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Stanbic urges farmers to insure their livestock
As Zimbabwe continues to face various challenges in its Agricultural sector brought about by climatic change and other natural factors, Stanbic Bank has urged farmers to take advantage of its Agribusi...Published: 07 Jul 2020 at 18:33hrs | 656 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko trial postponed
THE trial of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has been postponed to the 21st of this month.Mphoko, who is facing allegations of criminal abuse of office, appeared in court this Tuesday...Published: 07 Jul 2020 at 17:56hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa's MDC deliberately tried to soil security forces'
The MDC ALLIANCE took issue with the security forces for failing to intervene when the MDC-T took over Harvest House and instead deliberately tried to sully the image of the uniformed forces by making...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 11:05hrs | 781 | by Staff reporter
Fresh cracks rock Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF
A STORM is brewing in Zanu-PF over the ruling party's newly-launched war veterans' wing - pitting many former freedom fighters against their national spokesperson Douglas Mahiya.This comes as ...Published: 03 Jul 2020 at 18:16hrs | 4430 | by Staff reporter
Racism storm hits Zimbabwe Pepsi maker
WORKERS at Varun Beverages Zimbabwe Limited (VBZL), producers of Pepsi drinks, yesterday downed tools alleging racism, human rights abuses and unfair labour practices at the company.The worker...Published: 02 Jul 2020 at 18:27hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean artistes make waves in US
LOS ANGELES-BASED Zimbabwean musician-cum-producer Tinashe "Bantu" Sibanda and fellow artiste Philip "Dr Chaii" Kembo are currently riding on the crescent of a wave following the release of their albu...Published: 02 Jul 2020 at 18:21hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF officials clash
MUZARABANI South legislator Tapera Saizi and Muzarabani council chairperson Ashton Chiweshe are reportedly embroiled in a power wrangle emanating from the maize distribution programSaizi...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 08:09hrs | 4792 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF aspiring MP in adultery storm
ZANU-PF Wedza parliamentary aspirant, Enock Mutonho, has been dragged to court over adultery damages after allegedly confessing that he had an intimate relationship with a soldier's wife for almost a ...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 07:29hrs | 2599 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults 'naked' woman (78)
A 35-YEAR-OLD Gwanda man has been arrested for beating up a 78-year-old woman who is his neighbour. Xolisani Maphosa of Matsholomotshe Village was convicted on his own plea of guilty to assaul...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 07:14hrs | 1301 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko wants charges dropped
FORMER vice president Phelekezela Mphoko, pictured, who is facing allegations of criminal abuse of office after he allegedly ordered the release of two Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) ...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 17:45hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Police in corruption storm
SOME members of the police in Mvuma are in the eye of a storm following reports that they are demanding protection fees from illegal vendors, pirate taxis and foreign currency dealers operating in the...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:14hrs | 594 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to RBZ governor Mangudya
Dear Governor,I hope I find you well and in good spirits in your office on Samora Machel Avenue, Harare.My last article, Arresting Inflation in Zimbabwe, a couple of weeks back drew brickb...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:07hrs | 5116 | by Bart Star-James
Covid-19: 'The worst still to come'
DR Solwayo Ngwenya, a veteran medical practitioner is a worried man. He believes there seems to be lack of seriousness in flattening the coronavirus curve by the ordinary citizens and officials to an ...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 07:30hrs | 1208 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Chinese people not guilty of compatriots' crimes
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday discouraged Zimbabweans from issuing blanket condemnation against all Chinese nationals for crimes committed by individual elements from the ally state.T...Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 17:05hrs | 2375 | by Staff reporter
Mobile money brewing storm
Suspension of mobile money transfer platforms is one of the latest unorthodox means of chocking the people of Zimbabwe. The clueless government is running away from the actual problem and culprits deg...Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 08:56hrs | 2516 | by Dr. Takesure Tazvishaya
'Kombi' operators turn vehicles to mobile stores
Known as kombis in Zimbabwe, commuter omnibuses are no more, but in residential areas they have resurfaced, with conductors this time not shouting out for passengers, but for customers to rush for buy...Published: 26 Jun 2020 at 06:57hrs | 1094 | by Jeffrey Moyo, Anadolu News
Corruption storm brewing at Zimra
A corruption time bomb is ticking at the Zimabbawe Revenue Authority after anonymous car dealers filed a complaint with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission alleging that ZIMRA officers are d...Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 09:43hrs | 5494 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Racism storm rocks elite Bulawayo school
Petra College Senior in Bulawayo has been rocked by a racism storm after current and former learners at the privately run institution took to social media to share the racist incidents they encountere...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 20:54hrs | 5138 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe needs bailout or political breakthrough'
Zimbabwe cannot revive its economy without an international bailout, but any bailout is most likely to come with political and economic conditions attached to it. This comes as the economy is forecast...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 17:44hrs | 877 | by Staff reporter
If Zimbabwe could speak!
I am a country like no other I am Great Zimbabwewith a heart that pumps full of love for my inhabitants endowed with an assortment of mineral resources, Gold, diamonds, platinum and al...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 18:55hrs | 3744 | by Brilliant Pongo
Lawyer in bribery storm
A LAWYER from Kantor and Immerman, Agmos Moyo, who was representing South African firm, Umbrella Holding and Golstone (Pvt), against local businessman Rodney Dangarembizi, has been reported to the Law...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 08:15hrs | 1149 | by Staff reporter
SA tycoon in US$40m Zimbabwe fraud storm
South African business tycoon, Martin Simmons is embroiled in a fraud storm after allegedly prejudicing a local businesswoman of nearly US$40m in a botched mining deal, Business Times can reveal....Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 17:36hrs | 2647 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo leadership must shape up or ship out
I was born at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo during the last decade of the infamous Ian Smith Rhodesian regime. In those days black people were banished to the townships. I am not a fan of the Smi...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:40hrs | 384 | by Kevin S Malunga
We await Health minister Obadiah Moyo's charge sheet
THE Zimbabwe AntiCorruption Commission (Zacc) has arrested Health and Child Care minister Obadiah Moyo over undisclosed charges.Moyo, popularly known as Deejay Biscuit in social circles, has b...Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 08:36hrs | 1667 | by Staff reporter
MDC and politics of denial psychology and deflection
WE are a pretty impressionable people. We all like to say that we are independent, free individuals who make up our own minds, but the reality is that we are heavily influenced by the company we keep....Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 08:23hrs | 1700 | by Jonathan Chando
Chamisa, Khupe factions clash at Harvest House
THE Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T yesterday claimed it had foiled an attempt to take over the contested headquarters Morgan Tsvangirai House (Harvest House) by members of the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Allian...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 08:13hrs | 2189 | by Staff reporter
ZUJ condemns MDC Alliance
THE Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) has condemned as "unacceptable", the barring by MDC-Alliance hooligans of The Herald journalists from covering the troubled opposition party's media conference ...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 07:31hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Chaos breaks out at Harvest House...police deployed
Chaos has erupted at the disputed MDC headquarters the Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House after youths belonging to Nelson Chamisa stormed the building claiming they are visiting the offices as bon...Published: 18 Jun 2020 at 10:27hrs | 25345 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Is Zimbabwe on the brink of collapse - yet again?
The three women were in tears, distraught, and seemingly faint with hunger, as they sat in filthy prison uniforms in the dock in a magistrate's court in Zimbabwe's capital, Harare, waiting to hear if ...Published: 18 Jun 2020 at 10:10hrs | 4277 | by Andrew Harding
Third council crook rents 3.5 hectares plot for US$2 per month for 25 years
Another Bulawayo City Council crook has torched a storm after the local authority offered him to rent a 3.5 hectare council plot for a paltry $165 (US$2) per month. This follows similar actions by the...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 06:55hrs | 696 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa makes emotional plea for forgiveness
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday made an emotional plea for forgiveness when he officiated at the National Day of Prayer in Harare yesterday.In his surprisingly impassioned prayer at Sta...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 09:54hrs | 10434 | by Staff reporter
New twist to US$60m Covid-19 deal
A company that is at the centre of a US$60 million coronavirus supplies procurement storm, was cleared by permanent secretary in the Finance ministry, George Guvamatanga, lawyers defending its r...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 09:48hrs | 2361 | by Staff reporter
Another council crook rents 3 hectares plot for US$2 per month for 25 years
Another Bulawayo City Council crook has torched a storm after the local authority offered him to rent a 3 hectare council plot for a paltry $165 (US$2) per month.The advertisement dated June 1...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 09:42hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter
'Crooked' Mayor to rent 2.5 hectare council land for US$2 per month for 25 years
BULAWAYO mayor Solomon Mdala Mguni has torched a storm after the local authority offered him to rent a 2,5 hectare council plot for a paltry $165 (US$2) per month.The advertisement dated May 2...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 09:41hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
'It was hard to ignore the insults at BF'
UNITED States of America-based former Dynamos goalkeeper Tatenda Mukuruva has added his voice to the debate about which stadium between Barbourfields and Rufaro was more intimidating to play in. ...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 09:12hrs | 959 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Security situation in Bulawayo as army, police takeover
Members of the Zimbabwe National Army have besieged Bulawayo CBD beating everyone who is inside. Reports that reach this publication say the operation began in the wee hours of the morning. Th...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 08:29hrs | 8320 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ED hold your peace! Day of prayer and fasting will not end covid-19. 'Go home and work like a man!'
Today, 15th June 2020, is Zimbabwe's "Presidential Day of Prayer and Fasting!"President Emmerson Mnangagwa, himself, at State House surrounded by a number of the nation's church leaders, led in th...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 22:25hrs | 2919 | by Wilbert Mukori
Sam Phiri poised for Lions move
FORMER Zimbabwe Under-20 rugby team captain Sam Phiri is closing in on a big move to the Johannesburg-based South African rugby union franchise Lions after announcing his departure from the Cape Town-...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:14hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe forex woes set to deepen, researchers warn
Zimbabwe's foreign currency shortages are set to worsen due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic that has reduced exports and slowed down remittances, a leading research firm has warned.IH ...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:10hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter
Lupane varsity rocked by nepotism, tribalism storm
Lupane State University (LSU) vice-chancellor Pardon Kuipa is in an eye of a storm after it emerged that his daughter, who only has a Master's degree was appointed a lecturer ahead of PhD holders with...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:05hrs | 1139 | by Staff reporter
Massive political implosion beckons
BACK in the day, there was nothing as maddeningly hectic and nerve-fraying as the monthly pilgrimage of shepherding cattle to the communal dip tank.It really tested your tolerance, patience, s...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 09:40hrs | 276 | by Bishop Lazarus
City lawyer in forex deals storm
STOP me if you can!A prominent Bulawayo lawyer Tinashe Runganga of Tanaka Law Chambers has been sucked into an illegal foreign currency dealings storm after he was dragged to court by a local ...Published: 13 Jun 2020 at 09:54hrs | 2088 | by Staff reporter
Pregnant girl pays married boyfriend a surprise visit
A man who stays in Runyararo West had the shock of his life when his pregnant girlfriend suddenly stormed into his dining room where he was relaxing with his wife and his three children last week....Published: 13 Jun 2020 at 09:50hrs | 2239 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF plunged into corruption storm
ZANU-PF has once again been plunged into a corruption storm after expelled Chivi South legislator Killer Zivhu accused a senior party leader (name supplied) of demanding a US$1,5 million cash induceme...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 08:02hrs | 1398 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF top official torches tribal storm
ZANU-PF Mberengwa North district executive member and prominent businessman, Tinashe Shumba has torched a tribal storm after he reportedly insulted members of the Lemba (VaRemba) community who refused...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 07:52hrs | 1470 | by Staff reporter
Buyanga warns Mnangagwa
FRANK Buyanga has penned a 79-page letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa demanding the national leader to stop First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa and sons from meddling into the outspoken businessman's ch...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 07:04hrs | 5377 | by Staff reporter
MDC A resorts to smear campaign to soil Mnangagwa's legacy
The social media was awash with news of corruption purported to be unearthed by Hopewell Chin'ono and his MDC A handlers. It was a big surprise that the target of the so called corruption was none oth...Published: 11 Jun 2020 at 14:30hrs | 5110 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mliswa to folk out $600,000 for defamation
NORTON MP Temba Mliswa (Independent), who was last year slapped with a $10 million defamation suit by BDO Chartered Accountants boss, Ngoni Kudenga, has been ordered by the High Court to pay $600 000 ...Published: 11 Jun 2020 at 07:54hrs | 2913 | by Staff reporter
2265 metres of storm-water drain cleaned
Bulawayo City Council says it has cleared a total of 2265 metres of drain that had been declared cleared by in-house teams during the period."Areas covered include wards 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, ...Published: 10 Jun 2020 at 08:26hrs | 1762 | by Stephen Jakes
3 Zimbabweans arrested in foiled SA robbery
POLICE in South Africa have arrested three men believed to be Zimbabweans and six South Africans for attempting to rob a post office in Limpopo Province. The suspects are reported to be part o...Published: 09 Jun 2020 at 07:54hrs | 1151 | by Staff reporter
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