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NetOne takes Anti-Drug campaign to Tsholotsho
Mobile network operator NetOne this weekend took their Anti-Drug campaign to Tsholotsho. The campaign coupled with the generous donation of sports kits, brought together a community in a unified effor...Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 21:06hrs | 183 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Lawyer sues journalist over 'falsehoods'
Prominent lawyer Tino Chinyoka has sued a journalist from a state owned publication for US$100 000 for allegedly publishing falsehoods where he claimed a magistrate stopped a lawyer from lying in cour...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 17:37hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
High emotion at Chief Sigola memorial service
Chief Zephania Sigola who died on Monday will be buried at his Springvale Farm in Esiphezini, Matabeleland South province today.His aunt, Mrs Eunice Mntungwa, confirmed the burial arrangements...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:16hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Why others will land man on Mars whilst we still 'struggle to cross the street!'
"And we (in Africa) are still struggling to cross the street!" was the spontaneous respond of "Mwalimu" (Teacher) Julius Kambarage Nyerere, then President of Tanzania, when he learnt the American had ...Published: 11 May 2022 at 08:04hrs | 2 | by Wilbert Mukori
Its not sanctions but corruption hitting Zimbabwe
The 2017 Coup was for ZANU PF political bigwigs who felt that they were being outclassed in joining the gravy train of looting the country dry.The coup was just like fielding a reserve side of...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 15:47hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Daily News sues editor of online paper over Tagwirei link
Elias Mambo, editor of the online publication Zim Morning Post is being sued for defamation by owners of The Daily News who are demanding Z$10 million in damages over an article linking them to contro...Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 18:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mr President destroy corruption not people's livelihoods
The second republic led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa needs to be proactive than being reactive and employing knee jerk policies.This cold winter have seen the government giving a thump up t...Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 21:00hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Chin'ono taken to task for 'reputation damage'
HARARE lawyer Tinomudaishe Chinyoka has demanded an apology from journalist Hopewell Chin'ono accusing the scribe of posting on Twitter a statement that damaged his "reputation".Chin'ono has b...Published: 09 May 2021 at 08:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Investigation into illegal quarry mine at Khami Ruins
AN investigation has been instituted to establish the circumstances surrounding the granting of a licence to a construction company that is setting up structures to mine quarry in Khami national monum...Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa a 'shameless liar', claims Zanu-PF
ZANU-PF has castigated MDC Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa for being a "shameless liar" after the opposition leader tried to blame the Government for the demolitions of houses in the suburb of Budir...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Does Bona Mugabe's censorship board still exist?
The last time the nation heard of a Censorship board was when Ignatius Chombo was the Minister of Home Affairs. Then Home Affairs Minister Ignatius Chombo announced a new Board of Censors that...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 11:58hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Ncube
New dispensation a far fetched idea
The much talked about the new republic has dismally failed to live to the billing. The current political and economic challenges in the country has reached another level and with a lot of peop...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 09:17hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Cyclone Idai exposed misplaced priorities in Zimbabwe
The devastating cyclone effects as witnessed and experienced in the eastern parts of the country makes a very sad reading of the kind of leadership Zimbabwe has had since the advent of indepen...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 08:01hrs | 2 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Corruption encompasses the misuse of public office for private gains
CORRUPTION is generally defined as any form of abuse of public office for private gain. The word "corruption" is a linguistic derivative of the Latin word "corrumpere" which literally translated would...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 23:04hrs | 2 | by Prosper Munyedza
Chamisa calls for SADC intervention in Zimbabwe crisis - Fulltext
Text of speech by MDC leader Nelson Chamisa as prepared for delivery at a news conference in Harare on Tuesday, January 29:THE situation in the country...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 08:10hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa
Chamisa's full statement on army killings
The situation in the country has reached crisis levels. The country is currently mired in a multi-layered political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis. Added to this is the latest onslaught by ...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:04hrs | | by Nelson Chamisa
Chamisa demands release of 'looters'
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa, responding to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's call for national dialogue, says the Zanu-PF leader is insincere.Here is what he had to say:We continue to mourn...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 16:21hrs | 1 | by ZimLive
'Release political prisoners before dialogue' Chamisa says
We continue to mourn our lost relatives and empathise with the wounded and displaced fellow citizens. Our solution to the crisis requires sincerity, honesty and compassion for those we lead. It is not...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 10:30hrs | 1 | by Nelson Chamisa
Zimbabwe human wonder lost its glow
It does not seem that long ago when I grew up and worked in a country whose deepest pride was not just its world-acclaimed Victoria Falls, its Big Five and awesome wilderness experience, its intriguin...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 10:11hrs | 2 | by Zii Masiye
Harare Carnival a drain on the fiscus
Organisers of the Harare International Carnival (HIC), Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), once more came to the defence of the event when the question relating to the event's purpose in relation to inv...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bomb blast at White City Stadium Bulawayo
The government must deploy more security personnel as we draw near the harmonised elections in a couple of weeks to come.We seem to be heading for a political turbulence in the country as we n...Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Mukupe's behaviour unacceptable
THAT if there was ever a time to cut Finance deputy minister Terrence Mukupe to size - both in government and in Zanu-PF - it is now, is no longer in doubt.This, because the aggressive Mukupe ...Published: 26 May 2018 at 14:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Corruption is good for Zimbabwe,' Minister says
Deputy Finance Minister Terrence Mukupe mersmised guests during a round table discussion in Harare when he highlighted that corruption could be positive for the country.The minister refer...Published: 18 May 2018 at 12:12hrs | | by A Mhlongo
Mining deal signed
Zimbabwe has signed $4,2 billion platinum This is the largest investment structure in the country's mining industry. The landscape of Zimbabwe's mining industry will never be the same again....Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 15:57hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Jonathan Moyo's ex-deputy faces $1,5m lawsuit
Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commissioner Mr Goodson Nguni has slapped former Higher and Tertiary Education Deputy Minister Dr Godfrey Gandawa with a $1,5 million defamation lawsuit.The case stems...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Obituary : Rest in peace our eminent revolutionaries
Zimbabwe lost two prominent women in September alone, their deaths occurring hard on the heels of that of Mrs Maud Muzenda, another eminent Zimbabwean revolutionary mother.Mrs Angeline Kamba's...Published: 10 Oct 2017 at 01:56hrs | 3 | by Saul Gwakuba Ndlovu
There is hope for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is poised for economic growth if only there is a free and fair election where the people are allowed to freely chose a leader of their choice without being intimidated and being frog marched ...Published: 13 Sep 2017 at 13:23hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Jonathan Moyo tweet attracts $500,000 lawsuit
MDC-T activist Stewart Shakespeare Mukoyi has filed a $500 000 defamation lawsuit against Zanu-PF politburo member and Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo, claiming the minister maliciously implic...Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo dares Tsvangirai suspended aide - 'let's meet in court'
ZANU-PF politburo member and Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo has refused to apologise over his alleged offensive remarks to suspended MDC-T deputy treasurer-general, Charlton Hwende and challe...Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Old age, a cancer to African leaders
In the 21st century, whoever examines the leadership crises in Zimbabwe seems to have a few questions which still remain unanswered: Could there still be some incorruptible leaders out there which the...Published: 12 Jul 2017 at 15:42hrs | | by Tendai Mazenge
Mugabe wheelchair jokes anger minister
A ZBC report that was quickly pulled off air last week stating that President Robert Mugabe had been handed a "mobile chair" as one of his birthday presents caused a frenzy on social media....Published: 09 Apr 2017 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa a problem in Zanu-PF's unity
The Republic of Zimbabwe is in need of a statesman, a leader and a nationalist. Emmerson Mnangagwa is far from being a statesman, leader nor nationalist.Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa does not ha...Published: 01 Mar 2017 at 13:51hrs | 2 | by Cde. Zvotapira
Death of moral fibre: Infidelity a serious cause for serious concern
Infidelity amongst Zimbabweans seems to be prevailing at alarming levels. Almost every week we hear of people committing suicide, committing murder, fighting and having public emotional break downs be...Published: 30 Jan 2017 at 13:23hrs | | by Busi Khumalo
Grace Mugabe - special in her own way
For a long time now, the first lady has endured the scrutiny of treacherous newspapers and the wrath of wagging tongues. That should not go unchallenged. Her only crime is that she is the wife of ...Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 15:48hrs | 1 | by Immigration Maziwisa
Child sexual abuse in Zimbabwe: A call to action
I have been following with keen interest on cases of child sexual abuse in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Republic Police produced statistics of child sexual abuse and the record is a cause for concern. A ref...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 15:31hrs | 11 | by Johanne Mhlanga
Mujuru - Tsvangirai: When a widow decides to go out on a binge with a long-time lover
Ice cubes in the freezer can never change the weather in the kitchen, I keep telling people. In politics, anything goes, more so for people who delight in pelting opponents. It is downright foolish to...Published: 20 Aug 2016 at 09:37hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
Mugabe Must Be Fired From SADC, AU and UN
MLO Supreme Council calls for the continental and world bodies like African Union and United Nations to expel Zimbabwe over occupation of Matabeleland, human rights abuses and Matabeleland genocide....Published: 18 Jul 2016 at 07:11hrs | | by Israel Dube
Stop playing the blame game Zimbabwe
A LOT has been happening in our country lately. So what do we do about this current economic dive and the drama thereof? Sudden increase in male prostitution, corruption, human trafficking, social med...Published: 04 Jun 2016 at 09:28hrs | 1 | by Tsungai Chekerwa-Machokoto
'Our problem is not about money'
Dear John, our problem is not about money It has been in the nature of ZANU (PF) to want to quickly announce economic policy positions without bothering to anticipate the potential negative co...Published: 12 May 2016 at 11:09hrs | | by Vince Musewe
Job Sikhala lash out at ZimEye report about Dzamara's death
The MDC-T senior member Job Sikhala has lashed out at the one line publication for reporting malicious news about the abducted Itai Dzamara claiming that his brother Patson had said he has died....Published: 12 Jan 2016 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Seven deadly sins by Mahatma Gandhi: Some critical perspectives on Zimbabwe politics
The Mahatma Gandhi philosophy, the seven sins that will destroy mankind are: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without h...Published: 16 Oct 2015 at 16:49hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mujuru's re-entry into politics refreshing
The Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe Party Spokesperson Leonard Koni has said the entering of former vice President Joice Runaida Mujuru into the Zimbabwean political arena after her unpredictable ou...Published: 24 Sep 2015 at 16:27hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Mujuru's move will breath fresh air to Zimbabwe's politics
The entering of Joice Runaida Mujuru into the Zimbabwean political arena after her unpredictable ouster from the ruling party is so refreshing and will breath another fresh air to the country's politi...Published: 11 Sep 2015 at 15:21hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Prostitution in rural communities
PROSTITUTION has never been so rife in rural communities but wait until you get just after Runde River along the busy Masvingo- Beitbridge highway at a thriving business centre called Lundi. It has fi...Published: 19 Jul 2015 at 11:32hrs | 2 | by Vincent Gono
She can't drive, she can't vote.... but can engage in sex
The Prosecutor General, Mr Johannes Tomana, stirred up a hornet's nest last week when he argued that the courts have an obligation to listen to men who indulge in sexual activities with girls as youn...Published: 28 Jun 2015 at 09:56hrs | | by Edwin Mwase
Dr 'Mzee' Muzenda left a perfect model
This month in 2003, Zimbabwe lost a politician that will take some generations to find an equivalent. The late Vice President affectionately known as Dr Mzee was an astute politician and a shrewd ...Published: 23 Sep 2014 at 15:31hrs | 1 | by John Sigauke
MDC-T, Renewal Team battle for violence victims
A NEW turf war has erupted between the Morgan Tsvangirai-led MDC-T and "fired" secretary-general Tendai Biti's Renewal Team, with both sides fighting to outwit each other in supporting victims of...Published: 30 Jun 2014 at 09:23hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Child sexual abuse needs to be eradicated says Mugabe
President Robert Mugabe has called on youths to desist from engaging in early sexual activities, while also taking a dig at older people who are abusing children.Speaking during the official o...Published: 22 Jun 2014 at 09:32hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Sex workers wreak havoc in Filabusi
FILABUSI women have accused night club and bar operators at the business centre of importing commercial sex workers from Bulawayo saying they had spread a reign of terror against local women.T...Published: 13 Apr 2014 at 07:10hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
The day the Zimbabwean dollar died
LATELY, national focus and debate has been on breathtaking malfeasances affecting key institutions of our country. The names which have stood largest in that whole debate have been ZBC, PSMAS, M...Published: 02 Feb 2014 at 13:00hrs | 2 | by Nathaniel Manheru
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