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Burning Spear jets into Zimbabwe

Jamaican roots-reggae legend Burning Spear touched down in Harare yesterday ahead of his much-anticipated debut performance in Zimbabwe. The 79-year-old will take the stage at Glamis Arena as part of his "One People Tour Africa," courtesy …

Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 08:52hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter

Muslim nations denounce Quran burning in Sweden

Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE and other Middle Eastern nations on Thursday condemned the burning of the Quran by an Iraqi living in Sweden, warning such acts "inflame" the feelings of Muslims around the world.Under a heavy police presence,…

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 16:40hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga to tackle Mnangagwa

IN a move that could have far-reaching political consequences for the ruling Zanu-PF and the nation, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga is contemplating challenging President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the party's elective congress next year, …

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 17:48hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's re-engagement propaganda hollow, falls flat

WHILE President Emmerson Mnangagwa returned home last week blowing his own trumpet about his purported diplomatic victory at the United Nations climate change summit in Glasgow, the reality that he made very little headway has immediately …

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 17:46hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

'US$12 billion mining economy unattainable without policy'

ZIMBABWE, which seeks to achieve the US$12 billion mining economy by 2023, is still operating without a mining development policy, a situation that has created a lot of policy and legal reversals as well as inconsistencies in the sector, T…

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 17:45hrs | 9 | by Dumisani Nyoni

Police recover baboon skulls from suspected car thief's house

Police in Shurugwi have recovered three baboon skulls from a suspected car thief Panganai Sithole (23)'s house.Sithole of Mhangami Village under Chief Banga in Shurugwi appeared before local magistrate Percy Mukumba on 30 October 2021 faci…

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 17:38hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zidera and sanctions simplified

THE United States Congress passed the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (Zidera) in 2001. The Act has been subsequently revised, with the most recent amendment being in 2019. It is a very short simple Act at only five pages and …

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 07:39hrs | 148 | by Miriam Tose Majome

Court reserves judgement in asset declaration lawsuit

THE High Court has reserved judgement in a matter in which an opposition legislator launched a lawsuit against the government's failure to actualise a law that forces public officials, including President Emmerson Mnangagwa and cabinet min…

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:59hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

The slow death of key liberation movements in Southern Africa

SOUTH Africa's governing party, the African National Congress (ANC) - the continent's oldest liberation movement - has for the first time since the 1994 democratic elections - dropped below 50% in local government polls after suffering hea…

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:59hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo reels as ageing sewer system breaks down

IF anyone had told Sithuthukile Moyo that as an adult, she would be heading into the bushes when nature calls, she would have laughed it off as a bad joke.But nowadays, that is not an uncommon occurrence for the 36-year-old bus conductor, …

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:57hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe envoy sweats over Ramaphosa lawsuit

HARARE'S top diplomat in Pretoria, David Hamadziripi, said this week a court case filed by Zimbabwean migrants against President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration over special work permit renewals has complicated an already tense situation.…

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Inside Colleen Bawn's Makokoba township

The sweltering heat in the mining area of Colleen Bawn, 26km south of Gwanda in Matabeleland South province has driven a handful of thirsty men to the local bar where they sit, drink and exchange cheerful banter.There, they watch curiously…

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:56hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Prophet T Freddy's love affair with radio DJ exposed in court

ZBC radio presenter Rutendo Makuti yesterday appeared in court on allegations of attempting to extort money from leader of Goodness and Mercy Ministries, "Prophet" Tapiwa Freddy, by otherwise threatening to expose their love affair to the …

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:55hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Police boss has case to answer

A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed an application for discharge in a case where Police Commissioner Erasmus Makodza is facing a charge of criminal abuse of office for allegedly influencing the awarding of a contract to his girlfriend.…

Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

R1,2m heist victim turns to madzibaba to nab robbers

THE arrest of a 32-year-old man suspected to be part of a gang that recently robbed a Beitbridge businessman of R1,2 million and US$3 500, reportedly came after the businessman allegedly consulted a local apostolic faith leader for divine …

Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Mass exodus of science teachers hits Bulawayo schools

BULAWAYO schools have been hit by a mass exodus of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers with 145 having left since the beginning of the year.The skills flight by STEM teachers has also resulted in a sharp declin…

Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:34hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Bafana Bafana beat Mashonaland FC

South Africa  1 - ZimbabweZIMBABWE'S nightmarish 2022 World Cup campaign continued last night when the Warriors crashed to their fourth straight defeat in Group G at the FNB Stadium.It represents a new low for the Warriors who, for th…

Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:32hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Robbers hit school, shops

Armed robbery cases continue to rise across the country after robbers got away with a cumulative US$32 300 and R37 600 in five separate incidents this week, amid calls for law enforcement agencies to step up their fight against the scourge…

Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:31hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Robbers seize and flee with cash

Three armed men who were travelling in a Honda Fit pounced at a shop at Chikutungwe business centre in Lalapanzi, fired shots in the air and ordered everyone in the shop to lie down before they seized cash.A source who declined to be named…

Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 18:01hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Robbers raid Mukuru

SIX armed robbers attacked a grocery shop owner and a Mukuru employee before they got away with US$18 537 and R37 500 in Norton on Monday morning.The incident occurred at Katanga Business Centre at around 7.25am.National police spokesperso…

Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 17:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

MDC: A case of burning ambition, failed leadership

THE Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) was founded in 1999 as an opposition party from members of a broad coalition of civic society groups and individuals that campaigned for a "no" vote in the 2000 constitutional referendum. A major pl…

Published: 08 Sep 2021 at 06:18hrs | 4 | by Cedric Steele

Avoid starting uncontrolled veld fires

Scampering for safety, various creep-crawlies and fauna can sense looming danger before we do. Turning around to scan the sprawling meadows and fields, smoke was billowing in the distance with ferocious flames urging it on as if trying to …

Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:09hrs | 3 | by Tondo Chinehasha

Man denied bail after killing daughter and burning her remains

A Harare man who allegedly killed his daughter and burnt her body to conceal evidence, had his application for bail pending finalisation of his matter dismissed for the second time.Patrick Mabvira (32) of 2552 Overspill Epworth, allegedly …

Published: 30 May 2013 at 10:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

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