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Zimbabwe military in US$90m murky weapons deals
ZIMBABWE'S military splurged vast amounts of money, exceeding US$90 million, on undeclared and opaque transactions to acquire new and refurbished armaments from 2000 to 2016 at a time the country was ...Published: 10 Apr 2020 at 08:42hrs | 1700 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa more worried about COVID-19 menace than politics'
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's attention is still focused on saving human life in the wake of COVID-19 and any attempt to derail his ambitions to achieve that goal will not succeed.These...Published: 03 Apr 2020 at 08:15hrs | 497 | by newzimbabwe
Bosso face penalty
HIGHLANDERS are set to pay a heavy price for the violent behaviour of their fans in a Castle Challenge Cup tie against FC Platinum at Barbourfields Stadium on Saturday.The Premier Soccer Leagu...Published: 17 Mar 2020 at 06:41hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
Rude awakening for Bosso's British coach as fans run riot
Highlanders 0 - 2 FC PlatinumIN a rather poor advertisement for local football, Highlanders fans yesterday showcased their ugly side when they engaged in an ugly battle with security details, forc...Published: 15 Mar 2020 at 08:58hrs | 997 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance MP, councillor in court
Social media video footage gave away MDC-Alliance councillor for Mabelreign, Denford Ngadziore, for being part of hooligans who participated in an illegal demonstration in the city last month. The foo...Published: 09 Mar 2020 at 05:24hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's supporters taste freedom
TWO MDC activists, who were arrested for allegedly participating in flash demonstrations which were not cleared by the police last week, were yesterday granted $1 000 bail each by a Harare magistrate....Published: 25 Feb 2020 at 06:58hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
'Anti-POLAD sentiment driven by jealousy'
POLITICAL Actors Dialogue (POLAD) spokesperson Khaliphani Phugeni has attributed the siege on the platform to political rivals miffed by the work ethic displayed by the multi-party grouping.PO...Published: 08 Feb 2020 at 09:55hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
Police reluctant to write slain vendor’s inquest report
A HARARE court yesterday heard that the police were reluctant to bring to court a detailed report on MDC activist Hilton Tafadzwa Tamangani, who was allegedly assaulted to death by law enforcement age...Published: 05 Feb 2020 at 06:10hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe warriors grouped with Bafana Bafana in World Cup qualifier
TWENTY years after their battle ended in mayhem at the National Sports Stadium, claiming 13 lives of Zimbabwean football fans in a stampede, the Warriors and Bafana Bafana will again clash in a World ...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 06:32hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
Zifa barred from Cosafa indaba after exposing Chiyangwa funds abuse
THE relentless boardroom battle between ZIFA and their former president, Philip Chiyangwa, has taken another ugly twist with the country's football leaders being barred from attending the COSAFA annua...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 06:20hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
'Trump is a pierrot'
Iran's supreme leader lashed out at Western countries as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in eight years, dismissing "American clowns" who he said pretend to support the Iranian nati...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:20hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
The first duty of government is to afford protection its people its citizens
The Government Has an Implied Moral Constitutional Duty to Protect Individuals from Harm and from the Mashurugwi. The continuing failure of the government to respond to the growing threat of Mashu...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 08:23hrs | 528 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Caps United downs Dynamos
Caps United 1-0 Dynamos NEWMAN Sianchali was the hero with a header that not only decided yesterday's Harare Derby against bitter rivals Dynamos at the National Sports Stadium but also kept Caps U...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 06:41hrs | 530 | by Staff reporter
Caps United resorts to violence after losing to Chicken Inn
Chicken Inn 1-0 Caps United CAPS United failed to stomach defeat at the hands of title rivals Chicken Inn and resorted to violence in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Barbourfields St...Published: 24 Oct 2019 at 09:25hrs | 2907 | by Staff Reporter
ZRP slams 'politically inspired' attacks
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed concern over the increase in cases in which its officers continue to be attacked in some areas in and around the CBD by suspected MDC-Alliance youths. ...Published: 22 Oct 2019 at 07:11hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
How Nhari, Badza rebels were 'crushed'
Last week, freedom fighter Parker Chipoyera told Levi Mukarati of an uprising famously called the Nhari-Badza rebellion during the liberation struggle. The revolt, according to Parker, s...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:54hrs | 571 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Primary school pupils throw stones at Mnangagwa
A video of a group of primary school pupils stoning a banner of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2018 election banner has gone viral on social media. The pupils are seen throwing stones and othe...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 10:18hrs | 17585 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mugabe: The socio-genesis, posterity of Pan-Africanism
My heart agonisingly aches in sullenness for Robert Gabriel Mugabe's demise. While weeping can only endure for a while, Mugabe's passing on offers a solid premise to recollect and curate the mortality...Published: 15 Sep 2019 at 06:53hrs | 131 | by Richard Runyararo Mahomva
ZPC Kariba, Dynamos share spoils as Chicken Inn lose
Dynamos conceded late in the game against ZPC Kariba to settle for a 1-1 draw at Nyamhunga Stadium on Saturday.The Glamour Boys had taken the lead in the 49th minute after awarded a controvers...Published: 14 Sep 2019 at 19:41hrs | 865 | by Staff reporter
Claim freedom granted by Constitution in peace
IF the citizens do not feel any longer represented by the men and women they have cast their ballots for, and Parliament is no longer effective in serving the common good, can no longer defend human r...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 15:19hrs | 184 | by Fr Oskar Wermter SJ
Dembare hooligans at it again
Hwange 2-2 Dynamos HOOLIGANISM reared its ugly head in a Castle Lager Premiership match at the Colliery Stadium yesterday resulting in a 21-minute stoppage in the 55th minute when an overzea...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 07:35hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
China to impose sanctions on US firms
US companies involved in a potential arms sale worth US$2,2 billion to self-ruled Taiwan will face sanctions, China said, warning Washington "not to play with fire".Taiwan on Saturday defended...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 12:32hrs | 405 | by News Agencies
Sibusiso Moyo speaks out after UK attack
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister General Sibusiso Busi Moyo says he is safe after Friday's brush with Zimbabweans based in the United Kingdom who pelted him with missiles after h...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 12:08hrs | 9410 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Minister Sibusiso Moyo beaten in UK
Minister of foreign affairs Sibusiso Moyo and Information Permanent Secretary Nick Mangwana and their delegation were beaten up by the protesters at Chatham house in Britain. The angry and agg...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 13:25hrs | 23481 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Cyberwarfare is here
The USA has for the first time declared a cyber war on Iran, this is the first official Cyberwarfare, a true reflection that future wars will be fought on the cyberspace. Cyberwarfare is a term that d...Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 20:50hrs | 1609 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe under confused leadership
People elect the kind of leadership they want and in most cases, unless forced otherwise, they are never wrong. If leadership imposes itself upon a people usually chaos is born and eradicating it will...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 08:24hrs | 2879 | by Clemen Moyo
Bosso look for momentum against ZPC
HAVING recorded their first win in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League this season, Highlanders will look to continue with that momentum when they face ZPC Kariba at Barbourfields Stadium this afte...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:22hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa: A hero who rejected 'our time to eat'
APART from his phenomenal liberation struggle exploits and heroics that earned him the nickname "Black Russian" and his principled politics, former Zipra intelligence supremo Dumiso Dabengwa, who died...Published: 31 May 2019 at 07:56hrs | 2699 | by Staff reporter
Things fall apart at Bosso, Madinda doubts himself
Chicken Inn 3 - 0 HighlandersIT took about 30 minutes for Madinda Ndlovu to arrive for his post match press conference. When he walked in he looked like a dead man walking and when he open...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:39hrs | 2867 | by Staff reporter
Sacked UK Minister reflects inherent imperial hangovers
Speaking on 16 February 2001 on the need for European Unity, then President of the European Commission, Romani Prodi exclusively told Britain's The Guardian newspaper something that anyone interested ...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:33hrs | 263 | by Ranga Mataire
Jah Prayzah turns performance into traditional ceremony
AWARD-WINNING musician Jah Prayzah temporarily turned his performance at Queens Sports Club into a traditional ceremony after he performed at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair showdown concert on ...Published: 30 Apr 2019 at 06:41hrs | 8211 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos FC hooligans slammed
THE Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) has lashed out at Dynamos FC hooligans for hurling missiles onto the pitch after failing to stomach their 2-0 defeat to Chicken Inn in a Castle Lager Premier...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:50hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga agrees to station China's Special Forces in Zimbabwe?
China is reportedly planning to station an elite special force from it's red army in Zimbabwe, as Beijing moves to crystalize military cooperation with Harare, amid growing fears that the Asian powerh...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 09:02hrs | 14835 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
Socialite stabbed at Jah Prayzah gig
A Beitbridge socialite was allegedly stabbed at top musician Jah Prayzah's gig in the border town at the weekend following scenes of violence as fans protested against the late start of the show....Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:17hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
'Rahman Gumbo ended Chunga’s career'
ONE of the finest footballers to ever emerge from Zimbabwe Moses "Bambo" Chunga's national team career was ended by former Highlanders' midfield kingpin Rahman Gumbo. Chunga, a dribbling wizar...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 22:36hrs | 3278 | by Staff reporter
US lawyers raise red flag over Zimbabwe unrest
The American Bar Association has expressed concern at the ongoing unrest in Zimbabwe, which human rights groups say has resulted in the death of at least 12 people, allegedly by the army during protes...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 09:51hrs | 2456 | by Staff reporter
Imprisoned 'looters' approach High Court
THIRTY-FIVE suspects who are languishing in remand prison for allegedly participating in violent protests and looting shops have approached the High Court challenging the court's refusal to grant them...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:37hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
9 years in jail for violence
Four people who took part in the violent MDC-Alliance "shutdown" early this month were on Friday jailed for a combined five years at the Mbare Magistrates' Courts. Johannes Sigauke (42) of Zon...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:31hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Five minors in court for 'looting' during protests
FIVE minors who were allegedly part of a gang of looters during last week's violent protests in Bulawayo, appeared in court yesterday. The minors all from Emakhandeni suburb aged between six a...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 00:02hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF behind acts of violence, says Court
ZANU-PF youth leaders were allegedly behind acts of violence and arson, including the burning of a Zupco bus in Harare on Monday during countrywide protests against fuel price increases, court papers ...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 07:32hrs | 1779 | by Staff reporter
25 Bulawayo violence ‘hooligans’ appear in court
TWENTY-FIVE suspected hooligans who are alleged to be part of a mob that unleashed violence in Bulawayo, burning cars, property and looting shops, appeared in court yesterday. The accused pers...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 00:12hrs | 840 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe protests turn violent, 'overwhelm police'
The usually quiet Zimbabwean city of Bulawayo was turned into a mixture of teargas, black smoke from burning tyres and chanting of struggle songs on Monday as residents joined in protests over the lat...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 22:59hrs | 4606 | by Staff reporter
Fastjet cancels flights to Zimbabwe citing unrest
LOW-COST African airline Fastjet cancelled its remaining flights to and from Zimbabwe on Monday due to political unrest, it said in a statement on Twitter.The airline – which flies from Hara...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 21:38hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Baba Harare ropes in 'ED-PFee' singer
Contemporary musician Braveman "Baba Harare" Chizvino has defended the inclusion of Zanu-PF loyalist musician Chief Hwenje Shumba of the ED-PFee fame on the list of supporting acts that will perform a...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 10:05hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth leader targets Chamisa
With a few days to go into the new year, the omens don't look good politically in 2019, following the Zanu-PF youth league's ominous threats this week against the country's opposition forces, the Dail...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 18:35hrs | 1135 | by Staff reporter
Unruly fans cost Highlanders
BULAWAYO soccer giants Highlanders lost more than half of its prize money in fines due to bad behaviour by some of their fans who either threw missiles or invaded the pitch during the club's games. ...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 16:52hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
Agitated fans turn on Winky D, pelt him off the stage
Winky D, who recently stirred controversy with the release of his KaSong KeJecha, failed to perform in Kwekwe on Christmas Eve after agitated show attendees turned violent and threw empty beer bottles...Published: 27 Dec 2018 at 08:20hrs | 7542 | by Staff Reporter
Gukurahundi, which way now?
The days we were growing up, back then in Masvaure area kwaMarange, watching domestic animals fight was a popular hobby. Dominant bulls would fight for territory. Dog fighting was however most enterta...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 20:34hrs | 1987 | by Bornface waNgaikere Masikati
'Victims shot in the absence of soldiers'
Some of the victims of the August 1, 2018 post-election violence were shot while they were in the midst of a crowd with no soldiers in sight, a Commission of Inquiry heard yesterday. News24 in...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 05:15hrs | 1919 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans' lives are not bargaining chips
TRUE to the base instinct of human nature - that subconscious urge or behaviour directed by primeval, animalistic, self-serving, and/or ignoble motivations - some people have quickly rushed to complet...Published: 16 Nov 2018 at 05:54hrs | 1053 | by Conway Tutani
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