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Mnangagwa must swallow his pride and allow Zimbabwe to work again
Fellow esteemed leaders, fellow Zimbabweans, ladies and gentlemen, friends and relatives, brothers and sisters. Zimbabwe is burning and the centre cannot hold.Our leadership must b...Published: 21 hrs ago | 4859 | by Leonard Koni
FSG distances itself from a funeral business
Fert Seed and Grain (FSG) managing director Steve Morland yesterday distanced his company from a funeral business with a similar name as Parliament grilled him over the $400 million the fertiliser fir...Published: 22 hrs ago | 497 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa and Mnangagwa must first tame vanity
FUNERALS in our culture are an opportunity to vent one's deep-seated opinions and emotions on topical issues, be they personal, family or national, while enjoying the same privileges and protection ak...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 19:41hrs | 4503 | by Walter Mzembi
Zimdollar crashes further
THE Zimbabwean dollar this week continued its downward spiral after a momentary lull last week following the central bank moved to freeze bank accounts of companies believed to be exerting downward pr...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 19:39hrs | 5286 | by Staff reporter
Pushing for a green economy & clean energy
Africa is grappling with myriad environmental and climate challenges, from drought to loss of biodiversity, cyclones and plastics pollution. Africa Renewal's Zipporah Musau spoke with the United Natio...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 19:27hrs | 149 | by Zipporah Musau
RBZ bigwigs face arrest
Three Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) officials face arrest after a committee of Parliament yesterday threatened to prefer contempt charges against them. This came after the RBZ deputy governor...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 08:01hrs | 4893 | by Staff reporter
Questions arising from Treasury's strategy paper
THREE official documents published in recent weeks paint a different, but fundamentally depressing pictures of Zimbabwe's economy. All pose more questions than answers, leaving readers to ponder the m...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 07:54hrs | 323 | by Tony Hawkins
NGO mobilises food aid for starving Tsholotsho
HEAL Zimbabwe Trust (HZT) is mobilising food aid for the starving Tsholotsho North villagers.In its latest report, HZT said, in the wake of the current drought, a community-based social accoun...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 07:51hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
RBZ deputy governor faces contempt of Parliament charges
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe deputy governor Khuphukile Mlambo and other senior staffers at the central bank face contempt of Parliament charges after they failed to attend a Public Accounts Committee (Pa...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 07:46hrs | 117 | by Staff reporter
Mangudya's deputy governor faces contempt of Parly charges
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe deputy governor Khuphukile Mlambo and other senior staffers at the central bank face contempt of Parliament charges after they failed to attend a Public Accounts Committee (Pa...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 07:34hrs | 96 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe govt economic blueprints and policies rubbish sanctions fallacy
As I write this article, the government of Zimbabwe is launching its so-called strategic roadmap for a US$12 billion mining industry by 2023, officiated by the president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa - ...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 16:55hrs | 317 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Unlocking Zimbabwe's dead capital
Agriculture remains central to Zimbabwe' economic revival hopes even though its contribution has declined to less than 12% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018. Agriculture has strong backward and ...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 15:18hrs | 78 | by Victor Bhoroma
Grace Mugabe's problems mount by the day
Former first lady Grace Mugabe risks losing one of the properties that forms part of her family's sprawling residence in Harare's leafy suburb of Borrowdale - famously referred to as the Blue Roof - f...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 08:12hrs | 8569 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Matemadanda: Mash Central is burning
We write to you as concerned party members from Mashonaland Central. We have tried to seek an audience with your office to no avail. ZANU PF Mashonaland Central is burning and the current provincial e...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 07:30hrs | 22 | by Utete
Rural Namibians pin hopes for prosperous future on tourism lodges & hunting despite animal rights' anti-use threats
Namibian rural communities are impressively running lodge and hunting agreements to reduce poverty in seemingly lifeless but wildlife rich semi-desert landscapes, despite the western animal rights gro...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 07:26hrs | 61 | by Emmanuel Koro
RBZ's TBs auction hit by low uptake again
A paltry $72 million out of the $150 million Treasury Bills (TBs) auctioned last week was subscribed, an apparent indication the market has no appetite for the sovereign paper.This is the seco...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 08:14hrs | 648 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to ratify business agreement with UK
Zimbabwe has begun the process of ratifying a bilateral trade agreement signed with Britain, as Harare moves to fully join other countries lined up by London, in its economic link plan under the Brexi...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:59hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Sadc primes for historic anti-sanction wave
Sadc countries are priming themselves for next week's historic Zimbabwe anti-sanctions day, through a plethora of events to send a unified message as they lobby for the removal of economic sanctions i...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:39hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says 'Science education way to go'
President Mnangagwa has said science education is critical for Zimbabwe to achieve rapid modernisation, urging institutions of higher learning to churn out graduates capable of producing transformativ...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:36hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt re-engages Sakunda
THE government has again roped in controversial oil company, Sakunda Holdings, in the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers under the Command Agriculture scheme after it poured in $2.8 billio...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:35hrs | 4247 | by newzimbabwe
Lightning kills Cowdray Park man
A man from Cowdray Park suburb in Bulawayo was yesterday fatally struck by lightning while working on a trench behind Pick ‘n' Pay supermarket in the suburb.Rudrin Phiri (38) was holding a s...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 21:25hrs | 2766 | by Staff reporter
This regime must desist from corruption in agriculture
Recent announcements by the government, that it would disburse $2.8 billion for the Command Agriculture and issuing some $300 million in Treasury bills is a serious cause for concern, judging by the m...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 15:34hrs | | by Rusty Markham
'Lawyers still looking at Nssa report'
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister Sekai Nzenza has been in her post for just over a year. During her tenure she has had to deal with various issues, including the current drought, the...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 08:13hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economic reforms win IMF approval
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lauded Zimbabwe's economic reforms but warned they might take time to bear fruit since they were meant to correct mistakes that happened over two decades....Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Impact of sanctions on Zimbabwe, region
Sanctions have led to the drying up of traditional sources of external finance from the International Financial Institutions (IFIs), with the country receiving no support from the African Development ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:26hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Fake seed warning
FARMERS have been warned against buying counterfeit maize seed at a time when official seed shops have increased prices. The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Rural Settlement has said farmer...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rejoining the Commonwealth: Where we are and where we hope to be
In recent weeks, Zimbabwe has taken a crucial step forward towards rejoining the Commonwealth, the 53-country group of nations we exited in 2003. After meeting Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mn...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:32hrs | | by Sibusiso Moyo
Zimbabwe appeals for Australia Commonwealth support
Zimbabwe has registered significant political, legal and economic reforms, including implementing recommendations made by several election observer missions, and it is time that Harare is allowed to r...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why big business is a threat to Zimbabwe's revival
ZIMBABWE has entered a new frightening phase, a phase of unbridled capital that has become a State in itself in pursuit of profit and nothing else.This has been compounded by a weak government...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 08:08hrs | 633 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Farm workers petition minister over slave wages
THE Progressive Agriculture and Allied Industries Workers' Union of Zimbabwe (Paawuz) has written to Labour and Social Welfare minister Sekai Nzenza, requesting for a meeting over the "conduct of whit...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe targets single digit inflation'
THE economy is projected to grow by 4,6 percent next year, building on the ongoing reform initiatives and broader positive assumptions in the domestic sector and favourable global trade indicators, ac...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa approves new boards for agric parastatals
President Mnangagwa has approved the appointment of the Agricultural Marketing Authority, Tobacco Research Board (TRB), Agriculture Research Council (ARC), Agribank and Silo Food Industries boards. ...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:47hrs | 1644 | by Staff reporter
Bhasikiti quits politics
CONTROVERSIAL politician and former Minister of State for Masvingo provincial affairs Mr Kudakwashe Bhasikiti says he has decided to quit politics and focus on agriculture at his Moriah Farm in Mwenez...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 19:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube told to scrap 2% tax
CAPTAINS of industry and commerce yesterday asked Treasury to scrap or lower the controversial 2% intermediated money transfer tax (IMTT) imposed last year by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, saying it ...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 14:45hrs | 4240 | by Staff reporter
Minister, Zanu PF MP nearly trade blows
Zanu PF's Mashonaland Central provincial chairman Kazembe Kazembe and Bindura North lawmaker Kenneth Shupikai Musanhi nearly came to blows on Saturday after trading sabotage accusations during an inqu...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 22:53hrs | 4441 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa lashes out at 'lazy' ministers
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has railed against ministers who should be bringing Bills before Parliament for crafting, but have not been industrious enough.This was after only nine Bills out o...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 17:17hrs | 3466 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa spells out US$12bn milestone
President Mnangagwa is this month expected to spell out comprehensive practical steps that Zimbabwe will take to achieve an audacious US$12 billion annual exports milestone for the mining sector....Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:09hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Agric preps begin
Government will start moving agricultural inputs for Command Agriculture to several parts of the country this week as it pushes farmers to plant early to maximise on imminent rains.Logistical ...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Busting the myth of an 'upper middle income' Utopia in Zimbabwe
Ever since the November 2017 military coup, in which then iron-fisted late Zimbabwe leader Robert Gabriel Mugabe was toppled, his predecessor Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has ridden on the mantra of ta...Published: 05 Oct 2019 at 19:16hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tagwirei in trouble
Fuel Industry tycoon, Kuda Tagwirei is under pressure from parliament, to account for nearly $2bn in taxpayers funds that were used under the Command Agriculture Programme amid concerns of a veil of s...Published: 05 Oct 2019 at 10:53hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans - What The Heck Is Going On? (Part 1)
. . . In the winter, the surf off San Diego can get to be 8 to 10 feet high and it is exceedingly difficult to paddle the boat through the plunging surf, unless everyone digs in. Every paddle must be ...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 21:32hrs | 118 | by Crosby T. Pamberi
Mupfumira matter postponed
The matter of former Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Minister Prisca Mupfumira, who is out on ZWL$ 5 000 bail has been postponed to November 18.The former minister is facing sev...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 16:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe: A champagne Pan-Africanist
Since the death of Robert Mugabe on September 6, both the local and international media has been saturated with competing, complementary and contradictory obituaries, opinion pieces and narratives abo...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:53hrs | | by Blessings Denhere
'Human rights' violations strain Zimbabwe-US relations
THE United States government says it is alarmed by the ill-treatment of the country's citizens by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, indicating its bad human rights record has left relatio...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
China buys Zimbabwe's new capital city of Mt Hampden
Diplomatic and high level government sources at the ministry of lands, agriculture, and rural resettlement this week said Beijing had also struck a deal to provide the more than US$20 billion needed b...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:29hrs | 2386 | by Itai Mushekwe
Zanu-PF youths demand 40% command agriculture machinery
ZANU-PF youths have demanded access to atleast 40 percent of farm mechanisation equipment set to be distributed to local farmers under government's controversial command agriculture programme....Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:08hrs | | by newzimbabwe
MDC SONA walkout inexcusable
The walkout by MDC parliamentarians during President Emmerson Mnangagwa's State of the Nation Address (SONA), is unjustified as there are no concrete reasons that clearly explain such fruitless and re...Published: 03 Oct 2019 at 15:03hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Zinwa hikes water tariffs by 400%
THE Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) has increased its water tariffs by over 400% citing high cost of water treatment chemicals, among other costs.Zinwa, which mainly supplies water t...Published: 03 Oct 2019 at 13:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF Youths demands 40% of farming equipmwemt
ZANU PF Deputy Secretary for Youth Affairs Lewis Matutu says the youths are demanding 40% of the farming equipment that was promised to farmers by President Emmerson Mnangagwa during the State of the ...Published: 03 Oct 2019 at 12:07hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Another Zesa tariff hike looms
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has applied to the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) seeking another adjustment of electricity tariffs, saying the curr...Published: 03 Oct 2019 at 08:58hrs | 1240 | by Staff reporter
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