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Telcos hikes Zimdollar tariffs
ZIMBABWE'S mobile network operators have reviewed their tariffs in Zimdollar as the sector battles to offset rising costs and maintain operations in the face of inflationary pressures triggered by the...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Johannes Marisa
Some govt ministries derailing the Mnangagwa's efforts
ZIMBABWE boasts more than 60 minerals which have the capacity to annihilate poverty which is endemic among our people. The country is bedevilled by hyperinflation, prices are soaring with the breadbas...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 06:43hrs | | by Johannes Marisa
Dollarisation key at this juncture
THE instability in the country's macroeconomic environment is a serious cause for concern and solutions should be sought as a matter of urgency.Macroeconomics is a branch of economics that stu...Published: 15 Jun 2023 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Johannes Marisa
Chamisa to reverse July Moyo directives
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa, has vowed to reverse some government measures, which he said were destroying and suffocating local authorities.Chamisa, who is vying...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:46hrs | | by Johannes Marisa
Zimbabweans targeted by Operation Dudula members
Members of Operation Dudula have been chasing away immigrants from the Jeppe Clinic in central Johannesburg. The provincial department of health says it is not aware of this.On Monday, GroundU...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:45hrs | 2 | by Johannes Marisa
Chiwenga should act on health licence fees
REGULATORY authorities are some of the major cost drivers of health service delivery in our country.With health financing mainly out-of-pocket, achieving universal health coverage (UHC) become...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:34hrs | | by Johannes Marisa
Civil, political rights of refugees in South Africa
IN January 2020, South Africa's Home Affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi announced the introduction of new regulations which could have significant implications for engagement in any political activity ...Published: 15 Nov 2022 at 04:51hrs | | by Mary-Anne Mutero
'Discontinue trophy hunting imports ban bill to save African wildlife'
A leading SADC Safari hunting company that has so far spent over US$367 000.00 to support wildlife conservation and socio-economic development in Tanzania has appealed to the British Government to dis...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 15:00hrs | 12 | by Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg
SADC rural communities demand win-win benefits from international hunting
Once considered to be voiceless and almost powerless, southern African hunting communities are increasingly becoming powerful and are now demanding win-win benefits from international hunting by remov...Published: 13 Dec 2021 at 08:07hrs | 15 | by Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg
Brain drain too rampant in the health sector
IN 1963, the first medical school in then Rhodesia was established and was affiliated to the University of Birmingharm. This followed the establishment of University of Rhodesia in 1952, which was fun...Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 06:23hrs | 1 | by Johannes Marisa
Race or capital: Where does the problem lie for the post-independent state?
Many would like to believe that all the atrocities faced by people of color during slavery, colonialism and apartheid were just but a matter of European economic interests. But very few are willing to...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 09:10hrs | | by Savannah Shannon Smith
Will cites provide cover for a racism–based ban on international hunting?
The Managing Director of the U.S. based Ivory Education Institute, Godfrey Harris, believes that the UN agency charged by the international community with regulating international wildlife trade - CIT...Published: 02 May 2021 at 07:39hrs | 8 | by Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg
Why ZAPU's Parliamentary Recalls will fail, Legally
NewsdzeZimbabwe on Sunday reported that Iphuthile Maphosa who is the spokesperson for ZAPU announced that the party had recently taken the decision to recall former PF ZAPU members from the current pa...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 11:57hrs | 2 | by Robert Sigauke, Political Commentator, Johannesburg
Covid-19 vaccination: So far so good
Covid-19 vaccination started on February 18, 2021 in our country, making Zimbabwe one of the first 10 countries to roll out this important programme. The national airline, Air Zimbabwe, had to fly to ...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:48hrs | | by Johannes Marisa
Somizi: I am not going to let anyone use me as a doormat
Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung has said he is not going to apologise for having a rant at journalists, Julia Madibogo from City Press and Kabelo Khumalo, from the Sunday World.Prior to the rant, over ...Published: 22 Jan 2021 at 16:51hrs | 3 | by Daniel Itai, Johannesburg, South Africa
'Ramaphosa made a mistake by closing the borders'
Wits University's Health and Social Security Sytems specialist, Professor, Alex van den Heever, has slammed President Cyril Ramaphosa for having closed all the land borders on Monday evening.A...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 18:00hrs | 1 | by Daniel Itai, Johannesburg, South Africa
Somizi hints at opening a restaurant in June
Multitalented media personal, Somizi Mhlongo-Motaung has hinted on opening a restaurant come June next year.This follows the success of his recently launched cooking book, Dinner at Somizi's "...Published: 25 Dec 2020 at 09:07hrs | | by Daniel Itai, Johannesburg, South Africa
What ZANU PF would do as an Opposition - PART 1
It was at the funeral gathering of the late MDC Alliance MP, Anna Muyambo (MHSRIP) where Job Sikhala noted that the MDC Alliance, despite its so called huge following and popularity, will still be elu...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 12:40hrs | | by Robert Sigauke, Political Commentator, Johannesburg
'ANC' Loses it on ZANU PF
The only thing that the hashtag movement #ZimLivesMatter succeeded in doing was to get international attention towards the Zimbabwean political situation. This indeed persuaded Luthuli House to dispat...Published: 24 Sep 2020 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by Robert Sigauke, Political Commentator, Johannesburg
ANC: Things are not fine in Zimbabwe
Lindiwe Zulu, Chair of the ANC's Subcommittee on International Relations has conceded that things are not fine in Zimbabwe.Zulu was part of a 10 ANC member delegate that met with the ZANU-PF P...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 09:18hrs | | by Daniel Itai, Johannesburg, South Africa
'South Africa should open its borders'
Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa is calling upon the government to open up the country's borders.Tshivhengwa has made the call following a down surge ...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 09:18hrs | | by Daniel Itai, Johannesburg, South Africa
Nyandoro tips ultimate League contenders
Former Zimbabwean midfielder, Esrom Nyandoro, has tipped Mamelodi Sundowns to win the Absa Premiership League.Nyandoro who is also a former Sundowns midfielder has attributed Sundowns' experie...Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 16:20hrs | | by Daniel Itai, Johannesburg, South Africa
Xenophobic attacks simmer up in South Africa
What started up as a mere smear on "foreign" truck drivers in Kwazulu-natal South Africa a few weeks ago has now turned into a national attack on foreigners.Yesterday a fire mysteriously set a...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 21:02hrs | | by Daniel Itai, Johannesburg South Africa
Johnny Clegg dies
Music legend Johnny Clegg has died.The local singer's death was confirmed to Channel24 via a statement released to the press by Johnny's longtime manager Roddy Quin.In the statement Ro...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 20:30hrs | | by Channel24
Zimbabwe strikes milestone IMF deal to boost new currency
Zimbabwe's central bank said it would stop printing money as part of a milestone deal with the IMF, which has agreed to monitor vital currency reforms in the southern African nation.Under the ...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 13:11hrs | | by Joseph Cotterill in Johannesburg
Seven things to consider when transacting in Africa
1. Accept the uncertainty and gather knowledgeInvestors in Africa must consider geo-political and economic uncertainty on the continent as well as a ple...Published: 21 May 2019 at 16:26hrs | 8 | by Morne van der Merwe, Managing Partner, and Wildu du Plessis, Head of Africa at global law firm Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg
A disaster in the midst of polarisation and Lessons learnt from Cyclone Idai
The days 15 and 16 March 2019 will ever be etched in the memory of many of us Zimbabweans Sadly, so as we will relive the horror caused by an unusual stranger called Cyclone Idai. Cyclones are...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 07:06hrs | | by Johanne and Kowanai Mhlanga
PHOTOS: Maps Maponyane goes bungee jumping while on vacation in Zimbabwe
Maps Maponyane crossed another item off his bucket list when he went bungee jumping while on vacation in Zimbabwe. The presenter shared a video of himself taking the plunge asking fans if it i...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 19:56hrs | 1 | by channel24
Can Zimbabwe's opposition party MDC hold a peaceful leadership contest?
Tapiwa Chagonda, University of Johannesburg...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 17:00hrs | 2 | by Tapiwa Chagonda, University of Johannesburg
Thulasizwe Simelane, Cathy Mohlahlana pushed out of eNCA
eNCA (DStv 403) confirmed to Channel24 late on Thursday night that anchors Cathy Mohlahlana and Thulasizwe Simelane have quit with both leaving the TV news channel.Their last day at eNCA will ...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 00:47hrs | | by Channel24
World frowns upon Zimbabwe recolonisation call
It is sad to find that in this globalised age of our society, there is still a human specie that can talk, let alone think about colonising another nation.Speaking in the British House of Lord...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:01hrs | 1 | by Danny Musukuma i
DStv opens up channels for the festive season
DStv is giving lower-tiered subscribers an early Christmas gift by opening up some of the premium channels during the end-of-year and beginning-of-2019 festive period.From Tuesday, 18 December...Published: 18 Dec 2018 at 13:18hrs | | by Channel24
Why Mnangagwa's been wooing Zimbabwe's white sports heroes
Sport in general, and particularly gifted sports people, have been known to rouse feelings of national unity. In the process, they instil a sense of patriotism and pride in their countries. Good examp...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 08:40hrs | | by Tapiwa Chagonda, University of Johannesburg
Zimbabwe: A future finely balanced between democracy and militarisation
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa's inauguration as Zimbabwe's second president and commander-in-chief consummated power for the main beneficiary of the November 2017 coup that forced Robert Mugabe's long d...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 08:44hrs | 1 | by David B. Moore, University of Johannesburg
Harare violence yet another wake-up call for Sadc
First, there's the voting. Then, there's the counting. But what happens next? This is the sad question now on everyone's mind after the military was deployed to suppress post-election protests in Zimb...Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 07:48hrs | | by Joe Devanny
Fixing Zimbabwe's 'fantasy economics'
From time to time a few countries carry out what is in effect economic suicide.Four things destroy wealth in society - conflict, ideology, corruption and bad economic policy. Examples in recen...Published: 23 May 2018 at 11:22hrs | 2 | by Martyn Davies and Hanns Spangenberg
MDC Alliance to craft economic rescue plan
In November 2017, Zimbabwe witnessed Robert Mugabe’s unceremonious departure from power following a military coup staged by his own lieutenants. Having been in power for an unbroken 37 years of dict...Published: 14 May 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Savanna Skill & Consulting
The dictator's dilemma: How to succeed at succession
Have dictators finally had their day? From retirements to coups d'etat, presidential term limits and opposition candidates winning elections, democracy appears to be making progress across Africa. But...Published: 10 Apr 2018 at 07:21hrs | 5 | by Joe Devanny, Marco Jowell
Khupe is right, Chamisa is right
With the benefit of hindsight, most would believe mainstream opposition leaders ought to have made better decisions on various key issues dogging their parties and opposition politics in the country. ...Published: 26 Mar 2018 at 10:04hrs | | by Robert Sigauke, Political Analyst, Johannesburg
Whither Mnangagwa, how tactful thou art
The plight that we read time and again of some former government senior officials after leaving their posts leaves a lot to be desired. It leaves ample space for validating views that government funct...Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 10:11hrs | | by Robert Sigauke, Political Analyst, Johannesburg
Politicians and Prostitutes
The value of money is not exactly the number written on that note or coin. The value of money is what it can do for you at that particular time. To someone $10 is the amount that he uses to buy mobile...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 09:56hrs | | by Robert Sigauke, Political Analyst, Johannesburg
Mugabe to demand Electoral Reforms
Politics in the country are getting murkier, uglier, funnier and very interesting. There have never been such interesting times since the meteoric rise of a strong opposition at the turn of the new mi...Published: 06 Mar 2018 at 09:49hrs | 1 | by Robert Sigauke, Political Analyst, Johannesburg
Mthwakazi activists mobilise people to demonstrate in solidarity with chiefs
Mthwakazi activists are mobilising people to demonstrate in solidarity with the chiefs today as the traditional leaders meet ministers over the coronation of King Bulelani Collins Khumalo."Fol...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 10:29hrs | | by Johanne Mhlanga
Debate on accessibility and affordability of sanitary products in Zimbabwe
I have been following with keen interest the debate on sanitary pads in Zimbabwe since 2014. Both the private and public print media have been carrying screaming headlines on the subject matter. For e...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 10:26hrs | | by Johanne Mhlanga
Gukurahundi: What Apology?
Whilst the issue of Gukurahundi remains emotive and certainly one that has built political careers either by design or default for some, the approach according to which a lid will finally shut it once...Published: 26 Feb 2018 at 10:50hrs | | by Robert Sigauke, Political Analyst, Johannesburg
The mystery of the missing MDC-T constitution
Political parties are a key element of democratic politics. Their internal deliberations and leadership elections can have significant consequences for national politics.Intra-party decision m...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 15:14hrs | | by Joe Devanny
Tsvangirai Death: The only truth is
Amidst all the speculation and misinformation surrounding the final days of the late former Zimbabwe Prime Minister and leader of the MDC-T, Dr. Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, it remains to be seen whethe...Published: 19 Feb 2018 at 07:50hrs | 3 | by Robert Sigauke, Political Analyst, Johannesburg
MDC-T succession, heads and tails?
"There is only victory and defeat. The winner gets to take the moral high-ground, because they get to write the history books. The loser, well, he just loses." Samuel L Jackson (Unthinkable). ...Published: 12 Feb 2018 at 07:22hrs | | by Robert Sigauke, Political Analyst Johannesburg
President, VP, must 'Live and Leave' together
Mbeki-Zuma, Zuma-Motlanthe, Zuma-Ramaphosa, Mugabe-Mujuru, Mugabe-Mnangagwa, Chiluba-Mwanawasa. History is littered with episodes of back-biting, catfights and political Russian-roulettes between the ...Published: 07 Feb 2018 at 08:42hrs | | by Robert Sigauke - Political Analyst, Johannesburg
Predictable and Religious vote buying in Zimbabwe is now in full swing
That period in Zimbabwe when stake holders, title deeds holders, exact their authority in order to remain in power forever has arrived. Current developments in Mnangagwa administration are nothing but...Published: 17 Jan 2018 at 22:26hrs | | by Annitha Ndlovu
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