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A cabal of looters cooling off in Nyanga
According to a report yesterday, the Nyanga jaunt will cost the city ZWL$132 411 577,16 and US$12 000 for eight councillors, five executives, two drivers and one aide to attend the workshop.TH...Published: 4 hrs ago | 314 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's Masuku award courts controversy
HUMAN rights defenders and activists in Matebeleland have expressed outrage after Zanu-PF Matebeleland North provincial chairperson Richard Moyo was conferred with the Lookout Masuku Consistency Award...Published: 15 hrs ago | 567 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo needs 25 more schools
BULAWAYO needs at least 25 primary schools to address hot sitting, which has seen areas such as Cowdray Park having three-in-one schools as it battles crowding.A three-in-one school is an educ...Published: 15 hrs ago | 134 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa consoles Matiza family
President Mnangagwa has today consoled the Matiza family following the death of Mrs Lilian Matiza, widow to national hero and former Cabinet Minister Joel Biggie Matiza.Mrs Matiza died on Sund...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:18hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
'CCC is not perfect but doing its best fighting Zanu PF.' Hell bent on making silk purse out sow's ear
In the good old days of Short Wave Radio, you could always tell if someone knew how to tune the radio or not. Smart Alec would waste time and the battery fidgeting with the "Fine" tune knob when it is...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 21:12hrs | 515 | by Wilbert Mukori
Girlfriend killer dies after consuming poison
A 26-year-old man, who allegedly killed his girlfriend in Marondera after a misunderstanding, died at Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital in Mutare on Wednesday night.Echfel Musaida Gora died...Published: 25 Nov 2023 at 19:16hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants scoff at split-bonus payments
CIVIL servants are not happy with government splitting payment of their annual bonus into two batches, saying the arrangement was meaningless considering their meagre salaries.They have been d...Published: 24 Nov 2023 at 05:36hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Man up for US$130,000 robbery
A 22-YEAR-OLD Harare man appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court facing armed robbery charges after he allegedly teamed up with his accomplices and robbed a motorist of US$128 932 cash.Learnm...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:36hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Lobola payment, optional in Zimbabwe
MEN can now pay lobola only if they want to as a bride price is now a moral decision rather than a mandated legal necessity under the New Marriages Act.This emerged during a recent interactive...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:30hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo gets new deputy mayor
BULAWAYO councillors on Tuesday elected Ward 8 Councillor Edwin Ndlovu the city's new Deputy Mayor replacing Donaldson Mabutho who was among the 12 councillors that were called by the Citizens Coaliti...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 05:29hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Gweru proposes 73% vendor penalty fee hike
GWERU City Council has proposed a 73% hike in penalty fees for illegal vending in its next year's budget.Speaking at a budget consultative meeting, assistant finance director Owen Masimba urge...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:07hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Harare residents plot protest over cholera
HARARE residents have threatened to protest over the unending cholera outbreak, accusing relevant authorities including government, of not doing enough to stop the disease from spreading.Accor...Published: 16 Nov 2023 at 05:06hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
MPs blast Zacc for low convictions
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) parliamentarians have condemned the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) over the low number of convictions referred to the police despite the rampant illici...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 18:43hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Israeli supporting embassies say saddened by Masaya murder
The US and UK embassies in Zimbabwe say they are "alarmed" and "saddened" by the abduction and callous murder of CCC activist Tapfumanei Masaya by suspected state security agents weekend.Posti...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:22hrs | 1625 | by Staff reporter
Brito targets bright start
AS the Warriors return to competitive international football after nearly two years of banishment by Fifa, coach Baltemar Brito wants to open a new chapter with the first Group C 2026 Fifa World Cup q...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:14hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Police probe Masaya death
POLICE are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of Tapfumanei Masaya (51) whose body was found at the intersection of Arcturus and Lobho Roads in the Cleveland area of eastern Harare on M...Published: 15 Nov 2023 at 05:07hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 'prophets of Baal'!
This may help them understand how some in the Christian community have opted not only to dine with the devil but also sell their souls to him - whilst at the same time pretending to be serving God....Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 19:10hrs | 525 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe rural communities told to compile lists of gravel roads which need grading
Government has called on rural communities to compile their list of gravel roads that require grading and the amount of fuel needed as part of efforts to rehabilitate passageways ahead of the rainy se...Published: 14 Nov 2023 at 04:54hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt hits back at US diplomat's patronizing behavior
In a sharp critique, Nick Mangwana, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, has criticized the United States Embassy for its perceived condescension. Mangwana urged the diploma...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:54hrs | 1680 | by Staff reporter
1 ambulance for Parirenyatwa
ZIMBABWE'S largest referral hospital, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, which services Harare and other nearby provinces, has been operating with only one functional ambulance, reflecting the country's...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 20:40hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's political parties have been taken over by modern day thugs, God have messy on us
Zimbabwe's political parties have been taken over by modern day thugs, God have messy on us. I have been saying it and now it's so obvious. After seeing a tweet from Hopewell Chin'ono @daddyhope...Published: 11 Nov 2023 at 11:21hrs | 465 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Ex-RBZ advisor arrested for fraud
FORMER Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe advisor Munyaradzi Kereke has been arrested for fraud.The former Zanu PF Bikita West legislator is jointly charged with suspended Harare Municipal Medical Aid S...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 21:13hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
Former Zimbabwe deputy minister convicted of smuggling fuel
FORMER Deputy Finance Minister Terrence Mukupe has been convicted of smuggling 138 979 litres of fuel.Mukupe, also a former legislator was convicted together with Same Kapisoriso, Ngonidzashe ...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 06:00hrs | 1278 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe accused of blocking nurses from taking jobs abroad
Struggling to survive on her meagre salary, Zimbabwean nurse Jane decided to start a new life abroad but, one year after landing a job in Britain, she is still waiting to pack her bags.Jane is...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 05:59hrs | 994 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa can't benefit from removal of presidential term limit!
It is common knowledge that Zimbabwe has become a lawless place.Some may even call it a jungle - where the ruling elite flagrantly flout the country's laws with arrogant impunity.In fa...Published: 08 Nov 2023 at 09:32hrs | 5008 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe's biggest thief of our generation
The biggest thief of our generation, he stole your vote. He gave you hope, then stole it from you! He said help was on the way, and he promised you a NEW ZIMBABWE. He said God ...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:45hrs | 3543 | by Phrophet DrCde Madzibaba Adamski Jahman
Cholera outbreak fear grips Kwekwe
THE death of an 18-year-old male in Kwekwe from a suspected case of cholera on Saturday has left the gold mining city gripped with fears of a cholera outbreak, this publication reports.The cou...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:03hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe civil servants restive over bonus
Restive civil servants are urging the government to ensure they receive their bonuses in full and not stagger them, as was the case last year. The government recently announced its readiness to pay ci...Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 05:00hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
Resilience Behind Bars: A reflection on seven months in prison
It is seven months since magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka sentenced me to four years in prison for "calling for anti-corruption demonstrations". One year was suspended and am effectively serving three yea...Published: 04 Nov 2023 at 12:47hrs | 1735 | by Jacob Ngarivhume
Sadc slams door on Chamisa
REGIONAL body SADC has finally congratulated President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his electoral victory, two months after the contested polls, with his Angolan counterpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço...Published: 01 Nov 2023 at 06:55hrs | 1771 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa left a mountain to climb after SADC says Zimbabwe polls were 'exemplary'
REGIONAL body SADC has finally congratulated President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his electoral victory, two months after the contested polls, with his Angolan counterpart João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço...Published: 31 Oct 2023 at 16:29hrs | 1228 | by Staff reporter
Heavy rains expected in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is expected to encounter localized heavy rainfall, with precipitation of around 30mm, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms until the end of this week.The Meteorological Servi...Published: 30 Oct 2023 at 05:15hrs | 1718 | by Staff reporte
Chamisa says Zimbabwe is a big prison
In a recent social media exchange, Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa drew a disheartening comparison between Zimbabwe and a vast prison, stating, "Zimbabwe is just such a big p...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 16:06hrs | 678 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt plunges cities into cholera zones
ZIMBABWE'S approach in addressing a countrywide water crisis has plunged most cities into cholera red zones as infections rise.Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora this week discussed...Published: 28 Oct 2023 at 15:14hrs | 169 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala's detention a 'gross miscarriage of justice'
Amnesty International has strongly criticized the prolonged pretrial detention of Job Sikhala, a member of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), labeling it a significant miscarriage of justice and...Published: 27 Oct 2023 at 19:32hrs | 393 | by Staff reporter
Towerlights for suburb in Gwanda
GWANDA Municipality is putting up four tower lights in Garikai/Hlalani Kuhle, a development that has brought relief to residents.Gwanda Town mayor, Councillor Thulani Moyo said the project was...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 15:57hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Chief Dingani-Nelukoba appeals for restoration of his area
Chief Dingani-Nelukoba of Mabale in Hwange District has called upon the government to reconsider the boundaries of his chiefdom, citing a significant reduction in its size due to encroachments by neig...Published: 26 Oct 2023 at 14:36hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
MSU student fingered in fake Zimsec examination scam
ZIMSEC has revealed that a number of people have been arrested for examination fraud, from advertising fake papers to smuggling answer sheets out of the exam room.In a statement, Zimsec said t...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 15:55hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
More than 20 pupils injured as lightning strikes two schools
On Monday morning, over 20 students at Fafi and Bhamala Primary Schools were hospitalized following lightning strikes at both schools. At Fafi Primary School, a lightning bolt struck a tree during les...Published: 25 Oct 2023 at 06:38hrs | 321 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe war veterans fume over delayed compensation
Veterans of the liberation struggle from the 1970s, who successfully completed a recent vetting process, are expressing frustration over the government's delay in compensating them for their wartime c...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 06:04hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Family of 'vat en sit' deceased makes list of demands
THE family of Simosenkosi Sibanda (27), who was recently allegedly murdered by Dingani Sibanda, her live-in boyfriend in Bulawayo's Cowdray Park suburb, is demanding lobola upfront before burial. ...Published: 24 Oct 2023 at 05:57hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa has learnt nothing from the MDC etal vs Mashavira etal court judgement
CHAMISA HAS LEARNT NOTHING FROM THE MDC ET AL VS. MASHAVIRA ET AL 31 MARCH 2020 SUPREME COURT JUDGMENT NELSON CHAMISA:"We have not officially launched the Triple C in terms of the structur...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 11:53hrs | 694 | by Jonathan Moyo
Job Sikhala fundraising drive launched
ZIMBABWEAN political leader Job Sikhala is severely ill, according to his legal team, but remains in custody at the Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison.The opposition politician for the Citizens...Published: 16 Oct 2023 at 06:16hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans welcome passport offices in South Africa
Zimbabweans residing in South Africa have expressed their approval of the government's initiative to establish e-passport and national identity card application and enrollment centers within the neigh...Published: 15 Oct 2023 at 18:52hrs | 982 | by Staff reporter
CCC urged to refrain from tarnishing reputation, integrity of state institutions
The government has called on the opposition CCC to refrain from tarnishing the reputation and integrity of state institutions by attributing their internal strife, which resulted in the recall of 15 M...Published: 15 Oct 2023 at 09:57hrs | 1423 | by Staff Reporter
Ngidlaliswe amatope mina?
Reading Edward GibbonWhere is God bakithi?Edward Gibbon is no writer for easy readers. Yet he is so important to Britain's governing myth. No wonder why every British-born Prime Minist...Published: 14 Oct 2023 at 07:21hrs | 275 | by @Jamwanda2
Zimra struggling to clear long queues at Forbes Border Post
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has been struggling to address the long queues that have emerged at the Forbes Border Post in Mutare during the past week due to a road traffic accident at the e...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 06:34hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Botswana rescue Zimbabwe
Warriors coach Baltemar Brito has been granted another opportunity to observe his team in action during a second international friendly match as they prepare for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 06:24hrs | 1122 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe's Patriot Act smuggles in death penalty'
There is growing concern that an amendment to the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act, also referred to as the Patriot Act, is attempting to reintroduce the death penalty through indirect means...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 06:23hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
51% of Bulawayo City Council vehicle fleet grounded
AT least 51 percent of Bulawayo City Council's (BCC) 336 vehicles have outlived their lifespan, a development that is affecting service delivery.This is contained in the latest council report ...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 20:56hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
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