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13 Zimbabweans die in Cape Town crash
THIRTEEN Zimbabweans were killed and 26 others injured when their coach belonging to Simplex Bus Company collided with a haulage truck on the N1 Highway near Hex River Pass in Western Cape, South Afri...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 04:51hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
Motsoaledi's personal vendetta against Zimbabweans dealt a severe blow
Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has suffered a blow in his bid to appeal the judgment of the High Court Pretoria.The court had invalidated his December 2021 decision to terminate the Zi...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 16:00hrs | 2880 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's spin doctor hits back at 'ungrateful' Sikhala
CCC deputy spokesperson Gift "Ostallos" Siziva has implied that former Zengeza West MP, Job Sikhala, is unappreciative, following Sikhala's claim that the opposition party neglected him during his nea...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 09:26hrs | 3497 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala ordered to stop press interviews
Sikhala blames CCC leaders for abandoning himZimbabwean politician Job Sikhala, who was freed after spending nearly 600 days of pre-trial detention, says he is not a happy man and has little to ce...Published: 02 Feb 2024 at 09:01hrs | 1197 | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabweans part of Johannesburg fire victims
SOUTH African state broadcaster SABC has reported that two unnamed Zimbabweans are part of over a hundred victims of a Johannesburg fire on Sunday.Over a hundred families, some of them illegal...Published: 24 Jan 2024 at 04:53hrs | 1073 | by Staff reporter
ZBCtv Secures Full Broadcast Rights For 2023 AFCON
The broadcasting rights for all fifty-two games of the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in the Ivory Coast have been secured by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Television (Z...Published: 14 Jan 2024 at 20:29hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Gayton McKenzie is not from Gweru, Zimbabwe
Gayton McKenzie, a South African politician and a previously convicted bank robber, refutes allegations suggesting he hails from Gweru, Zimbabwe. As the president of the Patriotic Alliance political p...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 07:57hrs | 861 | by Staff reporter
SA enforces stringent controls at Beitbridge border
Stringent measures are being enforced at the Beitbrige border post as thousands of Zimbabweans return to South Africa after the festive season.The Border Management Authority (BMA) said that t...Published: 08 Jan 2024 at 05:36hrs | 3255 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Jacob Zuma dumps ANC...forms new party
In a surprising and significant announcement on Saturday, former South African President Jacob Zuma declared that he will not campaign for the African National Congress (ANC) in the upcoming 2024 elec...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 14:25hrs | 4326 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: DJ Sbu responds to accusations on Zahara's death
South Africans are pointing fingers at DJ Sbu, former manager of the late musician Zahara, and his record label TS Records, accusing them of neglecting the artist's financial well-being. The allegatio...Published: 13 Dec 2023 at 09:32hrs | 3587 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH:Gayton McKenzie praises foreigners...says South Africans are lazy
In a resurfaced vintage video circulating on the internet, Gayton McKenzie, leader of the Patriotic Alliance, is under fire for controversial remarks made during an interview on SABC's Morning Live sh...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:31hrs | 652 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
BREAKING: Zimbabwe Exemption Permits extended to November 2025
In a significant development, the South African government has announced the extension of the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) until November 2025. This crucial decision was confirmed by the Minister o...Published: 01 Dec 2023 at 10:28hrs | 5813 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: SABC peddles fake news on Zimbabwe
With each passing minute, we are increasingly bombarded by information and messages faster - fake news or false digital messages - than we can process, digest and interpret them. As we struggl...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:48hrs | 3637 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa wipes out political opponents
President Cyril Ramaphosa seems to have wiped out his political opponents by what many deem is the use of state organs to fight political battles. Arrests seem to have dampened the energy of the "RET ...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 05:10hrs | 3115 | by Staff reporter
Malema says Zanu-PF is a 'criminal syndicate'
Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa's third-largest party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, characterized Zanu-PF as a "criminal syndicate" that has been rejected by the people but continues to ho...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 19:45hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
The Chamisa Dilemma: Zimbabwe's struggle with Truth-in-Leadership continues
Zimbabwe, a nation that has long grappled with the scourge of leadership embroiled in deceit, finds itself at yet another crossroads. President Mnangagwa, despite promises of ushering in a new era, co...Published: 13 Oct 2023 at 20:44hrs | 366 | by Sandra Mverera
Mbeki says Mnangagwa must do 'what's in the best interests of Zimbabweans'
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki has suggested that President Emmerson Mnangagwa should consider the best interests of the Zimbabwean people in order to navigate the country's challenges fol...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 20:47hrs | 1815 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa confirms SADC plans to hold summit over Zimbabwe poll report
SADC is preparing to convene a meeting with Zimbabwean authorities and representatives of the SADC election observer mission to discuss the contents of a critical report on Zimbabwe's recent elections...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:22hrs | 5362 | by Staff reporter
SABC show goes to Zimbabwe
Humour, friendship and a bit of "organised chaos" are the ingredients that have kept Umhlobo Wenene FM's iBreakfast Eyondlayo Ekuseni (BEE) going and made it Mzansi's second biggest radio show on SABC...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 22:36hrs | 1533 | by Staff reporter
Poll observers embarrassed by what they saw in Zimbabwe
Veteran academic and political analyst Ibbo Mandaza says election observers, including those from Africa, were embarrassed by what they witnessed during Zimbabwe's disputed elections.Mandaza (...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 07:59hrs | 1905 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pushes to change Sadc laws following Mumba controversies
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is seeking to change the regional bloc's statutes and guidelines following Southern Africa Development Community (Sadc) election observer mission (SEOM)'s...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 10:51hrs | 1016 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa reiterates stance of rejecting Zimbabwe election
The leader of the main opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in Zimbabwe, Nelson Chamisa, says his party maintains the position of rejecting the election results.Chamisa spoke ...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 20:28hrs | 883 | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabweans killed in SA shootout
TWO Zimbabweans are believed to be among 19 people killed in a shootout with police in Makhado, South Africa over the weekend.Although South African police have not released details of the inc...Published: 05 Sep 2023 at 22:03hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
All systems go for polls
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has finalised the deployment of polling officers and materials across the country paving the way for a smooth voting process tomorrow.Citizens will vote...Published: 22 Aug 2023 at 06:25hrs | 14 | by Stafff reporter
'Anti-Zimbabwe' journalists blocked from covering elections
Zimbabwean authorities have barred Voice Of America (VOA) journalists from covering Wednesday's general election in yet another incident involving purging of foreign media viewed unfriendly to the Zan...Published: 19 Aug 2023 at 18:31hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Chris Maroleng urges Zimbabweans to 'rise against tyranny'
Former SABC broadcaster Chris Maroleng has called on Zimbabweans to "rise against tyranny" as he took to his social media handles Thursday to express disappointment over being deported from the countr...Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 18:11hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Zim-born Chris Maroleng deported from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean authorities have reportedly deported former SABC broadcaster, and Global Advisor and the SADC Executive Director of Good Governance Africa Chris Maroleng who flew into the country Tuesday t...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 18:48hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
'National interest' should never be a pretext for violating the Constitution!
Last week, I was watching a ZTN (ZimPapers Television Network) program, focussing on media coverage around Zimbabwe's upcoming harmonized elections. In attendance were representatives from the...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 14:28hrs | 24 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Chamisa's pluses ahead of Aug 23 polls
By addressing concerns about a runoff scenario, Chamisa has showcased his leadership qualities and strategic foresight, reassuring voters of his commitment to decisive victory in the first round again...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 06:42hrs | 21 | by Sharon Hofisi
Mnangagwa 'pretentious elections will not work'
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has warned that "pretentious elections" in Zimbabwe "will not work" as he called for a free and fair vote on August 23.The leader of the Economic ...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 17:23hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Malema says Zimbabweans must fight for their country
South African opposition leader Julius Malema yesterday said Zimbabweans must fight to reclaim their country from "kleptocrats" in pointed criticism of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government....Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 09:00hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
How Oskido 'discovered' Berita at taxi rank
THROUGHOUT his long and storied career, Kalawa supremo Oskido has earned a reputation as a man that is capable of finding talent in the unlikeliest of places. Take for example, the case of Ane...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:54hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has been hijacked by criminality, says Malema
Ahead of Zimbabwe election slated for 23 August 2023 Julius Malema told SABC News Zimbabweans must fight for their country and reclaim it from kleptocracy and the criminality that hijacked Zimbabwe. ...Published: 29 Jul 2023 at 13:57hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter
ZBC, a national embarrassment and huge shame on journalism!
Who can still remember the late great Bornwell Chakaodza?I can still see the images of the fiery no-nonsense renowned journalist and media lecturer - as he bombarded government officials on pe...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 18:06hrs | 17 | by by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Partisan institutions a danger to Zimbabwe democracy
ZIMBABWE'S elections since 1980 have been blighted by disputes and August 23 polls look no different.The culprits are the same - partial or politicised State institutions ranking from the Zimb...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:57hrs | 18 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
'Chamisa partly to blame for 'weak' Zimbabwe opposition'
Journalist Hopewell Chin'ono has criticised CCC leader Nelson Chamisa saying his decision to “get rid” of senior opposition figures such as Tendai Biti and Welshman Ncube has weakened the oppositi...Published: 11 Jul 2023 at 23:51hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa chides Kasukuwere, says 'there is no voting booth at the SABC'
Zanu-PF Spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has dismissed self-exiled former party colleague Saviour Kasukuwere's presidential candidature, telling journalists South African broadcaster SABC does not ...Published: 07 Jul 2023 at 07:40hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean-born Chris Maroleng appointed chief executive of Good Governance Africa
Zimbabwean-born South African public policy analyst and communication expert Chris Maroleng has been appointed the international chief executive of Good Governance Africa, a research and advocacy non-...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 16:13hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
'Kasukuwere out of the race'
Zanu-PF yesterday vowed that exiled former party commissar Saviour Kasukuwere will not be part of this year's presidential race unless he has been cleared by the police and Judiciary.Kasukuwer...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:30hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa blames Zec for CCC's shortcomings
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) president Mr Nelson Chamisa's penchant for lying was exposed during an interview with South African broadcaster SABC after he claimed that his party's failure to fi...Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere unmoved by threats
EXILED independent presidential aspirant Saviour Kasukuwere, has vowed to defy arrest threats and fly back to Harare to launch his election campaign.Police said Kasukuwere had two pending warr...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 06:52hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa hits back at Mnangagwa and Jonathan Moyo
The leader of Zimbabwe's opposition Citizens Coalition For Change Nelson Chamisa has hit back at both President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the former information minister Prof. Jonathan Moyo. ...Published: 25 Jun 2023 at 19:45hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa in PR nightmare
MINISTER of information, Monica Mutsvangwa, had a public relations nightmare, melting under intense pressure, failing to enunciate and defend the country's policies and legislation.Mutsvangwa ...Published: 24 Jun 2023 at 06:15hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe groomed Kasukuwere for Presidency'
Ex-Zanu-PF member William ‘Acie Lumumba' Mutumanje has claimed late former President Robert Mugabe was priming his close ally Saviour Kasukuwere to take over as the country's leader.Lumumba,...Published: 24 Jun 2023 at 06:14hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Rise of fake degree phenomenon
IN Zimbabwe, there has been a growing distasteful trend of people who have forged their qualifications, especially certificates, diplomas, bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees.With an unem...Published: 23 Jun 2023 at 19:29hrs | 13 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
WATCH: Acie Lumumba bets for Kasukuwere
Controversial political activist William Gerald Mutumanje popularly known as Acie Lumumba has endorsed Presidential candidate Saviour Kasukuwere.Lumumba was interviewed on SABC.Acie sa...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 08:38hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF's to power will is burn Zimbabwe than let anyone else rule. CCC's will is do absolutely nothing, let everything burn
It is a historic fact that the MDC opposition sold out big time during the 2008 to 2013 GNU when the party failed to implement even one meaningful democratic reform designed to stop Zanu PF rigging th...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 14:57hrs | 8 | by Wilbert Mukori
Jonathan Moyo says G40 was not outsmarted but outgunned by the 'Crocodile Gang'
Exiled former Zanu PF legislator and minister Jonathan Moyo says him and his G40 colleagues were not "outsmarted" by Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his armed "Crocodile Gang" (Lacos...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 07:04hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Jonathan Moyo says Zimbabwe's opposition is weak
ZIMBABWE will approach this year's general elections without a formidable opposition to challenge the hegemony of Zanu-PF giving the revolutionary party an advantage, exiled former cabinet minister Jo...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:56hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo dismisses Chamisa's CCC as an 'opaque movement'
ZIMBABWE will approach this year's general elections without a formidable opposition to challenge the hegemony of Zanu-PF giving the revolutionary party an advantage, exiled former cabinet minister Jo...Published: 14 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
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