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School expels 30 pupils over violence
Reportedly, 30 students have been expelled from Chemhanza High School in Hwedza, Mashonaland East province, following allegations of bullying and physical fighting, including the severe assault of a s...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Worldremit Partners Zimachievers as Nominees Announced
Global remittance giant WorldRemit has been confirmed as Plantimun partner for the forthcoming Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK Edition set for 22 April in London. The renewal of pleasantries betw...Published: 20 Mar 2023 at 20:18hrs | 7 | by Agencies
Grace Mugabe PhD trial to restart in September
THE trial of former University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice chancellor Levi Nyagura, who is accused of single-handedly issuing former first lady Grace Mugabe with a PhD degree, is expected to restart on Sept...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF mourns Prof Mararike
Zanu-PF has mourned Professor Claude Mararike, describing him as an astute Pan-African thinker who devoted intellectual labour to the betterment of Zimbabwe.Prof Mararike, who was a senior Soc...Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 10:04hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Professor Mararike dies
Veteran academic and social commentator Professor Claude Mararike has died. He was 82. His daughter, Ms Vivian Mararike, confirmed the death of the Prof who was University of Zimbabwe ...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu declared national hero posthumously
THE Zanu-PF Politburo yesterday posthumously declared the late Cdes Rabelani Choeni, Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu, Elliot Ngwabi, Professor George Kahari and Professor Sheunesu Mpepereki as national heroes. Pr...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:10hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Youth development should be anchored on job creation'
TAKUDZWANASHE Gore, a 29-year-old university graduate breaks down as he narrates how he has been eking out a living on the streets despite graduating four years back.Together with many other y...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Professor Sheunesu Mupepereki dies of COVID-19
Renowned academic, Professor Sheunesu Mupepereki has died. A professor, and senior academic at the University of Zimbabwe, Mupeper...Published: 10 Jul 2021 at 15:47hrs | | by Shelton Muchena
Former UZ dean knows nothing about Grace Mugabe's degree
Former University of Zimbabwe (UZ) dean of social sciences Tichaendepi Masaya yesterday told the court that there was no evidence in place that showed that former First Lady Grace Ntombizodwa Mugabe n...Published: 07 May 2021 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe deserved PhD: Ex-UZ registrar
FORMER University of Zimbabwe (UZ) registrar Seagent Chevo has said former First Lady Grace Ntombozodwa Mugabe (nee Marufu) deserved her doctor of philosophy degree, adding that she was "thoroughly ex...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Grace Mugabe passed oral exam'
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe performed satisfactorily during an oral examination conducted by an examination panel at her children's home in Mazowe leading to her graduation with a PhD degree, the c...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's PhD: Witness throws Mararike under the bus
A STATE witness in the trial of former University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura who is accused of single-handedly awarding a PhD to former First Lady Grace Mugabe yesterday told the co...Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's PhD degree flawed, says witness
The trial for suspended University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Levi Nyagura continued yesterday with one of the witnesses saying former First Lady Grace Mugabe was unprocedurally awarded a PhD degree....Published: 22 Apr 2021 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's PHD authentic, says Nyagura
FORMER University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura has denied single-handedly awarding a Doctor of Philosophy Degree to former First Lady Grace Mugabe, insisting though that the degree wa...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nyagura back in court
Former University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Levi Nyagura is expected to return to court next month when his trial on allegations of awarding former First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe a doctorate in 2014 is...Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 15:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Deputy head arrested over pupils assault
Police have arrested the deputy head of Chemhanza High School in Hwedza over the recent brutal assault of some pupils for alleged acts of misconduct. Tarirai Mararike (52) was picked up by pol...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Covid-19: Burial rites set to change
"AMA, where am I ever going to see you? Is this how it's going to end?" cried a heartbroken 21-year-old Chido Sibare as the funeral hearse carrying her mother's body drove past.Her mother succ...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 09:32hrs | 1 | by Lorraine Muromo
Grace Mugabe degree trial date set
Former University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Levi Nyagura will stand trial on November 24 for alleged criminal abuse of office in which he is said to have illegally awarded former First Lady Mrs Grac...Published: 27 Oct 2020 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD Professor's case deferred to tomorrow
A HARARE court yesterday deferred to tomorrow the ruling on an application for exception to the charges filed by the just-retired University of Zimbabwe vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura who is facing crim...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe skipped PhD processes
Former First Lady Grace Mugabe began studies at the University of Zimbabwe for her Masters in Social Studies a year before her application for post graduate admission was submitted, processed and acce...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Mugabe face subpoena over Grace's PhD
Suspended University of Zimbabwe vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura has insisted that the doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree he allegedly awarded to former First Lady Grace Mugabe single-handedly remains val...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 12:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Transport ministry workers nabbed for cement theft
TRANSPORT and Infrastructural Development ministry workers along the Mushandirapamwe-Wedza Highway, who stole over 80 bags of cement and quarry stones on Friday, appeared before Marondera magistrate A...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe 'fake' degree gets UZ vice-chancellor suspended
PRESIDENT-ELECT Emmerson Mnangagwa has suspended University of Zimbabwe vice-chancellor, Levi Nyagura for awarding former First Lady Grace Mugabe a Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) under controversia...Published: 18 Aug 2018 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: Nyagura's remand refusal bid rejected
A Harare magistrate has thrown out an application for refusal of further remand lodged by University of Zimbabwe vice chancellor Levi Nyagura charged with corruptly awarding a PhD to former first lady...Published: 26 Jun 2018 at 13:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: Nyagura case postponed
The case of University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice chancellor Levi Nyagura, who is being charged with corruptly awarding a PhD to former first lady Grace Mugabe, has been postponed to June 22 pending his tr...Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 15:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's PhD scandal 'complainant' turns hostile
The Higher Education ministry - cited as the complainant against University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Vice Chancellor Levy Nyagura standing trial for allegedly corruptly awarding former first lady Grace Mugabe...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 11:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: Zacc got it all wrong!
In early 2014, after being tipped off by staff, I broke the story that Grace Mugabe, then first lady, had just enrolled for a doctoral degree in the Sociology department at the University of Zimbabwe ...Published: 11 Mar 2018 at 09:36hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni
Relief for Grace Mugabe
Former first lady Grace Mugabe's PhD saga has taken a new twist after the High Court reversed a ruling by a lower court giving investigators powers to search and seize all documents relating to the pr...Published: 08 Mar 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Grace Mugabe must be arrested over PhD'
THE Welshman Ncube-led MDC has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to dissolve the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) and appoint an uncompromised commission with capacity to probe and caus...Published: 06 Mar 2018 at 05:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nyagura suspended over Grace Mugabe Phd
THE University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Council has suspended vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura, to facilitate investigations into the controversial awarding of a PhD degree to former First Lady Grace Mugabe....Published: 28 Feb 2018 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Heat on Mnangagwa over Obert Mpofu
Nearly a month after receiving a dossier on former Mines and Mining Development minister Obert Mpofu's purported corruption, the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is ducking and diving on the...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Arrest Grace Mugabe over academic fraud'
Welshman Ncube's opposition MDC has called for the arrest of former first lady Grace Mugabe for fraudulently obtaining a doctorate that she apparently obtaining a doctorate that she apparently receive...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 06:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe's PhD supervisor investigated
One of the lecturers who supervised Grace Mugabe's PhD thesis is reportedly being investigated by the Zimbabwe anti-graft agency.According to the state-owned Herald newspaper, University of Zi...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe 'innocent beneficiary of a fraudulent academic degree'
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has denied its renewed pursuit of University of Zimbabwe (UZ) officials accused of fraudulently awarding former First Lady, Grace a PhD would lead to her...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe PhD: ZACC probes Mararike
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZAAC) is investigating University of Zimbabwe (UZ) lecturer Professor Claude Mararike on allegations of abuse of office for fraudulently awarding a Doctor of P...Published: 19 Feb 2018 at 05:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
How Grace Mugabe got her ‘fake' PhD
University of Zimbabwe (UZ) vice-chancellor Levi Nyagura allegedly took the institution's lecturers to Grace Mugabe's Mazowe orphanage so she could take oral examinations for her disputed Doctor of Ph...Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 22:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
UZ Department of Sociology says Grace Mugabe PhD is fake
UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe's Department of Sociology has broken silence concerning the awarding of former First Lady Grace Mugabe's doctorate degree saying the qualification was fake and earned without th...Published: 07 Feb 2018 at 20:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prof Nyagura hits back on Grace Mugabe PhD
University of Zimbabwe Vice Chancellor Professor Levi Nyagura has hit back at lecturers in the department of sociology for challenging the awarding of a doctorate to former First Lady Grace Mugabe cla...Published: 07 Feb 2018 at 06:47hrs | | by Sytaff reporter
Magwegwe murder, the facts
LOVE, infidelity, abuse and death! These words can sum up the callous killing of three sisters in New Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo last week, an incident that has sent tongues wagging with many...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 08:47hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Outrage over Grace Mugabe's doctorate
Former first lady Grace Mugabe's record-time PhD granted by the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) four years ago only for the thesis to be published this week on the institution's website, has courted furth...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 15:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
UZ Vice Chancellor threatens to fire staff over Grace PhD
University of Zimbabwe (UZ) Vice Chancellor Levi Nyagura has reportedly turned to harassing lecturers who have questioned former First Lady Grace Mugabe's doctorate awarded controversially in 2014, th...Published: 27 Jan 2018 at 14:19hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe's PhD scandal a tip of an iceberg - Analyst
A political analyst Pedzisai Ruhanya has said the former first lady Grace Mugabe's disputed PHD which he got from the University of Zimbabwe is a tip of an iceberg of the host of scandals in which man...Published: 06 Jan 2018 at 07:32hrs | 8 | by Stephen Jakes
Grace Mugabe degree under probe
Former first lady Grace Mugabe, who controversially attained a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) three years ago, faces humiliation and a corruption probe after lecturers ...Published: 05 Jan 2018 at 15:24hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Grace Mugabe chides ministers for bunking Parliament
FIRST lady Grace Mugabe yesterday chided ministers who bunk Parliament claiming to be busy, saying such leaders are not genuinely representing people.Grace also descended on legislators who do...Published: 15 Oct 2017 at 12:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mudslinging against ThisFlag Pastor continues in Zimbabwe's state media
The state media on Sunday launched a stinging attack on ThisFlag Pastor Evan Mawarire claiming that Mawarire left the country for USA to "to debrief his handlers on his activities in trying to destabl...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe's apologist Vimbai Chivaura dies
Zanu-PF apologist and University of Zimbabwe lecturer Vimbai Gukwe Chivaura, has died.Chivaura died Tuesday morning at Avenues clinic in Harare.Chivaura was popular for his ZBC TV prog...Published: 24 Nov 2015 at 09:38hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
All is set for the Back to Pan-Africanism Conference
All is set for the second edition of the Back to Pan-Africanism Conference. The conference is hosted by a first growing Bulawayo based think-tank organisation, Leaders for Africa Network-LAN. ...Published: 11 Dec 2014 at 10:03hrs | 1 | by Ras Mkhonto WeSizwe Mahomva
Zanu-PF agents launch branches in the UK
Scores of UK-based Zanu-PF activists who have been lying low are coming out into the open and forming branches of the political party as they demonstrate their support for the regime.The lates...Published: 03 Jun 2014 at 18:43hrs | | by Nomalanga Moyo
Zanu-PF youths demolish houses - Pictures
ZANU-PF faction fights played out in the open on Friday when a group of about 30 party youths suspected to be linked to Chitungwiza South MP Christopher Chigumba demolished houses belonging to f...Published: 16 Feb 2014 at 21:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Three arrested for SA xenophobia
South African police have arrested three men who are believed to be the masterminds of the xenophobia motivated attacks which saw a mob of natives burn five shops, two houses and two vehicles belongin...Published: 26 Nov 2013 at 00:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
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