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Mnangagwa now a regional pariah: The cost of meddling in neighboring countries' electoral processes
Since Emmerson Mnangagwa assumed the presidency of Zimbabwe in 2017, his leadership has been marked by a series of controversial political decisions, both within his own country and in the broader Sou...Published: 13 hrs ago | 848 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
We Africans have our way of doing things
The thunderous weather, intensified by blinding lightning, instils fear in many of us. Folklore has it that during such storms, bad debtors and adulterers often tremble to the core, fearing that those...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:57hrs | 253 | by Thomas Murisa
Zimbabwe ready to work with Donald Trump
Zimbabwe is prepared to strengthen its relationship with the United States and work together towards a more peaceful and prosperous world, President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced in a congratulatory me...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Zuma arms deal persecution is weird, says Thuli Madonsela
Former public protector Prof Thuli Madonsela has dropped a bombshell that former president Jacob Zuma's prosecution regarding the controversial arms deal is a mystery. Her remarks came during ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 09:30hrs | 1174 | by Staff reporter
Godongwana controversially allocates R321 million to Western Cape
In a surprising move, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has allocated an additional R321 million in basic education funding exclusively to the Western Cape, sparking concerns and calls for transparenc...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 11:58hrs | 1650 | by Staff reporter
Weak currency key to economic growth, says Mthuli Ncube
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube has defended Zimbabwe's weak domestic currency, asserting that it has played a crucial role in fostering economic growth. S...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:52hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
Economy registers three-year growth, says Prof Ncube
Zimbabwe has sustained robust economic growth over the past three years, averaging an impressive 6.8 percent annually, despite significant currency fluctuations, Finance, Economic Development, and Inv...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:48hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
PVO Bill sails through Senate
The contentious Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill advanced through the Senate last week, raising alarms among critics who argue that the legislation could be weaponized against non-...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 08:48hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
High Court frees police cell arsonist
In a surprising turn of events, Brighton Mashapaidze, a 38-year-old man who faced a seven-month prison term for disorderly conduct and malicious damage to property, has been released by the High Court...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
Gono fraud case takes a turn
The ongoing case involving a Harare couple accused of defrauding former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono took a surprising twist yesterday when a key witness admitted he had no direct evi...Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 989 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt's hand in King Munhumutapa fiasco exposed
The government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly exploring controversial plans to amend the constitution, potentially empowering self-proclaimed King Munhumutapa, Timothy Chiminya, since 2...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:19hrs | 1311 | by Staff reporter
Party spoilers stun Simba Bhora
The race for the 2024 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title will extend into November after league leaders Simba Bhora suffered a shocking last-minute 1-0 defeat to Herentals at Rufaro Stadium, del...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:18hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Khama Billiat wasn't mentally strong enough to take another season with Kaizer Chiefs
FORMER Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat has revealed why he walked away from the Naturena-based giants.The 34-year-old forward surprisingly left Amakhosi following the conclusion of the 2023-2...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 14:45hrs | 806 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's resilience: A nation's ability to overcome economic challenges, from sanctions to currency instability
For over two decades, Zimbabwe has been a nation under siege. Economic sanctions, imposed primarily by the United States and its Western allies, have crippled the country's economy, creating one of th...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 11:56hrs | 154 | by Michael Badze
John Landa Nkomo's son banished from Zanu-PF conference
Jabulani Nkomo, son of the late Vice-President John Landa Nkomo, has been barred from attending the upcoming Zanu-PF annual conference after his name was mysteriously removed from the accreditation li...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:04hrs | 1129 | by Staff reporter
Condoms, whiskey at Pumula South Vuzu party, 38 children arrested
Police in Bulawayo apprehended 38 minors during a Vuzu party in Pumula South on Friday, following a tip-off from vigilant neighbors who reported suspicious activity at the location. The minors, primar...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:34hrs | 902 | by Staff reporter
Where does the Wealth of Wicknell Chivhayo come from?
In Zimbabwe, the name Wicknell Chivhayo often makes headlines, but for all the wrong reasons. Known for his extravagant lifestyle and generous philanthropic gestures, Chivhayo has gained a reputation ...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 13:19hrs | 1553 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Social welfare officer throws his boss, ZACC, under the bus
There was drama at the Bindura Magistrates' Court yesterday as two social welfare workers and one Grain Marketing Board (GMB) employee appeared before the provincial magistrate facing charges of theft...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 13:15hrs | 1712 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Bindura
Mugabe's former spy boss reflects on short stint as Justice Minister
In his recently released autobiography, One Among Many: My Contribution to the Zimbabwean Story, former Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Director-General Happyton Bonyongwe has revealed that he...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 12:00hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Bosso made more profit through fan boycott?
In a surprising twist, there were 400 more people at the Highlanders Clubhouse than at Barbourfields Stadium during Highlanders' 2-0 win against ZPC Kariba on Sunday. Only 1,314 people paid to watch t...Published: 09 Oct 2024 at 07:41hrs | 820 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Madungwe in legal trouble for driving offences
In a surprising twist, prominent spiritual leader Prophet Talent Madungwe, known for his bold claims of regularly meeting with God and serving as Heaven's Defence Deputy Minister, has found himself fa...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:08hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
The scream of sanctions: A weary story
Zimbabwe has been under sanctions since 2001 due to human rights abuses, poor governance policies, and actions that impede and shrink democratic spaces and rule of law.It is now necessary to a...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 15:05hrs | 143 | by Leonard Koni
Zanu-PF, ANC were publicly sworn enemies
Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF and South Africa's old National Party government were publicly sworn enemies. Privately, their relationship was a bit more complicated.On 7 and 8 February, 1983, for instanc...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 10:42hrs | 1263 | by Peter Fabricius
Mtukudzi's daughter shared meals with the dog in her father's house
The late music legend Oliver Mtukudzi's daughters, Sandra and Selmor, have courageously opened up about the mistreatment they endured at the hands of their stepmother, Daisy, during their childhood. T...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:30hrs | 3880 | by Staff reporter
The politics of water in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Water has always been an important and valuable resource to humanity, which partly explains why most great civilisations were situated near water bodies. The value of water is much more amplified when...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 19:46hrs | 1067 | by Craig Tinashe Tanyanyiwa
The Grand Tour Finale puts Zimbabwe tourism on the global map
The highly anticipated finale of The Grand Tour: One for the Road premiered on Amazon Prime Video over the weekend, showcasing the beauty of Zimbabwe's landscapes and placing the country's tourism in ...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 07:47hrs | 1110 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders aim to extend unbeaten streak against CAPS United
As Highlanders prepare to clash with CAPS United at Rufaro Stadium tomorrow afternoon, the burning question is whether they can continue their recent dominance over their rivals.The rivalry be...Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 12:09hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Daring thief escapes mob by scaling 30-meter tower light in Zimbabwe
In a dramatic and heart-stopping scene in Rimuka, Kadoma, Zimbabwe, a thief went to extraordinary lengths to evade capture, scaling a towering 30-meter light pole in a desperate bid to escape a pursui...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 17:26hrs | 3074 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa feigns shock at ANC decline
Despite the writing being on the wall for all to see, President Cyril Ramaphosa has revealed that it took him a while to admit that the ANC has truly failed to achieve a decisive majority in the recen...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 10:26hrs | 1061 | by Staff reporter
A city at risk of collapsing: The cost of the search for gold in Zimbabwe
DOROTHY Moyo says a prayer every time she walks, runs, or drives around her neighbourhood in central Zimbabwe - afraid that the earth will give away from beneath her feet, dragging her underground....Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:21hrs | 1882 | by Staff reporter
The day Sadc failed
THREE weeks ago, the regional bloc,Southern African Development Community (Sadc), hosted the 44th summit in Harare.The summit saw Zimbabwe becoming the chair of the region for the next...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:12hrs | 220 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Students teach Kaindu a lesson
Highlanders 1 - 2 HerentalsHERENTALS secured a remarkable victory at Barbourfields Stadium with a memorable brace from Clemence Gobvu, which was enough to subdue a lackluster Highlanders in ...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 19:37hrs | 1292 | by Staff reporter
Pitso Mosimane sings Billiat's praises
THREE-TIME CAF Champions League-winning coach Pitso Mosimane has paid homage to his former player Khama Billiat.Billiat, 34, won the Player of the Month honour in the Zimbabwean top-flight for...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 13:52hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
Cowards must stop quacking, come out of the closet and fight like man! - VAAZ
While known state functionaries and regime enablers have been waging a protracted onslaught on the persona of Advocate Nelson Chamisa, we the advocates of change have unmasked the grand plot by regime...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 19:24hrs | 1112 | by Mandava Blessing - Veterans Activists Association Zimbabwe (VAAZ) National Spokespers on
Team Pachedu belated V11 data does not 'vindicate' ZEC, it confirms the folly of CCC participating in flawed elections
Nelson Chamisa and company were hell-bent on participating in the flawed and illegal elections to give Zanu PF legitimacy for the sake of a few gravy train seats reward. The folly of participating in ...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 13:21hrs | 660 | by Wilbert Mukori
Jonathan Moyo tells Chamisa that 'facts are stubborn'
Former Zimbabwean minister and political analyst, Professor Jonathan Moyo, has raised questions about former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's handling of the 2023 presidential election, suggesting t...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 18:01hrs | 5320 | by Staff reporter
Data from Freeman Chari is neither surprising nor new
ALTHOUGH INEXPLICABLY COMING OUT INCOMPLETE AND TOO LATE, data from Freeman Chari is neither surprising nor new. Tellingly, it vindicates ZEC and explains why:1. Nelson Chamisa did not m...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 15:11hrs | 605 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
When dark babies are not good enough
For Ms Ntokozo Gumbo, after successfully achieving her desired complexion following years of investing in skin care to lighten her skin tone, she was disappointed when she gave birth to a baby heavily...Published: 22 Aug 2024 at 07:10hrs | 354 | by Andile Tshuma
Professor Stephen Rupange, Zimbabweans do not deserve insults. Stop it!
The least that the so-called learned people should do is to insult Zimbabweans for politics that has failed. The professor to tell us that Zimbabweans are cowards and selfish. This is below the pale: ...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 16:39hrs | 1101 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mutsvangwa's 'tasteless behaviour' could worsen tensions in Zimbabwe
Political commentators have strongly condemned Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa after he laughed at the plight of incarcerated activists during a recent press briefing in Harare.The...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 13:17hrs | 2547 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's spokesman defends Chamisa
George Charamba, the Deputy Chief Secretary for Presidential Communications in the Office of the President of Zimbabwe, recently stirred controversy by defending former opposition leader Nelson Chamis...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 20:26hrs | 6712 | by Staff reporter
Football Prodigies 2024: The bright future of world football
In the world of sports, there is always room for new stars. Football, being the most popular sport, naturally draws the most excitement from fans and experts when it comes to young and talented player...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 15:00hrs | 97 | by Staff Reporter
Zuma's MK wants release of Verwoerd 'monopolies' report
The Umkhonto Wesizwe (MK) party is asking the National Assembly to share a report on the influence of the Oppenheimer and Rupert families on South Africa's economy, which Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoe...Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 16:57hrs | 733 | by Staff reporter
Awareness of responsible gambling in Zimbabwe's community
A gambling boom hit the African market in recent years, and Zimbabw...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 20:00hrs | 221 | by Staff Reporter
'Zimbabwe ready to thwart all sponsored demos'
ANY attempts by foreign-sponsored opposition elements to cause violent protests before or during the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government later this month will be met with befitting responses ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:28hrs | 394 | by Sgtaff reporter
ANC of Ramaphosa must brace itself for a messy implosion
For over six months, everyone argued about whether there would be consequences for former state president Jacob Zuma's action to support the Umkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP) in the last national and provi...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:00hrs | 176 | by Nkosikhulule Nyembezi
Nelson Chamisa must wake up from slumber and spare us this confusion
If truth be told, the tragic events happening in the opposition can only be attributed to Nelson Chamisa himself because only him can put a stop to this nonsense. If he were to step up and sho...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 20:39hrs | 734 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
WATCH: Zuma's MK Party confirmed as official opposition in South Africa
National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza says the rules committee concluded last night that MK Party is the official opposition. The newly formed MK did surprisingly well in the elections, becom...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 09:10hrs | 1295 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's lithium gambit: Navigating China-US rivalry
Lithium is Zimbabwe's third-largest mineral export after gold and platinum group of metals, bringing in US$2,46 billion and US$2,27 billion, respectively, in 2023.AS the world is going through...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:17hrs | 240 | by Samir Bhattacharya
Who wanted to assassinate Donald Trump?
Pennsylvania - Donald Trump was injured in what the FBI said was an attempted assassination at an election rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening, a shocking act of political violence that threaten...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 10:12hrs | 1265 | by Staff reporter
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