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War vets salute Mnangagwa
WAR Veterans have saluted President Mnangagwa for establishing the Museum of African Liberation in the country as that will immortalise the heroic works of the continent's liberators. Speaking...Published: 06 Nov 2020 at 06:30hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
School benefits from Auxilia Mnangagwa's pads project
Learners at Dimbe Secondary School in Marondera have become the first beneficiaries of the First Lady, Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa's reusable sanitary wear project.The initiative was launched by th...Published: 04 Nov 2020 at 13:05hrs | 771 | by Staff Reporter
'I'm intentional about provoking empathy' Sue Nyathi
Congratulations on your latest novel! Can you tell us a little about A Family Affair?A Family Affair peers behind the facade of what appears to be a picture-perfect middle class family. The Ma...Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 06:29hrs | 155 | by Staff writer
The political economy of corruption
As a cancer inherent in varying degrees of intensity across the globe, corruption is an integral part of the political economy of world capitalism.So, the capitals of the western world lie at ...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 08:24hrs | 1890 | by Ibbo Mandaza
Black Friday and the new Chiwenga law
THREE very interesting but equally disturbing, sinister and disruptive developments took place last Friday.The Supreme Court granted the MDC-T party an extension to hold its long-overdue c...Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 10:04hrs | 20986 | by Tawanda Majoni
When the undertaker wishes you long life
This time Africans have abjectly disappointed the world.For Pete's sake, why can they not simply die?At least that is what the world expected after the outbreak of the coronavirus....Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 09:57hrs | 301 | by Bishop Lazi
Prioritise locals over Chinese contractors for the benefit of Zim economy
Kenyan law professor Patrick Lumumba gets animated when he talks about China's rising influence on the African continent where governments get blinded by their fraternal ties with the Communist Party ...Published: 30 Sep 2020 at 10:51hrs | 1144 | by Anthony Matutu
Mnangagwa shuts graft door?
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday reiterated his administration's unwavering fight against corruption saying the door to graft has been shut warning that those who want to pursue that route would face dir...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 08:12hrs | 852 | by Staff reporter
ZIMRA doesn't require proof of recent negative COVID-19 tests
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) wishes to correct misleading information that was contained in an internally generated notice that was issued to clearing agents on the 6th of August, 2020. ...Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 14:38hrs | 1042 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge border shut over 5 COVID-19 cases
BEITBRIDGE Border Post temporarily closed for decontamination yesterday after five employees of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) tested positive for COVID-19, amid unconfirmed reports that the c...Published: 04 Aug 2020 at 08:14hrs | 1260 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe heroes, ZDF holidays to be held online
THERE will be no public gatherings during the Heroes Day and Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day holidays and commemorations will be held online to curb the spread of Covid-19. The country is set to c...Published: 29 Jul 2020 at 09:16hrs | 118 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa tells mourners that he is unstoppable
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he was unstoppable and unfazed by his political woes that saw him lose the party headquarters, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House and the reca...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 07:24hrs | 7139 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says change was near and Mnangagwa's end was nigh
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he was unstoppable and unfazed by his political woes that saw him lose the party headquarters, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House and the reca...Published: 09 Jul 2020 at 07:00hrs | 1290 | by Staff reporter
Ndabaningi Sithole Foundation salutes Joshua Nkomo
Founding ZANU President Ndabaningi Sithole's foundation has issued a statement remembering the death of the late Father Zimbabwe Joshua Nkomo.In a statement released on Wednesday, the Foundati...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 13:29hrs | 1331 | by Mandla Ndlovu
PHOTO: Joshua Nkomo carries Pathisa Nyathi's son
Butholezwe Nyathi, the son of revered historian Pathisa Nyathi has joined Zimbabweans in celebrating the death day of the late Father Zimbabwe Joshua Nkomo by posting, on social media, a photo of him ...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 11:13hrs | 3590 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Africa celebrated a continent marred by criminality, slavery and human-organ theft
On the 25th of May the African time stood still: The rich continent was celebrating the 57 years of its existence: on this day, the AU acknowledges its successes and challenges. The continent has a hi...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 13:23hrs | 571 | by Nomazulu Thata
WATCH: Mnangagwa addresses nation on lockdown
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says people in the informal sector who have not formally registered have to do so if they are to resume operations as Zimbabwe continues on lock down level two.The...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 18:25hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter
Remembering Dr Nic Ndebele: An epitome of sacrifice, love and care.
Exactly one year today since the departure of one finest medical practitioner in Bulawayo, Dr Nikela Nicholas Ndebele, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and indeed the medical fraternity feel and suffer the huge vac...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 14:20hrs | 1194 | by Iphithule Maphosa
Dumiso Dabengwa: Remembering a hero
AT exactly 10:55am on May 23, 2019, a colleague, Gerald Mpofu, sent a message through a WhatsApp group, Real Politics, informing us of the passing-on of a liberation struggle stalwart, Dumiso Dabengwa...Published: 07 Jun 2020 at 08:51hrs | 260 | by Edwin Ndlovu
US, Zimbabwe diplomatic row escalates
ZIMBABWE has torched a diplomatic storm with the United States following remarks by key government officials, including Zanu-PF national political commissar Victor Matemadanda, describing the US as "e...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 09:32hrs | 4687 | by Staff reporter
American Ambassador confronts General SB Moyo
United States of America Ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian A. Nichols has told Harare to end state-sponsored violations of the rights of citizens. The Ambassador the remarks in a press release afte...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 15:31hrs | 3681 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Remembering the Prophet who foretold Jah Prayzah's rise to fame
The late Prophet Sisonke Ndlovu ,in 2016, prophesied in an interview that was recorded by Sunday Life that he had received a prophecy about high-riding and award-winning musician Jah Prayzah, whom he ...Published: 23 May 2020 at 16:33hrs | 2954 | by Fidelis Fengu
Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation, Zapu host virtual Dabengwa anniversary
THE Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation in conjunction with Zapu will next week hold a week-long virtual first-anniversary celebration for the late Zapu leader and national hero, who passed on in May last year...Published: 19 May 2020 at 07:54hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter
Remembering Leonard Dembo
On a very beautiful Saturday morning in February 1982 I was very young by then but could understand and comprehend what was happening.My father used to have a record player which was like a sm...Published: 14 May 2020 at 11:45hrs | 1828 | by Leonard Koni
Remembering Gift Phiri the Quaffmaster!
Why my brother? Words fail me. I dont know what to say? I usually have words to describe those that depart this world whom I associate with a lot but this time around, I am not sure where I should sta...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 10:33hrs | 863 | by Nkululeko Sibanda
ZIMRA takes measures to curb the spread of COVID-19
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is aware that due to the nature of the daily work and the positioning of our offices, stations and ports of entry, our staff are at high risk in terms of exposur...Published: 25 Mar 2020 at 19:26hrs | 2344 | by Faith Mazani ZIMRA Commissioner General
Ibhetshu Likazulu denied access to Bhalagwe disused mine
PRESSURE group Ibhetshu Likazulu was denied access to a Gukurahundi hot spot, Bhalagwe disused mine in Kezi, Matabeleland South, where it intended to hold a prayer meeting to commemorate youth day....Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 17:55hrs | 542 | by Staff reporter
FW De Clerk denialism, Zim can draw lessons
South Africa is a country on tenterhooks!Race relations are to be handled with meticulous care.And without a doubt, Julius Malema and his party, the EFF are an 800-pound gorilla in Sou...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 18:02hrs | 511 | by Josiah Mucharowana
Matabeleland groups heap scorn on Unity Day
Unity Day, commemorated on December 22 to mark the signing of a unity accord between Zanu and Zapu in 1987, bringing to an end the Gukurahundi massacres, which claimed over 20 000 lives, is losing rel...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:38hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Christmas isn't christian: The pagan roots of the winter holiday
The world over people have lived on the hope of another Christmas. in some cultures years are measured by Christmas. People are super sensitive when it comes to Christmas, and that's understandab...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 14:20hrs | 1645 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Personal letter to Advocate Fadzai Mahere: Interview with Trevor Ncube
Dear Ms. Mahere, I hope I find you well dear girl-child. Your interview with Trevor Ncube made me a proud mother. Not to repeat all you have already said in that groundbreaking interview: You ...Published: 20 Dec 2019 at 13:55hrs | 4276 | by Nomazulu Thata
Kasukuwere remembers Chiwenga's coup
Exiled former G40 Kingpin Saviour Kasukuwere has posted a tweet remembering the November 2017 bloody coup that ended 37 years of the late President Robert Mugabe's iron rule. Said Kasuku...Published: 16 Nov 2019 at 15:17hrs | 6630 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mthuli Ncube attempts a Houdini act
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube this week unveils his second National Budget statement in which he is expected to announce far-reaching interventions to soothe a natio...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:23hrs | 951 | by Staff reporter
Auxillia Mnangagwa visits 'Gringo'
FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday visited popular comedian Lazarus "Gringo" Boora, who is recuperating at home after undergoing surgery at a medical facility in Chitungwiza last week. Th...Published: 24 Oct 2019 at 09:13hrs | 5575 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's wife backs female ex-fighters upliftment
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has come out in full support of a request by female former freedom fighters' to go back to school and acquire knowledge to run successful income-generating projects acros...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:33hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife engages female war vets
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday had a heart-to-heart interface with female former freedom fighters from Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South provinces, who expressed willingness...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:23hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Remembering Dr Mzee: Soul of the nation
CDE SIMON Muzenda, who had his last breath on September 20, 2003 at Parirenyatwa Hospital, was declared a national hero and buried at the National Heroes Acre in Harare. On Friday, the nation commemor...Published: 22 Sep 2019 at 09:29hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Remembering Robert Mugabe; A personal encounter
Robert Mugabe came and left. Him and I met at Changara's house in Warren Park, Harare, downhill and only a stone's throw away from the National Heroes Acre.He had come to pay belated c...Published: 22 Sep 2019 at 08:55hrs | 1308 | by Josiah Mucharowana
Chiefs demand Mugabe be buried according to traditions
As public wakes for late Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe have drawn to a close, traditional chiefs are demanding the body be buried according to spiritual traditions.Those requests have ...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 14:07hrs | 3071 | by AFP
6 traditional questions stalling Mugabe's burial
Traditional chiefs in Zimbabwe are demanding that the body of former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe be buried according to spiritual traditions.Those requests have been part of a dispute ove...Published: 19 Sep 2019 at 17:42hrs | 5146 | by AFP
Mugabe's funeral fuels tensions due to traditional beliefs, rituals
As public wakes for late Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe have drawn to a close, traditional chiefs are demanding the body be buried according to spiritual traditions.Those requests have been p...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 10:20hrs | 4256 | by AFP
Mugabe family rejects Mnangagwa govt burial plans
THE family of Robert Mugabe has said he will be buried in his home town in private, in an apparent snub to the government, which wants to inter him at a national monument.Leo Mugabe, a nephew ...Published: 12 Sep 2019 at 19:48hrs | 431 | by The Guardian
Liberation movements will miss Mugabe
The death of Zimbabwe's founding father, Robert Gabriel Mugabe, whom President Emmerson Mnangagwa, described as "comrade, liberator, founder and leader", has coincided with the 10th meeting of secreta...Published: 11 Sep 2019 at 05:55hrs | 85 | by Trevor Shiri
Mugabe's relatives divided over the location and nature of the funeral
Officials and family members are arguing over the arrangements for the burial of Robert Mugabe, the former Zimbabwean president who died in Singapore last week aged 95.High-ranking members of ...Published: 07 Sep 2019 at 20:07hrs | 7770 | by Staff reporter
We have more heroes in 40 years than UK in 400 years - but not one stopped Zim going to the dogs, why
"President Emmerson Mnangagwa is the biggest thief," said Thomas Mapfumo in a facebook video circulating in the social media.Thomas Mapfumo, is a very talented Zimbabwean musician who has cons...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 20:38hrs | 1943 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa preaches unity, peace
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has called upon Zimbabweans to remain united and fight for peace for the development of the country.President Mnangagwa was addressing Zion Christian Church congre...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 16:24hrs | 883 | by Staff reporter
'Every Zimbabwean is a hero in their own right'
As the ministry in charge of the Heroes Day commemorations, we are looking forward to this year's event with great excitement and anticipation.This year's theme for the celebrations is titled ...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 08:19hrs | 28 | by Ambassador Cain Mathema
MDC Alliance confronts Jacob Mudenda
MDC Alliance has confronted Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda for barring them from the house on 1 August when Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube presented the supplementary budget. The party's c...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 15:45hrs | 5779 | by Staff Reporter
Highlanders take on Chapungu at BF
HAVING finally broken his goal-scoring drought in spectacular fashion on Sunday, albeit for the Warriors, attention will be on striker Prince Dube this afternoon when he leads Highlanders' front line ...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 07:26hrs | 1114 | by Staff Reporter
Overfed, unconcerned and arrogant - Zimbabwe's politicians have broken away from the people
Saying all kinds of niceties and delivering nothing. These seem to be the most notable, if not the best traits of a politician. Particularly the Zimbabwean politician. It is not because they lack the ...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 21:03hrs | 1508 | by Mandla Tshuma
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