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Man jailed for demanding Mnangagwa's resignation in road blockade
Chipinge: A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a road blockade that saw protesters demand the resignation of Pres...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1535 | by Simbarashe Sithole
'Zinasu president was on the run'
An investigating officer revealed in court that Emmanuel Sitima, president of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu), had been evading arrest for nearly a month. Sitima, who is 25, was apprehen...Published: 18 hrs ago | 210 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime knows can't shoot people in front of regional leaders!
Why has the President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa regime, of late, intensified its crackdown on gatherings? What are they so terrified of?...Published: 19 hrs ago | 335 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa fears SADC Summit protests
In anticipation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in Harare next month, the Zimbabwean government is cracking down on gatherings and dissent due to fears of protests in front...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 13:16hrs | 2354 | by Staff reporter
Obert Masaraure fired from his teaching job
Firebrand unionist and human rights campaigner Obert Masaraure has summarily been dismissed from his job as a schoolteacher.The Amalgamated Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president reveale...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:25hrs | 1847 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt sweats over Sadc protests
The Zimbabwean government is preparing for potential unrest during the upcoming Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) summit scheduled for August 17-18. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who will a...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:26hrs | 3124 | by Staff reporter
Bosso silence Bulawayo Chiefs to end derby woes
Highlanders 2-0 Bulawayo ChiefsHighlanders secured a derby victory over Bulawayo Chiefs with goals in each half, marking their first derby win of the season. Marvin Sibanda broke the deadlock with...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:50hrs | 305 | by Staff reporter
Mukanya calls for total removal of Zanu-PF
Exiled musician Thomas Mapfumo has called for a complete overhaul of Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, despite President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assurance that he will not seek another term beyond 2028. ...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:13hrs | 1250 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in UK protest
On Friday, Zimbabweans in the UK protested against the continued detention of opposition activists and President Emmerson Mnangagwa's expected chairmanship of the Southern African Development Communit...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 11:20hrs | 1629 | by Staff reporter
Businessman acquitted, arrested again outside court
Matthew Musengezi, a Harare car dealer and socialite, has returned to remand custody amid new fraud charges related to vehicle importation. Musengezi, who was previously acquitted of culpable homicide...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:11hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Hexco fails to pay examiners
Over 300 lecturers from polytechnics, vocational training colleges, and independent colleges affiliated with the Higher Education Examination Council (Hexco) are protesting over unpaid dues. These lec...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:39hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
US-based NGO Ford Foundation fingered in Kenya protests
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday accused the US-based Ford Foundation of sponsoring "anarchy" and funding anti-government protests that descended into deadly mayhem last month.The East ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:39hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to stage demonstration 8,000 miles away from home
Zimbabweans in the UK are set to petition British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday, urging him to pressure the Zimbabwean government to end the continued detention of Citizens Coalition for Chang...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:03hrs | 1186 | by Staff reporter
Burning Spear heading for Zimbabwe
Excitement is sweeping through Zimbabwe's showbiz industry following the announcement that Jamaican roots reggae musician Burning Spear will be performing in the country as part of his One People Afri...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 10:01hrs | 5956 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition plans to disrupt upcoming Sadc meeting
DESPERATION can drive one to extremes and often than not, it results in an undesirable outcome, chief among them embarrassment.The opposition elements in this country have become irrelevant an...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:46hrs | 189 | by Dr Obert Moses Mpofu
Hichilema cautioned against orchestrating protests against Zimbabwe
Zambia's main opposition party, the Patriotic Front (PF), has cautioned President Hakainde Hichilema and his governing UPND against allegedly orchestrating protests against Zimbabwe's upcoming assumpt...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:10hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Bad news for Bosso
DYNAMOS have faced challenges in their preparations for their upcoming match against rivals Highlanders at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday. The Dembare players returned to training only on Wednesday after bo...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
Planned Zambian protest against Mnangagwa flops
The planned protest by Zimbabweans who are against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's assumption of regional body SADC's chairmanship next August has flopped.Zambian police did not grant the prote...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:42hrs | 71 | by Staff reporter
Kenya's William Ruto dismisses all ministers
Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday dismissed all of his Cabinet ministers and promised to form a new government that will be lean and efficient following weeks of protests over high taxes and p...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:38hrs | 10 | by Associated Press
Zimbabweans to protest Mnangagwa's SADC Chairmanship in Zambia
Zimbabweans opposed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's upcoming chairmanship of the SADC regional body have organized a protest in Zambia due to fears of harsh reprisals at home. The demonstrat...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 07:30hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos, CAPS Utd players continue sit-in
Harare giants Dynamos and CAPS United are experiencing a chaotic player rebellion, with both teams' players refusing to train for the second consecutive day due to unpaid dues. This unrest comes just ...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Churches call for peace ahead of SADC Summit
Indigenous churches have expressed their quest for sustainable peace before, during and after SADC Summit called on all citizens to be peaceful and avoid confrontation, amid perceived tension emanatin...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 22:30hrs | 5 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Protests are not illegal in Zimbabwe
Jacob Ngarivhume and Job Sikhala, prominent Zimbabwean political activists, assert that the right to protest is constitutionally protected, contrary to the government's authoritarian stance deeming it...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 11:34hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Crackdown amid anti-Mnangagwa protest fears
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has intensified its crackdown on dissent ahead of the upcoming Sadc summit in Harare, amidst fears of anti-government protests. Recently, police in Gokwe arre...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 10:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police to thwart Sikhala, Ngarivhume protests
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reassured the nation of its commitment to maintaining peace and security amidst calls for unsanctioned protests by ex-convicts and political activists Jacob Ngarivhu...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 12:32hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
President Ruto apologises for 'arrogant' Kenyan MPs
Kenya's President William Ruto on Friday apologized for the "arrogance and show of opulence" by legislators and ministers from the ruling party and promised action against "rogue" police officers who ...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 12:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Job Sikhala, Ngarivhume to lead anti-Mnangagwa protests
Job Sikhala and Jacob Ngarivhume, prominent Zimbabwean activists and ex-political prisoners, have formed a coalition to lead potential protests against corruption, resource plundering, and economic ch...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 11:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP protests neglect of rural roads
ZANU-PF legislator Joseph Tshuma from Tshabalala-Pelandaba has raised concerns about the neglect of rural roads amidst ongoing major road rehabilitation efforts, particularly in Harare ahead of a Sout...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 11:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dembare players on strike
There are conflicting reports about the situation at Harare giants Dynamos, where players downed tools in protest against non-payment of bonuses and signing fees. Dembare players refused to train and ...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 10:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sanyatwe effectively confirmed ZANU PF can't win free and fair elections!
The recent utterances by ZNA (Zimbabwe National Army) Commander General Anselem Sanyatwe were quite troubling on many fronts.The most obvious, of course, was the flagrant disregard for the sup...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:29hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Magistrate in no show in Chimombe, Mpofu case
Harare regional magistrate Donald Ndirowei postponed the bail application continuation for Zanu-PF central committee member Mike Chimombe and his business partner Moses Mpofu due to the presiding...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 09:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa linked CCC faction says CIOs hunting down its leaders
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has reported that state security agents are actively seeking its leaders, Gift Ostallos Siziva and Amos Chibaya, following their address at a recent court heari...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
3 CCC protesters seek bail
Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi is expected to rule today on the bail application of three Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists who were arrested while protesting for the release of their de...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
President William Ruto's poor and misguided politics! He lied to the voters
We still have voices in Africa that spell it out: That one voice comes from Ghana: Kwesi Prett Jr. does not mince words: His politics is eloquent, he understands African politics. Without fear or favo...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 21:11hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
Protesters across Kenya say 'Ruto must go!'
Kenyan riot police fired tear gas at protesters in Nairobi on Tuesday and demonstrations erupted in other cities across the country demanding the resignation of President William Ruto, following a wee...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 12:04hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu supplied 'fake' address for bogus company, court told
A Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption (ZACC) investigating officer into Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu's US$7 million fraud allegations on Monday told the court that the businessmen provided fake address for thei...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF issues chilling warning
Farai Marapira, ZANU-PF's Director for Information, issued a stark warning to opposition parties ahead of the upcoming SADC Summit in Harare, signaling their readiness to confront any protests that mi...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:41hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe ready to deal with Zimbabwe protesters
Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe has issued a stern warning, stating that law enforcement agencies are prepared to confront opposition party supporters and human rights activists planning nationw...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:34hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Second investigating officer testifies in Chimombe, Mpofu case
The bail hearing for businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, accused of a US$7 million fraud, continued yesterday. The Investigating Officer (IO) from the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC)...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt 'bans' gatherings
The government of Zimbabwe has intensified efforts to suppress alleged dissent by banning public gatherings, citing security threats. Recently, police arrested 79 opposition Citizens Coalition for Cha...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 11:32hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says it's not a crime to say Mnangagwa has failed
A prominent street preacher, Talent Chiwenga, who is also a cousin to Zimbabwe's Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has delivered a bold message to Zimbabweans, asserting that there is no constituti...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa tackles Mnangagwa
In a recent contentious development, former opposition leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa has strongly criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration for denying bail to Jameson Timba and other ...Published: 01 Jul 2024 at 04:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrest 7 political activists
Five members of the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) led by Job Sikhala have been arrested in Harare in what appears to be a national crackdown on the opposition amid claims that they are atte...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC supporters, police clash at court
Several Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters were arrested at Harare Magistrates' Courts after clashes with anti-riot police. The unrest followed the denial of bail for 78 CCC activists. Mag...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 07:41hrs | 75 | by Staff reporter
Kenya's Ruto eats humble pie
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday he won't sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes, a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead. It was the biggest ...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 09:58hrs | 2 | by Associated Press
Referees afraid of officiating Black Rhinos matches
The ZIFA Referees Committee has decided to boycott officiating any Northern Region Division One league matches involving former Premier Soccer League side Black Rhinos. This decision follows an incide...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:58hrs | 37 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns those intending to protest during SADC summit
President Mnangagwa has emphasized that the government will not tolerate any form of mischief or disturbances, particularly as Zimbabwe prepares to host the 44th SADC Heads of State and Government Sum...Published: 27 Jun 2024 at 06:47hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa linked CCC threatens
The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), led by Nelson Chamisa, has announced plans to protest against the detention of its members who were arrested for alleged disorderly conduct and participating i...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chaos mars Caps United win
CAPS Utd 2-1 Chegutu PiratesWilliam Manondo scored twice to lead CAPS United to a dramatic 2-1 victory over newly promoted Chegutu Pirates in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Rufaro. Manondo op...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe students threaten protests
The Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) issued a strong warning of potential protests if the government fails to engage in dialogue regarding their grievances. During a significant education for...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
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