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'Dump Zimdollar'
ECONOMIC analysts have said Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's new measures introduced on Monday have very little chance of saving the Zimbabwe dollar from collapse.They instead advised Ncube to ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 920 | by Staff reporter
ConCourt backs RBZ on US dollar conversion
The 2018 decision by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to convert all US dollar balances in Zimbabwean bank accounts to local currency was quite constitutional the Constitutional Court ruled yesterda...Published: 19 hrs ago | 229 | by Staff reporter
'Minimum conditions for credible polls not met'
Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiZC) has expressed concern over the innumerable anomalies unearthed on the voters roll, saying it seems the process is being done in a haphazard manner, which is hardly ...Published: 31 May 2023 at 07:01hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
'Stop dramatising electoral process'
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has said it is executing its functions independently and is confident of delivering credible elections as it does not fear or favour any political party....Published: 31 May 2023 at 07:00hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Last minute rush to register to vote
MISS Buhlebenkosi Dube just turned 18 and if President Mnangagwa proclaimed the election date before her birthday, she would have had to wait for five years before she could vote for the first time....Published: 31 May 2023 at 07:00hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
'Binga chief threatens Chamisa's activists'
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) members in Binga South have accused Chief Sinamagonde of threatening them with unspecified action if they attend meetings convened by the opposition party's parliam...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:50hrs | 1131 | by Staff reporter
Names vanish from Zimbabwe voters roll
THE on-going Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) voters roll inspection exercise has exposed major anomalies as many people including prominent opposition politicians could not locate their names on t...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:49hrs | 1024 | by Staff reporter
Petition to The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education
Editor please publish our petition to the Minister of Primary and Secondary education for our pupils are not attending school due to the interference of powerful politicians who are protecting a viole...Published: 29 May 2023 at 22:58hrs | 415 | by Parents/Guardians - Murowa School
A critical review of Al Jazeera's Gold Mafia documentary
APRIL, famously characterised as "the cruellest month" by distinguished poet and literary critic TS Eliot in his critically acclaimed essay "The Wasteland" - not because its first day celebrates fools...Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:07hrs | 702 | by Jonathan Moyo
Mohadi ambition to be Zimbabwe President caused tribal chaos in the presidency
If he had his way, Kembo Mohadi could have been the first Zimbabwe President of Matabele origin after 43 years of Zimbabwe independence. But his repeated statement in which he expressed his wish to su...Published: 28 May 2023 at 15:51hrs | 1014 | by Israel Dube
Smelly Dube honoured on global stage
Gweru-based businesswoman and philanthropist, Dr Smelly Dube was among seven businesspeople from across the globe who were recently honoured at the 2023 Leaders Without Borders annual business summit ...Published: 28 May 2023 at 12:54hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
Peter Mataruse prevails despite Chamisa machination?
INCUMBENT Chinhoyi Member of Parliament (MP), Peter Mataruse this Saturday narrowly won, by just 30 votes, the right to represent the opposition party in the watershed 2023 harmonised elections expect...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:14hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwean nightmare and tragic optimism of Mutambara
To mention Zimbabwe and the idea of a "dream" in the same sentence, as Professor Arthur Mutambara has done, is to be provocative and challenging.The provocation and the challenge come from the...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:06hrs | 73 | by William Jethro Mpofu
Joshua Nkomo's son says 'It will be a big mistake to vote for Zanu-PF'
ZAPU leader, Sibangilizwe Nkomo, has criticised how Africa is divided, allowing imperial interests to divide the continent while misgovernance and abuse of human rights by post-independent governments...Published: 26 May 2023 at 17:54hrs | 935 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi youths threaten to close borders and airports to curb gold smuggling
The Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP) Youth League has threatened to close all borders and airports before the August elections in order to combat gold smuggling, which the party claims is carried out by...Published: 26 May 2023 at 17:53hrs | 493 | by Staff reporter
Inside elections: Can the yellow wave shake-up Mashonaland East?
This is the first in a series of (inside elections) articles examining the politics and possible voting patterns of 2023's general election in expected swing/marginal National Assembly constituencies....Published: 26 May 2023 at 10:16hrs | 502 | by Farai Chirimumimba
Manifestos and democracy in Zimbabwe
MACDONALD Lewanika (2019) in his doctoral thesis argued that contrary to popular opinion Zanu-PF is a learning organization, which has changed its electoral practices to suit different needs.M...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:38hrs | 232 | by Munyaradzi Mapfumo
'Zimbabwe's Unemployment Crisis: A growing mental health concern among graduates and youths'
Zimbabwe has been plagued with a number of challenges over the years, from economic instability to political unrest. However, one issue that is often ignored is the impact of government failure on men...Published: 24 May 2023 at 09:25hrs | 315 | by Mberi Prince
Are Zimbabwe retailers dumping goods on the streets?
Vendors in the country's major cities and towns have literally invaded all strategic points, including verandas of big retail shops, selling a variety of goods including basic commodities in foreign c...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:41hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
'Why is Clerk still on duty despite computer scandal?'
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) legislator for Kuwadzana East Chalton Hwende has challenged the Speaker of Parliament to explain why under-fire Clerk of Parliament Kennedy Chokuda is still coming...Published: 22 May 2023 at 08:10hrs | 640 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in panic mode
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pressed the panic button over galloping prices of basic commodity as he accused retailers of plotting his defeat ahead of the August elections. Retailers last ...Published: 22 May 2023 at 06:40hrs | 5125 | by Staff reporter
Why I hate politics
So yes. I hate Zimbabwean politics. Obviously. I hate how every five years we get into this circus about giving people already with immeasurable riches and privilege the opportunity to get even more r...Published: 21 May 2023 at 09:34hrs | 723 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Fadzai Mahere's five minutes of shame
The speech of shame by Fadzai Mahere has exposed CCC's treacherous tendencies. Mahere made very serious allegations against her own country. Issues raised by Mahere were unfounded, untrue and overly c...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:06hrs | 252 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mthuli Ncube weaponising foreign trade to fight local firms
ZIMBABWE'S rulers think that it is within their rights to destroy their economy and turn to neighbours for stop gap solutions.This weird belief was passed from the late strongman, Robert Mugab...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:58hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs evict CCC tenants from Gutu shops
Tenants who support CCC are being evicted from shops owned by Zanu-PF bigwigs in the sprawling district of Gutu.Some of the reasons given for the evictions are that they the tenatnts are allow...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:29hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Call to act on unpatriotic Zimbabwean elements
ZIMBABWEANS have called on authorities to expedite the passage of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill (2022) and put an end to the tendency by opposition elements to badmouth the...Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:41hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe will prosper if we speak for the suffering, not for politicians!
There is a justifiable reason why I never became a politician and have stayed clear from participating in party politics.One simply needs to go through social media, and the reason will be rig...Published: 18 May 2023 at 21:14hrs | 653 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Uebert Angel finally returns to Britain
PRESIDENTIAL Envoy and Ambassador-at-Large Uebert Angel - who fears being thrown under the bus should he return to Zimbabwe, because of the starring role he played in Al Jazeera's investigative Gold M...Published: 15 May 2023 at 19:29hrs | 3281 | by Staff reporter
Unfulfilled election promises frustrate Zimbabwe youths
SOME youths in Bulawayo doubt that elections will better their lives, citing failed promises by politicians and the government over the years.A survey by Southern Eye Weekender showed that the...Published: 13 May 2023 at 19:11hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Zivhu vows to campaign for Mnangagwa in 2023 elections
Outspoken former Chivi South Member of Parliament (MP) Killer Zivhu recently put to an end rumours that he wanted to stand as an independent candidate in the upcoming elections, saying it would be bet...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:37hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Starlink rattles Zimbabwe internet service providers
The era of hanging emails, failed file downloads, and unstable internet will soon be a thing of the past if Starlink's global satellite internet service is rolled out in Zimbabwe. Elon Musk's Starlink...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:31hrs | 3967 | by Staff reporter
Murewa South snubs fly-by-night politician
It is a warm afternoon in the serene picturesque rural Jekwa in Murewa South, Mashonaland East province.The peace is disturbed by the roaring sound of a helicopter landing at one of the homest...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:30hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean politicians warned against using inflammatory language
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi made the call during commemorations to mark World Press Freedom Day which the Media Institute of Southern Africa...Published: 10 May 2023 at 05:54hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Latest on Murowa School saga as Provincial Minister flexes his political muscles
Dear ZimbabweansScandalous! That's the only word to sum up the action taken by the Provincial Minister in a case between parents and a teaching couple at Murowa School Zvishavane district. Whi...Published: 09 May 2023 at 12:22hrs | 1326 | by Disgruntled parents
Zanu-PF denies accusations of judicial capture
RULING party Zanu-PF says the judicial system in the country is independent of political interference despite widespread accusations of capture by the opposition and civil society organisations after ...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:21hrs | 910 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF in title deeds vote-buying storm
THE ruling Zanu-PF party is allegedly registering people who are at least 55 years and above for possible issuance of title deeds in Chitungwiza.The registration exercise reportedly took place...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:14hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland region gets only $789,6 million for road projects
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) has disbursed $789,6 million towards road development projects in Matebeleland provinces in the first four months of this year out of a combined tota...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 126 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's dark trail
CorruptionAs for the optics and visuals, you wouldn't say President Emmerson Mnangagwa - where corruption is concerned - has disappointed.During the hot days - months before the late R...Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:33hrs | 1499 | by Tawanda Majoni
Zimbabwean politics in generational transition
It seems there is a growth in the number of younger candidates being nominated to represent the parties in the upcoming polls.ONE of the most stubborn facts is that the old die, and the new are bo...Published: 07 May 2023 at 19:24hrs | 483 | by Ntando Dumani
'Crackdown on political opposition exposes Mnangagwa'
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Zengeza West MP Job Sikhala, party spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere and Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume were recently convicted of various charges.Nga...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:50hrs | 615 | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe divorce, yet another Damascene moment for the republic
The world is not for honest people. I am convinced. Those who toil, break a sweat in various endeavours to make an honest living a...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:22hrs | 936 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
UK to grill Mnangagwa
THE United Kingdom (UK) has said it will take President Emmerson Mnangagwa to task over the worsening human rights situation in the country during his visit for King Charles III's coronation.M...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:35hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt chastises 'meddlesome' Western diplomats
GOVERNMENT yesterday chastised foreign diplomats for red-flagging the weaponisation of the law against pro-democracy activists.Several foreign diplomats criticised government following the rec...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:21hrs | 573 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police warn against hate speech
POLICE have warned leaders from across the political divide to desist from using hate speech during campaign rallies to de-escalate tension as the country moves towards the elections.The warni...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:21hrs | 660 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council bans campaign posters on its buildings
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has banned the pasting of campaign posters on its buildings and other council infrastructure such as signposts saying it compromised cleanliness of the city.Deputy ...Published: 05 May 2023 at 06:19hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Western embassies flag Sikhala, Ngarivhume convictions
The United Kingdom and European Union embassies have raised possible violations on freedom of expression and abuse of the courts in the recent prosecution and conviction of opposition politicians Job ...Published: 04 May 2023 at 19:55hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe is Harare's true rich aunt
"One man one farm" was a Mugabe mantra for the longest time after the fast-track land reform programme that took land from around 4000 white former farmers into the hands of thousands of landless blac...Published: 03 May 2023 at 21:50hrs | 954 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Malema says Zimbabweans have let down Ngarivhume
SOUTH Africa's main opposition leader Julius Malema, has urged Zimbabweans to stand up against the harassment of pro-democracy activists following the jailing of opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 1510 | by Staff reporter
CCC linked ZCTU says 'No party owns us'
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions says it has a mutual understanding with political parties that push the agenda of uplifting the welfare of suffering workers.ZCTU vice-president Valentine...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga 'secret millions' exposed?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga or their allies and relatives allegedly received US$3 million from a controversial South African businessman, Zunaid Moti at the heigh...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 07:53hrs | 3154 | by Staff reporter
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