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Zimbabwe targets 2,100MW renewable energy by 2030
The Zimbabwean government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing renewable energy solutions, aiming to achieve 1,100 megawatts (MW) from renewable energy sources by 2025 and 2,100 MW by 2030. Thes...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt urges urban densification
The Zimbabwean government is pushing for higher-density settlements in urban areas to address land demand and protect agricultural regions critical to national food security. Speaking at the Africa In...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says govt has approved construction of Matebeleland roads
The government has approved plans to construct and rehabilitate several key roads in Matebeleland, with work expected to begin by the end of this year, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga announced ye...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 7732 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga calls for stronger public-private partnerships
Vice-President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga emphasized the need for stronger partnerships between the Zimbabwean Government and private sector to accelerate infrastructure development and propel economic ...Published: 08 Nov 2024 at 06:59hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hotels, lodges fully booked, ZITF gym closed for regulars
Major hotels and lodges in Bulawayo are fully booked this week as over 4,000 delegates arrive for the Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference, which starts today. While the official opening sessio...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 07:59hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
ZITF, Mine Entra dates out
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) company has released the 2024 calendar of events with ZITF set to be held from April 23 to 27.According to the calendar, the ZITF will be held conc...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 15:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Grace Mugabe legacy returns
In the last few weeks, the First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has been very visible in the governance of the country, leading many to conclude that we are witnessing another Grace Mugabe at work. When Zanu...Published: 28 May 2019 at 07:57hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
Africa doesn't need this thing called Africom
Back in the village, the best men are known to ring-fence their interests and defend them to the last stain of their blood. There, the best man is he who, against all odds, crafts a policy tha...Published: 10 May 2019 at 06:54hrs | | by Isdore Guvamombe
'Chamisa clause' no stroll in the park
Of all the problems facing the country, the Zimbabwe War Veterans' Association felt the most pressing concern is the age limit of presidential candidacy in the Constitution, which they feel needs to b...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 06:27hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
Austerity begins with the Executive, Mr Mnangagwa
As promised in our previous article, this week we focus on ways in which government can cut expenditure. It is a commonly accepted fact that our government has a weakness when it comes to spending. Go...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 05:56hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
Protect personal data breaches
SOMETHING that has become very worrying for me is the misuse of personal information since the election period and in this edition, we consider the importance of this and steps to be taken to minimise...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Paul Kaseke
New start or a false start?
NATURALLY, there have been mixed reactions to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new Cabinet. In this piece, we will explore the administration of government and how it can be maximised to achieve its ful...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Paul Kaseke
Legal ramifications of the July 30 elections
It's now a week after the historic July 30 elections and with tensions having simmered down a bit, it's time for some introspection and a post-mortem of the elections.The first thing that we n...Published: 06 Aug 2018 at 07:20hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
Final thoughts before the Zimbabwe election
This is the last contribution I will make before the elections and I struggled to reduce all my thoughts into one column, so if it is a bit lengthier than usual, do forgive me.With so little t...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:54hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
The top 5 party manifestos
LAST week's column looked at the Build Zimbabwe manifesto which I ranked third . This week we examine a fourth manifesto.Paul KasekeNumber 2: People's Rainbow CoalitionThe coal...Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 07:25hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
The top 5 party manifestos
LAST week's column looked at the Zanu-PF manifesto which I ranked 4th. This week we examine a third manifesto.Number 3: Build Zimbabwe AllianceBuild Zimbabwe's manifesto is under the s...Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 07:03hrs | 1 | by Paul Kaseke
The top 5 party manifestos
We are continuing with our analysis of the top five manifestos this week. Last week, we focussed on some general traits, but also considered on overall ranking. We left off with the MDC -T being ranke...Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
Chamisa reaction to High Court ruling treading on contemptuous ground
In an interesting press statement issued this past week, Advocate Chamisa's spokesperson and MDC director of communications, Luke Tambarinyoka had this to say of the recent High Court judgment about t...Published: 03 May 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
When firing backfires
As tempting as it is to engage in a full-on legal analysis of the government's decision to fire striking nurses, I will keep this piece as general as possible because the legality of the actions can b...Published: 25 Apr 2018 at 07:14hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
Mnangagwa should appoint a fresh, untainted Cabinet
The first 100 days of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's presidency have come and gone and many seem dissatisfied or unimpressed by his presidency so far and I agree, but for different reasons.My ...Published: 18 Apr 2018 at 06:55hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
Mnangagwa must cure constitutional violations
Elections are a few months away and the credibility of these elections is essential for the government that will hold office. The credibility will provide legitimacy for the next administration and en...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 07:32hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
Mugabe immunity granting unconstitutional
With the re-emergence of the former President Robert Mugabe in the public limelight, it is only befitting that this piece is dedicated to exploring issues around his recent interview and claims, but I...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 06:26hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
Mnangagwa breached the Constitution
In the wake of a constitutional challenge to the legitimacy of the military operation that directly or indirectly brought President Emmerson Mnangagwa to power, this piece is focussed on examining the...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 06:47hrs | | by Paul Kaseke
Pension funds investments key to Zimbabwe's economic growth
MNCapital and Africonomie, leading International Investment Advisory and Institutional Business Development firms in association with SHAEM Investments, Zimbabwean Emerging Markets Advisory and Commun...Published: 15 Feb 2013 at 10:18hrs | | by Own correspondent
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