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Garwe must change colonial mentality
SOMETIME last year in August, the Zimbabwean government issued a strong condemnation and warning against Mike Moyo and Timothy Chiminya for claiming titles as ceremonial King Mambo and King Munhumutap...Published: 02 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 990 | by Phakathwayo Gumede
Advocate Jeremy Gauntlett quits amid boy sex abuse allegations
Zimbabwean-born legal luminary Advocate Jeremy Gauntlett, whose illustrious career spanned South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the United Kingdom, has retired from the bar following allegations of historic se...Published: 23 Jan 2025 at 18:49hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
It was always clear that the African National Congress (ANC) was headed for political and electoral decline in the 2024 elections. Several political analysts and ANC watchers have written the politica...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 409 | by William J Mpofu
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
There is little doubt that, politically, the DA is the ultimate beneficiary of the government of national unity. It was always clear that the African N...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 20:38hrs | 485 | by Dr William J Mpofu
Mugabe's Zhuwao awarded PhD by a reputable university
Patrick Zhuwao, a former cabinet minister currently in exile, has been awarded a doctorate from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. His dissertation, titled "Harnessing Digital Transf...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 12:32hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's new dinosaur discovery: inside the unique find
VISITORS to Lake Kariba - the world's largest man-made lake, along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe - come to enjoy the abundant wildlife, fine fishing or spectacular scenery.However, in...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 09:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
New dinosaur species fossils found in Zimbabwe
FOSSILS found on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe represent a completely new dinosaur species.This remarkable find, named Musankwa sanyatiensis, marks only the fourth dinosaur species ...Published: 01 Jun 2024 at 18:09hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Let's not talk about Zimbabwe and democracy right now, says Fikile Mbalula
After launching a barrage of attacks on Zimbabwe's main opposition, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has hinted that the governing party is involved in behind-the-scenes talks to deal with Zimbabw...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 18:57hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Massive blow to Mthuli Ncube's bid to widen political ambitions
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube has abandoned his neutral technocrat tag and is now fully embedded in Zanu-PF, but his bid to grow his political clout suffered after he was defeated in the Cowdry Park c...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 21:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe universities ranked among the best in sub-Saharan Africa
Three Zimbabwean universities have been ranked among the best universities in Africa from 88 universities in 20 countries by the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings, demonstr...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 06:28hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean born Professor unexpectedly resigns as UP Vice-Chancellor
Zimbabwean-born University of Pretoria (UP) Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Tawana Kupe has unexpectedly resigned - six months before the end of his tenure.Kupe, who has worked at Rhod...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 12:16hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwean nightmare and tragic optimism of Mutambara
To mention Zimbabwe and the idea of a "dream" in the same sentence, as Professor Arthur Mutambara has done, is to be provocative and challenging.The provocation and the challenge come from the...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:06hrs | 2 | by William Jethro Mpofu
Mthuli Ncube abandons technocrat tag
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has abandoned his public image as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's poster boy technocratic cabinet minister after throwing his hat in the ring ahead of the Zanu-PF primary ...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 11:33hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in 2023: There is great disorder, chaos under the heavens
GEORGE Orwell wrote so much and so well that one day it became cause for a whole essay to explain to himself and the world why he wrote as such.In the essay of 1946, Why I Write, Orwell recoun...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 05:49hrs | 81 | by Dr William Jethro Mpofu
Mnangagwa's re-engagement drive losing steam?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is serving the last few months of his five-year term, is facing the monumental failure of one of his major goals since he was brought to power by a military coup in 2...Published: 12 Jan 2023 at 20:09hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Untrustworthy Biden aims to narrow trust gap with US-Africa leaders summit
United States President Joe Biden is set to play host to dozens of African leaders in Washington this week as the White House looks to narrow a gaping trust gap with Africa - one that has grown wider ...Published: 12 Dec 2022 at 18:40hrs | 1 | by Associated Press
Mthuli Ncube transforms from technocrat to political player
IF ever there was any doubt, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has fully abandoned his posture as a neutral technocrat after being elected a Zanu-PF central committee member last weekend.The centr...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 18:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Wits University PhD student commits suicide over expired permit
A Zimbabwean PhD Candidate at University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa Philip Chuma has reportedly committed suicide after failing to register for the 2022 academic year due to an expired permi...Published: 02 May 2022 at 13:08hrs | 198 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Africa: A complex trajectory and legacy of military coups
FOR their spectacular nature, coups always appear like new phenomena when actually they are an old military and political issue that dates back to the genesis of humanity.It is like that in th...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 19:49hrs | 8 | by William Jethro Mpofu
Zimbabwean appointed Oxfam America new vice-president
Leading Zimbabwean lawyer and human rights advocate Tawanda Mutasah has been appointed Oxfam America new vice-president for global partnerships and impact with effective from next month.Mutasa...Published: 25 Aug 2021 at 07:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
South Africa halts 'useless' AstraZeneca vaccinations
South Africa will suspend use of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 shot in its vaccination programme after data showed it gave minimal protection against mild to moderate infection caused by the country's domina...Published: 07 Feb 2021 at 22:02hrs | 25 | by Reuters
Injectable HIV drug once every 2 months 89% more effective than daily pills
A long-acting injectable antiretroviral drug administered once every two months is "safe and superior" to daily pills taken by women to protect them from contracting HIV, a new study conducted in seve...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 19:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Beit Trust Scholarship application now open for Zimbabwean candidates
THE BEIT TRUST - SCHOLARSHIPS FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES: 2020 IN THE UK AND 2021 IN SOUTH AFRICA INVITATION TO ZIMBABWEAN CANDIDATES Every year, ...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 19:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Plot to strip Mthuli Ncube of Professorship
Former MDC Youth leader Shephard Dube is leading a process to petition Oxford University to strip Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube of his Professorship.In an exclusive interview with this publica...Published: 31 May 2019 at 18:46hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The storm that knew no boundaries
TROPICAL Cyclone Idai has made headlines across southern Africa throughout the month of March. Lingering in the Mozambique Channel at tropical cyclone intensity for six days, the storm made landfall i...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:37hrs | 3 | by Jennifer Fitchett
Mozambique cyclone cuts power to South Africa
At least 43 people died in central Mozambique and Zimbabwe after a tropical cyclone tore through the southern African nations, knocking out electricity and phone networks and cutting power to South Af...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 13:32hrs | | by Bloomberg
Zimbabwean takes over at Pretoria University
A Zimbabwean media professor has been named Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of Pretoria.Tawana Kupe, 54, landed the coveted appointment following the resignation of Professor C...Published: 22 Nov 2018 at 06:53hrs | | by ZimLive
Know your Minister of Finance Prof Mthuli Ncube
Professor Mthuli Ncube is currently Managing Director and Head of Quantum Global Research Lab (Switzerland), part of Quantum Global Group, the largest Private Equity group dedicated to investing in Af...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 19:14hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Who is Professor Mthuli Ncube?
PROFESSOR Mthuli NCUBE is a financial, economics, investment, and public policy expert. He has vast experience and worked in the private sector, public sector, academia, and international financial in...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 17:51hrs | 3 | by Agencies
GNU the way out for Zimbabwe
In order to prevent Zimbabwe from plunging into unstoppable violence, which will stall economic reconstruction and unleash a fresh wave of people seeking refuge in South Africa, the country must cobbl...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 14:24hrs | 3 | by William Gumede
Can digital disruption tackle local healthcare challenges?
The African region is seen to be one of the most sought-after markets globally for healthcare investments, having experienced stellar growth over the last decade and showing no sign of slowing down in...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 14:27hrs | 1 | by Agencies
BREAKING: Tsvangirai's current prognosis is grim - fears he might not pull through
MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai's current prognosis is grim, amid fears he might not pull through a local daily reported.Tsvangirai, 65, who was diagnosed with cancer of the colon in 2016, is now...Published: 10 Feb 2018 at 10:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai's son restrained from assaulting his step-mum at hospital
The wife of ailing MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai is being denied access to visit him in a Johannesburg hospital where the 65-year-old opposition leader is receiving medical treatment, his spokesperson ...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 16:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Things will remain the same in #Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa is sceptical that things will be different should President Robert Mugabe be ousted.She said the reason for this past week's stand-off was becaus...Published: 18 Nov 2017 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's trip to China last week raises questions on coup
When one of the architects of Zimbabwe's low-key coup landed in Beijing last week he was met by two of the most senior members of the world's largest military force."China and Zimbabwe are all...Published: 16 Nov 2017 at 14:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter I theguardian
Zimbabwe's financial system is living on borrowed time - and borrowed money
Zimbabwe's financial system increasingly resembles a house of cards. Were one card to give way – for instance, if South Africa's power utility, Eskom, were to have the temerity to suggest that Zimba...Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 06:20hrs | | by Roger Southall, University of the Witwatersrand
Mugabe scholarship applications now open
GOVERNMENT is inviting applications from students willing to pursue undergraduate studies under the Presidential and National Scholarships Programme for the 2018 academic year.The executive di...Published: 06 Sep 2017 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's ethics of liberation
Since his sad passing away on 1 July 1999 Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo's name and life have continued to arrest public attention and imagination at a world scale.As I write the Zimbabwean historian an...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:18hrs | 1 | by Cetshwayo Mabhena
ANC veteran dies
STATEMENT FROM THE KATHRADA FOUNDATIONThe Ahmed Kathrada Foundation is deeply saddened to announce the passing on of ANC veteran Ahmed Kathrada (87) this morning, at the Donald Gordon Hospital...Published: 28 Mar 2017 at 06:29hrs | 4 | by Online
Mugabe scholarship recipients off to South Africa
A hundred beneficiaries of the Presidential Scholarship left the country yesterday to persue studies at three universities in neighbouring South Africa.Information, Media and Broadcasting ...Published: 13 Feb 2017 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
'South African students want all universities shut down'
JOHANNESBURG - South African students protesting against high tuition fees have demanded that all universities be shut until the government provides free education, Johannesburg's University of the Wi...Published: 08 Oct 2016 at 10:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
New York breakthrough for South African actress
Following a two-year hiatus, South African actress Denise Mosiana has finally made headway into the cutthroat New York theatre industry. Mosiana has been thrust with the responsibility of play...Published: 12 Aug 2016 at 15:57hrs | 89 | by Agencies
Cancer deals Tsvangirai a big blow
MDC-T president Morgan Tsvangirai's stamina and capacity to sustain a rigorous 2018 campaign has been thrown into doubt following his public announcement that he has colon cancer.Tsvangira...Published: 01 Jul 2016 at 11:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kenyan journalist scoops African Growth Story Award at Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism
(Johannesburg, 10 June 2016) Mr Allan Odhiambo of Kenya's Business Daily newspaper is the winner of the African Growth Story Award in the 2015 Sanlam Awards fo...Published: 10 Jun 2016 at 18:06hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Entries now open for 2015 Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Journalism
Journalists encouraged to submit entries for the African Growth Story category Entries for the 2015 Sanlam Awards for Excellence in Financial Jou...Published: 07 Jan 2016 at 18:14hrs | | by Sanlam
Zimbabwe students in SA get temporary reprieve
SOUTH Africa has granted international students that include Zimbabweans a temporary reprieve to stay in that country until the end of December following the expiry of their permits.The South ...Published: 16 Nov 2015 at 05:23hrs | | by Mashudu Netsianda
World Cup 2010 in South Africa 'triggered baby boy boom'
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa triggered an increase in the number of boys born in the country nine months after the event, a study says.The ratio of boys to girls born in that period was ...Published: 07 Nov 2015 at 15:18hrs | | by BBC
Will Chinese investments in Zimbabwe's renewable energy help to mitigate climate change?
Mountains surrounding the eastern border city of Mutare in Zimbabwe are now standing forlornly naked having been stripped bare of all trees in the past decade.The lush vegetation once associat...Published: 08 Oct 2015 at 18:03hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani
There is no trickle down, comrades
Zim-Asset recognises human resources as one of the key drivers of the economy and postulates that socio-economic transformation will be largely propelled through the "judicious exploitation of our hum...Published: 08 Feb 2015 at 09:26hrs | | by Patrick Zhuwao
The five richest black South Africans - and their politics
ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe claims that South Africans assume that if a black person makes it, they are either corrupt or linked to the ANC.We have taken a look at the five richest bl...Published: 05 Oct 2014 at 09:19hrs | | by Bruce Gorton
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