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Has democracy failed in Zimbabwe?
This is the million-dollar question we all need to ask ourselves.Democracy, by its very nature, is a noble and necessary concept. It is anchored on the principle that every human ...Published: 10 hrs ago | 157 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Widow ridiculed after being caught With a man just after hubby's burial
A young widow has come under intense fire from both her in-laws and social media users after a now-viral video surfaced showing her with another man barely a week after her husband was laid to rest....Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 18:24hrs | 2133 | by Staff reporter
Police allegedly assault Mahetshe Primary School children in Matobo
Police in Matobo, Matabeleland South, are alleged to have assaulted children at an Early Child Education school in Mahetshe.This was exposed by Mthwajazi Republic Party in a statement....Published: 04 Jun 2025 at 17:21hrs | 628 | by Stephen Jakes
South Africa 2024 election rigging hearing this week
The South African Electoral Court in Bloemfontein will hear the Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party case against the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and others on June 3, 2025.This landmark ca...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 20:32hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Machete gangs terrorise Bulawayo
Residents of Bulawayo are gripped by fear as machete-wielding gangs continue to unleash violent attacks across the city's high-density suburbs. The brutal assaults have left many victims nursing serio...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:31hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Bus rank chaos and reckless competition plague Zimbabwe's public transport sector
A disturbing video recently surfaced showing two buses dangerously tailgating and jostling for a loading bay at a terminus, rekindling painful memories of the tragic 2023 Rimbi-Zebra Kiss fatal bus cr...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:18hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans appreciate real development but can't keep quiet when it's a veil for looting
This is a fact we all need to understand. Zimbabweans are a naturally appreciative people. We are not inherently negative or ungrateful. On the contrary, we cherish and celebra...Published: 31 May 2025 at 19:31hrs | 2606 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Cop kills suspect, chops body, buries pieces in toilet
A police officer stationed at Malalume Police Base in Bulilima District is at the centre of a gruesome murder case after the dismembered remains of a suspect he once arrested were found buried in a pi...Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:45hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt brokers EU power deals as blackouts unsettle economy
The Zimbabwean government is actively facilitating partnerships between local independent power producers (IPPs) and European Union (EU) investors to secure much-needed funding for critical energy pro...Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:16hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Businessman in hot water over forged documents in ZPC tender deal
A local businessman is facing criminal charges after allegedly using forged documents to land a lucrative Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) contract, in a scandal that has drawn the attention of the Zimbab...Published: 30 May 2025 at 12:06hrs | 1142 | by Staff reporter
2022 Mnangagwa insult case resurrected
The State last week charged the brother of Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) leader Mqondisi Moyo with insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2022, a move the party says is politically motivated and s...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:36hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter
Tsikamutandas tearing communities apart
A disturbing trend has emerged in Chief Bota's area of Zaka and Nyajena in Masvingo district, where self-styled traditional healers known as Tsikamutandas, allegedly in collusion with some traditional...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:39hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Young boys exploited for begging in Harare
In a disturbing incident that shook the nation, two individuals were caught on video in August 2024 exploiting young boys by forcing them to beg for money in Harare - only to keep the earn...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:13hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter
Ugly fight over Rhodes' estate
Allegations have surfaced that suspected land barons are impersonating ZANU-PF officials in an attempt to seize properties belonging to the estate of Cecil John Rhodes' grandson, sparking a legal and ...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:09hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
TTI withdraws charges in viral clamping case
A Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) employee who went viral earlier this year for sawing off a clamping device from his vehicle has been cleared of theft charges after Tendy Three Investmen...Published: 21 May 2025 at 15:42hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah apologises for lifting Makore's beat
Contemporary musician Jah Prayzah has extended an apology to emerging Chimurenga artist Kurai Makore following allegations that one of the beats on his latest album, Ndini Mukudzei, was lifted from Ma...Published: 20 May 2025 at 10:10hrs | 1586 | by Staff reporter
Major boost for water purification
In a significant environmental breakthrough, the Government of Zimbabwe has inked water purification agreements with Belarus aimed at addressing the escalating problem of leachate pollution at landfil...Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:58hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs a reset through an NTA to prepare for democratic transition
Zimbabwe is teetering on the brink. We are witnessing a nation sliding further into economic despair, political illegitimacy, and social disintegration. The alarm bells are ringing lou...Published: 18 May 2025 at 17:46hrs | 448 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Woman returns after 5-year hiatus to seize hubby's estate
A heated estate wrangle has gripped a family in Mutasa after a woman who allegedly abandoned her ailing husband five years ago resurfaced following his death to stake a claim on his estate.Nor...Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:04hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
2 men sentenced for brutal murders, dumping bodies in village well
Two men from Mphoengs will spend the rest of their lives behind bars after being each handed two life sentences for the gruesome murder of two villagers and disposing of their bodies in a community we...Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:25hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabweans should worry about our relationship with Belarus
How is it that Zimbabwe consistently chooses to engage with questionable figures?President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Minsk for a working visit, marking his third trip to Belarus since assuming ...Published: 12 May 2025 at 19:32hrs | 707 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Diplomatic villas illuminate Mt Hampden
The transformation of Mt Hampden into Zimbabwe's new administrative hub is steadily progressing, marked by the completion of eight state-of-the-art villas at the Diplomatic Village, a key milestone in...Published: 06 May 2025 at 08:50hrs | 6389 | by Staff reporter
Boreholes are not the solution to Zimbabwe's water crisis - they may worsen it
There has been a growing disturbing trend.The Zimbabwean government has, in recent years, taken to vigorously drilling boreholes across the country as its signature approach to solving the cou...Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:30hrs | 947 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mutsvangwa blasted over attack on Coltart
Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has ignited a storm of criticism after accusing Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart of advancing tribal interests and allegedly supporting a separatist agenda,...Published: 04 May 2025 at 09:21hrs | 2527 | by Staff reporter
Johane Masowe's remains at centre of dispute
Two rival factions of the Gospel of God Church International are locked in a bitter legal and spiritual battle over the intended exhumation of their revered founder, Baba Johanne - born Peter Shonhiwa...Published: 02 May 2025 at 07:59hrs | 516 | by Staff reporter
Geza vows to block Tagwirei's alleged presidential ambitions
Outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza has launched a scathing attack on controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, vowing to stop the politically connected tycoon from allegedly plotting to ascend to...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 18:39hrs | 2360 | by Staff reporter
Mambo Dhuterere's wife fraud case resumes on May 6
A case involving Dorcas Vambe, the wife of popular gospel musician Mambo Dhuterere, has resurfaced in court as she faces fraud charges related to a botched car deal.Harare Magistrate Tapiwa Ba...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:35hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Where is Nyokayemabhunu: the silence about him is Loud?
It is not only Nyokayemabhunu who has been used and quickly cast aside as a disposable. I listened carefully to Geza updating us about the demonstrations yesterday. Sadly, there was no mention of Nyok...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 20:55hrs | 1574 | by Nomazulu Thata
Geza is mobilizing the wrong Zimbabweans for mass action
HERE are more truths we need to understand as Zimbabweans.During the recent Easter holidays, war veteran, former ZANU-PF Central Committee member, and former Member of Parliament Blessed Geza ...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:59hrs | 1772 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ramaphosa to appoint Afrikaner as SA ambassador to US
The ANC is divided over President Cyril Ramaphosa considering the appointment of a white Afrikaner as the new South African Ambassador to the United States. According to highly placed sources ...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 08:55hrs | 1508 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt sunk US$10m into chaotic Independence day fete
The Zimbabwean government could have sunk up to US$10 million into the Independence Day celebrations held on Friday, which were marred by a series of embarrassing infrastructure failures and poor work...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:08hrs | 1009 | by Staff reporter
Muswere labels Geza a 'terrorist'
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere has slammed former Zanu-PF Central Committee member Blessed Geza, branding him a "terrorist" and "enemy of progress" for cal...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:00hrs | 706 | by Staff reporter
Baby swap scandal at United Bulawayo Hospitals demands urgent action
The shocking allegations of a baby swap that reportedly occurred on October 10, 2024, at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) have rightfully sparked outrage and unease across the country. The very idea th...Published: 20 Apr 2025 at 19:18hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
Caledonia Mine sets new gold production record
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc, a Jersey-domiciled miner focused on Zimbabwe's gold sector, has reported a near 10% increase in gold production for the first quarter of 2025, with a total of 18,671 ...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:24hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Lt-Gen Sanyatwe assesses progress at NSS
Newly appointed Minister of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Anselem Sanyatwe, yesterday toured the National Sports Stadium in Harare, marking his first official engagement since assuming office. ...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 08:39hrs | 781 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga warns Mnangagwa ally
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga had a dramatic and tense exchange with Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Owen "Mudha" Ncube last week, warning the Mnangagwa loyalist to stop targeting him amid ...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 10:08hrs | 10903 | by Staff reporter
Zec ducks Chivayo millions saga
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has pleaded with journalists to stop asking questions regarding the controversial US$40 million elections tender allegedly awarded to Zanu PF-linked businessman...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 15:29hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Richard Tsvangirai accused of lying over land-for-votes scandal
Norton Member of Parliament Richard Tsvangirai has come under fire after denying claims that he received land from the government in exchange for supporting efforts to shield President Emmerson Mnanga...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:22hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo 'kickbacks' probed in South Africa
Financial watchdogs in South Africa and Zimbabwe are investigating Johannesburg-based printing firm Ren-Form for possible money laundering linked to a high-profile election procurement scandal involvi...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:08hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Chin'ono challenges Jonathan Moyo's view
Who holds the reins of power in Zimbabwe - civilian politicians or the military? The longstanding debate has resurfaced following a fiery analysis by award-winning investigative journalist Hopew...Published: 07 Apr 2025 at 20:23hrs | 2603 | by Staff reporter
109 Geza31 demo activists arrested! Nyokayemabhunu, Geza, tell us, what are you doing about it?
The government of Zimbabwe gave SADC & South Africa feedback about the effects of Geza M31st demonstration that was quiet, with sporadic incidences, and insignificant. But 109 activists were arres...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 19:40hrs | 1192 | by Nomazulu Thata
Cross says corruption poses major threat to Mnangagwa's leadership
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's biographer, Eddie Cross, has pointed to the rampant corruption in Zimbabwe as the most significant challenge to the President's leadership, highlighting the growing diss...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:31hrs | 1158 | by Staff reporter
An 80-year-old Geza should have known better! Thank you, citizens, for your wisdom!
It is desperation to hope for a successful revolution championed by Geza, fronting his boss Chiwenga. The demonstrations yesterday were a complete debacle. I said this before in one of my articles abo...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 18:37hrs | 2107 | by Nomazulu Thata
Police deny claims woman at protest was undercover cop
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has denied claims that a woman filmed during the March 31 protests in Harare was an undercover officer gathering intelligence on demonstrators and journalists....Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 15:40hrs | 1432 | by Staff reporter
Chris Mutsvangwa dismisses Dubai rumors with video proof
Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has refuted rumors circulating on social media claiming that he had fled to Dubai with his wife, Monica. To counter the speculation, Mutsvangwa posted a short vid...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 19:57hrs | 3246 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo splashes R4.2 million on Cars for security team in South Africa
Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo has once again demonstrated his extravagant generosity, this time extending his benevolence beyond Zimbabwe's borders. Chivayo gifted his six-member security te...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:40hrs | 2969 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa drawn into Khumalo Chieftaincy dispute
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been named as a respondent in a High Court case involving a chieftaincy dispute within the prominent Khumalo clan in Lupane, Matabeleland North province. The case, whi...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 20:06hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
Zezuru imposition has done more harm than good
The imposition of Zezuru as the standard dialect has done more harm than good, writes Douglas Mutepaire, sharing his personal experiences of language discrimination. To build true national unity, he w...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 14:05hrs | 1570 | by Douglas Mutepaire
Egodini Mall will never happen?
Bulawayo councillors have renewed calls to cancel a tender awarded to South African engineering firm, Terracotta, for the redevelopment of Egodini bus terminus into a multi-purpose mall.In 201...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 12:15hrs | 1053 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Defence Forces takes aim at Geza
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) has expressed concern over the misuse of military uniforms and recent statements on social media by some members of the public, including retired personnel, regarding...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 06:19hrs | 1737 | by Staff reporter
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