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March 10, 2016

War veterans reject Tshinga Dube

The Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has rejected newly appointed War Veterans Minister, Tshinga Dube, setting the former freedom fighters on a collision course with the ruling ZANU-PF party and its leader, President Robert Mugabe. Dube was appointed by President Mugabe on Saturday as Minister of Welfare Services for War Veterans, War Collaborators, […]

Police bosses framed over Mujuru links

By Tarisai Machakaire An ex-cop who lied that top cops were part of Zimbabwe People First leader Joice Mujuru’s convoy was yesterday fined $300 for deliberately supplying false information to public authorities. Shadreck Chingoma Mutota, 58, of Ocean Pentagon in Epworth, pleaded guilty to the charge when he appeared before Harare provincial magistrate Vakayi Chikwekwe. […]

Mugabe should surrender to 2008 winner – Tsvangirai…. says Temba Mliswa

By Mlondolozi Ndlovu Outspoken former Zanu PF chairperson for Mashonaland West Temba Mliswa says President Robert Mugabe should swallow his pride and hand over power to MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai whom he says was the rightful winner of the controversial 2008 presidential race. Mliswa was speaking during a mini rally that was convened on Wednesday to […]

Hundreds of churches face demolition

Thousands of Harare church-goers could find themselves in limbo from this week onwards, after the city council gave more than 100 churches operating from illegal premises around the capital a 48-hour ultimatum to vacate their premises or face the full might of the law, as the council strives to restore order in the city. Harare […]

‘Dzamara wanted to expose ballot fraud’

By Farayi Machamire and Blessings Mashaya Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai made sensational claims yesterday that missing human rights activist, Itai Dzamara, was abducted by suspected State agents because he had in his possession damning evidence of ballot fraud from the controversial 2013 polls. The former prime minister in the government of national unity made the […]

More Mnangagwa allies face the chop

By Mugove Tafirenyika More supporters of embattled Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa are being ruthlessly chucked out of President Robert Mugabe’s warring Zanu PF, drilling more holes into the Midlands godfather’s mooted presidential aspirations. The Zanu PF women’s league chairperson for Mashonaland West, Angeline Mucheneyi, told the Daily News yesterday that four bigwigs from the province […]

Mugabe an embarrassment

Kurauone Chihwayi – President Robert Mugabe’s recent visit to India to attend a cultural event and his unceremonious return encapsulates all that is wrong with his government and the damage it has done to our country.

Zimbabwe beats Scotland by 11 runs in World Twenty20

NAGPUR, India (AP) — Zimbabwe beat Scotland by 11 runs after a brisk half century by Sean Williams and a four-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Wellington Masakadza in the first round Group B match at the World Twenty20 on Thursday.  Williams hit 53 off 36 balls as Zimbabwe made 147-7. Masakadza then took 4-28 as […]