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Zanu-PF MP threatens to evict settlers for supporting opposition
Concerns are growing over potential retaliatory actions by Zanu-PF against Chiwundura plot holders, who are facing possible eviction due to their alleged support for the Citizens' Coalition for Change...Published: 2 hrs ago | 398 | by Staff reporter
Zec late payment riles vehicle owners
Private vehicle owners have lodged complaints against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) for failing to compensate them after hiring their vehicles for the recent election.These vehicles ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 247 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa told to concede defeat, seek dialogue
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Mr Nelson Chamisa has been implored to concede defeat to President Mnangagwa following last month's harmonised elections and not seek to cause anarchy an...Published: 2 hrs ago | 507 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Cabinet meets for the first time
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new Cabinet will meet for the first tomorrow.This was announced by the acting Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet in a press statement. "...Published: 10 hrs ago | 421 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Mayor finally elected
In a unanimous decision, Prince Thuso Dilelihle Moyo, the youthful Ward 7 councillor of Victoria Falls City, has been chosen as the city's new mayor. Joining him in leadership as deputy mayor is Ward ...Published: 10 hrs ago | 640 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi Republic Party members fire Mqondisi Moyo as president
Members of the Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) have taken action by removing their president, Mqondisi Moyo, and dissolving the entire National Executive Committee (NEC). This decision comes in respons...Published: 11 hrs ago | 775 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T candidate challenges Sithembiso Nyoni's victory
Chief Ndlovu, the unsuccessful Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) candidate for Nkayi North, has taken his case to the Electoral Court, seeking to invalidate the victory of Sithembiso Nyoni from Z...Published: 11 hrs ago | 505 | by Staff reporter
'EU's withdrawal of Zimbabwe Electoral Commission's funding is a non-event'
Zanu-PF has dismissed the European Union's decision to withdraw a $5 million funding allocation for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) following the disputed August general election. The ruling p...Published: 14 hrs ago | 411 | by Staff reporter
66 teachers resigned to contest in elections
Zimbabwe discharged at least 66 teachers from Zimbabwe's public service after they broke their employment code by participating as candidates in the harmonized elections held last month.Public...Published: 22 hrs ago | 2049 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
What new ideas can an 81-year-old leader have?
NO one can deny that having a long life on earth is truly a blessing.It is especially so in a country like Zimbabwe where the life expectancy is only 64,7 years, based on the 2022 Population a...Published: 23 hrs ago | 994 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zambia ex-president banned from 'jogging' by Hichilema's police
Zambia's former President, Edgar Lungu, has been warned against his public jogging events, with police describing his workouts as "political activism".The police in a statement said Mr Lungu's...Published: 24 hrs ago | 2298 | by Staff reporter
Chief reverses decision to fine CCC activists for refusing to vote for Zanu-PF
Chimanimani Chief Timothy Munorowazve Muusha has reversed his controversial decision to fine two Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists three goats. This fine was imposed on them for allegedly ...Published: 24 hrs ago | 1566 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa linked NGOs pray for transitional govt in Zimbabwe
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have submitted a petition to the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU), urging them to advocate for a transitional government to ad...Published: 24 hrs ago | 700 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa back home from United Nations summit
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has returned to Zimbabwe from New York, USA, where he attended the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA78). During the UN General Assembly conference...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:35hrs | 828 | by Staff reporter
Ghosts of colonialism still haunt Zimbabwean names
In African cultures, the names given to children play an important role because they are often laden with meanings.As a team of professors of literature, linguistics and onomastics (the scient...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:32hrs | 186 | by Tendai Mangena
How Mnangagwa consolidated power and outwitted Zimbabwe military
WITH his controversial re-election -achieved with a minimal contribution from the military, and his subsequent swearing-in and cabinet appointments - President Emmerson Mnangagwa has all but completed...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 21:51hrs | 3203 | by Staff reporter
How Zanu-PF took over Matebeleland South
Matebeleland South province, which had shifted its support from the ruling Zanu-PF to the opposition during the 2000 and 2008 elections, has now reverted to backing the ruling party. Several factors h...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:50hrs | 1450 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga trapped in crocodile jaws
In just six years, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga, once a formidable figure and key player in the military coup that ousted former President Robert Mugabe, has seen a significant decline in his i...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:50hrs | 2948 | by Staff reporter
Don't condemn Zimbabwe, we need minerals, says British MP
The United Kingdom's approach to Zimbabwe in the aftermath of its tumultuous elections is facing potential complications, as British lawmakers caution Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government to exerci...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:49hrs | 1646 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's legitimacy crisis deepens
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's legitimacy crisis stemming from the contested victory in the August 23 election is intensifying, as it becomes apparent that the Southern African Development Community (...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:49hrs | 4024 | by Staff reporter
Masvingo Mayor, a game changer in Zimbabwe's geriatric male dominated politics
Following Zimbabwe's August 2023 general elections, 60 women were seconded into parliament through the proportional representation system, of these sixty, 33 are from Zanu Pf while 27 are from CCC. Co...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:48hrs | 285 | by Knowledge Hakata
'SADC consulting CCC for way forward.' Already know CCC and Zanu PF ARE the problem and, notably, they're not the solution!
"Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has claimed that leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been consulting with him to seek his opinions on how to...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:45hrs | 1042 | by Wilbert Mukori
Disastrous collapse of the country's health sector laid bare
The death of Dr Mthabisi Nembaware, a Zimbabwean medical doctor, in Mutare after a car accident as a result of Mutare Provincial Hospital's lack of an Intensive Care Unit to attend to emergencie...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 12:12hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
Ibbo Mandaza lecture to be held at ANC political school
AFTER a face-off with Fikile Mbalula over a seminar on Zimbabwe's presidential elections, leaders of the ANC's political school are forging ahead with the event. The seminar will be held on September ...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:13hrs | 561 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF councillors land influential positions in CCC dominated council
Amid clashes with CCC councillors over leadership of committees, two Zanu-PF councillors in Kwekwe City Council have secured influential positions in at least two committees. Ward 6 councillor...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:11hrs | 651 | by Staff reporter
Zvobgo Jnr finally overcomes perennial loser tag
Edison Zvobgo Jr. had earned the reputation of a perennial political underdog due to his long history of unsuccessful attempts to secure a parliamentary seat in Masvingo, often losing in Zanu-PF prima...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:08hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC wins plaudits for picking female mayors
The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has garnered praise for its efforts to place women in influential positions following last month's elections. This initiative has led to the election...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:05hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP ordered to pay US$21 000 for unfair labour practices
The National Employment Council for the Mining Industry has issued a directive to Trade River Investment Private Limited, trading as Progress Mine in Filabusi, to compensate two former employees with ...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:02hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urbanites and the politics of the West
The country is nearing the conclusion of the election period, with the appointment of Cabinet ministers, deputies, Mayors, and council chairpersons being among the final steps in the process. This ele...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:00hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Dictatorial tendencies out for all to see
MERITAS.ORG, an online blog, says; "Democratic leadership, also referred to as participative leadership, is a management style in which decision-making is shared among team members. Based on the idea ...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 08:59hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
SADC does not conduct elections in member states
The Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has clarified its role in member states' elections, emphasizing that SADC does not conduct elections but only observes them. The cl...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 08:56hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Urgent Call for adoption of Regional Counter-Terrorism Strategy by member states
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) region has long been considered a safe haven from the threat of terrorism. However, recent developments, particularly the insurgency in Mozambique, ha...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 21:13hrs | 482 | by Nicholas Ncube
Zanu-PF polling agents paid from CIO offices
Allegedly, Zanu-PF polling agents in Gutu have received their allowances from the CIO (Central Intelligence Organisation) offices at Mpandawana, suggesting a close connection between the ruling party ...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 20:00hrs | 1040 | by Staff reporter
Chadzamira lobbies his clansmen to start hunting for Chadzamira's replacement
Chief Fortune Charumbira appears to be facing multiple battles, both regionally and locally. He is vying for control of the Pan African Parliament while simultaneously engaging in local politics again...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:56hrs | 676 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa being consulted by SADC leaders
Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has claimed that leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been consulting with him to seek his opinions on how to ...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:53hrs | 1363 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells supporters not to despair
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has declared that Zimbabwe cannot afford to wait another five years and vowed to take charge of the country. In the last election, Za...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:53hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Brito names first Warriors squad ahead of Botswana friendly
Portuguese coach Baltemar Brito has announced his first squad as the head coach of the Warriors, following his recent appointment. Brito, who was confirmed as the new senior national football team hea...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:52hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa proclaims by-election dates for Gutu West
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially announced that by-elections for the Gutu West parliamentary constituency and four rural district council wards will be held on November 11, 2023. These elec...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:49hrs | 132 | by Staff reporter
Disabled people of Zimbabwe arise...it's time to fight
Dear friends, persons with disabilities, disability activists, disability development workers and all who wish us well:Revolutionary greetings from Kenya. The situation has reached another lev...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:18hrs | 71 | by Mukoma A
Harare province celebrates cabinet appointments
Harare metropolitan province has been known to be the home and stronghold of the opposition movements under whatever name or form they choose for the day. The 2023 harmonised election saw ZANU...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 11:23hrs | 540 | by Gift R. Mabhaudhi
Zimbabwe sanctions architect charged with bribery in the US
A US senator, Bob Menendez of New Jersey, who is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which sanctions Zimbabwe was engaged in corruption and bribery in cash and gold bars in Egypt. ...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 23:53hrs | 1483 | by Staff reporter
Where are our own documentaries chronicling oppression in Zimbabwe?
At times, Zimbabweans can be irritating, at best - or downright infuriating, at worst. Here we are, having recently come out of an undeniably flawed sham of an election - where the ruling elit...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:11hrs | 639 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's post-election government appointments are a circus of madness!
So, the elections are over in Zimbabwe!In as much as their conduct and outcome is still hotly disputed by the opposition - a justifiable and legitimate cause, considering how the election was ...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:09hrs | 1128 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mbeki advised Mnangagwa to put 'best national interests above self'. Must reprimand Ramaphosa for interfering
After the SADC election observers virtually said the 23 August 2023 Zimbabwe elections are not representative of popular opinion and submitted their report. It was then for SADC to decide," commented ...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:06hrs | 1158 | by Wilbert Mukori
'Sadc should be bold on Zimbabwe'
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has called on the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to take decisive action and address the ongoing crisis in Zimbabwe following disputed election r...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:30hrs | 698 | by Staff reporter
Residents reject Chamisa's Vic Falls mayoral nominees
Residents in Victoria Falls have rejected the mayoral and council committee chairperson candidates nominated by the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC). Reports indicate that the party attempted to im...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:30hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
Insiza North to get more secondary schools
Leadership in Ward 13 of Insiza District in Matabeleland South Province has identified a piece of land with plans to establish a secondary school. According to local headman Mr. Julius Maromo, communi...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:26hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter
'Sadc did not invalidate Zimbabwe elections'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has clarified that the election observers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) did not invalidate Zimbabwe's elections but rather highlighted ...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:25hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Sadc chair congratulates Mnangagwa on polls
President Mnangagwa held a meeting with the Chairman of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and President of Angola, João Lourenço, during the ongoing 78th Session of the United Nation...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:24hrs | 978 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa slams powerful nations' double standards
President Mnangagwa has strongly criticized the double standards of certain influential nations that publicly advocate for peace, human rights, good governance, and democracy while covertly supporting...Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 06:23hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
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