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Dynamos fined only US$5,000 for abandoning match
Dynamos Football Club has been fined US$5,000 by the Premier Soccer League (PSL) following the controversial abandonment of their league encounter against FC Platinum at Mandava Stadium on June 22, 20...Published: 23 Jul 2025 at 14:04hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
What does Mnangagwa call a 'brutal colonial regime' when the ZANU-PF government is even more brutal?
It's often easy for the pot to accuse the kettle of being black. I am always left bewildered whenever I hear President Emmerson Mnangagwa express outrage at what he calls ‘the brutal co...Published: 21 Jul 2025 at 08:26hrs | 400 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa loyalists plot Constitutional changes to block Chiwenga
Loyalists of President Emmerson Mnangagwa are reportedly working behind the scenes to push for changes to Zimbabwe's Constitution and Zanu-PF's leadership structures in a controversial bid to extend M...Published: 17 Jul 2025 at 08:49hrs | 800 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police enlist Interpol in manhunt for Geza
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has intensified its search for fugitive war veteran and former Zanu-PF central committee member Blessed Geza, enlisting the assistance of Interpol and regional secur...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:45hrs | 1243 | by Staff reporter
AMH editor-in-chief appears in court
The editor-in-chief of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), Kholwani Nyathi, appeared in court on Thursday representing the media company as it faces charges of undermining the authority of President Emmerson ...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 20:39hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
Students union in fresh row over suspensions at UZ
The Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) is once again at odds with university authorities, demanding the reinstatement of members suspended from state universities. The union has accused Midland...Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 09:04hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland still waiting for justice, says Sikhala
The launch of opposition politician Job Sikhala's memoir, Footprints in the Chains, turned into a powerful platform for raw and impassioned calls for truth, justice, and national healing-particularly ...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 12:15hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter
CCC abandoned Sikhala during jail time
In a dramatic and emotional moment during the Bulawayo launch of Job Sikhala's memoir, "Footprints in the Chains – The Life Story of Job Sikhala," Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for ...Published: 08 Jul 2025 at 09:57hrs | 655 | by Staff reporter
US Congress proposes sanctions against South Africa
A controversial bill introduced in the United States Congress aims to cut off direct aid to South Africa and impose targeted sanctions on its political leaders, citing the country's legal action again...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 19:57hrs | 2338 | by Staff reporter
Amos Chibaya acquitted of incitement charges
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator Amos Chibaya has been acquitted of politically motivated charges of incitement to violence, in a ruling widely welcomed by his party and human rig...Published: 02 Jul 2025 at 16:26hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Tagwirei emerging from the shadows to succeed Mnangagwa?
On Wednesday evening, wearing full military gear and speaking from an unknown location, Zimbabwean war veteran Blessed Geza announced via live video that ‘they' were planning to impeach President Em...Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 20:57hrs | 3075 | by Christopher Mutambirwa
Job Sikhala to launch a book
Zimbabwean opposition stalwart and human rights defender Job Sikhala is set to launch his much-anticipated autobiography titled Footprints in the Chains: The Life Story of Job Sikhala on 27 June 2025,...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 21:35hrs | 593 | by Staff reporter
Tensions escalate as Zimbabwean villagers resist land takeover
Tensions are mounting in the Malipati area of Chiredzi as a land dispute involving local villagers, their headman, and outside investors threatens to destabilise the community. Several villagers have ...Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 14:10hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
IPI calls for dropping charges against Blessed Mhlanga and HStv
The International Press Institute (IPI) global network has urged Zimbabwean authorities to drop all charges against media house Heart & Soul TV (HStv) and its journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who faces...Published: 31 May 2025 at 13:58hrs | 137 | by Staff reporter
What value systems, dignity and integrity does Mnangagwa know? Stuff and nonsense!
In Shona, I would have said: Ndiko kunonzi kujairira Vahnu uku! This man can just open his mouth wotanga kubukura, ogo bukura ogo bukura! A Portuguese adage says: even a small ass can do it if a stoma...Published: 29 May 2025 at 21:32hrs | 776 | by Nomazulu Thata
Court dismisses bid to reverse CCC activists' acquittal
The High Court on Monday dismissed an application by the Prosecutor-General seeking to overturn a default judgment that had cleared Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Chirumanzu South 2023 parliament...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:00hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga's Fury Exposes Zimbabwe's Broken Justice
The fenced gate of Harare Central Remand Prison swung open on Wednesday night, releasing Alpha Media journalist Blessed Mhlanga after 73 days of pre-trial detention. But the man who emerged was not th...Published: 09 May 2025 at 12:03hrs | 1379 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Blessed Mhlanga granted $500 bail after prolonged detention
High Court judge Justice Gibson Mandaza has granted bail to Alpha Media Holdings journalist Blessed Mhlanga, ending a weeks-long detention that had drawn widespread criticism from press freedom advoca...Published: 06 May 2025 at 15:02hrs | 1454 | by Staff reporter
Former Zanu-PF councillor remanded over WhatsApp voice note
Former Zanu-PF Chiredzi Ward 3 councillor, Tarusenga Makamba, was last Wednesday denied bail and remains in remand prison as he faces charges of inciting public violence.Makamba appeared befor...Published: 01 May 2025 at 12:41hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
State to charge Heart and Soul TV alongside Blessed Mhlanga
In a dramatic twist, the State has announced plans to charge Heart and Soul TV (HSTV), a subsidiary of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), alongside jailed journalist Blessed Mhlanga for allegedly publishing ...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 18:39hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter
UZ in climbdown, revokes union leaders' suspension
In an unexpected move, the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has revoked the suspension of leaders from the Association of University Teachers (AUT) in a last-ditch effort to bring an end to the ongoing ind...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:45hrs | 1848 | by Staff reporter
Businessman arrested for inciting violence
Nightclub owner Blessing "Boss JB" Charakupa was arrested on Tuesday in connection with a violent incident stemming from a long-running land dispute in Houghton Park, Harare.Charakupa, 35, who...Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:14hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Maximum security deployed as Geza calls for 'indefinite' stay away
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has ramped up security across the country in response to war veteran Blessed Geza's call for a nationwide stay away, scheduled for April 22 and 23, 2025, with the po...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:46hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
Police warn against disruptions during ZITF amid Geza shutdown calls
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a strong warning to individuals contemplating disruption of public order or business operations, particularly during the ongoing 65th edition of the Zimba...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:34hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Muswere labels Geza a 'terrorist'
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere has slammed former Zanu-PF Central Committee member Blessed Geza, branding him a "terrorist" and "enemy of progress" for cal...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 09:00hrs | 706 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga sues Justice and Information ministers
Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga has taken legal action against the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Information, and the Attorney General (AG), challenging the constitutional...Published: 13 Apr 2025 at 09:49hrs | 2737 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chiwenga says 'Shonas are cowards'
Popular street preacher Talent Chiwenga has ignited a political and ethnic firestorm following a sermon in which he accused the ruling ZANU PF party of deliberately marginalising Zimbabweans of Ndebel...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 14:49hrs | 1848 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga bail bid ruling deferred to Monday
Harare Magistrate Donald Ndirowei yesterday deferred to Monday the bail ruling of Heart & Soul TV senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who is facing an incitement to violence charge. Mhlanga, repres...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 10:13hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF councilor arrested over 'Mnangagwa must go' post
Zanu-PF Ward 24 Councillor Zivanai Zvada is currently in police custody after being arrested on April 1 for allegedly inciting public disorder by forwarding a politically charged message in a communit...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 1239 | by Staff reporter
Why is Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa facing pressure to resign?
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing what experts say is the biggest threat to his rule yet as a succession battle erupts ahead of general elections scheduled for 2028.Recent mano...Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:28hrs | 1387 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa's presidential ambitions under scrutiny
Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa's recent attack on Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has sparked speculation that he harbors presidential ambitions and is attempting to weaken a key riva...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 15:18hrs | 3795 | by Staff reporter
Police flood streets to crush anti-government protests
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced a widespread deployment of officers in both urban and rural areas as part of efforts to prevent the planned 31 March protests against President Emmerso...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:49hrs | 2676 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe security services on high alert
Security services in Zimbabwe are on high alert to ensure public safety, with the government assuring both citizens and visitors of a secure environment for socio-economic activities, Minister of Home...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:42hrs | 356 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa succession battle turns ugly
The escalating battle over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's succession has taken a violent turn, with homes of the Zanu-PF leader's perceived opponents coming under attack. Among the targets was war vet...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 20:43hrs | 14743 | by Staff reporter
Wutawunashe likens protest against Mnangagwa to crucifixion of 'Jesus'
Prominent religious leader Prophet Andrew Wutawunashe has cautioned against growing calls for protests aimed at removing President Emmerson Mnangagwa, likening such efforts to the crucifixion of a "Je...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 13:36hrs | 1913 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dismisses Geza claims
ZANU-PF has dismissed claims by outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza that President Emmerson Mnangagwa is aware of his whereabouts.Geza, a former Zanu-PF central committee member, was recently e...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 12:12hrs | 1544 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga denied bail at High Court
High Court Judge Gibson Mandaza has dismissed a bail appeal filed by detained Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, ruling that there was no compelling argument to overturn the findin...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 18:14hrs | 318 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga bail ruling today
HEART & Soul TV senior journalist, Blessed Mhlanga, will return to the High Court this morning for a ruling on his appeal against a magistrates court decision that denied him bail following his ar...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:18hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
CIO looking for Geza ally, Ethan Mathibela?
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has identified Andreas Ethan Mathibela, a prominent leader of a vocal war veterans' faction, as a “person of security int...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 13:51hrs | 3955 | by Staff reporter
Geza's source of bravado and the military gear?
Firebrand war veteran Blessed Geza resurfaced online Tuesday evening, reigniting political tensions as he called for nationwide street protests on March 31 to demand President Emmerson Mnangagwa's imm...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 12:41hrs | 3104 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Geza resurfaces, escalates attacks on Mnangagwa
Militant war veteran leader Blessed "Bombshell" Geza has resurfaced on X (Twitter) following his recent scathing attack on President Emmerson Mnangagwa, accusing him of failing the nation through nepo...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 20:22hrs | 2493 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally vows decisive action against war veterans
Minister of State for National Security Lovemore Matuke has issued a stern warning to war veterans and other groups planning protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, declaring that any demonstra...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 08:39hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
War veterans plot Zimbabwe-wide protests against Mnangagwa
War veterans, along with other discontented citizens, are set to stage a nationwide protest this Thursday in response to Zimbabwe's worsening economic situation.Earlier this month, the former ...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 10:52hrs | 1360 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF warns members
ZANU-PF has vowed to take disciplinary action against party members who use social media to attack its leadership or undermine the party's integrity, a senior official has warned.Speaking at a...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:19hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga back in court
Heart & Soul TV head of news Blessed Mhlanga will return to the Harare Magistrates Court today to face charges of incitement to violence.Harare magistrate Farai Gwitima previously remanded...Published: 14 Mar 2025 at 06:52hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Zipra war vets back Geza's call for change
The ZIPRA Veterans Association has thrown its weight behind Zanla war veteran Blessed Geza's calls for good governance and leadership change, citing rampant corruption, economic hardship, and stagnati...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 15:17hrs | 1069 | by Staff reporter
Bombshell fires up Zimbabwe's succession battle
It was a war veteran and senior Zanu-PF member named Blessed Geza, also known as "Bombshell", who launched a verbal offensive against Mnangagwa.A long convoy of armoured personnel tanks rollin...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 07:16hrs | 3844 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga's bail hearing adjourned indefinitely
High Court judge Justice Gibson Mandaza has indefinitely adjourned the bail hearing for Heart & Soul Television (HSTV) senior journalist Blessed Mhlanga to review an application for the use of vid...Published: 12 Mar 2025 at 13:11hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga unhappy in jail
The lawyer representing Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) journalist Blessed Mhlanga, who is currently in jail on allegations of publishing messages inciting public violence, has revealed that his client is ...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 16:13hrs | 1751 | by Staff reporter
Blessed Mhlanga's bail application delayed, remains in prison
Blessed Mhlanga, the head of news at Heart & Soul TV (HStv), will spend more time in remand prison after his bail application at the High Court this afternoon was postponed to Wednesday. Mhlanga h...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 11:16hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
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