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Chamisa must smoke out wolves in sheep skin
BY their very nature, coalitions have never been an easy customer be-cause they are predicated upon regionalism and in this context regional-ism means tribalism, full stop. The recent so-calle...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 19:41hrs | 22 | by Martin Stobart
Mnangagwa owes us an apology
EVER since President Emmerson Mnangagwa came into power in 2017, one of his rallying calls has been the removal of sanctions imposed by the United States and the European Union over human rights...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 22:22hrs | 11 | by Martin Stobart
The difference between Mugabe and Mnangagwa
Based on pure analysis it can be argued that the difference between the late and former president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe and the incumbent and successor Emmerson Mnangagwa can be cited in the fact ...Published: 05 Aug 2023 at 22:22hrs | 23 | by Martin Stobart
Why Mnangagwa failed to improve Zim's economic prospects
IT is now more than five years since President Emmerson Mnangagwa assumed power with a mandate from his backers to improve the country's economic fortunes, the nemesis of his predecessor, Robert Gabri...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 06:29hrs | 17 | by Martin Majaji
Parastatal bosses' wings must be clipped
RECENTLY Harare City Council reported that it is losing a lot of money in double salary payments — paying senior employees who are on suspension while at the same time paying those acting in their p...Published: 27 Jun 2023 at 06:59hrs | | by Martin Stobart
Mnangagwa's engagement, re-engagement policy bearing fruit
As the old adage goes,"No man can live in a vacuum." President Emmerson Mnangagwa is a true reflection of one who understands that synergies and cooperation between states is the secret to success.&nb...Published: 17 May 2023 at 14:20hrs | 1 | by Martin Machinda
Time for Zimbabweans to reclaim lost glory
THE Communities in Action Platform (CAP) last month penned down reflections on the economy to alert the responsible authority, government, and bring awareness to the general citizenry on the deteriora...Published: 10 Sep 2022 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Martin Stobart
ZBC must stop marginalising Ndebele
THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation is now the chief architect of tribalism and regionalism, through the airwaves.All its stations have now been turned into de facto Shona and English channe...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:21hrs | 1 | by Martin Stobart
Chamisa must embrace Khupe
I AM happy that MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe has joined the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).Those who are opposed to her decision because they don't trust her are wrong, totally wrong....Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:23hrs | 2 | by Martin Stobart
Mnangagwa's new brooms failing to sweep clean
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa embarked on a clean-up exercise when he took over leadership through a coup from the late former President Robert Mugabe in November 2017.However, his leadership h...Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 07:06hrs | | by Martin Storbat
The end of the Petrodollar and the rise of the Petroyuan
A "Petrodollar" is a U.S. Dollar obtained through the sale of crude oil, i.e. it's a term created particularly to describe the situation of the OPEC countries, where the sale of this commodity allows ...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 07:17hrs | 13 | by Hugo Martins | Analyst
China remains a strategic partner for Zimbabwe
MY mission from His Excellency President Mnangagwa upon deployment as Ambassador in 2019 was to deepen the levels of co-operation in all respects between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Zimba...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:10hrs | 10 | by Ambassador Martin Chedondo
Govt making a mockery of democracy
TEACHERS employed by church- run schools do not subscribe to trade unionism. They don't take part in industrial action to press the employer for better conditions of service and salaries that are comm...Published: 04 Oct 2021 at 05:52hrs | | by Martin Stobart
Mnangagwa's rule is about aggrandisement
ADDRESSING Zanu-PF supporters in Mutare soon after the Zambian elections, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared that what happened in the northern neighbour will "never ever" happen in Zimbabwe. The q...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 16:17hrs | 16 | by Martin Stobart
Mnangagwa duty-bound to whip officials into line
Among many issues raised in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's radio talk last week dubbed "Catching up with Mnangagwa", was his explanation that government cannot do much about civil servants who remain ...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:47hrs | 2 | by Martin Tarusenga
'West must listen to Mnangagwa, not Chamisa'
This past weekend, Zimbabwe took a dramatic step towards national reconciliation. In an effort to improve the country's difficult economic situation and bring about unity among its confrontational pol...Published: 21 May 2019 at 23:25hrs | 2 | by Martin Banks
Mnangagwa govt's failures may trigger public anger
Over the past year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government have totally ignored calls from Zimbabweans to change the corrupt and inefficient way in which government is run. Zimbabweans from a...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:19hrs | | by Martin Tarusenga
Why Mthuli Ncube's new currency is likely to be doomed
THE announcement by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube of his intention to introduce "a new, fully-fledged currency" in 12 months piqued the interest of the general public in Zimbabwe.It comes soon...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:08hrs | | by Martin Tarusenga
RTGS$ introduction inflicts further pensioner prejudice
MANY pensioners now being paid in Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) dollars against their will have reported a drastic reduction in the purchasing power of their pensions.The RTGS$ is a new na...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 09:58hrs | | by Martin Tarusenga
3 reasons why the Gabon coup failed
Military coup drums continue to beat on the African continent in 2019. At 4:30am on January 7, Lieutenant Kelly Odong Obiang, leader of the Patriotic Youth Movement of the Gabonese Defence and Securit...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:30hrs | 2 | by Martin R Rupiya
Zimbabwe now has the cheapest fuel prices in Southern Africa
The unofficial three-tier forex pricing system now prevalent in the Zimbabwean market space, comprising of the USD/Bond Note pricing, the USD/RTGS deposit pricing and the Bond Note/RTGS pricing, has i...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 18:38hrs | 3 | by Martin Majaji
5 key economic policy matters that will trigger economic stability & growth in Zimbabwe
Over and above the need for political stability and sound macroeconomic management policies, business confidence is the single biggest determinant of economic growth in any country. Economics is a soc...Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 11:45hrs | | by Martin Majaji
Zimbabwe's white farmers once helped feed Africa
Martin Fletcher is former foreign editor of The Times and a foreign correspondent. Follow him at @mfletchertimes. His assignment in Zimbabwe was financed by the Pulit...Published: 27 Jan 2017 at 12:52hrs | | by Martin Fletcher
Africa's new strategies to defeat HIV/AIDS
Prevention, treatment and care cut new infections by 14%. After more than three decades of wrestling the ...Published: 17 Dec 2016 at 06:59hrs | 3 | by Juliette Martin
Ebenezer going strong
Johannesburg - The Cross-Dete born Luke Ebenezer, rising Gospel star, launched his new offer on Sunday at Assemblies Of God Church in Ebony Park in Tembisa. As charity begins at home, the launch w...Published: 27 Nov 2016 at 16:23hrs | 1 | by Martin Blessedchild
Plumtree-born author pens another masterpiece
Johannesburg - A Plumtree born and Johannesburg based female novelist - Sibonokuhke Moyo have bounced back with one of the top drawer in literary works, through her Ndebele short story anthology "Imvi...Published: 31 Oct 2016 at 11:00hrs | | by Martin Blessedchild
Zim maskandi Mkhosi has done it again!
The Johannesburg-based Maskandi Musician from Nkayi North of Matabeleland,Mkhosi Ndlovu is back with a humdinger album.Switchbod Arts Magazines learns that Mkhosi started singing from a ...Published: 29 Sep 2016 at 11:25hrs | 2 | by Martin Blessedchild
Zim Monica nominated for GGM Awards
JOHANNESBURG: The Zimbabwean-born Gospel Artist Monica Ncube has been nominated for GGM Awards.It seems like the Heavens are now opened for her musical career and is destined to reach the peak...Published: 27 Sep 2016 at 17:24hrs | 2 | by Martin Blessedchild
Martin 'The BigBoss' Sibanda speaks on criminals and new album
The Zimbabwean rhumba music band - Martin and Ndolwane Super Sounds is currently working on a campaign aimed at combating crime in Zimbabwe and abroad. Meanwhile, a new album is being finalised in...Published: 16 Sep 2016 at 10:38hrs | 3 | by Martin Blessedchild
Impumelelo Shining Stars to launch a new album in Joburg
JOHANNESBURG- The Bulawayo-based isicathamiya group will launch their newest 13 track album in Johannesburg on 24 September at Victory Theatre (former Umoja) from 6pm to 10pm. Tickets are going for R1...Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 16:04hrs | 2 | by Martin Blessedchild
Corruption levels alarming, admits Chinamasa
CORRUPTION in both public and private sectors has reached "alarming proportions" and is stifling growth, revenue mobilisation efforts as well as scaring away investors, Finance and Economic Develo...Published: 12 Sep 2016 at 23:36hrs | 1 | by Martin Kadzere
Banks to match cash deposits for fuel imports
BANKS can now process import payments for fuel and crude edible oil companies by equally matching cash deposits with cross border transfers, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has said. The interim ...Published: 08 Sep 2016 at 06:28hrs | | by Martin Kadzere
Zimbabwean company starts assembling Yutong buses
QUEST Motor Corporation has started assembling Yutong buses at its Mutare plant after receiving approval from the world's largest luxury coach builder, an official said last week. "Their strat...Published: 08 Aug 2016 at 06:57hrs | 2 | by Martin Kadzere
'Import restrictions temporary,' says Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe should work on improving competitiveness to compete with foreign products as import restrictions are just a temporary solution, Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.His sentimen...Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 06:50hrs | | by Martin Kadzere
POSB starts offering mortgage loans
THE People's Own Savings Bank has started providing mortgage loans to individuals intending to buy a complete structure, build or purchase a residential stand, an official has said. "They have...Published: 27 May 2016 at 06:29hrs | | by Martin Kadzere
Zesa renovates power evacuation system at Kariba Power Station
POWER utility, Zesa Holdings has refurbished part of its power evacuation system at Kariba Power Station at a cost of about $14 million, spokesperson Fullard Gwasira has said. Power evacuat...Published: 21 Apr 2016 at 04:39hrs | | by Martin Kadzere and Tinashe Makichi
Four new suburbs in the pipeline
THE government will use various funding mechanisms to develop three new suburbs in Harare and one in Bulawayo, Local Government, Public Works and National Housing Minister Saviour Kasukuwere has said....Published: 12 Apr 2016 at 11:19hrs | 2 | by Happiness Zengeni and Martin Kadzere
Botswana public floggings scaring Zimbabweans
Zimbabweans living in Botswana say they support their government’s effort to engage its neighbor on corporal punishment. Botswana regularly flogs transgressing Zimbabweans, particularly for border j...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 13:07hrs | 2 | by Martin Ngwenya
Zimbabwe diamonds to be certified in Antwerp
ZIMBABWE has entered into an agreement with a European company, Belgium's HRD Antwerp, to certify its polished diamonds as part of efforts to fetch higher prices for its stones."Diamonds that ...Published: 16 Feb 2016 at 05:19hrs | | by Martin Kadzere
Zambia has suspended maize exports to Zimbabwe
ZAMBIA suspended maize exports to Zimbabwe last week to help build reserves in light of a looming El Nino-induced drought, local grain importers confirmed last Friday. The suspension ha...Published: 14 Feb 2016 at 22:52hrs | | by Martin Kadzere
CZI optimistic about economic transformation
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries said it is optimistic about the overall transformation of the economy this year despite the projected poor agricultural season. Its president, Mr Busis...Published: 06 Jan 2016 at 05:09hrs | | by Martin Kadzere
Zimbabwe inflation rate gains
Zimbabwe's inflation rate for November gained 0,83 percent, but remained in the negative due to the continued fall of the rand against the US dollar and weak consumer demand. Year-on-year inflation ra...Published: 16 Dec 2015 at 07:43hrs | 1 | by Martin Kadzere and Conrad Mwanawashe
ZESA seeks tariff increase for non-existent power
POWER utility Zesa Holdings is seeking regulatory permission to increase electricity tariffs by as much as 29 percent to cover rising operational costs, sources at the company said. Zesa has p...Published: 15 Dec 2015 at 05:02hrs | | by Martin Kadzere
Zimbabwe, China sign 12 landmark deals
THE implementation of Zim-Asset received a major boost and fresh impetus yesterday following the signing of 12 landmark agreements between Zimbabwe and China to fund vital projects in key economic sec...Published: 02 Dec 2015 at 05:07hrs | | by Tendai Mugabe and Martin Kadzere
Zimbabwe police a law unto themselves
IT is the usual scene on the country's roads: police roadblocks and check points. On this particular morning it is along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway that the following scenario takes place....Published: 07 Apr 2015 at 09:04hrs | | by Martin Stobart
Gilbert Muponda free to apply for banking licence
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe does not have any "adverse information" against Mr Gilbert Muponda but the businessman, just like any other person, will undergo a normal vetting process should he decide ...Published: 29 Jan 2015 at 07:01hrs | | by Happiness Zengeni and Martin Kadzere
Diaspora could turn Zimbabwe around
Many Zimbabweans are influential globally and could help to unleash the country's potential.It has been 34 years since Zimbabwe gained political independence. President Robert Mugabe stressed ...Published: 12 Jan 2015 at 18:17hrs | | by Martin Ganda
Do-it-yourself Visa Application to South Africa
South African immigration laws and regulations cater for a vast array of immigration visas, either to reside, study or work in South Africa. As a result, the visa application process is highly complex...Published: 12 Jan 2015 at 07:11hrs | | by Martin J. Bauwens
New Year Message by his Worship the Mayor of Bulawayo, Councillor Martin M Moyo
The just ended year has been a remarkable year for the City of Bulawayo, as we commemorated our 120th Anniversary Celebrations and successfully hosted the African Union Sports Council Region Five Unde...Published: 31 Dec 2014 at 18:00hrs | 8 | by Mayor of Bulawayo, Councillor Martin M Moyo
Warriors, Iran to clash in Johannesburg
Iran and Zimbabwe have reached a preliminary agreement for a friendly match in Johannesburg on December 19.Although a final agreement has not been reached yet, Iran could meet the Africans dur...Published: 26 Oct 2014 at 17:51hrs | | by Martin Reza Babry
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