Search / Turning
Robert Mugabe: Rule by the whip
Books he trusted. One was usually in his hand in those first, mostly happy, years as Zimbabwe's leader. He would be home at State House by 5:30pm, slamming doors so that his beloved wife Sally would k...Published: 8 hrs ago | 1085 | by The Economist
Mugabe's funeral will be tricky because there are so many narratives
As the dictatorial president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe occupied the national pulpit and wrote his own colourful story.It is a well-tuned narrative about a man who liberates a nation from the ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1637 | by John Sparks
Trevor Manuel ups the ante on Peter Moyo
Old Mutual chairperson Trevor Manuel has assured his co-board members at the major insurer that Peter Moyo's bid to have the entire board declared delinquent would fail dismally.Addressing the...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 14:48hrs | 1483 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to construct special grave for Mugabe
Government has conferred a special honour to the country's founding President, Robert Mugabe, by constructing a mausoleum at the National Heroes' Acre hill top where the former leader will be buried, ...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 08:12hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe, Tsvangirai died miles away from Zimbabwe's dilapidated death traps
THE death of former president Robert Mugabe - some 8 260 kilometres away from home in far-flung Singapore - is a terrible indictment on his legacy and the state of the country's healthcare institution...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 07:39hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Tracing Mugabe's troubled legacy
This name evokes emotions of anger, hatred, regret and revulsion to many. Yet it is also a name that draws a lot of admiration, satisfaction, pride and gratitude to others.In death, just like ...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 07:36hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe swallowed by Frankenstein monster
ONE of the country's greatest orators - and demagogue too - former president Robert Mugabe, was controversial in life and now in death. Although he was ideologically difficult to pin down given his co...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 07:33hrs | 1486 | by Gumisai Nyoni
Let's reduce road deaths: Do unto others...
This is an open letter to all stakeholders concerned with the rising road deaths on our roads. Recently I had an opportunity to drive in another African city, Francistown, Botswana to be specific. I w...Published: 13 Sep 2019 at 06:47hrs | 80 | by Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza PMP
Mnangagwa to crush lawlessness
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday threatened to crush any acts of lawlessness without fear or favour.Speaking at the burial of the late Major-General Trust Mugoba at the National Heroes A...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 21:03hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter
Information Ministry mourns Mugabe, Mugoba
The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has consoled the Mugabe and Mugoba families following the deaths of national heroes, former President Robert Mugabe and Major General T...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 20:58hrs | 52 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns against acts of subversion, lawlessness
Government will not allow the abuse of constitutionally enshrined freedoms and democratic rights by individuals that want to engage in acts of subversion and lawlessness. This was said by Pres...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 07:21hrs | 913 | by Staff Reporter
Kasukuwere finally meets Grace Mugabe in Singapore
LATE former President Robert Mugabe was left with only two weeks to resign at the Zanu-PF national conference before he was unceremoniously removed from office in a military-led coup in November 2017....Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 22:40hrs | 4895 | by newzimbabwe
Foreign students to stay in UK for 2 years after finishing studies
International students will be allowed to stay in the UK for two years after graduation to find a job, under new proposals announced by the Home Office.The move reverses a decision made in 201...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 13:50hrs | 1979 | by BBC
Uncle Sam sides with the masses, whilst ZANU PF focusses on its self
Uncle Sam says, "Zimbabweans have long deserved better…." The latest Tweets from the US Embassy Harare, seem to have been conveniently overlooked by the ZANU PF Media folk. The comment...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 11:17hrs | 1627 | by Thabo Makuyana
Turning around Zimbabwe's economy will require more than technocratic approaches
TURNING around Zimbabwe's economic fortunes will require more than technocratic approaches and government should urgently create platforms for an inclusive and sustained dialogue, says a new report by...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 21:54hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Billiat stoppage time stunner sends Warriors to W.C qualifiers group stage
Zimbabwe 3 - 1 SomaliaThe Zimbabwe Warriors were on the brink of elimination from the World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign following a mix up at the back resulting in a goal for Somalia in the 83rd ...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 19:28hrs | 2709 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa punishing Mugabe in death'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been accused of crying crocodile tears over the death of his predecessor Robert Mugabe as he is still punishing the former Zimbabwean leader in his death. Muga...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 18:14hrs | 2950 | by Staff Reporter
PHOTO: New parliament building near completion
The new parliament building which is being constructed by the Shanghai Construction group at Mount Hampden, 18km north-west of Harare, is near completion. Images circulating on social media re...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 08:36hrs | 5900 | by Mandla Ndlovu
12 dead in xenophobic attacks
12 people have so far been killed since the start of the xenophobic attacks a couple of weeks ago. At this particular juncture it's not yet clear whether the 12 are foreigners or South African nationa...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 07:55hrs | 1519 | by Daniel Itai in Johannesburg South Africa
'Govt rhetoric worsening Zimbabwe economic situation'
TURNING around Zimbabwe's economic fortunes will require more than technocratic approaches and government should urgently create platforms for an inclusive and sustained dialogue, says a new report by...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 07:25hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe died a 'very bitter' man, nephew says
Robert Mugabe's nephew has said the former Zimbabwean leader died a "very bitter" man.Mugabe, who died aged 95 last week, led Zimbabwe for nearly four decades until he was ousted by a coup in ...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 07:11hrs | 1932 | by BBC
Sikhonjwa returns to Skyz Metro
DR Malinga's absence at the Skyz Metro FM Umcimbi Wabantu concert on Saturday was actually a blessing in disguise for local acts as they got a chance to showcase their talent on stage. T...Published: 10 Sep 2019 at 07:09hrs | 675 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual blocks CEO Moyo from returning to work again
(Bloomberg) - As Peter Moyo hung around Old Mutual Ltd.'s headquarters in Johannesburg getting a coffee, a staffer came up to him, hugged the on-and-off again chief executive officer, and said how goo...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 14:30hrs | 2053 | by Bloomberg
'Mugabe could have lived beyond 95'
THE late former President Robert Mugabe is likely to be buried at the national shrine this Sunday after what is expected to be a huge send off at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday, highly-placed...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 12:35hrs | 2272 | by Staff reporter
Huge Mugabe send-off planned
THE late former President Robert Mugabe is likely to be buried at the national shrine this Sunday after what is expected to be a huge send off at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday, highly-placed...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:52hrs | 1269 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe to be buried on Mnangagwa's birthday
FORMER President Robert Mugabe will be laid to rest on Sunday at the national heroes acre in Harare, a day his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa will be celebrating his birthday and turning 77 years of age...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:34hrs | 1594 | by newzimbabwe
Bosso ace in nightclub rampage
TROUBLED Highlanders FC midfielder, Denzel Khumalo, was briefly detained at Bulawayo Central Police Station yesterday for allegedly teaming up with a colleague to axe a BMW vehicle and slash its tyres...Published: 09 Sep 2019 at 07:24hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe: Remembered for the tragic direction he led Zimbabwe
Dear EditorIn nearly for decades in power, Robert Mugabe devastated a country with enormous potential. He slaughtered political opponents in the 1980s, used the army to try and eliminate the N...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 22:22hrs | 650 | by Bigboy Sibanda
Mugabe burial expected to be on Sunday at National Heroes' Acre
Robert Mugabe planned to return to the country at the end of this month and mutually agreed to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa upon his homecoming before his untimely death last Friday, Director-Gen...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 13:13hrs | 2025 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga mourns Mugabe
THE late former President, Robert Mugabe, carved his mark in championing education for all in Zimbabwe and should also be remembered as a freedom fighter, who contributed immensely to promote freedom ...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:29hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's richest: How they made their money
WHILST there is no official list of Zimbabwe's richest men and women, such as the one compiled by the Times and Forbes Magazine, the country has its fair share of rich people, including some who are m...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:26hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe's last moments
Robert Mugabe planned to return to the country at the end of this month and mutually agreed to meet President Emmerson Mnangagwa upon his homecoming before his untimely death last Friday, Director-Gen...Published: 08 Sep 2019 at 08:22hrs | 921 | by Staff reporter
How Mugabe became Africa's fallen angel
A COMPLEX character who ruthlessly pursued his goals, Robert Mugabe, leaves a mixed legacy: an independence leader who built his country up, then helped destroy it.Three great questions domina...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 10:14hrs | 2400 | by The Guardian
White farmers urged to get offer letters
GOVERNMENT has appealed to white commercial farmers who were spared the axe during the fast-track land redistribution programme to formally approach the Lands ministry and obtain offer letters in orde...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 10:13hrs | 905 | by Staff reporter
The life of Mugabe
FORMER President Robert Mugabe died at the age of 95 yesterday leaving a legacy as one of Africa's leading statesmen.Below is a timeline of Mugabe's history.21, February 1924Ro...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 09:59hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
High Court allows Peter Moyo to return to work, Old Mutual says no
Axed CEO Peter Moyo will not immediately be returning to work if Old Mutual has its way, the company said in a statement on Friday evening.But Moyo will be heading to the office on Monday, he ...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 19:15hrs | 2725 | by Staff reporter
Robert Mugabe: The leader who shouldn't have been
About a kilometre from State House - the official residence of the Zimbabwean president, where Robert Mugabe lived until the mid-2000s before moving to his hideous mansion popularly known as Blue Roof...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 16:38hrs | 2372 | by Percy Zvomuya
How to recover after getting rejected for a personal loan
A lender turning down your personal loan application can be a serious blow to your finances. If it was your last option, you'll be in a more difficult position, especially if the situation is urgent s...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 06:10hrs | 378 | by Staff Reporter
Chamisa's MDC confronts Zec over voters' roll
THE opposition MDC has accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) of tinkering with the voters' roll during by-elections, leading to many voters being disenfranchised.In a letter of compl...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 08:15hrs | 1329 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa and the third force, what's the next move?
The MDC leadership is in a quandary after all of its lined-up protests were quashed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police last week. The demonstrations that were earmarked to take place in major towns of th...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 13:11hrs | 6937 | by Thomas Mukandi
Proposed law to ban doctors, nurses from striking
ZIMBABWEAN doctors, nurses and other workers within the country's ailing health sector will nolonger be allowed to go on strike but shall only be permitted to stage demonstrations for some few hours b...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:42hrs | 1529 | by newzimbabwe
5 Ways technology has changed our music listening experience
Music lovers have benefited dramatically from the onset of technology as it has made music available to everyone, anywhere in the world. No one really knows if we can surpass the technology we h...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 12:21hrs | 231 | by Staff Reporter
Blood of foreigners flow in South African streets as locals swim in joy
If one can not be angered by the animalistic sadistic killings of our people in South Africa then one has a heart of a stone. Please be angry with me as we moan the patriots who are slaughtered like a...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 22:34hrs | 6569 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Chamisa's statement on South Africa's Afrophobia
WE MUST BUILD A NEW AFRICA!The attacks against fellow Africans in South Africa are appalling and heartbreaking. We call upon our African brothers and sisters to show a full sense of brotherhoo...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 15:17hrs | 4912 | by Nelson Chamisa
Tesla batteries are keeping Zimbabwe's economy running
Zimbabweans are relying on Tesla to help them pay their bills.Amid power outages of as long as 18 hours a day, Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe's biggest mobile-phone operator, is turning to the Palo...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 08:08hrs | 3489 | by Bloomberg
Prophet Magaya breaks silence on rape allegations
Following a series of sexual harassment allegations levelled against Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader Prophet Walter Magaya, the Zimbabwe Gender Commission on the 23rd of this...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 20:25hrs | 3685 | by Staff reporter
Employment law changes in the UK : proposals in the pipeline for HR
Amid all the political turmoil in July, employers will be forgiven for missing a flurry of proposed new employment laws revealed as Boris Johnson's tenure in 10 Downing Street begins.Many of t...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 20:23hrs | 1565 | by Muchie Shamuyarira
Unpacking 100-Day Cycle: Bringing transparency, accountability to people
TRANSPARENCY is a key ingredient in the recipe for success. When mixed together with accountability and sustainability then you have a mix that helps build trust for the establishment. It is these tha...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:37hrs | 78 | by Nick Mangwana
Can Zimbabwe Diaspora Women in UK allow trade talks, with a country abusing its women?
ZHRO (Zimbabwe Human Rights Organisation) Leadership has rallied its members to join the MDC (Movement For Democratic Change) (Zimbabwe's main Opposition party) in the UK to Protest the arrival of a h...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 12:55hrs | 4180 | by ZHRO
CTMI readies for conference
THIS coming week, Church Team Ministries International (CTMI) will be holding a Leader's Conference titled Build His People Build his Church, at Bulawayo's White City Stadium.The Build confere...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 05:03hrs | 381 | by Staff Reporter
Load More Stories
