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Zanu-PF bigwigs fight Mnangagwa over talks
Outspoken Zanu-PF youth league national political commissar, Godfrey Tsenengamu, has accused unnamed party bigwigs of working to derail President Emmerson Mnangagwa and stopping him from engaging in m...Published: 19 hrs ago | 35 | by Staff rpeorter
Violence at Zanu-PF DCC elections
The Zanu-PF internal elections to select members of the district co-ordinating committees (DCCs) held in Harare at the weekend were marred by violence, intimidation and allegations of vote-rigging....Published: 20 hrs ago | 6 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions not responsible for our suffering in Zimbabwe
For the past 20 years, we the people of Zimbabwe have endured untold economic and political suffering — unprecedented ever since we attained independence from British colonial rule in 1980 — chara...Published: 20 hrs ago | 7 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
5 little known firms for Chirundu roadworks
Government has assigned five more contractors to undertake roadworks on the Beitbridge-Harare-Chirundu highway and released $150 million for the project. Work is expected to start soon. Tensor...Published: 20 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter
Impilo student nurse recruitment: A case for regionalism, federalism or cessation for Matabeleland
The recent case highlighting Shona hegemony in student nurse recruitment at Mpilo Hospital has inflamed the tribal conflagration already gripping Zimbabwe. Hiring twenty Shona candidates and only four...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 19:12hrs | | by Sibusisiwe Tshuma
MDC tribal cracks widen
Zimbabwe's politics is a very interesting terrain. It is contested by revolutionaries, pseudo revolutionaries, neo-liberals, sell-outs to the outright treasonous. Students of politics know tha...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 08:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
'MDC better off with Biti, not Cobra'
My PeopleThe ever clueless opposition, which always behaves suspiciously like Zanu-PF employees would make a good case study of how a vibrant opposition political party can remain in opposition fo...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 08:17hrs | 4905 | by Dr Stop IT
Zimbabwe girls 'take over' UN leadership
On Friday, in commemoration of International Day of the Girl Child, girls selected from the Junior Parliament of Zimbabwe through an essay competition took the helm of UN leadership replacing the role...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 08:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to ratify business agreement with UK
Zimbabwe has begun the process of ratifying a bilateral trade agreement signed with Britain, as Harare moves to fully join other countries lined up by London, in its economic link plan under the Brexi...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government crafts Bulawayo industry development policy
THE Government will soon unveil an industry development strategy specifically designed to revive Bulawayo's status as the country's industrial hub, a Cabinet Minister has said.In an interview ...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe incorporated in Brexit plan
Zimbabwe has begun the process of ratifying a bilateral trade agreement signed with Britain, as Harare moves to fully join other countries lined up by London, in its economic link plan under the Brexi...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cop shoots colleague
A police officer mistakenly shot and injured his colleague who had accompanied him on a raid on a licensed firearm owner in Rujeko C on Tuesday, October 08.Police in Masvingo referred all ques...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 11:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gold panners vanish with AK47
A RANGER with the Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority lost his AK47 with 15 rounds of ammunition to illegal gold panners in Chimanimani under as yet unclear circumstances on Tues...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 12:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police track down armed robbers
POLICE in Mutare have launched a manhunt of a gang of robbers that has transformed the Zimunya and Mutasa areas into a terror zones after attacking five business premises and escaped with cash and an ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 12:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
EU pushes for Mnangagwa, Chamisa talks
The European Union (EU) is ramping up pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to hold much-needed talks with opposition leader Nelson Chamisa. This comes as Mnangagwa is battling to put back ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:53hrs | 2333 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's killer soldiers facing the gun
In a surprise development, a close confidante of President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the long-awaited prosecution of soldiers who killed innocent civilians in August last year will begin next year. ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:52hrs | 6867 | by Staff reporter
All set for MTHWAKAZI Maskandi Festival 2019 in Joburg
Mthwakazi Maskandi Festival is a festival that was started by the Maskandi Music artists based in RSA that originally come from Matebeleland region which is also known as Mthwakazi. That's where the n...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:35hrs | | by Nkosini Tshuma
SADC/AU get this through your heads - sanctions not responsible for our suffering in Zimbabwe
For the past twenty years, we the people of Zimbabwe have endured untold economic and political suffering - unprecedented ever since we attained independence from British colonial rule in 1980 - chara...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 14:16hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mugabe's family planning to build museum at his rural home
The family of the late former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is planning to build a museum at his rural home in Zvimba where he lies buried, local media reported.Mr Mugabe's nephew, Leo Muga...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 11:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man steals from church, blames dead man
All set for Mthwakazi Maskandi Festival 2019 in JoburgMthwakazi Maskandi Festival is a festival that was started by the Maskandi Music artists based in RSA that originally come from Matebeleland r...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 09:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Politics dogs anti-graft body Zacc
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is facing an uphill task as it battles to break deeply entrenched corruption cartels in government, which are allegedly using their vast networks in the ...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF councillor takes aim at MDC city fathers
ZANU PF's sole councillor in Bulawayo, Kidwell Mujuru, has accused MDC councillors of ganging up against him to "unlawfully" remove him from council's Business and Investment Committee (BIC).I...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rejoining the Commonwealth: Where we are and where we hope to be
In recent weeks, Zimbabwe has taken a crucial step forward towards rejoining the Commonwealth, the 53-country group of nations we exited in 2003. After meeting Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mn...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:32hrs | | by Sibusiso Moyo
Zimbabwe appeals for Australia Commonwealth support
Zimbabwe has registered significant political, legal and economic reforms, including implementing recommendations made by several election observer missions, and it is time that Harare is allowed to r...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
BCC fails to implement masterplan projects
BULAWAYO suffered major development setbacks between 2000 and 2015 due to unforeseen economic decline resulting in the municipal failing to implement proposed projects under its masterplan. Th...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pivots Africa ties
Zimbabwe seeks to broaden cooperation with African countries in advancing the interests and growth of the continent, President Mnangagwa has said. The Head of State and Government, who is here...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa approves new boards for agric parastatals
President Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of the Agricultural Marketing Authority, Tobacco Research Board (TRB), Agriculture Research Council (ARC), Agribank and Silo Food Industries boards. ...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Globetrotter President arrives in Uganda for Independence celebrations
President Mnangagwa has arrived here for the country's 57th Independence Day celebrations to be held at the Sironko District tommorow.The President was invited by his Ugandan counterpart Presi...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 19:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Civil servants demand urgent meeting
THE Apex Council has requested an urgent National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) meeting tomorrow, to map a way forward on salaries that correspond with the continuously escalating cost of living. ...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vaya Tractor targets one million hectares
CASSAVA Smartech's Vaya Tractor plans to plough at least one million hectares of land for smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe this cropping season. The 'on-demand logistics' platform, develo...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 07:37hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Bosso held by Herentals
It could have been three out of three for newly appointed Highlanders "Bosso" coach Hendrikus Pieter de Jongh but unfortunately a late equaliser by Herentals "Vabvamburi" made the match to end in a st...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 18:05hrs | | by Daniel Itai (National Sports Stadium in Harare)
Storm brews over nostro accounts
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s decision to tighten regulations on withdrawals of foreign currency by Zimbabweans who earn their salaries in foreign currency faces litigation, while analysts warn...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 10:34hrs | 3113 | by Staff reporter
MDC-T MP lauds Mnangagwa's tough talk on rapists
PROPORTIONAL Representative legislator Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga (MDC-T) has welcomed plans by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to impose stiffer penalties on rapists as part of efforts...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 10:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC-T MP lauds Mnangagwa's tough talk on rapists
PROPORTIONAL Representative legislator Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga (MDC-T) has welcomed plans by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to impose stiffer penalties on rapists as part of efforts...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Armed robbers 'get away with over $17K USD'
EIGHT armed robbers allegedly raided a family in Bulawayo's Kumalo suburb and got away with more than US$17 000 among other valuables using their victim's car which they later abandoned. The i...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Blade Nzimande lashes Zanu-PF govt for pursing anti-people policies
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) has come out guns blazing, accusing the Zimbabwe government of pursuing anti-people policies through unleashing violence against its people instead of concentr...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 22:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Open letter to Mthwakazi
Firstly I bring you greetings from Mthwakazi Liberation Front. The Movement which strives to bring back life, dignity, joy and prosperity to all Mthwakazi people.Mthwakazi, some 9years ago, in...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 22:05hrs | | by David Magagula
Government misses privatisation deadlines
The government has failed to meet its targets to revive state- owned enterprises (SOEs) that were outlined under its much-touted economic blueprint amid concerns about policy inconsistencies.F...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cont Mhlanga's search for Lobengula's lost city
While most people that reside in Bulawayo take pride in the title of the City of Kings, legendary arts practitioner Cont Mhlanga says the name does not bring out the city's true cultural identity and ...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Wake up! The rains are nigh
Politicians do not come as colourful as ex-Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko.But for Bishop Lazi, his colourfulness came from his colourlessness.The chap was just politically insipid a...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:02hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
Roadworks scandal hits Harare
Harare City Council (HCC) is reeling from yet another controversy after an internal audit unearthed a major scandal through which some road contractors engaged to rehabilitate 43 selected roads in the...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South EPO challenges rural schools
RURAL schools should embrace the new curriculum and come up with programmes that will enhance development within their provinces, Matebeleland South Education Planning Officer, Mr Godfrey Mathuthu has...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 09:08hrs | | by Siphosami Mhlanga
Mukoko's abduction horror scare that never fades away
IT is a harrowing experience that still haunts her 11 years on. Like a horror movie, it plays back each time Jestina Mukoko hears of another abduction case.The wounds never heal, she says....Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Harare allays Dzivarasekwa cholera reports
Harare City Council's health services director, Prosper Chonzi has allayed fears of a cholera outbreak in Dzivarasekwa saying the watery diarrhoea experienced by many residents in the area was caused ...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
MPs urges stiffer penalties to curb crime
MDC-T legislator Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga has welcomed plans by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to impose stiffer penalties on rapists as part of efforts to deal with the crime....Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK firm begins cannabis farming in Zimbabwe
A United Kingdom (UK)-based medicinal cannabis firm, Eco Equity has begun work on its first state-of-the-art greenhouse here in preparation for the cultivation of cannabis (mbanje) for health purposes...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:19hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Month-long cyber security awareness crusade begins in ZImbabwe
The Ministry of ICT, Postal and Courier Services and its shareholders is leading the national cyber security public awareness campaign across the country meant to escalate the fight against cyber thre...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sets up special team to deal with state violence
BARELY a week after United Nations (UN) special rapporteur Clement Nyaletsossi Vaule delivered a damning report on Zimbabwe's state of human rights and eager to please the world, President Emmerson Mn...Published: 03 Oct 2019 at 08:37hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Armed men steal $63 200 at house in Inyathi
Three armed men have been arrested for stealing more than ZWL$63 200 in the Matabeleland town of Inyathi. The accused were armed with guns.Police documents narrated that on the 30th of...Published: 02 Oct 2019 at 18:40hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe experience rise in armed robbery cases involving soldiers
Courts are handling armed robbery cases involving soldiers with concerning regularity, a prosecutor said on Wednesday as two troopers were charged for robbing a Harare woman of US$30,000 in a home rai...Published: 02 Oct 2019 at 18:40hrs | | by ZimLive
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