Zanu-PF youth activist, Mr Acie Lumumba, has been fired as chairman of a Steering Committee on the Zimbabwe Youth Empowerment Strategy for Investment following allegations of misappropriating funds meant for the Zimbabwe Youth Council (ZYC). Minister of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Patrick Zhuwao, confirmed firing Mr Lumumba on Tuesday. He declined to shed light
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Lumumba Fired
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Mwanjali Pushed Back Into Jail
A Harare magistrate yesterday remanded CAPS United captain Method Mwanjali in custody, ruling that he was facing serious charges after he allegedly stabbed a motorist twice in the stomach following an altercation. Mr Tendai Mahwe also ruled that Mwanjali was not over-detained and should be placed on remand. He then remanded him to May 4.
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30 Women Sex-Duped, Swindled
Terrence Mawawa, Chiredzi | 30 women in the lowveld town of Chiredzi were duped and sexually abused by two men in a notorious job scam. As a result of socio-economic challenges in the country, the desperate women were tricked into believing the two men were representatives of World Vision, a highly respected humanitarian organisation. The
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20% of School Kids Smoke Tobacco
Smoking is on the rise among school kids, it has emerged. One in every five school-going children smokes, risking chances of developing non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes, Health and Child Care Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa has said. Officially opening a three-day World Health Organisation regional workshop on the protocol to prevent illicit trade in
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Samsung Gets Zimbabwe Tax Boost
Zimbabwe lowers duty on electronic components after Samsung request Government has reviewed downwards import duty levied on imports of television, refrigerator and freezer components from 60 percent to 25 percent in a move aimed at improving competitiveness of the local manufacturing sector, a cabinet minister has said. The move comes after Korean appliances manufacturer Samsung
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Billy Rautenbach Tortures Workers
President Robert Mugabe’s business partner and Green Fuel company boss, Billy Rautenbach, has not paid workers for over 8 months, the labourers write complaining. Rautenbach began his business 5 year ago, through the back door, after falsely claiming it would among other things electrify the whole of Manicaland. Below is the full unedited letter: Hurumende yauraya vashandi veGreenFuel(Chisumbanje ethanol plant)
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Mugabe Shame:Vekann Pours Thousands to the Poor
By Chrispen Tabvura|Zimbabwe’s Harare based Jazz musician Vengai Kanhema, popularly known as Vekann has defied the ZANU PF government in his individual capacity, by travelling 439 kilometres to clothe the dumped former industrial workers’ families, who are now residing at Bulawayo’s main dump-site. Kanhema travelled from Harare where he is based, to deliver clothes and
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Missing Girl Found Alive | BREAKING NEWS
Harare – Relatives of an 18-year-old girl, Mildred Nyamayaro, who endured sleepless nights following the girl’s disappearance, were yesterday morning delighted to be told she is alive. The Saturday mystery had rocked the family with her siblings in South Africa rushing about to establish her whereabouts. But the missing teenager who vanished at the weekend,
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Mwanjali Seeks Jail Escape
The High Court is today expected to hear a bail application by CAPS United skipper Method Mwanjali who is facing charges of attempted murder. Mwanjali (33) allegedly stabbed Tonderai Nhunzvi with a knife in the early hours of Sunday following an alteration in the parking lot at Long Cheng Plaza in Harare. He appeared before
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Mujuru Firestorm in Matabeleland
The Joice Mujuru led Zimbabwe People First party is getting a rude awakening in the Matabeleland regions as it is finding the going tough in penetrating into the region. The party is particularly finding the going tough in Matabeleland South province where it is riddled in serious factional fights. While the party is making considerable
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Kasukuwere Resign: Minister Responds
Zanu-PF national political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere has been ordered by war veterans to resign. But Kasukuwere says he will not leave as he was appointed by President Mugabe, the party’s First Secretary. There have recently been calls from sections of the war veterans for Kasukuwere to resign his post because he is not a war veteran. The
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“Dumb” Kasukuwere Sued by Harare Mayor
Public Works and National Housing Minister Saviour Kasukuwere was yesterday labelled “dumb” following his suspending of the Harare mayor Bernard Manyenyeni. “He calls himself Tyson and seems to get his inspiration from Mike Tyson,the boxer. He needs more brain than brawn, honestly,” wrote MDC spokesperson Obert Gutu. The suspended Manyenyeni yesterday approached the High Court
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Gushungo Bombing: Army Major Exposed
An army major has been named in the trial proceedings following the jailed Zimbabwe People’s Front political party president, Owen Kuchata, who the state says attempted to petrol bomb the First Family’s Alpha Omega Dairy Farm. Kuchata, according to state papers, paid $20 to one of his alleged accomplices – a soldier – so that
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Dynamos’ Gwekwerere Bounces Back
Forgotten striker Evans Gwekwerere yesterday trained with Dynamos as the Glamour Boys intensified their preparations for the crucial trip to Mutare this weekend. The forward was involved in yesterday’s workout although it could not immediately be ascertained what plans the technical team have for him following a dull start by the former champions. But could
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Pastors Sexually Abusing Women | Dr Wutaunashe Programme
Family of God church founder, Dr. Rutendo Wutaunashe continues her program addressing church challenges. This week she tackles the subject of pastoral abuse and how governments can intervene. She challenges the silent-abuse women endure in marriages. “Jesus Christ was beaten and rejected to redeem the woman from violence and abuse,” she says. She also addresses questions following rumours
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Mzembi Attacks ZANU PF
Terrence Mawawa, Masvingo| Tourism and Hospitality Minister Walter Mzembi has lambasted the Zanu PF factional battles for significantly contributing towards the decline in the number of tourists visiting the country. Speaking during a public lecture at Great Zimbabwe University last week, Mzembi said the relentless Zanu PF warring has led to the decline in the
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Harare Woman Breaks Disability with Shock Memoirs – Moreblessing’s story
by Grace Kwinjeh |Being totally blind has not limited Moreblessing. She speaks with a passion, conviction and a fierce determination as she narrates her life journey, her dreams and aspirations. Moreblessing (not real name) in the above audio clip talks to founding member of the Zimbabwe Blind Women Trust (ZBWT), Miss Jules Daudi. When asked
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WATCH:Zhuwao Exposed as Lumumba Speaks Out
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Zimbabwe Needs 8000 Nurses
ZIMBABWE’S public health institutions need about 8 000 new nurses to meet growing demand for health services despite government’s decision to freeze recruitment in the civil service, it has been established. The shortage of health workers has compromised the country’s health delivery system, which is also plagued by a number of problems among them a
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Explosion Scare Petrol Leak Hits Mugabe’s Offices | BREAKING NEWS
A terrifying petrol leak hit Harare’s Central Business District Friday morning. ZimEye.com can reveal staff members from several buildings around the 4th and 3rd street, had to be evacuated after an incessant stream gush of petrol suddenly began flooding the area close to President Robert Mugabe’s office and Parliament House. At the time of writing
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