabe totally detached from reality
President Robert Mugabe' statement that the country's failing economy is on a recovery path is a clear indication he's detached from reality, analysts said on Monday.The 90 year-old Zanu-PF le...Published: 21 Jul 2014 at 21:24hrs | | by Tichaona Sibanda
Zim pirate radio to end shortwave broadcast on 18 July 2014
One of the pirate radios operating in Zimbabwe has announced that it will cease its shortwave broadcasts on Friday 18 July 2014.In a statement on its website, Gerry Jackson of SW Radio wrote, ...Published: 17 Jul 2014 at 21:49hrs | 3 | by Gerry Jackson
Sikhala eyes Chamisa's post
Job Sikhala, the former St Mary's MP for the MDC, is reportedly eyeing the post of national organising secretary for the MDC-T at its congress in October.Sikhala formed the MDC99, after the 20...Published: 17 Jul 2014 at 21:38hrs | 1 | by Tichaona Sibanda
Baba Jukwa to 'remain hidden', says suspect
The mystery Baba Jukwa Facebook character will 'remain hidden' until Zimbabwe becomes a democracy again, according to a journalist accused of being the vigilante.Mxolisi Ncube, who has been im...Published: 16 Jul 2014 at 21:20hrs | 4 | by Tichaona Sibanda
Zim government failing to fund key departments
Several government departments, including the police and immigration, have told parliament that all the fees they collect in duties, spot fines and other operations will not be remitted to the treasur...Published: 16 Jul 2014 at 21:17hrs | 1 | by Tererai Karimakwenda
Decision on SA permits expected in August
On Monday South African Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba caused anxiety among immigrants when he said the South African government would not budge on its new immigration laws but would only 'deal'...Published: 15 Jul 2014 at 17:50hrs | | by Mthulisi Mathuthu
Zanu-PF infighting sparks 'fist-fight'
Zanu-PF infighting took a nasty turn in KweKwe on Sunday when two MPs were involved in a vicious public fist-fight at Amaveni shopping centre.The incident between the KweKwe central MP, Masang...Published: 14 Jul 2014 at 17:42hrs | | by Tichaona sibanda
Robert Mugabe is 'economically illiterate'
Harare-based policy analyst Charles Mangongera has said President Mugabe is an 'economically illiterate' leader with no clue as to how a modern economy should be run and so he would rather spend his t...Published: 09 Jul 2014 at 19:22hrs | 1 | by Mthulisi Mathuthu
MDC-T factional fights, deputy Mayor of Chegutu arrested
The MDC-T deputy Mayor of Chegutu has been arrested following an alleged physical assault on a female member of the party.Edias Ticharwa, together with the Chegutu West chairman Gift Konjana a...Published: 08 Jul 2014 at 19:40hrs | | by Tichaona Sibanda
Legal grounds to force SA government to renew Zim permits
South African legislator Masizole Mnqasela has said Zimbabweans whose right to live there under the Special Dispensation programme has expired, should go to court if the South African government does ...Published: 08 Jul 2014 at 19:37hrs | | by Mthulisi Mathuthu
Whistleblower fund looted by Zimra officials
A corruption scandal has been exposed at Zimbabwe's tax collecting agency, where senior officials are reported to be looting a whistle-blower fund that was setup to reward those who report illegal fin...Published: 08 Jul 2014 at 10:11hrs | 1 | by Tererai Karimakwenda
Robert Mugabe collapses - report
Speculation about President Robert Mugabe's health resurfaced this week with allegations that the 90 year old leader collapsed Wednesday, soon after his anti white rant while addressing rural farmers...Published: 04 Jul 2014 at 19:13hrs | 14 | by Mthulisi Mathuthu
Mugabe threats, white farmers respond
White farmers have reportedly described President Robert Mugabe's recent remarks that whites must cede all land to blacks as "extremely unhelpful" to Zimbabwe as a country. According to ...Published: 04 Jul 2014 at 09:20hrs | 1 | by News24
Vic Falls tram accident tourist dies - report
One of the twelve tourists who were injured Tuesday after a tram they were travelling in collided with a goods train in the resort town of Victoria Falls has died.The ZBC reported that two of ...Published: 02 Jul 2014 at 19:34hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Race hots up for MDC-T secretary-general position
Party stalwarts are lobbying for the post of secretary-general of the MDC-T.While party leader Morgan Tsvangirai looks set to cruise towards another term, all eyes are now focused on the posit...Published: 01 Jul 2014 at 16:54hrs | | by Tichaona Sibanda
SADC warned of looming Zimbabwe crisis
A month before President Mugabe assumes the chairmanship of SADC, the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition has warned the regional body not to ignore Zimbabwe's socio-economic and political problems.D...Published: 01 Jul 2014 at 16:52hrs | | by Mthulisi Mathuthu
'MDC-T will emerge stronger,' says Chamisa
Nelson Chamisa, the MDC-T national organisation secretary, issued a defiant message amid the turmoil in the party by claiming on Monday they will 'ride out the storm.''Each time the party is c...Published: 30 Jun 2014 at 17:31hrs | | by Tichaona Sibanda
Murambatsvina: - Police destroy wrong houses
Police officers armed with a High court order razed to the ground the wrong houses in a land dispute involving two headmen in Buhera.A deputy sheriff from Chivhu accompanied police details...Published: 30 Jun 2014 at 17:28hrs | 1 | by Tichaona Sibanda
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