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Mnangagwa out to impress Sadc leaders
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government are renovating several roads in Harare as part of preparations to host the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) summit in the capital in August...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 06:46hrs | 2775 | by Staff reporter
Khanondo Safaris and Tours: Delivering unforgettable african adventures
Khanondo Safaris and Tours, a premier tour operating company nestled in the bustling adventure hub of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is making waves in the tourism industry with its diverse array of thr...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 10:45hrs | 674 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
'Harare stashing ZWL$2,6b Zinara funds'
HARARE City Council (HCC) officials are allegedly sitting on ZWL$2,6 billion dollars dispatched last year by the Zimbabwe National Road Authority (Zinara) for road works, amid concerns of high levels ...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:46hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean mercenaries fighting in Ukraine
FIVE Zimbabwean mercenaries are fighting for Ukraine, according to latest data released by the Russia Defence ministry, with one said to have since been killed on the battle field.But the figu...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:56hrs | 570 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa spotlights ministers' performance
IN line with President Mnangagwa's high-performance culture, Cabinet ministers and heads of public sector agencies will this week sign their performance-based contracts which are designed to nurture a...Published: 13 Mar 2024 at 05:05hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Redcliff council defrauding residents!
It never rains but pours for residents of the small town of Redcliff.We face the dilemma of the proverbial smoking pipe – burnt on one en...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 07:13hrs | 682 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Shona youth that attack Matabele possessed by the demon of gukurahundi
Shona youth that drive all the way from Mashonaland to Matabeleland armed with machetes and fire arms to invade Matabeleland and violently attack and kill...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 23:53hrs | 1599 | by Israel Dube
Harare pledges to finally fix (some of) its pothole-ridden roads
IN Zimbabwe's capital of Harare, potholed roads have become a symbol of more than 20 years of national decline and neglect of public services.Motorists must weave down roads and often encroach...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 11:30hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
Schoolchildren in Zimbabwe drop out for lithium mines
In August 2023, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa inaugurated a lithium processing plant in the eastern province of Manicaland, aiming to support operations at the expansive Sabi Star lithium mi...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:30hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Pirate kombis, taxis wreak chaos
BULAWAYO police, motorists and registered commuter operators have flagged pirate taxis and kombis for bringing "wild-west" chaos to the city through wanton violation of traffic laws.Traffic ac...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:03hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Highly educated blacks working in South Africa struggle against a system that aims to exclude them
There is the open struggle that is fought with bullets and bombs out on the plains. War is declared. Battle lines are drawn. The enemy is known and identifiable. South Africa had its own taste of this...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 20:11hrs | 338 | by Wiseman Magasela
Starlink can operate Without Government Approval in Zimbabwe
Starlink, the satellite internet constellation developed by SpaceX, has gained global attention for its potential to revolutionise connectivity. However, in Zimbabwe, the government has not yet grante...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 08:16hrs | 23514 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Farmers, lithium miner clash
HORTICULTURE farmers in Goromonzi have accused the Platinum Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) mine of negatively affecting their socio-economic life, while others have welcomed the miner's activities in the area...Published: 05 Mar 2024 at 04:58hrs | 420 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe says man who sent out airport bomb warning on e-mail arrested
Zimbabwe's presidency on Monday confirmed the arrest of a 26-year-old South African man alleged to be the sender of an email which caused travel chaos last Friday, including forcing President Emmerson...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 18:34hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
The impact of strikes on air travel insurance claims
In an era where air travel has become the linchpin for connecting the global village, disruptions such as flight delays, cancellations, or overbooking due to strikes can throw a wrench into the best-l...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 14:20hrs | 153 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe to clampdown on imported vehicles
Government has begun mandatory inspections of all imported second-hand vehicles as part of broader assessments to curb the importation of substandard goods into the country.The scope of the ch...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:45hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter
Children terrorised by invisible creatures
THE way your skin crawled after watching goosefleshers like The Conjuring , Gothika and The Ring, will pale into insignificance when you read through this living nightmare for three children from Magw...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 20:04hrs | 935 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean airports shut over bomb scare
ZIMBABWEAN airports were yesterday forced to shut down following a "possible bomb threat" at Victoria Falls International Airport, which resulted in President Emmerson Mnangagwa cancelling his trip to...Published: 02 Mar 2024 at 07:49hrs | 1288 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe declares 'heightened alert'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa aborted landing at Victoria Falls International Airport on Friday and his private jet returned to Harare after authorities were warned of a "credible bomb or firearm threa...Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 19:11hrs | 1137 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash partners 9 universities across the country
In a move set to bring payment convenience to tens of thousands of tertiary students, parents and guardians alike, EcoCash has partnered with nine local university institutions across the country as t...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 20:33hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
fastjet positions Victoria Falls as regional tourism hub
Value carrier fastjet Zimbabwe says it will introduce daily flights between Victoria Falls and Mbombela (Nelspruit) Kruger and Mpumalanga International Airport this year as it positions the resort tow...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 12:30hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Nyarota's latest book takes aim at opposition
Journalist Geoffrey Nyarota has released his latest book, 'The Journalist as an Outcast: Perils of Investigative Reporting in Zimbabwe.'Alpha Media Holdings chairman, Trevor Ncube was the gues...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 09:25hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Why close Sekunjalo Bank account when Steinhoff is still having one?
The decision to shut down the Sekunjalo Group's bank accounts and associated companies is a clear case of discrimination masquerading as concern over "reputational risk."Ongoing legal battles ...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 08:12hrs | 227 | by Edmond Phiri
CCC turmoil fuels fears of increased repression in Zimbabwe
The recent upheaval within the opposition, sparked by Nelson Chamisa's resignation from the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), is predicted to create an opportunity for the government to intensify h...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:21hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu reported to ZACC...amidst massive corruption allegations
Minister of Environment, Climate Change, Tourism, and International Trade, Mangaliso Ndlovu, is under scrutiny for alleged corruption and misconduct. Citizens Against Corruption, a prominent local org...Published: 23 Feb 2024 at 12:55hrs | 3983 | by George Tshuma
The Art of Online Poker: Aesthetics and User Experience in Game Design
A New Era of Online Interaction Have you ever considered the intricate artistry behind the online poker platforms you enjoy? With the digital age in ful...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 16:28hrs | 107 | by Staff Reporter
Land war rages as bigwigs clash
A FIGHT for vast tracts of land pitting former Norton legislator, Temba Mliswa, a private developer and former minister Didymus Mutasa has spilled into the public domain with Mliswa accusing his partn...Published: 21 Feb 2024 at 07:20hrs | 791 | by Staff reporter
Enjoy the zen whilst I bring you tea, the stewardess seemed to say
Between the sardine-packed spaces, noise and all, its not easy to fall asleep on long-haul flights. Hiatus from shuteye can play havoc with one's sycardian rhythm (body clock), causing the debutant ai...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 11:12hrs | 173 | by Tondo Murisa
War vets lose ZWL$300m to soldiers
TWO Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) officers appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi yesterday accused of defrauding the War Veterans ministry of close to ZWL$300 million.Nzuzo Tshuma (3...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:04hrs | 973 | by Staff reporter
CCC ditches Chamisa's face
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has finally done away with the fact of its former leader Nelson Chamisa as the party's symbol. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, CCC spokesperson Nq...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 17:18hrs | 3514 | by Staff reporter
FlyNamibia to launch direct flights to Victoria Falls
FlyNamibia is gearing up to commence flights between Windhoek and Victoria Falls in April, marking a significant milestone in Zimbabwe's regional network expansion strategy. The announcement was deliv...Published: 18 Feb 2024 at 14:00hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
US election observers urge revamp of Zimbabwe's recall process
The Carter Centre's election observers have recommended that the Government and the Parliament of Zimbabwe revisit and revise sections 129 and 278 of the constitution, regarding recall processes, to i...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 07:47hrs | 1187 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet launches 'Amazing Zimbabwe' campaign
FASTJET Zimbabwe has launched the "Amazing Zimbabwe" marketing campaign that focuses on promoting the hidden gems of the country."Amazing Zimbabwe" is a celebration and promotion of all things...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:38hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
Businessman demands resignation of Chief Justice Malaba
Businessman Tendai Mashamhanda is calling for Chief Justice Luke Malaba's resignation amid allegations of corruption involving a property dispute worth US$1.5 million, implicating prominent lawyers Te...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 16:10hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
Gatekeepers in Ministry of Sports and Arts stiffle growth and innovation
In the pursuit of progress and development, it is disheartening to witness how gatekeepers within the Ministry of Sports and Arts are hindering the growth of the arts sector. These departments, intend...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 12:43hrs | 661 | by Farai Mazango
Uproar as Zimbabweans demand Starlink high speed internet service
In a bid to bridge the digital divide and overcome the limitations of traditional internet services, Zimbabweans are increasingly turning to Starlink, the satellite internet system developed by SpaceX...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 08:55hrs | 2908 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zimbabwe rural teachers declare poverty, strike
RURAL teachers have downed their tools after officially declaring incapacitation to the government as a new wave of price increases is pushing the cost of living to astronomical levels.In an i...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:53hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
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
Chivayo frets over Zacc probe
SOCIALITE and businessman Wicknell Chivayo has mocked the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) for allegedly trying to investigate the source of his unexplained wealth.Chivayo has spent ...Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 21:10hrs | 884 | by Staff reporter
1 091 arrested for traffic rules violators
POLICE in Bulawayo arrested 1 091 people following a crackdown on violators of traffic rules and regulations as part of efforts to restore sanity in the city.Among those arrested were 423 moto...Published: 08 Feb 2024 at 04:29hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
Thief snatches Chido Mnangagwa's phone
A SUSPECTED thief appeared in court for allegedly snatching an iPhone from a woman while she was driving in Harare's avenues area.Oliver Rimai (43) was yesterday arraigned before Harare magist...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:47hrs | 1174 | by Staff reporter
New South African airline to service Harare - Joburg route
AN independent South African airline, CemAir, is set to launch flights between Johannesburg and Harare starting next month.The service will operate four times a week and aims to enhance passen...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 15:22hrs | 253 | by Staff reporter
Seh Calaz declares allegiance to Zanu-PF
Dancehall artist Seh Calaz has penned a letter directed at Wicknel Chivhayo, pledging allegiance to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF in an apparent bid to be considered for one of the high-end...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:37hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe Airport rehab shifts to domestic terminal
THE rehabilitation of the domestic terminal at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare has begun with the project set to be completed by July this year.Passengers who use the dom...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:49hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
UK based Zimbabwe actress launches Miriam Makeba theatre production
United Kingdom based Zimbabwean actress and performer Anna Soko Mudeka has launched a theatre production entitled "Mama Afrika", which celebrates and immortalises the works of late celebrated South Af...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 19:24hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala gets suspended prison sentence
Former Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala will leave prison at 8AM on Wednesday after a court on Tuesday handed down a wholly suspended two-year prison sentence following his conviction on charges of incitem...Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 18:22hrs | 1067 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe changes approach in diplomatic engagements
In a week of vibrant diplomatic exchanges, Zimbabwe has emerged as a beacon of global collaboration, hosting a cascade of foreign delegations eager to explore partnerships across diverse sectors....Published: 26 Jan 2024 at 10:24hrs | 6379 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Best Defenders of the Modern Football World
Football defenders are unwavering guards whose incredible dedication and skill affect the outcome of every game. They are the backbone that teams rely on in the most critical moments and a key factor ...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 20:47hrs | 599 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean teenager arrested for house break-in in Phoenix
In a recent incident in Phoenix, KwaZulu-Natal, the swift action of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) resulted in the arrest of a 19-year-old Zimbabwean national involved in a house break-in. The dedi...Published: 23 Jan 2024 at 20:28hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Bubi councillor installs street lights to curb muggings
BUBI district Ward 8 Councillor Ignatious Khabo has installed street lights in his ward in a move aimed at reducing crime.Cllr Khabo said he has installed more than 10 solar-powered lights and...Published: 22 Jan 2024 at 10:47hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
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