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Zimbabwe imposes nationwide livestock movement ban

In an urgent bid to curb a rapidly spreading Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, the Zimbabwean government has announced an immediate, nationwide ban on all livestock movement, alongside the dispatch of 300,000 free vaccines to high-ris…

Published: 18 Aug 2025 at 19:27hrs | 983 | by Staff reporter

Students union in fresh row over suspensions at UZ

The Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) is once again at odds with university authorities, demanding the reinstatement of members suspended from state universities. The union has accused Midlands State University (MSU), Great Zimbabw…

Published: 10 Jul 2025 at 09:04hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt stripping assets, claims MPs

LEGISLATORS have accused the Executive of systematically stripping the country of its valuable assets and selling them through opaque deals, which observers say smells of deep-rooted corruption and plunder.In a heated question-and-answer-s…

Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe jails 148 Malawians transiting to South Africa with no passports

Zimbabwean courts have handed jail sentences of up to six months on 148 undocumented Malawians who were apprehended at different points in Chivhu and Murewa enroute to Beitbridge where they intended to cross into South Africa illegally.The…

Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 21:00hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter

Fifa ratifies Zimbabwe suspension

THE world football governing body on Thursday ratified Zimbabwe's indefinite suspension from international football during the Fifa Congress in Doha, Qatar.Other countries who were also suspended indefinitely during the 72nd Congress were …

Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 18:09hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Turmoil-stricken Zanu-PF to resume district restructuring

Zanu-PF will resume restructuring the once disbanded district coordinating committee (DCCs) as the party looks to garner five million votes in the 2023 polls, a party official has said.Following chaotic district and provincial elections, w…

Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:41hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

High Court mum on by-election challenge 6 months on

THE High Court is yet to deliver judgment on a matter where human rights activists challenged Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's ban on by-elections six months ago citing COVID-19 measures.It has now been six months since the case was h…

Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF to resume district restructuring

Zanu-PF will resume restructuring the once disbanded district coordinating committee (DCCs) as the party looks to garner five million votes in the 2023 polls, a party official has said.Following chaotic district and provincial elections, w…

Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:59hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mwonzora party's plot to delay polls revealed

THE Douglas Mwonzora-led MDC-T party has started pushing Parliament to ensure that pending by-elections are suspended indefinitely, claiming that the Covid-19 pandemic has made the playing field uneven.Mwonzora, who in the past year has be…

Published: 25 Jul 2021 at 08:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

NRZ appoints Chitando new GM

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has appointed Tongoona Chitando as acting general manager (GM) following the recent death of Joseph Mashika.Chitando will double up as the acting chief finance officer.His appointment comes after the…

Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter

Moana's burial suspended indefinitely

The dispute over how and where Michelle "Moana" Amuli will be buried looks set to establish a legal precedent in Zimbabwe to govern how such conflicts among relatives belonging to different faiths can be resolved in the fairest possible wa…

Published: 26 Nov 2020 at 07:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

FFF supports suspension of by-elections in Zimbabwe

Local non-governmental organisation, Free and Fair Foundation (FFF), says the suspension of by-elections is a welcome development as a mitigatory measure to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. FFF said President Mnangagwa's Govern…

Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 05:25hrs | | by STaff reporter

Mnangagwa says 'vote-buying a dismissible offence'

ZANU-PF First Secretary and President, Mnangagwa, yesterday warned senior officials against breaching party rules and regulations when conducting District Coordinating Committee (DCC) and primary elections. The President convened a special…

Published: 13 Oct 2020 at 06:46hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF investigates Kwekwe chaos

ZANU-PF is investigating cadres who caused chaos in the Kwekwe Central primary elections on October 3, where prospective party candidates, Kandros Mugabe was battling it out with a 26-year-old Energy Dhala Ncube, for the party nomination f…

Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF Mkoba primary poll results out

EDUCATIONIST William Gondo will represent Zanu-PF in the Mkoba constituency by-elections after trouncing four other candidates who were contesting in the party primary elections.Last week, Government indefinitely suspended by-elections to …

Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 17:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Black Friday and the new Chiwenga law

THREE very interesting but equally disturbing, sinister and disruptive developments took place last Friday.The Supreme Court granted the MDC-T party an extension to hold its long-overdue congress to November 30. The party had applied for t…

Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 10:04hrs | 3 | by Tawanda Majoni

The limits of mass protest in a dictatorship

HONG KONG is not Beijing. And July 1, 2019, is not June 4, 1989. First of all, in 1989, the violence in China came almost entirely from the side of the government; the weeks of demonstrations in Beijing and other cities had remained remark…

Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 08:04hrs | | by Ian Buruma

Article on Chief Ndiweni's 'recall' was disappointing - Felix Ndiweni not a chief

EDITOR,Response to article entitled, "Chiefs' leader disowns bid to recall Ndiweni", published on March 6, 2019. I refer to the above article which was published on March 6, 2019, (also available online).  I was therefore disappointed…

Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 05:53hrs | 1 | by Joram Kaisa Thambo Ndiweni

Mnangagwa targets finance criminals

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has talked tough of criminals who are siphoning public funds assuring the nation that they will face the full wrath if the law. Mnangagwa was officiating the Public Sector Audit Conference on Thursday."Financia…

Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 09:58hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Gumede defies Chiyangwa ban

HIGHLANDERS chief executive Ndumiso Gumede is defying the ban imposed on him, from taking part in all football activities, and yesterday reported for work to carry out his duties at the club.ZIFA slapped Gumede with a ban from all football…

Published: 16 Nov 2016 at 05:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Matebele nation too rich to beg money from financially broke Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe as we know it, is a failed state that has lost its financial sovereignty and international reputation due to hyper inflation, economic mismanagement and  institutionalised corruption.The pertinent question to be asked is: can…

Published: 09 Jun 2016 at 07:09hrs | 2 | by Israel Dube

Midlands defies Kasukuwere

ZANU-PF Midlands Province has dismissed the suspension of provincial chairman Kizito Chivamba as null and void, arguing that his ouster was unconstitutional and not procedural.The province said Chivamba remained the chairperson.In an extra…

Published: 20 Feb 2016 at 17:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zanu PF official suspended indefinitely

The Zanu PF Midlands provincial chairman Kizito Chivamba, who is also Gweru-Chiwundura legislator, has been suspended indefinitely for bringing the party into disrepute by peddling falsehoods in the media and for failing to protect members…

Published: 13 Feb 2016 at 18:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter

MDC-T SA leadership resigns en masse but remains loyal to Tsvangirai

Turmoil reigns in the South Africa of Zimbabwe's largest political party - the MDC-T with the only hope being that the disgruntled members still profess loyalty to Dr. Morgan Tsvangirai and the MDC-T body politic.All MDC-T political distri…

Published: 12 Aug 2015 at 07:55hrs | 1 | by Tambudzani Ndou

Harare Town Clerk suspended

Harare Town Clerk, Dr Tendai Mahachi has been suspended indefinitely.Harare Mayor, Bernard Manyenyeni made the shocking announcement while concluding a full council meeting this evening, citing what he described as unresolved issues.Counci…

Published: 01 Jul 2015 at 08:29hrs | | by Staff reporter

Bosso vs Dembare - match official suspended

One of the match officials who denied Highlanders a legitimate goal in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Rufaro on Sunday has been suspended.Bongani Gadzikwa was suspended following his poor decision that denied Bosso a legitimate goal.R…

Published: 30 Jun 2015 at 14:32hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimpapers to close-shop on Saturdays?

The appointment of Delma Lupepe, a devout Seventh-Day Adventists as Zimpapers board chairman this week has raised questions whether the stable will be opened for business on Saturdays. Lupepe's fanaticism when it comes to his Christian bel…

Published: 20 May 2015 at 12:52hrs | 2 | by Thobekile Zhou

Tsvangirai to be granted the Freedom of the City of Bulawayo

PRIME MINISTER Morgan Tsvangirai and his deputy Thokozani Khupe are set to be granted the Freedom of the City by the Bulawayo City Council this year, NewsDay reported.According to council sources, councillors met on Monday to discuss the h…

Published: 26 Apr 2013 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zim starts issuing new marriage certificates

THE Registrar-General's Office in Harare has started sending new marriage certificates to centres throughout the country amid fears that the documents will not meet the demand during the Easter holidays.A majority of Zimbabweans take advan…

Published: 04 Apr 2012 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe suspends marriages indefinitely

SCORES of couples intending to tie the knot at the magistrates' courts in most parts of the country yesterday went home disappointed after they were told that marriages had been suspended indefinitely.No marriages took place at the Bulaway…

Published: 31 Mar 2012 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter

Man threatens to stab pastor over adultery issue

A rogue member of the Zion Christian Church went bizarre and took out a knife at a church service before threatening to stab the pastor and some elders. The alleged incident occured late last month. During the altercation, the man Sabelo N…

Published: 26 Mar 2012 at 06:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Air Zimbabwe flights suspended indefinitely

AIR ZIMBABWE, which failed to resume domestic flights this week, has now suspended all flights indefinitely. This was after workers vowed not to report for duty until they are given their outstanding salaries.The workers have not received …

Published: 23 Feb 2012 at 04:40hrs | | by Staff reporter

Mapeza technically axed

The Warriors has been plunged into further chaos as Zifa revealed on Saturday that coach Norman Mapeza will be relieved of his duties until he is cleared by the Independent Ethics Committee.The latest development opens the door for a quick…

Published: 05 Feb 2012 at 05:11hrs | 46 | by Sports reporter

Used vehicle importation ban suspended indefinitely

GOVERNMENT has indefinitely suspended the ban on used car imports that are five-years-old and above while the importation of Left-Hand-Drive vehicles will not be allowed from November 1 this year.The bans are provided for in Statutory Inst…

Published: 05 Oct 2011 at 04:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

They have tasted the warm sweetness of power and no longer want elections

President Robert Mugabe on Friday said new elections were possible this year. This is despite a timeline that put the polls in 2012 at the earliest.Mugabe told his Zanu-PF party's central committee that there are still six months to go and…

Published: 15 Jul 2011 at 20:22hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila

Zaoga pastor consults traditional healer for 'power-enhancement'

One of Zaoga's longest-serving pastors has been suspended after he was caught on camera attending a "power-enhancement ceremony" at a traditional healer's house in Chitungwiza. Zaoga does not allow its members to consult sorcerers or tradi…

Published: 15 May 2011 at 07:42hrs | 19 | by Matthews Estell

Zimbabwe air travel levy suspended

Aviation authorities in Zimbabwe Monday suspended a controversial levy on air travellers, introduced at the beginning of the month and meant to develop the country's airports and related infrastructure.The Aviation Infrastructure Developme…

Published: 09 May 2011 at 19:06hrs | | by Nare Msupatsila

BCC suspends water-shedding programme

THE Bulawayo City Council has suspended its proposed water-shedding programme before implementation.The council said it had suspended water-shedding, which was supposed to start yesterday, following heavy rains that pounded the city and it…

Published: 07 Dec 2010 at 08:12hrs | 3 | by Temba Dube

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Maimane calls on SA to hold Zanu-PF accountable

E.D. Mnangagwa road to close for sewer works

Armed forces and HIV infections

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Spike in complaints over fake products

Erectile dysfunction man axes father to death

Warriors fans call for Nees' dismissal

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Zimbabwean academic joins Sacomm executive

Advocate Thabani Mpofu wins at the Supreme Court again

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