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Cop steals US$25,000 robbery money
A POLICE officer, who allegedly stole US$25 000 from security guards who had picked money dropped by fleeing armed robbers, yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Donald Ndirowei facing a theft c...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:34hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe accuses American officials of ‘regime change' agenda
In a dramatic turn of events, Zimbabwe finds itself embroiled in a diplomatic spat with the United States following the detention and deportation of American officials and contractors last month....Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 19:48hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter
4 VID Depot officers face probe
AT least four Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) officers based at Chitungwiza Depot are facing investigations on allegations of soliciting money from people acquiring driver's licences and learner...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:54hrs | 652 | by Staff reporter
Is Zimbabwe punching above its belt?
Once a bread basket of Africa, Zimbabwe is now a case of the continent. A once-promising country is now mired with challenges like election rigging, economic collapse, high inflation and abuse of stat...Published: 26 Feb 2024 at 21:47hrs | 236 | by Leonard Koni
CID officers up for torture
A HARARE man was left passing blood-stained urine after he was severely tortured by two Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officers in a bid to force him to admit to theft charges.The CI...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:19hrs | 543 | by Staff reporter
Woman loses vehicle rebate case
A RETURNING citizen has lost a High Court case against the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) after she sued the authority for refusing to clear her Honda Fit vehicle using a duty-free rebate....Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:54hrs | 1245 | by Staff reporter
How Mzila's family suffered during Gukurahundi genocide
IN 1982, I was assaulted by five Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) uniformed young men donning red berets at my Luveve house number 4136 where I lived, while I taught at St Bernards High School in Pumula, ...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:52hrs | 604 | by Moses Mzila Nkalange
Excited by the killings: How The Chronicle covered the Gukurahundi genocide
AbstractTHIS paper examines and interrogates the role of the state-controlled media during the Gukurahundi genocide in Zimbabwe. Gukurahundi is a genocide that took place in Zimbabwe betwe...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:51hrs | 322 | by Bhekinkosi Jakobe Ncube
An open letter to Nero
Hello incoming President of Zimbabwe. Hope this letter find you in good health.The proof of the pudding is in the eating. The people want to taste you.Age is still on your side and you...Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 22:38hrs | 2089 | by Leonard Koni
'Zimbabwe is cursed'
OPPOSITION Zapu leader has described Zimbabwe as a cursed nation because of bad politics since the country attained independence in 1980.Sibangilizwe Nkomo, the son to the late nationalist Jos...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 07:46hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa was placed in a suffocating environment
"I am advised, which advice I accept, that Nelson Chamisa was placed in such a suffocating environment that he had to conduct himself in the manner/way he did. I give him the benefit of the do...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 09:36hrs | 534 | by Advocate Eric Matinenga.
Zimbabwe probes extra-judicial rendition of truck driver to Zambia
Zimbabwean police are investigating the extra-judicial rendition of a truck driver to Zambia after he was abducted in Harare on October 28 last year.Tasara Hwata, 47, was abducted and tortured...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 10:13hrs | 1091 | by Staff reporter
25 school kids 'kidnapped' from Harare
Police have arrested a 60-year-old man on kidnapping charges after 25 children he was supposed to drive to their homes from school turned up in Macheke, 103km away.Police were tipped off by ot...Published: 19 Jan 2024 at 13:13hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Bosso fans question wisdom of an 'absentee' chairman
DEBATE has been raging on social media about the wisdom of electing office bearers based out of the country as Highlanders Election Day draws closer.Highlanders paid-up members will on 4 Febru...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 09:45hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
What constitutionalism when citizens barred from exercising their rights?
It was quite curious listening to the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe Luke Malaba urge Zimbabweans to respect constitutionalism. He made these comments at the occasion to mark the opening of the 202...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 15:29hrs | 257 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa praises Chiwenga
President Mnangagwa has heaped praise on Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga, describing him as a symbol of the country's gallant war of liberation and a cadre who has executed national assignments...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 09:29hrs | 183 | by Staff reporter
Zapu celebrates 62 years
Zapu is today celebrating 62 years after its formation with the party spokesperson Mso Ndlovu saying they celebrate this milestone, as they continue on their journey to achieve the full emancipation o...Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 11:50hrs | 205 | by Stephen Jakes
Granny (78) axed to death
A 78-year-old woman from Nembudziya in Gokwe North was found dead after she was struck with an axe on the head by an intruder.The incident took place at Murozvi Village under Chief Chireya....Published: 17 Dec 2023 at 09:42hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli back track on wealth tax ...amid concerns govt is not applying mind on serious issues
MInister of Finance Mthuli Ncube has reportedly backtracked on the 1% Wealth Tax on property amid concerns by former MDC Matabeleland North senator Chief ...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:21hrs | 1201 | by Stephen Jakes
3 students in court for selling leaked exam paper
Three students from TelOne Centre of Learning who allegedly sold a leaked HEXCO Engineering and Mathematics paper that was written last week to some first year counterparts have appeared in court toda...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 15:14hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Pair in court for using fake High Court order
Two people appeared in court last Friday for allegedly tendering a fake High Court Order to the police to assist them in getting custody of two minor children.Gift Phiri (54) and Lois Rodo Mad...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 14:21hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
Why would SADC risk confrontation with Zim regime whilst citizens act as if all is well?
So, another meeting of SADC (Southern African Development Community) heads of state has come and gone without the much anticipated 'resolution on flawed elections recently held in Zimbabwe'!Of...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 15:40hrs | 696 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Dad turns daughter into sex slave
IN a heart-rending incident, a 16-year-old girl from Mathabiswana Village in Insuza area, Matebeleland North province was allegedly turned into a sex slave by her biological father who allegedly had a...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 06:52hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
Politics of ethnicity: Jumping from the pan into the fire
BELOW is a book excerpt from In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream, Volume III (Ideas and Solutions) by Professor Arthur Mutambara.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new Cabinet shocked many b...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 08:31hrs | 3071 | by Arthur Mutambara
Mumba says Mnangagwa's govt misguided itself
SADC Election Observer Mission (EOM) head Nevers Mumba has called out the Zimbabwean government, saying it misdirected itself in blaming him for the regional body's relatively uncommon preliminary rep...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 06:24hrs | 4733 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa badly missed veterans
WITH the national election done and dusted, it has become apparent that there are several Members of the National Assembly from the ninth parliament that will not be joining the new faces at the new p...Published: 03 Sep 2023 at 07:55hrs | 1980 | by Staff reporter
Army boss kills maize thief
Zimbabwe National Army Brigadier General Hebert Chingono has been implicated in the murder of a maize thief.The matter came to light at Concession magistrates courts yesterday where Chingono t...Published: 30 Aug 2023 at 23:51hrs | 1351 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Low turnout in Zimbabwe election cost Chamisa presidency'
Over two million registered voters did not vote in Zimbabwe's 2023 election, potentially costing Nelson Chamisa the presidencyA total of 6 623 511 individuals were registered to vote in the 20...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 20:22hrs | 471 | 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 | 154 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says he did not run the election, 'I was a participant'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Sunday morning rejected allegations by the opposition that the 2023 presidential election was rigged in his favour.He also said observer missions that criticise...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 07:48hrs | 873 | by Staff reporter
CCC is a US puppet, says Zanu-PF
THE ruling Zanu-PF party has accused the United States of interfering in Zimbabwe's political affairs, claiming that the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) is a puppet party bent on facilitating Zim...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 07:00hrs | 1202 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa lashes out at CCC, observers
President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday lashed out at claims that the August 23 and 24 harmonised elections were rigged in his favour, challenging those who are not happy to take the matter to co...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:57hrs | 898 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says some observers went beyond mandate
President Mnangagwa has joined a growing number of people who have criticised some election observer missions, especially the SADC Election Observer Mission, for straying into areas that were beyond t...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:49hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe engages Sadc over election report
Remarks by the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Honourable Prof Amon Murwira during a meeting with Sadc ambassadors accredited to Zimbabwe: August 27, 2023 Introduct...Published: 28 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe elected as vice chair of Sadc
Zimbabwe has been elected as vice chair of the Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) after a Heads of State and Government meeting in Angola, which is the new chair of the regional bloc....Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 06:55hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reportedly eager to cut official Rufaro opening ribbon
ANTI-Riot police officers were Thursday ordered to stop Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume's commissioning of Rufaro Stadium, with unconfirmed reports indicating President Emmerson Mnangagwa was planning on do...Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 19:18hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
War vet who quit Bosso for struggle
RALITALI Ngwenya Qondani decided to quit Highlanders FC to join the struggle in 1976 because he could not stand oppression.Qondani said his father Elias Qondani was in detention for political ...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 06:48hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF will win resoundingly, party chair claims
Zanu-PF national chair Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri has claimed the ruling party will win resoundingly in the August 23 harmonised elections as the party has done enough groundwork to win the hearts of th...Published: 22 Jul 2023 at 19:47hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Journalist denied access to Zanu-PF rally
Freelance journalist Chengetai Zvauya was on 3 July 2023 reportedly denied access to cover a Zanu-PF campaign rally at a netball complex in Mbare, Harare, which was addressed by Vice President Constan...Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 19:45hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Another empty political statement from Chiwenga
ZIMBABWE goes to the polls on August 23 and the only strong political candidates tussling it out are Zanu-PF leader Emmerson Mnangagwa, Nelson Chamisa (Citizens Coalition for Change) and Saviour ...Published: 05 Jul 2023 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Violent political candidates don't deserve votes, says Chief Mathema
Aspiring candidates for the upcoming harmonised elections who incite violence do not deserve to be voted into any office, Chief Khulumani Mathema of Gwanda has said.The outspoken traditional l...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 16:08hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
CIO linked FAZ abducts village head over cement
Three men from Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ) on Wednesday allegedly abducted and threatened to kill Munamati Village head in Ward 8 Gutu Central, Wilfred Munamati, for receiving ten bags of cement...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 15:47hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mentally-challenged man mistaken for thief, killed
A MENTALLY-CHALLENGED man from Chinhoyi succumbed to injuries suffered in an assault by four members of a neighbourhood watch committee members in Harare who mistook him for a thief.Dona...Published: 28 Jun 2023 at 20:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Bosso executives survive vote of no confidence
HIGHLANDERS Football Club's executive survived a vote of no confidence after the auditors issued an adverse opinion on the club's financials which paints a bad picture of the institution.An ad...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:35hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Liberation hero to be exhumed
The late liberation War Hero, Dr January Rachilumela Makakavhule-Moyo's family has requested for his remains to be exhumed and reburied.According to a notice by the Beitbridge Registrar, Dr Ma...Published: 10 May 2023 at 19:24hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora suffers another court defeat
A CHINHOYI magistrate this Tuesday acquitted Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) activist, Godfrey Makoko, who was facing charges of threatening to kill MDC president, Douglas Mwonzora.This d...Published: 10 May 2023 at 19:24hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Home Affairs secretary in meddling storm
HOME Affairs permanent secretary Gerald Gwinji has been accused of meddling in a case where he made attempts to summon his counterpart, secretary for Local Government ministry Zvinechimwe Churu, on be...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ex-CIO boss accused of rape interrogated
THE former Central Intelligence Organisation director of economics, who is being accused of raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter, was put to his defence after his application for discharge at the close...Published: 15 Apr 2023 at 20:55hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Estranged couple fails to account for missing child
Two police officers who were married but are now on separation are failing to account for their minor child's whereabouts, in a mysterious case that has raised suspicion of murder.The child wa...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Imbiber attacked over 13-year-old girl
A 32-YEAR -OLD Mazowe man is nursing injuries after he was attacked with an axe handle and open hands by a 13-year-old girl's mother and another man who accused him of making the girl sit on his legs ...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 09:34hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
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