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Why would Mnangagwa risk destroying Zimbabwe's stability for a measly two-year extension?
As the ZANU-PF National Conference unfolds in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe finds itself embroiled in a deeply troubling debate. Prominent voices within the ruling party are pushing for President Emmerso...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 09:40hrs | 691 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Teaching Ndebele in Zimbabwe schools will have helped Shonas
There are times when you think you are spitting someone, when in fact, you are destroying yourself.One such instance was when Robert Mugabe and his colleagues in ZANU (before it became ZANU-PF...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:21hrs | 278 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Britain's interference in the US presidential election will backfire badly
Foreign interventions in elections or referenda rarely end well for the interventionists. In 2016, then US President Barack Obama foolishly lectured the British people on how they should vote in the u...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 20:22hrs | 980 | by Nile Gardiner
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how sustainable is the drilling of boreholes all over t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2363 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's missing link
IN today's rapidly changing global business environment, organisations are under increasing pressure to remain competitive, innovative and sustainable.Leadership, in its truest sense, has beco...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:29hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Tackling the alcohol and substance abuse challenge in Cowdray Park
Cowdray Park, like many areas in Bulawayo, is facing a growing crisis: the rampant abuse of alcohol and substances by our youth. This challenge not only threatens the health and well-being of our youn...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 19:29hrs | 340 | by Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu, Councillor for Ward 28, Cowdray Park
Allow all Zimbabweans to import vehicles DUTY FREE your current policy is discriminatory
Zimbabwe, a country grappling with economic challenges, has recently made headlines with a policy decision that has sparked both debate and controversy. The government has partially lifted the ban on ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 20:58hrs | 944 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
You can get fired for drinking Pepsi or Coca-Cola
A Coca-Cola employee can get fired if caught drinking Pepsi, like wise a Pepsi employee can get fired if caught drinking Coca-Cola.Yes you would be fired. Upon being hired /employed you will a...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:17hrs | 25 | by Erick Matotoba
CIO agent in AK47 abduction, torture of CCC MP Ngadziore seen in public
A gun-toting Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) agent caught on video abducting a Citizens Coalition for Change MP has been publicly sighted for the first time since the November 1, 2023, inciden...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 12:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Limit exposure to cellphones, TVs'
EXPERTS have warned that early and continuous exposure to cellphones and television sets damages eyesight. Optometrist and founder of Spectsworld, Dr Kudzaishe Gugulethu Kubvoruno, said the fa...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Fast growing Zimbabwe diaspora spurs demand for funeral plans
In December 2023, Mavis Clinic Manyonga travelled to the Republic of Ireland from Zimbabwe, looking forward to spending the Christmas holidays with her daughter, Valerie Munashe Makuwe, a nurse in tow...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 18:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Somaliland ignites global investment spark with Fencorp Global partnership
In a remarkable strategic maneuver aimed at luring foreign investment, the Ministry of Investment and Industrial Development in Somaliland has orchestrated a pivotal rendezvous with the prestigious Fe...Published: 28 Sep 2023 at 14:20hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF and CCC must read this article
NOW that the elections are over, there is need for us to make a critical analysis of our country's political leadership. Zimbabwe has its fair share of problems.My wish is that the two leading...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 08:05hrs | | by Jonah Nyoni
Unraveling Interdependence. What Interdependence?
In today's globalized world, one cannot help but be intrigued by the intricate dynamics of resource distribution among nations. It is a fascinating subject that reveals the disparities and imbalances ...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 06:52hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Loose lion spotted in Filabusi
Parks rangers have been deployed to Filabusi to track down a lion which is reportedly on the loose in the Matabeleland South area.The fierce man eater was first sighted in the Amazon area on M...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 18:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Panic grips Zimbabweans in SA
Two civil society organisations have made a last minute request to the South African government to extend the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (Zep), which are due to expire on June 30.South Afric...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
NSSA pensioners are a forgotten lot
The National Social Security Authority is almost always in the news for the wrong things whilst the poor NSSA pensioners are wallowing in abject poverty. The establishment is riddled with scan...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 23:30hrs | | by Cde Mutanda Wachingama
Sharpshoot, a gifted sniper
On April 14 in 2019, the Sunday News published the first instalment of a two-part interview with North Korea-trained war veteran and nationalist David Mongwa Moyo.Moyo, who was affectionately ...Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 08:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'A new great Zimbabwe is possible!' says Chamisa. Not as long as pay lip service to reforms before elections
Nelson Chamisa, President of CCC, Zimbabwe's main opposition party penned a three pages long article - a departure from his usual two paragraph tweets - affording a very rare glimpse into what's cooki...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:05hrs | | by Wilbert Mukori
Zimbabwe crying out for political remaking
GOOD day President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, the refrain of the song Remake the World by Jimmy Cliff aptly portrays the magnitude of destitution that is prevalent among citizenry....Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 05:06hrs | 1 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Zimbabwe govt zeroes in on rogue teachers
GOVERNMENT has moved to uproot rogue teachers reportedly ill-treating pupils whose parents would have failed to pay for extra lessons.The latest case happened in Norton, Mashonaland West provi...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 06:16hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mr President, Zanu-PF oftentimes erupts in annoyance
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, as I see it, your party, Zanu-PF, exhibited the dearth of its democratic essence by denying the NewsDay crew accreditation to cover the party...Published: 02 Nov 2022 at 05:02hrs | | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Zimbabwe's 70 year old historic painting depicts Jesus as a black man
For the first time in his life, Gift Livingstone Sango, 65, saw a painting by his father depicting Jesus as a Black man."My father used to draw Jesus as Black because God is for all of us. He ...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 18:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lake Gwayi-Shangani to supply water to Bulawayo for 80 years
Completion of the Lake Gwayi-Shangani project will ensure reliable water supply to Bulawayo for the next 80 years, while weaning off some of its supply dams in Matabeleland South to cater for developm...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on the brink: Living in fragile peace
YESTERDAY, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) launched the 2021 State of Peace Report. It is an annual product of the ZimRights' Right to Peace Campaign which seeks to empower communiti...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Dzikamai Bere
Mnangagwa reads riot act
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday read the riot act on senior party members who are presenting their personal opinion as the reflection of the party's ideology and policy to the public.The Preside...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
'The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is not creating money'
The Sunday Mail Editor Victoria Ruzvidzo (VR) had a no-holds-barred interview with RBZ Governor Dr John Mangudya (JM) on the latest developments in the economy, among them suspension of bank lending, ...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe Reserve Bank is not creating money'
The Sunday Mail Editor Victoria Ruzvidzo (VR) had a no-holds-barred interview with RBZ Governor Dr John Mangudya (JM) on the latest developments in the economy, among them suspension of bank lending, ...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:26hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
'The Reserve Bank is not creating money'
The Sunday Mail Editor Victoria Ruzvidzo (VR) had a no-holds-barred interview with RBZ Governor Dr John Mangudya (JM) on the latest developments in the economy, among them suspension of bank lending, ...Published: 15 May 2022 at 06:12hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Top banker beaten by wife
FORMER ZB Financial Holdings Chief Executive, Ronald Mutandagayi (59), claims he was heavily assaulted by his 48-year-old wife, Loveness.The banker Tuesday dragged Loveness to court, als...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 12:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Binga headman goes missing
A BINGA headman has gone missing after taking a three-day walk from his home in Sichutumba to Sianzyundu to visit his relatives to help resolve a social problem.Sianzyundu and Sichutumba villa...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Russia-Ukraine conflict wake up call
THE Russia and Ukraine conflict, which has spawned a surge in global food prices and disruption of world markets and supply chains, has been a wake-up call for Zimbabwe on the need to ensure food secu...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shock as negligence by hospital staff leads to baby's leg amputation
AUTHORITIES at the state-run Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals have landed themselves in trouble after a newly born baby had her leg amputated less than one month after being born.Zimbabwe Lawye...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 08:43hrs | 10 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF heavies renew animosity
A FRESH factional frontier has opened in Zanu-PF after the ruling party's politburo resolved to hold its primary elections for the 2023 general election latest by February next year at its monthly mee...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 18:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Russia optimistic on Zimbabwe investments despite war
RUSSIA is bullish about its investment prospects in Zimbabwe despite the current economic restrictions triggered by the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine by Russia. The Zimbabwe Independen...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 17:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF seeks to cement dominance
TOMORROW's by-elections present Zanu-PF with a chance to cement its dominance and defend the cardinal values of democracy, peace, unity and non-violence, President Mnangagwa said.Addressing th...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt tells NGOs to go assist in war-torn Ukraine
MIDLANDS Provincial Affairs minister Larry Mavima has said non-governmental organisations (NGOs) operating in the country should not cry foul over the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment B...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Former Poly lecturer missing
Former Harare Polytechnic lecturer, Kudakwashe Gonese has gone missing, his family said this morning.Popularly known as KK, Gonese, who is in his 70s, went missing on Saturday after catching a...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
UFO spotted in Gwanda
AN unidentified flying object (UFO) was sighted in Gwanda rural and urban on 20 January, B-Metro reported.An UFO is a mysterious object seen in the sky for which no orthodox scientific explana...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 08:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zondo's stunt backfires as his credibility is questioned
Acting Chief Justice Raymond Zondo's press briefing to ‘address' tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu's opinion piece has backfired and opened him to questions regarding his credibility.Various s...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 23:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
3 border jumpers drown in Limpopo River
Three border jumpers believed to be Zimbabwean recently drowned in Limpopo River while attempting to cross into South Africa.Zimbabwe and South African police have so far retrieved the body of...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 19:28hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
It rained 'Elephants and Buffaloes' in Chiweshe today (29 December 2021)
To say it rained cats and dogs may be actually being economic with the truth. Saying it rained elephants and buffaloes may give a modicum of justice to the copious rains that pounded my home area on 2...Published: 30 Dec 2021 at 11:27hrs | 6 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Cont Mhlanga and the endless search for King Lobengula's grave
IT is the story that has been told a million times.It is a story passed from generation to generation. It is the story that is sold to all children, whether they sit on grass mats around crack...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:08hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
20-year-old 'steals' 10 cars in a 2-months spree
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 20-year-old man and four of his accomplices who had stolen 10 cars in a two-month spree of carjacking and car theft.The five reportedly stole 10 cars in the ...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:15hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Africa's future is being sold out even as we speak
Even if one disagrees with their policies, one must recognise that European policies towards Africa and Asia were guided and designed by deep thinkers in their societies.African leaders today ...Published: 10 Oct 2021 at 06:56hrs | | by Kenneth Mufuka
Jonathan Moyo - a long overdue dose of karma
IN the years following the 2013 election, it was clear that late former President Robert Mugabe, in his ninth decade of life, had no intention of stepping down and made no attempt to groom an heir app...Published: 29 Sep 2021 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Cedric Steele
South Africa's Ramaphosa walking on a tight rope
I HAVE been watching countless videos about the crisis in South Africa.I have been enjoying the witted debates going on. South Africa is at a turning point, a turn into uncharted territory....Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 09:13hrs | | by The Watcher
MDC's poor appreciation of economy rears its ugly head
Last week an image of a Chicken Slice outlet, which was vandalised by someone who used some spray paint to create a graffiti message appealing for the release of some MDC Alliance activists remanded i...Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 05:38hrs | 1 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Kariba eyes bumper kapenta harvest
KAPENTA producers are expecting bumper harvest in the second half of the year as production is showing signs of recovery after a hiatius caused by the rains and relatively low temperatures. Lo...Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
UFO sighted in Chipinge
AN Unidentified Flying Object (UFO) was spotted in Chipinge on Friday night sparking several theories. Residents told The Manica Post that the UFO moved fast downwards, exploding, sparking fla...Published: 22 Mar 2021 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
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