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Mugabe still subject to civil lawsuit for massacres in foreign courts
The immunity granted to President Mugabe this Tuesday, while it covers criminal and civil charges in Zimbabwe, does not cover civil lawsuits filed in foreign countries on his person and which seek to ...Published: 22 Nov 2017 at 15:19hrs | | by Ken Sibanda
UN should arrange emergency elections in Zimbabwe
[Extract from briefing to United Nations Secretary General Antonio Gutterres delivered by Ken Sibanda Esq]Dear Sir:No grievance can justify the unconstitutional removal of a government...Published: 18 Nov 2017 at 17:22hrs | | by Ken Sibanda
Chinomona needs counselling
Dear Editor, So a question is asked in Parliament in Shona and the Deputy Speaker sees no problem. She makes no objection. When a response is made in Ndebele she interrupts and demands that th...Published: 28 Sep 2017 at 09:50hrs | | by N Sibanda
Anne Nhira a desperate attention seeker
I did not even know who this Anne Nhira who purports self-righteousness is until her unjustified tirade against Zodwa Wabantu. At a personal level I may not even be interested in what Zodwa does...Published: 31 Aug 2017 at 22:46hrs | | by N Sibanda
Land rights in Zimbabwe, should farmers receive a symbolic $1
This article is part two of an article on current land rights in Zimbabwe. The first article was entitled: Rhodes' Estate ...Published: 27 Aug 2017 at 16:51hrs | 4 | by Ken Sibanda
Rhodes estate should compensate white framers, not Mugabe
Compensation to white farmers for Zimbabwean land should be based on proper historic analysis that gives due credit when necessary but also brings the United Kingdom to the table as a responsible part...Published: 25 Aug 2017 at 16:04hrs | 1 | by Ken Sibanda
Deny asylum to fleeing African dictators
If democracy in Africa, South Africa, as an example, is to succeed, then leaders should be denied political asylum after ruining their countries as a matter of international criminal justice. African ...Published: 28 May 2017 at 20:19hrs | 1 | by Ken Sibanda
Immunity for Robert Mugabe
"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." Romans 12:21It is one of the most difficult decisions for any nation to make and for any transitional justice court to decide, but I ...Published: 26 Sep 2016 at 21:22hrs | | by Ken Sibanda
UN security counsel resolution on Zimbabwe necessary
" The gunfire around us, makes its difficult to hear. But the human voice is different, - among the sounds. It can be heard over voices that bury everything else! Eve...Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 17:09hrs | | by Ken Sibanda
Zimbabwe's Lancaster House Accord needs amendment
I am writing this article in part to try and offer a viable solution for Zimbabwean democracy, and in part for regional peace in Southern Africa. The agreement which ushered in a democratic Zimb...Published: 01 Sep 2016 at 13:58hrs | | by Ken Sibanda
Kevin Sifiso Malinga Most Qualified to be SA Public Protector
I watched like many followers of democratic processes the selection of South Africa's public protector. An office that requires oversight of the various government functions.I came out of the ...Published: 14 Aug 2016 at 15:26hrs | 2 | by Ken Sibanda
Dangote's aides were not denied entry visas into Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Investment Authority has allayed fears about the possibility of Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote aborting planned multi-million dollar investments in Zimbabwe. This comes as the Departm...Published: 05 Aug 2016 at 06:52hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Zesa tariff hike rejection will put company under massive strain
Zesa Holdings, which had planned to spend $1,5 billion on capital projects, says the rejection by Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority of its proposal for a tariff hike will put a strain on the utilit...Published: 01 Aug 2016 at 07:14hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Open letter to President Jacob Zuma concerning Zimbabwe
Sir:Parliamentary Panel on Zimbabwean Situation NecessaryI write this letter with a heavy heart as I contemplate how best to address you ...Published: 27 Jul 2016 at 13:54hrs | 22 | by Ken Sibanda
Truth and Reconciliation Commission to dissect accusations against Mugabe needed
The turning tide in Zimbabwe has highlighted the despotic intransigency of President Robert Mugabe and how it should be handled.Zimbabwe is important in the African scheme of things because - ...Published: 25 Jul 2016 at 17:29hrs | | by Ken Sibanda
Zimbabwe telecom firms to compensate clients for poor service
PROVIDERS of telecommunication services are now compelled to meet a prescribed minimum quality of service, in terms of newly promulgated regulations, and may have to compensate customers for sub-stand...Published: 20 Jul 2016 at 06:41hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Zesa may not sell $1 billion debtors' book
GOVERNMENT is yet to make a decision on the disposal of more than $1 billion worth of ZESA Holdings debtors' book amid concerns that the sale may realise a grossly discounted price.Energy and ...Published: 20 Jun 2016 at 07:09hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Kariba hydro power project 50% complete
CONSTRUCTION work at the Zimbabwe Power Company's Kariba South Power Station's generation capacity extension is 50 percent complete with some key aspects of the project nearing completion. ZPC...Published: 16 Jun 2016 at 09:56hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Kasukuwere lands top African post
ZIMBABWE has landed a top post at the Pan-African housing finance institution, Shelter Afrique and will automatically host the next annual general meeting.Local Government, Public Works and Na...Published: 03 Jun 2016 at 06:39hrs | | by Happiness Zengeni and Golden Sibanda
New Banking Act gives RBZ more supervision power
The new Banking Act came into effect on Friday last week, giving the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe more latitude to tighten bank supervision, monitoring and control while diluting controlling individual or...Published: 18 May 2016 at 06:58hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
'ZITF a resounding success'
THE 57th edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair was the best seen in recent years and showcased Zimbabwe's manufacturing, trade and economic potential, ZITF chief executive Nomathemba Ndlovu...Published: 02 May 2016 at 11:33hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Let's fight corruption, says Mnangagwa
Corruption must be fought in all spheres of life for economic prosperity, Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. Addressing delegates attending the annual business conference at the 57th edition ...Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 06:46hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Mugabe steps in to clarify the indigenisation confusion
PRESIDENT Mugabe has moved in to clarify the confusion over the interpretation of the indigenisation law, which he said undermined market confidence and increased the cost of doing business while weak...Published: 13 Apr 2016 at 00:10hrs | | by Happiness Zengeni and Golden Sibanda
Banks driving away depositors, says Mangudya
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mangudya has accused banks of playing a part in driving away depositors through punitive bank charges for their service and products while they do not offer m...Published: 08 Apr 2016 at 06:43hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
RBZ acts on cash crunch
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has enlisted support from Afreximbank to put in place a nostro and export support facility as part of efforts to mitigate the cash crisis in the economy. RBZ Governor Dr J...Published: 06 Apr 2016 at 06:34hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
'Directors of closed firms must be sued'
Directors of foreign owned companies have legal duty to protect the well-being of their firms and must be sued if they cause their collapse, a Cabinet minister has said. The minister said directors mu...Published: 05 Apr 2016 at 06:33hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Zimbabwe-Zambia Uni-Visa regime collapses
The Uni-Visa regime between Zimbabwe and Zambia, piloted during the 2014 United Nations World Tourism Organisation general assembly co-hosted by the two countries, has collapsed casting doubts about p...Published: 18 Feb 2016 at 06:58hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Nestle commissions powdered milk plant
NESTLE Zimbabwe commissioned its powdered milk plant yesterday after refurbishing and upgrading the plant at a cost of $8 million to increase its production capacity. The facelift and capacity...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 05:14hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
ZAMCO acquires $242m bad loans
The Zimbabwe Asset Management Company has to date acquired $242 million worth of non-performing loans, the Reserve Bank has said. Central bank Governor Dr John Mangudya said in an interview th...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 05:13hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Sir Wicknell's company wins another hydro power tender
THE State Procurement Board has awarded the contract for the construction of the 30 megawatt Gairezi hydro power station to local firm, Intratrek Zimbabwe.Wicknell Monudaani Chivayo, who is a...Published: 29 Oct 2015 at 09:46hrs | 15 | by Golden Sibanda
Zimbabwe mines plead for mercy
MINING firms, through their umbrella body, have implored power utility, Zesa Holdings, to spare them the planned sharp increase in power cuts given the economic costs of such action.Chamber of...Published: 08 Oct 2015 at 06:30hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
What Britain owes Zimbabwe
I HAVE written several articles that have addressed Zimbabwean human rights and rule of law, as well as South African foreign policy. I now turn my attention to Zimbabwean legal constitutional history...Published: 22 Jun 2015 at 20:40hrs | | by Ken Sibanda
Ministries ordered to buy cars locally
GOVERNMENT has ordered all line ministries, public institutions and parastatals to buy at least 80 percent of their vehicles from local car assemblers with immediate effect, a development economists a...Published: 02 Apr 2015 at 07:47hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Central bank can raise over $1 billion says Gono
FORMER Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono says the central bank could raise more than $1 billion by disposing of non-core assets to clear its debt, but vehemently dismissed recent claims...Published: 03 Feb 2015 at 21:52hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
'Zimdollar return not a realistic option'
The reintroduction of the Zimbabwe dollar is not a realistic option available to this country in the short to medium term given the compelling need to increase liquidity in the economy, the Bankers A...Published: 08 May 2014 at 05:43hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Mwana Africa aims to increase gold production by 208%
Mwana Africa Plc is targeting a 208 percent increase in gold production to 200 000 ounces in the next three years through a series of initiatives to ramp up output at operations in...Published: 30 Apr 2014 at 00:16hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Russian tycoon eyes ZSE listed company
NIKOLAY Varenko, the Russian billionaire angling to acquire Cairns Holdings, is expected in Harare next week for talks with the Government on the possibility of buying the entire stake in the Zimbabwe...Published: 27 May 2013 at 03:35hrs | | by Golden Sibanda I Herald
'Govt should not allow Telecel to appoint a Swedish national' - AAG
THE Affirmative Action Group says Government should not allow Telecel Zimbabwe to appoint Swedish national and Canadian resident Mr John Swaim as interim managing director of the mobile phone operator...Published: 14 May 2013 at 02:53hrs | 1 | by Golden Sibanda
ZSE inches closer to $6bn market cap threshold
THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange market capitalisation inched closer to the US$6 billion threshold yesterday after the main industrial index gained for the fourth consecutive day to close 1,4 percent stron...Published: 10 May 2013 at 03:43hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Zimbabwe's broad money supply growth declines
ANNUAL broad money supply growth declined by 12,1 percent in the 12 months to January 2013 in a negative development for an economy in need of credit, the African Development Bank has said.Af...Published: 23 Apr 2013 at 05:55hrs | | by Golden Sibanda
Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa turns down Zanu-PF Offers
HARARE - Popular preacher Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has turned down underhand efforts by some top Zanu PF officials to lure him into President Robert Mugabe's propaganda machinery despite being pr...Published: 11 Aug 2011 at 06:17hrs | | by X Ncube, N Sibanda and edited by Ndou Paul
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