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Russia-Zimbabwe talks overshadowed by 'hitman' allegations

A high-powered delegation of 11 Russian officials arrived in Harare this week for a strategic meeting with Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Professor Mthuli Ncube, in a bid to deepen bilateral financial cooperation and explore new avenues f…

Published: 02 Aug 2025 at 19:12hrs | 542 | by Staff reporter

Russian pilots flying Zimbabwe's air ambulances

Zimbabwe's much-touted free air ambulance service is currently being operated and maintained by Russian pilots and technicians, due to a shortage of local expertise, Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora revealed in Parliament.…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 09:12hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter

American activists called on U.S. authorities to stop supporting Ukraine and halt arms supplies

A meeting of the non-profit organization, "Ecological Union of Pacifists and Nonconformists," with journalists and public figures, was held in New York recently. The meeting took the form of a conference, during which the speakers discusse…

Published: 06 Oct 2024 at 11:06hrs | 16 | by Staff Reporter

Russian investors keen on Zimbabwe energy sector

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Ambassador Frederick Shava met with a Russian business delegation from the Renova Group, led by director of strategy Mr. Oleg Fomichev, to explore opportunities in the energy sector, particu…

Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:13hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo and Russia: Lessons from South Africa

Among those Zimbabweans observing the elections in South Africa was Owen Chikukwa in Cape Town.The loss of power by the African National Congress can easily be explained. Brother Owen put it succinctly."The current crop of black leaders ar…

Published: 23 Jun 2024 at 10:46hrs | 17 | by Kenneth Mufuka

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy son of a b***h'

The President of the United States, Joe Biden called his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as "crazy son of a bitch" during a fundraising event held this Wednesday, 21st, in California. "We have a crazy son of a bitch like Putin, and ot…

Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 16:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Chiwenga eulogise Zimbabwe-Russia relations

Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has paid tribute to the Russian Federation for standing firm in support of Zimbabwe's sovereignty in the face of an ever-present threat from imperial powers.VP Chiwenga said this when he touched down …

Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter

Russia urged to put nuclear weapons in Cuba

Russia should place its nuclear weapons in "friendly countries" near the US in response to Washington's alleged plans to move its own tactical arms to Europe, lawmaker Aleksey Zhuravlev has suggested.His comments came after The Telegraph r…

Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 04:49hrs | | by Staff reporter

Russian corporation assists Zimbabwe in fighting hunger

Over 23,000 metric tons of bulk potash and NPKS fertilizer intended for Zimbabwe have been fully loaded onto a vessel in the ports of Riga, Latvia, and Ghent, Belgium; the shipment is intended for humanitarian purposes, the press service o…

Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 07:22hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

Vladimir Putin - the global game changer

Over the past week, a lot has occurred in the world around us. The Zimbabwean elections, the Brics summit in South Africa, the passing on of Yevgeny Prigozhin head of Russia's private mercenary company Wagner Group, the indictment of forme…

Published: 29 Aug 2023 at 07:06hrs | 1 | by Tapiwa Gomo

Russian mining giant heads to Zimbabwe

THE world's largest diamond producer Alrosa of Russia will next week be in Zimbabwe to start work on mining operations with 50 more companies from the Euroasian nation targeting various sectors.This emerged yesterday after President Mnanga…

Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

American is paying billions to Russia's nuclear agency while the two countries are in conflict over the war in Ukraine

It should be a startling fact that the U.S. is paying billions to Russia's nuclear agency while the two countries are in conflict over the war in Ukraine.Nuclear power companies rely on cheap enriched uranium, but its supply is severely li…

Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 13:31hrs | 6 | by Erick Matotoba

Ramaphosa must expand Lady R probe to include Nato

SOUTH Africa's sovereignty stands in the dock. Whether we emerge as truly autonomous before the eyes of the world â€“ the jury is out. Recent events that have pitted our country against the might of the hegemonic superpower that is the Uni…

Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 17:05hrs | | by Abbey Makoe

Ukraine wants to kill Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is on Ukraine's kill list, the deputy chief of the country's intelligence agency has revealed. Vadim Skibitsky added that his subordinates are also hunting down top Russian military commanders.Speaking to G…

Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:27hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa chopper deal raises stink?

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been criticised for presiding over a controversial deal that saw Zimbabwe acquire 32 helicopters from Russia worth a staggering US$320 million without following laid down procurement procedures amid allegat…

Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's ruling party hails Russia's political support

Zanu-PF has hailed the political support the country has been given by their Russia both  pre and post-independence saying this has further strengthened the bilateral relations between the two countries.Speaking at a stakeholders meet…

Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 07:58hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter

Russia embassy shooting victim a soldier who wanted AK47 to fight touts

A man shot outside the Russian embassy in Harare on Wednesday night is a Zimbabwean soldier who wanted an AK47 to use in a fight with touts at a taxi rank, ZimLive reported.The 24-year-old man was shot twice on his thigh and armpit after a…

Published: 27 Oct 2022 at 18:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

LGBTQI flee Russia crackdown

Gays and lessbiens are reported to have fled from Russia and the Vladimir Putin's government has since launched a crackdown on the group.In an email Zeynep Sentek, a Network coordinator said Turkey's record on LGBTQI rights is little bette…

Published: 03 May 2022 at 15:05hrs | 3 | by Stephen Jakes

Russia's rouble comes roaring back

The rouble has surged all the way back to where it was before Russia invaded Ukraine, closing at 79,7 in Moscow on Wednesday.In the days after the Ukraine war began, the rouble's collapse was a potent symbol of Russia's newfound financial …

Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Biden's hatred of Russia a liability to US taxpayers, democracy

United States President Joe Biden's obsession with anti-Russian sentiment is underpinned by his greed, his desire to cover up for his brazen corruption in Ukraine and the madness to dominate the world.Like any American politician, Biden th…

Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:33hrs | 2 | by WETT

Biden admits that sanctions on Russia don't work and they make USA poorer

President Biden on Thursday made two big admissions about the US-led economic sanctions on Russia. The first is that the sanctions will lead to food shortages for many countries other than Russia, and that this is simply the price that Ame…

Published: 29 Mar 2022 at 12:00hrs | 1 | by Ryan McMaken

Lessons on how Russia is dealing with Western sanctions

It is just about a month since Russia invaded Ukraine. So far there are no signs of abating even when both sides have continued to express willingness to engage in dialogue and end the war. While the war is between Russia and Ukraine, over…

Published: 28 Mar 2022 at 06:51hrs | 2 | by Tapiwa Gomo

Russia-Ukraine tiff exposes hypocrisy of US, West

On the last Friday of last month, a delegation of US Embassy in Zimbabwe personnel and its European Union (EU) counterparts made a beeline for Munhumutapa Building in Harare to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade office…

Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 05:30hrs | 2 | by Nobleman Runyanga

Western hegemony is nearing its end!

This article is reproduced from the public account: Guo Rong (ID: xuu5336)Recently, at an internal meeting, a certain President made a general analysis of the current international situation. He sighed: "Western hegemony is nearing its end…

Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 06:13hrs | 1 | by President

Zimbabwe Communist Party says to the USA, NATO and their allies hands off Russia!

Russia, under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, has challenged the right of the USA to implement regime change through the use of extremist groups, terrorism and media manipulation and then establish military bases in the territory of its …

Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 07:46hrs | 39 | by Zimbabwe Communist Party

Britain and the USA gave Putin the idea of invasion, by doing this in Iraq, Libya, Serbia etc

In the long-ago summer of 2010, I found myself in the beautiful harbour of Sevastopol, surveying the rival fleets of Russia and Ukraine as they rode at anchor in the lovely Crimean sunshine. One great fortress was adorned with banners proc…

Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 08:45hrs | 18 | by Peter Hitchens

Ukraine war hits global wheat supply

Zimbabweans should brace for higher bread and flour prices triggered by growing global demand for wheat following the closure of ports in Ukraine and disruption to supplies from Russia, the two countries which account for a third of global…

Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 08:23hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ukraine war: Zimbabwean students relive horror

It has been six days since she left Ukraine, but 19-year-old Blessing Mushipe is still terrified.The medical student at Karazin National University in Kharkov, Ukraine's second largest city, still gets flashbacks of the time she and her fr…

Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

World War III might already be underway

IN life, it is absolutely critical to learn to pick your battles.While celebrated English playwright William Shakespeare once noted that "cowards die many times before their deaths", Nigerian novelist, poet and critic Chinua Achebe rather …

Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:15hrs | | by Bishop Lazi

US drafts plan for government-in-exile, guerrilla war in Ukraine - reports

The US and its allies are quietly working on "contingency plans" in case Russian forces succeed in their operation in Ukraine and force the current government into exile, the Washington Post reported on Saturday.The prospects of Russian tr…

Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

The paradigm of war and interests

The unbalanced informational diet from western media outlets makes it seem so ordinary, normal, and even natural that President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, is the real devil in all this.Western spies, pundits and scholars are frantically…

Published: 28 Feb 2022 at 05:29hrs | 1 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena

Invasion of Ukraine was inevitable

DEVELOPING the future of knowledge involves understanding the "relationship between what we know and what will happen, for the purpose of improving both, for everyone".This endeavour demands a questioning and contrarian mindset that challe…

Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:29hrs | 3 | by Arthur G.O. Mutambara

We're defending ourselves from threats

CITIZENS of Russia, friends, I will begin with what I said in my address on February 21, 2022. I spoke about our biggest concerns and worries, and about the fundamental threats which irresponsible Western politicians created for Russia con…

Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:26hrs | | by President Vladimir Putin

The Invasion of Ukraine was Inevitable: Understanding Russian Concerns and the Folly of Western Diplomacy

Developing the future of knowledge involves understanding the â€˜relationship between what we know and what will happen, for the purpose of improving both, for everyone'.This endeavour demands a questioning and contrarian mindset that chal…

Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:33hrs | 3 | by Arthur G.O Mutambara

Russia rebuilding a bridge to Africa

About 35 leaders of African countries have officially confirmed their participation in the Russia-Africa Summit, Russian Presidential Envoy for the Middle East and Africa and Deputy Foreign Minister, Mikhail Bogdanov, said mid-July. "Almos…

Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 09:17hrs | 12 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah

Russia double-crossed ZIPRA with ZANLA?

Regarding a joint Zimbabwe-Rhodesian and South African military strike in Mozambique against ZANLA / FRELIMO in September 1979 (Operation URIC - ZRSF / Operation Bootlace - SADF), queries have been asked about the 'Russian Front' - the sou…

Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 16:57hrs | 6503 | by John Frame

Organizing committee prepares for Russia-Africa Summit

On March 19, under the Chairmanship of Yury Ushakov, an Aide to the Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Organizing Committee on Russia-Africa held its first meeting in Moscow. The Organizing Committee, established by a presidential decre…

Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 08:05hrs | 11 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah

Zimbabwe awaits Russian investors

Like many African countries, Zimbabwe's economy needs sustainable resuscitation. On his mid-January official working visit to Moscow, President Emmerson Mnangagwa told Sputnik News Agency (SNA) in an interview: "We have always had cooperat…

Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 09:01hrs | 2 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah

Release Pastor Evan Mawarire & others unconditionally

What is president ED Mnangagwa doing in Russia while the acting president Chiwenga is murdering innocent civilians at home? The purpose of this piece it twofold, to ask Zimbabweans to join me in condemning the latest VP Chiwenga-brutality …

Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 13:49hrs | 5 | by Don Chigumba

Bleak start for the Africans

It seems as if it never seizes to pour for the five African countries that are representing the continent at the 2018 FIFA world cup finals in Russia.Regardless of having top class players such as Mohamed Salah who was the 2017/18 top goal…

Published: 25 Jun 2018 at 19:36hrs | | by Daniel Itai

My Africa in Russia

What is wrong with Africa, Nigeria sent a 'High School Soccer Team' to represent the most populous African country at the football bonanza in Russia. Their display and effort was far off the mark from the gallant Super Eagles we are emblem…

Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 15:38hrs | 2 | by Tondorindo Murisa

Zanu-PF strategy could only mean one thing

The opposition gear is in overdrive yet the ruling party , or should l say the junta is taking a laid back approach to the approaching watershed elections. In all honest this should worry the opposition which means not showing the junta al…

Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 07:09hrs | 2 | by A.T. Kadada

'A brazen attempt to murder civilians on British soil' - OpEd

On a quiet Sunday in one of Britain's most beautiful cathedral cities, a father and daughter were struck down by the first offensive use of a nerve agent in Europe since the Second World War.Sergei and Yulia Skripal are still lying stricke…

Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 11:28hrs | 2 | by HMA Catriona Laing

Why the Opposition should be putting Zimbabwe first

For many decades, Zimbabwean policy was dictated by the whims of one person who treated our nation like a fiefdom and whose deals and investments were purely for his own benefit.Thankfully, since the people took to the streets in November …

Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 12:26hrs | 4 | by Tawanda, Bulawayo

The west must accept the Crimean referendum results

On Sunday 16 March 2013, the Crimean people thronged various polling stations in that country voting in a referendum to determine their issues concerning either their secession from Ukraine and annexation by Russia or remain as part of Ukr…

Published: 18 Mar 2014 at 06:28hrs | | by Mukachana Hanyani

Russia successfully launches new Soyuz rocket

Moscow - Russia successfully launched an upgraded version of its Soviet-design Soyuz rocket on Saturday, the Defence Ministry said, giving a boost to the country's troubled space programme.The launch of the Soyuz 2.1v rocket, which feature…

Published: 29 Dec 2013 at 06:21hrs | 3041 | by Reuters

Russia's rise: Putin's peculiar partners, 'SA defending thugs like Mugabe'

For all his innovative repression at home, Russian "czar" Vladimir Putin's most remarkable achievement may be getting an influential group of emerging powers to adopt Moscow's amoral worldview.These countries, known as BRICS, are historica…

Published: 30 Sep 2011 at 04:00hrs | 1 | by Benny Avni

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Harare chicken farmer loses 250 birds and US$1,500 to scam

Ledwaba misapplied Rule 62(7): Was CR17 unlawfully sealed?

Varakashi4ED condemns 'calculated arson for donor sympathy'

South Africa pushing to deport more undocumented migrants

MP Mangondo raises alarm over rural road conditions as rainy season begins

Ibbo Mandaza's Sapes Trust premises firebombed

Dangote's visit to Zimbabwe gets Mnangagwa greenlight

Zera, ZETDC iron out proposed private sector power retail deal

Landmark ruling clears way for fraud lawsuit

Bulawayo steps up crackdown on illegal vendors

Cop arrested for selling 30 police uniforms

Victoria Falls, Chirundu borders to operate 24 hours

400 000 houses to get private sector electricity connection

Bulawayo water shortages a critical problem

Nyambirai stirs succession troubled waters

Zanu PF appoints new Director General

Dangote to invest US$1 billion in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe speeds up mercury phase-out

Girls warned against visiting 'prophets' alone

Domestic worker fined for assaulting employer's toddler

Baby dies after slipping from mother's back as parents fight

Govt approves 5,000 health posts to boost sector capacity

Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of officer

Minister's aide arrested over gun at Zanu PF Conference

Mnangagwa critic arrested in US$10,000 trap

Chivayo gifts comedian US$150,000 for 'making Mnangagwa laugh'

Dembare edge Bosso on penalties

Man rapes woman at axe point

Security guards convicted for stealing company truck

US flags Zimbabwe's rigid labour laws