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Chrome mining boon for Shurugwi families
In a major step toward community empowerment and inclusive resource management, Shurugwi North legislator Joseph Mpasi has launched an ambitious mining initiative aimed at directly benefiting local fa...Published: 10 hrs ago | 60 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi hearings constitutionality questioned
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) has challenged the legality and execution of the government-led public hearings into the 1980s Gukurahundi atrocities, raising constitutional concerns and demanding ...Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 09:44hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Strugglers Dembare, Bosso seek redemption at Rufaro
The historic rivalry between Dynamos and Highlanders, once a fierce and feared fixture in Zimbabwean football, reignites today at Rufaro Stadium in what promises to be the first chapter of the 2025 le...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:55hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe misses €150 billion conditional funding from EU
Europe and Africa's strategic partnership has entered an exciting new phase, with both continents reaffirming their commitment to deepen economic cooperation and promote global peace. However, Zimbabw...Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:14hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Precabe jaunt raises eyebrows
Members of ZANU-PF's central committee and politburo are gathering today at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm outside Kwekwe in what insiders say is a strategic meeting to prepare the ruling...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:20hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
Where are the once touted Zupco buses?
As members of the fourth estate, our role is clear: to hold power to account and to speak truth to those entrusted with public resources. Remaining silent in the face of Zimbabwe's ongoing transport c...Published: 24 May 2025 at 11:00hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
Bosso face another bogey side
Highlanders FC will be seeking to bounce back from their shock 2-0 defeat to ZPC Kariba when they welcome another tricky opponent, Herentals College FC, to Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday in a Castle ...Published: 22 May 2025 at 16:18hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
Who Owns the Future When the Youth Are Just Campaign Props?
Every election season in Zimbabwe brings with it a familiar theatre: politicians parading youth like trophies, cladding them in party regalia, praising their energy, and promising them a future that n...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:21hrs | 175 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Zapu calls for urgent action on Zimbabwe crisis
The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) has called for the immediate formation of a caretaker government to address the country's long-running socio-political and economic crisis. The call comes am...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:37hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Businessman arrested for inciting violence
Nightclub owner Blessing "Boss JB" Charakupa was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a violent incident stemming from a long-running land dispute in Houghton Park, Harare.Charakupa, 35, who...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:14hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
Impeachment attempts against Mnangagwa will fail, Zanu-PF says
Zanu-PF Politburo member, Ziyambi Ziyambi, has dismissed any efforts to impeach President Emmerson Mnangagwa as futile, emphasizing that Zimbabwe operates under a party-based Parliamentary system wher...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:12hrs | 1432 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chiwenga says 'Shonas are cowards'
Popular street preacher Talent Chiwenga has ignited a political and ethnic firestorm following a sermon in which he accused the ruling ZANU PF party of deliberately marginalising Zimbabweans of Ndebel...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:49hrs | 1841 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's dilemma: The cost of loyalty in Zimbabwe's political chess
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's long-standing loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa is now being met with ruthless betrayal. After playing a pivotal role in bringing Mnangagwa to power in 2017...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 18:01hrs | 1562 | by Staff reporter
Cape Independence Briton NOT a South African citizen
Craig says CIAG is in talks with the Trump administration for a planned meeting in April to gain support for Western Cape secession.The Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) leader, Phil Cra...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 09:05hrs | 1025 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa missed one fact: Unlike Mugabe, he has never been genuinely respected within ZANU-PF
Who can deny that ZANU-PF is teetering on the brink? As factional fighting within the ruling ZANU-PF intensifies - and even threatens to get ugly with the so-called "uprising" slated for 31st ...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 22:52hrs | 984 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A Step in the Right Direction, but Long Overdue
Zimbabwe's higher education sector has been plagued by a silent but dangerous crisis, the rampant issuance and use of fraudulent qualifications. It is, therefore, commendable that the Zimbabwe C...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 20:55hrs | 749 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zanu-PF youths promise to thwart planned protest
In a dramatic development reminiscent of the 2017 factional battles that reshaped Zimbabwe's political landscape, Zanu-PF youths have rallied behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa amid an ongoing power ...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:20hrs | 970 | by Staff reporter
Voice of America dismantled over propaganda claims
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to strip back federally funded news organisation Voice of America, accusing it of being "anti-Trump" and "radical".A White House statement said th...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 10:15hrs | 876 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland calls for transparency in army, police recruitment
Residents of Matabeleland have called for a decentralized recruitment process for civil servants, including soldiers, police officers, and nurses, amid growing concerns that the region is being overlo...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 08:49hrs | 785 | by Staff reporter
Benin names squad for Zimbabwe World Cup qualifiers
Benin coach Gernot Rohr has announced his squad for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Zimbabwe and South Africa, making some surprise omissions and including a teenage prospect for t...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 16:17hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
ZBC faces backlash for airing Wicknell Chivayo's lobola ceremony
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is facing severe criticism after it aired the lavish lobola ceremony of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and Lulu Muteke, sparking a public outcry across the co...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:50hrs | 18906 | by Staff reporter
Controversy erupts over Zimbabwe Cricket team selections
The selection process for Zimbabwe's national cricket team has long been mired in controversy, with accusations of favoritism and a persistent snub of genuinely deserving players. Critics argue that s...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 15:36hrs | 879 | by Staff reporter
Sengezo Tshabangu fights for political survival
Sengezo Tshabangu, the self-appointed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) secretary-general, is struggling to maintain his political relevance following his expulsion from the opposition party last we...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 07:02hrs | 1207 | by Staff reporter
If the liberation struggle was for all Zimbabweans, then war veterans should refuse to be bribed
The love of money is the root of all evil, it is said. Over the past month, Zimbabwe's government has rolled out a series of "empowerment schemes" tailored for veterans of the liberation strug...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 14:55hrs | 455 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ED2030 Brigade pushes for Mnangagwa's extended
The ED2030 brigade took its campaign to Bulawayo on National Youth Day last Friday, where supporters sang "2030 ndeya Emmerson," reinforcing a push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his tenur...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 09:01hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo Bomber' gears up for EFC 122 showdown in South Africa
Zimbabwean mixed martial arts (MMA) heavyweight fighter Elvis "Bulawayo Bomber" Moyo says he is "super excited" and energized as he prepares for his next big fight at the Extreme Fighting Championship...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:01hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF purges old guard
ZANU-PF has announced a controversial directive to retire members of the "old guard" within the ruling party who are 65 years of age and above, effective April 1, 2025. The decision, which targets key...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 08:03hrs | 1887 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube's urgent application dismissed
The High Court in Harare has dismissed an urgent chamber application filed by Professor Welshman Ncube and four others seeking to enforce an earlier court order granted in their favor by Justice Nevil...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 12:09hrs | 1648 | by Staff reporter
Welshman summons Tshabangu to disciplinary hearing
The ongoing battle for control within the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has taken a new turn, with Welshman Ncube's faction summoning self-proclaimed interim secretary-general Sengezo...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 09:18hrs | 1671 | by Staff reporter
Ndebeles in Zimbabwe outrage over 'offensive' new school textbook
The introduction of a compulsory Heritage Studies subject in Zimbabwean schools has ignited a wave of discontent among stakeholders in Matabeleland, who have criticized the curriculum for marginalizin...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 19:56hrs | 3773 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's opposition to Mnangagwa term extension sparks hopes
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's public opposition to the proposed extension of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term has injected a glimmer of hope among those opposing the move. However, analysts...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:00hrs | 890 | by Staff reporter
Lincoln Mutasa admits fault in former players' election defeats
Outgoing ZIFA Normalization Committee chairperson Lincoln Mutasa has admitted that the body he led is partly to blame for the disappointing defeat of all former players in the recent ZIFA elections. S...Published: 29 Jan 2025 at 08:51hrs | 713 | by Staff reporter
Winky D spits lyrical venom targeting Wicknell Chivayo
Wallace Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D, has reiterated his commitment to remaining free from political influence, confirming that he will not be swayed by politicians or their associates offeri...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:28hrs | 2098 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is a failure,' say war veterans
A group of veterans from Zimbabwe's 1970s liberation war, led by Blessed Runesu Geza, has called for the immediate resignation of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing him of betraying the founding p...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:27hrs | 1706 | by Staff reporter
'Rich Gang' hijacks Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF
Loyalty to President Emmerson Mnangagwa seems to be waning among some of his long-time supporters, as tensions within Zanu-PF rise with allegations of factionalism, betrayal, and a shifting power bala...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:49hrs | 1330 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa promises to unleash a new political wave in 2025
Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has hinted at a significant political resurgence in 2025, promising a transformative "new beginning" for Zimbabwe. Speaking at an end-of-year charity dinner in ...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 21:19hrs | 1058 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders in advanced talks with Ariel Sibanda
Highlanders Football Club are in advanced discussions with their long-serving captain, Ariel Sibanda, regarding the extension of his contract, which is set to expire on December 31. This comes as the ...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:17hrs | 1272 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Thabani 'TJ' up for National Football League programme
Zimbabwean rugby player Thabani "TJ" Maguranyanga has been selected to join an elite group of international athletes for the prestigious National Football League (NFL) International Player Pathway (IP...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 06:45hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's ruthless purge against team Chiwenga
A fierce internal power struggle is tearing through Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, as suspensions and purges intensify against officials perceived to be opposing the party's push to extend Presiden...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 13:51hrs | 3894 | by Staff reporter
Sparks fly as councillors grab stands in leafy suburbs
Harare city councillors are embroiled in corruption allegations following reports that they allocated themselves residential stands in affluent suburbs, contrary to Government policy. The scandal has ...Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:24hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Banking Sector and No Arrests Years Down the Line
United Merchant Bank (UMB) - Closed in 1998 due to insider loans and mismanagement.Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) - Closed in 2003 struggled with negative perceptions after UMB's collapse....Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:15hrs | 305 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe's banking sector and no arrests years down the line
United Merchant Bank (UMB) - Closed in 1998 due to insider loans and mismanagement.Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) - Closed in 2003 struggled with negative perceptions after UMB's collapse....Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 09:07hrs | 618 | by Eng. Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zanu-PF threatens regional sovereignty, says MRP
The clamour for democratic transformation across southern Africa signals the region's desire to rid itself of a "cancerous growth" undermining electoral integrity and national sovereignty, according t...Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 06:46hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Some leaders are supported because they're stupid and corrupt!
Leadership is a fascinating subject. Ideally, leaders are chosen because they stand out as exemplary individuals with admirable qualities. These are the people with the organizational ...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 12:35hrs | 328 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF Harare youth, provincial leadership clash
ZANU-PF youth members in Harare are in open rebellion against their provincial leadership, accusing them of sidelining them in key party projects, including the controversial transformation of the par...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:14hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
Nees optimistic about Zimbabwe Warriors' World Cup hopes
German coach Michael Nees believes the Zimbabwe Warriors can still revive their chances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, despite a rocky start to the campaign. The team has faced managerial chan...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:29hrs | 1260 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pick 3 uncapped players in ODI squad for Pakistan series
Zimbabwe has named its squad for the highly anticipated white-ball series against Pakistan, which will begin with the first ODI on November 24 in Bulawayo. The series, which includes three ODIs and th...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
Warriors hunt Indomitable Lions
The Warriors are set to take on Cameroon in a decisive Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifier today, with both teams having already secured their places for next year's tournament in Morocco....Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:51hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors aim to finish AFCON qualifiers on a high
With qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations already secured, Zimbabwe's Warriors, under coach Michael Nees, are not taking their final Group J match against Cameroon lightly. Despite the aca...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:01hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
So, when will the UN hold a Summit on democracy and human rights?
As world leaders make their way back to their respective countries after the COP29 Climate Change Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, one can't help but ask: when will the United Nations (UN) hold a summit de...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:22hrs | 304 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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