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Fuel price hike a step in some direction
With the unending queues and the bond crashing against the dollar, the Energy ministry has once again raised fuel prices to stem the so-called 'under-recoveries' of oil companies. According to the lat...Published: 3 hrs ago | 1250 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Unknown secrets about Dabengwa
It was in 2007 when l had four consecutive dreams about the same thing: l was talking to Dr Joshua Nkomo& he instructed me to go to Silobela&meet an old man from the Moyo clan& to deliver ...Published: 10 hrs ago | 6869 | by Benard Conrad Magugu
Ideal Zimbabwe President flees to SA after being granted bail
Maverick opposition leader of Ideal Zimbabwe Party, Tinashe Jonas, says that he was tortured whilst he was under arrest.According to South African publication, Daily Sun, Jonas was seized at C...Published: 15 hrs ago | 2624 | by Staff reporter
Africa Day ADF speech 2019
Africa day is about the freedom of the African people, it is not so much more about the trivialisation of the ordinary people of Africa by those in the know or who claim so to be or in power. Africa d...Published: 19 hrs ago | 210 | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda
A smoking pipe hung precariously from his blackened lips
We stood crowded in this rural watering hole at Nzvimbo Growth Point in Chiweshe, Mash. Central. It was pretty cold outside and everyone who entered the bottle store for a beer did not go out. B...Published: 19 hrs ago | 194 | by Thomas Murisa
Wife flees poking -machine hubby
WHILE other women are complaining that their husbands are not satisfying them in bed, a Bulawayo woman is grumbling that she's having sleepless nights because of her husband who has turned into a poki...Published: 19 hrs ago | 1436 | by Staff reporter
Massive cheers for Mnangagwa at Ramaphosa inauguration
The two heads of state were among the few that had the crowd erupting with cheers.The crowd gathered for President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration ceremony at Loftus Versveld Stadium in Pretori...Published: 20 hrs ago | 2570 | by ANA
Zimbabweans told to brace for mass protests
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has warned that it is mobilising for mass action against the current economic crisis if government fails to provide solutions.This comes as nurses ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 1213 | by Staff reporter
No more excuses in fighting graft
PROSECUTOR-GENERAL Kumbirai Hodzi yesterday said the public no longer tolerated excuses in the fight against the scourge of corruption which is contributing to the economic woes facing the country....Published: 20 hrs ago | 235 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe plunged into mourning
LIBERATION war stalwart and former Cabinet Minister Dr Dumiso Dabengwa was a confidante of a number of Government ministers and helped them on issues of national importance, Deputy Minister of Defence...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:35hrs | 2683 | by Staff reporter
Technicality cannot decide Nduna's legitimacy
THE Supreme Court yesterday said an appeal filed by MDC Alliance candidate for Chegutu West, Gift Konjana, challenging the election of Dexter Nduna (Zanu-PF) - who was erroneously declared the winner ...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:35hrs | 2823 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda warns truant ministers
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda this week described the current Ninth Parliament as the worst in terms of truancy by ministers during Wednesday's question and answer sessions.Hi...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:32hrs | 814 | by Staff reporter
Make corruption suicidal
Time seems long overdue for the Second Republic to supplant with dizzifying actions rhetorical denunciation of maggots fattening themselves on what does not belong to them so that Zimbabweans are spar...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:28hrs | 351 | by Stephen Mpofu
Cop arrested for 'assaulting' ex-wife
A BULAWAYO-based police officer has been arrested for allegedly beating up his ex-wife at her workplace in a dispute over their child. Retabile Sebata (33), who is based at Joshua Mqabuko Nkom...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:27hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
The fall of a liberator, national giant
Dr Dumiso Dabengwa was the archetype of a soldier, nationalist and nation builder. He became active politically in his early 20s. This resulted in his arrest and imprisonment in 1962 after the R...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:26hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
Akbays for Dembare scalp
NGEZI Platinum Stars coach Erol Akbay says his side increased the intensity of their training this week to try and turn around their fortunes. They meet stricken giants Dynamos at Rufaro tomorrow. ...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:24hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
MDC disassociate itself from Chamisa
PRESS STATEMENT24 May 2019We welcome you to this brief press statement which follows the one held on Saturday 18 May 2019. In that press statement we alluded to our desire to convene a mee...Published: 24 May 2019 at 21:32hrs | 6380 | by Hon Webber Chinyadza
Bravo to Chamisa and team MDC
Besides celebrating the High court dismissal of an appeal to interdict the about-to-start peoples congress in Gweru, we congradulate Advocate Nelson Chamisa for his courageous leadership against eleme...Published: 24 May 2019 at 21:22hrs | 4261 | by Benny Gudo
Thokozani Khupe prepares for extraordinary Congress
MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe has announced that she is preparing for an extraordinary congress towards implementing that recently handed down High Court order that compelled the party to go for a cong...Published: 24 May 2019 at 17:55hrs | 15823 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Battle for control of Choppies turns nasty...Festus Mogae turns against partner
A bitter Boardroom battle for control of Botswana's most prestigious company is being waged in Gaborone – and is reverberating through eight sub-Saharan countries.At its heart is a battle fo...Published: 24 May 2019 at 17:39hrs | 3718 | by Staff Writer
Ex-MDC Youth leader warns Chamisa
Former MDC Youth leader Shephard Dube has warned MDC President Nelsoon Chamisa that his party runs the risk of suffering a stunted growth if he does not crack the whip on Congress delegates to turn fr...Published: 24 May 2019 at 16:09hrs | 10111 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The other side of Rhodesia’s education system
One of, if not the only critical aspect of the Rhodesian educational system was that it was inspired with skills. Of course, there is tons of empirical evidence on the vices of institutionalised racia...Published: 24 May 2019 at 15:39hrs | 2803 | by Rejoice Ngwenya
Dilemma of political emotions vs the Unity Accord of 1987
The Unity Accord of 1987 remains one of the best thing ever to have happened in Zimbabwe. I recall the day as if it was yesterday and I happened to have been one of the multitudes of people present at...Published: 24 May 2019 at 09:55hrs | 1082 | by D. Kamamba.
Zimbabwe EFF CIC's profile
1) Who is Innocent Ndibali?Innocent Ndibali is proud Zimbabwean, a Commander-In-Chief of Economic Freedom Fighters (Zimbabwe Chapter: EFF-Zim), business man in both Zimbabwe ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:06hrs | 1739 | by Zim EFF
'Hello Congress delegates! May I deeply kiss your conscience?'
Naturally, pangs of conscience should mercilessly prick and pound every normal MDC 5th Congress delegate who is likely to misguidedly cast any stray vote in shameless defiance of the party founding pr...Published: 24 May 2019 at 08:02hrs | 1445 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Chiwenga, Zimbabwe army to boot out Mnangagwa through 'operation restore economy'
COLOGNE/HARARE– Combative Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, and a hardline military faction backing his political doctrine and ambitions, are reportedly on the verge of booting Presi...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:51hrs | 27502 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
'ZBC losing $220 million annually'
Only 10% of the country''s population is paying for television and radio licences, resulting in the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) losing $220 million potential revenue annually, Parliament h...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:42hrs | 916 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe struggles to keep its fledgling currency 'zollars' alive
MOST CURRENCIES have snappy names, like yen, won, kip or lek. Some have unfortunate ones: dong or colón. Few have names as cumbersome as Zimbabwe's Real-Time Gross-Settlement Dollars, also known as R...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:41hrs | 1275 | by The Economist
MDC congress: Redefining the people's agenda
This weekend the MDC will hold its elective congress in Gweru, Midlands province, under the theme Defining a new course for Zimbabwe. This is the 5th congress we are holding since February 1999, when ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:39hrs | 673 | by Tendai Biti
Air Zimbabwe stashes US$5m in UK
INSOLVENT flag carrier Air Zimbabwe Private Limited (AirZim) is still active in the United Kingdom (UK) under the same name, with financial records showing that the moribund airline has £4 million (U...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:38hrs | 1183 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe legacy debts spook investors
GOVERNMENT'S delay in moving on the Air Zimbabwe's US$381 million debt assumption plan continues to weaken the airline's chances of courting new partners, an official has said.Grant Thornton, ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:37hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
'No immediate end to load-shedding'
ENERGY minister Fortune Chasi (FC) took his oath of office this week, promising to tackle the electricity crisis head-on. His appointment comes at a time power utility Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Auth...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1283 | by Staff reporter
Monetary policy unlikely to resuscitate Zimbabwe economy
ZIMBABWE'S new monetary system is unlikely to lead to a rapid improvement in liquidity - thus economic growth - in the short to medium-term, a report has revealed.In its monetary policy statem...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:35hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's 'Open for business' mantra collapses
THE surprise move by major gold producer Metallon Corporation to sue the government over its failure to pay for gold deliveries commensurately has brought into sharp focus the country's continued fore...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1834 | by Staff reporter
Another Zimbabwean 'Beast' charms Sharks
LAST time a prop from Zimbabwe arrived at Sharks' Kings Park Stadium in Durban, he would turn out to be a record-breaking international player for South Africa - one of the world game's greats....Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:30hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
'Mining sector to reap from liberalised inter-bank rates'
ZIMBABWE'S economic crisis continues to deepen, with no signs of recovery in the short to medium term. This has had a devastating impact on industry, resulting in the closure of companies and massive ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:29hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hints on Dabengwa hero's status
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has strongly hinted that the former Zipra intelligence supremo and Zapu leader Dumiso Dabengwa will be declared a national hero following his death in Nairobi, Kenya, yest...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:51hrs | 3782 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's advisors table anti-corruption measures
THE Presidential Advisory Council yesterday presented a cocktail of recommendations to President Mnangagwa and Cabinet Ministers on how to fight corruption, a development that is set to add more impet...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:40hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa: Struggle stalwart, war strategist, epitome of unity
he death of liberation struggle stalwart Dumiso Dabengwa after battling with a liver disease has robbed the country of a distinguished military strategist and leader who shaped and influenced the 16-y...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:36hrs | 688 | by Sifelani Tsiko
Emmerson Mnangagwa speaks on Dumiso Dabengwa
President Emmerson Mnanagwa has issued a condolence message to the family and friends of the late ZAPU President Dumiso Dabe ngwa who passed on in Kenya on Wednesday.He was coming from an oper...Published: 23 May 2019 at 16:39hrs | 6499 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa mourns Dabengwa
President Mnangagwa has today described liberation war icon Dr Dumiso Dabengwa as a principled person, whose heroics ranked high among the pioneering generation of early nationalists and freedom fight...Published: 23 May 2019 at 16:09hrs | 1984 | by Staff reporter
Dirty tactics threaten MDC congress
MDC National Chairperson Tabitha Khumalo and Vice President Morgan Komichi are allegedly working with Organising Secretary Amos Chibaya to block some congress delegates whom they are accusing of being...Published: 23 May 2019 at 11:55hrs | 5240 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Botswana's elephants: myths vs facts
Botswana president, Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, recently hosted a summit in Kasane for five southern African heads of state to forge a common regional elephant conservation policy. Since Masisi took over it...Published: 23 May 2019 at 07:52hrs | 1454 | by Conservation Action Trust
This is how Zimbabweans can play for a $393 million American jackpot prize
The Mega Millions lottery jackpot is $393 million; you could win it without leaving your home in Zimbabwe!Up until now, you've probably assumed that the...Published: 23 May 2019 at 07:44hrs | 2751 | by Staff Writer
Removing Mugabe alone was not enough, the whole system is rotten
Theoretically, the 2017 November coup brought in joy on paper but practically it was the opposite on the ground.Zimbabwe is well known throughout the Sadc region, beyond Africa , Asia and Euro...Published: 23 May 2019 at 07:25hrs | 5753 | by Leonard Koni
Ginimbi's passport temporarily released
SOCIALITE and businessman Genius Kadungure, popularly known as Ginimbi, who is on remand over fraud, tax evasion and money-laundering charges involving over $3,5 million, was yesterday granted a repri...Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:45hrs | 625 | by Staff reporter
Kidnap & assault magistrate acquitted
ESIGODINI resident magistrate Tawanda Muchemwa has been acquitted of assaulting and kidnapping his maid. Muchemwa, through his lawyer Mr Tanaka Muganyi of Tanaka Law Chambers, had denied the c...Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:41hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe man wins case to stay in Northern Ireland
A Zimbabwean man who fled the country following the alleged politically-motivated killing of his father has won a High Court case in his fight to remain in Northern Ireland.The 35-year-old, wh...Published: 22 May 2019 at 23:51hrs | 3026 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa flagged offside
The respected global journal, International Policy Digest, has flagged opposition MDC-Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa for snubbing the recently launched Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) and for ope...Published: 22 May 2019 at 23:25hrs | 5919 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC still to appeal High Court ruling
LAWYERS representing Nelson Chamisa's MDC have reportedly urged the party to go ahead with its elective congress this week regardless of a recent High Court order which urged them to turn it into an e...Published: 22 May 2019 at 16:12hrs | 2750 | by Staff reporter
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