HARARE – Chances of an opposition – even a grand coalition – to win the 2018 elections without genuine electoral reforms are slim as they stand to lose by a wide margin, political and social analysts contend, adding that only a National Transitional Authority (NTA) can initiate reforms and pave way for free, fair elections….
HARARE – Dynamos coach Lloyd Mutasa gave a strong hint that all is not well at the Glamour Boys after his side toiled to a home draw against Castle Lager Premiership debutants Bulawayo City yesterday. This was the Harare giants’ sixth game on the trot without a win to pile pressure on Mutasa with the…
HARARE – As Zimbabweans today commemorate the 36th Heroes Day meant to salute the commitment of the gallant sons and daughters to the struggle for Independence during which thousands perished, commentators are of the feeling that it is a day to mourn because, for ordinary Zimbabweans, there is nothing to celebrate. Most people interviewed by…
HARARE – Media and political commentators have reacted angrily to government’s plans to enact a new law that will empower police to intercept private communications and to search and seize electronic gadgets. Already Information and Communication Technology minister Supa Mandiwanzira is reportedly gathering stakeholder views on the proposed Computer and Cyber Crime Bill which will…
HARARE – Zimbabwean long-distance runner Rutendo Nyahora finished in 92nd place out of 157 runners during the women’s Olympic Games marathon in Rio de Janeiro yesterday. Nyahora clocked a time of 2:47:32 some 23 minutes and 28 seconds behind race winner Jemima Sumgong of Kenya, who won the gold medal with a time of 2:24:04….
HARARE – Discussions regarding the long-mooted 2018 elections deal between opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and former vice president Joice Mujuru — which have spooked President Robert Mugabe and his ruling Zanu PF — have now reached a critical stage, with an announcement to this effect likely to come before the end of this month. Former…
HARARE – Restive civil servants have hinted they could stage a crippling strike at the end of the month after getting disillusioned by government’s staggering of their salaries. Cecilia Alexander, president of the civil servants’ representative group, the Apex Council, told the Daily News that government workers were apoplectic over the development. “We feel that…
HARARE – A Kadoma housing project commissioned by First Lady Grace Mugabe last year is facing challenges as Zanu PF bigwigs wrangle over land ownership. Two top Zanu PF officials in the town — Jimayi Muduvuri and Solomon Solomon — have been fighting over Pixy Combie Farm amid attempts by the latter to block the…
LUSAKA – Zambia’s incumbent President Edgar Lungu has been delared the winner of the August 11 Elections after he polled 1, 860, 877 (50.3 %) and his closest river Hakainde Hichilema from the UPND polled 1, 760, 347(47.8%). With the results from all the 156 constituencies, the PF candidate secured a Margin of 100 530,…
LUSAKA – Zambia’s main opposition party has alleged fraud in Thursday’s presidential vote and called for a recount of votes in the capital Lusaka. The UPND party, led by Hakainde Hichilema, has withdrawn from the ballot verification process. President Edgar Lungu, of the governing PF party, holds a slim lead over his rival Mr Hichilema,…
