HARARE – Former Cabinet ministers Walter Mzembi and Makhosini Hlongwane have joined the bandwagon of praise singers who are falling over each other to curry favour with President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he was confirmed as the country’s leader for the next five years. Mzembi and Hlongwane, who were among the high-fliers before last November’s ouster…
HARARE – MDC “rebels” who left the 18-year-old party now under Nelson Chamisa’s leadership seem to be warming up to Zanu PF leader President Emmerson Mnangagwa after several of them graced his inauguration where they heaped praises on him while calling for unity of all Zimbabweans. Among the notables who attended the inauguration are former…
HARARE – The country’s boisterous liberation war fighters have called on MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa (pictured) to close ranks with his nemesis, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, saying a divided house will not stand. Mnangagwa was confirmed winner of the tightly contested election by the Constitutional Court (Con-Court) last week, with 2,4 million votes, representing 50,6…
HARARE – Zimbabwe has been ranked as one of the most corrupt countries in the world. A survey by global watchdog Transparency International ranked Zimbabwe number 157 out of the 180 countries surveyed, with Somalia anchoring the bottom of the pack. According to the watchdog’s 2017 Corruption Perception Index, Zimbabwe scored an average 121,65 between…
HARARE – Across Zimbabwe’s municipalities, the mayoral race is getting intense, with twists and turns anticipated as the voting day draws nearer. Despite the appalling service delivery in Zimbabwe’s major cities and towns, the office of mayor continues to generate a lot of interest due to the featherbeddings that comes with it. In terms of…
HARARE – The national council of the MDC party led by Nelson Chamisa is meeting in Harare tomorrow to map the way forward, amid indications that it may roll out crippling demonstrations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government. Party secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora confirmed to the Daily News that the MDC’s highest decision-making organ outside congress will…
HARARE – Jostling for Cabinet posts has reached fever pitch, as pressure mounts on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to appoint a young, dynamic and small Cabinet capable of breathing fresh life into the country’s comatose economy. Mnangagwa, who took oath of office on Sunday — ending the uncertainty that had persisted for more than three weeks…
HARARE – Jostling for Cabinet posts has reached fever pitch, as pressure mounts on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to appoint a young, dynamic and small Cabinet capable of breathing fresh life into the country’s comatose economy. Mnangagwa, who took oath of office on Sunday — ending the uncertainty that had persisted for more than three weeks…
BULAWAYO – United Pentecostal Church in Zimbabwe (UPCZ) has approached the High Court seeking an order interdicting a splinter group from interfering with church activities as well as harassing congregants. UPCZ through its lawyer, Liberty Mcijo of Liberty Mcijo and Associates, filed an application for leave to execute a judgment by Justice Martin Makonese pending…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s ousted former leader, Robert Mugabe, yesterday shocked the nation when he made a stunning about-turn — moving to end his long-running feud with President Emmerson Mnangagwa by congratulating his successor for winning the hotly-disputed July 30 presidential poll. [Adz] [GoogleAd]
