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Mwonzora chickens out of presidential race
Mwonzora announced his decision at the party’s headquarters in the capital, where he accused the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) of improper conduct.
By Kenneth Nyangani and Brent Shamu
Aug. 9, 2023
Govt begs for alms from miners
Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs minister, Abednico Ncube, wrote to mining syndicates in the province requesting donations.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 10, 2023
Zec in quandary over Zanu PF double candidates
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has at least 20 cases of double candidacy.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 16, 2023
15 die in Heroes Day road accidents
Out of the recorded accidents, 12 were fatal compared to four last year.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 18, 2023
Mash West promises 500K for ED
Mliswa-Chikoka told party structures on the province’s WhatsApp groups that the party would seek to surpass past achievements.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 22, 2023
‘Drug dealer’ wins Harare council seat
In 2021, Dhama was arrested for breaching COVID-19 regulations after sponsoring a concert in Mbare with Levels and Fantan.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 29, 2023
Govt summons EU over adverse report
He said government found it disturbing and unfortunate that the EUEOM deliberately issued a broad statement full of misrepresentations and allegations.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 29, 2023
Zesa opens ‘model’ banking hall
The new-look customer service experience centre is a one-stop shop which seeks to provide convenience to the transacting public.
By Brent Shamu
Aug. 30, 2023
Exposed: Plot to portray CCC as violent
The claims came after CCC rejected the results of last week’s elections.
By Gracious Daniel and Brent Shamu
Aug. 31, 2023
Exposed: Plot to divide Sadc
Already, leaders of Mozambique, Namibia and Tanzania have endorsed Mnangagwa’s victory. South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa congratulated him, but qualified his commendation in later remarks.
By Problem Masau and Brent Shamu
Aug. 31, 2023
Potraz warns illegal satellite service providers
The Citizens Coalition for Change is accusing the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of election fraud through releasing “fake results” in favour of Zanu PF.
By Brent Shamu
Sep. 2, 2023
Countrywide post-election violence reported
Political analyst Romeo Chasara said political violence cases which were being recorded were a huge setback for the country’s democracy.
Zim Judiciary captured: CCC
President Emmerson Mnangagwa was sworn in on Monday, but the CCC said the event was insignificant after disputing his election victory.
By Brent Shamu
Sep. 6, 2023
Seasoned civil servant, engineer Mpala dies
Mpala began his working career in Zambia before moving to Zimbabwe where he became Water Development deputy permanent secretary.
By Brent Shamu
Sep. 8, 2023
Sungura artiste survives death by a whisker
The multi-award winning musician and businessman told NewsDay that he survived death by a whisker.
By Brent Shamu
Sep. 11, 2023
Mutare elects Zim’s second female mayor... as Makone, Coltart land Hre, Byo posts
She becomes the second female councillor to be appointed mayoress after Angeline Kasipo, who was elected ward 10 councillor and Kwekwe mayoress on an MDC Alliance ticket in 2018.
Drought looms in southern Zim
Matabeleland region and some parts of Masvingo and the Midlands provinces are expected to be most affected by the low rains during the October 2023 to March 2024 rainfall season.
By Brent Shamu
Sep. 20, 2023
Epworth CCC cllr abducted, tortured
Contacted for comment, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they had not yet received the abduction report.
By Brent Shamu
Sep. 22, 2023
Police traffic blitz nets 54K offenders
Police also arrested 351 reckless drivers while 3 804 people have been nabbed for touting.
By Brent Shamu
Sep. 30, 2023
Govt aims to increase skills levels
A national critical skills audit conducted recently showed that the national skills levels are still very low although the national literacy rate was 94%.
By Brent Shamu and Gracious Daniel
Oct. 2, 2023
Ministry dispatches gold mobilisation teams
This can deprive the country of much-needed capital and expertise.
By Brent Shamu and Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Oct. 3, 2023
Govt sweats over mineral leakages
The minister said government enacted a quarterly gold mobilisation programme which seeks to plug mineral leakages.
By Brent Shamu
Oct. 5, 2023
Cottco appoints new CEO, COO…as Zim seeks to double cotton output
Masuka said the AFSRTS plan, launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2020, is aimed at growing the agricultural sector into an US$8,2 billion economy by 2025.
By Brent Shamu
Oct. 6, 2023
Caps, DeMbare opt to share Rufaro Stadium
Other improvements at the facility will see the construction of a shopping mall.
By Brent Shamu
Oct. 6, 2023
Embrace entrepreneurship, farmers urged
Speaking at the World Cotton Day commemoration yesterday, Masuka said there was need to value-add cotton farming
By Brent Shamu and Blessed Ndlovu
Oct. 6, 2023
3 UDCORP directors to be replaced
Meanwhile, Garwe warned land barons that their honeymoon was over.
By Brent Shamu
Oct. 13, 2023
Ema identifies 2 000 illegal dumpsites in Harare
“Drainage systems are clogged, overflowing with litter. Sanitary lanes are now dumpsites. Our highways are strewn with litter,” he said.
By Gracious Daniel and Brent Shamu
Oct. 18, 2023
Govt hunts for youth fund looters
Youth Empowerment and Development minister Tinoda Machakaire on Monday confirmed that they had launched a probe into the abuse of youth funds.
By Brent Shamu
Oct. 18, 2023
Zim tops in cancer deaths
A 2018 cancer research conducted by Unicef revealed that Zimbabwe had the fifth highest burden of cervical cancer in the world, with over 1 000 feminine deaths recorded each year.
By Brent Shamu
Oct. 21, 2023
Surrender illegal firearms: Police
The amnesty followed a spike in armed robberies and other offences involving the use of firearms throughout the country.
By Brent Shamu
Oct. 26, 2023
Corrupt Harare chefs behind shocking ecological disaster
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By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 20, 2024
Zanu PF battles for influence amid Sadc-wide poll crises
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By Tinashe Kairiza and Tinofara Chiwanza
Dec. 20, 2024
