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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: 7 hrs ago | 413 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
WATCH: Unleashing the Beauty of Matopos - A Journey from Bulawayo to Maphisa
As a nature enthusiast and adventure seeker, I am always on the lookout for new destinations to explore. One such place that caught my attention recently is Matopos, a beautiful region in Zimbabwe kno...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 10:56hrs | 1439 | by Mncedisi Nyathi
The greatest unpatriotism is keeping quiet when ruling elite destroys Zimbabwe!
So, the Parliament of Zimbabwe has gone ahead, in spite of all the public outrage, into passing the draconian so-called 'Patriotic Bill'.I should say that there was nothing particularly surpri...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 10:47hrs | 491 | 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 | 966 | by Ian Beddowes
Tables turn on complainant
HARARE Civil Court magistrate Tamara Chibindi on Monday dismissed an application for a protection order by Ernest Chipi who was accusing her husband of leaving their matrimonial home to live in lodges...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:44hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Pulling out of the International Criminal Court is the right thing to do now
IN 2018, the United States of America threatened sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) in a bid to stop the international body from prosecuting US servicemen over alleged detainee a...Published: 31 May 2023 at 06:59hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt choking CSOs
Independent civic society organisations (CSOs) have accused the Zanu-PF government of stifling their work by pushing the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill, while allowing non-gover...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:45hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
A critical review of Al Jazeera's Gold Mafia documentary
APRIL, famously characterised as "the cruellest month" by distinguished poet and literary critic TS Eliot in his critically acclaimed essay "The Wasteland" - not because its first day celebrates fools...Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:07hrs | 709 | by Jonathan Moyo
8 000 SA returnees expected home soon
At least 8 000 migrants who registered to return home ahead of the expiry of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) in South Africa on June 30, are expected any time soon, with the Government confirming...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:05hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Africa Day: Celebrating a Continent We Have Failed
Every year on May 25, African countries commemorate Africa Day, a day that celebrates the unity and pride of Africa. African countries come together to remember the fight and struggles of their forefa...Published: 24 May 2023 at 21:02hrs | 194 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Confidence in August poll hits rock bottom
A NEW report reveals that confidence in the August general election has struck rock bottom, with the country failing the litmus test on tenets of electoral international best practice, less than three...Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:25hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
BCC cancels Makokoba redevelopment tender
THE redevelopment of Bulawayo's oldest suburb, Makokoba, into a modern high-rise residential area could be off the rails after Bulawayo City Council cancelled a tender that sought to engage a consulta...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:38hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Confidence in August poll hits rock bottom
A NEW report reveals that confidence in the August general election has struck rock bottom, with the country failing the litmus test on tenets of electoral international best practice, less than three...Published: 22 May 2023 at 19:43hrs | 798 | by Staff reporter
Mahere's Geneva presentation rattles Zanu-PF
MAIN opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere's presentation at the high-profile Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy in Switzerland, which laid bare the cou...Published: 22 May 2023 at 08:11hrs | 1650 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reached out to brother Putin on helicopter deal
A fleet of 18 Russian Ansat helicopters was delivered to Zimbabwe this week to assist with policing and disaster relief. Speaking at the handover ceremony in Harare, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and R...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:06hrs | 438 | by Staff reporter
Why the Zimbabwean Government is broken: The inherent flaws of democracy
Welcome to the land of opportunity, or rather, Zimbabwe. This country, located in southern Africa, is blessed with a diverse range of natural resources, cultural traditions, and historical heritage. H...Published: 15 May 2023 at 11:13hrs | 191 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
'Mobilise huge numbers for Zanu-PF'
Zanu-PF Women's League Secretary for Administration Senator Monica Mutsvangwa has implored party members in Mutare North constituency to vote in large numbers and desist from "protest voting" during h...Published: 14 May 2023 at 11:32hrs | 63 | by Staff reportetr
13 distressed Zimbabwe firms rescued
Testifying to its commitment to tangible deliverables aimed at transforming the livelihoods of the people, the Second Republic, under the stewardship of President Mnangagwa, has resuscitated 13 previo...Published: 11 May 2023 at 05:30hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Loosen Zimbabwe sanctions for renewable energy future
MORE than 20 years ago, the late former President Robert Mugabe endorsed a move by indigenous Zimbabwean farmers to occupy and forcibly retake farmland that was owned, at the time, by farmers of Europ...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | 241 | by Glenn Jakins
EU dispatches exploratory mission ahead of Zimbabwe polls
THE European Union recently dispatched an exploratory delegation to assess Zimbabwe's preparedness to hold free and fair elections, as well as to gauge the legislative climate ahead of the 2023 polls....Published: 08 May 2023 at 19:07hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, it's great to be loved by the Brits, isn't it!
I can not help finding it thoroughly amusing how the ZANU PF regime is always so excited over the supposedly 'warming relationship' between Harare and London.We witnessed this with the embarra...Published: 08 May 2023 at 15:41hrs | 558 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Elections key for Zimbabwe's Commonwealth readmission'
ZIMBABWE'S elections in the next four months will decide the country's chances of being readmitted into the CommonwealthZIMBABWE'S elections in the next four months will decide the country's c...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:14hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe parents cry foul over forex fees
SCHOOLS open for the second term of the year today amid high hopes of smooth learning while parents have expressed concern over the increase in prices and fees by some boarding schools, which are now ...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:10hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Intercity buses turn Bulawayo CBD into a Mbare
CALL it lawlessness or chaos. This is what several long-distance bus operators plying intercity routes are turning Bulawayo city centre into.For sometime, there has been rampant illegal pickin...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools revert to five-day week
All schools from today revert to the normal five-day learning week as there is no longer need to rotate attendance at schools short of classrooms to handle decongestion rules to minimise Covid-19 infe...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube inspired road rehabilitation at full throttle in Cowdray Park
THE Zanu-PF candidate for Cowdray Park constituency, Professor Mthuli Ncube has set the ball rolling in his development agenda of the area with road rehabilitation works, borehole drilling and Wi-Fi i...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:47hrs | 340 | 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
UK to grill Mnangagwa
THE United Kingdom (UK) has said it will take President Emmerson Mnangagwa to task over the worsening human rights situation in the country during his visit for King Charles III's coronation.M...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:35hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe highway 'mysterious' bus demystified
Today, Zimbabweans are being treated to yet another story of a "talking bus" that has been parked by the roadside along Harare-Nyamapanda Highway for over three years.Tales of "talking" buses ...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:33hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter
BCC plans Renkini revamp
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is considering the redevelopment of Renkini Long Distance Bus Terminus and has since engaged a consultancy firm to conduct a feasibility study to assess the viability of th...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:15hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
UK invite surprised Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said he was still surprised how he got an invite to attend the coronation of King Charles III, which will take place in London, the United Kingdom, at the weeken...Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:15hrs | 3133 | by Staff reporter
Service delivery improves at Beitbridge border
The transformation of the Beitbridge Border Post at a cost of US$300 million has started bearing fruits as it has drastically reduced the turnaround time for cargo clearance and the movement of human ...Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF election rigging exposes Chiwenga faction
Zanu-PF factional tussles are far from over with the recent primary election rigging exposing the Chiwenga faction which is being fingered in Gutu East primary election dispute which saw the winner be...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 09:36hrs | 3874 | by Staff reporter
Epworth title deed scheme Zanu-PF vote-buying stunt
THE regularisation of Epworth settlements after President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week started distributing so-called title deeds has come under the spotlight as it has since emerged that the document...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:30hrs | 140 | 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 | 302 | by Staff reporter
UK re-engagement drive in disarray
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's re-engagement of the United Kingdom ahead of the next elections has been thrown into disarray after British parliamentarians asked the secretary of state to revoke an in...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:25hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Dembare partner Zupco
Dynamos Football Club have joined hands with government-owned bus operator Zupco to avail a special travel package for the club's fans in and around Harare for the rest of the season beginning this Su...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:31hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
6 dead, 26 injured in two road traffic accidents
At least six people died while 26 were injured in two separate road traffic accidents Tuesday with one involving a bus belonging to Zebra Kiss buses.The six passengers who died were all travel...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 20:01hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
UK MPs want Mnangagwa invite cancelled
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's visit to the United Kingdom for King Charles III's coronation hangs in the balance after some parliamentarians in London demanded that he be barred over alleged human ri...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:36hrs | 1920 | by Staff reporter
'Regime change' NGO disapproves of King Mswati opening ZITF
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, a regime change outfit, disapproves the decision by the government to invite King Mswati III of Eswatini to officially open the 63rd edition of the Zimbabwe Internati...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 19:43hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
Speed freaks turn Zimbabwe highways into racecourses
WITH a cigarette stuck between his shaking fingers, Moses Nerutanga (37) puffs up clouds of smoke into the air as he relives how he escaped death by a whisker in a recent bus accident.As he sa...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 07:51hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt institutes mining sector audit
GOVERNMENT has sanctioned an audit on all mining companies operating in the country against the backdrop of massive revenue leakages and smuggling of precious minerals.Experts say Zimbabwe has...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 17:46hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
There is some hope in Zimbabwe!
On March 27, 1902 the London Guardian announced the death of imperialist, Cecil John Rhodes His last words were these. "So little done, so much left to be done!"These words apply to ou...Published: 23 Apr 2023 at 07:49hrs | 315 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Zanu-PF supporters throng Epworth for title deeds
BUSINESS was brought to a standstill in Epworth in the capital where President Emmerson Mnangagwa was doling out title deeds to Zanu-PF supporters.Inter Africa and Trip Trans buses were among ...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:02hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
US claims to be committed to cordial relations with Zimbabwe
THE United States government has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to respect human rights and promote engagement and cordial relations with the West.The superpower made the ...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:48hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Bus driver on the run after fatal crash
A bus driver who was cautioned by Chief Siansali for racing against fellow bus crews, competing for passengers is on the run after he was involved in a fatal accident while speeding in Binga last Frid...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:42hrs | 669 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF candidate 'buses' rural voters to urban constituency
Zanu-PF central committee member Esau Mupfumi is in a storm for reportedly bussing voters from rural communities for a voter registration exercise in Mutare Central constituency ahead of the 2023 elec...Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 19:54hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe mulls joining Russia, China under BRICS
Zimbabwe says it is considering joining BRICS, a move authorities hope would allow the economically distressed country to forge alliances and open more trade corridors with a global bloc comprising Ru...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:50hrs | 2541 | by Staff reporter
30 killed in Easter accidents
THIRTY people died while 153 others were injured in 288 road traffic accidents that were recorded countrywide during this year's Easter Holidays.Of the 288 road accidents, 16 of them were fata...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 08:04hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Kombis fares now range between $600 and $1 000 for a single trip
COMMUTER omnibus operators in Bulawayo have increased fares in local currency.The new fares range between $600 and $1 000 for a single trip, depending on the time one boards the vehicles and t...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 10:19hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
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