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Chamisa's CCC denies dumping jailed activists
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has denied claims it has dumped its 16 activists who have been languishing in remand prison for nearly two months charged with the violence that rocked Nyatsime in ...Published: 4 hrs ago | 218 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala stares horror in prison's notorious D-Class
"These leg irons are as old as can be. Other than them being too tight, since they appear to be one size fit all (despite that some inmates may have bigger legs) with a possibility of disrupting the s...Published: 4 hrs ago | 615 | by Staff reporter
Cops nab copper cable theft kingpin
POLICE in Bulawayo have intercepted a South Africa-registered vehicle that was allegedly smuggling a tonne of stolen copper cables with an estimated value of R200 000.Bulawayo provincial polic...Published: 18 hrs ago | 701 | by Staff reporter
Chipinge celebrates Sithole's hero status
THE journey for the man regarded as militant by the settler regime began on July 21,1920 in Nyamandlovu in colonial Rhodesia, a product of a Ndau father and a Ndebele mother. His entry into poli...Published: 18 hrs ago | 364 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala to spend more cold nights behind bars
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators, Job Sikhala and Godfrey Karakadzai Sithole's will have to endure more agonising dark and cold nights in remand prison after their bail ruling was set f...Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 1071 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, credibility crisis has dogged your leadership
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, it is my fervent conviction that your conferring the national hero status on Rev Ndabaningi Sithole was motivated primarily by ulterior motiv...Published: 17 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 302 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Sikhala allowed to consult in private
HIGH Court judge Justice Emely Muchawa has ordered Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officers to allow imprisoned Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) vice-chairperson Job Sikhala to con...Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | 1164 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa rules out protests over jailed Sikhala
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has said his party is not a violent and will never engage in any mayhem activities for the release of jailed party members.The opposit...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | 3727 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells Zanu-PF to stop abusing chiefs
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF party desists from using chiefs and village heads as commissars during ele...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 2086 | by Staff reporter
'Sithole, Chikerama honour a Mnangagwa vote buying ruse'
Renowned political analyst and publisher Ibbo Mandaza has described President Emmerson Mnangagwa's belated honour bestowed on Ndabaningi Sithole and James Chikerema as a vote buying gimmick targeted a...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 18:05hrs | 1100 | by Staff reporter
'I tried to change Zanu-PF from within'
Veteran politician and war veteran Margaret Dongo said she tried to change Zanu-PF from within by being outspoken and critical of the ruling party's policies.Dongo (MD), who was eventually exp...Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:27hrs | 2979 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala writes emotional letter to African Union on persecution
INCARCERATED member of Parliament for Zengeza West, Job Sikhala, has written to the African Union, regional bodies and international human rights organisations about the deteriorating political situat...Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 14:22hrs | 986 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's chance to redeem legacy
ZIMBABWE and Kenya have striking political dynamics. Even the political history in post2000 era has same characteristics of violence, disputed electoral outcomes, power sharing agreements and voter ap...Published: 12 Aug 2022 at 20:26hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala spends 59th night behind bars; renews freedom bid
JAILED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) law makers, Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole will, through their lawyers, file a fresh bail application at the Magistrates Court Friday after spending 59 nigh...Published: 12 Aug 2022 at 06:44hrs | 2193 | by Staff reporter
Fire guts down Gweru lodge
GWERU'S Eland Lodge (formerly Elephant Lodge) owned by the late Gweru businessman and Citizens Coalition for Change politician Rodrick Rutsvara was on Wednesday afternoon burnt down by a veldfire, whi...Published: 12 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter
State seeks 3month remand for Sikhala
THE State sought to extend incarcerated opposition MP Job Sikhala's remand by a further three months.Prosecutor Lancelot Mutsokoti told magistrate Stanford Mambanje that they wanted Sikhala's ...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 20:17hrs | 1855 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls on Zimbabweans to shun political violence
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the nation to shun political violence as Zimbabwe heads towards the 2023 general elections.Mnangagwa was addressing the nation Tuesday during the Zim...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 20:07hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo, Kariba ignore Heroes Day
HEROES' Day celebrations were poorly attended in Bulawayo and Kariba yesterday, with residents saying the holiday was no longer of significance because government is failing to honour the "real libera...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:22hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC says liberation war gains eroded by political oppression, persecution
The country's biggest opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says ethos and gains of the liberation war have been tainted by political oppression and persecution by President Emmerson M...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:20hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans commemorates Heroes Day
Zimbabweans from across the political divide, joined by Ministers, mayors and senior service officers, converged at venues across the country to commemorate Heroes Day and salute the fallen and living...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:19hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa charts new inclusive path
THE Government will give a holistic account of the country's liberation struggle by honouring forgotten heroes such as the late Reverend Ndabaningi Sithole and James Chikerema among others for their c...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:17hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
We know our heroes
THOUSANDS of people yesterday thronged the National Heroes Acre to remember the country's luminaries who sacrificed limb and life to liberate Zimbabwe and deliver freedom that flourishes today....Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:17hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe a friend to all, an enemy to none'
Address by the President of the Republic 0f Zimbabwe His Excellency, ED Mnangagwa at the 42nd Heroes Day Commemorations. It is my singular honour and privilege to be addressing you all, at thi...Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:16hrs | 92 | by ED Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe next stop on Lewis Hamilton's African holiday?
Formula One legend Lewis Hamilton is in Africa, enjoying a break from what has been a difficult season so far. With the calendar on hold until the Belgian GP on 28 August, the seven-time world...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 23:25hrs | 6316 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa honours Mugabe enemies Sithole, Chikerema
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially recognised late pioneering nationalists Ndabaningi Sithole and James Chikerema as part of the country's standout heroes despite regurgitating his predecesso...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 23:17hrs | 5721 | by Staff reporter
Morgan Tsvangirai deserves national hero status, says Mafume
HARARE Mayor, Jacob Mafume Monday called for the recognition of the late former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai as a national hero for his unequivocal role in opening up democratic space in the count...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 23:16hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa challenger court documents 'disappear'
A Zanu-PF youth challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa's legitimacy, Sybeth Musengezi claims that files relating to the matter have gone missing at the High Court.In a letter addressed to hi...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 05:48hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF fights justice
The ruling ZANU PF party is allegedly fighting justice by making suspected criminal abscond courts on the pretext of campaigning for the party....Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 20:38hrs | 583 | by Paul Ndou
Mnangagwa admits late Ndabaningi Sithole a national hero
President Emmerson Mnangwagwa has made a surprise admission late former Zanu founding leader and Second Chimurenga co-pioneer Ndabaningi Sithole deserves his due recognition as a national hero....Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 18:52hrs | 2421 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says 'Never challenge, breach or compromise Unity Accord'
THE 1987 Unity Accord is a key pillar of national peace and stability, and should never be challenged, breached or compromised, President Mnangagwa has said.Writing in his weekly column, publi...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:26hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants Zimbabweans to make amends with their history
GOVERNMENT plans to honour and give a more forgiving eye to nationalists who contributed significantly to the liberation struggle, but later deviated, as tomorrow's Heroes Day should be dedicated to f...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:15hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala rots in remand, CCC ignores
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators Job Sikhala's and Godfrey Karakadzai Sithole's application challenging placement on remand has been dismissed by Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje....Published: 06 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | 9297 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC will not continue 'whining' over electoral malpractices
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday said it was now a lot wiser as an opposition and was busy plugging loopholes for possible vote rigging going into the 2023 elections.Ad...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Tribute to arts legend Cont Mhlanga
On my on behalf and that of my organisation, Rural Libraries and Resources Development Programme (RLRDP), I convey my sincere condolences to Mrs Mhlanga, family and the arts fraternity in Zimbabwe on ...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:41hrs | 190 | by Dr Obadiah Thembani Moyo
Sikhala case attracts international attention
ANTI-RIOT police were deployed at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday where Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator and top party member, Job Sikhala was challenging his placement on remand...Published: 03 Aug 2022 at 06:47hrs | 3826 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala renew freedom bid
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) legislators Job Sikhala and Godfrey Karakadzai Sithole have filed a fresh application challenging their continued placement on remand in respect of the case they ar...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 19:55hrs | 856 | by Staff reporter
Biti urges international intervention in 'abnormal' Zimbabwe situation
ON Monday, Zimbabwe marked the fourth anniversary of the August 1, 2018 tragedy when the military was unleashed to forcefully put down post-election violent post-election demonstrations resultin...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:54hrs | 2655 | by Staff reporter
'350 years to double Matabeleland population'
THE Matabeleland region will need an estimated 350 years to double its population which has been on a slow growth rate mainly due to low fertility rate, cultural practices and migration, among a numbe...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:12hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
Ex-BCC workers resist eviction notices
FORMER Bulawayo City Council (BCC) employees who were recently served with eviction notices to vacate council rented properties in Makokoba have resisted the move arguing that they have housing files ...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 08:12hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa responsible for CCC attacks on Jonathan Moyo's family, and abuse of his late daughter
FORMER information minister Professor Jonathan Moyo, has directly blamed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa for online attacks targeting his family, including his late daughter ...Published: 28 Jul 2022 at 06:44hrs | 7142 | by Staff reporter
If Edmund Kudzayi is gay, so is Chamisa
PROFESSOR Jonathan Moyo has jumped to the defence of journalist Edmund Kudzayi, who has over the past week fallen victim to Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters' attacks for criticising thei...Published: 28 Jul 2022 at 06:44hrs | 4180 | by Staff reporter
American lawyers join Sikhala legal team
A LEADING international law firm based in the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States (US) has joined the legal team representing incarcerated Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) member of parliamen...Published: 26 Jul 2022 at 06:43hrs | 8738 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans arrested over illegal mining activities in Mpumalanga
South Africa's elite police unit, the Hawks have arrested two Zimbabweans, a Mozambican, and three local men who are believed to be part of an illegal gold mining racket in Mpumalanga province....Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 19:47hrs | 837 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC fires 'warning shots'
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) was on cloud nine yesterday after thumping the ruling Zanu-PF party in weekend council by-elections, prompting it to declare that this was a harbinger fo...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 19:46hrs | 2758 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa barred
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa on Monday waited three hours and was finally forced to abandon his visit to Chikurubi Maximum Prison to see jailed party activists including l...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 15:42hrs | 5910 | by Staff reporter
CCC cries Zanu-PF rigging despite weekend by-election victories
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has reiterated its demands for electoral reforms after two council by-elections won by the opposition weekend exposed massive vote buying and voter intimidation all...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 15:41hrs | 1592 | by Staff reporter
Slain Moreblessing Ali's family goes into hiding
THE family of slain Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Moreblessing Ali have been hounded out of their Chitungwiza house by Zanu-PF activists while suspected state security agents are perio...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 07:59hrs | 2080 | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala: Arrested over 70 times under Mugabe, Mnangagwa
ZENGEZA West Member of Parliament Job Sikhala shows signs of defiance as he fights for freedom.Having spent this week battling it out in the courts to secure bail following the latest of multi...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 07:59hrs | 1627 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa battles party factionalism
HUMAN rights defenders in Zimbabwe are fretting over a political crisis as the 2023 general election looms, saying President Emmerson Mnangagwa will use every trick in the book, including violence, to...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 07:58hrs | 3382 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe roadworks create 11 000 jobs
Fifty-five contractors and nearly 11 000 people have so far been hired countrywide to conduct works under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2), bringing joy to communities along the r...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 06:27hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
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