PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa fired his outspoken political ally Christopher Mutsvangwa as Minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs with immediate effect for various reasons, but the trigger was his outburst against Information minister Jenfan Muswere — a presidential blue-eyed boy — over recent state-controlled media board changes. Informed official …
Read More »‘Chengetai Mai naBaba’…Chivayo Spoils Dads, Father-In-Law
Trending Zanu PF benefactor and Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo has splashed another half a million dollars on close family, a deflection from his recent trend of rewarding musicians loyal to the ruling party, Nhau/Indaba has established. Chivayo splashed US$450 000 on six brand new Ford Ranger Wiltrax 3.0d V6 top-of-the-range …
Read More »Zanu PF Secures Two Thirds Majority
Zanu PF won all six National Assembly by-elections held on Saturday to secure a two thirds majority, with which it can now amend the constitution. Zanu PF candidates won in Pelandaba Tshabalala, Chegutu West, Goromonzi South, Zvimba East, Mkoba North and Seke – all seats which were won by the …
Read More »Namibia President Hage Geingob Dies
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has died at the age of 82 while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in the capital, Windhoek. A veteran of the country’s independence struggle, Mr Geingob had been diagnosed with cancer and revealed the details to the public last month. He died early on Sunday …
Read More »Mnangagwa Kicks Christopher Mutsvangwa Out
President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has sacked Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs minister Christopher Mutsvangwa with immediate effect. This was announced by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr. Martin Rushwaya, through Presidential spokesperson George Charamba. No further reasons were outlined for his removal from office. According to the …
Read More »Distress Call Exposes Cheating New Cabinet Minister, Sired Kids With Rwandese
On a date in late January, Makoni police in Chitungwiza received a distress call. At the other end of the line was a cabinet minister, who reported that there was an intruder at her home in the neighbourhood. Police responded quickly and apprehended the man, a foreign national who stated …
Read More »Production Of Local Vaccine Panacea To Combat Cholera: President
President Mnangagwa has emphasised the need for unity and collaborative efforts within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to combat the spread of cholera. The call comes in the wake of cholera outbreaks reported in five SADC countries, namely Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia, accounting for 73 percent of …
Read More »Calls To Liberalise Forex Market To Save Dwindling ZWL
The local currency has lost so much value in the past three years such that the country is virtually dollarised again, but experts believe that letting the foreign currency market free might save whatever is left of the local currency. Zimbabwean economists say a pressing need for revision in the …
Read More »Tongai Mnangagwa Was Assaulted By Zanu PF HQ Security Personnel
Tourism deputy minister Tongai Mafidi Mnangagwa was assaulted by one of the security personnel attached at the Zanu PF headquarters, it has emerged. Munyaradzi Mwedziwendira, who is accused of assaulting Mnangagwa and one Wellington Vengesai during a heated exchange over parking space, yesterday appeared before Harare magistrate Apollonia Marutya and …
Read More »US$90K Mercedes For DJ Fantan
Mbare-based entertainer, Arnold Kamudyariwa of the Chillspot Family, popularly known as DJ Fantan has bagged a brand new top-of-the-range vehicle courtesy of flamboyant Harare businessman, Wicknell Chivayo. Chivayo purchased a Mercedes Benz GLE350d 4matic worth US$90 000 for the DJ as a reward for his continued support towards the ruling …
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