ZANU PF Politburo member, Ziyambi Ziyambi has called for disciplinary action to be taken against his party’s Members of Parliament (MPs) and officials, who deliberately absent themselves at important meetings of organs of the ruling establishment. Ziyambi, who is also Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister, said attendance at party meetings was a constitutional requirement […]
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CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) faction sympathising with erstwhile leader Nelson Chamisa has distanced itself from Welshman Ncube and Jacob Mafume who swiftly assumed leadership roles in the sinking opposition party. Chaos continues to reign supreme in CCC as they pick up pieces after Chamisa dumped the opposition outfit after alleging infiltration from the ruling […]
High Court judge Justice Jacob Mafusire has once again dismissed an application by Petina Gappah who is being sued for US$1 million by a fellow lawyer Fadzayi Mahere for defamation. Gappah was seeking recusal of the judge on allegations of being biased and having an intimate affair with Mahere. Mafusire said Gappah had unjustifiably gone […]
The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has warned couples, who entered into holy matrimony through civil marriages, to urgently regularise their incorrectly captioned certificates as they cite an invalid law. Following the introduction of the new Marriages Act chapter 5:17 back in 2022, the certificates which continued to be issued capture the old statute, chapter […]
Former Mt Pleasant legislator Fadzayi Mahere has said she will not be running in next month’s by-election in her constituency as conditions that led to her resignation remain unchanged. In a statement Thursday, Mahere said votes cast in the August 2023 harmonised election were not respected while also accusing the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda […]
Zimbabwe recorded 188 cases of human right violations in February alone with ruling party Zanu PF functionaries perpetrating in most of the recorded cases. In its latest report, human rights watchdog, Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP), said there was a marked increase in violations in February as compared to the previous month of January. “In February, […]
ZIMBABWE has become a part of the three first Southern African countries to embrace the efficient Pan-Africa Payment System (PAPPS) in a bid to improve the ease of payments for local businesses when transacting beyond the borders. PAPSS was jointly created by the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat and the African Export and […]
Zimbabwe’s Ashley Kamanzira on Wednesday evening scooped a bronze medal after finishing third in the women 100m hurdles final at the African Games in Accra, Ghana. Kamanzira finished the race with a personal best of 13:59, setting a new national record. The Zimbabwean sprinter made it to the podium together with Mozambique’s Sidoane Fiadanatsoaso who […]
University of Zimbabwe (UZ) part-time lecturers are getting a measly US$2.50 stipend for every hour spent teaching at the country’s premier tertiary institution. In a widely-circulated internal memorandum from the deputy registrar responsible for Human Capital Management, only identified as T. S Makamure, dated March 13, 2024, the remuneration of adjunct lecturers was now blended, […]
In a landmark moment for Zimbabwe, Fungayi Jessie Majome has been sworn in as the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission chairperson, heralding a new chapter in the nation’s human rights journey. Majome, a seasoned advocate for justice, brings a fresh perspective to the role, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and internal improvement over external judgments. Majome’s […]
THE newly sworn-in Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission chairperson Fungayi Jessie Majome has said the country is not the worst in terms of human rights violations but her office will interrogate such allegations. Majome was speaking to the media after being sworn in by President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House on Wednesday that almost every nation […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has described his counterpart, Vladimir Putin a “true, dependable friend” after Russia donated fertilizer and grain to Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe received a donation of 25 000 tonnes of wheat and 23 000 tonnes of fertiliser donated by Russia, as part of its commitment to support African nations. Mnangagwa said “there are quarters” who […]
The government through cabinet has agreed to remove all unregistered artisanal miners along rivers the Mazowe River as part of its efforts to curb cholera spread. In a raft of measures being taken to avert the further spread of the cholera outbreak, Information Minister Janfan Muswere on Tuesday said that there would be enforcement of […]
A critical shortage of condoms has reportedly hit Sanyati district, which incorporates the gold-mining city of Kadoma, where commercial sex work is rife. The crisis could result in risky behaviour among young adolescents and key populations and negate strides made thus far in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Free condoms are not readily available […]
Zimbabwe Miners Federation president, Henrietta Rushwaya has been freed on US$500 bail following her arrest on allegations of defrauding Indian investors of more than US$1 million in a botched mining deal. Harare magistrate, Stanford Mambanje said there were no compelling reasons to deny Rushwaya bail before remanding her to April 10 for her routine remand. […]
Addis Ababa. — The head of Ethiopia’s biggest commercial bank has said that customers who withdrew more money than what was in their accounts because of a glitch cannot “escape” the law. Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) customers this week rushed to take out money, or transfer it to other accounts. It took several hours […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed prosecutor Michael Reza chairperson of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) with immediate effect. Reza fills the vacancy left by former chairperson, Loice Matanda Moyo who was recently appointed the Prosecutor General of Zimbabwe. The Chief Secretary to the Office of the President and cabinet, Martin Rushwaya said Reza has vast […]
Zimbabwe Mining Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya has been arrested after allegedly duping Indian investors US$1 million in a botched mining transaction. She is due to appear in court Wednesday after spending Tuesday night in police custody. Rushwaya is accused of attempting to sell three mines she does not own to Dubai investors after flying there […]