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'Chamisa's leadership style destroyed CCC'
Freeman Chari, a prominent United States-based Zimbabwean opposition activist, has voiced his concerns over the direction of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), particularly criticizing former le...Published: 22 hrs ago | 1205 | by Staff reporter
Are Zimbabwean immigrants a liability or asset to South Africa
Last Friday, Leon Schreiber, South Africa's Minister of Home Affairs, announced the extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permits (ZEP) until 28 November 2025, regardless of whether individuals have app...Published: 22 hrs ago | 613 | by Staff reporter
White City grenade attack on Mnangagwa still under investigation
The investigation into the June 23, 2018, grenade attack that targeted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and other high-ranking officials during a Zanu PF rally at White City Stadium in Bulawayo has taken ...Published: 23 hrs ago | 449 | by Staff reporter
Bheki Mtolo says Ramaphosa should also account for electoral drubbing
In what seems to be a pushback ahead of Monday's highly anticipated meeting with the African National Congress (ANC) National Working Committee (NWC), Bheki Mtolo, the provincial secretary of the ANC ...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 12:42hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Parliament resumes sitting
Parliament resumed sitting on Tuesday after a week-long break, which was taken to accommodate the Sadc Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government hosted at the new Parliament Building in Mt...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 17:48hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
Sibangilizwe Nkomo's ZAPU Presidency settled in court
In a significant legal ruling, the Bulawayo High Court has upheld Sibangilizwe Nkomo's nomination and election as the president of ZAPU during its 2021 elective congress. The decision, delivered by Ju...Published: 26 Nov 2024 at 14:59hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter
Call for more arrests to stamp out corruption
Bulawayo is facing a corruption scandal within its city council, with land developers revealing that they have long been forced to pay bribes to city councillors to secure contracts. The allegations c...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:09hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe businessman loses appeal
Marondera businessman Francesco Marconati has failed in his bid to overturn a two-year jail sentence for fraud, following a ruling by the High Court that upheld his conviction and punishment. However,...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 06:55hrs | 182 | by Sgtaff reporter
Russia fires powerful intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine
Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile during an attack on Ukraine on Thursday, Kyiv's air force said, in the first known use in the war of such a powerful, nuclear-capable weapon with ...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 10:20hrs | 2250 | by Staff reporter
Nees proud of Warriors
Zimbabwe's Warriors coach, Michael Nees, expressed pride in his team's performance despite a narrow 2-1 loss to African giants Cameroon in their final Group J match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:33hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter
War vets company holds AGM amid squabbles
Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (Zevic), a company wholly owned by veterans of the liberation struggle, is set to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on December 20, 2024, despite ongoing sh...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 06:30hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
BCC moots cultural centre at Inxwala site
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has announced plans to transform the historically significant Inxwala Grounds, located at the intersection of Masotsha Avenue and Joshua Nkomo Street Extension in North...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:54hrs | 79 | by Staff reporter
Sables surge to 27th in World Rugby Rankings
The Zimbabwe men's national rugby team, the Sables, have continued their impressive ascent in world rugby, climbing two places to 27th in the latest World Rugby rankings. This milestone follows their ...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:41hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Mutumbuka's landmark case exposes the deep roots of property fraud in Zimbabwe
The problem of title deed fraud is not new to Zimbabwe, but recent cases have brought this pervasive issue into sharp focus. One of the most troubling and high-profile incidents has been the c...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 19:44hrs | 4409 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chiwenga faction blocks Mnangagwa's bid to extend presidency
A fierce power struggle within Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party has escalated, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's faction retreating after a failed attempt to extend his presidency beyond 2028. The co...Published: 18 Nov 2024 at 15:10hrs | 3015 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean sister of UK child abuse victim blames the Church for brother's death
The sister of a 16-year-old boy who drowned while swimming naked at a Christian holiday camp in Zimbabwe run by child abuser John Smyth blames the Church of England for his death."The Church k...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:32hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Plundering of Zimbabwe's minerals stalling a just energy transition in fighting climate change
In his address at a High-Level Meeting on Resourcing the Energy Transition with Justice and Equity, held on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa delivere...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 162 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Edgar Lungu, the Tonse Coalition, and Zambia's political landscape: A clash of visions ahead of the 2026 elections
As Zambia gears up for the 2026 elections, the country's political scene is increasingly defined by the emerging rivalry between former President Edgar Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema, ...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 12:28hrs | 645 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Mauritius' ruling party ousted from power
The prime minister of Mauritius has accepted that his coalition, L'Alliance Lepep, has suffered a "huge defeat" following Sunday's parliamentary election."The population has decided to choose ...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 16:55hrs | 2647 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF calls Harare structures to order
ZANU-PF has urged its Harare provincial structures to work in unity and prioritize party growth to effectively challenge the opposition in future elections. The call for cohesion comes amid reports of...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:02hrs | 141 | by Staff reporter
Benza rules himself out of ZIFA Presidential race
Herentals FC owner, Innocent Benza, has officially ruled himself out of the race for the ZIFA presidency ahead of elections scheduled for January. Despite receiving numerous calls from stakeholders ur...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:13hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans are educated for nothing: A nation of intellectuals with no voice
Zimbabwe is a country blessed with a wealth of intellectual capital.Its people are among the most educated in Africa, with a strong tradition of academic excellence, particularly in fields lik...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:26hrs | 35573 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why Kamala Harris Lost and How Donald Trump Won: A Deep Analysis of the 2024 US Election
Today I am mourning, but this too shall favour me - Donald Trump's victory and Kamala Harris's loss carry lessons for us all. She joined the race just 107 days ago, facing a former president who began...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 12:43hrs | 1719 | by Ifeanyi Abraham
Sadc meets over Mozambique post-poll crisis
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is set to convene an extraordinary summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, from November 16 to 20, 2024, to discuss political developments in the region, includin...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:56hrs | 792 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF has endured such attacks for the longest time
OFTENTIMES, there are those who have a proclivity for spreading malice in an attempt to mislead people. There are those who are inclined towards creating idealistic and unrealistic situations to serve...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:08hrs | 106 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
1 dead, 31 injured as bus carrying school pupils overturns
One person was confirmed dead while 31 were injured, among them 25 primary school pupils, after a bus carrying staff and the young learners overturned near Rusape on Friday afternoon.Police sp...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 12:03hrs | 1511 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa chairs Extra-Ordinary
This afternoon, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, also the First Secretary of the ruling Zanu-PF party, is chairing an Extraordinary Session of the Politburo at the party's headquarters in Harare. The hig...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 13:48hrs | 1775 | by Staff reporter
Shifting the Odds: How casinos are supporting responsible gaming in Africa
As the popularity of online casinos continues to soar across Africa, there is an increasing focus on ensuring that gaming remains a safe and enjoyable activity. Responsible gaming has become a top...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:01hrs | 682 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in strategic retreat as Chiwenga faction blocks 2030
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly under intense pressure from Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his military-backed faction within Zanu PF to abandon his aspirations for a third term an...Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 12:57hrs | 5822 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Bulawayo for the Zanu-PF Conference
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has arrived in Bulawayo for the official opening of the ruling Zanu PF's annual conference, where he is set to deliver a keynote address to approximately 4,000 delegates g...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 12:57hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi claims Succession is not on Zanu-PF Agenda at Conference
Self-exiled former ZANU-PF Politburo member Walter Mzembi has stated that succession is not on the agenda for the ruling party, countering speculation surrounding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's future...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 11:30hrs | 1042 | by Staff reporter
SRC official exonerates ousted ZIFA board members facing fraud
A Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) official has made significant concessions during the trial of five former Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) board members charged with fraud, potentially in...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 11:30hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Farai Jere wants to be Zifa President?
The race for the presidency of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) is intensifying, with notable candidates positioning themselves for the coveted role. Farai Jere, the current Premier Soccer Lea...Published: 23 Oct 2024 at 08:18hrs | 1573 | by Staff reporter
Know your history:- Filabusi Memorial and the Edkins Store killings
Why Visit?: - This historic site remembers one of the earliest European murders of the Matabele Rebellion or First Umvukela of 1896. There seems no doubt that the initial killings occurred on ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 536 | by Staff reporter
ED2030 campaign suffers setback
An ambitious campaign to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028 has suffered a significant setback, with a key faction of the ruling Zanu-PF party failing to endorse the move in resolu...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:05hrs | 1748 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's conference begins
Zanu-PF's Politburo will convene today to launch this year's Annual National People's Conference, which will assess the state of the economy, party policies, and address pressing issues like climate c...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:00hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe plans to set 20 years minimum sentence for murder
The Zimbabwean government is moving to abolish the death penalty, proposing life imprisonment or sentences of at least 20 years for individuals convicted of murder under aggravating circumstances, acc...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe hunts for new Auditor-General
The Zimbabwean government has officially initiated the search for a new Auditor-General after the retirement of Mildred Chiri, who served in the role for nearly two decades. Rheah Kujinga has been ful...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:50hrs | 493 | by Staff reporter
ED2030 agenda turns deadly
Tensions are rising within the Zanu-PF party as knives are drawn against Youth League deputy secretary John Paradza, who is accused of attempting to rally support for a controversial motion to amend t...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 07:48hrs | 2510 | by Staff reporter
Barak Obama is out of touch about Kamala!
Brother Obama, president (2008-2016) is himself the cause for the decline of support among blacks for the Democratic Party.The entry of former president Barak Obama into the fray on behalf of ...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 14:03hrs | 171 | by Kenneth Mufuka
'Chamisa is immature, I have been vindicated'
Retired politician Eddie Cross has publicly criticized former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa, suggesting that his leadership inadequacies contributed to the fragmentation...Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:15hrs | 2420 | by Staff reporter
Man slapped with 24 years for murder
A Zvishavane man has been convicted and sentenced to 24 years in jail for murder. Edwin Muchekayawa (21), was convicted by the High Court sitting at Gweru. National Prosecuting Authority of Zi...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 20:37hrs | 413 | by Stephen Jakes
Jeys Marabini celebrated at concert honouring his musical legacy
Friends, fans, and family will come together tomorrow to celebrate the life and career of one of Zimbabwe's music icons, Jeys Marabini, at a special concert in Bulawayo. The event, titled "Friends of ...Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 08:45hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
John Landa Nkomo's son banished from Zanu-PF conference
Jabulani Nkomo, son of the late Vice-President John Landa Nkomo, has been barred from attending the upcoming Zanu-PF annual conference after his name was mysteriously removed from the accreditation li...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:04hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter
Did Mtukudzi speak his troubled life in song?
"TATSAUKA pano nekuti paita Tuku, (We passed by because you are playing Tuku music)" my late brother Johannes and his friend Evaristo Chiwara once told merrymakers in Rimuka, Kadoma, in the late 1990s...Published: 17 Oct 2024 at 09:03hrs | 3596 | by Moses Chibaya
Moxon dynasty takes over at Meikles Limited
Meikles Limited has announced the appointment of former chairman John Moxon's son Matthew John Moxon as its acting Chief Executive Officer, following the resignation of Malcolm Mycroft from the CEO po...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 10:38hrs | 3084 | by Staff reporter
SACP rejects ANC invitation for 100 days of GNU celebrations
Johannesburg, South Africa – The South African Communist Party (SACP) has officially declined an invitation from the African National Congress (ANC) to participate in the celebrations marking the fi...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 16:06hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa allies suffer major defeat at War Veterans Congress
In a significant political shake-up within Zanu-PF, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's key allies among war veterans, Christopher Mutsvangwa and Victor Matemadanda, faced unexpected defeats at the Zimbabw...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 12:45hrs | 3610 | by Staff reporter
War veterans congress starts
The much-anticipated elective congress of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) will take place today at the Zanu-PF Convention Centre in Gweru. This gathering marks the f...Published: 12 Oct 2024 at 11:13hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pledges incentives for local beneficiation & value addition
President Emmerson Mnangagwa reaffirmed his government's commitment to enhancing the local beneficiation and value-addition of Zimbabwe's mineral resources during the official opening of Mine Entra at...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:56hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
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