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PHOTO: Drama as Mutodi refuses to sit next to Mangwana
There was drama at the National Sports Stadium on Thursday when Deputy government spokesperson Energy Mutodi refused to sit on a chair that was designated for him during the Independence celebrations....Published: 15 hrs ago | 13755 | by Mandla Ndlovu
2 women arrested for fraud in Prophet Lukau 'resurrection' drama
Two women have been arrested on fraud charges in a fake "resurrection" incident where a Zimbabwean man known as Brighton Moyo was filmed "rising from the dead" at the South African church of Pastor Al...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 06:54hrs | 1160 | by African News Agency (ANA)
Chamisa needs a united MDC
AS THE MDC congress approaches, the country's largest opposition party continues to send contradictions.On Sunday, its secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora announced that he would contest to ret...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 08:11hrs | 1597 | by Editorial - Daily News
Chaos over wedding beer
THERE was drama at a wedding when the bride's brothers fought the groom over low supply of beer. The unidentified brothers to the bride - Vimbai Ganyani - attacked the groom towards the end of...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 09:35hrs | 3754 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's aide defends Gukurahundi genocide
The announcement by the government that it was rolling out a number of measures to help victims of Gukurahundi to get birth certificates and death certificates for their slain relatives has divided op...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:27hrs | 1502 | by Staff reporter
China is NOT building a base in Zimbabwe!
Alternative Media (Alt-Media) is once again being manipulated by infowar practitioners into spreading fake news, with the popular outlet South Front republishing a false report about a Chinese base in...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:35hrs | 960 | by Andrew Korybko
'Werksmans law firm got Zimbabwean renditions case wrong'
The circumstances around two conflicting reports involving the Zimbabwean renditions case were explored by former IPID head Robert McBride, in day two of his testimony before the Zondo Commission of I...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:32hrs | 345 | by Jessica Bezuidenhout I DM
Elliot Moyo died vomiting blood
While he got the world in hysteria and shock for the past weeks for being resurrected and dying again, all that Thabiso Proud Mlanje who is popularly known as "Elliot" has left are deep wounds among h...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 17:11hrs | 16074 | by Staff reporter
Drama as top lawyer is nabbed for rape in court
Top Bulawayo lawyer Mlweliwenkululeko Ncube (38) has been arrested for allegedly raping his ex-girlfriend who parted ways with him six years ago.Police arrested Ncube in dramatic fashion at th...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 16:09hrs | 7580 | by Methusi Ncube
Zimbabwe's path to prosperity
ON April 3, I gave President Emmerson Mnangagwa a letter from my government conveying the heartfelt sympathy of the American people for the lives lost in Cyclone Idai. I also announced that the Americ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 13:51hrs | 1253 | by Brian Nichols
New twist to Alph Lukau's Elliot who died last week
Shocking details have emerged regarding a man who was allegedly ressucted for the dead by South African Pastor Alph Lukau in February at Alleluia Ministries Headquaters in Sandton South Africa. ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 10:54hrs | 51129 | by Mandla Ndlovu
NRZ artisans threaten strike
ARTISANS at the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) are threatening to down tools over non-payment of salaries. In a statement, the Railways Artisans Union (Rau) said its members have not been paid th...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:22hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter
Cautionary tale for war at MDC
WE are very concerned by the unpleasant leadership tussles and other goings-on in the main opposition MDC, as the party founded by the late Morgan Tsvangirai (may his gentle, selfless and unifying sou...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 13:29hrs | 521 | by Editorial - Daily News
Drama as service station pumps 400ltrs diesel into Honda Fit
There was drama at a service station in Marondera on Monday afternoon after officials there allegedly sold 400 litres of diesel to a motorist who was driving a Honda Fit, while other motorists were be...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:56hrs | 5335 | by Staff reporter
Sadomba slaps goalie Chinani in team training bust-up
VETERAN Dynamos forward Edward Sadomba reportedly slapped under-fire team goalie Simbarashe Chinani following a training bust-up in which the later told the Dembare skipper he was now too old to be pl...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:44hrs | 2268 | by newzimbabwe
Concerns over unpleasant leadership tussles in the MDC
WE are very concerned by the unpleasant leadership tussles and other goings-on in the main opposition MDC, as the party founded by the late Morgan Tsvangirai (may his gentle, selfless and unifying sou...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:46hrs | 490 | by Editorial - Daily News
Zanu-PF infighting stifling law reforms - thinktank
LEGAL watchdog, Veritas has blamed the slow paced passing of laws in parliament to Zanu-PF's continued infighting and inherent suspicions among the party faithful."This failure may have been a...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:15hrs | 234 | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa a Fisher of Men, of Mwonzora and Fissures of Men
The African National Congress went into the Mangaung congress in 2012 deeply wounded because of consistent corruption scandals by figures in the national leadership. Jacob Zuma's political stock had d...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 15:32hrs | 2851 | by Robert Sigauke
Chamisa a Fisher of Men, of Mwonzora and Fissures of Men
The African National Congress went into the Mangaung congress in 2012 deeply wounded because of consistent corruption scandals by figures in the national leadership. Jacob Zuma's political stock had d...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 12:11hrs | 679 | by Robert Sigauke
ZCTU demands minimum wage of US$600
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says the spiralling cost of living justifies an upward adjustment in the minimum wage to US$600 (RTGS$1 800) to cushion the embattled worker.To pus...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 12:42hrs | 1018 | by Staff reporter
Ian Khama ropes in Chamisa to destabilise the region?
Sources in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government told a Zimbabwean news website that authorities have been watching the opposition leader Nelson Chamisa "like hawks", amid reports there are growin...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 12:23hrs | 31501 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa not worried about 'Chamisa's tourism jaunts'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government, says it is not worried about opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's regional and continental diplomatic offensive.In the last few weeks, MDC leader Chami...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 09:09hrs | 2863 | by newzimbabwe
Mtukudzi did not leave a will, 4 more children emerge
CONTROVERSY continues to stalk the family of the late national hero, Dr Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi, as the entire clan gathers today in Madziva to decide how the vast wealth the singer left behind will be...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 08:28hrs | 5914 | by Staff reporter
RTGS$ introduction inflicts further pensioner prejudice
MANY pensioners now being paid in Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) dollars against their will have reported a drastic reduction in the purchasing power of their pensions.The RTGS$ is a new na...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 09:58hrs | 1058 | by Martin Tarusenga
A tribute to Bishop Sibusiso Donga: An open letter from the border to all pastors
I HAVE been thinking of you dear pastors these past weeks, particularly following the death of Bishop Sibusiso Donga (pictured). The Christian church and Zimbabwe as a whole woke up rece...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:33hrs | 254 | by Hlakanipha Mbongolwane
Privatization is key to Zimbabwe's economic recovery plan
The microeconomic foundations of economies ensure that macroeconomic objectives are achieved. Stated differently, macroeconomic goals can only be achieved if there are robust institutions ensuring tha...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 08:16hrs | 1207 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Surface accounting is aiding corruption
Zinara, Zinara! Big fish should never get through the net where small ones are caught. Otherwise, its vanity. The catch and release trajectory is never healthy and may not help our situation. ...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 08:12hrs | 588 | by Thomas Murisa
Light is shining at the end of the Zimbabwe tunnel
Today Zimbabwe reminded me why I think this is such an amazing place to live. I woke just after 5am, outside it was crisp, dew on the grass and the birds just waking up with me – a pair of Robins se...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 08:29hrs | 7043 | by Eddie Cross
Protesters faint after sentencing
There was drama at the Gweru courts when two of five suspected MDC hooligans fainted after being jailed for three years for public violence. The two failed to come to terms with their sentence...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 17:13hrs | 5443 | by Staff reporter
UZ students in love drama, cheated lover smashes window
THERE was drama at the University of Zimbabwe when a student was allegedly caught in her room in the company of a 'blesser' by her UZ boyfriend.After a tip-off, the boyfriend Tatenda Kandawasv...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 17:12hrs | 6459 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi goes berserk, attacks former wife with an axe
VICE-PRESIDENT Kembo Mohadi yesterday allegedly attacked his estranged former wife using an axe to break doors and threatened to shoot her in a dispute over property.The enraged VP raided sena...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:11hrs | 16792 | by Staff reporter
Deliberate transmission of HIV: The pros & cons
THE most topical issue this past week was the announcement by Justice minister of government's plans to revoke section 79(1) of the Criminal (Codification and Reform) Act, which makes the deliberate t...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:39hrs | 173 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Mnangagwa's victory not free, not fair, not credible
When Zimbabwean soldiers shot civilians during riots against alleged election-rigging on August 1, 2018, many Zimbabweans were horrified - but they weren't surprised.The previous November, the...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 12:11hrs | 2999 | by Rahul Nagvekar
Obasanjo learns the hard way in Zimbabwe
FORMER Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo - who supported Zimbabwe's liberation struggle in the late 1970s when he was a military ruler - learnt it the hard way that democracy is not yet working in ...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 12:10hrs | 2843 | by Dumisani Muleya
Mnangagwa's profligacy an antithesis of austerity mantra
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has come under the spotlight for his profligate spending on foreign trips whose value to the country is yet to be justified by a government that has been touting the "aust...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 12:08hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe son in-law case: Witness declared hostile
There was drama in court yesterday in the unlawful detention case involving former President Mugabe's son-in-law that saw top lawyer Phillipa Phillips declared a hostile witness.Harare magistr...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 20:37hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe son-in-law's trial takes dramatic twist
The trial of former President Robert Mugabe's son-in law Simba Chikore took a dramatic twist yesterday after the State threatened to incarcerate its key witness who refused to answer questions citing ...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 12:58hrs | 3503 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to import 900,000 tonnes of maize
Meanwhile, a Mauritius based firm, Afrigran Trading, has terminated its cereal supply contract with National Foods Limited (Natfoods) after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) failed to honour a US$55 ...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 07:47hrs | 1086 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's runaway prices good for malayitsha business
Towering piles of cooking oil, tyres, biscuits, microwaves and toilet paper filled a small and damp Johannesburg basement – all destined for Zimbabwe.The items are loaded onto trailers attac...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 07:35hrs | 5920 | by AFP
10 vie for MDC vice-presidency
JOSTLING for positions in the MDC has heightened with many high-ranking officials vying for senior positions ahead of the congress coming in two months' time.Almost 10 names have been thrown i...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:40hrs | 4176 | by Staff reporter
MDC MP confronts 'poor quality' minister
MDC Chief Whip Prosper Mutseyami Thursday urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to fully consider knowledgeable ministers who are well equipped to represent him in different cabinet ministries.Th...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:54hrs | 1774 | by newzimbabwe.com
Mtukudzi's daughter plays down Daisy rift
CRACKS in the late superstar Oliver Mtukudzi's family appear to be widening over his music legacy, with his daughter Selmor seemingly on the receiving end of planned attacks.Although she refus...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 13:59hrs | 3528 | by Staff reporter
WhatsApp trap exposes sex-pest nurse
INITIATING sexual intimacy is a scary prospect for many who are sensitive to the shame of rejection. A nurse at Mpilo Hospital, Vushe Marime (45) who lives in Tshabalala suburb in Bulawayo app...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 07:31hrs | 5901 | by Staff reporter
CIO boss coup death: Family wants justice
THE family of senior Central Intelligence Organisation operative Peter Munetsi, who died in military detention during the November 2017 coup that toppled former president Robert Mugabe, has written to...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:55hrs | 4263 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans ranked happier than Rwandans, Batswana and Malawians
The World Happiness Report has been released and Zimbabwe ranks close to the bottom ten, lower than neighbours Mozambique and Zambia. However, Zimbabweans have been ranked happier than Rwandans, Batsw...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 11:14hrs | 4815 | by Staff reporter
New dispensation rejects corruption
The advent of the new dispensation in November 2017 has seen a new impetus in the fight against the scourge of corruption. Right beginning with his inauguration speech on 24 November 2017, President M...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 12:25hrs | 719 | by Bevan Musoko
Gugu Ncube drama: Unisa employee cleared of sexual assault
The University of South Africa (Unisa) says one of its employees has been cleared of wrongdoing following a woman's claims that he asked her to perform sexual favours so she could keep her job at the ...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 09:52hrs | 3622 | by News24
Mthuli Ncube wages war against surging inflation
Zimbabwe's annual inflation has risen to a 10-year high since hyperinflation, but month-on-month prices are beginning to drop as monetary reforms aimed at combating inflation, addressing foreign curre...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 18:08hrs | 1001 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans counting the cost of removing Mugabe
IN AN ideal world, the fall of Robert Mugabe as president of Zimbabwe was supposed to usher in a period of sustained economic growth and prosperity.Mugabe, 95, was toppled by his loyalists in ...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 19:39hrs | 5108 | by Brighton Khumalo
Zimbabwe miners to pay 80% wage increase
Zimbabwe mining companies are to award a wage increase of just under 80% to mine workers, with the salary for the lowest-paid worker in the industry rising to about 480 RTGS dollars per month....Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 19:25hrs | 1265 | by Staff reporter
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