By Thandiwe Garusa SOUTH African opposition leader Mmusi Maimane has urged Zimbabweans who head to the polls Wednesday to go out in their numbers and vote for change. A critic of the Mnangagwa-led government, Maimane called upon the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to publish election results immediately after counting to ensure transparency. Presidential election results are
By Staff Reporter Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has been accused of breaching the law after turning down local observer applications of pro-democracy campaigners ahead of Wednesday’s plebiscite. In a statement by Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR), the electoral body is accused of contravening Section 68(1) of the Constitution. Some of the prominent names on the
By Staff Reporter A SOUTH African-based Bulawayo woman this week broke into tears after meeting Presidential aspirant Elisabeth Valerio who she shared her challenges with. The unidentified woman could not even finish detailing her woes as she sobbed. “I stay in South Africa but look at me, look at me, I am paying rent but
By Staff Reporter THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) says it will release all the information relating to the printing and distribution of ballot papers by end of day Friday. This follows pressure from the main opposition party, Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) which approached the courts through its elections bureau director Ian Makone demanding the
By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has banned a demonstration which had been planned by opposition Douglas Mwonzora led MDC party over lack of electoral reforms ahead of August 23 polls. In a letter seen by Newzimbabwe.com which was addressed to the party, police said the MDC did not fully comply with the
By Staff Reporter A total of 40 Citizen Coalition for Change (CCC) activists have been arrested. CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere confirmed the arrest. “I can confirm that 40 CCC members have been arrested following our roadshow in Machipisa earlier today,” she said. Mahere said the group is being represented by attorney Kudzai Kadzere. They are
By Darlington Gatsi OPPOSITION Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) leader Douglas Mwonzora has pulled out of the Presidential race ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Mwonzora’s decision comes on the back of his party suffering a major blow after more than 80 parliamentary candidates were disqualified from running. Mwonzora says this year’s elections will be
By Reason Razao | Senior Reporter NETIZENS have fired salvos at hip hop chanter Holy Ten calling him a selfish opportunist while unanimously stripping him of the title ‘leader of the youth’ after he endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa ahead of the general elections. In a video making rounds on social media, Holy Ten, real name
By Staff Reporter THE United States (US) embassy in Zimbabwe, Friday raised concerns over the ongoing political violence as the nation heads toward August 23 polls. This follows the brutal murder of opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activist Tinashe Chitsunge who was stoned to death by suspected Zanu PF supporters in Glen View 7
By Staff Reporter DEPUTY Industry minister, Rajesh Modi who is vying for the National Assembly seat in the upcoming general elections had his nomination challenged for having filed his papers late. A registered voter, Raymond Dudzayi Gombedza has filed an urgent chamber application at the Bulawayo High Court arguing that Modi should be removed from the ballot as
SuperSport World No 1 Australia completely outplayed Zimbabwe in their first match at the Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town, beating their African counterparts 86-30. This was just the second World Cup meeting between the two countries. Australia won the only other encounter 73-37 four years ago in Liverpool. Zimbabwe is the seventh African
By Staff Reporter POLICE have barred a protest against the thwarting of exiled Presidential aspirant Saviour Kasukuwere candidature which was set for Friday. Police did not sanction the demonstration citing the convenor Talent Chivange did not comply with the peace and order law provisions. “Reference is made to your notification dated 21 July 2023 that
By Staff Reporter ZAOGA Forward in Faith International Ministries founder and leader, Ezekiel Handinawangu Guti’s body will on Saturday be repatriated back to Zimbabwe. Guti died earlier this month in South Africa at the aged 100. In a letter addressed to Greater Harare, Chitungwiza and Norton leaders and saints, Guti’s remains will arrive at Robert Mugabe International
By Anna Chibamu EXILED Saviour Kasukuwere has urged the courts and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) not to interfere with his fight against President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The Supreme Court is expected to rule whether the appeal by Kasukuwere challenging a High Court ruling disqualifying him from contesting the August 23 election should be heard urgently.
AP The number of people who died in connection with Kenya’s doomsday cult has crossed the 400 mark as detectives exhumed 12 more bodies on Monday believed to be followers of a pastor who ordered them to fast to death in order to meet Jesus. Pastor Paul Mackenzie, who is linked to the cult based
By Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law the much-criticised Criminal Law Code Amendment Bill, widely known as the “Patriotic Bill”. This was confirmed in the government gazette General Notice 1189 of 2023. “The following laws, which were assented to by His Excellency the President, are published in terms of section 131(6)(a) of
By James Muonwa A 39-year-old Chinese national has been arrested for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through the E-creator ponzi scheme. E-Creator was a firm that promised investors quick money by sharing positive reviews on e-commerce sites worldwide. In a statement issued Thursday Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi
By Staff Reporter BOXING promoter Floyd Mayweather Jnr has touched down at Robert Mugabe International Airport in his private jet. The visit is part of his “motherland tour of Africa” that starts in Harare on July 13 and 14 and concludes in Johannesburg. He was welcomed by Zanu PF aspiring MP for Mabvuku constituency Scott
By Staff Reporter FORMER cabinet minister and Saviour Kasukuwere’s chief convenor Walter Mzembi has hinted at plans to fight High Court’s ruling. Mzembi was responding to critics on social media after High Court barred Kasukuwere from contesting the Presidential seat in the upcoming August 23 polls. “Do not celebrate too soon, we will be back in the game before the cock
Staff Reporter A CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) member has filed a case against Zanu PF’s Bikita South aspiring legislator Energy Mutodi who opened fire on opposition supporters at a rally last week. John Mupanduki (30) opened a case under RRB 5583028 on July 9. Mutodi allegedly fired gunshots at CCC members who had gathered at Baradzanwa township
