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Zim police dismiss claims Masaya's killing was politically motivated
Police Spokesperson Paul Nyathi has rejected the allegations of abduction, torture, and murder made by the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in connection with the disappearance and subsequent death...Published: 1 hr ago | 93 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga dangles more developmental projects to lure votes in Cowdray Park
In a bid to garner support for the ruling Zanu-PF party in the upcoming December 9 by-elections, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has promised a slew of developmental projects for Cowdray Park resi...Published: 13 hrs ago | 526 | by Staff reporter
'Tshabangu's efforts to bar recalled candidates will fail'
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says Sengezo Tshabangu's efforts to bar its recalled candidates from contesting under the CCC banner will fail because their representatives were successfully n...Published: 13 hrs ago | 1011 | by Staff reporter
Zec gets US$20m allocation
TREASURY has allocated the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) ZW$116 600 000 000 (US$20 137 979) in the 2024 National Budget, which analysts say is likely to be whittled down by the controversial rec...Published: 15 hrs ago | 209 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa moves to appease security forces
TREASURY has allocated 18% of the national budget to the security sector, ZW$10.8 trillion (US$1.9 billion), which is a large amount in peacetime, as President Emmerson Mnangagwa moves to appease the ...Published: 15 hrs ago | 993 | by Staff reporter
Extortionate passport fees spark outrage in Zimbabwe
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has proposed a sharp hike in passport fees despite concerns over the lack of transparency on how the proceeds are spent.Critics say while access to a passport is ...Published: 15 hrs ago | 214 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe voters' roll littered with errors'
THE voters' roll that was used in the 23-24 August general elections was littered with inconsistencies, which has cast doubt over the polls' credibility, an election watchdog, the Election Resource Ce...Published: 15 hrs ago | 83 | by Staff reporter
'Sanctions to blame for drug shortages in Zimbabwe'
The prevailing shortages of essential medicines in Zimbabwe's major hospitals is a result of economic sanctions imposed on the country by the US, Britain and their western allies, Leader of Government...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 04:47hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Corrupt teachers face deregistration
Corrupt teachers will be deregistered among a raft of reforms introduced to bring sanity to the education sector, an official from the Primary and Secondary Education ministry has said.Speakin...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 04:47hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
'By-elections manna from Heaven for Zanu-PF,' says Chiwenga
VICE-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said Zanu-PF will capitalise on the confusion within the opposition ranks to clinch a resounding victory in the by-elections slated for this weekend....Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 04:46hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
Mnangangwa orders new elections in 6 constituencies
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has mandated new elections in response to the recent recall of six members of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) national assembly by the "party secretary general," S...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 21:06hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC borrows poor language from Nerves Mumba
IN A WHAT COMES ACROSS AS A POOR CASE OF BORROWING poor language from Nerves Mumba's controversial Sadc Electoral Observation Mission on Zimbabwe's 2023 harmonised general election, Nelson Chamisa's C...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 18:23hrs | 368 | by Jonathan Moyo
Chamisa rolls sleeves as battle hots up
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa will today conduct marathon campaign rallies in Bulawayo as his loyalists seek to regain their seats in weekend by-elections following controv...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:43hrs | 1953 | by Staff reporter
Suspensions expose serious Zanu-PF wars
Zanu-PF has lifted the suspension of provincial and district officials in Midlands and Harare with party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa saying the measures were in violation of a politburo prohib...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:42hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans are already overtaxed'
AMERICAN financial literacy website, Investopedia defines 'wealth tax' as a tax based on the market value of assets owned by a taxpayer.A wealth tax is typically put on a 'high-net-worth' indi...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:37hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
Biti rips into Ncube's 'disastrous' budget
FORMER Finance minister Tendai Biti has described the 2024 budget as a disaster amid concerns that the proposed raft of taxes will deepen Zimbabwe's poverty levels and worsen the economic challenges....Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 17:33hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans petition Pan African Parly over Zim crisis
ZIMBABWEANS in South Africa under the Sadc Citizens Democratic Society have petitioned the Pan African Parliament (PAP) compelling it to assist in resolving the country's political and economic crisis...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 11:45hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans unhappy at hike in passport fees
A raft of new taxes and increases announced as part of Zimbabwe's 2024 budget by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has been widely condemned.The increase in passport fees to $200 (£160), up from ...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:42hrs | 1328 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube makes Zimbabwean passport most expensive in the region
A raft of new taxes and increases announced as part of Zimbabwe's 2024 budget by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has been widely condemned.The increase in passport fees to $200 (£160), up from ...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 11:01hrs | 955 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe MPs urged to reject Mthuli Ncube's budget
ECONOMISTS have urged Finance minister Mthuli Ncube to redo the 2024 budget as the one he presented this week only serves to condemn the rest of the population to abject poverty.Ncube presente...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:43hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube squeezes everyone
GOVERNMENT yesterday announced a cocktail of tax increases, pushing up the cost of living and ease of doing business after reviewing its 2024 revenue projection upwards by 22,22% to ZWL$53,9 trillion....Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:42hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa proclaims by-elections date
President Mnangagwa yesterday fixed February 3, 2024 as the date for by-elections for the six vacancies created in the National Assembly following the recall of 18 CCC legislators last month.T...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 05:40hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
Sengezo Tshabangu still in charge
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MPs who were recalled by the party Interim Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu have suffered a set back after the Supreme Court dismissed their appeal.The a...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 15:09hrs | 833 | by Staff reporter
CCC MPs push for hefty salaries...multiple vehicles
Amid growing concerns over legislative priorities, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Parliamentary Caucus Secretary, Farai Chinobva, has made controversial remarks suggesting that CCC legisl...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 13:35hrs | 1473 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
BREAKING: Tshabangu wins Supreme Court case against recalled CCC MPs
The Supreme Court has delivered a decisive blow to Members of Parliament affiliated with the CCC dismissing their appeal to overturn a high court judgment that validated their recall by the Interim Se...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 13:13hrs | 3403 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa can still salvage CCC
ZIMBABWE opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa can still make a last-minute attempt to salvage the party from imminent collapse sparked by controversial recalls backed by a state-sponsored campaign to ...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 05:39hrs | 3337 | by Staff reporter
Sakupwanya begs Mabvuku residents
Scott Sakupwanya, the Zanu-PF candidate for Mabvuku Constituency, known for his association with gold-rich endeavors, is earnestly appealing to residents in the high-density suburb to reconsider their...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 05:02hrs | 1174 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa questions silence 2 years after death of Munatsi in mysterious fire
Former Member of Parliament (MP) Temba Mliswa has raised concerns about the continued silence of State Security agencies regarding the death of Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) Chief ...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 05:00hrs | 1161 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's 2024 budget a 'mass misery'
OPPOSITION legislators yesterday accused Finance minister, Mthuli Ncube, of condemning millions of citizens to a life of misery with an anti-people budget containing a basket of tax increases beginnin...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 04:59hrs | 1434 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Tshabangu emissaries in crunch 'interparty' talks
There have been at least two formal meetings between Nelson Chamisa and Sengezo Tshabangu "parties", on 15 November 2023 and 16 November 2023, both in Bulawayo.The meeting on 15 November was a...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 20:37hrs | 2624 | by Jonathan Moyo
Mthuli Ncube increases toll fees by 150% in US$ terms
Due to limited resources, Finance and Investment Promotion Minister, Mthuli Ncube, has presented a 2024 National Budget totaling ZWL58.2 trillion, implementing deep tax measures to address financial c...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 20:08hrs | 897 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF ropes in war vets for Sakupwanya's campaign
Zanu-PF has gone for broke in its bid to win the Mabvuku-Tafara constituency in the December 9 by-elections, roping in war veterans and collaborators to campaign for the party's candidate, Pedzisai "S...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:58hrs | 1356 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa played a part in the formulation of the 2024 national budget
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday revealed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa played a part in the formulation of the 2024 national budget to be presented in Parliament this afternoon.Ncu...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:57hrs | 966 | by Staff reporter
Minister loses money to fraudsters
CCC MP calls out delays in RBZ's currency auctionAn opposition legislator has raised concern over delays in the disbursement of foreign currency from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s auction s...Published: 30 Nov 2023 at 06:55hrs | 1055 | by Staff reporter
Thabani Mpofu tackles Tshabangu
THE crucial Supreme Court appeal by 14 main opposition CCC legislators against their arbitrary recalls by an opposition activist upheld by the High Court will be heard this week after their lawyer Adv...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 15:13hrs | 3370 | by Staff reporter
Government spends lavishly on Leader of Opposition in Parliament
Leader of the opposition in Parliament, Amos Chibaya is living large as he is drawing huge perks from Government. He has become the envy of all within the CCC. His conditions of service, as the leader...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 14:59hrs | 5804 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Zimbabwe's promises of mega deals are yet to materialise
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, there could be no vainly venture than perversion. It cannot withstand scrutiny. It melts on the onset of cross-examination.As I ...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 14:52hrs | 487 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Gwanda New Court Complex nears completion
CONSTRUCTION of the Gwanda New Court Complex is 95 percent complete as the Second Republic continues to bring access to justice to communities.This was said by the Minister of Information, Pub...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 08:47hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
What Zimbabwe's health care workers are doing to get UK jobs
When Kundai graduated with a master's degree from a local university, she did not imagine staying unemployed for five years. Even more unexpected was the fact that her path to forging a career as a he...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 05:10hrs | 2039 | by Evidence Chenjerai
CCC accuses Jacob Mudenda of doing Zanu-PF bidding
ZIMBABWE'S main opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) has accused the Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda and the President of the Senate Mabel Chinomona of acting in contempt of ...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 14:30hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Faz spearheads Zanu-PF by-elections campaign
FOREVER Associates Zimbabwe (Faz), a shadowy organisation linked to the country's spy agency, has retraced its footsteps back into the political arena, this time campaigning for ruling party candidate...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 14:30hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
POLAD member accused of dumping wife and child in Bulawayo
THE leader of the opposition Nationalist Alliance Party (NAP) which is a member of the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) Devine Muhambi Hove has been accused by Lungile Dube who claims to be his wife ...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 13:30hrs | 793 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa still squandering massive goodwill
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's promises to break with the past and chart a new path for Zimbabwe after the ouster of long-time leader Robert Mugabe are ringing hollow as the southern African nation fu...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 09:18hrs | 1486 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC ratchets up pressure
THE BESIEGED Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has escalated its diplomatic offensive by engaging regional, continental and international parliaments to intervene over the illegal recall of it...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:27hrs | 1751 | by Staff reporter
'Tshabangu a threat to democracy'
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)'s self-proclaimed interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu has been accused of being a serious threat to democracy after recalling the party's Members of Par...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:26hrs | 1075 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe politics is no game for naive thinkers
They say hope is for people who cannot see the truth! There are those hopeful one day Zanu-PF will stop governing Zimbabwe, yet the truth is speaking against their hope.In a candid conversatio...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:17hrs | 198 | by Gibson Nyikadzino
100 electoral cases filed against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission
A total of 100 electoral cases were filed against the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) before and after the August general elections by aggrieved individuals, candidates and political parties, the ...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:15hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
ZACC officials recover US$29m assets offshore
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has recovered externalised assets by corrupt citizens worth US$29 million, a new report submitted to Parliament has revealed.Experts say the sout...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 17:32hrs | 1980 | by Staff reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa won't act on rand-fixing banks
President Cyril Ramaphosa will not act against the banks over rand fixing, according to Unisa Professor Boitumelo Senokoane.Senokoane, who joins the popular narrative that the president's stro...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 16:35hrs | 507 | by Sifiso Mahlangu
Elections cost Zimbabwean taxpayers US$188 million
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) received ZW$860 billion (US$188 266 199) to conduct the 23 August general elections, a figure which is likely to balloon in the forthcoming parliamentary and lo...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 15:43hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
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