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Johnson Ali Mikuku Features CorrespondentConsecration of the last Friday of the month of Ramadan as International Quds Day is among the precious legacies bequeathed to the Muslim world by the founder and late leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, Imam Khomeini (RA). The victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 not only
Zanu-PF popularity surges: Poll
Farirai Machivenyika and Zvamaida Murwira
ZANU-PF’S popularity among Zimbabweans is increasing while that of its main rival, MDC-T, is plummeting, a survey commissioned by Freedom House, a US-based non-governmental organisation reveals.
The survey results are contained in a report titled “Change and ‘New’ Politics in Zimbabwe” commissioned by Freedom House.
A local research institute, Mass Public Opinion Institute, conducted the research on behalf of Freedom House.
In its executive summary, the NGO said MDC-T support had fallen from 38 percent to 20 percent between 2010 and this year.
“In terms of the declared survey-based support, it appears the MDC-T has been suffering, falling from 38 percent to 20 percent in the parliamentary vote from 2010 to 2012, in a period of approximately 18 months between the 2010 and 2012 Freedom House surveys.
“In contrast, the survey data points to Zanu-PF having experienced a growth in popular support, moving from 17 percent to 31 percent in the same period,” reads part of the report.
The findings of the report showed that Zanu-PF’s popularity increased across all the country’s 10 provinces since 2010 while that for MDC was waning.
For example in Harare, MDC-T support declined from 50 percent in 2010 to 17 percent, while that for Zanu-PF rose from eight percent to 22 percent.
In Bulawayo, Zanu-PF increased its support from four percent to 15 percent, while that for MDC-T declined from 51 percent to 29 percent.
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Isdore Guvamombe Features EditorTHE Shashe River has shrivelled to a brownish serpent of sand. Thirsty elephants dig for water in the riverbed with their feet while lions take advantage and stalk their prey as one species after another trickles to the river for a sip of the life-saving liquid. Shaggy water buck, elegant
Lesotho PM jets in on 3-day State visit
Herald Reporters
LESOTHO Prime Minister Mr Tom Motsoahae Thabane arrived in the country yesterday afternoon on a three-day State visit.
He was received at the Harare International Airport by President Mugabe and senior Government officials.
These included Foreign Affairs Minister Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, Defence Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa, Minister of State Security Sydney Sekeramayi, Zanu-PF national chairman Cde Simon Khaya-Moyo and service chiefs.
PM Thabane received a 21-gun salute and inspected the guard of honour.
He touched down to a rousing welcome from hundreds of people who had gathered at the airport yesterday afternoon to witness his arrival.
The two leaders later had a meeting at a local hotel that lasted almost an hour.
The President then hosted a banquet in honour of PM Thabane at State House.
President Mugabe congratulated PM Thabane on his recent election.
He said PM Thabane’s election was a testimony to the trust and confidence the people of Lesotho have in his leadership skill.
“In the same vein, we also pay tribute to the people of Lesotho for the smooth and peaceful change of government, which attests to your ever maturing democracy.
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Kingsley Ighobor and Aissata HaidaraJET-LAGGED, 500 delegates from around the world arrived in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in May to deliberate on the path to Africa’s tourism future.
To unwind, Zimbabwe’s Tourism Authority, host of the congress of the Africa Travel Association (ATA), had organised a fun-filled welcome. The
Confusion over Mushekwi
Confusion now surrounds the future of Zimbabwe international forward, Nyasha Mushekwi, amid conflicting reports emerging from South Africa. Soccer Laduma insist Mushekwi has passed his medical at newly-promoted Bundesliga side, Greuther Fruth, but KickOff claim that he is at Nuremburg whoMurambadoro offloaded
JOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwe international goalkeeper Energy Murambadoro will become the latest casualty of the winds of change sweeping across Bidvest Wits. The ’keeper will be offloaded together with Sipho Mngomezulu. Almost all the players from last season’s squad have been discarded orNkhatha on target for Chiefs
JOHANNESBURG — Zimbabwe international striker, Kingston Nkhatha, scored his second goal in as many league matches to inspire Kaizer Chiefs to a 2-1 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at Soccer City last night. Nkhatha was also on target in the 6-0 win over Amazulu. The powerful forward continued aMubaiwa speaks on Chinyama deal
Godknows Matarutse Sports ReporterTAKESURE Chinyama might have to wait longer before he can make his debut for Orlando Pirates after it emerged yesterday that Dynamos will only issue a clearance once they get guarantees for the payment of the transfer fee. The impasse has left Chinyama in limbo and Pirates have even acted