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Zimbabwe gets global endorsement ahead of COP15 indaba
Zimbabwe is set to cement its reputation as a premier destination for high-profile international events as it prepares to host the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Rams...Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 08:45hrs | 89 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwwe to host Benin in South Africa
The Zimbabwe national football team, the Warriors, will play their 2026 FIFA World Cup home qualifier against Benin at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa, on March 20.Zimbabwe r...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:29hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Trump exposes USAid as regime change tool
In a stunning development, the United States administration under President Donald Trump has admitted that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been used as a conduit for regime cha...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:44hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Betting Shops vs Betting Apps: Which Is Better in 2025?
We've all been there - standing in line at a betting shop, feeling the energy of the crowd, the buzz in the air. But then you think, "Isn't it easier to just ...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 21:20hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
Zim to host 21st UN Tourism meeting
Zimbabwe is set to host the United Nations Tourism 21st Committee on Tourism and Sustainability meeting in September 2025, a decision underscoring the country's commitment to sustainable tourism devel...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 10:26hrs | 371 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe Warriors get US$1 million for 2025 AFCON finals campaign
The Zimbabwe senior men's national football team, the Warriors, is set to receive a financial boost from the government ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign in Morocco. Finance M...Published: 29 Nov 2024 at 07:19hrs | 3968 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in rude awakening
A dramatic no-show by 12 out of 16 regional leaders at the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) extraordinary summit convened by Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sparked concerns a...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:13hrs | 3101 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has managed to make Zimbabweans hate SADC!
Hosting international events is usually met with much joy and pride by the local citizenry. I can just imagine the anticipation and excitement that gripped the people of France as they eagerly...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 12:37hrs | 1548 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mugabe never acted like a maniac as Sadc and AU Chair
I am still struggling to wrap my head around this madness. What is it about hosting a SADC heads of state and government meeting in Zimbabwe that can drive the host leader to go off the rails?...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 16:56hrs | 513 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa should know that demonstrations at international events are nothing new
First of all, let's get one thing straight.There is a huge difference between a demonstration and a riot.I felt that I needed to clarify a misconception that, in my book, has been deli...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 10:40hrs | 892 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Zimbabwe ready to thwart all sponsored demos'
ANY attempts by foreign-sponsored opposition elements to cause violent protests before or during the SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government later this month will be met with befitting responses ...Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 07:28hrs | 395 | by Sgtaff reporter
Benefits of Having the Maltese Passport for Retired Footballers
For retired footballers looking to enjoy their golden years, obtaining a Maltese passport can open up a world of opportunities. One of the key benefits of having a Maltese passport is the ability to t...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 12:16hrs | 549 | by Staff Reporter
Victoria Falls cricket stadium project kicks off
Construction has begun on the Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls, a key project for Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) in partnership with the government and the International Cricke...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:09hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa govt willing to let people die of COVID-19 just to host SADC Summit?
The recent deaths due to alleged 'flu-like illnesses' of footballer Norman Maroto and opposition legislator Murisi Zwizwai are most unsettling.In fact, this is not simply unsettling but positi...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 90 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt fears civil unrest
The Government has issued a stern warning to political groups, politicians, and certain civil society organizations against orchestrating disruptive activities aimed at creating chaos in the country. ...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gvt partners with Sakunda to invest in upgraded seating for National Sports Stadium
The Government, in partnership with Sakunda Holdings, has invested in upgrading the National Sports Stadium, paving the way for international events to return to Zimbabwe. This development is ...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 09:45hrs | 44 | by Tonderai Ndoro
SADC Summit exposes Mnangagwa regime incompetence
There is usually nothing out of the ordinary when countries hosting major international events spruce up their existing infrastructure or even construct completely new ones.As a matter of fact...Published: 17 May 2024 at 17:17hrs | 29 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa niece's legacy woes haunt ZBC
THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) is grappling with serious management challenges linked to Helliate Rushwaya - the newly appointed board chair - during her tenure as the acting chief execut...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:51hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Zifa snub Mnangagwa
THE Zifa Normalisation Committee might have shot themselves in the foot after failing to attend the commissioning of Heart Stadium by President Emerson Mnangagwa yesterday.Hundreds of people i...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 06:07hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
'No report on CCC legislator alleged abduction'
CCC legislator Mr. Takudzwa Ngadziore has not filed any formal reports with law enforcement agencies regarding an alleged abduction circulating on social media, the police announced yesterday....Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 05:40hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promises to revamp Barbourfields
THERE was sweet news for Bulawayo and its football lovers yesterday when President Mnangagwa announced that Government will refurbish Barbourfields Stadium.Speaking at the Cowdray Park Star Ra...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches ZimAfro T10
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the hosting of the historic Zim Afro T10 on Zimbabwean soil for the first time was a step in the right direction as it fits into Government's thrust to remodel the s...Published: 21 Jul 2023 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Accessing a World of Sport from your computer
The barriers to entry in all aspects of life have been blown away since the internet became ubiquitous. Yes, there are certain hurdles to overcome if you want to access certain things but, in general,...Published: 02 Jun 2023 at 10:17hrs | 20 | by Staff Reporter
What do we know about the 2023 Asia Cup?
Cricket fans have much to look forward to in 2023. As well as the regular domestic competitions of the Big Bash League (BBL) and the Indian Premier League (IPL), there are also annual international ev...Published: 23 Mar 2023 at 06:15hrs | 18 | by Staff Writer
Chamisa's CCC throws Murehwa violence investigations into disarray
CCC leaders have surreptitiously spirited witnesses involved in the disturbing political violence that took place in Murehwa from their homes even before police have finished conducting crucial interv...Published: 13 Jan 2023 at 05:46hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mistrust dividing Zimbabwe, claims Commonwealth team
THE Commonwealth assessment team, currently in Harare, has noted deep-seated polarisation in the country emanating from "mistrust" and implored the media to play a part in uniting the nation.A...Published: 18 Nov 2022 at 05:21hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe has made very impressive progress' says Commonwealth team
Zimbabwe has made "very impressive" progress in meeting conditions to re-join the Commonwealth, a top official of the group of 56 mainly former British colonies said after an assessment mission, even ...Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 05:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Black Umfolosi continues Canada tour with two new members
Zimbabwean group Black Umfolosi will this weekend continue their tour of western Canada with a show in Errington, their second visit to the Vancouver Island community.The group, which speciali...Published: 01 Nov 2022 at 05:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Former Miss Zimbabwe now staying on the streets of Joburg
FORMER Miss Zimbabwe 2003, Phoebe Monjane, is now a pale shadow of herself.According to H-Metro, the model is now staying on the streets of Joburg.She is said to be dining with street ...Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 16:19hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter
Chamisa claims infiltration plot
THE Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) has raised a red flag over a plot by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to infiltrate the opposition by allegedly deploying operatives to penetrate ...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 10:05hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Patriotic Act targets dissenters
Zanu-PF members of Parliament have renewed their plot to bring in laws that seek to bar opposition leaders, particularly those from the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), from contesting in nationa...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 16:18hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala arrested as Chamisa goons torch homes
POLICE last night arrested CCC deputy chairman and Member of Parliament for Zengeza West Job Sikhala in connection with the violence that erupted at Nyatsime on the outskirts of Chitungwiza where his ...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son in-law extinguishes Warriors' Afcon dream
THE Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has emphatically declared the country's participation in the 2023 Afcon qualifiers is not a priority as the window of opportunity opened by Caf slams shut th...Published: 22 May 2022 at 19:21hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son in-law approaches CAS of Fifa ban
THE Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) is reportedly filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against Fifa's decision to ban Zimbabwe from international competitions, paving ...Published: 20 May 2022 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zifa running out of time to convince Fifa to lift suspension
ZIFA has one week left to convince Fifa to lift the country's suspension and allow the Warriors to participate in the 2023 Afcon qualifiers.Caf gave Zimbabwe up to next Thursday to get the sus...Published: 20 May 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC employs old tricks to attract sanctions renewal
Ahead of the now redundant annual renewal of illegal economic sanctions on Zimbabwe by the United States this week, some opposition political parties are frenziedly stage-managing the violence that wa...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe secures global association membership
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA) has secured international membership with the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) through its Zimbabwe National Convention Bureau.This was afte...Published: 16 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Mamombe feigning illness to delay trial'
JUSTICE minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has claimed that Harare West legislator Joanah Mamombe (Citizens Coalition for Change) has been employing delaying tactics in the finalisation of her "fake abduction" ...Published: 01 Feb 2022 at 05:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
World Cup blow for Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE'S Lady Chevrons were dealt a huge blow as their World Cup aspirations were bowled out by concerns over the emergence of a Covid-19 variant, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) callin...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 07:45hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt, Chamisa's MDC in fresh abduction war
GOVERNMENT and the MDC Alliance are embroiled in a fresh abduction war as Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe yesterday accused the opposition of making fake claims that its party vice-president Ten...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF slams Masvingo violence claims
AHEAD of President Mnangagwa's visit to the United Kingdom for the UN Climate Change conference of the parties (COP 26) in Glasgow and the expected arrival of the United Nations Special Rapporteur Dr ...Published: 13 Oct 2021 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans abusing social media to bolster fake abuses
When many protests go unnoticed, creating drama can seem like a good strategy to draw attention. But if they become self-harming and harming others the public opinion can turn against the protestors....Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 18:57hrs | 13 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Macheso to stage two shows in SA
Sungura kingpin Alick Macheso returns to South Africa for two live performances next month and his management has promised top drawer performances. The October 9 and 10 shows come after earlie...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Exposing Zimbabwe axis of evil
AHEAD of President Mnangagwa's visit to the United Kingdom, the country's detractors disguised as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have upped the anti-Government ante as they seek to besmirch the Se...Published: 01 Sep 2021 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
PSL launches vaccination drive
THE Premier Soccer League (PSL) will make an aggressive push for player vaccinations in order to entice the government to lift the ban on the game.On Friday, the Chibuku Super Cup was thrown i...Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 10:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Are ZANU PF and MDC shameful governance failures proving Rhodesia's Smith right that Blacks not ready to govern themselves?
There are issues that are so emotive and sensitive, that even I try my best not to provoke them unnecessarily - or, at least, tread very carefully, being alive to their potential explosiveness - nonet...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 11:21hrs | 16 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
MDC Alliance lies have short legs, indeed
In 2019, just a year after the harmonised elections, a 'dead protestor' appeared in the dock.Yes, a 'dead' one.The MDC Alliance and some non-governmental organisations played God and c...Published: 27 May 2021 at 07:02hrs | 2 | by Blessings Chidakwa
Excitement over city status grips Victoria Falls
IT'S finally happening for Victoria Falls. The city fathers are excited that the resort town municipality is upgrading into a city. Victoria Falls Mayor Councillor Somvelo Dlamini said the lev...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls gets city status
PARLIAMENT has approved Victoria Falls' city status following recommendations by a commission that was set up to assess the town's capacity. Local Government and Public Works Minister July Moy...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe and abductions
Since the beginning of the year, some people, mainly government detractors, and opposition members have claimed to have been abducted and tortured in Zimbabwe, but it is not easy to say who could be b...Published: 31 Aug 2020 at 09:46hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
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