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Conned to trade freedoms and rights for 'peace and prosperity' only to lose all to Banana Republic - haven't learnt lesson
Mnangagwa and Zanu PF do not like anything that threatens the regime's iron grip on power. The soaring numbers of coronavirus cases and deaths in Zimbabwe have been an eye opener for many Zimbabweans....Published: 1 hr ago | 139 | by Wilbert Mukori
COVID-19, ubuntu, and the demise of our oppressors
Since the beginning of 2020, the world has been battling against the COVID-19 pandemic which has proven, time without number, to be a biomedical public health emergency. Highly transmissible, COVID-19...Published: 2 hrs ago | 139 | by Mutsa Murenje in Queensland, Australia
China: Zimbabwe 'all weather friend'
Antipathy between Zimbabwe and the West led to the Mugabe government to look east. As he said " We have turned east where the sun rises, and given our back to the west where the sun sets" In the midst...Published: 2 hrs ago | 163 | by Rumbidzai Zimunya
Chinese firm embroiled in COVID-19 testing storm
A CHINESE mining company, Afrochine Smelting has been embroiled in a COVID-19 testing scandal after it allegedly assigned unqualified personnel to carry out tests for the respiratory virus on its 600 ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1916 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe, Mozambique worse affected by climate change'
ZIMBABWE and Mozambique are among the worst affected countries by climate change after Cyclone Idai in 2019 hit the two countries, resulting in loss of lives and infrastructure.This was reveal...Published: 11 hrs ago | 345 | by Staff reporter
Illegal miner trapped to death
A 29-year old Bindura man died, while his two accomplices were injured at Gatawa farm while panning for gold on Saturday. Mashonaland Central Police Spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe conf...Published: 21 hrs ago | 733 | by Lloyd Rabaya
Nick Mangwana issues apology after calling doctors 'assassins'
Zimbabwe government spokesman Nick Ndavaningi Mangwana has apologised after suggesting "medical assassins" were deliberately killing Zanu-PF members in hospitals following the death of several past an...Published: 25 Jan 2021 at 16:26hrs | 2574 | by Staff reporter
Mukudzei Mudzi and a 'distorted history’
We have learned with sorrow and sadness of the death of Cde Mukudzei Mudzi (94) the former Executive Secretary (General Secretary) of Dare reChimurenga of ZANU.Cde Mudzi's death followed that ...Published: 25 Jan 2021 at 16:17hrs | 1836 | by Rugare Gumbo
Fake news during the COVID-19 pandemic irks Mnangagwa's govt
The secretary for Home Affairs, Aaron Nhepera, has issued a stern warning to those who are "spreading falsehoods" about the health and death of national leaders. Nhepera, a former deputy ...Published: 25 Jan 2021 at 16:05hrs | 1140 | by A.D.T Nhepera
'We must stand together, a united people' - this is insane, phoney 1987 unity is still excuse for bad governance
It was Albert Einstein, one of the world's greatest intellectuals and physicist, who said "insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result!"Cursed is the ...Published: 25 Jan 2021 at 13:20hrs | 631 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mr Cross: Silence cannot be misquoted
In September 2019, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, appointed a nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to influence the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s monetary...Published: 25 Jan 2021 at 08:28hrs | 3809 | by Dr Tim Rainhard
Furore over govt claims of killer doctors
DOCTORS yesterday reacted with alarm and anger over allegations by Information secretary Ndavaningi Mangwana that some medical practitioners were deliberately killing Zanu-PF politicians and hiding be...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 22:38hrs | 3981 | by Staff reporter
Moral ambivalence in the midst of darkness
OH, what a sad, heavy and dark week! The COVID-19 pandemic has eventually stamped its indelible wound on our nation. It has been with us since the first quarter of last year, though. But it was hittin...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 22:30hrs | 126 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Zimbabwean doctors deliberately killing politicians in hospitals?
THE Permanent Secretary of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana, has said there are theories suggesting that some professional doctors are deliberately killing political pla...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 10:31hrs | 5432 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti's letter to World Bank on Zimbabwe COVID-19 aid
In May 2020, the World Bank dipped into a special health fund to provide US$7 million to Zimbabwe to help the country fight the spread of coronavirus.The US$7...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 09:09hrs | 4028 | by Staff reporter
Vaccine at Zimbabwe State House?
Once again in a desperate move to cause anarchy and pandemonium in Zimbabwe an audio which featured Mr Simba Chikanza and an i identified male made rounds. The audio was celebrating the deaths of Zimb...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 09:02hrs | 7231 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mwonzora calls for 'dialogue fo build synergies' - had cure since 2008, reforms, lacked competent leader to implement
When some people have nothing better to say, the repeat themselves. Mwonzora is back at calling for national dialogue as the solution to Zimbabwe's economic meltdown and political paralysis."H...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 08:21hrs | 867 | by Nomusa Garikai
Coronavirus and the mystery of infection
He waited by the bus-stop, all day, shaking his car keys rather impatiently, pacing up and down as each bus arrived, as each bus left. Only a dishevelled tramp sat by the benches, mumbling incoherentl...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 22:45hrs | 511 | by Zifiso Masiye
No machinations can ever kill opposition politics in Zimbabwe
The man-made frictions within the opposition circles are too far from killing the opposition in Zimbabwe. The ructions have been badly misinterpreted to mean demise of the opposition in this country....Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 22:44hrs | 221 | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Ministers Covid-19 deaths strike fear into the hearts of Zimbabwe's VIPs
This comes as Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza died of Covid-19 today. Four ministers, including Matiza, have so far died. Others are Perrance Shiri, Ellen Gwaradzimba and Moyo. Former minister A...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 17:12hrs | 2041 | by Staff reporter
Father's snakes feast on daughters
THERE are many relatives today who do not talk to each other anymore as they blame witchcraft for all their problems, with the "witches" being their relatives. There are those who believe in witchcraf...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 16:03hrs | 4084 | by Staff reporter
'If I die in Chikurumbi, it will be for freedom' penned Sikhala - no, it's for pole position in gravy train rat race
The fight amount opposition politicians for headlines is hotting up! "MDC Alliance's outspoken Vice Chairman and MP, Job Sikhala that despite all adversities in jail and even if it means dying...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 12:04hrs | 1178 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Govt warns acting Harare mayor
PROVINCIAL development co-ordinator Tafadzwa Muguti has warned Harare deputy mayor Luckson Mukunguma that his decision to defy a suspension order from Local Government minister July Moyo would end in ...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:28hrs | 1870 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora calls for national dialogue
NEWLY-ELECTED MDC-T president Douglas Mwonzora is eager to engage other political parties and civic organisations in a dialogue process he and his party hope could help rebuild the battered country....Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:23hrs | 2313 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South braces for Tropical Cyclone
CONTINUOUS heavy and destructive rain is expected in Matebeleland South, Masvingo and Manicaland when Tropical Cyclone Eloise hits the country tomorrow. The rains will be coupled with strong w...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:22hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
Govt probes $25bn mobile money scam
Prosecutions on a wide range of financial crimes are likely as investigations continue inside and outside Zimbabwe into the huge pool of unregulated liquidity estimated at $25 billion created within t...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:20hrs | 817 | by Staff reporter
Lockdown infidelity on the rise
CHEATING in the times of a crisis like the current Covid-19 pandemic is not simple.As a consequence, everything is now online-work, entertainment and believe it or not even adultery.A ...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:17hrs | 1921 | by Staff reporter
'Should we have empathy for Zanu-PF?' - not whilst thug big foot on our throat, can't breathe
"Should we have empathy for those we hate?" asked Taruberekera Masara in Bulawayo 24 article."Yes we have a moral obligation to. It was a heartwarming experience to read MDC Alliance communiqu...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 20:38hrs | 1433 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Army clears air on Guinea Fowl shooting
The Guinea Fowl shooting incident which occurred on January 16, resulting in the death of Tatenda Munetsiwa after being shot by 52 Infantry Battalion soldiers who were reacting to a report of theft of...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 16:15hrs | 2190 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga mourns heroes
Acting President Dr Constatino Chiwenga has sent condolence messages to the families of three national heroes who died in the past week.Dr Chiwenga condoled with the Moyo family following the ...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 16:12hrs | 1621 | by Staff reporter
Four Tips to Circumnavigate the 'New' Workforce
The UN's Framework for the Immediate Socio-Economic Response to the COVID 19 Crisis warns that "The COVID-19 pandemic is far more than a health crisis; it is affecting societies and econ¬omies at the...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 12:30hrs | 892 | by Hamilton Katsvairo
'Should we have empathy for Zanu PF?' - not whilst thug big foot on our throat, can't breathe
"Should we have empathy for those we hate?" asked Taruberekera Masara in Bulawayo24 article."Yes we have a moral obligation to. It was a heartwarming experience to read MDC Alliance communique...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 08:09hrs | 1465 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Boardroom war rocks GMB
A VICIOUS boardroom war has erupted at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) where top managers have either been fired or suspended and stripped of their luxury benefits.Following a messy fall-out b...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 06:50hrs | 2288 | by Staff reporter
Mawere stokes flames in SA judiciary
THE case of exiled Zimbabwean business tycoon Mutumwa Mawere, who was controversially muscled out of ShabanieMashaba Mine (SMM) Holdings, is now at the centre of judicial capture.Mawere was in...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 06:50hrs | 2974 | by Staff reporter
Dangarembga challenges Anti-Corruption Court trial
RENOWNED author Tsitsi Dangarembga has dragged Harare magistrate Trynos Wutawashe to the High Court challenging his decision to try her in the Anti -Corruption Court when her matter "has nothing to do...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 06:48hrs | 535 | by Staff reporter
Self-ordained 'Mother of the Nation' got it all wrong
'Peace begins with me, Peace begins with you, Peace begins with all of us'The Chief Secretary, Dr. Misheck Sibanda, Deputy Chief Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Senior Management and Staff in t...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 06:47hrs | 1871 | by Dr. M.J.M. Sibanda
No respite for Zimbabwe under Biden
The United States of America, believed by many to be the sole superpower post-Cold War, has arguably the most staggering defence budget ever known to humanity. Post the cataclysmic attacks of ...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 06:43hrs | 2050 | by Sapien Sapien
Sally Mugabe nurse resigns, cites victimisation
AN official for the Zimbabwe Nurses Association (Zina) Samson Gurupira has resigned from Sally Mugabe Central Hospital and Health Services Board (HSB) alleging inhumane treatment and victimisation fro...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 06:36hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition finding it hard to fight elections effectively
British Professor at the University of Birmingham Nic Cheeseman says opposition parties in countries like Uganda and Zimbabwe are finding it hard to fight elections effectively as they are criminalise...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 21:32hrs | 1780 | by Staff reporter
US donates 20 ventilators to Zimbabwe
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), donated 20 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators to Solidarity Trust Zimbabwe to help Zimbabweans fight COVID-19....Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 18:23hrs | 1225 | by Staff reporter
SA's Minister in the Presidency dies of Covid-19-related complications
Minister in the Presidency Jackson Mthembu died of Covid-19-related complications on Thursday, just 10 days after testing positive for the disease.President Cyril Ramaphosa described him as "a...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 16:00hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Callous lack of humanity, empathy, and sympathy in the death of Zanu PF political leaders
Should we have empathy for those we hate?Yes we have a moral obligation to. It was a heartwarming experience to read MDC Alliance communique on the demise of the political leaders from their n...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 15:26hrs | 1157 | by Taruberekera Masara in Pretoria
SB Moyo's infamous Mugabe coup speech
Fellow Zimbabweans, following the address we made on 13 November 2017 which we believe our main broadcaster, ZBC and The Herald were directed not to publicise, the situation in our country has moved t...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:48hrs | 3325 | by Major-General SB Moyo ZDF spokesperson
SB Moyo: Mugabe coup anchor turned face of diplomacy
"We wish to assure the nation that His excellency, the President Robert Gabriel Mugabe and his family are safe and sound and their security is guaranteed," these were some of the words from the then M...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:39hrs | 1326 | by Staff reporter
South Africa is getting a Covid-19 vaccine 'ID system'
The South African government is in the process of developing an electronic vaccination data system (EVDS) to assist with the roll-out of Covid-19 vaccines across the country. The system aims t...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:20hrs | 1431 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa yet to congratulate Uganda's Museveni
President Cyril Ramaphosa is taking a wait-and-see approach on the outcome of the Ugandan elections, which resulted in Yoweri Museveni being declared president for a sixth term."We have been l...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 20:44hrs | 1953 | by Staff reporter
At exactly 12.01 EST 20/01/21 America will heave sigh of relief - government of the people was tested and survived
Today, 20 January 2020, at exactly one minute past high noon Eastern Standard Time the whole of America will heave a huge sigh of relief. The four years of chaos, arrogance and down right lawlessness ...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 09:14hrs | 1879 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zimbabwe COVID-19 death toll spikes
ZIMBABWE recorded an unprecedented record high 60 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours on Monday, a situation that has forced health experts to conclude that this could just be a tip of an iceberg, considering...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 07:04hrs | 1666 | by Staff reporter
UK, US, EU wants Mnangagwa to probe 2019 killings
THE United States (US) yesterday said Harare should investigate and bring to book the perpetrators of the January 2019 killings, where soldiers and the police allegedly shot and killed at least 23 peo...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 07:03hrs | 1735 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Defiant Trump says 'The movement we started is only just beginning' in farewell speech
US President Donald Trump struck an optimistic and defiant note in his farewell address, vowing that his movement is here to stay and praising his administration's achievements in restoring America wh...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1400 | by Staff reporter
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