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Charamba retreats on Tagwirei attacks

Presidential spokesperson George Charamba and prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei have mended relations following a heated exchange sparked by a controversial social media post that appeared to credit Tagwirei with leading a major go…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 10:41hrs | 1168 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa blocks Hopewell Chin'ono

This tweet with a Bible verse where I was responding to Nelson Chamisa's own Bible verse got me blocked today. The tweet was merely reminding Chamisa that many Zimbabweans expect a lot from him simply because they voted for him in their mi…

Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 15:52hrs | 863 | by Hopewell Chin'ono

Stroke of a genius Real Reason Musk Bought Twitter

When Elon Musk first bought Twitter (now X), many were puzzled. Why would the man behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink companies focused on cutting-edge technology suddenly dive into social media?Because Musk was not just acquiring a social…

Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 22:40hrs | 1 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Chivayo, ex-wife in twitter war

Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo's ex-wife, Sonja Madzikanda, has hit back at his claims that their marriage ended due to her inability to get along with his late mother and siblings.The pair, who share two children, parted ways …

Published: 01 Jan 2025 at 20:50hrs | 4410 | by Staff reporter

Sikhala distances self from May 25 protest

Opposition figure Job Sikhala has strongly refuted any association with a fraudulent account advocating for a nationwide strike on May 25, stating it as a tactic employed by the government to incriminate him.Sikhala emphasized that the Sta…

Published: 22 May 2024 at 10:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa gets backlash on Twitter over controversial tweet

Former politician and ex-leader of the CCC, Nelson Chamisa, has sparked controversy with a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter), leading to criticism from his online followers.Chamisa took to X to share a thought-provoking message, stating…

Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 09:53hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Twitter threats to litigants in Zimbabwean Exemption Permit court case

Litigants in the court case to stop the scrapping of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) have received threats on Twitter. Archive photo: Tariro WashinyiraThe director of the Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF), Nicole Fritz, and her family re…

Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 15:54hrs | 2 | by Ashraf Hendricks

Harare doctor sued US$100,000 for defamatory Twitter posts

A HARARE medical doctor, Leon Gwaunza, has been sued for US$100,000 over defamatory statements posted on social media questioning his supervisor Andrew Mataruse's qualifications.Gwaunza has been ordered to withdraw the statements he made a…

Published: 31 Oct 2022 at 05:05hrs | | by Staff reporter

Musk 'frees' the bird

Elon Musk became Twitter Inc's owner on Thursday, firing top executives and providing little clarity over how he will achieve the lofty ambitions he has outlined for the influential social media platform."The bird is freed," he tweeted, re…

Published: 29 Oct 2022 at 20:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

WATCH: Maponga reacts to social media

Bishop Joshua Maponga has reacted to the social media frenzy which occurred after a picture of him in a wheelchair emerged on social media.The picture which was taken at an airport has been circulating on social media.In the picture, Mapon…

Published: 10 May 2022 at 22:07hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Elon Musk to allow Donald Trump back on Twitter

The new owner plans to reverse the "morally bad decision" to ban the former presidentBillionaire and newly-minted owner of Twitter Elon Musk has said that after the acquisition is completed he will reverse the social media giant's ban on f…

Published: 10 May 2022 at 21:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

From Gwabalanda to Silicon Valley

RAISED by a single mother who worked as a maid, a young man from Gwabalanda suburb in Bulawayo found himself landing at one of the world's top tech companies, Twitter.Eric Khumalo (26) did his primary education at Matshayisikhova Primary S…

Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:52hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

ZMDC begins exploration works at Kamativi Mine

THE Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) has commenced exploration works at Kamativi Mine in Matabeleland North province and hopes to complete the programme in December.Kamativi, formerly a tin mine, ceased operations in 1994 due…

Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Unreported robberies point police to shady dealings

POLICE have raised a red flag following a spate of robberies across the country with suspects mostly targeting businesspeople keeping large sums of money in their houses.The country has in the past few months recorded an increase in armed …

Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Warriors' UK brigade for Ghana match

UNITED Kingdom-based Warriors' players will only play the first-leg of the 2022 Fifa World Cup qualifier in Ghana and miss the return leg should Fifa's engagement on release of stars with the English FA and British government fails.The wor…

Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa urges mindset change in civil service

CIVIL servants should change their mindsets and be drivers of devolution and decentralisation to ensure that every citizen has access to basic services such as clean water and well-resourced schools, President Mnangagwa said.Speaking at th…

Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

'Zimbabwe, China bond unbreakable'

The strong relationship between Zimbabwe and China will not be affected by false allegations by detractors, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has said.He said China had come to the rescue of Zimbabwe when it was about to collapse due to …

Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Cyber Security Bill to guarantee safety

THE Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill that sailed through Parliament this month will ensure the safety and security of users in cyberspace.Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere …

Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa need votes not retweets

For the first time the biggest opposition party in Zimbabwe led by the young man has come up with a good catch phrase or maybe it's the new slogan hameno. NGAAPINDE HAKE MUKOMANA. Today I am not going to beat about the bush, I will go stra…

Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 20:06hrs | 17 | by Mapombi

'I never committed political violence' Jonathan Moyo says

Exiled former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has denied any involvement in political violence that took place in Zimbabwe during his eight years serving as a cabinet minister.Writing on microblogging site Twitter on Tuesday, Moyo…

Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 10:53hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu

Chilonga project runs contemporaneously with Bulawayo Kraal already quietly underway

This morning I attended a high-level meeting on Chilonga Irrigation Project following the hue and cry on this terribly misunderstood and much maligned community irrigation which is one of several planned by Government this year on communal…

Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 14:27hrs | 4 | by Jamwanda

Social media driving us to doomsday

Bishop Lazi is convinced that nostalgia is a timeless disease.It is normally associated with selective amnesia and the romanticisation of cherished memories.This is why it is unsurprising for every generation to believe that it is the only…

Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 06:51hrs | 4 | by Bishop Lazarue

Impact of new media on Zimbabwean politics

Recent events in the United States stimulated debate on cyber space. Social media has taken the world by storm, and the recent developments in the US have raised debate on the impact of the phenomenon. Following the recent attacks on US Ca…

Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:47hrs | 4 | by Livit Mugejo

Zimbabweans on Twitter show Jah Prayzah the middle finger

Award winning superstar Jah prayzah had a rude awakening after Zimbabweans on Twitter snubbed his appeal to vote for him at the African Entertainment Awards USA Entertainer of the year category. "Team JP your support for the works is being…

Published: 08 Oct 2020 at 11:11hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

'Hashtags cannot sustsain a revolution' Jonathan Moyo says

Online hashtags are not an answer to Zimbabweans who want to sustain a revolution former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has said. Writing on Twitter Moyo said, "As a student of politics, I must say while I now agree that hashtags…

Published: 08 Sep 2020 at 16:09hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

President Mnangagwa boasts about his achievements

Two years ago today, I was inaugurated as your President. I vowed to serve Zimbabwe and its people so that we could move towards a more prosperous future. Here's what we have achieved in this time.The $4.2 billion USD Great Dyke Platinum M…

Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 09:22hrs | 10 | by President Emmerson Mnangagwa

WATCH: Chief Ndiweni berates Mnangagwa

OUTSPOKEN Ntabazinduna traditional leader Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has berated President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government over his incarceration which he said was a direct attack on the institution of traditional leaders in the countr…

Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 08:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Government Internet Shut Down Justified

Shutting down of the Internet by government following the opposition's so called national shut down which led to vandalism of buildings and looting of shops is justified.Internet has been used as a means of communication and this has turne…

Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 14:58hrs | 1 | by Gift Mashoko

Social media, a blessing or curse?

Social media, its a free for all with gossipers, rumour mongers, 'tweemboz and netizens' all trying to bring out the supposedly scoop on breaking news. Despite the whispering  from the sixth sense, stories are made out with a great de…

Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:40hrs | 1 | by Tondorindo

Strive Masiyiwa's Twitter account suspended

Strive Masiyiwa, the Zimbabwean billionaire has suspended his Twitter account after a barrage of social media attacks was thrown at him over his comments that some people have labelled as cyberbullying.Exiled Former G40 Kingpin Professor J…

Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 13:47hrs | 7 | by Ndou Apul

Mliswa tweets trigger $1 million lawsuit

Chivi South Member of Parliament Killer Zivhu has sued fellow legislator Mr Temba Mliswa of Norton Constituency for $1 million at the High Court over alleged defamation of character. The suit arose from Mr Mliswa's sustained denigration of…

Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Body shaming a rising form of abuse

Body shaming is a great concern within our communities and has adverse psychological effects. It even leads to physical effects like self-harm. Body shaming, according to the Oxford Dictionary, is the action or practice of humiliating some…

Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Confusion over Zanu-PF' social media accounts

On social media there are several accounts claiming to be the mouthpiece of Zimbabwe's governing Zanu-PF party, but it's unclear which, if any, are official, and what links they have with those currently in charge.News networks across the …

Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 05:46hrs | 1 | by BBC Trending

If Twitter was an affidavit, Prof Moyo would be in gallows

It is almost natural in African politics to hang small goat thieves but elect the bigger thieves into public office. Our African parliaments can be easily mistaken for prison rehabilitation centres. We are as good as assigning hyenas to ma…

Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 09:46hrs | 2485 | by Mangosuthu MJ Mbele

Zimbabwe's 'silly twitter movement' can't be stopped

It is said of this season that you can cut all the flowers but you cannot stop spring from coming. And it's amazing, is it not, that what was in the early days described as a "silly twitter movement" has now caused the system to get its kn…

Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 19:46hrs | 3 | by Fadzai Mahere

'Mugabe killed my father, claimed it was car accident'

A Twitter user has made sensational claims that Mugabe "killed" his/her father "because he wanted to do things right."The Twitter user, @A_Wasarakunze, made the claims on Friday (Today).According to the post the death of his/her father was…

Published: 22 Jul 2016 at 13:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Jonathan Moyo reacts to 'his' fake twit

Say what? #ZimShutDown2016 what's that in my name if you are serious? Fake it! pic.twitter.com/UZ6F5a9L2Oâ€” Prof Jonathan Moyo (@ProfJNMoyo) 13 July 2016

Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 12:01hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter

Facebook, Twitter in statistics battle

Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc released a barrage of data, special "heat" maps and slick animations on Monday to claim the title of most-popular social network for spectators watching the Super Bowl, but a winner was difficult to pick.Facebo…

Published: 03 Feb 2015 at 10:21hrs | 2 | by Tech Reporter

Twitter pays engineer $10.3 million

Among Twitter Inc's highest-paid executives, Christopher Fry's name stands out.The senior vice president of engineering raked in $10.3 million last year, just behind Twitter Chief Executive Dick Costolo's $11.5 million, according to Twitte…

Published: 14 Oct 2013 at 04:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

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