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ZANU-PF in tatters...as Chiwenga, Mnangagwa factions loot Harare
The ZANU-PF succession infighting has torn apart Harare provincial leadership into political debris, with some land barons allegedly channelling their loot towards consolidating alliances and legitima...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 17:02hrs | 5966 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Bulawayo to host spinning contest
Spinning fans in Bulawayo are in for an adrenaline-filled weekend as the 6th edition of the ZKS spinning contest takes place on Saturday. This much-anticipated event will feature some of the best spin...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 19:31hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Zifa tells ex-footballers to 'go back to school'
Former Mighty Warriors coach Rosemary Mugadza has called on former footballers aspiring to lead the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) to pursue education if they want to qualify for top positions w...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:12hrs | 1814 | by Staff reporter
Zifa votes for O' levels
In a significant move to enhance the leadership standards of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), 48 councillors voted in favor of amending the ZIFA constitution during the Annual General Meeting...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 19:16hrs | 911 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya does not have O-levels?
A potentially massive scandal is brewing in Zimbabwean football, as Prophet Walter Magaya and Gift Banda, a former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) vice president, stand accused of attempting to m...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 16:11hrs | 5525 | by Staff reporter
Sasha Chimedza triumphs in Ghana ITF J60 Accra girls' singles finals
Zimbabwean tennis star Sasha Natalie Chimedza has claimed a stunning victory at the Tennis Foundation Ghana ITF J60 Accra Girls' Singles Finals, defeating Alisha Ndukwu from the United Kingdom. Chimed...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 17:24hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa did not cause Harare land regularisation scandal
Independent Councillor Kudzai Kadzombe has dismissed allegations that former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa advocated for the regularisation of unoccupied land in Harare. Ka...Published: 10 Oct 2024 at 10:34hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
The power crisis farce: Unpacking Mnangagwa's broken promise to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's power crisis has been a perennial problem, plaguing the country for decades.In August 2023, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa proudly declared that the commissioning of the new ...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 17:30hrs | 512 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Hichilema alarmed by prospects of defeat and prosecution for corruption
When Zambia experienced democratic backsliding between 2011 and 2021, the deliberate use of legal mechanisms to weaken opposition parties played a central role. Lawfare has been a constant theme of Za...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:08hrs | 2627 | by Sishuwa Sishuwa
Zanu-PF reads riot act
The ruling Zanu-PF party has taken action to curb misconduct by some of its District Coordinating Committee (DCC) leaders, who have been accused of abusing their authority by supporting aspiring candi...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 11:35hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean boxer relocates to Zambia
Champion boxer-turned-promoter, Charles Manyuchi, has relocated his boxing academy and promotion business to Zambia, citing prohibitive fees in Zimbabwe that make it nearly impossible for promoters to...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:52hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: South Africa general work Visa step by step application
Prominent civil society activist Nicholas Ngqabutho Mabhena, chairperson of the Zimbabwe Community in South Africa, has provided insights into obtaining a general work visa, a crucial pathway for fore...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:38hrs | 1380 | by Staff reporter
No democracy in Zimbabwe's opposition
Bulawayo South constituency aspiring opposition candidate, Engineer Francis Mangwendeza, has criticized the opposition parties once led by Nelson Chamisa, describing internal politics as undemocratic ...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:18hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Everton Mlalazi: A beacon of hope in International Gospel Music
Everton Mlalazi, a prominent figure in the international gospel music scene, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his powerful messages of hope, love, and unity. Born and raised in Zimbabwe...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:03hrs | 63 | by Staff reporter
King Mzilikazi preserved his heritage
South African historian, musician, and versatile creative Mbuso Khoza highlights that when Ndebele King Mzilikazi Khumalo kaMatshobana departed from what is now Zululand in 1821 after breaking away fr...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:41hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's CAAZ licenses 400 drone pilots
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) has licensed over 400 drone pilots and certified more than 15 companies for the use of drone technology across various sectors. These certifications ref...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:27hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean student seeks funding for Aerospace Engineering studies in UK
Sijabuliso Hilton Sibanda, a 19-year-old Zimbabwean student is seeking £130 000 funding for Aerospace Engineering studies after he was accepted into the University of Manchester.Sibanda who a...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 17:51hrs | 2057 | by Staff reporter
Ruling on CCC activists' assault case postponed
A Gweru magistrate has postponed a ruling in a case involving Patrick Cheza, an aspiring Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for Chirumanzi South, who is seeking discharge on charges of assa...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:12hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa succession takes centre stage in Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF finds itself in a familiar predicament as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's supporters aggressively advocate for his potential extension of presidency beyond 2030, despite his current term ending...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 16:36hrs | 2004 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Filmmakers for Durban FilmMart Climate Focus
Durban, South Africa: In a major film industry collaborative effort Climate Story Lab South Africa, Doc Society - Climate Story Unit, STEPS, and the Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA) presents th...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 13:06hrs | 48 | by Agencies
Public service job fair a crowd puller
Hundreds of graduates converged at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in Bulawayo for a two-day job fair organized by the Public Service Commission (PSC). The event aimed to establish a nati...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Losing candidate continues with charity work
Pardon Tapfumaneyi, an aspiring Independent candidate for Mpopoma/Mzilikazi constituency, remains committed to his charity work in the area despite relocating to the United Kingdom. Speaking t...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pardon Tapfumanei: Pioneering Political Harmony in Mpopoma-Mzilikazi
In an inspiring move towards political unity and community engagement, Pardon Tapfumanei, affectionately known as "The Duke," has set a groundbreaking precedent in Mpopoma-Mzilikazi. As an aspiring In...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 17:38hrs | 4 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
War veterans confront Emmerson Mnangagwa
War veterans are calling on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to revamp his Cabinet and politburo to eliminate newcomers and make room for former combatants.Zanu-PF central committee member and for...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:48hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF commissar's post a poisoned chalice
POLITICAL analyst Rashweat Mukundu says the short lifespan in office of political commissars in Zanu-PF reflects how the position has become increasingly unsafe, amid growing infighting fuelled by suc...Published: 28 May 2024 at 13:43hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Zapu's Sandi Moyo denied hero status, to be buried on Wednesday
THE burial for the late former Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister, Eunice Sandi Moyo, who died at Mater Dei Hospital last Thursday, has been set for Wednesday.Her daughter, Phoebe, confirmed...Published: 20 May 2024 at 08:23hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth league member in bribery storm
Danmore Mambondiani, a member of the ZANU-PF national youth league, has been suspended for attempting to bribe two ministers to secure a top position within the ruling party.Prior to his suspe...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:47hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Sakhile Dube lands Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024
Sakhile Dube has been crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe after several near-misses.Sakhile emerged victorious over 17 contestants at a glamorous event held in Harare over the weekend.Her n...Published: 20 May 2024 at 07:40hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Fitness enthusiast Ms Waist causes a stir on social media
Ms Waist is a trending fitness enthusiast who has taken social media by storm. Her slim waist and well toned body has left many drooling at the results of a strict fitness regiment implemented by Ms W...Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 17:24hrs | 21 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF intensifies campaign to reclaim seats
THE ruling Zanu-PF has intensified its campaign to win back Harare East and Mt Pleasant constituencies in by-elections set for April 27. Teams have been deployed to the constituencies to ...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe considers scrapping English as a requirement for nurse training intake
The Ministry of Health and Child Care is contemplating removing the English Language requirement for nurse training intake.During the post-cabinet briefing on Tuesday, Minister of Health and C...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 17:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZEC ready for Harare by-elections
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is ready to hold by-elections in Mt Pleasant and Harare East constituencies, with 106 polling stations having been identified."It is hereby notified in ...Published: 10 Apr 2024 at 06:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
66 aspiring judges to write aptitude test
Sixty-six lawyers are next week expected to undergo an aptitude test, in addition to the existing nomination procedure, ahead of interviews for appointment as judges of the High Court.Another ...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
New currency without public confidence won't solve crisis
The government of Zimbabwe through the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has launched a new currency, which it calls the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).We have been here before and it is key to understand i...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:29hrs | | by Mlondolozi Ndlovu
Mnangagwa government's game of darkness
NOW, if you put President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Mthuli Ncube and Kuda David Mnangagwa-the Finance minister and deputy minister, respectively—what will you get?Correct. Darkness. Lots of darkne...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:30hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni
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 | | by Staff reporter
Man forges licence certificates
A 48-YEAR-OLD man from North End in Bulawayo has appeared in court for forging Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) driver's licence certificates.Melani Moyo was not asked to plead when he appe...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T loses election appeal against Zanu-PF's Sithembiso Nyoni
THE Bulawayo High Court has dismissed a petition filed by MDC-T Nkayi North candidate, Chief Ndlovu, who was challenging minister Sithembiso Nyoni's victory in the August 2023 elections.In his...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe athlete Moleen Majoni clinches victory at 2024 Outeniqua chair challenge
Zimbabwean Athlete Moleen Majoni Clinches Victory at the 2024 Outeniqua Chair ChallengeGeorge, South Africa - Moleen Majoni, a remarkable Zimbabwean athlete, has emerged victorious at the ...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 16:16hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Harare kids conned US$9,000 by bogus Manchester City agent
A Harare football academy owner has landed in the dock facing fraud after he allegedly conned four aspiring football stars of more than US$9,000 after falsely claiming he was facilitating trials for t...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:59hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Tshuma confident of victory in Pelandaba-Tshabalala
ASPIRING legislator for Bulawayo's Pelandaba-Tshabalala constituency, Joseph Tshuma, says his vision is to empower young people to be economically independent in line with the Government's development...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:46hrs | | 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 | 7 | by Dr Phillan Zamchiya
CCC contests High Court ruling on elections
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) on Tuesday said it would appeal a High Court decision which barred its candidates from contesting in the February 3 by-elections. Last week, the High Court rule...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Aspiring Zimbabwean nurses lose US$8,000 to bogus employment agencies
Eight aspiring nurses were allegedly conned of over US$8,000 by bogus employment agencies they engaged to assist them with securing vacancies at Sally Mugabe Hospital, a Harare court heard Tuesday....Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 19:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's aspiring MP told to stop promising heaven on earth after failing for 44 years
Residents of the Pelandaba - Tshabalala Constituency have emphatically conveyed to Zanu-PF candidate Joseph Tshuma that making promises holds no sway with them, as they have grown weary of the party's...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 04:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt invites applications for Presidential Scholarships
GOVERNMENT has invited disadvantaged but academically gifted university students to apply for the Presidential scholarships for undergraduate and post-graduate programmes amid calls for learners from ...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 04:38hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Sipho Mazibuko joins Zanu-PF Women's League
SIPHO Mazibuko, a former modelling guru, has officially joined the Zanu-PF Women's League. In this new political venture, Mazibuko has pledged to leverage her influence to advocate for women's empower...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF candidate to ride on CCC crisis to win seat
Shakemore Wellington Timburwa, the aspiring Zanu-PF candidate for the Chegutu West parliamentary seat in the upcoming February 3 by-election, anticipates a decisive victory by capitalizing on the inte...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC's Ostallos Siziva put on tight spot by Pelandaba-Tshabalala residents
Ostallos Siziva, the purported 'candidate' for the Pelandaba-Tshabalala constituency under the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), recently found himself under scrutiny from constituents who question...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
9 to contest in Highlanders elections
NOMINATIONS for Highlanders elections closed yesterday with nine candidates having submitted papers for the 4 February elections.Those wishing to stand in the elections for the positions...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
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