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We need Zacc in the Zifa elections
With the 2024 soccer season gone, the Zifa elections are dominating headlines everywhere with all sorts of names being thrown around as possible successors to Felton Kamambo.Since nominations ...Published: 08 Dec 2024 at 09:26hrs | 45 | by Michael Kariati
Zimbabweans to buy their own condoms?
Donors have reportedly started scaling down their support for HIV response measures in Zimbabwe, raising concerns that essential resources like condoms may no longer be provided for free in the near f...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 11:01hrs | 1106 | by Staff reporter
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
Girls as young as 10-years-old are having babies in SA
Shocking statistics revealed recently that over 4,000 girls in the Eastern Cape have given birth in the past four months.The Eastern Department of Health (DOH) said 97 of these girls were aged...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 21:06hrs | 715 | by Staff reporter
Politics of sympathetic pregnancies
Politics of mimesis Opposition in Zimbabwe - not the Zimbabwean opposition - is in a deep mess. It is vainly looking for causes, models and examples. Our politics, it would appear, has entered a p...Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 18:27hrs | 88 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Mpilo Hospital faces surge in child deaths
Child mortality statistics at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo increased between January and March before decreasing in April this year, despite reassurances from the Ministry of Health and Child Ca...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:57hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
'Ideologically bankrupt' Ramaphosa's ANC in a governance tailspin
To suggest that the 2024 electoral outcome has fundamentally altered how parties relate to one another post-election would be an understatement.Never has the party with a majority of votes fou...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 13:56hrs | 4 | by Sipho Seepe
Zimbabwe - the Stockholm syndrome capital of the world!
This morning, my heart broke and fell straight into my guts!I watched with utter dismay and sadness as hundreds of rural villagers in Muzarabani converged, in the sweltering sun, to sing, danc...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 21:10hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Which is which: Face symbol or party logo?
So, how did a face symbol, which ended up breeding the cancerous one-man syndrome witnessed in CCC, end up trumping the party logo that was adopted by the collective leadership in January 2022?...Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 09:29hrs | 2 | by Jonathan Moyo
NUST directed to complete JM Nkomo Ekusileni Hospital
THE National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has been urged to expedite the completion of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Ekusileni Medical Centre so that it can serve the institution and surroun...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:31hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Witchcraft claims derail search for missing 2 year old
WHEN Ms Glenda Sibelu left her two-year-old daughter at home to fetch water from a nearby river, she had no idea it would be the beginning of a heart-wrenching search for the toddler who has been miss...Published: 07 Dec 2023 at 05:27hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe education system fast deteriorating
GERMAN Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission in Zimbabwe Michael Ott has said the quality of Zimbabwe's education system is fast deteriorating."I have been here for a year in the country, unfo...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 15:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Rare bacterium behind elephant deaths in Botswana and Zimbabwe
The deaths of 350 elephants in Botswana's Okavango Delta and 35 at the bordering Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe in 2020 were due to a rare form of bacteria, scientists have finall...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US-based firm appoints Zimbabwean Dr as Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Victor Moyo has been appointed as the Chief Medical Officer at Onconova Therapeutics, Inc, a US-based clinical-stage Biopharmaceutical Company. Dr. Moyo brings with him extensive experience as a p...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Redi Thlabi: the black woman weaponized against South Africa
South Africa is under attack by Western countries led by the US due to its BRICS membership and non-aligned geopolitical policy. This isn't surprising, given the West's frustration with the country's ...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 12:46hrs | 3 | by Larmbert Ebitu
Zimdollar future hangs in the balance
IT is imperative for every successful and expanding economy in the world to have its own currency and monetary policy. I make that statement because it is important for all Zimbabweans to understand t...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 06:33hrs | | by Eddie Cross
Mnangagwa's defining moment
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is soon expected to appoint members of his Cabinet to drive his agenda for the next five years as Zimbabwe seeks to attain an upper middle-income economy status by 2030....Published: 08 Sep 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu, Mthwakazi dismiss Mbalula
OPPOSITION Zapu and Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) have dismissed claims by South Africa's African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula that his party worked with Zimbabwe's ruling...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
How to minimize stress at work
Work stress is inevitable, and there are some aspects of any job that can create tension. But long-term exposure to these stressors can lead to burnout and other undesired consequences for employees....Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 16:15hrs | 65 | by Staff Reporter
'Zanu-PF, ANC Siamese twins whose end is nigh,' says EFF
SOUTH African opposition, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has described Zimbabwe's ruling party Zanu-PF and ANC as two peas in a pod whose involvement in corruption is a signal of their political dem...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 06:53hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zanla story on Salisbury fuel tanks is utter fiction
THERE has been a lot of confusion on the role ZIPRA played during the liberation struggle and a lot of twisting of facts related to certain operations that are perceived to have changed the course of ...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 08:41hrs | 2 | by Barbatone Irvine Sibhona
'Bulawayo needs true MPs not political party mouthpieces'
Bulawayo needs Members of Parliament (MPs) who will truly represent residents rather than be mouthpieces for political parties or leaders headquartered outside the city, an independent candidate in th...Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 21:10hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Incompetent Western puppet faking political bravery
There is a sequence that can be employed to identify CCC leader Nelson Chamisa as a snollygoster!A snollygoster is a political candidate, usually willing to be an instrument of another country...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:41hrs | 9 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
Zimbabwean man jailed at Aylesbury Crown Court over robbery and drugs crimes
A 19-year-old man will spend just under two years in a young offender institution after admitting to several drug crimes and a robbery.Ashley Mukabeta, of Churchill Road, Leighton Buzzard, but...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 07:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Rallies: Muzorewa's Huruyadzo syndrome
It is important to remember at all times, especially when it comes to mobilising votes for a general election, that a rally is not a structure; not least because there are a zillion reasons for high m...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 12:29hrs | 8 | by Jonathan Moyo
Mnangagwa thrives on being an 'arsonist fireman'!
So, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa wants to be celebrated for finally awarding ZANU PF founding leader Ndabaningi Sithole national hero status!Why would the same people who ostracized, ...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 22:50hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa thrives on being an 'arsonist fireman'
So, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa wants to be celebrated for finally awarding Zanu founding leader Ndabaningi Sithole national hero status.Why would the same people who ostracised, vil...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 06:49hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF has been brutally innovative and enduring in its survival and self-preservation methods
Local think-thank Zimbabwe Democracy Institute says the ruling Zanu-PF government has been brutally innovative and enduring in its survival and self-preservation methods, which include utilising the a...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 17:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mental colonisation is the biggest obstacle for African development
It is a paradox that the so-called under-developed African countries are the ones endowed with natural resources and yet the poorest in terms of the consumer goods ad services currently pr...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 06:47hrs | | by Austin Chakaodza
Linda Masarira declares Mnangagwa challenge in presidential election
Outspoken feminist and politician Linda Masarira has declared her intentions to challenge President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the 2023 presidential election set for 23 August.The leader of the opp...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 18:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bank manager in house wrangle with widow
A TOP official from a commercial bank in Bulawayo is allegedly locked in a house ownership wrangle with a widow as he is refusing to vacate her property claiming that there is a verbal promise for rig...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube weaponising foreign trade to fight local firms
ZIMBABWE'S rulers think that it is within their rights to destroy their economy and turn to neighbours for stop gap solutions.This weird belief was passed from the late strongman, Robert Mugab...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
An abortion right is not a right - THE AUTHENTICITY
The fetus should be considered part of the human species, as it shares our genetic code, and, if unimpeded in its development, will grow and mature into an adult human being.The debate over wh...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 13:57hrs | | by Tafara Makusha
Zanu-PF continues to maintain its grip in rural communities - report
A local think-tank says the alliance between Zanu-PF and state institutions, coupled with a dependency syndrome shall continue to impede the opposition's efforts to penetrate rural constituencies duri...Published: 14 Mar 2023 at 18:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans are angry'
CIVIL society organisations (CSOs) have warned of simmering civil unrest due to unfettered corruption among President Emmerson Mnangagwa's lieutenants and cronies, after the country fared badly in Tra...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:46hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions choking Zimbabwe: Myth or reality?
"African politics is dogged by crises of legitimacy, monetised politics and corruption, personalised leadership, and lastly the sit-tight syndrome" notes the African Exponent. During an electoral seas...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 16:33hrs | | by Zvikomborero Sibanda
Fikile Mbalula offside
Congratulations Mr Fikile Mbalula for your newly appointed post as the ANC Sectretary General. Just a gentle reminder, in utmost good faith it is not a criminal offence to effect a regime change in Zi...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 10:57hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe MPs push for wealth tax
LEGISLATORS have urged Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to introduce a wealth tax to increase the country's revenue base and bolster social safety nets.Contributing to debate on the Finance Bill ...Published: 08 Dec 2022 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF now past sell by date
Zanu-PF does not have any capacity to revive the country's economy, let alone improve the people's lives.Its leaders' energy is mostly spent on jailing political opponents, activists, critics,...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 09:12hrs | | by Leonard Koni
PEOM: When one you thought was your kin and kith adds salt
Would we be talking of this drama if there was real devolution? Call it devolution, call it decentralization, it's a deadly drought In Zim because of centralization and control freaks in...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 09:09hrs | 2 | by Ndaba Sibanda
Sex herbs a hit at Hlanganani Expo
THE Chesvingo Karanga Village stand proved to be a hit at the just ended Sanganani/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo in Bulawayo as most exhibitors, particularly men, flocked to the stand to buy sex...Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 19:29hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Teachers For ED' indictment on unions' weaknesses and failure in addressing teachers' plight
Let us not delude and deceive ourselves.There were no teachers who suddenly had a 'patriotism' epiphany - waking up one day, fallen head over heals in love with Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dam...Published: 20 Oct 2022 at 18:27hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The dangers of a long colonialism
Walking the last mileBY the time you read this piece, Queen Elizabeth II, late sovereign of the United Kingdom and titular head of the pizza-like Commonwealth, will be two days away from her f...Published: 17 Sep 2022 at 06:41hrs | | by Jamwanda
Africa must make use of it's resources
The African political and economic perspective mindset and landscape need to be changed if we are to reap and tap the gains of our independence.It looks like African leaders are still holed up...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 12:21hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe govt to blame for donor dependency
AT a time the Zanu-PF-led Zimbabwe government is eagerly pushing the enactment into law of the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Bill that has sent earth-shaking tremors down non-governmental orga...Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
'HIV mothers can breastfeed their babies'
FAITH Karuru (not her real name) was infected with HIV by her boyfriend, who fled to South Africa after committing a crime seven years ago."I discovered I was HIV positive when I went to regis...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 05:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Journalists urged to promote Zimbabwe's image
ZIMBABWE will continue to democratise the media industry with many commercial and community radio licences already issued and laws changed, but journalists should promote a positive image of the count...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:28hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Illegal Zifa Board engages Chiyangwa?
FORMER ZIFA president Phillip Chiyangwa has pledged to work with the current football leadership to speed up the engagement processes between the local stakeholders and FIFA for a quick solution to Zi...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimsec pegs exam fees in US$
THE Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) has announced fees for the November examinations, with government subsidising 55% for pupils in public schools.In a statement, the examination...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
African govts told to 'Shake off donor syndrome'
THE Global Fund Advocates Network (GFAN) has urged African governments to increase health financing and avoid too much reliance on donor funding.In a letter inviting different countries, inclu...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
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