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Zimbabwe's re-engagement drive continues to pay off
Zimbabwe continues to reap economic dividends from its engagement and re-engagement drive, with French President Emmanuel Macron facilitating the rehabilitation and upgrading of the historic Great Zim...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:17hrs | 175 | 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 | 630 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa says he is no longer free
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday says he no longer enjoyed public life because he was always surrounded by more than 100 security personnel.Addressing businesspeople at the official open...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:49hrs | 15693 | by Staff reporter
4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Binga
A 4,2 MAGNITUDE earthquake hit Binga yesterday morning.Meteriological Services Department (MSD) head meteorologist James Ngoma confirmed the tremor yesterday telling NewsDay that the epicentre...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:46hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
Makeshift border footbridge demolished
Another makeshift bridge that was being used by smugglers and border jumpers to cross into Zimbabwe and South Africa, has been destroyed by the National Security Task Force (NTF) to curb illegal activ...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter
Mamombe, Chimbiri seek to block damning video evidence
CCC members Joana Mamombe and Cecilia Chimbiri, accused of faking their abductions in May 2020, yesterday mounted a bid to block the State from playing and tendering into court record CCTV footage obt...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
It wasn't constitutional to extend Malaba tenure but ZANU PF amended law, so why not do same for diaspora vote?
It smacks of foul deception, whenever the ruling establishment in Zimbabwe always hides its unwillingness to extend the right to vote to Zimbabwe citizens residing in the diaspora, behind issues of co...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 10:02hrs | 1737 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Your Excellency Mnangagwa, the buck stops with you
DEAR President,Your Excellency, the cost of living has been skyrocketing for quite some time now. Salaries are subjected to progressive erosion. As I see it, long before teachers in public ser...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:47hrs | 322 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Interbank rate now sole legal rate, huge penalties for breaches
The interbank exchange rate has been set as the sole exchange rate to be used in commercial and other transactions and anyone selling goods and services, who uses any other rate faces a minimum civil ...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:42hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
Student takes UZ to court over SRC elections
A UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe (UZ) student Alfred Ndlovu has approached the High Court seeking the suspension of Student Representative Council (SRC) elections.Ndlovu was barred from running for pr...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 12:31hrs | 2550 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's moonlighting President has a serious constitutional case to answer
Our rudderless President Cyril Ramaphosa has been exposed not only for his lack of leadership, but also for his gross misunderstanding of the country's Constitution.We all know that he was a v...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 12:01hrs | 340 | by Paul Ngobeni
CCC dismisses new Zimbabwe economy measures; says Chamisa-led govt only solution
Minister Mthuli Ncube (on Monday) announced measures that are meant to curb hyperinflation and stabilize (prices) as well as address the remuneration crisis in the civil service. The Reserve Bank also...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:29hrs | 1357 | by Fadzayi Mahere
Zimbabwe Sables shock higher-ranked Netherlands
Netherlands 7 - 30 ZimbabweTHE Zimbabwe senior national rugby team is oozing with confidence ahead of next week's Rugby Africa Cup after wrapping up their preparations with a dominant 30-7 win ove...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:28hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now needs new economic thinkers
LATEST statistics from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) indicate that the country's year-on-year inflation is inches away from breaching the 200% mark. The agency's June figures show ...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:22hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
MIHR petitions govt on Lubimbi relocations
THE Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) has petitioned government through the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) for information on the planned relocations of Lubimbi villagers in Binga....Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:18hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ultra-runner Hawgood shines in US
ZIMBABWE'S trail running phenom Emily Hawgood finished fifth at the Western States 100 mile (160km) Endurance Run in Auburn, California, United States, at the weekend to enhance her status as one of t...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:12hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bans US$ sales discounts
FINANCE Minister, Mthuli Ncube on Monday traversed a tight passage as he balanced between the country's pressing economic needs and the tide of rising inflation prompted by external factors and low co...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 19:06hrs | 3169 | by Staff reporter
Nonica Mutsvangwa Foundation donates chess boards
It was all smiles and cheers at Haig Park Primary school in Harare as students received a donation of chess boards and pieces from the newly formed Nonica Paidamoyo Mutsvangwa Foundation.The f...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 13:20hrs | 788 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF gangs up against Mnangagwa
ZIMBABWE'S worsening economic situation has reportedly ratcheted pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa from within his ruling Zanu-PF party to find quick solutions as the country heads into the ele...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:15hrs | 6361 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes return to beef export
ZIMBABWE is eager to regain its seat in the beef export sector and is banking on the resuscitation ot the Cold Storage Commission (CSC).Speaking at the launch of the Boran quarantine station a...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:12hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
US$50m hotel for Victoria Falls
A MASSIVE US$50 million hotel project is on the cards in Victoria Falls, as the transformation of the prime tourism destination into a world-class city and resort gains momentum.Victoria Falls...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:10hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF gangs up against Mnangagwa
ZIMBABWE'S worsening economic situation has reportedly ratcheted pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa from within his ruling Zanu PF party to find quick solutions as the country heads into the ele...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 07:12hrs | 8282 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe is definitely open for looting!
For someone who has been around for close to half a century, and four decades of these under the governance (or rather, misgovernance) of the ZANU PF regime, I never for once believed the yarn of “r...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | 2960 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ramaphosa and associates implicated in violating international money transfer rules of the US
As the controversy rages on over the origins of the millions of US dollars stashed at President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm, it has been revealed that the head of state and those close to him m...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 20:21hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter
'To hell with your fire tenders,' councils tell July Moyo
Local authorities in the province have rejected the directive from central government where each council has been ordered to pay for a fire tender to a certain supplier using devolution funds at a ver...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 10:40hrs | 954 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa has a serious constitutional case to answer
Our rudderless President Cyril Ramaphosa has been exposed not only for his lack of leadership, but also for his gross misunderstanding of the country's Constitution.We all know that he was a v...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 09:26hrs | 688 | by Paul Ngobeni
Mwaruwari's Ngezi Platinum return to winning ways
Bulawayo City 0 - 3 Ngezi Platinum StarsNGEZI Platinum Stars coach, Benjani Mwaruwari was a relieved man after his team returned to winning ways in the Castle Lager Premier League with a res...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:13hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
'No need to import cement into Zimbabwe'
THE country's leading cement manufacturer, PPC Zimbabwe says they will continuously invest in their operations through maintenance and capital development programmes to ensure excellent product qualit...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:13hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF solidarity message to Frelimo
On behalf of Zanu-PF and the distinguished pan-African revolutionary First Secretary and President of Zanu-PF, His Excellency Dr Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, it is heart-warming to send solidarities t...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:11hrs | 76 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
Zuma wants Zondo probed
Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma has instructed his legal team to take the State Capture Commission report on review. According to JG Zuma Foundation spokesperson Mzwanele Manyi, Zuma ...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 19:42hrs | 1239 | by Staff reporter
What really is the purpose of elections in Zimbabwe?
The usual threats that are made when Zimbabwe gears for elections have been made again, this was common during the "architect " of Zimbabwe's woes, the late Robert Migabe. However, this time the threa...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 14:09hrs | 420 | by AT Kadada
Smith Debate is a Stroke of Genius
We have Lisah Ncube (Dutchess of Matebeleland) to thank for initiating the Smith was better than Mnangagwa debate. I don't know whether she planned it&n...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 14:04hrs | 966 | by Simon Peter Chamisa
Mnangagwa's youths attack, deface Chamisa's offices
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) officials have blamed alleged Zanu-PF youths for an attack at its Mutare offices, that left the building defaced while all doors and windows were destroyed....Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 09:53hrs | 1847 | by Staff reporter
CCC quartet to spend weekend in remand
FOUR Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists will spend the weekend behind bars following their arrest in connection with political violence that occurred at the funeral of slain opposition acti...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:38hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
'Regime change' lawyers flag Belarus fire tender deal
HUMAN rights lawyers have demanded access to documents signed between government and Belarus for the procurement of fire tenders on behalf of local authorities.This came after Local Gove...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 08:37hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Motorists, council clash over forex
MOTORISTS have clashed with the Harare City Council over allegations that the local authority is refusing to accept fines in the Zimbabwe dollar (Zimdollar).The city fathers are allegedly dema...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 08:57hrs | 1498 | by Staff reporter
Stong Zimbabwe presence in Rwanda as Harare eyes Commonwealth re-admission
ZIMBABWE, which has applied to be readmitted into the Commonwealth, has a strong presence at the ongoing Commonwealth meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.Ministers, business leaders, students, and membe...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 08:16hrs | 756 | by Staff reporter
US$200,000 armed robber in court
ONE of the seven armed robbers who raided Access Finance Bureau De Change in Bulawayo and got away with thousands of United States dollars appeared in court yesterday.Nkosilathi Ncube (43) of ...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:41hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says there iso excuse for not registering to vote
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has implored all Zimbabweans to register to vote ahead of the 2023 harmonised elections saying those without identity particulars should take advantage of the ongoing free registry...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:37hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa officially opens Women's League conference today
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today officially open the 7th Zanu-PF Women's League Elective Conference that has generated interest both inside and outside Zimbabwe.The conference has generated a bu...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:32hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Hooliganism costs Dembare heavily
GIANTS Dynamos' preparations for the resumption of their Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign suffered a setback yesterday after they were hit with a fine and lost points for the abandoned game...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:31hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
CCC blasts Sikhala bail ruling
THE opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has condemned a court decision Wednesday to deny party legislators Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole bail.The duo returned to remand after they...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:53hrs | 1790 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers ambush Company, get away with US$105 410
A 43-year old man from Gwanda's Magwe Irrigation Scheme under Chief Mathe and his accomplices have been accused of raiding Poly Packaging Pvt Ltd in Bulawayo at gunpoint and getting away with US$105 4...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:49hrs | 1609 | by Staff reporter
Mamombe nailed by owner of the Mercedes Benz in fake abduction trial
NEW details emerged yesterday during the trial of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) members Joana Mamombe (Harare West MP), Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova who are accused of faking their abducti...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:49hrs | 3311 | by Staff reporter
US$37 million project stabilises Bulawayo water supply
MASSIVE waterworks initiated by Government and its partners have resulted in the installation of new pumping equipment, rehabilitation of water and sewer treatment plants in Bulawayo, with the Lake Gw...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
Leave Mnangagwa out of this, Judge tells Chihuri
HIGH Court Judge Justice Pisirayi Kwenda has told former Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri to stop dragging President Mnangagwa's name into his dispute with the Prosecutor-General, who is ...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | 799 | by Staff reporter
When a govt needs media to help highlight its achievements then it has nothing to show!
When I was still a young lad, there was a television advertisement that I used to enjoy a lot.If my memory serves me right, it was by the now comatose state-run Cold Storage Commission (CSC) -...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 13:37hrs | 1134 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe can never hold credible elections without leadership being publicly questioned for accountability
This morning I was watching a lively Sky News interview with Dominic Raab, the British Deputy Prime Minister, whereby he was being grilled over many topical issues affecting his country.As I w...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 13:28hrs | 1663 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chihuri gets US$7m mansion back
FORMER ZRP boss Augustine Chihuri secured some relief Tuesday after the High Court gave him back a luxury Harare mansion valued at US$7 million.Chihuri, reportedly now based in South Africa, i...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:50hrs | 4144 | by Staff reporter
Cop crashes into Chief Zvimba's car
AN un-licenced police officer has been convicted for negligent driving after he lost control of his speeding vehicle and rammed into a traditional leader's car.Nomatter Enock (35), who is at Z...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:49hrs | 2100 | by Staff reporter
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