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Zanu-PF councillors reinstated into civil service
GOVERNMENT has reinstated Zanu-PF councillors who resigned from the civil service to contest in the 2023 general elections in violation of its directive that bars civil servants from serving in local ...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:36hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
Cattle destocking frenzy in motion
A cattle destocking frenzy is in motion with a number of abattoirs getting an overwhelming supply of cattle, resulting in some suspending slaughtering as farmers have started laying off stock in...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:58hrs | 1044 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints his top prosecutor as new ZACC boss
President Mnangagwa has appointed Mr Michael Reza as the new Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson while former Deputy Minister Ms Fungayi Jessie Majome is now the Zimbabwe Human Righ...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:30hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appointment stirs controversy
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's appointment of Deputy Prosecutor-General Michael Reza as new Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) chairperson to replace Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo, who is now Pro...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 20:26hrs | 2099 | by Staff reporter
Military realignments in the Zimbabwe military continue
As military realignments in the Zimbabwe military - that is appointments and removals - continue, more impactful changes are happening. Yesterday the commander of the Zimbabwe National A...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 04:58hrs | 6565 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa plots divisive constitutional coup
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa's strategy for a third term - practically a constitutional coup - is now gathering momentum and going full steam ahead after a brief retreat as the military reg...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 18:43hrs | 995 | by Staff reporter
Zimpapers set to announce editorial changes
THE country's oldest and biggest state-controlled media publishing house, Zimbabwe Newspapers (1980) Limited (Zimpapers), will on Monday announce new editorial changes following the recent appointment...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 19:55hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dynastic ambitions laid bare
VIRAL images of President Emmerson Mnangagwa pictured alongside his twin sons Sean and Collins have raised eyebrows amid suspicions that this could be a strategy to psych the nation into accepting the...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 20:57hrs | 6352 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa scared of gukurahundi, plots divisive constitutional coup
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa's strategy for a third term - practically a constitutional coup - is now gathering momentum and going full steam ahead after a brief retreat as the military reg...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 20:34hrs | 1917 | by Staff reporter
'Welshman Ncube, Biti have now become merchants of chaos'
Former Pumula MP in Bulawayo Albert Mhlanga has lambasted Welshman Ncube, Tendai Biti and Lynette Karenyi-Kore for 'imposing themselves' as the new rotational interim leaders of the fast dying opposit...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 16:30hrs | 3512 | by Staff reporter
Biti, Ncube, Kore named CCC co-leaders
Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) named Welshman Ncube, Tendai Biti and Karenyi Kore as its co-leaders after Nelson Chamisa quit the party last month. Leadership will rotate every 90 days u...Published: 17 Feb 2024 at 14:32hrs | 2263 | by Staff reporter
Thokozani Khupe was from the wrong region
It has happened across the continent so many times, sometimes successfully, and sometimes it is thwarted.When the founding President of Kenya Jomo Kenyatta was dying, his Kikuyi clansmen mafia...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 20:20hrs | 2684 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
UK care firm charged workers from Africa thousands more than cost of visa
A CARE company serving NHS patients has been charging migrant workers from Africa thousands of pounds to work in the United Kingdom when the cost of a visa is only a few hundred pounds, The Guardian h...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:40hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Excited by the killings: How The Chronicle covered the Gukurahundi genocide
AbstractTHIS paper examines and interrogates the role of the state-controlled media during the Gukurahundi genocide in Zimbabwe. Gukurahundi is a genocide that took place in Zimbabwe betwe...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 322 | by Bhekinkosi Jakobe Ncube
Lack of strategy in Zimbabwe opposition politics
ONE of the biggest issues that one must contend with in politics is that it is a contested space. Allegiances and goals are ever changing and there is, therefore, a need to be able to maneuver these c...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 10:02hrs | 651 | by Munyaradzi Mapfumo
Chaos in ACCZ, as dismissed clergymen resist Ndanga's unconstitutional authority
In yet another dismal performance episode and absolute testimony of failure, the Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe's few remaining bishops have resisted dismissal by its former leader, Arch-bish...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 08:01hrs | 1526 | by Ndou Paul in Zvishavane
Mutsvangwa fired for 'insubordination' after stormy Mnangagwa meeting
Christopher Mutsvangwa's surprise removal as war veterans minister last Saturday came after he demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa should appoint him state security minister, ZimLive has heard....Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 15:23hrs | 2133 | by Staff reporter
Why Mnangagwa fired Mutsvangwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa fired his outspoken political ally Christopher Mutsvangwa as Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs with immediate effect for various reasons, but the tri...Published: 05 Feb 2024 at 18:34hrs | 2968 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fires his outspoken and militant political ally with immediate effect
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired his outspoken and militant political ally Christopher Mutsvangwa as Minister of Veterans of the Struggle Affairs with immediate effect.It was not explain...Published: 03 Feb 2024 at 20:55hrs | 5679 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe slides further on the corruption index
ZIMBABWE has continued to perform dismally in fighting graft after scoring 24 out of 100, below the regional average of 33 on the Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index. Tran...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:54hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
CCC factions face-off
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) factions are headed for a clash when they face-off at today's National Citizens Assembly.CCC has been thrown into turmoil after its leader Nelson Chamisa di...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 07:52hrs | 1998 | by Staff reporter
ZBC chief executive officer faces forensic investigation
THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) and its chief executive Adelaide Chikunguru are facing a forensic investigation amid allegations of financial mismanagement, poor corporate governance pract...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 08:59hrs | 809 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa must introspect, map the way forward'
POLITICAL analysts and opinion leaders have expressed mixed views on Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's decision to dump his two-year-old Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), with som...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 06:25hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa names Raj Modi, Sleiman Kwidini as deputy ministers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed Rajeshkumari Modi as deputy minister of industry and commerce on Wednesday, while naming Chiwundura MP Sleiman Timios Kwidini as the deputy minister of health....Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:29hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's longest electoral season
IN exactly two weeks, Zimbabweans are going to the polling booth again, as the silly season that began last May stubbornly refuses to end for various reasons — single-minded pursuit of power by oppo...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:00hrs | 314 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Mnangagwa appointments scandal
Transmedia Corporation's new board approved by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has integrity issues around its chairperson Phillipa Magnify Phillips-Sadza and Jonathan Gandari, comprising its credi...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 08:15hrs | 1820 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints niece as new ZBC board Chair
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has given his approval for the appointment of seven individuals to the board of directors of the State broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), as announc...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:22hrs | 2717 | by Staff reporter
Schools inflate prices of uniforms
THE Government has called on parents to ignore unauthorised school fees for next term which begins in January, warning that school heads found flouting regulations will face disciplinary action....Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:08hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's third-term bid up in smoke as army moves in
WHILE Zanu-PF is gradually inching towards a two-thirds parliamentary majority through a by-elections opened by CCC's Interim Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu's recalls, the army has made strategic...Published: 22 Dec 2023 at 09:39hrs | 10968 | by Staff reporter
Tshabangu's by-elections challenged
A ZIMBABWEAN based outside the country has lodged a formal complaint with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) questioning the legality of the recent by-elections and the legitimacy of the indi...Published: 19 Dec 2023 at 06:16hrs | 1182 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is one big Zanu-PF society
You guys are not serious at all!I told everyone who reads my social media as far back as April that there was a rift at the top of the opposition party after the deliberate but unstrategic mar...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 13:04hrs | 364 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Zambia is on the verge of being a one-party state
Zambia's former ruling parties have typically fared poorly after losing power. The United National Independence Party (UNIP) ruled for 27 years but gradually collapsed following its defeat in 1991. Th...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 21:11hrs | 1048 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Mnangagwa ruined Zanu-PF business empire
THE predictable appointment of FBC Holdings chief executive John Mushayavanhu as the incoming Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor has completed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's critical post-electio...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 18:00hrs | 3754 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tightens his grip on levers of Zimbabwe's Treasury
WITH his close business ally John Muyashavanhu now confirmed as the incoming Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, George Guvamatanga as Finance permanent secretary — chief accounting officer of ...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 17:58hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Consulate in Johannesburg extends working hours
The Republic of Zimbabwe Consulate in Johannesburg has declared an expansion of operational hours for birth certificate registration and passport applications. According to a statement reported by Pin...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:46hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa names business associate as new RBZ governor
FBC Holdings CEO John Mushayavanhu, a business associate of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, will become governor of the central bank from May 1, 2024, the presidency announced on Friday.Current ...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 20:52hrs | 1695 | by Staff reporter
CBZ in major strategic shake up
Pursuant to the strategic vision of creating one of the country's largest financial services groups, renowned banker, strategist and businessman Mr Luxon Zembe, has been appointed acting chairman of C...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:02hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi warns against name dropping
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has warned Zanu-PF members against name-dropping, saying some of them were committing criminal activities and claiming to be doing it for senior officials, including the Pr...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 04:44hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi urges Bulawayo to vote Zanu-PF for development
VICE President Kembo Mohadi yesterday said by-elections set for next Saturday are an opportunity for Bulawayo to correct its mistake on August 23 by voting for Zanu-PF this time around.The cit...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:40hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo exposes Mahere's 'big fat lie'
EXPLAINER: Fingerprints of the MDC in the "Edited" CCC Constitution filed by Tshabangu in Chamisa's Interdict Court Case to halt Further Recalls not Fraud but Proof of MDC Paternity of Lawful CCC...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 18:06hrs | 2296 | by Jonathan Moyo
A trail of Mnangagwa's illegalities
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has yielded to pressure and revoked the appointment of Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander General Valerio Sibanda as an ex-officio member of the Zanu-PF politburo....Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 08:07hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gazettes Exec appointments
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has gazetted the appointment the Vice Presidents and members of Cabinet that he constituted soon after winning his second term in the August 23 harmonised elections.The gaz...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:07hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe students flock to the US
A recent report has disclosed a significant trend as Zimbabwean students are increasingly opting to pursue higher education at United States tertiary institutions. According to the Institute of Intern...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:49hrs | 1373 | by Staff reporter
Mahere set to challenge Chamisa for the Citizens Coalition for Change Presidency
The political arena in Zimbabwe is currently ablaze with anticipation and speculation as the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) approaches its highly awaited elective conference scheduled for the end...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:41hrs | 1298 | by Nicholas Ncube
Zimbabwe's political parties have been taken over by modern day thugs, God have messy on us
Zimbabwe's political parties have been taken over by modern day thugs, God have messy on us. I have been saying it and now it's so obvious. After seeing a tweet from Hopewell Chin'ono @daddyhope...Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 11:21hrs | 492 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
The story behind the graduation scarf
Someone once said, when a man who has been virtually paralyzed starts walking, even slow, they are greeted with joy by well-meaning friends, but as expectations are raised, disappointments begin to se...Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 07:09hrs | 1120 | by Nicholas Ncube
A weird Presidency
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Your Excellency, the appointment of the Commander of the Defence Forces, General Philip Valerio Sibanda to the Zanu-PF politburo as an ex-officio member, (by vi...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:55hrs | 528 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Zimbabwe military commander will soon be redeployed
AS President Emmerson Mnangagwa continues to make surprise post-election appointments amid political manoeuvres by the military to reposition itself for a more influential role going forward, Zimbabwe...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 21:24hrs | 5319 | by Staff reporter
General PV Sibanda is entitled to make political choices freely
APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMANDER DEFENCE FORCES [CDF] GENERAL PV SIBANDA AS AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE ZANUPF POLITBURO: A CRITICAL REVIEWThe bottom part of this announcement of appointments to t...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 16:32hrs | 651 | by Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabweans among top 5 most exploited nationals in UK
A LATEST situational report by a non-profit organisation in the United Kingdom (UK) has painted a gloomy picture that reeks of massive exploitation, bordering on slavery, of migrants from developing c...Published: 29 Oct 2023 at 19:30hrs | 1764 | by James Muonwa
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