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ZB major shareholder blocks Ernst & Young appointment
ZB Financial Holdings' (ZBFH) attempt to re-appoint Ernst & Young (EY) as its external auditors for the 2025 financial year stalled last week after major shareholder Transnational Holdings objecte...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:53hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
Swiss Ambassador accused of meddling in Gukurahundi hearings
Switzerland's ambassador to Zimbabwe, Stephane Rey, has come under fire for allegedly interfering in the Gukurahundi hearings, with accusations that his actions are aimed at sabotaging the sensitive r...Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:41hrs | 687 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF apologizes to Hichilema
Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, has officially apologized to Zambia's United Party for National Development (UPND) over inflammatory remarks made by some of its members against Zambia's President Ha...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 13:05hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
The new PVO law is a sign of a government that fears its own people
The Zimbabwe government has always been afraid of its own people.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's signing of the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Act, 2025, into law marks yet ano...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 09:27hrs | 81 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SADC's compromised chairmanship failing the people of Mozambique
The recent elections held on October 9 in Mozambique have proven to be a significant turning point in the country's history, but not for the reasons the Southern African Development Community (SADC) w...Published: 26 Dec 2024 at 16:59hrs | 1239 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sengezo Tshabangu warned
The Welshman Ncube-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) yesterday vehemently rejected the actions of self-proclaimed interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu, warning him that his authority with...Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 07:01hrs | 3388 | by Staff reporter
ICC issues arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu
The international criminal court has issued arrest warrants for the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the country's former defence minister Yoav Gallant and the Hamas leader Mohammed Deif fo...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 793 | by Staff reporter
Some Sadc leaders boycott extraordinary indaba in Zimbabwe?
Heads of State and Government, along with high-ranking representatives, have begun arriving in Harare for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Summit set to be chaired by Zi...Published: 20 Nov 2024 at 06:47hrs | 1084 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF dismisses electoral interference reports
The ruling Zanu-PF party has dismissed as malicious recent media reports suggesting it played a role in influencing electoral outcomes in South Africa, Mozambique, and Botswana.In his weekly c...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:25hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa now a regional pariah: The cost of meddling in neighboring countries' electoral processes
Since Emmerson Mnangagwa assumed the presidency of Zimbabwe in 2017, his leadership has been marked by a series of controversial political decisions, both within his own country and in the broader Sou...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 15:17hrs | 1650 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
EDfor2030 is a Zanu PF sting operation to draw attention away from rigged elections and illegitimacy. It is working!
What if I tell you that the EDfor2030 hoo-haaa was a decoy to draw attention away from the more pressing matter that Zanu PF was illegitimate because both SADC and AU had condemned Zimbabwe’s 2023 e...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:19hrs | 741 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mutsvangwa says ED2030 slogan, a reaction to outside forces
ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has disclosed that the recent push to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure beyond the constitutionally mandated two terms was largely driven by exte...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:08hrs | 2986 | by Staff reporter
China opposes coercive measures against developing countries
China on Tuesday represented 28 Global South countries and delivered a joint statement at the United Nations opposing unilateral coercive measures and urging countries imposing them to "immediately an...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 15:52hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
South Africa totally correct to 'relocate Taiwan' out of Pretoria
The brouhaha around the forced relocation of the Taipei Liaison Office from SA's capital Pretoria to Johannesburg - approximately 50 km southward - is completely misplaced.In 1997, SA cut dipl...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 09:13hrs | 1222 | by Abbey Makoe
Zanu-PF plots protests against ED2030 spoilers
ZANU-PF provincial structures in Midlands and Masvingo are reportedly planning protests against a vocal critic of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has been campaigning against a proposed plan to exte...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 11:48hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's SADC Chair acceptance speech
May I express my profound appreciation to His Excellency, João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, for the astute and visionary leadership in steering our organisation, as Chairperson of ...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 20:43hrs | 402 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe tells UN 'experts' that respect for sovereignty is paramount
Zimbabwe has dismissed a call from United Nations experts to release several activists recently arrested and detained by authorities.On August 15, UN experts, including Special Rapporteur on t...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 16:03hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa thanks military for loyalty
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has thanked the Zimbabwean military for remaining loyal to his rule as he pledged housing and car loan incentives to cushion members from a tough economy blamed on his poo...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 12:45hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe won't tolerate meddling in internal affairs'
Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services of Zimbabwe, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, emphasized the nation's commitment to sovereignty in governance and electoral processes, rejecting extern...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:15hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
UK explores new ways to punish Mnangagwa
The House of Lords recently hosted a comprehensive discussion on strategies to exert pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration through restrictive measures, aiming to make the situatio...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe wants to bolster relations with Russia despite US pressure'
The United States is putting pressure on Zimbabwe to persuade the authorities of the southern African country to abandon co-operation with Russia, but Harare is determined to increase interaction with...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Sanctions on Zanu PF govt leaders are useless'
Outspoken Ex Zipra cadre Max Mkandla has warned the United States of America that itrs imposition of targeted sanctions on the Zimbabwean leaders is useless as those leaders lose nothing and feel no p...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 13:07hrs | 4 | by Stephen Jakes
Unilateral sanctions are not illegal!
IT was so laughable listening to Information minister Jenfan Muswere fuming over US targeted sanctions on some Zimbabweans.I could easily tell that he was trying his best to please his boss, P...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:14hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Namibia comments on 'removal' of US sanctions on Zimbabwe
The Government of the Republic of Namibia has taken note of a new sanctions regime announced by H.E. Joseph B. Biden, President of the United States of America. on 4 March 2024. Article 96 of ...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 07:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Ziyambi repeats anti-sanctions call
Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi says sanctions must be removed for Zimbabweans to enjoy rights enshrined in the Constitution.He said this during the high level segment of the 55th Session of ...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 05:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF by-elections campaign starts
Zanu-PF Secretary-General Dr Obert Mpofu yesterday implored voters to rectify their slip-ups when they voted for CCC during the August harmonised elections by voting the ruling party in the coming by-...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:46hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt hits back at US diplomat's patronizing behavior
In a sharp critique, Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, has criticized the United States Embassy for its perceived condescension. Mangwana urged the diploma...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:54hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe education system fast deteriorating
GERMAN Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission in Zimbabwe Michael Ott has said the quality of Zimbabwe's education system is fast deteriorating."I have been here for a year in the country, unfo...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 15:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Court clears ZAPU official of contempt of court charges
Andrew Ndlovu, the ZAPU National Secretary for Security and Internal Affairs, who had been facing contempt of court charges after his arrest in April of this year in connection with a property dispute...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 19:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
'Mutsvangwa, Mangwana wanted to steal from ZBC'
The lawyer representing former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) acting chief executive, Wisdom Hombarume, made allegations yesterday, accusing former Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa and ...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
CCC recalls sign of party's internal problems, says Mwonzora
Douglas Mwonzora, the leader of MDC-T, has pointed out that the recent recalls carried out by Sengezo Tshabangu on behalf of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) highlight a deficiency in corporate...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC's diplomatic offensive questioned
Political analysts have expressed doubt regarding the effectiveness of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)'s diplomatic efforts to advocate for a new election.Under the leadership of Nelso...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 11:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Zambia tiff deepens
Copperbelt provincial minister Elisha Matambo said the Zambian government would petition international and regional bodies to investigate the threats on Hichilema’s life.Matambo announced th...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Zambia cold war escalates
A Zambian minister has announced that Zambia will soon approach the Southern African Development Community (SADC), African Union (AU), and United Nations (UN) regarding allegations that Zimbabwe's rul...Published: 13 Sep 2023 at 18:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt summons EU over biased report
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is spiritedly continuing its fire-fighting crusade after it yesterday summoned the European Union ambassadors to rebuke the EU Electoral Observation Missi...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Interference on polls, overstepping unacceptable'
THE gross interference on the country's internal affairs and overstepping by some electoral observer missions will not be tolerated in Zimbabwe as is the case anywhere in the world. The Acting...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:03hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
EU polls report on Zimbabwe 'full of misrepresentations'
Zimbabwe yesterday called the European Union (EU) to order following the release of an adverse preliminary report "full of misrepresentations and allegations" by the bloc's elections observer mission ...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
China notes reports on some disputing the Zimbabwe election result
China says it has congratulated President Mnangagwa on his re-election but notes "reports on some disputing the election result."Below is the full statement:"As a friend to Zimbabwe. C...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 22:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls them 'daydreaming political toddlers'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has told off infantile opposition leaders who have threatened to trigger chaos if they lose elections in direct contradiction to democratic practices.The President also lau...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:50hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zuma says 'No to external interference in Zimbabwe elections'
FORMER South Africa President, Jacob Zuma, has said Zimbabwe must be allowed to conduct its forthcoming harmonised elections without external interference.Other countries, he said, should also...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 07:13hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns against foreign interference
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has issued a warning to Western countries not to meddle in Zimbabwe's internal affairs, claiming that the country's people will remain united.He said this last wee...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 17:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Uncle Sam lacks moral authority to lecture on democracy
ON Thursday 29 June, President Mnangagwa addressed a gathering of small scale miners where he emphasised his Government's support to the most productive sectors of the economy. He told the min...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:05hrs | 13 | by Ranga Mataire
2023 elections are free 'Musoro wambuya vako!' said irritated Mnangagwa. He's rigging and fears the consequences!
We are one of the most peaceful countries on the continent," Mnangagwa told Miners4ED members in Gweru."We are a peaceful country, we are united and we are democratic. Not even a single (forei...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 19:44hrs | 11 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa says no one can lecture Zimbabwe on democracy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has bragged that Zimbabwe is a democratic country in her own right and does not need foreign powers to lecture her on principles of democracy.Addressing thousands ...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 14:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Green Bombers' groupings haggle over who 'owns' Mnangagwa
TEMPERATURES are rising among former National Youth Service (NYS) graduates, derogatorily known as ‘Green Bombers', amid revelations two distinct groupings are tussling to claim rights to canvass su...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Jabulani Sibanda likens opposition to the devil
CONTROVERSIAL Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial chairperson Jabulani Sibanda has sensationally claimed the ruling party represents God, urging aspiring parliamentarians to secure seats in the upcoming polls...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's open invitation for international election observers: An opportunity for transparency
ZIMBABWE'S open invitation for international election observers should not be perceived as a compromise of its national sovereignty or an invitation for interference in its internal affairs.Th...Published: 13 Jun 2023 at 06:40hrs | 3 | by Marshall Ndlela
US embassy refuses to back down after spat with Zimbabwe
The United States embassy in Harare has refused to back down over tweets urging Zimbabweans to register and vote after its top diplomat was summoned to a meeting at the foreign affairs ministry on Tue...Published: 31 May 2023 at 20:58hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe warns meddlesome US
THE Government yesterday summoned a senior diplomat representing the United States in Zimbabwe and reprimanded Washington for meddling in the country's domestic affairs. This follows the unpre...Published: 31 May 2023 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US call for peaceful poll rattles govt?
GOVERNMENT says it will take action against the United States (US) embassy for calling on Zimbabweans to vote in peace during the forthcoming elections, arguing that it was against diplomatic protocol...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
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