ED’s team in diplomatic boob
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s protocol department was involved in an embarrassing diplomatic boob after failing to play the Russian national anthem during the handover of 48 000 tonnes of wheat and fertiliser in Harare on Wednesday, this week. This comes less than two…
Eddie Cross Says Chiwenga Won’t Succeed Mnangagwa
Eddie Cross, the biographer of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has made a significant statement regarding the potential succession plan in Zimbabwe. In an interview on HSTV’s #FreeTalk program, Cross dismissed the idea of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga taking over as President if…
Grace Mugabe In Land Scandal…Confronts Minister Chitando
In a shocking revelation, former First Lady Grace Mugabe last week reportedly waded into a dispute between Local Government minister Winston Chitando and her niece Farai Mashonganyika over the cancellation of title deeds for an 8003sqm² land and demanded that…
Chiwenga Fortifies Military Influence Amidst Political Maneuvers
Zimbabwe’s Vice-President, Constantino Chiwenga, a retired commander of the defence forces with political aspirations, has recently consolidated his hold on the military by installing Air Marshal John Jacob Nzvede as the new head of the Air Force of Zimbabwe, succeeding…
Zanu PF ‘hijacks’ govt recruitment
ZANU PF has reportedly hijacked the recruitment of government workers as it ostensibly intensifies its third term campaign bid for President Emmerson Mnangagwa, NewsDay has established. The ruling party, through its government workers affiliates such as the Teachers for ED [Economic…
Opposition Councillor Assaulted By Zanu PF Affiliates
Opposition Councillor Assaulted by Zanu PF Affiliates A disturbing incident of political violence has rocked Chivi District in Zimbabwe, as members of Forever Associates Zimbabwe (FAZ), a Zanu PF affiliate, allegedly assaulted Tawedzerwa Runyowa, the lone CCC (Citizens Coalition for…
Chiefs receive vehicles as the third-term bid gathers pace
THE dolling out of top-of-the-range all-terrain vehicles to 100 chiefs from across the country by the government has raised eyebrows amid revelations that the traditional leaders are being rewarded for campaigning for Zanu PF ahead of last year’s general elections while at the same time being conditioned to rally behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s third-term bid.
Why Former ZBC Boss Chikunguru was fired
THE reasons former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) chief executive Adelaide Chikunguru was forced out are detailed in her confidential suspension letter from the board which contains a litany of charges including irregularities, malpractices and corruption.
Zanu PF gate-crashes sanctions Press briefing
ZANU PF yesterday accused the United States of shutting the door for engagement after its members were barred from gate-crashing a Press conference where US embassy officials were explaining the new sanctions regime.
‘We are still in control’, declares Tshabangu as he takes oath as senator
HARARE – Self-proclaimed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) interim secretary general Sengezo Tshabangu has vowed his faction was still in control of the main opposition in comments he made to journalists on Tuesday moments after he took oath as a Matabeleland North senator.
Sikhala free man
FORMER Zengeza West legislator Job Sikhala, who spent 595 days in remand prison awaiting trial, is now a free man following his acquittal on the last case on Tuesday.
Traditional Leaders Granted Authority To Register Marriages And Issue Birth & Death Certificates
In a groundbreaking development aimed at combating statelessness, traditional leaders in Zimbabwe will now wield the power to register marriages and issue birth and death certificates. The revelation was made by Fortune Charumbira, Vice-President of the National Council of Chiefs, during a conference of traditional leaders held in Harare on Thursday.
Chamisa breaks silence on his game plan
OPPOSITION politician Nelson Chamisa yesterday revealed that he had personally embarked on grassroots campaigns in villages to map his next political move and distanced himself from any other political party.
Moreblessing Ali’s Funeral Marred By Political Disruption, Family Left Fuming
The funeral of Moreblessing Ali, a slain activist of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), in Chitungwiza on Saturday was marred by turmoil as political agitators, purportedly aligned with former party leader Nelson Chamisa, caused disturbances, leaving Ali’s family dismayed.
No Party Regalia At Moreblessing Ali Funeral : Family Confirms
The set time has come! We waited Now the time has come. We as a family, now confirm the upcoming to Moreblessing Ali’s burial! All are invited as we anticipate a peaceful process as bury her remains. We will not…
The verdict rendered on Tuesday in the Harare Magistrates Court case involving Tendai Biti’s verbal assault of businesswoman and investor Mrs. Tatiana Aleshina four years prior is evidence that it is unacceptable to use physical force or macho tactics to subject women and other vulnerable groups to verbal, emotional, physiological, and psychological trauma.
MDC-T Leader Douglas Mwonzora Accused of Neglecting 9-Year-Old Son, Court Orders Monthly Maintenance
MDC-T Leader Douglas Mwonzora Accused of Neglecting 9-Year-Old Son, Court Orders Monthly Maintenance
Hold govt accountable, MPs urged
SPEAKER of National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has urged parliamentary portfolio committees to ensure the government is held accountable for the benefit of taxpayers.
Biti sentencing set for Tuesday
Opposition politician and lawyer Tendai Biti who was, earlier today, convicted of verbally assaulting a local businesswoman and investor Tatiana Aleshina, will be sentenced on Tuesday morning.
CCC Committee Fires Tshabangu
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) standing committee has suspended interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu pending a disciplinary hearing. The suspension is with immediate effect. In a statement, CCC interim committee deputy chairperson Albert Mhlanga said Tshabangu was suspended after failing…