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Vumbachikwe Mine moves to evict workers still occupying company houses after 2022 closure
GWANDA, Matabeleland South - Management at the struggling Vumbachikwe Mine has filed court summons seeking the eviction of two workers from company-owned houses, despite hundreds of others still occup...Published: 20 Jun 2025 at 22:25hrs | 361 | by Stephen Jakes
Illegal gold panners sneak into Vumbachikwe mine
PLUS or minus 100 Illegal gold panners reportedly sneaked into Vumbachikwe mine this week where about 38 of them have reportedly been arrested with cases pending in the courts.A local source r...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 13:02hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
'Sadc leaders failing regional citizens'
During a national prayer meeting hosted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House, Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) criticized Southern African Development Community (SA...Published: 21 Aug 2024 at 09:39hrs | 1081 | by Staff reporter
Churches pray for peace ahead of SADC Summit
The Apostolic Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ) recently held a prayer meeting at the Benjamin Burombo Government Complex to ask God to bless President Mnangagwa as he prepares to assume the SADC c...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:33hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa turns to God for peaceful SADC summit
After jailing nearly 100 activists in the past two months, Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa held a national breakfast prayer meeting on Wednesday in which he asked for God's guidance.The ...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 07:57hrs | 1078 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe political parties march for peace
REPRESENTATIVES from different political parties in Gwanda Town on Friday conducted a march around the mining town in a bid to send a message of peace across the community as the country draws towards...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 21:06hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Clerics, pro-democracy campaigners set free over prayer meeting
A ZIMBABWEAN court has set free 10 clerics and pro-democracy campaigners, who spent more than one year under prosecution on charges of disorderly conduct after they were arrested by the police last ye...Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 11:05hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'We won't bury Moreblessing until Sikhala is free'
THE family of the slain Citizens' Coalition for Change activist, Moreblessing Ali, has told The NewsHawks that they are still waiting for the release of their incarcerated lawyer, Job Sikhala, to help...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala says they want to jail him until 2023
ZENGEZA West MP Job Sikhala says there is a sinister political plot by the authorities to keep him in detention beyond the 2023 general elections, The NewsHawks reported.Sikhala, who celebrate...Published: 31 Oct 2022 at 18:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala makes 8th attempt at freedom
ZENGEZA West MP and senior member of the opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change, Job Sikhala, on Friday made an eighth attempt at freedom, citing changed circumstances.He is scheduled to ap...Published: 16 Oct 2022 at 19:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's supporters petition Mnangagwa?
SOME eminent Zimbabweans, including businesspeople, former ministers, sports personalities, academics and civil society leaders, have written to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, seeking restoration of th...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 15:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Slain Moreblessing Ali's family goes into hiding
THE family of slain Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Moreblessing Ali have been hounded out of their Chitungwiza house by Zanu-PF activists while suspected state security agents are perio...Published: 25 Jul 2022 at 07:59hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean NGOs red flag weaponisation of law
CIVIL groups, churches and students yesterday voiced concern over the abuse of the rule of law.Addressing a joint Press conference in Harare, Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiCZ) president Pete...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:33hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Court sets worshippers free
A Harare magistrate yesterday granted bail to 10 worshippers who were arrested on charges of disorderly conduct on Friday during a prayer meeting in the capital.The 10, who were granted $5 000...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stop suppressing citizens' freedoms
The arrest on Friday of 34 people who were attending a prayer meeting in Harare was another demonstration of the government's lack of respect for freedom of assembly, which is a right that is enshrine...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 09:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ibhetsu Likazulu leader arrested
GUKURAHUNDI activist and Ibhetshu Likazulu coordinator Mbuso Fuzwayo was one of the people arrested at a prayer meeting in Harare Friday.The prayer meeting was part of the " Zimbabwe We ...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:34hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Police break up 'political' prayer meeting... arrest 36 worshippers
POLICE yesterday stormed into a prayer meeting in Harare and arrested at-least 36 church members, claiming the gathering was political.They were arrested at the Dutch Reformed Church building ...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 09:10hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Chamisa prays for new CCC MPs
CCC leader Nelson Chamisa held a prayer meeting where he dedicated his newly elected Members of Parliament to God. Posting on Twitter, Chamisa said, "After our prayer and thanksgiving ceremony...Published: 05 Apr 2022 at 13:37hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Police want clear streets on New Year's Eve
ON New Year's Eve if one is found on the streets of Bulawayo between 9PM and 6AM, they will be arrested and those driving during curfew hours will have their cars impounded.Police in Bulawayo ...Published: 30 Dec 2021 at 07:51hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Night vigils, crossover parties outlawed
POLICE have announced that churches and other religious organisations' traditional night vigils and crossover services have been banned.Zimbabwe is under Level Two lockdown and Government has ...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:07hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Pastor survives an arson attack
Villagers from Enaleni area in Bubi ward 1 were left shell shocked after unknown assailants petrol bombed a local pastor's house.The pastor, Ephraim Ndlovu who is also the Habakkuk Trust Commu...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 12:12hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa breaking own rules, protocols
ALTHOUGH President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week announced Level 4 lockdown restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19, but glaring violations of regulations by top government officials, including him...Published: 02 Jul 2021 at 19:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prophet goes insane after 'desecrating' sacred mountain
A SELF-STYLED Bindura Johanne Masowe WeChishanu prophet Madzibaba Rakeni Gumbira of Chiwaridzo has gone insane after leading seven of his congregants on a three day prayer session on top of the sacred...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 06:21hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
The brutality of March 11, 2007 and its impact
Back in Zimbabwe, the struggle continues.The Save Zimbabwe campaign (SZc) is a broad coalition of organisations spearheaded by the Zimbabwe Christian Alliance (CA).Its members include ...Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 06:27hrs | 6 | by Arthur G.O. Mutambara
Chamisa reveals he has been writing, sending emissaries to Mnangagwa
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa is stepping up the chase for talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, to end the country's decades-long political and economic crises.Speaking in Harare yest...Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 13:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, allies run out of options, push for dialogue
THE opposition MDC Alliance and its key allies labour, student movements and church have resolved to force President Emmerson Mnangagwa to convene a broad-based dialogue to end the country's multiface...Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 06:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to attend Bulawayo church gathering
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today attend the fourth Annual National Thanksgiving and Dedication Service at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) grounds in Bulawayo.The annual event is hos...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 07:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Church told to 'pray for leadership and peace'
CHURCHES should pray for peace and the country's leadership for development to take place, the national coordinator of local bishops Reverend Albert Mleya, has said. Speaking at a prayer meeti...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chief Ndiweni could be poisoned in prison'
THE opposition Zapu party says it feared controversial Ntabazinduna chief and fierce government critic, Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni could be poisoned in jail.Ndiweni was jailed 18 months by Bulaw...Published: 24 Aug 2019 at 09:27hrs | 2 | by newzimbabwe
Biti thrown into ZACC's jaws …as Chamisa unleashes Varakashi on him
The bickering within the MDC Alliance presidium continues to crescendo with that party's leader, Nelson Chamisa hurling every weapon he bumps into, to his fiercest rival, Tendai Biti.The Harar...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 16:04hrs | | by John Sigauke
I am made of thick skin: Matsunga
IN the country's political sphere, it has almost become a trend that the majority of female politicians are now making it to Parliament through the Proportional Representation route, set by government...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 07:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele 'King' addresses the nation
I would like to make it known that I, as King of Matabeleland alias Mthwakazi, am very much committed to the Restoration of my Kingdom. I also want the whole world to know that the whole Inter-cultura...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 13:19hrs | 3 | by Stanley Khumalo
NUST conducts a Day of Prayer against death of students
The National University of Science and Technology has set aside the 3rd of May as the Day of Prayer against examination related anxiety, depression and fear. In a circular released by the Univ...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 16:17hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe National Dialogue happening in the coming week
On 24 April at Harvest House press conference Nelson Chamisa responding to State of The Nation (online) reporter Tafadzwa Nyikadzino on him seeming to be a choir master singing all of Zimbabwe's probl...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 15:02hrs | | by Terence Simbi
Preacher heaps praises on Mnangagwa, Mayor storms out
Mayor Solomon Mguni stormed out of an interdenominational Cyclone Idai memorial prayer meeting held here on Sunday after one of the preachers poured scorn on Zanu-PF's rivals.The youthful mayo...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 14:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mayor storms out of prayer meeting
Mayor Solomon Mguni stormed out of an interdenominational Cyclone Idai memorial prayer meeting held here on Sunday after one of the preachers poured scorn on Zanu-PF's rivals.The youthful mayo...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 06:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Prophet' jailed for stealing cellphone
A 23-YEAR-OLD self-proclaimed prophet from Bulawayo has been sentenced to three months in prison after he stole and sold a Nokia Lumia cellphone which he took from the owner under the pretext that he ...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:59hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa leads nation in mourning
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday joined the nation in mourning people who perished during Cyclone Idai and expressed gratitude to various countries, embassies, local companies, organisations, churches an...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 06:55hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
'Prophet' jailed for stealing cellphone
A 23-YEAR-OLD self-proclaimed prophet from Bulawayo has been sentenced to three months in prison after he stole and sold a Nokia Lumia cell phone which he took from the owner under the pretext that he...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 22:44hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa changes tact
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa says the Church must lead the way in initiating dialogue between him and President Emmerson Mnangagwa so as to rescue long-suffering Zimbabweans who are staring at a bleak fu...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 10:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe church calls for sanctions removal
The Zimbabwe Amalgamated Council of Churches (ZACC) will hold a mass prayer and unveil a petition for the removal of illegal and immoral sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Britain, the US and the Europe...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 10:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Evil' phone stolen during prayers
A 23-YEAR-OLD man from Bulawayo stole and sold a Nokia Lumia phone during prayers after taking it from its owner under the pretext that he wanted to pray for it as it was the source of his misfortunes...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
National dialogue: Chamisa misdirecting himself
President Emmerson Mnangagwa met with the 2018 presidential election candidates at State House on 6 February to lay the ground work for national dialogue, which is aimed at forging unity in order to f...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 10:50hrs | 2 | by Nobleman Runyanga
AFM drama continues
HOPES to build bridges between warring camps in one of the biggest churches in Zimbabwe — the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) — have been dashed as the factions continue counter-plotting against eac...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 07:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe not yet ready for national dialogue
This Tuesday I wrote an analytic piece on how our main political leaders Pres Chamisa and Pres Mnangagwa have all used their political posturing skills at the expense of the nation's economic, politic...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 11:53hrs | 1 | by Terence Simbi
National dialogue deadlock: Hope keeps eluding Zimbabwe
NATIONAL dialogue meant to unite Zimbabweans around a common vision has failed to gain traction as the leading political parties have taken deeply entrenched hardline positions, plunging the country d...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's wife funded the breakfast 'Prayer Meeting'?
On the 6th of February 2019 the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, HE ED Mnangagwa, convened a meeting at State House for all Presidential contestants in the 2018 elections to discuss the framewor...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 22:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sadc chair condemns Zimbabwe's violent protests
SADC has pledged unwavering support to President Mnangagwa's Government in its efforts to address the prevailing socio-economic challenges and called for the unconditional removal of sanctions. ...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Pray without ceasing for peace and prosperity' argues Mnangagwa - no substitute for rule of law and competence
"It is my singular honour and privilege to be with you at this timely breakfast prayer for our nation, even as the Bible exhorts us in Thessalonians 5 verse 17 to pray without ceasing. Constant intera...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 08:03hrs | 2 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Charamba urges Chamisa to drop his opposition to dialogue
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson yesterday said the leader of the opposition MDC Nelson Chamisa "risked missing the bus" if he failed to pitch up for talks.This comes as under-fire ...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 14:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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