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Madzibaba pummels rival in love triangle
A well-known Apostolic Sect leader, Madzibaba Innocent Nyamande (47), of Magwegwe North in Bulawayo has been caught up in a love triangle over a woman that claims to be married to a foreign-based husb...Published: 6 mins ago | 2 | by Staff reporter
Suspected 'wizard' identified
The young who had been mistakenly identified as a wizard, is believed to be suffering from mental illness.A young man who had been mistakenly identified as a wizard after he was found undresse...Published: 12 hrs ago | 1196 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's 'witch-hunt' against opponents
On September 8, Zimbabwean union activist Dr Peter Magombeyi claimed he was receiving "death threats". Six days later he disappeared. His last WhatsApp message said: "I have been kidnapped by 3 men."...Published: 12 hrs ago | 1303 | by AFP
Mugabe's troubled legacy
This name evokes emotions of anger, hatred, regret and revulsion to many. Yet it is also a name that draws a lot of admiration, satisfaction, pride and gratitude to others.In death, just like ...Published: 13 hrs ago | 405 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe was a towering figure against colonialism, says Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe as a hero and pan-Africanist who fought colonialism."He was more than a representative figure of th...Published: 13 hrs ago | 185 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's legacy is palatial Blue Roof for himself and condemn povo to mud hovel - Sodom and Gomorrah of greed
-A lot has been said about Robert Gabriel Mugabe's legacy; some declared him a Pan-Africanist liberation hero per excellence, the founding father of Zimbabwe, etc. A picture speaks a thousand words an...Published: 13 hrs ago | 593 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mugabe bravest in the continent - Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the late former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe was the bravest leader in Africa in the call for the emancipation of black people. Ramaphosa mad...Published: 14 hrs ago | 763 | by Staff Reporter
When the government chooses to be the third force
The reports by the government that there is a third force operating in Zimbabwe are just fat lies and can be dismissed with all costs.Doctors in Zimbabwe have been going on industrial action f...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1152 | by Leonard Koni
Africans can learn from the Americans
The recent xenophobic attacks which were more of Afrophobic attacks are not at all a reflection of Ubuntuism or Pan-Africanism.Yesterday the Ndlovu Youth Choir which hails from the community of Mo...Published: 20 hrs ago | 770 | by Daniel Itai
Zimbabwe must incorporate Information and Communication Technology in the context of Globalization
The contribution of information and communication technology (ICT) to the globalization process and third world countries development process, the development of global competitive structures implies ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 193 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Robert Mugabe does not deserve any praise
The praise that was heaped on Robert Mugabe by Thabo Mbeki at Tuesday's memorial is unfortunate, undeserving, misplaced and cannot go unchallenged.South Africa will be the brunt of Mugabe's ru...Published: 22 hrs ago | 1084 | by Jeffrey Mothuloe
Chiwenga rejected Mugabe's offer feared trapping
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga turned down an offer by the late president Robert Mugabe to take over the presidency at the height of the coup as he feared it might be a trap to rubberstamp the mi...Published: 23 hrs ago | 4915 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe praises shows stupidity of hating each
JUST when you think the funeral saga surrounding the late former President Robert Mugabe is finally over, new twists and turns emerge.Not to mention that everyone - virtually everyone - wants ...Published: 23 hrs ago | 1480 | by Conway Tutani
Moving on from Mugabe era
BEING in Harare in the past two weeks has been quite an experience. The Robert Mugabe era has finally closed after his death in Singapore on September 6, even through he is yet to be buried.Bu...Published: 23 hrs ago | 291 | by Eddie Cross
Female rapists pounce
Police in Beatrice are investigating an incident in which a 41-year-old man was allegedly sexually assaulted by the three women, who later dumped him by the roadside.The man has since been tak...Published: 23 hrs ago | 1526 | by Staff reporter
Where is full judgment on 2018 electoral case?
ON August 24, the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) handed down its abridged judgment in the electoral challenge case brought by the opposition candidate, Nelson Chamisa, against the ruling Zanu-PF's Em...Published: 23 hrs ago | 1577 | by Swikani Ncube
Minister in plot to scuttle NRZ deal
TRANSPORT minister Biggie Matiza is reportedly manoeuvring to smuggle through the backdoor a Dubai-based firm into the US$400 million National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recapitalisation deal, despite...Published: 23 hrs ago | 742 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe fights Mnangagwa from coffin
THE bitter fallout between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the late former president Robert Mugabe which has divided their families, Zanu-PF and government, as well as the public - exacerbated this w...Published: 23 hrs ago | 1621 | by Staff reporter
Black market running amok
Claims by under-pressure Finance minister Mthuli Ncube that his much-criticised policies will start bearing fruit towards the end of the year look increasingly nonsensical, as the wobbly Zimbabwe doll...Published: 23 hrs ago | 2295 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe is dead, but old men still run southern Africa
THE death of former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe (95) saw another of the first-generation leaders of newly independent southern African states leave the world stage.Southern Africa was the ...Published: 24 hrs ago | 484 | by Henning Melber
Abductions: It's the State stupid!
ZIMBABWE'S response to the callous abduction of Peter Magombeyi and other citizens is pathetic. Foreign Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo, and Information secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana have blamed the th...Published: 24 hrs ago | 842 | by Phillan Zamchiya
Zanu-PF to embark on massive anti-sanctions campaign build up
Zanu-PF is set to embark on a massive anti-sanctions campaign ahead of the Sadc Day for Solidarity against Sanctions on Zimbabwe on October 25. The development was revealed by the party's secr...Published: 24 hrs ago | 156 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe delayed land reform for SA
FORMER South African President Thabo Mbeki said the late former President Robert Mugabe delayed embarking on the land reform programme to allow successful negotiations between the African National Con...Published: 24 hrs ago | 773 | by Staff reporter
Ndux Jnr to launch 10th album
PLUMTREE's favourite Rhumba musician, Ndux Jnr, will launch his 10th album titled, ''Ukhona Ongizwayo'', in South Africa next month. The musician, son to the late Ndux Malax, said the six trac...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 07:41hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Scholarships fraud suspects granted bail
An employee from the Presidential and National Scholarships Department, who is facing fraud allegations, appeared in court yesterday. Silent Mubariki, was not asked to plead by Harare magistra...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 07:40hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to set up billion dollar oil, gas refinery
A US$1 billion oil and gas refinery is to be set up in Zimbabwe to complement Government's efforts in finding a long-term solution to high fuel prices, ballooning fuel bill and shortages.Zueth...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 18:40hrs | 3465 | by Staff reporter
NRZ to bring 100,000 tons of maize from Tanzania
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) will transport 100,000 tons of corn from Tanzania as the country seeks to overcome a severe shortage of the staple due to drought and floods from a cyclone....Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 18:11hrs | 807 | by Bloomberg
Nomadic Dutch coach for Bosso
THE incoming new Highlanders coach has been in charge of an incredible 22 football clubs in a career spanning 29 years and is from the Netherlands, contrary to previous reports that he is a British na...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 15:34hrs | 856 | by Staff reporter
Of illegal sanctions and global politics
Sanctions generally entail restrictions on international trade and finance that one country imposes on another for political reasons.Economic sanctions include the withdrawal of customary trad...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 14:41hrs | 415 | by Peacemaker Zano
MDC conspiracy exposed
The recent spate of alleged abductions in Zimbabwe has sent social media into over drive with opposition leaders, namely MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa and his Spokesperson, Dr Nkululeko Sibanda laying th...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 14:33hrs | 2436 | by Claver Nyuki
Magombeyi's abduction requires a firm 'Jamal Khashoggi-style' solidarity response
The recent abduction of the acting president the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors' Association (ZHDA) Dr. Peter Magombeyi should be a wake up call for all Zimbabweans to finally stand strongly together again...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 12:10hrs | 2067 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chombo's health deteriorates, denied passport to seek medical attention in abroad
FORMER Cabinet minister Ignatius Chombo yesterday said his health was deteriorating and needed urgent medical attention abroad, but a Harare magistrate again denied him his passport to enable him to t...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 08:14hrs | 5685 | by Staff reporter
Bhamusi in Warriors squad
CAPS United midfielder Phineas Bhamusi is in the Warriors squad to play Lesotho in the Africa Nations Championship (Chan) final qualifying round match at the National Sports Stadium, despite his name ...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 08:07hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF lines up events to celebrate Mugabe's life
ZANU-PF has lined up a number of events to celebrate the life of the nation's founding father former, President Robert Mugabe, until the day of the burial at the national Heroes Acre. Presiden...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1584 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's children salutes Mnangagwa's govt
The late former President Robert Mugabe's children, Mrs Bona Mugabe-Chikore and Mr Robert Mugabe (Junior), yesterday saluted the Government and everyone who has stood with them in their time of mourni...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1750 | by Staff reporter
Nust underdevelopment rapped
THE underdevelopment of the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) is inexcusable and the tertiary institution cannot blame Government for lagging behind, legislators said yesterday. ...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 07:49hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter
‘We'll be watching' – a reporter's fraught return to Zimbabwe after 16 years
The immigration officer lifted his stamp to put the visa into my passport and I heaved a sigh of relief. But then my passport was taken by a smiling woman who asked, "Have you been to Zimbabwe before?...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 07:48hrs | 1225 | by Andrew Meldrum I Associated Press
Zanu-PF commends ANC for memorial
ZANU-PF has hailed the African National Congress for holding a memorial service in honour of former President Robert Mugabe on Tuesday in Durban, South Africa. Speaking at a Press briefing soo...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 07:31hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to de-racialise land ownership
Zimbabwe says its land ownership rights will no longer take race into account as the southern African country continues to craft policies that seek to depart from those set under the Robert Mugabe reg...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 20:31hrs | 3606 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pisses on the graves of Provincial and District Heroes Acres
I was recently at the Harare Provincial Heroes Acre to put flowers on the grave of one of my relatives and what I saw shocked me. There was a half drunk middle aged gentleman casually urinating on the...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 16:36hrs | 3456 | by Zororo Shumba
Mugabe The Legacy
Born 21 February 1924 in Kutama Zvimba to Bona a catechist and Gabriel a carpenter no one would have thought that such a humble family would raise up an astute Pan-Africanist, Robert Gabriel Mugabe....Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 16:33hrs | 1020 | by Daniel Itai
Zimbabwe repatriates second batch of Afrophobia/ xenophobia victims
Government on Wednesday repatriated the second batch of 10 Zimbabweans who were affected by xenophobic motivated attacks in the City of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng province.The group is part of 171 ...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 16:17hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter
Chombo denied his passport again
Former Finance minister Ignatius Chombo's bid for the temporary release for his passport has hit a brick wall once again after a Harare magistrate dismissed his application.Chombo made an appl...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 14:28hrs | 1342 | by Staff reporter
Mashaba refuses to apologise for deadly xenophobic violence
Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba has said he has "nothing to apologise for" following a spate of xenophobic attacks in the city. Mashaba was being interviewed by CNBC Africa and asked whether...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 12:38hrs | 2969 | by AFP
New Zimdollar the worst-performing currency in the world
If you thought Argentina's currency crisis was bad, spare a thought for Zimbabwe.Measures to protect the Zimbabwe dollar - including sky-high interest rates - seem to be coming to naught....Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 11:41hrs | 2846 | by Bloomberg
Zimbabwean to showcase 'African car brand' Mureza at Automechanika in South Africa
A new start-up automaker, which refers to itself as an "African car brand", has confirmed that it will exhibit its first model at Automechanika Johannesburg that starts tomorrow (18 September)....Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 09:02hrs | 7116 | by Charl Bosch
UK, US wanted South Africa to help remove Mugabe from power
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki has used the KwaZulu-Natal African National Congress (ANC)'s memorial service of the late former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe to recount how the British a...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 08:40hrs | 1540 | by Staff reporter
In Zimbabwe, surviving means improvising, and some luck
In crisis-stricken Zimbabwe, where prices are soaring, the local dollar is plummeting and time is always short, even a trip to the gas station can be an adventure in the struggle to survive.Fi...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 08:40hrs | 678 | by AFP
Pressure piles over missing doctor
The Southern Africa Human Rights Defenders Network (SAHRDN) has called on the government to guarantee the safety and security of Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association acting president Peter Magombeyi,...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 08:30hrs | 685 | by Staff reporter
Thabitha Khumalo in trouble
BULAWAYO magistrate Tinashe Tashaya yesterday issued an administrative warrant against MDC chairperson Thabitha Khumalo for failing to show up in court yesterday.Khumalo (58), senator Helen Zi...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 08:30hrs | 1259 | by Staff reporter
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