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By Tanonoka Joseph Whande Tragedy on African soil is hardly considered disastrous enough to warrant the attention of the world. Whenever Africa has a disaster, a smaller disaster in Europe leapfrogs the continent. Africa, even when it’s under extreme stress, does not complain much but, rather, finds ways to survive when its elders run errant. This […]
By Richard Chidza First Lady Grace Mugabe last Friday appeared to retreat in the fluid race to succeed her ageing husband after what appeared to be her endorsement of Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa, but analysts warned it could be a tactical move to check mate her rivals. Grace told a rally in Mberengwa that Mnangagwa was […]
By Moses Matenga FIRST LADY Grace Mugabe on Saturday hinted that President Robert Mugabe could name an outsider to succeed him as she warned the veteran ruler’s lieutenants against becoming too ambitious. Grace’s revelations provide the first insight into Mugabe’s succession plans as he has kept the matter close to his chest. They came a few […]
By Enock Muchinjo All I know about Phillip Chiyangwa is from the stuff I’ve read or heard — the much talked about vast wealth and, to borrow a cliché long associated with him, the perceived flamboyance. I have never personally encountered the man, and I’ve never harboured any desire to. Chiyangwa and I (until very […]
By Tangai Chipangura For someone who is vice-president of the country and whose chances of one day becoming the president are not exactly remote, Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to take Parliament business seriously. It is difficult to understand why Mnangagwa, who is for that matter leader of government business in Parliament, appears to take pride in […]
By Fungai Jachi The chairman of the Zimbabwe Business Awards, Enrico Mangono Sibanda, allegedly swindled two hotels and Mega Fest Holdings of $5 900 after he failed to pay his bills. Sibanda appeared before Harare magistrate Mr Batanai Madzingira charged with fraud. He was remanded to December 10 for trial. Prosecutor Mrs Devoted Gwashavanhu Nyagano […]
By Prosper Dembedza Former Warriors skipper Method Mwanjali lost $325 to two men who allegedly misrepresented to him that they were employees of the Vehicle Inspection Department before issuing him with a fake driver’s licence. The two men -Kunei Sengu (51) and George Musarurwa (42) – were charged with fraud when they appeared before Harare […]
By Petros Kausiyo and Sikhumbuzo Moyo TRUE to his character, Philip Chiyangwa’s flamboyance shone through the night at a Harare hotel on Saturday as the property mogul unveiled his ZIFA gospel at a glitzy manifesto launch that attracted a huge turnout from the association’s councillors. It was a night where business was mixed with pleasure […]
STEWART Murisa brought the curtain down on a career spanning more than two decades, in style with a double strike, but his feat was overshadowed by a superb goal by a prophet whose love for football knows no boundaries.
By Alex. T Magaisa This is a personal tribute I wrote on the night of Saturday 21 November 2015, upon receiving news of the death of Professor Sam Moyo, an intellectual icon and a fine gentleman. I first posted it on my Facebook page but thought it worthy to share on this blog: I’m very […]