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Stinking school heads' great heist
Parents and guardians in Manicaland have raised alarm over what they describe as growing financial exploitation by school headmasters, who are allegedly misusing public funds and imposing unofficial l...Published: 30 May 2025 at 08:51hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
The Power of Nonviolent Resistance in Zimbabwe
No to third term. Zimbabwe's political landscape has long been dominated by fear and violence. For decades, the ruling party, ZANU-PF, has maintained its grip on power by instilling fear through a wel...Published: 27 Aug 2024 at 16:09hrs | 372 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Disband colonial education replicas; Mnangagwa warns SADC
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders and representatives of member states' respective educational institutions to disband curriculum infras...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 17:34hrs | 1082 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zimbabwe escalates crime prevention, justice delivery
Home Affairs Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Raphael Faranisi, announced the revision of several laws and the introduction of new policies to enhance crime prevention and justice delivery in Zimbabwe....Published: 19 May 2024 at 10:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans are more divided than ever before'
ZAPU says Zimbabweans are more divided than ever before as there is no unity whatsoever, to warrant a whole public holiday, under the guise of commemorating the pivotal signing of the Unity Accord bet...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 13:44hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
How Virtuals Work: On the Example of SportyBet
The world of sports betting continues to evolve, introducing new forms of entertainment. That's why we have seen a lot of new software that allows us to play on the virtual field. In general, it is a ...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 20:29hrs | 139 | by Staff Reporter
An account of Zimbabwe's elections of August 2023
I HAVE been present at Zimbabwean elections since 1980. The independence elections of that year followed intense negotiations first in Lusaka, Zambia, and then in London over the latter part of ...Published: 14 Sep 2023 at 16:24hrs | | by Stephen Chan
V11s saga: Polling agents under siege
State security agents have been accused of haranguing polling agents and observers whom they are allegedly forcing to amend V11 forms used in last week's elections amid allegations of rigging....Published: 27 Aug 2023 at 13:12hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
ZEC unlawfully adjourned Nomination court to benefit CCC
INTRODUCTIONIn light of the continuing peddling of falsehoods by CCC – exemplified by the false claims by @Cde_Ostallos as reported by @citezw in the attached tweet – it is in the public...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 06:50hrs | 13 | by Jonathan Moyo
NFTs in Africa: Potential Benefits and Risks for the Art Market and Beyond
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have gained significant attention in recent years as a new way of buying and selling digital and physical assets. From art to collectibles to real estate, NFTs have the pote...Published: 30 Dec 2022 at 07:47hrs | 3 | by Taedzwa Chikono
Ending gender-based online violence
By Share AmericaThe digital world holds great promise to amplify the voices of women, girls and LGBTQI+ individuals.But it also has given rise to new forms of gender-based abus...Published: 27 Apr 2022 at 11:48hrs | 31 | by Share America
Is imperialism faltering or restrategising?
IMPERIALISTIC activities of western industrialised countries in Africa have since 1990 subtly changed, bearing violent objectives and consequences.Colonialism and imperialism today in Africa h...Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 05:43hrs | 2 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
Malema's EFF accused of sidelining Zimbabwe immigrants in food distribution
WITNESSES claim Economic Freedom Fighters hijacked government food relief for election gains, while the Department of Social Development refused to assist immigrants already approved to receive food....Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 21:02hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sees silver-lining in Covid-19 dark cloud
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has called for equal access to Covid-19 vaccines saying although the pandemic has caused major setbacks all hope was not lost. In a pre-recorded address to the United Nations Gener...Published: 24 Sep 2021 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
3 crucial factors to consider in cryptocurrency day trading for you
Are you aware that the emergence of internet trading platforms has spurred the rise of day trading as a profession? This may appear to be a fantastical scenario. However, as with any successful busine...Published: 21 Jun 2021 at 17:33hrs | 26 | by Staff Reporter
Journalism, a new form of activism!
A polarised political environment breeds microcosms across all other subsectors of the community.As the old truism would put it, "a fis...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 00:56hrs | 3 | by Shelton Muchena
Hopewell Chin'ono caught pens downs
Media freedom has been abused around the world over the past decade. In some of the most influential democracies in the world, populist journalists have overseen concerted attempts to effect undemocra...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 17:06hrs | 3 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Impact of new media on Zimbabwean politics
Recent events in the United States stimulated debate on cyber space. Social media has taken the world by storm, and the recent developments in the US have raised debate on the impact of the phenomenon...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:47hrs | 3 | by Livit Mugejo
Machete attacks resurface
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has raised concern over cases of violence involving machetes which have resurfaced in mining areas in Matabeleland South Province. The commissio...Published: 13 Oct 2020 at 06:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's version of disaster capitalism, couched as resilience
A LOCAL Zimbabwean artist, Dereck Mpofu, recently released a song titled Mweya wechiZimba. Even though the title of the song may suggest it is religious, it is upon listening to it, that you discover ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:10hrs | 2 | by Takura Zhangazha
Zimbabwe needs a weak currency to stimulate production, exports
Shortly after the government was sworn in August 2018, they agreed to an economic and monetary reform programme. Since then, much of this ambitious plan has been implemented and the consequences have ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:15hrs | 2 | by Eddie Cross
Forex traders on the increase
Illegal money changers pose while exchanging a new Zimbabwe bond note (L) and U.S. dollar notes in the capital Harare, Zimbabwe, November 28, 2016. REUTERS/Philimon BulawayoAN increasing numbe...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Government supports online forex traders
THE Government is ready to support the Forex Traders' Association of Zimbabwe (Fotraz) through the establishment of a Special Economic Zone. Industry and Commerce Deputy Minister Raj Modi said this at...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 23:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Smart cities first phase requires $1,5 billion
ZIMBABWE needs $1,5 billion to roll out the first phase of the smart cities programme which is aimed at improving transport networks, energy efficiency and urban management, a Cabinet Minister has sai...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Internet shutdown anachronistic
The advent of new media brought in a wave of innovative approaches to the distribution and acquisition of knowledge. What the President Emmerson Mnangagwa-led government is doing in shutting d...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:52hrs | 1 | by Alwyn Mabehla
A divided people, a defeated people!
The national shutdown or stayaway is developing in interesting dimensions.... It is not as peaceful as earlier predicted and disturbing reports of loss of lives keep filtering in. Variously motivated ...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 13:41hrs | 5 | by Zifiso Masiye
Only ED deserves your vote
On the 30th July 2018 this country goes to the polls. This election will decide the future direction of our nation and regions for generations to come. Our jobs, homes, and living standards, our child...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 09:13hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Our country, our future - ONLY ED deserves your vote
On the 30th July 2018 this country goes to the polls. This election will decide the future direction of our nation and regions for generations to come. Our jobs, homes, and living standards, our child...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 16:35hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe Elections: Six make-or-break issues
With the recent announcement of July 30 2018 as the election date, Zimbabwe is less than two months away from crucial polls that are expected to restore political legitimacy following the military-led...Published: 07 Jun 2018 at 17:27hrs | | by Siphosami Malunga
Why Matebeleland must not celebrate!
It remains a fact that a lot of people have suspended their consciences and systems of consciousness, from which their principles must be firmly anchored. Looking at what is obtaining in Zimbabwe, one...Published: 20 Nov 2017 at 09:29hrs | 5 | by Dr Brilliant Sigabade Mhlanga
Zanu-PF officials in looting spree
Zanu-PF is closing the net on party officials who are in the habit of fleecing citizens and the corporate world in the name of raising funds for the governing party, the Daily News can report....Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
No 'hard evidence' to prove 2013 elections were rigged, say Mavhinga - denier's mind-set
Those who choose to deny the past and often forced to relive the same mistake."In the years and decades after World War II, the German society - while overwhelming rejecting Nazi ideology afte...Published: 07 Aug 2017 at 21:13hrs | 1 | by Wilbert Mukori
Plan to close 40 Matabeleland Schools is Gukurahundi
Matabeleland Human Rights Institution has condemned government proposal to close more than 40 schools in Matabeleland South.The organization was quick to say the ZANU PF government was unleash...Published: 23 May 2017 at 09:32hrs | | by Alice Dube
'Gukurahundi could bring future upheaval for Zimbabwe'
Controversial MDC lawmaker Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga is at it again; this time warning of future social upheaval over the emotive Gukurahundi issue. Misihairabwi-Mushonga is also part of women p...Published: 21 May 2017 at 16:25hrs | 1 | by Richard Chidza
Government unleashes new forms of Gukurahundi- MP
Outspoken MDC legislator Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga has said President Robert Mugabe led government is practicing a new form of bloody Gukurahundi that risk sparking social upheaval....Published: 21 May 2017 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Political apathy a disease that needs curing
I was lucky to be among 23 student leaders who got scholarships to come and study in the Netherlands after having been expelled from Great Zimbabwe University and banned from attending any other state...Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 21:47hrs | | by Whitlaw Mugwiji
'The Armed Struggle: Was it Worth It?' - Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa
Public Dialogue, Department of History, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa Wednesday, 23rd November 2016 Discussion Note by Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa, ZAPU President _________________...Published: 28 Nov 2016 at 11:53hrs | 27 | by Dr. Dumiso Dabengwa
LISTEN: 'Zimbabweans are again unwittingly being sent into a choreographed 2018 electoral dance'
Pundits warn: Zimbabwe has a bleeding economy and only has 6 months if the country does not get any international bailout package. Violet Gonda's guest on the Hot Seat programme is eminent commentator...Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 09:48hrs | 2 | by Violet Gonda
Bulawayo to regain super industrial status, says Grace Mugabe
The First Lady Amai Grace Mugabe yesterday said Bulawayo is on a path to robust re-industrialisation, having survived the devastating effects of economic sanctions that led to the collapse of many com...Published: 28 May 2016 at 08:45hrs | | by Prosper Ndlovu
We can not sit on the fence when the country is burning- analyst
A political commentator Simbarashe Manhanga has concurred with MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai's remarks that citizens can not sit on the fence while the country is burning due to crumbling ec...Published: 28 Dec 2015 at 06:05hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'City council issuing vending cards in a corrupt manner' - Ziso
Zimbabwe Informal Sector's Organization expresses concern over the corrupt manner in which the city council is issuing vending cards.The vending cards have mainly been issued to non-vendors wh...Published: 23 Jul 2015 at 11:13hrs | | by Ziso
'Africa needs more Mugabes'
NAMIBIAN President Hage Geingob described him as his icon.He has also made an immediate impression on newly-elected Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, who has described him as the African h...Published: 17 Jun 2015 at 08:09hrs | 1 | by Savious Kwinika in JOHANNESBURG, South Africa
Why are Africans to the north of us still unable to own the means of production?
He always puts me to shame each time he writes, this Ghanaian. I am talking about Baffour Ankomah. As always, his latest Beefs pass for a gem. Adorned with well-chosen quotes from our African icons, B...Published: 19 Apr 2015 at 10:31hrs | | by Nathaniel Manheru
'Beware of modern day terrorism,' says Chiwenga
Zimbabweans have been challenged to be aware of the changing trends of modern day terrorism as it poses a threat to the continent's future.In his presentation at the National Defence College (...Published: 18 Jul 2014 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Telecel introduces SMS bundles promotion
Telecel Zimbabwe has introduced a new promotion that will allow pre-paid subscribers to purchase short message service (SMS) bundles that cut the cost of sending local text messages considerably....Published: 22 Nov 2013 at 05:43hrs | 1 | by Mike Hamilton
Out goes the bogey of Gukurahundi
Grant defeat its creative side. It has been quite transporting to read agony pieces from officials of the two MDCs as they go through the writhing motions of confounding defeat.July 31 was a real tsun...Published: 01 Sep 2013 at 12:36hrs | 1 | by Nathaniel Manheru
Zimbabwe will never be a colony again says Biti
FINANCE Minister and MDC-T secretary general Mr Tendai Biti has said Zimbabwe will never be a colony again and urged Zimbabweans to... guard against new forms of imperialism.He said this in a ...Published: 03 Jul 2012 at 04:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Are we in, or we are over the edge!
A RECENT newspaper advertisement read: "The only prophet in Zimbabwe who can prophesy your ID number."While the advert looked simple, it was actually the epitome of a new wave of "prophets" th...Published: 12 Jun 2011 at 09:55hrs | 5 | by Gwendoline Mugauri
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