SOUTH AFRICA Johannesburg mayor now understands why former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe banned NGOs (Non Governmental Organisations) Despite coming under attack for conducting “illegal” raids in Johannesburg buildings during his two-day stint as acting mayor, Patriotic Alliance secretary Kenny Kunene says he would do it again because he has a mandate from his voters. Kunene told TimesLIVE the reaction of some NGOs to his raids made him understand why the late Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe…

COP SAYS president Mnangagwa went up to grade 7 level and he will arrest ‘Zanu-PF supporters as they cause suffering, if they enter a police camp whilst wearing Zanu-PF regalia .A police officer stationed at Tongwe base in rural Beitbridge is in trouble with the law for allegedly insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa and threatening to arrest Zanu-PF members who were drinking beer at a local business centre. Constable Tapfuma is now being charged with contravening…

NELSON CHAMISA says “Adopt a single African currency, a visa free Africa , build strong security, communication, media, economic and financial support systems and institutions” It is interesting that these are no original ideas coming from Chamisa as these are well known similar ideas put forward over a decade ago by the deposed leader Muammar Gaddafi (1942 – 20 October 2011). He was the longest-serving leader in Africa and the Arab world, a Libyan politician,…

RUSSIA a country which trained and armed ZIPRA (Zimbabwe People’s REVOLUTION ARMY) while China did the same for ZANLA (Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army) to fight the former Zimbabwe (British Rhodesian Army) in the liberation war that eventually freed Zimbabwe from British rule and be a Black Zimbabwe government led by the late Ro wrt Gabriel Mugabe from 18 April 1980, has gave Zimbabwe the first of a fleet of 32 helicopters — at Robert…

JUSTICE Minister and Zanu-PF politburo member, Ziyambi Ziyambi, has appeared to give credence to speculation that an impeachment bid may be mounted against President Emmerson Mnangagwa after general elections due in August this year.A disaffected faction of the ruling Zanu-PF party is reportedly working on a so-called ‘Bhora Musango’ strategy to stop Mnangagwa from winning the presidential vote as he seeks a second five-year term in office. Failing that, an impeachment bid may be the…

OPPOSITION MDC-T leader, Douglas Mwonzora, has recalled Kadoma Mayor Action Nyamukondiwa and 3 MCD-T councillors Michael Mvura, Edson Muzira and Nigel Rozario for Wards 3, 4 and 15 respectively, after they were expelled from the opposition party. Minister of Local Government and Public Works July Moyo has written a letter to Kadoma town clerk, Malvern Dondo, stating the expelled councillors’ positions are now vacant. “I wish to inform you that I am in receipt of…

FORMER ZIMBABWE CRICKET team captain and coach Heath Streak diagnosed with stage-four colon and liver cancer and his family has appealed for privacy. FORMER ZIMBABWE CRICKET team captain and coach Heath Streak diagnosed with stage-four colon and liver cancer and his family has appealed for privacy. THE family of former Zimbabwe cricket team captain and coach Heath Streak’s has appealed for privacy after confirming that he is receiving treatment in South Africa after being diagnosed…

ZIMBABWE HAS oil, gas and helium after Australian firm, Invictus Energy has confirmed the presence of “light oil, gas-condensate and helium” from its drilling samples at its Mukuyu-1 rig site in Muzarabani. Analysts, however, were quick to demand accountability and openness from government for Zimbabwe to benefit from one of its many natural resources. The results, according to Invictus managing director Scott Macmillan, gave the company confidence as it prepares for the drilling of Mukuyu-2…

FORMER HARARE MAYOR Mudzuri said a divided opposition will not be able to dislodge Mnangagwa and the ruling Zanu-PF party from power in this year’s elections. Addressing journalists in the capital yesterday, Mudzuri, who was expelled from the MDC-T where he was vice-president, said all opposition parties need to unite to topple the ruling party and its leader. “There is division (among the opposition) because there is confusion. You don’t just follow each other because…

The legal proceedings over the divorce of Bona Nyepudzai Ouma Mugabe, daughter of former President Robert Mugabe, and Simbarashe Mutsahuni Chikore are likely to involve complex disputes over how assets they hold individually and jointly, as Chikore has listed 21 farms, more than 25 upmarket residential properties, cash, plus companies and movable properties worth millions of US dollars. While Bona Mugabe in her original divorce petition sees the marriage as irretrievably broken down, Chikore thinks…