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Plot to stop Kasukuwere from rejoining ZANU PF revealed
A certain faction of ZANU PF that is aligned to National Political Commissar Victor Matemadanda is moving in to stop the readmission of exiled former ZANU PF Commissar Saviour Kasukuwere back into the...Published: 9 hrs ago | 6918 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Parly summons minister over doctors' strike
Parliament has demanded a ministerial statement from Health minister Obadiah Moyo explained the state of the country's health delivery system after government fired over 280 doctors recently. ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1566 | by Staff reporter
'Soft genocide underway in Zimbabwe'
A ZIMBABWEAN living in the diaspora has castigated government's move to fire nearly 300 medical doctors from their jobs.Netsai Makarichi, a Zimbabwean based in the United Kingdom, said the mov...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1587 | by Staff reporter
Lightning kills third person in Cowdray Park
A 37-YEAR-OLD woman has been struck and killed by lightning in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb, the third person reported to have died in the suburb due to a lightning strike since January this year. &...Published: 12 hrs ago | 579 | by Staff reporter
Minister Obadiah Moyo said prepared to seek treatment at Parirenyatwa
HEALTH Minister Obadiah Moyo says he was prepared - if he were to fall sick sometime - to seek treatment at Parirenyatwa government hospital, more so, by the same doctors he has seemingly antagonised ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 535 | by newzimbabwe
New perks on the table for doctors
Government and striking doctors will meet tomorrow to discuss a proposed package of improved working conditions that includes accommodation, transport and food, as authorities seek to bring normalcy t...Published: 12 hrs ago | 786 | by Staff reporter
Government offers doctors food for work
Minister of Health Dr Obadiah Moyo has revealed that government if offering to provide food and accommodation to junior doctors in exchange of their services. Speaking to the media on Tuesday ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 937 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mugabe coup announcer admitted to SA hospital
Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo was on Tuesday admitted to a South African hospital for a "scheduled operation", days after President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government okayed a process of firing a third ...Published: 24 hrs ago | 8343 | by ZimLive
ZESA's corruption & incompetence an unwarranted burden on Zimbabweans - need for urgent accountability
As I write this article, we are just seated, or milling around, incapable of engaging in any meaningful productive work. Why? Because there is no electricity - which, we desperately need for our effec...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 17:58hrs | 1588 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Warren Park clinic shuts down as council nurses continue strike
Warren Park Polyclinic has effectively shut down following the industrial action by City of Harare nurses on November 4, leaving mainly expecting women and infants in need of vaccination in dire strai...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 08:34hrs | 738 | by Staff reporter
Tragedy of the doctors' crippling strike
It is simple: The tragedy of the over two-months doctors' strike is that Zimbabwe has two finely distinct groups; those who feel (the majority) the impact of the strike and those who talk (the minorit...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:28hrs | 1665 | by Learnmore Zuze
Bosso, GameCocks release Dube, Antipas
Highlanders and Chicken Inn yesterday agreed to release Prince Dube and Joey Antipas, respectively, to the Warriors after initially threatening to hold on to them until after their league games tomorr...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:22hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
New minister to further Zanu-PF interests
NEWLY-APPOINTED minister of the new Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities, Daniel Garwe, said his ministry will push to fulfil the interests and manifestos set by Zanu-PF ahead of the 2018...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:21hrs | 607 | by Staff reporter
Doctors' absence prolongs patients' suffering
ORDINARY citizens whose pockets are not deep enough to afford private medical care continue to bear the brunt of the ongoing stand-off between medical doctors — who have been on industrial action fo...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:19hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
De Jongh romance with fans deepens
HIGHLANDERS' coach Hendrick Pieter de Jongh continued to foster his deep romance with the Bosso faithful after leading the Bulawayo giants to their first Chibuku Super Cup final since the competition ...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:16hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
Dirty pieces of money ensnare civil servants
When President Mnangagwa embarked on the austerity path that is about to come to an end since the economy is showing positive signs of recovery, he did not seek to sugar-coat the pain that Zimbabweans...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:08hrs | 353 | by Pupurai Togarepi
Zimbabwe trainee medical registrars boycott final exams
DOZENS of University of Zimbabwe (UZ) postgraduate medical registrars, Monday boycotted their end of course examinations claiming they missed out on crucial practical lessons due to the ongoing strike...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 21:45hrs | 2725 | by newzimbabwe
UK to snatch fired Zimbabwe doctors?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his government will fast track visa applications for foreign doctors and nurses - opening new opportunities for over 500 Zimbabwean doctors facing the sack fo...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 21:32hrs | 2887 | by Press Association
Zimbabwe teachers to work Mondays and Fridays only
Teachers will now work a two-day week after galloping inflation shrivelled their wages, a union said.The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA), the biggest teachers' union in the country, said...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 21:31hrs | 1516 | by Staff reporter
The Prince fires Highlanders to Chibuku Super Cup final
Rejuvenated Highlanders continued with their fine run to progress to the final of the 2019 Chibuku Super Cup after a 1-nil win over ZPC Kariba at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo this Sunday....Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 21:27hrs | 1124 | by Staff reporter
Mapeza claim first Chippa win of season
Chippa United recorded their first win of the season as William Twala scored a second-half brace to secure a 2-0 triumph over AmaZulu at the Princess Magogo Stadium on Saturday evening.The mat...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 09:37hrs | 2609 | by Staff reporter
'I don't want to be married'
Socialite and sports marketer Luminista Dumbisa Jemwa might be a lot of men's idea of what a "perfect" woman looks like and, given a chance, the bold would certainly "shoot their shot", but unfortunat...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:56hrs | 2077 | by Staff reporter
The Prince promises Chibuku binge
WITH Highlanders out of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title race following a false start in their campaign, top striker Prince Dube has promised to atone for the club supporters' disappointme...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:50hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
Saking doctors won't end crisis
The government's decision to fire 211 doctors last week reinforced the narrative that President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration does not have any solution to the unfolding crisis in the health sec...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:43hrs | 195 | by The Standard Editorial comment
An open letter to President Mnangagwa
Your Excellency,Since your ascendency to the realms of power in November 2017 I have been monitoring your progress with keen interest.Mr President, today I will not write about the inc...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:42hrs | 536 | by Moses Julias wekwa Chibaya
Mpilo situation critical: Doctors
The Zimbabwe Senior Doctors Association (ZSDA) has said the situation at Mpilo Hospital was far from normal as most doctors were on strike.Responding to sentiments by Clinical Director Dr Solw...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:36hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Kadewere blow for Warriors
IN-FORM Zimbabwe international Tinotenda Kadewere, one of the hottest strikers in Europe's second tier leagues at the moment, will miss an opportunity to shine in front of his home fans as he has been...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:27hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Bonne for Warriors
MACAULEY Bonne is set to begin his international career with Zimbabwe as he is expected to get his Zimbabwean passport today, which will enable him to feature for the Warriors when they begin their 20...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:12hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
Chaos as govt fires over 200 doctors
GOVERNMENT yesterday fired 211 doctors at public hospitals for going o strike to demand better pay, with another 500 at risk.Doctors have been on strike since September 3 demanding salaries th...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:09hrs | 907 | by Staff reporter
Prince’s return excites De Jongh
HIGHLANDERS FC marksman Prince Dube returns to action tomorrow after serving a two-match suspension to lead his side against ZPC Kariba in a Chibuku Super Cup semi-final match at Barbourfields Stadium...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:05hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe were close to losing Bonne to the Three Lions of England
MACAULEY BONNE almost ended his dream of playing for the Warriors as he endured frustrations over securing a Zimbabwean passport, with England ready to pounce and get his services. This ...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:03hrs | 461 | by STaff reporter
Bonne and Chicksen get passports
After years of encountering frustrations, Zimbabwe's Macauley Bonne has finally got his passport which will enable him to fulfil his dream of playing for the Warriors.The 24-year-old striker h...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 16:22hrs | 3369 | by Staff Reporter
BREAKING: Government fires 134 more doctors
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Exit draught enters VP Chiwenga
The vice president of Zimbabwe comrade Constantino Guveya Chiwenga is set to return to Zimbabwe from a hospital in China. This comes after a full recovery of an illness which rumour paddlers have said...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 11:21hrs | 21864 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa's govt courts private clinics
Government is planning to engage private players, particularly in the health sector, to ensure delivery of quality service as the major referral centres, whose operations have ground to a halt due to ...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 06:21hrs | 2696 | by Staff reporter
The Prince is back!
HIGHLANDER'S top striker Prince Dube bounces back on Sunday at Barbourfields Stadium to lead the Bulawayo giants' charge against ZPC Kariba in the semi-finals of the Chibuku Super Cup after missing tw...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 06:01hrs | 1464 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now a police State, says Chamisa
OPPOSITION MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has chided President Emmerson Mnangagwa for putting the country into a de facto state of emergency and his reliance on the police to stifle dissenting voices again...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 05:52hrs | 1049 | by Sports Reporter
CAPS United's luxury coach lands in SA
IT has been a trying few weeks for CAPS United but the Green Machine are set to smile in the next few weeks.The Harare giants have stumbled in their bid to move clear of the chasing pack in th...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 05:39hrs | 2302 | by Sports Reporter
Supreme Court relief for cash-strapped ZIFA
A MESSY five-year battle - which sucked in three ZIFA presidents, rumbled in the courts, dragged a leading bank into the drama, resulted in a luxury bus donated by SAFA being attached and had a hand i...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 05:02hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
More doctors to be fired on November 15
The Health Services Board is set to fire more doctors on the 15th of November for defying the court order to return to work and dump the industrial action. Recently government fired 77 doctors...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 08:40hrs | 3479 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe runs out of contraceptives
Public hospital doctors have lashed out at the Health Services Board (HSB) for firing 77 doctors since Tuesday.Addressing Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors' Association (ZHDA) members and the media at...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 05:53hrs | 1408 | by Staff reporter
Harare council nurses dig in
Harare City Council nurses have defied an ultimatum to return to work, saying they would only report for duty once their demands for better working conditions have been addressed.Council actin...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 05:48hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Warriors squad trimmed
WARRIORS coach Joey Antipas has trimmed his squad to 24 players, who will be in camp next week for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) Group H matches against Botswana and Zambia.Zimbabwe b...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 05:48hrs | 1163 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe considers wage and price freeze as workers go on strike
Zimbabwe is considering freezing incomes and prices as it battles to contain runaway inflation which has eroded household incomes and left many employees unable to afford transport costs to get to wor...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 18:12hrs | 3525 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa exposed
I walked in the hospital ward in one of our main hospitals in Zimbabwe. The stench of death enveloped the corridors. There was no nurse insight no doctor insight either. I entered into one ward nobody...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 19:36hrs | 14235 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Nurses strike illegal, says Council
The Harare City Council has ordered its nurses who withdrew labour yesterday citing incapacitation to terminate the mass job action and report for duty today arguing that their action was illegal....Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 14:22hrs | 979 | by Staff reporter
Zapu has no funds for congress
OPPOSITION Zapu has pushed its elective congress to August next year, where the party will elect its substantive leader following the death of Dumiso Dabengwa in May.Zapu had initially earmark...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:52hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Bosso target Chibuku success
HIGHLANDERS vice-chairman Modern Ngwenya believes that winning the Chibuku Super Cup would turn what has been a below par season so far into a successful one for the Bulawayo soccer giants.Bos...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:51hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Bosso denied free kicks in Dynamos half
MIDLANDS-based referee Munyaradzi Majoni almost spoiled Sunday's blockbuster Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash between Dynamos and Highlanders at Rufaro Stadium with some embarrassing officiati...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:44hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe plunges into health crisis, as nurses in council clinics strike
Zimbabwe's health sector is headed for collapse after nurses from council run clinics embarked on a strike that is expected to spread country wide. On Monday, the nurses did not report for wor...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 10:16hrs | 2341 | by Staff Reporter
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