Elia Ntali

The South African government has raised concern over the large number of Zimbabweans illegally crossing into South Africa. Over 500 people have been arrested and deported for border jumping and trying to illegally cross the Beitbridge Border Post with fake negative Covid-19 results. South Africa Home Affairs Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi security forces will be carrying […]

Harare-The Zimbabwean Government has come under attack after labeling the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference ‘evil minded’ for criticizing alleged human rights violations in the country. In a statement the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights said they were concerned with the government’s intolerance. “As ZLHR, we are greatly concerned that the intolerance of President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s […]

Harare- South Africa’s ruling African National Congress (ANC) has broken with tradition admitting that there was a political crisis in Zimbabwe. In an interview, ANC’s International Relations Committee chairperson Lindiwe Zulu said there is an urgent need to resolve the political crisis in Zimbabwe. “We have already said it from an ANC point of view […]

Harare- MDC legislator for Mbare constituency, Starman Chamisa is reported to have taken refuge at Matapi Police Station, in Harare after suspected Zanu PF youths attacked residents and MDC supporters A statement released by MDC deputy national spokesperson Luke Tamborinyoka late last night said the youths went on a rampage attacking residents. “Zanu PF youths […]

Harare- Zimbabwe teachers have decided to engage in an industrial action and working for two days per week citing incapacitation. Schools opened a week ago and teachers at various schools have been telling parents to brace for the worst as they can only come to work on Monday and Friday alone. “We were told that they are incapacitated and they […]

Harare-The much anticipated Agenda 2020 by MDC leader Nelson Chamisa was held in Harare without any incidences with the youthful leader saying his party will engage the government through demonstrations. Chamisa was addressing hundreds of his party supporters in the country’s populous suburb of Mbare. “This is the year when something must and will give. […]

Harare-The Election Resource Centre (ERC) has castigated President Mnangagwa’s government moves to amend the constitution calling it ‘insatiable appetite’. ERC executive director Tawanda Chimhini said the move is disturbing as the Government is calling for dialogue whilst shutting the door to other stakeholders. “The ERC notes with great concern the Government’s insatiable appetite to amend […]

Harare- The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has said their members will not be able to report for duty ahead of schools opening tomorrow (Tuesday). In a letter by the union’s Secretary General Robson Chere, the Public Service Commission, ARTUZ said their salaries are insufficient to cater for their welfare. “This letter serves […]

Harare-Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) president, Dr Peter Magombeyi has resigned. In a letter addressed to the organization’s secretary-general, Dr Magombeyi said he was stepping aside for personal reasons. “I cannot thank all the doctors enough for the opportunities the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) has provided me,” “Working with you has been incredibly instrumental in my personal […]

Harare- Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Professor  Murwira has warned public schools in Zimbabwe against increasing fees saying that responsible authorities will take appropriate disciplinary action. Murwira also threatened to de-register private schools who are charging the school fees in United States dollars. “The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education would like to confirm […]

Harare-Under fire wife of Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Marry was finally granted bail by High Court Judge Pisirai Kwenda, she had been in state custody for close to three weeks. Marry was ordered to pay ZWL$ 50 000  and as part of her bail conditions surrender as surety title deeds to a Highlands home […]

Harare-A bleak Christmas beckons for crisis ridden Zimbabwe as inflation continues to bite on ordinary citizens. Workers from both the public and private sectors have been hard hit as they cannot access their hard earned cash from the bank. Long winding ques have been the order of the day and many have been lamenting the […]

Harare-The Zimbabwean Government has with immediate effect increased passport fees. Applicants for the traveling document were advised of the increase on Monday morning. An ordinary passport had been going for RTGS $53 and has increased ten folds to RTGS $530 including the form. For those in need of an emergency passport that will take three […]

Harare-Informal traders in Zimbabwe are now rejecting 25 cents and 50 cents coins citing soaring inflation and would want to avoid “carrying sacks and sacks of money.” The rejection comes barely a few weeks after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe recently introduced new $2 coins, $2 notes and $5 notes into the market to ease […]

Harare-The Government announced that it now charges citizens living in the Diaspora in U.S. dollars for production of passports as it is currently battling to clear a huge passport backlog due to foreign currency shortages. According to the Government the backlog currently stood at 359,288 as of August this year. The Registrar General is facing […]

Harare- Secretary for Lands and Agriculture for the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) led by Nelson Chamisa has claimed that Zimbabwe’s food crisis exposes President Emmerson Mnangagwa. In a statement, Rusty Markhan the MDC is concerned by lack of Government’s response to the hunger crisis currently crippling the country. “Zimbabwe is facing one of the most serious food crisis in its […]

Harare-There was chaos in Zimbabwe Parliament on Wednesday as opposition legislators blocked their Zanu PF counterparts from debating the 2020 budget statement. The opposition legislators were seeking an explanation over Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s mathematical gaffe over the amount of money that the Chinese had injected in the country’s economy. Business was brought to a […]

Harare-Zimbabwe Clerk of Parliament has dismissed claims on social media that two legislators were caught pants down in a bathroom at Parliament. In a statement Clerk of Parliament Kennedy Chokuda the reports were an attempt to doubt Members of Parliament and the institution itself. “The Parliament of Zimbabwe has noted with grave concern, the flagrant […]

Harare-State security agent in Zimbabwe allegedly fired live shots towards opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa during an MDC tree-planting ceremony in Marondera on Sunday, the opposition chief’s spokesperson has said. Nkululeko Sibanda said Chamisa was commemorating National Tree Planting Day at Dombotombo clinic when the incident happened.  “They fired live ammunition in the direction of Chamisa, he was […]

Harare-President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s legitimacy issue has taken a new twist after legislators from the ruling Zanu PF disrupted the parliamentary portifolio Committee on Media chaired by opposition MDC MP, Prince Sibanda. This follows yet another walk out on the Tendai Biti-chaired Public Accounts Committee saying that MDC Parliamentarians were doing the same to President Mnangagwa. […]