Nelson Chamisa Thursday hit back at Chiyangwa saying his attack was unfortunate as it was from a person supposed to be investigated for corruption.
MDC blasts Chiyangwa
HARARE - MDC-T has reacted harshly to outbursts by businessman Phillip Chiyangwa that the party was corrupt, poor and unready to govern.
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HARARE - One of Robert Mugabe's decorated bodyguards has died suddenly. Cain Chademana, a Senior Police Assistant Commissioner and one of Mugabe's most trusted guards died last Thursday after a shot illness.
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Harare-Robert Mugabe on Saturday incited Zanu PF businessman Nigel Chanakira to apply the controversial indigenisation law in order to end the shareholding dispute he is having with John Moxon over Meikles Africa.
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NEW DELHI - Jindal Steel and Power plans to re-bid for a controlling stake in Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company, or Zisco, more than two months after the African company rejected the Delhi-based firm’s earlier bid.
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The ANC Youth league’s members cheered and encouraged Zanu PF’s Youth League’s speakers at their general council this weekend as they urged them to take Mugabe’s example and grab land from the white minority and nationalize mines “now or never."
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LONDON - Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair secretly courted Robert Mugabe in an effort to win lucrative trade deals for Britain, it has emerged in correspondence released to The Independent under the Freedom of Information Act.
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MDC-T has threatened a “No Vote” campaign if the proposed constitution does not reflect the will of the people.
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Harare - Zimbabwe's bankrupt central bank is to retrench 85% of its bloated staff complement to help it move back into the black and function as a reliable national bank, according to Finance Minister Tendai Biti.
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Robert Mugabe deploys security agents to Apostolic sect meetings
ZANU-PF has intensified its campaign on members of the Apostolic sect this time deploying officials from the Registrar General who are giving birth and national registration certificates at the church gatherings. -
Zimbabwe media precarious - US Ambassador
BULAWAYO - The United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe Charles Ray says despite the formation of an inclusive government, the country's journalists are still operating in a dangerous environment. -
Zimbabwe: After Robert Mugabe
OPINION - The president's health is in the spotlight – and the hardline military generals are set to determine the face of Zimbabwe's future -
Mliswa made me destitute - witness
HARARE - The trial of Zanu-PF activist and businessman Temba Mliswa continued at the Harare magistrate’s court Wednesday with key State witness, Paul Westwood narrating how stressed and traumatized he was when he was forced out of his company, Noshio Motors. -
The Zimbabwe Economy : Third Quarter 2010 Economic Indicators and Trends – John Robertson
While the rand has remained strong against the US dollar, its fairly steady rate and the almost static business conditions in the domestic economy have made Zimbabwe’s inflation a less threatening issue in recent months. -
Tsvangirai reshuffles
HARARE - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has rang changes in his information department – both at his Munhumutapa Building government offices and at Harvest House, his political party’s headquarters in Harare. -
Man raped at gunpoint by three women
THREE women on Saturday abducted a 24-year-old Chinhoyi man at gunpoint and forced him to be intimate with two of them at a secluded spot on the town’s outskirts. -
Robert Mugabe lambasts Black farmers
CHIVHU - Zimbabwe’s long-time ruler, President Robert Mugabe on Sunday stunned black farmers as he questioned their agriculture skills saying the current new crop of farmers would not restore the country’s status as a bread basket. -
Mixed reaction to Zimbabwe’s new teen parent law
ZIMBABWE’S government has had to fend off charges that it is encouraging teen sex after deciding to grant parental leave to pregnant schoolgirls and soon- to-be dads. -
Government receives a mere $30 million divident from diamonds sales
THE Zimbabwean government has received $30 million in dividends from the Canadile and Mbada diamonds companies – the two firms currently operating in Marange diamond fields.
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South Africa is more than doom and gloom
OPINION - When thinking of South Africa, many people think of crime, racial tension and governmental greed and corruption. Although these problems indeed exist and persist, South Africa is much more than that. -
SADC's behaviour in Zimbabwe irresponsible
OPINION - ONCE again the Southern African Development Community seems to be losing its footing on Zimbabwe. -
The Matabeleland heresy, Gukurahundi monologues and the myth of Ndebele-ness
THE National Heroes Acre in not a facility for bleaching darkened political souls. -
Julius Malema’s scary political report to ANCYL NGC
FULL REPORT - Political Report by ANC Youth League President Julius Malema to the ANCYL's 1st National General Council, Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, August 25 2010: -
Why Western-style democracy is not suitable for Africa
George Ayittey is a Ghanaian economist and the author of several books on Africa, including "Africa Unchained" and the forthcoming "Defeating Dictators in Africa and Around The World." In 2008, Ayittey was listed by Foreign Policy magazine as one of the "Top 100 Public Intellectuals" of our time. -
Real war vets, please stand up!
OPINION - Chinese nationalist Mao tse Tung taught that a “fish and water” symbiosis between people and guerillas was essential for the success of any revolution. -
Where is Africa after Amin’s death?
On Saturday, August 16, 2003, at 8.20am, Idi Amin Dada, the most brutal military dictator in post-independence Africa, passed away at King Faisal Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He was quickly buried on the same day. -
Zimbabwe's Diamonds Should Be Used As A Tool For Economic Turnaround
OPINION - On 23 July Zimbabwe,s Mines Minister,Obert Mpofu,disclosed that a forensic audit of diamonds produced form Marange was underway. -
Fragmentation of political parties: ...a challenge to genuine democracy
OPINION - The right to form and join a political party of one’s choice is enshrined in the constitutions of most countries. It is a democratic right, and, indeed, a basic human right. -
Zimbabwe: A marriage of convenience under strain
OPINION - After a successful honeymoon, two of the parties in the coalition seem determined to hold fresh elections next year to settle their growing roster of disputes.
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God did not create the Universe - Professor Stephen Hawking
LONDON - The Big Bang was the result of the inevitable laws of physics and did not need God to spark the creation of the Universe, Stephen Hawking has concluded. -
ANC training militia for farm invasions?
THE South African civil rights initiative AfriForum has given the Minister of Defence, Minister Lindiwe Sisulu till 17:00 today (1 September 2010) to answer certain questions about military training for ANCYL and YCL members, due to start soon at the naval training base in Saldanha, Western Cape. -
ICC reports Kenya to UN council over Bashir visit
THE HAGUE - The International Criminal Court said Friday that it was reporting indicted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir's visit to Kenya to the UN Security Council, so that appropriate steps might be taken. -
US: Burglar found on rooftop with tools and Zimbabwean bank cheque
Beverly, Massachusets, US. — A Beverly man was arrested near the Family Dollar on Cabot Street in Beverly early Wednesday morning after police found him standing on the roof of the store with burglary tools. -
When Fame Mingles With Atrocity
LONDON — In the last few weeks, an unlikely image from the archives has created a commotion, raising questions about celebrity and justice, and where they could possibly intersect. -
Obama outlines his engagement with Africa, as Zanu PF attacks him
WASHINGTON, D.C., — "I see Africa as a fundamental part of our interconnected world, as partners with America on behalf of the future we want for all of our children. That partnership must be grounded in mutual responsibility and mutual respect." -
South Africa plans new nukes
Unconfirmed sources say that the Republic of South Africa is to construct new state-of-the-art nuclear power stations, based on, and involving, Russian and Chinese expertise and technologies. -
Campbell tells war crimes court was given diamonds
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - British supermodel Naomi Campbell, testifying at the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor, said on Thursday she had been given a pouch containing diamonds while in South Africa in 1997. -
Kenya votes "Yes" to new constitution: partial results
NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenyans voted in favour of a new constitution in a peaceful referendum that could reshape the political landscape of east Africa's largest economy, according to partial results published on Thursday. -
Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad survives 'assassination attempt'
TEHERAN, IRAN - Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Iranian president, has survived a bomb attack on his convoy, according to reports.
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Zimbabwe inflation slows to 4.1 pct y/y in July
HARARE - Zimbabwe's annual inflation fell to 4.1 percent year-on-year in July from 5.3 percent in June, driven down by a drop in the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages, official data showed on Monday -
Seed Co sees profit up 50 pct this year
HARARE - Seed Co Limited, Zimbabwe's largest seed producer, sees profit rising at least 50 percent this fiscal year from $13 million in the year to March 2010, buoyed by growing sales at home and in the region, its chief said. -
Chanakira's woes mount
KINGDOM Financial Holdings Limited founder Mr Nigel Chanakira’s woes mounted last week after Meikles Limited board rejected his offer to buy its 43,9 percent stake in the firm, which would have given him majority control. -
Woodford's Zimbabwe investment shines spotlight on Africa
Investor spotlight was unexpectedly thrust upon Africa this week after it emerged renowned Invesco Perpetual manager Neil Woodford was taking a stake in a Zimbabwe-focused fund. -
Meikles board rejects Chanakira's offer
JOHANNESBURG - Meikles Africa Ltd., a Zimbabwean company with interests in the retail and tea industries, said it rejected an offer from former Chief Executive Officer Nigel Chanakira to buy its stake in Kingdom Financial Holdings Ltd. -
Coca-Cola introduces Burn in Zimbabwe
The Coca-Cola Company has entered Zimbabwe’s energy drinks market in a demonstration of renewed interest in the country, despite its economic crisis. -
Banker pays US$5.3 million for CFX disputed shares
Interfin Financial Services Limited ( Interfin Bank) on 5 July 2010 sealed its reverse take-over of the disputed CFX Financial Services and traded on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) for the first time around mid-morning thereby taking over the CFX ownership dispute and controversy. -
Ryanair continues anti-EasyJet campaign with Mugabe spot
Ryanair is continuing its policy of taking potshots at rival EasyJet via press ads, with its latest execution claiming that Zimbabwean dictator Robert Mugabe is EasyJet’s “new head of punctuality”. -
Kenya oil giant plans to expand into Zimbabwe
NAIROBI - KenolKobil Ltd., a Kenyan fuel retailer with operations in seven African countries, said it plans to expand into Mozambique and Zimbabwe in an effort to boost sales. -
Zimbabwe’s FDI rises by a modest 15%
Harare - The Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Zimbabwe rose by 15 percent in 2009 on the back of a new business-friendly policy thrust adopted by the country’s 17-month-old coalition government since last year, said the latest World Investment Report launched here on Friday.
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Zimbabwe can be great - Keshi
Stephen Keshi has yet to be notified by Zimbabwe about the country’s coaching job, even though he was widely connected with the job in the media. -
Bvute urges Olonga to return to Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Cricket's managing director, Ozias Bvute, has invited former Zimbabwe cricketer Henry Olonga to return to the country and help with efforts to re-affirm Zimbabwe's standing in world cricket. -
On the back of a tearful farewell Nengomasha back at Chiefs
JOHANNESBURG - Kaizer Chiefs football manager Bobby Motaung has revealed that midfielder Tinashe Nengomasha is back at Naturena. -
Rushwaya charged with match-fixing
HARARE, — An internal tribunal of Zimbabwe's football federation on Tuesday charged its suspended chief executive on allegations of match-fixing linked to Asian betting syndicates. -
ZIFA put Rahman Gumbo on the radar
The Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) has reportedly invited newly appointed Mochudi Centre Chiefs' coach, Rahman Gumbo to apply for the Warriors job. -
Mwaruwari closes in on Blackburn Rovers move
Blackburn Rovers are considering a move for Benjani Mwaruwari following the Zimbabwe international's release by Manchester City. -
Tinashe is Zimbabwe's great sprint hope
SINGAPORE - Usain Bolt was the reason he chose athletics over football. He religiously follows the Jamaican's every race and pores over every word written about him. -
What does a central midfielder do in 2010?
It’s this year’s must-have for any side looking to finish near the top of the Premier League: a player who prompts the question, ‘What does he do?’ -
Reid reveals Palace and QPR interest in Bhasera
PLYMOUTH, UK - Plymouth manager Peter Reid has revealed the club have turned down an approach from Crystal Palace for defender Onismor Bhasera. -
Rushwaya suspended
ZIFA Chief Executive officer Henrietta Rushwaya has been suspended following investigations into alleged match fixing scandals involving the national team and their betting syndicate accomplices in Asia.
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Akon has arrived
CHAOS reigned on the streets of Harare on Thursday as American R&B star Akon swept into town ahead of a gig at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday. -
Makosi’s sexy shower
MEGA-BOOBED Zimbabwean babe Makosi has lathered up once again in the shower. -
Another Zimbabwean singing hopeful flourishes in the UK
ZIMBABWEAN Exeter Univer- sity student Tino Mavimba has never had a singing lesson and could only include the shower as her stage until she moved to the city. -
Gamu lebelled fake
LONDON - X Factor bosses have admitted to using "autotuning" on the ITV talent show. The revelation comes after many fans claimed producers had enhanced the contestants' voices on the first show on Saturday night. -
Tough childhood of Zimbabwean X Factor hopeful Gamu Nhengu
ZIMBABWEAN X Factor hopeful Gamu Nhengu's heartbreak childhood was revealed last night as bookies tipped her as the hot favourite to win the show. -
Zimbabwean sensation takes modeling by storm
Zimbabwe-born Newcastle sensation model Renny Chivunga leaves for Brisbane today to take part in Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival -
Shakira and Sony sued in Zimbabwe over Waka Waka copyright infringement
With a win for Spain, the football World Cup is over. But the Controversy for the Famous World Cup Song has just started. The Official Song of FIFA world cup, 2010 ‘Waka Waka (this time for Africa)’ by Colombian Singer Shakira is sued for Copyright Infringement in Zimbabwe. -
ZBC DJ caught in the act with workmate in the studio
Harare, - A female Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Television personality and Radio Zimbabwe presenter was recently caught in an uncompromising position with a workmate in the studio. -
Chiwoniso wows the crowd in London
LONDON - Chiwoniso transformed the London WestJet jazz village stage with her wondrous voice, songs and stage moves. A rebel woman from Zimbabwe was worth the wait under the trees at Victoria Park on Friday afternoon. -
Zimbabwean London-based songwriter Tinashe unveils video
London based, Zimbabwe born songwriter Tinashe unveils his latest video for his new release “Saved”, which will be available for purchase from August 15th. (see video above)
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