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Could Smith's plan for independence have led to a better Zimbabwe?
Today is 11 November - a day marked in this country’s history as when then Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith, in a daring move, stubbornly cut off ties with the colonial British Crown - by unilateral...Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 14:46hrs | 2917 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa set for Ruto inauguration
President Mnangagwa is set to leave for Kenya today where he is expected to join at least 20 Heads of State from across Africa for the inauguration of President William Ruto at the Moi International S...Published: 12 Sep 2022 at 06:05hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
Deaths of renowned African nationalist leaders in overseas hospitals exposes cruel deception of independence!
How many nationalist leaders, who bravely fought European colonialism and avidly preached against so-called Western imperialism, actually took their last breath on the African continent, in African he...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 06:37hrs | 972 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kenyan elections: A lesson to Zimbabwe opposition parties
On August 9, Kenyans came out in their numbers to elect a man who will lead their country for the next five years.Dr William Ruto was on August 15 declared as the President-elect by the countr...Published: 23 Aug 2022 at 06:25hrs | 508 | by Mukachana Hanyani
Chamisa ally bites the dust in Kenyan presidential poll
Deputy President William Ruto has won Kenya's presidential election, the electoral commission chairman has said, amid dramatic scenes.He narrowly beat his rival, Raila Odinga who is seen in Zi...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 16:53hrs | 9304 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says Zimbabweans must copy Kenya on diaspora vote
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has applauded Kenya for allowing the diaspora vote and said Zimbabweans living outside the country should be allowed to vote in the 2023 polls...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | 3012 | by Staff reporter
Kenya's Shona community votes for the first time in 50 years
They stood out as they queued to vote in various polling stations in Kinoo ward, Kikuyu constituency, in Kiambu County.Shona community women clad in white dresses, white headgear, and children...Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | 1340 | by Staff reporter
As long as Zimbabweans are such unmitigated cowards - Chamisa will grow old, and go into the grave without ever tasting power!
I have written extensively on how our appalling cowardice as Zimbabweans is the greatest single most outstanding factor holding us back as a nation - preventing us from pushing for the change we despe...Published: 06 Aug 2022 at 21:39hrs | 1183 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Can ED tell Zimbabweans where to find this elusive 'independence' we are supposed to be enjoying and 'jealously guarding'!
I honestly feel like screaming and banging my head against the wall, each time I hear those in the country's ruling elitist privileged clique make noise about some 'independence' that we, the people o...Published: 05 Aug 2022 at 09:57hrs | 1563 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Toxic Biti warns of corrosive political divisions; hatred on social media
ZIMBABWE could easily be engulfed in a deadly conflict on the scale of Rwanda's 1994 Genocide which claimed more than 900,000 lives, opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) deputy leader, Tenda...Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 06:42hrs | 1359 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says there iso excuse for not registering to vote
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has implored all Zimbabweans to register to vote ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections saying those without identity particulars should take advantage of the ongoing free registry...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:37hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
SA pilot dies while performing midair aerobics at Zimbabwe airport
A Cape Town aviator's life ended tragically in Harare, Zimbabwe, as he crashed to his death on Tuesday night during an airshow.One witness said: "Four planes were taking part in a sunset aerob...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 801 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Kariba activists injured in Uhuru accident seek help
Zanu-PF members from Kariba, who were recently injured in a horrific road traffic accident, are appealing for financial assistance to meet hospital bills and other needs.Among the injured is C...Published: 18 May 2022 at 18:46hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga at Kibaki funeral
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday joined several African Heads of State and government in paying last respects to former Kenyan President Emilio Mwai Kibaki during a State funeral....Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:11hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Renaming street after Kenyatta to go ahead
Bulawayo City Council is continuing with its initial plan to rename a street after Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta despite him no longer coming to officially open this year's Zimbabwe International Tr...Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 08:20hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to replace Uhuru Kenyatta at ZITF
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will officially open the 62nd edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) on Friday.Initially, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta was scheduled to open this year's...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 18:15hrs | 1417 | by Staff reporter
Kenyatta cancels Zimbabwe trip
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has cancelled a planned trip to Zimbabwe this week where he was due to officially open the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).Uhuru's withdrawal follows t...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 09:20hrs | 2494 | by Staff reporter
Packed programme as ZITF roars to life
THE 62nd edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) begins tomorrow with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta now unable to come for the official opening as earlier scheduled following the dea...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 08:50hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Kenya's former President Mwai Kibaki dies
Kenya's former President Emilio Stanley Mwai Kibaki better known as Mwai Kibaki has died. He was 90 years old.Kibaki served as the third President of Kenya from December 2002 until Apr...Published: 22 Apr 2022 at 11:44hrs | 895 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Uganda's 'preferred' next President General Muhoozi celebrates birthday
Ugandan Army General Muhoozi Kainerugaba is set to celebrate his birthday on the 24th of April and Uganda is buzzing with messages urging the General to take over from President Yoweri Museveni. ...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 17:20hrs | 2425 | by Nicholas Ncube
Huge BF crowd excites Ndiraya
DYNAMOS coach Tonderai Ndiraya was thrilled by the huge crowd that turned out to watch the Independence Day trophy final at Barbourfields Stadium between his side and Highlanders on Monday.He ...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:09hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Uhuru Cup cautions won't carry over to PSL
THE red card shown to Dynamos' utility player Shadreck Nyahwa by referee Arnold Ncube in the Independence Cup final against Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium on Monday will not have any effect in P...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:02hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter
There's no bright future for Zimbabwe as long as we have leaders who lack honest introspection!
Whether it is in a counselling session, or rehabilitation program for some personal challenges, or a sincere desire to transform one's life for the better - there is always one key critical determinan...Published: 19 Apr 2022 at 22:34hrs | 377 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rich pickings for Bosso players
NOT only did Highlanders walk away with bragging rights after beating old foes Dynamos, but Bosso players made rich pickings of US$1 500 each as bonuses for the Uhuru Cup victory.The clu...Published: 19 Apr 2022 at 06:35hrs | 925 | by Staff reporter
'Days of Harare as bambazonke are over,' says Mnangagwa
The days of Harare as the centre of everything in the country are over, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.President Mnangagwa was addressing thousands of Zimbabweans who gathered at Barbou...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 18:36hrs | 2117 | by Staff reporter
The tragic price of forgetting: Pre-independent Zimbabwe questions still need answers
Zimbabwe is beset by a serious crisis of governance. Infact the same questions we wanted solutions for pre-independence still remain unanswered.We are still in a crisis.This crisis has...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 12:46hrs | 506 | by Taruberekera Masara
Zimbabwe celebrates Uhuru
Zimbabwe celebrates its 42nd Independence Day today with festivities to mark the day being held across the country under the theme: "Leaving no one and no place behind."The main celebrations w...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:22hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare square off in Uhuru Cup final
IT was a day of road shows yesterday as local football giants Dynamos and Highlanders warmed the stage for the Presidential Independence Day Trophy final set to cap the historic Uhuru celebrations at ...Published: 18 Apr 2022 at 10:22hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi rebuff Mnangagwa overtures
MTHWAKAZI Republic Party (MRP) has turned down President Emmerson Mnangagwa's invitation to attend this year's independence celebrations which will be held in Bulawayo for the first time.Mnang...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:13hrs | 435 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to preside over Bosso, Dembare Uhuru Cup showdown
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa witnessing tomorrow's Independence Cup final between the country's football giants, Highlanders and Dynamos at Barbourfields Stadium is a significant moment in the history of the c...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:09hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dembare light up 42nd Independence celebrations
ZIMBABWE turns 42 tomorrow, and the big party is in the City of Kings where football giants Dynamos and Highlanders clash in a potentially mouth-watering battle befitting the occasion.It's the...Published: 17 Apr 2022 at 09:07hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa invites Chamisa, ex-ministers to Uhuru celebrations
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Independence was brought about by all Zimbabweans living or dead, hence he is inviting all political parties, current and former Government Ministers for the main celebrat...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 19:21hrs | 2155 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo needs new economic soul, says ZITF chair
ZIMBABWE International Trade Fair (ZITF) board chairperson Busisa Moyo has urged Bulawayo entrepreneurs and policymakers to use this year's ZITF edition to discuss problems affecting industries and pr...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:39hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
No region in Zimbabwe deserves to be marginalised
WHEN, after more than four decades of celebrating self-rule, a sizeable chunk of people in Zimbabwe still see no reason to rejoice because they feel the independence train chucked them out somewhere a...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Bosso feel the love
THE last time eternal football rivals Dynamos and Highlanders faced-off in a local football cup final at the iconic Barbourfields Stadium was in November 2007 when the Harare giants earned an extra-ti...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:32hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Mixed feelings on Uhuru celebrations in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO residents and human rights groups have expressed mixed feelings on government's move to commemorate Independence Day in Bulawayo, saying it would make no difference to the marginalisation and...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:39hrs | 482 | by Staff reporter
Independence beyond politics, says Jeys Marabini
RENOWNED musician Jeys Marabini has implored Zimbabweans to set aside their differences and join hands in celebrating the country's independence.Zimbabwe celebrates 42 years of independence th...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's Independence Cup boost
HIGHLANDERS' Independence Cup preparations against perennial rivals Dynamos received a boost yesterday when midfielder Nqobizitha Masuku returned to full training after recovering from an ankle injury...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Castle Lager Premiership takes Easter break
THE Castle Lager Premiership football will take a break this weekend for the Easter Holidays.The league resumes on April 23 with a full Week 12 programme.The intermission will also aff...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:36hrs | 49 | by Staff reporter
ZITF bookings spillover
THIS year's edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is oversubscribed with organisers still trying to find space for over 100 exhibitors who want to showcase their products, an officia...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:28hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Star-studded lineup for Independence celebrations
BULAWAYO will make history after being named the second city to host the main Independence celebrations at Barbourfields Stadium this year.Since 1980, the main celebrations have been held in H...Published: 11 Apr 2022 at 06:31hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
No Covid-19 tests for Uhuru attendance
COVID-19 tests will not be required from vaccinated members of the public who want to attend the Independence Day main celebrations to be held at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo on 18 April....Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:22hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Four Decades of Uhuru - Minus.....
"ZIMBABWEANS at 42" is the shrill theme on many a Zimbabwean lip as our nation ages towards April 18 which marks 42 years of freedom and independence for our motherland - but so what?So what!...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:21hrs | 81 | by Stephen Mpofu
Sakunda dangles carrot for Dembare, Bosso
DYNAMOS and Highlanders players will walk away with an extra US$200 bonus if they win their respective Premiership matches this weekend courtesy of principal sponsors Sakunda Holdings.The two ...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:18hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo ordered to name street after Uhuru Kunyatta
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has ordered the Bulawayo City council to rename one of the city's major roads after Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta.Kenyatta is set to visit Zimbabwe's...Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 20:39hrs | 745 | by Staff reporter
Independence Flame to traverse Bulawayo suburbs for Uhuru Day
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will host this year's Children's Party, for the first time since 1980, at State House in Bulawayo ahead of the 42nd Anniversary Independence Day celebrations, which will also be he...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:16hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tightens firm chokehold on Jonathan Moyo
FORMER cabinet minister, MP and Zanu-PF politburo member Jonathan Moyo, who escaped by death by a whisker when the army stormed his home and that of a friend guns blazing during the 2017 military coup...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:39hrs | 7704 | by Staff reporter
New crop of opposition political parties in the region
It is believed that opposition political parties are a watchdog of central Government, ensuring that the people's lives and livelihoods are supported, that the country's economy is buttressed by susta...Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 09:27hrs | 1842 | by Prosperity Mzila
Zanu-PF has already won by-elections, says Chiwenga
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said Zanu-PF had already won the March 26 by-elections and told party members to start celebrating.Speaking during the launch of the public procur...Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 06:42hrs | 882 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga optimistic of Zanu-PF clean sweep in Bulawayo by-elections
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has expressed optimism that Zanu-PF Bulawayo province will reclaim all the seats in the upcoming March 26 by-elections.Officially launching a partnership pr...Published: 21 Mar 2022 at 06:36hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
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