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Chiwenga agrees to station China's Special Forces in Zimbabwe?
China is reportedly planning to station an elite special force from it's red army in Zimbabwe, as Beijing moves to crystalize military cooperation with Harare, amid growing fears that the Asian powerh...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 09:02hrs | 4 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
China places strategic ground to air missiles in Zimbabwe
COLOGNE - In what all but amounts to turning Harare into a satellite outpost of Beijing, China has reportedly deployed and installed a dreaded new generation of surface-to- air missiles (SAM) in Zimba...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:52hrs | 93 | by Itai Mushekwe
Mugabe officially picks Gono for President
COLOGNE/CAPE TOWN - President Robert Mugabe has reportedly cherry-picked, former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Gideon Gono, for president and to become his successor of choice in an afterma...Published: 24 Feb 2017 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
Mugabe retiring, Mnangagwa taking over as President, Tsvangirai the Vice President
The country's ruling party, Zanu-PF, is reportedly plotting to suspend the watershed 2018 Presidential and Parliamentary elections from 2018 to 2021, in a bid to buy political time to allow the fractu...Published: 21 Sep 2015 at 12:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe and Grace's secrets 'wreck' Bona's marriage
HARARE - President Robert Mugabe's number one child, Bona Nyepudzai's tricky marriage to Simba Chikore, is allegedly on the brink of damage and possible collapse owing to secret plans by Mugabe and th...Published: 16 Jul 2015 at 05:54hrs | 3 | by Mary-Kate Kahari
Mphoko faces ouster, as tension mounts between him and Mnangagwa
Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko's job is reportedly to be on the line amid revelations there was seriously brewing final purge against forces opposed to his counterpart, Emmerson Mnangagwa almos...Published: 29 Jun 2015 at 11:54hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Midzi was about to expose Marange diamond looters?
Former Zanu-PF minister and Ambassador to the US, Amos Midzi, was reportedly in the process of compiling an intelligence report exposing leading political leaders in the country, who have been implic...Published: 10 Jun 2015 at 08:13hrs | 1 | by Kassim Dube
Zimbabwe army to veto Mnangagwa Presidency
Hardline military and intelligence chefs are allegedly going to veto, Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa's safe passage into attaining power, as President Robert Mugabe's successor, The Telescope News...Published: 22 May 2015 at 09:33hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe
Gono to 'bounce back' as finance minister
Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Gideon Gono, is reportedly tipped to bounce back in government, this time as finance minister as President Robert Mugabe tries to turnaround the wor...Published: 19 May 2015 at 06:31hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa gets China's Xi Jinping endorsement for President
Vice President, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, has received a major political boost, to succeed President Robert Mugabe, as next in line to power, amid reports that Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has repor...Published: 25 Mar 2015 at 08:51hrs | 3 | by Itai Mushekwe
Masses at Tsvangirai's rally proves it is not out of ignorance
.... they learnt naught from past mistakes!Someone once said a fool is the person who will try the same thing expecting a different result again and aga...Published: 10 Mar 2015 at 07:15hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mujuru allies stop Grace Mugabe
Zanu-PF heavyweights, reportedly aligned to former Vice President, Joice Mujuru, have effectively managed to stop first lady, Grace Mugabe, from becoming president, following claims that a planned co...Published: 27 Feb 2015 at 15:46hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe
Grace Mugabe's secret up in flames
VANCOUVER/HARARE - First Lady, Grace Mugabe's secret goal to succeed her husband, President Robert Mugabe, is all but up in flames as the country's hardline military generals, have reportedly "written...Published: 26 Feb 2015 at 06:08hrs | | by Nancy Mabaya/Mary-Kate Kahari
Mugabe breathes fire over Grace's death prophesy - Report
VANCOUVER/HARARE - Panic has reportedly gripped President Robert Mugabe's Office, with intelligence operatives said to be working flat out to ascertain the identities of government officials, who wer...Published: 12 Feb 2015 at 06:19hrs | | by Nancy Mabaya/Mary-Kate Kahari
Grace Mugabe not in coma, says Charamba
First Lady Grace Mugabe's whereabouts after undergoing an appendectomy (appenditis operation) several weeks ago, have once again sent tongues wagging amid speculation about her true state of health....Published: 08 Feb 2015 at 18:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Doctors battling to save Grace Mugabe's life'
An online publication on Friday reported that First Lady, Grace Mugabe's appendectomy operation in Singapore last month did not go well, resulting in her alleged admittance into intensive care, as d...Published: 06 Feb 2015 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe 'economic' with truth on Grace's condition
An online publication on Tuesday reported that President Mugabe had been "economic with the truth" about the first lady's condition after she underwent appendectomy surgery in Singapore last week....Published: 27 Jan 2015 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Iran gives Mugabe Spy-Technology
The Islamic Republic of Iran, has reportedly granted as a gift to Zimbabwean leader, President Robert Mugabe's regime, a dreaded cocktail of cyber and surveillance technology, meant to keep Harare's ...Published: 26 Jan 2015 at 07:49hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's life in danger - Report
HARARE- First Lady, Grace Mugabe's life is reportedly still not out of the woods, as a confederacy of what is said to be downtrodden Zanu PF elites, who have suffered politically and financially from ...Published: 20 Jan 2015 at 04:38hrs | | by Mary-Kate Kahari
President Mugabe fall out with Mujuru due to Coup d'état
COLOGNE - President Robert Mugabe's bitter fall out with ousted vice president, Joice Mujuru, has nothing to do with an alleged plot to kill him nor graft charges laid against his former deputy, but a...Published: 16 Jan 2015 at 06:07hrs | 3 | by Itai Mushekwe
Simba Makoni gunners for Vice Presidency under Tsvangirai
Former finance minister, and Mavambo/Kusile/Dawn (MKD) leader, Simba Makoni, is reportedly aiming to become the country's first vice president, under a Morgan Tsvangirai led government, which could s...Published: 15 Jan 2015 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe/ Nancy Mabaya
Mnangagwa's office running Secret Service
Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa's office, is now running Zimbabwe's dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), popularly known for it's ruthless covert operations in the crushing of dissent ...Published: 14 Jan 2015 at 09:19hrs | | by Mary-Kate Kahari
Mujuru in Prime Minister deal with Tsvangirai
In what appears to be a well - ochestrated secret plan to stone and short-live Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa's likely presidential ascendance this year, former VP Joice Mujuru has allegedly seal...Published: 12 Jan 2015 at 09:03hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe
Late General Mujuru was tricked out of power -Part 1
The late General Solomon Mujuru, could have become Zimbabwe's Vice President or easily facilitated for her wife ousted former VP, Joice Mujuru, to takeover power from President Robert Mugabe much ...Published: 09 Jan 2015 at 06:37hrs | | by SIU, The Telescope News
'Mugabe advised to look beyond Obama'
COLOGNE- Zimbabwe strongman, President Robert Mugabe, and his inner circle have reportedly been advised to look beyond U.S President, Barack Obama, in Harare's bid to end the country's decade long Int...Published: 08 Jan 2015 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe
'Zimbabweans must hold their horses, Mugabe not dying in 2015' - Prophet
VANCOUVER - Zimbabweans must not be falsely excited and fooled into believing "a foolish prophesy" that President Robert Mugabe will die in 2015, a German-based Zimbabwean prophet said last night...Published: 05 Jan 2015 at 04:46hrs | | by Nancy Mabaya
VP Mnangagwa finally succeeds Robert Mugabe - Report
COLOGNE - Newly promoted first vice president, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, has now quietly succeeded President Robert Mugabe, as Zimbabwe's next leader taking office possibly during 2015, according t...Published: 01 Jan 2015 at 06:03hrs | 5 | by Itai Mushekwe
Zim licences Chinese company to print new currency, to be issued at a moment’s notice
COLOGNE - President Robert Mugabe's administration, is reportedly sittings on wads of a new Zimbabwe currency to be backed by a gold standard, which can be issued at a moment's notice as a home grown...Published: 19 Dec 2014 at 06:19hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe
China begins secret underground airbase construction in Zimbabwe - Report
COLOGNE/ HARARE - China has now reportedly began construction work of a state of the art underground military airbase, in the diamond rich Marange fields in eastern Zimbabwe, The Telescope News r...Published: 16 Dec 2014 at 06:27hrs | 31 | by Itai Mushekwe/ Mary-Kate Kahari
'Mujuru and Tsvangirai join hands'
Former vice president, Joice Mujuru and ex-prime minister, Morgan Tsvangirai have allegedly joined political forces, in a bid to call for fresh presidential and parliamentary elections, before Presid...Published: 15 Dec 2014 at 20:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
China happy with Mnangagwa
COLOGNE - Beijing is not hiding it's excitement about justice minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa's pending promotion to the office of first Vice President, and immediate likelihood of taking over power ...Published: 09 Dec 2014 at 03:48hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwa
Hitmen out to get Grace Mugabe?
Zimbabwe's First Lady, Grace Mugabe, must watch her back and beef up her security detail to the maximum, amid reports that a squad of hitmen have reportedly sneaked into the country, with alleged or...Published: 05 Dec 2014 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru risks arrest, as Muchinguri and Madzongwe brace for presidium appointments
Vanquished Vice President, Joice Mujuru, is allegedly on the verge of being arrested for an array of serious charges, largely believed to be trumped-up, which include treason, espionage and corruptio...Published: 03 Dec 2014 at 08:47hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe/ Nancy Mabaya/ Mary-Kate Kahari
US spy wants to attend Zanu-PF Congress
The United States Embassy in Harare wants outed CIA spy Mr Eric Ryan Little to attend Zanu-PF's National Congress, it has emerged.Sources told The Sunday Mail that Zanu-PF secretary for admini...Published: 30 Nov 2014 at 13:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa's church building to be destroyed - report
Pretentious con prophet, Emmanuel Makandiwa, of the dubious United Family International Church (UFIC), is about to regret ever setting up his ministry, as government authorities are allegedly about t...Published: 28 Nov 2014 at 06:45hrs | 3 | by Nancy Mabaya
Mugabe picks Oppah Muchinguri for Vice President
HARARE- Outgoing Zanu PF Women's League boss, Oppah Muchinguri, is a step away from becoming one of Zimbabwe's two new vice presidents, after it emerged last night that President Robert Mugabe, has r...Published: 24 Nov 2014 at 07:10hrs | | by Mary-kate Kahari
Why Grace Mugabe entered Zimbabwe's mainstream politics?
President Robert Gabriel Mugabe's second wife, Grace, who is loathed by the economically depressed Southern African nation, for her expensive shopping sprees, of luxury European goods and brands, at t...Published: 21 Nov 2014 at 06:07hrs | 2 | by Itai Mushekwe
Embattled VP Mujuru to form new political party
BERLIN- Embattled Vice President Joice Mujuru, is reportedly set to form a new political party before or after Zanu PF's hyped elective congress next month, where she is largely expected to be fired ...Published: 19 Nov 2014 at 01:07hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe
Mugabe may step down this month
In a development that will certainly shock the world, President Robert Mugabe, might step down from office before the end of this month, ...Published: 13 Nov 2014 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe/ Mary-Kate Kahari
Tsvangirai to get top job in post-Mugabe govt
THERE are unconfirmed reports that combative justice minister, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa who is almost certain would be Zimbabwe's next president is contemplating engaging the service of former ...Published: 11 Nov 2014 at 15:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Zim army readies to control Zanu-PF infighting?
THE Zimbabwe National Army has recalled soldiers from leave amid rising tensions and potential disturbances that could erupt as the Zanu-PF succession battle hots up.The ruling party's el...Published: 11 Nov 2014 at 09:24hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa preparing his Presidential inauguration speech
COLOGNE - Combative justice minister, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, is already now allegedly preparing his inauguration speech, as the second Republic President of Zimbabwe, as the coast has been...Published: 11 Nov 2014 at 06:21hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe
Gono and Mugabe secret out
COLOGNE - Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Gideon Gono, is the reason why President Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace plotted a move for the first lady, to enter mainstream politics...Published: 10 Nov 2014 at 12:29hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe
Gono to become new Zanu PF face
HARARE - Former central bank governor, Gideon Gono, is set to rejuvenate and re-brand Zanu PF, as the party is all but now set to split or collapse due to President Robert Mugabe's succession war ...Published: 05 Nov 2014 at 08:42hrs | | by Mary-Kate Kahari
'Life of Grace Mugabe in danger' - Report
The life of First Lady, Grace Mugabe, is now behind the eight ball, amid growing indications of a deadly end to President Robert Mugabe's succession race, before Zanu PF's elective congress in Dec...Published: 03 Nov 2014 at 07:51hrs | 3 | by thetelescopenews.com
Gideon Gono to takeover re-branded Zanu-PF?
Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, Gideon Gono, is set to revive and re-brand Zanu-PF, and subsequently lead it should the party split, as is now largely expected, amid indications ...Published: 31 Oct 2014 at 15:58hrs | | by Nancy Mabaya
Sekeramayi, Mnangagwa gang up against Mujuru?
ZANU PF strongman Emmerson Mnangagwa and Defence Minister Sydney Sekeramayi have made a gentlemen's agreement to unseat Vice President Mujuru at the party's do or die December Congress, according...Published: 29 Oct 2014 at 18:07hrs | | by staff Reoorter
Sekeramayi enters Vice President race
Artful defence minister, Sydney Sekeramayi, has made a quiet entry into the race of being nominated one of Zanu PF's two new vice presidents, when the party meets for a do or die elective congress in...Published: 29 Oct 2014 at 06:49hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe
Joice Mujuru to be fired
COLOGNE/VANCOUVER/HARARE - Vice President, Joice Mujuru, is now just staying in office for the purpose of cosmetic peace and unity in Zanu PF, before the party...Published: 27 Oct 2014 at 06:29hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe/ Nancy Mabaya/ Mary-Kate Kahari
Mujuru incinerated over U.S government and United Nations links (Part 1)
COLOGNE/ VANCOUVER/ HARARE - Vice President, Joice Mujuru and her purported faction backers political careers in Zanu PF and government are all but doomed, amid fresh intelligence supplied to Pre...Published: 22 Oct 2014 at 06:31hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe/ Nancy Mabaya/ Mary-Kate Kahari
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