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'Bomb' explodes at Chamisa rally
CCC interim organising secretary Amos Chibaya, who was on the podium when the grenade exploded, appealed to the crowd to remain calm.
By Nunurai Jena and Miriam Mangwaya
Sep. 12, 2022
Tension ahead of central committee elections
Zanu PF national political commissar Mike Bimha recently issued a circular on set minimum qualifications for participation in the elections.
By Kenneth Nyangani and Nunurai Jena
Sep. 19, 2022
Zanu PF bigwigs thrown under the bus
It appears only Mnangagwa and his deputies Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi will not be contested.
By Nunurai Jena and Kenneth Nyangani
Sep. 23, 2022
CUT student knocked down by haulage truck
Student Representative Council secretary of external affairs, information and publicity Regis Muzambi confirmed the accident.
By Nunurai Jena
Oct. 8, 2022
Chegutu mine collapse: Govt appeals for help
Twenty-one artisanal miners were rescued with four receiving treatment at Chegutu District Hospital following the disaster which struck on Friday.
By Nunurai Jena
Oct. 2, 2023
Chegutu mine latest: Two more bodies retrieved
The search for the other missing miners has been temporarily stopped after the mine underground became shaky.
By Nunurai Jena
Oct. 7, 2023
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Chombo seeks to return to Zanu PF
Zanu PF Mashonaland West provincial chairperson Mary Mliswa-Chikoka confirmed receiving a letter from Chombo seeking readmission.
By Nunurai Jena
Oct. 15, 2023
‘20 000 Zimbos succumbed to Aids-related diseases last year’
World Aids Day commemorations were held under the theme Let Communities Lead and the guest of honour was First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa.
By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 2, 2023
Zanu PF snatches Chinhoyi ward from CCC
The opposition CCC is engulfed in trouble as self-proclaimed interim secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu is recalling its MPs, senators and councillors.
By Nunurai Jena
Dec. 4, 2023
Judge President bemoans shortage of judges
JUDGE President Justice Mary Zimba-Dube said “judges are burdened with heavy workloads” at most stations across the country.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 9, 2024
Zim’s SDG goals off target
The situation has also been exacerbated by outbreaks of diseases such as cholera, amid a persistent COVID-19 threat.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 23, 2024
Zanu PF gets two-thirds majority
Zanu PF has been craving for a super majority after it missed it in the August 23 and 24 2023 elections.
Boy (9) drowns in dip tank
Mashonaland West provincial veterinary director Thokizani Mswela confirmed the incident and identified the victim as Alois Muputisi.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 5, 2024
Court nullifies Chinhoyi election results
This facilitated a by-election to be held next month although it is not clear if Muzanenhamo would be eligible to contest in the polls.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 7, 2024
Feature: Politicians, dubious offer letters spur farm evictions
They were remanded in custody for two weeks after being arrested for occupying Gelyksvlei (Lazy Five) Farm in Karoi, Hurungwe district in Mashonaland West province.
By Sydney Kawadza and Nunurai Jena
Feb. 13, 2024
Mines officials up for extortion
The duo allegedly extorted US$5 000.00 from an applicant for a mining certificate.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 20, 2024
Employ from communities: Minister
Chombo said contractors would use a list of locals seeking jobs that would be submitted to her office by traditional leaders in the areas contractors will be working.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 23, 2024
Mines officials denied bail
Magistrate Tshuma said the state has a strong case and the duo might abscond although Mudyawabikwa had told the court that she doesn’t have a passport.
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 23, 2024
Mapinga accident claims two police officers
“The police Mahindra vehicle was traveling towards Harare encroached into the lane of vehicles traveling from Harare causing the accident with the bus” explained the eyewitness
By Nunurai Jena
Feb. 28, 2024
C’llors fume over US$7 allowance
A survey by NewsDay showed that, ZWL$113 000 is the stipulated rate for councillors across the country, hence the stampede for stipends at council functions by councillors.
By Nunurai Jena
Mar. 4, 2024
Apostolic sects top GMC complaints list
She said the ZGC is opening five provincial offices in Bulawayo, Manicaland, Midlands, Masvingo and Mashonaland West.
By Nunurai Jena
Mar. 4, 2024
Govt reviews councilors’ allowances
But most councilors interviewed rubbished the increases saying they were an ‘insult’ considering the amount of work that they do and the distances travelled in their respective wards.
By Nunurai Jena
Mar. 4, 2024
Zanu PF demands better allowances for councillors
Local Government minster, Winston Chitando has since increased monthly allowances for councillors from ZWL$113 000 (US$7) to ZWL$1 358 255 (US$80).
By Harriet Chikandiwa and Nunurai Jena
Mar. 7, 2024
Diplomatic etiquette thrown to the dogs as protocol team skips Russian national anthem
The diplomat later requested that the national anthem be sung at the end of the ceremony to make up for the gaffe.
By Nunurai Jena
Mar. 21, 2024
ED’s team in diplomatic boob
This comes less than two weeks after the team was warned by President Mnangagwa for playing a “bad” version of Zimbabwe’s national anthem at a function he was presiding over.
By Nunurai Jena
Mar. 22, 2024
Chinhoyi councillors, mayor clash over town clerk suspension
Some CCC councilors felt betrayed by their mayor.
By Nunurai Jena
Mar. 24, 2024
Ministry targets 130k health workers by 2028
The government has rolled out a programme to fight cervical cancer in rural communities with assistance from WHO.
By Nunurai Jena
Apr. 30, 2024
We cannot run a toilet: Chinhoyi cllrs
The toilet debate arose because of the use of chamber toilets by the public whenever they visit Town House for various reasons including paying rates.
By Nunurai Jena
May. 27, 2024
Overfishing menace at Lake Kariba
Fishermen appealed to the government to relax laws that only allow fishermen to fish in areas 20 metres deep and 3 kilometres from the shore considering the dwindling water level.
By Nunurai Jena
May. 29, 2024
Mutsvangwa booed as factionalism rocks Zanu PF
Mliswa-Chikoka played down what happened during the meeting saying Ziyambi excused himself as he was going for a hospital visit.
By Nunurai Jena
Jun. 6, 2024
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Second Murambatsvina looms as Harare plans massive demolitions of illegal settlements
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By Sharon Buwerimwe and Chantay Ruswa
Nov. 10, 2024
