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A tribute to the late Dr Oliver Mtukudzi
On 23 January 2019. I received a text message from my daughter Hazel Rumbidzai saying "Nematambudziko Tuku atisiya your favourite musician"."Tuku" Mtukudzi was a musician, businessman, philant...Published: 20 Jan 2020 at 14:55hrs | 5114 | by Leonard Koni
China to inject fresh funds into Zimbabwe economy?
China will provide fresh funding for new infrastructure projects that are expected to jerk the economy and create new jobs. Reports of prospective funding come in the wake of last week's visit by the ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:28hrs | 298 | by Staff rpeorter
Mphoko's daughter slams Mnangagwa's govt for lack of respect
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko's daughter, Siduduzile, has rapped the government for allegedly disrespecting and failing to honour her father despite his contribution to Zimbabwe before and ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:25hrs | 618 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa restructures Zimbabwe spy agency
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is continuing with his restructuring of the national spy agency — which started when he assumed office after the widely-supported military coup of November 2017 which to...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:38hrs | 5545 | by Staff reporter
'Corruption fuels Zimbabwe hunger'
CORRUPTION and mismanagement of the agricultural sector are the major drivers of food shortages in Zimbabwe, where over 7,7 million people urgently require food, a top European Union (EU) diplomat has...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:08hrs | 162 | by Staff rpeorter
Zimbabwe sanctions to remain
THE restrictive measures imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States will remain in place until President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration implemented the necessary political and economic reforms key ...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:05hrs | 325 | by newzimbabwe
Govt dismisses Mphoko's benefits claim
GOVERNMENT is disputing former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko's claim of more than US$300 000 in benefits and monthly pension pay-outs, saying there is no explanation as to how he arrived at that f...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 07:36hrs | 4760 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa in Mozambique
President Mnangagwa arrived here yesterday ahead of the inauguration of Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi following his re-election in October last year.He was met at Maputo International Airp...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:24hrs | 885 | by Staff reporter
UEFA president pledges to promote Zimbabwe
Visiting Uefa president Mr Aleksander Caferin has pledged to use his links to promote Zimbabwe as an investment destination and said the country’s economic situation could be overcome using abundant...Published: 07 Jan 2020 at 06:30hrs | 1111 | by Staff Reporter
BREAKING: Indian embassy goes up inflames
PROPERTY worth thousands of dollars was allegedly destroyed this morning at Indian embassy premises in Harare.The fire started around 9am and it was due to an electrical faulty.When Bu...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 12:42hrs | 4073 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Chiwenga returns back to China on Xi Jinping secret invitation
BERLIN/VANCOUVER - In the clearest sign yet of Beijing's closet support of Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga's alleged bid to takeover as Zimbabwe leader from President Emmerson Mnangag...Published: 03 Jan 2020 at 10:11hrs | 19882 | by Itai Mushekwe/Nancy Mabaya
Hollywood stars visit Victoria Falls for Christmas
HOLLYWOOD stars and couple Mr Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are in Victoria Falls for a festive season holiday as the resort town continues to attract world personalities.Local tour...Published: 27 Dec 2019 at 21:23hrs | 5552 | by Staff Reporter
United States withdraws its ambassador to Zambia
The United States has withdrawn its ambassador to Zambia following a row with authorities in the southern African nation after he criticised the jailing of a gay couple, embassy sources said on Monday...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 07:02hrs | 5005 | by Staff reporter
'Conflicted people stifling anti-graft fight in Zimbabwe'
African Parliamentarians Network against Corruption (APNAC) Zimbabwe chapter chairperson Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga (pictured below) says institutions responsible for fighting corruption in the c...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:51hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF conference lived to its billing
The just ended ZANU PF 18th National People’s Conference which was held at Goromonzi High School in Mashonaland East Province has proved that the Party really means business and is committed to the ...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 13:43hrs | 2750 | by Elijah Chihota
ZANU PF searching for Ndebele interpreter?
The ZANU PF National Secretary for Administration Dr Obert Mpofu has been hailed for supervising and presiding over preparations of a successful National People's Conference.Delegates who atte...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 08:39hrs | 4226 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Your (UK PM) focus is Brexit, mine is reforms' said Mnangagwa - 1 month, Brexit done; reforms, never ever
Mnangagwa's continued democratic reformer pretensions are an insult to all Zimbabweans and will not fool UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson! "Your re-election to this high office (Prime Minister)...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 07:13hrs | 1594 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa warns bureaucrats
Bureaucrats causing unnecessary delays in implementing Government programmes should either reform or face the chop, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.Officially closing the 18th Zanu-PF Na...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 12:04hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Indian investors flock to Zimbabwe
THE new dispensation's rallying call, that Zimbabwe is open for business, has roused the interest of Indian investors amid indications that investment proposals from the Asian economic giant are growi...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 09:17hrs | 1747 | by Staff Reporter
Play time is over, says Mnangagwa
BUREAUCRATS causing unnecessary delays in implementing Government programmes should either reform or face the chop, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.Officially closing the 18th Zanu-PF Na...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 08:01hrs | 1679 | by Staff Reporter
'Your (UK PM) focus is Brexit, mine is reforms' said Mnangagwa - 1 month, Brexit done; reforms, never ever
Mnangagwa's continued democratic reformer pretensions are an insult to all Zimbabweans and will not fool UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson! "Your re-election to this high office (Prime Minister)...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 20:55hrs | 1456 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa congratulates UK's Boris Johnson
President Mnangagwa has congratulated Mr Boris Johnson for his election victory that has seen him retain the leadership of the United Kingdom. Prime Minister Johnson yesterday returned t...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:01hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
6 new TV channels to go live in next three months
Zimbabwe will have six television channels in the next three months as the Second Republic moves to ensure diversity in the broadcasting industry, a Cabinet minister has said. Information, Pub...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 07:59hrs | 517 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe must re-imagine the future
RECENTLY, I met one of the big shots in the government and he said to me: "You journalists are always negative about the government. Can't you see the good things we are doing?"I told him, poi...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 08:01hrs | 223 | by Brezh Malaba
Tendai Biti calls for an urgent dialogue with ZANU PF
MDC Vice President Tendai Biti has called for an urgent dialogue and trade-offs between MDC and ZANU PF. In a frenzied tweeter thread Biti said ZANU PF will not be able to fix the country alon...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:39hrs | 6486 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Form 1 boarding places run out
OVER 70 000 pupils seeking boarding places for Form One next year are unlikely to secure them as the schools can accommodate only 24 000 children. In a statement, Primary and Secondary Educati...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 19:57hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
PSC rejects Mphoko forex benefits demands
THE Public Service Commission (PSC) has said former Vice President, Phelekezela Mphoko, will be paid only his pension in local currency and should not expect any other benefits. The latest dev...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 07:47hrs | 2456 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe shows Britain the middle finger
Deputy Government Spokesperson Energy Mutodi says Zimbabwe has no appetite to join the Commonwealth of nations; a club of former British colonies. Mutodi's statements came after British Ambass...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 12:48hrs | 9563 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Form 1 places headache for pupils
OVER 70 000 prospective Form One pupils are likely to be left stranded after 100 000 applied for boarding places, yet only 24 000 places are available. In a statement, Primary and Secondary Ed...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:29hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter
No easy walk to Commonwealth, UK envoy tells Mnangagwa
BRITAIN has told Harare that it is concerned over the reluctance shown by President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to implement genuine reforms.United Kingdom ambassador to Zimbabwe, Melanie ...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 07:19hrs | 2458 | by Staff reporter
British ambassador meets Chiwenga
British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Ms Melanie Robinson yesterday paid a courtesy call on Vice President Constantino Chiwenga where they discussed various issues, including reforms being implemented by the...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 06:42hrs | 2005 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga endorses Mnangagwa
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has reportedly endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the Zanu-PF presidential candidate for the 2023 polls.Speaking at an inter-district meeting at Chinh...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 07:18hrs | 1540 | by Staff reporter
Mazibisa pens debut entrepreneurship book
Award-winning entrepreneur Nkosana George Mazibisa last week launched his debut book titled The Winner Who Never Won, which highlights challenges that the African continent faces despite being endowed...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:57hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Subsidies for more basic goods
NEW subsidies for at least seven basic commodities will be introduced soon to relieve the nation from relentless price increases, while a new policy is set to be unveiled to provide affordable housing...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:45hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Subsidies to cover 7 more basic goods
New subsidies for at least seven basic commodities will be introduced soon to relieve the nation from relentless price increases, while a new policy is set to be unveiled to provide affordable housing...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:40hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga commissions 2 bridges
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday officially commissioned two Bailey bridges constructed by the South African National Defence Forces (SANDF) and the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) at Kopa, ...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:11hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter
Chinese firm to set up hospital in Zimbabwe
A group of doctors here intend to build a hospital in Zimbabwe specialising in Chinese medicine and a feasibility study for the project will be done at the beginning of next year, renowned Chinese med...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:10hrs | 460 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe coup announcer rules out external mediation
Foreign Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo has again ruled out the use of external mediators to resolve the political and economic crises in the country, saying Zimbabweans must be allowed and afforded th...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:31hrs | 2088 | by Staff reporter
EU takes Mnangagwa govt on over rights abuses
THE European Union (EU) has taken government to task over the slow pace of reforms and the country's deplorable civil rights record following a series of incidence where state security agents have use...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1269 | by Staff reporter
British MPs plot Zimbabwe Commonwealth ban
CONSERVATIVES in the House of Commons are lobbying the UK government to block Zimbabwe's bid to rejoin the Commonwealth citing Harare's chequered property and human rights record, a move that is likel...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1023 | by Staff reporter
Jacob Mudenda under fire
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda today expressed ignorance and a lack of concern over the legislative challenges and needs of persons with disabilities.Jacob Mudenda was speaking as one of ...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 18:04hrs | 2308 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Govt should reduce political interference in SOEs
The World Bank has urged government to practise transparent and consistent reporting, expand gender diversity and to reduce political interference in the operations of State-Owned Entities (SOEs)....Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 06:40hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe understated US financial support by US$80m
A senior United States official working in Zimbabwe has questioned development aid figures released recently by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube in the 2020 national budget statement, saying the funds ar...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:05hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
US ambassador wants to force Zambia to accept gays
The United States ambassador to Zambia has cancelled a public appearance for safety reasons after threats were made against him for saying he was "horrified" by the sentencing of a local gay couple to...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 10:34hrs | 2340 | by Associated Press
Activists ambush Mnangagwa's Health minister
HEALTH minister Obadiah Moyo was yesterday ambushed by Masvingo demonstrators protesting the lack of drugs and the continued doctors' strike at major hospitals.The incident occurred as the min...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:25hrs | 1152 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa advocates for culture diplomacy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday challenged Zimbabwean ambassadors to promote the country's arts and culture in their host countries as part of cultural diplomacy.Mnangagwa made the re...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:22hrs | 97 | by Staff rpeorter
Jonathan Moyo clashes with Chinese Ambassador
Professor Jonathan Moyo has lashed at Chinese Deputy Ambassador Zhao Baogang after the latter said of Moyo, "In the past decades he changed colors many time just for power, he is power thirsty and his...Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 08:57hrs | 9423 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tree ambassador threaten to sue Zesa over deforestation
The National Tree Ambassador, Never Bonde has threatened to sue the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) over the massive deforestation due to intermittent electricity load shedding.Zi...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 10:07hrs | 989 | by Stephen Jakes
Chiwenga, wife mystery deepens
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday held a homecoming party where his wife and senior Zanu-PF officials were conspicuous by their absence.Chiwenga, who returned to Zimbabwe on Novemb...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:18hrs | 19782 | by Staff reporter
Mbembesi holds Xhosa cultural festival
ZIMBABWEANS and South Africans are one people who must come together and stand against xenophobic tendencies, an official has said.This was said by South African Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mphakam...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 05:58hrs | 194 | by Staff reporter
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