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Beer binge ends in bloody attack over debt
A routine beer session spiralled into a night of horror when a 40-year-old man attacked his drinking companion with an axe over a debt dispute, leaving the victim fighting for his life.Nkosila...Published: 27 Jun 2025 at 15:07hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
Lions are being killed by poachers in Zimbabwe
A disturbing poaching tragedy has rocked the quiet tourist town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, after an adult male lion was found caught in a deadly snare. Although injured, the lion was darted, treated...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:13hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
Machete gangs terrorise Bulawayo
Residents of Bulawayo are gripped by fear as machete-wielding gangs continue to unleash violent attacks across the city's high-density suburbs. The brutal assaults have left many victims nursing serio...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:31hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Open Letter to President Mnangagwa to Commission an Inquiry into Redcliff Municipality
Dear President Mnangagwa, It was with such great pleasure and a long overdue move that we learned of Your Excellency's instituting a Commission of Inquiry into the affairs of the City of Harar...Published: 17 May 2024 at 14:09hrs | 19 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
It's easier to topple your mentor than run a country, isn't it Mr. President?
So, this where it has all come to? Those of us in urban areas now live without water and electricity!We are no longer any different from our compatriots in rural Zimbabwe.I may...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:20hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's mines minister orders stop to artisanal mining
Mines Minister Soda Zhemu has called on artisanal miners to "completely stop" mining activities during the current rain season which poses a high risk of mine disasters.In a statement, Zhemu a...Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:38hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, you can't make the nation suffer simply because of your ego!
Pride comes before a fall! When I had the inspiration for this article, a certain scenario played out in my mind.I imagined an egoistical father - who was adamant that every 'respectab...Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mliswa fingered in senior CIO's death
Outspoken Norton lawmaker Temba Mliswa has been accused of contributing in the death of senior Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) Andrew Chitungo's death.Mliswa who was present at the bur...Published: 09 Jun 2023 at 14:25hrs | 13 | by Paul Ndou
Drilling of boreholes by ZANU PF proves regime has no permanent solution to urban water crisis!
Judging by the manner in which the ZANU PF government is so fond of always castigating the opposition for failing to run urban authorities, one would be excused for believing the party had solutions....Published: 15 May 2023 at 14:02hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mr. President, independence doesn't mean freedom to destroy one's country!
I recall a story I was told by my parents when I was still a little child. There was a ruling ZANU PF meeting at our local sporting facility, named 'Zisco Club', in the early 1980s – which a...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 22:51hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe in desperate need of national leaders not Mafia bosses and gang leaders!
It was the most heartbreaking sight - as images of a collapsed primary school in my home city of Kwekwe made the rounds across the country. In fact, the stab to my heart was made more excrucia...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 09:17hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Are Zimbabweans the easiest people to oppress?
Zimbabweans never cease to amaze! I was watching a local news bulletin, when there came a report, whereby villagers in Chingwaru, Murewa North, were celebrating and praising the ruling ZANU PF...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:08hrs | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe was colonized through a 'mega deal', and happening again with the Chinese and Belarusians
When people talk of colonization, there are those with the misguided notion that this only occurs via military conquest - usually, by a more powerful nation over a far weaker one.Yet, this cou...Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why have Smith's prophetic words about Zimbabwe come to pass?
If ever there were any painful words spoken about an independent Zimbabwe - none, arguably, can surpass those supposedly uttered by Rhodesia Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith.He is alleged to h...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 08:48hrs | 17 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ramaphosa complicit in brutalisation of Zimbabweans
Of late, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been making a lot of noise over supposed "sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe".He has used every opportunity to speak to both his local audience ...Published: 13 Jan 2023 at 05:50hrs | 13 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ramaphosa complicit in brutalization of innocent Zimbabweans by regime!
Of late, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been making a lot of noise over supposed 'sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe'.He has used every opportunity to speak to both his local audience ...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 17:33hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Reluctance in registering to vote shows distrust in current political players
I said it before - and, I will say it again and again. I can totally understand the immense frustration amongst some sections of our Zimbabwean society - as they wonder why there appears to be...Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 08:58hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe in ambitious UN Security Council bid
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is planning a whirlwind tour across the world as Zimbabwe launches an ambitious bid to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in 2027....Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 05:36hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Africans' 'victim mentality' now sickening and disgraceful!
I know what racism, racial segregation and discrimination are - having spent the first seven years of my life under colonial rule in the then Rhodesia.Thereafter, facing the same at the dawn o...Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 12:32hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
There's no one better placed to educate our children over ED regime abysmal failures than parents!
The opportunity to help our children with their learning, especially in light of the more demanding CALA (continuous assessment learning activity) curriculum - which requires much research and analyti...Published: 16 Jul 2022 at 20:13hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Shock as negligence by hospital staff leads to baby's leg amputation
AUTHORITIES at the state-run Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals have landed themselves in trouble after a newly born baby had her leg amputated less than one month after being born.Zimbabwe Lawye...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 08:43hrs | 30 | by Stephen Jakes
Propaganda is a complex art and science not brazen disgraceful lies as witnessed in Zimbabwe state-controlled media
When I first thought of writing this article, my original idea was to accuse Zimbabwe state-controlled media of spewing shameless propaganda - which not only sought to sow seeds of hatred and division...Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 16:57hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo records three murders in one day
WALKING in Pelandaba West suburb in Bulawayo after 6PM is a dangerous gamble as the new neighbourhood has marauding armed criminals who axe or stab and sometimes kill their robbery victims. Th...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bosso express regret over Lulu statement
HIGHLANDERS have expressed regret over the publication of an article by an online publication quoting head coach Mandla Mpofu calling on the club supporters to beat up the players if they continue pro...Published: 19 Feb 2022 at 18:32hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Was Rhodesia safer for civilian activists than under a brutal blood-thirsty Zimbabwe regime?
When I was a little boy, we loved listening to "Chimurenga", or liberation struggle songs, that our gallant Zimbabwean musicians belted out, as a way of e...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 07:40hrs | 12 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZANU PF internal polls prove party not only a national security threat but a danger unto itself!
It is so laughable listening to ruling ZANU PF leaders touting its just ended provincial elections as a sign of "democracy at work", and even going as far as ridiculously lauding them as a "resounding...Published: 06 Jan 2022 at 12:51hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Diarrhoea outbreak hits Bulawayo again
BULAWAYO has recorded a third diarrhoea outbreak in 11 months with about 50 cases being reported in the high-density suburb of Emganwini. Residents have accused the city council of failing to provide ...Published: 19 May 2021 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
A product of Rhodesia's cattle improvement scheme
In the early 1940's in Southern Rhodesia (present-day Zimbabwe) the Government was promoting a cattle improvement scheme whereby bulls from imported European breeds were made available to the indigeno...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 22:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tough lockdown return out, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Tuesday ruled out the possibility of re-imposing a second national Covid-19 lockdown during deliberations on the second coronavirus wave in cabinet.Mnangagwa in...Published: 04 Dec 2020 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Inside Bulawayo's worsening water crisis
It is 6am on a Saturday and residents of Sizinda, a poor suburb in Bulawayo, have begun their desperate hunt for water.The taps at home dried up three months ago.Water has become a dai...Published: 01 Nov 2020 at 08:32hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wears bulletproof vest to clinic opening
President Emmerson Mnangagwa wore a bulletproof vest to the opening of a clinic in Harare on Thursday, pictures reveal.Mnangagwa delivered a World Population Day speech at the official opening...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 08:16hrs | 3 | by ZimLive
Mnangagwa wears bulletproof vest to clinic opening
President Emmerson Mnangagwa wore a bulletproof vest to the opening of a clinic in Harare on Thursday, pictures reveal.Mnangagwa delivered a World Population Day speech at the official opening...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 19:11hrs | 2 | by ZimLive
Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation Director's Life in grave danger: Q & A Interview
The 1893 Mthwakazi Human Rights Restoration Movement (1893 MHRRM) has had contact with the Director of the Dr Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation who is now in hiding and fears for his life. We put to him a co...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 16:46hrs | 1 | by Thembani Dube
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 21 | by PUMA
Man tries to cook baby
An 18-year-old man from Chibuku village under Chief Nhema took his three-weeks-old baby and tried to shove him into a boiling three-legged pot but failed because the pot was full of pumpkins and meali...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 10:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Botswana! The sinking of Africa's democracy basket
It was difficult to remain as silent when Africa's jewel of democracy took seat and comfort upon an imminent time bomb.The growing conflict between the most recent former president, Lt. Genera...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:58hrs | 5 | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Mnangagwa's helper faces assassin's bullet
Remember that man who helped President Mnangagwa and his son Emmerson Junior in the dark November days when their lives were in grave danger after a political fallout with then president Robert Mugabe...Published: 26 May 2018 at 14:31hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
'Suspend Zimbabwe Cricket Board'
FORMER Minister of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture David Coltart has challenged the Sports and Recreation Commission to suspend the Zimbabwe Cricket Board following what he said was a shocking deci...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Junta-boy's thugs out to character assassinate me, Cdes!
MY dear Comrades, as we put up firm structures in readiness for our New Patriotic Front cruising to a sure victory in the elections that the junta-boy is under pressure to announce shortly, you should...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 06:51hrs | 5 | by CZ
If Khupe cannot lead MDC-T it means minority tribes cannot rule the country
A political commentator Dumisani O Nyongolo Nkomo has said if MDC-T Vice President Thokozani Khupe can not lead the party this sets wrong precedence that minority tribes will not rule the country....Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 07:01hrs | 1 | by STephen Jakes
Zimbabwe simply cannot afford to have a de jure or de facto coup
Zimbabwe faces a grave constitutional crisis. For all the ambiguity in General Chiwenga's statement it challenges President Mugabe either to turn his back on his wife and other members of the G40 fact...Published: 18 Nov 2017 at 07:06hrs | | by David Coltart
'The British sponsored coup in Zimbabwe' - MLO
MLO would like to make it crystal clear that the military coup staged by Zimbabwe Defence Forces will not solve Matabeleland grievances as it seeks to replace one dictator and genocidist with another....Published: 17 Nov 2017 at 11:45hrs | 3 | by Israel Dube
Tsvangirai and Khupe just have to work it out
I have never claimed to be neutral - so here I go!The standoff between MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai and one of his three deputies, Thokozani Khupe, over the political trade-offs with other o...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 06:39hrs | | by Conway Tutani
Morgan Tsvangirai and ghost of July 31
THERE shall be no coalition of opposition political parties any time soon beside the delusions of a "grand" one. That means Zanu-PF is left to fight demons only from within for possibly a landslide vi...Published: 28 Jul 2017 at 06:19hrs | 1 | by Joram Nyathi
'Mnangagwa's allies threaten peace'
Zanu-PF politburo member and Higher Education minister, Jonathan Moyo, may have added fuel to the ruling party's burning tribal, factional and succession wars after he warned that a faction backing Vi...Published: 03 Jun 2017 at 18:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ayanda Manala's life (uLoyiko theatre play) in grave danger.
Yesterday, 21st April at exactly 5.30pm Ayanda Manala received an anonymous call. Ayanda was together with Yanga Mhluzi when he received the call. The mysterious caller in a chilling threat told Mr Ma...Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 19:35hrs | | by Thulani Nkala
Kasukuwere branded 'dangerous loose cannon'
Women'S mining syndicates in Mashonaland Central have taken Zanu-PF national commissar Saviour Kasukuwere to the High Court over attempts to grab their mines, describing him as a "loose cannon" ou...Published: 06 Mar 2017 at 05:44hrs | 1 | by Stafff reporter
Zimbabwe's sauntering political mediocrity
The opening of the New Year - and we are just 11 days into it - is often marked by people of all shades and hue pontificating and divining about the moons and year ahead.Whereas in the pas...Published: 11 Jan 2017 at 05:33hrs | | by zimpapers
Our Zimbabwe Government should reward people like these
It is disheartening to note with great sadness that in our country we have individuals who have perfomed acts of bravery but they potential has been left unnoticed.The only recognition they got was th...Published: 26 Nov 2016 at 17:23hrs | 1 | by Charlie Vitalis Chaminuka
Deadly chaos threatens Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans should hold on for an even rougher ride in the coming days and weeks, as the battle lines have been drawn anew between a panicking President Robert Mugabe and his ruling Zanu-PF on one sid...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 18:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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