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Zelensky plans trip to South Africa
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky plans to pay SA an official state visit in the next few months as part of his African charm offensive amid a debilitating war with Russia. International re...Published: 08 Apr 2024 at 11:27hrs | 1291 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwe currency crisis as seen from abroad!
AS we go to press, US financial news media has become aware of the Zimbabwe financial crisis.Bloomberg news agency and the Financial Times have reported authoritatively on the events surroundi...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:25hrs | 250 | by Kenneth Mafuka
Diplomatic tiff between Botswana and Germany: the magnificent ELEPHANT
The president of Botswana was not angry per se. He should never be angry if he is aware of the global positioning of states: which country is at the top of the other: who is the big brother and what a...Published: 06 Apr 2024 at 18:10hrs | 954 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Zimbabwe wants to bolster relations with Russia despite US pressure'
The United States is putting pressure on Zimbabwe to persuade the authorities of the southern African country to abandon co-operation with Russia, but Harare is determined to increase interaction with...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:28hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to launch 3 more satellites
THE Government is gearing up to expand Zimbabwe's space programme, with plans in motion to launch into orbit three additional satellites that are designed to enhance the country's earth observation ca...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:55hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's team in an embarrassing diplomatic boob
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's protocol department was involved in an embarrassing diplomatic boob after failing to play the Russian national anthem during the handover of 48 000 tonnes of wheat and f...Published: 22 Mar 2024 at 09:39hrs | 1608 | by Staff reporter
Vladimir Putin is a true, dependable friend, says Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa hailed his counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as a "true, reliable friend" following Russia's donation of fertilizer and grain to Zimbabwe.Zimbabwe received a generous d...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 09:21hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Russia vow to strengthen ties
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe is realising the fruits of its relations with Russia, a global powerhouse in maize, wheat and fertiliser production which significantly contributes to world...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:44hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
Free Russian fertilizer arrives in Zimbabwe
Over 23,000 metric tons of free Russian potash and NPKS fertilizer has arrived in Zimbabwe, the press service for Uralchem Group reported on Wednesday. The shipment is Uralchem's fifth humanit...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 17:21hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
Russian elections held in peaceful and conducive environment
The head of Zimbabwe’s electoral observer mission to the 2024 Russian presidential election Priscilla Chigumba says the Russo poll was held in "a peaceful and conducive environment" as well as run i...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 07:50hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean mercenaries fighting in Ukraine
FIVE Zimbabwean mercenaries are fighting for Ukraine, according to latest data released by the Russia Defence ministry, with one said to have since been killed on the battle field.But the figu...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:56hrs | 571 | by Staff reporter
The Chemist Siziba and Oasis bar story
It is hard to find a patron who would mostly and consistently drink in one bar for 44 years - a whole generation; a lifetime.Yet Chemist Siziba, a local businessman and socialite, did. Before ...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 17:01hrs | 1940 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa awards Chemist Siziba liberation war hero status
The funeral service of the late Zimbabwean businessman Chemist Siziba, who died last Saturday, was held this morning at his Borrowdale (Hogerty Hill) home in Harare.Siziba died of kidney failu...Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 16:32hrs | 1212 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Russia standardise professional qualifications
ZIMBABWEANS who study in Russia can now start their careers locally without doing the conversion of degree programmes as the Government strengthens inter-cooperation with Russian universities for mutu...Published: 12 Mar 2024 at 05:12hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Chemist Siziba dies
Zimbabwean local businessman Chemist Siziba who was one of the pioneers in the mobile telecommunications industry has died.He was 77.Siziba died of kidney failure at Parirenyatwa Hospi...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 07:05hrs | 4780 | by Staff reporter
Why Donald Trump's support has been growing!
My friends in Europe and in Africa ask me the perennial question. What makes for Donald Trump's longevity in American politics? And why are the Democrats trying their best to lock him up in a ja...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:59hrs | 600 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Iran seizes US tanker with $50 million of oil onboard
An Iranian court has issued an order confiscating a crude oil cargo from the Advantage Sweet tanker a year after the country's navy forcibly stopped the ship. It is the latest example of "tit for tat"...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 14:47hrs | 1180 | by Staff reporter
America: They kill us for sport!
My little story on American sanctionsOnly a few weeks shy of my sixty-first birthday, I have been, until late last week, on United States list of sanctioned Zimbabweans.I have been the...Published: 09 Mar 2024 at 09:12hrs | 93 | by @Jamwanda2
Rupert Murdoch to wed Roman Abramovich's former wife
The media mogul Rupert Murdoch is engaged for a sixth time, it emerged on Thursday, this time to Elena Zhukova, a retired scientist.Murdoch's office announced that the 92-year-old is set to ma...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 14:52hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
Biti appeals against assault conviction, sentencing
Opposition figure Tendai Biti has lodged an appeal with the High Court challenging his recent conviction and sentencing.Biti, a former Finance Minister, was found guilty by Harare magistrate V...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 05:14hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Minister urges patriotism among youth
YOUTH Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training minister, Tinoda Machakaire has urged youths to actively participate in nation building. Machakaire was speaking at the Internation...Published: 07 Mar 2024 at 05:09hrs | 59 | by Staff reporter
125 Zimbabwean students get Russian scholarships
RUSSIA will award 125 scholarships to Zimbabweans, as Harare and Moscow continue to deepen bilateral ties.The scholarships, the majority of which will cover STEM (science, technology, engineer...Published: 03 Mar 2024 at 08:44hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
'Tendai Biti should take a break from politics'
Renowned journalist and government critic, Hopewell Chin’ono, has suggested that Tendai Biti take a hiatus from active political involvement and redirect his focus towards his roles as a lawyer, aut...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 07:03hrs | 1207 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti given a wholly suspended prison sentence and fined US$300
A Harare magistrate has handed ex-finance minister Tendai Biti a wholly suspended prison sentence of 6 months and also ordered him to pay a US$300 fine for calling Tatiana Aleshina "stupid" in 2020. ...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 14:36hrs | 874 | by Staff reporter
Biti apologises for assaulting foreign investor
Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti, who was convicted on Monday for verbally assaulting Russian investor Tatiana Aleshina, has issued an apology.In his plea for leniency, Biti informed Harare...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1781 | by Staff reporter
Seized Russian fertiliser consignment finally arrives
ABOUT 10 000 tonnes of fertiliser, which are part of the 26 000-tonne consignment from Uralchem Group, a leading Russian agrochemical producer, have arrived in Zimbabwe.Uralchem pledged close ...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:11hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe seeks Russian expertise
ZIMBABWE'S ambition to power its economy and become a major manufacturing hub through a strategy that hinges on innovation, science and advanced technology received a significant boost after being giv...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:10hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter
Russia donates 25,000 metric tonne wheat to Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has received part of Russia's 25,000 metric tonne wheat donation and an additional 10 tonnes of fertiliser.The donation is part of Russia's 200,000 metric tonne aid to six African cou...Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 08:10hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
Biden calls Putin a 'crazy son of a b***h'
The President of the United States, Joe Biden called his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, as "crazy son of a bitch" during a fundraising event held this Wednesday, 21st, in California. "We...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 16:23hrs | 1964 | by Staff reporter
Russians target setting up manufacturing plants in Zimbabwe
A RUSSIAN Federation business delegation is set to visit Zimbabwe on an investment mission, with the setting up of manufacturing plants in the country already under consideration.The Rais (hea...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:50hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga eulogise Zimbabwe-Russia relations
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has paid tribute to the Russian Federation for standing firm in support of Zimbabwe's sovereignty in the face of an ever-present threat from imperial powers....Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 09:11hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga to officially open Russian games
THE Russian Federation has drawn up a multi-disciplinary international sports tournament anchored on embracing technology and science and Zimbabwe has been given the honour to officially open the inau...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 05:03hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
Top Zimbabwe army generals fired over housing corruption
THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), which brings together the country's army and air force wings, has fired three senior military commanders at the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) over a multi-million-dol...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 13:49hrs | 792 | by Staff reporter
US to review SA relations following ICJ case against Israel
A bill has been submitted to the United States congress calling for a full review of the country's bilateral relationship with South Africa following the International Court of Justice ruling that fou...Published: 10 Feb 2024 at 13:46hrs | 3095 | by Staff reporter
How is the world combating rising energy prices?
Every country is approaching higher than typical energy prices we’re all facing right now in different ways. Rather than compare one country with another and create a piece that can be out of date t...Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 12:42hrs | 196 | by Staff Reporter
Countries under illegal US sanctions must unite against Washington
Yes, it is very possible for Zimbabwe, China, Russia, Cuba, Iran and all other countries under illegally imposed United States sanctions to formerly gang up and fight Washington.There is power...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:45hrs | 150 | by Joseph Meta
Russia urged to put nuclear weapons in Cuba
Russia should place its nuclear weapons in "friendly countries" near the US in response to Washington's alleged plans to move its own tactical arms to Europe, lawmaker Aleksey Zhuravlev has suggested....Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 04:49hrs | 1469 | by Staff reporter
Just how low has Zimbabwe sank?
A country's state media is always a window into the government's psyche and mindset. It is like a reflection of the particular nation's soul.So, in spite of the insufferable tort...Published: 25 Jan 2024 at 14:30hrs | 938 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Non-Aligned Movement is a big sham!
Is there anyone who is genuinely unbiased and neutral in their views or stances on particular issues?We can even move on to the political landscape.Who can claim to be totally impartia...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 19:35hrs | 623 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
CCC councillors hire retired Zanu-PF apologist as chamber secretary
CITIZENS' Coalition for Change (CCC) councillors in Chinhoyi have curiously enlisted the services of retired chamber secretary, Abel Gotora, despite battling for years to fire him in a protracted boar...Published: 18 Jan 2024 at 17:49hrs | 370 | by Staff reporter
Slava Russia: Ferry docks with 23k tonnes Russia donated fertiliser to Zimbabwe
The Russian embassy in South Africa has confirmed that a shipment of 23,000 fertiliser consignment arrived in the Mozambican port city of Beira enroute for Zimbabwe.The embassy said, "A ship w...Published: 14 Jan 2024 at 19:23hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to get 26 000 metric tonnes of fertiliser from Russia
ZIMBABWE is set to receive 26 000 metric tonnes of fertiliser from Russia as the Euro-Asian nation moves to alleviate fertiliser supply gaps globally.The latest development is a fulfilment of ...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 18:38hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
10 free clinics for disabled, war vets
Kadoma-based businessman Mr Jimayi Muduvuri has constructed 10 clinics across the country where the disabled and war veterans will receive free treatment.The gesture is in honour of the financ...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 23:36hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
Russian Language to be promoted in Zimbabwe
RUSSIA aims to popularise the learning of the Russian language in Zimbabwe and is planning to engage the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development for a...Published: 14 Dec 2023 at 03:53hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
Russian corporation assists Zimbabwe in fighting hunger
Over 23,000 metric tons of bulk potash and NPKS fertilizer intended for Zimbabwe have been fully loaded onto a vessel in the ports of Riga, Latvia, and Ghent, Belgium; the shipment is intended for hum...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 07:22hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
Russia ships 23 000t of fertiliser to Zimbabwe
RUSSIA's giant fertiliser manufacturing company, Uralchem Group, is in the process of shipping 23 000 tonnes of humanitarian fertiliser to Zimbabwe to complement the country's efforts to boost food an...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:52hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
CIO-linked company gets raw lithium export permit
THE Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has reportedly awarded a firm with suspected links to the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), Terrestrial Holdings, a licence to export one million to...Published: 08 Dec 2023 at 20:53hrs | 764 | by Staff reporter
Russian flight paramedic instructors Zimbabwe - bound
Russian flight paramedic instructors are expected in the country this week to start training local air ambulance personnel, paving the way for the launch of Zimbabwe's first national air ambulance ser...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:32hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe poised for record platinum haul
THE World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) says Zimbabwe is on track to ramping up output of the white metal to an all-time high of 502 kilo ounces (koz) following massive investment by one of the c...Published: 02 Dec 2023 at 14:37hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
Russian free grain due to begin landing in Africa within days
RUSSIAN shipments of donated grain are due to begin landing in Africa within days, giving fresh impetus to its bid to bolster its influence in the continent.President Vladimir Putin promised t...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 07:53hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
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