March 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition's Chamisa Dismisses Mwonzora's ConCourt Election Application As Sideshow
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has told his supporters to remain focused and not get distracted as the country heads towards general elections. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kirsty Coventry to Join Swimming Great Michael Phelps in International Hall of Fame
ZIMBABWE swimming icon is set to be recognised for her achievements during her career by being inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in September alongside one of… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: Information Minister is Top Performer in New Zimbabwe Rankings - President Set to Announce Own Analysis
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is, this Thursday, expected to present an analysis of how Cabinet Ministers, Permanent Secretaries and other government and parastatal departmental… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lecturers On Exemption Permits 'Let Go' By SA Government Launch Court Fight
Several Zimbabwean and Lesotho lecturers on exemption permits that allow them to live and work in SA, have been told their services are no longer required by the Department of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Women's Hockey Team Eyes Junior Africa Cup Final After Egypt Win
The Zimbabwe women's junior hockey team has set sights on advancing to the finals of Africa cup in Egypt after they dismantled the hosts Monday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Artisanal Miners Write to Mnangagwa Seeking Approval to Export Minerals Following Blanket Ban
Artisanal miners have written to President Emmerson Mnangagwa requesting a six-month suspension of government's ban on the export of base minerals. Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC's Ostallos Siziba Leads Voter Registration Drive in 'Orphaned' Zengeza, As Sikhala Clocks 275 Days in Remand
Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Deputy Spokesperson Ostallos Siziba is leading the party's voter registration campaign in Zengeza West, incarcerated Member of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: MP Mliswa Gets Emotional Over Cartoon Questioning His Independence, Zanu-PF Influence
Outspoken Independent Member of Parliament (MP) Temba Mliswa Tuesday got emotional after being mocked for his strong Zanu PF ties by a 'popular' Zimbabwe Daily cartoonist. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZEC Admits False Start On Voter Registration Blitz - Commission Blames Power Cuts As Pressure Mounts
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has admitted that its current voter registration blitz has virtually stopped, blaming constant power outages which are affecting the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: MDC-T Gears for Primaries, to Prioritise CCC's Consensus Candidate Selection Method Where Communities Are in Agreement
MDC-T has said it will also be employing a consensus candidate selection model alongside its primaries set any time before the end of March. Read more »
Zimbabwe: CCC Trio Acquitted of Threatening to Kill Mwonzora - Chief Suspect Put to His Defence
Three of four Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) activists have been cleared of charges of threatening to kill MDC Alliance president, Douglas Mwonzora. Read more »
Zimbabwe: RBZ Auction Allots U.S.$20 Million As Tobacco Sales Expected to Boost Liquidity
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Foreign Exchange Auction this week allotted a total US$20 million amid expectations that the commencement of the 2023 tobacco selling season will… Read more »
March 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: Harare City Mayor Mafume Reads Riot Act to City Parking Officials As Pressure Mounts on Council
HARARE City mayor, Jacob Mafume, Monday called City Parking and municipal traffic enforcement officials to order over clamping mayhem that gripped the capital last week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Catholic Bishops Join Calls for Voter Registration - Warn Against Violence Ahead of Crunch Elections
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe (CCJPZ), an entity of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference (ZCBC), is calling on citizens of the Southern African… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Late Musician Andy Brown's Message Against Politically Motivated Violence Ahead of General Elections
Two of late musician Andy Brown's lines in 2003 production Tongogara, hit harder than American boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather in his better days. Read more »
March 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Confers Hero Status On EEG Activist Who Called for Ban On Winky d'S Music
The late Economic Empowerment Group (EEG) secretary, Clifford Hlupeko who called for a ban on popular Zim Dancehall artist Winky D's music, has been declared a provincial hero. Read more »
March 14, 2023
South Africa: Former Joburg Mayor Vows to Block Zanu-PF Officials From Entering South Africa - Freeze Assets
South African opposition party leader Herman Mashaba has fired a salvo again at Zanu PF saying his party will push for Zimbabwe's ruling party officials to be barred from the… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Off the Hook - Gwanda Solar Project Contract Remains Valid
Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has been cleared in a case he was accused of defrauding the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) US$5,6 million in the controversial Gwanda Solar project. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Says Not Moved By U.S. Sanctions
Vice president, Constantino Chiwenga says he is not worried by the fact that he remains enlisted on sanctions as he dismissed being embroiled in a nasty rivalry with his principal,… Read more »
March 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: 'Cruel and Abhorrent' - Former Asylum Seeker Biti Blasts UK's New Migrant Policy
Criticisms continues of the British government's tough new legislation which will ban anyone who arrives in the United Kingdom (UK) in small boats across the English Channel from… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Botswana: President Masisi Wants to Scrap Passport Requirement for Zimbabweans Entering Botswana
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi is flirting with a proposal to allow nationals of the two countries to use national identity cards (IDs) to enter either jurisdiction. Read more »
March 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Hollywood Star Gurira Set to Present At the Oscars
US-based Zimbabwean actress Danai Gurira's profile in Hollywood continues to grow after being named among the stars added in the initial round of presenters for the 2023 Oscars. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Now Just a Skills Factory, Says Chamisa as Professionals Flee Low Pay
OPPOSITION Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa has described Zimbabwe as the world's new factory for much-needed skills while it remains a shell marred by… Read more »
Southern Africa: Sanctions Against Zimbabwe Should Not Be Dropped Until Human Rights Are Secured - South African Opposition Party
SOUTH African opposition party, ActionSA, says sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the West should not be scrapped until the Zanu PF-led government respects human rights. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mliswa Questions Zanu-PF Primary Elections as He Predicts a 'Bhora Musango'
FORMER Zanu PF member and independent legislator Temba Mliswa has questioned the upcoming internal elections in the ruling party saying the time frame raises dust. Read more »