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Truck driver attacked by elephant while relieving self
A truck driver is currently receiving treatment at a Kariba hospital after being attacked by an elephant while relieving himself in a bush.The incident, confirmed by police through their twitt...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1862 | by Staff reporter
Elias Mudzuri rallies MDC supporters
A senior official in the Thokozani Khupe led MDC, Engineer Elias Mudzuri has rallied MDC supporters to keep focused on the preparations of the Extra-ordinary Congress and refuse to be sidetracked by s...Published: 19 hrs ago | 5261 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Buyanga receives 'death' threats from baby mama's dad
BUSINESSMAN Frank Buyanga has received what sounds like death threats by his baby mama, Chantelle's father, Lawrence Muteswa.The threats could spark more discomfort to the Africa Medallion Gro...Published: 22 hrs ago | 1798 | by Staff reporter
The great Moses Chunga
A rare talent , top marksman. He was a football genius, a complete footballer and did not shy away to make his views and feelings known - Can't play for peanuts.Moses 'Razorman' Chunga -now Ba...Published: 27 May 2020 at 10:13hrs | 2676 | by Leonard Koni
Will the MDC Alliance recover from 'this sickness'?
THE MDC Alliance is probably on its deathbed, suffering from a ‘sickness' which threatens to take away its life, temporarily or permanently. The question is whether it will recover from "this sickne...Published: 26 May 2020 at 07:39hrs | 3158 | by Moses Tofa
'Abduction of MDC ladies was fake' General Sibusiso Moyo says
Minister of Foreign Affairs General Sibusiso Moyo says the abduction of MDC female officials was a stage-managed theatrical display meant to tarnish the image of the government. Moyo issued a ...Published: 25 May 2020 at 19:07hrs | 7389 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Weakening Zimdollar wreaks havoc
MARKET forces have caused havoc on the Zimbabwe dollar on the parallel market, with the exchange rate shooting to US$1:$70.Last week, from Monday to Saturday, the US$:Zimdollar rate plunged ne...Published: 25 May 2020 at 08:02hrs | 1917 | by Staff reporter
Africa and Africans are never short of ideas
The precautions against Covid-19 are getting more dramatic and bizarre. My toddler neighbour or neighbour's toddler daughter had an idea of Martian ingenuity and innovation of extraordinary dimension....Published: 24 May 2020 at 21:55hrs | 194 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Thief sleeps on his loot at Madzibaba's house
There was drama in Centenary at the prominent Apostolic prophet Biggie Musanzika populary known as Madzibaba Jonah's house on Saturday morning where a suspected maize thief fell asleep on his loot....Published: 24 May 2020 at 14:58hrs | 7682 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
EcoCash saga: Arrest highway robbers, not Zinara officials
WHEN highway robbers become a menace, does it make sense for the authorities to solve the problem by arresting Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) officials?This has become a burni...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:38hrs | 1790 | by Brezh Malaba
Are the West suckers for cheap propaganda?
ONE question that people who accuse the Government of Zimbabwe of complicity in the alleged abduction and torture of citizens have not attempted to answer is: For what benefit?What does the Go...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:13hrs | 244 | by Nick Mangwana
Zimbabwe's politics, priorities (II)
IT is important to analyse why Zimbabwe was successful in the first two decades of Independence, and became a failure in the second two decades. One fundamental reason is that the whole nation was uni...Published: 22 May 2020 at 07:21hrs | 912 | by Fay Chung
MDC-Alliance abductions unsettle top police officers
MISTRUST and suspicion have intensified within the police in the wake of the alleged abduction and torture of three MDC-Alliance youth leaders with panicky commanders this week taking extraordinary me...Published: 22 May 2020 at 07:17hrs | 3597 | by Staff reporter
Biti freezes in court as judge tears into his arguments
THERE was drama in the High Court of Zimbabwe last night when MDC Alliance lawyer Tendai Biti froze after being shown the MDC Alliance agreement by Justice Tawanda Chitapi, moments after he had counte...Published: 21 May 2020 at 19:47hrs | 11228 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chaos rocks parliament as Advocate Uriri is barred from representing client
There was drama at the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture hearing into the US$27 million wheat facility after a heated exchange erupted between Committee Chairperson Justice Mayor Wadyaj...Published: 21 May 2020 at 12:25hrs | 3991 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Linda Masarira: please keep quiet
I was pained to see your video that was commenting about the abductions of Honourable Mamombe, Chimbiri and Marova. What is intriguing is that you are saying the young women stage-managed their abduct...Published: 18 May 2020 at 18:36hrs | 3209 | by Nomazulu Thata
WATCH: Prodigal son Tinashe Jonasi apologises to Zanu-PF Chamisa and All Zimbabweans
In a twist of events Mr Tinashe Jonasi who has gained notoriety in attacking the Zimbabwean government and all the opposition members. Mr Jonasi came into light as he was flighted more often in a You ...Published: 18 May 2020 at 17:02hrs | 5026 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Joshua Nkomo's symbolism in Matabeleland's search for true freedom
BackgroundIt all began with Sipho Malunga's speech which was virtually delivered in honour of the late revered Zimbabwe nationalist, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, on the occasion of his annual Memorial Le...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:40hrs | 777 | by George M Mkhwanazi
Joshua Nkomo's symbolism in Matabeleland's search for true freedom
It all began with Sipho Malunga's speech which was virtually delivered in honour of the late revered Zimbabwe nationalist, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, on the occasion of his annual Memorial Lecture Series o...Published: 16 May 2020 at 14:12hrs | 1201 | by George M Mkhwanazi
MDC 'self abductors' must help investigators
Although many of the reported so-called abductions have been shown to be fake in the past, each such report needs to be carefully and openly investigated to find answers to at least three questions: W...Published: 16 May 2020 at 07:15hrs | 1253 | by Staff reporter
The utter madness of power
POLITICIANS in this country can be remarkably naive. Long before Covid-19 unleashed mayhem upon God's green earth, there was lots of excited chatter in opposition circles over calculated moves by "the...Published: 15 May 2020 at 08:12hrs | 788 | by Brazh Malaba
MDC must show strength and defy headwinds
THE ongoing battle for the heart and soul of the MDC is unfortunate, coming at a time Zimbabwe needs a strong, united and focussed opposition to tackle President Emmerson Mnangagwa's incompetent admin...Published: 15 May 2020 at 08:10hrs | 590 | by Owen Gagare
Mahomva booted out over 'refusal to bend the rules'
CHIEF Covid-19 coordinator Agnes Mahomva's sudden removal from the Ministry of Health and Child Care after a short-lived tenure as permanent secretary was the culmination of fierce clashes with Health...Published: 15 May 2020 at 08:08hrs | 2183 | by Staff reporter
We always get a govt we deserve
"EVERY nation gets the government it deserves."These words by philosopher Joseph de Maistre might be sarcastic, but are a sober reminder for introspection today.Zimbabwe is touted as o...Published: 15 May 2020 at 07:44hrs | 875 | by Cliff Chiduku
VaMayaya is back
Masvingo-based comedian Denice Rusoso, popularly known as VaMayaya is back on the scene as the talkative and funny corrupt police officer. Rusoso was introduced on the screens in 2014 by Sabhuku Vhara...Published: 14 May 2020 at 10:20hrs | 1302 | by Elvis Chibvuri
Ministers' feud rocks Mnangagwa's government
WITH the unity and credibility of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's under pressure administration suffering a fresh blow this week — after his ministers were involved in an unseemly public quarrel — ...Published: 14 May 2020 at 08:08hrs | 2917 | by Staff reporter
Family buries wrong corpse
A BINDURA family on Tuesday buried a wrong corpse following a case of mistaken identity.Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe confirmed the case."I can conf...Published: 14 May 2020 at 07:58hrs | 3208 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MPs express concerns about their welfare
IN THE latest twist to the drama playing out within the MDC, it has emerged that many party legislators are not in favour of the push by Nelson Chamisa and his top allies for them to "disengage" from ...Published: 13 May 2020 at 16:10hrs | 1556 | by Staff reporter
MDC legislators risk losing their parliamentary positions and benefits
MDC legislators are facing the urgent and difficult decision of choosing between Thokozani Khupe and Nelson Chamisa - in the process risking losing their parliamentary positions and benefits.T...Published: 11 May 2020 at 08:47hrs | 3730 | by Staff repprter
Covid-19: An alliance of the opposites
Unfolding world developments suggest that times of pandemic are also fertile epistemological moments. Epistemological moments are those times in life when new knowledge and the discovery of new social...Published: 10 May 2020 at 07:33hrs | 139 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
Sikhala warns Mnangagwa
FIREBRAND politician Job Sikhala yesterday threatened to cause mayhem in the country following the recall of four MDC legislators from Parliament earlier this week - which he alleged was a ploy by Zan...Published: 08 May 2020 at 17:50hrs | 3881 | by Staff reporter
Grandpa covets, murders neighbour's wife
A 70-year-old grandpa has appeared in a Beitbridge court for allegedly fatally stabbing his suspected lover who was married to his friend and neighbour.Juta Makoni of Chabeta village under hea...Published: 08 May 2020 at 00:37hrs | 1493 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's crumbling empire: Time for self-introspection
The world has been plunged into one of the most trying times in recent history, with the outbreak of COVID-19 in December 2019 in China. Leaders worldwide have put their political differences aside to...Published: 07 May 2020 at 20:40hrs | 2877 | by Ben Mberikwazvo
Zanu-PF says, 'We're not involved in MDC drama'
ZANU PF has no hand in the vicious infighting within MDC-T that culminated in the opposition party recalling four of its legislators from Parliament on Tuesday, a senior Politburo member has sai...Published: 07 May 2020 at 11:13hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
MDC saga: Constitutionalism or political gamesmanship?
ON Tuesday, Parliament announced the recall of MDC Alliance legislators Chalton Hwende (Kuwadzana East), Tabitha Khumalo (Bulawayo proportional representation), Prosper Mutseyami (Dangamvura-Chikanga)...Published: 07 May 2020 at 00:13hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ranks number 3 in Africa in terms of budget transparency - Zanu PF Patriots
The Zanu PF Patriots through a twitter account have claimed that Zimbabwe is ranked third in Africa in terms of budget transparency.The...Published: 06 May 2020 at 08:40hrs | 2478 | by Stephen Jakes
Drama as MDC-T expels Senator Mildred Dube from parliament
MDC-T has written to the Speaker of Parliament informing that the party is recalling Senator Mildred Dube from parliament because she had ceased representing party interests. The Secretary-Gen...Published: 05 May 2020 at 15:34hrs | 3485 | by Mandla Ndlovu
MultiChoice Zimbabwe hikes US$ prices
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has announced price increases for its DStv packages as of June 1.The DStv Lite package will increase from US$7 to US$8 while the Access package will increase from US$11 to...Published: 04 May 2020 at 17:50hrs | 4625 | by Staff reporter
Harare Police bust drug gang.. arrests cartel leaders
Police details from the CID Drugs and the Canine Unit recently staged a dramatic arrest of suspected drug cartels leaders in Harare recently. A law officer who spoke to this reporter on condit...Published: 02 May 2020 at 15:48hrs | 3085 | by Mandla Ndlovu
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un makes a dramatic appearance
Democratic People's Republic of Korea Supreme leader Kim Jong-un made a dramatic public appearance at a fertilizer factory done in the capital city Pyongyang. Kim was last seen in public on Ap...Published: 02 May 2020 at 14:18hrs | 1113 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Drama as Chamisa donations to Bulawayo disappear
A good gesture of supporting needy families in Bulawayo by MDC President Nelson Chamisa has reignited party factional battles in the city. Reliable sources revealed to this reporter that the 4...Published: 01 May 2020 at 11:59hrs | 4211 | by Nyasha Choto
National Arts Council mourns the death of Yengiwe Ngwenya
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe would like to express shock and sadness following the death of veteran Dancer and Actress Yengiwe Ngwenya popularly known as "Nambiji" or uMambatha from the telev...Published: 01 May 2020 at 08:51hrs | 931 | by Nicholas Moyo
Mthuli Ncube throws algorithm farce
THE insinuation by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube that he used a sophisticated algorithm system to determine who should benefit from funds to be disbursed to vulnerable households once again exposes go...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 11:44hrs | 2266 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa 'press release' man faces more trouble
THE State has made a dramatic U-turn in the case of a Chitungwiza man who is accused of generating a fake press statement in the name of President Emmerson Mnangagwa announcing a 13-day extension of t...Published: 28 Apr 2020 at 16:31hrs | 7154 | by Staff reporter
Bill Gates' coronavirus vaccine could be ready within a year
Billionaire Bill Gates is funding production of the seven most promising ideas for a vaccine as he refocuses his philanthropic work on the deadly coronavirus."If everything went perfectly, we'...Published: 27 Apr 2020 at 15:37hrs | 1484 | by Bloomberg
New local TV series on the cards
PRODUCERS of a new local drama series, Uhangwela, which touches on diverse issues including the Venda culture, have added more life to the showbiz with a television series to premiere next month on ZB...Published: 24 Apr 2020 at 08:57hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Cop killer nabbed after 40km speed chase
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a machete gang leader who allegedly killed a police officer last year in Kadoma following a dramatic 40km high speed chase that saw his accomplice jumping off their ve...Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 07:42hrs | 1575 | by Staff reporter
Hotels refuse to accomodate Zimbabweans coming from COVID-19 hit UK
Zimbabwean hotels have refused to provide accommodation for Zimbabweans who recently came from the United Kingdom through an Ethiopian Airline. Secretary for Information Nick Mangwana said the...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 22:25hrs | 2855 | by Mandla Ndlovu
COVID-19 lockdown: Coercing the poor, coddling the rich?
From the perspective of reducing the negative public health effects of the coronavirus, national lockdowns will almost certainly - if adhered to - reduce the number of coronavirus transmissions while ...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 22:21hrs | 903 | by Seán Muller
The dilemma of the white community in Zimbabwe
WITH the advent of the Second Republic, the Zimbabwean white community has once again reached crossroads as it did in 1965 (UDI), in 1980 (Black independence), 2000 (farm invasions) and 2018 going for...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 08:04hrs | 1577 | by Andrew K Tsiga
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