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Chihuri failing to feed family
FORMER Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri has disputed the valuation done on his vast properties describing it as mischievous political persecution that has compromised his family's surviva...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 07:56hrs | 8853 | by newzimbabwe
Rename Victoria Falls, and Lake, after African luminaries
Fellow Africans and friends of Africa, liberation starts by "Decolonising The Mind," to borrow the title of a must-read book by Ngugi wa Thiong'o the Kenyan intellectual and author. Africans w...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 07:55hrs | 850 | by Milton Allimadi
Zimbabwe's cost of living rises
ZIMBABWEAN companies and consumers are facing severe pressure from rising cost of living as well as effects of the coronavirus pandemic, analysts have warned.Consumers' real wages are being er...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 16:59hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter
Massive bread shortage in Zimbabwe as all bakeries shutdown production
Zimbabwe is facing a severe bread shortage crisis with reports indicating that the current supply of raw materials will last for less than 45 days According to sources close to the bread indus...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 12:31hrs | 4981 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bread price skyrockets
BAKERS have once again increased the price of bread, arguing that costs to buy the main ingredient, flour, were constantly rising.The price of a standard loaf of bread is now between $50 and $...Published: 07 Jun 2020 at 08:22hrs | 2051 | by Staff reporter
Buhera South to receive free face masks
ZANU PF House of Assembly member for Buhera South, Cde Joseph Chinotimba has embarked on a sewing programme that will see all his constituents receiving free face masks.Speaking to Harare Post...Published: 04 Jun 2020 at 22:54hrs | 1032 | by John Sigauke
CTC blocks Innscor deal
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange-listed Innscor Africa Limited's efforts to dispose of its 25% shareholding in refrigerator maker Capri suffered a major blow after the Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) r...Published: 29 May 2020 at 08:15hrs | 400 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube to unveil price stabilisation measures
GOVERNMENT will soon announce measures to stabilise prices of basic commodities while arresting inflation as consumers' buying power continues to drop. While prices of basic commodities are constantly...Published: 28 May 2020 at 07:36hrs | 2097 | by Staff reporter
Coronavirus used as an excuse to abuse citizens - Mpofu
Former MDC legislator Norman Mpofu has said in Zimbabwe corona is an excuse to abuse citizens by the rich and the powerful, worse still by the government."This is no longer about corona but op...Published: 26 May 2020 at 09:15hrs | 1002 | by Stephen Jakes
'Zimbabwe can outpace South Africa'
Zimbabwe has potential to be an investment hub for platinum mining ahead of South Africa, which can enhance export earnings and drive economic growth, according to analysts. Fermain Limited mining and...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:23hrs | 1294 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's controversial 'baker' buys state owned Zimglass
The name Douglas Kwande has, in the past months, been associated with a controversial picture of him and President Emmerson Mnangagwa seated inside a car with bread awkwardly placed between them. ...Published: 08 May 2020 at 10:03hrs | 12750 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Econet raises data prices by 225%
Econet Wireless hiked data prices by up to 225 percent overnight Tuesday – sparking anger from hard-up Zimbabweans.The increase in data costs could not have come at a worse time for Econet c...Published: 05 May 2020 at 16:06hrs | 1301 | by Staff reporter
Price controls, a clear path to market shortages
The Zimbabwean government passed a price moratorium (prize freeze) on the 22nd of April 2020. The moratorium compels retailers and producers to revert back to the prices that prevailed on the 25th of ...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:09hrs | 893 | by Victor Bhoroma
Shortages looming after price controls
IT seems the Zimbabwean government never learns. While the public will probably welcome reports that prices of basic food items such as maize meal, rice, cooking oil, sugar, salt, flour and bread will...Published: 24 Apr 2020 at 08:36hrs | 1057 | by Staff reporter
Saudi Arabia Kicks off Price War with Russia
Timing is everything and surprisingly, Saudi Arabia initiated an oil price war with Russia at a time when the world is dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. As demand started to fall off a cliff, the...Published: 23 Apr 2020 at 22:52hrs | 791 | by Staff writer
Zimbabwe price moratorium not legally binding says CCZ
A price moratorium announced this afternoon is a gentleman's agreement between Government and the private sector, which is not legally binding, Consumer Council of Zimbabwe chairperson Phillip Bvumbe ...Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 16:33hrs | 1117 | by Staff reporter
Government announces commodities prize freeze
Government has announced a prize freeze of basic commodities ordering retailers to revert back to prices charged om 25 March.Vice Presi...Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 14:32hrs | 1401 | by Moyo Roy
Former legislator calls for govt to lockdown Plumtree supermarket
Former MDC Legilstaor for Bulilima East Norman Mpofu has called the government of Zimbabwe to shutdown the Gains Cash and Carry store in Pumtree saying it exposes citizens to Covid 19 infection....Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 09:14hrs | 1768 | by Stephen Jakes
Mapeza praises Wiesław Grabowski's mentorship
NORMAN Mapeza has lauded the role Wiesław Grabowski played in mentoring and nurturing him into the star he later became both as a player and a coach.Grabowski, a Polish expatriate, is respons...Published: 20 Apr 2020 at 09:57hrs | 2604 | by Staff reporter
Zesa told to harden blow on debtors
THE Government has instructed Zesa Holdings to come hard on defaulters in its efforts to recover its outstanding debt, which has ballooned to more than $1 billion.Power and Energy Development ...Published: 19 Apr 2020 at 07:51hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe shall rise again. . .
INDEPENDENCE Day speech by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, April 18, 2019 I welcome you all ...Published: 18 Apr 2020 at 08:35hrs | 809 | by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa,
Zimbabwe: Is there a plan after the lockdown
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, countries have put their citizens under various forms of lockdowns that have technically shut down vast sections of economies with only essential business...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 07:41hrs | 825 | by Joseph Ndondo
A place in Zimbabwe where load-shedding is 'taboo'
A handful of revellers, disregarding global and national recommendations to stay at home and reduce the possibility of contracting or spreading the deadly coronavirus, mingle in a pub at Hauna growth ...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 09:03hrs | 876 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in throes of unprecedented recession
ZIMBABWE will struggle to recover from the recession caused by the Covid-19 pandemic as companies are already beginning to show signs of severe stress.Companies are struggling to remain viable and...Published: 10 Apr 2020 at 08:31hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
Botswana deports over 200 Zimbabweans
THE government of Botswana has in recent days deported 281 Zimbabweans illegally staying in the neighbouring country as part of its measures to fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus.The 2...Published: 09 Apr 2020 at 08:15hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
Simbisa lays off contract workers
LOCAL companies are starting to feel the pinch of coronavirus, with Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed fast-foods concern Simbisa Brands announcing that it is laying off contract workers, putting em...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:49hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Baker's Inn reduces bread supply
BREAD manufacturer, Baker's Inn, says it has reduced supply of bread onto the market due to depressed demand following the 21-day national lockdown period. Speaking by telephone from Harare ye...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 07:34hrs | 401 | by Staff reporter
Innscor fires all contract workers
Innscor Africa has reportedly sent a message to its contract workers informing them that their contracts have been terminated due to the deadly coronavirus pandemic that has registered 7 cases i...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 09:06hrs | 5132 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa to be quarantined
Zimbabwe will not survive the Corona virus if God allows it to ravage our beautiful country. It is painful that some idiots are literally hoping that the virus be found in Zimbabwe. We have insane peo...Published: 17 Mar 2020 at 22:31hrs | 18473 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Bush bakeries score successes
Shurugwi home bakeries are making a lot of successes amid skepticism that the public has about the business concept.The home bakeries projects in Shurugwi North were initiated by Shurugwi Nort...Published: 17 Mar 2020 at 13:24hrs | 640 | by Staff reporter
Bakers send SOS to Government
The Bakers Association of Zimbabwe (BAZ )wants the Government to extend the period it granted them to import flour and to contract farmers to grow more wheat this winter season to boost local supplies...Published: 17 Mar 2020 at 06:28hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe deserves better
After decades of sanctions, mismanagement and corruption, Zimbabwe is in economic trouble. Zimbabweans are poor and hungry and can not make ends meet. In a country that was once among Africa's m...Published: 13 Mar 2020 at 17:31hrs | 3181 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Bread prices go up
A snap survey we conducted this Thursday has suggested that bread price has been increased from an average of $21 for a standard loaf to $25.When the prices were reviewed up last week from $18...Published: 05 Mar 2020 at 18:39hrs | 1990 | by Staff reporter
Massive Scandal Unveiling at Rowan Martin Building
The City of Harare is reportedly resisting attempts by the Auditor General to access critical information necessary to facilitate a thorough forensic audit of council financials.Harare Residen...Published: 04 Mar 2020 at 07:11hrs | 972 | by Steve Grays
Zanu-PF to revive bush bakeries
ZANU-PF political commissar Victor Matemadanda says his party has directed all party wards to construct bakeries this week as the cost of bread has gone beyond the reach of many.Speaking in Ch...Published: 03 Mar 2020 at 07:34hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa urges Zimbabweans to start a revolution against white people
Norton Member of Parliament has called upon Zimbabweans to wage a revolution against white people who have captured the state through its cartel system. In an address to the nation on We...Published: 26 Feb 2020 at 10:45hrs | 13751 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa sucked into US$9m GMB saga
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and former Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa have been sucked into a US$9 million saga for the rehabilitation of Grain Marketing Board (GMB) silos fronted by millers, whi...Published: 26 Feb 2020 at 07:14hrs | 2829 | by Staff reporter
Maize cartel 'boss' fails to account for US$27 million in Pairliament?
The Herald Herald Correspondent GRAIN Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) chairman Mr Tafadzwa Musarara yesterday failed to account for US$27 million which the association received from the Reserve...Published: 26 Feb 2020 at 05:50hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Bread price up 17%
BAKERS have increased the price of bread for the first time this year by about 17 percent from $18 to $21 for a standard loaf citing increased production costs and challenges in procurement of flour. ...Published: 25 Feb 2020 at 06:31hrs | 554 | by Staff reporter
Mliswa to be banned from Twitter?
Norton MP Temba Mliswa (Independent) has been shopped to Twitter over bigoted and racist comments made on the social media platform on February 17.The comments were made in a 39-part rant in w...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 18:22hrs | 2674 | by Staff reporter
Growing up eMalokishini back in the day
Cotton farmers made headlines this week for the wrong reasons. The merchants allege that the farmers are adding weight to their bales of cotton by hiding a few stones inside.I could not help but s...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 18:12hrs | 757 | by Wlliam Phiri
Sexual harassment scandal rocks firm
BAKER'S INN Bulawayo branch has been rocked by widespread allegations of workplace harassment, after claims surfaced that employees, especially female merchandisers and students on attachment, have be...Published: 21 Feb 2020 at 06:02hrs | 1546 | by Staff reporter
Simbisa targets 15 new outlets
ZIMBABWE's largest fast-food chain, Simbisa Brands Limited (Simbisa) is targeting to open 15 new outlets across the country this year, at an estimated cost of US$3 million, managing director Warren Me...Published: 21 Feb 2020 at 05:51hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Hungry chiefs' wives beg for mealie-meal
WIVES of traditional chiefs yesterday appealed to First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for mealie-meal, as the shortage of the staple commodity spreads across the country.The First Lady was in Masvin...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 13:30hrs | 511 | by Staff reporter
Alternatives for Matebeleland
After the signing of the Unity Accord, Zimbabwe had a semblance of National peace and calm. At face value one would think that the country was now poised towards true peace and national development. H...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 13:26hrs | 429 | by Mthulisi Gaja Masumbilka Hanana
Residents demand development, not handouts
GURUVE North residents have rapped legislator Girovah Dzepasi (Zanu PF) for neglecting his constituency and only coming to dish out government food handouts instead of spearheading developmental proje...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 06:10hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
Temba Mliswa exposes Innscor Africa Limited
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has accused Innscor Africa Limited's Mike Fowler of running a cartel that has captured the state and is practicing racism in the country. Mliswa who wr...Published: 17 Feb 2020 at 09:12hrs | 4842 | by Mandla Ndlovu
US based Zimbabwe-born actor reveals he is gay
Rick Cosnett, Zimbabwe-born actor known for his roles in 'Vampire Diaries' and 'The Flash', recently came out of the closet and revealed that he is gay.He declared the truth of his true sexual...Published: 15 Feb 2020 at 18:53hrs | 11621 | by ANI
Zanu-PF business expo flops
The much-hyped Zanu-PF youth business expo held at Marondera Showgrounds on Tuesday was a flop with just a few ruling party supporters mainly from central Marondera turning up.NewsDay Weekende...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 06:06hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Maguire Godzongere relives life in the limelight
WHEN retired veteran broadcaster Maguire Godzongere was at primary school, his ambition was to become a teacher, a nurse, a policeman or a land development officer.But a very popular 1974 radi...Published: 05 Feb 2020 at 18:45hrs | 1193 | by Staff reporter
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