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Kimberley Process chair asked to suspend diamond exports from Israel
During a round-table meeting in the EU Parliament in Brussels the EU chair of the Kimberley Process, Hilda Hardeman and chair of the KP Civil Society Coalition (CSC), Shamiso Mtisi, were urged to susp...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 12:09hrs | 316 | by Sean Clinton
Economic Dialogue: Building value chains, skills for Vision 2030
Zimbabwe aspires to be an upper middle-income economy with a per capita income of US$3 500 by 2030.This requires fundamental transformations and shifts in the economy. Our Transitional Stabili...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 09:29hrs | 61 | by HE Emmerson D Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe's 'Black Gold', no rush plus capital wagging State's tail
THE government of Zimbabwe held a Press conference at which President Emmerson Mnangagwa initially announced that a private company, Invictus, had made oil and gas discoveries in Muzarabani district. ...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 05:10hrs | 349 | by Takura Zhangazha
Oil gaffe exposes Mnangagwa govt gullibility
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is entangled in yet another embarrassing gaffe and spin around Invictus Energy ‘oil find', which has exposed the authorities' gullibility and desperation fo...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 06:58hrs | 3426 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe oil: More details released
The Muzarabani oil project has high potential to produce 3,9 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas and 181 million barrels of conventional gas, Australia-listed company, Invictus Energy, has confir...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:19hrs | 3513 | by Staff reporter
UK army to recruit from Commonwealth
Foreign nationals living abroad will be allowed to join Britain's Armed Forces, the UK government is set to announce.Currently, citizens from Commonwealth countries can only join if they have ...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 12:27hrs | 2069 | by BBC
Zimbabwean teachers miss out on New Zealand opportunity
New Zealand has announced that it will need at least 850 new teaching staff to handle shortages in the coming year a...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 09:10hrs | 3061 | by Staff Writer
India announces $300m line of credit to Zimbabwe
Indian Vice President, Mr Venkaiah Naidu has left the country after a successful visit which saw him announcing a US$310 million line of credit for the upgrading of Hwange Thermal Power Station and an...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 19:31hrs | 2010 | by Staff reporter
Invictus Energy still to explore Zimbabwe oil deposits
AUSTRALIA-based oil and gas exploration company Invictus Energy Limited (IEL) will tomorrow release initial estimates of how much oil or gas deposits there could be in Muzarabani, Mashonaland Central ...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:56hrs | 445 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga present united front
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and ailing Vice President Constantino Chiwenga appeared together to announce that Australia's Invictus Energy had found oil and gas deposits in the northern Muzarabani are...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 10:13hrs | 8146 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa speaks on technological shift
President Mnangagwa has challenged the Harare Institute of Technology to change the narrative of Zimbabwean discourse from technological theory and aspirations to acquisition of real and tangible rese...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 08:42hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Jesus christ spotted in the CBD of Harare
The months of October and September should be declared a period of 'spiritual lies' with immediate effect. A lot of myths happened during this period and I am not going to be surprised today if ...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 10:56hrs | 8574 | by Don chigumba
Zimbabwe has oil and gas - a blessing but only if share by all and not looted by few
"President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially announced oil and gas deposits discovery in Muzarabani, Mashonaland Central province, following a study carried out by an Australian company, Invictus Ener...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 07:30hrs | 814 | by Nomusa Garikai
Australian company denies Zimbabwe oil and gas discovery
AUSTRALIAN exploration company, Invictus Energy, has moved swiftly to downplay media reports claiming the junior resource group had discovered oil and gas deposits in Zimbabwe.On Thursday, com...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 06:39hrs | 4718 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to start drilling for oil and gas in 2020
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Thursday, announced that oil and gas exploration will commence in 2020, following the discovery of oil and gas deposits in Muzarabani along the Cahora Bassa basin, ...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 19:46hrs | 3763 | by Ndou Paul
Mnangagwa announces Zimbabwe oil discovery
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially announced oil and gas deposits discovery in Muzarabani, Mashonaland Central province, following a study carried out by an Australian company, Invictus Energ...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 15:35hrs | 16337 | by Staff Repolrter
#IGForexChat 3: What does the next year hold for emerging market currencies?
IG presents 'IG Forex Chat 3' – a live di...Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 15:53hrs | 546 | by Tech Reporter
Abuse of media privilege
WHENEVER people talk about the media and journalism, phrases such as "media responsibility," "media ethics," "objective reporting," "public interest," "national interest", or "balanced coverage" are o...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:35hrs | 167 | by Reason Wafawarova
CDC concerned about Zimbabwe's currency issues
The Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) has expressed concern over Zimbabwe's currency situation after Treasury resolved tax compliance issues around a long-delayed $100m loan that was extended...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 21:20hrs | 2203 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide victims compensation - a Possibility or an impossibility?
All peace loving people will agree with me that the disturbances which started in Zimbabwe soon after independence and saw approximately 20 000 people mainly of the Ndebele tribe constitute genocide a...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 11:14hrs | 701 | by Etiwel Mutero
David Beckham's marriage to Victoria is 'hard work' and now more 'complicated'
David Beckham has opened up about his marriage to Victoria, admitting their union can be "hard work" and has grown more complicated over time.The former Manchester United player and Spice Girl...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 10:17hrs | 3159 | by Staff reporter
When Cupid flew Modi to Zimbabwe
Growing up in the populous streets of India, little did he know that he would one day be a government minister in a country that is 7 000km from his birth place.Until a few weeks ago, many Zim...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:29hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
Why Mnangagwa's been wooing Zimbabwe's white sports heroes
Sport in general, and particularly gifted sports people, have been known to rouse feelings of national unity. In the process, they instil a sense of patriotism and pride in their countries. Good examp...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 08:40hrs | 1729 | by Tapiwa Chagonda, University of Johannesburg
How powerful is the Zimbabwe passport?
There are few things more liberating than travel -- although some passports offer more freedom than others.A new report published October 9, 2018, reveals just how many borders some travel doc...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 19:41hrs | 8381 | by CNN
Can the all-conquering Godolphin team land the 2018 Melbourne Cup?
The Melbourne Cup is now just weeks away, with horses heading over from all around the world to race for the healthy purse of A$7,300,000. It is one of the richest turf races in the world, so is a key...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 11:09hrs | 258 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa, Putin set for key talks
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will meet Russia's President Vladmir Putin early next year, as he continues his engagement and re-engagement drive that is calculated to integrate Zimbabwe into the global...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:10hrs | 774 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe general warns on foreign bases in Djibouti
Major General Trust Magoba - who now serves as a special advisor to the African Union office for Peace and Security - has raised concern at foreign interference on the continent."The establish...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 14:02hrs | 5233 | by Staff reporter
Globetrotting and U-turn Minister is Asia begging for funds - no, first sort illegitimacy
One can see why few people would ever refuse to be appointed minister in Zimbabwe; the country is the poorest in Africa and yet it has the most well-travelled officials in the whole world. The...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 09:18hrs | 2102 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mthuli Ncube makes progress on Arrears Clearance Road Map
Global financiers have expressed optimism about Zimbabwe's recently launched Transitional Stabilisation Programme, which is aimed at instituting critical economic reforms.This comes as Finance...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 19:04hrs | 2318 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube secures backing of IMF and World Bank
Today the Zimbabwe government led by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube held a crucial meeting with co-operating partners and International Financial Institution...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 16:10hrs | 4008 | by Agencies
Zimbabwean family in Canada endures strife, separation, death on long way home
THE Murasiranwas' story is about a separated family's quest for a better life, a heart-wrenching but necessary Zimbabwean exodus, agonizing refugee nomadism in North America and the death of a brother...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 07:26hrs | 4474 | by his article is taken from Kamloop This Week
Real or Fake, Diaspora tax should be effected!
A lot of noise has already been made by different sections of the society regarding the introduction of diaspora tax by the Government. Different positions have been shared on social media regarding t...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 09:16hrs | 1654 | by Brightface Mutema
UK tourists to Zimbabwe double
THE call by Government to re-engage with the international community has benefited the tourism industry the most, as figures released by Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) reveal that tourist arrivals from U...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 08:45hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
Mangwana is a round peg in a round hole
The appointment of Mr Ndavaningi Nick Mangwana as a Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services is one of the most merited promotion done by President Emmer...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 16:19hrs | 1418 | by Tafara Shumba
Billions earmarked for Zimbabwe oil project
Australian petroleum company, Invictus Energy Limited, which recently confirmed the potential of oil in Muzarabani, Cabora Bassa Basin, in Mashonaland Central, says it is still in the early stages of ...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 07:50hrs | 3492 | by Staff reporter
Air transport connectivity boosts Vic Falls tourism
The number of tourists to Zimbabwe's premier resort centre, Victoria Falls, has risen by 21% to 150 000 in the first six months of this year due to improved air connectivity, a survey has shown....Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:48hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
The stupidity of the Majority - Zimbabwe Post Election 2018
Zimbabwe is fast becoming a nation of idiots who consistently vote for a party that has tormented them throughout the years since independence in 1980. There are various groups of these shallow-minded...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 15:42hrs | 3230 | by Sibusisiwe Tshuma
Makandiwa prophesied Zimbawe oil discovery in 2015
The recent discovery of oil in Zimbabwe, as confirmed by Australian company Invictus Energy Limited on Monday, was prophesied by United Family International Church leader Emmanuel Makandiwa in 2015. ...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:43hrs | 821 | by Staff reporter
Opposition cautious on Mnangagwa's diaspora vote offer
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's pledge to create conditions that will allow millions of Zimbabweans in the diaspora to vote will be a welcome move if implemented, opposition parties have said.M...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 16:22hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
Raza back after committing to Zimbabwe Cricket
ZIMBABWE have added the all-rounder Sikandar Raza to their squads for the ODI and Tests in Bangladesh next month after sorting out contractual issues and apologising for his social media posts from ea...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 07:02hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
Oil prospects in Zimbabwe confirmed
AN Australian company Invictus Energy Limited has confirmed the potential of oil in Muzarabani, Cabora Bassa Basin in Mashonaland Central Province 25 years after Mobil carried similar studies in the a...Published: 26 Sep 2018 at 06:59hrs | 3274 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa revisits his nearly fatal ice cream poisoning
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has once again revisited his nearly fatal poisoning at the height of the ruling Zanu-PF's deadly tribal, factional and succession wars last year - revealing how he had lat...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 20:43hrs | 1395 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa needs the best brains Zimbabwe can produce
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is currently in New York, United States of America, for the 73rd Ordinary Session of the United Nations General Assembly. On Friday, he had an interview with CNN's Christi...Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 08:39hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
US, Australia endorse tourism brand Zimbabwe
AUSTRALIAN and United States' consuls met tour operators in Hwange and Victoria Falls to reaffirm their countries' renewed support for Zimbabwe as a safe destination. The US leads the arrivals...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:39hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Winds of change blow in Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's promise to transform the nation by broadening and revitalising its economic opportunities, while ensuring progressive steps are taken towards a democratic future, have c...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:14hrs | 739 | by Staff reporter
Judges should not run elections
On 11 September 2018, a video circulated on social media showing some opposition politicians in Parliament chanting: "mbavha! mbavha!" as Justice Chigumba entered the Parliament chamber to conduct the...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 16:27hrs | 2397 | by Tererai Mafukidze
Coventry 'a mere swimmer'?
Anything that can go wrong will go wrong, so says Murphy's law.Well, Murphy's law seems to following — nay, stalking — losing MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa.If ...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 07:55hrs | 2841 | by CONWAY TUTANI
Zim Achievers USA to honour Maimba Mapuranga and several young achievers at upcoming gala
Former ZTV presenter and founder of Kutting Edge Sport, Maimba Mapuranga will receive the Zim Achievers Ambassador Award and honorary patronage, for services rendered nationally and internationally, Z...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 09:32hrs | 528 | by Tidi Kwidini
Mnangagwa's Ministers ready to roll
NEW Cabinet Ministers sworn-in yesterday pledged to bring about sweeping changes in Government and ensure Zimbabwe becomes a middle income economy by 2030. The 20 Cabinet Ministers - who took ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 06:54hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe companies should leverage on ICT transformation
TODAY'S global economy is powered by technology. From insurance, banking, marketing, news, education, health and communication, it is hard to imagine a modern business that does not rely on technology...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:47hrs | 91 | by Jacob Mutisi
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