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Police 'block' Chief Ndiweni solidarity march
POLICE in Bulawayo yesterday blocked a solidarity march organised by various political and civil society groups in support of Ntabazinduna's Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni, who is being hounded for al...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:17hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Heavy police presence at Chef Ndiweni solidarity march
Members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police surrounded the Joshua Nkomo statue at the Bulawayo CBD on Friday after hearing of a planned Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni Solidarity March. Photos that...Published: 17 May 2019 at 11:23hrs | 12493 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Massive Chief Ndiweni solidarity march planned
Activist Josphat Mzaca Ngulube has announced there will be a Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni solidarity march that shall be held this coming Friday.Announcing the event on Facebook Ngulube said...Published: 15 May 2019 at 17:17hrs | 7196 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwean woman honoured with a life-size statue in New York
Zimbabwean scholar, humanitarian and author Tererai Trent will be honoured with a life-size statue in New York for her role in the fight for gender equality and women's rights, reports CNN. He...Published: 14 May 2019 at 09:18hrs | 3515 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa showers Trent with praises
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday congratulated Zimbabwe-born academic Dr Tererai Trent for being named among the World's Top 10 Most Inspiring Women "Sculpted for Equal Rights". Dr Trent, who is ...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:47hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Religious imperialism? Count me out
I WAS pleasantly surprised when people from near and far, from within Zimbabwe and beyond the borders, white and black, Christian and non-Christian came to the defence of the Zimbabwe Bird after the n...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:18hrs | 647 | by Conway Tutani
Masvingo to name streets after war vets
Masvingo City Council and the Infrastructural Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) intend to honour liberation war luminaries from the province by naming streets in the new suburb of Clipsham Views aft...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:43hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
The fad of sanctions: Crimea lessons for Zimbabwe
Well, Zimbabwe has been under sanctions for about two decades now and it has become very clear to all and sundry that the United States of America and its allies, will continue using one excuse after ...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:41hrs | 1039 | by Isdore Guvamombe
Joshua Nkomo's family describe Mnangagwa's govt as a 'dead donkey'
THE family of the late Vice President Joshua Nkomo has described government as a "dead donkey" accusing it of delaying the erection of a statue in the capital honouring the former liberation struggle ...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 13:44hrs | 1780 | by Staff reporter
Rhodesia was 'successful' because essentially it was a province of SA
This week, I am going to start by doing something that we journalists don't normally do. Often we think our duty is to criticise or point out wrongdoing but never to praise even when praise is due. Bu...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 09:26hrs | 2959 | by Baffour Ankomah
Fresh turmoil looms in Zanu-PF, as war vets demand clean up at party HQ
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF party is heading for stormy waters, after it emerged a group of war veterans led by one Philemon Mutongi are demanding a "clean-up" of the party headquarters in ...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:54hrs | 3730 | by newzimbabwe
Joshua Nkomo family fumes over 'delayed' Harare statue
THE family of the late Vice President Joshua Nkomo has described government as a "dead donkey" accusing it of delaying the erection of a statue in the capital honouring the former liberation struggle ...Published: 18 Mar 2019 at 06:34hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa expels North Koreans under UN pressure
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has reportedly expelled from the country an unknown number of North Korean nationals of "questionable character", who were in partnership with a local tobacco...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:19hrs | 2275 | by Staff reporter
Farewell Dr. Charles Muzuva Mungoshi
As I did farewell our champion, hero, mind liberator and academic warrior, I must admit that we have been left with a seat too high to occupy and a bar not that easy to reach. We shall write but the s...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 11:00hrs | 859 | by Tapiwa Kapurura
Zimbabwe Hindus performing collective fire sacrifice for world peace & prosperity
The Hindoo Society of Harare is organizing "Samuh Shanti Havan" (collective fire sacrifice for peace) on January 27 in Harare and has invited all Hindus to participate. "Performing a Hava...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 12:55hrs | 1240 | by Agencies
Harare to name street after Tsvangirai
The Mayor of Harare Hebert Gomba has announced that Harare City Councilors are contemplating honouring the late Prime Minister Morgan Richard Tsvangirai with a street name and Oliver Mtukudzi with Har...Published: 24 Jan 2019 at 08:49hrs | 5035 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo mayor chokes on tear gas, faints
Bulawayo mayor Solomon Mguni was choked with tear gas after police allegedly fired volleys of the toxic substance at him while he attempted to make his way to the official opening of the 2019 legal ye...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:56hrs | 3215 | by Staff reporter
Good Violence is good for Zimbabwe's progress - Tsvangirai turned in his grave
I hate bad violence but I support good violence. There are two kinds of violence namely, good violence and bad violence. Bad violence is the one that was engineered by ZANU and ZANU PF against the mur...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 14:23hrs | 2999 | by Don Chigumba
Union courts Mnangagwa
THE newly-formed Zimbabwe Hupenyu Hunokosha/ Impilo-iQakathekile Artistes/ Sportsmen Road Awareness Union is planning to rope in President Emmerson Mnangagwa as its patron ahead of its all-artistes an...Published: 07 Jan 2019 at 08:40hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
A new economy beckons for Bulawayo
THE year 2018 was very eventful for the economy of the City of Kings as it works towards fulfilling its vision to be 'a leader in local governance excellence' with a vibrant economy by year 2024. ...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:55hrs | 943 | by Kholisani Moyo
Luxury boutique hotel opens in Victoria Falls
A brand new luxury boutique hotel will open its doors to the discerning international traveller in the resort town of Victoria Falls next year.Mbano Manor Hotel will bring a unique bespoke exp...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 17:35hrs | 1560 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa so obsessed with power
As Tsvangirai lay dying in a posh hospital in South Africa on a fully government funded health trip, against all African ways Nelson Chamisa was in the arms of the soon to be widow scheming ...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 18:18hrs | 4629 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Gukurahundi victims remembered
BULAWAYO based pressure group, Ibhetshu Likazulu has urged President Emmerson Mangagwa to release the Dumbutshena and Chihambakwe commissions reports on the 1980s Gukurahundi massacres by the Zimbabwe...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 10:52hrs | 2663 | by newzimbabwe
Zapu pickets at Joshua Nkomo statue
THE Dumiso Dabengwa-led opposition Zapu party on Friday besieged the late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's statue in Bulawayo, protesting over the deteriorating economic situation in the country....Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 06:02hrs | 1735 | by Staff reporter
Advocate Thabani Mpofu the Zimbabwe Clarence Seward Darrow
It was Friday on the 9th November 2018 as I was walking nearer to the statue of Father Zimbabwe the late vice president Cde Joshua Nkomo in Bulawayo CBD. A friend of mine an ex detective from police f...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 14:09hrs | 1081 | by Enos Denhere
King Lobengula's statue to be erected at Egodini Mall
King Lobengula's statue will be erected at the entrance of the planned $60 million Egodini Mall in Bulawayo to honour his legacy. The statue, according to South African contractor, Tearracotta...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:37hrs | 792 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo beats Harare in traffic cameras installation
RESIDENTS and motorists in Bulawayo have hailed Bulawayo City Council (BCC) for installing street cameras meant to discourage flouting of road rules and regulations. The local authority has al...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:26hrs | 1499 | by Staff reporter
Muzenda family waits on govt over Nkomo like statue request
GOVERNMENT is yet to respond to a request by the family of the late Vice-President and national hero, Simon Vengesai Muzenda to have his statue erected in Masvingo City, the family has said.Mu...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 07:07hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter
EFF calls for removal of Die Stem, apartheid statues
The Economic Freedom Fighters has again called for the removal of Die Stem from the National Anthem in its Heritage Day message.EFF spokesperson Mbuyiseni Ndlozi on Monday also called on the g...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 19:48hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa attends the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived at the United Nations Headquarters in New York for the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit. Zimbabwe's Head of State and Government is expected to present a st...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 15:49hrs | 1134 | by Staff reporter
Govt to tighten import control regulations
GOVERNMENT is working on a number of pieces of legislation meant to monitor imports so as to protect citizens from substandard goods. Director for quality assurance in the Ministry of Industry...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 06:54hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Jere lands PSL top post
Caps United president Farai Jere yesterday landed the Premier Soccer League (PSL) top post after he was elected chairman for the organisation, narrowly beating Triangle's Lovemore Matikinye in an elec...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:53hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter
ZTA to restore Bulawayo's tourism legacy
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA)'s chief executive Karikoga Kaseke yesterday said they were committed to restoring Bulawayo's tourism legacy.Addressing a media briefing, Kaseke said they were ...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:18hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's daughter commends govt funding of foundation
THE late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's daughter, Tandiwe Barbara Nkomo-Ebrahim, says government's decision to partner the Joshua Nkomo National Foundation brings more hope to the fulfilment of the lat...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:15hrs | 659 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo honour lights up Bulawayo
A MULTITUDE yesterday flooded the streets of Bulawayo, bringing much activity to the usually serene city, as residents joined an organised procession along historic sites in memory and honour of the l...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:35hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to launch Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Legacy Foundation
ACTING President, Dr Constantino Chiwenga, will today lead proceedings during the launch of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Legacy Foundation, a key tourism heritage project and a major highlight of this yea...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 1597 | by Staff reporter
Quotable quotes on Biti sags
STATEMENT ON RELEASE OF TENDAI BITITendai Biti was released earlier today following my intervention. At such a crucial time in the history of the new Zimbabwe, nothing is more important than u...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 19:23hrs | 1366 | by Staff reporter
'Free wi-fi at Joshua Nkomo statue'
THE Natural History Museum in Bulawayo is set to provide free wi-fi services at the late Vice-President Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo statue to enable visitors to access information about the late nationalist....Published: 01 Aug 2018 at 06:58hrs | 159 | by Staff re\porter
Joshua Nkomo statue for Matopos
As a symbol to demonstrate that indeed Cecil John Rhodes was subdued by the then nationalists, a gigantic statue of the late national political icon and Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo will be erected ...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 18:35hrs | 1264 | by Staff Reporter
Dr Clarence arrested
Clarence Kudzai Patsika, popularly known as Dr Clarence, was on Saturday night arrested at his residence in Zengeza 2, Chitungwiza, on allegations of doctoring and posting a p_rnographic image to seve...Published: 02 Jul 2018 at 16:25hrs | 3186 | by Staff reprter
Reversing Zimbabwe's wretched conditions?
I took a long break from writing, focusing mostly on microblogging on Twitter. I have also reduced my presence on Facebook. Inasmuch as I would like to write frequently, I have come to terms with the ...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:19hrs | 179 | by Mutsa Murenje
Condom distribution to prisons sparks religious, moral debate
Alfred Kurai (not his real name) twitches uncomfortably as the "talk" begins. He says calling this an interview would make him feel dehumanised and uncomfortable. Kurai is a convict in a Zimba...Published: 02 Jun 2018 at 15:37hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
Erect Joshua Nkomo's statue in Harare, family appeals
THE Joshua Nkomo Cultural Movement (JNCM) has appealed to the Government to erect a statue of Father Zimbabwe, the late Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo, in Harare.JNCM chairperson and son to Dr...Published: 29 May 2018 at 07:29hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo spurns King Mzilikazi statue bid
THE Bulawayo City Council has spurned demands by secessionist party, Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF), to erect the statue of the late Ndebele king, Mzilikazi KamaTshobana Khumalo, along Robert Mugabe...Published: 12 Apr 2018 at 07:17hrs | 1335 | by Staff reporter
Zifa 'capture' exposed
Former Zifa board member Felton Kamambo has fingered the local football mother body's president Philip Chiyangwa as the architect of the leadership crisis bedevilling the domestic game, after detailin...Published: 01 Apr 2018 at 15:06hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa's woes mount
PREMIER Soccer League boss, Keni Mubaiwa has added to Zifa president, Philip Chiyangwa's woes by declining to be co-opted into the football governing body's Executive Committee.Mubaiwa had bee...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 09:05hrs | 2332 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe is still playing power politics
"Zimbabwe is topsy-turvy,'' Robert Mugabe is telling me. And from where I sit, facing the fallen leader from across his broad desk, in a lavishly appointed reception room in his sprawling mansion on t...Published: 18 Mar 2018 at 09:00hrs | 464 | by ITV
Zimbabwe bids for Bob Marley statue
An arts consultant to the Zimbabwean government is hoping to build a statue of Bob Marley at the Rufaro stadium in Harare, where Marley performed in 1980 to mark the country's independence.The...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 19:50hrs | 1634 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo statues to be erected in all cities
STATUES for the late Father Zimbabwe and Vice-President Dr Joshua Nkomo will be erected in all the country's cities with Harare likely to be the next, an official has said.The statue has so fa...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 09:30hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
Wife catches hubby making love to another woman, kills them
A man from Zhombe in the Midlands province died at his girlfriend's house while the girlfriend also passed on upon admission to Kwekwe General Hospital after the two were allegedly severely attacked w...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 08:46hrs | 3623 | by Staff Reporter
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