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Khupe engages Mthuli Ncube to boost cancer treatment in Zimbabwe
Former Deputy Prime Minister and cancer advocate, Dr. Thokozani Khupe, has revealed that she has successfully engaged the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube, on alloc...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 18:45hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
'No one will die of hunger' is a heartless statement!
What exactly does the Zimbabwe government mean by saying that no one will die of hunger in the country?We have heard this being assured by President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa on numerous occ...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 22:58hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe prisons death traps, says Guantanamo Bay detention camp handlers
A UNITED States embassy human rights report has described Zimbabwe's prison conditions as harsh and life threatening.In its latest report on human rights practices, the United States said pris...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo diarrhoea cases decrease
BULAWAYO recorded a decrease in diarrhoea cases despite a worsening water crisis which has seen some residents enduring more than a week with dry taps.Due to the erratic power supply, Bulawayo...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt splashes US$60m on police
GOVERNMENT has set aside US$60 million and several billions in local currency for police operations for next year.This comes ahead of elections next year, which are likely to be held in July o...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 20:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malnutrition stalks Zimbabwe
THOUSANDS of children under five years in Zimbabwe are chronically malnourished and stunted due to poor diet and inadequate maternal care, a new report released yesterday has revealed.The stud...Published: 14 Oct 2022 at 05:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
WhaWha inmates complain of mosquitoes, bedbugs
INMATES at WhaWha Prison outside the Midlands capital, Gweru, enjoyed family week during the Easter holidays where they were visited by friends and relatives.Although they were grateful for th...Published: 20 Apr 2022 at 08:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
How Zimbabweans can better understand their nutritional intake for a healthier life
In an age where access to basic resources is crucial for many individuals in communities around the world, multidimensional poverty still provides numerous challenges. The numbers speak for themselves...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 16:17hrs | 12 | by Andre Rendinger, Founder of Milhouse International
Teachers stage online anti-govt demo
Members of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) yesterday staged online anti-government protests meant to coincide with the Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) anti-sancti...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Amacimbi processing plant set up in Beitbridge District
GOVERNMENT in conjunction with development partners has set up the country's first state-of-the-art mopani worm processing plant in Matshiloni area in Beitbridge District, Matabeleland South. The amac...Published: 10 Aug 2021 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mandiwanzira hits out at 'staggering incompetence' over 'cartels' report
Former Cabinet Minister Supa Mandiwanzira has been left crying foul over what he called "staggering incompetence" by a South African publication, the Daily Maverick, whose exclusive report on the mass...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 05:55hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
How to kill a country
Nearly forty years ago Ian Smith, the Prime Minister of Rhodesia, became the first and only white colonial ruler to break away from the British Crown. He had tired of London's nagging about the subjug...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 16:49hrs | 2 | by Samantha Power
Zimbabwe children malnourished as Covid-19 crisis deepens, says Steve Hanke
ECONOMISTS believe that food shortages and lockdowns have led to an acute rise in malnutrition cases among children in Zimbabwe. Data reveals that one in three children in the country are malnourished...Published: 19 Dec 2020 at 06:01hrs | 5 | by Agencies
Mbuya Nehanda's remains must be repatriated first then erection of the statue
One of the greatest achievements of the President of Zimbabwe comrade Emerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is to honour the heroes. The president has shown that he does not forget those deserving to be honoured...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 08:40hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabweans urged to embrace traditional medicine
EPIDEMIOLOGY and disease control director in the Health and Child Care ministry, Portia Manangazira, has emphasised on the need for the unification of traditional and conventional medicines in the fig...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mgodoyi' is Jonathan Moyo's predicate he used to express disgust!
It is one of Professor Moyo's terms to express anything disgusting him.Umgodoyi is an overly thin malnourished dog whose mouth unendingly oozies slummy saliva, a sign of obvious illness relate...Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 06:39hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Africa'second revolution whose time has come: Breaking-away from oppressive partisan poverty politics
The high-sounding and inspirational liberation of the entire of Africa by political parties and liberation movements that lost its cause! The law-abiding citizens that have been reduced to the level o...Published: 05 Sep 2019 at 21:20hrs | | by Reginald Thabani Gola
Mnangagwa's military salary concept richly deserved
Our soldiers work very hard for us. They defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity. They make, promote and maintain peace. From time to time, the Government calls on them to lead in t...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:17hrs | | by Editorial - Chronicle
Make them fight a losing battle
The simple, clear message encoded in the Bi-National Commission signed between Zimbabwe and South Africa earlier this week and in the other between our country and Botswana earlier, ...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:09hrs | | by Stephen Mpofu
Southern Africa's problem of political elite impunity
Former South African deputy foreign affairs minister Aziz Pahad's support for the Maduro regime in Venezuela throws into sharp relief the acceptance by political elites in Southern Africa of die-hard ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:25hrs | 1 | by Tendai Biti and Mills
'Poor, bankrupt, miserable country'
This description by British minister Alan Duncan was spot on. He was speaking on his way to the UN to discuss Venezuela. But he could equally well have been talking about Zimbabwe.Venezuela wa...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:14hrs | | by Zimvigil
'Poor, bankrupt, miserable country' - Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
This description by British minister Alan Duncan was spot on. He was speaking on his way to the UN to discuss Venezuela. But he could equally well have been talking about Zimbabwe. Venezu...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 07:18hrs | | by ZimVigil
Why is Zimbabwe in this situation, God of Zimbabwe where are you?
Sanctions are normally described as International relations: Punitive or restrictive measures taken, usually by several countries in concert, to pressure a country to change its certain policies. Econ...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 10:09hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe MPs 'eating' on behalf of hungry constituents
As the electorate and citizens we have an obligation to question the way we are governed and/or represented. Yes, it is every citizen's right to seek representation either in the Executive or the Legi...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 11:23hrs | 1 | by Elliot Ziwira
Mnangagwa launches supplementary feeding programme in Matabeleland North
FIRST Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa yesterday launched a supplementary feeding scheme aimed at curbing malnutrition and stunting in children aged between 6 and 59 months in Matabeleland North province....Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 09:27hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Two sex organs 10-yr-old needs $2,5k for operation
A 10-YEAR-OLD child from Tsholotsho who has both female and male sexual organs is seeking $2 500 for an operation to get rid of one of them. The child, who cannot be named for ethical reasons,...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Electoral field was NOT level" UK finally tell ED - i.e. you rigged, per se, are illegitimate, step down
"This is my final departure call and I am happy to say we had a useful discussion reflecting on the last four years and changes that we have seen; many positive changes but, still some huge challenges...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 07:44hrs | | by Nomusa Garikai
Govt called to extend maternity leave to 6 months
THE Mashonaland Central Junior Parliament has called on Government to extend maternity leave from three months to six months in line with the World Health Organisation's recommendations. This ...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces El Nino-induced drought
Zimbabwe faces another climate change-induced drought since the 2015-2016 season amid revelations by government that the 2018-19 rainfall season points to an El Nino effect.El Nino is the warm...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 14:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'We'll pay national debt in 5 years'
Mapfumo Peter Gava, president of the United Democratic Front (UDF) says his vision is to create a new Zimbabwe premised on accountability, fiscal discipline and respect for the Constitution. M...Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Over 2500 prisoners to be freed
Prisons are set to be decongested by at least 13 percent as part of the Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs' 100 day rapid result target.Minister Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs ...Published: 07 Feb 2018 at 20:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Joseph Kabila has violated SADC's founding objectives without consequence
Political instability rocked the Democratic Republic of Congo in December 2016, when Joseph Kabila chose not to stand down as president of the central African nation when his term in office ended. He ...Published: 02 Jan 2018 at 10:09hrs | | by Tafi Mhaka
Youthful Lumumba a sleeping giant!
As a teacher I watched Acie Lumumba's video on YouTube with great interest. That video was kind of multi-dimensional in its narrative. It is his youthfulness in relaying several messages that impresse...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 14:02hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Heartbreak: Nigerian returns from Libya to discover his wife had married his friend and his only son had died!!!
A heartbreaking video showcasing a young Nigerian's truly harrowing life experiences has been uploaded to YouTube.In the clip, a Nigerian named Harrison solemnly narrates how he barely escaped...Published: 26 Oct 2017 at 19:59hrs | 9 | by Nosa Osazuwa
87% children in Zimbabwe malnourished
ABOUT 87 percent of children under the age of five years in Zimbabwe do not have access to the minimum required diet necessary for physical and mental development, statistics show.The Zimbabwe...Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Rebuild Africa
Africa needs the citizens to focus about future generation. Who is going to stand up and say I am ready to rebuild t Africa? Liberia is just one example on a long list of African states that have spen...Published: 26 Jun 2017 at 16:03hrs | | by Enos Denhere
Command Agriculture initiative a success, but Zimbabwe not out of woods yet
For 16 chastening years, Zimbabwe has been failing to meet its local demand for grain. Specifically, maize, its staple food. The consequences of that have been devastating in their simplicity;...Published: 15 Jun 2017 at 13:55hrs | | by Maynard Manyowa
Couple fractured the arm of 2-year-old for soiling himself
A Chitungwiza couple yesterday begged a court for forgiveness after they fractured the arm of their two-year-old daughter for soiling herself. The malnourished toddler also fell into a fire while bein...Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans are best educated idiots?
Zimbabweanslove myths. One of the proofs is the popularity of the suave, sharply-dressed salesmen promising them everything they pray for. Like Mugabe.Here we bump into one of the great myths ...Published: 05 Jun 2017 at 14:07hrs | | by ZimVigil
Best educated idiots?
Zimbabweans love myths. One of the proofs is the popularity of the suave, sharply-dressed salesmen promising them everything they pray for. Like Mugabe. Here we bump into one of the great...Published: 04 Jun 2017 at 18:12hrs | | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
United States drought response reduced suffering for over 2 million Zimbabweans as malnutrition declines
The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided humanitarian assistance for over 2 million Zimbabweans during the El Niño-induced drought that led t...Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 07:36hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
USA rescure 2 million starving Zimbabweans
The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided humanitarian assistance for over 2 million Zimbabweans during the El Niño-induced drought that led to wide...Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 13:47hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe imposes 15% meat tax
Consumers' rights organisations and economists have slammed the recent introduction of a 15% value added tax (VAT) on meat and cereals, saying the move worsened Zimbabweans' already desperate situ...Published: 05 Feb 2017 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
United States provides $4 million to alleviate impact of drought on people living with HIV
The United States Government has provided an additional US$4 million in response to drought affected areas in Zimbabwe, targeting people living with HIV in the most severely affected areas of the coun...Published: 03 Feb 2017 at 13:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Irrigation scheme brings hope to Beitbridge West
The revival of the 57-hactare Jalukange Irrigation Scheme along Shashe River about 120km west of Beitbridge town has come as a major relief for smallholder farmers in this dry district.The dis...Published: 05 Jan 2017 at 09:05hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe documentary to Premiere at Dok Leipzig
You Can't Hide From The TruthDirector/Producer: A.a.V. AmasiDuration: 28 minutesCountry: Zimbabwe/UK/Poland/Finland/GreeceAWARD-NOMINATED FILM TO SCREEN IN LEIPZIG, GERMANY ON ...Published: 01 Nov 2016 at 12:13hrs | | by Agencies
UN agencies scale Up efforts to save lives in Southern Madagascar
Following findings from a recent food security assessment across southern Madagascar, UN agencies are scaling up closely coordinated efforts to prevent an already dire situation from becoming a ca...Published: 20 Oct 2016 at 15:57hrs | | by Agencies
Letter to Ms. Linda Masarira
Quote: "This is the day we pay our respects to those have endured the unimaginable. This is an occasion for the world to speak up against the unspeakable. It is long ...Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 16:05hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Tshinga Dube donates 30 tonnes of food to Ingutsheni
MAKOKOBA MP Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube has donated 30 tonnes of maize and game meat to Ingutsheni Central Hospital following reports that the health institution was struggling to feed patients and h...Published: 16 Aug 2016 at 07:08hrs | | by Pamela Shumba
Was the Zimbabwe guerrilla war of liberation worth it?
The article written by Tsolo Dube on Bulawayo24 asks a very painful but pertinent question: The War Veterans owe the Nation an Explanation: why they went to fight in the liberation of our country. Thi...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 11:49hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
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