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'Ndebele kingship revival remains pipedream,' says Munhumutapa
The quest for the revival of the Ndebele Kingship is becoming increasingly complicated as self-styled King Munhumutapa, born Timothy Chiminya, has stated that divisions among claimants to the throne w...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 08:01hrs | 586 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF councilors snub residents meeting
Mvuma residents are up in arms against the district's councillors who snubbed a meeting that had been called for them to hear grievances from the small mining town.The meeting was arranged by ...Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 13:51hrs | 282 | by Staff reporter
CCC activists seek ConCourt referral
Patrick Cheza, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for Chirumanzu South constituency in the August 2023 elections, along with four other party activists, plans to apply for their case to...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 07:15hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa bombshell explodes on his face
Zambia has called upon Sadc and the AU to intervene following President Mnangagwa's controversial remarks accusing Zambia of destabilizing the region by collaborating with the United States on securit...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:28hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chirumhanzu elders petition govt over chieftainship row
Traditional leaders in Chirumanhzu, Midlands province, have raised concerns with Local Government minister Daniel Garwe, accusing the Midlands Provincial Chiefs' Council (PCC) of unfair practices in s...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:28hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
Chirumanzu chieftainship takes new twist
The Chirumanzu chieftainship dispute has escalated with the royal family filing an urgent High Court application to halt the appointment of Albert Nyamande Muzondo as the substantive chief. The Midlan...Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:30hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
CCC losing parliamentary candidate vindicated
Patrick Cheza, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for Chirumanzu South in the August 2023 elections, has been acquitted of charges related to political violence, along with four other o...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chirumanzu chieftainship wrangle deepens
The Chirumanzu chieftainship dispute escalated as the Midlands provincial chiefs council appointed Nyamande Muzondo from the Mutizirapi house as the substantive traditional leader, bypassing Julius Ch...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 06:13hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Munhumutapa vows to eradicate chieftainship disputes
King Munhumutapa born Timothy Chiminya of the Rozvi clan has vowed to end chieftainship wrangles in Zimbabwe which he attributed to decades of corruption in the selection of chiefs.Chiminya, w...Published: 11 Apr 2024 at 08:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
King Munhumutapa strikes again
SELF-PROCLAIMED King Munhumutapa, born Timothy Chiminya, on Thursday presided over the installation of Sevias Piki as Chief Hama in Chirumanzu to replace Vengai Zishiri, who has been acting in that ca...Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 15:36hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF witnesses contradict police statements
TWO Zanu-PF State witnesses yesterday contradicted the statements recorded by the police in a case in which Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate Patrick Cheza in last year's elections is alle...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 05:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Barbara Rwodzi quizzed over inconsistent statements
TOURISM and Hospitality Industry minister Barbara Rwodzi was last Friday quizzed over inconsistencies in the statements she made in a case in which her political rival, Patrick Cheza, and three other ...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 05:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grains importing Zimbabwe claims to have enough grain until next harvest
ZIMBABWE has 240 000 tonnes in its Strategic Grain Reserves which is enough to take the country to the next harvest, according to a report released by the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture Fisheries, Wat...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF members label police liars
There was drama at the Gweru Magistrates Court yesterday where Zanu-PF witnesses are testifying in the case in which Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members are facing charges of malicious damage ...Published: 19 Jan 2024 at 13:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC activists' trial deferred, again
THE trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South candidate Patrick Cheza and four party activists facing charges of assaulting Zanu-PF Member of Parliament and Tourism minister Barbar...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ostallos Siziva to sue State
Ostallos Siziva, Deputy Spokesperson for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has announced intentions to pursue legal action against the State after being acquitted of charges related to tearing ...Published: 06 Dec 2023 at 05:08hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
CCC activists' trial further deferred
The trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South official, Patrick Cheza, and four party activists accused of assaulting Tourism minister, Barbara Rwodzi, has been further postponed t...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare-Beitbridge highway 80% complete
THE rehabilitation of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway is about 80 percent complete with 470km out of the total 580km of the road now opened to traffic, a move which has been hailed by motorists...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:46hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
CCC activists' trial in false start
The trial of Patrick Cheza, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) candidate for Chirumanzu South, and four CCC activists facing charges of assaulting Zanu-PF MP and Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi, ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC activists' trial deferred
GWERU magistrate Princes Tanyanyiwa has rescheduled the trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South candidate Patrick Cheza and four party activists, who are accused of assaulting To...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police told to be professional
Wilbert Mandinde, the Acting Executive Director of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, has urged the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to demonstrate professionalism in their conduct, particularly in li...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's party issued a warning about a concerning period ahead for Zimbabwe
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has issued a warning about a concerning period ahead, citing the recent arrest of three opposition leaders within two weeks of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's in...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean churches ask Zanu-PF, CCC to 'move on'
Since the general elections on August 23rd, Zimbabwe has remained in a state of tension, with a crackdown on opposition figures pushing the country closer to the brink.Now, the Zimbabwe Counci...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 19:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC candidate, activists denied bail
Patrick Cheza, the Chirumanzu South candidate for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), and four party activists accused of assaulting Tourism minister Barbara Rwodzi were denied bail by Gweru magi...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 18:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC mum on MPs swearing in
THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday remained mum on whether its incoming legislators would attend the swearing in ceremony today.The CCC had earlier hinted boycotting ...Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF in massive witch-hunt
Zanu-PF has reportedly initiated a massive witch-hunt to punish party leaders accused of sabotaging President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa after they won more votes than him in the August 23 and 24 electi...Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Watchers wait on Chamisa's next move
Zimbabweans and those around the world who have been watching the recently ended elections are wondering what Citizens Coalition for Change leader, Nelson Chamisa will do next after he rejected Emmers...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 22:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Barbara Rwodzi's assault case takes new twist
Lawyers representing Citizens Coalition for Change (Chirumanzu South losing candidate, Patrick Chez and four others, who are accused of assaulting Tourism deputy minister Barbara Rwodzi have que...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC losing candidate remanded in custody
Chirumanzu constituency losing CCC candidate Patrick Cheza, who allegedly assaulted Zanu-PF legislator and Deputy Minister Cde Barbra Rwodzi last Thursday following an argument over an accident along ...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa activists assault woman MP elect
IT would seem the vendetta between Chirumanzu South winning candidate Barbara Rwodzi and her challenger Patrick Cheza is yet to end, as the two found themselves involved in a fracas a day after Zimbab...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Barbara Rwodzi assaulted by losing CCC candidate
POLICE have confirmed a group of Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) activists led by losing parliamentary candidate, Patrick Cheza, beat up Tourism Deputy Minister Barbara Rwodzi following an alterc...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 23:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa does not have all the 12,374 V11s: The case of Chirumanzu-Zibagwe
Factually it is not true that, unlike in 2018, Chamisa this time round has all the V11s from the 12,374 polling stations that were created for the 2023 harmonised general election, because he and his ...Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 15:16hrs | 1 | by Jonathan Moyo
Barbara Rwodzi attacked by alleged Chamisa supporters, hospitalised
ZANU-PF's Chirumanzu South Member of Parliament (MP) and Deputy Minister of Environment and Tourism, Barbara Rwodzi has been is reported to have been attacked by alleged CCC thugs. According t...Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 21:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF pays homage to Tagwirei
Zanu-PF held its last star rally at Tongogara growth point in Shurugwi yesterday, which many believe was meant to pay homage to the party's chief benefactor, controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwi...Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:29hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Police Constable spotted in CCC crowd chanting clapping for Chamisa, arrested
A NKAYI based ZRP Constable identified as H Masimbe has been arrested after he was seen attending Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa's Nesigwe rally and excitedly chanting pa...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:47hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF hounds traditional leaders
Zanu-PF has ordered chiefs to strip village heads and headmen who entertain opposition parties ahead of the August 23 election of their titles.President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently rewarded vi...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 06:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
New railway line to link Binga, Kwekwe
THE newly commissioned Muchesu Coal Mining company in Binga District, Matebeleland North Province, plans to construct a new railway line linking its plant with Kwekwe as part of a broader investment d...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:27hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Barbra Rwodzi gets defiant police Assistant Inspector transferred
CHIRUMANZU South legislator Barbra Rwodzi has gotten a police Assistant Inspector transferred from his station, a few weeks after he stood up to her demands that a criminal investigation into one Zanu...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 06:26hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
ZBC, a national embarrassment and huge shame on journalism!
Who can still remember the late great Bornwell Chakaodza?I can still see the images of the fiery no-nonsense renowned journalist and media lecturer - as he bombarded government officials on pe...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:06hrs | 8 | by by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa promises Mnangagwa Leader of Opposition seat in Parliament
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has promised President Emmerson Mnangagwa a seat in Zimbabwe's 10th Parliament as Leader of Opposition, a position the former unsuccessfully t...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:45hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa targets majority win in Zanu-PF strongholds
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa has embarked on a whirlwind tour of Zimbabwe's rural constituencies in a final push that he says will ensure the opposition wins big in pre...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:58hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Police protest abuse by Zanu-PF heavyweights
JUNIOR police officers have complained to their superiors about Zanu-PF officials who are interfering with their duties as the country prepares for the August 23 harmonised elections.NewsDay i...Published: 20 Jul 2023 at 06:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Barbra Rwodzi being investigated by Zimbabwe police
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has opened investigations in a recording an audio circulating on social media concerning the incident involving some ZRP Charundura members allegedly with the Deputy Minis...Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 08:16hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF ups the ante
THE ruling Zanu-PF party has upped the ante as it reportedly intimidates villagers to attend its weekly campaign meetings, warning that an attendance register will be used to punish those who boycott....Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC activists further remanded over politically-motivated violence
MVUMA magistrate Constance Mtandwa last Friday further remanded to July 27 for confirmation of trial date, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South candidate Patrick Cheza and five other p...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 07:39hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi claims politics at play at Mutonhora Rwodzi fatal accident
A BROTHER to Christopher Mutonhora Rwodzi, the late Gutu West aspiring independent Member of Parliament (MP) who was killed in a road accident Thursday, has claimed foul play in his sibling's death....Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 07:52hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF unleashes terror in the Midlands, says CCC
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) Midlands leadership has accused Zanu-PF's shadowy group Forever Associates Zimbabwe (Faz) of leading a terror campaign against opposition supporters in Chirumanzu ...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 19:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF unleashes terror in the Midlands, claims Chamisa's CCC
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) Midlands leadership has accused Zanu-PF's shadowy group Forever Associates Zimbabwe (Faz) of leading a terror campaign against opposition supporters in Chirumanzu ...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 18:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC dismisses 'leaked' candidates list
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has warned its aspiring candidates against celebrating early victory, saying the party was yet to confirm the successful candidates.In some areas...Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rolls out Zanu-PF election plan
IN 1964, a group of men determined to free the country from the shackles of colonialism and ensure majority rule through one man one vote converged in the city of Gweru at the inaugural ZANU Congress....Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
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