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US calls on Mnangagwa to show his statesmanship by urgently
THE United States government has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to show his statesmanship by urgently engaging his political nemesis MDC leader Nelson Chamisa for reforms needed to restore pol...Published: 23 hrs ago | 2429 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa is failing Zimbabwe
After a false start which was characterised by the catch phrase "The New Dispensation!" coming along with fresh cabinet faces, many Zimbabweans believed Mugabe's ghost had finally left us. However, it...Published: 11 Dec 2018 at 09:14hrs | 9196 | by Frazer Muzondo, MDC UK and ROHR ZIM
Chamisa and Biti's hypocrisy exposed
The term "government of national unity" is a term used to refer to a case in which all the major political parties in a country are part of the governing coalition. This type of government occurs in p...Published: 11 Dec 2018 at 07:14hrs | 14279 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
No leads in Mnangagwa bombing
Investigations into a bomb blast that missed President Emmerson Mnangagwa by a whisker nearly six months ago do not seem to be heading anywhere, with the probe team still to apprehend suspects linked ...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 14:06hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
Bootlicking politics is our major problem
Zimbabwe has for the 37 years bedeviled by politics for the stomach, especially in the ruling party. Political jobs that comes by appointment leaves the appointees and those who have a potenti...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 18:14hrs | 1689 | by Isaac Nkomah
The worsening economic meltdown is forcing ED to do the unthinkable - step down
"Charova sei chando, kukwidza hamba mumuti!" (It will have to be bitterly cold to force the tortoise up a tree!) one would say in Shona.Well Zimbabwe's worsening economic situation is forcing ...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 09:01hrs | 7056 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Daylight robbery of pricing at 4:1, but giving change at 1:1
As economic recovery measures are implemented, let's discuss this wrong mentality - yes, wrong - that nothing works until everything works because in real life there are no quick and easy fixes....Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 06:30hrs | 2471 | by Conway Tutani
Zimbabwe cash problems will not be solved by using foreign monies alone
It is true that businesses in Zimbabwe discuss major business deals and even small purchases with the cost listed in US dollars, even when the US is not involved in the transaction. The US dollar is v...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 18:53hrs | 2404 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Chamisa engaging Mnangagwa behind the scenes
There could finally be light at the end of the tunnel for long-suffering Zimbabweans, after it emerged yesterday that President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa are indirectly e...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 16:00hrs | 4292 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chamisa talks kick off
There could finally be light at the end of the tunnel for long-suffering Zimbabweans, after it emerged yesterday that President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa are indirectly e...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 06:32hrs | 40931 | by Staff reporter
Things going from bad to worse in Zimbabwe
Things are going from bad to worse in Zimbabwe - with yesterday's devastating strike by doctors at the country's public hospitals being the latest problem to confront President Emmerson Mnangagwa's be...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 13:23hrs | 3147 | by Staff reporter
The MDC-T shooting the wrong messenger
The MDC-T, Thokozani Khupe led political party should concentrate more on rebuilding, restructuring and recruiting members of the party and challenge for the most high office in the government t...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 10:15hrs | 2666 | by Leonard Koni
Shareholders approve Cassava demerger, separate listing
SHAREHOLDERS of Econet Wireless have approved the demerger of Cassava SmarTech from Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited, paving the way for the listing of a new diversified technology business called Cas...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 07:19hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Zifa elective congress postponed
ZIFA finally bowed to demands of three candidates vying for board positions to push back by two weeks its elective congress that had been scheduled for tomorrow in Harare. Zifa presidential ho...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 09:59hrs | 431 | by Staf reporter
Turmoil rocks Zimbabwe collective bargaining
COLLECTIVE bargaining in 2019 will be dampened by the persisting currency volatility crisis which has unnerved the market.Finance minister Mthuli Ncube pronounced in the 2019 National Budget t...Published: 30 Nov 2018 at 09:29hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
'Black market rates to fall in medium-term'
Local research firm IH Securities sees parallel market rates falling in the medium term, as government implements fiscal discipline and moderating consumer demand.Since the presentation of the...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 22:40hrs | 2111 | by Staff reporter
King Mzilikazi and the Mambo people created a nation
The nation needs to congratulate the movers for the creation of the Mambo Dynasty Trust and indeed the creation of the BaKalanga Movement, if I have quoted the names of the organisations correctly. It...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 13:20hrs | 1902 | by Prince Zwide Peter Khumalo
Chamisa beaten to his game
The difference between Chamisa and ED is that ED is now playing development and focusing on the future of the nation. Chamisa is focusing on the politics and playing politics with both his party and t...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 13:12hrs | 13719 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Harare Carnival of shame
The inability of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) to host the Harare International Carnival following several postponements coupled with the controversial appointment of businessman Genius "Ginimb...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:50hrs | 986 | by Staff reporter
Zifa elections in doubt
It's six days before the Zifa elections, but the end of a battle between the disqualified aspiring office bearers Felton Kamambo and Gift Banda and the national association, led by businessman Phillip...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:39hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
It is the worst time to be in the shoes of ED
Zimbabwe is in a very precarious condition. Prices are dancing a dance of their own. Life is very hard and it is a nightmare being Zimbabwean. Everybody from the rich and the poor are crying. As expec...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 22:18hrs | 4681 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Patriotism can save Zimbabwe economy
IN the last few weeks, particularly after elections, Zimbabwe's economy has undergone a material and rapid negative transformation, leaving business, government and labour in a crisis. The biggest dip...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 05:40hrs | 540 | by Daniel Ngwira
Zimbabwe could be China's economic gateway to Sub-Saharan Africa
Anti-Chinese rhetoric in Africa can only be mitigated by the pursuit of stronger economic ties between the Asian giant and countries on the continent, including Zimbabwe. The Southern African ...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 05:58hrs | 509 | by Staff reporter
'China can assist with Zimbabwe re-industrialisation'
China has the potential to finance Zimbabwe's re-industrialisation strategy following a significant increase in trade between the two countries, economic analysts have said.This comes as China...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 12:39hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter
A timeline of how Zimbabwe lost its currency
Today, November 14, marks the 21st anniversary of "Black Friday", the day the Zimbabwe dollar crashed in 1997.We track the Zimdollar's collapse from that fateful November day, and the many des...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 15:10hrs | 3424 | by newZwire with The Source
Settling land compensation issue vital for Zimbabwe's economy
IN his inaugural address, the new President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, confirmed that land reform was both historically necessary and irreversible.He also made a commitment to compensate...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 06:09hrs | 302 | by Ian Scoones
Tsholotsho community build own Zibalongwe Secondary School
BACKGROUND TO THE ZIBALONGWE SECONDARY SCHOOL PROJECTTsholotsho rural district residents at large face serious life challenges which include poverty, crime, unemployment, and a huge number of tee...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 16:25hrs | 1018 | by Staf reporter
'Rushed currency reform could harm Zimbabwe economy'
Rushing to implement currency reforms without sufficient stocks of foreign currency to back up the transition would have serious adverse effects on Zimbabwe's economy, which would cause suffering of c...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 06:22hrs | 3578 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa 'bans' Kamambo, Banda
ANY hopes that the pair of Felton Kamambo and Gift Banda had of appealing and overturning their disqualification from the ZIFA election were dashed yesterday, with the association ruling that their lo...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:22hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa never ceases to shame the devil
Strive Masiyiwa, the Econet Wireless founder, has always been his own man.With all his wealth, Masiyiwa does not get ahead of himself. His public persona is that of gentility — that social s...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 06:12hrs | 2677 | by Conway Tutani
Strive Masiyiwa's loyalty is to business
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is "sincere in what he's doing", economic recovery will be tough and Western sanctions must be lifted, says Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa.Masiyiwa was pa...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 05:53hrs | 1313 | by newZWire
Zimbabwe's health time bomb
ZIMBABWE'S hospitals lack basic equipment such as thermometers and painkillers while the working conditions for nurses are deteriorating, Parliament heard on Friday.The rot in the health secto...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 08:16hrs | 811 | by Staff reporter
Mpofu extremely shocked by degree of corruption in Zanu-PF circles
Former MDC Alliance legislator Norman Mpofu has said he is terrified and extremely shocked by the level of Zanu-PF corruption which is emerging now as the nation riles in serious economic challenges....Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 14:33hrs | 2302 | by Stephen Jakes
CSOs concerned over stinging economy
Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum are now concerned over the current stinging economic quagmire faced by citizen.Civic Society and Churches Joint Forum said the people of Zimb...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 14:33hrs | 174 | by Stephen Jakes
Origins of the Zimbabwe crisis
This article was first published by hsf.org.za.Zimbabwe is experiencing a cumulative breakdown. Living standards, life expectancy and production have plummeted while political oppression h...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 09:11hrs | 5916 | by Teddy Brett and Simon Winter
Zimbabwe's economic woes self-inflicted
THE Zimbabwean economy is bedeviled with self-inflicted woes.However, the economic tribulations largely emanate from government portfolios and their episodic fiscal blunders.The fiscal...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 08:43hrs | 798 | by Paddington Masamha
Zanu-PF demands answers from Mnangagwa
ZANU-PF officials are plotting to take President Emmerson Mnangagwa head-on in today's central committee meeting regarding the country's worsening economic situation which has left them under pressure...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | 5176 | by Staff reporter
Drop another bomb Acie, they have gone into hiding
It's now crystal clear that the ZANU pf chefs are behind the current economic quagmire and are unwilling to resolve it. Thumbs up to Lumumba. Although Lumumba's dignity is marred by grey spots here an...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 14:39hrs | 16794 | by Isaac Nkomah
Desperate Chamisa now wants a transitional govt
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday proposed a transitional government for the country, which he said would resolve the issue of legitimacy and have sufficient buy-in from Zimbabweans to deal...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 06:49hrs | 5200 | by Staff reporter
National wisdom, honest optimism can rescue Zimbabwe
FELLOW Zimbabweans, it is almost November again. Are you getting this novemberish sense of déjà vu? Remember November 2017? It was the best of times and the worst of times.This November, pro...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 08:45hrs | 511 | by Brian Kagoro
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 | 1739 | by Tapiwa Chagonda, University of Johannesburg
Zimbabwe killer soldiers 'were driven by cruelty'
SOLDIERS allegedly shot and killed Silvia Maphosa (56) in cold blood at close range on August 1 during post elections violence that rocked Harare, the commission of inquiry into the violence led by fo...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 07:06hrs | 2636 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa President in waiting?
On a solitary Wednesday, while the nation is gripped by a cauldron of economic misgivings from political saboteurs and regime change fanatics; the nation woke up to a hair raising and jaw lowering art...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 12:18hrs | 6898 | by Fanya Haraka
Mnangagwa, Chamisa cannot preside over graves
IT is sad President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa have decided to continue bickering and politicking at the expense of the millions of Zimbabweans who are bearin...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:50hrs | 647 | by Editorial - newsday
United we stand, divided we fall
Zimbabweans should start realising the riches that comes with a united rather than a divided nation. We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.Elections have come and g...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 11:13hrs | 1066 | by Brightface Mutema
Chamisa, Mnangagwa MPs squabble over economic challenges
THE motion currently being debated in the National Assembly on the structural challenges affecting the economy has degenerated into politicking, with MPs failing to proffer solutions to the economic q...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:41hrs | 690 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to join ZCTU demos
The Nelson Chamisa-led MDC has resolved to join the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and the rest of the suffering citizens in protesting against the deteriorating economic conditions in the c...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 13:14hrs | 8245 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube has invited to his breakfast table ingredients from both the chicken and the pig
The unmistakable, yet inevitable atmosphere of limbo, utter despair, confusion and analytic paralysis engulfs the nation yet again. It has become our accustomed portion.The triumphant arroganc...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 10:06hrs | 3826 | by Zifiso Masiye
Zimbabwean economy reflects state of governance
IN 2015, I argued that the economy was Zanu-PF's most virulent opposition.The 2016 introduction of bond notes pegged to the US dollar saw the emergence of a parallel market for foreign exchang...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 13:47hrs | 3226 | by Brian Kagoro
Mnangagwa's battle to win EU enemies far from over
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's battle to win the hearts and souls of his governing Zanu PF party's erstwhile enemies in Europe looks to be far from over.This is despite a charm offensive the P...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 07:04hrs | 992 | by Editorial - newsday
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