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Tendai Biti warns Zimbabwe is on the edge
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti has painted a stark picture of Zimbabwe's current political and economic landscape, describing the country as being on the precipice of disaster. In an interview wi...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:54hrs | 1901 | by Staff reporter
Media briefing exposes Mnangagwa deceit
Early this week on Monday at 9 am, Emmerson Mnangagwa hosted selected media editors at State house at a choreographed event specifically designed for him to publicly reiterate his lie that he is a con...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:49hrs | 920 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Zimpapers appoints Elias Mambo as Acting Editorial Executive
Zimpapers, Zimbabwe's largest media company and a key player in the government's information system, has announced the appointment of Elias Mambo as the acting editorial executive in charge of the new...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 08:54hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
I'm not prepared to continue suffering until 2030!
Zimbabwe, under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has sank deeper into poverty.Granted, when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took power in November 2017 through a military coup, Zimbabwe was already ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:56hrs | 1157 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
8% of school-age children undernourished: Report
A recent report from UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) has highlighted concerning statistics regarding childhood nutrition in Eastern and Southern Africa, revealing that approximately 8% of ch...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:40hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Harare City official faces potential dismissal after explosive testimony
Harare City Council's executive assistant to the town clerk, Engineer Matthew Marara, is reportedly on the verge of dismissal following his damning testimony before the Commission of Inquiry into the ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 08:07hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter
Can Mnangagwa steer SADC through the storm?
As Southern African leaders converge in Harare today to address the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), all eyes are on Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, whose leader...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:43hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains expected in Harare and Mashonaland, Bulawayo will be dry
Harare and all Mashonaland provinces should brace for heavy rains today, following a warning from the Meteorological Services Department (MSD). The department has predicted mostly cloudy conditions ac...Published: 31 Jan 2025 at 07:27hrs | 1777 | by Staff reporter
SADC women join the 1000 at AfWID to drive solutions
Johannesburg - 30 January 2025 -The African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) forum started on a strong note and has gained positive momentum over the past four days, with several prominent women showing thei...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 22:24hrs | 185 | by Agencies
Dry spell expected to last until Friday, January 31
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued an advisory indicating a significant decrease in rainfall for the southern and western regions of the country. The dry spell is expected to last...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:24hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF factionalism surfaces at National Heroes Acre during triple burial
Factionalism within ZANU-PF spilled over to the National Heroes Acre on Wednesday after reports emerged that some senior party officials allegedly orchestrated a boycott of the burial of three nationa...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:07hrs | 1534 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga hits out at corrupt elements
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga delivered a stern message against corruption during his address at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday, where factionalism within Zanu-PF took center stage...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:55hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori join ZANU-PF's Chitepo ideological indoctrination crusade
ZANU-PF has embarked further on a campaign targeting to recruit indigenous churches into its ideological indoctrination and 2030 unconstitutional term extension political crusade.In a move per...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 19:53hrs | 1147 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Teachers cut off as Chiredzi schools are marooned
As schools reopened last week on Tuesday, excitement and anticipation filled the air for students eager to begin the new term. However, for many schools in Chiredzi South Constituency, Masvingo provin...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:50hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
ZiG scarcity has eased exchange rate depreciation
The limited availability of Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency has helped ease exchange rate depreciation on the parallel market, although US dollar demand pressures have continued to push premiums higher t...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:17hrs | 3098 | by Staff reporter
Don't be silly, Tshabangu: Malema would never support Ramaphosa going beyond his term limit!
While at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm over the weekend, opposition CCC party self-appointed Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu made a startling assertion.In a flimsy attempt to...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 22:30hrs | 680 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
UK Prime Minister 'behaving like Robert Mugabe'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer of "behaving like Robert Mugabe" amid further claims that the Government is considering postponing local elections scheduled f...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:56hrs | 3108 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa stalling real economic empowerment so that he can be thanked for handouts?
This morning, I watched a news report where the people of Goromonzi converged to receive one or two fire trucks which had been bought using so-called "Devolution Funds".My heart broke as sever...Published: 27 Dec 2024 at 17:40hrs | 870 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo Mayor appeals to God amid worsening water crisis
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has made an impassioned plea to God for rain as the city grapples with an escalating water crisis that he says is beyond the control of the Bulawayo City Council (BCC). In...Published: 20 Dec 2024 at 10:13hrs | 778 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Rains rekindle hope
The recent downgraded Cyclone Chido has brought much-needed relief to farmers in Zimbabwe's southern regions, rejuvenating crops, pastures, and water sources that had been under severe stress due to t...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:46hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Chido to bring heavy storms across Zimbabwe
Tropical Cyclone Chido is expected to make landfall in Zimbabwe today, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has announced. While the cyclone has weakened after moving west-southwestward over l...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 10:35hrs | 4177 | by Staff reporter
Hailstorm hits Bulawayo as Cyclone Chido looms
Bulawayo was battered by a fierce hailstorm yesterday evening, with strong winds, lightning, and balls of ice carpeting the streets and open spaces. The storm, which lasted approximately 20 minutes be...Published: 15 Dec 2024 at 09:15hrs | 1696 | by Staff reporter
Hichilema's court bars Edgar Lungu from contesting HH
The Constitutional Court of Zambia stands on the verge of delivering a ruling that could either cement or shatter Edgar Chagwa Lungu's political ambitions. Today, the court will decide whether the for...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inflation eases
Zimbabwe's inflation rate eased significantly in November, marking a slowdown to 11.7% from 37.2% in October, according to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ). The decline was attributed to the central...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 11:08hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
Jail in America is for commoners
Just remember that jail in America is for commoners, not for the rich and politically connected. You can do drugs, traffic women, evade taxes, buy and toss away guns and your father will spare you jai...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 10:00hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 'pizza budget' proves economy on the verge of collapse
Zimbabwe's 'pizza budget,' presented two days ago by Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube as the 2025 National Budget Proposal, is a stark illustration of an economy on the verge of collapse. ...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 19:01hrs | 552 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Khama Billiat linked with move to Scottland
Zimbabwean football star Khama Billiat is reportedly on the verge of a move to newly-promoted Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) side, Scottland FC, as his contract with Yadah FC nears its expir...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:06hrs | 1327 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, EU seek to rebuild ties
Zimbabwe and the European Union (EU) have expressed a shared commitment to restore their relationship to the cooperative levels seen before years of political and economic tensions, according to Forei...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 06:52hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi calls for opposition unity to challenge Zanu-PF rule
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi has urged Zimbabwe's opposition parties and leaders to set aside personal ambitions and entitlement to unite against the ruling ZANU-PF regime. Mzembi, wh...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:30hrs | 479 | by `
Dynamos faces financial troubles
Dynamos Football Club is on the verge of a mass exodus of senior players at the end of the current season, with a number of key figures set to leave the team after a challenging campaign.The G...Published: 12 Nov 2024 at 11:11hrs | 1063 | by Staff reporter
A tale of two southern African countries: Botswana's smooth transition of power vs. Mozambique's election crisis
In the heart of Southern Africa, two nations that share geographical proximity and a common colonial past are experiencing starkly different political realities. While Botswana, today, celebra...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:37hrs | 275 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kadewere returns to the Zimbabwe national football team
Tino Kadewere has made a timely return to the Zimbabwe national football team, as he has been included in the 23-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group J qualifiers against Ken...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:01hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt posts ZiG3,4bn budget deficit
GOVERNMENT has reported a ZiG3,4 billion budget deficit for the first nine months of the year owing to inflationary pressures and growing expenditure.Finance, Economic Development and Investme...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 07:13hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Diasporans to host homecoming business summit
Zimbabwean businesspeople based abroad will converge in Harare next month for the much-anticipated Zimbabwe Diaspora Homecoming and Celebration Business Summit. The event, set for December 20, will be...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Why does Mnangagwa seem more hurt by BDP's defeat than Masisi himself?
In the aftermath of Botswana's recent elections, the landscape of Southern African politics has shifted dramatically. The long-standing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had been in power...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:48hrs | 2043 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
BancABC uses 'dirty tactics' to silence bosses?
BancABC is engulfed in controversy, facing accusations of fabricating charges against at least nine top managers as part of a strategy to evade paying retrenchment packages, NewZimbabwe.com has learne...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 06:50hrs | 1360 | by Staff reporter
If Smith was an oppressor, then what is Mnangagwa?
As I sit here, my work at a standstill due to the daily power outages we are experiencing in Zimbabwe, most times going for 15 hours or more a day, I can not help wondering.What has this suppo...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:17hrs | 849 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Khama Billiat wasn't mentally strong enough to take another season with Kaizer Chiefs
FORMER Kaizer Chiefs star Khama Billiat has revealed why he walked away from the Naturena-based giants.The 34-year-old forward surprisingly left Amakhosi following the conclusion of the 2023-2...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 14:45hrs | 814 | by Staff reporter
George Guvamatanga rules out Zimbabwe exchange-rate convergence
Zimbabwe won't allow the street rate of the ZiG to determine where its official rate should be as it isn't driven by market fundamentals, a senior Treasury official said.The ZiG is trading at ...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:53hrs | 1704 | by Staff reporter
Michael Nees revives Warriors
In a stunning display of skill and teamwork, Zimbabwe's national football team, the Warriors, secured a convincing 3-1 victory against Namibia yesterday at Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg. The...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 09:20hrs | 3079 | by Staff reporter
Musona inspires Warriors to back-to-back victory over Namibia
Zimbabwe 3 - 1 NamibiaWalter Musona was the hero of the night as Zimbabwe secured a crucial 3-1 win over Namibia in their return leg of the 2025 AFCON qualifying matches at Orlando Stadium in Sout...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:23hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
A historic homecoming: Vahera restoration Genealogy Association announces pilgrimage to Gombe Hill
The Hera people, united by their revered Mhofu Shava totem, are scattered across Zimbabwe and beyond, yet proudly connected to their heritage. A seminal event looms on the horizon – a historic visit...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 19:47hrs | 678 | by Etiwel Mutero
Over 2 000 attend Bosso fine fundraiser
Approximately 2,000 Highlanders supporters converged at the Highlanders Clubhouse yesterday for what they termed a "fundraiser" to support the club, which recently incurred a US$6,000 fine from the Pr...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Why buy a ZBC license when the broadcaster doesn't speak for suffering Zimbabweans?
The state-controlled broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has published its radio and television licence fees. This was one of the most outrageous lists I have seen a long...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 12:34hrs | 533 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema threatening to delay 2026 elections
On 13 September, Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema addressed parliament in fulfilment of the Constitution that requires the president to address the National Assembly every year and provide a repo...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 14:55hrs | 668 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Homegrown Heroes: Why the Opposition must prioritize local talent over ZANU-PF defectors
In the tumultuous landscape of Zimbabwean politics, the recent defection of Dzikamai Mavhaire back to ZANU-PF has served as a wake-up call for the opposition. This unsettling trend highlights the stru...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:32hrs | 465 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
'Mnangagwa succession open for debate'
A fierce debate has surfaced within Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, over a proposal to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028, as revealed by party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangw...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 16:02hrs | 1465 | by Staff reporter
'Zambia's economy on the verge of implosion'
PAC president Andyford Banda has warned that Zambia's economy is on the brink of collapse due to poor governance under the current administration. In an interview, Banda criticised the UPND go...Published: 09 Sep 2024 at 08:47hrs | 6080 | by Staff reporter
Decoloniality - a necessity in Zimbabwean Universities
Colonialism in Africa is not over, rather it is all over. One of the things that has given colonialism this staying power is the education system in Africa that largely mirrors the virtues of imperial...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 12:54hrs | 326 | by Dr Aribino Nicholas
Pioneering progress amid resource constraints in African radiology and oncology
Experts are concerned about resource limits and insufficient radiology skills and services in Africa, particularly for cancer detection and treatment. As the continent grapples with the rising burden ...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:41hrs | 154 | by Agencies
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