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French investors eye Zimbabwe rail project what is the risk of sanctions
A high-profile delegation from 20 leading French companies, led by France's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Paul-Bertrand Barets, met President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House in Harare yesterday, reaffirmi...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:15hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa at Euro 2024 final in Berlin
Former Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) and Cosafa president Phillip Chiyangwa is in Germany to watch the Euro 2024 final between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion in Berlin. Invited by Uefa...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:41hrs | 4440 | by Staff reporter
Mahere set to challenge Chamisa for the Citizens Coalition for Change Presidency
The political arena in Zimbabwe is currently ablaze with anticipation and speculation as the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) approaches its highly awaited elective conference scheduled for the end...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:41hrs | 9 | by Nicholas Ncube
Storm brews over Oliver Chidawu estate
THE late national hero Oliver Chidawu's widow Spiwe has taken family executor Clever Mandizvidza to court, challenging a will left by her husband on the basis that it violated sections of the Wills Ac...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 05:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe security forces placed on high alert over planned protests
ZIMBABWE's service chiefs have placed a well-oiled state machinery on high alert, ready to viciously thwart any protests following indications of an impending uprising.Multiple official and se...Published: 07 May 2022 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fifa get brazenly fast start at keeping Infantino in office
LESS than a week after Fifa's Congress in Doha and president Gianni Infantino's announcement that he would be standing for election for a third term, Fifa's administration have begun aggressively poli...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Public warned against street drugs
Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union (ZPNU) has warned the public against buying pharmaceutical products from unregistered institutions and dealers as they will be risking their lives .The stree...Published: 25 Dec 2021 at 09:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
New Zapu SG, a real Political Testosterone
Innovation is a word only relative to the young, and this is what Zapu produced yesterday. Just to start from the right place, Zapu elected a Deliberate Black Log, Ugodo Olumyama Ngenkani,...Published: 01 Nov 2021 at 00:17hrs | 8 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Evidence-swallowing cop loses appeal
THE High Court has dismissed an appeal against conviction by a traffic policeman who under-receipted a fine paid by a tourist and later swallowed the doctored traffic ticket to conceal the evidence af...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police arrest female drug smuggler
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Top 10 Tech and Innovation Predictions for 2019
It’s amazing how technology has rapidly grown for the last 40 years. Software and hardware have changed drastically, starting from big clunky devices such as life-sized 128 bit hard drives and dial-...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 21:07hrs | 3 | by Staff Writer
Fantasy that Mnangagwa would fix Zimbabwe now fully exposed
As of January 18, more than 12 people had died, no less than 78 had suffered gunshot injuries, and at least 240 had been beaten and tortured by the Zimbabwean state. More than 466 had been arbitrarily...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:50hrs | | by David B. Moore
'No jet fuel shortage'
The World Food Programme has dismissed media reports that there is shortage of jet fuel in Zimbabwe which was said to be affecting air rescue operations in Chimanimani and Chipinge. "We are aw...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Loose lips can really sink ships
As Jesus liked his teachings in parables, the Bishop will continue to use intelligible riddles and anecdotes to help you understand the workings of the world, at least as how I understand them....Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:31hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
The fantasy that Mnangagwa would fix Zimbabwe is now fully exposed
As of January 18, more than 12 people had died, no less than 78 had suffered gunshot injuries, and at least 240 had been beaten and tortured by the Zimbabwean state. More than 466 had been arbitrarily...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 15:52hrs | | by David B Moore I The Conversation
Zimbabwe's Monetary Death Spiral
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa's pledge that Zimbabwe is "open for business" rings hollow. Indeed, many businesses in Zimbabwe are shuttered. An increase in government controlled fuel prices over the weekend has...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:59hrs | 1 | by Prof Steve H. Hanke
Mnangagwa under massive pressure
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration faces a mammoth task to steady the ship and deliver the goods as pressure mounts from all angles amid massive economic, social and political turbulence wh...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 10:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
From November coup to austerity
We are back again to where Dambudzo Marechera was screaming, in an Oracle to the Povo, drawing harrowing pictures "Of lean harried squatters, . . . And fat pompous armed overlords." But we mus...Published: 29 Nov 2018 at 10:11hrs | 1 | by Tinashe L. Chimedza & Tamuka C. Chirimambowa
Mnangagwa has the world at his feet
There were some heart-warming pictures from President Mnanagwa's swearing-in ceremony at the National Sports Stadium on the afternoon of August 26 in Harare. President Mnangagwa having a good ...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Tichaona Zindoga
1.1 million Zimbabweans will need food aid, warns WFP
The World Food Programme warned on Friday that 1.1 million Zimbabweans could need food aid before the next harvest in 2019, with rural smallholders most at risk of food shortages.Growing food ...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 10:24hrs | | by AFP
Inquiry into cop 'chewing' receipt to conceal evidence blocked
THE High Court has blocked Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga from setting up a board of inquiry to probe a junior traffic cop who under-receipted a fine paid by a tourist and later swallowed ...Published: 24 Aug 2018 at 05:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police boss blocked from probing cop
BULAWAYO High Court judge Justice Martin Makonese has blocked Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga and a Chief Superintendent Nyapfuri from setting a board of inquiry to probe a junior cop, Vusu...Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Our new Zimbabwe will not be derailed by violence
Like the birth pangs during labour, which brings forth new life, the birthing of our new Zimbabwe it seems will also not be without pain.While we took to the streets in November and demanded a...Published: 24 Jun 2018 at 10:52hrs | | by Mike Tawanda
Zimbabwean steals Sprinter in SA, hides it in Gokwe
POLICE in Gokwe have arrested a suspected motor vehicle thief believed to have stolen a Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle valued at R800 000 from Pretoria, South Africa and hid it in the Midlands town....Published: 20 Dec 2017 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
The 'new Zimdollar', hyperinflation
APPLIED economics professor Steve Hanke, has said that Zimbabwe is now experiencing hyperinflation for the second time in less than 10 years and has pointed out the creation of what he calls the "new ...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 11:36hrs | | by Omega Ukama
Letter from America - Mnangagwa: I understand perfectly!
I have just returned from my homeland, after sneaking in and out quietly. At least on four different times, strangers would snuggle up to me and whisper in my ear. "You are Ken, just look, say nothing...Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 10:18hrs | 5 | by Professor Ken Mufuka
Zimbabwe hyperinflates again for a second time in less than a decade
In 2008, Zimbabwe suffered the second most severe episode of hyperinflation in recorded history. Zimbabwe's annual inflation rate peaked in November 2008, reaching 89.7 sextillion (10^23) percent. Wel...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 05:11hrs | 1 | by Authored by Steve H. Hanke of the Johns Hopkins University.
Drama as cornered traffic cop swallows doctored ticket
A TRAFFIC police officer based at Kamativi in Hwange allegedly under-receipted a traffic fine paid by a motorist and later swallowed the doctored traffic ticket to conceal the evidence after he was co...Published: 12 Oct 2017 at 10:05hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
FIFA boss comes to Zimbabwe
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is set to travel to Zimbabwe next week for a high-profile visit that has sent long-serving CAF boss Issa Hayatou into panic mode as the Cameroonian is cognisant of ...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 05:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Range Rover Reborn set for world debut at the Salon Rétromobile 2017
South Africa - Salon Rétromobile 2017 will see the world debut presentation of the next in the 'Reborn' series of expertly sourced and comprehensively restored...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 10:55hrs | 3 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe Young Achievers Tech Awards nominees named
The Young Achievers Tech Awards nominees list has been officially announced after meticulous verification from well renowned tech professionals in Zimbabwe. The Young Achievers Tech Awards, wa...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Julian Assange sex assault inquiry to be dropped
Swedish prosecutors will drop their investigation into sexual assault allegations against Julian Assange on Thursday because of the statutes of limitation, the BBC has learned.The Wikileaks fo...Published: 12 Aug 2015 at 19:54hrs | | by BBC
Zvekupenga star Chashe to perform at Zim Achievers Awards
UK-based artist and emerging Afro-pop sensation Chashe Musarurwa-McTaggart will perform at the fifth anniversary of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA), which wi...Published: 04 May 2015 at 11:02hrs | | by Arts Correspondent
50,000 Jehovah's Witness pilgrims denied entry into Zimbabwe
At least 50 000 pilgrims from South Africa who were supposed to attend the annual conference of Jehovah's Witness scheduled for August 22 -24 at the National Sports Stadium were stopped fr...Published: 15 Aug 2014 at 08:08hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Johannesburg bank robbed by armed men
Johannesburg - The Standard Bank in Fourways, north of Johannesburg, was robbed on Thursday afternoon, Gauteng police said."Five men entered the bank around 14:00, and ordered the bank manager...Published: 10 Apr 2014 at 16:53hrs | | by Sapa
Zimbabwean man jailed 6 years for US tax fraud
25-YEAR-OLD Cincinnati man was sentenced to almost six years in prison Thursday. Tawanda Marimbire was jailed for his role in a fraudulent tax-refund scheme which sent most of the stolen funds to Zimb...Published: 09 Mar 2014 at 11:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ngoma Africa Band takes Over European Fans by Strom again!
One of the most wanted and successfu Ngoma Africa Band (Golden Voice of East Africa) a.k.a FFU base in German, have been named and awarded is "Best African band" 2013 after thrilling over 100,000 fans...Published: 19 Aug 2013 at 20:51hrs | 1 | by Msema Kweli
Police find drugs on Justin Bieber's bus
Swedish police say they have found drugs on board a tour bus used by Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber.Police spokesperson Lars Bystrom says a small amount of drugs and a stun gun were found w...Published: 25 Apr 2013 at 13:24hrs | | by AP
When we can't trust ourselves after Mugabe
"One of the commonest manifestations of underdevelopment is a tendency among the ruling elite to live in a world of make-believe and unrealistic expectations. This is the cargo cult mentality that ant...Published: 23 Mar 2013 at 17:08hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Woman drives stolen empty train into a house
A woman stole an empty commuter train from a depot and drove it to a suburb of Stockholm where it derailed and slammed into an apartment building, officials said.The woman was seriously injure...Published: 16 Jan 2013 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Everton spoil Manchester United' day as Man City closes in
Steven Pienaar's late equaliser blew the Premier League title race wide open as Everton fought back to draw with Manchester United yesterday.United swept to a 3-1 lead when Wayne Rooney, Dann...Published: 23 Apr 2012 at 04:19hrs | 77 | by BBC
Thousands of computer users may lose internet in July
Washington - For computer users, a few mouse clicks could mean the difference between staying online and losing internet connections this summer.Unknown to most of them, their problem began w...Published: 21 Apr 2012 at 15:14hrs | | by AP
Facebook acquires Instagram for $1 billion
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday delivered announced via a post on his social-networking site that Facebook will acquire the smart phone app company, Instagram for $1 billion in cash and s...Published: 10 Apr 2012 at 12:37hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Filesharing website 'The Pirate Bay' could be blocked in the UK
The filesharing website The Pirate Bay has come a step closer to being blocked in the UK after the high court ruled that the site breaches copyright laws on a large scale.Major music groups w...Published: 21 Feb 2012 at 11:44hrs | | by -
Why I fully understand the secession viewpoint, yet still remain unconvinced: Ralph Mguni
I read with bemused interest, the attack on the int...Published: 05 Aug 2011 at 22:03hrs | | by Dr R Mguni
14 year old Girl wins US spelling bee with ‘cymotrichous'
Most people could not spell "cymotrichous" with a dictionary, but a 14-year-old girl from Pennsylvania, Sukanya Roy, spelled the word to win the 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Roy, partic...Published: 04 Jun 2011 at 14:06hrs | | by Mafu Sithabile
European Union banks threat to global stability: IMF
Washington - Unhealthy European banks are the biggest threat to global financial stability, and they need to find fresh capital, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Wednesday....Published: 13 Apr 2011 at 13:56hrs | | by Byo24News
Iran 1 Israel 0 in turmoil
The two regional powers most affected by the turmoil in the Middle East are going to be Iran and Israel. Life sometimes offers strange parallels. There is much in common between the two intractable...Published: 31 Jan 2011 at 14:33hrs | 1 | by M K Bhadrakumar
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