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 »
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 12, 2023
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 »
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 »
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: '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 »
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 »
March 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Nelson Chamisa Ready to Step Down From Party Leadership
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) President Nelson Chamisa has said he is ready to step down from the party's leadership if members decide so. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Says 'Panicky' Mnangagwa Behind Ordering of Junior Officers to Vote Zanu-PF At Polls
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has fingered President Emmerson Mnangagwa in the illegal ordering of junior officers to vote Zanu PF at this year's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Dodgy' Chikore Never Deserved Bona Mugabe - Says Outspoken Mliswa
Outspoken Norton legislator Temba Mliswa has wadded into Bona Mugabe and Simbarashe Chikore's divorce, arguing the latter never deserved to marry late President Robert Mugabe's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Trafficked 3-Year-Old Reunited With Mother
A three-year-old who was trafficked to South Africa last year by her father and grandmother has been reunited with her mother. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mangudya Defends Tough Stance On Al Jazeera Investigation Documentary
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, John Mangudya has called on the nation not to underestimate the impact of "biased and wild" claims made in snippets of the unscreened Al… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dzamara's Wife Pleads With Mnangagwa to Investigate His Disappearance
Eight years after the mysterious disappearance of journalist Itai Dzamara, his wife, Sheffra, is still yearning for closure. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Top Magistrate Jailed 3 Years for Corruption
A PROVINCIAL magistrate based at Karoi, who removed three suspects from remand, has been convicted and sentenced to three years' imprisonment. Read more »
March 09, 2023
Zimbabwe: Uproar as Court Blocks Release of Electronic Voter's Roll
TEMPERS are flaring after the High Court Tuesday blocked the release of electronic voters roll with critics claiming the ruling reflects lack of democracy in Zimbabwe ahead of 2023… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'I Wrote to Mnangagwa About Sikhala's Detention and He Ignored' Claims Chamisa
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has claimed that the continued incarceration of legislator Job Sikhala is a ploy to arm twist him to a negotiating table… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Stop Stealing From Tobacco Farmers, Pay Them Adequately, Timeously - Warns VP Chiwenga
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has warned tobacco buyers and contractors from stealing from farmers who struggled to produce the gold leaf during a long and challenging… Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Political Will to Find Dzamara Eight Years After Disappearance - Says Amnesty
Amnesty International Zimbabwe (AIZ) has said failure by government to account for Itai Dzamara, eight years after he was allegedly abducted is evidence authorities have no… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Warriors Defender Mudimu Joins Welsh Premier League Side Flint Town United
ZIMBABWE international defender Alec Mudimu has completed a move to Cymru Premier club Flint Town United Football Club in Wales. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Zimbabwe: Police Staff College Introduces Ideology Classes Ahead of Polls
Zimbabwe Republic Police's (ZRP) junior officers are being ordered to vote Zanu PF at this year's general elections NewZimbabwe.com can reveal. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Palestine Commends Zimbabwe Election Preps, Slams External Interference
Palestine ambassador to Zimbabwe, Tamer Almassri has commended authorities in Zimbabwe for their vigilance in preparing for the forthcoming elections amid calls for external forces… Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Will Only Investigate After Watching Al Jazeera Documentary Says ZACC
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has said it will only conduct investigations into individuals featuring in the Al Jazeera Investigation documentary after watching… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Exiled Former Minister Jonathan Moyo Jumps to Chiwenga's Defense - Claims VP Refused to Loot Gold
Former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo has leapt to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's defense claiming the Retired General is being attacked for refusing to be an appendage in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Big Brother Star Drags National Aids Council Boss to Court Over Cannabis Licence
Former Big Brother star Munya Chidzonga and colleague Elizabeth Bakasa have sued directors of Ivory Medical, a licensed medicinal cannabis-producing company, for fraudulently… Read more »
Zimbabwe: It's Risky to Release Voters Roll Argues ZEC as High Court Dismisses Markham Application
A HIGH court has dismissed an application by legislator Allan 'Rusty' Markham demanding the release of electronic voters' roll to be used in the upcoming general elections. Read more »