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'Price control is the way to go' - Zanu PF rigged elections only to impose voodoo economic policy
"For a country that has no currency of its own, no competitive industry and no jobs, price control is the way to go in order to protect the poor." said Deputy Minister of Information, Energy Mutodi. "...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1273 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
MDC Independence message
The MDC joins the people of Zimbabwe in celebrating 39 years of Independence. In commemorating the day, it is important to highlight that the status quo brings to question the agenda, values and ethos...Published: 11 hrs ago | 692 | by Jacob Mafume
Zimbabwe garage sale returns to South Surrey
An annual garage sale that supports efforts to help needy families in Zimbabwe is just 10 days away.The Zimbabwe Gecko Society event is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27 at White Rock Baptist ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 431 | by Tracy Holmes
Time to close South Africa's borders
Fellow South AfricansOur border posts, such as the one near here at Jeppes Reef, are meant to protect South Africa...Published: 22 hrs ago | 7163 | by Mmusi Maimane
EFF's independence day message to Zimbabweans
The 18th of April is a monumentally historic date in the history of our country. It is the date our country achieved a hard-fought political independence. Zimbabwe's gallant sons and daughters sacrifi...Published: 22 hrs ago | 1010 | by CIC Innocent Ndibali.
MDC official finally buried
THE family of an MDC Highfield district executive who reportedly died after being abducted during Shutdown Zimbabwe protests in January finally managed to bury their relative yesterday following an in...Published: 22 hrs ago | 724 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutors discredit evidence in Parirenyatwa trial
THE trial of former Health and child Care minister David Parirenyatwa continued yesterday with prosecutors attempting to discredit evidence given by the key witness.Parirenyatwa allegedly dire...Published: 22 hrs ago | 232 | by Staff reporter
Fugitive murder suspect threatens witnesses
A HARARE murder suspect is on the run after fatally shooting his wife and brother-in-law at their Gletywin home last month following a protracted marital dispute.Petros Pomborokani (50), alias...Published: 22 hrs ago | 496 | by Staff reporter
Parly committees probe Chiredzi child prostitution
THREE parliamentary thematic committees on Tuesday descended on Chiredzi on a fact-finding mission on child prostitution as well as sexual reproductive health and rights.The committees that ca...Published: 23 hrs ago | 188 | by Staff reporter
Panner escapes death after stomach ripped to retrieve gold
A MBERENGWA gold panner is recovering from his hospital bed at United Bulawayo Hospitals after his stomach was ripped open by fellow gold panners, reportedly to retrieve a gold nugget he had swallowed...Published: 23 hrs ago | 715 | by Staff reporter
State moves to impeach witness for siding with Parirenyatwa
The State yesterday moved to declare its witness, George Washaya, as hostile for siding with former Health minister David Parirenyatwa in his decision to relieve NatPharm managing director Flora Sifek...Published: 23 hrs ago | 273 | by Staff reporter
Trump congratulates Zimbabwe
WORLD leaders yesterday congratulated Zimbabwe for attaining 39 years of independence, with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump congratulating the country on achieving...Published: 23 hrs ago | 12759 | by Staff reporter
We've failed to guard our independence
ZIMBABWE's independence in 1980 did not come on a silver platter but it came at a huge cost and most of the people who made sure this day became a reality are long gone.But for those who were ...Published: 23 hrs ago | 101 | by Harry Peter Wilson
Vuzu parties trigger storm
TEACHERS' unions have added their voice to the proliferation of Vuzu parties in the second city, saying there is a real danger that the country may lose a whole generation to drug and alcohol abuse if...Published: 23 hrs ago | 526 | by Staff reporter
Health scare as Harare to shut down water taps in 24hours
Harare residents must brace up for an impending health hazard after the Harare City Council is reported to be contemplating shutting down the water treatment plant within the next 24 hours after its f...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 19:35hrs | 6149 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Biti calls for International Commission on Gukurahundi
MDC Deputy National Chairperson Tendai Biti has called for an Internation Commisiion to investigate the Gukurahundi genocide that left more than 20 000 people dead in Midlands and Matabeleland. ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 09:39hrs | 2318 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa has failed to revive economy and Gono to take over in 2020 - he too will fail, guaranteed
Zanu-PF hardliners are in panic mode and for good reasons, the economic meltdown is in overdrive! The country's de fact local currency the Real Time Gross Settlement Dollar (RTGS$) has been losing mor...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 09:04hrs | 5401 | by Wilbert Mukori
Sadza nurses demonstrate against patients' poor diet
NURSES at Sadza District Hospital in Chivhu yesterday demonstrated against lavish dietary spending by their administration which they said contrasted with the poor meals served to patients.The...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:16hrs | 889 | by Staff reporter
Tracing the failed assassination of Joshua Nkomo in Lusaka
Some four decades ago, Zimbabwe's veteran nationalist - former Vice President Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo - who was affectionately known as Father Zimbabwe, survived an assassination attempt on Apri...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 06:56hrs | 1252 | by Sifelani Tsiko
Zimbabwean man discussed at State capture commission in South Africa
Leon Abednigo Mbangwa, real name Lionel Moyo, was tasked with running Nathi Nhleko's police ministry as a chief of staff. He is a Zimbabwean. He had not been naturalized. Was arrested ...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 21:12hrs | 6976 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa faces internal revolt
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa faces an internal revolt from Zanu-PF youths who are angry over his recent announcement that his government will follow constitutional provisions and compensate white form...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 18:40hrs | 11654 | by Staff reporter
I'm HIV+ at 85 but
EIGHTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD Sekuru Samba has revealed his HIV positive status and described it as a blessing in disguise.The Maruta Kraal Headman heir apparent, real name Robert Ticharwa Maruta, said...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 16:54hrs | 2129 | by Staff reporter
Alph Lukau paid Elliot R50,000 before he died?
Thabiso Proud Mlanje also known as Brighton Elliot Moyo was paid R50,000 by South African Pastor Alph Lukau's church Alleluia Ministries International a South African based investigative journalist Mx...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 15:29hrs | 8280 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tips for boosting your problem solving Skills
Did you ever get stuck with a scenario and found it difficult to get out of it? Long-lasting and complex problems can trouble anybody. Problem solving skills are critical for every individual, especia...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 11:45hrs | 1277 | by Stephanie Ward
Medical Aid subscriptions go up
The country's largest medical aid society by subscriber base, Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) has reviewed its subscription fees upwards beginning 1 May 2019.In a circular is...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 10:17hrs | 5212 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Gukurahundi genocide consultations begin
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has begun community consultations with victims of the Gukurahundi atrocities as part of government's plan to bring closure to the highly-emotive...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 08:11hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants get pay increase
It was a case of smiling all the way to the bank for civil servants yesterday as Government honoured its pledge to increase the workers' salaries by 29 percent beginning this month.The civil s...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:58hrs | 4558 | by Staff reporter
VID introduces electronic learners' licence testing
Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza yesterday launched the electronic learner's licence testing system (ELLT), which is aimed at reducing corruption in awarding of licences by the Vehicle Inspection...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:52hrs | 931 | by Staff reporter
Religion: Is gambling a sin?
Gambling is a game of chance. It's all about card games, roulette, lotteries, and much more. These games are fun and seemingly harmless. Most believe that there is nothing wrong with gambling as long ...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:44hrs | 1696 | by Staff Writer
'I NOW realise corruption is deep-root' confessed ED - nonsense, you are the godfather
"I now realise that corruption is deep-rooted. I thought that by pronouncing that let's fight corruption those who are corrupt will fear and stop; it's not like that. It's so rooted that you have to f...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:19hrs | 1514 | by Nomusa Garikai
Parirenyatwa application for review dismissed
Former Health and Child Care Minister David Parirenyatwa's application for review was last week dismissed by a Harare magistrate. Parirenyatwa is facing criminal abuse of office charges after ...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 06:34hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Zim EFF appoints General Phani as its Secretary General
Zim EFF today appointed Sipho Phani Sibanda as its Secretary General. Sibanda is an experienced academic social policy researcher and a well read fighter. Educated up to a Masters in Social Wo...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 19:28hrs | 1294 | by Satff reporter
'Be wary of political gladiators' moans Mnangagwa - what is to fear in another 'legal' coup
"If any members or structures of the party have any grievances, the laid-out rules, regulations and procedures must be followed," Mnangagwa told his Zanu-PF Youth League members. "As you carry...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 19:24hrs | 1408 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Government engagement on Gukurahundi
Yes Government and Civil Society Engagement on issues of Gukurahundi is a positive welcome step in the right direction.!!!Lovejean Ndlovu of the ZAPU Youth publicity department in his article,...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 19:21hrs | 127 | by Nicholas Mlamuli Ndebele
Malema angers Mnangagwa regime
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has been taken aback by withering criticism by South Africa's radical leftist leader Julius Malema who described the Zanu-PF leader as a "sell-out".Ma...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 15:46hrs | 33397 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe rushed to Singapore hospital?
Former President Robert Mugabe is set to miss the country's Independence Day celebrations for the second time in a row since his ouster. H successor Emmerson Mnangagwa revealed that he went to...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:26hrs | 9867 | by Staff reporter
How Grace's power grew in inverse proportion to Mugabe's declining health
Chapter 29Shortly before the Zanu-PF conference held at Victoria Falls in early December 2015, the Women's League proposed a resolution to reintroduce a...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:09hrs | 1009 | by Staff reporter
Boy loses leg because of church belief
A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy from Bulawayo is precariously clinging to life, as his parents, who are staunch Jehovah's Witnesses are allegedly refusing that he undergoes a blood transfusion to save his life, ...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:01hrs | 1427 | by Staff reporter
I have no hard feelings towards Mugabe, says Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says he has no ill feelings towards former President Robert Mugabe and has opened regular communication channels with his predecessor to ensure that his welfare is well ta...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 09:32hrs | 1082 | by Staff Reporter
The fallacy of Zanu-PF and civil society engagements.
Songs of praises from many quarters are now being sung for Mnangagwa after his minister pledged that following a meeting with a collection of Civic Society organizations the regime was going to allow ...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 19:36hrs | 1138 | by Lovejean Ndlovu
State case against Dr Parirenyatwa crumbles
The state's case against former Health and Child Care Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa is faltering.This follows one of the key state witnesses and former Natpharm board chairperson Dr Goerge Wa...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 16:52hrs | 1717 | by Staff reporter
Hospital fined over medical waste disposal
THE Environment Management Agency (EMA) has fined Mvurwi District Hospital for dumping hazardous biological waste in a pit instead of using an incinerator, NewsDay Weekender has learnt.Mashona...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:15hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean students reduced to beggars in Algeria
ZIMBABWEAN students studying on State scholarships in Algeria have, for the umpteenth time, made an impassioned plea to President Emmerson Mnangagwa to look into their welfare, which is now dire, as t...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:13hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter
Eating soil, a pregnancy craving that can kill . . .
The smell of soil after light rains is divine. I like to think of it as the smell of nature, pure and fresh. Many women experience iron deficiency during pregnancy and subsequently develop a craving f...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:12hrs | 802 | by Andile Tshuma
Witness exonerates David Parirenyatwa
Former Health and Child Care Minister David Parirenyatwa brought new ways of tendering medicine and there was a positive response from the board because procurement of medicine and distribution was be...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:08hrs | 125 | by Staff reporter
The Bulawayo Tower block; a labour of love?
A running thread in generations of residents that have called Bulawayo home has been their deep veneration and steadfast belief in its status as an exceptional habitat. Exemplary epochs of thi...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 18:02hrs | 8019 | by Innocent B. Ncube
Elliot Moyo died vomiting blood
While he got the world in hysteria and shock for the past weeks for being resurrected and dying again, all that Thabiso Proud Mlanje who is popularly known as "Elliot" has left are deep wounds among h...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 17:11hrs | 16061 | by Staff reporter
Malema loves to attack Zimbabwean leaders
Malema this week came pout on eNCA TV news calling for President Mnangagwa a sale out and urges him to step down. This was because Zimbabwe has started compensate farmers. The Righ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 11:52hrs | 2681 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
New twist to Alph Lukau's Elliot who died last week
Shocking details have emerged regarding a man who was allegedly ressucted for the dead by South African Pastor Alph Lukau in February at Alleluia Ministries Headquaters in Sandton South Africa. ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 10:54hrs | 51097 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Canaan Banana's widow seriously ill
Former first lady Janet Banana is seriously ill and is seeking medical treatment.The 83-year-old wife of Zimbabwe's first post-independence president Canaan Sodindo Banana is being taken care ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:23hrs | 1965 | by Staff reporter
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