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Colonel Overson Mugwisi has made remarks that the Zimbabwe Defense Forces will be giving a hand in the process of the forth coming election although not directly involved...

United Nations has welcomed a recent High Court decision to protect children from being forced to attend political gatherings, saying interests of juveniles must be considered at all times. In a statement released yesterday, UN said the ruling is in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child which stresses the importance on the interests of children at all times. “The UN welcomes the High Court decision to protect children from being forced to attend political rallies. “This is in line with the Convention…

The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa read riot act on Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) and President Emmerson Mnangagwa charging that there will be no elections unless and until inclusive transparent electoral processes are effected ahead of 30 July harmonized elections.

A double-century opening partnership and a record Twenty20 international (T20I) score of 172 by Australia captain Aaron Finch completely dominated the Brighto Paints presents J. Cup T20 Tri-series match against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club today. Zimbabwe only appeared to be competing on even terms with Australia at the start of their reply, with some spirited batting from their top order, the top five batsmen all looking good briefly, but none of them stayed to play the major innings necessary. Remarkably, this was…

The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Alliance Mufakose aspiring member of parliament Susan Matsunga has predicted that Nelson Chamisa will amass 70 percent of the votes in the July 30 harmonized elections ahead of the incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa. 

Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed, National Tyre Services Limited sales and gross profit for the half year ended 31 March 2018 increased by 16% and 35% respectively. According to the group chairperson, James Moyo, profit before tax was $251,688, a 208%  increase from the previous year’s loss. "Profit before tax was $251,688, an increase of 208% from the previous year’s loss. "This was the result of a strategy to supplement direct sourcing with local supplies and pushing sales of premium products to improve margins. The…

Coca-Cola’s programme to honour record winners of their prestigious Copa CocaCola tournament ended yesterday with a donation of school textbooks to Churchill High School. The programme which is part of their Copa Coca-Cola @30 Anniversary celebrations has also seen include Hippo Valley High in Chiredzi, and Mzilikazi in Bulawayo receiving their donations on the 27th and 13th of June, respectively. In an interview with 263Chat on the sidelines of Churchill High trophy tour, Coca-Cola senior brand Manager, Vee Chibanda said…

The media has been awash with reports that more than 5000 soldiers were deployed in rural areas and some reports were pointing out that the army personnel were intimidating villagers and forcing them to vote for the ruling party or face a repeat of the 2008 post-election violence.