(Last Updated on June 17, 2022 by zimdaily) KYIV – In a bid to acquire even more military equipment from NATO member countries, an advisor to the Office of President Volodymyr Zelensky has admitted that Ukrainian Forces are losing approximately between 100 and 200 soldiers per day. Senior Ukrainian presidential aide Mykhaylo Podolyak made the …

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(Last Updated on June 17, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – A Harare family kept the corpse of their father indoors for four days amid claims they were praying for his resurrection. Garikai Chirongwe’s widow, Rashiwe Muchapondwa, 39, and their three children, were stuck with his corpse, for four days, praying he would rise from the …

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(Last Updated on June 17, 2022 by zimdaily) ENGLAND – Jurgen Klopp said Liverpool had shown “decisiveness and ambition in equal measure” to land Darwin Nunez for a fee that could rise to a club-record €100 million. The Champions League finalists have splashed an initial €75 million on the 22-year-old, with an extra €25 million …

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(Last Updated on June 16, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Nurses have threatened to down tools effective next Monday, citing incapacitation following the devaluation of their earnings in the local currency. The Development comes at a time the government is facing mounting pressure from civil service over rising cost of living as wages remain stagnant …

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(Last Updated on June 16, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Finance minister Mthuli Ncube was yesterday at pains to explain government’s failure to review civil servants’ salaries to parliamentarians as the cost of living shoots up. Legislators in the National Assembly had asked him to explain policy measures that government was putting in place to …

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(Last Updated on June 16, 2022 by zimdaily) MANICALAND – A Rusape woman yesterday appeared in court on allegations of kidnapping two children in 2013 and 2015. Police successfully applied for a warrant for further detention to allow them to finalise investigations before she can be placed on remand. The suspect, Enitor Marumane, is being …

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(Last Updated on June 15, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Cabinet has approved nuclear energy conventions, protocols and agreements which will allow Zimbabwe to enjoy maximum international financial security against damage that would arise from its peaceful use. Accession to the protocol will also help in the promotion of international peace and security through prevention …

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(Last Updated on June 15, 2022 by zimdaily) SOUTH AFRICA – Reports coming from South Africa indicate that Zimbabwean born, South African based, soccer player Willard Katsande has survived a gruesome hijacking incident. Katsande who was recently on a private visit to Zimbabwe told the media that the incident made him lose business and personal …

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(Last Updated on June 15, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – A former veteran of the liberation struggle who participated in negotiations that saw the late former president Robert Mugabe giving in to war veterans’ demands in 1997 says the government still owes them $450 000 using that year’s prevailing rate. War veterans were given lump sums …

Government still owes us half a million – War vets Read More »

(Last Updated on June 15, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Zimbabwe is plotting to set up surveillance cameras on the streets under the adopted by the cabinet last week. Broadcasting Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said a country-wide system is set to be deployed throughout the country in partnership with capable technical partners under the Smart Traffic …

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(Last Updated on June 9, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son, Sean has reportedly been promoted to the post of army major, raising speculation that the Zanu-PF party leader is consolidating his power within the army as he prepares for the 2023 watershed elections. Mnangagwa came to power in November 2017 after …

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(Last Updated on June 8, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – The Zimbabwean national team has been booted out from another international tournament due to the FIFA ban on the country. The Warriors, who were recently disqualified from the 2023 Afcon Qualifiers, will not participate in this year’s edition of the COSAFA Cup after the organisers …

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(Last Updated on June 8, 2022 by zimdaily) Magaisa was a light that shined bright. All who were in the presence of this light were inspired to fight for the rule of law,  liberties, freedoms and rights of citizens. We are sinking in a deep darkness with heavily burdened hearts. It is indeed one of …

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(Last Updated on June 8, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Government has hiked user fees at public hospitals by 1 748%, prompting analysts to warn of an upsurge in home deaths. New adult and children consultation fees have been pegged at US$12 and US$6, respectively, which are an equivalent of $3 696 and $1 848 …

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(Last Updated on June 7, 2022 by zimdaily) NIGERIA – The gunmen who killed 50 people at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria opened fire on worshippers both inside and outside the building in a coordinated attack before escaping the scene, according to authorities and witnesses. Relatives of survivors of Sunday’s deadly church attack – …

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(Last Updated on June 7, 2022 by zimdaily) ENGLAND – Liverpool will reject Bayern Munich’s second bid of around £30million for Sadio Mane, with the Reds determined to hold out for a fee closer to £42.5million. The Senegal star has privately made clear his intention to leave Anfield after six years at the club. The …

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(Last Updated on June 7, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – All kombi operators will need to form associations before they are allowed to operate as public service providers. This is in line with the new Government public transport policy guidelines. This will be contained in a new Statutory Instrument that will guide operations of private …

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(Last Updated on June 7, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has settled down with army Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi after an acrimonious divorce with former model Marry Mubaiwa, it has emerged. In a leaked video seen by NewsDay, Chiwenga is seen being interviewed by a Zimbabwe Statistical Agency enumerator and the VP …

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(Last Updated on June 3, 2022 by zimdaily) JOHANNESBURG – The mere presence of the magnificent FIFA World Cup trophy has brought back so many fond memories and feelings of nostalgia to both soccer players and fans in South Africa. The FIFA World Cup trophy is on a global tour of 51 countries that includes …

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(Last Updated on June 3, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has removed over 32 010 deceased persons from the voter’s roll. The electoral body says those listed died between December 2017 and January 31 this year. The move is in accordance with Section 33(1) of the Electoral Act which says: …

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(Last Updated on June 3, 2022 by zimdaily) TEHRAN – Classified records have revealed Iran has sentenced 51 people to death by stoning for adultery with the victims set to have rocks hurled at their heads while trapped in sand. Leaked documents smuggled from inside the country’s prisons say 23 women and 28 men as …

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(Last Updated on June 3, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – East legislator, Tendai Biti, Thursday described sex as a demon which he said children should be protected from. Biti was speaking at his law chambers where he called on government to speed up the process of coming up with legislation that protects children under the …

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(Last Updated on June 2, 2022 by zimdaily) MASVINGO – A Masvingo based female police officer Cst Precious Moyo was arrested for shoplifting goods worth Zw$10555 at Ok supermarket. According to a police memo that has been shared by COZWVA, circumstances are that on 26 May 2022 and at around 1300 hours, the accused person …

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(Last Updated on June 2, 2022 by zimdaily) ENGLAND – Paul Pogba will leave Manchester United when his contract expires at the end of June, while the club has held initial talks with Barcelona over the signing of Frenkie de Jong. United academy graduate Pogba left Old Trafford to join Juventus as a free agent …

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(Last Updated on June 2, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – The ruling ZANU PF has described the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda‘s recent remarks on the diaspora vote as “unbecoming.” Speaking at an all-stakeholder workshop organised by the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) held in Kariba last weekend, Mudenda called for the amendment …

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(Last Updated on June 2, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Top army commanders confronted President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the weekend demanding the conferment of national hero status on the late former Zimbabwe National Army Major General Godfrey Chanakira, forcing him to make a dramatic U-turn on his earlier decision to merely granted him a state …

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(Last Updated on June 1, 2022 by zimdaily) SOUTH AFRICA – African National Congress (ANC) chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, has urged South Africans not to identify criminals by their nationality. Speaking to News24 in Victoria Falls on Saturday, Mantashe, who is also South Africa’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, said crime knows no nationality. He …

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(Last Updated on June 1, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – With Russia and Ukraine exporting about a quarter of the world’s wheat, those prices too have been shooting up globally since the start of the invasion. For Zimbabwe, it is worse as it heavily relies on Eastern nations including Russia, China, Belarus and Singapore for …

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(Last Updated on June 1, 2022 by zimdaily) MIDLANDS – Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president, Nelson Chamisa, claims that the army is now fed up with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and is ready to replace him in the coming 2023 elections. Addressing party supporters during a thank you rally for CCC Kwekwe MP, Judith Tobaiwa, …

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(Last Updated on June 1, 2022 by zimdaily) BULAWAYO – CCC Bulawayo province has refuted a report claiming that former MDC-T deputy president Thokozani Khupe donated offices to the Nelson Chamisa-led opposition party. Online media publication, Bulawayo24, reported that the party offices have since been painted yellow after the donation. It said: The office has since …

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(Last Updated on May 31, 2022 by zimdaily) Zimbabwe needs a new system of governance that benefits all her people. The current system of governance, that uses political parties, is divisive, corrupt, and partisan it only benefits a few. For this reason, it works against the best interests of the people of Zimbabwe. The wealth …

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(Last Updated on May 31, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Former speaker of parliament, Lovemore Moyo, will be contesting for presidency against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Nelson Chamisa, at next year’s elections. Moyo announced this at his United Movement for Devolution (UMD) Party manifesto launch in Njube, Bulawayo on Saturday. He joins a growing list …

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(Last Updated on May 30, 2022 by zimdaily) ABUJA – Nigeria’s main opposition party on Saturday named former vice president Atiku Abubakar as its candidate for the 2023 election to replace President Muhammadu Buhari. Abubakar, 75, a northern Muslim and stalwart of the People’s Democratic Party or PDP, has made numerous bids to capture the …

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(Last Updated on May 30, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Zimbabwe has discovered 160 000 plus more war veterans who are set to get gratuities and monthly pensions. Just like in 1997 this was not budgeted expenditure. Without a magic increase in productivity and the tax base this will be financed by printing money. On …

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(Last Updated on May 30, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – The best never rest in the race! The most sought after duo on either side of the Limpopo proved their prowess and value last weekend with a sold out show at Woods Pub& Grill in the capital. They never tire or disappoint to please their …

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(Last Updated on May 30, 2022 by zimdaily) SOUTH AFRICA – Mamelodi Sundowns striker Peter Shalulile has been crowned as the South African Premier Soccer League Footballer of Year for the 2021/22 season. Shalulile beat the competition of teammates Andile Jali, who dominated other categories, and Themba Zwane, and Royal AM’s Victor Letsoalo. The Namibian …

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(Last Updated on May 30, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Harare Based Woman is crying for help after she joined the trending “Zvigumwe” cultism. This is a topic that has been trending on social media platforms where people are selling their toes for ritual money. What motivates the people is none other than poverty and …

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(Last Updated on May 30, 2022 by zimdaily) ARTICLE BY: Leonard Koni Time is running out for both two biggest political parties in Zimbabwe, the one led by Nelson Chamisa and the other by Emmerson Mnangagwa. Douglas Mwonzora is out of contestation. I am not a political think-tank nor a political scientist, but my instincts …

All evidence points to Chamisa landslide victory in 2023 Read More »

(Last Updated on May 30, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – President Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted that the ruling Zanu PF party is being ripped apart by deep-rooted divisions ahead of the 2023 general elections. Addressing supporters while commissioning three boreholes in Glen View, Harare on Saturday, Mnangagwa blasted some individuals who he alleged were using …

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(Last Updated on May 27, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Two Harare teenagers have been charged with murder and robbery after they allegedly killed the victim they had robbed of cash and a mobile phone last week. The two teenagers and their 20-year-old accomplice allegedly fatally assaulted their victim by hitting him with a brick, …

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(Last Updated on May 27, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Two of Zimbabwe’s most respected economics professors have warned government to bite the bullet and redollarise because the Zimdollar “would be dead soon”. Professors Gift Mugano and Anthony Hawkins are arguing that the government is resisting the inevitable by sticking to the domestic currency when …

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(Last Updated on May 27, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – A local transporter left his son at the scene of an accident as collateral security as he went to find money to compensate for the damage he had caused. Evidence Hamamiti rammed into a house in Ushewokunze just after midnight after his vehicle was hit …

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(Last Updated on May 27, 2022 by zimdaily) RWANDA – The Rwandan government has started recruiting Zimbabwe’s educational personnel, following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two countries in December last year. The MoU was signed after Rwandan President Paul Kagame had indicated that his country is willing to recruit Zimbabwean teachers. The …

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(Last Updated on May 24, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – A survivor of a road traffic accident involving two ZUPCO buses which occurred in Mashonaland West Province on Monday morning said that one of the bus drivers was reckless and speeding. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed yesterday that four people including both drivers died …

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(Last Updated on May 24, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Telecel Zimbabwe has launched new US dollar data, voice and SMS bundles which it says are for the convenience of its customers. According to the mobile network operator (MNO), the bundles are available to the Telecel prepaid customers, as well as selected Telecel red and …

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(Last Updated on May 24, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa blames the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa on “long colonialism” describing it as, “… a racialised war of black African underdogs”. He wrote in his pre-Africa Day opinion column published in the state-controlled Sunday Mail an article titled: “The dangers …

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(Last Updated on May 24, 2022 by zimdaily) HARARE – The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has said both Kenya and Zimbabwe will be excluded from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers set to kick off next month. The two countries are currently banned by the football world governing body Fifa, over government …

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(Last Updated on May 11, 2022 by zimdaily) ENGLAND – Liverpool star Sadio Mane’s contract with the Premier League club ends at the end of the next season. The Senegal star has been linked to Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Amid intense speculation over his future at Liverpool, forward Sadio Mane said on Wednesday that he …

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(Last Updated on May 11, 2022 by zimdaily) QATAR – The World football governing body FIFA in conjunction with Qatar ended its 5-day public viewing of the much-coveted World Cup in different cities. Spearheading the tour is the Brazilian legend Cafu who presented the cup on Tuesday at Kantara cultural center. The event is almost …

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(Last Updated on May 11, 2022 by zimdaily) AMERICA – In a social media post, the 34-year-old business-owner said Botsawana, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe will be the first African countries to sell Fenty Beauty and Fenty Skin products starting from May 27. Billionaire singer and entrepreneur Rihanna announced Tuesday her …

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