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Crime Intelligence funds used for Ramaphosa's Phala Phala 'farmgate' cover-up
A secret Crime Intelligence fund was used to finance the clandestine operations set up to trace the thieves who stole millions of dollars from President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm in February ...Published: 8 hrs ago | 298 | by Mzilikazi Wa Afrika
Zuma wants Zondo probed
Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma has instructed his legal team to take the State Capture Commission report on review. According to JG Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi, Zuma ...Published: 23 hrs ago | 1131 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally creams off US$60m from broke Zimbabwe municipalities
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's Belarus ally is set to pocket over US$62 million if the murky deal that will see over 63 rural district councils, 32 urban local authorities and metropolitan provinces p...Published: 24 hrs ago | 374 | by Staff reporter
What really is the purpose of elections in Zimbabwe?
The usual threats that are made when Zimbabwe gears for elections have been made again, this was common during the "architect " of Zimbabwe's woes, the late Robert Migabe. However, this time the threa...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 14:09hrs | 392 | by AT Kadada
Why do spouses of Zimbabwe ruling elite not use their influence to stand for suffering citizens against oppressive regime?
Why do spouses of Zimbabwe ruling elite not use their influence to stand for suffering citizens against oppressive regime?by Tendai Ruben MbofanaI am sure we have all heard of a "peepi...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 13:55hrs | 394 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa claims infiltration plot
THE Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) has raised a red flag over a plot by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to infiltrate the opposition by allegedly deploying operatives to penetrate ...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 10:05hrs | 7137 | by Staff reporter
Robert Gabriel Mugabe airport works Phase II commence
The US$153 million expansion of the terminal at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is at an advanced stage, with the construction almost complete and just awaiting final touch ups being condu...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:32hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MP ordered to withdraw question about Chiwenga's whereabouts 'as country burns'
LEADER of government business in Parliament Ziyambi Ziyambi claimed Wednesday that only a few doctors and nurses were on strike as he reiterated the administration's refusal to pay salaries in foreign...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:52hrs | 13077 | by Staff reporter
Dozens trafficked Zimbabweans stuck in Turkey
A FRESH human trafficking scandal involving the Turkish embassy in Harare has rocked the country following revelations that dozens of Zimbabweans are now trapped in Turkey where they have been turned ...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:49hrs | 1608 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe can never hold credible elections without leadership being publicly questioned for accountability
This morning I was watching a lively Sky News interview with Dominic Raab, the British Deputy Prime Minister, whereby he was being grilled over many topical issues affecting his country.As I w...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 13:28hrs | 1653 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
It's A War: UK group attacks African oil and gas
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 22, 2022/ – UK-based events company, Hyve Group, has filed a lawsuit to blackout the African Energy Chamber (AEC).According to AEC, the lawsuit ...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 13:24hrs | 3498 | by Thandisizwe Mgudlwa
Shots fired in Entumbane as guards foil robbery
WARNING-SHOTS were fired early Sunday morning in Entumbane suburb in Bulawayo when security guards reacted to an attempted robbery and arrested two suspects at Nhliziyo Shopping Centre.Bulaway...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF supporters corner ministers, RBZ over failure
Zanu-PF supporters have strongly warned the party of impending electoral defeat in the 2023 general election and accused some of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's deployees in government, particularly Fi...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 15:24hrs | 966 | by Staff reporter
FBI roped in to investigate 'money laundering' at Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm
The burglary, which happened in February 2020, came to light earlier this month when former spy boss Arthur Fraser laid criminal charges against Ramaphosa.He claims $4 million was taken from t...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 14:19hrs | 867 | by Staff reporter
HIV+ Zimbabwe man (21) who died of HIV was neglected by healthcare staff
A 21-year-old man died due to neglect, after he was not given treatment for HIV while he was a prisoner at Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) Chelmsford, an inquest has determined. HIV is a "treatable" condit...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 1742 | by Staff reporter
Mpopoma factory creates 400 jobs
WHILE several established Bulawayo companies struggle to keep afloat citing numerous challenges, a small-to-medium scale furniture enterprise in Mpopoma is basking in solid growth and is now focused o...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:39hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Acting PG Mutsonziwa in soup
POLICE on Wednesday last week opened a criminal docket against acting Prosecutor-General Nelson Mutsonziwa for reportedly destroying a court docket in 2014.The docket was opened at the Harare ...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:42hrs | 681 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's NPA snubbed Namibian police over Phala Phala robbery
South African authorities allegedly gave the Namibian police the silent treatment to frustrate their investigation into suspects linked to the robbery at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm....Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 11:12hrs | 1249 | by Staff reporter
Government distances self from Bulawayo forex rates
THE Government has said it is not aware of recent moves by the Bulawayo City Council to index water and rates bills to residents in foreign currency, a move that has also been met with public outcry....Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 10:05hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Busisiwe Mkhwebane off to court to challenge unlawful and hurried suspension
The legal showdown between suspended public protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane and President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to continue.This time Mkhwebane wants the Cape Town high court to set aside her su...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 19:00hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa linked gold dealers mint money through govt incentives
GOVERNMENT'S Gold Incentives Scheme (GIS) has come under scrutiny amid indications it is largely benefitting politically connected persons, mainly President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close ally Pedzisayi "...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 16:18hrs | 1718 | by Staff reporter
Varakashi for Mnangagwa team begs for donations
A GROUP of Zanu-PF youths calling itself Varakashi for ED is going around Bulawayo asking for donations in the form of cash and food to host an event to showcase President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:32hrs | 821 | by Staff reporter
Moreblessing Ali family won't be intimidated
THE family of slain Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist, Moreblessing Ali, says the arrest of its lawyer Job Sikhala, is a State ploy to force them to bury their relative before her killers a...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:30hrs | 561 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs blast Zanu-PF govt for lack of infrastructure development in Kariba
TRADITIONAL leaders from Kariba's Nyaminyami Rural District have berated President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration for failing to push infrastructural development in the area.After 42 year...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:40hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Bedbugs terrorise Mbare residents
IN 2018, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga promised residents in one of Harare's oldest suburbs, Mbare that their poor neighbourhood would be transformed after the elections.Amid cheers, Chi...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
31 Zimbabwean drivers 'missing' in DRC
ABOUT 31 drivers from Strauss Logistics Zimbabwe are reportedly missing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after staging an industrial protest.There are indications that one of the driv...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:36hrs | 1382 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora's MDC-T burns
FACTIONALISM and blame games have hit the MDC-T ahead of the elective congress that has been kept a closely guarded secret by party leader Douglas Mwonzora and his loyalists who are now plotting the e...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 17:50hrs | 2174 | by Staff reporter
Lupane Magistrates Court complete
CONSTRUCTION of new Lupane Magistrates Court complex, one of the signature infrastructure projects being implemented in Matabeleland North province, is complete and the Judicial Service Commission (JS...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo tourism ready for rebound
BULAWAYO remains a favourable and safe tourism destination with various untapped attraction sites and unique offerings, a local industry operator has said.Speaking on the sidelines of a post-C...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi embarrassed in Masvingo
Former vice president and Zanu-PF second secretary Kembo Mohadi was humiliated on the initial day of his party's traditional leadership mobilization programme as members from Charumbira and Nemamwa ch...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 15:26hrs | 4332 | by Staff reporter
Court sets worshippers free
A Harare magistrate yesterday granted bail to 10 worshippers who were arrested on charges of disorderly conduct on Friday during a prayer meeting in the capital.The 10, who were granted $5 000...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 09:23hrs | 887 | by Staff reporter
War vets get promotions
WAR veterans employed by the Bulawayo City Council will be promoted one grade up upon retirement and receive packages equivalent to the new grade.This comes after the war veterans, through their r...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:30hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife causes a rumpus at the Forbes border post
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) staff were left "shaken" after first lady Auxillia Mnangagwa caused a rumpus at the Forbes border post, including having her aides grab a manager by his belt, ZimLiv...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 11:12hrs | 26568 | by Staff reporter
US threatens Zimbabwe over Russian ties
AS Africa reels from the catastrophic effects of Russia's invasion of Ukraine marked by acute food and commodity shortages, the United States (US) has issued a stark warning of the prolonged consequen...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 09:31hrs | 10483 | by Staff reporter
Cry, the beloved country Zimbabwe
THE average salary of a Zimbabwean teacher is now only able to buy just 20 loaves of bread. But the majority of the teachers' take home can no longer even buy half a dozen loaves given that many of th...Published: 10 Jun 2022 at 07:56hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Kagonye remanded in custody
THE State has called for a custodial sentence against convicted former Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Petronella Kagonye when the court sentences her today.Kagonye was yest...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:34hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
CIO besiege operative's house, seize vehicle
CENTRAL Intelligence Organisation (CIO) operatives on Wednesday besieged the house of a former senior official who is fighting his expulsion in court after exposing cases of suspected corruption withi...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 09:11hrs | 3137 | by Staff reporter
EXCLUSIVE: Shocking audio exposes deep ZANU PF factionalism
In a shocking and bizarre plot twist in the ZANU PF internal political dynamics ahead of central committee elections, a ZANU PF official from Matebeleland North unwittingly admitted to leading a facti...Published: 07 Jun 2022 at 07:50hrs | 7539 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Missing activist's children living in fear
TWENTY-FOUR year old Silence Ali is filled with fear, anxiety and hope as he peeps through the window when he hears a knock on the door."I thought it's our mother," Silence said, showing his d...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:13hrs | 573 | by Staff reporter
War on shocking teen pregnancies
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Tawananyasha (surname withheld) is six months pregnant with a man whose real name and age she does not know.The two met when the minor was a housemaid while the man was a gard...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:01hrs | 466 | 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 | 223 | by Staff reporter
Trial of Tsitsi Dangarembgwa resumes
THE trial of novelist Tsitsi Dangarembgwa and Julie Gabriel Barnes who stand accused of participating in an illegal demonstration in 2020 resumed yesterday.Dangarembgwa and Barnes were arreste...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:49hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe toe-selling 'joke' misses the mark in Nigeria
An apparent social media ruse in Zimbabwe about people selling their toes for large amounts of money is being taken more seriously elsewhere in Africa.The unfounded story that suggests Zimbabw...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:54hrs | 2050 | by Staff reporter
High Court stays protesting war vets case
THE High Court has stayed a case involving forty ex-combatants facing charges of disorderly conduct pending their application for review of exception.The ex-combatants had applied for an excep...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:46hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
MSU's skewed retrenchment scheme backfires
Midlands State University (MSU) faces a massive staff exodus after implementing a skewed and controversial employee voluntary retrenchment scheme, which was unexpectedly oversubscribed leaving the ins...Published: 31 May 2022 at 12:38hrs | 1813 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere, wife issued with warrant of arrest
FORMER Local Government minister Savior Kasukuwere's younger brother Stanley and his wife Martha Batsirai Bakare were yesterday issued with warrants of arrest after failing to appear in court to...Published: 31 May 2022 at 06:33hrs | 3654 | by Staff reporter
Mthulisi Ncube reminded of PWDs
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has been reminded to timely release funding for social services for people living with disabilities (PWDs).The reminder came during the 2022 national budget feedb...Published: 31 May 2022 at 06:29hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
New Act unifies all marriage laws
THE new Marriages Act became law on Friday, a piece of legislation that brings all marriage laws together, makes all marriages equal and finally provides a way to transform a registered customary unio...Published: 31 May 2022 at 06:27hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter
Chris Kuruneri dies
Former Finance Minister Christopher Tichaona Kuruneri has died after a long illness, a relative confirmed to Newsday."The Kuruneri family, with deep sadness would humbly like to announce the d...Published: 30 May 2022 at 07:00hrs | 2355 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi survivors still struggling to get IDs
Twenty-five-year-old Charity Ncube (25), a villager from Lupane in Matabeleland North, doubts if she will ever obtain a birth certificate."My father disappeared and our homestead was burnt," s...Published: 30 May 2022 at 06:59hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
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