Pakistan last-over win over Zim
PAKISTAN scrambled a five-run victory over Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in the first of three one-day internationals here on Thursday.That was the official result, but the reality is that Zimbabwe...
View ArticleMDC at 12: final lap to State House
THE pursuit of happiness, democracy and freedom defines the character of all struggles, ours here in Zimbabwe included.On Saturday, September 10, 2011, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC)...
View ArticleMugabe says no to UK observers
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has rejected a request by Britain to send election observers for general elections set to be held early next year, the ZBC reported last night.Mugabe, who met Britain’s new...
View ArticleProfessor calls off UK tour
SOUTH African kwaito star Professor called off his UK tour on Thursday after visa delays. Promoters have announced new dates.The Jezebel star broke the news to fans on Twitter after being told by the...
View ArticleZIMSEC issuing dodgy reports: US embassy
THE American embassy is now forced to verify educational certificates for study visa applicants with individual schools after uncovering “genuine fakes” issued by corrupt Zimbabwean Schools Examination...
View ArticleShiri has 'repented': Dabengwa
ZAPU leader Dumiso Dabengwa believes Gukurahundi architect Perence Shiri has “repented of his role” as commander of the Fifth Brigade which is accused of the slaughter of more than 20,000 civilians in...
View ArticleZanu PF 'disturbed' by WikiLeaks
REVELATIONS made by WikiLeaks about talks between Zanu PF officials and United States diplomats are “disturbing,” a spokesman for the party said on Thursday.The whistleblower website has released US...
View ArticlePain necessary for economy to grow
LAST Friday, the official first day of spring here in South Africa, I made another voluntary pilgrimage back to Zimbabwe ending in the Midlands capital of Gweru. I am taking any opportunity to visit my...
View ArticleDebunking MDC political school myths
THE cat is out of the bag -- the MDC launched its political school on Friday, August 27, 2011, and this is a reality.It is a first of its kind and as usual, it is bound to attract a lot of criticism...
View ArticleIndigenisation: more time for miners
ZIMBABWE may give foreign miners more time to submit plans to transfer majority stakes to local black investors, the state-run Herald newspaper said on Friday.Firms such Zimplats , the local unit of...
View ArticleMakoni party funded by UK: WikiLeaks
SIMBA Makoni’s 2008 presidential bid was in part funded by the UK government, leaked United States diplomatic cables reveal.The former Finance Minister quit Zanu PF to run as an independent, the result...
View Article'Seize the moment': Banda's war cry
ON THE eve of his team’s BancABC Sup8r final battle against Motor Action, Gilbert Banda called on his Highlanders teammates to “seize the moment”.Highlanders have already lost twice to the Premier...
View ArticleZanu PF part of future: Bennett
ROY Bennett feels the West would do well to recognise that Zanu PF “is not going anywhere” and instead train their efforts on helping strengthen the inexperienced MDC-T government benches, it has...
View ArticlePM: Mugabe election plan illegal
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe's plan to call an election in Zimbabwe unilaterally for March 2012 would be "illegal", and the vote cannot be held until reforms are carried out to make it fair, Prime Minister...
View ArticleWikiLeaks outs US, SA double agent
A ZIMBABWEAN journalist-cum-political commentator used his position as an analyst for an NGO to gain access to senior South African government officials – then sold details of their discussions to...
View ArticleManheru: WikiLeaks the new Willowgate
TRIPOLI has fallen, even though Gaddafi will not fall as wished by occupying Britain, France and America. He continues to be the proverbial hot lip that will not go to sleep.On the ground, new...
View ArticleMinister wants door-to-door HIV tests
DOOR-TO-DOOR testing for HIV could be part of a new attempt by Zimbabwe's health minister to curb infections, state media reported on Saturday."We must be innovative and embrace new approaches such as...
View ArticlePolicy conflict hurting recovery: PM
ZIMBABWE’S economic recovery is being slowed by policy conflict in the unity government with President Robert Mugabe, said Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai.Policy differences are jeopardizing efforts...
View ArticleBulls edge Highlanders in Super8r Final
Highlanders 0-1 Motor ActionAN early strike by inform Motor Action midfielder Allen Gahadzikwa helped the Mighty Bulls edge a battling Highlanders to lift the BancABC Super8r cup at Barbourfields...
View ArticleDrivers to re-test every three years
THE government has announced controversial new plans to force drivers to retest every three years – claiming this would improve driving and reduce accidents.Learner drivers will also be tested at night...
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