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DA to protect Ramaphosa, guns for Mashatile
While the DA will now protect ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala scandal, it still wants Ramaphosa's deputy Paul Mashatile answering to the police for several allegations - including c...Published: 14 hrs ago | 1215 | by Staff reporter
'Zinasu president was on the run'
An investigating officer revealed in court that Emmanuel Sitima, president of the Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu), had been evading arrest for nearly a month. Sitima, who is 25, was apprehen...Published: 18 hrs ago | 210 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, United Kingdom trade up 67%
Trade between Zimbabwe and Britain surged by 67 percent to over US$800 million in 2023 compared to 2022, according to UK deputy ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Joanne Abbot. Speaking at the launch...Published: 18 hrs ago | 97 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime knows can't shoot people in front of regional leaders!
Why has the President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa regime, of late, intensified its crackdown on gatherings? What are they so terrified of?...Published: 19 hrs ago | 335 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa fears SADC Summit protests
In anticipation of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in Harare next month, the Zimbabwean government is cracking down on gatherings and dissent due to fears of protests in front...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 13:16hrs | 2355 | by Staff reporter
Verwoerd's grandson in new parliamentary role thanks to Ramaphosa
Wynand Boshoff, grandson of 'apartheid architect' Hendrik Verwoerd, will report to a new parliamentary leader as the Freedom Front (FF) Plus announces that Pieter Groenewald's appointment as Minister ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 09:43hrs | 697 | by Staff reporter
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
It was always clear that the African National Congress (ANC) was headed for political and electoral decline in the 2024 elections. Several political analysts and ANC watchers have written the politica...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 08:07hrs | 367 | by William J Mpofu
Teachers union slams govt for sacking leader for 'missing work'
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has condemned the government's dismissal of its leader, Obert Masaraure, as "illegal and unilateral." The dismissal, communicated in a letter f...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:49hrs | 424 | by Staff reporter
Malema's EFF hits back at Ramaphosa
The EFF has hit back at President Cyril Ramaphosa's statement, saying he failed to address "pressing issues" they had brought up during the opening of Parliament debate.The Red Berets' respons...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:38hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
44 Zinasu activists arrested
Forty-four activists from the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) were arrested yesterday at the ZESA Training Centre in Harare for public violence and property destruction. Violence erupted amo...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:36hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
South Africa: Is it the time for unity or is it just the end of the ANC?
There is little doubt that, politically, the DA is the ultimate beneficiary of the government of national unity. It was always clear that the African N...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 20:38hrs | 462 | by Dr William J Mpofu
Obert Masaraure fired from his teaching job
Firebrand unionist and human rights campaigner Obert Masaraure has summarily been dismissed from his job as a schoolteacher.The Amalgamated Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) president reveale...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:25hrs | 1847 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos forced to pay Gwekwerere US$27,000
Dynamos FC faced a significant hurdle in their return to CAF inter-club competitions due to a US$27,000 debt owed to former striker Evans Gwekwerere. Gwekwerere claimed this amount was due from variou...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 11:10hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda born female boxer making big strides
Monica Mkandla, a 24-year-old boxer from Gwanda, Zimbabwe, has been making significant strides in her boxing career across the Limpopo River in Johannesburg, South Africa. Despite her success, she rem...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:06hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
ANC of Ramaphosa: Obliterating, political cleansing of left leaning socialists
South Africa is witnessing a significant shift in its political landscape after the African National Congress (ANC), under President Cyril Ramaphosa, lost its majority in Parliament. This development ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:18hrs | 226 | by Marshall Ndlela
Zambia seeks Zimbabwe's support for AfDB candidacy
Zambia has sought Zimbabwe's support for its candidate in the 2025 African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency elections, as disclosed by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Ambassador Fre...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:20hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
Churches welcome Mnangagwa's pledge to respect the Constitution
The Heads of Christian Denominations in Zimbabwe (ZHOCD) have welcomed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent commitment to uphold the country's Constitution.ZHOCD, an umbrella body that includ...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 16:27hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Economic Empowerment Bill gets thumbs up
Stakeholders in Bulawayo, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs), have welcomed the Economic Empowerment Bill, which aims to replace the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act with a new Ec...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:16hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lifts ban on holiday lessons
The Zimbabwean government has lifted the ban on holiday classes for examination classes, while maintaining the ban for other pupils to ensure they rest during holidays. Holiday lessons for examination...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:34hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
US keen to mend relations with Zimbabwe despite Mnangagwa sanctions
The United States has expressed its readiness to enhance relations with Zimbabwe, aiming to become a reliable and consistent partner. This announcement came as new ambassadors from the US, Ireland, Ja...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:25hrs | 190 | by Staff reporter
MK Party forming trade unions and labour federation
President of labour federation Cosatu, Zingiswa Losi, on Wednesday said the African National Congress-aligned labour movements are suffering huge losses as the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is forming ...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:13hrs | 861 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora schedules high-level meetings at SADC Summit
The opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), led by Douglas Mwonzora, has announced plans to meet with three presidents attending the upcoming SADC Heads of State Summit in Zimbabwe this Augus...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:57hrs | 1378 | by Staff reporter
Kariba Dam collapse claims rubbished
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has dismissed social media rumors that the Kariba Dam wall is weak and on the verge of collapse. The ZRA, jointly managed by Zambia and Zimbabwe, oversees the river f...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:38hrs | 647 | by Staff reporter
Sables' Africa Cup final squad named
The Zimbabwe Rugby Union is set to announce the final senior men's rugby team for the Rugby Africa Cup on Tuesday. The 28-player team will primarily consist of locally based players due to difficultie...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:01hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori garments steal the show at cricket match
The Mbare Musika market in Harare was unusually vibrant as the Zimbabwe national cricket team, the Chevrons, faced India at the Harare Sports Club. The city became a sea of white garments, as supporte...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:00hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
Harare city council workers in residential stands windfall
Workers at Harare City Council (HCC) will benefit from residential stands through an agreement with a local land developer, addressing the issue of many retiring homeless. ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 06:59hrs | 1046 | by Staff reporter
Africans concerned with the high level of Political violence in America
African commentators are making fun of violence that has emerged in the race for the American presidency. The US Embassies which are too quick to issue advisories and statements have not issued any at...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 11:05hrs | 512 | by Staff reporter
Nyusi, Masisi and Mnangagwa to sign tripartite agreement
President Mnangagwa is set to attend a significant meeting in Maputo today alongside Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi and Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi. The purpose of the meeting is to overse...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:10hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Marapira to officiate Manicaland inaugural tech-transfer expo
Preparations for the inaugural Manicaland Rural Development, technology advancement and knowledge transfer exhibition are at an advance stage at Mutomba Hillside Citadel in Buhera, whilst the deputy M...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:33hrs | 7 | by Edson Mapani in Buhera
Lower growth forecast for Zimbabwe as drought ravages crops
Zimbabwe has adjusted its economic growth forecast downward for 2024 due to severe drought conditions caused by the El NiƱo weather phenomenon, impacting crop yields across the country. Finan...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 08:04hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF pays tribute to nationalist Aaron Milner
ZANU-PF has paid tribute to the late Aaron Michael Milner, a prominent freedom fighter who played a crucial role in the liberation of several Southern African countries. Milner passed away from pneumo...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 07:21hrs | 31 | by Staff reportyer
High-tech Western weapons 'useless' in Ukraine conflict
Satellite-guided shells are particularly vulnerable to Russian jamming technology, commanders in Kiev have told the newspaperRussia's electronic warfare capabilities have rendered precision-gu...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:07hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Inclusive political dialogue can save Zimbabwe
Zapu, led by President Sibangilizwe Nkomo, has called for inclusive political dialogue to address Zimbabwe's deepening social, economic, and political crises, asserting that the ruling Zanu-PF governm...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya did not see the $82,000 Fifa fine coming
The ambitious Premier Soccer League (PSL) team Yadah Stars, owned by the charismatic religious leader Walter Magaya, has been fined $82,000 by FIFA for breaching the contracts of Brazilian expatriate ...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 08:06hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans skeptical as Motsoaledi resumes role as health minister
Some Zimbabweans are concerned about Dr Aaron Motsoaledi's return as Minister of Health in South Africa, citing his previous harsh attitude toward migrants, notably Zimbabweans, accusing them of overw...Published: 08 Jul 2024 at 16:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's traditional healers take to TikTok
WEARING a stylish black leather jacket and a red blouse, a denim sun hat covering her dreadlocked head, Gogo Mafirakureva goes live on TikTok.In just the first few minutes of her livestream, a...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 18:01hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
UK Indian ex-PM's Rwanda asylum project scrapped
Britain's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday he would scrap a controversial plan to fly thousands of asylum seekers from Britain to Rwanda in his first major policy announcement since wi...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 11:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Students agitate for clean-up of dirt in Mnangagwa's govt
Emmanuel Sitima, the president of the Zimbabwe National Students' Union (ZINASU), has called for a comprehensive overhaul of Zimbabwe's governance system, condemning it as riddled with corruption, mis...Published: 07 Jul 2024 at 11:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
VAT for agricultural inputs remains suspended in Zimbabwe
The Treasury has reaffirmed its decision to maintain the suspension of a 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on agricultural inputs, implements, and produce. This initiative is part of a broader strategy...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 15:56hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gets US$31.8 million drought insurance cover
Zimbabwe has received US$31,8 million from the African Risk Capacity, an arm of the African Union, to help mitigate the effects of the devastating El Nino induced drought.Receiving the insuran...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 12:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
UK's Indian Prime Minister in stunning election loss
Keir Starmer vowed to bring change to Britain as its next prime minister after his Labour Party surged to a comprehensive win in a parliamentary election on Friday, ending 14 years of often tumultuous...Published: 05 Jul 2024 at 16:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Sanyatwe effectively confirmed ZANU PF can't win free and fair elections!
The recent utterances by ZNA (Zimbabwe National Army) Commander General Anselem Sanyatwe were quite troubling on many fronts.The most obvious, of course, was the flagrant disregard for the sup...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 20:29hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Charumbira welcomes PAP audit
Chief Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan African Parliament (PAP), has endorsed the African Union's executive council's decision to conduct a forensic audit of the organization. This move follow...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 09:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt distributes 51 000 tonnes of grain
As of June 25, 2024, the Zimbabwean government has distributed a cumulative 51,415.02 tonnes of grain to vulnerable and food-insecure individuals, ensuring food security across the nation. This update...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 10:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
President William Ruto's poor and misguided politics! He lied to the voters
We still have voices in Africa that spell it out: That one voice comes from Ghana: Kwesi Prett Jr. does not mince words: His politics is eloquent, he understands African politics. Without fear or favo...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 21:11hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
Tribalists defend Mnangagwa's actions
A DEPUTY minister's demands for the transfer from a primary school in Bubi of an early childhood development (ECD) teacher with a Shona name has been met with mixed feelings, underlining the sensitivi...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:42hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Experts hail Zimbabwe's drive to regulate gene editing GMOs
Research scientists have praised Zimbabwe's efforts to regulate the use of genome editing (GEd) and genetically modified organism (GMO) products in a manner that safeguards public health and the envir...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa didn't say Zambia a security threat'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa clarified that he did not refer to Zambia as a security threat or a client state of the United States during a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a rec...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's office warns media against malicious reporting
The Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) has condemned attempts by some media organizations to create discord between Zimbabwe and Zambia, according to President Mnangagwa's spokesman, Mr. George...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Ramaphosa must be held fully responsible for SANDF deaths'
Since their deployment in February this year, six SANDF soldiers have been killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).The most recent tragedy occurred on Tuesday when two soldiers were k...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 12:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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