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Chief Ndube dies
Chief Ndube, born Nonhlanhla Sibanda, has died at the age of 40, leaving the Filabusi community and the broader Matabeleland South province in mourning.Her death was confirmed by Matabeleland ...Published: 4 hrs ago | 272 | by Staff reporter
IMF team set to arrive in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is poised to take a crucial step towards restoring its economic credibility and unlocking foreign investment, with an International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation expected this week to finali...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:25hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Jairos Jiri's widow reveals wishlist
Betty Jiri, the widow of the late national hero and philanthropist Jairos Jiri, has made a heartfelt appeal to the Zimbabwean government and citizens for recognition of her pivotal role in co-founding...Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:31hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
EFF Zim blast UK over Malema visa denial
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Zimbabwe has described the United Kingdom's denial of a visa to South African opposition leader Julius Malema as a sign of his growing influence and status as a key...Published: 09 May 2025 at 10:32hrs | 293 | by Stephen Jakes
Bulawayo police block Sadc teachers' celebrations
Zimbabwean police on Tuesday blocked a planned march by teachers from across southern Africa who had gathered in Bulawayo to celebrate the success of the annual Association of Non-Aligned Teachers Uni...Published: 25 Apr 2025 at 08:23hrs | 611 | by Staff reporter
Busisa Moyo inducted into Zimbabwe business hall of fame
Renowned industrialist and business leader Mr Busisa Moyo has been inducted into the Zimbabwe Business Hall of Fame 2025, a prestigious honour recognising his exceptional contribution to Zimbabwe's ec...Published: 16 Apr 2025 at 23:16hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally Tagwirei worms way into Zanu-PF's Central Committee
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close ally and controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei has been endorsed by Zanu-PF's Harare Provincial Coordinating Committee (PCC) for a seat in the ruling party...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Rwodzi salutes Mnangagwa for promoting gastronomy tourism
The Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi has this Wednesday in Harare commented First Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa for championing gastronomy tourism which promotes indigenous c...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 08:48hrs | 235 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Why doesn't Mnangagwa disown the 2030 Agenda to his ZANU-PF comrades?
Zimbabwe is sailing in stormy waters.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's address to the 381st Ordinary Session of the ZANU-PF Politburo in Harare yesterday was yet another exercise in political amb...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 20:27hrs | 469 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa calls for unity in push towards Vision 2030
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a powerful call for unity, accountability, and accelerated grassroots development, as Zimbabwe advances toward its Vision 2030 goal of becoming a prosperous upp...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:31hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa cracks the whip on under-performing ministers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has firmly addressed the issue of underperformance among some Ministers of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, holding them accountable for lapses in submitting e...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:28hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
2024 General Mgandani Human Rights Award
2024 General Mgandani Human Rights Award Speech for Uloyiko: by Thembani Dube, 1893 Executive Director, delivered on 21.12.2024 by Deputy Executive Director, Greater SibandaSons and daughters ...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 23:42hrs | 657 | by Thembani Dube
Stanbic named best ovderall bank 2024
Harare, 17 December 2024 - Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has been named the overall best performing bank at the Banks and Banking Survey Awards 2024 sponsored by First Capital Bank. Stanbic Bank has n...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 09:15hrs | 468 | by Agencies
Stampede for Zifa board positions
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) elections scheduled for January 25, 2025, are poised to be among the most hotly contested in the organization's history. With an impressive lineup of candidate...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:44hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Mzila Ndlovu honoured for championing human rights in Matebeleland
Veteran freedom fighter, former minister, and opposition politician Moses Mzila Ndlovu has been honoured with the General Lookout Masuku Award by the 1893 Matebeleland Human Rights Restoration Movemen...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 18:33hrs | 1427 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps wife at MSU graduation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa proudly capped his wife, Auxillia Mnangagwa, who graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management at the Midlands State University ...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 07:07hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Machingura appointed to head the Presidential & National Scholarships Department
Former Acting Speaker of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, Raymore Machingura, has been appointed to head the Presidenti...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 08:03hrs | 1175 | by Staff reporter
Why Mnangagwa met Botswana's Boko
President Emmerson Mnangagwa used the platform of the regional World Children's Day commemoration in Victoria Falls on Saturday to hold a crucial meeting with newly elected Botswana President Duma Bok...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:51hrs | 4598 | by Staff reporter
TTI Boss Lizwe Mabuza: The Philanthropic Visionary Driving Bulawayo's Social Responsibility Agenda
In an era where corporate social responsibility (CSR) is often reduced to buzzwords and token gestures, one man stands as a testament to genuine commitment towards community upliftment. Lizwe Mabuza, ...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 20:08hrs | 3727 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF has endured such attacks for the longest time
OFTENTIMES, there are those who have a proclivity for spreading malice in an attempt to mislead people. There are those who are inclined towards creating idealistic and unrealistic situations to serve...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:08hrs | 108 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
'I'll be back!' Chamisa is back to con you to participate in 2028 and perpetuate all our suffering
"I'll be back!" Nelson Chamisa might as well have said, Terminator Arnold Schwarzenegger style, when he resigned as president of CCC in a huff complaining Zanu PF had infiltrated his party. Chamisa is...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 23:11hrs | 1058 | by Wilbert Mukori
Collen Malatji issues fiery warning to Ramaphosa
In a passionate and defiant address during a march from Luthuli House to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in Sandton, African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) President Collen Malatji deliv...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:17hrs | 654 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to cut water supplies to just 36 hours per week for residents
The City of Bulawayo is set to introduce a more drastic water conservation regime which will see water coming out of the taps for just 36 hours in a week, or one-and-a-half days.The second cit...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 17:04hrs | 2223 | by Staff reporter
Mbeki says foreigners are not the cause of SA's economic crisis
Former president Thabo Mbeki has dropped a bombshell that the deadly 2008 xenophobic attacks in Alexandra, Johannesburg, were part of a planned operation to force Zimbabweans to return to their countr...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 10:48hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF is not Zimbabwe
THE ruling party, Zanu-PF's youth league wants to force teachers and nurses to undergo indoctrination at its Herbert Chitepo School of Ideology so that "they do not sell out!"In the recent pas...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 14:00hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns against land allocation in rural areas
GOVERNMENT will continue to regularise settlements that existed before the 2021 National Human Settlements Policy to deal with the scourge of land barons, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said....Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:50hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe ready to thwart all sponsored demos'
ANY attempts by foreign-sponsored opposition elements to cause violent protests before or during the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government later this month will be met with befitting responses ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:28hrs | 395 | by Sgtaff reporter
South Africa's White mediocrity and double standards on education
In a recent parliamentary session, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member of parliament Omphile Maotwe posed a critical question to Democratic Alliance (DA) member Natasha Mazzone regarding her claime...Published: 26 Jul 2024 at 08:41hrs | 468 | by Mbali Dlamini
Marapira to officiate Manicaland inaugural tech-transfer expo
Preparations for the inaugural Manicaland Rural Development, technology advancement and knowledge transfer exhibition are at an advance stage at Mutomba Hillside Citadel in Buhera, whilst the deputy M...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:33hrs | 15 | by Edson Mapani in Buhera
WATCH: Dr Obert Mpofu descends on Umguza with a heavy might
Thousands gathered in Umguza as the people of Umguza converged to celebrate Africa Day while interacting with the ZANU PF National Secretary-General Dr. Obert Moses Mpofu. Dr. Obert Mpofu, the...Published: 28 May 2024 at 15:06hrs | 57 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Green Bombers' join ZiG campaign
As the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe grapples with making the new currency work by using several measures including a crackdown on illegal money changers, government's quasi-military wing, the National You...Published: 25 May 2024 at 13:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Gift Mabhaudhi successfully advocates for removal of taxes on devices for persons with disabilities
Renowned ZANU PF DCC leader and disability rights activist, Gift Mabhaudhi, has recently achieved a major victory in the ongoing battle for fair treatment and accessibility for persons with disabiliti...Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 17:10hrs | 24 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Mnangagwa desecrates constitution
ZICOMO operates as a grassroots citizens' initiative, uniting diverse stakeholders across all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe.The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, through its Zimbabwe Constitutional Mov...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 19:50hrs | 17 | by Tapiwa Zivira
Zimbabwe unstoppable, says Mnangagwa
Despite the albatross of illegal, unjust, and baneful economic sanctions, Zimbabwe will continue marching on the path towards upper-middle-class economic status by 2030 with every Zimbabwean having a ...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa cannot run for a third term or benefit from term limit extension'
Zimbabwe's constitution prohibits President Emmerson Mnangagwa from running for a third term, as it limits the incumbent to two terms and forbids extensions, according to a legal expert, Matshobana Nc...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 13:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to officially open Russian games
THE Russian Federation has drawn up a multi-disciplinary international sports tournament anchored on embracing technology and science and Zimbabwe has been given the honour to officially open the inau...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:03hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
OSTALLOS SIZIBA: The rise of the little Enos Nkala
In recent weeks, Zimbabwe has witnessed the emergence of a new political movement, the "I Chamisa Blue Movement," purportedly led by Gift Ostallos Siziba, a self-proclaimed "I Chamisa Commander....Published: 15 Feb 2024 at 15:45hrs | 8 | by George Tshuma
Excited by the killings: How The Chronicle covered the Gukurahundi genocide
AbstractTHIS paper examines and interrogates the role of the state-controlled media during the Gukurahundi genocide in Zimbabwe. Gukurahundi is a genocide that took place in Zimbabwe betwe...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 13 | by Bhekinkosi Jakobe Ncube
Mnangagwa appoints niece as new ZBC board Chair
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has given his approval for the appointment of seven individuals to the board of directors of the State broadcaster, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), as announc...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:22hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Edd Branson facilitates US$1 million for Bulawayo entrepreneurs
In a major boost to the local business community, Ambassador Edd Branson, renowned for his efforts in promoting economic growth and entrepreneurship, has successfully brokered a 1 million USD facility...Published: 09 Jan 2024 at 09:07hrs | 31 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Nelson Chamisa dumps AFM for SDA...fails to pay bodyguards
In a surprising turn of events, Nelson Chamisa, the leader of the opposition in Zimbabwe, has quietly switched churches from the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) to the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) denomi...Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 10:38hrs | 63 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Luxury apartments named after Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday broke ground at the US$100 million Millennium Park development in Borrowdale West signaling the construction of the premium luxury 86-unit block of apartments na...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 05:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa surrounded himself with advisers who are no wiser than himself
CCC under the influence of Chamisa refused to have a constitution for CCC under the pretext that this was "strategic ambiguity " to side football Zanu-PF. This actually turned out to be a cowardly act...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 09:12hrs | 20 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zanu-PF affiliate Farmers4ED here to stay, says founder
Farmers for Economic Development (Farmers4ED), an affiliate of the ruling party Zanu-PF, has affirmed its commitment to remain an influential force in the country's political landscape and to staunchl...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:50hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Harare-Beitbridge road nears completion
The rehabilitation of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge highway is on the brink of completion, with 465 kilometers now accessible to traffic. In addition, approximately 3 kilometers of dualized road were...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 05:56hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa addresses first session of 10th Parliament
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa addressed the first session of the 10th Parliament this afternoon at the new Parliament Building in Mount Hampden, Harare.Below is the full speech.It is my singular...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 14:30hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Edd Branson receives prestigious Focus Africa recognition award
Amidst a grand and momentous celebration of unparalleled excellence and unwavering dedication, the illustrious Ambassador Edd Branson was graced with the highly esteemed Focus Africa recognition award...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 13:55hrs | 30 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo gives Malinga a big send-off
A grand farewell was accorded to the late national hero, Joshua Teke Malinga, at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre. Speakers at the event praised him for his advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities, es...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe heads for G77+China
This week, Zimbabwe will participate in the G77 group plus China summit, where developing nations from the Global South will explore the utilization of technology for economic progress. The summit occ...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 18:57hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Malinga declared national hero
SPECIAL Advisor to the President, Zanu-PF Politburo member and former Executive Mayor of Bulawayo, Joshua Teke Malinga, who died on Friday, has been declared a national hero.He was 79....Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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