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'British born Cape Independence leader's SA citizenship must be revoked'
The African Transformation Movement (ATM) has called on Home Affairs to revoke the citizenship of Cape Independence proponent, Philip Craig.The party in a statement on Monday through its leade...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 09:19hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa addresses the ED2030 question
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reiterated that he does not intend to extend his stay in office, despite calls from some observers for him to address his allies who are advocating for a constitutiona...Published: 04 Sep 2024 at 07:56hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF criticised for third-term obsession
The ruling Zanu-PF party is facing growing calls to concentrate on delivering its 2023 election promises rather than engaging in discussions about extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure....Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 19:26hrs | 1061 | by Staff reporter
Chief taken to court for endorsing ED2030 campaign
Chief Seke designate, Stanley Chimanikire, has been taken to court for publicly endorsing a push to amend Zimbabwe's Constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term until 2030. Alth...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 11:29hrs | 1000 | by Staff reporter
Matinyarare stopped!
A South African High Court has ruled that no amount of monetary compensation can remedy the long-term reputational damage inflicted by social media activist Rutendo Matinyarare on Innscor Africa and i...Published: 02 Sep 2024 at 06:32hrs | 1533 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt's spokesperson accuses Aaron Motsoaledi of xenophobia
Zimbabwean government spokesperson Ndavaningi "Nick" Mangwana has accused South Africa's Health Minister, Aaron Motsoaledi, of xenophobia. This accusation follows Motsoaledi's recent comments suggesti...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 11:59hrs | 1564 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs under fire
Zanu-PF-linked politicians are reportedly shielding errant miners in Matabeleland North's Bubi district from environmental laws, which is undermining the Environmental Management Agency's (EMA) abilit...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 10:27hrs | 1912 | by Staff reporter
Petina Gappah ordered to pay US$18,000 to Fadzayi Mahere
The High Court of Zimbabwe has ordered writer and lawyer Petina Gappah to pay US$18,000 in damages to Nelson Chamisa ally Fadzayi Mahere following a protracted defamation lawsuit.The case, whi...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 21:22hrs | 1029 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa: The Biblical Joshua that never was
With Zimbabwe being largely a Christian nation where religion and politics are juxtaposed, the former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa touted himself as the Biblical Joshua sa...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:17hrs | 615 | by Brighton Chiseva
Warriors coach torches widespread social media debate
Less than a week after promising to select his squad based on merit, Zimbabwe's Warriors coach, Michael Nees, has sparked debate by including players who have not been active at club level in his 23-m...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:03hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF begins process for Mnangagwa to stay in office beyond 2028
ZANU-PF structures are pushing for constitutional amendments to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his presidency beyond 2028, when his second and final term is set to end. The proposed chan...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 12:51hrs | 1291 | by Staff reporter
ANC mayor wants foreign nationals to be recruited as JMPD officers
Newly elected Joburg mayor Dada Morero may have started his tenure on the wrong foot.This was after he suggested that documented foreigners be recruited as Johannesburg Metro Police Department...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 12:30hrs | 1060 | by Staff reporter
DA flexes its control over Cyril Ramaphosa's ANC
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is confident a talk with President Cyril Ramaphosa will resolve their objections to the National Health Insurance (NHI) in its current form."Health Minister Aaron ...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:40hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Czech tourist arrested over video on Zimbabwe power outages freed on bail
Lukas Slavia, a Czechoslovakian tourist, was granted US$500 bail by the High Court on Wednesday after spending 20 days in pretrial detention. Slavia was arrested in Masvingo on August 1 for al...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:25hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Ex-top cop dies of suspected overdose in sex enhancement concoction
A 57-year-old former police Superintendent died of suspected overdose in sex enhancement concoction on Monday just after finishing his second sexual encounter with his Chitungwiza girlfriend of nine y...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:38hrs | 1080 | by Staff reporter
Pick n Pay faces probe over alleged racism, forex looting
An investigation has been launched by the National Employment Council (NEC) for the Commercial Sectors in Zimbabwe into allegations of racism, foreign currency looting, and unfair labour practices at ...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 16:16hrs | 1119 | by Staff reporter
Prince Dubeko Sibanda denied bail
Recalled Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Binga legislator Prince Dubeko Sibanda has been remanded in custody by Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa, facing charges of inciting public violence. Sib...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 10:37hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter
Julius Sello Malema: a politician full of contradictions
Comments about Malema in the in South African social media confirmed my fears about him. Malema does not take critiques kindly; for this reason, he has fallen out with his right-hand-man, Shivambu: th...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 19:26hrs | 1090 | by Nomazulu Thata
Czech Ambassador to Zimbabwe gives surety for arrested tourist
Czech Republic Deputy Ambassador Michael Novak has assured the High Court that Lucas Slavik, a Czech tourist currently in remand prison in Zimbabwe, will not flee if granted bail. ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 21:10hrs | 1200 | by Sgtaff reporter
'Ngarivhume stoned, injured two police officers'
The investigating officer in Jacob Ngarivhume's disorderly conduct case on Wednesday told a Harare court that the jailed politician was seen stoning two police officers in what led to his arrest....Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 12:41hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe jails are not based on partisan matters'
ZANU PF's Director of Information, Farai Marapira, has emphasized that jails are meant for anyone who commits crimes, including members of his own party, not just opposition activists. This statement ...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 08:44hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
SADC Summit derails Ngarivhume bail proceedings
In the case involving Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume and his alleged co-accused Kelvin Gonde, who are accused of disorderly conduct, the investigating officer, Victor Mukohwa, testified on...Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 18:39hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu, Chimombe US$7.7m goat scam trial set for October
THE trial of Harare businessmen, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who are facing US$7,7 million fraud charges emanating from the Presidential Goats Scheme, has been set for October 1 to 4 at the High Co...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:55hrs | 267 | by Staff reportrer
Mthwakazi members charged with public violence
EIGHT members of the opposition Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) arrested on Wednesday during a "clean-up" campaign in Mzilikazi and Nguboyenja have been charged with public violence.This was co...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:49hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu indicted to High Court for trial
ZANU-PF central committee member Mike Chimombe and his business partner Moses Mpofu have been indicted to the High Court on charges of defrauding the government of over US$7 million in a presidential ...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:56hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
'King Munhumutapa' disrespectful to the Ndebele people
The Matabeleland-based opposition political party, Freedom Alliance, has criticized King Munumutapa (Timothy Chiminya) for his recent statements regarding his planned visit to Matabeleland as a nation...Published: 07 Aug 2024 at 14:53hrs | 942 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe never acted like a maniac as Sadc and AU Chair
I am still struggling to wrap my head around this madness. What is it about hosting a SADC heads of state and government meeting in Zimbabwe that can drive the host leader to go off the rails?...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 16:56hrs | 507 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Violent Zanu-PF youth chairman gets 2-year-jail sentence
The violent Zanu-PF, Masvingo provincial youth chairman Delight Mandebvu has been convicted of assault and slapped with a two-year jail sentence.Masvingo Magistrate, Franklin Mkwananzi suspend...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 15:55hrs | 871 | by Staff reporter
Businesses urged to keep financial records or risk imprisonment
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has reminded businesses to maintain proper records of transactions and accounts as required by law. Businesses must keep recor...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:31hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe claims gatherings not banned ahead of Sadc Summit
Social media posts alleging that the Government has banned public gatherings ahead of the upcoming SADC Summit have been declared false by the police. National police spokesperson Commissioner...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 12:23hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Imperialist embassies goes after Sadc over Mnangagwa's firm hand
The United States, United Kingdom and European Union embassies in Zimbabwe have risen to condemn a renewed crackdown on opposition activists and human rights defenders by the Zimbabwean government....Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1886 | by Sgtaff reporter
Chamisa's lawyer reports Zimbabwe army commander to Sadc
Nelson Chamisa's ally Advocate Thabani Mpofu has filed a complaint with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) against Zimbabwe National Army Commander Lieutenant-General Anselem Sanyatwe. ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:39hrs | 1389 | by Sgtaff reporter
Judiciary Independence under spotlight: A case of Alessandro Marconati
Recently, the High Court of Zimbabwe granted bail to Alessandro Marconati, the son of Francesco Marconati, a self-styled Italian Mafia boss. Alessandro, who was facing an outstanding warrant of arrest...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 20:34hrs | 599 | by George Tshuma
Zimbabweans don't need to be paid by the US to reject oppression, Mr. Mnangagwa!
It never ceases to amaze!Can there be anything more demeaning than an entire nation being regarded as dimwits by its own leaders?What can be more insulting than your own government acc...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 17:17hrs | 882 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Outrage over Zanu-PF's Matopos rituals
ZANU-PF is facing controversy over its plans to conduct rituals at Matopos and Great Zimbabwe monuments. The party has invited King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, and three other chiefs to perform the...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 07:41hrs | 1000 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs push for stiffer penalties amid explosive AG report
Parliamentarians have reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing laws and imposing stringent penalties for public fund misuse. During a meeting convened by the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 08:55hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
Zondo was Ramaphosa's last line of defence
President Ramaphosa has on Thursday announced Justice Mandisa Maya as the Chief Justice of the Republic.Maya will take up her position on September 1, replacing the "politically conflicted" Ch...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 08:36hrs | 1420 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime knows can't shoot people in front of regional leaders!
Why has the President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa regime, of late, intensified its crackdown on gatherings? What are they so terrified of?...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 05:11hrs | 439 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa fears SADC Summit protests
In anticipation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in Harare next month, the Zimbabwean government is cracking down on gatherings and dissent due to fears of protests in front...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 13:16hrs | 3032 | by Staff reporter
NRZ hits back at Mafume
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has refuted claims by Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume that it approved illegal structures at the Raylton Sports Club, calling these allegations misleading. Du...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 13:09hrs | 3565 | by Staff reporter
Dali Mpofu denied work visa to represent Namibia's EFF
Prominent South African legal practitioner, Advocate Dali Mpofu and his colleague Advocate Lerato Moela were denied work permits this week by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Secu...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 09:29hrs | 9994 | by Staff reporter
44 Zinasu activists arrested
Forty-four activists from the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) were arrested yesterday at the ZESA Training Centre in Harare for public violence and property destruction. Violence erupted amo...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:36hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala successfully appeal conviction
Opposition activist and former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has successfully appealed a High Court conviction and sentence for publishing falsehoods on social media. Sikhala had been co...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:23hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe won't tolerate meddling in internal affairs'
Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services of Zimbabwe, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, emphasized the nation's commitment to sovereignty in governance and electoral processes, rejecting extern...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:15hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Rutendo Matinyarare
Dear Rutendo, We have reviewed your recent statements and the article in Bulawayo24. While we understand your frustration and the ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:24hrs | 315 | by Zem
Zimbabwean nurse aid robs Ireland pensioners
"LOCK them up for a long time because they are evil," were the words of one of six vulnerable pensioners preyed on by their former carer for Euro 34 000 in violent burglaries in Athlone, Co. Westmeath...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:13hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
WANTED: Rutendo Matinyarare facing legal woes in Zimbabwe and South Africa
Anti-sanctions activist Rutendo Matinyarare has found himself as a wanted man, with multiple cases pending against him in both Zimbabwe and South Africa. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) o...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 11:18hrs | 1725 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo businessman charged for stealing excavator
Mohamed Daka, a businessman from Bulawayo, has appeared in court facing charges of attempting to seize control of a mine in Matabeleland North's Umguza district and illegally selling its excavator.&nb...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 18:13hrs | 3045 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has the highest literacy rate in Africa, what stuff and Nonsense!
Even if he (Mnangagwa) were to die, Cabinet meetings would still be held at his grave at National Heroes Acre: the nation was told this today 17.07.2024. Such visceral statements are uttered unchallen...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 14:56hrs | 724 | by Nomazulu Thata
US keen to mend relations with Zimbabwe despite Mnangagwa sanctions
The United States has expressed its readiness to enhance relations with Zimbabwe, aiming to become a reliable and consistent partner. This announcement came as new ambassadors from the US, Ireland, Ja...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:25hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
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