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Upsurge in ritual killings in Zim unsurprising - what are we to expect from country governed by leadership embroiled in murderou
There is a very popular adage - "a fish rots from the head" - and, as such, what characterizes any nation is shaped by its leadership. It is as simply as that!This is akin to a family....Published: 8 hrs ago | 743 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mugabe's ghost torments Chief Zvimba and Grace Mugabe
The late president of Zimbabwe cde Robert Gabriel Mugabe has refused to exit the lime light. Now he has ignited a huge traditional problem for the nation and the world. Mugabe has proved to be a sourc...Published: 24 hrs ago | 3293 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zim ruling elite more afraid of us, than we're afraid of them - citizens should use constitutional rights before they're also ta
Last night, when I was leaving my mother's house, and going to my place, I encountered a metre or so long snake, waiting near my door, and in a panicked way, I picked up a huge stone and crushed it....Published: 13 May 2021 at 12:12hrs | 1059 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Experts call for Kazungula-style strategy as Beitbridge expands
COMPANIES must utilise inland clearing facilities to reduce congestion as Beitbridge Border Post enters a US$70 million expansion programme this year to avoid congestion, trade experts said yesterday....Published: 10 May 2021 at 05:30hrs | 1746 | by Staff reporter
Wheat production to increase by over 100 000t
WHEAT production for the forthcoming winter cropping season is set to increase by over 100 000 tonnes to 360 000 tonnes on account of decisive interventions by Government and private financiers to sup...Published: 09 May 2021 at 08:10hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter
'Only vote for rich political candidates'
MUTARE: Businessman and aspiring Zanu-PF parliamentary candidate for Dangamvura/Chikanga constituency, Esau Mupfumi has urged the electorate to only vote for candidates with strong financial muscles t...Published: 07 May 2021 at 11:09hrs | 1645 | by Staff reporter
We are in far greater danger from the Zimbabwean regime than from COVID-19
I am sure most of those in my age group can still remember those weirdly strange questions we would ask each other whilst we were still primary school children - "Who would hurt you the most were they...Published: 06 May 2021 at 14:58hrs | 1630 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kombi ban will bring road sanity
PRIVATE companies requiring transportation for their workers can only hire buses registered under the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) franchise, while private commuter omnibus operators will...Published: 02 May 2021 at 08:12hrs | 1329 | by Staff Reporter
Pupils stranded as police impound vehicles
SCORES of pupils were yesterday left stranded at roadsides as police in Bulawayo impounded vehicles that were pirating in defiance of the Government's travel regulations meant to curb the spread of Co...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 06:36hrs | 808 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean secrets leaked to a high profile sexivist
Zimbabwe has once again woken up to some Twitter messages sent by the ever attention seeking Susa Mutami. It is important to understand who Susan Mutami is. She is if you remember the official mistres...Published: 28 Apr 2021 at 07:04hrs | 7401 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Child senator scores 23 points at A-Level
WARREN Park, Harare, Child senator Mike Zinyoni, has scored 23 'A' Level points in the 2020 Zimbabwe School Examination Council examinations held last November.Zinyoni, who was at Marlborough ...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:07hrs | 644 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says he is now wiser than before
MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa says the systematic attacks he and his party have received from the ruling Zanu-PF and state institutions since 2018 have instead hardened him and transformed him...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:04hrs | 1047 | by Staff reporter
Mushekwi scores brace for Chinese side Zhejiang Greentown
FORMER Warriors striker Nyasha Mushekwi got off to a flying start to the new China League One season, firing a well-struck brace as he inspired Zhejiang Greentown to a dominant 4-0 win over Zibo....Published: 26 Apr 2021 at 06:29hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Focus emakhaya education
FOCUS ON EMAKHAYA EDUCATION INVITES BULAWAYO COMMUNITY TO A CAREER GUIDANCE SEMINAR AT YWCA CONFERENCE CENTRE.Focus on EmaKhaya Education Support Network (F0EESN) is a Non-Profit community dev...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 20:45hrs | 541 | by Agencies
Chaos reigns supreme within MDC-Alliance
The MDC Alliance members who attended the MDC-T Extra Ordinary Congress last year are under fire as pro-Chamisa members continue to call for their expulsion.The issue has been raised at almost...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 14:33hrs | 3645 | by Political Reporter
Is Zimbabwe a dumping ground for used cars?
LAST year in November, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube announced that imports of second-hand vehicles more than 10 years old were to be banned to contain the import bi...Published: 21 Apr 2021 at 07:01hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
Opposition MPs confront Ziyambi
JUSTICE Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has denied opposition claims there was selective application of the law in the country.Opposition MPs Wednesday accused government of arbitrary arrests and det...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 06:09hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
Prisoners freed under Presidential Amnesty
SCORES of prisoners who qualified for release under the Presidential Amnesty on Tuesday were freed from various prisons yesterday afternoon. Government gazetted the legal instrument that saw s...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 07:12hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
All about NRL tipping competitions
Most NRL tipping competitions have been ready since early February, and Rugby...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 12:59hrs | 308 | by Staff Writer
Farmer demands US$ rentals from rural teachers
SCORES of teachers at Eagle Tanning Primary and Secondary schools in rural Marondera are stranded after an indigenous farmer recently ordered them to pay rentals in foreign currency.The farmer...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:37hrs | 1643 | by Staff reporter
The controversial role of private military, security companies in Africa
PRIVATE military companies (PMCs) have been involved in conflicts around the world, including Africa, for a long time and and different reasons.The growth of private military contractors raise...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 08:21hrs | 2385 | by Jonathan Powell, Christopher Michael Faulkner, Joshua Lambert
Another Zimbabwean survivor tells of horrific scenes in Cabo Delgado
A brief background of PalmaPalma is a coastal town located far north of Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique. It is very close to the Tanzanian boarder, 20 kilometres away.Since the dis...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:30hrs | 975 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Several Zimbabweans killed in Mozambique, the battle of palmer
Michael Chandada was so excited when he got a Job in Mozambique. His company is involved in extracting oil and gas and again runs marines in the area. Michael was posted to work from a plant in Palma ...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 11:19hrs | 4013 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Billiat scores crucial goal as Chiefs book CL quarter-final spot
Zimbabwe international Khama Billiat on Saturday scored an important goal for Kaizer Chiefs against Horoya in the Caf Champions League, as the Soweto giants booked a place in the last eight of Africa'...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:10hrs | 1402 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa entrenches authoritarian rule
THE incarceration of opposition MDC Alliance activist Makomborero Haruzivishe this week has all but confirmed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's unwillingness to reform as his regime continues to use lawf...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 23:36hrs | 811 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must engage Chamisa for God's sake
DIALOGUE that solves the problems bedevilling the country should be welcomed by everyone. Electoral disputes have been a drawback to development in Zimbabwe since independence in 1980. The rea...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 06:54hrs | 1161 | by Kennedy Kaitano
Used car import rules clarified
Imports of second-hand vehicles more than 10 years old from the date of manufacture on the day they enter Zimbabwe on or after April 2 are no longer automatic and now need specific import licences for...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 06:39hrs | 1672 | by Staff reporter
Scores fall prey to fumigant scammers
SCORES of unsuspecting people are said to be falling prey to scammers who advertise that they can fumigate homes and businesses to prevent COVID-19, yet their products have not been tested by regulato...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:21hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Aspirants flock to Bulawayo VID depot
ASPIRING drivers have started flocking to the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) depot in Bulawayo after it resumed operations on Saturday. Cabinet last Tuesday approved that the VID be reopened unde...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:16hrs | 733 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora, Mnangagwa onslaught against MDC Alliance leaves democracy in peril
THE onslaught against MDC Alliance legislators by the Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T, with help from the ruling Zanu-PF, has weakened Parliament and is now a major threat to Zimbabwe's nascent democracy, ...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 07:01hrs | 803 | by Mirriam Mangwaya
Recalling MPs an assault on democracy
Nhimbe Trust expresses its shock and condemnation of the recent illegal recall of six Members of Parliament from the majority opposition (MDC Alliance) purportedly in terms of section 129(k) of the co...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 06:59hrs | 192 | by Nhimbe Trust
Bumper harvest to save US$200m
The forecast record maize harvest of 2,8 million tonnes and significant output of other crops such as soyabean, cotton and traditional grains could save the country more than US$200 million, which cou...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 06:42hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
How to wreck a political party
One of the issues that MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa raised during his Agenda 2021 address last week were claims that Government was gunning for a one party State in Zimbabwe using some oppositi...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 06:05hrs | 589 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Danger lurking at passport offices
HORDES of people have resumed camping outside the capital's passport offices, raising the spectre of coronavirus infections, as standard health protocols are not being strictly observed.Since ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:17hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Regional Magistrate Morgen Nemadire laid to rest
A funeral was held last week for the Regional Magistrate Mr Morgan Nemadire. Mr Morgan Nemadire who died on the 6 th of March 2021 at a hospital in Harare. Justice Officials, members of the la...Published: 17 Mar 2021 at 14:43hrs | 1351 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Police restore order at Beitbridge Border Post
THE movement of commercial cargo that had been stalled by a five-hour demonstration by South Africa taxi operators at the Beitbridge Border Post early yesterday has improved after police in the neighb...Published: 13 Mar 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1066 | by Staff reporter
SA taxi operators block traffic at Beitbridge border post
South African taxi operators have blocked traffic at their component of the Beitbridge Border Post in protest of Zimbabwe's delay in opening its land borders.A source from South Africa said sc...Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 13:25hrs | 2202 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo passport backlog reduced, 2019 passports now ready for collection
THE Registrar General's (RG's) Office in Bulawayo has said citizens who applied for passports before end of February 2019 should collect their travelling documents as they are now ready. The R...Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 06:02hrs | 1207 | by Staff reporter
West to impose sanctions on South Africa if Ramaphosa is removed
Lately, there has been rising positive publicity on Zimbabwe and rising negativity on South Africa by international and white media.Just recently, the world bank released unemployment numbers ...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 14:12hrs | 2959 | by Rutendo Ben Matinyararire
Chamisa says his MDC remains indomitable and unconquerable
THE MDC Alliance will remain a party of "survivors and winners" despite repeated attacks by the Zanu-PF government against the opposition, the organisation's leader, Nelson Chamisa has said.In...Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 14:10hrs | 1947 | by Staff reporter
Illegal miners deface school in gold rush
A week before schools open, after a long Covid-19 induced sabbatical, pupils at Gwangwava Secondary School in Rushinga are returning to a school ravaged by illegal miners who left a trail of destructi...Published: 08 Mar 2021 at 05:27hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter
Zimra fails to conduct rummage sales
THE Covid-19 pandemic has adversely affected operations at Beitbridge Border Post, with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) yesterday saying that it has run out of storage space at all its State wa...Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 06:39hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Ariel Sibanda scores a gig
HIGHLANDERS captain and goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda continues to unlock his brand value after landing a gig with a Bulawayo fruit and vegetable outlet, Eyethu Fruit and Veg. Sibanda signed up to ...Published: 01 Mar 2021 at 04:55hrs | 1333 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's silence is strategic, says Jonathan Moyo
FORMER Zanu-PF Politburo member and Information Minister, Jonathan Moyo has described as strategic, the continued silence maintained by MDC Alliance President Nelson Chamisa despite facing determined ...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 09:01hrs | 3826 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bans use of Mnangagwa potraits on social media groups
ZANU-PF Mashonaland East province has ordered party members who are neither district nor provincial co-ordinators to stop forming WhatsApp groups using the party name and logos.The move is mea...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:45hrs | 1082 | by Staff reporter
Mamombe in demo demanding Matanga's resignation
MDC Alliance Harare West MP Joanna Mamombe and scores of party youths Thursday staged a flash demonstration outside the Harare Magistrates' Courts demanding the release of activist Makomborero Haruziv...Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 18:38hrs | 3075 | by Staff reporter
Chebundo, Timveous raptures Chamisa's MDC
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance secretary-general Charlton Hwende said former party official, Lilian Timveous decided to dump the Nelson Chamisa-led party and join Zanu-PF to keep in her possession a parliame...Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 06:19hrs | 1803 | by Staff reporter
FC Platimun crash out of Confed Cup
ASC Jaraaf 1 0 FC Platinum (ASC Jaraaf won 2-0 on aggregate to progress to the Caf Confederations Cup group stages)FC PLATINUM'S run in the CAF club competitions ended last night after the...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 21:41hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi celebrates the life of the late Chief Maduna in Joburg
13 February 2021 saw the fall of one of the true heroes of Mthwakazi nation, Chief Vezi Maduna who was laid to rest at his home on the 17th of February 2021. Today, scores of Mthwakazi people ...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 20:48hrs | 426 | by Mthwakazi
Constructive criticism of leaders needs courage
The Honourable Vice President KEMBO Mohadi's Shenanigans have touched a gas cylinder there by creating a social media blast. Many people have urged party ...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 19:58hrs | 789 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
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