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If Smith was an oppressor, then what is Mnangagwa?
As I sit here, my work at a standstill due to the daily power outages we are experiencing in Zimbabwe, most times going for 15 hours or more a day, I can not help wondering.What has this suppo...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:17hrs | 832 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mutumwa Mawere appeals 6 month contempt sentence
Zimbabwean-born South African businessman Mutumwa Mawere has filed an appeal against his six-month prison sentence for contempt of court, stemming from a protracted legal dispute involving Southern As...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 3798 | by Staff reporter
Mutumwa Mawere sentenced to 6 months in SA prison
Zimbabwean-born South African businessman Mutumwa Mawere has been sentenced to six months in prison for contempt of court, following a protracted legal battle involving Southern Asbestos Sales (Pty) L...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:16hrs | 2051 | by Staff reporter
Strong winds blew off roofs
TSHABALALA Residents Association has come to the rescue of four families whose house rooftops were blown off by strong winds.Tshabalala Residents Association chairperson, Webster Tsondoyi, sai...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Biti a team of irreconcilable rivals
Zimbabwe's main opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) led by Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, launched its campaign for the 31 July 2013 harmonised elections in Marondera, a small tow...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 08:57hrs | 5 | by Dr Phillan Zamchiya
Mnangagwa not a game-changer but merely going in circles
So the ZANU PF regime is exceedingly delighted over the US$1.5 billion Manhize steel project in Mvuma!The Zimbabwe government can not tell ...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:13hrs | 13 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa regime perpetuating the normalization of oppression!
I think it was around 1978 or 79 - at the age of five or six years old - when I posed a very pointed question to my parents. We frequently drove past the outskirts of the low density suburb of...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 22:56hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Insiza: The land of gold and glory
INSIZA is a district in Matabeleland South Province and its capital, Filabusi, is 100km south of Bulawayo, along the Mbalabala/Zvishavane Road. The district boasts of a diverse landscape, with gentle ...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:21hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Rains leave trail of destruction
TORRENTIAL rains accompanied by strong winds left a trail of destruction in Dete, Hwange District in Matebeleland North and Masvingo where several homes had their roofs blown off and other property da...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:53hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Hail storm wreak havoc in Mazowe
Residents at Hunderson Research Mazowe had some of their asbestos destroyed by hail this evening......Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 21:50hrs | 3 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Even Mnangagwa wants 'whites' to develop Zimbabwe!
A few days ago, I had a very interesting debate with a ZANU PF sympathizer - who was adamant that Zimbabwe was going in the right direction under President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.He based...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 21:50hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mutumwa Mawere seeks to bar Mnangagwa from running for Zimbabwean Presidency
EXILED businessman Mutumwa Mawere has approached the Constitutional Court, seeking to block President Emmerson Mnangagwa from contesting in the August 23 polls.The South African-based ty...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 18:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare based Zimbabwe Cricket neglecting Bulawayo Athletic Club on purpose?
A SIMMERING war between the Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) and Bulawayo Athletic Club (BAC) is heating up with allegations that the cricket mother body released limited funding for the makeover and takeover of...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Johnson and Johnson's baby powder causes cancer?
ZIMBABWE's health ministry has banned the use of Johnson and Johnson's baby powder over allegations that it causes cancer.In a letter seen by NewZimbabwe.com written to all provincial medical ...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Even colonialism opened up investment - what Zimbabweans want are improved livelihoods!
As Zimbabwe heads towards this year's harmonized elections, the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa regime is frantically trying to parade its supposed 'successes' over the past five years.Of note, ar...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zanu-PF heavyweights displace settlers
A Zanu-PF MP, a top government official and a business mogul with links to the ruling party are accused of displacing villagers at two farms in Chegutu under controversial circumstances.One of...Published: 25 Dec 2022 at 14:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chaos as Zanu-PF heavyweights displace settlers
A Zanu-PF MP, a top government official and a business mogul with links to the ruling party are accused of displacing villagers at two farms in Chegutu under controversial circumstances.One of...Published: 18 Dec 2022 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hailstorm destruction at Bulawayo schools
A HAILSTORM hit two schools in Bulawayo on Tuesday, blowing off roofs and uprooting trees.The destruction at Fusi Primary School in Gwabalanda suburb and Mzilikazi Primary School in Mzilikazi ...Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 04:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hailstorm blows off hostel roof at Jameson High School
SCORES of learners at Jameson High School in Kadoma escaped unhurt after a hailstorm swept off the roof of a girls' dormitory Wednesday afternoon.Sources told NewZimbabwe.com the heavy rains a...Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 05:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Headmistress up for theft
THE headmistress of Rugare Primary School in Harare was yesterday arraigned before the courts on allegations of stealing timber and asbestos sheets from the school.Calister Tarisai Matsitsiro ...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 06:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
SA baby powder recalled over traces of cancer-causing asbestos
THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has recalled batches of South African-produced Purity Essentials baby powder after traces of cancer-causing asbestos were detected.The recall includes the...Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Comesa panics over Tiger Brands toxic products
THE 21-member Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) bloc raced to forestall a regional health crisis on Friday, as it emerged that one of South Africa's biggest firms had recalled a s...Published: 13 Sep 2022 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Maphisa in modern housing boom
MAPHISA Growth Point in Matobo District, Matabeleland South, is witnessing a serious housing boom, with modern homes that are coming up looking like those found in leafy suburbs in big cities....Published: 13 Aug 2022 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
60% of population owns houses
Almost 60 percent of Zimbabwean households own their home and more than 83 percent of Zimbabweans now live in modern houses and flats, showing both the high levels of home ownership and the rapid impr...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mazowe Villagers to receive USD $30K
More than 20 villagers who lost property at Arnold Farm in Mazowe after being evicted by former First Lady Grace Mugabe are set to receive US$30 000 in compensation.The villagers lost property...Published: 19 Jul 2022 at 19:40hrs | 6 | by Shelton Muchena and Desmond Nleya
Man up for assaulting, stealing from Plumber employee
A Man from Luveve 5 in Bulawayo has appeared in court facing two counts of theft and attempted murder on his plumber employee.The man had accused his employee of failing to finish a roofing te...Published: 19 Apr 2022 at 22:41hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Manama Hospital renovations stall
Renovations at Manama Mission Hospital where infrastructure and buildings were extensively damaged by a violent storm late last year have stalled due to lack of funds.In January, the roof had ...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
MSU to set up modified tar plant
THE Midlands State University (MSU) is planning to set up a coal tar manufacturing plant in Zvishavane in a bid to cut down on the importation of costly bitumen.The university has already pate...Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 07:00hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
NPA has no case against Magashule
With suspended ANC secretary-general Ace Magashule expected back in court today, he insists the National Prosecution Authority has no case against him.Magashule is expected to appear at the Fr...Published: 21 Feb 2022 at 05:26hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Dramatic new twists and turns in Mnangagwa's fresh lawsuit
THE convoluted case about accountability and the rule of law in which a Harare man Tichaona Mupasiri has filed a Constitutional Court (ConCourt) application against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's appo...Published: 13 Feb 2022 at 20:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa sucked into the SMM saga
SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been dragged into the on-going fight between government and the Friends of SMM Holdings (Pvt) Ltd (FOSMM) over the hostile takeover of the asbestos mine in ...Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 05:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prominent Bulawayo pastor dies
PROMINENT pastor Apostle Morgan Nyathi who was popular for his sermons in the 1990s was buried on Wednesday at Umvutcha cemetery following his death last week.He was 64.Apostle Nyathi ...Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 05:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Storm-damaged Manama hospital gets facelift
RENOVATIONS at Manama Mission Hospital where infrastructure and buildings were extensively damaged by a violent storm late last year are nearing completion following the erection of a new roof....Published: 13 Jan 2022 at 09:25hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Manama Mission Hospital rehab almost complete
REPAIRS at Manama Mission Hospital where infrastructure and buildings were extensively damaged by a violent storm early last month are at an advanced stage with works expected to be complete by Decemb...Published: 29 Nov 2021 at 05:33hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Councils can offer local solutions to climate change crisis
The 2022 budget consultations for Kwekwe City are now done and dusted. Conspicuously absent from the submissions from the residents were inputs towards programs on climate change.Residents see...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 21:53hrs | 5 | by Taruberekera Masara
Freak incident damages houses commissioned by Mnangagwa just hours earlier
Four of the 28 government staff houses commissioned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Beitbridge on Wednesday suffered roof damage during a storm just hours after the official ceremony.Strong...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:57hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's supporter suffers trauma after Zanu-PF violence
THE Alliance member, who was recently attacked at his homestead during the opposition party's leader Nelson Chamisa's tour of Mashonaland West Province, is suffering from severe post-traumatic stress ...Published: 22 Nov 2021 at 05:56hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Storm ravages Madziwa
An estimated 30 buildings in Mashonaland Central were damaged by storm including classroom blocks at Bradley Primary school, high school and part of Nyagurungo clinic where 16 asbestos sheets were blo...Published: 18 Nov 2021 at 07:26hrs | 5 | by Lloyd Rabaya
Zesa switches off Ziscosteel
ZESA has disconnected power supply from the defunct giant steel manufacturer, Ziscosteel, over a ZW$40 million debt.Zisco group chief executive officer, Dr Farai Karonga, confirmed the develop...Published: 16 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Price hikes wave hits construction sector
A WAVE of price increases swept across the local housing construction sector, slowing progress of many projects, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStats) 2021 third quarter Buil...Published: 10 Nov 2021 at 05:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge runs dry
BEITBRIDGE town has gone for three days without water due to a burst pipe, forcing residents to resort to unhygienic sources of water.Town clerk Loud Ramakgapola told Southern Eye that the pip...Published: 04 Nov 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
$8 million for Manama Hospital repairs
GOVERNMENT has released $8 million to fund repairs at Manama Mission Hospital where infrastructure and buildings were extensively damaged by a violent storm early this month.Roofs of several w...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's huge coal reserves might soon be redundant
TOP executives at Zimbabwe's power utility Zesa Holdings Limited and policymakers are deeply worried about the future of coal-fired electricity projects in the country following China's recent move to...Published: 23 Oct 2021 at 23:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
$5m for Manama Hospital repairs
THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has availed ZW$5 million needed to rehabilitate Manama Mission Hospital and the army has since been seconded to carry out construction works at the health institution t...Published: 22 Oct 2021 at 06:29hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
US$40 000 damage at Manama Hospital
HEAVY rains that pounded Gwanda District recently left Manama Mission Hospital without electricity and damaged solar panels, water tanks and telecommunication cables resulting in the suspension of cri...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:17hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mother son escape jail
A 50-YEAR-OLD Guruve woman escaped jail together with her son after the court failed to link the duo to an unlawful entry charge.Alice ...Published: 02 Oct 2021 at 23:17hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
SMM saga sucks in Cyril Ramaphosa
FRIENDS of Shabanie and Mashava Mines Holdings (FoSMM) have filed papers at the Johannesburg High Court seeking an order to compel South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to ignore an administrator ap...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 20:17hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa captured court denies Magashule's leave to appeal his ANC suspension
Suspended African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Ace Magashule has been denied leave to appeal his suspension from the ruling party.Magashule had lodged the leave to appeal applicat...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 07:12hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
MSU sets up coal tar plant
The Midlands State University (MSU) is set to establish a modified coal tar manufacturing venture, which according to the higher learning institution, will cut on the costly bitumen imported from Sout...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:16hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's energy sector potential and investments to drive agenda
With strong indications of oil and gas prospects in the Muzarabani Basin - along with extensive mineral wealth that could propel Africa's energy transition - Zimbabwe and its energy investment opportu...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 08:59hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
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