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Chivayo sinks business partners
Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has intensified his legal feud with former business partners Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, both of whom are embroiled in a fraud scandal over a dubious US$7...Published: 06 Dec 2024 at 11:34hrs | 12069 | by Staff reporter
Boy Child: A neglected gender amid rising male suicide cases
Concerns have been raised over the neglect of the boy child, which is believed to have contributed to a rise in male suicide rates and cases of depression. Unlike the girl child, who benefits from the...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 20:52hrs | 287 | by Stephen Jakes
Shock as Ekhaya Kip Keino Children's Home in Mat South refuses free borehole
A puzzling development in Makwe North, Matabeleland South Province, has left the community divided after Ekhaya Kip Keino Children's Home declined a free borehole offered by Lungisani Twominutes Ncube...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 15:30hrs | 2016 | by George Tshuma
CCC veteran slams Mthuli Ncube's 2025 budget as 'anti-people'
Veteran opposition official and Member of Parliament for the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Willias Madzimure, has strongly condemned the government's 2025 national budget, accusing it of extort...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 13:26hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Harare City Council loses US$70m per year
The Harare City Council could be losing over US$70 million annually in uncollected revenue due to the absence of a modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) financial system, according to suspended to...Published: 30 Nov 2024 at 12:51hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe says 'undocumented migrants a security risk'
A recent report by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Defence and Home Affairs has raised alarm about the potential security risks posed by undocumented migrants in Zimbabwe. The committee, chai...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 06:53hrs | 1270 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF rolls out ED2030 campaign drive
The ruling Zanu-PF party has initiated a series of inter-district meetings nationwide to rally support for extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure in office until 2030, despite his current ter...Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 19:38hrs | 1100 | by Staff reporter
SADC must crush the plague of opposition agitation
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) must abandon its feeble approach to dealing with the destructive chaos orchestrated by opposition political parties and take an uncompromising stand a...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 15:37hrs | 938 | by Dereck Goto
Malema beefs up Phala Phala legal team
EFF leader Julius Malema will pick a fresh battle with President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Constitutional Court this week over the Phala Phala case without his long-time allies, Floyd Shivambu and Adv Da...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 14:07hrs | 1141 | by Staff reporter
Man stones woman after love proposal rejection
Plumtree, Zimbabwe - A Plumtree man, Mhlalisi Ngwenya, has been arrested for stoning a woman after she rejected his advances.The incident occurred in May when Ngwenya proposed love to Future N...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:49hrs | 941 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Julius Malema's EFF implodes
South Africa's radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another high-profile member defected to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party.D...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 20:43hrs | 2184 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa, DA secret deal clinched before elections
The outspoken SACP general secretary, Solly Mapaila, says he stumbled upon credible intelligence way before the May 29 elections, exposing that the ANC secretly had a predetermined agenda to go into b...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 09:26hrs | 1175 | by Staff reporter
Why does Mnangagwa seem more hurt by BDP's defeat than Masisi himself?
In the aftermath of Botswana's recent elections, the landscape of Southern African politics has shifted dramatically. The long-standing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which had been in power...Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 22:48hrs | 2042 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
South Africa apex court reverses GMO approval
After an arduous nine-year legal battle, a full bench of the supreme court of appeal (SCA) has set aside the commercial approval of a drought-tolerant genetically modified (GM) variety of maize....Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 10:44hrs | 1865 | by Staff reporter
Even Chinamasa knows ED can't be trusted
In the tumultuous world of Zimbabwean politics, trust is a rare commodity. Nowhere is this more evident than in the ongoing discourse within ZANU-PF about extending President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:43hrs | 1834 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Man falsely accuses women of stealing his money …as women claim he attempted to force them into sex
Three women from Makokoba, Bulawayo, appeared in court facing charges of stealing from a man who had given them a lift.Janet Khulumalo (25), Sibonokuhle Saka (30), and Sharmaine Mkhwananzi (25...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 21:39hrs | 1104 | by Stephen Jakes
Devaluation fails to halt ZiG free-fall
Zimbabwe's new local currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has taken another hit, losing an additional 11% of its value in under a month following a substantial 43% "devaluation" announced by monetary au...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 13:49hrs | 4504 | by Staff reporter
What did the ZANU-PF conference achieve besides trying to do something unconstitutional?
The recent ZANU-PF National People's Conference in Bulawayo was expected to chart a course for Zimbabwe's pressing challenges. Yet, rather than addressing the nation's economic woes, poverty l...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 13:12hrs | 1005 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa refuses to extend Presidency despite party resolution
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has made it clear that he will not extend his presidency beyond the 2028 term limit, despite a recent resolution passed by his party, ZANU-PF, urging him to remain in offi...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 13:16hrs | 2675 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa claims sanctions affecting 2030 agenda
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stated that sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe are severely hampering his government's Vision 2030 agenda by restricting access to international financial support. His rema...Published: 26 Oct 2024 at 12:44hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
SACP rejects ANC invitation for 100 days of GNU celebrations
Johannesburg, South Africa – The South African Communist Party (SACP) has officially declined an invitation from the African National Congress (ANC) to participate in the celebrations marking the fi...Published: 13 Oct 2024 at 16:06hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter
'ZiG defence plan doomed'
The introduction of Zimbabwe's gold-backed currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), has faced a series of severe setbacks, pushing the economy deeper into turmoil, according to a new report by the Confederation...Published: 05 Oct 2024 at 16:35hrs | 2670 | by Staff reporter
Supermarkets, vendors reject ZiG
In a significant economic shift, supermarkets, vendors, commuter omnibus operators, and tuckshops across Zimbabwe have stopped accepting payments in the local ZiG currency. This decision follows Reser...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 09:10hrs | 1298 | by Staff reporter
War veterans reject Mnangagwa's third term
In a significant political development, war veterans have publicly declared their opposition to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's push for a third term as part of the ED2030 campaign, signaling widening ...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 13:41hrs | 2752 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt in a fix as ZiG is rejected
The Zimbabwean government's efforts to promote the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency have hit a major hurdle, as wheat farmers have refused to accept payment in local currency for their deliveri...Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:30hrs | 5450 | by Staff reporter
Ghost wards attributed to Hwange poor performance
Hwange Local Board (HLB) has been facing significant challenges in service delivery, a situation exacerbated by the existence of 10 "ghost" wards. These wards, whose councillors do not fall under HLB'...Published: 16 Sep 2024 at 08:16hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter
'Pravin Gordhan was the embodiment of greed, corruption, and elitism'
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have issued a scathing statement in response to the death of former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, making it clear they feel no sorrow over his pas...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 15:49hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's third term praise singers fear Chiwenga's 'wrath'
ZANU-PF members advocating for President Emerson Mnangagwa's term extension beyond 2028 are motivated by fears of the challenges a new regime might face, a political analyst has suggested.Desp...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 09:09hrs | 1837 | by Staff reporter
'Rhythm City' star opens up about family rejection due to his Zimbabwean wife
Renowned South African actor and former "Rhythm City star" Setlhabi Taunyane - also known as Bra Kop - has revealed painful personal struggles involving his family's rejection of his wife due to her Z...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 09:08hrs | 709 | by Staff reporter
The standardisation of the Ndebele language through dictionary-making
The thesis assesses the contribution of dictionary-making in Ndebele on the standardisation of the language. The production of the m...Published: 01 Sep 2024 at 18:42hrs | 399 | by Samukele Hadebe
Ex-Victoria Falls Mayor defects to Zanu-PF
Former Victoria Falls mayor Somvelo Dlamini has defected from the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) to join Zanu-PF, citing the ruling party's achievements under the Second Republic and the support...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:13hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
Paul Siwela's letter to President Mnangagwa - Buying chiefs not just nor sustainable to resolve Matabele grievances
The President of Zimbabwe Munhumutapa Building Harare Zimbabwe 28th July 2024 Ref: PresZim/07/28/24 Attention: Emmerson D. Mnangagwa Dear Mr Presi...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 07:15hrs | 1415 | by Paul Siwela
Mnangagwa thanks military for loyalty
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has thanked the Zimbabwean military for remaining loyal to his rule as he pledged housing and car loan incentives to cushion members from a tough economy blamed on his poo...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 12:45hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
Divisions rock Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF
The Zanu-PF party has openly acknowledged severe internal divisions that are undermining its stability and effectiveness. During a recent address to party members in Manicaland, Zanu-PF National Polit...Published: 05 Aug 2024 at 07:30hrs | 2644 | by Staff reporter
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 | 3034 | by Staff reporter
More than 100 street children roam Bulawayo
Bulawayo is experiencing a troubling rise in the number of children leaving their homes to live and work on the streets, often turning to illegal activities such as drug and substance abuse. Over 100 ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:40hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
ANC of Ramaphosa: Obliterating, political cleansing of left leaning socialists
South Africa is witnessing a significant shift in its political landscape after the African National Congress (ANC), under President Cyril Ramaphosa, lost its majority in Parliament. This development ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:18hrs | 236 | by Marshall Ndlela
Pupil commits suicide after boyfriend rejects pregnancy
A tragic incident occurred at Nketa High School in Bulawayo where a female student, whose name is withheld, reportedly took her own life after her boyfriend allegedly rejected her pregnancy. The girl,...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:06hrs | 826 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt dismisses US claims on Zimbabwe polls
Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, responded to remarks made by the new US Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, regarding Zimbabwe's 2023 harmonised ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 11:42hrs | 438 | 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 | 1191 | by Staff reporter
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso signsa confederation treaty
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, three military-led West African states, signed a confederation treaty on Saturday, underscoring their determination to chart a joint course outside the regional political...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 17:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-Zambia geopolitical battle
Ahead of the Sadc summit in Harare from 16-17 August, the diplomatic tensions between Zimbabwe and Zambia are poised to dominate discussions. These tensions escalated due to Zambia's rejection of Zimb...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 11:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Herman Mashaba's ActionSA rejects ANC of Ramaphosa's overtures
Herman Mashaba's ActionSA has declined an invitation to join the ANC-led Government of National Unity, saying it was important for Parliament to have a strong opposition to the government.Lead...Published: 26 Jun 2024 at 12:57hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF quakes over Ramaphosa's ANC poll disaster
President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed Zanu-PF supporters at a politburo meeting in Harare, rallying them against perceived Western interference aimed at weakening liberation movements in the region. ...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
HIV-positive man rapes daughter, jailed 20 years
A HARARE magistrate yesterday sentenced a Greendale man to an effective 20 years in jail for sexually abusing his 18-year-old daughter well knowing that he was HIV positive.Magistrate Donald N...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 06:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
RBZ, kombi operators meet over change
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reported that despite releasing ZiG55 million in small notes and coins since April, the domestic market continues to experience a shortage of change. ...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 05:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko loses Supreme Court appeal
The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who was challenging the rejection of his discharge application by both the magistrate and the High Court. Mphoko ...Published: 07 Jun 2024 at 07:33hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
ANC members set to picket in protest against possible ANC-DA deal
ANC supporters who voted for the party "in good faith" in the general election on 29 May are expected to picket in Johannesburg on Thursday morning, demanding its leaders reject going into a coalition...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 08:05hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Kombi operators have not seen ZiG
Public transport operators in Bulawayo deny having encountered Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins, disputing claims of rejecting the currency. While some commuters allege rejection of ZiG by ...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe authorities mix charm with force to shore up ZiG
THE introduction of the world's newest currency in April inspired a reggae artist to record a song praising the ZiG, or Zimbabwe Gold.The catchy tune, titled "Zig Mari," received generous play...Published: 27 May 2024 at 09:56hrs | 4 | by Associated Press
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