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MDC's full statement on August 1 killings and the economy
1) Introduction The Movement for Democratic Change has been following political and economic events in the country. Among other ills, we note with concern the unpalatable suffering of the mass...Published: 12 hrs ago | 1521 | by MDC
A timeline of how Zimbabwe lost its currency
Today, November 14, marks the 21st anniversary of "Black Friday", the day the Zimbabwe dollar crashed in 1997.We track the Zimdollar's collapse from that fateful November day, and the many des...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 15:10hrs | 2598 | by newZwire with The Source
'I am a victim of Sunday Mail' says Jah Prayzah
Kutongwa Kwaro hitmaker Mukudzei Mukombe (Jah prayzah) has claimed that there is systematic plot by the Entertainment desk of the state owned Sunday Mail to negatively critic all his music projects....Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 10:47hrs | 5118 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC demos: Time youths refused to be used
The MDC Alliance (MDC A), leader, Nelson Chamisa was defeated by President Emmerson Mnangagwa during the 30 July both in the ballot booth and at the Constitutional Court on 24 August. Instead of grace...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 14:12hrs | 2208 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mazibisa dares Kirsty Coventry
The Founder of Mazibisa Inc. Nkosana Mazibisa has challenged Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry to show up for her duty and treat the Youth Ministry with the energy an...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 12:24hrs | 3284 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Children suffering more than incarcerated mothers'
CHILDREN accompanying their incarcerated mothers in the country's prisons are reportedly suffering more than the offenders because of the harsh prison conditions in the archaic buildings that were con...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 05:43hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Mnangaga ready to deal with Chamisa and his followers
Government has drawn a line in the sand following threats by the main MDC party to roll out a series of protests in order to get President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to end a full-blown econo...Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 16:49hrs | 15226 | by Staff reporter
VP Mohadi named in mysterious deaths and farm scandals?
Whistleblower Prisca Mutema has sensationally that Vice President Kembo Mohadi is involved in a series of scandals involving multiple farm grabbing and number of deaths.The expose come a...Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 11:28hrs | 4694 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Lessons learnt from Mugabe's 'youth interface' rallies
YESTERDAY, November 6, 2018, marked a year since one of the darkest days in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's political and physical life.On the day, the then President Mr Robert Mugabe sacked Cd...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:59hrs | 1878 | by Nduduzo Tshuma
Police hunt for 5 robbers
POLICE in Bindura have launched a manhunt for five suspected robbers linked to a series of armed robberies in Mashonaland Central province.The five, all believed to be from Harare, were initia...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:12hrs | 1037 | by Staff reporter
Local content creators expected Kwese shutdown
LOCAL content creators have reacted to the closure of Econet's Kwese TV saying it was inevitable. The media group last week announced that it would be closing their Kwese satellite services from Novem...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:08hrs | 953 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's ex-wife looted millions
A whistleblower Prisca Mutema has claimed on microblogging site, Twitter, that Jocelyn Chiwenga who is Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's former wife looted millions from various banks and she has ...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 09:46hrs | 19888 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Teachers to stage street protests in Harare
TEACHERS are this week planning industrial action and street demonstrations to express their dissatisfaction with President Mnangagwa's government which they see as unresponsive to their affairs....Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 06:05hrs | 3892 | by newzimbabwe
Linda Masarira's letter to Mnangagwa
MDC-T Spokesperson Linda Masarira has penned a letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa calling to take action on the on the inherent culture of corruption found in ZANU PF and ZANU PF government ...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 13:33hrs | 6909 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa ally's nephew handed over to police by Land Commission
Goddard Dunira, a land developer and a nephew of former Minister of State for Masvingo, Josiah Hungwe frothed, spluttered and contradicted himself as he tried to explain how his lifestyle dramatically...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 16:20hrs | 5314 | by Staff reporter
The ball is now in Mnangagwa's court
The banking sector - which plays a vital role in financial intermediation as well as other critical functions which collectively are the lifeblood of the economy - should be commended for presenting a...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 12:57hrs | 2054 | by Editorial - The Independent
Mnangagwa faces Mugabe-style coup - Report
COLOGNE/HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa is increasingly behind the eight ball, amid disclosures that his presidency could be on the line, as the opposition and his closet internal ruling party f...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 07:53hrs | 25064 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
Chitubu: Another political project from Jah Prayzah
There is no doubt that Jah Prayzah is one artist who is extremely talented as the evidence is there for all to see. The meteoric ascendancy to prominence of the Third Generation band frontman is one o...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 19:40hrs | 10027 | by Wilson Chipangura
The view from up here
Stalin's Chicken Part One: The case of Zimbabwe Just as axiety.org describes Adolf Hitler, Mao Zedong, Jos...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 19:03hrs | 1204 | by Peter Muzira
Zimbabwe official inflation misleading
Zimbabwe's official inflation is misleading and does not reflect the price increases of goods and services consumers are witnessing, a leading equities firm has said.The country's annual infla...Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 06:02hrs | 2312 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, MDC at wits' end
It is three months since this year's harmonised election and all is not well in the MDC-T Chamisa faction. As each day passes, the faction and its leader, Nelson Chamisa, are getting to grips with the...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 20:04hrs | 7001 | by Nobleman Runyanga
'Queen Bee' once caused govt shutdown
The death of businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei's father dealt a major blow on government business this week as virtually all ministers abandoned their workstations to attend his burial - in a developmen...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 12:38hrs | 12058 | by Staff reporter
Private sector to drive Command Agriculture
Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube says government's participation in the special agriculture production programme Command Agriculture will be reduced as initiatives are being put ...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 12:29hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter
9 cops accused of killing suspects
IN a shocking expose, police officers would allegedly fatally assault suspects and in a bid to conceal the act, allegedly shoot at the dead bodies and claim the suspects were killed while trying to fl...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 08:40hrs | 1287 | by Staff reporter
The rise of live gaming in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, there are many ways for residents to find entertainment or relax, with Indosakusa the Morning Star being a ...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 12:33hrs | 986 | by Staff Reporter
MDC @19: A lamentation over the death of democracy
This week the police gave the MDC-T Chamisa faction the go ahead to hold an event to celebrate its 19th anniversary after postponing the event over the cholera outbreak of September in Harare. While t...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 08:50hrs | 1053 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Heath Streak hires Chamisa's lawyer
FORMER Zimbabwe cricket coach Heath Streak has turned to top local lawyer Thabani Mpofu in a US$1 million defamation lawsuit against Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani over racism and c...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 08:41hrs | 3986 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has no option other than a change of govt in order to progress
Let me begin this series of write ups with preamble that governance is not machine management but a human driven process responsive to good decision that minimizes corruption and give eminence to the ...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 07:24hrs | 1982 | by Andrew M Manyevere
Chamisa exhibits dictatorial tendencies, fires Vic Falls mayor
MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa has shown Victoria Falls mayor Somvelo Dhlamini the exit door after he was voted in by eight councillors in defiance of the party's order to allow Margaret Varley...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 07:08hrs | 869 | by Staff reporter
Carl Joshua Ncube plans Mukadota icon revival
COMEDIAN Carl Joshua Ncube says he wants to remake the iconic ZBCtv comedy drama series Mukadota that was a hit in the 80s. "This is still an idea that I want to bring to life. I want to reach...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 06:29hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa suspends Victoria Falls Mayor
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Alliance has expelled Victoria Falls Mayor Councillor Somvelo Dhlamini on allegations of defying the party's position on the mayorship issue, a development whi...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 20:57hrs | 3278 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga set CIOs on his cousin?
Controversial preacher Talent Chiwenga - known for his uncanny prophecies about the country's political situation - now fears for his life after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga issued a stern warn...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 14:23hrs | 17943 | by Staff reporter
Fresh plan to save Air Zimbabwe
Government's ambitions to save AirZim intensified last week as it invoked the Reconstruction of State-Indebted Insolvent Companies Act to ring fence the airline's assets and work out a repayment plan....Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 07:04hrs | 1013 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to be installed as President this weekend?
MDC's 19th anniversary celebrations will go ahead this weekend whether the party gets clearance from the police or not, its president Nelson Chamisa has said adding there are protests lined up across ...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 14:08hrs | 6794 | by Staff reporter
Mphokos' 'looting' trial starts
THE trial of ex-Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko's daughter-in-law, Nomagugu (36) who is accused of "looting" cash and goods from Choppies outlets without board approval starts today. Her husband, Si...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 06:37hrs | 838 | by Staff reporter
Nedbank buying back shares from minority shareholders
NEDBANK Group (Nedbank) says it will pay R2 billion (approximately US$139,6 million) to minority shareholders inherited from Old Mutual.The South Africa-based financial institution, which owns...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 16:02hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
New TV series for Bulawayo
A NEW TV series Izolo that will be shot in Bulawayo with a cast from the City of Kings, will be hitting screens next year with auditions set to take place next month. The series, that will be ...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:38hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
'Inconsistent policies draining Zimbabwe business confidence'
Renowned American economist, Steve Hanke says Zimbabwe's new fiscal and monetary measures have left the market in a state of confusion, and opined that the country's annual inflation rate had topped 2...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:30hrs | 672 | by Staff reporter
Mphokos trial dates set
THE trial dates have been set for former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko's son, Siqokoqela and his wife, Nomagugu who are facing charges of hijacking Choppies retail business and "looting" more than...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:23hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
Bond notes disaster: Zimbabweans count costs after a week of madness
Mary Muchenje bolted out of a pharmacy in Harare's Avenues area, only to stop a few metres away scratching her head.Muchenje's world had just crumbled after the pharmacists informed her she ne...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:59hrs | 4328 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa office employee sued $1 million over tweet
TOP lawyer and civil rights activist, Advocate Fadzai Mahere is suing another legal practitioner and President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office employee, Petina Gappah, for $1 million for alleged defamatio...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:25hrs | 2903 | by Staff reporter
Robbers target money changers
Armed robbers are targeting illegal foreign currency dealers, operating on the streets of Zimbabwe's major towns, with the latest incident seeing a Harare man being robbed of $44 000.Ironicall...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 14:42hrs | 3304 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says there is no need to panic
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has guaranteed the nation of the availability of all essential commodities, including fuel, saying there is no need for panic buying as Government has stepped up efforts t...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 06:46hrs | 1935 | by Staff reporter
No going back on 2% tax, says Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa yesterday said the Intermediary Money Transfer Tax of 2 cents will remain in force as it is critical in transforming the economy, which has suffered from two decades of stagnation....Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 06:40hrs | 1125 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants everyone to defend Zimbabwe
The level of confidence and goodwill by civilians towards the uniformed forces continue to improve as shown by the increase in the number of civilian shooting clubs participating at this year's Presid...Published: 08 Oct 2018 at 06:05hrs | 1188 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe won't recognise 'new' Ndebele King
The Government has said the "coronation" of a new Ndebele "king" is a cultural event that has little significance in the governance of the country.The Khumalo family defied a High Court order ...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 09:12hrs | 2184 | by Staff reporter
Speculation fuelling panic buying, black market
IT would appear Zimbabweans have not learnt their lessons from the past as seen in the panic buying of basic commodities that started early this week. This has, in some cases, consequently created art...Published: 06 Oct 2018 at 10:04hrs | 2153 | by Editorial - newsday
ZBC told to improve on programmes
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation must improve the quality of its productions to meet regional and international standards; Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvan...Published: 06 Oct 2018 at 09:01hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele 'king' coronation rubbished
THE Government has said the "coronation" of a new Ndebele "king" is a cultural event that has little significance in the governance of the country.The Khumalo family defied a High Court order ...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 17:07hrs | 2030 | by Staff reporter
TelOne to launch Africa's first fully converged on-demand entertainment service
TelOne, is set to launch Africa's first fully converged linear on-demand news and entertainment streaming service in partnership with South African on-demand specialist, Discover Digital, the ...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 15:43hrs | 655 | by Staff reporter
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