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Sell-outs: are they going to be exonerated if they contributed to the Mthwakazi-begging kitty?
There are three appeals in Mthwakazi region taking rounds: one was done by Comrade Ezra Tshisa Sibanda: he is appealing to the public to contribute to his crowdfunding, the money he is going to use to...Published: 4 hrs ago | 1271 | by Nomazulu Thata
Bushiri avails K50 million to fight Coronavirus
South African based celebrated preacher Shepherd Bushiri has announced that he is availing K50 million to the nation of Malawi to assist them in combating the deadly Coronavirus which has claime...Published: 5 hrs ago | 1401 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwean man wins lotto in Canada
If ever Onismos Murambiwa second guessed his decision to move to Canada, winning the lotto surely changed things.Born and bred in Zimbabwe, this 47-year-old father of three could not believe h...Published: 8 hrs ago | 11028 | by Staff Writer
What Old Mutual is doing to its valued countries, R10k cover for every healthcare worker
Every single one of South Africa's registered healthcare workers will now be entitled to free life insurance worth R10,000 in light of Covid-19, insurance group Old Mutual announced. Old Mutua...Published: 9 hrs ago | 412 | by Staff reporter
Prophet escapes jail over child death
A PROPHET who caused the death of a four-year old dumb girl from Bulawayo after prescribing a herbal concoction purportedly to help her gain speech has been sentenced to a wholly suspended prison term...Published: 14 hrs ago | 300 | by Staff reporter
Respiratory diseases warning ahead of winter season
HEALTH experts and the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) have warned that fluctuating weather conditions and the approaching winter provide a fertile ground for increased cases of Covid-19 and ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 298 | by Staff reporter
Barbourfields Stadium renovations plea
ZIMBABWE National Soccer Supporters Association (ZNSSA) has made a passionate plea to the Government and Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to speed up work at Barbourfields Stadium and have the facility rea...Published: 14 hrs ago | 158 | by Staff reporter
Chaos as markets open
CHAOTIC scenes were witnessed at the market place in Bulawayo yesterday as it was teeming with people, mostly vendors who jostled to buy fresh produce. It took police and soldiers to maintain ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 294 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe prison still free from Covid-19'
ONE of the released inmates who benefited from the Presidential Amnesty has declared that prisons are still safe from coronavirus although it is not a place to stay.Tatenda Govere, 31, was sho...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 16:24hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 Zim Lockdown: Gendered impacts, implications and effects on women and girls as primary caregivers
The COVID-19 pandemic represents a global challenge that affects our lives and our work. Zimbabwe is under a total lockdown for a period of 21 days from Monday 30th March 2020 as a precautionary and m...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 15:21hrs | 357 | by Alfred Towo
COVID-19 lockdown exposes vile depths of Zimbabwe govt cruelty and incompetence
As Zimbabwe continues in its lockdown, as a measure to limit the devastating impact of the Novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - that has affected over a million, and killed tens of thousands globall...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 15:06hrs | 491 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Government endorses Prophet Makandiwa as a true Man of God
Deputy Government Spokesperson Energy Mutodi says the government recognizes Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa as a true Man of God and pleaded with him sand other Prophets to lead the nation in praying to Go...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 11:16hrs | 3758 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man who posted video about SA's 'contaminated Covid-19 test kits' arrested
The man who posted a video relating to Covid-19, claiming testing kits are possibly contaminated, has been arrested.Police spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters said the 55-year-old man was ...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 11:04hrs | 1559 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean doctor tells her story about treating Covid-19 in New York
A Zimbabwean doctor working in New York says she sometimes feels helpless in the fight against Covid-19 - and without a vaccine or cure, says the world should work more to flatten the curve.Dr...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:19hrs | 1792 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Tsvangirai aide attacks MDC officials for resisting Supreme Court ruling
MAXWELL Shumba, a former chief strategist to the now late MDC founding president, Morgan Tsvangirai, has labelled senior MDC Alliance officials and their supporters a disappointment for dismissing a r...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:09hrs | 1347 | by Staff reporter
'Tsvangirai ignored Chamisa appointment advice,' says Magaisa
THE former advisor to late MDC president Mr Morgan Tsvangirai has revealed that his ex-boss in 2016 ignored advice on the illegality of the appointment of Mr Nelson Chamisa and Engineer Elias Mudzuri ...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 08:08hrs | 1813 | by Staff reporter
Postpone June exams, says Zimta
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has proposed the postponement of the June and November 2020 examinations owing to the failure by teachers to travel to their nearest centres to administer the...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:40hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean electricity tariffs hiked by 19.2%
The Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC) announced an increase in tariffs by 19,2 percent, at a time when the country is no longer experiencing prolonged power cuts.According to a...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 18:37hrs | 3661 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: TB Joshua links coronavirus to 'error in advanced technology'
Nigerian Pastor TB Joshua has waded again into the controversies surrounding the dramatic spread of COVID-19 and the extreme measures implemented by leaders worldwide to contain it....Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 17:41hrs | 2469 | by Gareth Watson
WATCH: Prophet Makandiwa fires salvo at Mnangagwa
UFIC leader Emmanuel Makandiwa is an angry man after the media branded him as a false prophet who lied that he prophesied the coming of the Coronavirus. In an emotionally charged up sermon del...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 13:48hrs | 6125 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tenants flee US$ apartments
FINANCIALLY-SQUEZZED Gweru residents have begun migrating from the northern parts of the city to densely-populated suburbs, where rentals are cheaper, while others are relocating to rural areas as mos...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 12:41hrs | 2324 | by Staff reporter
Burning of Confiscated Vegetables in Mutare Must Be Investigated
Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) has said it received with utter shock and disbelief reports that, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Officers in Mutare confiscated and la...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 11:16hrs | 1421 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa witnesses water, maize meal queues in Harare drive-by
President Emmerson Mnangagwa Sunday came face to face with the harsh realities of life in some of Harare's poor neighbourhoods after an unannounced drive-by tour.Mnangagwa declared a 21-...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 10:36hrs | 4181 | by Staff reporter
Effective government messaging can save lives
It goes without saying that during a crisis such as the pandemic the world is currently facing; clear, consistent and concise communications can be an effective tool in curbing the spread of diseases ...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 09:33hrs | 240 | by Agencies
'I'm proud of your discipline during lockdown' said Mnangagwa - contrarily 'Soldiers go crush our enemies!'
"Wishing a blessed Sunday to my brothers and sisters in lockdown. I am proud of the way you have responded to this challenging situation, with discipline, commitment, and spirit. The road is long, but...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 09:00hrs | 558 | by Nomusa Garikai
Joshua Nkomo betrayed Zipra, writes Obert Mpofu
THE late former Vice-President Joshua Nkomo's participation in the 1979 Lancaster House talks was frowned upon by the military element in his-PF-Zapu, Zipra, which felt the negotiations were a "self-c...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 08:26hrs | 4137 | by Staff reporter
South Africa Minister wants alcohol banned forever
South Africa's Minister of Police General Bheki Cele told South African media that he might want to indefinitely ban the sale of alcohol in the neighboring country. Cele is reported to h...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 07:58hrs | 49110 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bank clients in quandary
ZIMBABWEANS yesterday appealed for the reopening of banks at least once a week during the lockdown period for them to access their money in foreign currency accounts and other services. All banks and ...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 07:57hrs | 1157 | by Staff reporter
Woman, baby die in crocodile attack
An 18-year old woman and her 11-month-old baby from Onapathali in Mhangura died last Wednesday after being attacked by a crocodile while fetching water. Mrs Esnath Mavhangira was fetching wate...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 07:55hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF's bone headed ZRP, likely engaging in human ights abuses
ZANU PF's bone headed ZRP, likely engaging in Human Rights Abuses, whilst Destroying Essential Food during Worlds fight against COVID-19.Allegedly Horri...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 23:19hrs | 871 | by Thabo Makuyana
The plot to keep Douglas Mwonzora out of power
MDC has an engine running twenty four hours. This is the engine of scheming and plotting The party is now not stable and fear exists,power struggle manifests itself As the establishment's need t...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 20:07hrs | 5589 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
African Union tells EU, USA to remove Zimbabwe sanctions with immediate effect
The African Union Heads of States and Government shave sent a strong message calling for the immediate lifting of all economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe to allow the country them to deal with dead...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 18:35hrs | 2285 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Frank Buyanga Sadiqi a victim of abuse of power?
Business tycoon Frank Buyanga Sadiqi is no stranger to controversy and media limelight. Frank is popular for not backing out of fights. Frank Buyanga as an underdog took on dreaded former CIO Minister...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 14:44hrs | 2192 | by John Mbizvo
Trump warns 'there will be death' in a grim assessment of the days ahead
US President Donald Trump has warned Americans to prepare for the "toughest week" of the coronavirus pandemic yet, predicting a surge in deaths.At his daily briefing, Mr Trump said "there will...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 09:11hrs | 2353 | by BBC
Local artistes in dire straits
As Zimbabwe enters into the second week of the 21-day Covid-19 lockdown, most artistes say they can longer endure the remaining days as they are failing to make ends meet.A myriad of artistes,...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:52hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Coal concessions: Zesa fights back
ZESA Holdings is seeking legal recourse after Government withdrew its coal concessions in the Western Areas of Hwange District.The power utility intended to venture into mining to guarantee co...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:26hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Mr Trump, please cut us some slack
Despite romanticising rural life perhaps a tad too much, Bishop Lazi will openly admit that some village folk are an idiosyncratic lot.For those who might not know them, it takes time getting ...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:25hrs | 188 | by Bishop Lazi
Mnangagwa engages world leaders on coronavirus
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday night held a "very important" teleconference with several African Heads of State, French President Emmanuel Macron and World Health Organisation (WHO) director-g...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:24hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
'Welshman Ncube deliberately setting up Chamisa for failure so that you take over from him in 2024'
MDC top politicians, Welshman Ncube and Douglas Mwonzora have had ugly exchanges on twitter with the latter accusing the party vice president of plotting a coup against disputed party leader Nelson Ch...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:21hrs | 1332 | by newzimbabwe
Zimra introduces online tax services
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has suspended all manual transactions with clients, encouraging them to utilise the online platforms for all its operations and tax updates.Zimra Commiss...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:16hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe@ 40: Joshua Nkomo and the Liberation Footpath (Part 2)
The Lancaster Conference and the Build-up to Nkomo's temporary setbackIn 1979, Nkomo's Zapu and Mugabe's Zanu delegations under the PF banner took part in the final push for diplomatic transit...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:15hrs | 246 | by Obert Mpofu
Bulawayo suburbs to go for 8 months without water
AT least three suburbs in Bulawayo will go for a minimum of eight months without water as it has emerged that the city's supply dams only received inflows enough to last for a month during the just en...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:14hrs | 850 | by Staff reporter
As COVID-19 stalks the continent, Masiyiwa donates 45 Ventilator ICU sets to Zimbabwe
Businessman and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa has donated 45 Ventilator Intensive Care Unit (ICU) suites to Zimbabwe in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Masiyiwa, who has been leading a ...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 21:35hrs | 3315 | by Agencies
Did God unleash COVID-19 upon humanity (1)?
HOW would you relate with God the Father and Creator if He wasn’t sincere and God of integrity? Surely God Jehovah is dependable, trustworthy and faithful. Would you appeal to Him if He is t...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 14:27hrs | 688 | by Erasmus Makarimayi
Africans are not human guinea pigs
While the whole world really confronts the Codiv-19 virus and having lost already thousands of people in Asia, in Europe and in America, preci...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 11:13hrs | 1645 | by Iphithule Thembani Maphosa
Shock as Vic Falls police run amok...beat up residents
Four Zimbabwe Republic Police Officers allegedly went on a rampage beating up residents of Mkhosana suburb in the resort town of Victoria Falls on Friday leaving one man unconscious. The officer...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:58hrs | 2878 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Police raid stubborn vendors
Police in Mutare early this morning confiscated three tonnes of vegetables that were meant to supply hundreds of vendors at Sakubva vegetable market, flea a direct disregard of the 21 day lockdown ann...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:52hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
Sports betting catches a cold
GLOBAL suspension of sporting activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic has left multitudes of sports punters miserable and some in the red. Sports betting has over the years grown into a lucrative indu...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:19hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
The year Spanish Influenza attacked Rhodesia
The Spanish Flu epidemic struck Rhodesia in early October, 1918, being introduced into the country by passengers arriving from South Africa by train. It spread quickly in all the urban centres before ...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:17hrs | 813 | by Jonathan Waters
CAAZ probes charter plane incident
THE Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) is investigating reports that a private charter plane from Zimbabwe was on Wednesday turned away at OR Tambo International Airport in South Africa. ...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:16hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter
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