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Mental exam for 'prophet' who had a message for Grace Mugabe
A man claiming to have the power of prophecy was arrested after demanding to see former first lady Grace Mugabe at her Blue Roof residence in Borrowdale Brooke in Harare, a court heard on Thursday....Published: 8 hrs ago | 979 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs go 9 months without allowances
In an unusual display of cross-party solidarity, Members of Parliament (MPs) in Zimbabwe have voiced their dissatisfaction regarding delayed disbursements of allowances, which they claim are severely ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 493 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa overjoyed by Botswana's UDC election victory
Botswana's recent electoral shift has drawn praise from former Zimbabwean opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, who commended the country's outgoing president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, for his concession and sm...Published: 12 hrs ago | 515 | by Staff reporter
The push to celebrate Joshua Nkomo by declaring July 1 a national holiday
Zimbabwe is set to celebrate the legacy of one of its most cherished leaders, the late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo, with the declaration of July 1 as a national holiday. This historic move honors "Fat...Published: 12 hrs ago | 168 | by Staff reporter
How Bulawayo's townships reflect city's rich Ndebele heritage
IN 1894, Bulawayo had just one African township. Today, the city boasts close to twenty townships in the western suburbs. Bulawayo's first African township was Makokoba, also known as the "Location" o...Published: 12 hrs ago | 199 | by Fredrick Qaphelani Mabikwa
Chiwenga visits Rtd Air Chief Marshal Moyo after accident
Retired Air Chief Marshal Elson Moyo, the former Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) Commander, is in stable condition and receiving specialized care at a Harare hospital after being involved in a road accide...Published: 12 hrs ago | 405 | by Staff reporter
Ultimate Survivor: The nine lives of Wadyajena
JUST a few months ago, it looked almost certain that factional wars in Zanu PF had buried Justice Mayor Wadyajena. Yet, Mayor's detractors, especially in his turbulent Midlands Province, ...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 20:02hrs | 803 | by Paul Ndou
Why UDC's victory is not a blueprint for Zimbabwe's opposition
The recent political landscape in Southern Africa has been marked by significant shifts, with the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) conceding defeat to the United Democratic Congress (UDC) led by Duma B...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 17:03hrs | 1712 | by Tinotenda Gacha
Was Kudzi Keita a diamond dealer and a hustler?
THE first thing which would hit you about Kudzai Keita was his SURNAME.It's not a common surname in Zimbabwe and rarely does one find it being associated with a name like Kudzai.It's a...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 10:08hrs | 1319 | by Staff reporter
Human semen harvester sentenced
THE long ongoing trial of a 32-year-old man from Nineva village, Mbembesi in Matabeleland North province who forced three teenagers to masturbate and ejaculate in condoms has come to an end as he has ...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 10:07hrs | 1391 | by Staff reporter
Botswana President concedes defeat in televised address
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has officially conceded defeat in the recent elections, signaling a significant political transition in the country. In his remarks, Masisi expressed his commitmen...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 07:12hrs | 3172 | by Staff reporter
Shona, 14 other African languages added on Google's services
Google Speech, in partnership with the research team based at the AI Research Center in Accra, Ghana, has announced the launch of Voice Search, talk-to-type on Gboard and voice input on Translate for ...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:51hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Management shake up at RBZ
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is initiating a significant remodelling of its management structure as newly appointed Governor John Mushayavanhu aims to assemble a capable team to address the coun...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 2177 | by Staff reporter
Nkosana Moyo wants Zimbabwe to adopt US's coined rules based society
Nkosana Moyo, founder and executive chairperson of Minds, has emphasized the urgent need for a rule-based society to effectively address Zimbabwe's political and socio-economic challenges. He made the...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:39hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition on deathbed
A former Cabinet minister has condemned the Zimbabwean government and the ruling Zanu-PF party for their hostile stance towards opposition parties, labeling it a sign of immaturity and cowardice rathe...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:36hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Businessman loses mansion eviction, sale appeal
Frank Humbe, a Harare businessman, has suffered a setback in his ongoing legal battle over a disputed property in Borrowdale, as the Supreme Court has dismissed his appeal against the High Court's dec...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:35hrs | 719 | by Staff reporter
Tshololotsho North lacks basic social amenities
Councillors from Tsholotsho North constituency have highlighted water, health, and education as the most pressing challenges facing their communities, urging their Member of Parliament, Libion Sibanda...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:34hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power outages to ease as Hwange Unit 7 returns to operation
The Zimbabwean government has assured citizens that severe power outages affecting the country will ease this weekend as Hwange Unit 7, recently down for maintenance, is set to resume operation. The u...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:32hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Fake vehicle licence, insurance scam exposed
The government is facing significant revenue losses due to the growing circulation of counterfeit vehicle and insurance licenses sold by unregulated dealers. These fraudulent licenses are duping vehic...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:29hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Another Zanu-PF MP dangle US$1,000 bonus to players
CAPS United head coach Lloyd Chitembwe is rallying his team ahead of a high-stakes match against title contenders Simba Bhora at Wadzanai Stadium tomorrow. With a generous winning bonus on the line, C...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:28hrs | 1526 | by Staff reporter
Rains spark optimism for Zimbabwe's planting season
The recent rains across Zimbabwe have brought hope to farmers nationwide, with several regions receiving over 20mm of rainfall, a key marker for initiating the planting season. Notable downpours were ...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:26hrs | 179 | by Sgtaff reporter
Mr. Mnangagwa, before talking about colonial reparations, why not pay Gukurahundi reparations first?
In a recent address at State House, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa renewed his call for former colonial powers to pay reparations to their ex-colonies, suggesting that such reparations could ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 21:25hrs | 425 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Nengomasha mysteriously suspended
The Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has suspended its director-general, Eltah Nengomasha, amid undisclosed circumstances that have led to an impending disciplinary hearing. The SRC's decision c...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 19:45hrs | 3206 | by Staff reporter
Rains cause flooding in Harare CBD
Heavy rains in Harare on Thursday have highlighted the city's ongoing drainage problems, rendering several areas of the Central Business District (CBD) impassable. Blocked drains led to extensive floo...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 1493 | by Staff reporter
Britain should have compensated Zimbabwe first!
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stated that Britain should have compensated Zimbabwe before the southern African country addresses compensation for white commercial farmers regarding improvements mad...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 16:42hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Kwekweza on a Zimbabwe govt 'Stop List', denied ID
CITIZEN for Coalition Change activist Namatai Kwekweza has voiced frustration over being unable to replace a deteriorating identification document after being informed they were on a government "Stop ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 15:59hrs | 9850 | by Staff reporter
Tawanda Maswanhise double moves Motherwell up to 4th in Scottish Premiership
Tawanda Maswanhise scored twice as Motherwell returned to winning ways with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice.Maswanhise scored in both halves, either side of a Sam Dal...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 09:00hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Chinese Steel Plant: Zimbabwe's economic boon
Zimbabwe is aiming to be home to Africa's largest steel plant, but disputes over the project continue even as it ramps up production.Over the past few months, villagers have been accusing the ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:53hrs | 7063 | by Staff reporter
High Court dismisses stands fraudsters appeal
The High Court has dismissed an appeal by two former Delatfin employees, Jacob Muyambo and Saymore Mutakura, who sought to overturn their convictions and 20-year prison sentences for defrauding their ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:52hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
Plot to catapult Scottland into PSL uncovered
The much-anticipated judgment regarding the abandoned match between Karoi United and Scottland FC was postponed yesterday after Karoi United requested additional time to submit a mitigation report fol...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:49hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter
Someone called Chirinda declared national hero
The Zanu-PF Politburo has posthumously conferred national hero status on Jaison William Chezhira Chakaipa Chirinda, recognizing his pivotal role in the early stages of Zimbabwe's liberation struggle. ...Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 06:49hrs | 1203 | by Staff reporter
EDfor2030 is a Zanu PF sting operation to draw attention away from rigged elections and illegitimacy. It is working!
What if I tell you that the EDfor2030 hoo-haaa was a decoy to draw attention away from the more pressing matter that Zanu PF was illegitimate because both SADC and AU had condemned Zimbabwe’s 2023 e...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:19hrs | 662 | by Wilbert Mukori
If Smith was an oppressor, then what is Mnangagwa?
As I sit here, my work at a standstill due to the daily power outages we are experiencing in Zimbabwe, most times going for 15 hours or more a day, I can not help wondering.What has this suppo...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:17hrs | 814 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Sovereignty ego maintaining Zimbabwe's ailing ZiG'
Zimbabwe is facing a profound economic crisis largely rooted in its insistence on maintaining currency sovereignty, even as the nation clings to a failing local currency, experts warn. Nkanyezi Ndlovu...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 10:36hrs | 879 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF emergency Politburo meeting raises eyebrows
The ruling Zanu PF party has convened an extraordinary politburo meeting this afternoon at its headquarters in Harare, amidst escalating tensions surrounding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's succession ...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 10:09hrs | 5307 | by Staff reporter
Britain's former colonies should be thankful for the legacy of empire
Britain's former colonies should be thankful for the legacy of empire, not demanding reparations, according to the Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick.In comments that were descri...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 09:51hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's driver dies mysteriously at Bulawayo hotel
In a shocking turn of events, Ishmael Maburisa, the driver of Deputy Finance Minister David Mnangagwa, was found dead in his hotel room on Sunday, October 27, just hours after the conclusion of the Za...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:32hrs | 4796 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF wants to rename Zimbabwe's provinces
The ruling Zanu-PF party has called for the renaming of Zimbabwe's provinces, aiming to eliminate colonial-era names that have historically fueled division among the population. This resolution emerge...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 4461 | by Staff reporter
Scottland to be promoted into PSL via the backdoor?
The long-awaited judgment regarding the abandoned Northern Region Division One Soccer League match between Karoi United and Scottland will be released today, following delays primarily caused by the u...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 807 | by Staff reporter
Coldplay's Chris Martin grew up in Zimbabwe
Coldplay fans are only just discovering where frontman Chris Martin spent a lot of time growing up – and they reckon it makes ‘so much sense'.Love them or hate them, Coldplay have establis...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 1122 | by Staff reporter
One-stop-shop for Victoria Falls road upgrade
The Zimbabwean government has established a one-stop-shop to streamline coordination between key stakeholders and expedite the finalisation of a concession agreement for the rehabilitation of the Beit...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 07:54hrs | 1131 | by Staff reporter
Even Chinamasa knows ED can't be trusted
In the tumultuous world of Zimbabwean politics, trust is a rare commodity. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing discourse within ZANU-PF about extending President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:43hrs | 1799 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Doctors should stop gambling with people's lives,
Medical doctors should remember their true duty and oath, according to broadcaster and social activist Ezra Tshisa Sibanda. He called on physicians to stop treating sick people as money-making opportu...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:32hrs | 1178 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe ministers convicted for borrowing delinquency
Public Service Minister July Moyo and Higher and Tertiary Education Minister Fredrick Shava have been ordered by the High Court to repay a staggering ZWG206,370,840, which was borrowed from critical s...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 16:37hrs | 5560 | by Staff reporter
Reasons why South Africans treat the 13 digit ID number like a qualification
South Africa's green ID book has been used as the country's main identity document for 44 years, during which time it has only received a handful of minor security upgrades. Blacks only started using ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 14:20hrs | 1421 | by Staff reporter
Estranged wife wins landmark judgment
In a landmark judgment, Petronella Tendai Militala, a 56-year-old woman, has secured a significant victory in the High Court, awarding her a share of her estranged late husband’s estate valued at mo...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:46hrs | 1811 | by Staff reporter
Harare-Bulawayo road bus accidents leave 15 injured
Fifteen people were injured on Monday morning when a bus veered off the road and overturned along the Harare-Bulawayo Road. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reported that the Govasburg bus, which wa...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:34hrs | 854 | by Staff reporter
ZIFA, PSL shed crocodile tears
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) have expressed their heartfelt condolences to Highlanders Football Club following the sudden passing of the club's chief ex...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:33hrs | 790 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa prepares for Presidential bid
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has announced his preparations for a potential presidential run, emphasizing the importance of ethical leadership in the pursuit of pow...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 1299 | by Staff reporter
CIO trio in court on robbery, extortion charges
Three state security agents attached to the Presidential Guard appeared in court yesterday, facing serious allegations of extorting and robbing a Chinese national of US$2,800.The accused, Cham...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 1209 | by Staff reporter
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