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Prayer or science in the face of COVID-19
"If churches are being shut down for the purpose of saving lives. Was there a need for them in the first place? Even church pastors are waiting for the coronavirus to clear so they can continue healin...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 14:27hrs | 876 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Did God unleash COVID-19 upon humanity (1)?
HOW would you relate with God the Father and Creator if He wasn’t sincere and God of integrity? Surely God Jehovah is dependable, trustworthy and faithful. Would you appeal to Him if He is t...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 14:27hrs | 674 | by Erasmus Makarimayi
So much noise about the Supreme Court judgement
Dear MDC-Alliance, Please note I'm not a legal fundi but I strongly believe we have learned and respected judges so I won't dispute the judgement but pause a few layman pointing questions whic...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 09:21hrs | 1943 | by Munya Shumba
Letters of hope, Covid-19!
"Hope is a mystery that forsees the beauty and the victory of the future. It is hope that testifies in our hearts that our nation will overcome this deadly virus. Our blessed and beautiful nation has ...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 09:19hrs | 746 | by Eric Shikobela
The year Spanish Influenza attacked Rhodesia
The Spanish Flu epidemic struck Rhodesia in early October, 1918, being introduced into the country by passengers arriving from South Africa by train. It spread quickly in all the urban centres before ...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:17hrs | 768 | by Jonathan Waters
Africa needs an African contextual response to COVID-19
The Norwegian Church Aid Southern Africa Regional Advocacy official Moreblessings Chidaushe has said as more African countries are implementing lockdown measures in concerted efforts to contain COVID-...Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 09:47hrs | 733 | by Stephen Jakes
Coronavirus to push Zimbabwe to the brink?
With Zimbabwe's health-care sector crippled by a strike by doctors and nurses, underfunding and years of general neglect, fears are growing that Covid-19 will hit the troubled country very hard....Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 08:20hrs | 234 | by Financial Mail
Prayer warrior falls off a gorge into the Zambezi River
A 29-YEAR-OLD Victoria Falls man cheated death after he fell off a gorge into the Zambezi River before a boulder landed on him crushing both his legs. The incident happened on Thursday last we...Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 08:19hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa briefs traditional, religious leaders on Covid-19
President Mnangagwa yesterday met national executive members of the Zimbabwe Chiefs Council and representatives of religious groups to update them on Covid-19 and Government's efforts to curb the spre...Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 08:16hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Prophet TB Joshua reputation tattered after COVID-19 'prophecy'
CONTROVERSIAL Nigerian pastor, Temitope Balogun (TB) Joshua, has come under renewed criticism and his authenticity as a prophet in doubt as the coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads around the world....Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 20:35hrs | 7799 | by Agency staff
Mnangagwa not the change that Zimbabwe needs!
During the course of my life I heard three stories that I dismissed as mere jokes. Firstly a human resources lecturer once told us that he once came come across a white colour employee that did not kn...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 11:17hrs | 991 | by Ishemunyoro Mupokosera
Tagwirei's Sakunda in COVID-19 clinic storm
The Seventh Day Adventist Church has denied working with Sakunda Holdings in the refurbishment of Rock Foundation Medical Centre in Mt Pleasant, Harare, which the diversified firm wants to turn into a...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 07:50hrs | 1839 | by Staff reporter
Access Forex launches US$200k COVID-19 relief initiative
Access Forex, a unit of Access Finance Zimbabwe has committed an initial US$200 000 to assist the most vulnerable segments society and communities across the country who are now reeling from the negat...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 07:49hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa awards son-in-law with top hospital post
Professor Jonathan Moyo has alleged that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed his son in law Gerald Mlotshwa as a Trustee for the CAPS holdings owned St Anne's hospital in Harare. Said P...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 13:40hrs | 6557 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Lockdown exposes cheating wife
A CHITUNGWIZA couple's marriage is shaking after the husband discovered through WhatsApp messages that his wife was dating two men.Ceaser Heriheri regrets the call for staying at home that led...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 13:33hrs | 3953 | by Staff reporter
SA coronavirus death toll rises to 5
South Africa's Health Minister Zweli Mkhize confirmed that there are now 5 coronavirus related deaths in that country.First one was in Western Cape, 48 year-old-lady.Second in Free Sta...Published: 31 Mar 2020 at 16:57hrs | 963 | by Staff reporter
MLF launches Mthwakazi sovereign fund
Mthwakazi Liberation Front has launched a Mthwakazi sovereign fund for the liberation struggle to establish a federal republic.In a statement MLF President Dr Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza said ...Published: 31 Mar 2020 at 08:25hrs | 562 | by Stephen Jakes
WATCH: Zimbabwe army to enforce 21-day lockdown
Zimbabwe Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa says army will enforce Monday's lockdown since the country is in a war-like situation against COVID19. She warned churches not to gather during ...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 20:23hrs | 7130 | by Staff reporter
Re-equipping hospitals a top priority, says Nigel Chanakira
Prominent banker Nigel Chanakira recently featured on the growing platform In Conversation with Trevor to share the story about his rise in the banking sector from working for the Reserve Bank of Zimb...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 16:37hrs | 1497 | by Staff reporter
Government-led lockdown not enough for Zimbabwe’s fight against Coronavirus
It took a while for the Zimbabwean government to meaningfully respond to the Covid19 pandemic, better late than never.Now that President Emmerson Mnangagwa has decreed that there shall be a 21...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 10:36hrs | 807 | by Edzai Zvobwo
Police intensify blitz on Covid-19 defaulters
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) on Thursday night raided beer halls in Harare's suburbs in enforcement of a government directive banning public gatherings of more than 50 people to mitigate the spr...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 07:59hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
Pastors cancel services, call for Ecocash tithes
TITHES, the lifeblood of most churches, will be paid through mobile money while services will be livestreamed as churches prepare for life during the nationwide lockdown, with most congregations movin...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 07:31hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
Fear as HIV, coronavirus collide
AS the world scales up public health and all other kinds of responses to the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, the fear is palpable.Stores have sold out obvious items like hand sanitisers and f...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 07:28hrs | 552 | by Shamiso Yikoniko
Ramaphosa's lockdown regulations likened to apartheid era
The government has slammed critics who have likened the national lockdown to measures under apartheid rule.Addressing the media on Saturday, ministers who are part of the national command coun...Published: 28 Mar 2020 at 17:07hrs | 1651 | by Staf reporter
'Terrence Mukupe mentally challenged,' says Prophet Bushiri
CONTROVERSIAL South Africa-based church leader, Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has sensationally claimed that former deputy finance minister, Terrence Mukupe has a mental problem and should urgently seek he...Published: 28 Mar 2020 at 07:31hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe confirms fifth COVID-19 case
Zimbabwe now has five coronavirus cases (COVID-19), with only one fatality still recorded, the Health ministry has announced.But the staggering statistic is that the country has only carried o...Published: 27 Mar 2020 at 12:03hrs | 2195 | by Staff reporter
Prophet TB Joshua coronavirus prophecy under the spotlight
Famed Nigerian preacher, TB Joshua's credibility could be on the line, as he predicted that the novel coronavirus could be coming to an end on Saturday, yet no vaccine or cure is in sight.TB J...Published: 27 Mar 2020 at 11:29hrs | 7592 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cops set up Covid-19 reaction teams
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has set up reaction teams in various provinces and districts that will help in enforcing the ban on public gatherings of over 50 people, following revelations that a...Published: 26 Mar 2020 at 20:14hrs | 1289 | by Staff reporter
SDA hails Mnangagwa
The head of Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church in Zimbabwe Micah Choga hailed President Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa's order of self quarantine which states that people should stay at their...Published: 26 Mar 2020 at 16:42hrs | 12520 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Catholic churches suspend liturgical services, gatherings
The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference has with immediate effect suspended liturgical services and church gatherings at all Catholic churches to allow its members to self-isolate as a mitigatory mea...Published: 26 Mar 2020 at 06:31hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Council ropes in army on COVID-19
GWERU City Council's health department has trained medical staff from the Zimbabwe Military Academy and other arms of the State security agents such as the police and air force to be better equipped t...Published: 25 Mar 2020 at 15:09hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter
Police to enforce Covid-19 regulations
POLICE in Bulawayo have said they will arrest any persons who violate new regulations aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19. Government has come up with a number of measures, including the gazettin...Published: 25 Mar 2020 at 05:47hrs | 1315 | by Staff reporter
Compulsory testing powers gazetted
As Zimbabwe confirms its third Covid-19 infection, the infection has been declared a formidable epidemic disease in terms of the Public Health Act, allowing the Minister of Health and Child Care to ma...Published: 25 Mar 2020 at 05:41hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter
May the Lord of hosts give us more rains
Magamba knitted his eyebrow in askance at the next man as he handed him the Super Chibuku brew for another heavy swig. If only it could rain one more time, most farmers need another downpour for full ...Published: 24 Mar 2020 at 18:27hrs | 199 | by Tondo Murisa.
Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union urges citizens to join the fight against Covid-19
The Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union have urged citizens to join the fight against Covid-19 and stop the blame game in times of crisis.In a statement the union said as Zimbabwe professional ...Published: 24 Mar 2020 at 08:52hrs | 693 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe shuts borders
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday declared the country's borders closed for both inbound and outbound traffic except cargo and returning residents in an unprecedented step to halt the ...Published: 24 Mar 2020 at 06:45hrs | 10786 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs bemoan lack of info on COVID-19
TRADITIONAL leaders in Matabeleland region have challenged officials in the health sector to create awareness about the deadly coronavirus in rural areas, where they say many were still ignorant about...Published: 24 Mar 2020 at 06:45hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
The Commemoration of African Heroes and Heroines Workshop
The Commemoration of African Heroes and Heroines Workshop which was held today on the 23rd of March 2020 at the Princess Zila Lobengula Cultural Village was running for the third (3) year. The Event w...Published: 23 Mar 2020 at 21:08hrs | 326 | by Sizwe Mda
Zimbabwe police to enforce Covid-19 induced social distancing
POLICE will be conducting patrols and spot checks to enforce the Covid-19-induced ban on large gatherings as Government deliberates on measures to encourage social distancing.To stop the sprea...Published: 23 Mar 2020 at 05:59hrs | 1558 | by Staff reporter
Ekusileni to be turned into Covid-19 referral centre
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has encouraged Zimbabweans to take maximum precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus by limiting travel and outdoor activities as the country braces for the introduction of ...Published: 23 Mar 2020 at 05:30hrs | 1298 | by Staff reporter
Churches defiant on 100 people gathering ban
Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Information Nick Mangwana has bemoaned that churches have exhibited defiance against the ban of gatherings of people which are more than 100 warning that such ac...Published: 22 Mar 2020 at 13:59hrs | 5065 | by Stephen Jakes
Prophet Makandiwa foretold coronavirus in 2015
A series of prophecies made by United Family International Church (UFIC) leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa about the deadly coronavirus have shaken the faith world in the wake of an outbreak of the pa...Published: 22 Mar 2020 at 10:25hrs | 6717 | by Staff Reporter
The true story: Living with coronavirus, a tale from a Zimbabwean family in the UK
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. It is called corona because it is shaped like a crown. The bacteria causing the virus can n...Published: 22 Mar 2020 at 09:41hrs | 5345 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Catholic Church in Zimbabwe to live stream Mass
The Catholic Church in Zimbabwe will live stream Mass celebrations in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, which government has declared a national disaster.Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference ...Published: 21 Mar 2020 at 06:19hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter
Woman threatens to kill ex-hubby
A Harare woman is allegedly threatening to kill her ex-hubby with the assistance of her boyfriend.This came to light after Goodwin Gondokondo hauled his ex-wife Future Haadi to court seeking a...Published: 21 Mar 2020 at 06:16hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean boy (14) swept away at sea
A 14-year-old Zimbabwean boy was swept away at sea in South Africa after he was reportedly overwhelmed by the tides while swimming on the beach.Tawana Musimurimwa, 14, reportedly failed to con...Published: 21 Mar 2020 at 06:15hrs | 842 | by Staff reporter
Pastor 'smuggles' dangerous drugs
A PASTOR from Bulawayo allegedly smuggled heroin, morphine and codeine weighing more than one kilogramme and worth $130 000, wrapped in a parcel that contained a small Bible, bottles of holy water and...Published: 21 Mar 2020 at 05:49hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
Scramble for land in Zimbabwe's new capital city
At the centre of a vast swathe of magnificent landscape of prime farming land north-west of Harare lies a mountain that dwarfs its lush green environs. The rich red soils, have for years, been the hal...Published: 21 Mar 2020 at 05:46hrs | 2041 | by Staff reporter
Police to enforce Mnangagwa decree
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) says it will ensure President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decree banning gatherings of more than 100 people is religiously followed by "conducting patrols, surveillance and...Published: 20 Mar 2020 at 20:52hrs | 2351 | by Staff reporter
The owner of Zimbabwe Parliament building revealed
One of the most enduring legends in Zimbabwean politics is the historical ownership of its current Parliament building.There are three narratives in this regard. The first, is that the buildin...Published: 20 Mar 2020 at 10:22hrs | 13566 | by Innocent Batsani Ncube
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