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WATCH: Vapostori mourn Pope Francis
As condolences continue pouring in following the death of the late Roman Catholic Church's Pope Francis, prominent indigenous apostolic churches have described his passing on as a great loss to the en...Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 12:27hrs | 446 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
WATCH: Bribe-taking Harare police officers arrested
Two Harare-based police officers have been arrested and are facing both disciplinary and criminal charges after they were caught on camera allegedly accepting bribes - with the footage quickly going v...Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 07:32hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs, Churches unite to promote religious tourism
CHIVHU - As custodians of culture working closely with clergymen, several chiefs and indigenous churches in Chikomba District (Mashonaland East province) coalesced into establishing infrastructures wh...Published: 21 Apr 2025 at 12:05hrs | 331 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole recently in Chikomba
'Stop demonising ZANU-PF faithfuls, we'll expose real criminals,' Musindo
HARARE - Founding leader for Destiny of Afrika Network and clergyman, Reverend Obadiah Musindo has threatened to expose real criminals behind ZANU-PF's tainted repute, with his address declaring that ...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 21:48hrs | 1102 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Tsitsi Dangarembga receives honorary PhD from Rhodes University
Renowned Zimbabwean author, playwright, and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga continues to rise as one of Africa's most celebrated literary icons, cementing her legacy with the conferment of an Honorary Do...Published: 06 Apr 2025 at 16:10hrs | 4839 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF councilor arrested over 'Mnangagwa must go' post
Zanu-PF Ward 24 Councillor Zivanai Zvada is currently in police custody after being arrested on April 1 for allegedly inciting public disorder by forwarding a politically charged message in a communit...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 1235 | by Staff reporter
Shortage of contraceptives hits Zaka amid fears of smuggling to SA
A serious shortage of contraceptive tablets has rocked clinics across Zaka District, triggering suspicions of smuggling operations targeting the South African black market.The revelation was m...Published: 05 Apr 2025 at 08:41hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
Cross says corruption poses major threat to Mnangagwa's leadership
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's biographer, Eddie Cross, has pointed to the rampant corruption in Zimbabwe as the most significant challenge to the President's leadership, highlighting the growing diss...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 08:31hrs | 1145 | by Staff reporter
Geza's voice echoes across a political void
ON March 26, a friend alerted me to a Press conference held by Blessed Geza, a Zimbabwean war veteran and former Zanu-PF central committee member.I also understand he recently gained significa...Published: 31 Mar 2025 at 09:15hrs | 1146 | by Tapiwa Gomo
The idea of Zimbabwe and Matabeleland question
I think the best way to understand the present day manifestations and character of Matebeleland politics is to situate them properly historically and politically within the broader terrain of the deve...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 17:01hrs | 2076 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Mnangagwa regime's intolerance to demonstrations is what threatens peace and stability in Zimbabwe
Democracy in Zimbabwe is now in the intensive care unit! In any genuine democracy, demonstrations are a normal and indispensable part of life. They are a visible, collective, and power...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 12:13hrs | 670 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa succession battle turns ugly
The escalating battle over President Emmerson Mnangagwa's succession has taken a violent turn, with homes of the Zanu-PF leader's perceived opponents coming under attack. Among the targets was war vet...Published: 25 Mar 2025 at 20:43hrs | 14726 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans told to ignore Geza's 'delusional rumblings'
The nation should continue ignoring the "delusional rumblings" being made by former Zanu-PF member, Mr. Blessed Geza, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, sai...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 09:11hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter
BCC dithers on vendors
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has taken a less confrontational stance on the ongoing vending crisis, allowing the Government's 48-hour ultimatum to lapse without any major enforcement measures. Inst...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:23hrs | 2048 | by Staff reporter
Shun Sidemarketing, tobacco farmers warned
Contracted tobacco farmers have been warned to shun side marketing by senior agronomist Lazarus Gatawa while urging them to fulfill their contractual obligations and deliver all their crops to the mer...Published: 10 Mar 2025 at 12:16hrs | 167 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Fuel fraudster jailed for 20 years
The High Court of Zimbabwe, sitting in Harare, has sentenced Tinashe Sibanda to 20 years in prison after convicting him of fraud. In a related ruling, the court ordered the confiscation of assets belo...Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:45hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF
Decoding and explaining the co-existence between Nelson Chamisa and ZANU-PF in the Zimbabwean authoritarian context: A case of captured popular opposition leadership1. Introduction...Published: 07 Mar 2025 at 09:34hrs | 2008 | by Justice Alfred Mavedzenge
Stop dismissing and arresting everyone who criticises the president
45 years on, Zimbabwe is perhaps the only country where even the Vice President cannot publicly declare an ambition to be the next President without facing severe consequences. Under Robert Mugabe's r...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 20:32hrs | 686 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Chamisa in the shadows of political darkness
Justice Alfred Mavedzenge has done a very informative analysis on the behavior of Nelson Chamisa, and the radical change in his political personality since his ZINASU days of a firebrand student polit...Published: 06 Mar 2025 at 15:08hrs | 618 | by Reason Wafawarova
Democratic Journey for Africa: Elections a Pathway to Progress
Across Africa, elections serve as a cornerstone of democracy, offering citizens an opportunity to shape the future of their nations. From the vibrant streets of Accra to the avenues of Harare, the ele...Published: 04 Mar 2025 at 15:05hrs | 331 | by Sibanda Nomagugu and Masukume Nompumelelo
The Unholy Pursuit of Power: A Rebuttal to the Proposal for Extending President Mnangagwa's Term
An article by Tinotenda recently espoused the notion that the proposal for extending President Mnangagwa's term is centered around ensuring continuity and stability in Zimbabwe's economic recovery and...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 22:45hrs | 431 | by Etiwel Mutero
Sam Nujoma dies aged 95
Sam Nujoma, the activist and guerrilla leader who became Namibia's first democratically elected president after it won its independence from apartheid South Africa, died aged 95 on Saturday, the Namib...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 09:05hrs | 405 | by Staff reporter
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
Bard Santner growing in leaps and bounds
Fast-growing asset management firm Bard Santner Investors (Private) Limited has been appointed as the new fund manager for three unit trusts: Tetrad Gold Fund, Gross Income Fund, and Net Income Fund, ...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 14:39hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
National Prosecuting Authority calls ZACC to order
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has urged the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to respect the constitutional independence of government arms and resolve disputes through appropriate...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 07:25hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
'No one will starve in Masvingo,' Chadzamira
The Minister of State for Masvingo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Ezra Chadzamira has confirmed that they are expecting a good harvest from normal rainfall currently received throughout the provin...Published: 28 Jan 2025 at 10:28hrs | 458 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
ZANU-PF factionalism surfaces at National Heroes Acre during triple burial
Factionalism within ZANU-PF spilled over to the National Heroes Acre on Wednesday after reports emerged that some senior party officials allegedly orchestrated a boycott of the burial of three nationa...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:07hrs | 1534 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga hits out at corrupt elements
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga delivered a stern message against corruption during his address at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday, where factionalism within Zanu-PF took center stage...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:55hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
7 arrested a few hours after robbery
Seven suspected armed robbers were arrested in Harare on Monday, just hours after they raided a Southerton-based company and made off with a Nissan NP300 vehicle, a safe containing US$12,000, and othe...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:27hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
Vehicle rebate abuse: 34 convicted, 3 000 cases under probe
Authorities in Zimbabwe are investigating over 3,000 cases of alleged abuse of the civil servants vehicle rebate scheme, with 34 individuals already convicted. The government is intensifying its effor...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:42hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Kennedy Ndebele aims to revive Zimbabwean football
Kennedy Ndebele, a candidate for the ZIFA vice-presidency, has pledged to use his extensive experience and passion for football to rejuvenate the sport in Zimbabwe. As the January 25 elections approac...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:08hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Police target 13 550 unregistered kombis
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched an extensive operation targeting more than 13,500 unregistered commuter omnibuses (kombis) and pirate taxis in Harare. The crackdown aims to restore ord...Published: 15 Jan 2025 at 05:49hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Prof Welshman Ncube suspends Sengezo Tshabangu
In a bold move aimed at restoring order within the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Acting President Professor Welshman Ncube has suspended interim Se...Published: 09 Jan 2025 at 07:12hrs | 2919 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Electricity availability in Zimbabwe is now worse than Rhodesia in the 1940s
The irony of Zimbabwe having worse electricity availability today than Rhodesia in the 1940s is a stark and painful reminder of how far we have regressed as a nation. For Zimbabweans who have ...Published: 06 Jan 2025 at 12:10hrs | 1132 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Twine Phiri warns dummy ZIFA presidential candidates, launches own manifesto
Zimbabwe Football Association presidential hopeful, Twine Phiri has warned all dummy candidates allegedly targeting to spoil the race in reviving the country's football fraternity during the forthcomi...Published: 04 Jan 2025 at 19:26hrs | 1204 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Traffic authorities call for zero carnage on roads
As Zimbabwe enters the festive season, authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads amid concerns over the high number of road accidents, with human error remaining the leading ca...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, Zimbabwe's detractors are actually in the corridors of power
In his speech marking "National Unity Day," President Emmerson Mnangagwa reiterated an oft-repeated claim that Zimbabwe was under attack from supposed detractors. He declared, "The numerous at...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 00:54hrs | 293 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa gets a Boran bull
Mutasa Central lawmaker Innocent Benza (Zanu-PF) this week presented a Boran bull to President Emmerson Mnangagwa in recognition of his participation as guest of honour at a national youth programme i...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 08:23hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Government launches door-to-door blitz on smuggled goods
The Government of Zimbabwe has launched an extensive door-to-door crackdown aimed at confiscating smuggled goods, which have become a growing problem, especially during the festive season. This operat...Published: 19 Dec 2024 at 16:45hrs | 703 | by Staff reporter
AMH Workers in salary arrears quandary
Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) workers are grappling with stress over unpaid salary components, particularly the United States dollar portion, which has remained outstanding for five months and is not ref...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 11:17hrs | 1389 | by Staff Reporter
'Let us root our corruption,' said Mnangagwa. Never happen now Zanu PF and CCC are partners in crime
When he assumed power following the 2017 military coup Mnangagwa promised "zero tolerance of corruption" and we all know that corruption has gone into overdrive since then. Every so often he has admit...Published: 28 Nov 2024 at 15:04hrs | 272 | by Wilbert Mukori
Harare municipal cop jailed for bribery and obstruction of justice
A municipal officer, Mugove Chiradza (56), has been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted of bribery and obstruction of justice by the Harare Magistrates' Court.The court hear...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 12:09hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Call for more arrests to stamp out corruption
Bulawayo is facing a corruption scandal within its city council, with land developers revealing that they have long been forced to pay bribes to city councillors to secure contracts. The allegations c...Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 10:09hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
David Coltart calls for investigation following arrest of Bulawayo councillors
Bulawayo Mayor David Coltart has called for a comprehensive investigation following the arrest of Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu and Finance and Development Committee Chairperson Mpumelelo Moyo on corrupti...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 09:41hrs | 2521 | by Staff reporter
Bribe-taking Zimbabwean cops suspended
Two Harare-based policemen have been suspended from duty following a viral video showing them allegedly accepting bribes from motorists along the Harare-Mutare Road, near the Mabvuku turn-off. Sergean...Published: 15 Nov 2024 at 08:29hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
Pathisa Nyathi's research impacted religious attitudes
The late historian, Pathisa Nyathi, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 73 after a battle with diabetes and kidney failure, has been lauded for his significant contributions to shaping religious...Published: 10 Nov 2024 at 10:59hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Kombi driver and conductor arrested for bribing cops
A kombi driver and his conductor have been arrested following a viral video that allegedly shows two police officers accepting bribes from motorists along the Harare-Mutare Road. The two Zimbabwe Repu...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:01hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter
Humanity is moving away from hegemony towards multipolarity
The world needs Russia and there is nothing Washington or Brussels can do about it, President Vladimir Putin told the Valdai Forum on Thursday. America and its allies are simply trying to go against t...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:41hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police arrest traffic cops in the viral video
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the arrest of two officers following the emergence of a viral social media post showing them accepting bribes from pirate kombis, taxis, and registered...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 13:35hrs | 1673 | by Staff reporter
SA businessman under scrutiny for US$850m Zimbabwe oil pipeline project
In an emerging narrative that intertwines immense financial stakes and allegations of corruption, South African businessman Errol Gregor is spotlighted for his involvement in a US$850 million oil pipe...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 08:06hrs | 704 | by Staff reporter
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