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Manicaland airport plan sparks debate

Plans to build a new international airport in Manicaland have stirred debate, with stakeholders weighing the potential benefits against questions of feasibility.The project, announced by provincial officials, is expected to boost tourism a…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 07:00hrs | 658 | by Staff reporter

Debate reignites over corporal punishment in Zimbabwean schools

The issue of corporal punishment in schools has once again sparked heated debate among Zimbabwean lawmakers, traditional leaders, educators, and parents, following a recent incident at SOS Hermann Gmeiner Primary School where a Grade 3 pup…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 09:24hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter

Chamisa's political comeback sparks debate

Zimbabwe's main opposition figure, Nelson Chamisa, has confirmed his return to active politics - but this time, not with a conventional political party. Instead, Chamisa says he is launching a citizen-centered movement aimed at mobilising …

Published: 06 Jul 2025 at 10:52hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter

Food contract for Zimbabwe's security services sparks debate

A multi-million-dollar food supply contract awarded to Agrifora Private Limited to serve Zimbabwe's security services-including the Zimbabwe National Army, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), and Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services-has …

Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 15:17hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter

Woman's arrest over Vuzu party sparks debate on corporal punishment

The arrest and conviction of Panashe Mpofu, a Bulawayo woman who disciplined teenagers, including her own child, for hosting a Vuzu party, has reignited discussions on the legality and ethics of corporal punishment in Zimbabwe.Mpofu was se…

Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:17hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter

UN General Assembly to debate sanctions on Zimbabwe

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is set to formally debate the impact of illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States, following the submission of two critical reports by the UN Special Rapporteur on unilateral coer…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 09:58hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter

Biden says no to extra debate with Trump

The US President told NBC's Lester Holt he will only take the Republican frontrunner on again in September, as was earlier agreedUS President Joe Biden has turned down Donald Trump's proposal for him to "redeem himself" after his disastrou…

Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 16:33hrs | 696 | by Staff reporter

Donald Trump issues fresh challenge to elderly Biden

The former president has called for a debate and golf game so that his rival can prove he's capable of leading the countryFormer US President Donald Trump has challenged Joe Biden to a "no-holds-barred" debate and an 18-hole game of golf s…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:08hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

Ndebele monarchy resuscitation debate heats up

A call for the resuscitation of the Ndebele monarchy has sparked renewed debate. Advocates argue that it is crucial for preserving Ndebele cultural identity, which has been gradually eroded by westernisation. The collapse of the Ndebele mo…

Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 10:45hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Mugabe stirs debate from the grave

YESTERDAY marked four years since former President Robert Mugabe passed on, leaving behind an indelible mark on the nation's political landscape.Mugabe passed away on September 6, 2019 in Singapore, aged 95.Mugabe, who led Zimbabwe for 37 …

Published: 07 Sep 2023 at 06:15hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Kasukuwere nullification debate rages on

LEGAL think-tank Veritas says a High Court judgment which nullified exiled former Cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere's nomination was "wrong on several accounts".High Court judge Justice David Mangota nullified Kasukuwere's candidacy foll…

Published: 19 Jul 2023 at 06:49hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Lesotho demand its land from South Africa

Lesotho's parliament has debated a motion to claim huge swathes of territory from its much larger neighbour, South Africa.An opposition MP wants to declare Free State and parts of four other provinces "Lesotho's territory".The people of Le…

Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 17:17hrs | 7 | by BBC

Zimbabwe MPs grill Mutsvangwa over Mary's arrest

INFORMATION, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Monica Mutsvangwa had a torrid time in Parliament on Wednesday as she struggled to explain to legislators the reasons behind the continued persecution of Vice-President Constantino …

Published: 19 Aug 2022 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa wades into his comparison to Ian Smith

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has blasted social media users who spent the greater part of last week comparing him to Ian Smith, one of Zimbabwe's colonial era leaders, calling them misguided fools, and their behaviour disheartening.Social …

Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:48hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Chadcombe shootout: 2 fugitive robbers nabbed

Police yesterday arrested the two armed robbers who escaped during the Monday night raid on the Chadcombe home of retired CID Homicide detective Mr Joseph Nemaisa, during which their three fellow gangsters were shot dead.Police are now wra…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:51hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Parly to fast-track Budget debate

The National Assembly has agreed to fast-track debate on the $927 billion 2022 National Budget which was presented by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube last month to ensure that it sails at the earliest possi…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:50hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Mudenda blocks debate on Mamombe incarceration

OPPOSITION MDC legislators this week unsuccessfully tried to bring the case of incarcerated Harare West legislator Joana Mamombe up for discussion in bid to get the youngest MP in the National Assembly out of prison.Mamombe was thrown into…

Published: 02 Oct 2020 at 07:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Ndiweni catalyst for debate

WHY has Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni of Ntabazinduna in Matabeleland North, outside Bulawayo, raised so much controversy and debate in Zimbabwean social and political circles to a point where his public profile is growing at a dramatic r…

Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 20:22hrs | 6 | by Dumisani Muleya

Parly in heated debate over pregnant school girls

THE Education Amendment Bill, which is currently in its second reading stage in the National Assembly, has attracted heated debate on whether pregnant girls should be allowed to continue with class.Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfoli…

Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter

Debate on Mnangagwa's 'billion-dollar mansion' blocked

THE Speaker of Parliament last week blocked debate on the construction of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's claimed multi-billion-dollar private Harare mansion.The Zanu-PF leader also has a property in the prime Kwekwe farming area of Sherwoo…

Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 11:03hrs | 2 | by newzimbabwe

Truworths wades into devaluation debate

A number of Zimbabwean economic players have called for currency devaluation, with some pressing for "steep devaluation" of between 50 percent and 60 percent. Devaluation basically refers to the decision to reduce the value of a currency i…

Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bond notes: When mere depositors debate

An interview Donald Trump is alleged to have had with People Magazine in 1998 quoted him as saying: "If I were to run [for US presidency], I'd run as a Republican. They're the dumbest group of voters in the country. They believe anything o…

Published: 26 Nov 2016 at 15:49hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru

ZCTU rival presidents debate on Question Time: Part 1

Following last year's split in the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), SW Radio Africa journalist Lance Guma hosts Part 1 of a debate between rival Presidents Lovemore Matombo and George Nkiwane. Both explain why the ZCTU split and w…

Published: 13 Apr 2012 at 10:49hrs | | by Lance Guma

Britain House of Lords: Zimbabwe Debate

2.25 pm, Thursday, 10 March 2011, Moved By Lord AveburyTo call attention to the situation in Zimbabwe; and to move for Papers.Lord Avebury: My Lords, the last time we had a full-scale debate on Zimbabwe was in June 2010 at the instigation …

Published: 11 Mar 2011 at 12:38hrs | | by Byo24News

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ZANU-PF official jailed for stealing

Maswerasei blasts Chamisa

Hwange Power Station's older units to undergo major rehab

Principal arrested for indecent assault of students

Zimra employees accused of US$6.3 million fraud

Ruwa aims for town status

Zanu-PF youths die en route to Mnangagwa's birthday bash

Zimbabwe clinches historic T20I series win

Harare suburb battles severe sewage crisis

Chirumanzu chieftainship dispute intensifies

Churches pray for Mnangagwa's continued rule

Church commits to partnering govt in anti-drugs, substances abuse

Ex-Bosso CEO found guilty of US$2,000 fraud

RemitHope seeks to raise US$100 000 for 10 grassroots organisations in Africa

US lawmaker pushes Zimbabwe to repay white farmers

USA could finally repeal ZDERA sanctions on Zimbabwe, but...

3 men jailed for robbing Freda Mine worker in Gwanda

Security guard goes on goat stealing spree

Man finally in court 8 years after sister's murder

Unlicenced joyride 'car thief' beg court

Women's Bank partners Govt

Inferno destroys 30 vehicles at Mutare's Brooms garage

Potraz relocates over 40 base stations

Ruwa robbery suspects arrested after lavish spending spree

Kalangas rejects claims of subservience to Ndebele Kingdom

Organicare convicted for selling unregistered medicine

UK family finds 'better standard of living' in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean man fatally attacked by elephant in South Africa

Hwange villagers lose livestock to water poisoning

Woman thrown out of moving car by robbers

Ramaphosa posts explicit videos on X

'Harare-Mutare-Vic Falls flight route permanent,' AirZim announces

Sanctions were never Zimbabwe's real problem: Their removal will finally expose the regime's failures

The Zimbabwe Government is Not Learning from Past Mistakes

War vets sharpen knives against Mnangagwa

Germany's Dislike of Ms. Anna Lena Baerbock Makes Her Vulnerable at the UN

Injiva gunned down

Chivayo blows US$3m on luxury cars for Zanu-PF chiefs

UK family finds 'better standard of living' in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwean nurse tells shocking ordeal in UK Memoir

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