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Chiwenga tightens army grip amid succession manoeuvres
ZIMBABWEAN Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga - a politically ambitious retired commander of the defence forces - has formally tightened his grip on the military as new Air Force of Zimbabwe boss Air...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:47hrs | 5267 | by Staff reporter
Harare Council bid to splash US$2m on 500 desktops exposed
Some Harare City Council officials have been caught in a procurement scam in which they are fighting for the purchase of 500 desktop computers at US$4 000 each, above the market price of about US$700....Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:50hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, elected officials renege on election pledge
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa together with hundreds of elected officials have reneged on their pledge to enhance the provision of basic amenities to the public, a few months after they were voted into...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 04:44hrs | 1080 | by Staff reporter
Reprieve for Masvingo illegal settlers
A MASVINGO magistrate has suspended the eviction of hundreds of illegal settlers pending the determination of their High Court appeal against government's decision to remove them from their homes....Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 17:58hrs | 947 | by Staff reporter
St Faith High School Priest shows off punching skills
TEMPERS flared at St Faith's High School on Wednesday, with a priest from the Anglican Diocese of Manicaland showing his boxing skills as parents who escorted Form Five learners bulldozed their way in...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 08:56hrs | 1153 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa activist tastes freedom after 9 months
THE High Court yesterday granted bail to MDC Alliance activist Makomborero Haruziviishe who was jailed early this year for staging an illegal demonstration last year. Justice Webster Chinamhora grante...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 05:57hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Man destroys family planning pills to fix wife
A DOMBOSHAVA woman has dragged her husband to court after he allegedly destroyed her family planning pills to fix her.Desire Nzanganda told Harare magistrate Tamara Chibindi that she is two mo...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 11:54hrs | 764 | by Staff reporter
4 detectives in soup after suspect flees
FOUR police detectives stationed at Beitbridge face disciplinary action after a suspected vehicle smuggler from Malawi escaped under their noses. The District Criminal Investigations Officer for Gwand...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 12:34hrs | 1221 | by Staff reporter
50% Harare boreholes unsafe
Half of the boreholes in Harare's western and northern districts are contaminated with human waste and could be potentially unsafe sources of drinking water.Water samples from boreholes in the...Published: 14 Jan 2024 at 20:20hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Chemicals shortage crippling Harare water supplies
A CRITICAL shortage of chemicals is hamstringing Harare City Council (HCC)'s efforts to provide enough water to the capital city which is currently battling a major cholera outbreak.Speaking d...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:16hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Magistrates to handle Zimbabwe's by-election matters appointed
The Judicial Services Commission has appointed 23 magistrates to handle matters that might arise from the by-elections slated for February 3.The by-elections arose following the recall of sitt...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 08:41hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Council by-laws to criminalise land barons
THE City of Harare is crafting by-laws to provide for the criminalisation of land barons wreaking havoc in the capital including parcelling out land on wetlands to desperate homeseekers.Land b...Published: 01 Jan 2024 at 08:13hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean appointed Manchester United's new head of data operations
MANCHESTER UNITED are "on a mission to build the best data platform in sport, not just football", according to their new Head of Data Operations Chris Shumba.United are belatedly embarking on ...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 19:18hrs | 1693 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's wedding was a political statement
HIGH-PROFILE weddings, especially those of the rich, famous and powerful - very important persons (VIPs) - are renowned worldwide for their grandeur, luxury and vibrant celebrations.These ausp...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:26hrs | 1971 | by Staff reporter
Sadc generals congratulate Chiwengas
Military Commanders in SADC have congratulated Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga and his wife, Colonel Miniyothabo Chiwenga, on their wedding.Acting President Chiwenga is a retired Comm...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:25hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Scrap December 22 public holiday
ANY nation has its own historical landmarks, political or otherwise, that are peculiar to its survival and embedded in its heritage.Such landmarks are revered in certain ways, in the form of p...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:27hrs | 361 | by Vivian Siziba
Temba Mliswa showers Scott Sakupwanya with rare praises
In the aftermath of a contentious by-election in Mabvuku-Tafara, Temba Mliswa, former Member of Parliament for Norton, has publicly congratulated Pedzai Sakupwanya, popularly known as Scott, for secur...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 07:55hrs | 2087 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Modernisation of ZDF top priority
The recapitalisation and modernisation of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces is a Government commitment through research, development and learning from friendly nations, the Minister of Defence Oppah Muching...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:03hrs | 402 | by Staff reporter
CSO hails Bikita minerals beneficiation to communities
BIKITA - President Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned petalite and spodumene processing plants at Bikita Minerals that are valued at US$ 300 million on November 29 2023.The giant processing plant...Published: 05 Dec 2023 at 09:09hrs | 395 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabweans welcome another ZEP permit's life line
ZIMBABWEANS working and living in South Africa on the strength of a special three years' permit have welcomed its extension by the host government for another two years.South Africa's Home Aff...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 18:25hrs | 1025 | by Staff reporter
Prominent cleric in messy divorce over bed-hopping
Prominent preacher Frederick Shumba, founder of World Harvest Ministries in Norton, has been divorced by his wife of 32 years, who accuses him of having many adulterous affairs.The couple's di...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 07:36hrs | 1556 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rural communities told to compile lists of gravel roads which need grading
Government has called on rural communities to compile their list of gravel roads that require grading and the amount of fuel needed as part of efforts to rehabilitate passageways ahead of the rainy se...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:54hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army boss destined for higher office
ZIMBABWE Defence Forces (ZDF) commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda, who was recently appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa as an ex-officio member of the Zanu-PF politburo, is destined for hig...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 21:21hrs | 3249 | by Staff reporter
Cholera outbreak fear grips Kwekwe
THE death of an 18-year-old male in Kwekwe from a suspected case of cholera on Saturday has left the gold mining city gripped with fears of a cholera outbreak, this publication reports.The cou...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:03hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Harare slashes plan approval fees
The Harare City Council has decided to reduce its building plans and inspection fees in response to public complaints about the high United States dollar-denominated charges that were introduced in Ju...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:45hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF expels members
A total of 18 former Zanu-PF members forfeited their membership in the party due to their decision to run as independent candidates in the National Assembly and local authority elections during the re...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 05:16hrs | 1549 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt plunges cities into cholera zones
ZIMBABWE'S approach in addressing a countrywide water crisis has plunged most cities into cholera red zones as infections rise.Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora this week discussed...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 15:14hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
MDC politician fined for assaulting opposition activist
Yvonne Musarurwa, a politician from the MDC, has been issued a $100 fine for her involvement in the assault of Kudzanai Mashumba, who served as the party's chief of protocol. This altercation had garn...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 06:33hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Man commits suicide over land dispute
A family land dispute turned tragic when a man from Hurungwe committed suicide last Friday. Lovemore Mbasera reportedly took his own life at his homestead in Chakupamwari village, Masokoti, ward 9, Hu...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 06:06hrs | 710 | by Staff reporter
Army fights back Mnangagwa
WHEN Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa immobilised the military from running elections as they illegally had done mainly since 2000 at the height of militarisation of politics in fear of bhora m...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 10:54hrs | 5000 | by Staff reporter
ZBC investigates senior 'sex pests'
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has initiated investigations into allegations of sexual harassment involving senior managers. Robson Mhandu, the Director for radio services, and Scott "DJ ...Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:40hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints Sanyatwe as Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has named Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe as the Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), effective immediately, in the wake of Lieutenant General David Si...Published: 21 Oct 2023 at 18:30hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Australian cricketer wants to play for Zimbabwe
Antum Naqvi, a Belgian-born cricketer currently based in Australia, has expressed his desire to play for Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), offering his services to the Chevrons.The 24-year-old explosive ...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 06:24hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF exhibits at Masvingo agricultural show
The ZANU-PF party is participating in the Masvingo Agricultural Show, which is taking place from September 28 to October 1, 2023, marking a return to the event after many years.Pepukai Chiwewe...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 12:35hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Z.A.A South Africa Nominations Announced
The nominees shortlist for the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) South Africa 8th Edition has been released, featuring some of the most enterprising personalities in South Africa as well as a list of ho...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 19:58hrs | 337 | by Agencies
Journalists urged to report climate change with caution
Harare Residents Trust director Precious Shumba urged journalists to approach climate change issues to ensure the flow of effective communication to various societal classes and beliefs.Speaki...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 14:19hrs | 249 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
How Mnangagwa consolidated power and outwitted Zimbabwe military
WITH his controversial re-election -achieved with a minimal contribution from the military, and his subsequent swearing-in and cabinet appointments - President Emmerson Mnangagwa has all but completed...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 21:51hrs | 3825 | by Staff reporter
Man robs sex worker
A 39-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man on Thursday appeared before magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing charges of breaking into a sex worker's home before robbing her of US$30.Felix Shumba was, however, re...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 20:56hrs | 626 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF praise singer gets brand-new Toyota Hilux GD6 from Wicknell Chivayo
ZANU PF's praise singer Chief Shumba Hwenje received a brand-new Toyota Hilux GD6 vehicle from businessman Wicknell Chivayo.Hwenje is known for the song "ED Pfee", which became an anthem at ZA...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 21:39hrs | 1300 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe traffic blitz nets 9 000 drivers
As part of Operation Tame the Traffic Jungle, the police have apprehended over 9,000 motorists for breaching road regulations, as authorities intensify efforts to enforce compliance with traffic laws....Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:47hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
2 Mutsvangwas, 6 women and 3 Mnangagwas
With former television personality Tatenda Mavetera thrown into the mix, one needs very little imagination to describe Zimbabwe's Cabinet that was sworn into office early this week following a sham el...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 22:09hrs | 4884 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
How Zimbabwean prisoners can vote in 2028 elections
MUSARURWA & OTHERS v MINISTER OF JUSTCE, LEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & OTHERS HHC 751SUMMARY OF THE CASE1. The proceedings in this m...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 13:21hrs | 448 | by Clifford S. Ncube
ZLWVA congratulates Mnangagwa
The Zimbabwe Liberation War Victims Association (ZLWVA) has congratulated ZANU PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa for winning the 2023 harmonized elections.In a statement ZLWA said we join the natio...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 20:54hrs | 464 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Former Highlanders defender Magungubala dies
Former Highlanders FC defence stalwart Edward 'Magungubala' Dlamini has died. He was in his Sos. According to a family friend Edios Masundire-Shumba, Dlamini died in the early hours of yesterd...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 15:32hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Chief Hwenje, Thomas Mapfumo clash over Mnangagwa
MUSICIAN and Zanu-PF praise singer Chief Hwenje has attacked exiled Chimurenga superstar Thomas Mapfumo over his remarks following the August 23 general elections.In an interview with the medi...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 09:02hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
Chief Stauze urges councillors to take off political jackets
BEITBRIDGE senior traditional leader Chief Stauze has urged the newly elected councillors of both the rural district council and the municipality to take off political jackets and focus on providing p...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 07:36hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF abusing Mupedzanhamo'
HARARE Residents Trust (HRT) has berated the ongoing abuse of Mupedzanhamo flea market by alleged Zanu-PF-related space barons, saying the ruling party lacks the will to discipline the rogue elements....Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:57hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has so far secured 109 seats out of the 171 constituency results
Zanu-PF is poised for a landslide Parliamentary election victory after it secured 109 legislative seats out of the 171 constituency results that were announced by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission's p...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 23:20hrs | 3817 | by Staff reporter
State of the race - Two days to go
There are just two days to go before voting commences in Zimbabwe's harmonized general elections. Polls open at 07:00 on Wednesday 23 August and close at 19:00. 6.6 million Zimbabweans are expected to...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 13:47hrs | 28 | by Dr. Tapiwa Shumba
POLAD members back Mnangagwa in upcoming election
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has received the backing of four 'opposition' parties in his Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) platform.POLAD Chairperson Francis Danha who led the 1980 Freedom Mo...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:32hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
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