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Zimbabwe crime rate surges
ZIMBABWE has recorded a 21,5% jump in crime to 221 596 from 182 427 previously recorded in the last quarter, latest Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) figures have revealed.Th...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:57hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's crude path
When things become unbelievably smooth on the trot, you just need to do a reality check by tuning into ZTV, for there you will certainly find the dose that will wake you up from your island siesta....Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:59hrs | 890 | by Tawanda Majoni
The day Zimbabweans killed Zimbabwe!
I am not sure how many people remember what happened in this country on 4th March.This was exactly 44 years ago.On this day, the results of the 1980 pre-independence general election w...Published: 06 Mar 2024 at 22:46hrs | 568 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Beitbridge inmate wins Zimbabwe's Mr Ugly Pageant Competition
ONE of Beitbridge's prisoner walked away with R 1 200 for winning the Mr Ugly Pageant Competition.In a statement on X, the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS), the inmate Mathew M...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 20:08hrs | 7756 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prisons fail to correct behaviour
Top lawyer Tererai Mafukidze has said the continuity of criminal activities across Zimbabwe's provinces was a reflection of how the country's prisons have failed to rehabilitate prisoners.He a...Published: 13 Feb 2024 at 04:45hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
CCC in uncertain waters
WE are only a month into the new year, but it already feels like it has been long. The political year has started in earnest, lending credence to the counsel of political sages: A day is a very long t...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 10:02hrs | 2385 | by Ntando Dumani
CCC MP hails abolition of death penalty
The Citizens Coalition for Change legislator for Dzivarasekwa Edwin Mushoriwa has applauded Cabinet for approving the abolition of the death penalty after he successfully raised a motion for the scrap...Published: 09 Feb 2024 at 06:57hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Prisoner escapes from lawful custody
A 23-year-old convict serving a five-year jail term allegedly escaped from Bindura prison on Monday. Sources at Bindura prison said Kudzayi Brighton Tembo, allegedly fled while working in the prison's...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 18:31hrs | 233 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe abolishes the hanging of men
Zimbabwean government records show that there are more than 60 prisoners on death row.Sixty-two death row inmates in Zimbabwe could have their sentences commuted to life in prison when the gov...Published: 06 Feb 2024 at 20:06hrs | 692 | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala movement shifts focus
THE Job Sikhala Solidarity Movement has been renamed the Zimbabwe Solidarity Movement to push for the release of other "political prisoners" who include nine Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP 9) members c...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:57hrs | 1664 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa congratulates Gumbonzvanda
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today met the newly appointed Deputy Director for Normative Support, United Nations System Coordination and Programme Results at the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and t...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:54hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
'Sikhala not a political detainee'
The Government has dismissed assertions that opposition politician Job Sikhala was a political prisoner, saying instead he was convicted in terms of the country's laws for inciting violence and underm...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 04:54hrs | 295 | by Staff reporter
Smart prison for Gwanda
GOVERNMENT is set to construct a smart prison in Gwanda with a capacity of housing 1 300 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the prison, Justice Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Deputy Minister N...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:48hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
Prisoner sentenced to 52 years for carjacking, armed robbery
FOR Joshua Zirebwa who committed a spate of robberies in Bulawayo and was incarcerated at Khami Prison, it has been 18 years of remorse, regret and above all, a journey of life changing lessons under ...Published: 21 Jan 2024 at 07:25hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala Solidarity Movement vows 'protracted struggle' for prisoners' release
The Job Sikhala Solidarity Council emphasizes that it is not driven by political aspirations but is focused on advocating for the release of political prisoners. Formed last year by former Citizens Co...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 17:48hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala's detention justified claims Ziyambi
JUSTICE minister Ziyambi Ziyambi yesterday said the detention of former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala is justified and government will not relent on his continued incarceration.Sikhala h...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:46hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala pays tribute to sympathisers
Former legislator Job Sikhala has paid tribute to Bulawayo mayor David Coltart for standing with him during his persecution while decrying lack of supporter from some of his colleagues.Sikhala...Published: 07 Jan 2024 at 17:41hrs | 836 | by Staff reporter
'Today's defenders are sissies'
DOUGLAS Mloyi and Henry Jones, two former Highlanders defenders believe today's defenders are too soft.Mloyi and Jones played alongside each other in 1981 and 1982. They were part of a defence...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 06:00hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala's New Year Message
CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONNEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM CHIKURUBI MAXIMUM SECURITY PRISONDear Zimbabweans and my Worldwide friends.My dearest Zimbabweans and Worldwide friends, ...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 20:19hrs | 731 | by Job Wiwa Sikhala
Mumba Money International appoints former rugby star as Chairman
Mumba Money, the leading digital financial services provider, continues its expansion into Africa with the appointment of Prince Sivile Mabandla as the Chairman of Mumba Money South Africa. This appoi...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 14:16hrs | 966 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Mnangagwa must travel to rural areas by bus
TRAVELLING from capital cities to rural areas using public transport like long distance buses could go a long way in inculcating servant leadership in African Presidents and ministers. Such experience...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:35hrs | 2516 | by Charles Dhewa
Mnangagwa stole X-Mas
THE year 2023 is ending in the same manner it began: inflicting more hardships on the people of Zimbabwe and with no solution in sight.It has been an annus horribilis of epic proportions. The ...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 17:32hrs | 802 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans are more divided than ever before'
ZAPU says Zimbabweans are more divided than ever before as there is no unity whatsoever, to warrant a whole public holiday, under the guise of commemorating the pivotal signing of the Unity Accord bet...Published: 25 Dec 2023 at 13:44hrs | 1156 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans yet to enjoy genuine unity'
OPPOSITION parties and critics said there was nothing to celebrate on Unity Day yesterday when government critics face threats of abductions, arrest and political violence.Zimbabwe declared De...Published: 23 Dec 2023 at 09:52hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter
Inmates wallow in jail without trial
NEARLY a quarter of the country's prison population is awaiting trial, with revelations that some have been in remand for more than three years.Latest data from the Zimbabwe National Statistic...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:28hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Storms wreak havoc Zimbabwe-wide
HEAVY storms swept across most parts of the country on Monday leaving a trail of destruction with the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warning of more thunderstorms particularly in eastern and...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 20:14hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Hwahwa Prison roof blown off
A thunderstorm accompanied by strong winds blew off the roofing of a section of Hwahwa Prison in Gweru last Friday, prison authorities said.Prisoners were moved to buildings that remained inta...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 09:29hrs | 811 | by Staff reporter
The real risk of Chamisa's temporary solutions to permanent problems
THE political arena has had rich pickings for pundits in the past few days. On the one hand, the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) circus of recalls of its elected members continues.It start...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 07:47hrs | 265 | by Ntando Dumani
CCC now wants Chamisa, Mnangagwa dialogue
The highest decision-making body of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is urging its leader, Nelson Chamisa, to engage in negotiations with President Mnangagwa. This directive emerged during the ...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:47hrs | 3608 | by Staff reporter
Masaraure to lead Sikhala solidarity project
Incarcerated former Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala has mandated trade unionist Obert Masaraure to organise the movement meant to put pressure on the government to release the opposition political...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:38hrs | 145 | by Staff reporter
'Sikhala is not cutting deals with oppressor'
INCARCERATED opposition politician Job Sikhala has distanced himself from claims by Citizens' Coalition for Change self-styled secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu that he is negotiating with the state...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 21:25hrs | 579 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt hits back at US diplomat's patronizing behavior
In a sharp critique, Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, has criticized the United States Embassy for its perceived condescension. Mangwana urged the diploma...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:54hrs | 1695 | by Staff reporter
US senator berates Mnangagwa
A UNITED States senator Jim Risch has called on the Joe Biden-led administration to tighten screws on Harare and condemned President Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime for "systematic" repression of the oppo...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:58hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa can't benefit from removal of presidential term limit!
It is common knowledge that Zimbabwe has become a lawless place.Some may even call it a jungle - where the ruling elite flagrantly flout the country's laws with arrogant impunity.In fa...Published: 08 Nov 2023 at 09:32hrs | 5035 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Resilience Behind Bars: A reflection on seven months in prison
It is seven months since magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka sentenced me to four years in prison for "calling for anti-corruption demonstrations". One year was suspended and am effectively serving three yea...Published: 04 Nov 2023 at 12:47hrs | 1750 | by Jacob Ngarivhume
Chamisa in a catch-22 situation
I MUST begin by apologising, dear reader, for not informing you that I will no longer deliver my instalment weekly as had become the tradition.I received a few inquiries and some scolding from...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 19:16hrs | 4554 | by Ntando Dumani
Jacob Ngarivhume's appeal postponed
Justice Benjamin Chikowore has postponed Transform Zimbabwe leader Jacob Ngarivhume's appeal against public violence conviction to 14 November 2023.It is now over six months since Ngarivhume w...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 20:58hrs | 44 | by Muridzo F
CCC gives Mudenda two weeks to reverse recalls
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) will be dispatching a letter to the National Assembly Speaker, Jacob Mudenda, demanding the reversal of the recalls of 15 of its members. This letter grants a t...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 15:11hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prisons target food self-sufficiency
The Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) is working on building adequate food reserves independently, without relying on government budget allocations, to feed its roughly 22,000 inmates. ...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:44hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa calls for Sikhala's release
Nelson Chamisa, leader of of the Citizens Coalition for Change has called for the immediate release of Job Sikhala.Sikhala has reportedly fallen ill in Zimbabwe’s most feared Chikurubi Maxim...Published: 09 Oct 2023 at 14:05hrs | 1106 | by Staff reporter
TEARS FROM PRISON: Job Sikhala exposes 'alleged' CCC betrayal
In a shocking turn of events, former Zengeza West legislator and prominent member of the Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC), Job Sikhala, has voiced his profound discontent over what he perceives as...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 13:06hrs | 2531 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Mukonori's call for Chamisa to accept defeat swiftly rejected
Zimbabwean Catholic priest Father Fidelis Mukonori's call for main opposition CCC leader Nelson Chamisa to accept defeat in the recent brazenly stolen elections and seek talks with President Emmerson ...Published: 26 Sep 2023 at 18:18hrs | 1482 | by Staff reporter
How Zimbabwean prisoners can vote in 2028 elections
MUSARURWA & OTHERS v MINISTER OF JUSTCE, LEGAL AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS & OTHERS HHC 751SUMMARY OF THE CASE1. The proceedings in this m...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 13:21hrs | 448 | by Clifford S. Ncube
A president for everyone
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission declared incumbent Emmerson Mnangagwa the winner in the presidential race after polling 52,6% against his nearest rival Nelson Chamisa of the Citizens Coalition for C...Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 08:13hrs | 1251 | by Staff reporter
It is time for Mnangagwa to go
This is the perfect time for Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa to go. Leadership is not his forte. He does not have the dexterity needed to govern a country. The past five years testify of his failure which...Published: 26 Aug 2023 at 13:03hrs | 2293 | by @maximilianlion
Presidential amnesty needs revisiting
IN yesterday's NewsDay edition, we carried a story of a former jailbird who was released from prison this year under the Presidential Amnesty programme. The man, who was released after serving part of...Published: 15 Aug 2023 at 06:33hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to free political prisoners, reform Judiciary
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa says he will free all political prisoners and the Judiciary from State capture, as part of his key deliverables in 100 days once el...Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:45hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man escapes from SA prison
Limpopo police have launched a manhunt for an awaiting trial prisoner that escaped from Lephalale Police Station on Tuesday.According to provincial police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba...Published: 09 Aug 2023 at 23:54hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa mixes politics with religion
Tony Blair's press secretary Alastair Campbell, when the former British Prime Minister was asked about his faith, famously retorted that "we don't do God," illustrating the perceived perils of mixing ...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 22:27hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
ZPCS defends release of convicted rapist from prison on Mnangagwa's amnesty order
THE ZIMBABWE Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) has justified the release from prison of Bobby Makaza, a convicted rapist, under a recent presidential amnesty order.Makaza, who resides in...Published: 08 Aug 2023 at 18:55hrs | 28 | by Stephen Jakes
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