Times Report

12/04/2024

12/04/2024

"Zimbabwe requests to deactivate internet service for local customers.

'We're collaborating with POTRAZ to secure regulatory clearance for activating Starlink services in Zimbabwe.'"

09/04/2024

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has denied allegations of intending to pursue a third term, underscoring his adherence to the Constitution.

As per the constitutional provisions, the president is restricted to two terms, each spanning three or more years.

09/04/2024

: Eight members of a Ugandan music band have been arrested for complaining that the president's speech at the weekend was too long, local media report.

09/04/2024

On Saturday, the Blue movement was to hold a workshop of over 130 cluster leaders at Mucheke Hall in Masvingo.

Masvingo Mirror reports that Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers then went to the hall to block the meeting.

Nelson Chamisa's supporters heard of the blockade and secretly moved to Chevron, where they held the meeting peacefully as the Police stayed put at Mucheke Hall.

The ZRP officers only found out yesterday, almost 24 hours later, that the meeting was held secretly.

09/04/2024

: ZETDC has said it is still configuring its systems to ZiG, and customers are to buy electricity tokens using US dollars for now.

09/04/2024

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's Financial Intelligence Unit, the ZRP and the Consumer Protection Commission are on the prowl in the streets, swooping on businesses that refuse to accept the ZWL.

“It is important to note that the ZWL remains legal tender, and the country’s citizens have been given 21 days to change their ZWL$ notes and coins to ZiG. The penalty is going to be heavy on those found violating Exchange Control Regulations by refusing to accept ZWL notes.”

09/04/2024

: Former South Africa President Jacob Zuma wins appeal against South African electoral body's barring from elections, allowed to run as a candidate for his MK party.

05/04/2024

Zimbabwe has a new currency known as ZiG, governor John Mushayavanhu says in his Monetary Policy Statement. The notes are coming in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 and 100. Coins for half and a quarter ZiG.

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05/04/2024

has a new currency known as ZiG, governor John Mushayavanhu says in his Monetary Policy Statement.

The notes are coming in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 and 100. Coins for half and a quarter ZiG!

28/08/2023

Mnangagwa in nations address after claiming victory says: “That which unites us is much greater than that which could ever divide us. I call on us all call to return to work, with a greater sense of purpose of production and productivity across all sectors.”

“The elections have come & gone. I’m humbled by trust & confidence that you have reposed in me to once again serve as President of our great country. There’s much work to be done. Together, we shall continue on the growth trajectory witnessed over the past 5 years.”

28/08/2023

— Zimbabwe’s elections have been flagged by SADC, AU-COMESA, EU and others as not been conducted in free and fair manner.

This is yet another election that lacks legitimacy and failed part on electoral commission ZEC to conduct a ‘free and fair election’

28/08/2023

Zimbabweans in South Africa will march to their embassy in Pretoria to protest election results back home.

The electoral commission announced victory for President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

It says he garnered over 52% against the opposition leader's 44%.

28/08/2023

28/08/2023

JUST IN: ZEC has denied claims that it is sending out messages recalling polling officers and observers to sign new V11 forms.

“These claims are false”

25/08/2023

In an unexpected presser in the of the night, Patrick Chinamasa says ZANUPF is on target to achieve two thirds majority in parliament and 60 and 65 % for the presidential election.

25/08/2023

Election Resource Centre (ERC) & Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) have called for the immediate release of their staff and volunteers who were arrested at their data centers, saying the accreditated observers were operating within the confines of the law.

25/08/2023

: Armed police surround the ZEC building in Harare as tensions get high and traffic coming through Samora Machel Road has been blocked from entering through the ZEC command center area.

Business continues though on the other side of town but situation is tense.

25/08/2023

: CSO independent election monitors from ERC Africa and ZESN who were arrested for conducting parallel voter tabulation have arrived at the Court, police say they face “subversive activities” charge.

25/08/2023

PRESSER 🗳️— SADC election observer mission issues its preliminary preliminary report highlights:-

• ZEC’s delimitation violated the Constitution.

• ZEC’s calculation affected the equality of votes for MPs, but no impact on the Presidential election

• SADC Head of observer mission Nevers Mumba says Zimbabwe’s “Patriot Act” restricts free expression. According to Mumba, in his interactions with opposition, they told him that even meeting SADC would likely get them arrested under the law.

• SADC concerned that only Bulawayo & Harare only despite ZEC assuring they had all things under control.

• ZEC acted in restrictive manner in how it dealt with the Voters Roll, says ZEC should act in favor of Constitution not to legislation which neglate the constitution.

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22/08/2023

ELECTION DAY 🗳️

— whose gonna win the Presidential race!

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21/08/2023

: The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has today published information on ballot papers for the August 2023 general elections after it was sued by CCC. Fidelity Printers did printing:

Presidential - 7,126,600
MP - 7,098,750
Council - 6,854,250

21/08/2023

ZEC has also published list of 12,374 polling stations distributed as follows:

Bulawayo - 434
Harare - 1,559
Manicaland - 1,623
Mash Central - 1,107
Mash East - 1,420
Mash West - 1,507
Masvingo - 1,416
Mat North - 920
Mat South - 721
Midlands - 1,667

21/08/2023

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission ZEC says it is illegal for media, politicians, and anybody to announce election results before they are announced by ZEC.

[2] This come after citizens movement Pachedu and Citizen Agents announced they will run a parallel voter tabulation using V11 forms published on Polling stations.

21/08/2023

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has awarded veteran talk show host Dr Rebecca Chisamba the Order of the Star of Zimbabwe Silver Award.

21/08/2023

Spain wins FIFA Women’s World Cup after beating England 1-0 on Sunday.

21/08/2023

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed allegations that police officers will assist illiterate or voters with disability in the Wednesday elections.