Chris Mutsvangwa loses ‘control’ of war vets….as Cephas Ncube takes over
By Staff Reporter Harare – In a stunning upset, Zanu PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa was defeated in the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) chairperson election by Cephas Ncube from Bulawayo province. Ncube won overwhelmingly, securing 294 votes, while Albert Ncube came second with 90 votes, followed by Victor Matemadanda with 75 votes, and […]
Zimbabwe records two Mpox cases
By Staff Reporter Harare – Health and Child Care minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora, has confirmed two cases of Mpox in Zimbabwe. During a press briefing in the capital, Harare, Dr Mombeshora stated that the affected individuals are currently in isolation and receiving appropriate medical care. “The Ministry of Health and Child Care wishes to inform […]
Renowned Pan-Africanist academic Dr. Bunting passes away
By Staff Reporter Arusha, Tanzania – Renowned academic and Pan-Africanist activist Dr. Ikaweba Muhajir Bunting passed away in Arusha, Tanzania. He was 74. Prior to his death, Bunting had been courageously battling cancer for three months in a Nairobi hospital. He was subsequently relocated to Tanzania, where he succumbed to his illness. In a statement, […]
Review: Selmor Mutukudzi’s Kugara Namainini a heartfelt plea for empathy
By Marshall Bwanya Harare – Selmor Mtukudzi, the talented daughter of the late legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi, has released a powerful emotionally charged new single titled Kugara Namainini (Living with the Stepmother). The song poignantly addresses the heartbreaking experiences of alleged child abuse endured by Selmor and her sister, Sandra, at the hands of their […]
High Court orders sale of Magaya’s stadium and hotel to settle US$420 K debt
By Staff Reporter Harare – The Harare High Court’s Commercial Division has ordered the sale of Prophet Walter Magaya’s stadium and hotel to settle a debt of US$420,140.72 owed to GetBucks Microfinance Bank Limited. The court’s decision, handed down on October 9, 2024, follows Magaya, his company Planet Africa (Private) Limited, and Tendai Magaya being […]
SA tycoon behind Zimbabwe oil pipeline plan linked to Ghana’s $45m fraud scandal
By The Sentry London and Washington, DC – A new investigation by The Sentry has uncovered significant concerns over the involvement of South African businessman Errol Gregor in a multibillion-dollar oil pipeline project between Mozambique and Zimbabwe. Gregor, previously linked to an alleged $45 million fraud scandal in Ghana, is now leading a plan to […]
Man rapes lover’s 80-year-old mother after violent attack
By Staff Reporter Rusape – A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to an effective 20 years in prison for assaulting and raping his 80-year-old girlfriend’s mother in Rusape. The incident according to a statement by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) occurred on June 1, 2024, just after midnight when the man, stormed into the elderly […]
Mbare fire reignites Zanu PF, CCC rivalry over informal market control
By Marshall Bwanya Harare – The devastating fire at Mbare Musika retail market in Harare has sparked a fresh battle between Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu PF, and the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) over control of the country’s largest informal sector. The blaze destroyed millions of dollars’ worth of goods and left hundreds of […]
Army commander Sanyatwe to honour Julius Nyerere’s legacy in commemorative dialogue
By Staff Reporter Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) commander Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe, who served as the ambassador to the United Republic of Tanzania from 2019 to 2023, will be a distinguished guest at a commemorative dialogue in Dar es Salaam on Friday. The event will honor the late former […]
Nduna apologizes to Mnangagwa over graduation fiasco
By Staff Reporter Harare – Former Zanu PF Chegutu West lawmaker Dexter Nduna has publicly apologized to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for misrepresenting his graduation status at the University of Zimbabwe (UZ). Nduna, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at UZ, failed to meet the requirements for the graduating Class of 2024, having […]