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Zanu-PF pushes for law criminalising govt criticism
Ruling party ZANU-PF legislators are doubling down on calls to criminalise criticism of government shortcomings, reigniting concerns over shrinking democratic space and rising authoritarianism in Zimb...Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 08:00hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition fears of 'ZANU-fication'
A motion to establish a legal framework for a National Ideology in Zimbabwe has sparked heated debate in Parliament, exposing deep divisions between the ruling ZANU-PF party and opposition legislators...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 06:18hrs | 367 | by Staff reporter
'City on the Edge of the City' set to transform Bulawayo
Real estate firm Henock Ranching has announced an ambitious new urban development project, "City on the Edge of the City," which will be constructed on a 58-hectare gated lifestyle estate on the outsk...Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:04hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
Rwodzi salutes Mnangagwa for promoting gastronomy tourism
The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi has this Wednesday in Harare commented First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa for championing gastronomy tourism which promotes indigenous c...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 08:48hrs | 236 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
David Coltart rejects colonial Mayoral 'relic'
In a symbolic move to redefine Bulawayo's civic identity, Mayor Senator David Coltart has decided to forgo the traditional mayoral gown, which he described as a "colonial relic" that no longer aligns ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 14:29hrs | 2500 | by Staff reporter
Ghanaian in court for fraudulent Zimbabwean passport
YET another foreign national managed to fraudulently acquire Zimbabwean identity documents, including a passport.She was arrested at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport over the we...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:32hrs | 1018 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu rallies Zimbabweans to embrace patriotism for national development
Members of the League of Patriots paid a courtesy call on the Secretary General of ZANU PF, Obert Mpofu, who emphasized the importance of patriotism, diligence, and hard work in building a strong nati...Published: 23 May 2024 at 09:17hrs | 24 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa dismisses divisive elements
WITH eight days to go before the harmonised elections, President Mnangagwa has saluted Zimbabweans for maintaining peace, their resolve against baneful sanctions and their commitment to hard work....Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:31hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Incompetent Western puppet faking political bravery
There is a sequence that can be employed to identify CCC leader Nelson Chamisa as a snollygoster!A snollygoster is a political candidate, usually willing to be an instrument of another country...Published: 14 Jul 2023 at 07:41hrs | 12 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
Zanu-PF, Zec in 'secret' voter registration?
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has been accused of colluding with Zanu-PF to conduct private voter registration campaigns targeting ruling party supporters only.Zanu-PF says it is tar...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Two-decade-old U.S. sanctions leave Zimbabweans suffering, triggering protests
Opposite the U.S. embassy northwest of the Zimbabwean capital of Harare sits an anti-sanctions camp marking 1,200 days of protest.On July 4, the organizer of the camp — Broad Alliance Agains...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 19:50hrs | 11 | by Tichaona Chifamba, Zhang Yuliang, Cao Kai
Secret grave exposes Chinese 'cartel's' identity fraud scam, fraudulent schemes
In a case pregnant with intrigue, bizarre episodes and curious developments involving what appears to be a sophisticated criminal Chinese cartel, the Registrar General's office was forced to cancel a ...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:30hrs | 26 | by Staff reporter
Uebert Angel's double IDs mystery
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's special envoy to Europe and the Americas Uebert Angel Snr has two identity documents while his British passport has a different date of birth raising serious questions a...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 08:08hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
George Charamba loses his cool as Paul Siwela renounces Zimbabwean identity
Matabeleland Liberation Organisation, President, Cde Paul Siwela touched a raw nerve four days ago when he boldly declared on his twitter handle that he is not a Zimbabwean. "Am Matabele...Published: 23 Jun 2021 at 07:43hrs | | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe has voluntarily become the 10th province of South Africa
After protracted and emotional denials by Zanupf leaders that Zimbabwe is a country in crisis, masses of Zimbabweans that were stuck at Beitbridge border post a few weeks ago exposed Zimbabwe not only...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 13:34hrs | 6 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe diaspora children suffer from identity crisis
If you're experiencing an identity crisis, you may be questioning your sense of identity. This often occurs due to big changes or stressors in life, or due to factors such as age or advancement from a...Published: 21 Nov 2020 at 22:14hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Cross-border donkey rustlers on the prowl
To new arrivals, "Dip 27" is no different from any other rural service centre in Madabe communal lands south of Plumtree in Zimbabwe.Yet locals know that the daytime semblance of law-abiding p...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:21hrs | 2 | by Oscar Nkala
Hollywood actress speaks on Zimbabwean identity
HOLLYWOOD actress Sibongile "Sibo" Mlambo has shed light on her African roots which date to Zimbabwe and her growth in the acting industry which has seen her become one of the sought-after actors in t...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:41hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Tuku
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent a message of condolence message to the Mtukudzi family following the death of Dr Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi today.Cde Mnangagwa said he learnt with "a deep se...Published: 23 Jan 2019 at 21:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Danai Gurira speaks on Zimbabwean identity
HOTSHOT Hollywood actress Danai Gurira has said she struggled to nail down her true identity in the earliest stages of her life, as she grappled with life in what was then a recently liberated Zimbabw...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:54hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
A deep dive into the world of the Constitutional Court
NO one can deny that this election season has been a rollercoaster and people are confused, anxious and hopeful as they face an unpredictable outcome from the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) in the pe...Published: 22 Aug 2018 at 06:13hrs | | by Thabani Mnyama
Chamisa's MDC Alliance to challenge 21 seats
THE opposition MDC Alliance has announced plans to challenge results in 21 constituencies, where it claims there was massive rigging, as it seeks to overturn Zanu-PF's two-thirds parliamentary majorit...Published: 10 Aug 2018 at 07:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
An inherited crisis of imagination: A Long Essay concerning the understanding of Zimbabwe - Pt2
Continuing from here...Truth be said, this is a great opportunity for Mnangagwa. And truth be repeated, the...Published: 27 Jul 2018 at 19:03hrs | | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane
Why Zimbabwe should be split into two states
This is the prologue from the book Matabele Rising by David Hilton Barber, Footprint Press, R240Zimbabwe is not one country; to pretend otherwise is a dangerous hallucination. The country has ...Published: 29 May 2018 at 13:56hrs | 1 | by Geoge Mkhwanazi
Dokora's education curriculum won't be reversed
THE dropping of Dr Lazarus Dokora from Cabinet does not mean that Government will reverse the new education curriculum introduced early this year, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.President M...Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabwe should be split into two states
'Matabeleland is bigger than Sierra Leone, Liberia, Malawi, Lesotho, Swaziland, Togo, Guinea Bissau, Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea and Djibouti, all found in Africa' - ...Published: 28 Oct 2017 at 15:03hrs | 17 | by George Mkhwanazi
Zimbabwe to scrap $40 aliens fee
Government plans to scrap the $40 fee required by the Registrar-General's office for aliens' citizenship renunciation, Home Affairs deputy minister Obedingwa Mguni has told the National Assembly....Published: 22 Jun 2017 at 13:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe diaspora in UK demand voting rights
Birmingham: The emergence of Zimbabwe's civil society movements in politics since #thisflag movement has become both fascinating and challenging. Fascinating in that the demonstrations does not seem t...Published: 28 Apr 2017 at 14:38hrs | 2 | by Kingstone Jambawo
Tsvangirai told gory murder stories in Mukumbura
President Tsvangirai today spent three hours engaging with community leaders in Mukumbura, in the Dande Valley i...Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 12:57hrs | 1 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Mandarin, Swahili in Zimbabwe's new education curriculum
GOVERNMENT plans to introduce Chinese, Swahili, Portuguese and French in the new primary and secondary education curriculum.Addressing delegates at a Ministry of Primary and Secondary Educatio...Published: 01 Jun 2016 at 06:48hrs | 4 | by Melody Mashaire
Grade 1 to Form 6 for Zimsec exams
THE Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council will from next year take over the administration of all examinations from Grade One to A-Level which will see all pupils at the same level writing uniform exam...Published: 15 May 2016 at 10:08hrs | 3 | by Vusumuzi Dube
Confusion over National Pledge in Bulawayo school
Widespread confusion has been reported in most schools in Bulawayo over the National Pledge issue. All pupils are expected to recite the pledge before commencing classes.However, ...Published: 03 May 2016 at 09:09hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Christians to 'pray' against National Pledge
Christian movements in Bulawayo are planning a prayer meeting on Monday against the controversial national pledge imposed in schools.The national pledge kicks in on Tuesday when schools reopen...Published: 01 May 2016 at 15:12hrs | 1 | by Thobekile Zhou
'We dont recognise the national pledge' - Zimta
Teachers union body - Zimta is bracing for a bruising showdown with Government over the controversial national pledge.Provisionally, it said it does not recognise it as it was not consulted....Published: 27 Apr 2016 at 17:05hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
MLF leader steps down
MTHWAKAZI LIBERATION FRONT (M.L.F.) IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT TO ALL MEMBERS, PARTNERS AND WELL WISHERS. We deeply regret to...Published: 11 Mar 2016 at 11:25hrs | 3 | by Dr Guduza and A Sibanda
Lessons from the Telecel Zimbabwe saga - corporate xenophobia
THE liberalisation of Zimbabwe's telecommunications industry, especially the introduction of mobile phone networks, came at a time of heightened racial as well as anti-foreign hostilities pushed princ...Published: 13 May 2015 at 11:10hrs | | by Mutumwa Mawere
Mujuru fluffing chances through prevarication, by being slow, cautious and unsure
THE OTHER SIDE Of course David Cameron has won, confounding and consigning the overweening Milliband, and worse, condemning those damn God's deputies, those notorious pollsters! I never knew that thes...Published: 09 May 2015 at 18:14hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Robert Mugabe exudes Shona nationalism
Robert Mugabe exudes Shona nationalism. The words of Stephen Reicher and Nick Hopkins that nationalism represents as 'the best of beliefs and … the worst of beliefs' were clearly a...Published: 02 May 2015 at 16:25hrs | 4 | by Hanzotongobona Tjakajali - Nkololo wa Berber Nkalanga wekuNopemano
'Zimbabwe ID passports,' Mudede speaks out
Registrar-GENERAL Mr Tobaiwa Mudede yesterday said his call for use of machine-readable biometric identity cards to cross borders was not meant to replace passports as an international travel document...Published: 24 Jul 2014 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Perrence Shiri denies Jonathan Moyo approach
The Air Force of Zimbabwe Commander, Air Marshal Perrence Shiri has dismissed allegations in some sections of the local media that the military has been approached by Information, Media and Broadcast...Published: 10 Jun 2014 at 17:10hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
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DJ Sticha (Mix King) lives to his promise
Upcoming South African based Bulawayo born music producer going by the name DJ Sticha the Mix King has lived to his promise and produced his debut sample CD for his fans.The three track CD sin...Published: 08 Jun 2014 at 17:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
More details avail on Gwanda helicopter crash
Details on this morning's helicopter crash in Gwanda keep trickling in.Latest information coming from the site...Published: 12 Jan 2014 at 13:07hrs | 15 | by Moyo Roy
'Independent or private media is a fallacy,' says Prof J Moyo
THE following is the full text of a public lecture delivered at the National University of Science and Technology by Professor Jonathan Moyo, the Minister of Information, Media and Broadcasting Servi...Published: 26 Nov 2013 at 15:01hrs | | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
You just have to admire Dynamos FC: BOSSO mene mene TEKEL upharsin?
Kanti yagana inyamazana sikhona kwenzenjani? Zidla belindile kwatsho abadala!This is a response to Senor Bongani Mafu a great football and sports trainer.Th...Published: 20 Nov 2013 at 14:56hrs | 7 | by Tshepo Mabalane Mabalane and Dumisani Matsebanane
Professor Jonathan Moyo re-engages media players
Information minister Jonathan Moyo, who had a turbulent tenure with journalists between 2000 and 2005 when he was at the same ministry, says it is time to mend relations.Speaking at a stakeho...Published: 23 Sep 2013 at 08:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
FNB, OK Zimbabwe launches SA-Zim instant cellphone banking
First National Bank launched a cellphone-based instant money transfer service between South Africa and Zimbabwe on Tuesday. "We have done extensive research into the cross-border ...Published: 09 Apr 2013 at 09:10hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zim man to be extradited to SA over R4,6m cash heist
A court on Tuesday granted an extradition order for a man who was employed by a South African security firm and allegedly disappeared with part of R4,6 million meant for automated teller machines (ATM...Published: 24 Jan 2013 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe does not know the decay he presides upon
Zimbabwean Police and the civil servants enjoy the rewards of corruption because the sentinel is too old to see what is happening. The Sentinel, Mr Mugabe of course, is in his natural sleep d...Published: 03 Sep 2012 at 12:54hrs | | by Ryton Dzimiri
New Zimbabwe weekly paper launched
A weekly newspaper linked to Zanu PF, The Patriot has been launched in the capital with the publisher promising to champion what they said the idea of celebrating being Zimbabwean.The newspap...Published: 27 Jun 2011 at 06:03hrs | | by .
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