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Lukashenko joins Zimbabwe lithium rush
BELARUSIAN President Alexander Lukashenko this week travelled 7 982 kilometres, the distance by air from his capital Minsk to Harare, in his first sub-Saharan visit to meet President Emmerson Mnangagw...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:17hrs | 1161 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa too compromised to fight corruption'
BINGA North legislator Prince Dubeko Sibanda says President Emmerson Mnangagwa cannot fight corruption because he is compromised by vested interests of his family's corrupt business undertakings condu...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:16hrs | 1428 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe after Robert Mugabe
This opinion-editorial piece was written by Japhet Ncube, a Zimbabwean-born former editor of South African daily, The Star, in November 2017 during the coup which ousted the late former president Robe...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:10hrs | 253 | by Japhet Mathanda Ncube
Charamba justifies Emmerson Junior's presence at meeting with Belarus chefs
DEPUTY Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet Office, George Charamba, has justified the presence of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son, Emmerson Jr, at a high-level State House me...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:01hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
President Lukashenko charmed by Victoria Falls
The first impressions that he conveyed were of dignity, courtesy and self-confidence.Bearing the mantle of authority with ease, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko radiated warmth and charm...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 08:23hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Lukashenko to visit Victoria Falls today
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa and his Belarusian counterpart President Aleksandr Lukashenko are expected to visit the tourism city of Victoria Falls this morning as the two countries seek to cement relations ac...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:40hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
President Lukashenko, be warned, Zimbabwe will never be a colony again!
Amongst all the hullabaloo, with the pomp and fanfare, surrounding the so-called 'historic' state visit by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko to Zimbabwe - some of us are more wary of a leader ...Published: 31 Jan 2023 at 08:51hrs | 1497 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe aims for top spot in carbon steel production
ZIMBABWE is now on a sustainable economic growth path following a number of interventions and is set to become one of the top carbon steel producers in sub-Saharan Africa in the next three years on th...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:10hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Third steelworks plant set for commissioning
Commissioning of a third major steel works is expected in November this year in Masvingo Province after the SteelMakers Limited secured funding of US$160 million for the construction, set up and insta...Published: 26 Jan 2023 at 07:31hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
D'Banj visits Mnangagwa
NIGERIAN music star D'Banj who is still being investigated over fraudulent activities visited Zimbabwe where he met President Emerson Mnangagwa at the State House during the week.D'Banj's visi...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 13:02hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to bolster Sino-Zimbabwe relations
Relations between Zimbabwe and China are set to be further deepened this year for the mutual benefit of the people of both countries, President Mnangagwa has said.China celebrates its New Year...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 12:13hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
The goal should never be simply removing ZANU PF but electing a better government!
Recently, I came across Twitter posts made by the 'new kid on the block', Robert Chapman - who leads a political party named the Democratic Union of Zimbabwe (DUZ).However, what grabbed my att...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 18:22hrs | 935 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Aspiring Zanu-PF legislator in human trafficking storm
ASPIRING Zanu-PF party Hurungwe constituency legislator Pax Muringazuva was yesterday arraigned before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi to answer to human trafficking charges.He is accused of ...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:32hrs | 689 | by Staff reporter
D'Banj sings praises for Mnangagwa upon arrival into Zimbabwe
Zanu-PF sympathiser and self-styled prophet Passion Java who was seemingly dissed for going broke in Winky D's latest offing Eureka has flown into the country Nigerian superstar D' Banj real name Olad...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 14:10hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military gets permit to export raw lithium
EMBATTLED state arms manufacturer, the Zimbabwe Defence Industries (ZDI) has been controversially granted a special permit to export raw lithium by the government, a decision expected to inject life i...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 16:28hrs | 1471 | by Staff reporter
Chinese billionaire's time in Zimbabwe
WHILE the world of the ultra-rich may be brimming with private jets, rarely do billionaires find time to fly just to check on their massive global investments dotted around several parts of the planet...Published: 14 Jan 2023 at 07:37hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF allowed freedom of association?
MY heart bleeds to see a Zimbabwean fighting a fellow Zimbabwean because of political differences.We need unity, peace and progress.But how can we progress in Zimbabwe when one beats u...Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:53hrs | 130 | by Ruramai Kwangu
Historic reception for Morocco's Atlas Lions on homecoming
Following a World Cup performance that was well above the North African country's wildest dreams, Morocco's national football team returned home to a hero's welcome.The team landed at Rabat-Sa...Published: 10 Jan 2023 at 16:33hrs | 629 | by Moyo Roy
More equipment for Harare airport expansion
THE Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) says it will take delivery of equipment to complete expansion works at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.The expansion is part of a broad plan ...Published: 27 Dec 2022 at 06:40hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Biti accuses businesswoman of forging Harare Airport Road documents
Former Finance minister Tendai Biti has accused a controversial Harare businesswoman of forging documents that saw the construction of the incomplete Harare Airport Road being granted national project...Published: 20 Dec 2022 at 17:24hrs | 3627 | by Simbarashe Sithole
South African Airways relaunches Vic Falls-Johannesburg route
South African Airways has just joined the already existing seven flights including Eurowings, that take the route to the Victoria Falls Airport.SAA has since resumed the international flight t...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 16:47hrs | 763 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
Fastjet announces additional flights to Hwange and Kariba
Fastjet Zimbabwe has announced that it would be introducing flights to Hwange and Kariba in March 2023.This is a way of completing the long...Published: 17 Dec 2022 at 07:39hrs | 1007 | by Mzingaye Nxumalo
AfDB rallies support for Zimbabwe debt solution
When the African Development Bank (AfDB) president, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, speaks on the effects of devastating economic sanctions slapped on Zimbabwe over two decades ago by Britain and her western all...Published: 15 Dec 2022 at 00:21hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter
Human trafficker in court
GOVERNMENT has rescued three female human trafficking victims after they were "unknowingly" transported to Oman for labour and sexual exploitation, a Harare magistrate heard yesterday.This eme...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:41hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's 24 500km road network to be revamped by 2025
THIS week Zimbabwe Independent (ZI) business reporter, Freeman Makopa caught up with Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona (FM) to discuss updates in the progress of crucial i...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 17:55hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Equatorial Guinea for Mbasogo inauguration
President Mnangagwa arrived here early this morning to join other Heads of State and Government attending the official inauguration of Equatorial Guinea President, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo who ro...Published: 08 Dec 2022 at 05:04hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe opposition parties need strategies to appeal to rural voters'
With only six months until the elections and no comprehensive electoral reforms in place, analysts say if the opposition in Zimbabwe is to win the 2023 national elections, it will need to put in place...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 05:02hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Airports company introduces free wi-fi for passengers
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has introduced more services for travellers, including partnering with internet service provider Dandemutande, to provide free wi-fi hotspot internet services at...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 04:58hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
370km of Harare-Beitbridge road open to traffic
The ongoing upgrade of the Harare-Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway into a modern road by the Second Republic has now seen a total of 370km being opened to traffic, with many other roads being reconstructed...Published: 05 Dec 2022 at 05:07hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Beyond Beijing's 'gift' to Zimbabwe
On November 23, 2022, the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa gave the state of the nation address at the new iconographic parliament building that was designed, funded, built and "donated" by C...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:12hrs | 210 | by Gorden Moyo
$3.1bn for Zimbabwe air traffic control system
Government has moved to avert safety and security concerns at the country's airports by providing ZWL$3.1bn on the procurement and installation of an air traffic control system (ATC) following years o...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 09:15hrs | 913 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean drug mule recalls her time in an Indian prison
Despite Asia's tough stance on drug trafficking, some African women risk it all for the money.News24 caught up with a former Zimbabwean drug mule who found herself jailed in India in 2015 afte...Published: 03 Dec 2022 at 07:14hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now one of the fastest growing African economies
ANALYSING Zimbabwe's unconventional economy always proves somewhat cumbersome because it is a country bridled with policy inconsistency, unfavourable operating conditions buoyed by decades of unilater...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 19:32hrs | 1506 | by Respect Gwenzi
Chiwenga calls Zimbabwe hotels to order
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has warned operators in the hospitality industry against charging exorbitant rates which he said contributed to economic instability.Officially opening the ...Published: 02 Dec 2022 at 05:04hrs | 8020 | by Staff reporter
Biti details illegal land grab in dodgy deal between Augur Investments and Harare City Council
HARARE East legislator, Tendai Biti has revealed that part of the land reportedly grabbed by Augur Investments in their dispute with the City of Harare (COH) was nefariously seized without the knowled...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 18:44hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Only 5% of Zimbabwe roads in good state
A REPORT by the Zimbabwe Passengers Association (ZPA) claims that only 5% of the country's road network is in good state."We know that the roads are so useful to our economy, otherwise if we d...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:05hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube splurges cash on teachers, farmers
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday allocated the highest vote of ZW$631.3 billion to the education ministry in an attempt to appease restive teachers ahead of next year's general elections....Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 18:00hrs | 12741 | by Staff reporter
$3 billion for RG Mugabe Airport upgrade, amid faulty radar system
THE upgrading of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare has been allocated ZW$3.1 billion by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube as fears mount that the port of entry has become a major c...Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 17:59hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Police summon, charge journalist over Mnangagwa 'escape' story
Leopold Munhende, a journalist with NewZimbabwe.com, was Monday charged by police for allegedly communicating falsehoods prejudicial to the State in a recent story carried by the online publication cl...Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 17:50hrs | 493 | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabweans arrested at Indian airport with 8 kgs of heroin
TWO Zimbabwean nationals have been arrested in India over possession of 7.9kgs of heroin, officials confirmed Sunday.The Mumbai unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) the two su...Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 04:59hrs | 1748 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa back home from AU Extra-Ordinary Heads of States Summit
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has arrived back home after attending a high-level African Union (AU) Extra-Ordinary Heads of States Summit on Industrialisation and Economic Transformation that was held in Niamey...Published: 26 Nov 2022 at 12:17hrs | 640 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe warms up to more investments from China
Zimbabwe stands ready to welcome more investments from China across all sectors of the economy as Harare accelerates a sustainable and mutually beneficial modernisation and industrialisation of the tw...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 05:05hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Key priority projects allocated $1,1 trillion
Key infrastructure projects such as the Harare-Beitbridge highway upgrade and construction of Lake Gwayi-Shangani, have been allocated $1,1 trillion as the Government moves to accelerate their complet...Published: 25 Nov 2022 at 05:04hrs | 140 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hails 'excellent' China relations
President Emmerson Mnangagwa hailed "excellent" relations with China as he delivered for the first time a State of the Nation address at a new multimillion-dollar parliament building gifted by the Asi...Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 05:02hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Plumtree pilot defies racial attitudes to pursue dream
FORTY years and still counting years of flying different aircraft types, heads of States, the late Prince Philip; husband to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and roles spanning basic flying, advanced flyi...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:57hrs | 815 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Chiefs lift maiden Chibuku Super Cup
Herentals 0 - 1 Bulawayo ChiefsIT was a game of wits and fine margins.Both were at play with Bulawayo Chiefs emerging the victors in this entertaining Chibuku Super Cup final which attract...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:55hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Zambia
President Mnangagwa has arrived in Zambia for commemorations to mark World Children's Day, which is celebrated on November 20 each year to improve children's welfare, promote international togethernes...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:36hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Harare airport bird strike grounds Fastjet aircraft
A Fastjet aircraft was grounded recently after experiencing a bird strike upon landing at the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.The incident, according to a statement by the company'...Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 06:44hrs | 1923 | by Staff reporter
Biti spills more beans
HARARE East legislator, Tendai Biti has accused Augur Investments of fraudulently acquiring a national project status for the construction of the Airport Road, a move he said prejudiced the country of...Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 18:45hrs | 3091 | by Staff reporter
China-Zimbabwe trade up 30%
TRADE between Zimbabwe and China went up by 29,9% to US$1,7 billion between January and September this year.The statistics were revealed by Chinese ambassador to Zimbabwe Guo Shaochun during a...Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 05:07hrs | 70 | by Staff reporter
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