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Callistus Ndlovu to be buried today
All is set for the burial of former Cabinet minister and Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial chairman Professor Callistus Dingiswayo Ndlovu at the National Heroes Acre today. President Mnangagwa last night vi...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1230 | by Staff rpeorter
Shamed cheat commits suicide
A 41-YEAR-OLD married Shamva woman committed suicide after she was caught pants down in the bush with another married man on Monday.Danai Mandebvu, of Chitsa village under Chief Bushu, could n...Published: 11 hrs ago | 2792 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa cries as his political career ends
The MDC Alliance is now constitutionally without a leader following the expiry of the temporary term of the leader Mr Nelson Chamisa on 14 February 2019. Chamisa ascended to the thrown after twisting ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 31652 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
MDC Alliance members run away with ballot papers
DIVISIONS in the MDC Alliance saw the party fielding two candidates yesterday at the Nomination Court for Bulawayo Ward 28 election set for March 30 after primary polls were shelved as some members ra...Published: 19 hrs ago | 777 | by Staff reporter
Cholera vaccine campaign begins in Harare
A major typhoid vaccination campaign begins today in Harare to tackle a drug-resistant outbreak of the disease.The campaign aims to vaccinate 325,000 people in nine suburbs of Zimbabwe's capit...Published: 19 hrs ago | 95 | by Staff reporter
Baby mama threatens to bewitch ex's wife
A VAINONA woman is living in fear of her husband's baby mama whom she accuses of consulting witch-doctors to bewitch her.This came to light at the Harare civil court where Viola Mawara was see...Published: 19 hrs ago | 455 | by Staff reporter
Mnagagwa is a habitual liar
I am now forced to believe that the President of South Africa is visiting Zimbabwe in days to come because he may want to get a lecture/exchange notes from/with John Mangudya and Mthuli Ncube. News th...Published: 21 hrs ago | 1028 | by Don Chigumba
WATCH: Chaos at MDC ward 28 primary elections
Chaos at the MDC ward 28 primary elections, some members have disturbed the voting process. Some of the ballot boxes were taken. The was currently holding its primary election in Ward 28 Bulawayo. ...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 14:05hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter
'Dead miners worked for a top polical cartel' Mliswa alleges
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has alleged that there is a cartel of politicians who are behind the illegal mining activities that led to the death of miners recently in Mashonaland West....Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 13:27hrs | 3596 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa calls a crucial MDC National council meeting
The MDC national council, the party's supreme-decision-making body between Congresses, is meeting today to discuss the health of the party and the crisis affecting ordinary Zimbabweans, among a host o...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 13:14hrs | 1935 | by Ndou Paul
Mnangagwa's utterances have Mugabe's yesteryear echoes
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent utterances that government would take unspecified action on lawyers providing free legal advice and doctors voluntarily attending to victims of last month's viole...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 09:11hrs | 569 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans disillusioned with the 'new dispensation'
MORE than a year ago events touted as an unfolding new beginning in this Southern African nation raised public hope. The Zimbabwean "benign" coup in November 2017 must be counted among the greatest of...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 09:07hrs | 193 | by Ray Matikinye
Family's fight to stop UK deporting carer ‘to her death' in Zimbabwe
An 'irreplaceable' carer fears she will be abducted or murdered if the Home Office deports her back to Zimbabwe.Siphiwe 'Pewie' Moyo, 34, came to the UK in 2007 to escape political persecution...Published: 22 Feb 2019 at 09:04hrs | 661 | by metro.co.uk
Chicken 'thief' electrocuted
A SUSPECTED chicken thief was electrocuted while stealing chickens from a fowl run at a house in Mkoba 5 suburb in Gweru. Clayton Machova (21) was electrocuted while trying to disconnect power...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 22:33hrs | 1702 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF ups campaigns in Chitungwiza
Zanu-PF Harare Province has intensified campaigns for the Ward 24 by-elections slated for Chitungwiza tomorrow. The seat felt vacant after the death of Alice Chihambakwe of MDC-Alliance, who died in N...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 22:31hrs | 784 | by Staff reporter
Fare thee well dear Comrade Callistus Dingiswayo Ndlovu
He was never a mainstream thinker because he thought outside the box all the time, appearing as if he was a rebel in the Zapu leadership setup. In many ways he was controversial because he was...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 22:29hrs | 335 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chamisa accused of manipulating MDC structures
The Nelson Chamisa-led MDC has reportedly called for a national council meeting tomorrow to start work on a roadmap to its elective congress at a time some of its top officials are said to be jostling...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 07:33hrs | 2964 | by Staff reporter
Soldiers and police should be alert for any violent demos
Many businesses that were prejudiced of more than $500 million in damages and unrealised earnings following last month's violent demonstrations organised by the MDC Alliance and backed by some NGOs, a...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 23:24hrs | 1647 | by Editorial - The Chronicle
Callistus Ndlovu’s body to be airlifted to Plumtree rural home
THE body of the late national hero and former Cabinet Minister, Professor Callistus Ndlovu is set to be airlifted to his Brunapeg, Plumtree rural home today ahead of burial at the National Heroes' Acr...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 22:41hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter
'Rahman Gumbo ended Chunga’s career'
ONE of the finest footballers to ever emerge from Zimbabwe Moses "Bambo" Chunga's national team career was ended by former Highlanders' midfield kingpin Rahman Gumbo. Chunga, a dribbling wizar...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 22:36hrs | 2649 | by Staff reporter
Scalding lover earns ex-cop jail term
A former police officer who scalded his girlfriend with water following a misunderstanding over meat, was yesterday sentenced to an effective three years in jail. Harare magistrate Mrs Jessy K...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 22:15hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Lest you invite bad omens
Much has been said and discussed about the vetting and subsequent compensation of war collaborators but to date there is no substance. Most of these people are now in the twilight zone of their lives ...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 15:27hrs | 644 | by Thomas Murisa
Zimbabwe army vows 'snap search for its uniforms'
IN a move that could raise fears of a fresh crackdown, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has said it will flush out "rogue members of society" using military regalia and other material that resembles a...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 14:38hrs | 1752 | by newzimbabwe
Ex-army boss evicts 300 families
OVER 300 villagers are now living in the open after they were evicted by a former army general from a farm which reportedly used to be owned by the late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo.The settler...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 13:47hrs | 1436 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets fresh chance from EU
In a rare piece of good news for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his under pressure administration, he has been given a stay of execution by the European Union (EU), whose Parliament had proposed tou...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 12:07hrs | 3004 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe junta escapes EU sanctions noose
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and his top lieutenants in the military have been left out of the European Union (EU)'s latest sanctions list despite widespread calls for their censure over the army's re...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 10:02hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa visits Kwekwe farm, ignores nearby mine disaster scene
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa had time to visit his Sherwood farm in Kwekwe Sunday but could not spare a few moments to make a stop at the scene for last week's tragic mine disaster in Kadoma where doz...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 10:01hrs | 1031 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa to replace POSA with Peace & Order Bill
CABINET yesterday approved the Maintenance of Peace and Order Bill which seeks to repeal the Public Order and Security Act (POSA), Protection of Personal Information Bill and the Freedom of Informatio...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:36hrs | 1372 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa blasts Mnangagwa
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has blasted President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying he is the chief culprit in causing violence against innocent Zimbabweans.While addressing Zanu-PF supporters in...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:47hrs | 4210 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna and Ndiweni write to Mnangagwa's defence minister
Defiant Matabeleland chief Vezi Maduna and Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni have escalated their row with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government - this time demanding the appointment of an independent prob...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:46hrs | 3512 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Top ZANU PF leader's body arrives
The body of the late ZANU PF Bulawayo Provincial Chairperson Professor Calistus Ndlovu has arrived in the country ahead of his burial at the National Shrine.Ndlovu who passed away last week in...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 11:23hrs | 5987 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa will not be challenged at the elective congress
MDC Alliance national organising secretary Amos Chibaya has revealed that the party does not expect party leader Nelson Chamisa to be challenged at the coming elective congress, because the grassroots...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:40hrs | 1991 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa purges Chiwenga top allies
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has purged top military commanders suspected to be aligned to his ailing deputy Constantino Chiwenga in a move seen as consolidating his hold on power and scuttling anothe...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:39hrs | 3188 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa escalates fight against Nduna
NORTON MP Temba Mliswa (independent) has asked the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) to investigate death threats made against him last week by Chegutu West MP Dexter Nduna (Zanu-PF) during a fr...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:27hrs | 1650 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Mnangagwa MPs set tone for dialogue
POLITICAL parties represented in Parliament met in Bulawayo over the weekend to set the tone for the proposed national dialogue, despite their party principals' hardline stance on talks seen as critic...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:23hrs | 1412 | by Staff reporter
Biti escapes jail
MDC-Alliance principal Tendai Biti yesterday escaped jail by a whisker after he was slapped with a suspended six-month prison term for illegally announcing purported results for the 2018 Presidential ...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 22:56hrs | 1302 | by Staff reporter
African religion comprises of witches, satanists, spiritualists, spirit mediums
African religion comprises of witches, satanists, spiritualists, spirit mediums, healers, kings and queens. While Christianity remains as that or those institutions preaching, teaching and prophesying...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 14:50hrs | 2234 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Obert Gutu takes Chamisa head on
MDC-T Vice President Obert Chaurura Gutu has question MDC president Nelson Chamisa's capacity of leading and developing the country.Taking a dig at Chamisa, Gutru said the 41-year-old leader i...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 09:59hrs | 5417 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MDC Youths speak on Chamisa Presidency
MDC Youth Assembly National Chairperson Happymore Chidziva says Nelson Chamisa is not the Acting President of MDC but a substantive President who was elected by the National Council at the directive o...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:44hrs | 3546 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF MP Nduna must resign, demands MDC Alliance
ZANU-PF's controversial Chegutu West member of parliament (MP) Dexter Nduna must resign immediately after appearing to threaten a rival legislator with death, the opposition MDC has said.Nduna...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:19hrs | 3050 | by newimbabwe
Call to declare Mungoshi national hero
The Zimbabwe Writers Association (ZWA), through the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), has petitioned government to declare the late prolific and multi-award-winning writer Charles Mungoshi a n...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:16hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
Hippo wreaks havoc in Bulilima
A ROGUE hippopotamus has wreaked havoc in Huwana, Plumtree, destroying crops and also charging at villagers who try to drive it away.The hippohas reportedly destroyed many crop fields, leaving...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:11hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Jabu features in nasty indecent tape
Studio 263 actor Jabu (real name Denzel Burutsa) successfully stole the limelight from Winky D at the weekend after his indecent-tape emerged and started doing the rounds on social media. Peop...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 06:55hrs | 1502 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean anarchists must be afraid, very afraid
It is clear that the MDC-Alliance and its partners have chosen a very dangerous path of violence in an effort to win power which has eluded them in democratic ways in the last 20 years. Of cou...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 06:32hrs | 167 | by Editorial - Zimpapers:
EU to renew sanctions on illegitimate Zanu PF - imperative, step down before 2023
All those who love peace and justice and understand the need to end the long suffering of the people of Zimbabwe after 38 years and counting of this Zanu PF dictatorship will hearty welcomes EU Parlia...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 23:08hrs | 3428 | by Wilbert Mukori
The panacea for future hydro-political conflicts: You-Me-Us!
You, me and us, saving water! The old adage is clear that prevention is better than cure, and indeed saving is better than expending to beg tomorrow. You care, I care and we care, but our care is litt...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 23:05hrs | 262 | by Eugine Makaya (PhD)
More bad news for Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe should brace for more problems after the European Union (EU) Parliament proposed a fresh round of punitive sanctions this week against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government, followi...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 16:12hrs | 18737 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo artistes more popular outside Zimbabwe'
Southern region artistes say they are more popular outside Zimbabwe due to a number of reasons, chief being the imbalance in airplay which favours artistes from the other parts of the country....Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:08hrs | 904 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army killings: Victims' relatives living in fear
The deadly army crackdown against civil society and opposition activists might have been paused, but relatives of some of the people that were killed by soldiers are living in fear following alleged t...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:03hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
How cryptocurrencies can rescue Zimbabwe
On September 17, 2018 media houses were abuzz with the news that the then newly appointed Finance minister Mthuli Ncube was considering cryptocurrencies as an option for Zimbabwe's economic turnaround...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:00hrs | 655 | by Masotsha Charles Matlobo
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