President Vladimir Putin vowed to crush an armed mutiny he compared to Russia’s Civil War a century ago. …
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Monthly Archives: June 2023
Police officer hangs himself at Parirenyatwa Hospital over pay shame
34-year-old told doctors he felt like a ‘failure’ for failing to look after his family …
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Revolutionary Revival!..Zanu-PF unveils election campaign with unprecedented unity and support
Ray Bande in Mutema Village, Chipinge THE stage is set, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation, and the spirit of unity permeates the air as Zanu-PF prepares to launch its 2023 election campaign. The venue, Mutema Secondary School in Mutema-Musikavanhu constituency in Chipinge District, holds historical significance as the birthplace of one of the party’s […] …
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Unveiling the hidden tradition: Zim burial societies ensure dignified farewells
Raymond Jaravaza, raymondjaravaza@gmail.com FUNERALS in Zimbabwe — from the moment one is declared dead to the day of the burial — are extravagant affairs where no expenses are spared, even for the most financially strained households. Amid this backdrop, there is a unique tradition that continues to thrive in Bulawayo. Every first Sunday of the month, […] …
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COMMENT: Disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of Renamo most welcome
IN 1976, Rhodesian troops entered Mozambican territory to carry out an operation against the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army that had bases in that country. In that incursion, the Rhodesians freed André Matsangaissa, a Mozambican who had been arrested and imprisoned. Months later, Matsangaissa, a former Mozambique ruling Frelimo party member, joined Renamo, a […] …
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Rumble in Harare…Windies, Chevrons in pivotal showdown
Brandon Moyo, Brandonmalvin9@gmail.com IN what promises to be a thriller, the Windies and Zimbabwe will battle it out today at Harare Sports Club in a top-of-the-table clash in the 2023 Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifiers. With a rich history between them, the Windies may feel confident, given their dominance in previous encounters. However, the Chevrons have […] …
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Silencing guns, entrenching peace key, says President
Zvamaida Murwira in Maputo, Mozambique AFRICA should continue seeking solutions to its own problems while focusing on attaining socio-economic development and growth in a sustainable and peaceful environment, President Mnangagwa said here yesterday. Delivering a speech during a closing ceremony of the disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of Renamo, the former insurgency and military group that […] …
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Caledonia seeks new gold deposits at Bubi lease
Caledonia intends to undertake gold exploration at Motapa, in Bubi, which covers an area of 2 224 hectares. (File Picture) Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter CALEDONIA Mining Corporation says it intends to undertake an environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) exercise ahead of the commencement of exploration activities at the firm’s Motapa mining lease […] …
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Chitown put on notice over political violence
Addressing officers at St Mary’s Police Station yesterday, Officer Commanding Harare Province Commissioner Wonder Tembo said police will not hesitate to arrest anyone engaging in political violence, without fear or favour. Crime Reporter The people of St Mary’s in Chitungwiza have been advised by police to desist from engaging in acts of political violence […] …
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ZimTrade trade mission to Tete a huge success
Mozambican President Felipe Nyusi Cletus Mushanawani in TETE, Mozambique ZimTrade’s outward trade mission to the Tete Province of Mozambique was a roaring success, with both the organisers and participants expressing satisfaction on the business generated and high levels of engagement.The country’s national trade development and promotion agency this week led a high-powered delegation of […] …
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