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Zesa re-bundling part of parastatals reforms, says Chiwenga
THE re-bundling of Zesa and merger of its five previously separate entities into a single integrated company will cut overhead costs and boost power generation efficiency, Vice President Constantino C...Published: 9 hrs ago | 521 | by Staff reporter
Fuel prices up again
DESPITE government castigating business for over-pricing, there is likely to be no respite for the embattled consumer anytime soon as the price of fuel continues to go up, almost on a weekly basis...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:52hrs | 5513 | by Staff reporter
The truth shall set you free
The truth shall set you or set us free. In these times of hyperinflation, volatile currency and unpredictable economic trajectory, its time for 'my brother's keeper'. If displayed prices stand...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 20:06hrs | 1352 | by Tondo
Mutodi tells Mnangagwa to form Inclusive Government with Chamisa
The Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting and a well established Mnangagwa ally Energy Mutodi has implored on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to consider setting up an inclusive go...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 19:54hrs | 21259 | by Mandla Ndlovu
War vets slam bread price hike
THE Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association (ZNLWVA) has condemned the unjustified increase in the prices of basic commodities and called on responsible authorities to take urgent measur...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 07:48hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
RTGS$ plunges
Zimbabwe is nearing the much dreaded economic horrors of 2008 punctuated by hyperinflation, widespread shortages of foreign currency and fuel coupled with a spike in prices of everything, including st...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:55hrs | 6140 | by Staff reporter
Why Zambezi Water Project will never be achieved
The ambitious Zambezi Water Project to pipe water from the mighty Zambezi River 452km away to Bulawayo might remain a pipe dream a Bulawayo based academic Innocent Batsani Ncube has revealed. ...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 14:42hrs | 924 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa to launch Command Bakeries across the country
Government says it will facilitate the setting up of small scale bakeries across the country, offering affordable bread prices as consumers have been hit hard by the recent price increases. ...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:17hrs | 6768 | by Staff reporter
Angry Mnangagwa lashes 'unpatriotic and inhumane' forces
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday accused some businesses of being "unpatriotic and inhumane" following the recent sharp hikes in the prices of basic consumer goods around the country.At ...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:10hrs | 2449 | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: President Mnangagwa's full Independence speech
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today delivered his first Independent speech at the national Sports Stadium. In the speech Mnangagwa paid tribute to the victims of Cyclone Idai both from Zimbabwe...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 20:41hrs | 3557 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe youths win Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge
A group of four Zimbabweans has won $20 000 in the Generation Unlimited Youth Challenge for a technology platform they designed to provide easy access to quality educational materials with a mission t...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:16hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Meat shortages loom
ZIMBABWE'S livestock industry is under strain and shortages of pork, chicken and beef are imminent after the price of feed shot up following the removal of grain subsidies by government, an industry o...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:09hrs | 598 | by Staff reporter
Boarding schools hike fees
Most boarding schools in Matabeleland have increased fees to between RTGS$1 200 and RTGS$1 500 a term and many parents said they are contemplating withdrawing their children because they cannot afford...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:06hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Government urges bakers to defer bread price hike
GOVERNMENT yesterday called on the Bakers' Association of Zimbabwe to reconsider its position to hike the price of bread and allow for consultations to take place first before any increase is effected...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa commissions first batch of new Zupco buses
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent off 28 buses out of the 800 that were ordered by government to Zupco, to start operating and once again make the parastatal the transporter of choice.Spea...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 21:28hrs | 6914 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube triggers panic
LONG-suffering Zimbabweans should brace for even tougher economic times ahead, following last week's surprise announcement by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube that the country would have yet another curr...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:56hrs | 19699 | by Staff reporter
Off the comfort zone with the Gregarious Chamisa: A View from the rural-dweller
The juicy and chocolate side of the socialite MDC President, Nelson Chamisa, is mainly his off-the-comfort-zone personality. This makes him an extra-ordinary political leader in that facet in Zimbabwe...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:15hrs | 910 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Religion: Is gambling a sin?
Gambling is a game of chance. It's all about card games, roulette, lotteries, and much more. These games are fun and seemingly harmless. Most believe that there is nothing wrong with gambling as long ...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:44hrs | 2599 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe govt committed to growth of ICT
INFORMATION Communication and Technology (ICT) minister Kazembe Kazembe yesterday said the country was employing a litany of initiatives to create and promote an enabling environment for internet conn...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:54hrs | 262 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors push for exclusive forex suburb
BULAWAYO councillors are reportedly pushing for the establishment of an exclusive suburb in the city where stands will be sold in hard currency while rates and rentals will also be strictly in forex....Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 14:07hrs | 954 | by Staff reporter
Potraz adopts new tariff model
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has moved away from a fixed model for determining the various tariffs for telecommunications operators to a flexible model. ...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:45hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
'The independent mind of an American son'
I have often heard people saying Devine Mafa is doing his father a lot of injustice by criticizing Chamisa. Listening to his father's unfettered support of Chamisa I took it upon myself to find out if...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 15:08hrs | 234 | by Simangalizwe Khumalo
Celebrity chef collaboration puts a saucy spin on breakfast
Local food manufacturer Efoods has enlisted the insight and expertise of celebrity chef, Carl Joshua Ncube, to collaborate on a new range of sauce-inspired yoghurts.Prompted by his unorthodox ...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 12:12hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
UZ students snub Zupco, complain over kombi fare hikes
Kombi fares for University of Zimbabwe students were hiked to $1,50 from $1, causing an uproar amongst students not resident at the institution.However, the university has said the students ha...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 17:12hrs | 3965 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube quizzed over high cost of sanitary wear
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube was last Thursday quizzed in the Senate over the issue of the removal of duty on sanitary wear for women and girls.A packet of panty liners now costs between $3 a...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:10hrs | 441 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe must improve justice accessibility: EU
The European Union (EU) has challenged Zimbabwe to step up efforts to remove barriers in accessing justice for everyone regardless social status.Speaking at the launch of the Zimbabwe Ezekiel ...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 17:42hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
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Sponsored Article Are you struggling with writing numerous essays and research papers and wondering where to get help and buy an essay online? Many stud...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 11:36hrs | 417 | by Mark J
Saving forests through bio-digesters in rural households in Zimbabwe
Two young Zimbabwean men have started a program to provide affordable cooking energy to rural households in the country, saving rural Zimbabweans from walking long distances to fetch firewood from dim...Published: 26 Mar 2019 at 17:03hrs | 1176 | by Pius Sawa
'Using Air Zimbabwe will pose logistical problems for Mnangagwa'
Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet responsible for presidential communications, George Charamba (GC), has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa will continue to use hired private jets for...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:10hrs | 771 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council defends selling stands in US$
THE Bulawayo City Council has defended the sale of residential stands in low density areas in foreign currency, saying the pricing was on a cost recovery basis at no profit. The city council s...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1179 | by Staff reporter
Goverment, civil servants seal salary deal?
Government and civil servants yesterday sealed a salary accord after the employer improved its offer to the workers from $350 million to $400 million. This will translate to a salary increment of $129...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:23hrs | 1954 | by Staff reporter
Late Zimbabwe VP exposed for raping Harare school teacher?
With so many rapes going unreported and unprosecuted, victims are instead forced by circumstances to commit paternity fraud. Most have managed to keep their secrets, but the arrival of affordable DNA ...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 20:17hrs | 8553 | by TRT World
Pricing madness hits Victoria Falls
NZALA Milimo was born in Victoria Falls in 1974 and did her primary and secondary education at public schools in the resort town's ghetto townships.But unlike the thousands of well-heeled fore...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 18:09hrs | 4021 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa extends US$3,2bn begging bowl
ZIMBABWE - with 7,5 million people or half the population in need of food aid - is appealing for US$3,2 billion emergency assistance to avert a humanitarian crisis characterised by hunger and a crumbl...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 17:14hrs | 1812 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube should learn from Masiyiwa
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's United States jaunt last week was always expected to yield what it yielded - an empty basket. It's no rocket science.In an article published in this column last...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 17:08hrs | 4416 | by Brett Chulu
Top 5 helpful websites for students with high-quality and affordable help
Times are over when studying was a privilege of rich people. Now the internet is becoming increasingly popular. Accordingly, affordable education options are increasing in number. There are many helpf...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 14:53hrs | 1595 | by Joe K
Civil servants' duty free cars importation details released
Government has given civil servants the green light to import cars duty-free as President Mnangagwa's administration continues to cushion its workers through non-monetary incentives. The Gover...Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 07:54hrs | 6563 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa heads to Beitbridge
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is today expected to commission the multi-million-dollar TelOne fibre optic link in Beitbridge. The link connects Beitbridge with Bulawayo, Harare, Masvingo and the rest of...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 23:52hrs | 2921 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans demand cheaper internet: #DataMustFall
A campaign has been launched in Zimbabwe calling for telecom providers to reduce how much they charge for internet services, reports ...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 10:12hrs | 1234 | by Staff writer
Government values women through empowerment
As the world celebrates International Women's Day on 8 March 2019, it is imperative to note that the Government of Zimbabwe has been playing a critical role in empowering its women from all the differ...Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 22:23hrs | 563 | by Chido Chikuni
Let's shame our detractors, cdes! Give Mnangagwa a chance
There are times when I really think we Zimbabweans are very ungrateful. All we do is moan, curse, rant, rave, and practically do anything to show our people's President, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnan...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 18:27hrs | 632 | by Tony Namate
A Guide to Islam: An Advanced Level Textbook on Islam
Shaibu Asali in, A Guide to Islam: An Advanced Level Textbook on Islam is a 2019 publication grounded on an insider's perspective on Islam as a religion. Shaibu Asali's eight chapter book of 95 pages ...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 11:09hrs | 1021 | by Brian Maregedze
Beggar-thy-neighbour protectionist policy is decadent
Reports that the Zimbabwean government wants to liberalize fuel imports is a very significant development that will go a long way towards solving the country's artificial fuel shortages once and for a...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 11:06hrs | 712 | by Colls Ndlovu
Hunger stalks Zimbabwe's urbanites as 1,5 million face starvation
A staggering 1,5 million Zimbabweans living in urban areas are facing severe food shortages as the economic hardships take a toll on the country's population, it has been revealed.According to...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 10:52hrs | 397 | by Staff reporter
Top five spa hotels in Victoria Falls
FOR an alternate holiday, a trip to Victoria Falls could be your perfect choice. With plenty of hotels offering the chance to see African Wildlife from the comfort of your room and the knowledge that ...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 00:58hrs | 263 | by VF24.com
NRZ out to spruce image
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) is embarking on a rebranding exercise to improve its image among customers as well as boost its revenue. NRZ Public Relations Manager Mr Nyasha Maravany...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:13hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
SA firm to launch data and related mobile service business in Bulawayo
South Africa-based digital communications entrepreneur and award-winning economist, Mr Collet Ndlovu, is planning to launch a new data and related mobile service business in Bulawayo under the trade n...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 07:28hrs | 1820 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to ban fridges, stoves, radios, TVs?
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) is set to impose a ban on the use of energy-guzzling appliances, a move that could leave many families without their most treasured household electrical...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 06:38hrs | 5097 | by Staff reporter
'No more forex for education fees' said RBZ - what a savage blow, delivered with heartless indifference
"Foreign currency from the inter-bank market shall be utilised for current bonafide foreign payment invoices except for education fees," said Reserve Bank Governor, Dr John Mangudya.There are ...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 13:25hrs | 14001 | by Wilbert Mukori
NRZ hikes inter-city fares
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) yesterday increased fares on its inter-city passenger trains by up to 150 percent on some routes with immediate effect. NRZ operates three daily and two...Published: 26 Feb 2019 at 06:52hrs | 2100 | by Staff reporter
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