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Mangwana Criticises ZACC Over Wadyajena’s Arrest

In a scathing critique, Permanent Secretary of Information, Nick Mangwana, lambasted the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for the arrest of Mayor Wadyajena. Mangwana vehemently asserted that the arrest lacked justification due to the absence of evidence from both the police…

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Politician ‘KILLER ZIVHU’ Eyes Evangelism, Enrols For Pastoral Studies

Former Chivi South lawmaker, Killer Zivhu, has expressed his readiness to part ways with his preferred beverage, Castle Lite, as part of a transformational journey aimed at pursuing his childhood aspiration of becoming a pastor. The entrepreneur and philanthropist disclosed…

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Varakashi Leader ‘Charles Munganasa’ Appointed Acting ZBC CEO

The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) stirred controversy on Tuesday with the appointment of a Zanu PF youth leader from Masvingo as acting CEO in what appears to be a hastily arranged reorganization allegedly orchestrated by the Ministry of Information. Charles…

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LEAD denies claims party leader Linda Masarira was poisoned

Labour, Economists and African Democrats (LEAD) has refuted claims that party leader Linda Masarira was poisoned after she was hospitalised last Tuesday at a local Harare hospital. Social media was awash with speculation the firebrand politician was taken ill due…

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‘Dearth of opposition politics kills democratic discourse’

The death of the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) with the ruling Zanu PF party claiming all seats post-August 2023 harmonised elections is threatening the democratic discourse in Zimbabwe, analysts have said. In various interviews, political commentators and…

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Schools to reopen in February

The Acting President and Minister of Health and Child Welfare CGDN Chiwenga has extended the national lockdown by two more weeks and highlighted that schools might open in the next three weeks if the COVID19 situation is handled well.

16 Artuz teachers likely to spend weekend behind bars

Obert Masaraure and 15 other teachers under the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe who were arrested on Wednesday for demanding better salaries at NSSA are likely to spend the weekend in behind bars.

Judicial Service Commission move digital

Zimbabwe Judicial Service Commission (JSC) said that it is going to incorporate the use of ICT  to facilitate efficiency in the justice delivery system.

SA investors faced with Hobson’s choice over possible takeover of Tongaat Hulett by Zim’s Rudland family

The South African investment community is on the horns of a dilemma regarding the underwritten rights offer for Tongaat Hulett – either do a deal with one of Zimbabwe’s most notorious families or face the break-up of southern Africa’s leading…

Mudah fired!!!

HARARE-President Emmerson Mnangagwa has fired his long-term friend Owen Ncube from office today for mischief The Communique released by the Government confirmed the development “His Excellency the President of Zimbabwe Cde E D Mnangagwa, has in terms of section 340,…

Mwaruwari Jilts Warriors for Superspot

Benjani Mwaruwari chose a be a pundit on the Supper Spot TV panel than to be on Norman Mapeza’s bench The Zimbabwean Ex skipper and Portsmouth forward who was to rejoin the national team after his short affair during the…

Chinese Explosive Firm accuse lawyer of malpractice

Chief law officer Chris Mtangadura and wife Mable Tarugarira have been reported for interfering with the business of Chinese firm that manufactures explosives in Chinhoyi and disrupting its production.

Breaking: Haruzivishe Finally Sees Freedom after 9 months in Prison

MDC Alliance human rights defender Makomborero Haruzivishe will be released today after being detained for 9 months. The High Court has granted him $20,000 bail on the last of his pending criminal cases

Bishop Muzorehwa’s UANC ready to face Mnangagwa in 2023

United African National Council (UANC), which was led by the late Methodist Bishop Abel Muzorewa said that the party is all geared up for the 2023 election.

High Court Judge nails Mthuli on rice tax

High Court Judge Webster Chinamora last week gave a judgment in favor of prominent human rights lawyer Obey Shava on behalf of his client, in a case he filed for the nullification of the Value Added Tax on rice at border posts imported into the country

Tourism Minister recruits concubine

Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Hon Nqobizitha Mangaliso Ndlovu is alleged to have abused his office when he hired his mistress Precious Vimbai Matsinde a recent graduate from the University of Zimbabwe

NOT YET UHURU FOR MAKO

BY NKANYEZI MZILA HARARE-No joy for MDC Alliance activist Makomborero Haruzivishe as he will not be joining his family for new year’s eve Haruzivishe was granted ZWL$10 000 bail this morning by the High Court on charges of staging an…

Covid cases in South Africa drop by 38 per cent in a week as death figures boost evidence that Omicron variant is less severe than Delta

Cases of Covid in South Africa are continuing to fall, as the wave caused by Omicron appears to burn itself out. The country, which was one of the first in the world to fall victim to Omicron, hit its peak in the seven days to…

SI 267 Messed Holidays For Many

By Kovedzayi Takawira HARARE-The government of Zimbabwe this year messed up holiday plans for many diasporas who wished to join their families this festive. In a televised address on the 30th of November 2021, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said that they…

NDLOVU ARRIVES IN BULAWAYO

Meli Ndlovu has arrived in Bulawayo after cycling from Johannesburg a journey he started on Saturday. He is a Cyclist by profession and has 20 awards to his name. The Kezi born cyclist also trains children in Thembisa (SA) to…

Omicron: What can we learn from South Africa’s experience so far?

South Africa was where the new Omicron variant was first identified, and cases there have taken off rapidly. This is starting to be seen in other countries, and the World Health Organization (WHO) says it is “spreading at a rate…

Chiwenga sneaks out of court through back door

Vice President sneaked out of Harare Magistrates Court through the back door after testifying on his estranged wife Marry Mubaiwa Chiwenga’s trial. The two had not seen each other for more than two years Watch Chiwenga leaving court below:

Open letter to the Vice President

Zimbabwean talk show host, writer, entrepreneur, activist, and motivational speaker Martha Shumba pens an open letter to the Vice President and Minister of Health CGDN Chiwenga on his estranged wife’s condition.

Brother kill brother over change

HARARE-A 42-year-old Rugare man Paul Goba is facing allegations of murdering his blood brother Antony Goba over a change which his brother had refused to give back. BY TRACY MAZHURAGoba appeared before the Harare Magistrate Tafadzwa Miti and is charged…

Omnicron racks havoc as Zimbabwe Closes Courts

HARARE-The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shut down courts across the country due to the rise in Covid-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant. By Tracy Mazhura In a statement, the JSC said the courts both the magistrates’ court and…