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Zimbabwean academic joins Sacomm executive

Zimbabwean-born scholar Dr Blessing Makwambeni has been elected to the executive committee of the South African Communication Association (Sacomm), where he will head the communication science portfolio.Makwambeni, who lectures in media st…

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 16:12hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa, Zvigananda starve anti-sanctions foot-soldiers

HARARE - Despite dishing out fleet of vehicles and indiscriminate amounts of revolving funding worth millions (including US$ cash) to some undeserving characters, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration and Zimbabwean tenderpreneurs …

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 21:55hrs | 14 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole

Mwonzora finally weighed and measured

The recently held by-election in Epworth, Harare, was the final straw for MDC-T candidate Douglas Mwonzora, who raised a political query over why the electorate was undermining his political stamina.Douglas Mwonzora's MDC-T-backed candidat…

Published: 07 Aug 2025 at 16:20hrs | 442 | by Leonard Koni

90,000 Zimbabweans in SA apply for exemption permits

More than 90,000 Zimbabweans living in South Africa have applied for waivers to regularise their stay and avoid the threat of deportation, the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa has revealed. The disclosure followed a meeting between the c…

Published: 31 Jul 2025 at 08:21hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter

Boreholes are not the solution to Zimbabwe's water crisis - they may worsen it

There has been a growing disturbing trend.The Zimbabwean government has, in recent years, taken to vigorously drilling boreholes across the country as its signature approach to solving the country's deepening water crisis.Branded as the "P…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:30hrs | 991 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwean Sensation Ananya Revisits Childhood Nostalgia on New Single 'Long Jump'

Johannesburg - Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ananya has always walked a tightrope between worlds. Her latest single, Long Jump, is a deeply personal indie-pop track that captures that delicate balancing act: the ache of dista…

Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 14:15hrs | 373 | by Agencies

Zimbabwean prop signs for Northampton Saints

Northampton Saints have secured the signing of Zimbabwean prop Cleopas Kundiona from French Pro D2 side USON Nevers ahead of the 2025/26 season.The 26-year-old tighthead will join the Gallagher Premiership club this summer, bringing with h…

Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 09:53hrs | 341 | by Staff reporter

Unfair Attack on Zimbabwe's Government and Innovator

The attack on the government of the Republic of Zimbabwe by the author of a trending article, criticizing a novel car invention and a radio, is unconscionable and unfair. The article comment by Njabulo (email: libertyatliberty@gmail.com) p…

Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 22:39hrs | 3 | by Njabulo

The dangers of colonial nostalgia and Amnesia

The legacy of colonialism remains a stain on our society - something that cannot be whitewashed. It remains a source of trauma - a source of collective pain.  Four decades after independence, its ghost still haunts us. In Zimbabwean d…

Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 11:21hrs | 449 | by Innocent Mpoki

Zimbabwean man admits to murder of woman in UK

A 32-year-old Zimbabwean man based in the United Kingdom, Tanaka Zivanai, has pleaded guilty to the murder of 28-year-old Zanele Sibanda in Gloucester earlier this year. Zivanai also admitted to possession of a bladed article in a public p…

Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 09:17hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter

The cancel culture is misogynistic. Mokoena must be silenced by Zanu PF!

The political culture of South Africa is not interchangeable with that of Zimbabwean political landscape. These two countries are different even in the processes of gaining their political independence. Ms. Sophie Mokoena knows a political…

Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:51hrs | 887 | by Nomazulu Thata

Mr. Mnangagwa, before talking about colonial reparations, why not pay Gukurahundi reparations first?

In a recent address at State House, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa renewed his call for former colonial powers to pay reparations to their ex-colonies, suggesting that such reparations could help fund Zimbabwe's efforts to compens…

Published: 31 Oct 2024 at 21:25hrs | 463 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

ZANU-PF's 'liberation' lie: The party never fought for democracy

In a recently circulating audio clip, a former senior Zimbabwean army commander made the shocking declaration that if there are any attempts to remove ZANU-PF from power, bloodshed will follow. He boasted that the ruling party came to powe…

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:58hrs | 358 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

ZANU PF members should Embrace Our Constitution

Dear Members of ZANU PF, Today, I write to you not just as a fellow Zimbabwean but as someone who deeply believes in the promise of our great nation. The conference is upon us and we stand at a pivotal moment in our political journey, one …

Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:29hrs | | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabweans don't need to be paid by the US to reject oppression, Mr. Mnangagwa!

It never ceases to amaze!Can there be anything more demeaning than an entire nation being regarded as dimwits by its own leaders?What can be more insulting than your own government accusing you of being paid by foreign forces whenever you …

Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 17:17hrs | 886 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwean nurse aid robs Ireland pensioners

"LOCK them up for a long time because they are evil," were the words of one of six vulnerable pensioners preyed on by their former carer for Euro 34 000 in violent burglaries in Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland last year.Precious Moyo (38),…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:13hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter

African countries assisted South African independence; payback is Xenophobic actions: blacks on blacks' violence

I quote from Byo24: Former ANC MP and Abantu Batho Congress Councilor in eThekwini, Makhosi Khoza, says South African natives have been shortchanged. Close quote. This is a statement that could cause loss of Zimbabwean lives in South Afric…

Published: 14 Apr 2024 at 18:55hrs | 35 | by Nomazulu Thata

When the Rains Forget Their Path: Climate Change Through Zimbabwean Eyes

In the land where the baobab trees stretch their ancient limbs towards the heavens and the mighty Zambezi carves its way through the savannah, a silent upheaval is underway. Zimbabwe, a country rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage,…

Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 20:34hrs | 16 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Chamisa's Blue Movement another empty promise in the Zimbabwean sea of political chaos

When Nelson Chamisa announced his resignation from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) last month, citing infiltration by Zanu PF and other reasons, many of his supporters were left in shock and confusion. What would become of their be…

Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 19:10hrs | 5 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Hands off King Lobengula, he was not a Zimbabwean!

Unformed, ignorant and reckless Zimbabwe satirists, journalists, whatever they call themselves, should be advised that His Majesty, King Lobengula of Matabeleland was not a Zimbabwean. Ingqungqulu Emadolwabomvu, was the King of Matabelelan…

Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 09:46hrs | 22 | by Israel Dube

Zim bouncer strikes gold in SA

Zimbabwean bouncer Ali Mohommed is doing well in the neighbouring South Africa where he is rendering security to celebrities through his company Undisputed VIP Protection.Mahommed was born and bred in Mashonaland Central province, Mvurwi t…

Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 07:32hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole

Musarara shines in Scotland

Zimbabwean fast bowler Tinotenda Tafadzwa Musarara Jr is shining in Scotland, where he plays for Forfarshire Cricket Club.Musarara who is son to the politician and businessman Dr Tafadzwa Musarara is a gifted fast bowler and middle-order b…

Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 14:52hrs | 291 | by Simbarashe Sithole

UK-born Zimbabwean forward signs for Queens Park Rangers

Nathan Jeche, the Zimbabwean teenage forward, has achieved a significant milestone in his budding career by securing a contract with Queens Park Rangers (QPR)'s development team, coming from the English lower-tier side Maidstone United.The…

Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 13:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

The politicians aren't here to save us!

IN politics, hope often blooms within our hearts, fueling a belief that change is on the horizon. We yearn for leaders who will champion our causes, fight for our rights, and navigate the path towards a better future. Yet, it is with great…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 23:35hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

The Tyranny Continues

I find myself once again standing on the aftermath of another election. It is a time after we were supposed to freely exercise our democratic right to choose our leaders, a fleeting moment when our voices were meant to matter. However, in …

Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 14:23hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

5 more years is way too much

My heart is heavy with sadness and a deep sense of contemplation as I reflect upon the recent presidential election. Emmerson Mnangagwa, claimed victory in a highly disputed election. The news of another five years under Mnangagwa's leader…

Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:42hrs | 3 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Hypocrites!!

Zimbabwe's political scenery has always been marred by accusations, manipulations, and power struggles among its various political parties. One such party, the ruling ZANU PF, has frequently resorted to shame and judgment when its oppositi…

Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 09:38hrs | 3 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Suicide now associated with cyber-bullying

Worldwide cyberbullying has been associated with suicide among school children in several recent cases, a phenomenon that has been newly termed cyberbullicide. With access to modern technology and the internet, Zimbabweans now have access …

Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 13:23hrs | 20 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Opportunity for Zimbabwean Film Industry Professionals

Submissions have opened for the third Creative Producers Indaba (CPI), a film producers' development programme presented by the Realness Institute, in collaboration with EAVE, International Film Festival Rotterdam's IFFR Pro, and the Marra…

Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 10:25hrs | 20 | by Agencies

Confusion around Al Jazeera corruption documentary proves need for investigative journalism in Zimbabwe

It has been hinted that the much-anticipated Al Jazeera investigative documentary on high-level corruption, money laundering and gold smuggling in Zimbabwe will finally be aired this Thursday 23rd March).This was after the initial much-hyp…

Published: 21 Mar 2023 at 17:50hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

'Zimbabweans are serial plan B people!' Where is plan B if millions are in the dark and starving

"Zimbabwe did not become a failed state overnight. The collapse of the country happened over a period of decades, starting as early as the 1980s," wrote Malaika Mahlatsi in an article circulating in my social media group."Scholars like Lly…

Published: 15 Dec 2022 at 10:01hrs | 2 | by Patrick Guramatunhu

SA based Zimbabwean filmmaker walks into a room with a different energy

The Cape Town-based filmmaker's refreshing combination of cool confidence and whimsy comes across even before we've sat for the interview."Hi, can we re-schedule?" a breathless voice says when I answer the office phone in Johannesburg abou…

Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Who Owns Blinart Investments?

Zimbabwean people never stop to amaze me-how can a whole parliament waste time debating about a USD$9,000 laptop? Is our parliament genuine in discussing this issue or it is just one of the sideshows to distract the masses from real bread …

Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 17:49hrs | 5 | by Sam Wezhira

'We're not far from Rwanda in 1994,' warned Biti. Because we're cursed with great man who're easily corrupted by power

"He (John Kumalo) is a big man, in this place, your brother. His shop always full of men, talking as you have heard. But they say you must hear him at a meeting, he and Dubula and a brown man named Tomlinson. They say he speaks like a bull…

Published: 30 Jul 2022 at 17:56hrs | 14 | by Nomusa Garikai

Picking Zimbabwean Sitho Mdlalose as Vodacom SA boss raises eyebrows

The Zimbabwean diaspora seems to be discovering many vertical opportunities in corporate SA, notably in financial services, mining, and lately the telecoms sector. There is nothing wrong with it, but it raises eyebrows given the transforma…

Published: 12 May 2022 at 07:13hrs | 4 | by Gugu Lourie

Zimbabwean left for dead after Cape Town attack seeks help to return home

A ZIMBABWEAN immigrant, Immanuel Zinja, who was allegedly attacked two weeks ago by South Africans in Capetown's Breadasdorp settlement, says he wants to go back home as his property was looted, leaving him and his pregnant wife almost des…

Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 08:29hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Aaron Motsoaledi tells Zimbabwean man to leave very peacefully

A man was thrown out of the meeting between the government and residents of Diepsloot as tempers flared soon after he introduced himself as a Zimbabwean communist party representative.Emotions ran high inside the hall when the man tried to…

Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 19:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Slain Zimbabwean was a father of 4

BLOODSTAINS litter the bright pink entrance gate to the small grouping of shacks where Elvis Nyathi, a 43-year-old Zimbabwean, was killed in a mob attack in Diepsloot on Wednesday night after a day of protest against crime and poor policin…

Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 19:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe peddles a world-class Constitution that guarantees

The truth however, is this is just for show and is rarely enforced. How then can we use the beautiful Constitution to fight for our liberties? The first step is to set up a pirate radio stations. If the despot shuts it down, sue in co…

Published: 31 Dec 2021 at 16:49hrs | 2 | by Sam Wezhira

Every Zimbabwean can be very rich without political inclination

I was going through my WhatsApp messages and my eyes were blinded by this message below. I felt it will be helpful to all of us if we are to read. I stole some of the advices.Many times I am constantly getting the same questions in my inbo…

Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 13:30hrs | 4 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Criminalising Freedom of Expression in Zimbabwe by ZANU PF

The oppressive ZANU PF regime continues to silence Zimbabwean alternative voices through criminalising any act or anyone who is viewed as a threat to the status quo. The recent arrest of youth leaders  Nancy Njenge and Paida Masaraure…

Published: 13 May 2021 at 22:11hrs | 17 | by Prince Njagu

Cry my Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe attained 41 years of socio political independence which was awarded with deception by the British colony to the majority native citizens.It was only after 19 years of  political independence when Zimbabweans  realized th…

Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 15:06hrs | 3 | by Shelton Muchena

How do you percieve the difference between conscience and conscious as a Zimbabwean?

How does the conscious differ from the conscience? These two terms are sometimes confused in common everyday usage, but they actually mean very different things within the field of psychology.I confuse them myself though educated enough to…

Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 09:58hrs | 3 | by Ryton Dzimiri

Sanctions. What sanctions?

25 October will go down in history as the day SADC took Zimbabwean people to the sacrificial altar simply to shore up their dictator brotherhood cult ruining the country. The day set aside in 2019 to ostensibly rally the world to lift non …

Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 07:50hrs | 2 | by Iphithule Maphosa

'Every Zimbabwean is a hero in their own right'

As the ministry in charge of the Heroes Day commemorations, we are looking forward to this year's event with great excitement and anticipation.This year's theme for the celebrations is titled "Lest we Forget", which serves as a reminder to…

Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 08:19hrs | 3 | by Ambassador Cain Mathema

How to speak Zimbabwean

Very often, you hear the words "resilient" and "innovative" attached to Zimbabwean people. But what most outsiders don't know is that to be Zimbabwean, one must speak a language only known to the countrymen and women. Anyone can learn to s…

Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:55hrs | 1 | by Chazz Cummings

Zimbabwean wins UK council elections

A Zimbabwean has won a seat in the UK  council elections.  Thabiso Mabhena is the new councillor for Blackheath Ward in Sandwell Birmingham. He polled 726 votes with the Conservatives coming in second with 620 votes.

Published: 07 May 2019 at 08:02hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe not yet ready for national dialogue

This Tuesday I wrote an analytic piece on how our main political leaders Pres Chamisa and Pres Mnangagwa have all used their political posturing skills at the expense of the nation's economic, political and developmental progress. Even tho…

Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 11:53hrs | 1 | by Terence Simbi

The difference between Rhodesians and Zimbabweans is on the love for their country

It is quite a shame that we want to come out with many theories on what is wrong with Zimbabwe and why Rhodesians managed the economy.Rhodesians where shroud economists and had the country at heart. Everything they did they did it for Rhod…

Published: 31 Dec 2018 at 09:09hrs | 15 | by Henry Madiro

Zimbabwean students fall prey to scammers

What began as a dream to hone their skills and knowledge in international capitals of the world such as Beijing has turned out to be a living nightmare for many Zimbabwean students.Duped out of their hard-earned fortune by scholarship scam…

Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 09:35hrs | 13 | by Fatima Bulla

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Chinese Embassy urges nationals to exercise caution in Zimbabwe investments

First lady pays tribute to brave 13-year-old cancer victim Adrian Gurumbadza

Welshman Ncube mourns MP Moyo death

Nees has managed just two wins

Mnangagwa mourns Limpopo bus crash victims

Sikhala invited to address Botswana Patriotic Front Congress

Man axes wife to death, burns 3 homesteads

Water levels in Zimbabwe dams still high

Mliswa schools Geza on rule of law

Manager jailed over armed gold mine raid

Dr Death's crimes in Zimbabwe revisited

Montana exposes SARS over 'insane' R55m tax debt claim

Chinese miner charged with murder in Zimbabwe

Chief Nhema accused of extortion

Zimbabwe pushes Heritage-Based Education 5.0

Sakubva Hospital faces bed shortage

Holy Ten issues public apology to Mnangagwa

ZANU-PF pushes Mnangagwa term extension to 2030 despite internal resistance

Chamisa rejects coup-like actions

The story of Sakunda Holdings and Zanu-PF

South Africa releases names of 43 Zimbabweans who died

Chiwenga says current conditions led to Zimbawe's 2017 coup

Ramaphosa mourns Zimbabwean, Malawian victims of Limpopo bus disaster

Social media users clash over Chinese conduct in Zimbabwe mining sector

First Lady hosts empowerment bush luncheon for women entrepreneurs

Mine Workers Union raises alarm over expatriate salary under-declaration

Chiwenga dossier accuses Tagwirei of looting US$1.9bn

Zanu-PF annual 'feast' to gobble US$4 million

Chiwenga's urges coal miners to support railway revival

Man arrested for raping ex-wife

Bulawayo woman in court for forgery, fraud

ZEP extension faces pushback

Chiwenga admits 2017 event was a coup

Zanu-PF indaba opens under dark cloud

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors

Zimbabwe gold loans-to-deposit ratio rises

Zimbabwe named World's best country to visit in 2025 by Forbes

Zimbabwe's mining sector sees gold surge

42 Zimbabweans, Malawians killed in N1 Limpopo crash

Police officers strip parts from impounded vehicles

Chinese miner pays US$6 500 for villager's murder

Harare blames residents for crippled sewage system

Insiza RDC bans selling of food at risky sites

State demands conviction in Chimombe, Mpofu fraud trial

Zimra officer dismissed over pornographic emails

Rozvi descendants formalise constitution

Woman poisons girl (4) to death in revenge

Cyrene High School farm overrun by illegal settlers

Murape Murape in trouble

Harare's major road to be closed for 5 days

Chiwenga accuses Jonathan Moyo of treason

Chiwenga admits 2017 event was a coup

South Africa releases names of 43 Zimbabweans who died

Chiwenga says current conditions led to Zimbawe's 2017 coup

42 Zimbabweans, Malawians killed in N1 Limpopo crash

No plans to heckle and embarrass Chiwenga

Zimra officer dismissed over pornographic emails

The story of Sakunda Holdings and Zanu-PF

Chamisa rejects coup-like actions

PIC Director resigns after appointment error

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