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Zimbabwe economy edges towards full dollarisation
THE economy is edging closer to full dollarisation amid reports that the informal sector is rejecting the dual pricing regime, exclusively selling in the United States dollar.Latest figures re...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The pitfalls of Zimbabwe's 2023 elections
One thing that many people might not be seeing right now is that the 2023 general elections have already started.That's for the simple reason that elections are not just about a few days befor...Published: 16 Jul 2023 at 09:22hrs | 10 | by Tawanda Majoni
The pitfalls of the 2023 elections
One thing that many people might not be seeing right now is that the 2023 general elections have already started.That's for the simple reason that elections are not just about a few days befor...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:45hrs | 10 | by Tawanda Majoni
Job Sikhala's case is exposing the opposition
In three months' time, Job Sikhala would have clocked a full year in jail for allegedly inciting public violence and attempting to defeat the course of justice.They say, among other things, he...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Tawanda Majoni
'Rally or No rally tinopinda chete, siyangena kuphela says,' Chamisa
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa has urged his supporters to remain focused despite being barred to conduct his end of year celebrations in Chitungwiza and Budiriro on Satu...Published: 21 Dec 2022 at 14:11hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabweans plot demo at UN
A GROUP of Zimbabweans in the United States are plotting to protest over lack of electoral reforms and abuse of human rights in Zimbabwe during next month's United Nations General Assembly.The...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
'Esidakeni persecutions counterproductive'
ZAPU leader Sibangilizwe Nkomo has described the continuing wrangle around the ownership of Esidakeni farm as counter revolutionary.The wrangle is between Kershelmar Farms Private Limited (the...Published: 22 Aug 2022 at 07:13hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
MRP leaders says his party is under siege
Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) leader Mqondisi Moyo has become one of the most controversial politicians in Matabeleland, leading a secessionist movement that has been in the cross hairs of government...Published: 09 May 2021 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells Mnangagwa to stop MDC persecutions
THE opposition MDC Alliance and political analysts yesterday said Zimbabwe should expect the worst in terms of arrests and conviction of opposition activists as the country approaches the 2023 harmoni...Published: 02 Apr 2021 at 09:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean government should end persecutions of women political activists
Dear Editor,It is saddening to witness brutal acts of human rights abuses by the Zimbabwean ZANU PF government to women when the world is quiet about it . Opposition Member of Parliament Joana...Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 13:26hrs | | by Michael Tinarwo
President Mnangagwa's 'Unity Day' speech, a sign of desperation and failure
Listening to President Mnangagwa's nation address yesterday, 22 December 2020, one could see nothing other than desperation and failure. In every platform...Published: 23 Dec 2020 at 20:56hrs | | by MLF
Zimbabwe's potential endangered by mismanagement of the country
Dear Editor, Corruption has roots and protection within the corridors of power in the Zimbabwean clueless government. When they fail, they blame sanctions. Journalists that expose it lan...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 19:30hrs | | by Bigboy Sibanda
ZANU-PF headquarters shaken as Africa calls spade a spade
Once you see the bigmouth trio of George Charamba aka Jamwanda, Presidential Spokesman, Victor Matemadanda aka Taximan, Deputy Minister of Defence and Monica Mutsvangwa, Minister of Information, spewi...Published: 23 Sep 2020 at 11:13hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Malema calls for blocking of Beitbridge border post
SOUTH African opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has challenged Zimbabwean youths to take the lead in confronting their government and not wait for outsiders to take the i...Published: 17 Sep 2020 at 05:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo is remembered in diverse forms fairly and unfairly
In year 1980, Joshua Nkomo was the most hated persona in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland and some parts of Midlands. The first elections were so toxic, a tribal card was key to get most of the people vote for ...Published: 08 Sep 2020 at 19:54hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
For there is no authority except from God
After taking a lengthy Covid 19 induced sabbatical from church, yours truly had an opportunity to attend one this week which was characterised by a blast sermon which was topical, intellectually and s...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 18:55hrs | 1 | by Tafara Shumba
Chamisa's MDC fumes over independent commissions' silence
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC has expressed concern over Zimbabwe's independent commissions' alleged silence on the ongoing State-sponsored abductions and torture of opposition and civic society members....Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF rescues apostle Chiwenga from the jaws of death
Zimbabwe and social media has been awash with the sad news of the accident of apostle Talent Chiwenga of the TF Chiwenga ministries. Apostle Chiwenga lost his wife and another church member. I...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 13:13hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'We are guilty of the mess' Chamisa confesses
MDC Leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa told the National Leaders Dialogue Breakfast meeting on Wednesday that politicians are guilty for the mess that Zimbabwe is facing today.The meeting was orga...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 12:56hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Dabengwa sidelined by illness
ZAPU president Dumiso Dabengwa has for over a month now been sidelined from hectic political activity as he has been holed up in South Africa where he was flown after his health reportedly deteriorate...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 15:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Diasporans picket at Zimbabwe, SA embassies
Zimbabweans living in the United States (US) will today converge at the Zimbabwean and South African embassies in Washington to present two petitions, demanding an end to persecution of civilians by t...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa struggles to stomach criticism
In what started as a routine interview with continental business television channel CNBC Africa, Strive Masiyiwa, Econet founder and Executive Chairman describes the political changes being witnessed ...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 08:46hrs | | by Willliam Muchayi
Zimbabwean diasporans told to feel free to come home
Zimbabweans living abroad, including failed asylum seekers, are free to return home and help rebuild the country after years of ruinous Western sanctions. This was said by Secretary for Information, P...Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
'I almost died for supporting Masiyiwa' says Top Journalist
Voice of America journalist Blessing Zulu has came out guns blazing accusing Strive Masiyiwa of re-writing history by saying no one stood for him when he was allegedly persecuted for seeking a Telecom...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 06:46hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mugabe sent assasins to kill me says Masiyiwa
Econet Wireless Boss Strive Masiyiwa has revealed that Former President Robert Mugabe sent assassins to abduct and kill him.In an emotional statement issued on Facebook on Thursday Masiy...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 07:02hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Strive Masiyiwa 'angrily' hits back at critics
Econet boss, Strive Masiyiwa has hit back at his Twitter critics who say his statement calling for an end to sanctions is cruel and misguided. And he's very angry! Masiyiwa has limited his response to...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 18:14hrs | 1 | by Ndou Paul
MDC Alliance takes over Marondera council
THE opposition MDC Alliance has grabbed 11 of the 12 council seats at Marondera Municipality, with the party's Mashonaland East provincial leadership describing the landslide victory as a seal of appr...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 07:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
The continuous aggression in the unmaking of African religion
African religion continues to suffer violence and aggression in the post-colonial era in the hands of its own target beneficiaries! (Matthew 11:12). And it is them that must rise and save it by force ...Published: 28 May 2018 at 15:58hrs | 24 | by Reginald T. Gola
Constraints on the work of Human Rights & Democracy Defenders, internet freedoms core in democracy promotion.
Zimbabwe Democracy Institute (ZDI) in conjunction with Media Centre releases an advocacy report titled, 'How the right to be online has been assaulted in Zimbabwe: Consequences on the work of Human ri...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 18:46hrs | | by Patience Sibanda
Zipra War Vets, a disappointment! General Dumiso Dabengwa disappoints!
Zipra armed forces were once known for their political correctness, a disciplined army that was even admired the enemy of racist Smith. Peter Walls spoke highly of them: their training was outstanding...Published: 17 Dec 2017 at 17:25hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
'Don't vote anyone who doesn't subscribe to Mthwakazi,' Chief Ndiweni
Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhla Yemangwe has urged people in Matabeleland not to vote for anyone who does not subscribe to the Mthwakazi restoration.People gathered at Ntabazinduna to commemorate ...Published: 06 Nov 2017 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
ZRP inciting violence in Mthwakazi
Mthwakazi Liberation Front spokesperson Chrispen Nyoni has said the police by blocking the Bhalagwe memorial ceremony are inciting violence in Matabeleland as people are now bitter over the move....Published: 26 Oct 2017 at 06:53hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Are Mugabes creating a political dynasty?: People in Zimbabwe need to exert their authority over Zanu Political decay
Media and social networks on Zimbabwe by Zimbabweans, in my opinion, has played silent role on who is who in Zimbabwe on politics, community building, discipline and prudent management objectivity inc...Published: 18 Oct 2017 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by Andrew M Manyevere
University of Limpopo students fully behind the wisdom of Dr Morgan Tsvangirai and the MDC Alliance
The student community remains one of our undistinguished pillars of the Movement for Democratic Change. In fact, they are the founding fathers of our movement. The constituency has remained faithful t...Published: 25 Sep 2017 at 10:47hrs | | by MDC T South Africa Province
Daily Divinity Questions And Answers With Witness Dingani
QN Why was idolatry such significant problem in Israel and what did the prophets say and do about it in reference to both Israel and Zimbabwean prophets? (25)COMMENT OVERVIEW - The ab...Published: 05 Apr 2017 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Witness Dingani
'Thumbs up uLoyiko, for the job well done'
Mthwakazi Republic Party has hail;ed the ULoyiko theatre group on its fight for the empowerment of Mthwakazi. ULoyiko presented its play during the protest against genocide which took pl...Published: 27 Mar 2017 at 06:48hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Daily Divinity Questions And Answers With Witness Dingani
QN Why was idolatry such significant problem in Israel and what did the prophets say and do about it in reference to both Israel and Zimbabwean prophets? (25)COMMENT OVERVIEW - The ab...Published: 09 Feb 2017 at 11:11hrs | | by Witness Dingani
Mzembi lavishes Prophet Magaya with praise
Tourism and Hospitality minister Walter Mzembi yesterday described Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) leader Walter Magaya's critics as attackers from "hell".Addressing thousands of P...Published: 05 Feb 2017 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Daily Divinity Questions And Answers With Witness Dingani
QN Why was idolatry such significant problem in Israel and what did the prophets say and do about it in reference to both Israel and Zimbabwean prophets? (25)C...Published: 20 Dec 2016 at 08:46hrs | | by Witness Dingani
Where Is the Independence? - The Response.
Where is the independence? That is a profound question to ask Cde Farai Kuveya. In my own view though I don't think we really got our independence as a nation but it was a smoke screen halting of outr...Published: 15 Oct 2016 at 20:43hrs | | by Mangosuthu MJ Mbele
Daily Divinity Questions and Answers with Witness Dingani
QN "Jeremiah ministered during the time when there were too many political parties in Judah." Highlight the difficulties he faced as a result of this and examine whether or not prophets in Zimbabwe to...Published: 13 Oct 2016 at 13:27hrs | | by Witness Dingani
Daily Divinity Questions and Answers with Witness Dingani
QN Why was idolatry such significant problem in Israel ? What did the prophets say and do about it in reference to both Israel and Zimbabwean prophets? (25) (article number 116)DIVINITY QUESTI...Published: 31 Aug 2016 at 08:20hrs | 1 | by Witness Dingani
Was the Zimbabwe guerrilla war of liberation worth it?
The article written by Tsolo Dube on Bulawayo24 asks a very painful but pertinent question: The War Veterans owe the Nation an Explanation: why they went to fight in the liberation of our country. Thi...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 11:49hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Zanu-PF's persecutions and threats frightening visitors to Zimbabwe
Last night I was shocked when listening to a Botswana authority warning her country's sporting delegation to be very careful about what they said on their visit to Zimbabwe, as they could find themsel...Published: 01 Aug 2016 at 12:01hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'We stand ready to take over MDC-T'
MDC-T National Youth Commander Happymore Chidziva has said the events of the past few days within the MDC-T is not only shocking but disturbing.He said unfortunately, "this has happened during...Published: 01 Aug 2016 at 07:23hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
MLF mourns Paul Siwela's mother
Mthwakazi Liberation Front has said it learnt with great shock of the death of former senior party member Paul Siwela's mother Gezephi Dube.Party's spokesperson Ndabezinhle Fuyane said the pas...Published: 29 Jul 2016 at 12:48hrs | | by Staphen Jakes
The Lord is my strength, whom shall I fear?
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27v1)In our Christian walk it is guaranteed, given and true tha...Published: 27 Jun 2016 at 16:54hrs | | by Hamba Vangeli
'Welshman Ncube running MDC like a spaza shop'
Former acting secretary-general of the Welshman Ncube-led MDC Moses Mzila-Ndlovu has angrily scoffed at his expulsion, accusing the party president of running the fringe opposition party like a tuck s...Published: 10 Feb 2016 at 16:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Credible Myanmar elections
Dear Editor,It is interesting to see a breath of fresh air in election process of Myanmar. For a quarter of a century the country was suppressed by the military rule which dictated the d...Published: 10 Nov 2015 at 19:50hrs | | by Michael Tinarwo
Zimbabwe's white farmers brace themselves for more land grabs
The Zimbabwe government took a major step towards eliminating the once-thriving white Âcommercial farming sector this week by gazetting 23 of the remaining 300 farms owned by white Zimbabweans for Â...Published: 22 Aug 2015 at 10:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
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