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Zanu-PF initiates Mnangagwa's third-term campaign
Just weeks after securing a crucial two-thirds majority in Parliament's Lower House, Zanu-PF has wasted no time in launching its campaign for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's anticipated third term....Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Truck driver arrested for cigarette smuggling
POLICE in Beitbridge have arrested a 28-year-old Zimbabwean truck driver for smuggling cigarettes stashed in a gas tanker.In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Pa...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
CCC lamentations won't stop electoral processes
Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Mr. George Charamba, clarified that the proclamation of by-election dates by President Mnangagwa is not a deliberate political action but rather a ...Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zuma blasts IMF stance on Zimbabwe
Former South African President Cde Jacob Zuma yesterday took a swipe at the International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s 2001 stance to starve Zimbabwe of credit facilities, describing the move as unjust and u...Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 08:23hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chiadzwa community, govt and ZCDC smoke peace pipe
GOVERNMENT and the Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Corporation (ZCDC) have backed down from a protracted confrontation with the Chiadzwa community over a contentious proposal to invest US$400 million in...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Epworth title deed scheme Zanu-PF vote-buying stunt
THE regularisation of Epworth settlements after President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week started distributing so-called title deeds has come under the spotlight as it has since emerged that the document...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Water dragon drowns 3 men in South Africa
Three men were reportedly drowned by a water dragon (inkanyamba) at a tragic incident that happened at Snake Park, in Soweto.The three drowned during a cleansing ceremony in a stream near the ...Published: 01 Jan 2023 at 18:15hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Dembare sweat for draw
Dynamos 0 - 0 FC PlatinumDEFENDING champions FC Platinum turned up flat and giants Dynamos were equally uninspiring as the eagerly-awaited Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match between th...Published: 18 Jul 2022 at 08:13hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
RBZ initiates think tank to assess banking products
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has created a think tank to examine new banking products and innovations prior to their launch, to assess their viability.The revelation came a day after the...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 09:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cultivate succession culture in Zanu-PF
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, your gift of longevity is a demonstration of the generosity God has for you. Given that the average lifespan stands well below half your age,...Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 05:50hrs | 8 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
Unpacking the lobola refund issue
Zimbabweans were highly active on social media discussing an underreported 2015 court ruling which made a ruling that a man can sue his in-laws to recover lobola if his wife cheated on him. The ...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa tramples on constitution over Malaba
CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba is back on track after a temporary derailment of a controversial extension of his tenure linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2023 re-election bid.This comes afte...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Divorce blow or couples
THE Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) yesterday announced a new fee structure for its members that will see couples intending to divorce paying as much as US$2 000 or its equivalent - $170 000 in local cu...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa initiates Kasukuwere extradition
South Africa has been asked to extradite former Cabinet minister Saviour Kasukuwere to Zimbabwe to answer to four counts of criminal abuse of duty as a public officer. The first three counts a...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 06:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Inside the 'secret' world of Gule Wamkulu
THE Nyau or Gule, popularly known in Zimbabwe as zvigure, are an enigma. Mystic, misunderstood and feared — their secrets have been hidden for centuries behind gory masks, cryptic dances and bizarre...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndebele villages or regiments: Organisational units within the state
FOR about 25 weeks now we have been investigating the phenomenon of naming, initially starting off at the cosmic level but later getting down to the terrestrial plane. Our interest has been to investi...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:56hrs | 2 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Mnangagwa ally faces probe in $3bn scandal
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is investigating possible abuse of funds under the controversial command agriculture scheme amid claims that there are no records of how close to US$3 bi...Published: 21 Jul 2019 at 10:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
What I Learnt From My Team Captain
Some days ago, my football team had a match with a rival team. The opposition was giving us a headache. We seemed to be struggling to keep up with their attacks. Even my dependable center-back was cru...Published: 30 May 2019 at 10:32hrs | 1 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Towards the National Transitional Authority
IntroductionIn 2016, the Platform for Concerned Citizens (PCC) warned that the country was heading into deep trouble and a possible coup. This was the only possible outcome for the disintegrat...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:43hrs | | by Ibbo Mandaza & Tony Reeler
Hodzi initiates process for Mutangadura sacking after lawyer fights transfer
Prosecutor General Kumbirai Hodzi has initiated a process that could get Chief Law Officer Chris Mutangadura sacked after the lawyer challenged his transfer to Guruve, a rural outpost in Mashonaland C...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:34hrs | | by ZimLive
EFF salutes Mnangagwa for his national dialogue call
The Economic Freedom Fighters in Zimbabwe has applauded President Emmerson Mnangagwa for openly calling for a national dialogue.This follows violent protests allegedly sponsored by the Western...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 17:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF official initiates Makorokoza graveyard invasion
An aspiring ZANU PF aspiring councillor in Mazowe South ward 28 Joshua Nyamuziwa has been fingered in the invasion of a grave site by a group of illegal miners at Mazowe Mine, Mashonaland Centra...Published: 17 Jul 2018 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa in contempt of court?
The MDC-T faction led by Nelson Chamisa undermined the integrity of the courts and should be charged for contempt for ascribing wrong motives to a judge who presided over a case in which Chamisa sough...Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 08:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa undermines integrity of the courts
The MDC-T faction led by Mr Nelson Chamisa undermined the integrity of the courts and should be charged for contempt for ascribing wrong motives to a judge who presided over a case in which Mr Chamisa...Published: 26 Apr 2018 at 08:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe searching for totem-less politics
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa returns from exile after fleeing Zimbabwe following his sacking from the Vice Presidency the previous fortnight by the then President of Zimbabwe and the ruling party, Robe...Published: 09 Dec 2017 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man loses penis, girlfriend
Abulele Zengazi of Qumbu village near Mthatha says that he went to initiation school looking forward to becoming a man. Days later, he woke up in hospital.Zengazi says, "When I woke up in hosp...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 12:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe initiates chicken project
THE First Lady, Dr Grace Mugabe, has initiated a chicken rearing project to empower Zanu-PF Women's League members countrywide.To kick start the programme, women in Lupane district of Matabele...Published: 30 Aug 2017 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Boy beats up mum over circumcision
A MAN appeared in court on Wednesday for allegedly beating his mum when she tried to stop him from circumcising his 12-year-old brother.The 22-year-old was charged with assault and unlawful ci...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 09:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chidyausiku leaves legacy of defending our heritage
I do not know what race Muckraker belongs, but sounds Caucasian. If not Caucasian, he is sold out to colonial values.In his March 3, 2017 rant against retired Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 05:36hrs | | by Godwills Masimirembwa
Are racist whites really a minority?
Two white males filmed themselves beating a black man, before forcing him into a coffin. The video went viral and caused an uproar all over social media. The men were eventually arrested, and howled b...Published: 17 Nov 2016 at 09:30hrs | | by Maynard Manyowa
Mushohwe scapegoats US and Canada, whilst Charamba intimidates protestors
Asked by a BBC reporter in 1979 whether he had any qualms about the use of violence on the Smith regime, Mugabe answered, "We have tried all manner of peaceful demonstrations, with the biggest being i...Published: 06 Sep 2016 at 19:36hrs | | by Zanda Shumba
Teacher 'initiates pupils into satanism'
PARENTS with children attending a school in Gutu have demanded the expulsion of a local teacher, accusing him of initiating their children into satanism. They stormed Makonde Primary School on...Published: 21 May 2016 at 22:11hrs | | by Walter Mswazie
Thabo Mbeki on Nkandla Judgement
The Wider Significance of the Judgement of the Constitutional Court on the "Nkandla Matter". On 31 March, 2016, Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng conve...Published: 11 Apr 2016 at 13:04hrs | | by Thabo Mbeki
'My girlfriend's mother is flirting with me'
Hi Sis NoeMY boyfriend is after sex only. We don't go out and he does not buy me stuff. All he wants is to engage in sex with me. If I refuse he leaves or does not come to see me. We never go out,...Published: 21 Feb 2016 at 07:13hrs | 2 | by Sis Noe
Mahofa warns Kasukuwere before Grace Mugabe
Minister of State for Provincial Affairs for Masvingo, Shuvai Mahofa has today warned and declared that the party will lend its support to President Mugabe on condition that Zanu-PF national political...Published: 04 Dec 2015 at 10:51hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Church robbed by initiates
THE initiates reportedly went to the church and intimidated the congregation before robbing them of their belongings, media reports claim.Daily Sun said they robbed the church of its musical i...Published: 10 Jul 2015 at 11:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Six initiates die in the Eastern Cape
Six people have died since the start of the initiation season in the Eastern Cape, the provincial health department said on Monday.The Citizen newspaper reported that the department spokes...Published: 30 Jun 2015 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Econet unveils EcoCash Savings Club
Mobile telecoms operator Econet Wireless has launched 'EcoCash Savings Club', a new mobile product to support savings groups across the country.According to Econet anyone registered on EcoCash...Published: 07 May 2015 at 17:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
White man challenges poverty in Rural Zvishavane
Zvishavane - A local Non-Governmental Organisation, Muonde Trust is giving a ray of hope to thousands of people from poverty-stricken Mazvihwa community, south-east of Zvishavane town.Muonde T...Published: 30 Mar 2015 at 14:16hrs | | by Musavengana Hove
Xhosa tribal fashion goes global
Laduma Ngxokolo is taking his tribal traditions and creating an international business.It is not every day that a designer showcasing at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Johannesburg for the ...Published: 12 Aug 2014 at 11:49hrs | | by Taurai Maduna BBC News
ZAPU reclaiming Dr Joshua Nkomo's legacy in Bradford
A buoyant and increasingly confident & visible ZAPU held a flamboyant and a spectacularly successful Dr Joshua Nkomo commemorative event in Bradford this weekend on 2nd August 2014. The memorial s...Published: 04 Aug 2014 at 06:41hrs | | by ZAPU Europe Information, Publicity and Marketing Department.
Mnangagwa quizzed over pardoned rapist
A Matobo man jailed for raping his 12-year-old niece was allegedly pardoned by President Robert Mugabe recently despite the fact that rapists were excluded from the amnesty. The rapist identi...Published: 07 Apr 2014 at 06:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chinamwari: Teaching the art of seduction, sex
"The husband is supposed to pay to play with the beads because it is a form of seductive entertainment which helps in getting both the husband and wife aroused and ag...Published: 26 Mar 2014 at 06:48hrs | | by Lizzy Kutyauripo
Syria ships first quantity of chemical weapons
Damascus - A first shipment of material has been removed from Syria under a deal to rid the country of its chemical weapons arsenal, the joint mission overseeing the disarmament said on Tuesday....Published: 07 Jan 2014 at 14:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Is Obama truly pro-black?
The day Barack Obama stood on that podium in 2009 accepting the 44th Presidential nomination of the United States of America, how many Africans within the international community that day would h...Published: 27 Sep 2013 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Tsungai Chipato
New Dawn initiates cost reduction program
New Dawn Mining announced that it has initiated a wide-ranging cost reduction program aimed at reducing cash operating costs at its five operating gold mines in Zimbabwe. The Company currently employ...Published: 19 Jul 2013 at 04:56hrs | | by Business reporter
African Development Corporation initiates BancABC takeover offer
African Development Corporation announced that the management and the Supervisory Board resolved to engage in pooling agreements with aligned investors in ABC Holdings Limited, Botswana (BancABC) and ...Published: 29 May 2013 at 07:21hrs | | by Business reporter
Econet Wireless unveils phone debit card
Zimbabwe's largest mobile phone company, Econet Wireless, has unveiled a new function on its mobile money service EcoCash which allows a cellphone to also operate as a virtual debit card.The f...Published: 27 Mar 2013 at 20:03hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Kasukuwere initiates mine takeover for defying indigenisation
The Zimbabwean government has made moves to take over Vumbachikwe Gold Mine in Gwanda, Matabeleland South for allegedly defying the country's indigenisation laws.Speaking to journa...Published: 11 Jun 2012 at 14:22hrs | | by Ndou Paul
New Dawn initiates 8,000 meter exploration project in Zimbabwe
New Dawn Mining has commenced an 8,000 meter diamond drilling program at its Camperdown Mine gold project, which is part of the Company's Gweru Gold Camp located in the Shurugwi District of Zimbabwe....Published: 17 Apr 2012 at 13:20hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila
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