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Inside Elections: Stalemate in Manicaland? Perhaps not
This is the second in a series of (inside elections) articles examining the politics and voting patterns of 2023 general election expected swing/marginal National Assembly constituencies.To wi...Published: 28 May 2023 at 12:39hrs | 278 | by Farai Chirimumimba
'Russia is in a war with imperialism'
FIREBRAND leader of South African opposition party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), Mr Julius Malema has said Russia was at war with imperialism, in the war against Ukraine and declared that he could...Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:18hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Julius Malema would supply weapons to Russia
The leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), South Africa's third-largest political party, has said he would "supply weapons to Russia" because Moscow is "in a war with imperialism".In a...Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:21hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe critic and former Archbishop of York told to step down from Church
The former Archbishop of York has been forced to step down from his Church of England role after a review into how he handled a child sex abuse allegation.Lord John Sentamu, a bitter critic of...Published: 14 May 2023 at 19:22hrs | 1938 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa faces angry demos in UK
ZIMBABWEANS in the United Kingdom (UK) plan to stage a series of demonstrations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa when he jets into London for King Charles III's coronation, multiple sources said t...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:37hrs | 5275 | by Staff reporter
Scott Vincent: the Zimbabwean golfer who won the golden ticket
Even in Scott Vincent's wildest dreams, it's unlikely that he would have been able to imagine how much his life would change over the space of a year. He's seen such a dramatic shift in personal circu...Published: 06 Apr 2023 at 17:25hrs | 1266 | by Staff Reporter
Valee Music courts DJ Tira
UNITED KINGDOM (UK)-BASED Zimbabwean Afro-pop songbird Valee Music has roped in the services of South African DJ, record producer and kwaito artiste DJ Tira on Ng'cabanga Ngawe (Thinking about You), h...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 07:46hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
What do we know about the 2023 Asia Cup?
Cricket fans have much to look forward to in 2023. As well as the regular domestic competitions of the Big Bash League (BBL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL), there are also annual international ev...Published: 23 Mar 2023 at 06:15hrs | 293 | by Staff Writer
Fearless editor who first exposed the Gukurahundi killings
While there were a few local Zimbabwean journalists writing for periodicals and foreign correspondents like Peter Godwin for the Sunday Times (UK) and some filing for...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:11hrs | 630 | by Stephen Bates
South Africa to keep a close eye on 2023 Six Nations
With South Africa drawn in a 2023 World Cup pool that includes both Ireland and Scotland, the Springboks will be keeping a closer eye on proceedings at this year's Six Nations Championship.The...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 13:45hrs | 1178 | by Staff Reporter
Arsenal fans arrested after celebrating Manchester United victory
Jinja-At least eight Arsenal fans have been arrested in the Ugandan city of Jinja after celebrating the club's win against Manchester United in the English Premier League.The fans were wearing...Published: 24 Jan 2023 at 01:31hrs | 2092 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp will allow users to send messages in internet blackouts
WhatsApp will allow users to send messages in internet blackouts.The instant messaging app is planning on allowing peoples to connect to proxy servers to remain online if the internet is barre...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 07:28hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter
Triple C: Puny-wise, Pint Foolish!
Obdurate immaturityIT is not like Nelson Chamisa had not been warned, whether by living men or by past circumstances. Both did; yet he still hurtled headlong towards yet another blunder, which...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:56hrs | 289 | by Jamwanda
Zimbabwe 5 years after Robert Mugabe - so, what has changed?
A climate of fear still lingers in Zimbabwe, five years after long-time ruler Robert Mugabe was deposed. As the country marks this milestone, few people are willing to speak openly about whether the g...Published: 22 Nov 2022 at 17:18hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter
Three African stars to look out for at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar
With Qatar 2022 almost among us, there will be another five African teams competing on international football's biggest stage. Senegal, Morocco and Tunisia feature in their second successive World Cup...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 15:07hrs | 1004 | by Staff Reporter
PEOM: When one you thought was your kin and kith adds salt
Would we be talking of this drama if there was real devolution? Call it devolution, call it decentralization, it's a deadly drought In Zim because of centralization and control freaks in...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 09:09hrs | 411 | by Ndaba Sibanda
UK can't find Nehanda's skull
London's Natural History Museum and Cambridge University have said that they are ready to co-operate with Zimbabwe to return human remains that were taken in the colonial era.The fresh stateme...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 07:00hrs | 1093 | by Staff rporter
Zimbabwe soccer players caught in power struggle
ZIMBABWE international Marshall Munetsi says Fifa's suspension of his country from football has cast a shadow over the future of the sport and stunted the growth of its players.The southern Af...Published: 19 Oct 2022 at 20:26hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Which Western countries brainwashed Mbuya Nehanda into rebelling against oppression?
I never understand Zimbabwe's political elite! Whenever I listen to President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, I am left dumbfounded as to why he fails to see that today's freedom fighters - some ...Published: 04 Oct 2022 at 17:40hrs | 866 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tsitsi Dangarembga considers leaving Zimbabwe
The state-led prosecution of Tsitsi Dangarembga, arguably the most globally revered author the country has produced, for joining a peaceful anti-government demonstration could signify yet another mile...Published: 30 Sep 2022 at 20:56hrs | 1282 | by Staff reporter
'Drop Dangarembga charges,' says Americans
UNITED States-based rights group PEN America has called on Zimbabwean authorities to drop charges against world acclaimed writer and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga.The Harare-based writer will k...Published: 28 Sep 2022 at 06:02hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
UK finance minister 'superficially' black?
Labour MP Rupa Huq says she has apologised to Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng for describing him as "superficially" black.Speaking at a Labour Party conference fringe event, Huq also said: "If you h...Published: 27 Sep 2022 at 19:27hrs | 1308 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa snubs Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Frederick Shava will represent President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London next week, a senior government official said...Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 21:33hrs | 2172 | by Staff reporter
United Nations rubbishes Chamisa claims
The United Nations on Tuesday rubbished claims by opposition leader Nelson Chamisa that it was in talks with his Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party to supervise the country's general elections ...Published: 14 Sep 2022 at 12:35hrs | 7036 | by Staff Reporter
Peter Ndlovu picks Yaya Toure as best African export
Ex-Coventry City star Peter Ndlovu overlooked all Ghanaian players to have played in the English Premier League and settled on Yaya Toure as the best African export to the English top-flight.T...Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 06:48hrs | 839 | by Staff reporter
'We did not send you to unseat the leadership'
We resume our interview with former ZPRA guerilla and now Zanu-PF Secretary for Administration Dr Obert Moses Mpofu who during the armed struggle was also known as Cde Mzandeki. Dr Mpofu who joined th...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 07:56hrs | 1771 | by Staff reporter
BCC to cancel tenders of non-performers
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has threatened to cancel tenders awarded to non-performing firms.Latest council minutes show that there was concern over one such company, Aggregate Properties (PVT...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:43hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
BCC offers domestic debtors 50% discount
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is now offering a 50% discount to domestic debtors and 30% to industrial debtors paying their bills in foreign currency.Councils began indexing rates in foreign cur...Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:46hrs | 932 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Stephen Sackur gets a small taste of Julius Malema's wit
BBC's news and current affairs journalist and presenter Stephen Sackur got a small taste of Julius Malema's firebrand wit, when Sackur tried to get an answer about how the EFF plans to defeat the ANC ...Published: 31 Jul 2022 at 10:14hrs | 4042 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa bomb attack mystery deepens
Four years after President Emmerson Mnangagwa survived an assassination attempt it has emerged that a former soldier, who was convicted by the military for the grenade attack, was in India on the day ...Published: 24 Jul 2022 at 10:03hrs | 2565 | by Staff reporter
Of Joshua Nkomo and the raging fires of Matabeleland independence
"The fly that does not heed advice follows the corpse to the grave", goes the Igbo proverb. MLO is happy that Matabeles refused to follow the Joshua Nkomo political corpse to the grave.It must...Published: 16 Jul 2022 at 20:15hrs | 1130 | by Israel Dube
Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo through the eyes of his bodyguard
THE late Vice-President Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was an open -minded and friendly person who freely interacted with everyone throughout his entire political life regardless of social standing, one of h...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:31hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
Bruce Grobbelaar 'turns down' BBC's Strictly Come Dancing
Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar is set to slip through the fingers of Strictly Come Dancing bosses after turning down an opportunity to appear on the show later this year.BBC producer...Published: 13 Jul 2022 at 07:25hrs | 1877 | by Staff reporter
Boris Johnson to resign as UK Prime Minister
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson will resign as Conservative leader today and will continue as prime minister until the autumn, the BBC has reported.According to the broadcaster, "Johnson will ...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 09:38hrs | 4001 | by Staff Reporter
Top BBC show Strictly Come Dancing wants Zimbabwean legend for new series
STRICTLY bosses want former Zimbabwe and Liverpool goalie Bruce Grobbelaar to appear on this year's show.The 64-year-old Zimbabwean with "spaghetti legs" is at the top of the BBC show's list a...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:07hrs | 10352 | by Staff reporter
African leaders shun Ukraine's Zelensky
Only four out of 55 leaders reportedly listened to President Zelensky's virtual address to the African UnionJust a handful of African heads of state tuned in to personally listen to Ukrainian ...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:51hrs | 2249 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe toe-selling 'joke' misses the mark in Nigeria
An apparent social media ruse in Zimbabwe about people selling their toes for large amounts of money is being taken more seriously elsewhere in Africa.The unfounded story that suggests Zimbabw...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:54hrs | 2064 | by Staff reporter
Nothing new about CCC's same old characters
When CCC won in the majority of constituencies in by-elections held in March, its leaders ran with a line that they had done well, yet they were a new party on the scene.Yet the claim that CCC...Published: 28 May 2022 at 08:50hrs | 499 | by Lovemore Chikova
Vodacom defends appointment of Zimbabwean
Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub has defended the appointment of Sitholizwe Mdlalose as managing director of its South African operations, saying the company appoints the best talent that reflects its...Published: 19 May 2022 at 19:34hrs | 2346 | by Staff reporter
SA business group unhappy with rise of Zimbabwean expats
THE appointment of Sitholizwe Mdlalose as chief executive of South Africa's telecoms giant Vodacom has triggered xenophobic reactions after the country's Black Business Council (BBC) demanded that loc...Published: 13 May 2022 at 19:13hrs | 1794 | by Staff reporter
Even ZANU PF 'denigrated' the country and called for 'crippling sanctions' that hurt ordinary citizens!
Whenever I mention my watching of the state-controlled broadcaster ZBC (Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation) - albeit, grudgingly and under insufferable str...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 19:18hrs | 356 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa's party has same fears of dirty tricks
ZIMBABWE'S opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa may have formed a new political party, but he is still facing the same old problems which some had hoped would end with ...Published: 25 Mar 2022 at 06:00hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Black children subjected to racism in UK
Racism hurts children, in real and fundamental ways. It hurts not just their health, but their chances for a good, successful life.It destroys their confidence and it is mostly applied by teac...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:40hrs | 200 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Bissouma has massive role in Tottenham title bid
✍️ We are pleased to announce the transfer of Yves Bissouma. Welcome to Spurs, Yves! 💙— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial)...Published: 07 Mar 2022 at 19:25hrs | 2314 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ukraine war: Zimbabwean students relive horror
It has been six days since she left Ukraine, but 19-year-old Blessing Mushipe is still terrified.The medical student at Karazin National University in Kharkov, Ukraine's second largest city, s...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:16hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
World War III might already be underway
IN life, it is absolutely critical to learn to pick your battles.While celebrated English playwright William Shakespeare once noted that "cowards die many times before their deaths", Nigerian ...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:15hrs | 192 | by Bishop Lazi
Chamisa: Illusions of democracy, statesmanship
LAST week CCC leader Mr Nelson Chamisa was pontificating about the sovereignty of Ukraine, railing against the Russian special mission into its neighbour as a travesty that trampled on international s...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:36hrs | 335 | by Fungi Kwaramba
The paradigm of war and interests
The unbalanced informational diet from western media outlets makes it seem so ordinary, normal, and even natural that President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, is the real devil in all this.West...Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:29hrs | 1375 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
ZBC needs a turnaround strategy
THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) board should come up with a turnaround strategy to resuscitate the institution.Before digitisation, ZBC has to improve the quality of its programmin...Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:22hrs | 429 | by Muzokomba Villager
Invasion of Ukraine was inevitable
DEVELOPING the future of knowledge involves understanding the "relationship between what we know and what will happen, for the purpose of improving both, for everyone".This endeavour demands a...Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:29hrs | 182 | by Arthur G.O. Mutambara
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