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Mon, Nov 16, 2009
Darwendale, November 15, 2009 - Three uniformed soldiers here beat a civilian for wearing an Anti-Kariba Draft Constitution T-shirt on Saturday and left him unconscious.
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ZBC boss labels female Journos as 'prostitutes'
Fri, Oct 16, 2009
Harare, - Zimbabwe Broadcasting Holdings Chief Executive Officer Happison Muchechetere has branded his female journalists who are complaining to have been sexually abused by senior managers as “prostitutes” during an interview with Radio VOP.
Tempers flare up at Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Interviews
Tue, Sep 29, 2009
Harare. -Tempers flared between the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and Zanu PF on Monday during interviews to chose commissioners for the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC).
Warriors disappoint
Tue, Oct 20, 2009
Harare, October 20, 2009 - Zimbabwe's Warriors blew the chance of an early passage to the quarter finals of the Cosafa senior soccer challenge after being held to a sluggish two all draw by Lesotho.
Kabila jets into Zimbabwe
Mon, Nov 02, 2009
Harare, - Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) chairman, Joseph Kabila, is in Zimbabwe for talks with the country’s political leaders.
Zanu PF Threatens To Interfere In Relief Food Distribution
Tue, Nov 03, 2009
Chimanimani, – The Zanu PF executive in Chimanimani has threatened that no relief food will be distributed in the area without the presence of the party's members.
Witness In Bennett's Trial Denies Torture Allegations
Tue, Nov 17, 2009
Harare, - Chief Superintendent Sipho James Makone, a high ranking police officer and investigator in Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) treasurer general Roy Bennett’s on-going terrorism trial, denied any knowledge of torture claims by Peter Micheal Hitschmann.
Government Has No Business Controlling The Media - Tsvangirai
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Harare, November 19, 2009 - The leader of the Movement of Democratic Change (MDC) leader and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday night said government had no business in controlling the media. Government Has No Business Controlling The Media - Tsvangirai Harare, November 19, 2009 - The leader of the Movement of Democratic Change (MDC) leader and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday night said government had no business in controlling the media. Harare, - The leader of the Movement of Democratic Change (MDC) leader and Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday night said government had no business in controlling the media.
Tsvangirai To Make Emotional Return To Zimbabwe Grounds
Thu, Nov 19, 2009
Harare, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will make an emotional return to Zimbabwe Grounds in Highfields on Sunday, November 29, almost two years after he was brutally assaulted following an aborted prayer meeting at the same venue on March 11 2007.
Zimbabwe Marks 16 Days Of Activism
Wed, Nov 25, 2009
Harare, - Zimbabwean journalists, particularly those in decision making posts, have a critical role in contributing to the end of gender based violence.
Strike Forces Postponement Of Bennett Trial
Mon, Feb 08, 2010
The treason trial of MDC Treasurer General and Deputy Agriculture Minister-Designate Roy Bennett failed to take off Monday due to the on-going strike by civil servants.
International Community Must End Isolation On Zimbabwe
Thu, Dec 03, 2009
Cape Town, Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Thursday appeared to be heeding to President Robert Mugabe's pressure that his Movement for Democratic Change must call for the removal of sanctions when he told a Cape Town public meeting that the international community must cease isolation on Zimbabwe reports VOP.
Zimbabwe needs humanitarian aid
Sun, Dec 06, 2009
United Nations deputy secretary for Humanitarian Affairs Catherine Bragg is expected in the country on Sunday for the official launch of the 2010 Consolidated Appeal to assist over six million people who remain affected by the erosion of basic services and livelihoods over the years.
Zimabwe's Airports Upgrade A Reality
Sun, Dec 06, 2009
Bulawayo, December 06 2009 -The much awaited upgrading and refurbishment of the country's strategic airports is now a reality following allocation of funds to the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) by Minister of Finance Tendai Biti.
Nkomo-Zimbabwe's New VP
Mon, Dec 14, 2009
President Robert Mugabe appointed the co- Minister of National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration and Zanu PF former chairperson, John Nkomo as the country’s second vice president in fulfilment of a 1987 Unity Accord signed between Zanu PF and Zapu.
Its Official: Chinoz cannot read!
Thu, Dec 17, 2009
Harare, - Self styled war veterans leader Joseph Chinotimba on Thursday almost caused a stir when he made an unexpected visit to the offices of the independent weekly papers The Standard and Zimbabwe Independent in Harare.
EU To Revise Zimbabwe Sanctions
Tue, Jan 05, 2010
Harare, - The European Union (EU) next month will meet to revise targeted sanctions and travel restrictions on President Robert Mugabe and his cronies in line with how the unity government has been implementing outstanding issues in the Global Political Agreement (GPA), a senior diplomat said Monday reports Radio VOP.
EU To Revise Zimbabwe Sanctions
Tue, Jan 05, 2010
Harare, - The European Union (EU) next month will meet to revise targeted sanctions and travel restrictions on President Robert Mugabe and his cronies in line with how the unity government has been implementing outstanding issues in the Global Political Agreement (GPA), a senior diplomat said Monday reports Radio VOP.
Zimbabwe Teachers Plan Strike
Tue, Jan 05, 2010
Masvingo, - A leading teachers' representative body has threatened industrial action ahead of the schools opening on January 12, to force government to award them salaries above the Poverty Datum Line (PDL).
Zimbabwe’s First Diamond Sale
Wed, Jan 06, 2010
MBANDA Diamonds Mining, a company authorized by government to mine diamonds in Chiadza, has announced that over 300 000 carats of diamonds will go on sale Thursday at the newly converted diamond processing facility at the Harare International Airport reports Radio VOP.
Foreign Investors Welcome Only As Partners - Mugabe
Mon, Jan 18, 2010
President Robert Mugabe on Monday said Zimbabwe is willing to have foreign investors in the country to invest and develop the country but only as "partners."
Mugabe support erodes
Tue, Jan 19, 2010
Only a quarter of Zimbabweans still support President Robert Mugabe, a top US poll has revealed.
Women's Petition - A Zanu PF Agenda
Sun, Jan 24, 2010
Harare, January - The Parliamentary Select Committee on the Constitution Process said it ignored a call by Zimbabwean women to include more women in the exercise because it believed it was a Zanu PF agenda to distract it from carrying out its work.
Mugabe downgrades Tsvangirai's powers
Tue, Feb 02, 2010
HARARE- A fresh confrontation is looming in Zimbabwe’s shaky power sharing government after Robert Mugabe reportedly ordered all ministers to stop reporting to Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai but to the two Zanu PF Vice-Presidents in a bid to demote the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader.
Children of top Zanu PF officials gobbles US$11 million in fees
Thu, Feb 04, 2010
HARARE - The bankrupt Zimbabwe government has somehow blown nearly ZAR86 million (US$11,6million) in one year in school fees for children and relatives of mostly top Zanu PF officials who are studying in South African Universities at a time when local universities are struggling to function due to serious financial constraints. This is despite claims that the students are on presidential scholarships which should come from President Mugabe's personal resouces.
War Vets Dig Up Great Zimbabwe Ruins
Sun, Feb 14, 2010
Masvingo, - Riot police had running battles with Robert Mugabe's war veterans on Friday night who were digging up one of the world's historical monuments, The Zimbabwe Ruins, to exhume remains of bodies of fighters of the liberation struggle, which they said had been buried there.
Jonathan Moyo left out in the cold
Sun, Feb 14, 2010
Harare, - Political turncoat Jonathan Moyo’s quest to rise in the Zanu PF power hierarchy hit a brick wall Friday when the central committee blocked his appointment to the party’s highest decision - making body politburo.
US Delegation To Assess New Unity Government Agreement
Tue, Feb 16, 2010
Harare, - A five-member congressional delegation of the U.S. House of Representatives will visit Zimbabwe on Thursday to assess progress in the implementation of the Global Political Agreement (GPA), economic reforms and visit U.S. funded humanitarian assistance projects.
Zimbabwe Cabinet Showdown Looms
Tue, Feb 16, 2010
Harare, February 15, 2010 - A major showdown is looming in Zimbabwe’s troubled inclusive government, as it has emerged that Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is preparing to tackle President Robert Mugabe and his Zanu PF head on in Cabinet over the recent gazetting of a new Statutory Instrument on indigenisation
Mugabe’s Divided Party Gears For Election
Wed, Feb 24, 2010
Harare, - As parties in Zimbabwe’s troubled inclusive government continue to haggle over key reforms spelt out in the global political agreement, President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF party is reportedly secretly readying for another violent campaign amid growing prospects of fresh elections next year reports RADIO VOP.
Sibanda bounces back as new ZUJ president
Sun, Feb 28, 2010
HARARE, – Dumisani Sibanda, news editor with thestate controlled Sunday News weekly, has bounced back as the new Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) president following a rerun of the union’s elections in Bulawayo on Saturday.
Assasination Attempt On Tsvangirai - MDC Launches Investigation
Thu, Mar 04, 2010
Harare, - Zimbabwe’s security services and the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) have launched investigations into a suspected assassination attempt on Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai during his hunger assessment tour of Matabeleland two weeks ago, reports South Africa-based Radio VOP.
International ICT firm, Intergr8 Group, eyes Zimbabwe
Tue, Mar 09, 2010
HARARE, March 9, 2010 - ONE of the world's leading Information and Communication Technology (ICT) companies, the Intergr8 Group Limited, says it intends to move into Zimbabwe despite the 51 percent indigenisation regulation that has become effective.
War vets slam ‘cruel’ minister
Tue, Mar 16, 2010
MASVINGO - Stan Mudenge is seeing red after a group of war veterans besieged his Chikore farm demanding that he co-exist with the black families he evicted last month.
Zimbabwe cricketers go missing in England
Thu, Mar 18, 2010
HARARE-Two Zimbabwe cricketers Graeme Cremer and Brendan Taylor have gone missing in England enroute to Zimbabwe following their tour of the West Indies.
Tsvangirai To Address Zimbabwe MPs Retreat
Sun, Mar 21, 2010
Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai will on Monday hold a no holds barred meeting with Members of Parliament and Ministers in an attempt to contain growing rifts between two key arms of government, the executive and legislature.
War Vets turn swords on Robert Mugabe's Spokesman
Sun, Mar 21, 2010
Harare - Disgruntled members of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) in the Joseph Chinotimba led faction have turned their sharp swords against the permanent secretary in ministry of Media, Information and Publicity George Charamba whom they are accusing of supporting and advising their bitter rival Jabulani Sibanda.
Zanu PF Baying For Gono's Blood
Tue, Mar 23, 2010
Harare, - Top Zanu PF officials, including government ministers are reportedly plotting the ouster of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono for opposing the controversial Indigenisation and empowerment law.
Zimbabwe Students Plan On Street Protests
Sun, Mar 28, 2010
Zimbabwe students are planning on to stage protests countrywide on Monday in an attempt to push the country’s unity government to come up with sound policies that would put Zimbabwe back on the education map.
Zimbabwe Magistrate Refuses To Release Detained Artist
Mon, Mar 29, 2010
Bulawayo, March 29, 2010 - Owen Maseko, the local artist arrested for holding an exhibition on the Gukurahundi massacres will spend another night in prison after a Bulawayo magistrate refused to release him.
Missing Zimbabwe State Security Agent Found Dead
Tue, Apr 13, 2010
Buhera, - The state security agent who went missing after denouncing President Robert Mugabe and saying he felt used by the government for taking part in the torture, harrassment of innocent Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) activists, has been found dead.
Donors Say Zimbabwe A Bottomless Pit
Thu, Apr 15, 2010
Harare, - The Minister of Education, Sports and Culture, David Coltart, says donors have told him that they will not support the payment of teacher salaries because Zimbabwe is a bottomless pit.
Zimbabwe Struggling To Repay Iran's Loan
Thu, Apr 22, 2010
Harare, - Zimbabwe is struggling to pay its outstanding loan of 15 million euros given by the republic of Iran in 2005, a cabinet minister said Wednesday at the joint commission between the two nations.
Boy (15) Murders Zanu (PF) Terror Master In Revenge For Dad
Wed, Apr 28, 2010
Mwenezi, - A 15-year old schoolboy here who has been waiting to see justice being done to the people who murdered his father during the 2008 elections has taken the law in to his hands and killed a well-known Zanu (PF) terror master on Sunday reports Radio VOP.
Freelance Journalist Summoned To Appear In Court
Wed, Apr 28, 2010
Harare, - Freelance journalist Stanley Gama has been subpoenaed to appear in court on May 6 together with four journalists from the weekly Standard newspaper.
Tsvangirai Denounces Violence
Thu, Apr 29, 2010
Harare, - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday denounced politically motivated violence and made a passionate appeal to people in Gweru to participate in the constitution making process.
| SA and EU call for urgent political solution in Zimbabwe
Thu, May 13, 2010
Harare, - South Africa and the European Union (EU) on Wednesday urged Zimbabwe's unity government to resolve outstanding issues in the Global Political Agreement (GPA) 'rapidly' for the country to move forward.
Zuma Facilitators To Engage Zimbabwe On Bennett
Fri, May 14, 2010
Harare, - South African President Jacob Zuma’s team of facilitators said they will engage Zanu (PF) over government’s decision to challenge MDC-T treasurer Roy Bennett's acquittal on terrorism charges by the High Court.
Inclusive Government Has Failed - Dabengwa
Mon, May 17, 2010
Masvingo,- The interim chairperson of the Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU) Dumiso Dabengwa said on Saturday elections should be called in Zimbabwe because the Inclusive Government has failed.
MDC dismisses five youths
Mon, May 17, 2010
HARARE - Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has dismissed five youths from the party over the recent violence happened at the party's headquarters, Harvest House, last month.
Tsvangirai Consoles Tongai "Dhewa" Moyo
Thu, May 20, 2010
Prime Minister and Movement of Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai said the African extended family system was the best form of unstructured social security and support and that family unity was essential in times of tragedy.
Zimra Raids Service Stations Linked to Gono
Sun, May 23, 2010
Harare, The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has raided a car dealership in Harare and stopped the auction of 75 cars as part of investigations into alleged tax evasion by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
Zim's Vice President Booed By Zanu (PF) Supporters
Sun, May 23, 2010
Harare, - The Organ on National Healing and Reconciliation was on Saturday forced to cancel a crucial meeting with representatives of different political parties after Zanu (PF) supporters refused to take orders from Vice President John Nkomo, accusing him of selling out to the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC).
MDC Senator In Trouble Over 'Mugabe Song'
Wed, May 26, 2010
A Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Senator has landed himself in trouble with the police for allegedly insulting President Robert Mugabe.
Robert Mugabe Jr Causes Security Nightmares For Personal Guards
Wed, May 26, 2010
Harare, -President Robert Mugabe’s son, Robert jnr, is said to be causing security nightmares for his personal guards preferring a normal life.
More Than 1000 Workers Face The Chop At Zimbabwe's Reserve Bank
Mon, May 31, 2010
Harare, - Saddled with huge debts and facing litigation from all corners, the troubled Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has decided to retrench at least 1500 workers to save the institution from collapse.
MISA founder Justice Manyara dies
Mon, May 31, 2010
Harare, - Former Supreme Court judge and founding chairperson of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), John Manyarara has died after a long illness.
Another MDC MP Freed For Insulting Mugabe
Tue, Jun 08, 2010
Bindura Magistrate Ruramayi Chitumbura on Tuesday granted free bail to Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Member of Parliament for Epworth Eliah Jembere, who was arrested last week for allegedly undermining and insulting the authority of President Robert Mugabe.
Zanu PF Power Struggles Rock ZBC
Mon, Jun 07, 2010
Harare, - The state propaganda radio and TV station, The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has been hit by bitter power struggles following reports that Chief Executive Officer Happison Muchechetere is tipped to be appointed the new Zimbabwe ambassador to Russia.
Zim's Constituitional Committee Blew Unbudgeted US$1m
Tue, Jun 08, 2010
Bulawayo, - As the constitution making outreach process readies for take off it has emerged that the Constitution Select Committee (Copac) has a huge debt of almost US $ 1 million that it incurred accommodating and training teams that will collect information from Zimbabweans on the ground.
Zimbabwe's Leaders To Discipline Charamba
Wed, Jun 09, 2010
Harare, - Zimbabwe’s three principals in the inclusive government, President Robert Mugabe, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his deputy Arthur Mutambara are next week expected to take disciplinary measures against controversial presidential spokesperson George Charamba for undermining the office of the Prime Minister.
Zim Police Officer To Seek Evidence Against Maguwu in SA
Wed, Jun 09, 2010
Harare, - A notorious police officer involved in the persecution of human rights and diamond activist Farai Maguwu will this week travel to South Africa to solicit more information from Kimberley Process (KP) monitor Abbey Chikane as the State intensifies efforts to convict him.
Warriors Gets Paltry US$200 Each For Brazil Game
Sun, Jun 13, 2010
Harare, - Zimbabwe's Warriors are crying foul after receiving a paltry US$200 for taking part in the high profile international friendly match against Brazil's Samba Boys, in which the Brazilian team was paid well over a million dollars in appearance fees.
Zim 'War Vets' Dump Human Remains On Governor
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Masvingo, - 'War vets' here dumped human remains on Masvingo Governor and Resident Minister, Titus Maluleke, to express their anger for his refusal to support a reburial exercise for their colleagues killed during the war of liberation struggle.
Rural Zimbabweans In The Dark About Constitution
Tue, Jun 15, 2010
Gweru, Some rural people here have said they are in the dark about the constitutional making process.
Zim's Constitution Parliamentary Committee In Court
Thu, Jun 17, 2010
Bulawayo, - The Constitutional Parliamentary Select Committee (Copac) has be dragged to the High Court of Zimbabwe by three activists from a Bulawayo pressure group.
Zimbabwe Soldier Chucked Out Of Constitutional team
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Harare, The Constitutional Parliamentary Committee (Copac) has been forced to remove from its outreach teams an army officer accused of being part of the group that spearheaded the violence that rocked the country ahead of the June 2008 presidential runoff election.
Air Zimbabwe Pilots Threaten Strike
Sun, Jun 20, 2010
Harare, - Air Zimbabwe pilots have threated to go on strike if their work conditions and salaries are not improved as a matter of urgency.
No room for gay rights in new constitution - Mutasa
Mon, Jun 21, 2010
ODZI, – Didymus "Diesel from the rocks" Mutasa, a powerful figure in Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF political party, said his party will see to it that homosexuality is outlawed in the new constitution and that stiff penalties will be put in place for those who engage in the practice.
Tsvangirai to wield the axe on ministers
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Fed up by incompetence in government, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is planning to axe and reshuffle underperforming ministers from his Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) in the next few days, Radio VOP has been told.
Bennett s Wife Threatened With Death
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
The Movement Democratic Change treasurer general Roy Bennett is being denied access to his former Charleswood estate farm while his wife has been threatened with death.
No sloganeering Please! COPAC Bosses Tell Members
Wed, Jun 23, 2010
Harare, - The Parliamentary Select Committee (COPAC) comprising of Douglas Mwonzora of the MDC-T and Paul Mangwana of Zanu (PF) has told members to desist from sloganeering or singing party songs during the Outreach Programme which began on Tuesday.
Mliswa Snatched From Remand Prison
Sun, Jul 04, 2010
Harare, - Incarcerated Zanu (PF) official and businessman, Temba Mliswa was snatched from remand prison by police officers from the feared CID Homicide section on Friday evening and interrogated on a number of fresh accusations before being detained at Mbare Police Station.
Mliswa Tastes Freedom For A Few Minutes
Tue, Jul 06, 2010
Harare, - Troubled Zanu (PF) official and businessman Temba Mliswa tasted freedom for a few minutes before he was arrested again by police from the dreaded CID Homicide Section and is being investigated for an alleged fraud committed in 2005.
Zanu (PF) Launches Propaganda Jingles
Wed, Jul 14, 2010
Harare, - Information and Publicity Minister and Zanu (PF) political commissar Webster Shamu has ordered all ZBC's four Radio stations’ Disc Jockeys and the two television channels to play some Zanu (PF) propaganda jingles he produced for at least twice an hour per each DJ's shift.
Zimbabwe Labour Body Warns Of Fierce Fight
Fri, Jul 16, 2010
Harare, - The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), angered by the failure of Finance Minister Tendai Biti to come up with a pro-poor budget, has urged workers to prepare fora fight with the coalition government.
Mliswa's Case Sucks In RBZ
Mon, Jul 19, 2010
Harare,- Police have once again charged controversial black empowerment activist and Harare businessman Temba Mliswa with defrauding the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).
ZBC Equipment Impounded At Tel Aviv Airport
Tue, Jul 20, 2010
Harare, – The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation’s Presidential camera and equipment were recently impounded at Tel Aviv International Airport from a news crew on transit to Russia to cover a just-ended World Diamonds Council meeting.
South Africa's ANC has interests in Zimbabwean diamonds - Sikhala
Wed, Jul 21, 2010
The head of a recently formed breakaway faction of Zimbabwe's MDC-99 on Tuesday criticized Kimberly Certification Process monitor for Zimbabwe Abbey Chikane, accusing him of advancing the interests of South Africa's ruling ANC in connection with diamonds from the Marange field.
'Corrupt' Police chief demands apology from Mliswa
Wed, Jul 21, 2010
Harare,- Police Commissioner General Augustine Chihuri has demanded an apology from arrested controversial Zanu (PF) member and businessman Temba Mliswa for labelling the police chief corrupt and suggesting that he should be fired from his job.
Zimbabwe Parastatal Firms Ordered To Reduce Salaries
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Harare, - The government has given parastatals a three months ultimatum to reduce salaries for high earning managers and produce audited financial results after an investigation revealed that most state owned companies were flouting corporate governance laws.
Zim Constitutional Team Heads To Get CIO Security
Thu, Jul 22, 2010
Harare, – Zimbabwe’s dreaded Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has been assigned to provide security to the three co-chairpersons of the constitutional parliamentary select committee (COPAC) after one of them was threatened by Zanu (PF) thugs recently.
Villagers Cry Foul As Chinese Diamond Firm Denies Them Jobs
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
Mutare, - Anjin China, a Chinese company awarded rights to mine diamonds in Chiadzwa has come under fire from villagers after it emerged it was not offering locals jobs.
Mugabe Embraces Polygamy To Win Elections
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
“Politicians can go to any length in order to win votes and stay in power forever. I was not surprised to see recent pictures of President Robert Mugabe clad in full Apostolic Church regalia holding a hob stick, on a mission to lure the sect members to embrace his leadership. We have always known him to be a devout Roman Catholic”, remarked Leona Kazembe, a Catholic lay leader.
Zimbabwe's future is through democracy - UNDP
Wed, Jul 28, 2010
HARARE, - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Director, Christine Umutoni said Zimbabwe was not to recover economically if the inclusive government adopts ZANU-PF administration’s dictatorial behavior of non-citizen’s participation on developmental issues.
Nkomo's people livid over North Korea made statue
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
BULAWAYO, - A showdown is looming between the government and Bulawayo political activists following revelations that the statue of the late Vice President Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, soon to be erected in the city was made in the Democratic Republic of Korea(DPRK).
Emotions run high at 'tourture' exhibition
Tue, Aug 17, 2010
Windhoek, - An exhibition hosted by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZIMRIGHTS) and a documentary highlighting the problems that are being faced by farm workers in Zimbabwe after the start of the land reform programme of 2000 left many civic society leaders attending meetings on the sidelines of the SADC summit here with tears.
Mutambara blasts Robert Mugabe and Tsvangirai
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
HARARE, - Deputy Prime Minister, Arthur Mutambara has accused his partners in Zimbabwe’s shaky coalition government of poor leadership and political grandstanding.
The state and the vaPositori: Religious leaders up the ante with Mugabe
Sun, Aug 01, 2010
HARARE,- THE Johanne Marange Apostolic sect has begun calling the shots and dictating to President Robert Mugabe politicians within his Zanu PF party to allow them to spearhead the party’s campaign next year.
Komichi gets bail
Sun, Aug 01, 2010
HWANGE, - MDC-T deputy Organizing Secretary, Senator Morgen Komichi who was arrested last week in Lupane, has been granted a US$60 bail and ordered to appear at the same court on 29 September, by a Hwange Magistrate.
Zimbabwe Government to Commission Independent Audits of State Enterprises
Tue, Aug 03, 2010
State Enterprises Minister Gorden Moyo said independent audits will pave the way for good corporate governance in state enterprises that have been run down by outright corruption and a lack of transparency and accountability.
MDC Supporters Ordered Out Of Umguza
Thu, Aug 05, 2010
Bulawayo, - War veterans and a Zanu (PF) councillor in Umguza in Matabeleland North province have ordered Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) supporters to vacate the area before 15 August or risk having their homes burnt.
Jailbird Mliswa Back In Prison
Sat, Aug 07, 2010
Harare, - Themba Mliswa who was freed on bail on Friday has been re-arrested for attempted murder charges.
More Defections from Mutambara MDC
Mon, Aug 09, 2010
Bulawayo, Seven MDC –Mutambara councilors in Bulilima in Matabeleland South last week defected from the party and joined the mainstream MDC led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.
Robert Mugabe pleads with soldiers to remain loyal
Tue, Aug 10, 2010
Harare, – Robert Mugabe on Tuesday appealed to members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces to remain loyal to the country at a time when their salaries and working conditions remained poor.
High Court orders Temba's releases "within 30 minutes"
Tue, Aug 10, 2010
Harare, – Zanu (PF) member and businessman Temba Mliswa has been freed by the High Court after spending one and a half months in jail following his public statement attacking police commissioner Augustine Chihuri.
Photo Journalist Injured In Paratrooper Accident
Wed, Aug 11, 2010
Harare, - A female photo journalist was hurt and taken to hospital in an Air Force of Zimbabwe ambulance after a paratrooper accidentally landed on a group of journalists during displays by the military at the National Sports Stadium in Harare Tuesday.
SADC Sets Zimbabwe Elections Guideline For Next Year
Mon, Aug 16, 2010
Harare, – Zimbabwe is expected to hold elections next year using guidelines set up by the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to ensure that a legitimate government is allowed to run the country reports VOA
Human Rights Campaigner Sues Four Ministers
Tue, Aug 24, 2010
Harare, - Zimbabwe’s state security agents who were fingered for playing major roles in abducting several political and human rights activists two years ago have denied any involvement in the kidnappings.
Gaddafi's Son Detained At Harare International Airport
Fri, Aug 20, 2010
Harare, - Libyan president Muammar Gaddafi’s son Lieutenant-Colonel Engineer Saadi Muammar al-Gaddafi, and his delegation were on Thursday detained at Harare International Airport for two hours by immigration officials after jetting into the country without passports.
Zimbabwe's Glass Factory Closes Shop
Sat, Sep 04, 2010
Harare, - Zimglass, a Gweru based glass manufacturing company has decided to close operations for six months in order to improve its machinerty, leaving hundreds of workers stranded.
Muchinguri bursts notorious syndicate of robbers
Wed, Sep 08, 2010
MUTARE,- Oppah Muchinguri, a powerful Zanu PF politician instigated the arrest of members of an untouchable syndicate involving a former beauty queen, a CIO operative and several police details who moved around the eastern border city extorting and robbing illegal diamond buyers.
Wife To President Mugabe's Nephew Risks Expulsion From COPAC
Tue, Sep 14, 2010
HARARE, - A Constitution Select Committee (COPAC) rapporteur, who assaulted a team leader last week, faces expulsion from participating in the process meant to solicit people’s views to draft a new constitution for the country.
Air Zim Folking Out US$2 300 Per Hour
Tue, Sep 14, 2010
Harare, - Zimbabwe’s national airline, Air Zimbabwe, is paying USD$ 2 300 per hour to fly a leased aircraft from a South African company Air Quarius, following a strike by pilots which grounded all its planes, a company official confirmed. ( Pictured: Peter Chikumba- a pompous Mr Nobody)
Kaseke seriously injured in horror crash
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Harare, - Zimbabwe Tourism Authority boss Karikoga Kaseke, is battling for life at West End Clinic in Harare after his BMW was involved in an accident near Banket.
Dynamos In Bribery Scandal
Sat, Sep 18, 2010
HARARE – Harare giants Dynamos have been sucked in a major bribery scandal involving Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) side TP Mazembe and the Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) is set to institute investigations.
More constitution making meetings cancelled
Fri, Sep 24, 2010
Makoni, - Up to 16 constitution-making outreach meetings have been canceled in most parts of Makoni Distrct in Manicaland Province because of violence being perpetrated by Zanu (PF) supporters and war veterans.
Villagers duped by Mugabe with computers but no electricity
Sun, Sep 26, 2010
Bikita, - Hundreds of villagers here have condemned President Robert Mugabe saying he duped them by giving schools in their area ‘fake computer donations’ about three years ago.
Zimbabwe Constitution May Be Negotiated
Mon, Sep 27, 2010
Harare, - Zimbabwe Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Monday said he hoped the constitution making process would not be abandoned, hinting that the final outcome may be a negotiated settlement between political parties in parliament.
Tongogara's widow claims poverty and neglect to PM
Wed, Sep 29, 2010
Harare, -The neglected widow of national hero Josiah Tongogara has approached Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai for assistance.
MDC Says It Will Have Nothing To Do With Mugabe's Acre
Sat, Oct 02, 2010
Harare, – Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change says it will not attend any burial of heroes at the national shrine after President Robert Mugabe said it was exclusively for people who fought in the liberation struggle which brought about Zimbabwe's independence in 1980.
No Pay Rise For Zimbabwe Civil Servants
Mon, Oct 04, 2010
Harare, - Zimbabwe’s troubled civil servants can brace for worse times after Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said Monday that treasury was not yet ready to use the windfall accrued from the country’s recent diamond sale to meet their salary demands.
Half Of Zim Rural People Use Bush As Toilet - UN
Mon, Oct 04, 2010
Harare,- The United Nations says 50 percent of the Zimbabwe’s rural population have no toilets and use the bush.
Welshman Mabhena dies
Tue, Oct 05, 2010
HARARE, -One of the few men who dared cross the path of President Robert Mugabe in Zanu pf, Welshman Mabhena has died.
Foreign affairs officials ordered to ignore PM’s aides
Sun, Oct 10, 2010
HARARE - Zimbabwe’s foreign affairs officials have been ordered to disregard protocol officers from Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, in yet another attempt by Zanu (PF) hardliners to undermine the Premier’s authority.
Mugabe confisticates radio sets from villagers as Grace-Gonogate news spread
Fri, Oct 29, 2010
WITH his private life under the microscope, ravaged by mounting rumours of infedility by his wife and ill health, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe has launched a blitz confiscating Short Wave radio sets from villagers as he battles to contain fast moving information about his tartered image in the end games.
Unity Government not based on Mugabe's generosity - PM
Wed, Nov 03, 2010
Harare, - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has said the inclusive government does not depend on President Robert Mugabe’s whims and its lifespan is not determined by an individual.
Fresh election not an answer to political woes - Ncube
Fri, Nov 05, 2010
Harare, - Having fresh elections in Zimbabwe next year is not the sole answer to to current politcal woes facing the country, Industry and Commerce Minister and secretary general of the smaller faction of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-M) said on Friday.
Deputy Prime Minister sues newspaper over “Pregnancy Rumours”.
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Harare, – Deputy Prime Minister Thozani Khupe is suing an independent Sunday newspaper for a whopping US$ 500 000 over a story which claimed she was heavily pregnant from a Harare businessman. Court documents in possession of VOP indicate that Khupe is suing for defamation for the page- two story which appeared in The Standard newspaper on October 24.
Mawere warns investors to Zimbabwe
Wed, Nov 17, 2010
Harare, - Zimbabwean born and South African based businessman, Mutumwa Mawere has warned investors to Zimbabwe that as long as there is no rule of law they may wake up and have no business to run like what happened to him.
Nyarota and Kuwaza clash at Press Club
Sun, Nov 21, 2010
HARARE,– Former editor of the now defunct Daily News Geoff Nyarota on Friday clashed openly with the deputy chairman of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Charles Kuwaza at the Quill Club for Journalists.
Panic Grips Zim Media As Cops Are Recruited Into Newsrooms
Thu, Dec 02, 2010
Bulawayo, - As the police cracked down on the Zimbabwe media intensify panic has hit state-owned Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers) Bulawayo branch after the recruitment this week of three serving police officers as trainee journalists.
‘I Am Sick And Tired Of Protecting Corrupt Officials’ - Makone
Mon, Dec 13, 2010
HARARE, – The Co-Minister of Home Affairs Theresa Makone says she is sick and tired of protecting and dry cleaning corrupt public officials in the inclusive government and wished her boss in the MDC-T party Morgan Tsvangirai was the President so as to name and shame the culprits.
WikiLeaks Drama As MDC Senior Officers Nearly Exchange Blows
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Morgan Tsvangirai on Wednesday chucked out the party’s national organising secretary Nelson Chamisa from the party’s national executive committee meeting underway in Harare.
Tsvangirai's MDC Demands new Voters' Roll
Tue, Jan 25, 2011
HARARE,- Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has demanded a new voters’ roll as a prerequisite for the forthcoming elections
MDC - N to discipline Mutambara
Tue, Feb 08, 2011
Harare, - The smaller Movement for Democratic Change on Tuesday insisted its former President, currently one of Zimbabwe's two deputy Prime ministers, Arthur Mutambara, must resign from his government position.
Vice President Ordered To Pay US$ 5000 To Jonathan Moyo
Thu, Feb 10, 2011
Bulawayo, - High Court Judge Francis Bere has ordered Zimbabwe Vice President, John Nkomo to pay former information Minister and Zanu (PF) politburo member, Jonathan Moyo US$5000 in damages.
Police raid MDC offices
Tue, Mar 15, 2011
Harare, - Zimbabwe police raided Harvest House, the headquarters of Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) arresting five people whose charges are yet known.
Air Zimbabwe Pilots On Strike
Tue, Mar 22, 2011
Harare, - Air Zimbabwe pilots on Tuesday went on strike to protest against the non payment of their allowances.
Welcome death of ZANU PF mobster
Sat, Apr 23, 2011
A sombre mood gripped Zanu (PF) supporters in Mashonaland West following the death of acting chairperson Robert Sikanyika on the eve of Independence holiday on April 18 in a car accident.
Zimbabwe - Worst Offender Of Media Freedom
Sat, Apr 30, 2011
Zimbabwe is still ranked the worst offender of media freedom in the Southern African region, although there has been some sort of stability, the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) has noted.
Odinga Urges Roadmap Before Election
Sat, Apr 30, 2011
Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has urged his counterpart and leader of the mainstream Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) Morgan Tsvangirai, to reject the call for an election before a clear roadmap has been implemented in Zimbabwe.
SADC Set To Discuss Zimbabwe Land Reform
Tue, May 17, 2011
Harare,- Zimbabwe’s controversial land reform programme is set to take centre stage in the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) special summit on Zimbabwe to be held on Friday, a SADC official has revealed.
Crazy Gono wants the Zim dollar back
Thu, May 26, 2011
HARARE, - THE Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Gideon Gono, has once again ignited his lost battle for the return of the worthless Zimbabwe dollar but, this time, backed by "gold bullion".
Parties Deadlocked On Election Timeframe: Tsvangirai
Thu, May 26, 2011
PLUMTREE, -Zimbabwe’s political parties are deadlocked on the implementation timeframes of the election roadmap to guarantee free and fair polls, Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai has said.
Commercial Farmer Arrested For Raping Minor
Fri, May 27, 2011
GWERU, A Gweru based white commercial farmer Brian Sydney Hein has been arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a juvenile who is also one of his female employees.
Butler Accuses MDC Australian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Of Abuse
Mon, May 30, 2011
Harare, - The mainstream Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party appointed Ambassador to Australia has been accused by her butler of sordid and undiplomatic behaviour which does not befit the person of her stature.
Chinese Accused of Extending Mugabe's Hold on Power
Sun, Jun 05, 2011
Harare, - A $98 million Chinese loan approved by parliament has been castigated by analysts as crucial in extending President Robert Mugabe's hold on power as it is meant to build a special purpose military academy on the outskirts of Harare. The academy will be funded from proceeds of the country’s diamonds.
Tekere Buried, Enos Nkala Seriously Ill
Sun, Jun 12, 2011
Harare, - The late liberation war hero, Edgar “Two Boy” Tekere was buried Sunday at the National Heroes Acre where it was revealed that his friend, one of the founding members of Zanu (PF), Enos Nkala, failed to attend as he is seriously ill in Bulawayo.
Bizarre Sex Story Causes Stir In Bhora
Wed, Jul 20, 2011
The story that four women allegedly forced a drunk man to have sex with them using a condom each time, one after the other, has had not only tongues wagging but the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) driving around the famous growth point warning all males to "stick to one partner".
We Don’t Support MDC – US Ambassador
Sun, Jul 31, 2011
Harare, - The United States of America does not favour any one political party over another in Zimbabwe, the US ambassador in Harare Charles Ray has said.
VMCZ Castigates Police Intentions To Question Zim Ind Journalists
Sun, Aug 14, 2011
Harare, - The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) has raised concern over the intentions by the police to question Zimbabwe Independent editor, Constantine Chimakure and senior political writer, Wongai Zhangazha over a story published by the paper in July reports Radio VOP.
Zimbabwe Police Investigates Fliers To Topple Mugabe
Tue, Aug 16, 2011
Bulawayo,- Police on Monday interrogated Paul Siwela, the leader of the Mthwakazi Liberation Front (MLF) for about three hours in connection with fliers that were distributed on Thursday night calling for an uprising against President Robert Mugabe.
Mugabe's journo caught pants down in a gay act
Tue, Aug 16, 2011
Harare, - A well known senior Zimbabwe Newspapers group male journalist is in hot soup after he was allegedly caught red handed engaging in homosexual sex with a Namibian man during President Robert Mugabe’s visit to Windhoek last Thursday.
Mugabe And Mutambara Should Go - Poll
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
Gweru,- Zimbabweans have called on President Robert Mugabe and disputed leader of the smaller faction of the Movement of Democratic Change (MDC) Arthur Mutambara to quit politics according to recent results of the Mass Public Opinion Institute (MPOI) poll.
Joice Mujuru Acting President Despite Mourning Husband
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
HARARE –- In a shocking move that confirmed the ill health of Zimbabwean Vice President John Landa Nkomo, President Robert Mugabe announced Joice Mujuru would be acting president, when he is away in Angola for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit a few hours after the death of her husband Solomon.
Libyans In Zimbabwe Celebrate Ghaddafi Fall
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Harare, - Libyan nationals in Zimbabwe, on Wednesday joined their embassy officials in Harare to denounce fallen dictator, Muammar Ghaddafi.
Legislator Saves Children From Sharing Clasroom With Cows
Mon, Aug 29, 2011
Chiweshe - Pupils in Maodzwa in Chiweshe have been thrown a lifeline following the construction of two classroom blocks by the Member of Parliament Shepherd Mushonga.
Investigate GMB - Tsvangirai
Tue, Aug 30, 2011
Chiweshe, - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai wants the Grain Marketing Board to be investigated over allegations of failure to pay farmers who deliver their produce to the national ginnery.
Wiki Truths: Muzembi doubts Mugabe's power
Sun, Sep 04, 2011
Harare, - President Robert Mugabe reportedly told his tourism minister, Walter Mzembi that the old guard in Zanu PF was blocking reform in the party and this cost the party at elections, the latest leaks from whistle blower website revealed.
WikiLeaks: General Mujuru had secret talks with MDC
Sun, Sep 04, 2011
Harare,- The late army commander General Solomon Mujuru in 2000 allegedly sent an emissary to the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) without President Robert Mugabe’s knowledge to warn the party about a planned violent crackdown.
Mutasa Endorses Supa Mandiwanzira's Bid To Contest Nyanga Seat
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Nyanga, - Zanu (PF) secretary for administration, Didymus Mutasa has anointed journalist-cum businessman Supa Mandiwanzira to contest for a parliamentary seat in Nyanga under a Zanu (PF) ticket in the forthcoming legislative elections.
Chiyangwa accused of vote buying ahead of provincial elections
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
Chinhoyi,- There was a last minute rush on Thursday afternoon to stop flamboyant businessman, Phillip Chiyangwa in contesting the post of chairman in Mashonaland West province.
High Court order Mugabe to call by-elections
Thu, Oct 13, 2011
Bulawayo, -Bulawayo High Court Judge Nicholas Ndou on Thursday ordered President Robert Mugabe and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) to announce, within two weeks, dates for by elections in three vacant constituencies in Matebeleland report Radio VOP.
Police refusing to reveal Mujuru death probe results - Makone
Tue, Oct 18, 2011
Bulawayo,- Co-Home Affairs Minister, Theresa Makone said police are refusing to give her an update regarding investigations on the death of Retired General Solomon Mujuru, despite being a Minister responsible for police.
Four Aspiring Radio Stations Shortlisted
Wed, Oct 19, 2011
Four out of the 14 aspiring radio stations that have been shortlisted for public hearings.
How two dictators differed on greed: Mugabe v Gadhaffi
Mon, Oct 24, 2011
President Robert Mugabe has all but admitted his slain comrade, Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi was a dictator while speaking of his own “serious” differences with the ousted ruler.
Respect People’s Rights: Tsvangirai Tells Rogue Police Officers
Sun, Oct 30, 2011
Victoria Falls,- Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai has told the police at St Paul’s in Lupane to shun the culture of impunity and to respect people’s rights.
Sickening homophobic remarks from Ncube
Mon, Oct 31, 2011
Bulawayo,- The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Welshman Ncube does not support gay rights and the leader has described the practice as 'ungodly, un-African and unnatural', challenging his followers to reject it.
Some senior politicians are GAY- GALZ
Wed, Nov 02, 2011
Harare, – Zimbabwe’s gays and lesbians threaten to blow the cover of some talkative politicians who continue to denounce homosexuality during daylight while having clandestine gay relationships under the cover of darkness.
Exclusive Interview with Diamond Expert Farai Maguwu
Mon, Nov 07, 2011
RadioVOP’s Nkosana Dlamini (ND) spoke to the diamond rights researcher to hear the journey he has travelled to earn this prestigious award and to also hear his views about the decision by the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme to allow Zimbabwe to export her rough diamonds.
Aspiring Soldiers Die In Sweltering Heat
Thu, Nov 17, 2011
Gwanda, - Three aspiring soldiers died Monday in Guyu when they succumbed to the sweltering heat currently sweeping across the country while running a 10km long marathon that is part of the requirements by the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) when one wants to enrol as a soldier.
PM lectures 'nutty' professor
Sun, Dec 04, 2011
PLUMTREE - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Saturday attacked the leader of the smaller faction of the MDC, Welshman Ncube for pursuing personal vendettas against him.
Sata not coming for 'dinner'
Sun, Dec 04, 2011
ZAMBIA President, Michael Sata will not attend Zanu PF’s national conference starting in Bulawayo on Wednesday, it has emerged.
Plot To Arrest Tsvangirai - MDC-T
Tue, Dec 06, 2011
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s shaky inclusive government is headed for a defining moment amid revelations that two senior Zanu (PF) cabinet ministers and members of the Central Intelligence Office (CIO) were working on a plot to arrest Prime Minister and President of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Morgan Tsvangirai.
'Mugabe is gay' MP released on bail
Wed, Dec 28, 2011
A legislator from Zimbabwe's Movement for Democratic Change was released from jail Wednesday after being charged with accusing President Robert Mugabe of being gay. She had to spend Christmas in a police cell even though she had been granted bail last week. (Pictured: Jonathan Moyo - So GAY!)
Some Chief Summons Tsvangirai Over Marriage Taboo
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Harare, -A Zimbabwean chief has summoned Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai to stand trial at the weekend for allegedly violating cultural rituals by marrying in November.
Mujuru breaks-down at fire-truck donation
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
HARARE - Vice- President Joyce Mujuru broke down as she received a donation of fire trucks for Harare City Council from a well-wisher touched by the mysterious death of her husband in August this year.
Zanu-PF Conference To Come Up With 2012 Election Manifesto
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
Bulawayo,- Zanu-PF’s conference which takes off in Bulawayo will come up with an election manifesto, party spokesperson, Rugare Gumbo said, adding that this shows the former liberation war movement is ready for polls likely to be held next year.
Mugabe's Presidential Candidature, A Scandal: ZAPU
Mon, Dec 12, 2011
BULAWAYO - The Zimbabwe African People’s Union (Zapu) has rubbished resolutions by the just ended Zanu-PF national people conference to have elections held next year and mocked their (Zanu-PF) choice of candidate.
Air Zimbabwe Plane Impounded In London
Mon, Dec 12, 2011
London - Zimbabwe’s ailing state run airline, Air Zimbabwe’s woes worsened on Monday after one of its planes was impounded in London by a United States company reports Radio VOP
MDC Youth Call For Advertisers Boycott For New Zanu (PF) Radio Stations
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
Bulawayo,- The Movement for Democratic (MDC T) youth assembly has called on advertisers to boycott AB Communications and Zimpapers once they start broadcasting to protest against the licensing of the Zanu (PF) linked radio stations by the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ).
Mugabe targets Biti for election campaign attacks
Wed, Dec 14, 2011
SHURUGWI - Fresh from his controversial endorsement as Zanu PF Presidential candidate in the yet to be announced election, Robert Mugabe has targeted Finance Minister Tendai Biti for attacks for his refusal to fund Zanu PF agriculture programmes and other productive sectors linked to the former ruling party.
Politicians Implicated In WikiLeaks Have No Case To Answer - Tomana
Thu, Dec 15, 2011
Zimbabwe’s Attorney General, Johannes Tamana has said politicians being investigated for allegedly committing acts of treason arising from the WikiLeaks cables have no case to answer as a number of reports in the whistle blower website were false.
Border Timbers Face Closure
Sun, Jan 01, 2012
Mutare-One of Zimbabwe’s leading timber producing companies, Border Timbers is facing closure after scores of villagers settled themselves in the company’s timber plantations.
Goche Halts Flights to London and Johannesburg
Mon, Jan 02, 2012
The Minister of Transport and Communications, Nicholas Goche, has issued a circular to stop Air Zimbabwe management from flying its aircraft to South Africa and the United Kingdom where one of its long haul Boeing 767 aircraft was recently impounded over an outstanding debt reports VOP
ZBC television Monopoly Stays For Dear Leader
Fri, Jan 06, 2012
Harare, - THE Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) will not be issuing out private television licenses any time soon.
Idiotic ZANU PF sympathisers bark during Copac Press Conference
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
Over a dozen vocal war veterans on Friday took over a Zimbabwe Constitution Select Committee (COPAC) press conference and hurled insults at Copac co-chairpersons, accusing them of trying to smuggle gay rights into the new national charter and ignoring the views of the majority. (Picture: Animals on the loose.. so called 'war veterans, some as young as 16 years old)
DA Turns Classrooms into Cattle Pens: Radio VOP
Sat, Jan 14, 2012
In a shocking act of children rights abuse, Masvingo Acting District Administrator (DA) James Murapa who doubles as staunch Zanu-PF supporter has turned Beza Primary School classrooms into pens for his cattle.
MDC Seeks SADC Support On Police Crackdown
Sat, Jan 14, 2012
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) party has accused President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu (PF) party of waging a war against its members by instructing the police to randomly arrest them in recent clashes between the police and vendors in central Harare.
Air Zimbabwe Takes Delivery of First Airbus in dodgy deal
Wed, Jan 18, 2012
Zimbabwe’s ailing national airline, Air Zimbabwe on Tuesday took delivery of an Airbus A320 aircraft in a desperate bid to revive its waning fortunes.
Ncube-Mutambara Fight For Control Of MDC Resumes
Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Harare,– The on-going legal battle for the control of the smaller MDC faction resumes at the High Court this Thursday where Justice Bharat Patel will preside over an application by ousted leader Professor Arthur Mutambara’s loyalists to return the party to his hands.
Air Zimbabwe Summon Engineers to Fix Mugabe's Plane
Fri, Jan 27, 2012
Harare,-Zimbabwe’s ailing state-run airline, Air Zimbabwe last Tuesday summoned some engineers, who have been on a work boycott to fix a long-haul aircraft to ferry President Robert Mugabe to Ethiopia.
Banks Tighten Screws on Local Companies
Sun, Feb 05, 2012
HARARE, - COMMERCIAL banks in Zimbabwe have slapped a US$10 000 monthly withdrawal limit on all companies operating in the country.
Japan Gives ZESN US$110 700 For Election Education
Sun, Feb 05, 2012
THE JAPANESE Government has given the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) US$110 746 to support the association’s "Project For Electoral Education".
High Emotions Expected During VP's Testimony
Sun, Feb 05, 2012
Harare,-Vice President Joyce Mujuru is the last witness who on Monday will unlike previous 36 witnesses who took to the witness’ stand testifies through an affidavit because of high emotional fears on a high profile inquest into the mysterious death of her husband retired Army General Solomon Mujuru.
