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Ramaphosa is weak and afraid
When Minister of Defence Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula treated a South African Air Force plane as a private jet and gave several ANC honchos a lift to Zimbabwe in 2020, the nation was rightfully enraged....Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 11:23hrs | 843 | by Staff reporter
Zim Vet targets 100k semen to boost national herd
In their efforts to increase national herd and improve genetics of local populations (cattle) through breeding, Zimbabwe Directorate of Veterinary Services' 2024 to 2025 upcoming bulling season is tar...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 18:09hrs | 212 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Flu-like sickness hits Zimbabweans
The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) in Zimbabwe has completed investigations into a rise in flu-like illnesses nationwide, reassuring the public that the symptoms align with common colds typ...Published: 26 May 2024 at 13:46hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe CIO boss's daughter dies in Ireland
FIRST Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa on Friday visited the family home of Central Intelligence Organisation Director-General Ambassador Isaac Moyo to pay her condolences following the death of their eldes...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Believing in ancestral spirits is a myth
At death the body and spirit or the material and immaterial separate. In African society the spirits of the dead, variously known in sub-Saharan Africa as amahlozi or amatongo (Zulu), Xhosa), balimo (...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 17:59hrs | 701 | by Dr Onesimus A. Ngundu
Tribute to my President Dr. Hage G. Giengob
Dear Mr. President, only if I knew, your sickness was that serious. I lament not praying for you while you needed not only my prayers but the whole nation to unite and fight for you in prayers. Instea...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 17:52hrs | 2 | by Hosea Hatshaambo Shishiveni
Cholera is wreaking havoc in Harare's poor suburbs
TWO men struggle to push a rusty wheelchair over quarry stones into one of the tents at a clinic in Kuwadzana phase 4, one of Harare's densely populated suburbs.In the wheelchair is an elderly...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:35hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Tick-borne diseases hit Matebeleland North
Matebeleland North has been hit by an outbreak of tick-borne diseases with veterinary authorities saying 276 cattle succumbed to the diseases from 525 cases recorded in the province since January....Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Judge under probe for making phantom ruling
JUDGE President Mary Zimba-Dube is now investigating a case in which High Court judge Webster Chinamora gave a ruling in a case he never heard involving Balwearie (Pvt) Ltd, and has written to lawyers...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:25hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Two children drown in mining pit, Chinese miner gives US$100 compensation
TWO children recently drowned at a disused mine pit at Mbalabala in Matabeleland South amid complaints by the family that the Chinese mining company Ming Chang mine owner only gave them US$100 compens...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 07:36hrs | 12 | by Stephen Jakes
Greener pastures not so green for Zimbabweans in the diaspora
They have high-paying jobs, a high standard of living, and almost everything they need, but for Zimbabweans abroad, all that glitters is not gold.Twenty-eight-year-old Gift Gonye, based in Ger...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pregnant Zimbabwean nurse bled to death at UK home over 4 hours after she called for an ambulance
A Zimbabwe pregnant nurse bled to death at home more than four hours after she called for an ambulance, an inquest heard.‌Stabile Sibanda called 999 at 1.11am on July 23 last year and told t...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube claims credit for Cowdray Park clinic
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has been exposed for hijacking a clinic in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park, claiming to have facilitated its construction as part of his election campaign.Ncube is eyeing...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, Zimbabweans leaving country not because of good education system but your failed leadership!
Self-delusion is a very dangerous trait! One can easily become reckless in his life decisions, or never able to address his own shortcomings - if he does not realize and admit where he lacks -...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 10:21hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's re-engagement drive losing steam?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is serving the last few months of his five-year term, is facing the monumental failure of one of his major goals since he was brought to power by a military coup in 2...Published: 12 Jan 2023 at 20:09hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
A random 10 political questions that will make 2023 an uncertain year
As the euphoria of the New Year begin to fed away, we have to wait to see whether it's clear that the trends we have been seeing over the last few decades show no signs of slowing down. You might say ...Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 01:08hrs | 1 | by Farai Chirimumimba
Kasukuwere prays for unwell Sikhala
Former Cabinet Minister Saviour Kasukuwere said his prayers are with incarcerated CCC activist Job Sikhala.The self-exiled Kasukuwere took to Twitter saying, "Job Sikhala. My prayers are with ...Published: 02 Jan 2023 at 11:48hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Strange sickness strikes Job Sikhala...colon cancer suspected
CCC lawmaker Job Sikhala has reported that he is suffering from a strange illness that is worrying him. In a letter from Chikurubi Maximum Prison Sikhala said he has been fearing to talk abiut...Published: 01 Jan 2023 at 13:41hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Beware of fake livestock vaccines, govt warns
THE Department of Veterinary Services has warned farmers not to buy livestock vaccines from unlicensed dealers, saying most of their products were fake.The department's chief director, Josphat...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How can Zimbabweans be helped when they don't want to help themselves?
There is a popular Chinese adage - 'it's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness'.Indeed, as the people of Zimbabwe, we have endure unbelievable untold suffering, oppression and po...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 13:22hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa meets Commonwealth delegation, gives damning report on Mnangagwa
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa met the visiting Commonwealth delegation Wednesday and highlighted the continued persecution of political opponents by President Emmerson Mnan...Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 05:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF Mashonaland Central boycotts Mnangagwa's re-election?
ZANU PF National Chairperson has reportedly lamented indiscipline displayed by some elements from Mashonaland Central delegates who abandoned their bay and Congress for personal business on Frid...Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe funeral policies face scrutiny
Following a public outcry against funeral assurance, the Insurance and Pensions Commission is engaging the Zimbabwe Association of Funeral Assurers on policy design and benefits to address concerns th...Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime's concept of 'development' is to impoverish citizens then come in as 'saviors'!
Picture these scenes in Zimbabwe. A group of urban dwellers gather in the scorching sun, awaiting President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa's much anticipated arrival, in order to officially hando...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 12:29hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Armchair activists make Pan-Africanism elitist and irrelevant to ordinary suffering Africans!
Imagine an impoverished widowed grandmother, struggling to fend for her orphaned grandchildren, somewhere in rural Marange, Zimbabwe - without any means of income, nor anyone to assist her tend her ti...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 12:26hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Former NSSA boss sues RnB superstar Joe Thomas for US$368,000 after artist snubs mega birthday bash
FORMER National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairman, Robin Vela is suing American RnB artiste Joe Thomas for US$1,5 million after the Grammy award winner failed to pitch up for a performance at ...Published: 05 Sep 2022 at 06:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Berita used me' - ex-hubby Nota
ZIMBABWEAN songbird Berita Khumalo's messy divorce from ex-husband Nota Baloyi took another nasty turn last week, as the media personality accused her of using his name to get gigs before unceremoniou...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:19hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Prominent businessman goes berserk, torches relatives' houses
Prominent Masvingo business person who hails from Chivi's Sese area allegedly went berserk on Friday night (August 12) and torched his relatives' houses over allegations that they are bewitching his f...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 14:15hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chief summons witch hunter
A TRADITIONAL leader in Kezi, Chief Nyangazonke has summoned a tsikamutanda (witch hunter) operating in the area to explain his activities.Tsikamutandas are reportedly wreaking havoc in Matabe...Published: 12 Aug 2022 at 06:40hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Peter Moyo mesmerizes Budiriro
Utakataka Express band mesmerized fans in Budiriro 1 yesterday as Peter Moyo interacts with Harare fans.Having started after 10 pm the ...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 20:43hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Injuries cripple Dembare
LIMPING giants Dynamos have been forced to drop five key players from their plans ahead of the high stakes Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match against Chicken Inn scheduled for Barbourfields tomo...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa laments banking sector rot
GOVERNMENT's recent adoption of tough economic measures is in response to mischievous behaviour by some economic players and syndicates who are bent on sabotaging the economic transformation achieved ...Published: 16 Jul 2022 at 10:29hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Catholic Bishop
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa joined the Munyanyi family and the Catholic family in the country in mourning the passing on of prominent Bishop Emeritus Martin Munyanyi.Bishop Munyanyi died last Sunday a...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans shouldn't marry political parties as if they were wives!
On a visit into the Kwekwe CBD (central business district) this morning to run some personal errands, I could not help being flabbergasted, as I always am, at the usual sight of disheveled and unkempt...Published: 03 May 2022 at 14:50hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
FULL TEXT: Nelson Chamisa Workers' Day statement
WORKERS' DAY is a special day to appreciate, salute and celebrate the amazing efforts ,resilience and endurance of all the hard pressed workers who gave and continue to give their sweat and bloo...Published: 01 May 2022 at 18:37hrs | 8 | by Nelson Chamisa
Mnangagwa declares Nhamburo a hero
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared ZANU PF Central Committe member Jonathan (John) Nhamburo a provincial liberation hero.Nhamburo died yesterday at Parirenyatwa group of hospitals after...Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 22:12hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZANU PF Central Committe member Nhamburo dies
ZANU PF Central Committee member John Nhamburo has died.Senior party officials confirmed his death without giving more details....Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 15:23hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
How the West is plotting to exploit Africa
IF designs of global money are not stopped in their tracks, Africa is threatened with environmental degradation and nutritional poverty. If we, as Africans, do not begin to think deeply about what is ...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Linda Apollo
Mine workers understate 46% wage increment
HARARE - NMWUZ - National Mines Workers Union Of Zimbabwe has vehemently rejected the 46 percent wage increment recently awarded the already financially struggling mineworkers by COMZ - Chamber ...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 06:25hrs | 7 | by Maxwell Teedzai
Magwaza dancer Tsholobela dies
Rhumba musician Clement Magawaza is mourning the death of one of his talented dancers, Bambanani "Tsholobela" Maphosa who died at his rural home at Sanzukwi, Plumtree on Saturday following a short ill...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 18:09hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Vet Dept issues tick-borne diseases warning
Communal farmers are advised to religious take their cattle for dipping in order to control tick borne diseases.This comes after a number of cattle died in Guruve in the past two weeks....Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
The heartbeat of a lost nation!
The first time I visited freedom park in 2009, I had mixed emotions about the past, the present and the future. The selfless sacrifices of the fallen heroes left me speechless. At that point I knew th...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 11:59hrs | 7 | by Eric Shikobela
Macabre spectacle as frail Mubaiwa is put on trial
PAIN is written all over her face as she makes her way up the staircase to the courtroom where her trial is being heard.The estranged wife of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:17hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland groups urged to push for control of resources
MATABELELAND-BASED residents associations have been challenged to unite in demanding that locals take control and benefit from their natural resources to end cyclical poverty.The calls were ma...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:13hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Do our leaders and scientists even understand how COVID-19 vaccines work?
I am not trying to sound cocky - but, this is the question that has bothered me ever since the development and introduction of vaccines meant to fight and curb the COVID-19 pandemic.This quest...Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 19:04hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kuda Tagwirei widen Bosso aid
SAKUNDA Holdings boss Kuda Tagwirei yesterday pledged to spruce up the Highlanders' offices starting today.Tagwirei visited the Bosso offices yesterday morning in the company of Deputy Ministe...Published: 18 Oct 2021 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Resounding send-off for Amen Mpofu
FAMILY, friends and former colleagues of the late former Bulawayo deputy Mayor, Alderman Amen Mpofu on Tuesday thronged the city council chambers to bid him farewell during an emotion-filled special c...Published: 07 Oct 2021 at 07:28hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Judge goes AWOL for 3 months
High Court judge Justice Edith Mushore has not reported for duty for close to three months without leave, a development that has prompted her bosses to allocate some of her cases to other judges....Published: 30 Sep 2021 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Distant parenting a disaster in Diaspora
Many Zimbabweans have left the country for purported greener pastures. But the greener pastures turn tinder dry on family relationships, volatile and ready to burn. Most parents have been ...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 06:22hrs | 10 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Backyard drug peddling exposed
SOME unscrupulous health professionals in Harare are running backyard pharmacies in blatant contravention of regulations that prohibit unlicensed personnel from selling drugs to the public.Inq...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:50hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
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