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Zimbabwean parents beg US diplomat for apology killing their child
The family of an 11-year-old girl allegedly killed by a US diplomat in Zimbabwe in a road accident in June have told the BBC they want him to return to the country and apologise to them in person....Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:28hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
America 'fugitive' diplomat shielded from Zimbabwe prosecution
A spokeswoman from the United States Embassy in Harare has refuted allegations by Harare that its diplomat is on the run after allegedly killing an 11-year-old girl in a road traffic accident in Dema,...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:15hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to pursue 'fugitive' US diplomat
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has vowed the country will use all available diplomatic channels to pursue a United States embassy official who fled the country last month after he ran over ...Published: 30 Jul 2024 at 17:16hrs | 981 | by Staff reporter
Pope's representative tours Victoria Falls
Archbishop Janusz Stanislaw Urbańczyk, the newly appointed Roman Catholic Church's Apostolic Nuncio to Zimbabwe, visited Victoria Falls on Wednesday as part of a three-day tour of the Hwange Diocese....Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
In Vienna activists demanded the West to stop exploiting the African people
The streets of Vienna were plastered with numerous leaflets containing anti-colonial slogans and calls for support for the African people oppressed by the West. The authors of the leaflets acc...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 20:25hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe escalates crime prevention, justice delivery
Home Affairs Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Raphael Faranisi, announced the revision of several laws and the introduction of new policies to enhance crime prevention and justice delivery in Zimbabwe....Published: 19 May 2024 at 10:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Milan spoke against the policy of neo-colonialism in Africa
Two events were held in Milan in support of the peoples of Africa: inscriptions demanding the end of the policy of neo-colonialism on the continent were broadcast during laser shows....Published: 18 May 2024 at 19:41hrs | 5 | by Staff Reporter
US embassy refuses to back down after spat with Zimbabwe
The United States embassy in Harare has refused to back down over tweets urging Zimbabweans to register and vote after its top diplomat was summoned to a meeting at the foreign affairs ministry on Tue...Published: 31 May 2023 at 20:58hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe warns meddlesome US
THE Government yesterday summoned a senior diplomat representing the United States in Zimbabwe and reprimanded Washington for meddling in the country's domestic affairs. This follows the unpre...Published: 31 May 2023 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe summons top US embassy official over election interference
Zimbabwe's foreign ministry has summoned the United States' top diplomat in Harare to protest the embassy's "diplomatic indiscretion."The decision came after the US embassy in Harare was accus...Published: 30 May 2023 at 09:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
US call for peaceful poll rattles govt?
GOVERNMENT says it will take action against the United States (US) embassy for calling on Zimbabweans to vote in peace during the forthcoming elections, arguing that it was against diplomatic protocol...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso prodigy told to muscle up
AUSTRIAN topflight football club SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz have told budding Highlanders Football Club's attacking midfielder Prince Ndlovu to muscle up and be strong, indicating that they might call h...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso's Ndhlovu in Austria trials
BUDDING Highlanders' attacking midfielder Prince Ndhlovu will spend two months in Austria, training with that country's top-flight football side SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz.Nozibelo Maphosa, the ...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Al Jazeera documentary an attempt to sully Zimbabwe'
THE documentary series titled "Gold Mafia", produced by Qatar-based international news network Al Jazeera, was an attempt to sully the ZANU PF Government and prompt the West to tighten economic sancti...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's presidential envoy abuses his position
CHARISMATIC Zimbabwean evangelist and President Emmerson Mnangagwa's special envoy on Trade and Investment, Uebert Angel, is embroiled in a money laundering scandal involving the abuse of diplomatic p...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 18:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa exposed
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been left exposed and politically vulnerable following ground-breaking revelations by Qatar-based international television network Al Jazeera's of gold...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 18:23hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa: Hoping for tricks of providence
A belch from a priest has greater valueFor a shiny trinket / Give not away your country / The foreigner is a trafficker / To mind him is no bargain / If you were skilled and artful / You'd sta...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 06:49hrs | | by Jamwanda
Writing's on the bright yellow wall
The Bishop is back.What a restful, restorative and therapeutic sabbatical it was!Once in a while, it is quite helpful to extricate ourselves from the maddening rush of our manic lifest...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:38hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
Zimbabwe opposition set for Armageddon in 2023
What a hugely important and symbolic week this will be for Zimbabwe.On Tuesday, African voices, particularly those from Southern Africa, will rise to a crescendo, as they continue to speak out...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:08hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus
From Mzilikazi High to the world flying high and far-flung
PROMINENT Zimbabwean lawyer Sternford Moyo is flying high - literally and figuratively. He has been traversing the world as International Bar Association (IBA) president - from Harare to Singapore and...Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa refused to sign Queen Elizabeth III's book of condolences until....
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has claimed that he refused to go to the British embassy in Harare to sign the book of condolences following the death of Queen Elizabeth 11 earlier this month.Acc...Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa legally untouchable while in office
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is unlikely to face justice while in office over sensational rape allegations by Australia-based Susan Mutami, legal experts have said.Now-based in Australia, Muta...Published: 27 Jul 2022 at 19:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere: To be or not to be!
Widening Russian War Aims What a week we have had! War works largely on laws of the unforeseen and the unintended. The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, has ominously hinted at ...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:27hrs | | by Jamwanda
More light must be shed on gold coins to instil confidence
Consumer and investor confidence will likely be a game changer as the nation waits patiently for gold coins, which will be available beginning July 25 this year.The coins will be available thr...Published: 21 Jul 2022 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Foreign missions asked to stop meddling in Zimbabwe's domestic affairs'
Government is prepared to invoke penal provisions of the Vienna Convention to decisively tackle gross interference by rogue foreign missions in domestic matters including politics and the country's le...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 08:12hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Gold coins to be sold in Zimdollars
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says its planned gold coins, to be introduced as an alternative investment option and inflation hedge on July 25, will be traded in both Zimbabwe dollars and foreign...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe approves nuclear protocols
Cabinet has approved nuclear energy conventions, protocols and agreements which will allow Zimbabwe to enjoy maximum international financial security against damage that would arise from its peaceful ...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
US, CCC and local journalists gang up to foment chaos
The US government through its Harare embassy has started sponsoring local journalists to write more negative stories about Zimbabwe, at the same time undermining Chinese investments to create national...Published: 18 May 2022 at 06:19hrs | | by Gibson Nyikadzino
Drax execs US$2,9m richer
AFTER the High Court this week ruled that the controversial US$20 million Drax Consult SAGL deal on medical supplies and sundries that cost former Health minister Obadiah Moyo his job was valid, Drax ...Published: 04 Dec 2021 at 18:48hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'World's best' uplifts Matabeleland South farmers
When farmers in Matabeleland South province received help on improving yields from a Zimbabwean plant scientist, little did they know that they were in the company of someone who would be recognised a...Published: 30 Oct 2021 at 08:58hrs | 28 | by Simbarashe Sithole | Alice Mangwara in Harare
Ambassador Matemadanda presents his credentials to the Mozambican president
On Thursday 16th September 2021, comrade Victor Matemadanda presented his Letters of Credence to His Excellence president of Mozambique, accrediting him as Zimbabwe's Ambassador to the Nation of Mozam...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 16:15hrs | 9 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
CIO big shot behind Malunga farm grab
A TOP Zimbabwean Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) director and senior ruling Zanu-PF officials in Matabeleland North province are behind the illegal seizure of a farm belonging to a local inter...Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 15:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
South Africa sends Malawian and Lesotho diplomats packing
The South African government has given some Lesotho and Malawian diplomats 72 hours to leave the country after they were found guilty of engaging in illicit trade in duty-free alcohol.South Af...Published: 12 Jun 2021 at 21:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe summons 'meddlesome' UK envoy
BRITISH ambassador to Zimbabwe Melanie Robinson (pictured) was last week reportedly summoned and reprimanded by Foreign Affairs minister Fredrick Shava on allegations of deviating from her diplomatic ...Published: 19 May 2021 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe terminates Honorary Consul to Northern Israel appointment
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has announced the termination of ties with Mr Moshe Yitzhak Osdoicher who was the country's Honorary Consul in northern Israel."The Gove...Published: 18 May 2021 at 14:26hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Iyasa honours late member through concert
AWARD-WINNING group Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (Iyasa) in partnership with Theatro Piccolo (Vienna, Austria) on Monday held a virtual show for the production of Elephant Moon in memory of its ...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu lobbies embassies to decentralise to Bulawayo
THE opposition Zapu has written to various foreign embassies in Harare asking them to decentralise their operations and open consular posts in Bulawayo, the second largest city in the country....Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nichols should stop interfering in Zim affairs
The United States ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian Nichols' continued interference to the Zimbabwe's internal affairs has reached alarming levels with the ambassador now behaving like a prefect with the t...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 13:46hrs | 4 | by Innocent Mujeri
Ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe told to stick to protocol
Ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe should comply with diplomatic protocols that compel them not to interfere with internal affairs, a Cabinet Minister has said. Information, Publicity and Broa...Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to criminalise claiming torture or abduction without proof
Zimbabwe will criminalise "making unsubstantiated claims of torture and abductions," ministers said on Tuesday following a cabinet meeting.Private citizens and groups who negotiate with hostil...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 21:13hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa moves to muzzle critics
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government yesterday announced plans to tighten screws on critics, including banning civil society from staging anti-government protests at international fora and "unaut...Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's cabinet approves sanctions law
Cabinet yesterday approved the draft of a proposed law that punishes Zimbabweans outside and inside the country who campaign for the continued imposition of sanctions with intent to harm the nation. ...Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sanctions were fashioned to kill Zimbabwe - Academic
THE sanctions imposed by the West on Zimbabwe, are no longer about inculcating good governance and freedoms but a tactless, miscalculated economic warfare, fashioned to ‘kill' Zimbabwe.Curio...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by David Matsanga in London United Kingdom
Zapu lobbies for consular offices
THE opposition Zapu is lobbying various embassies to consider opening consular offices in Bulawayo to serve those residing outside the capital, Harare, as is the norm in many countries.Embassi...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 07:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'US ambassador's claims on Zimbabwe baseless'
The Government yesterday called to order the United States ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Brian Nichols for violating the Vienna Convention which governs diplomatic missions, as he is dabbling in local po...Published: 01 Sep 2020 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt sweats over new MDC demos
Jittery authorities are sweating over fresh anti-government protests that have been threatened by the opposition, with Home Affairs minister Cain Mathema, claiming that MDC and labour unions want to t...Published: 29 Aug 2019 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ignore protests & focus on recovery Govt urges nation
The Government has called on Zimbabweans to shun violent demonstrations by the MDC Alliance planned for today and tomorrow saying the country was on a recovery path and should not be derailed by chaos...Published: 29 Aug 2019 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
RBZ liberalises fuel imports
Foreign currency-starved Zimbabwe has liberalised fuel imports by allowing authorised dealers to pay directly to foreign fuel suppliers upon exchange control approval in a move meant to ease pre...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 14:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Met Dept calls for use of nuclear technology
Zimbabwe's Meteorological Service Department (MSD) acting director Rebecca Manzou has urged nations to use technologies meant to detect nuclear activities for alternative purposes, particularly season...Published: 27 Jun 2019 at 07:06hrs | | by Staf reporter
US diplomat smuggled guns into Zimbabwe
A United States diplomat recently raised security concerns after he smuggled two rifles and two shotguns into the country in 2016, only to declare the weapons in February 2019, about a month before le...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
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