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Zec boss warns political players and opinion leaders against fuelling hate
ZIMBABWE Electoral Commission (Zec) Chief Elections Officer, Mr Utoile Silaigwana has a made a passionate appeal to political players and opinion leaders not to fuel hate and division among society as...Published: 7 hrs ago | 251 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has officially become a pariah state!
The Government of Zimbabwe has officially become a tyranny - fraught with all the legislative tools to be justifiably labelled a pariah state.By the country's Parliament passing the much-loath...Published: 14 hrs ago | 147 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chicken Inn shoot to the top
Chicken Inn FC 1-0 Black RhinosCHICKEN INN FC needed a hero as forward Michael Charamba stepped into the role and scored a beauty which gave the hosts three points to send them top of the Pr...Published: 14 hrs ago | 35 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has officially become a pariah state!
By the country's Parliament passing the much-loathed so-called ‘Patriotic Bill', Zimbabwe has effectively joined the unenviable international ‘Hall of Shame' - joining other nations, such as North...Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 19:09hrs | 923 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The International Criminal Court a ridiculous organisation
The world has recently been surprised to hear that the ICC has issued a ‘warrant of arrest' for Russian President Vladimir Putin. The central charge against him is that he is responsible for the abd...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:59hrs | 987 | by Ian Beddowes
The US Dollar to be rendered useless by year end
China's place on the world stage advances year by year. It is arguably already the world's largest economy. Its Belt and Road Initiative and its other international links like the BRICS have helped to...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 06:32hrs | 930 | by Erick Matotoba
Cabinet approves National Migration Policy
CABINET has approved the National Migration Policy whose thrust will inform the number of Zimbabweans in the diaspora and their contributions to the country through remittances. The policy wil...Published: 31 May 2023 at 07:00hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter
UN urges Zimbabwe govt to open up space for regime change NGOs
THE United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has implored the Zanu-PF government to respect, protect and expand civic space to ensure that citizens are free to express themselves...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:47hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Mayhem at National Sports Stadium
REFEREE Jimmy Makwanda left the pitch with a heavily bandaged head yesterday after a section of incensed CAPS United fans ran amok at the end of their drawn game against Simba Bhora, unhappy with the ...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:29hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
Alleged Law Society investigation against top lawyer Zibusiso Ncube rubbished as false
Bulawayo based law firm Ncube & Partners have rubbished claims by online publication Zimeye that their lawyer Zibusiso Charles Ncube is being investigated by the Law Society of Zimbabwe. T...Published: 21 May 2023 at 15:07hrs | 996 | by Mandla Ndlovu
I'm grateful to have been born and bred in Rhodesia!
Ever since I started writing current affairs and social justice newspaper articles in 1989, at the age of 16 years, this is probably the most painful, frank and heartfelt piece I have ever authored....Published: 19 May 2023 at 14:04hrs | 1242 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa not a born-again democrat
President Emmerson Mnangagwa almost succeeded in fooling everyone with his pretence that he had suddenly become a born-again democrat after the coup that toppled strongman Robert Mugabe six years ago....Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:25hrs | 985 | by Kholwani Nyathi
Upcoming Zimbabwe, DRC polls a bellwether for Sadc, African democracy
IN the era of democratic decline, signs of hope persist. One example in our region is the Electoral Support Network — Southern Africa (ESN-SA) which comprises domestic civic organisations of the 16 ...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:23hrs | 361 | by John Stremlau
Zimbabweans in SA fear attacks as permits expire
Zimbabweans living and working on the North Coast on the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) fear possible xenophobic attacks or hate crimes against them come the end of June, following the announcement...Published: 11 May 2023 at 05:37hrs | 1891 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ally attacks 'educated, but incompetent ministers'
HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has launched a broadside on "educated, but incompetent government ministers" whom he accused of running down the economy and failing to reign in the country's run-away inflat...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:08hrs | 847 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF was also called a puppet of the West'
Local journalist Zenzele Ndebele says Zanu-PF should stop describing those who disagree with it as puppets of the West as that is ahistorical with regards to itself and even irony writ large....Published: 08 May 2023 at 19:37hrs | 824 | by Staff reporter
Nick Mangwana's Jah Prayzah tweet divides fans
INFORMATION ministry permanent secretary Nick Mangwana has stirred controversy and divided attention between music fans following his tweet endorsing musician Jah Prayzah.Jah Prayzah is set to...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:49hrs | 1014 | by Staff reporter
Artificial intelligence and robotics: Great expectations and daunting existential risks
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is both exciting and challenging. There are opportunities and dangers. There are fascinating possibilities and existential risks.The starting point is to understan...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:34hrs | 71 | by Arthur Mutambara
Zimbabwe gold digital tokens to hit market on Monday
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s will release its gold-backed digital tokens into the market on Monday to serve as both an instrument for store of value and transacting.The bank has since ...Published: 05 May 2023 at 20:22hrs | 356 | by Staff reportr
Chamisa, Mwonzora supporters fight over office space
VIOLENT clashes over disputed office premises in Chinhoyi have left Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) and Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) members nursing injuries.Pandemonium broke out...Published: 03 May 2023 at 21:58hrs | 414 | by Staff reporter
Stifling the media is tantamount to an attack on the nation and its people!
As we commemorate World Press Freedom Day, this is always the time for those in the media industry to introspect.Are we fulfilling our mandate as expected of the so-called 'Fourth Estate' - wh...Published: 03 May 2023 at 14:17hrs | 144 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Jonathan Moyo 'defends' magistrate who is facing online harassment
FORMER cabinet minister has leapt to the defense of Harare magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka who is facing online harassment following her conviction of opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume.Ngari...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:19hrs | 3036 | by Staff reporter
Bosso: 'It's not inside, it's on top!'
Highlanders 1-0 HwangeGOD favours hard workers, people who want to play and respect fans, these words were uttered by Highlanders Football Club coach Baltemar Brito following his team's late w...Published: 01 May 2023 at 08:09hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
Ukrainian command center destroyed by Russian cruise missiles
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on Saturday that it has destroyed a major Ukrainian command center. Cruise missiles launched from the sea were used to target the facility, the ministry's spokesma...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:54hrs | 1592 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe workers' rights brutally suppressed, says US embassy
ZIMBABWEAN workers are reeling under deteriorating conditions underlined by serious violations of fundamental rights by parastatals, security forces and Chinese companies amid a clear pattern of intim...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:25hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Why does Africa feel it has to be a slave to one global power or the other?
Will Africa ever be truly free? That is the question that always bugs my mind, as I watch the manner in which our leaders appear perpetually trapped in a 'slave mentality' - whereby, they beli...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 12:17hrs | 289 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Black people can conquer world if only we stopped moping over colonialism and racism!
So, now both the British Prime Minister and Scottish First Minister are of Indian descent.Rushi Sunak and Humza Yousaf were elected leaders of their respective parties and nations – the Brit...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 10:39hrs | 420 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Treasury unearths fraud in public procurement
TREASURY has unearthed fraudulent conduct in the public procurement system where the Government pays for the goods or services but suppliers do not deliver on their obligations, prejudicing the Govern...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:22hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Xenophobic xx-Jo'burg mayor says he is not xenophobic
PROMINENT South African opposition leader Herman Mashaba, who was verbally pelted for linking foreigners to criminal activities in South Africa, says he made the remarks in the hope of fixing pro...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 06:35hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe politics: Lineaments of stock characters
What are stock characters?LET me be basic so I am accessible to many of my readers, whatever level of education, and from whichever discipline they hail.In literature we have what are ...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:00hrs | 81 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Chamisa's army savages Hopewell Chin'ono
Guns are out against journalist and activist Hopewell Chin'ono following a social media tirade between him and the Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) foot-soldiers.Chin'ono posted on his Twitt...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 17:21hrs | 899 | by Staff reporter
How does Zim expect to instill pride in liberation struggle when always moaning over defeats?
Those who follow my writings can tell how proud I am of our country's liberation history.Even when teaching my son at home, I tackle this subject with tremendous zeal and excitement.Wh...Published: 11 Apr 2023 at 09:54hrs | 465 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bosso turn focus on Dembare game
AFTER seeing his charges squander a number of clear-cut chances in their derby against Chicken Inn, Highlanders Football Club coach Baltemar Brito is turning his focus on the epic encounter against Dy...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 12:09hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
'Lying' Coventry, Kamambo in bare knuckle fight
SUSPENDED Zifa board members have accused Sports minister Kirsty Coventry of lying under oath, following her recent claims in Parliament that she stepped in and fired them after they failed to account...Published: 04 Apr 2023 at 06:33hrs | 1114 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, its you making Zimbabwe 'subaltern' to world powers!
It was most strange, if not entirely queer and incomprehensible, reading President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa latest diatribe against Western countries' insistence on observing our elections. ...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 11:08hrs | 1429 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SA gives in on migrants
ZIMBABWE's general elections are looming large on the horizon. Political parties have started rolling down their candidate selection processes. In the mix was South Africa threatening to send back hom...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:35hrs | 696 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Mnangagwa's govt gags media over Al Jazeera exposé?
PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson George Charamba yesterday subtly gagged the local media from reporting on the Al Jazeera documentary exposing alleged money laundering and illegal smuggling of gold by Presid...Published: 30 Mar 2023 at 06:40hrs | 1593 | by Staff reporter
Guard mauled to death by pit bulls
A 68-year-old security guard was found dead on Sunday with multiple injuries after he was mauled by four pit bull dogs at a business premises in Waterfalls, Harare.Police have since launched i...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:53hrs | 450 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF turns Mash West into war zone
SANYATI, in Mashonaland West province, reportedly turned into a war zone this week as rival aspiring Zanu-PF candidates bludgeoned each other ahead of the party's primary elections set for tomorrow....Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:25hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
US Afghanistan spies enter Zimbabwe to fight for asylum in South Africa
THE group of 22 Afghan nationals, who worked closely with United States military and security agencies after the invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attack on Americ...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:47hrs | 1294 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, Zimbabweans don't care about your 'critical pronouncements' as long as we're hungry and poor!
Recently, during a performance contract signing ceremony, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa chided his information and communications personnel for failing to properly articulate and disseminate h...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:27hrs | 327 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Meaningless ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin
The International Criminal Court said Friday it has issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes because of his alleged involvement in abductions of children from Ukrai...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:14hrs | 554 | by AP
Chamisa's CCC urged to employ 'guerilla' tactics
Prominent civic leader and trade unionist Peter Mutasa has urged Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) to adopt underground campaign methods in the wake of a state crackdown coupled with a systematic ba...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 19:39hrs | 941 | by Staff reporter
'Judiciary, security agents top in rights violations'
ZIMBABWE has recorded 2 683 cases of human rights violations against human rights defenders, mainly perpetrated by State security agents and the Judiciary, human rights organisations have said....Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:23hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter
Why Berita fled to Zimbabwe
SONGBIRD Berita Khumalo has revealed that she had to return and lay low for six months at home in Zimbabwe during the height of her messy separation from infamous South African music industry impresar...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:22hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in race to introduce digital currency
Zimbabwe is in the race to become one of the first African countries to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC).Nigeria became the first country in Africa to issue a CBDC, the eNaira,...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 10:25hrs | 2957 | by Staff reporter
Wrong man arrested after LONE gunman senselessly attacks
YOU would expect women and school children to be the only ones who walk home in groups to protect themselves from a violent armed robber but in the Empandeni area in Mangwe District, men can also be s...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:01hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ruling party hails Russia's political support
Zanu-PF has hailed the political support the country has been given by their Russia both pre and post-independence saying this has further strengthened the bilateral relations between the two co...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 07:58hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo attacks Chamisa's structureless party after Nigeria elections
EXILED former information minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has once again hit out at the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) over its lack of structures, describing the party as delinquent ...Published: 01 Mar 2023 at 20:28hrs | 2155 | by Staff reporter
Berita opens up on walking away from her marriage to Nota
Gugulethu "Berita" Khumalo has opened up about what made her walk away from her marriage to Nhlamulo "Nota" Baloyi.Since Berita revealed she separated from Nota and left their marital home in ...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 11:49hrs | 1497 | by Staff reporter
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