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Russian-made fighter jets for Zimbabwe's military
ZIMBABWE is on the verge of replacing its antiquated military helicopters with Russian-made fighter jets, among other armaments, in a deal that has seen Harare mortgaging part of its vast mineral weal...Published: 7 hrs ago | 956 | by Staff reporter
'Telecel on the brink of collapse'
WORKERS at mobile network operator Telecel Zimbabwe have raised a red flag over the state of affairs at the company, saying it faces imminent collapse unless government urgently intervenes to rescue t...Published: 7 hrs ago | 709 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa faces fresh fraud allegations
EMBATTLED former Zifa president, Philip Chiyangwa faces fresh allegations of fraudulently forcing the broke football governing body to fund his personal expenses.It has emerged that he caused ...Published: 8 hrs ago | 381 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa's strange dream on a cold night
Zimbabweans never cease to amaze me. They have a penchant to blow their own trumpet (kuzvifonera) at every opportunity, but nature has its own humbling ways. Examples abound of people swaggering and b...Published: 8 hrs ago | 259 | by Cliff Chiduku
Misheck Sibanda in court for delaying to pay Mphoko's benefits
CHIEF Secretary in the Office of the President, Misheck Sibanda has applied for the courts to pardon him after he failed to defend an application filed by former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko seek...Published: 8 hrs ago | 137 | by newzimbabwe
Police seek teen girl missing since December
Police in Bulawayo are appealing for information that may lead to the location of a juvenile who went missing in Bradfield in December. Acting Bulawayo police spokesperson Assistant Insp...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 07:32hrs | 1738 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
The president's annual leave raises eye brows
Presidential vacations have often been contentious and a source of criticism for presidents throughout history.Many people have lurched at any President who takes a vacation. It is a very patr...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 15:51hrs | 7866 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF wary of unions
ZANU-PF is wary of labour unions and is accusing them of attempting to use workers to oust President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government under the guise of fighting for better working conditions.I...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:47hrs | 1208 | by Staff reporter
MDC, unions plan to defy state threats over demos
DARK clouds are hanging over Zimbabwe once again following the threat by the MDC and labour unions to hold rolling anti-government protests around the country despite the State's stern warning against...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:21hrs | 912 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga puts Mnangagwa under virtual military house arrest
CAPE TOWN/HARARE - The power tussle between President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and his deputy, Vice President Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, to gain control of the country has reached boiling point, ami...Published: 10 Jan 2020 at 07:30hrs | 57256 | by Mary-Kate Kahari/Malvin Motsi
Open letter to Jonathan Moyo
I am in no position to call you my learned colleague because l suppose you are more learned than l. It can only amuse me that the level of education ascribed to you should drive your arguments but thi...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 10:59hrs | 7222 | by Trevor Namenda
Breaking: Zim Parks Rangers found dead after encounter with Zambian poachers
Two Zim Parks rangers that went missing after a fight with Zambian poachers they had apprehended at Lake Kariba have been found dead, a spokesperson has confirmed. Zim Parks spokesperson Tinas...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 20:05hrs | 7147 | by Staff Reporter
Bus accident kills two
TWO people died on the spot while several others were injured when a Harare-bound Trip Trans bus coming from Nyanga burst its front tyre resulting in the driver losing control and the bus rolling seve...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 15:12hrs | 3771 | by Staff RTeporter
Infertility scars: Through the narrow gate - PART 2
This is a real life story narrated by an infertile woman Joy, who married a man he loved and had a blissful short stint in marriage before it somersaulted into hell.She then faced a plethora of challe...Published: 02 Jan 2020 at 08:43hrs | 1802 | by Heaven Munyuki
Jonathan Moyo says 'enough is enough... Mnangagwa fails to take annual leave'
#Zim2020EnoughIsEnough Compatriots, much as I would like to, sadly I'm unable to wish you a happy & prosperous new year not because of anything personal but because happiness & prosper...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 08:58hrs | 17802 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Marry Chiwenga remanded in custody
HARARE regional magistrate Mr Chrispen Mberewere yesterday remanded the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa, in custody to January 14 next year when she is expected in...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 09:47hrs | 6150 | by Staff Reporter
Fuel supplies normalising
Long fuel queues have disappeared in most parts of the country, with many service stations now having supplies and this is expected to continue as Government seeks a permanent solution, The Herald rep...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 09:25hrs | 1363 | by Staff Reporter
Ginimbi to host carnival all-white boat party
This year's Victoria Falls Carnival which kicks off tomorrow is promising to be an exciting one, not necessarily because of the artistes, but the side activities which have been lined up. With...Published: 28 Dec 2019 at 10:17hrs | 5782 | by Staff Reporter
Is Marry Chiwenga a victim of power?
Abuse of power or abuse of authority, in the form of "malfeasance in office" or "official misconduct", is the commission of an unlawful act, done in an official capacity, which affects the performance...Published: 28 Dec 2019 at 09:52hrs | 9277 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Parents die as children party in the UK
Zimbabwe is now in a situation where the diaspora needs to stand up and be counted. The diaspora action is not seen in big government projects where diaspora names are called. Diaspora must assist by ...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 14:49hrs | 7618 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Rural transport operators hike fares
TRANSPORT operators plying rural routes have increased fares to capitalise on an increase in the number of people travelling to their homes to spend Christmas with their families. A snap...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:44hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Peeping through infertility window
"Give me children ,or i shall die!" demands Rachel. "Am i in the place of God who has witheld from you fruit of the womb?" replies Jacob.This conversation clearly illustrates the tensions whic...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 17:01hrs | 2704 | by Heaven Munyuki
UK Home Office application fees and NHS Surcharge obscene and inhuman
Home Office has always set up fees which are very high and obscene. Their fee levels are extremely high, unfair and unreasonable. The Home Office charging...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 21:29hrs | 1754 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa launches Sakubva Urban Renewal Project
President Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned the Sakubva Urban Renewal Project - an initiative aimed at modernising the old and run-down suburb and turning Mutare into a Smart City in line with Governme...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 04:55hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Marry Chiwenga approaches High Court for bail
The estranged wife of the Vice President, Retired General Constantino Chiwenga, Marry Mubaiwa Chiwenga who is facing charges of attempted murder, externalisation of funds, money laundering and fraud h...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 12:10hrs | 8089 | by Staff Reporter
Bulawayo residents up in arms over mealie meal shortage in shops
Roller meal, the cheapest and most preferred type of mealie meal has become a scarce commodity on shop shelves in Bulawayo. This comes amidst a subsidy and price war between Grain Millers and the Mini...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 09:13hrs | 2988 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Marry Chiwenga faces more charges
MARRY MUBAIWA, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who is already facing attempted murder, fraud and currency externalisation charges, may face more charges. She is bein...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 07:28hrs | 5515 | by Staff Reporter
Chiwenga grabs children from Mary
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) arrested Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry, on Saturday - a day after a stormy family meeting.A furious Chiwenga allege...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 12:18hrs | 24910 | by ZimLive
Chief Ndiweni latest
A TENSE atmosphere enveloped the Ndiweni homestead in Ntabazinduna where ousted Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni lives with the gate locked and people inside refusing to entertain any visitors.When Sund...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 12:11hrs | 3362 | by Staff reporter
Indian investors flock to Zimbabwe
THE new dispensation's rallying call, that Zimbabwe is open for business, has roused the interest of Indian investors amid indications that investment proposals from the Asian economic giant are growi...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 09:17hrs | 1746 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans in South Africa send a Christmas message
The Zimbabwe Community SA would like to wish the community a happy holiday season and a joyous New Year. We however take note of the numerous road incidences which have taken lives and gave in...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 18:22hrs | 1153 | by Bongani Mkhwananzi
Expelled Chief Ndiweni gets rare support
Dethroned Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has attracted solidarity messages from politician, diplomats and the rank and file of Zimbabweans after President Emmerson Mnangagwa impleme...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:58hrs | 7891 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ex-soldier jailed for stealing $18 536 meat
A FORMER soldier has been sentenced to four years in prison for breaking into a butchery twice and stealing meat worth $18 536. Tafadzwa Mahlahla (35) from Pumula East suburb in Bulawayo, who ...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:02hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni faction blames Obert Mpofu
The side of the Ndiweni family that supports 'Chief' Felix Nhlanhla Ndiweni yesterday issued a statement accusing Zanu-PF secretary for administration Dr Obert Mpofu, with the assistance of Douglas Nd...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:00hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces a gloomy 2020
IN the three weeks since the 2020 national budget both the economy and Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's recovery strategy have drifted closer to the rocks. In their stubborn refusal to heed development...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:30hrs | 775 | by Anthony Hawkins
9 die in separate accidents
NINE people died in two separate road accidents which occurred between Wednesday night and yesterday morning in Harare and along the Harare-Chirundu Highway.In the Harare accident, five people...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:29hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
4 killed, dozens injured after Zambia-bound bus overturns
Four people were killed and dozens more injured on Thursday morning after a Zambia-bound bus overturned near Marongora, about 274km north of Harare.Police say the driver of the Trans Trip bus ...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 20:11hrs | 3545 | by Staff reporter
VAYA unveils Vaya Cross Border and Vaya Intercity services ahead of the festive season
Cassava On Demand's VAYA mobility division has unveiled two new services - VAYA Cross Border and VAYA Intercity - ahead of the busy holiday season. Speaking on the launch of the se...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 16:26hrs | 1357 | by Agencies
Mugabe was not toppled through a coup, says Sadc
THE executive secretary of the Southern African Development Community has claimed that the regional body did not believe that former President Robert Mugabe was toppled through a coup when his own arm...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 07:24hrs | 3250 | by Staff reporter
Police urge driver caution in festive season
Police have urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads to reduce accidents during the forthcoming festive season. In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissione...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:56hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Bosso stars target top 4 finish
THE trio of Highlanders players - Ariel Sibanda, Prince Dube and Andrew Mbeba - who bagged awards at the Soccer Star of the Year banquet on Friday night say helping the club to a top-four finish will ...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:55hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
ZRP to beef up police presence over Xmas
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police will deploy more officers to create a conducive environment before, during and after the festive season, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi ha...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:52hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe stars shine in China
Dream Star talent show's 15-member arts troupe became darlings among music and dance lovers in Nanjing, China after staging four electric shows over the past week.The annual cultural exchange ...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:57hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho councillors refuse to suspend acting CEO
TSHOLOTSHO Rural District Council councillors last Friday refused to suspend council acting chief executive officer, Mr Nkululeko Sibanda who is facing two separate court cases where he is alleged to ...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:48hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Decoloniality: Did somebody say China?
The name "China" invokes mixed reactions from a mixed bag of many different people from varied interests and locations in the world. For others China represents the alternative to Euro-America...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:47hrs | 223 | by Cetshwayo Mabhena
Govt mulls reviewing fuel pricing formula again
Government is considering shifting from weekly fuel price reviews to monthly adjustments to stem the price volatility that is disrupting planning by businesses and negatively impacting on consumers....Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:43hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Life can never be weighted, even with gold
"A united family eats from the same plate."So says a proverb from the Baganda, a Bantu ethnic group native to Buganda (Uganda).It might as well encapsulate values held by most, if not ...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:42hrs | 81 | by Bishop Lazi
The guilty are always afraid
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is a scared man, seeing shadows everywhere he looks as succession battles loom in his ruling Zanu PF party, a faltering economy condemning many into abject poverty and a d...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:31hrs | 2372 | by Staff reporter
Zupco subsidy gobbles $51m monthly
The ZUPCO bus hire scheme is costing Treasury $51 million a month which is not sustainable, the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Local Government said on Tuesday.Government came up with th...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:30hrs | 1902 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gobbles over US$11,4m on foreign trips
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and his bloated entourage splashed US$12 million on travel expenses between January and September this year at a time government is battling to contain an intractable econ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:33hrs | 1018 | by Staff reporter
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