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CCC to challenge Zec appointments
ZIMBABWEANS must not fret over personalities in the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) but focus on the reform of the election mother body ahead of the 2023 elections, says opposition CCC leader Nels...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 08:00hrs | 1220 | by Staff reporter
Honour Alick Macheso with an honorary degree in music
The Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture should recommend to the relevant authorities to honour one of the greatest sons of Zimbabwe a polished musician of par excellence ever produced in the cou...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 22:01hrs | 1487 | by Leonard Koni
'Mnangagwa fighting for his political life'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is fighting for his political life ahead of a Zanu-PF congress slated for October, according to political analyst Ibbo Mandaza.Mandaza believes the Zanu-PF leader,...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 18:23hrs | 7417 | by Staff reporter
ZEC can never be independent under current constitution, says Madhuku
The appointment of Zanu-PF deputy leader Kembo Mohadi's daughter to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission is the product of a flawed constitution, law expert Professor Lovemore Madhuku says.Presid...Published: 19 Jul 2022 at 18:43hrs | 3081 | by Staff reporter
Illicit gold flows sponsor Zanu-PF campaign
Zanu-PF plans to use funding from illicit gold-mining sources in Mazowe and Penhalonga to partly fund its campaign for next year's crunch general elections, a new probe has revealed.According ...Published: 13 Jul 2022 at 20:29hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
Harare City traffic boss in corruption storm
Harare City Council chief traffic officer Mr Martin Chimombe has been accused of releasing, without following procedures, some of the vehicles impounded after their drivers allegedly violated the Covi...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:55hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Who cares if the presidents knows bread price, when millions of Zimbabweans can’t afford even a loaf?
I am quite sure the reckless, but rather self-conceited, statement by information ministry permanent secretary, Nick Ndavaningi Mangwana - to the effect that Zimbabwe President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnang...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 04:44hrs | 709 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
CAPS Utd to replace Chitembwe
AILING Castle Lager Premiership football giants CAPS United have identified Bulawayo Chiefs assistant coach Thulani Sibanda as a possible replacement to Lloyd Chitembwe should the latter fail to redee...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:42hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition should stop nauseating obsession with foreign intervention
IF there is something stinking high and wide in Zimbabwe's opposition political landscape, it is its love for foreign intervention.In fact, there is a whorish competition in the opposition cir...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
'Councils mustn't attach residents' property'
LOCAL authorities are not allowed to arbitrarily attach property from residents or engage debt collectors to recover outstanding debts of rates and levies, but should pursue other options to recover t...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:39hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa is no James Bond, it will end in tears
Cyril Ramaphosa's silence in the aftermath of his #FarmGate saga is worrying for South Africa's democracy.It's not just that he is on mute but also the manner in which he continues to evade an...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 18:59hrs | 1573 | by Ray Solomons
Mnangagwa sought Magaisa's support after coup?
Chiwenga chases Schroeder's record - The Lord of RingsZIMBABWEAN Vice-President retired General Constantino Chiwenga seems to be chasing former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's record in seri...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 17:47hrs | 1322 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's R62m farmgate scandal puts spotlight on David Mabuza
The $4 million (about R62m) farmgate scandal, which threatens to cut short President Cyril Ramaphosa's presidency, has thrust his deputy David Mabuza into the spotlight as a possible replacement....Published: 10 Jun 2022 at 20:25hrs | 2102 | by Staff reporter
RBZ auction rate reaches $258
The auction rate, the weighted average of successful bids on the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe foreign currency auction for productive businesses, fell from $173,2685 to the US dollar last week to $258,540...Published: 18 May 2022 at 06:18hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter
Chinotimba says Mnangagwa wants to get rid of him
OUTSPOKEN Zanu-PF legislator Joseph Chinotimba (Buhera South) has stirred controversy in the ruling party circles following a leaked video of him claiming that President Emmerson Mnangagwa was schemin...Published: 12 May 2022 at 06:33hrs | 11646 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents call for traffic circles
BULAWAYO residents have proposed the construction of traffic circles (roundabouts) along the city and main roads to curb fatal accidents at intersections following a horrific accident that killed six ...Published: 02 May 2022 at 08:03hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
The death of the Zimbabwe dollar! Where do we go from here?
I am writing from Dubai in the Middle East. One of the admirable qualities of Muslim society is their harsh treatment of malefactors. I was surprised to find that children leave their bicycles outside...Published: 01 May 2022 at 11:19hrs | 451 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Zimbabwe currently lacks caliber of leadership required to take nation to the next level
I am finding it most difficult shaking out of my mind those haunting images of a whole head of state and government, and commander-in-chief of the country...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 08:42hrs | 450 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's govt deploys police, soldiers for census
THE involvement of members of the security sector in the upcoming population census has raised eyebrows, with observers describing it as a calculated move by the Zanu-PF government to manipulate the r...Published: 14 Apr 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1814 | by Staff reporter
Varakashi4ED petition attorney general to expedite patriotic bill
Zanu-PF's social media brigade, Varakashi4ED, has petitioned attorney general Prince Machaya compelling him to expedite the drafting of the controversial patriotic bill.If passed into law, the...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 06:37hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa probes by-election loss
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa last week dispatched his politburo and central committee members to Kwekwe to hear first-hand reasons why the party lost the crucial Kwekwe Central and Mbizo parliamentary...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 11:18hrs | 2639 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's party battling fresh internal turbulence in cockpit
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is battling fresh internal turbulence after some party bigwigs openly said that they were uncomfortable with party leader Nelson Chamisa extending an olive bran...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:32hrs | 3878 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF condemns SA brutal murder
Zanu-PF has condemned the brutal murder of a Zimbabwean national, Elvis Nyathi, in Diepsloot, northern Johannesburg, by South African vigilante groups.While Zimbabwe is still in shock over the...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:15hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Trevor Ncube's dalliances with Mnangagwa run much deeper
This article on the mysterious and controversial relations between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and local publisher Trevor Ncube is a summary based on an extract from...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 09:22hrs | 2235 | by Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
US$300m for Zisco revamp
THE Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (Zisco) will receive a provisional US$300 million for immediate initial resuscitation from the new investor, Kuvimba Mining House, with additional capital of up to ...Published: 06 Apr 2022 at 06:27hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Tilder Moyo gets Lifetime award
Veteran broadcaster and philanthropist Tilder Moyo was Saturday honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the ZororoPhumulani Zimbabwe Achievers Awards South Africa edition.The popular radio p...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 07:50hrs | 2652 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's backyard hit by fresh divisions
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's backyard, the Midlands province, has been hard hit by fresh turmoil after losing three crucial seats in last week's by-elections with rival factions blaming and threaten...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:40hrs | 11044 | by Staff reporter
'Do not abuse people' ED warns Kazembe
ZANU PF Mashonaland Central province party chairman Kazembe Kazembe was yesterday warned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa over abuse of power at a rally in...Published: 02 Apr 2022 at 07:39hrs | 5458 | by Paul Ndou
CCC's winning the March by-elections: a trap for 2023 general elections
The by-elections that were handsomely achieved in favour of CCC must bamboozle young kids in the political play to think the elections were free and fair....Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 06:17hrs | 5042 | by Nomazulu Thata
Marriage is not an achievement
These are the headlines that get you roasted in Pentecostal and religious circles. How on earth, would you say that, "marriage is not achievement?" Some are actually fasting for it, and binding "marin...Published: 26 Mar 2022 at 06:10hrs | 355 | by Arthur Marara-Point Blank
Chamisa's Madzibaba veshanduko bail ruling tomorrow
THE State on Tuesday opposed bail for Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporter, Godfrey Karembera saying it has a strong case against him.Karembera, popularly known as Madzibaba Veshanduk...Published: 23 Mar 2022 at 05:36hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
Stop the bloodletting ahead of by-elections
Zimbabwe will this weekend hold what is seen in some circles as a mini general election where 29 parliamentary seats and over 100 local government positions would be up for grabs.The by-electi...Published: 20 Mar 2022 at 06:30hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa loses key allies as Kasukuwere plots comeback
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has lost the support of some of his key allies including Local Government minister July Moyo who have stood with him throughout his political rise but are now being sideli...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 07:23hrs | 11251 | by Staff reporter
In full: ZEC statement responding to allegations of voters roll manipulation, rigging
Statement by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) on recent reports that it has added new polling stations and changed polling stations without the knowledge of voters. Statement was delivered by a...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:42hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter
Chebundo roped into Mnangagwa campaign squad
BLESSING Chebundo became "marked for death" in Kwekwe, his house razed down and forced into hiding for days as Zanu-PF hounds bayed for his blood.His sin was daring to challenge Emmerson Mnang...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:41hrs | 1624 | by Staff reporter
ZEC exposed over vote-rigging chicanery ahead of by-elections
IN a scandal which fuels fears elections are usually rigged in Zimbabwe and which further damages the image of the already discredited Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec), the elections body, run by s...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:37hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Heads roll over 'leaked' national voters' roll
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has suspended an unspecified number of officials on allegations of leaking a copy of the national voters' roll and sharing the "tampered" document with an unnam...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 09:18hrs | 4009 | by Staff Reporter
Polad donates cement to Matabeleland North school
THE Political Actors Dialogue (Polad) launched its historic outreach programme at Mbembeswana 1 Primary School in Bubi District, Matabeleland North on Saturday where it donated more than 50 bags of ce...Published: 14 Feb 2022 at 05:20hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Engraving the political tombstone of Douglas Mwonzora
Mr Mwonzora has no political currency and does not know exactly which political party he intends to lead.Currently his party is sufferi...Published: 12 Feb 2022 at 08:39hrs | 1886 | by Leonard Koni
Govt tightens its grip on universities
THE Zimbabwean government, notorious for authoritarian control of society, is tightening its Orwellian grip on state universities in the country through the Amendment of the State Universities Statute...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 18:39hrs | 2036 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's oligarchs: The heirs of Cecil Rhodes
As Zimbabwe's economy has spiralled down, with one million economic refugees in South Africa alone and ordinary people facing shortages of food, fuel, medicine and shelter, there is a class of people ...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 18:29hrs | 2093 | by Phillip van Niekerk and a Zim-based Research Team
Boy (14) killed for refusing to pay commercial sex worker
A 14-year-old boy from Nyameni in Marondera was allegedly murdered by a suspected commercial sex worker aged 17 for refusing to pay US$5 for her sexual services.Tavonga Jeche was found dead in...Published: 08 Feb 2022 at 18:08hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter
Lindiwe Sisulu is a serious contender against Cyril Ramaphosa's failed regime
IT IS the beginning of 2022 and South Africa has already started the year on an interesting note.As the ANC heads into its much-awaited elective conference, the year promises to be one filled ...Published: 04 Feb 2022 at 06:50hrs | 2347 | by Modibe Modiba
Methembe open to recruiting Zimbabwe talent
FORMER Bantu Rovers owner Methembe Ndlovu is on cloud nine following his appointment as head coach of Trinity College men's football team in the United States of America.Mayor, as Ndlovu is kn...Published: 03 Feb 2022 at 05:36hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
We don't intimidate ZEC, says Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF has denied claims it wields commandeering powers over the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).The ruling party has for long has been accused of controlling operations at the under-fire...Published: 02 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 2078 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa concedes defeat in the battle for MDC?
FORMER MDC leader Mr Nelson Chamisa conceded defeat in the battle for control of the heart and soul of the opposition party as he surrendered the name MDC-Alliance to adopt the name Citizen Coalition ...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 05:40hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF cults, national myths, hegemony
THE British are renowned for their liking of leaders, particularly those who took them through tough periods like the Second World War and the Cold War-era. Most notable are army commander Winston Chu...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:23hrs | 227 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Chris Mutsvangwa panics...Temba Mliswa to drop files
ZANU PF Spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa is reportedly panicking over the meeting between Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa and exiled former ZANU PF Political Commissar Saviour K...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 13:04hrs | 5272 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sisulu tko Ronald Lamola in an open letter
I ask you, why are some so irritated with my opinion piece? Until all daggers, some agonizingly blunt, are drawn, and some have already assumed my head must go to the guillotine in the narrowness of m...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 17:52hrs | 673 | by Lindiwe Sisulu.
Firing of 'Mudha' Ncube attracts mixed reactions in Midlands
WHEN President Emmerson Mnangagwa fired his long-time ally and confidant, former State Security minister Owen "Mudha" Ncube (pictured) on Monday for misconduct, some of the Midlands hardliner's staunc...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 15:05hrs | 4533 | by Staff reporter
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