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PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY
GNU before end of year, Tshabangu claims
Pamenus Tuso
Bulawayo—The self-imposed interim secretary general of a Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) faction, Sengezo Tshabangu, has sensationally claimed that there will be a government of national unity (GNU) this year.…
Police boss Mutamba walks into office with load of rights abuses
Stephen Mutamba (63) on New Year took office as the new commissioner general of the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), bringing with him the baggage of international restrictions imposed on him since late 2022.
Mthuli Ncube putting lipstick on frog—Analysts
Fortune Nkosi
Bulawayo—The Finance ministry’s allocation of ZIG$4 billion in the 2025 budget for an “Image Building, Engagement, and Re-engagement Programme” has ignited widespread criticism from opposition leaders, political analysts,…
What’s World-Class City Status without water?
Crisis... Harare residents queue at a borehole, waiting for their turn to collect water. (Photo credit: REUTERS)
Edgar Gweshe
Harare - For over three decades, residents of Mabvuku have lived without reliable access to…
Govt fails to account for US$5m in sugar tax
There are yet to be explained discrepancies regarding revenue collected from a sugar tax that Finance minister, Mthuli Ncube, introduced in the 2024 national budget that was announced in December last year, it has emerged
Investigating Corruption and Bad Governance in Zimbabwe
The importance of investigative journalism cannot be overstated as it is a vital tool for holding those in power accountable. Investigative journalism has the potential to uncover corruption, malfeasance, and human rights abuses, leading to…
Manhize villagers cry foul over land grab
Manhize villagers cry foul over land grab. The permit holders at Mushenjere’s Inhoek Farm have for the past two months been locked in a wrangle with Disco to negotiate compensation for the loss of livelihoods and land caused by the…
NUST in over US$10m pension arrears: Workers
Pamenus Tuso
Bulawayo- Employees at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST) are accusing the institution of deducting pension contributions from them without remitting them to Old Mutual as required.
The allegation…
Pro-Chamisa activist Mkwananzi implicated in tender scam
“They (Tamira Investments) have failed to give value for money yet reports indicate that they have made numerous demands for payment,” said Shumba who urged the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) to investigate the Tamira contract.
Sting evictions leave rural settlers high and dry
Stanley Gutu
Masvingo—Sting evictions sponsored by the government early this year have worsened living conditions for hundreds of people formerly and currently settled on land straddling a huge portion of the Lake Mutirikwi basin in…