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BREAKING: Pathisa Nyathi dies
The esteemed historian Pathisa Nyathi has passed away at the age of 73. Nyathi, known for his significant contributions to Zimbabwean history and culture, was admitted to a private hospital in...Published: 9 hrs ago | 3617 | by Staff reporter
ZAA Founder on Diaspora, ZIG, Xenophobia and Julius Malema
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."Aristotle's age-old dictum has been used and sometimes abused to the point of cliché.But whatever truth; b...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 13:02hrs | 539 | by Staff Reporter
Teaching Ndebele in Zimbabwe schools will have helped Shonas
There are times when you think you are spitting someone, when in fact, you are destroying yourself.One such instance was when Robert Mugabe and his colleagues in ZANU (before it became ZANU-PF...Published: 20 Oct 2024 at 12:21hrs | 271 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Generation Z-led initiatives transform Highlanders
In today's rapidly changing world, the importance of youth leadership and the renewal of ideas cannot be overstated, particularly in the realm of sports organisations like Highlanders Football Club....Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 15:54hrs | 140 | by Tinashe Rufu
Bulawayo doctor earns milestone recognition
Bulawayo paediatric therapist Dr. Precious Madzimbe has made headlines once again, representing Zimbabwe at the esteemed 2024 International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders held ...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
American activists called on U.S. authorities to stop supporting Ukraine and halt arms supplies
A meeting of the non-profit organization, "Ecological Union of Pacifists and Nonconformists," with journalists and public figures, was held in New York recently. The meeting took the form of a confere...Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 11:06hrs | 507 | by Staff Reporter
ZPRA veterans lament Tshinga Dube's death before return of confiscated properties
The ZPRA Veterans Association has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Retired Colonel Tshinga Judge Dube, who died on Thursday evening at the age of 83 due to kidney failure. His death comes...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 13:22hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe twins association push for African research centre
The Twins Association of Zimbabwe (who were representing SADCTA and African twins) have recently pushed for the establishment of a regional research centre and special related units for multiple birth...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:08hrs | 307 | by Staff Reporter
Tourism promotes Zim economy, regional and global peace
Tourism clusterisation has the potential to boost Zimbabwean economy by the year 2025 whilst concurrently complementing regional and global peace, Minister Barbara Rwodzi has said during the occasion ...Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 14:47hrs | 181 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
A letter to my son
Dear Benaiah, Your uncle told me about how excited you are after finding the life partner of your dreams. I was also thrilled to learn that she is a respectful, God-fearing, well-mannere...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 23:06hrs | 491 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
Chamisa bounces back to active politics
Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has revealed plans for a new governance model, marking a departure from traditional opposition politics. This comes months after his re...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 14:13hrs | 2601 | by Staff reportert
Witch hunting is a criminal offence
In Zimbabwe, it is a criminal offense to accuse someone of witchcraft, a law designed to prevent social unrest and violence stemming from such accusations. Individuals found guilty of making these cla...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 08:19hrs | 762 | by Staff reporter
Time to revisit the laws of radio and television licencing in Zimbabwe
In Zimbabwe, the landscape of broadcasting and media consumption is undergoing rapid and profound changes, primarily driven by advancements in technology. The debates surrounding the Zimbabwe Broadcas...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 08:36hrs | 994 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Mnangagwa breaks ground for Sadc Liberation Square in Harare
On Sunday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa led the ground-breaking ceremony for the Sadc Liberation Square at the Museum of African Liberation in Harare. He described the museum as a "continental project...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:19hrs | 459 | by Staff reporter
Succession battles in Zimbabwe: A necessary evil for democratic progress. Ordo ab Chao
As Zimbabwe navigates the complex and often treacherous waters of succession battles, it's easy to get caught up in the chaos and uncertainty of it all. But beneath the surface of political intrigue a...Published: 18 Aug 2024 at 14:57hrs | 261 | by Erick Matotoba
Next Generation of Energy Leaders to Drive Transformation at the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024
CAPE TOWN, South Africa - With Africa serving as a dynamic hub for oil and gas, renewable energy and cutting-edge technologies, the participation of youth in the sector is crucial to bringing in new p...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 17:52hrs | 163 | by APO
Chipanga, Mashayamombe complete ideology lessons
Several former members of the Zanu-PF linked to the disbanded G40 faction, including Kudzai Chipanga, Shadreck Mashayamombe, Jappy Jaboon, and Wonder Mashange, have completed their re-admission proces...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:39hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe currency crisis: Time to face the truth
THERE is, of course, no such thing as "a shortage of foreign currency".In open and disciplined markets, all that such a claim reflects is an over-valued local currency, whose managers resist t...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:26hrs | 1 | by Obert Nyandoro
Mnangagwa desecrates constitution
ZICOMO operates as a grassroots citizens' initiative, uniting diverse stakeholders across all 10 provinces of Zimbabwe.The Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition, through its Zimbabwe Constitutional Mov...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 19:50hrs | 9 | by Tapiwa Zivira
The Chemist Siziba and Oasis bar story
It is hard to find a patron who would mostly and consistently drink in one bar for 44 years - a whole generation; a lifetime.Yet Chemist Siziba, a local businessman and socialite, did. Before ...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Matinyarare clash with Mnangagwa's stance on sanctions raises concerns
Political activist Rutendo Matinyarare has emerged with statements that directly contradict President Emmerson Mnangagwa's stance on the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, prompting concerns and igniting ...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 18:04hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ian Khama blasted over anti-trophy hunting stance
FORMER Botswana President Ian Khama has been criticised for assisting United Kingdom lawmakers in their efforts to enact a ban on imports into Britain of trophy hunting products, a major source of liv...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Decoloniality vs mental re-orientation
PART of the duty and responsibility of today's academics and intellectuals is to find answers to Africa's development challenges.This is because the post-independent African State has done not...Published: 19 Feb 2024 at 04:52hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Gatekeepers in Ministry of Sports and Arts stiffle growth and innovation
In the pursuit of progress and development, it is disheartening to witness how gatekeepers within the Ministry of Sports and Arts are hindering the growth of the arts sector. These departments, intend...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 12:43hrs | | by Farai Mazango
Nelson Chamisa's CCC resignation
ON 25 January 2024, Zimbabwean opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) president Nelson Chamisa quit.Looking through the dancing ropes, it is more like a boxing match. Remember when Mi...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:52hrs | 2 | by Vivid Gwede
Zimbabwe HIV prevention and accountability report launched
The National Coalition on HIV Prevention recently launched an HIV Prevention and Accountability Report for 2023.The report, launched in Harare, captures the perspectives of communities and civ...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 10:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa whips 'errant' ministers
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has castigated his ministers for failing to respect Cabinet business demanding real-time updates on the fight against the cholera epidemic ravaging Zimbabwe and the Sadc r...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa reads Riot Act to Ministers
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has called on Cabinet Ministers to prioritise Cabinet over everything else and implement policies, programmes and projects that will catapult Zimbabwe to greater economic developme...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 04:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Thief forced to eat raw, unplucked chicken
A MAN from Pumula suburb in Bulawayo will forever rue his love for chicken when a vigilante group in the neighbourhood forced him to eat the raw meat of the bird that he had been caught stealing....Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mugano quits commenting on Zimbabwe economic issues
Economist Professor Gift Mugano has declared his decision to refrain from providing comments on Zimbabwean economic matters, following repeated accusations from Zanu-PF labeling him as an "anti-econom...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 07:38hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa should change strategy
Dear Mr [Nelson] Chamisa,I AM writing to you as a concerned citizen and a former supporter of yours. I voted for you in the presidential elections of 2018 and 2023, where the rigging of Zanu-P...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:31hrs | 9 | by Barnabas Musisinyani
IOM celebrates International Migration day
THE INTERNATIONAL Organisation for Migration (IOM) is this week celebrating the International Migration Day recognising that this phenomenon has been happening from the day of human creation to date a...Published: 18 Dec 2023 at 20:17hrs | 6 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe is one big Zanu-PF society
You guys are not serious at all!I told everyone who reads my social media as far back as April that there was a rift at the top of the opposition party after the deliberate but unstrategic mar...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 13:04hrs | | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Mnangagwa condemns warmonger superpowers
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has condemned the use of underhand tactics by some superpowers who clandestinely fund conflicts in Africa under the guise of advancing democracy in the continent.The Presid...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Ministry works on Botswana passport-free travel modalities
Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage to develop the terms allowing for passport-free travel between Zimbabwe and Botswana, Information Publicity and Broadcasting Ser...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 05:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe showbiz awards rigged?
HOLLYWOOD actor Denzel Washington once said, "man gives an award, God gives the reward", which suggests the thought of the validity and relevance of awards ceremonies and the worth of the gongs....Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 07:36hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's leadership lapses
The crisis in CCC has taken centre stage, prompting a critical examination of the leadership under Nelson Chamisa. The roots of this crisis can be traced to Chamisa's refusal to hold an electi...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:16hrs | 1 | by Grace Chekai
Dr Isaiah Brian Sovi to speak at the Mayor David Coltart Investment Gala Dinner
Dr. Isaiah Brian Sovi, CEO of Imperial Media and IBS Consortium, is set to speak at the Bulawayo Investment Gala Dinner organized by the Joshua Nkomo Foundation. The event, scheduled for November 25, ...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 11:30hrs | 6 | by Mandla Ndlovu
EU final report biased, misleading, says Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT dismissed as biased, reactionary and misleading a premeditated final report on the 2023 harmonised elections that was released by the European Union (EU) yesterday.Although the coun...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 09:31hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
AI in Zimbabwean Media: Bridging Gaps and Navigating Challenges
In the unique context of Zimbabwe, the infusion of artificial intelligence (AI) into the media landscape holds both promises and pitfalls. As the nation grapples with information dynamics, the interpl...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 08:09hrs | 7 | by Rumbidzai Mhlanga
Prospects of CCC attaining power in Zimbabwe are exceedingly grim
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), formerly known as the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), has been a constant source of disputes, leaving political observers puzzled by the root causes and ...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 21:05hrs | 9 | by Dereck Goto
Our newspapers don't tell the whole ugly truth
It's no secret that our newspapers often fail to present the whole truth, especially when it comes to the actions of the administration in power. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has trul...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 15:29hrs | 7 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Zimbabwean named co-chair of UN's AI Advisory Body for Global Governance
ZIMBABWEAN tech genius James Manyika, Senior Vice-President of Google, has scored big again after being appointed on the UN Secretary-General's Artificial Intelligence Advisory Body on risks, opportun...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:21hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa knows what to do
THE CEO Africa Round Table meeting, which was held in Victoria Falls recently week, raised some interesting questions and brought out some perspectives for our political leadership to consider....Published: 03 Nov 2023 at 14:57hrs | 10 | by Alfonce Mbizwo
Chamisa says he would rather engage Zanu-PF than Sengezo Tshabangu
Nelson Chamisa, the head of Zimbabwe's opposition faction, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), expressed his preference for engaging with Zanu-PF over Sengezo Tshabangu, whom he labelled a puppet...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 20:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
How to fix Zimbabwe's broken politics
Resolving this stalemate is key to moving the nation forward constructively. What can be done to change this? What stands in the way? What are the opportunities?Broken politicsZimbabwe's p...Published: 22 Oct 2023 at 22:08hrs | | by Siphosami Malunga
A crisis within CCC not a crisis for Zimbabwe
Political landscapes are complex, and at times volatile.While internal dynamics within political parties are bound to change, evolve and even clash, it is essential to recognise the distinctio...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:39hrs | | by Innocent Mujeri
Govt committed to ensure women's inclusion in disaster management - Mutsvangwa
The government of Zimbabwe has called on for stakeholders collaboration and partnerships with women to ensure disaster management efforts are inclusive, equitable and effective in addressing climate c...Published: 05 Oct 2023 at 15:10hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole/Gideon Madzikatidze
WATCH: Shock as UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak blasts Transgender people
On the fourth day of the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made controversial statements regarding gender identity, straying from the generally supportive ...Published: 04 Oct 2023 at 16:57hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
The failure of democracy in Zimbabwe: The need for a new approach
Zimbabwe, a country with a rich history and a resilient population, has been plagued by political instability and economic turmoil for decades. One of the main reasons for this dire situation is the f...Published: 27 Sep 2023 at 20:08hrs | 1 | by Ty Ki
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