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July 22, 2017

Zapu wants 2018 elections postponed

Zapu president Dumiso Dabengwa has called for the postponement of the 2018 elections claiming the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) was not yet ready to conduct a credible poll.

2018: Scenarios and Questions for Zimbabwe

 Toendepi Shonhe – Given the history of a parked transition since 1980, Zimbabweans are worried that the country remains arrested by retrogression. Zimbabwe has been stagnant without tangible development and the future of the country is threatened by misgovernance, corruption, lack of leadership and a complete absence of a shared vision. The country’s prospects are dim. Indeed, the country is in deep crises that require Zimbabweans to reflect deeply as a collective. The important questions to be asked are: why must we be worried; what is at stake and what are the prospects for Zimbabwe?

Dema power project dead in the water

The $250 million Dema Power Plant — set up to provide emergency power in the wake of electricity shortages due to low water levels in Kariba Dam — has been mothballed on the back of fuel challenges, it has been learnt.

Can they really afford to throw away 3 or 4 million votes?

Cathy Buckle – As soon as the words ALIEN, New Constitution and Dual Citizenship are out of my mouth the woman stops looking at my documents and I can see the encounter is about to come to an end. “We have not been informed about the new constitution and dual citizenship” she says. This despite the fact that this is the country’s main Citizenship office and the new Constitution was adopted four years ago, in 2013. “The legislation has not been changed,” the official says.

Cheated man to get lobola refund

A Mberengwa magistrate has ordered a family to reimburse a villager lobola he paid following the collapse of his marriage after he found his wife in a compromising position with another man.

Sono invites Bosso to tourney

Legendary South African footballer and businessman Jomo Sono has invited Bulawayo giants Highlanders to a four team anti-Xenophobia Cup that will also feature his side Jomo Cosmos at the Vosloorus Stadium in East Rand on August 6.

Couple’s only 2 kids drown in dam

Two siblings aged three and five years drowned in Filabusi on Thursday after attempting to swim in Zamba Dam. Junior Nkala (5) and Sithandweyinkosi (3) were the only children in their family.