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Zimbabwe female magistrates sexually harassed at work, says former boss
CORRUPTION accused former chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe has made startling claims Zimbabwean female magistrates were being sexually harassed at work.The one-time topmost magistrate said t...Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 06:32hrs | 1522 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda, MPs roast Executive for undermining Parly
SPEAKER of Parliament Jacob Mudenda and opposition legislators yesterday took turns to grill Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi for allowing members of the Executive to take legislative business lightly...Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 07:05hrs | 1665 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's weak opposition falls prey to vultures
CELEBRATING Zimbabwe's main opposition party's 21st anniversary on September 26, MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa tweeted: "MDCA 21st anniversary celebrations ... Thank you beloved and fellow citize...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 07:09hrs | 883 | by Gumisai Nyoni
SA opposition parties demand Ramaphosa fire Mapisa-Nqakula
President Cyril Ramaphosa's reprimand of Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula for taking ANC officials on an air force jet to Zimbabwe isn't enough - she should be fired, two...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 18:01hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's ANC admits abuse of govt resources in jet trip to Zimbabwe
The ANC has undertaken to reimburse the government for the costs incurred during its controversial use of an air force jet on a party-political mission to Zimbabwe last week after a public backlash....Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:21hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
UMD supports fair, just land reform programme
The Zimbabwean masses have been unequivocally sold out and abandoned by the Zanu-PF government in their quest to be legitimate owners of pieces of land in their motherland. The announcement to...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:18hrs | 275 | by Lovemore Moyo, UMD president
Mnangagwa's govt to restore Old Bulawayo
GOVERNMENT is working on a proper roadmap towards the restoration of King Lobengula's original palace, Old Bulawayo, which was gutted by a veld fire 10 years ago as well as sprucing up King Mzilikazi'...Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:31hrs | 756 | by Staff reporter
We following WHO guidelines in fighting covid-19" says Minister - but only to save chefs' lives
"Sadly, I too tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. This virus is real and we need to fight it by following the guidelines that our Government has given us which is in line with the WHO regulations,...Published: 25 Aug 2020 at 20:35hrs | 1431 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Sidojiwe Hostels: A Covid-19 time bomb
Built for bachelors who worked in Bulawayo's Belmont industrial area in the 1950s, the now-derelict and crowded Sidojiwe Hostels are a ticking time bomb for disease outbreaks in the city including the...Published: 21 Aug 2020 at 07:32hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
Kezi Clinic lies derelict 10 years on
KEZI Clinic in Matobo District, Matabeleland South province, has been lying derelict for more than 10 years after local communities contributed material resources towards its rehabilitation.Ke...Published: 20 Aug 2020 at 07:51hrs | 1119 | by Staff reporter
Honeymoon over for 'new dispensation'
South Africa's insistence that Zimbabwe is facing a crisis that needs urgent intervention should send a clear signal to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government that our neighbours are getting fed up...Published: 16 Aug 2020 at 08:24hrs | 3658 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans labour under Zanu-PF debt concrete slab
ONE thing that makes me smile when I think constitutional democracy an elected government that shows unwavering love for its citizens. In perfect liberal or social democracies, elected governments fea...Published: 31 Jul 2020 at 07:56hrs | 253 | by Rejoice Ngwenya, Comaliso
Zanu-PF Politburo Member found in possession of #31July protest fliers
A SENIOR Zanu-PF official and Politburo member, Cleveria Chizema was Wednesday suspended from the party with immediate effect after she was found in possession of fliers and placards for the planned J...Published: 30 Jul 2020 at 08:48hrs | 906 | by newzimbabwe
LIST: Notice to claim derelict land in Bulawayo
Notice is hereby given to the owners of the listed properties to come forward and make the necessary payments to Council within the next 30 days. Failure to do so will result in Council disposing the ...Published: 21 Jul 2020 at 21:56hrs | 8399 | by Staff reporter
Radical Economic Structural Transformation-REST. (Part 8 of 10)
The youth all over the world have been acknowledged as an important human resource with the potential to contribute significantly to national development and therefore must be accorded such recognitio...Published: 17 Jul 2020 at 12:07hrs | 767 | by Vince Musewe
BCC to repossess undeveloped stands
THE Bulawayo City Council has resolved to repossess 179 stands in Cowdray Park, Entumbane and Pumula after the owners failed to develop them.Some of the property owners have gone for 22 years ...Published: 05 Jul 2020 at 11:06hrs | 1679 | by Staff reporter
Govt terminates CSC deal
GOVERNMENT has cancelled the much touted US$130 million deal with a United Kingdom company, Boustead Beef (Boustead) for the recapitalisation of the Cold Storage Company (CSC), it has emerged....Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 06:53hrs | 1675 | by Staff reporter
Parliament to name and shame MPs
THE SPEAKER of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda has said Parliament will name and shame MPs who have not been attending parliamentary committee sittings, with some having a shocking zero a...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 07:18hrs | 506 | by Staff reporter
Amagumaguma invade Plumtree school, turn it into criminal hideout
PLUMTREE border touts, popularly known as amagumaguma, have turned a school in Nxele along the border with Botswana into a base for criminal activities, a situation which has riled villagers.T...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 08:53hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
Central Vehicle Registry a national embarrassment
IN any other jurisdiction, the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR) director-general should by now have long been relieved of their duties. The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development whose am...Published: 19 May 2020 at 07:43hrs | 1189 | by Learnmore Zuze
Zimbabwe buoyant of CAF stadia bans reversal
A BREAK in international football, enforced by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, has emerged a blessing in disguise for Zimbabwe.The country's football mother body, the Zimbabwe Football As...Published: 15 May 2020 at 17:24hrs | 1249 | by Wellington Toni
Zanu-PF missing the target
MDC-AlliAnCe leader nelson Chamisa is simply a face representing an ongoing struggle against a multifaceted catastrophe that has been ravaging the livelihoods of the ordinary people of Zimbabwe for fa...Published: 15 May 2020 at 08:20hrs | 1312 | by Gumisai Nyoni
Mudenda erred in recalling MDC Alliance MPs
HAVING reflected on the facts on the ground, including statements attributed to Douglas Mwonzora soon after the Supreme Court judgment, I realised that there is no basis to recall MDC Alliance MPs....Published: 13 May 2020 at 07:41hrs | 4176 | by Kennedy Kaitano
Parliament of Zimbabwe under fire for dereliction of duty
THE Parliament of Zimbabwe has come under fire for failing to play its oversight role on the use of public resources, amid indications that several decisions have been made by the government without i...Published: 27 Apr 2020 at 22:34hrs | 206 | by Staff reporter
It's reckless to entrust nation's destiny to thugs especially now with covid-19, heavy price to pay
There is one thing to be said about Zimbabweans, we are a naïve and gullible lot! Nowhere is this naivety more obvious that in the nation's collective belief that Zanu-PF's imposed lockdown would mak...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 20:37hrs | 1640 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mliswa accused of intimidating police
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa had a heated exchange with police officers deployed to enforce lockdown measures in his constituency over the Easter holiday whom he accused of dereliction of ...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 07:35hrs | 2649 | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo doesn't need Nelson Chamisa
Two days after former President Robert Mugabe fired Professor Jonathan Moyo, I received a meeting request from the former information and publicity minister. It was a crazy, unpredictable time....Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 11:49hrs | 6596 | by Tafi Mhaka
Zimbabwe schools sports facilities decay
BEFORE the attainment of independence in 1980 and for almost 12 years into Uhuru, all sports facilities in former Group A schools were in immaculate condition. A number of sports personalities were ch...Published: 21 Mar 2020 at 05:48hrs | 312 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP invests in new clinic
Gutu West Member of Parliament (MP) John Paradza is working with members of the Chavarove community in Ward 29 to turn a disused farmhouse to into a clinic.The house, which had been standing d...Published: 17 Mar 2020 at 13:27hrs | 622 | by Staff reporter
Investor dumps Ekusileni Hospital project
THE long-awaited re-opening of the Ekusileni Medical Centre in Bulawayo has suffered another setback as the Indian investor who had expressed interest in the project has withdrawn under unclear circum...Published: 16 Mar 2020 at 20:11hrs | 1667 | by Staff reporter
No PSL games in Harare this season
NO Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match will be played in Harare this season unless the National Sports Stadium and Rufaro Stadium meet minimum requirements to host football matches. Pirai...Published: 11 Mar 2020 at 05:56hrs | 839 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda comes down on absconding MPs
THE Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda has called on political parties to take action against members who abscond parliamentary sessions while the National Assembly will dock their sitting a...Published: 09 Mar 2020 at 05:29hrs | 521 | by Staff reporter
'Taken over by monkeys and baboons'
It is not surprising that runaway former minister Saviour Kasukuwere should use Friday's absurd Mugabe Day to attack the regime which overthrew the former president. Predictably defending Mugabe, Kasu...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 07:14hrs | 954 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Our Youth League leaders missed the mark
In ZANU-PF all disciplinary cases should be dealt with in accordance with the laid down procedures set out in the party constitution.In...Published: 06 Feb 2020 at 07:07hrs | 3025 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
3 suspended over Harare water shortages
HARARE City Council has suspended four senior officials for alleged dereliction of duty and contributing to the water crisis in the city.The axe fell on head of city chemistry, production mana...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 09:24hrs | 2884 | by Staf reporter
Do we still have police in Harare?
Illegal activities around the former Ximex Mall have become a cause for concern to all and sundry.Anyone familiar with the goings-on there is shocked at how the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) ...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 21:55hrs | 2111 | by Staff reporter
RG, Human Rights Commission clash
The Registrar General, Mr Clement Masango has today clashed with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission after he accused the independent commission of lacking objectivity and professionalism by commenti...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 12:42hrs | 923 | by Staff reporter
'Registrar-General officials are corrupt'
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has raised grave concern over rampant corruption, dereliction of duty and arrogance by staffers at the Registrar-General's (RG) Office.The RG's Offi...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 12:20hrs | 2140 | by Staff reporter
Town clerk suspension challenge flops
GWERU town clerk Elizabeth Gwatipedza's bid to challenge her suspension has hit a snag after an independent tribunal, led by Melusi Moyo of Dube-Banda Nzarayapenga legal practitioners, dismissed the a...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 05:58hrs | 772 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge-Harare road upgrade begins
CIVIL works on the upgrading of the $600 million Beitbridge-Harare highway have begun in earnest under locally based contractors after Government could not agree on a number of issues with foreign con...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 06:42hrs | 3600 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sanctions lunacy
The anti-sanctions public holiday on Friday was a new dimension in Zimbabwean lunacy, buoyed by mistaken African solidarity. They accept Zanu PF propaganda without looking into what these sanctions ar...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 20:26hrs | 2115 | by Zimbabwe Vigil
List of properties to be repossessed by Bulawayo City Council
Notice is hereby given to the owners of the above-listed properties to come forward and make the necessary payments to Council within the next 30 days. Failure to do so will result in Council disposin...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 10:33hrs | 11961 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's future is in new blood and new faces
IT is not possible to spend a couple of hours touring the USS North Carolina (one of the most decorated battleships of World War II and a marvel of engineering built over 80 years ago) without being r...Published: 22 Oct 2019 at 11:39hrs | 1199 | by Noah Manyika
Thumbs-up for Zupco tracking system
The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has praised the vehicle tracking system by the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco), which will monitor the location and fuel usage of buses insisting...Published: 22 Oct 2019 at 07:12hrs | 3029 | by Staff reporter
Big shots to lose Bulawayo properties
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko's wife Laurinda is among bigwigs that include former ministers, business people and sport personalities who stand to lose their properties if they do not pay B...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 04:02hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Thousands to lose stands in Bulawayo
THE Bulawayo City Council has given more than 2 000 property owners who have abandoned their assets or neglected to pay rates and develop their stands a final 30-day notice before the local authority ...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:35hrs | 13731 | by Staff reporter
Deputy minister's remarks frightening
I was expecting people like Dr Masimba Mavaza to come out guns blazing to condemn the remarks by Deputy Minister Energy Mutodi that alleged that Zimbabwe accommodated South Africans and allowed them t...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 09:03hrs | 1824 | by Lizwe Dube
Solar projects boost food security in Matabelaland
GLOBAL humanitarian organisation, Practical Action, has rolled out a US$2,3 million solar-powered irrigation projects aimed at transforming drought-prone Gwanda North district into a greenbelt....Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:02hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Musina residents 'reject' their police
RESIDENTS of Musina, South Africa's northernmost town bordering Zimbabwe, last week demonstrated against their police's alleged general dereliction of duty in the wake of rising crime such as murder a...Published: 31 Jul 2019 at 08:10hrs | 1561 | by Staff reporter
Kambarami's fate has been sealed
THE MDC leadership has summoned its Bulawayo councillors who last week faced protests from ratepayers over poor service delivery and endless infighting among city fathers.The melee at City Hal...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 08:09hrs | 6064 | by Staff reporter
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