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Zimbabwean Prime Minister and Movement for Democractic Change (MDC) President Morgan Tsvangirai, left, and his wife Elizabeth greet the audience on the first day of the party's National Policy Conference in Harare, May 17, 2013.
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Tsvangirai speech on launch of Agenda for Real Transformation (ART)

Over the last two days, this policy conference has received, deliberated and scrutinised the party’s Agenda for Real Transformation (“ART”), our blueprint for effective, humane and viable political, economic and social governance.

MDC-T Star Rally in Pictures
News / Politics

MDC-T Star Rally in Pictures

An estimated 30 000 people attended the MDC-T Star rally at the Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfield. This was despite a high profile match featuring Harare giants Dynamos and CAPS United nearby. Also over the weekend the party completed its policy conference.

The woman performs for her audience
Bizarre / News

Lochinvar family get scare as naked woman runs into their yard

HARARE – In yet another case of suspected witchcraft, a Lochinvar family got the scare of their life when a naked woman ran into their backyard in broad daylight. Several theories circulated, with some suspecting her to be a ‘witch’.

Moreblessing Hwesva, Proficiency Maritinyu and Simon Ngonyamo
Crimes / News / Relationships

Man who attacked cheating wife with broken beer bottle speaks out

A South Africa based Zimbabwean man who attacked his cheating wife with a beer bottle says he is going to hand over himself to police end of this month. Speaking from Sasolburg (SA) Moreblessing Hwesva, 31, confirmed attacking his wife Proficiency Maritinyu.

Partson Jaure (left) and Devon Chafa
News / Sports

DeMbare beat Caps United as Bosso stumble

Zimbabwe football champions Dynamos kept up their three year dominance of city rivals CAPS United after beating them 1-0 courtesy of a Devon Chafa penalty. Meanwhile Bulawayo giants Highlanders lost 2-1 to How Mine.

General Phillip Sibanda of the Army shakes Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's hand during Defence Forces Day ceremonies in 2009 at a Harare stadium. Air Marshal Perance Shiri can be seen behind the General saluting General Mujuru.
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I dont hate generals – Tsvangirai

HARARE – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai says he does not hold a personal grudge against security service chiefs but wants them to respect civilian authority and to discharge their duties professionally in a non-partisan manner.

Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono with workers retrenched by the bank
Business / News

Gono: From teaboy to poultry magnate

HARARE – Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono is not your quintessential Zimbabwean tycoon. He has been amassing wealth, spreading it across industries to reduce risk, and above all keeping quiet about it.

Partson Jaure (left) and Devon Chafa
News / Sports

Jaure rallies DeMbare ahead of derby

CAN Dynamos produce the magic to maintain their dominance over bitter rivals CAPS United tomorrow? The Harare giants will revive their long-standing rivalry when they clash at the National Sports Stadium in a match neither side isprepared to lose. Kick off is at 2pm.

Zimbabwe: EU sanctions suspended as ZANU PF steps up pre-election harassment
Elections / News / Politics

CIO sponsored NGO suing Mugabe

An NGO suing President Robert Mugabe in an attempt to force early elections in Zimbabwe is actually a bogus outfit being funded by the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) using money from the secretive ‘Operation Spiderweb.’

Nehanda Radio Citizen Reports: 17-05-13
Citizen Reports / News

Nehanda Radio Citizen Reports: 17-05-13

“Zaka East ward 20 Zanu PF chairman Samuel Janga is threatening people with death. He is infamous for his “vasingazivi ngavaurawe” slogan in apparent reference to MDC-T activists. This is despite dominance of James Gumbie the MDC-T candidate.”

Zimbabwean Prime Minister and Movement for Democractic Change (MDC) President Morgan Tsvangirai, left, and his wife Elizabeth greet the audience on the first day of the party's National Policy Conference in Harare, May 17, 2013.
Elections / News / Politics / Speeches

Tsvangirai speech to MDC-T policy conference

I stand before you as a proud President of the MDC, the party of excellence and the party of the future. It is with great pride that I am here to officially open this policy conference, running under the theme ‘Towards Real Transformation’.

Midlands State University
Courts / News / Relationships

MSU student in love triangle counter-sues

GWERU – The Midlands State University student who was sued recently for allegedly having an affair with a married lecturer has hit back by demanding US$10 000 in damages from the man’s wife. Miss Heather Mangosho is a level 2:1 Developmental Studies student.

Rugare girl murder suspect remanded
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Rugare girl murder suspect remanded

HARARE – The Harare man who allegedly confessed to raping and strangling to death 10-year-old Rugare girl Stacy Munjoma yesterday appeared in court charged with murder. Tawanda Mugove (27) was remanded in custody to May 31.

Hosiah Chipanga and wife
News / Showbiz

Hosiah Chipanga on enigmatic lifestyle

MUTARE – After more than three decades of churning out sungura tunes on a gospel tip tackling social ills in a biting and subliminal way, Hosiah Chipanga’s personality has bubbled to the surface in a big way. Chipanga (61) showcases himself as an apostle.

Harare father catches his children having sex
Courts / Crimes / News

Uncle sexually molests 8-year-old niece

HARARE – A rape prophecy turned real after an eight-year-old girl was sexually molested by her uncle, true to what her mother had been told during a church service, a magistrate has heard. The incident allegedly took place last year, when the girl returned from school.

MDC officials Thabani Mpofu -left- and Warship Dumba during one of their court appearences
Courts / News / Politics

Court postpones Tsvangirai staffers trial

HARARE – The multiple charge case against research officials in Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s office has been postponed to June 3 for trial. Defence counsel for the quartet, Alec Muchadehama, had applied that the State furnish them with the confiscated dockets.