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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 | 1860 | by Sabelo J. Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Zwigananda FC owner raises atakes ahead of Highlanders clash
Harare businessman and free-spending Scottland owner, Pedzai "Scott" Sakupwanya, has increased his players' winning bonuses from the usual US$500 to US$800 per player ahead of their Castle Lager Premi...Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 08:27hrs | 769 | by Staff reporter
12 United Methodist pastors resign over homosexuality
Twelve senior pastors from the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Zimbabwe have resigned in protest against the church's recent decision to remove its long-standing condemnation of homosexuality....Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 12:48hrs | 2469 | by Staff reporter
Who is winning, Mnangagwa or Chiwenga?
The fired commander of Zimbabwe's National Army (ground forces), Lieutenant-General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, has taken an oath of office as Zimbabwe's new Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Minister....Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:56hrs | 3491 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
ED 2030 Agenda: The one seeking selfish ambition, dividing the nation and threatening national stability
Zimbabwe faces its greatest test since the ouster of Robert Gabriel Mugabe.Of late, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has become increasingly unyielding in his rhetoric, especially in warning those...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:37hrs | 589 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Actions for defense of African countries took place in European capitals
Anti-colonialists came to the streets of Europe's largest cities to talk about the consequences of today's NATO and EU policies, which, according to the organizers, are aimed at enslaving the peoples ...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:18hrs | 120 | by Staff Reporter
Zapu decries deteriorating public health system in Bulawayo
The Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) has raised concern over the worsening state of public healthcare in Bulawayo and other parts of the country, citing chronic shortages of medicines, equipment...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:45hrs | 171 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's monthly inflation drops to 0% in March 2025
Zimbabwe's monthly inflation rate fell to 0% in March 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country's economic stabilization efforts. The decline was attributed to a sustained tight liquidity s...Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 05:40hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
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 | 667 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Cape Independence Briton NOT a South African citizen
Craig says CIAG is in talks with the Trump administration for a planned meeting in April to gain support for Western Cape secession.The Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) leader, Phil Cra...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 09:05hrs | 990 | by Staff reporter
UN judge from Uganda is convicted in the UK of forcing a woman into slavery
A British jury on Thursday convicted a United Nations judge of forcing a young woman to work as a slave after tricking her into coming to the U.K.Prosecutors said Lydia Mugambe made the Uganda...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:44hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
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 | 454 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori call for peace ahead of March 31 protests
The National Judicial Council of Vapostori (NJCV) has called on religious groups, particularly apostolic sects, to pray for unity and peace in Zimbabwe, as well as to oppose any forms of uprisings. Th...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:20hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa turns to vendors to thwart 31 March protest
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting vendors and the informal sector, recognizing their critical role in the country's economic development. Speaking d...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:19hrs | 2911 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Health ministry in budget quandary
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has called for a supplementary budget to mitigate the impact of the withdrawal of United States funding, particularly towards HIV and Aids programmes. The funding...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:18hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Ruto to set terms of reference for DRC mediation panel
Consultations are underway to set a date for a high-level briefing between Southern African Development Community (SADC) Chairperson, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, and his East African Community (EAC)...Published: 27 Mar 2025 at 06:06hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
ZDVI to engage legislators as WhatsApp ground is created for diaspora and MPs interaction before 31 March 2025
Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative To Engage All Stakeholder - Starts with Legislators as WhatsApp Ground is Created for Diaspora and MPs Interaction as Musicians are Called to Amplify the Call for Dia...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 22:57hrs | 447 | by ZDVI
DA's Zille calls for unity among Zimbabwean opposition leaders
Helen Zille, the federal chairperson of South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA), has urged Zimbabwean opposition leaders to unite and capitalize on the internal divisions within the ruling Zanu-...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 07:04hrs | 1753 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora remittances surge 7,5% in February
Diaspora remittances to Zimbabwe grew by 7.5 percent in February 2025, reaching US$165 million, up from US$153.8 million in the same month last year. The increase highlights the continued importance o...Published: 26 Mar 2025 at 06:46hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi's UK engagements explained
Former Zimbabwean Tourism Minister Dr. Walter Mzembi has been engaging with stakeholders in Europe and the United Kingdom as part of his role with the African Forum for Cultural Diplomacy (AFFCD), a p...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 13:36hrs | 3029 | by Staff reporter
Demonstrations are constitutional
31 March 2025 is merely a ruse. Removing Emmerson Mnangagwa is an ongoing process that has no end date. Mnangagwa, in this scenario, will not go down quietly. Consider how he created competing systems...Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 10:57hrs | 2276 | by Leonard Koni
The closure of VoA Studio 7 is a victory for tyranny in Zimbabwe!
The oppressed people of Zimbabwe have lost another voice! The closure of the Voice of America (VoA), particularly its Zimbabwe-focused service Studio 7, marks a dark and devastating chapter fo...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 21:00hrs | 1085 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Felix Tshisekedi single handedly sold the DRC to Trump
The news that Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has proposed selling mineral rights to the United States in exchange for military support has left many in disbelief as the...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 09:29hrs | 3984 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi cover-up editor dies
Veteran journalist Geoffrey Nyarota, renowned for his pioneering investigative journalism and his role in exposing the Willowgate scandal in 1989, passed away on Saturday at the age of 74 after a prol...Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 08:15hrs | 2336 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe may scrap US$ for local transactions without notice
The government has warned that it may scrap the United States dollar for local transactions without notice in a bid to enforce acceptance of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency.The ZiG was introd...Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 12:12hrs | 29564 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo fake doctor convicted, back behind bars
The trial of Taurai Prosper Vanhuvaone, who was arrested last year for impersonating a doctor, began yesterday with the State revoking his bail following his conviction on two counts of fraud....Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:16hrs | 781 | by Staff reporter
Charamba named SEC men's runner of the year
One of Zimbabwe's top sprinters, Makanakaishe Charamba, has become a cult hero at Auburn University in the United States after being named the 2025 SEC Men's Runner of the Year on Wednesday.Ac...Published: 21 Mar 2025 at 09:13hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Geza warns Tagwirei
Controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a close ally of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has come under fire from war veterans, with one of their leaders, Blessed "Bombshell" Geza, accusing him of...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 18:25hrs | 2067 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ranked the world's 5th unhappiest country in the world
Zimbabwe has been ranked in position 143 out of 147 nations according to the latest World Happiness Report.The World Happiness Report revealed the official ranking of the happiest to least cou...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 18:20hrs | 1314 | by Staff reporter
Joining the George Ayittey Society is a step towards fighting for real change in Zimbabwe
My recent acceptance into the George Ayittey Society is an honour that fills me with immense humility and gratitude. To be part of a distinguished group of scholars, intellectuals, and researc...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 17:12hrs | 283 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Kirsty Coventry elected new president of the International Olympic Committee
The 41-year-old former swimmer, who won two Olympic gold medals, replaces German Thomas Bach - who had held the role since 2013 - and becomes the first woman, the first African and the youngest person...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 16:13hrs | 469 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pledges $150,000 winning bonus for 'Scottland FC select'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged a US$150,000 bonus for Zimbabwe's national men's football team, the Warriors which was controversially stuffed with Scottland FC players, for each victory in t...Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 14:44hrs | 384 | 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 | 497 | by Staff reporter
CIO was trained and worked closely with CIA and MI6
Recently declassified files have confirmed that the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) once operated secret offices in Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Harare, Zimbabwe), aligning with claims ma...Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 15:35hrs | 2686 | by Staff reporter
US Consulate threatens to leave Johannesburg
The United States consulate in Johannesburg may shut down if the city proceeds with renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khaled Drive, US officials have warned.On Thursday, 13 March 2025, a motion ...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 15:51hrs | 1548 | by Staff reporter
6 armed robbery suspects killed in Bulawayo shootout
Six armed robbery suspects were shot dead in a gunfight with police near the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls tollgate in the early hours of Tuesday.According to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 15:31hrs | 1717 | by Staff reporter
What happens to Sam Nujoma's mantle? Who inherits it?
There are speculations in parts of the world, particularly in modern Western nations, individuals of remarkable are cloned. Human cloning refers to creating a genetically identical copy of a person, t...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 09:15hrs | 574 | by Hosea Shishiveni
Mnangagwa ally vows decisive action against war veterans
Minister of State for National Security Lovemore Matuke has issued a stern warning to war veterans and other groups planning protests against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, declaring that any demonstra...Published: 18 Mar 2025 at 08:39hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter
Rwanda expels Belgium diplomats
Rwanda has severed diplomatic ties with Belgium, its former colonial ruler, following European Union sanctions on senior Rwandan officials. The move comes amid accusations that Kigali is backing the M...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 12:04hrs | 1186 | by Staff reporter
Voice of America dismantled over propaganda claims
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to strip back federally funded news organisation Voice of America, accusing it of being "anti-Trump" and "radical".A White House statement said th...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 10:15hrs | 875 | by Staff reporter
CIO threatens Tsvangirai's ex-spokesperson over critical column
United Kingdom-based Zimbabwean journalist and former spokesperson for the late ex-Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, Luke Tamborinyoka, has revealed threats against him by suspected Central Intelligen...Published: 17 Mar 2025 at 09:27hrs | 1898 | by Staff reporter
Newcastle United beat Liverpool to win Carabao Cup
Newcastle United have won their first domestic trophy in 70 years after beating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup.Tens of thousands of Magpies fans flooded the capital to watch their team end t...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 19:06hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
ZLWVA endorses Chiwenga
The Zimbabwe Liberation War Victims Association (ZLWVA) has extended their heartfelt gratitude to Vice President who was honoured by Chitepo School of Ideology recently.In a statement by ZLWVA...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 10:48hrs | 3543 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe to reform electricity pricing
Zimbabwe is set to introduce regulatory changes in its electricity pricing system to allow producers to sell power at competitive rates, ensuring they can recoup costs and sustain operations.E...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:24hrs | 302 | 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 | 2031 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe drafting new social media regulation law
The Zimbabwean government is drafting new legislation to regulate social media use, aiming to curb the spread of misinformation, tackle ghost accounts, and prevent activities that could destabilize th...Published: 16 Mar 2025 at 09:19hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
Ngezi Platinum Stars shine bright against Zwigananda FC
The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) Week Three action kicks off this afternoon, with six exciting matches scheduled at various venues across the country.Yesterday, Ngezi Platinum Star...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 12:50hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe included in proposed U.S. travel ban list
Zimbabwe has been included on a proposed American travel ban list, which could impose significant restrictions on the ability of Zimbabwean passport holders to travel to the United States. The list, w...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 12:30hrs | 16203 | by Staff reporter
Brito still loves Bosso despite Fifa scandal
Although his marriage with Highlanders FC ended on a sour note, spilling into FIFA corridors over a $26,500 debt, Brazilian coach Baltemar Brito has made it clear that his love for the Bulawayo giants...Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 10:28hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
US expels 'race-baiting' South African ambassador
The United States has expelled South Africa's ambassador, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, calling the envoy a "race-baiting politician" who hates America and President Donald Trump....Published: 15 Mar 2025 at 09:52hrs | 807 | by Staff reporter
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