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CIA plot to kill Venezuela's Maduro foiled
Diosdado Cabello claims the arrested suspects, including a US serviceman, were planning to conduct acts of terrorismVenezuela's security service has thwarted a CIA-backed plot to assassinate P...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 20:34hrs | 869 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF comments on Trump attempted assassination
Zanu-PF Information and Publicity Department Director Farai Marapira commenting on the attempted assassination of former United States president Donald Trump two days ago, saying there must not be any...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:31hrs | 1084 | by Staff reporter
Kaizer Chiefs confirm Chivaviro's deal
Despite Richards Bay's assertion that he was their player, Kaizer Chiefs have unveiled former Marumo Gallants striker Ranga Chivaviro as one of their new signings.Chiefs confirmed yesterday th...Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa preside over Zimbabwe implosion
WHILE President Emmerson Mnangagwa claimed that the majority of his ministers were doing well - with three outstanding and two being a dismal failure - the reality on the ground is different: Zimbabwe...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 15:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zambia's Hichilema outshines Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa?
SINCE Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema came assumed power last year, he has achieved key performance indicators, especially on the exchange rate an indication of strong leadership and that people ...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 15:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC getting hot under the collar over UN rapporteur's visit
Since the news of the United Nations (UN) special rapporteur, Ms Alena Douhan's visit to Zimbabwe was broken, the MDC Alliance (MDC-A) and other anti-Government elements like political activist Hopewe...Published: 21 Oct 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mnangagwa's govt defends genocide resolution vote
A significant number of Zimbabweans were enraged after learning that President Emmerson Mnangagwa voted against a United Nations (UN) General Assembly Resolution on the responsibility to protect and p...Published: 22 May 2021 at 20:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare regional magistrate Nemadire dies
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has announced the death of Harare Regional Magistrate Morgan Nemadire.Nemadire died on Saturday, 6 February 2021, aged 56. The JSC said in a statement:...Published: 07 Mar 2021 at 14:31hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Is UK impeding Zimbabwe's democratisation?
WHERE persuasion does not work, the big powers continue turning to sanctions.The imposition of sanctions against perceived powerful individuals in "undemocratic regimes" like Zimbabwe has been...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 06:48hrs | | by Gibson Nyikadzino
Moral ambivalence in the midst of darkness
OH, what a sad, heavy and dark week! The COVID-19 pandemic has eventually stamped its indelible wound on our nation. It has been with us since the first quarter of last year, though. But it was hittin...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 22:30hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo
Magistrate gets $5 000 bail in corruption case
MAGISTRATE Morgan Nemadire, who is alleged to have leniently fined a Venezuelan $700 for carrying 5kg cocaine worth US$469 000 in her luggage from Brazil into Harare, was yesterday freed on $5 000 bai...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 17:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Magistrate arrested for fining Venezuelan dealer found with $500k cocaine
HARARE Magistrate Morgan Nemadire has been arrested and charged with criminal abuse of office after he convicted but fined a Venezuelan national $700 after the latter was found in possession of 5kg of...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's crack unit takes aim at top Magistrate
A crack unit in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office has instructed the police to arrest a top magistrate on corruption allegations after passing a judgment which allegedly undermines the criminal ju...Published: 01 Oct 2020 at 22:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mushekwi splashes US$120 000 on luxury passenger coach for his beloved CAPS Utd
ZIMBABWE international striker Nyasha Mushekwi has splashed US$120 000 on a specially-customised 45-seater passenger bus for his old club CAPS United as a token of appreciation for the role the Green ...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Ramaphosa not too stupid to allow SA turn into a Zimbabwe'
A TOP South African politician, businessman and peace consultant says President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be too "stupid" as to allow South Africa to regress into another Zimbabwe.Roelof Petrus...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Temba Mliswa takes Trump head on
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has accused United States of America of being a bully that want to effect an illegal coup in the troubled country of Venezuela. Venezuela has been grip...Published: 01 May 2019 at 14:00hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Loose lips can really sink ships
As Jesus liked his teachings in parables, the Bishop will continue to use intelligible riddles and anecdotes to help you understand the workings of the world, at least as how I understand them....Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:31hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
Let us work for and defend Zimbabwe
We are in the second Republic, the christened new dispensation, and we are in the process of economically re-engaging the Western world, and I do not in anyway wish to undermine the decent efforts of ...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 07:24hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova
Rule of law cannot be matter of opinion
We live in this modern world that the United States purports to lead with God-ordained civility; yet in it the rule of law has been reduced to a matter of opinion, as has become the concept of democra...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 22:31hrs | 1 | by Reason Wafawarova
Journalism needs overhaul
Zimbabwean journalist Haru Mutasa recently drew fire from some local journalists and social media couch potatoes - many of whom masquerade as experts on each and every issue - when she pointed out the...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 09:06hrs | 10 | by Conway Tutani
US cannot be our national dialogue referee
The continued United States (US) big brother mentality on Zimbabwean affairs cannot go unchallenged, as it undermines the country's sovereignty and independence. This time the Washington administratio...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 10:33hrs | | by Christine Lethokuhle Mabhena
We need complete thinkers, not compartmentalised ones
What does it mean to be a "complete thinker"? Complete thinking entails connecting apparently disparate or unconnected ideas.To further elaborate, it means being able to take on a variety of i...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:47hrs | | by Conway Tutani
Puppets polluting Harare, Caracas
Before making his transition to our ancestors on November 15, 1998, the revolutionary Pan Africanist organiser Kwame Ture warned Africans everywhere with his rather unique blend of passion and caution...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:38hrs | 2 | by Obi Egbuna Jnr Simunye
Italy torpedo EU's Venezuela regime change plans
Following a nonbinding vote in the EU Parliament to recognize Juan Guaido last week, foreign ministers from the various EU countries discussed officially recognizing the leader Venezuela's opposition-...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 14:50hrs | | by zerohedge
Miles apart but so many similarities...
Zimbabwe and Venezuela might be thousands of miles apart but we share so much .Disgruntled citizens ,shortage of medicines,high cost of living,protests against the oppressing regimes.More than...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 08:46hrs | | by AT Kadada
Here's what motorists are paying for fuel around the world
Zimbabwe leads the world as the most expensive fuel not only on the African continent but globally too. Zimbabweans are forking $3.31 for petrol compared to drivers in China, who at second place on ou...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 10:31hrs | | by wheels24
Doctors' breaking point
A Vigil supporter who works for the needy in Zimbabwe says her job is becoming increasingly difficult. She sent us the following message from a desperate doctor. ‘I have tried my best n...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 17:10hrs | | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Donald Trump is black and ugly man
As my father and I had sat high up in the stands at Rufaro Stadium, together with thousands of ecstatic compatriots, we waved small Zimbabwe flags, with vibrant enthusiasm, and enjoyed the wonderful e...Published: 31 Mar 2018 at 07:58hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Zimbabwe human rights record under spotlight
Zimbabwe's human rights record will once again go under the spotlight, as activist Evan Mawarire, pictured, is set to make a presentation on the situation in the country at the 10th Geneva Summit for ...Published: 13 Feb 2018 at 08:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa is making a 'historic mistake'
Proponents of the mantra of "radical economic empowerment" have found a new argument to the question whether it would destroy the South African economy as has happened in Venezuela and Zimbabwe: black...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 18:01hrs | 19 | by Max Du Preez
Will Grace Mugabe become the president of Zimbabwe in 2018?
When Grace Mugabe called out a shamefaced Kazembe Kazembe at a Zanu-PF Youth Interface Rally in Bindura earlier this year, to rebuke him over calls he made for Saviour Kasukuwere to resign, it was rea...Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 09:53hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Trump denies Mugabe lunch
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday snubbed President Robert Mugabe as he treated other African leaders to a working lunch on the sidelines of the 72nd United Nations General Assembly in...Published: 23 Sep 2017 at 18:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe on Donald Trump's radar
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is among an "exclusive club of the world's dictators", who remain on United States President Donald Trump's radar, it has emerged.US national security adviser Herbert...Published: 02 Aug 2017 at 07:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Jobs gaffe, expose Munangagwa's true character'
Nicolás Maduro Moros is a Venezuelan politician who has been the President of Venezuela since assuming office in 2013. Previously he served under President Hugo Chávez as Minister of Foreign Affairs...Published: 31 May 2017 at 14:30hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Havel Prize for Creative Dissent Recognizes Efforts in Bahrain, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Václav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent. This year's laureates are Zimbabwean activist and playwright...Published: 06 May 2017 at 11:50hrs | 13 | by HRF
UNWTO Secretary General election campaign through the eyes of the Hon. Walter Mzembi
HARARE - Endorsed by the African Union (AU) during the July 2016 summit in Kigali, Rwanda, Dr. Walter Mzembi is continuing his worldwide outreach to garner international support for his bid to secure ...Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 23:29hrs | | by EINPresswire
Katsande set for new Kaizer Chiefs deal
ZIMBABWE captain Willard Katsande will by the end of this week know of his future with Kaizer Chiefs as the midfielder enters fresh contract talks with the South African Premiership giants....Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unknown Zimbabwean striker hogs limelight in the US
UNEHERALDED United States-based Zimbabwean striker Lucky Mkosana is hogging the limelight in the United States' North American Soccer League (NASL) with a string of impressive performances, which ...Published: 04 Sep 2016 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
A united approach: the only force strong enough to bring change in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has been at the mercy of the Zimbabwe African National Union Patriotic Front's (ZANU PF) merciless injustices and misgovernance since 1980, which has been characterised by gross human rights ...Published: 28 Jun 2016 at 06:11hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Resolve succession issue now, and focus on uplifting people's lives
Never in its history has Zimbabwe been found at a more precarious situation as it is now, when its leaders are more concerned about power and positions than the lives of the people - not that they wer...Published: 26 Jan 2016 at 06:16hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mugabe blasts West judicial system
President Robert Mugabe yesterday took a dig on the Western justice delivery system, saying it is fraught with unwitting bias, aimed at perpetuating imperial hegemonic interests. The western system, t...Published: 23 Dec 2015 at 09:57hrs | | by Tendai Mugabe
'Terrorists' including George W Bush banned
Caracas - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro plans to limit the US diplomatic presence in Venezuela and require American tourists to obtain visas, in a sign of growing tensions between the two countr...Published: 01 Mar 2015 at 18:22hrs | 1 | by AFP
'Africa should lead in global politics,' says Mugabe
President Robert Mugabe returned home on Tuesday from Santa Cruz, Bolivia where he was attending the 50th Group of 77 developing countries and China summit held over the past weekend.He wa...Published: 17 Jun 2014 at 16:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Venezuela wins Miss Universe contest
MOSCOW - A 25-year-old Venezuelan who appears on TV in her country and is an accomplished flamenco dancer is the new Miss Universe.Gabriela Isler was crowned on Saturday night in the pageant ...Published: 11 Nov 2013 at 03:26hrs | | by AP
Zimbabwe's Haru Mutasa hosts Al Jazeera talk show
This Friday on Al Jazeera's talk show South2North, Haru Mutasa chats about millennial leadership with Pakistani author and political commentator Fatima Bhutto and two ambassadors to The One Young Wor...Published: 11 Oct 2013 at 03:41hrs | 16 | by Kevin Kriedemann
Nicaragua, Venezuela offer Snowden asylum
The presidents of Nicaragua and Venezuela offered Friday to grant asylum to NSA leaker Edward Snowden, one day after leftist South American leaders gathered to denounce the rerouting of Bolivian Presi...Published: 06 Jul 2013 at 12:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bolivian President's plane diverted amid suspicion Snowden was on board
Bolivian President Evo Morales's plane had to be diverted to Austria amid suspicion that US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden was on board, the Bolivian foreign minister has said.Officials i...Published: 04 Jul 2013 at 11:31hrs | | by BBC
Snowden must stop leaking secrets to stay in Russia, says Putin
MOSCOW - Russia's President Vladimir Putin said Monday that former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden will have to stop leaking U.S. secrets if he wants to get asylum in Russia, bu...Published: 02 Jul 2013 at 05:09hrs | | by AP
Venezuela arrests 242 protesters
Caracas - Venezuela's opposition charged on Saturday that 242 people have been arrested in noise-making protests since President Nicolas Maduro was proclaimed the narrow winner in snap elections....Published: 21 Apr 2013 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Hugo Chavez has been laid to rest
The late President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez who succumbed to cancer on March 5 at the age of 58 has been laid to rest.Chavez was laid to rest at a military museum after an emotional journey ...Published: 16 Mar 2013 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff Reporter
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