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Soldier up for carjacking
A 36-year-old Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) soldier deployed at One Independence Barracks here has been dragged to court for allegedly teaming up with three civilians to rob a suspected smuggler of his...Published: 12 hrs ago | 410 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Army steps in
The Zimbabwe National Army stepped in to provide collateral for the African Export-Import Bank's $500 million loan advanced to Zimbabwe recently.Bloomberg has reported that the loan, which wil...Published: 24 hrs ago | 68245 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 3505 | by PUMA
Bid to remove Judge Hungwe as a foreign trial judge hits a snag
When Judge Charles Hungwe from Zimbabwe arrived in Lesotho earlier this year to start work on a series of controversial trials, he was given a warm reception in the local media. But since then the acc...Published: 21 May 2019 at 11:46hrs | 2230 | by Carmel Rickard
'Zimbabwe civil servants wage bill not too big'
RECENTLY, President Emmerson Mnangagwa swore in 18 commissioners for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, the Police and Prisons and Correctional Services. NewsDay (ND) senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga...Published: 21 May 2019 at 08:04hrs | 2167 | by Staff reporter
EXTRACT: The men who helped Chiwenga to execute the coup
Two Weeks in November by Douglas Rodgers is the thrilling story of a high ranking politician, an exiled human rights lawyer, a dangerous spy and a low-key white businessman turned political fixe...Published: 20 May 2019 at 14:48hrs | 15561 | by Douglas Rodgers
Soldiers assault police informant
A POLICE informant from Bulawayo was allegedly assaulted by soldiers manning the Plumtree border post for exposing smuggling syndicates involving politicians, security agents and Zimbabwe Revenue Auth...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:54hrs | 3230 | by Staff reporter
19 bogus soldiers arrested
A joint operation by the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested 19 people for abusing military uniform to commit a spate of criminal offences.The susp...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:36hrs | 2152 | by Staff reporter
Misheck Velaphi Ncube Obituary: Connecting the Dots
Misheck Velaphi Ncube was buried at Heroes Acre in Harare on 9 May 2019, a well-deserved recognition from the ruling party and the state for his contribution to the liberation and independence of Zimb...Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:59hrs | 1599 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Army falls mercilessly to Gamecocks
It was not a good day in office for Chapungu's maestro Rodwell Dhlakama whose boys were whooped three nil by Chicken Inn at Ascot stadium in Gweru.The first 20 minutes seemed to have been goin...Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:43hrs | 1742 | by Daniel Itai
Nothing new about the 'new dispensation'
Grace Mugabe is like a civet cat's stench. It's so strong it will burn your nostrils. And it doesn't go away in a hurry. Now, that disgraceful smell is hanging around President Emmerson Mnangagwa's se...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:27hrs | 344 | by Tawanda Majoni
Mnangagwa walks tight rope
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is still walking a tightrope between extremism and moderation as he approaches the end of the first year of his election last July.Perhaps nothing demonstrates his...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:27hrs | 1408 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
How Col Tshinga Dube, Gen PV Sibanda were almost blown up by Rhodies
TODAY we conclude our series of interviews with Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, the last Zipra chief of communications, former Cabinet Minister and chief executive officer of the Zimbabwe Industries (ZD...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:09hrs | 940 | by Staff reporter
'RBZ paid Jonathan Moyo US$ 300 000 for ZANU PF campaign'
Former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo was allegedly paid US$300 000 by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono to create a ZANU PF manifesto for the 2008 runoff it has emerged....Published: 19 May 2019 at 08:47hrs | 7310 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Security agents must stay out of judiciary system
IN February this year we published a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) which declared as unconstitutional any involvement of the police and army personnel in the country's judicia...Published: 18 May 2019 at 20:49hrs | 1748 | by Staff reporter
If Zanu is not for Mugabe, Sithole, Nkala, Mujuru or Gumbo, then how can it be yours?
Anyone who thinks is a Zanu Member, is a proper fool who will never Learn. Foolishness is the Quality to be Unable to Learn, and unfortunately, in Zimbabwe, we have a surplus of that Quality.D...Published: 18 May 2019 at 18:24hrs | 1271 | by Multiverse Dungani
Jonathan Moyo spills the beans on Grace Mugabe
Former ZANU PF Politiburo member Jonathan Moyo has revealed that former First Lady Grace Mugabe was in a fierce competition with the G40 grouping in the battle to succeed President Robert Mugabe. ...Published: 18 May 2019 at 10:44hrs | 32028 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The Army is coming after you Mr. President, just like what happened to Omar al-Bashir in Sudan
The trigger for the demonstrations that brought the downfall of President Omar al-Bashir in April was the trebling of the price of bread last December. It came after a devaluation of the Sudanese poun...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:52hrs | 2764 | by Knowledge Hakata
The Army is coming after you Mr. President, just like what happened to Omar al-Bashir in Sudan
The trigger for the demonstrations that brought the downfall of President Omar al-Bashir in April was the trebling of the price of bread last December. It came after a devaluation of the Sudanese poun...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:29hrs | 665 | by Knowledge Hakata
Ex-Zanu-PF MP fights contempt of court charge
FORMER Mbizo legislator Vongaishe Mupereri (Zanu-PF) who was last year slapped with a contempt court charge after leading illegal gold panners into gold-rich Gaika Mine in Kwekwe in violation of a Hig...Published: 17 May 2019 at 17:27hrs | 804 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reels over security sector reform
AS the European Union (EU) and Zimbabwe prepare to resume formal re-engagement talks, with Brussels insisting on sweeping reforms, including security sector overhaul, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is b...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:22hrs | 3273 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni's attack unites Matabeleland
The attack of firebrand Ntabazinduna Chief Felix Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni by state agents has united the people of Matabeleland to spend with one voice. In the recent past there has been sharp...Published: 16 May 2019 at 10:25hrs | 10502 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZAPU fires warning shots at Mnangagwa
ZANU is a criminal organization built on a foundation of lies, conspiracy, treachery and a network of bought puppets masquerading as all sorts of officials. These officials are found on all strata of ...Published: 16 May 2019 at 09:38hrs | 5335 | by ZAPU
Another pay rise for Zimbabwe civil servants
GOVERNMENT says it will award its workers another pay increase in June as prices of basic commodities continue to skyrocket, eroding the purchasing power of disposable incomes.Chairperson of t...Published: 16 May 2019 at 08:25hrs | 9451 | by Staff reporter
Police in Zimbabwe: Helping hand or iron fist?
In response to public protests against a drastic increase in fuel prices in January 2019, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) were joined by the army in a brutal crackdown that resulted in at least 15 ...Published: 15 May 2019 at 15:03hrs | 582 | by Afrobarometer
Chamisa, Chief Ndiweni warned
The Deputy Minister Defence and War Veterans Welfare, Victor Matemadanda has torn into Nelson Chamisa's presumed hiring of top lawyers to challenge his MDC presidential nullification, as well as Chief...Published: 14 May 2019 at 11:48hrs | 5249 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells Zimbabweans to brace for early election
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says his party will roll out a resistance plan after the party's congress later this month, which should culminate in an early election.Chamisa, who claims he was rob...Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:22hrs | 6201 | by ZimLive
Mukupe attack journalist's trial fails to kick off
The trial of NewsDay senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga, who is accused of assaulting former Finance deputy minister during a radio show last year failed to kick off after the State failed to locate the ...Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:13hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni a ‘national security threat', says Matemadanda
The secretary general of the war veterans' association on Monday labelled Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni a "security threat" after the outspoken traditional chief claimed President Emmerson Mnangagwa would no...Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:07hrs | 1497 | by ZimLive
Mnangagwa to tender resignation as Zimbabwe leader to avoid humiliating exit
COLOGNE/HARARE– President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly due to tender his resignation as the country’s leader in less than twelve months, to avoid a humiliating exit, after failing to resolve Z...Published: 14 May 2019 at 06:55hrs | 60833 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-kate Kahari
'Mnangagwa risks trial for killing protestors'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa might be tried for incitement and involvement in the killing of protesters in August 2018 and January 2019 exiled Professor Jonathan Moyo has said. Commenting afte...Published: 13 May 2019 at 20:45hrs | 4749 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jonathan Moyo attacks General Sibanda
Exiled Professor Jonathan Moyo has condemned Army Commander Philip Valerio Sibanda for encouraging youths to emulate the late coloniser Cecil John Rhodes. Commenting on an article that appeare...Published: 13 May 2019 at 11:46hrs | 12003 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mthwakazi: Justice delayed is justice denied
I am utterly disgusted and dismayed by the level of both incompetence and a clear disregard of rule of law by the Zimbabwean courts, especially at Tredgold Magistrate court and Bulawayo High court whe...Published: 13 May 2019 at 11:22hrs | 799 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF fearful of mass demos
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ruling Zanu-PF party is struggling to deliver on its election promises, nearly 10 months after winning a controversial election in July last year and says it is scared s...Published: 13 May 2019 at 09:07hrs | 9623 | by Staff reporter
Soldier up for car smuggling
POLICE in Beitbridge are holding a member of the Zimbabwe National Army in connection with the smuggling of a South African motor vehicle worth R200 000.The car was smuggled into the country t...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:52hrs | 1315 | by Staff reporter
Mukupe 'assault' journalist dragged to court
NEWSDAY senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga will today appear in court facing charges of assaulting former Finance deputy minister Terence Mukupe during a radio show last May.The State alleges tha...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:51hrs | 1143 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah ditches anything associated with Mnangagwa's army
The choice to ditch anything associated with the country's army of late appears to be paying off for musician Jah Prayzah, whose ship is steering back to the hearts of many in the music scene after a ...Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:17hrs | 4396 | by Staff reporter
Velaphi Ncube's unheralded journey
ON Thursday, Misheck Ntunduzakovelaphi Velaphi Ncube was laid to rest at the National Heroes Acre in Harare following his declaration as a national hero.Born on 25 July 1937 in Matobo District...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:36hrs | 561 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Sacked UK Minister reflects inherent imperial hangovers
Speaking on 16 February 2001 on the need for European Unity, then President of the European Commission, Romani Prodi exclusively told Britain's The Guardian newspaper something that anyone interested ...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:33hrs | 221 | by Ranga Mataire
Zapu, Zipra mourn Ncube death
ZAPU and the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) Veterans Trust have described the late Retired Colonel Ray Lazarus Ncube as a gallant and fearless fighter.Ncube (60), who served in t...Published: 11 May 2019 at 15:01hrs | 1502 | by Staff reporter
PROPHECY: Army to force Mnangagwa to resign
A prominent clergyman Apostle Dr James Madzimure has issued a chilling warning that a Southern African leader will be forced to resign because of the economic turmoil that is taking place in that coun...Published: 10 May 2019 at 20:50hrs | 27200 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Even if it meant forming a New Party Name, Chamisa would still win Election by 90%.
Chamisa is a few years younger than me. My probability of becoming a Universally recognised Zimbabwean Opposition leader was much greater than Chamisa's but Chamisa walked the steps of a Hero which I ...Published: 10 May 2019 at 19:59hrs | 5227 | by Ryton Dzimiri
The plight of Zimbabweans
All eyes were on me and I had no money to buy data. I wanted to get the latest news from onlinenewspapers but I had no money.Samutoko not his real name is a University graduate who is ekei...Published: 10 May 2019 at 17:34hrs | 1338 | by Leonard Koni
Why the govt's call for national unity will fail
CALLS for national unity have been commonplace in the past two decades, but have taken on a new urgency since November 2017.However, since November 2017, and the coup, these calls are increasi...Published: 10 May 2019 at 14:08hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
Africa doesn't need this thing called Africom
Back in the village, the best men are known to ring-fence their interests and defend them to the last stain of their blood. There, the best man is he who, against all odds, crafts a policy tha...Published: 10 May 2019 at 06:54hrs | 356 | by Isdore Guvamombe
Gukurahundi was planned by Zanu and the West
FORMER Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) combatants have denied that some of their colleagues were dissidents who were deployed to topple then Prime Minister Robert Mugabe's government afte...Published: 10 May 2019 at 06:41hrs | 3246 | by Staff Reporter
Republic of Matabeleland or bloodshed!
It is through tears, sweat and blood that freedom comes. No one said the march to Matabeleland independence would be a walk in the park.It must be categorically stated here and now that ...Published: 09 May 2019 at 11:03hrs | 3271 | by Israel Dube
Nullification of Nelson Chamisa Presidency is a war against the masses & democracy
It is now clear that ZANU PF government has been (and is) manipulating judiciary to suppress the voice of the people. The nullification of Nelson Chamisa Presidency is not only evil but a reflection o...Published: 08 May 2019 at 19:06hrs | 6991 | by Don Chigumba
Freedom fighter Lazarus Ray Ncube mourned
Lazarus Ray Ncube who also worked for the United Nations Peace Keeping Mission for 32 years, has been unwell for a long period, but his untimely passing has left a big scar on us.During his vi...Published: 08 May 2019 at 16:09hrs | 3346 | by Mqondisi Moyo
5 miners die in mine collapse
FIVE illegal miners died when a tunnel at Nugget Gold Mine in Matobo, Matabeleland South province collapsed while about 15 Amakorokoza were underground. The incident happened on Monday w...Published: 08 May 2019 at 09:13hrs | 1042 | by Staff Reporter
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