In a shocking incident that occurred on Saturday morning, Everton Sithole, a 62-year-old homeless man from Bulawayo, narrowly escaped death after being hit by a moving train while he was sleeping on the railway tracks under the Luveve Flyover. The older man sustained injuries to his head and legs and is currently receiving treatment at Mpilo Hospital. According to Inspector Abednico Ncube, the Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson, the train driver employed by the Beitbridge-Bulawayo Railway initially thought that the object on the tracks was a pile of garbage. However, as the train approached, the driver realized it was a person covering their head with a cloth. Sithole raised his head just before the train hit him, and he was struck...
In a shocking revelation, the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) has exposed how the government is using food aid to control vulnerable people. According to the ZPP's October 2024 report, this is a severe human rights violation. The country is facing a terrible drought caused by El Niño, which has left many people in cities and rural areas desperately needing food. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the drought a national disaster and asked for $2 billion in aid to feed millions of starving citizens. However, the ZPP has found that the ruling party uses its power over food aid to punish people who support the opposition. They documented 13 cases of this abuse, but they believe many more cases are happening on the ground.
The ZPP says...
The students at the University of Zimbabwe are very upset. They want the university to immediately fix a big water problem in their dorms. Narshon T. Kohlo speaks for the students. He says the water shortage is so bad that it's not healthy or clean anymore.
The students talked to the university before, and the university said they would make it better. But things only got worse. The toilets won't flush, and the halls smell bad because there's no water.
The students paid a lot of money to live in the dorms—$715 just for a place to stay. So they think the university should at least give them clean water all the time.
Kohlo also said that girls need water the most for their health. And he's worried that the food they get isn't good...
Innocent Chishumba, a fraudster who allegedly claimed to be the son of business mogul Kuda Tagwirei, recently appeared in court facing theft and fraud allegations. He was not asked to plead when he appeared before Magistrate Dennis Mangosi, who remanded him in custody for bail considerations.
Chishumba met his ex-girlfriend, Anyway Mazoe, a teacher at Kwayedza High School in Kadoma, through her friend Tichafa Chirewo in September. He lied to Mazoe that his name was Nyasha Tagwirei and that he was the son of businessman Kuda Tagwirei. On September 21, Chishumba took Mazoe's phone, claiming he wanted to check if she was cheating on him since he intended to marry her. Mazoe agreed, but Chishumba never returned the phone.
Using Mazoe's...
In a recent development, the Treasury has announced spending limits for ministries, departments, and agencies for November and December. This decision comes as the government faces a shortage of funds in its coffers. George Guvamatanga, the Permanent Secretary for Finance Economic Development and Investment Promotion, has urged government agencies to be mindful of their expenses and prioritize them accordingly.
The annual bonuses for government workers are given priority, along with essential expenses such as addressing food shortages and financing agriculture support for 2024-2025. A circular dated November 13, sent to Permanent Secretaries and the Clerk of Parliament, warns that non-wage Budget support will be restricted during this...
In a surprising turn of events, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has decided to bar one of its senior members, Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, from attending the party's upcoming National People's Assembly (NPA) elective conference in December. This conference is significant because the EFF is expected to choose its next national office bearers during the event. There are rumors that Ndlozi might challenge Godrich Gardee for the position of deputy president, which goes against the wishes of Julius Malema, the party's leader.
Dr Levy Ndou, a political analyst, believes that the EFF owes its supporters an explanation for this decision. He says that the party should provide clear and convincing reasons for preventing Ndlozi from attending the...
In a surprising turn of events, the First Lady, Auxillia Mnangagwa, has expressed her astonishment at the growing trend of women taking the lead in infidelity and causing the breakdown of marriages. She shared her thoughts during a gathering focused on the Afrikana Family Humanism Programme, which aims to tackle the alarming rates of violence and divorce nationwide.
Mnangagwa emphasized the critical role that families play as the backbone of society. She stressed the importance of ensuring families remain strong, united, and nurturing. However, she acknowledged that the nation is facing many challenges threatening the sanctity of marriage and the essence of family life.
The First Lady revealed that her office has received disturbing...
The Harare City Council wants to tear down over 5,000 houses in the next few weeks. These houses were built illegally in different parts of the city. The council says it has permission from the High Court to do this.
Most houses are in crowded suburbs like Kuwadzana, Budiriro, Glen View, and Mabvuku. The houses were built on land meant for important public services and facilities.
However, the government says there won't be any demolitions.
The mayor of Harare, Jacob Mafume, said the council will proceed with the plan. He wants to follow the law and restore order to the city. He said the demolitions have been delayed for many years because of various problems.
Mafume mentioned that the council and some private people have 37 court...
The Welshman Ncube-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) won't talk to Sengezo Tshabangu anymore. They say he's just a regular member of the party.
Willias Madzimure speaks for Ncube's group. He told The Standard that talking to Tshabangu would make it seem like he leads a political party. But Tshabangu says he's the secretary general of CCC. Madzimure thinks he can't be both a leader and secretary general simultaneously.
Madzimure also said Tshabangu has no right to determine who is legitimate in the party and who is not. He's just an ordinary member, so he doesn't get to make those calls.
There are some disagreements within the CCC about roles and leadership. Ncube's faction doesn't want to give Tshabangu any extra power or...
