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Zanu-PF dictatorship, ideological dominance
The European Union Observer Mission's (EU OM) final report showed the ruling Zanu-PF dominance in the 2018 elections in Zimbabwe was achieved, not by popular vote, but a cocktail of manipulation....Published: 2 hrs ago | 461 | by Vivid Gwede
Mnangagwa has to deliver and, urgently too
When the new dispensation was ushered in following Robert Mugabe's resignation last November, it rode on the narrative of restoration to win people's hearts.True, there was need for restoratio...Published: 2 hrs ago | 882 | by Staff reporter
Zim man to stand trial in another twitter-related arrest
A 25-year-old man will stand trial in November after Harare Magistrate Rumbidzai Mugwagwa granted his application for change of plea from guilty to not guilty.Night Tawona Shadaya, who was con...Published: 2 hrs ago | 474 | by Stephe Jakes
'Mangudya deserves our support'
Zimbabweans must support the country's recently announced monetary policy measures because they are "meant to preserve people's savings at banks", a youth empowerment activist has said.This al...Published: 2 hrs ago | 515 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell Chivayo applies for discharge
Wicknell Chivayo has applied for discharge at the close of the state case in the matter in which he is jointly charged with Genius Kadungure for allegedly defrauding Dexter Nduna, Enoch Gatawa and Ivo...Published: 2 hrs ago | 366 | by Staff reporter
'ConCourt ruling to open floodgates of demos'
The landmark Constitutional Court (Con-Court) ruling declaring unconstitutional the draconian Public Order and Security Act (Posa) is likely to open floodgates of protests, as agitated Zimbabweans are...Published: 2 hrs ago | 479 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's 2% tax sparks confusion
There is confusion in the market over the two percent tax introduced by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube.Part of the confusion emanated from an EcoCash message sent to customers stating that whil...Published: 2 hrs ago | 610 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army killings probe hots up
After a near-farcical start, temperatures rose a notch up yesterday at the government's commission of inquiry into the August 1 post-election violence - which ended up with the army killing at least s...Published: 2 hrs ago | 813 | by Staff reporter
Village Inn exonerates Supa Mandiwanzira
Lawyers representing Village Inn, a hotel in Nyanga, and judicial manager Shepherd Chimutanda have denied allegations of a forceful take-over of the hotel by Tatipano Properties, a firm linked to Nyan...Published: 2 hrs ago | 172 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa mocks Gender Commission
FIREBRAND Norton legislator, Temba Mliswa, on Wednesday tore into the Zimbabwe Gender Commission, accusing it of being hypocritical after it failed to come to the defence of former Vice-President Joic...Published: 2 hrs ago | 401 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gender parity misses 50% mark, says Mohadi
VICE-PRESIDENT Kembo Mohadi has said although the government had tried to push for the implementation of gender parity in government positions, figures so far show that the country is far from reachin...Published: 2 hrs ago | 52 | by Staff reporter
Councils challenged to generate own income
LOCAL Government deputy minister, Jennifer Mhlanga, has urged local authorities to generate their own income to subsidise some services in the interests of the poor.Officially opening the thir...Published: 2 hrs ago | 104 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU, why spare Bulawayo council over rates hike
That the United States has not seized a great opportunity to walk the talk on its human rights mantra shows that things are not what they appear to be.It was always too much to expect US Presi...Published: 2 hrs ago | 218 | by Conway Tutani
Professor Manyureke under attack over her questions
The Kgalema Motlanthe led Commission of Inquiry into the 1 August 2018 post election violence's public hearings at Cresta Lodge in Masasa Harare enters a third day with witnesses appearing before the ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 1057 | by Sithabile Mafu
NPA turns down prosecution of Magamba Network for allegedly externalising foreign currency
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has declined to prosecute Magamba Cultural Activist Network Trust for allegedly externalising foreign currency without authority from the Reserve Bank of Zimba...Published: 5 hrs ago | 613 | by Stephen Jakes
Deputy Minister demand evidence on $15 billion externalization
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Mike Madiro has demanded evidence to those who claim that some people were responsible for the externalization of $15 billion which former Preside...Published: 5 hrs ago | 1165 | by Stephen Jakes
Chamisa seeing ghosts, says army
THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has dismissed claims by MDC leader Nelson Chamisa that he was being trailed by the military intelligence, saying his statement was only meant to seek political releva...Published: 5 hrs ago | 4442 | by Staff reporter
Komichi demands V11 forms from ZEC
MDC vice-president Morgen Komichi, who is accused of disrupting the announcement of presidential election results by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, yesterday demanded the V11 forms which were used...Published: 5 hrs ago | 2695 | by Staff reporter
National wisdom, honest optimism can rescue Zimbabwe
FELLOW Zimbabweans, it is almost November again. Are you getting this novemberish sense of déjà vu? Remember November 2017? It was the best of times and the worst of times.This November, pro...Published: 5 hrs ago | 313 | by Brian Kagoro
IMF's discredited economic template will cripple Zimbabwe
NEW Finance minister Mthuli Ncube and the government, in general, have swallowed the myths of foreign aid, investment and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as solutions to Zimbabwe's economic prob...Published: 5 hrs ago | 837 | by David Barber and Tendai R Mbofana
Change of currency not ideal to revive Zimbabwe economy
THE country's economic crisis has deepened since the recent fiscal and monetary measures announced by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube and Reserve Bank governor John Mangudya. The economy has plu...Published: 5 hrs ago | 937 | by Staff reporter
Why Mnangagwa's been wooing Zimbabwe's white sports heroes
Sport in general, and particularly gifted sports people, have been known to rouse feelings of national unity. In the process, they instil a sense of patriotism and pride in their countries. Good examp...Published: 5 hrs ago | 1140 | by Tapiwa Chagonda, University of Johannesburg
Chiwenga in high spirits
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga returned home from South Africa where he was receiving medical attention.Speaking to our Harare Bureau after VP Chiwenga's arrival, Deputy Chief Secretary t...Published: 6 hrs ago | 1099 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga must 'keep away from office'
AILING vice president Constantino Chiwenga "must keep away from the office for a while" as he continues his recovery from a health scare officials described as "very bad", a senior government official...Published: 6 hrs ago | 1996 | by newzimbabwe
ZAOGA: Celebrating 70 years of Non Stop Preaching
The seventy years of non-stop preaching have necessitated the birth and establishment of a great ministry called ZAOGA Forward In Faith Ministries International. ZAOGA FIF has various ministri...Published: 6 hrs ago | 352 | by Brian Mutembedza
ZimBollar: A guide to Zimbabwe's black market
As Zimbabwe suffers severe money shortages, businesses are closing, food shelves in Harare are emptying and prices of basic commodities, fuel and medicines are soaring. The price of a two-litre bottle...Published: 7 hrs ago | 4910 | by GroundUP
Mnangagwa's first 50 days: Zimbabwe sinks deeper into abyss
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa this week completed 50 days in office, but in that short stint, the negatives have so far outweighed the positives amid indications he faces a herculean task in his bid to...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1962 | by Staff reporter
Injuries threaten Dembare survival bid
DYNAMOS' bid to survive relegation has been dealt a huge blow with at least five key players set to miss the Harare giants' crucial Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash against Black Rhinos at Ruf...Published: 7 hrs ago | 466 | by Staff reporter
Shooting victim's hubby demands compensation from army
A HARARE man, whose wife was fatally shot by soldiers in post-election violence on August 1, has given the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) a 30-day ultimatum to accept liability and pay compensation or ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1230 | by Staff reporter
Chigumba tweet case takes another twist
A HARARE magistrate yesterday changed the plea of a 25-year-old Chitungwiza man who is accused of re-tweeting a message from a spoof account named after Zimbabwe Electoral Commission chairperson Justi...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1035 | by Staff reporter
'Shootings inquiry a charade'
THE opposition MDC Alliance says the on-going public hearings by a commission probing post-election violence that left seven people dead on August 1 is "a choreographed charade" meant to sanitise the ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 922 | by Staff reporter
Mphokos' 'looting' trial starts
THE trial of ex-Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko's daughter-in-law, Nomagugu (36) who is accused of "looting" cash and goods from Choppies outlets without board approval starts today. Her husband, Si...Published: 7 hrs ago | 636 | by Staff reporter
'No one in Zanu-PF is invincible'
ZANU-PF secretary for war veterans Victor Matemadanda has said no one is invincible in the ruling party hence no individual must think that he or she is bigger than the organisation. He made the remar...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1419 | by Staff reporter
Money changer 'gives' man fake rand notes
A BEITBRIDGE "sphatheleni" has been arrested for allegedly giving a local resident fake rand notes amounting to R2 400, police have confirmed. Noel Komboni (20) of Dulibadzimu suburb fled from...Published: 7 hrs ago | 1074 | by Staff reporter
Useless Zimsec fails to design a timetable, O-Level exam papers clash
ORDINARY Level Accounts, Economics and Business Studies candidates are today set to sit all the three papers after taking a break of only 20 minutes following a clash in the examination timetable. ...Published: 8 hrs ago | 839 | by Staff reporter
Car speeds off with woman's $90,000
THREE suspected thieves stole nearly $90 000 from a Bulawayo woman whom they offered a lift only for them to take-off leaving her behind in Colleen Bawn after taking a recess. The money $80 00...Published: 8 hrs ago | 1532 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's surveillance claims 'outrageous and false'
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) yesterday dismissed reports by a local paper accusing its intelligence of trailing and investigating MDC-Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa. The article, which...Published: 8 hrs ago | 698 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe post-poll violence probe team assesses damages
THE Commission of Inquiry into the political violence that rocked Harare on August 1 yesterday carried out inspections of various places to assess the damage. The commission - chaired by forme...Published: 8 hrs ago | 205 | by Staff reporter
Man disfigures ex-wife's face
IT hurts the most when the person that made you feel so special yesterday, makes you feel so unwanted today!In a horrific attack, a jealous man turned monster when he allegedly disfigured his estrange...Published: 8 hrs ago | 692 | by Staff reporter
Betting house drops Ecocash, bond notes
WHILE it is an open secret that football betting has become a source of income for a number of unemployed people in Zimbabwe, some energy sapping developments emerged during the course of the week....Published: 8 hrs ago | 961 | by Staff reporter
Teacher, money-changer, fuel dealer, thigh vendor - all rolled in one
WHAT is this that we hear about this fortune hunter who is venturing into any trade that guarantees her an extra penny? Initially Blabber was not whether she is a teacher or hairdresser given ...Published: 8 hrs ago | 1305 | by Staff reporter
Pupil misses exam after teacher's lashing
A CHISHAKWE Primary School Grade 7 pupil failed to write her final exams after sustaining a swollen right arm following strong canning allegedly by her teacher who had been agitated after she failed t...Published: 8 hrs ago | 566 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean cricketers in Mzansi T20 league
Zimbabwean cricketers Sikanda Raza, Sean Williams and Brandon Mavuta were part of the draft for Cricket South Africa's (CSA) new six-franchise competition, the Mzansi Super League launched yesterday....Published: 20 hrs ago | 557 | by Staff reporter
Where are we?
We have a problem and a problem that we saw coming. It's not even a question of what went wrong. You see the political party that is called zanu pf is the problem here. Why we can't get this problem o...Published: 21 hrs ago | 2638 | by Clement Moyo
Harare man tries to write brother's O-Level exam
Bid to save a brother from being sacked at an organisation for lack of 5 O'levels backfired for a Harare teenager who dubiously sat for a Science subject on his behalf and was caught by the invigilato...Published: 21 hrs ago | 3667 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF MP dumped in restaurant
BULILIMA West legislator, Dingumuzi Phuti, says he was once dumped in a restaurant by his girlfriend.Better known as DJ Phuti in showbiz circles, the 38-year-old made history after being elect...Published: 21 hrs ago | 5279 | by Staff reporter
Donations given to Africa meant to depopulate or stifle population growth
A United Kingdom Charity organisation has claimed that some donations given to African countries were meant to depopulate or stifle population growth.Starlight Global director Shanice Lindsay ...Published: 21 hrs ago | 1992 | by Staff reporter
Documentary on Zimbabwe genocide takes aim at Mnangagwa
A new documentary on massacres by Zimbabwe's military has led to harsh exchanges as the 1980s killings challenge a new president who preaches unity but refuses to apologise for his alleged role in one...Published: 21 hrs ago | 2012 | by AP
Zimbabwe govt won't assist resettled farmers anymore, says Mthuli Ncube
Zimbabwe's minister of finance Mthuli Ncube has reportedly said that resettled farmers will no longer get assistance from government, as the programme was "riddled with corruption".According t...Published: 23 hrs ago | 4391 | by Staff reporter
Karikoga Kaseke set to leave ZTA
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive officer (CEO) Karikoga Kaseke is set to leave the institution he has led for 13 years.Kaseke, who took the role of CEO in July 2005 on reassign...Published: 23 hrs ago | 2592 | by Staff reporter
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