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Zimstats boss 'claimed $4,000 school fees for a fictitious child'
Taguma Mahonde, the Director General of the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStats), made a court appearance on Thursday, facing allegations of fraud for purportedly claiming a $4,000 school fe...Published: 5 hrs ago | 449 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Business Network team meets Obert Mpofu
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Harare rolls out 100-day plan
THE Harare City Council has announced a 100-day plan to ramp up service delivery, a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) statement has indicated.The opposition party said the council, led by ma...Published: 14 hrs ago | 501 | by Staff reporter
Madzibaba VeShanduko removed from remand
In Harare on Tuesday, a court removed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Godfrey Karembera, also known as Madzibaba VeShanduko, from remand during his appearance before Magistrate Ethel Chic...Published: 16 hrs ago | 538 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF protesters out on US$50 bail
The 12 Zanu-PF supporters who were arrested for participating in an unauthorized protest at the party's national headquarters in Harare have been granted bail.On Tuesday this week, the support...Published: 16 hrs ago | 134 | by Staff reporter
SADC Council of Ministers congratulates Zimbabwe on polls
The SADC Council of Ministers extended congratulations to Zimbabwe for conducting free, fair, and peaceful elections last month, aligning with the region's principles and guidelines. This affirmation ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 746 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police redflags rampant armed robberies at schools
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has expressed alarm regarding a series of robberies that transpired at three schools in Harare and Goromonzi. Armed gangs targeted security personnel and absconded with su...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 20:06hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
SADC must reform
The countries under the auspices of SADC risk being rocked with stolen elections, political instabilities, poor governance and corruption if SADC the regional bloc remains tight lipped on such fundame...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 19:42hrs | 777 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe Warriors arrive in Botswana for friendly match
THE Zimbabwe Senior Men's National Football team, the Warriors arrived in Botswana on Wednesday afternoon for their friendly match against the Zebras on Saturday.The 20-member Warriors squad, ...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 18:49hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Politburo, Central Committee meet
Zanu-PF will hold an ordinary session of Politburo and Central Committee meetings tomorrow and Saturday respectively, Secretary for Information and Publicity and party spokesperson, Chris Mutsvangwa h...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 16:59hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter
Journalists urged to report climate change with caution
Harare Residents Trust director Precious Shumba urged journalists to approach climate change issues to ensure the flow of effective communication to various societal classes and beliefs.Speaki...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 14:19hrs | 196 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Sikhala's application for discharge dismissed
On Tuesday, a Harare magistrate, Yeukai Dzuda, dismissed former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MP Job Sikhala's application for discharge in a disorderly conduct case. Sikhala is jointly charged ...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter
'Let's lock up Mnangagwa and Chamisa for a while'
A respected Zimbabwean religious leader has proposed incarcerating its president and his opposition rival in the name of peace.It would take "courage and wisdom" for Zimbabwean President Emmer...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 1110 | by Staff reporter
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition turn to Sadc over Zimbabwe polls
The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC), the largest coalition of civil society organizations in Zimbabwe, has reached out to the current Southern African Development Community (Sadc) chairperson, Pre...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | 1029 | by Staff reporter
Zifa meet Brito
The newly-appointed interim coach of the Warriors, Baltemar Brito, had not yet met with and signed a contract with the Zifa Normalisation Committee as of late yesterday, despite his appointment to lea...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:19hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe will survive sanctions'
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Frederick Shava expressed Zimbabwe's commitment to innovation and resilience in the face of the burden of illegal sanctions imposed by Western countrie...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:11hrs | 179 | by Staff eporter
Lawyer sucked into business executives' property dispute
A PROMINENT Harare lawyer, Mr Nikita Madya, is caught up in a storm of controversy over shares and property involving two local business executives Messrs Raymond Chigogwana and Senziwani Sikhosana....Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 06:10hrs | 434 | by Staff eporter
Pupils demonstrate over classmates' expulsion
On September 26, 2023, students from Gokomere High School were halted by the Zimbabwe Republic Police while en route to Masvingo Town, where they intended to deliver a petition to the Ministry of Prim...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 18:09hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter
Dembare, FC Platinum Chibuku quarters uncertain
The highly-anticipated Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final showdown between Dynamos and FC Platinum, slated for Mandava Stadium on Saturday, hangs in the balance due to FC Platinum's three players partici...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:19hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Thunderstorms expected in some parts of Zimbabwe this week
Thunderstorms are forecasted in certain regions of the country from tomorrow through Wednesday. However, farmers are advised against planting crops solely reliant on rain-fed agriculture.The t...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
Grade 7 exams start
The ZIMSEC Grade Seven examinations commenced smoothly yesterday, with no reported hitches or delays.Parents, when interviewed, expressed their appreciation for the seamless start of the exami...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 06:09hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
CAF inspects Rufaro, NSS
Joshua Knipp, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Stadium Inspector, recently visited Zimbabwe to conduct inspections at the National Sports Stadium and Rufaro Stadium in Harare. Accompanying ...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 20:34hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Access Finance shareholders in bitter fall out
Details of a bitter dispute between local financial services firm Access Finance (Pvt) Ltd and its related entities' shareholders have come to light, revealing that the CEO reneged on a deal to sell 1...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 20:26hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe road construction workers stumble on 'huge' lithium deposits
Construction workers on the Harare-Beitbridge highway near Ngundu have stumbled upon significant lithium deposits, according to sources. While widening the road near a mountainous area, the workers in...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 20:25hrs | 1449 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF supporters spend weekend in remand
Zanu-PF supporters, who were arrested for their involvement in an unauthorized demonstration at the party's national headquarters in Harare, remained in custody over the weekend as the State opposed t...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:38hrs | 486 | 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 | 1050 | by Staff reporter
Only 46km of Harare-Mutare dualisation complete, open to traffic
A 46-kilometer dual carriageway between Harare and Marondera has been successfully completed and opened to traffic as part of the Second Republic's efforts to enhance the country's road infrastructure...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:33hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa using David Coltart to play dangerous tribal political games in Bulawayo
Where is Welshman Ncube, where is Thokozani Khupe, where is Mqondisi Moyo of MRP, where is Sibangilizwe Nkomo of ZAPU? As for Cde Paul Siwela, I know he is pained and ashamed of what is happening in M...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 06:29hrs | 2573 | by Israel Dube
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 | 3647 | 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 | 4210 | 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 | 304 | 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 | 1241 | by Wilbert Mukori
Dembare edge CAPS United to win Harare Derby
Dynamos edged CAPS United to win the final instalment of the Harare Derby on Sunday.The result saw the Glamour Boys complete a double over their city rivals.Nyasha Chintuli scored the ...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 18:11hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa niece's gold smuggling: State closes case?
The state has closed its case against Henrietta Rushwaya (56) who is appearing in the Anti-Corruption Court at the High Court of Harare on charges of smuggling 6kg of gold valued at USD333 042.28...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 12:16hrs | 926 | by Staff reporter
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 | 797 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean born businessman detained in Zambia for a week over a car
WHEN Sikhumbuzo Manduna left South Africa for Zimbabwe en route Zambia in his sleek orange Ford Ranger in early August on a business trip to attend to urgent haulage truck issues in Lusaka, he did not...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:48hrs | 1030 | by Staff reporter
Matinyarare's property worth over ZW$100m forfeited
FORMER Croco Motors boss Joseph Matinyarare's properties have been forfeited to the state after a court established that he acquired them using the proceeds of crime between 2016 and 2020. The exchang...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:41hrs | 1297 | by Staff reporter
Boris Johnson's Zimbabwean nanny 'sacked' for having a drink with ex-British PM
A nanny claims she was sacked by Boris Johnson's wife just three days into her job – after joining the ex-PM for a glass of wine.Theresa Dawes, 59, says Carrie Johnson gave her 15 minutes to...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:13hrs | 2100 | by Staff reporter
ZBC rocked by sex scandal
A senior official at ZBC has been suspended amid allegations of demanding sexual favors from a female subordinate, and there are concerns that this case is just the beginning of a more extensive probl...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:08hrs | 999 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bemoans low IPPs success rate
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has expressed concern over the limited success of independent power producers (IPPs) in the country, highlighting that their contribution to the nationa...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:07hrs | 76 | 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
Man accuses son, wife of incest
A woman from Harare has taken her husband to court, accusing him of assaulting her and their 17-year-old son whenever he returns home intoxicated.Mazvida Makunani appeared before Harare magist...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:04hrs | 374 | 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 | 108 | 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 | 109 | by Staff reporter
Mutapa looting machine
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is full of surprises.He wants to be seen to be doing something and, in many instances, creates new offices that in reality are as clear as mud.Mutapa Inves...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 21:34hrs | 819 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Bindura Mayor arrested
Bindura Town Council Mayor, Jacob Gwature (aged 39), and his associate, Jonathan Kapasi (aged 49), have been arrested on allegations of fraud involving US$6,970.According to the national polic...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:51hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers wage talk hearing stalls
The case in which teachers' unions are suing the government for excluding them from wage negotiations was postponed on Thursday due to technical issues with the virtual hearing setup at the Harare Hig...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 19:48hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Fadzai Mahere, Ian Makone and Town Clerk
I hope this open letter finds you in good health and high spirits. I am writing to express my deep concern and dissatisfaction regarding the unfair and exorbitant water charges that residents of Harar...Published: 23 Sep 2023 at 11:44hrs | 947 | by Tsungirai Gore
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 | 542 | by Gift R. Mabhaudhi
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 | 641 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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