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Smuggled, counterfeits goods flood Zimbabwe's market
Illegally imported goods, ranging from soft drinks to baby formula, are flooding Zimbabwe's markets, threatening public health and the economy, a recent market surveillance by the Consumer Protection ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 61 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa now a regional pariah: The cost of meddling in neighboring countries' electoral processes
Since Emmerson Mnangagwa assumed the presidency of Zimbabwe in 2017, his leadership has been marked by a series of controversial political decisions, both within his own country and in the broader Sou...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 15:17hrs | 1641 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Harare's water supply under threat
A recent study has highlighted a rising environmental threat to Harare's primary water source, Lake Chivero, with increasing algal growth potentially compromising the capital city's water quality and ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
What did the ZANU-PF conference achieve besides trying to do something unconstitutional?
The recent ZANU-PF National People's Conference in Bulawayo was expected to chart a course for Zimbabwe's pressing challenges. Yet, rather than addressing the nation's economic woes, poverty l...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 13:12hrs | 1002 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bolivia's Morales survives assassination attempt
Bolivia's Evo Morales said on Sunday his vehicle was hit by gunfire captured in a video, reflecting how political tensions have turned violent in the Andean nation between the former leader and his on...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 14:42hrs | 799 | by Staff reporter
Why would Mnangagwa risk destroying Zimbabwe's stability for a measly two-year extension?
As the ZANU-PF National Conference unfolds in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe finds itself embroiled in a deeply troubling debate. Prominent voices within the ruling party are pushing for President Emmerso...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 09:40hrs | 693 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans slam US Embassy for downplaying impact of sanctions
Zimbabweans and international supporters have expressed outrage over the US Embassy's recent claims regarding the effects of sanctions on the country, demanding that the "illegal coercive measures" be...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 14:16hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Factional fighting in ZANU PF: Is Mnangagwa's quest for power putting Zimbabwe at risk?
IN 2017, Simon Khaya Moyo, the then ZANU-PF spokesperson, described Emmerson Mnangagwa as "dishonest," "divisive," and "deceptive" when the ruling party dismissed him. Today, these descriptors...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 17:22hrs | 1077 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'ZiG defence plan doomed'
The introduction of Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has faced a series of severe setbacks, pushing the economy deeper into turmoil, according to a new report by the Confederation...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:35hrs | 2645 | by Staff reporter
War veterans company in turmoil
Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (ZEVIC), a firm established and wholly owned by veterans of the liberation struggle, is embroiled in turmoil following revelations that its bank account has bee...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:30hrs | 428 | by Staff reporter
Homegrown Heroes: Why the Opposition must prioritize local talent over ZANU-PF defectors
In the tumultuous landscape of Zimbabwean politics, the recent defection of Dzikamai Mavhaire back to ZANU-PF has served as a wake-up call for the opposition. This unsettling trend highlights the stru...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:32hrs | 461 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Zimbabwe police detective accused of terrorizing miners
The Kadoma business community has lodged an urgent complaint against Detective Sergeant Hardline Maisiri, accusing him of extortion and corruption. Business owners, particularly in the mining sector, ...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 16:19hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt intervenes to end dual pricing
The government is closely monitoring businesses that are manipulating the exchange rate by using black market rates instead of the official ZiG currency rate. This practice undermines the ZiG, which i...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 17:07hrs | 6034 | by Staff reporter
Julius Sello Malema: a politician full of contradictions
Comments about Malema in the in South African social media confirmed my fears about him. Malema does not take critiques kindly; for this reason, he has fallen out with his right-hand-man, Shivambu: th...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 19:26hrs | 1099 | by Nomazulu Thata
Succession battles in Zimbabwe: A necessary evil for democratic progress. Ordo ab Chao
As Zimbabwe navigates the complex and often treacherous waters of succession battles, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos and uncertainty of it all. But beneath the surface of political intrigue a...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 14:57hrs | 261 | by Erick Matotoba
Zanu-PF warns West over destabilizing Zimbabwe
As the SADC Heads of State Summit nears, Zanu-PF Secretary of Information Christopher Mutsvangwa has issued a stern warning to Western nations, urging them to refrain from interfering in Zimbabwe's in...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 10:05hrs | 530 | by Staff reportrer
Mnangagwa should know that demonstrations at international events are nothing new
First of all, let's get one thing straight.There is a huge difference between a demonstration and a riot.I felt that I needed to clarify a misconception that, in my book, has been deli...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 10:40hrs | 890 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans don't need to be paid by the US to reject oppression, Mr. Mnangagwa!
It never ceases to amaze!Can there be anything more demeaning than an entire nation being regarded as dimwits by its own leaders?What can be more insulting than your own government acc...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 17:17hrs | 883 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Gwede Mantashe slams 'deputy Jesus' Helen Zille
In a recent statement, ANC National Chair Gwede Mantashe has issued a stern warning to DA Federal Leader Helen Zille, accusing her of acting like a "parallel president" and posing the biggest threat t...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:44hrs | 3753 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa threatens 'detractors' undermining Gukurahundi outreach
President Emmerson Mnangagwa issued a stern warning to those fostering internal divisions and undermining Zimbabwe's efforts to address the sensitive Gukurahundi issue."Gukurahundi," a term me...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:31hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns against attempts to sow discord
President Mnangagwa yesterday reiterated the nation's vigilance against attempts to sow discord by long-standing detractors, urging unity and resilience among Zimbabweans. As the country prepares to h...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:11hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Welshman says Chamisa authored CCC chaos
Professor Welshman Ncube, acting president of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), has attributed the chaos and confusion within the party to former leader Nelson Chamisa's strategy of "strategic ...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 10:59hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF issues chilling warning
Farai Marapira, ZANU-PF's Director for Information, issued a stark warning to opposition parties ahead of the upcoming SADC Summit in Harare, signaling their readiness to confront any protests that mi...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:41hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa bombshell explodes on his face
Zambia has called upon Sadc and the AU to intervene following President Mnangagwa's controversial remarks accusing Zambia of destabilizing the region by collaborating with the United States on securit...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:28hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa didn't say Zambia a security threat'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa clarified that he did not refer to Zambia as a security threat or a client state of the United States during a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a rec...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:30hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police chief warns criminal elements
Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga emphasized that anyone involved in criminal activities or actions aimed at destabilizing the country would face firm repercussions. He highlighted the vital ...Published: 30 May 2024 at 08:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa says Bimha can't match Machacha
Mike Bimha's removal from his influential post as Zanu-PF political commissar in a recent reshuffle has sparked commentary from the ruling party's spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa, who compared Bi...Published: 25 May 2024 at 13:16hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Shadowy COZWVA: Purveyor of fake news threatening national stability
In a recent revelation, the Shadowy Children of Zimbabwe War Veterans Association (COZWVA) has emerged as a prominent provider of fake and malicious news content, with the apparent intention of destab...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 14:54hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mangudya says Zimdollar turmoil temporary
As Zimbabwe's parallel market reels under the strain of a currency crisis, central bank governor, John Mangudya, assures the public that this turmoil is merely passing.This grey market, operat...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 17:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
What constitutionalism when citizens barred from exercising their rights?
It was quite curious listening to the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe Luke Malaba urge Zimbabweans to respect constitutionalism. He made these comments at the occasion to mark the opening of the 202...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 15:29hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa spokesperson warns Chamisa's CCC against Sikhala solidarity demos
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba has delivered a stark caution to the opposition regarding an upcoming protest against the ongoing detention of former Member of Parliament (...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 06:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
FAZ leads Zanu-PF by-election campaign
Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, has once again enlisted the assistance of its controversial affiliate, Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ), to coordinate campaign activities for the upcoming by-electi...Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:48hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF expels members
A total of 18 former Zanu-PF members forfeited their membership in the party due to their decision to run as independent candidates in the National Assembly and local authority elections during the re...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 05:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa could potentially thwart Sadc emergency summit on Zimbabwe lobby efforts
Despite Zimbabwean authorities' strong criticism of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and the SADC Election Observer Mission, led by Nevers Mumba, for their rejection of Zimbabwe's recent election ...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 21:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF is not in power but only its leaders are!
It is not unsurprising encountering the rank and file of the ruling ZANU PF party bragging over how they are in power - going to the extent of threatening unbearable brutality upon any and all who may...Published: 02 Nov 2022 at 16:38hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mthuli Ncube vows to punish government officials facilitating inflated tenders
FINANCE Minister, Mthuli Ncube has upped the anti- inflated- tender scams threatening to take disciplinary measures on any of the government officials found on the wrong side of facilitating such frau...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 19:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | | by Simon Peter Chamisa
Questions for CCC Secretary General Hwende
1. If in your eyes Smith was worse than ZANU PF because "he killed our people simply because they were black", what does that say about how you see Ndebel...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Simon Peter Chamisa
Zimbabweans blast Chiwenga
ZIMBABWEANS have criticised Vice President Constantino Chiwenga for threatening to take stern action against a traditional leader, Chief Murinye.The chief last week urged President Emmerson Mn...Published: 20 Dec 2021 at 19:13hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe regime the one destabilizing country and inciting unrest by treating citizens like rubbish
If the ever-bungling Zimbabwe regime had been a roving circus act, they would have been a huge hit, and guaranteed my undying devotion and following - as they have proven to be thoroughly amusing, wit...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 13:39hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
101 Amazing Facts About the Life and works of Emperor Haile Selassie
On the occasion of the 129th birthday of the Emperor, I have selected one out of 101 extraordinary achievements he accomplished during his reign: from Ras Tafari- Emperor Haile Selassie. The May 5th V...Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 14:21hrs | 9 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza originally written by Mulugeta Haile
Vice President Mohadi's weapon of mass destruction misfired or was he trapped?
One American writer by the name Samantha Rose Hill once said" we can shout truth to power and it will never be heard, because truth and politics don't stand on common ground"So how vulnerable ...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 23:34hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Government warns against fake Covid-19 death news
GOVERNMENT has issued a stern warning against spreading fake news and false information pertaining to the health condition of the country's leaders, including their purported deaths by members of the ...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nkomo 1983 Prophetic Letter to Mugabe
DR. JOSHUA M. NKOMO2 Stevenage RoadEast Ham E6 2WLLondon United Kingdom7th June 1983 Dear Robert,1. I write to you as a citizen of Zimbabwe and one of the leade...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 13:58hrs | 11 | by Dr Joshua M Nkomo
NGOs frustrated by Binga RDC
BINGA Rural District is being accused of frustrating Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) while making silly recommendations which are said to conflict the law of the Land, Citizen Watch pressure gro...Published: 29 Sep 2020 at 21:56hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Douglas Mwonzora and Thokozani Khupe have nothing to offer
Now the cat is out of its bag. You cannot conceal something which has horns. The truth will always come out.I remember when political corridors were abuzz with discussions about how Zanu PF an...Published: 27 Aug 2020 at 14:37hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Rest in Peace Isaac 'Bra Ike' Lesiba Maphoto. A tribute shared by ZAPU
EULOGY BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA AT THE FUNERAL OF COMRADE LESIBE ISAAC ‘IKE' MAPHOTOPOLOKWANE, LIMPOPO PROVINCE 21 JULY 2019Programme DirectorMembers of the Maphoto familyMin...Published: 23 Jul 2019 at 19:54hrs | | by CR17
Ndebele 'King' addresses the nation
I would like to make it known that I, as King of Matabeleland alias Mthwakazi, am very much committed to the Restoration of my Kingdom. I also want the whole world to know that the whole Inter-cultura...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 13:19hrs | 1 | by Stanley Khumalo
What Dabengwa said about Chiwenga and Perence Shiri
The late struggle stalwart Dr Dumiso Dabengwa told United States of America's Ambassador James D. McGee in 2008 that Vice President Chiwenga was a corrupt person who would not allow any reforms in Zim...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:32hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
A Squirrel Wedding Party, As the MDC's Internal Independent Electoral Commission(IIEC) Makes No Show?
The originally proposed Internal Independent Electoral Commission(IIEC) by the Movement for Democratic Change(MDC), as it geared itself to hold its electoral congresses in 2019 had been hailed a...Published: 03 May 2019 at 15:20hrs | | by Nhlanhla Moses
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