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Violence threatens MDC Congress
The Opposition MDC Congress is experiencing a false start after Bulawayo party security details are reportedly barring officers who are supporting Professor Welshman Ncube for Vice Presidency from ent...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 09:45hrs | 4835 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Linda Masarira offers Mnangagwa a solution
MDC T notes with concern the lack of urgency by the government of Zimbabwe to address the debilitating economic crisis. It is not a secret that the current government has failed to stabilize the econo...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 08:14hrs | 3578 | by Linda Masarira
Man struck and killed by lightning on Christmas
A 20-year-old Silobela man was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning on Christmas while boozing with friends. Mlungisi Mori of Msilahobe Village under Chief Malisa died on the spot. Silobel...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 10:47hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
A Christmas break from 'selling sex'
Until people get to personally know each other instead of just a glimpse from a distance, they will always be judgemental of one another. What will change the misconception will be learning their hist...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 16:48hrs | 1083 | by Staff reporter
Bus firms slash fares
LONG-distance buses plying rural routes have reduced their fares drastically after cashing in on the Christmas holiday as less and less people are travelling and coupled with the allocation of fuel to...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 16:45hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter
DeMbare in Xmas shopping
HARARE giants Dynamos have launched a bid for Yadah FC goalkeeper Stephen Chimusoro, while an unnamed Congolese centre back is already in the country for a brief assessment as they bid to strengthen t...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:48hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Can we hope when there is no hope?
The Zanu pf dominance in local politics became lesser after the emergence of MDC as a formidable opposition party . The opposition party appealing across all races, all tribes as well as all classes o...Published: 27 Dec 2018 at 18:38hrs | 1477 | by AT Kadada
Confused Mnangagwa must spare us our hardworking doctors
What a big joke that the junta led government has suspended our striking doctors. Does Mnangagwa and Chiwenga really think well?, these two guys might be in need of mental medical check ups. Suspendin...Published: 27 Dec 2018 at 18:23hrs | 2631 | by Knowledge Hakata
'Zimbabweans postpone Christmas this year'
As Zimbabweans wake up tomorrow to celebrate the traditional Christmas Day, will the day be same as in past year? The Daily News' Jeffrey Muvundusi and Pauline Hurungudo spoke to some Zimbabweans abou...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:55hrs | 1707 | by Staff reporter
'Jolly Jesus' killed before Xmas
A SATELITE dish installer from Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb, popularly known as "Jolly Jesus" was stabbed and died on a neighbour's rooftop where he had sought refuge following a fight at a gambling...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:22hrs | 860 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa urges patience in Christmas message
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday urged Zimbabweans to work together to create a prosperous Zimbabwe desired by all as he wished the nation a Merry Christmas. He described 2018 as a historic year...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:18hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
No your Excellence, there's No Christmas for us povo
Dear Mr President, Still waiting in this long winding fuel queue i decided to read your xmas message hoping to get some comfort and assurance from you but alas its all gloom. Surely your sense...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 16:03hrs | 1810 | by Munya Shumba
1893 MHRRM: Merry Xmas and Happy New Year
From The 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement's Information and Publicity Department#ThisMovement1893 MHRRM: Seskhona Thanking the leadership, membership and all keen followers...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 22:42hrs | 719 | by 1893 MHRRM Information and Publicity Department
It's Xmas, stop and reflect!
It's Christmas!He arrived in the dark and silent night. Change had come, but everything looked the same. Silent and undisturbed. There was no room for him who would change history forever. So ...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 08:44hrs | 71 | by Milton Kamwendo
Bleak xmas amid economic turmoil
IN keeping with a long-standing tradition, the City of Harare has created a festive spectacle of Christmas lights at Town House, which glows magnificently during the night, belying the national feelin...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 18:49hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga brings Xmas cheer to the needy
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Mrs Marry Chiwenga, has urged the privileged in society to assist the less-privileged especially during this time of the year, which is a time for giving. ...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 18:31hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to oversee negotiation with striking doctors - Merry Xmas VP, you filthy animal!
"Vice President Constantino Guvheya Nyikadzino Chiwenga has taken over the oversight role on the negotiations between government and striking doctors," reported Bulawayo24.Most people wo...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 07:17hrs | 2941 | by Nomusa Garikai
Prophet Chiza buys wife a brand new car
Eagle Life Assembly Founder Prophet Blessing Chiza has bought his wife Prophetess Tatianah Chiza a brand new computerised jeep Cherokee as an appreciation for standing with him in ministry."I ...Published: 05 Dec 2018 at 07:19hrs | 5615 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Civil servants bonus before Christmas
THE Government is working on dates for payments of this year's annual bonus for civil servants and yesterday assured that all workers will receive their 13th cheques before Christmas.In an int...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:27hrs | 1623 | by Staff reporter
Why do kids love Christmas?
Christmas is considered the time for kids. As soon as you tell them that Christmas is about to come, they will feel excited. Over the years of celebrating Christmas, your kids felt something positive....Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 07:55hrs | 589 | by Agencies
Anti-Corruption Commission investigating Biti over $30 million deal
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating former Finance Minister Mr Tendai Biti over a $30 million deal between the National Social Security Authority and the now defunct Renaissance B...Published: 26 Aug 2018 at 08:06hrs | 7583 | by Staff Reporter
Britain dismisses Jonathan Moyo's 'conspiracy theories'
THE British Government has dismissed as "absurd conspiracy theories" claims by former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo that the United Kingdom is backing President Mnangagwa and his party Zanu...Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:05hrs | 3604 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe fights on
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe has formed a trust company, Trustees of the Grace Mugabe Foundation, as she scales up her fight to take over gold claims at Smithfield Farm in Mazowe.On Friday, ...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 07:15hrs | 3094 | by Staffr eporter
Makorokoza hits back at Grace Mugabe
Former first lady Grace Mugabe may have made millions of dollars through gold mining at 16 gold claims she seized at Smithfield Farm in Mazowe, it has been alleged.The claim was made at ...Published: 04 Apr 2018 at 12:43hrs | 1660 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe robbed by her own employees?
THE government has dismissed as lies claims by former first lady Grace Mugabe that her Mazowe estate has been invaded by 400 illegal gold panners and that some 31 laptops were stolem from an orphanage...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 09:01hrs | 5403 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe, Obert Mpofu clash
GOVERNMENT has dismissed former First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe's claims that her farm and children's home were invaded by illegal gold miners and clarified that security personnel to the former First Fam...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:48hrs | 2576 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe ordered off farm
FORMER President Robert Mugabe's security aides based at Gushungo Holdings (Pvt) Ltd and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Support Unit have been ordered to vacate Smithfield Farm in Mazowe, which th...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 06:10hrs | 2209 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho councillor nabs xmas day ‘rapist' in SA
A Tsholotsho councillor, who in December 2016 gained fame after hunting down a second fugitive rapist, has again been instrumental in the arrest of a man who allegedly raped a 14-year-old girl on Chri...Published: 09 Jan 2018 at 06:04hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter
Xmas cheer for pensioners, rural folk
Government says it is looking into the plight of pensioners and people living in rural areas to ensure they have access to cash during the festive season.Demand for cash during the festive sea...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 07:07hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Price hikes dampen festive mood
CONSUMERS have expressed dismay over the continuous increase in the prices of basic commodities, which they say could dampen the festive mood.A snap survey conducted by Business Chronicle yest...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 05:39hrs | 1139 | by Staff reporter
Mugabexit: Poisoned chalice or true Santa?
True to tradition, the gift remains wrapped and sealed under the Christmas tree - another Zimbabwe ruin, absolutely stunning to behold, but potentially hopeless for function! Zimbabwe is yet to savour...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 08:02hrs | 128 | by Mathanelazitha
Early Christmas Present For Zimbabweans
Dear My fellow countrymen we have been presented with an early xmas present by Father Christmas ...The General together with the Zimbabwe National People's Army. General we salute you....Published: 21 Nov 2017 at 18:04hrs | 1024 | by Munya Shumba
Outrage over Mbalula remarks escalates
Scores of Zimbabweans have reacted angrily to South Africa (SA)'s Police minister Fikile Mbalula's statement that Zimbabwean soldiers were the ones perpetrating most crimes in his country.Poli...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 15:50hrs | 1250 | by Staff reporter
MSU lecturer killer in court
AN education inspector who allegedly killed his estranged wife who was a lecturer at the Midlands State University (MSU) in an alleged infidelity row has been indicted to appear for trial at the H...Published: 12 Apr 2017 at 06:35hrs | 1177 | by Staff reporter
Akbay looking for one more striker
HIGHLANDERS will conclude their squad reinforcement by signing one more striker, with coach Erol Akbay saying their potency in front of goal would be key to the title chase.Eccentric strik...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 06:10hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe's birthday important as Christmas'
THE Zanu-PF Youth League says celebrating President Mugabe's birthday is as important to them as celebrating Christmas Day as he has championed the liberation and empowerment for not only Zimbabwe...Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 06:22hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's Xmas card delivered very late to MPs
Notice anything about President Robert Mugabe's Christmas card this year - apart from the fact it's been delivered VERY late?Zimbabwe opposition MP Jessie Majome took to Facebook to share a sn...Published: 26 Jan 2017 at 08:08hrs | 2650 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's birthday 'should be celebrated like Xmas'
President Robert Mugabe's birthday should be celebrated like Christmas Day, the ruling Zanu-PF youth league has said, adding that the veteran leader is "The Messiah" to them.According to N...Published: 25 Jan 2017 at 07:47hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
Plastic money spurs Christmas spending
MORE than 80 percent of retail transactions during the festive season were conducted through plastic money with more than 4 000 Point of Sale Machines added in December alone.Confederation...Published: 15 Jan 2017 at 07:54hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
This and that with Mal'phosa - It's all fake
Hey, happy new year everyone. I wish you an awesome year; wealthy and healthy, I mean, really wealthy, not fake wealthy. How did you manage gifts for your loved ones under these trying economic times,...Published: 04 Jan 2017 at 12:03hrs | 529 | by Clerk Ndlovu
Bleak Christmas for Mugabe's civil servants
Long-suffering civil servants, who have been hoping for a change in their fortunes for the better, will endure yet another miserable festive season after President Robert Mugabe's stone-broke gove...Published: 15 Dec 2016 at 05:23hrs | 757 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai to deliver Christmas message
Movement for Democratic Change leader, Morgan Tsvangirai will today deliver a Christmas message to the Harare MDC-T structures at the Harare Showgrounds.Tsvangirai will address his supporters ...Published: 14 Dec 2016 at 09:35hrs | 408 | by Ndou Paul
Teachers to spend Xmas without money, pay dates pegged on December 28, January 3
THE Government has released December pay dates for civil servants, with those in the health sector and uniformed forces being paid on December 21 while the rest will receive their salaries after C...Published: 14 Dec 2016 at 05:20hrs | 550 | by Staff reporter
Pensioners get Christmas bonuses
Pensioners have something to be merry about this Christmas as the National Social Security Authority will give them a bonus that is equivalent to their monthly payouts.In an interview, NSS...Published: 11 Dec 2016 at 08:58hrs | 678 | by Staff reporter
Bond notes triggers countrywide bank siege
Banks opened to long queues and angry customers throughout Zimbabwe yesterday after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's move to introduce bond notes in an effort to fight a crippling liquidity crunch....Published: 01 Dec 2016 at 14:08hrs | 1209 | by Staff reporter
'Brace for more festive season roadblocks'
Home Affairs minister Ignatius Chombo has ordered the police to mount more roadblocks across the country's highways during the festive season for the "safety of travellers".This is despite...Published: 01 Dec 2016 at 10:15hrs | 921 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers fear penniless Christmas
Progressive Teachers Union Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has raised fears of a 'dry Christmas" as Government is increasingly struggling to pay civil servants on time.On Thursday, Bulawayo24.com re...Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 13:26hrs | 1791 | by Thobekile Zhou
Teachers fear penniless Christmas
Progressive Teachers Union Zimbabwe (PTUZ) has raised fears of a 'dry Christmas" as Government is increasingly struggling to pay civil servants on time.On Thursday, Bulawayo24.com reveal...Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 13:23hrs | 1190 | by Thobekile Zhou
MSU lecturer 'killer' claims self-defence
A MINISTRY of Primary and Secondary Education inspector who allegedly murdered his wife who was a lecturer at Midlands State University (MSU) has claimed that he killed her in self-defence.Fre...Published: 04 Mar 2016 at 05:40hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
MSU lecturer 'killer' claims self defence
A MINISTRY of Primary and Secondary Education inspector who allegedly murdered his wife who was a lecturer at the Midlands State University (MSU) has claimed that he killed her in self-defence....Published: 03 Mar 2016 at 05:31hrs | 2743 | by Patrick Chitumba
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