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Mnangagwa to reform at his own pace
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday declared that he will implement political and economic reforms at his own pace, and insisted that the impetus for change and reform comes from within. In...Published: 5 hrs ago | 1798 | by Staff reporter
2 years on, Mnangagwa remains steadfast
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said he will not waver in his determination to work and achieve the goals and dreams of millions of Zimbabweans who marched in 2017 in a series of events that gave birth to the...Published: 5 hrs ago | 223 | by Staff reporter
This is how Zimbabwe has changed since I became President
TWO years ago, on November 18th, 2017, hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans took to the streets in the spirit of peace, unity and hope, calling for a new start. For a new Zimbabwe. Coming into...Published: 5 hrs ago | 454 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
Chief Ndiweni's purported dethronement 'a legal nullity', claims lawyer
Chiefs from Matabeleland North on Saturday initiated a process to dethrone outspoken Ntabazinduna tribal chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Felix Ndiweni in an orchestrated move.A majority of the 41 chief...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 10:27hrs | 3010 | by Staff reporter
Prophet 'Bomber’ Ngwenya says he is not a witch
IN every decade rock and roll, things change with time and start to get very serious and every once in a while it kind of needs a kick in the pants in order to fully prosper.That is in simplic...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 05:23hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
Pokello Nare defends her presence in Warriors camp
Socialite and Harare business woman Pokello Nare has hit back at criticism for being at the senior national soccer team's camp. The national soccer team commonly referred to as the "Warriors" ...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 11:15hrs | 4365 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa Cabinet reshuffle sparks uproar
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa (pictured)'s cabinet reshuffle has caused consternation in government and Zanu-PF as officials believe it was motivated by the need to consolidate and retain power rather ...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:20hrs | 1683 | by Staff reporter
UN condemns virginity testing
The United Nations has condemning and called for the end of virginity testing saying the practice is medically unnecessary, painful, humiliating and traumatic practice.The virginity test...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 16:43hrs | 1231 | by Staff Reporter
Inflation out of control: Guvamatanga
Finance ministry permanent secretary George Guvamatanga has revealed that the government is not considering removing the 2% tax on mobile transactions despite criticism that it is fuelling inflation....Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:46hrs | 898 | by Staff reporter
Is Kasukuwere, Nkosana Moyo reincarnate?
During the July 2018 electioneering period, one of the 23 presidential hopefuls and leader of the Alliance for the People’s Agenda (APA), Nkosana Moyo, introduced an unorthodox campaign plan which e...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 13:31hrs | 7330 | by Maphozho Saruchera
Hungry Zimbabwe soldiers spark govt fears
There is growing disquiet within the rank and file of the military over the rising cost of living, poor salaries and difficult working conditions, with government now desperate for solutions to avert ...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 06:20hrs | 3362 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt has all but trashed re-engagement drive
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has effectively abandoned its international re-engagement agenda as evidenced by public confrontations with the European Union (EU) and United States, rem...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 05:21hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Is Chamisa a dictator in the making?
Dictators are not born but created by 'we the people' due to political, economic, and social conditions obtaining in a country. In dire economic and political situations, 'we the people' are desperate...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 22:09hrs | 2587 | by Lovemore Sibanda Ph.D.
Govt official stokes fire for minister
WOMEN Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development minister Sithembiso Nyoni has come under fire after an official in her ministry said Matabeleland North people were "unemployable"....Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:41hrs | 3923 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF youth a bizarre lot
IN a country battling an unprecedented economic turmoil and social upheaval, it is nothing short of bizarrely tragic that a group of young people would vow to defend a government that has been the big...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:40hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa exposed
I walked in the hospital ward in one of our main hospitals in Zimbabwe. The stench of death enveloped the corridors. There was no nurse insight no doctor insight either. I entered into one ward nobody...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 19:36hrs | 14299 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa prepares to shuffle Cabinet
With President Emmerson Mnanagagwa preparing to announce a new Cabinet – in the wake of the poor performance by his government – analysts say he must also cut loose his close allies if he is to wi...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 06:34hrs | 6610 | by Staff reporter
Swords out for Mpofu
JAZZ crooner and Green ambassador Dereck Mpofu's decision to engage the services of raunchy dancer and singer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda on his latest song Chimbozvizunza and its accompanying video have be...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 06:01hrs | 1473 | by Staff reporter
Economic governance framework at the core of Zimbabwe's macro-economic problems
It is now a time-tested fact that the long-term macroeconomic and development outcomes of any society are not narrowly defined by simple answers to simple questions like which individual is presiding ...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 21:54hrs | 495 | by Dr Nathan Matemera
Economic governance framework at the core of Zimbabwe's macro-economic problems
It is now a time-tested fact that the long-term macroeconomic and development outcomes of any society are not narrowly defined by simple answers to simple questions like which individual is presiding ...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 13:03hrs | 508 | by Dr Nathan Matemera
Mnangagwa 'cause of suffering' councillor acquitted of disorderly conduct
An opposition councillor was acquitted on Wednesday after being charged with disorderly conduct for criticising President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule, his lawyers said.Brian Kembo, the MDC's War...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 08:57hrs | 3005 | by ZimLive
Chamisa to appoint Mkwananzi as Deputy S.G
Factionalism in the MDC has reached critical levels, with MDC leader Nelson Chamisa planning to remove MDC Deputy Secretary General Jameson Timba and have Tajamuka leader Promise Mkwananzi, replacing ...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 17:43hrs | 9121 | by Rudo Saungweme
Mnangagwa, Zanu-PF court Mujuru
It has emerged that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close confidantes have been meeting and "exchanging notes" with some of the leading lights of Zanu-PF's vanquished Gamatox and Generation 40 factions...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 07:02hrs | 7056 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions are a blunt instrument
On Friday the SADC region as a whole mounted a coordinated protest against the European and American targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe. I am a veteran of the UN Mandatory Sanctions program mounted a...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 19:40hrs | 1899 | by Eddie Cross
Zanu-PF officials fear 2023 defeat
ZANU-PF is growing increasingly panicky that it could lose the 2023 general election amid fears the current economic implosion is gradually alienating the party from voters, while party bigwigs remain...Published: 25 Oct 2019 at 09:34hrs | 4806 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's rejection of election Sabbath correct
After their meeting in Harare 15 days ago, the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) released a paper, Call for National Sabbath For Trust and Confidence Building, which essentially sugges...Published: 22 Oct 2019 at 07:14hrs | 1584 | by Staff reporter
Harassment and Bullying and in the Work Place in UK
As highlighted in my previous article, experiencing bullying and harassment in the workplace can be devastating, but you do not have to put up with it.What is bullying at work?Bullying...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 16:24hrs | 335 | by Muchie Shamuyarira
I never give up, says Ruvheneko
Award-winning broadcaster Ruvheneko Parirenyatwa's career has been a see-saw affair in which she tasted the beauty of triumph and horror of strife in equal proportion yet she never ceases to amaze....Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:51hrs | 805 | by Staff reporter
Oskido on how he discovered Jah Seed, other stars
WHEN the man that had been born Anesu Mupemi in Mbare in 1973, jumped on stage and grabbed the microphone while heavyweight South African kwaito super group Boom Shaka were performing at Palace Garden...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:45hrs | 1602 | by Staff reporter
Logan Paul's struggles with YouTube stardom
Logan Paul might not be a name you're familiar with, but his face certainly will be. The YouTube star has gone viral multiple times for his hilarious videos, but in recent years has gone somewhat off ...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 12:49hrs | 713 | by Staff Writer
Mnangagwa's spokesman back on Twitter after Pornography storm
Presidential spokesperson George Charamba has reactivated his Twitter account after shutting it down following an embarrassing pornography scandal.On Tuesday night, Charamba posted a link on h...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 11:18hrs | 229 | by Ndou Paul
Chamisa perpetrates sexism in Zimbabwe
When Nelson Chamisa became president of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in 2018, he electrified Zimbabwean politics. He was young. He was energetic. Discover a new source of income by...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 09:43hrs | 692 | by Mako Muzenda
Zimbabwe's plan to ship 33 of its baby elephants to China
A Chinese ground crew has just arrived to prepare 33 baby elephants for imminent shipment to China, according to sources near Hwang National Park. These elephants have been held in captivity for nearl...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 16:40hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
New political systems needed to steer development in Africa
It is often said that most African nations have, for decades, failed to take off developmentally after political power was handed over to African leaders by the various colonial administrations. While...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:43hrs | 163 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Impilo student nurse recruitment: A case for regionalism, federalism or cessation for Matabeleland
The recent case highlighting Shona hegemony in student nurse recruitment at Mpilo Hospital has inflamed the tribal conflagration already gripping Zimbabwe. Hiring twenty Shona candidates and only four...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 18:12hrs | 1097 | by Sibusisiwe Tshuma
Firing doctors won't ease Zimbabwe health crisis
ZIMBABWE'S health sector is mired in a crisis as public hospital doctors have been on strike for over a month. The job action has resulted in patients being turned away from hospitals while there have...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:08hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
Kevin Malunga courts controversy, again
Outgoing Deputy Public Protector Kevin Malunga was on Sunday embroiled in another controversy in connection with the Office of the Public Protector.This after Malunga cried foul at the headlin...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 13:47hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Underwearless woman embarrasses Matemadanda
Defence and War Veterans Affairs deputy minister Victor Matemadanda was last week left embarrassed after a female Masvingo resident told him straight to his face that she had no underwear as she could...Published: 05 Oct 2019 at 06:13hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tries the Kagame way
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is trying to emulate his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame's economic development model, which blends authoritarian practices and homegrown solutions with international best...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:56hrs | 2160 | by Staff reporter
ZACC avoids graft-accused Mnangagwa crony
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has turned a blind eye on alleged corruption involving Sakunda Holdings, a company run by Kuda Tagwirei, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's reported close al...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 07:14hrs | 514 | by newzimbabwe
Zanu-PF lashes out at 'restless, careless' Malema
Zanu-PF yesterday blasted South Africa's opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema, calling him a "restless and careless" leader whose criticism of President Emmerson Mnangagwa e...Published: 25 Sep 2019 at 20:21hrs | 1127 | by Staff reporter
Mtukudzi's secrets revealed
The late jazz icon Oliver Mtukudzi had planned to make this year more special for his fans by holding a national tour and setting up a museum at Pakare Paye Arts Centre, Standard Style can exclusively...Published: 22 Sep 2019 at 09:32hrs | 6010 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's legacy now source of competing narratives, polemics
FOLLOWING the death of former president Robert Mugabe in Singapore, competing and contradicting narratives around his divisive legacy have emerged, reflective of the enigmatic and complex personality ...Published: 21 Sep 2019 at 07:31hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF slams doctors' strike
ZANU-PF has condemned the ongoing strike by doctors and other health workers, saying their unilateral decision to withdraw their services and suspend all Health Services Bipartite Negotiating Panel me...Published: 21 Sep 2019 at 06:56hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
UN probes Zimbabwe amid 'abductions'
UNITED Nations (UN) special rapporteur on the Rights of Freedom of Peaceful Assembly Clement Voule this week flew into a storm as his visit coincided with the reported abduction of the acting presiden...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 07:30hrs | 818 | by Staff reporter
Where is full judgment on 2018 electoral case?
ON August 24, the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) handed down its abridged judgment in the electoral challenge case brought by the opposition candidate, Nelson Chamisa, against the ruling Zanu-PF's Em...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1926 | by Swikani Ncube
Kamambo to have the last laugh
ZIFA president Felton Kamambo insists he remains the right man to take Zimbabwean football forward and the fierce criticism he has received will only transform him into a better leader of the game. He...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 06:36hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's children salutes Mnangagwa's govt
The late former President Robert Mugabe's children, Mrs Bona Mugabe-Chikore and Mr Robert Mugabe (Junior), yesterday saluted the Government and everyone who has stood with them in their time of mourni...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 06:53hrs | 1784 | by Staff reporter
Zacc pounces on EcoCash agents
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has instituted a major probe into the operations of the country's EcoCash agents who are being accused of fleecing citizens of their money.Zacc s...Published: 17 Sep 2019 at 07:32hrs | 1304 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe coup announcer pleads for international support to spur reforms
Zimbabwe is serious about pursuing political and economic reforms and deserves international support, foreign minister Sibusiso Moyo said on Friday.President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised a diff...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 07:39hrs | 724 | by Reuters
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