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Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah

Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat with Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement on Wednesday. Three of those killed

Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 15:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

NewsHawks freezes exclusive Zimbabwe military story

The NewsHawks, which has further delayed publication this week due to circumstances beyond its control, will not publish follow-up stories on the issue of three Zimbabwean army generals forced out due to corruption issues after subtle thre…

Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 15:02hrs | | by NewsHawks Editor

Conqueror of Worms - Zimbabwe Soldiers

I am writing this observation as someone who participated in the war of liberation struggle. Anyone who went through the trials and tribulations of Chimurenga war will be dismayed by the soldier of today. Instead of serving the people of Z…

Published: 25 Sep 2021 at 08:25hrs | | by Cde Ndugu

Ramaphosa's grip on state security machinery targets 2022 re-election

PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of sweeping changes to the Cabinet last week may have appeared radical but did little to dispel the notion that he is paralysed by a commitment to protracted consensus-seeking, to the point of indec…

Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 15:08hrs | | by Cyril Madlala

Polad removed soldiers from the streets

IT was the Political Actors Dialogue (Polad) and not COVID-19 that caused the removal of soldiers from the streetsThe presence of soldiers on our streets had become a permanent feature following the coup of November 2017 and this was a con…

Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 07:30hrs | 13 | by ZimSentinel

Soldiers and police should be alert for any violent demos

Many businesses that were prejudiced of more than $500 million in damages and unrealised earnings following last month's violent demonstrations organised by the MDC Alliance and backed by some NGOs, are yet to resume operations. Six people…

Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 23:24hrs | | by Editorial - The Chronicle

Mnangagwa's response an insult to victims of State violence

THAT our very own dearest President has chosen to confess ignorance about the killings and gross human rights abuses perpetrated by security forces last month, in the wake of violent protests over a 150% fuel hike, is not only shocking, bu…

Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:38hrs | 214 | by Editorial - newsday

Mnangagwa's military crackdown a reincarnation of Gukurahundi

We, the deeply concerned, patriots of Zimbabwe living here in the United States, are here because we have a problem, a problem of State-sponsored terror and atrocities ordered and sanctioned by someone we know was an enforcer for former Pr…

Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 07:51hrs | | by Pearl Matibe

ED Mnangagwa cannot eat his cake and still have it

 At some time, after Samuel had anointed Saul as king of Israel, the LORD commanded king Saul saying, "'I will punish the Amalekites for what they did to Israel when they waylaid them as they came up from Egypt. Now go, attack the Ama…

Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 09:22hrs | 7113 | by Zanda Shumba

CZC Leader's young brother seriously beaten up by soldiers

The torture of civilians has gone to another level. You can become a victim of torture because of your siblings, this should be condemned. I am informed that Douglas Mahiya, young brother to the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition leader Rashid M…

Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 08:32hrs | 1174 | by Don Chigumba

Mnangagwa's refusal raises serious questions

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's refusal to acknowledge that soldiers who killed seven civilians in cold blood on August 1 overstepped the boundaries raises serious questions about his commitment to end impunity against opponents of the ruli…

Published: 19 Aug 2018 at 05:52hrs | | by Editorial - The Standard

Mnangagwa must rein in rogue soldiers

The Zimbabwe Defence Forces needs to move in quickly and rein in "rogue elements" reportedly causing unrest across the country since last week.Evidence abound of several people who have been brutalised by military elements operating under …

Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 06:23hrs | | by Editorial

Mnangagwa's government is militarized

There was drama at National Sports Stadium as Zanu pf Youths and Soldiers were searching the police before entering the stadium yesterday. This is a clear evidence that enemity between soldiers and the police has increased. This also clear…

Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 11:18hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita

Zanuism, 'barrack democracy' threat to Zim's progress

Zanu-PF provides the most shocking example of the culture of exceptionalism which has characterised many a liberation party in power. These include:-the belief that it is entitled to rule forever,-blatantly refusing to view itself as an or…

Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 05:57hrs | | by Gus Manatsa

ZANU PF dirty tactics

Dear Editor I'm really amazed by the current events that is currently taking place in my country. Police and soldiers fully armed with arms of war got into the streets shooting and killing people in the name of restore sanity. Why do we ne…

Published: 24 Feb 2018 at 10:49hrs | | by Nkomah Isaac

MDC condemns soldiers' untoward behaviour in Nkayi

Reports that soldiers are terrorizing villagers in Nkayi, coercing them into voting for the ruling party are disturbing.The MDC has learnt that for the past two weeks, some Zimbabwe National Army members camped in Nkayi North's Gwelutshena…

Published: 24 Jan 2018 at 13:21hrs | | by Leonard Mhlanga

Zimbabwe's Generals must heed the voice of citizens

Soldiers Don't shoot! We are just unarmed citizens! All we are trying to do is abide by Zimbabwe's democratic Constitution that binds us all (including yourselves). However, we are increasingly confused by statements from your top ranks. R…

Published: 27 Apr 2017 at 09:02hrs | | by David Mutori and Benjamin Paradza

Ambush at Lesoma, 35 BDF soldiers, 3 Zipra combatants ambushed

In the evening of 27th February 1978, a detachment of 35 BDF soldiers, 2 teenagers from Lesoma village and 2 or 3 ZIPRA combatants were ambushed by Smith's Rhodesian Soldiers at Lesoma sand ridge. 15 BDF soldiers, 1 teenager from Lesoma an…

Published: 21 Feb 2017 at 10:44hrs | 4781 | by Boletilemang Gabokgatlhe

A story of armed mayhem

In the recently published novel, The Guns of Matabeleland, the author, Skid Masuku displays incredible imagination.This is an action packed scintillating tale of armed mayhem, ruthless betrayal and incredible humour, âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â…

Published: 29 Apr 2012 at 09:39hrs | 2794 | by Corine Saunders

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Zanu-PF mobilises grassroots for Mnangagwa term extension

Muza bullet header rocks Bosso

Filabusi makorokoza jailed for attempted murder

99% of Zesa customers on pre-paid meters

Maskiri arrested over goat sale scam

8 000 Bulawayo homeowners get offer letters

Uptake of dual citizenship by Malawians in Zimbabwe increases

War veterans to benefit from duty-free vehicle imports

Mnangagwa joins world leaders at key indaba

Chiwenga challenges unfair mineral extraction at G20

Technology fuels GBV, Zimbabwe minister says

Zimbabwean man sentenced to seven years for crude oil theft

Drug dealer in hot soup

Zimbabwe lifts cement import restrictions after Dangote visit

Zimbabwe Supreme Court Judge dies

Prophet Magaya's Yadah relegated

Court delays derail multi-billion cyber city project

Chivayo marks 45th birthday with US$5.3 million giveaway

Zimbabwe's mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark

CMED introduces 18 electric buses in Zimbabwe

Chiefs demand hefty pay-outs for Gukurahundi

Gwanda residential project remains in limbo

Suspect in US$4m Ecobank Bulawayo heist extradited

Reprieve for defaulting Victoria Falls residents

Insiza RDC bans unauthorized borehole drilling

Tshabangu group now wants 10-year poll freeze

Mnangagwa halts Zanu-PF Harare rallies

Harare cartels fuelling Bulawayo chaos

Cops arrested in extortion sting operation

Zimbabwe's mining sector leads in non-performing loans

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Animal rights body takes swipe at Ramaphosa

Zanu-PF threatens unleash 'our' dogs

Maskiri arrested over goat sale scam

8 000 Bulawayo homeowners get offer letters

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