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Prominent Bulawayo doctor seeks downward variation of US$500 maintenance
A well-known medical practitioner in Bulawayo has filed an application at the Bulawayo Magistrates Court seeking a downward variation of his maintenance obligations from US$500 to US$200, citing sever...Published: 11 hrs ago | 650 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe will never be free with more analysts than activists
It's time we were brutal frank with each other as Zimbabweans.As more Zimbabweans sink deeper into poverty and the grip of a repressive regime tightens, there's a familiar and haunting questio...Published: 12 hrs ago | 228 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwean wins South Africa's Betway PSL player of the month
Zimbabwe international goalkeeper Elvis Chipezeze has been named South Africa's Betway Premiership Player of the Month for March after an outstanding performance that saw him secure four clean sheets ...Published: 13 hrs ago | 942 | by Staff reporter
Why is Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa facing pressure to resign?
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa is facing what experts say is the biggest threat to his rule yet as a succession battle erupts ahead of general elections scheduled for 2028.Recent mano...Published: 13 hrs ago | 630 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa purges CIO Deputy Director-General?
Zimbabwe's Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Deputy Director-General, retired Brigadier-General Walter Tapfumaneyi, has reportedly been informed of his appointment as the country's next ambassad...Published: 02 Apr 2025 at 17:57hrs | 9887 | by Staff reporter
If Zimbabweans want real change, it's time to pray for new leaders
Zimbabweans now need to break the cycle of oppression and suffering.Over 80% of the population of Zimbabwe lives in poverty, according to the World Bank. This is not just a statistic; ...Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 17:15hrs | 460 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Geza's selective apology fails to extend the same for Gukurahundi atrocities
Geza apologizes unreservedly for the atrocities he and war veterans committed between the year 2000 and 2008 and he stops there: Gukurahundi atrocities are consciously excluded for fear of opening a p...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 21:13hrs | 1600 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe govt workers moonlight as street vendors
Every morning, Dumisani Ngara* gets up at dawn to catch a 6:30am bus to work at Zimbabwe's Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities. The government-provided bus is free for civil servants in ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:41hrs | 1122 | by Staff reporter
ED hailed for stopping the raids of vendors
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been applauded for calling for the government to stop the raids on informal traders and confiscation of their wares by Zimbabwe Revenue Authority and local authorities...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 12:07hrs | 1711 | by Stephen Jakes
Onismor Bhasera returns to SuperSport United as Coach
Former Zimbabwean international defender Onismor Bhasera has made a return to SuperSport United, this time in a coaching role. The 39-year-old, who had a long and successful playing career with the cl...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:24hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Silent Struggle: A Nation on the brink but too fearful to rise
Zimbabwe is a nation in crisis, and the time for silence has passed. Power cuts are routine, water supplies are unreliable, and roads are riddled with potholes. The healthcare system has collapsed, wi...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 21:22hrs | 1437 | by Vusani Magwala
Venders4ED now crocodile's prey
In every election, the ruling party has taken advantage of the gullible and used vendors to attain its political objectives. Several times during elections, vendors are provided locations to conduct t...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:38hrs | 985 | by Leonard Koni
Whether one calls it a third term or a term extension, it's the same: an illegitimate attempt to prolong power
The riddles continue in an attempt to hoodwink the people of Zimbabwe. The ruling ZANU-PF National Political Commissar, Munyaradzi Machacha, yesterday sought to reframe the increasingly contro...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 13:46hrs | 257 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Marshal Munetsi scores historic goal for Wolves
Zimbabwean football star Marshal Munetsi made history over the weekend by scoring his first-ever goal for Wolverhampton Wanderers, helping his team secure a vital point against Everton. The goal lifte...Published: 09 Mar 2025 at 13:35hrs | 802 | by Staff reporter
ZimParks urges cancellation of mining application in Hwange National Park
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has called on the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development to cancel the application for exclusive prospecting rights for mining activit...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:21hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Harare deploys special police unit against vendors
The City of Harare has announced the creation of a new municipal police unit tasked with raiding illegal traders and arresting litterbugs in the central business district (CBD). This move is part of t...Published: 01 Mar 2025 at 09:21hrs | 1021 | by Staff reporter
Why is the Mnangagwa regime indifferent to how corruption and human rights abuses are tainting Zimbabwe's image?
In recent years, Zimbabwe has witnessed a disturbing entrenchment of authoritarian practices under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership.The regime's blatant disregard for human rights, ra...Published: 28 Feb 2025 at 11:26hrs | 480 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
The Great Republic of Zimbabwe: A legacy unbroken, a future unyielding, a fight unending
In the annals of history, few nations have borne the weight of oppression and risen with the indomitable spirit of the Great Republic of Zimbabwe. Today, as we stand at the crossroads of our destiny, ...Published: 26 Feb 2025 at 21:59hrs | 239 | by Maxwell Haitengeswinyika Teedzai
Sengezo Tshabangu fights for political survival
Sengezo Tshabangu, the self-appointed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) secretary-general, is struggling to maintain his political relevance following his expulsion from the opposition party last we...Published: 25 Feb 2025 at 07:02hrs | 1206 | by Staff reporter
ED2030 Brigade pushes for Mnangagwa's extended
The ED2030 brigade took its campaign to Bulawayo on National Youth Day last Friday, where supporters sang "2030 ndeya Emmerson," reinforcing a push for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his tenur...Published: 24 Feb 2025 at 09:01hrs | 760 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean youths struggle for survival
For many young Zimbabweans, the daily grind is no longer about climbing corporate ladders or pursuing dream careers. Instead, it has become a delicate balance between hustling for meager earnings and ...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:59hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Vitor Pereira praises Marshall Munetsi after Bournemouth win
WOLVES picked up a massive three points in their quest for Premier League survival by beating Bournemouth on the road.Wolves entered their clash at the Vitality Stadium above the relegation zo...Published: 23 Feb 2025 at 09:51hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
We need to reset Zimbabwe
IT'S undeniable that Zimbabwe, as a country, needs change.This is not about delving into politics, but rather about reaching a consensus as leaders and people where we agree to work together....Published: 22 Feb 2025 at 11:46hrs | 1038 | by Jonah Nyoni
Ballots and Bullets: The Struggle for Democracy in Africa
Since the wave of independence that swept across Africa in the 1960s, the promise of democracy has remained elusive for much of the continent. The dream of democratic governance, where leaders are acc...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 08:34hrs | 777 | by Rutendo Vanessa Chisi
Machakaire's panicked demeanor amplifies concerns about Zanu-PF's stability
Youth Affairs Minister and Zanu-PF Youth League leader Tino Machakaire appeared visibly unsettled yesterday as he publicly defended President Emmerson Mnangagwa amidst rising tensions within the rulin...Published: 14 Feb 2025 at 11:33hrs | 1225 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe crisis cannot be solved by simply replacing Mnangagwa
Trevor Ncube, Chairman of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), has called for transformative leadership in Zimbabwe, arguing that the country's entrenched political and economic crises cannot be solved by simp...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 12:39hrs | 2284 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Braces for HIV Resurgence as US Aid Evaporates
Rumbidzai, a sex worker from the bustling settlement of Epworth in Harare, has been taking antiretroviral drugs since 2017. For over two years, the mother of three has relied on mobile clinics that re...Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:29hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Extending Mnangagwa's term through corruption and patronage
AS Zimbabweans grapple with economic hardships, skyrocketing inflation, and a deteriorating healthcare system, Zanu-PF is once again prioritising its grip on power over the welfare of the people....Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:40hrs | 660 | by Political Correspondent
Mnangagwa Law School nears completion in Kwekwe
The construction site of the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa Law School at Midlands State University (MSU) in Kwekwe buzzed with activity last Thursday as workers diligently pushed forward with the ambiti...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter
Liverpool quadruple dream crambles after Plymouth Argyle shock
Plymouth Argyle produced a classic FA Cup giant-killing as the Championship's bottom club stunned Premier League leaders Liverpool at a raucous Home Park.Liverpool manager Arne Slot made 10 ch...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 17:25hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
2 more Zimbabweans resurface from SA mine
Two Zimbabwean nationals have emerged from the abandoned Stilfontein gold mine in South Africa after weeks underground, where they endured harrowing conditions. The survivors surfaced last week, bring...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 11:26hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Turf wars among Bulawayo's street kids highlight struggle for survival
As the sun dips below the horizon in Bulawayo, known as the City of Kings and Queens, the city's lively streets transform into tense battlegrounds. Once places of laughter and connection, the pavement...Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:38hrs | 179 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime is deceiving war veterans into a dangerous debt trap
The "schemes" keep coming! Yesterday, the Zimbabwean government unveiled yet another scheme ostensibly aimed at improving the livelihoods of veterans of the country's liberation struggle. ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 20:26hrs | 712 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Democracy and Elections in an Uneven World
Democracy is often presented as the great political ideal—the fairest system of governance, where people choose their leaders, shape their future, and hold their governments accountable. In theory, ...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 10:53hrs | 351 | by Avelina Banda
Ramaphosa issues strong warning to Donald Trump
President Cyril Ramaphosa used his State of the Nation Address to send a strong message to his country's detractors, warning that the South Africa he leads will not cower to bullies.South Afri...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:43hrs | 1731 | by Staff reporter
Shunned by the West, Zimbabwe's UAE gamble hands economy a lifeline
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's six years of wooing the United Arab Emirates has given a lifeline to a nation that the West has ostracised for a quarter century and is unable to repay its lo...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:12hrs | 1318 | by Staff reporter
Munetsi likened to Zidane and Yaya Toure
Marshall Munetsi has completed a dream move to Wolverhampton Wanderers, but the Zimbabwean international will need to adjust quickly to the Premier League's relentless pace and physicality. Fans and e...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:33hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa returns with battered image?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially returned to active duty after his annual leave, but his comeback is marred by intense political and economic turbulence. While Mnangagwa was on leave, Vice ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 12:11hrs | 1657 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Sammons calls for brave approach in one-off test against Ireland
Zimbabwe's senior men's cricket team head coach, Justin Sammons, has challenged his players to adopt a more courageous mindset in their upcoming one-off Test match against Ireland, which kicks off tom...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:59hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
Former Zimbabwean CIO boss recounts near-fatal helicopter crash
Former Zimbabwean Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) Director-General Happyton Bonyongwe has revealed that he narrowly escaped death in a helicopter crash in Manicaland province in May 2007. Bony...Published: 02 Feb 2025 at 10:32hrs | 3016 | by Staff reporter
The futility of Zimbabwe's crackdown on the informal sector
The Zimbabwean government has once again embarked on a futile mission to regulate the informal sector, a behemoth that has long outgrown the state's capacity to control it.In a desperate bid t...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 21:32hrs | 1034 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe tightens noose on informal sector
The government has announced stringent measures aimed at protecting the formal sector from what it describes as unfair competition posed by informal traders.In a statement released on Friday f...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:56hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo teacher to undergo life-saving kidney transplant in India
After a prolonged battle with chronic kidney disease, 52-year-old Mrs. Isabel Mavengano, a dedicated teacher from Bulawayo, is set to leave the country today for a life-saving kidney transplant in Ind...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 06:50hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
What the hack is an 'upper middle-income society', Mr. Mnangagwa?
Let's be careful of trickery. When President Emmerson Mnangagwa began his first five-year term in 2018, he introduced an economic program called "Vision 2030." This vision promised Zim...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 18:02hrs | 721 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's retail sector faces collapse
The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) has expressed grave concerns over the critical state of the country's formal retail and wholesale sector, following the closure of key retail outlets and ...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 08:16hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt vows to confiscate and burn second-hand clothing
Tafadzwa Muguti, Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution in the Office of the President and Cabinet, has reiterated that the importation and sale of second-hand clothing in Zimbabw...Published: 25 Jan 2025 at 15:43hrs | 918 | by Staff reporter
Will Zimbabweans finally stand up against oppression or continue trapped by fear?
Zimbabwe is at a crossroads! From various segments of Zimbabwean society - including social justice advocates like myself, opposition groups, and pro-democracy activists - there has been relen...Published: 22 Jan 2025 at 10:20hrs | 953 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What's so special about two more years, Mr. Mnangagwa?
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's maneuvers to amend Zimbabwe's constitution and extend his stay in office beyond the constitutionally mandated two five-year terms have left many Zimbabweans perplexed. ...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 21:44hrs | 1406 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's tax plan has informal traders tangled up
Mediline Sibanda opened her hairdressing business 13 years ago in Bulawayo's bustling central business district where she operates alongside other vendors and traders that are part of the country's th...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:28hrs | 2084 | by Staff reporter
ED can achieve vision 2030 earlier if he obsessed over it as he did extending his presidency
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid to extend his presidency beyond the constitutionally mandated two five-year terms has sparked intense debate, particularly given the justification being touted for t...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 11:10hrs | 281 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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