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Tungwarara tears ZANU-PF apart, bribes bogus journalists
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's investment advisor, Paul Tempter Tungwarara's smart phones donation benefited ZANU-PF cyber-teams and party activists from ...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 07:14hrs | 4810 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Chamisa's supporters 'hijacks' Zanu-PF campaign platforms
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters have allegedly hijacked the ruling Zanu-PF party's constituency WhatsApp groups to campaign for their leader Nelson Chamisa.As a resul...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
6 nabbed after spate of armed robberies in Harare
Six armed robbers who were allegedly involved in a number of crimes in parts of Harare recently have been arrested one after the other after implicating each other.The six are Simon Katize, 30...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Scandal-ridden Glencore has a big footprint in Zimbabwe
GLOBAL commodities giant Glencore, one of the world's largest diversified natural resource companies, currently engulfed in a corruption and bribery storm in the United States, Britain and Brazil, has...Published: 31 May 2022 at 07:37hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Telecel charms market with 'Dollar on Us'
TELECEL Zimbabwe says it is introducing United States dollar-indexed airtime.The product, which will be on promotion, will be called "Dollar on Us".A statement from the firm said the p...Published: 11 May 2022 at 09:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Human rights group exposes rampant violations of female waste pickers' rights
The Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) have revealed that female waste pickers in Bulawayo face challenges ranging from lack of protective clothing, poverty, very low prices of the picking...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 07:26hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Government's propaganda wheels coming off
The exhibition of lies, disinformation, misinformation and malice are major political diodes driving Zanu PF's propaganda machines.Zanu PF government has the tendency of always majoring on lie...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 15:20hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa must arrest corrupt ministers
IN Zimbabwe, it is very easy to stop corruption and demonstrations. President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not have to use brutal force and intimidation.Firstly, Mnangagwa should find out why...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:30hrs | 12 | by Community Podium
ZACC probes school's tender processes
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has opened investigations into tender processes at Avondale Primary School, amid allegations of flawed tender processes where the school engaged two serv...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's telco regulator takes bold steps towards greater digital inclusion
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for African governments to pursue rapid digital transformation.Digitisation has the ability to transform economies and people's liv...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 19:32hrs | 2 | by Angela Collins
Bulawayo conducts virtual consultations on city master plan
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has embarked on a virtual consultation with residents on the city's master plan in line with the country's Regional, Town and Country Planning Act.The current c...Published: 10 Apr 2021 at 04:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 hits women’s customary land right hard
COVID-19 pandemic has hit hard on women's customary land rights Advancing Rights in Southern Africa (ARISA) deputy chief Doctor Makanatsa Makonese h...Published: 04 Feb 2021 at 19:46hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
An independent state is the only viable option for the people of Mthwakazi from the MLF president
Greetings to all! It is important to underline in addition to the emphasis on the importance of skills development for Mthwakazi which was published last week, that we look forward to fruitful...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 15:04hrs | 1 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Baby was not killed and was not hit by a baton stick, claims police
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has taken note of the social media post titled 'Police Officer strikes, kills little baby with baton in Harare. The public is advised that comprehensive investigat...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 09:49hrs | | by P Nyathi
Mthwakazi New Year message
New Year Greetings to all!As we leave the year 2020 behind and begin a new year journey in our struggle for freedom in Mthwakazi, it is important to reflect and highlight the obstacles that we...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 19:39hrs | 11 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
We are not enemies of the State, says Majongwe
DIVISIONS rocked teachers unions recently over salary negotiations with government following a workers' strike which lasted for about two months. Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) ...Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 04:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Find it Fast with NetOne Cellular
NetOne introduces Zim411 an advertising platform that connects sellers and buyers through an SMS. Many innovations have been occurring via mobile apps, Zim411 which is SMS based does not exclude a...Published: 29 Aug 2019 at 14:28hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Econet foresees brighter future for Zimbabwe
THE country's largest telecommunications firm, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, believes that the country will conquer the immediate economic setbacks and attain a brighter future. Group chairm...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 08:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Econet swings to $106,4m loss after tax
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited (EWZL) posted a loss after-tax of ZWL$106,4 million in the year ended February 28, 2019, from a profit after-tax of ZWL$132,3 million recorded in 2018 following the un...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
How to avoid getting ripped off by a shady online casino
Online casinos have gained a lot of relevance- thanks to our jam-packed lifestyle and the ease that the online medium adds to the whole equation. However, many online casinos with ill motives have com...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 10:15hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
'Information as a threat to national security'
We publish the full presentation by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Senator Monica Mutsvangwa at the Zimbabwe National Defence University in Harare last week....Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Senator Monica Mutsvangwa
Teenage brothers terrorise residents
POLICE intelligence officers in Dangamvura have arrested four suspects - two of them teenagers - for allegedly committing a series of burglary cases in which they stole household appliances valued at ...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 12:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
10ngah.com brings the $125 Laptop with CyberMonday in Zimbabwe
Online Retailer 10ngah.com launches Cyber Monday and Cyberweek deals in Zimbabwe. 10ngah.com plans to introduce affordable Laptops, Apple products, from the lowest prices on MacBook Pros and MacBook A...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 10:57hrs | 6 | by Staff writer
Essentials for your home
Technology innovation continues to grow as we move into the future of smart homes. There are still the likes of Truedor composite doors, which have transformed...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 11:27hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
Cellphone headache for schools
The advent of cellphones, especially smart phones, and their use in recording videos and instantly sharing images is posing new challenges for Zimbabwe's school administrators.A decade ago, th...Published: 18 Jun 2018 at 08:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Econet and the mystery of disappearing data
REPORTS have emerged of increased disappearing data from Econet Wireless's mobile subscribers on the telecom company's daily and weekly data packages, which the company blames on subscribers' mobile p...Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 07:18hrs | 3 | by Staff reorter
Delays at Beitbridge border post as SA immigration protests
SOUTH African immigration officers at Beitbridge Border Post went on a go-slow yesterday, leaving travellers stuck for over six hours before being cleared to depart for Zimbabwe.Travellers on ...Published: 30 Mar 2018 at 08:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 oppositi...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 07:09hrs | 2 | by A.T. Kadada
Disruptive technology - the cycle of adopting new technology
THE technology adoption lifecycle, research has shown, is a sociological model that describes the adoption or acceptance of a new product or innovation, according to the demographic and psychological ...Published: 27 Feb 2018 at 09:18hrs | | by Robert Ndlovu
Married man caught pants down with mentally ill woman
THERE was drama at Banket Growth Point when a married man was humiliated over bedding a mentally ill woman on Christmas Day. His wife allegedly left him after the incident.The married man, onl...Published: 29 Dec 2017 at 14:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chinamasa's WhatsApp work clearly cut out
I was pleased to learn that Zimbabwe now has an entire ministry dedicated to dealing with cyber security. This is progressive and shows that President Mugabe is in touch with the times we live in....Published: 05 Nov 2017 at 08:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Tony Elumelu empowering entrepreneurs in Africa
" As an entrepreneur myself, I understand what it feels like to yearn for a lifeline, to hope for a 'big break', to look forward to enjoying some luck.", vowed that Tony O. Elumelu. Tony O. Elumelu is...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 11:46hrs | 1 | by Enos Denhere
Gospel festival brings Gwanda to a standstill
AN atmosphere of praise, worship and thanksgiving engulfed Phelandaba Stadium as the Gwanda Gospel Festival brought the mining town to a standstill.The festival which started on Friday and end...Published: 04 Sep 2017 at 06:29hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Econet launches new credit scheme for civil servants
Mobile Network operator, Econet has launched a new credit scheme that will enable civil servants to acquire smartphones at zero deposit and a combo of monthly data and voice calls for $12 per month....Published: 18 Aug 2017 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Information technology a friend or a foe?
This 21st century has seen a huge influx of information technology systems and applications. However, Information Technology is a mixed bag as it is neither a friend nor a foe, largely depending on th...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 21:01hrs | 1 | by Patricia Masiyakurima
Chinotimba under attack over Chinx video clip
This week, legislator Joseph Chinotimba courted the ire of many Zimbabweans who condemned his abuse of smart phones after he shared a video clip of a bed-ridden and ailing Chinx.Many probably ...Published: 29 Apr 2017 at 08:30hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Popularity of smartphones in Africa
Africa maybe perceived by some as underdeveloped when it comes to technology but there is incredible growth in the use of smartphones especially in countries such as Kenya, Egypt, Nigeria and South Af...Published: 02 Mar 2017 at 12:15hrs | 29 | by June Mpofu
Bus driver missed by gun shots, passengers sjamboked
IN typical movie style, A and A Logistics Bus Crew and passengers were robbed in Ngundu on their way from Beitbridge.The incident took place around 2am yesterday after four men, who were o...Published: 04 Feb 2017 at 14:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Defiant protesters dare Mugabe
Pro-democracy activists have vowed to continue holding protests against President Robert Mugabe and his under-fire government, despite increased State thuggery and human rights violations by secur...Published: 23 Nov 2016 at 13:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Cop killer 'prophet' sentenced to hang
ONE of the two self-proclaimed prophets who ganged up and strangled their client, a police officer, in a bushy area where they had taken him to "cleanse him of evil spirits" was yesterday sentence...Published: 18 Oct 2016 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Killer prophets' in court for murder
TWO self-proclaimed Bulawayo prophets allegedly ganged up and strangled their client, a police Assistant Inspector, in a bushy area where they had taken him to “cleanse him of evil spirits” be...Published: 05 Oct 2016 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parents close school, demand transfer of Shona headmaster
A MOB of angry parents have barred their children from attending lessons at Tahangana High School in Mangwe District, demanding the removal of the headmaster from the institution.The parents o...Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 06:35hrs | | by Sukulwenkosi Dube- Matutu
#MyZimbabwe Campaign should respect citizen journalism
Information dissemination by any quarter is very vital to anyone afar. Such a trend needs to be respected and adhered to by some democratic forces in the country. It is wrong and uncalled for, for tho...Published: 25 Aug 2016 at 15:11hrs | 1 | by Kazamula Matilaya
I am not going anywhere now, Cdes?
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, I think you all have seen the huge crowds that have turned out in solidarity with the leadership in the recent days whenever there has been idle tal...Published: 04 Aug 2016 at 09:54hrs | 2 | by CZ
Social media: To regulate or not to regulate?
The increased adoption of social media platforms as a means of real time communication can be, to a greater extent, be directly linked to the exponential adoption of mobile smart phones and improved b...Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 06:38hrs | 2 | by Robert Ndlovu
Kombi driver fails to pay $10 for a 'quickie'
A married Highfield kombi driver in Harare was humiliated on Sunday by a woman believed to be a sex worker over non-payment of services rendered.Only identified as Magobeya, the kombi driver w...Published: 18 May 2016 at 20:38hrs | | by Staff Reporter
SA smart phone firm receives 50,000 export order for T-Touch
THULES Telecomms, South Africa's home grown product engineering company has received it's first export orders for a total 50,000 units for its ground breaking smart phone, T-Touch mobile.The o...Published: 03 May 2016 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
'Victory certain,' says Tsvangirai
Opposition leader and former prime minister in the government of national unity, Morgan Tsvangirai, says if long-suffering Zimbabweans continue to fight determinedly for what is right and theirs, it w...Published: 01 May 2016 at 16:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai is the real deal, says Mliswa
Former Zanu-PF bigwig and leader of pressure group Youth Advocacy for Reform and Democracy (Yard), Temba Mliswa, has reiterated his strong belief that opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai will once aga...Published: 23 Apr 2016 at 13:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Thanks for song Seh Celaz, but no $20k says Wicknell
Dancehall chanter Seh Calaz may want to look for more innovative ways of making money as pompous businessman, Wicknell Chivayo yesterday made it clear he will not be giving him a penny for the praise ...Published: 21 Apr 2016 at 05:06hrs | | by Melissa Mpofu
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