Mnangagwa sacks provincial minister as Zanu PF factional brawls escalate

By Staff Reporter Harare – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has abruptly sacked Apollonia Munzverengwi, a relative of his deputy Constantino Chiwenga, from her post as Mashonaland East Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution. The dismissal, announced by Chief Secretary to the President Martin Rushwaya on Tuesday, offered no official explanation but has ignited speculation […]
There is a monster in the Harare Commission of Inquiry

By Marshall Bwanya Opinion – Two African proverbs are usefully relevant to the Maphios Cheda Commission of Inquiry into the affairs of the Harare City Council. The first, a Zimbabwean one, cautions against celebrating a witch hunter that will “catch your mother”. The other says that when a hyena wants to eat its children, it […]
Quill Associates slams Harare Commission’s “Unfounded” claims

By Staff Reporter Harare — Quill Associates, a firm embroiled in a probe into Harare City Council’s (HCC), financial management, has formally denied allegations of bribing Mayor Jacob Mafume and called for the Harare Commission of Inquiry to produce evidence or issue a retraction. In a heavily worded letter to Commission Chairperson retired Judge, Justice […]
PROWEB marks 20 years of empowering women leaders

By Staff Reporter Harare – The Professional Women, Women Executives, and Business Women’s Forum (PROWEB) launched its 20th-anniversary celebrations on Friday under the theme “20 Years of Impact: From Empowerment to Prosperity,” signaling a renewed commitment to advancing women’s economic leadership in Zimbabwe and beyond. The event, attended by government officials, diplomats, corporate leaders, and […]
Dubai billionaire Mulk pledges US$300K donation to Zim’s Presidential War Veterans Fund

By Staff Reporter Harare – Dubai-based billionaire Nawab Shaji Ul Mulk has pledged US$300,000 to the Presidential War Veterans Fund to support Zimbabwe’s liberation war heroes. This donation aligns with the government’s efforts to improve the livelihoods of those who played a pivotal role in the country’s liberation struggle. US$1.5 million has already been allocated […]
US$1.5 Million allocated to war veterans

By Staff Reporter Harare – Zimbabwe’s liberation war heroes have been allocated US$1.5 million has been allocated to the newly established Presidential War Veterans Fund. The Presidential War Veterans Fund seeks to bolster the economic empowerment and well-being of the war veterans, ex-political prisoners, detainees and restrictees, non-combatant cadres, and war collaborators. Three provinces […]
Zanu PF feuds: A prelude to another ‘coup’ amid corruption and despair?

By IDT Opinion – The recent public clashes between supporters of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga at Heroes Acre are not a fluke. They are a stark reminder of the deep-seated fissures within Zanu PF. These divisions, fuelled by corruption, greed, and a bitter succession dispute, bear an uncanny resemblance to the […]
Pressure mounts for probe into Chivayo’s US$40 million withdrawals

By Kudzai Zvivanashe Harare – Political and economic analysts are calling for an urgent investigation into the sources of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s wealth following revelations that he sought approval to increase the monthly cash withdrawal limit for two companies linked to him to US$20 million each. Chivayo, has however, since denied he signed the […]
Mutasa district combats child marriages with community-led campaigns

By Wilma Mavhengere Mutasa, Mancicaland – Mutasa district in partnership with Unicef, the ministry of public service and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDCA), has launched a series of impactful community awareness campaigns to combat child marriages and protect vulnerable children. The initiative focuses on equipping traditional leaders and Community Care Workers (CCWs), with […]
Chiredzi Care Groups provide vital support for vulnerable families amid El Niño crisis

By Wilma Mavhengere Chiredzi, Masvingo – Women and children in Chiredzi, a town hit hard by El Niño, have faced multiple challenges, including malnutrition, limited access to healthcare, and the impact of economic hardships that often fuel domestic violence. Amidst these challenges, the Care Groups initiative has emerged as a game-changer, offering innovative solutions and […]