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Municipal police across Zimbabwe to get arresting powers
Municipal police across Zimbabwe will soon be granted arresting powers once amendments to the Urban Councils Act are finalized, a move aimed at enhancing local governance and addressing by-law violati...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:44hrs | 299 | by Staff reporter
Why There Are No Contender for Zanu PF Leadership Post-Mnangagwa
With a population exceeding 16 million, one might expect a lot of voices vying for political leadership, especially within a historically powerful party like the Zimbabwe African National Union-Patrio...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 12:10hrs | 641 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Mnangagwa turns to vendors to thwart 31 March protest
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting vendors and the informal sector, recognizing their critical role in the country's economic development. Speaking d...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:19hrs | 2900 | by Staff reporter
The closure of VoA Studio 7 is a victory for tyranny in Zimbabwe!
The oppressed people of Zimbabwe have lost another voice! The closure of the Voice of America (VoA), particularly its Zimbabwe-focused service Studio 7, marks a dark and devastating chapter fo...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:00hrs | 1085 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's Silent Struggle: A Nation on the brink but too fearful to rise
Zimbabwe is a nation in crisis, and the time for silence has passed. Power cuts are routine, water supplies are unreliable, and roads are riddled with potholes. The healthcare system has collapsed, wi...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 21:22hrs | 1435 | by Vusani Magwala
CIO threatens Tsvangirai's ex-spokesperson over critical column
United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean journalist and former spokesperson for the late ex-Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, Luke Tamborinyoka, has revealed threats against him by suspected Central Intelligen...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 09:27hrs | 1898 | by Staff reporter
Mine workers around Gwanda chronicle cocktail of unfair labour practices
Mine workers in Matabeleland South have reported facing threats of illness, death from diseases, violations of their labour and human rights, and horrific living conditions during their work in mines....Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 22:13hrs | 1657 | by Stephen Jakes
Mthwakazi petitions UN over Zanu-PF oppression
The Matabeleland secessionist group, Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), has petitioned the United Nations (UN) and other international bodies, accusing the Zanu-PF-led government of committing crimes aga...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 15:28hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zipra cadre laments neglect of war vets
A South Africa-based Zipra war veteran, Chandagwinyira Chose, has expressed disappointment over the government's alleged neglect of former liberation war fighters.Chose's remarks follow accusa...Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:18hrs | 487 | by Staff reporter
Zdamwu bemoans women's discrimination in remuneration
Zimbabwe Diamond and Allies Mineral Workers Union Chairperson Tendai Mpundu has lamented the continuous discrimination of women in the sector regarding remuneration.She made the remarks as the...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 09:49hrs | 45 | by Stephen Jakes
Mthwakazi activist appears in court over school protest
A Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) activist, Mkhulile Jele, appeared at the Plumtree Magistrates Court on Thursday facing a disorderly conduct charge after protesting at a local school over the alleged ...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 14:14hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean permit holders say life in SA has become intolerable
The Zimbabwe Exemption Permit Holders Association (Zepha) has urged the Zimbabwean government to facilitate an urgent voluntary repatriation programme for Zimbabweans living in South Africa, citing wo...Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 11:57hrs | 1684 | by Staff reporter
The weaponization of the law and relentless persecution of dissent in Zimbabwe's 'Second Republic'
THE persecution never appears to end. The recent arrest of and denial of bail to renowned journalist Blessed Mhlanga has brought a disturbing trend in Zimbabwe to the fore. Since the a...Published: 02 Mar 2025 at 18:09hrs | 358 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's liberation was the greatest farce of all time
The truth can be a bitter pill to swallow, but it needs to be taken if we are to heal our nation.Zimbabwe's liberation struggle, celebrated as a triumph over colonial oppression when independe...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 21:11hrs | 1155 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Journalism is not a crime, free Mhlanga.
It is savage and an attack on the free press that Blessed Mhlanga is being held in custody. The media's mission is to amuse, educate, and inform. Without fear, harassment, or intimidation, the...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 20:48hrs | 545 | by Leonard Koni
G40, Opposition plot to fight pro-ZANU PF clergyman
A foiled ploy to embarrass all clergymen aligned to ZANU-PF has been exposed, with this weekend's smear campaign to distract Destiny of Africa Network boss, Reverend Obediah Musindo at a local hotel b...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 10:57hrs | 1530 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
ZINEF condemns arrest and detention of Blessed Mhlanga
The Zimbabwe National Editor's Forum (ZINEF) has strongly condemned the arrest and detention of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist and HStv presenter Blessed Mhlanga, describing it as an attack on ...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 19:47hrs | 868 | by Staff reporter
Zinef condemns Mhlanga harassment
Zimbabwe National Editors Forum (Zinef) chairperson, Dumisani Muleya, has condemned the police's pursuit of Alpha Media Holdings online radio and television HStv platform anchor Blessed Mhlanga. This ...Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 09:25hrs | 425 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Defence Industries removed from EU sanctions
THE European Union Council has removed the Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI) from its restrictive measures imposed in 2002, but maintained its embargo on arms and equipment that could be utilised for ...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:55hrs | 702 | by Staff reporter
Authenticating Electronic Records-Based Evidence in Zimbabwean Labour Disputes: Lessons from the Mahere and Chirambwe Case
The recent case between Fadzai Mahere and Mr. Chirambwe has ignited a firestorm of controversy, casting a spotlight on the labyrinthine complexities of authenticating electronic records-based evidence...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 16:26hrs | 352 | by Etiwel Mutero-VaMugwaza
Mass NGO, CSO closures loom in Zimbabwe
The Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill, long criticized by rights activists and opposition groups as a tool to suppress dissent and shrink democratic space, has cleared the Senate an...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 06:08hrs | 743 | by Staff reporter
Geza embroiled in fraud and intimidation scandal
Controversial war veteran, Blessed Geza, finds himself at the center of a fraud, perjury, and corruption scandal after failing to pay US$1,250,000 for a piece of land in Harare. Geza, who is embroiled...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:41hrs | 1777 | by Staff reporter
Chirambwe blasts Mahere in a verbose and flamboyant response
Prominent Harare lawyer Joshua Chirambwe has fired back at allegations of inappropriate conduct leveled against him by fellow legal practitioner and former CCC spokesperson Fadzai Mahere, labeling the...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 19:39hrs | 1060 | by Staff reporter
Chikanza files formal complaint against Mahere?
Simbarashe Chikanza, the publisher and founder of ZimEye, has lodged a formal complaint with the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) against Advocate Fadzayi Mahere, accusing her of abusing the legal system...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 16:28hrs | 3283 | by Staff reporter
Fadzayi Mahere files sexual harassment complaint against colleague
Prominent Harare lawyer Fadzayi Mahere has lodged a formal complaint with the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) against fellow legal practitioner and self-proclaimed prophet Joshua Chirambwe over what she...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:08hrs | 850 | by Staff reporter
Woman arrested for snooping on husband's whatsapp
In a landmark legal case, Dumsile Dludlu has been arrested and charged for allegedly accessing her husband's WhatsApp messages without his consent, in violation of the Computer Crime and Cybercrime Ac...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 17:37hrs | 1212 | by Staff reporter
2 Zanu-PF activists convicted of cyber bullying and harassment
Two Zanu-PF activists, Lovemore Reketai Dhingaka and Bernard Tsotsi, have been convicted of cyber bullying and harassment for targeting the party's aspiring candidate for the Gweru Urban constituency,...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:46hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa loyalists 'targeting' diaspora activists propping Chamisa?
Reports have emerged of a clandestine campaign by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's loyalists to crack down on diaspora activists allegedly funding opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's efforts to form a ne...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 18:56hrs | 1468 | by Staff reportetr
Top 6 Members of Parliament who shook Bulawayo in 2024
Bulawayo's political landscape was alight in 2024, with six Members of Parliament shining brightly for their transformative and relentless efforts to uplift their constituencies. Using a sophisticated...Published: 12 Jan 2025 at 22:31hrs | 878 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Sexual exploitation of female cross-border traders raises concern
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has expressed serious concerns over the sexual exploitation of female cross-border traders at the country's ports of entry, highlighting a systemic problem of sexu...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:48hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter
Rogue touts harass passengers at Roadport in Harare
Scores of passengers were harassed at the Roadport bus terminus in Harare on Saturday in an incident that has drawn widespread condemnation. Several passengers, who had boarded a bus heading to Mutare...Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 11:12hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Sexual harassment in Parliament of Zimbabwe
BUDIRIRO North legislator Susan Matsunga has called for a more robust fight against sexual harassment, emphasizing that the battle must begin within the very walls of the Parliament of Zimbabwe, where...Published: 14 Dec 2024 at 10:42hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Zela moves to protect marginalised communities
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has reaffirmed its dedication to advocating for the protection of marginalized communities, particularly women in the mining sector, amid growing conc...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:41hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Tenant in cyber-bullying storm over deposit
A Harare man, Martin Tinashe Mtandi (35), has appeared before the Harare Magistrates Court on charges of cyberbullying and harassment after allegedly making threats against his former landlord on soci...Published: 12 Dec 2024 at 06:52hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
HCCL Management Urged to Respect Workers' Rights
Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) Chief Executive Officer William Gambiza has been urged to prioritize workers' rights as he takes on his role as the company's permanent CEO, a position he offici...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 19:51hrs | 686 | by Stephen Jakes
Hichilema's court bars Edgar Lungu from contesting HH
The Constitutional Court of Zambia stands on the verge of delivering a ruling that could either cement or shatter Edgar Chagwa Lungu's political ambitions. Today, the court will decide whether the for...Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter
Abuse of power in scholarship scandal condemned
Maud Chifamba, Zimbabwe's youngest university student when she enrolled at the University of Zimbabwe at just 14 years old, has come forward with a passionate statement condemning the alleged abuse of...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:10hrs | 849 | by Staff reporter
Bus rank rivalry turns fatal
A deadly clash between touts representing rival bus operators, Inter Africa and Stallion Cruise, erupted in Chiredzi last week, culminating in the tragic death of one tout. The victim succumbed to his...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 06:25hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
The need for peace should never be a pretext for oppressing Zimbabweans
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent remarks about the need for peace and security as vital elements in Zimbabwe's economic transformation cannot be dismissed lightly.The President, speaking ...Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:20hrs | 274 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chiefs in spotlight for abusing traditional courts
Traditional leaders' courts in Zimbabwe are facing increased scrutiny following allegations of harassment, rights violations, and extortion by some chiefs. These courts, historically seen as pillars o...Published: 02 Dec 2024 at 07:21hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
UK opposes Zimbabwe's readmission to club of British colonies
Zimbabwe's efforts to be readmitted to the Commonwealth have encountered a significant obstacle, as the United Kingdom's Labour government has indicated it will not support the move due to ongoing con...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 12:20hrs | 1263 | by Staff reporter
Confusion reigns as Friday ZEP deadline looms
Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders in South Africa are raising concerns that they will be unable to meet the Friday, November 29 deadline to apply for a further one-year exemption due to signific...Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:14hrs | 1712 | by Staff reporter
Cops speak on mistaken identity after arrest of 'armed robber'
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed concern over a case of mistaken identity following the arrest of Spencer Mapfumo, a 42-year-old suspected armed robber involved in multiple robberies, ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 08:27hrs | 824 | by Staff reporter
Mangwana threats unsettles media lobby groups
Media lobby organizations in Zimbabwe have raised alarm over recent threats made by Information Ministry Secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana against the Masvingo Mirror, a provincial newspaper, following it...Published: 16 Nov 2024 at 14:37hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
US ambassador to Zimbabwe moans over CIO tails
United States (US) Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has reportedly raised concerns with the Zimbabwean government over alleged state surveillance of her activities, signaling a deepening of ten...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:14hrs | 2096 | by Staff reporter
'Botswana is a signal,' says Chamisa
Former Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa has praised the democratic transition in Botswana, describing it as a "signal" that change is sweeping through Southern Africa. Cha...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 19:58hrs | 1861 | by Staff reporter
A tale of two southern African countries: Botswana's smooth transition of power vs. Mozambique's election crisis
In the heart of Southern Africa, two nations that share geographical proximity and a common colonial past are experiencing starkly different political realities. While Botswana, today, celebra...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 14:37hrs | 277 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe sees 33% drop in media freedom violations, MISA reports
The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Zimbabwe has reported a significant reduction in media freedom violations in Zimbabwe, with recorded incidents dropping from 24 in 2022 to 16 in 2023 - a ...Published: 05 Nov 2024 at 08:20hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Harare traffic cop in bribery storm
A Harare City Council traffic and parking officer is under investigation following allegations of demanding bribes and assaulting a motorist, bringing to light ongoing concerns about the behavior of m...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 11:46hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter
Businesswoman fights off loan shark
A Harare businesswoman has approached the Norton Magistrates Court for an interdict against a loan shark, alleging harassment and intimidation linked to a loan she secured last year.Fungai Gol...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 07:41hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
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