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40 Gokomere Pupils Arrested After Protesting, 'Attacking' Cops

By Masvingo Correspondent AT LEAST 40 Gokomere High School pupils in Masvingo were Monday arrested after they were violent protests at the Catholic-run learning institution. The pupils were reportedly protesting against poor living conditions and the quality of at the school. Sources at the school told NewZimbabwe.Com the mismanagement of funds was the lead factor

Zimbabwe May Embrace Bitcoin As Legal Tender

Agencies ZIMBABWE has been paying attention to the increasing demand for crypto among its people, which it views as a possible avenue for growth. The country has also been receptive to regulating the entire sector. Zimbabwe's government is considering utilizing Bitcoin (BTC) as a legal payment option to meet this growing demand and harness the

Robert Mugabe's Ex-Teacher (99) Dies  

By Staff Reporter  A TEACHER to former President Robert Mugabe, Kennedy Manyika has died. Manyika, who, after Zimbabwe's independence served as a diplomat, is also the father of opposition leader, Noah Manyika. Noah Manyika leads the Build Zimbabwe party. In a statement Monday, the Manyika family described the former educationist as a "gift," who has

Lloyd Chitembwe (right) with Caps United owner, Farai Jere

Chitembwe Ends Days Of Speculation, Returns To Caps United As Head Coach

By Sports Reporter  LLOYD Chitembwe has finally ended days of speculation surrounding his future after completing a sensational return to his boyhood club Caps United as the head coach. The 50-year-old coach was Monday unveiled as the new head coach at the fading Harare giants, replacing Darlington Dodo who was sacked last week. Chitembwe completes

Winos Dube

Bulawayo Residents Up In Arms With Representative Chair

By Bulawayo Correspondent BULAWAYO residents are up in arms with the Bulawayo United Residents Association (BURA) chairperson Winos Dube whom they accuse of interfering with the operations of affiliate residents' associations. The residents also accuse Dube of failing to relinquish his post following the expiry of his term of office in 2018. Representatives of various

Maria Wemba was abducted and assaulted last month by suspected Zanu PF youths in Zvimba

End Violence Against Women In Politics: Pressure Group

By Thandiwe  Garusa  WOMEN Reform Network, a grouping of 25 women's rights organisations that advocate for gender equality has condemned the use of violence against women politicians. The statement follows the recent attack of the MDC Alliance Zvimba South constituency coordinating member Maria Wemba. She was allegedly abducted and tortured by suspected Zanu PF youths last

'Breadwinner' (54) Rapes Lover's Niece (14)

By James Muonwa, Mashonaland West Correspondent A 54-year-old man from Kenzamba in Makonde district took advantage of his lover's absence and repeatedly raped her niece aged 14 because he was the breadwinner. Moses Chibika of Chivhima village was last week convicted of rape when he appeared before regional magistrate Ignatius Mugova at the Chinhoyi Court Complex. He

Nqobile Siziba

Teen Arrested In Botswana Attempting To Smuggle Stolen Vehicle Into Zim

By Staff Reporter A MALE Zimbabwean teenager who allegedly stole a vehicle at Marobela village in Botswana before attempting to smuggle it into Zimbabwe through an undesignated point has been remanded in custody in the neighbouring country. Nqobile Siziba (18) has since appeared in court facing charges of stealing a double cab Nissan vehicle before

RBZ Governor John Mangudya

RBZ Decries Divided Politics, Social Media Abuse For Unstable Exchange Rates

By Alois Vinga RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has bemoaned polarisation and the negative impact of social media for derailing the central bank's efforts to stabilise the exchange rate. Addressing senior army officers at the Rodgers Alfred Nikita Mangena Barracks, (formerly the Zimbabwe National Defense University) in Harare last Friday, the RBZ governor, John Mangudya said

Ignatius Chombo

Chombo Ignores ED's Legitimacy Court Challenges

By Bulawayo Correspondent FORMER Zanu PF finance secretary, Ignatius Chombo has ignored a High Court application filed by a Zanu PF youth, Sybeth Musengezi seeking the nullification of Zanu PF's 19th November 2017 special session Central Committee meeting. At the meeting, President Emmerson Mnangagwa was elected president, but in his court challenge, Musengezi was the process

Godfrey Tsenengamu

'Don't Donate Party Rejects To FEEZ': Tsenengamu Tells Zanu PF

By Robert Tapfumaneyi THE national coordinator of the newly launched Front For Economic Emancipation (FEEZ), Godfrey Tsenengamu says Zanu PF must solve its mounting problems and desist from blaming other political parties for its never-ending factional fights. He was responding to claims made by Zanu PF Harare province acting chairperson Goodwills Masimirembwa that Zanu PF

Justice Minister Ziyambi

Ziyambi Defends Zimbabwe's Questionable Human Rights Record

By Felix Matasva MUTARE: Despite strong criticism against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime over its human rights violations, Justice Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi says Zimbabwe remained committed to upholding the citizens' freedom under the country's Constitution, regional, and instruments. He defended the government's questionable human rights record whilst officially opening the Justice Ministry's 2022 Strategic Plan Review

Astro

UB40 Founding Member Astro Dies

BBC BRITISH vocalist and founding member of UB40 Terence Wilson, better known by his stage name Astro, has died aged 64. Astro, who performed in the reggae-pop band for more than 30 years, died after a short illness, his current band confirmed. "We are absolutely devastated and completely heartbroken," said a statement on Ali Campbell and

Somizi partying in Namibia

Somizi Parties In Namibia After Being Rejected By Zimbabwe

TimesLIVE IF "moving right along" was a person, Somizi Mhlongo would fit that notion. While one country has given the choreographer the cold shoulder, another has welcomed him with open arms. Somizi was blocked by the ruling Zanu-PF political party and churches which had mobilised and written a petition to deny him entry into Zimbabwe,

Anjin Diamond Mining Company in Chiadzwa

Mining Companies Must Seek 'Social Licences': Rights Group

By Felix Matasva MUTARE: A Manicaland-based environmental watchdog, Green Governance Zimbabwe Trust (GGZT) has called on mining companies to seek social licenses to foster inclusion and participation of local communities. The call comes after Headmen Chiadzwa and 27 villagers were recently arrested for protesting against the Chinese-owned diamond mining company, Anjin Investments' bid to initiate a

Pushcart Operator (32) Jailed 18 Years For Sodomising Boy (7)

By James Muonwa, Mashonaland West Correspondent A 32-year-old Chinhoyi man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for sodomising a seven-year-old boy. Chinhoyi magistrate, Ignatius Mugova this week convicted Liberty Gimu (32), a pushcart operator at Gadzema main rank, who suspended three years on condition of good behaviour. Gimu is not related to the

Rwandan Firm Secures 2 000ha In Zimbabwe For Chilli Production 

The Times Rwanda GASHORA Farm led by Diego Twahirwa, an agribusiness entrepreneur has secured 2000 ha of land in Zimbabwe, in a bid to increase chilli produce. Twahirwa intends to outgrow 2000 hectares of spice this season, under the deal. The agreement was reached between Shumbatafari, one of Zimbabwe's leading agribusiness firms and Gashora Farm,

Anesu Mironga (left) has her temperature checked by Chenai Rushwaya, while Cathrine Muchenje records the names of congregants before entering Chisipiti United Methodist Church in Harare.

Churches Reopen To Vaccinated, Unvaccinated

UM News IN ZIMBABWE, mixed feelings greeted a recent government announcement that both vaccinated and unvaccinated congregants could worship together in person. The decision followed a series of meetings after the government announced in August that only fully vaccinated congregants could participate during in-person services. Following the Aug. 12 decision, representatives of the Zimbabwe Council

Vangelis Haritatos Deputy Agriculture Minister

Horticulture Sector Embarks On Unique Export Plan

By Staff Reporter THE Zimbabwean Horticultural Development Council (HDC) last Thursday and Friday hosted an investment forum. It is the first of its kind to track development trends and opportunities in Zimbabwe and to provide insights and analysis with the aim of attracting foreign direct investment into Zimbabwean horticulture. The government aims to increase agriculture's

Lands Minister Anxious Masuka

Rampant Corruption Endemic Among Lands Officers: Minister

By Staff Reporter LANDS Minister, Anxious Masuka has admitted there is rampant corruption among ministry officials, who parcel out farms after receiving bribes. He said the lands department had become a haven of corruption where criminal cartels of officers, demanded bribes for land allocations under the notorious "something for something and nothing for nothing" operation mantra. Masuka