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Mangagwa's govt backtracks on free education roll-out
The Zimbabwe government has reneged on its commitment to offer free education, citing the need for resources and robust mobilization strategies.In an interview with local media, Torerai Moyo, ...Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:33hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa backtracks on 'looting' law
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has scrapped the controversial law that sought to hide details of some procurement processes from the public after a public outcry, saying its gazetting was a fraud,...Published: 11 May 2023 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
PSL backtracks on alcohol sale at matches
THE Premier Soccer League (PSL) has issued a warning against consumption of alcohol in stadia barely a month after resolving to allow its sale at matches this season.Last weekend's Harare derb...Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa backtracks on free education
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday appeared to be backtracking on his government's pledge to roll out free education, saying only the vulnerable and people with disabilities would be catered for....Published: 18 Apr 2023 at 19:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe government backtracks on title deeds
GOVERNMENT has made an about-turn on its election promise to issue title deeds to settlers living in informal settlements with the Housing minister saying the document cannot be dished out on a silver...Published: 14 Dec 2022 at 06:40hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube pays US$8 500 for Sandra Ndebele's latest album
November 12, 2022, will go down in the history of the arts in Bulawayo and Zimbabwe, not only as a celebration of Sandra Ndebele's 20-year career but as the day an album launch united the arts sector....Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
JSC backtracks on former judge's Merc
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has made a U-turn on its intentions to repossess former High Court judge, Justice Erica Ndewere's Mercedes Benz after her lawyer, Beatrice Mtetwa accused Chief Ju...Published: 01 Nov 2022 at 05:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF exposed as government backtracks on title deeds
THE government continues to derail the issuance of title deeds to urban dwellers in high density suburbs alleging there are many processes involved.Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Mufakose...Published: 23 Sep 2022 at 05:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Exiles Forum backtracks on support for 'stupid' rant doctor
The Zimbabwe Exiles Forum (ZEF) has changed its tune over supporting Limpopo health MEC Dr Phophi Ramathuba following her controversial address to a foreign national who underwent surgery at Bela Bela...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt backtracks on title deeds
GOVERNMENT has backtracked on its earlier promise to dish out title deeds to thousands of informal settlers in areas around Harare and other parts of the country, and is now saying correct procedures ...Published: 02 Aug 2022 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt backtracks on title deeds
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has made a U-turn on its earlier plans to dish out title deeds to thousands of informal settlers in and around Harare, saying the land ownership documents wou...Published: 26 Feb 2022 at 18:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
NetOne backtracks on data price hike
CELLULAR network operator, NetOne has reverted to its old One Fi bundle prices as it backtracked on its decision to increase prices by more than 100 percent.10GB of data now costs $6 500, with...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 18:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mupfumira trial: Witness backtracks
A State witness yesterday backtracked during cross-examination in the trial of former Cabinet Minister Prisca Mupfumira on charges that she improperly pressed for a quick deal without going through te...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:19hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Terracotta backtracks on Egodini Mall cost
SOUTH African property developer, Terracotta Trading (Private) Limited, which was contracted to develop Egodini Mall in Bulawayo, yesterday made an about turn and produced a statement claiming the tot...Published: 15 Jul 2021 at 09:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
RBZ backtracks on farmers' forex retention thresholds
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has been forced to raise foreign currency retention thresholds for tobacco producers by 10% following pressure from farmers.RBZ also scrapped the compulsory ...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora 'backtracks' on new purge?
A letter purportedly signed by disputed MDC-T secretary general Douglass Mwonzora notifying the Minister of Local government, Public Works and National Housing of the recall of 87 MDC Alliance council...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 21:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Coltart backtracks on negative Chamisa remarks
The new MDC Treasurer General David Coltart has described as a distortion of what he said. The Chronicle article suggested that Coltart had said that Chamisa had no capacity to lead.Coltart ha...Published: 30 May 2019 at 10:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK backtracks on Zimbabwe support
THE United Kingdom (UK) says it may not back Zimbabwe's arrears clearance appeals with the international community following violent crackdowns in response to the recent fuel protests. UK's foreign se...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
PHOTO: Delta backtracks after meeting Chiwenga
Delta Beverages officials today met the Acting President Constantino Guvheya Nyikadzino Chiwenga and he forced them to backtrack from their decision to sell their products exclusively in foreign curre...Published: 03 Jan 2019 at 18:39hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa backtracks on Masvingo Mayor
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and Masvingo mayor, Collen Maboke have buried the hatchet. The Mirror has it on good authority that Chamisa has reversed his order for Maboke to step down as mayor.Ch...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 10:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Macheso disowns Shona drama
SUNGURA ace Alick Macheso has denied either playing a role or penning a Shona drama titled "Dzatisvitsa Kure", which is being sold in street corners.And with the drama awash in the street corn...Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 19:44hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa backtracks on his earlier pledge
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday reneged on his earlier pledge to attend all State functions, and chose to stay away from both the Heroes' Day and Defence Forces Day commemorations in the ...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa doesn't want elections'
CHANGE swept Zimbabwe on the evening of November 14 2017 and like a ferocious but silent storm, its effects have reshaped Zimbabwe's political scene. The resignation of former President Robert...Published: 22 May 2018 at 12:23hrs | | by Tafadzwa Masango
WATCH: Chamisa backtracks on claims he made
MDC Alliance presidential candidate Advocate Nelson Chamisa has been exposed internationally as a serial liar following a grilling by a British journalist, forcing him to admit that he has never met U...Published: 12 May 2018 at 13:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sibusiso Moyo backtracks on allowing diaspora vote
Zimbabwe doesn't have enough time before this year's general elections to make the constitutional changes necessary to allow people living outside the country to vote, Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo s...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 16:42hrs | | by Bloomberg
Chinamasa backtracks on bond notes Bill
THE Government has reversed its decision to fast track the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill that seeks to give legal effect to the introduction of bond notes in order to allow for wider con...Published: 26 Nov 2016 at 15:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai backtracks on removing Mugabe
Former Prime Minister and MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has backtracked on getting rid of rival President Robert Mugabe violently.Years ago, Tsvangirai warmed Mugabe that he would be topp...Published: 08 Nov 2016 at 06:32hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Mugabe backtracks on UN pullout
President Robert Mugabe has had a massive climb-down on threats to drag Africa out of the United Nations.Last week, South Africa filed notice to withdraw from the International Criminal Court ...Published: 25 Oct 2016 at 06:15hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Tsvangirai backtracks on election boycott
Opposition MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai has made climbdown in his controversial election boycott stance.He said his party will now contest the 2018 general polls despite its "No Reforms, No ...Published: 01 May 2016 at 08:07hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Infidelity movie ‘Behind my back' shot in Gweru
Gweru-based filmmaker Tinashe Rashai has produced a two-and-a-half hour movie titled Behind my back, which tackles the issue of infidelity and betrayal among couples especially with the advent of soci...Published: 27 Mar 2016 at 10:45hrs | | by Sukoluhle Ndlovu
Tocky Vibes refuses to perform in Kwekwe
Dancehall musician Tocky Vibes brew another shocker over the weekend after he refused to perform in Kwekwe without a band.The musician was scheduled to perform at Mbizo Inn together with Peter...Published: 25 Jan 2016 at 23:20hrs | | by Tawanda Marwizi
Bulawayo backtracks on pre-paid water metres
The Bulawayo City Council has backtracked on its bid to install prepaid water meters in the city. According to the latest council minutes, the city fathers seem to have succumbed to mounti...Published: 13 Jan 2016 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai backtracks on election boycott
MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, has dismissed the claim that his party has resolved to boycott elections, saying his party is pushing for meaningful reforms before polls can be conducted....Published: 12 Sep 2015 at 09:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe backtracks
First Lady Grace Mugabe has backtracked from claims that seemed to insinuate that Vice-President Emmerson Mnangagwa was angling for her husband's position, an indication she may have touched a raw...Published: 24 Aug 2015 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru 'allies' bounce back as Mugabe backtracks on Gamatox purges
Two senior party officials linked to Joice Mujuru have bounced back after President Robert Mugabe invited them into Cabinet. Nyasha Chikwinya Ambrose Mutinhiri received a new lease of life after b...Published: 08 Jul 2015 at 07:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mafikizolo loves 'Zim' dollar
THE crowd was smaller, Zahara and Winky D bombed, Mafikizolo was scintillating while Jah Prayzah performed like he was possessed.Oh by the way - Pah Chihera was also there - but hers was proba...Published: 15 Mar 2015 at 09:06hrs | | by Prince Mushawevato and Andrew Moyo
Tsvangirai backtracks on WhatsApp ban
MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday backtracked on his earlier directive barring party members from debating political issues on social media platforms after the order was widely condemned as u...Published: 10 Feb 2015 at 10:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso executive backtracks on Mthulisi Maphosa
WAYWARD Highlanders midfielder Mthulisi Maphosa has been extended an olive branch by the executive who have allowed him to return to the team.Maphosa appeared before a disciplinary hearing, wh...Published: 25 Jan 2015 at 11:56hrs | | by Sports reporter
Teachers Union backtracks on industrial action
The Progressive Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ), which was reportedly mobilising its members to go on an industrial action over salary increment, has said the strike will now take place durin...Published: 04 Feb 2014 at 16:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra backtracks on reverting to the old number plates
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has abandoned its lobby for the country to revert to the old system of single registration number for vehicles from the first time to final destruction.Under the...Published: 23 Jan 2014 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Oskido gig flops in Harare
South Africa artiste Oscar "Oskido Mdlongwa and company had a nightmare show in Harare over the weekend with very few fans showing up. While another South African group, Liquideep, had a good day in t...Published: 29 Dec 2013 at 18:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF backtracks on intention to amend constitution
Justice and Legal Affairs Minister Patrick Chinamasa said last Friday at a press confrence that the "constitution may need...Published: 08 Aug 2013 at 04:17hrs | | by Mathews Estell
MDC-T backtracks on election ruling
Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) on Monday backtracked after Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai questioned a ruling on Friday by the Constitutional Court that ordered President Robert Mugabe to an...Published: 05 Jun 2013 at 04:55hrs | | by Staff reporter I BDLive
Zahara falls in love with Zimbabwe, returns for another date with Tuku
SOUTH AFRICAN singing sensation Zahara, who seems to have fallen in love with Zimbabwe, makes a welcome return to Harare for another date with superstar Oliver Mtukudzi and Alexio Kawara. Orga...Published: 14 Feb 2013 at 09:04hrs | | by Arts reporter
MDC-T backtracks on statement made about writing their own constitution
Morgan Tsvangirai-led Movement for Demoncratic Change on Monday backtracked on the statement made by the party's Deputy National Organising Secretary, Abednico Bhebhe, saying the...Published: 03 Sep 2012 at 11:30hrs | | by Ndou Paul
MDC-T backtracks on lifestyle audit of councillors
The MDC-T appears to be backtracking on its much-publicised lifestyle audit of councillors with senior party officials hinting that the somersault is aimed at avoiding deepening fissures within the pa...Published: 29 Jul 2012 at 05:36hrs | | by Municipal Reporter
Welshman's interview with state media
The leader of the smaller MDC faction, Professor Welshman Ncube, has revealed that he was never friends with former US ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Christopher Dell because, unlike others in the then un...Published: 15 Jul 2012 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Enos Nkala backtracks on 'Mugabe to retire' comments
ENOS Nkala, one of Zanu-PF's founding fathers accused of being part of the Gukurahundi massacres, has distanced himself from media reports that President Mugabe told him he was "tired and wanted to r...Published: 21 May 2012 at 05:28hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Tsvangirai backtracks on boycott
Addressing a rally at Swereki Business Centre, 150 km west of Beitbridge town,the Prime Minister, MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai said his party will participate in the elections due to be held this y...Published: 20 Feb 2011 at 19:28hrs | | by Byo24NEWS
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