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RBZ goes for broke: names, shames forex abusers
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) yesterday escalated plans to punish "outliers" including listed milling giant, National Foods, which it said were "abusing" foreign currency acquired through the auc...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 08:29hrs | 2338 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's new tool against dissent
THE incarceration at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison and delayed acquittal of two opposition activists by the Supreme Court last week is symptomatic of Zanu-PF's desperate attempt to weaponise the l...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 07:18hrs | 1282 | by Staff reporter
Mangudya plays down forex crisis
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya has down-played fears of an industrial bloodbath in the aftermath of government's move two weeks ago to effect far reaching reforms to stem the ab...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 10:00hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
Business has learned nothing and forgot nothing
SO there was this prominent businessman-cum-pastor who was obsessed with religiously lampooning politicians as occultic during his daily sermons.Preaching from his moral high horse, the raboni...Published: 06 Jun 2021 at 09:50hrs | 84 | by Bishop Lazarus
Zimbabwe fuel prices slashed
ZIMBABWE Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) Saturday announced the reduction of fuel prices as the country inflation continues to tumble on the back of the government economic reforms.The sout...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 19:12hrs | 4692 | by Staff reporter
Errant fuel dealers face arrest
Petroleum companies buying fuel in local currency and then selling it in United States dollars will face prosecution and other legal action, Energy and Power Development Minister Zhemu Soda has warned...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:02hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
How to do basic car paint repair at home
No matter how careful you are with your vehicle, scratches and nicks are inevitable. However, no matter how small, you should repair these damages as soon as possible. This is because they can become ...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 20:41hrs | 593 | by Staff Writer
Cost of living jumps to $32 540
THE average cost of living for a family of five increased to $28 853 this month, from $28 362 in April, as reports emerged that supermarkets had been computing prices based on parallel market rates....Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:47hrs | 984 | by Staff reporter
Govt bans in-school holiday lessons
GOVERNMENT has banned in school holiday lessons to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure containment measures are put in place before learners return for the second term.Schools are set to...Published: 29 May 2021 at 08:19hrs | 1199 | by Staff reporter
Supermarkets feel heat as consumers spend on fuel
ZIMBABWE'S retailers have said the government must take action against high fuel prices that have been blamed for pushing production costs up, making the environment "unpredictable and difficult" for ...Published: 28 May 2021 at 08:02hrs | 1363 | by Staff reporter
Zimfirst statements on government economic policy inconsistency
Zimfirst is the right choice and a visionary party set to assume command of government. You can trust Zimfirst as we know what has to be done and the challenges that lay ahead. Most of Zimbabweans pro...Published: 27 May 2021 at 06:00hrs | 153 | by Dr Maxwell Zeb Shumba Rusike - ZIMFIRST President
Zimbabwe's monthly inflation climbs
ZIMBABWE'S month-on-month inflation rate in May stood at 1,80 percent gaining 0,86 percentage points on the previous month's rate of 0,94 percent, data released on Tuesday shows.In a latest up...Published: 26 May 2021 at 14:28hrs | 779 | by Staff reporter
Regulator probes oil pricing
ZIMBABWE's energy regulator has lined up a comprehensive survey that is set to reveal the impact of fuel prices on the cost of goods and services in the country.Fuel is 44% more expensive in Z...Published: 09 May 2021 at 08:15hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter
Halloo Econet, Telecel and NetOne
The Gokwe Mapfungautsi Constituency is facing poor Network connectivity challenges. The Constituency is along Chinyudze-Masoro-Ganyungu road under the Mapfungautsi Plateau. The network w...Published: 04 May 2021 at 07:05hrs | 635 | by Etiwel Mutero
The paradox of Zimbabwe's rising prices and falling inflation
FOLLOWING months of scepticism over Zimbabwe's ability to achieve its targeted annual inflation rate, some of the country's leading analysts are beginning to change theirview.Now, they fee...Published: 03 May 2021 at 06:24hrs | 1219 | by Staff reporter
TV lessons for primary pupils
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education in conjunction with UNICEF has rolled out the first phase of television lessons as part of the alternative learning platform for primary school pupils. ...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:16hrs | 209 | by Staff writer
Rare Uhuru Cup promises fireworks
EVERY time Dynamos and Highlanders clash, the match is always an explosive affair, and it seems the President's Uhuru Cup this afternoon would not be any different despite the coronavirus having a hug...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 08:55hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
Idolisation of champions of corruption
We are just two days away from celebrating Zimbabwe's independence from the shackles of colonialism. For some painful years, we have been trying to decide how best we can fight the cancerous worm of c...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 08:00hrs | 264 | by Sharon Hofisi
Fuel price increased again in Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has increased prices for diesel and blend with effect from today. The review follows adjustments made in February when Zera cited a general rise in fuel...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1093 | by Staff reporter
Zera opens fuel import licence applications
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) is now accepting applications for fuel importation licences for 2021, outlawing 2019 fuel procurement licences that were still in use.In a state...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 16:55hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Compressed syllabus introduced in schools
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has introduced a Catch-up strategy for primary and secondary school pupils that will see learners who were affected by prolonged non-academic activity b...Published: 28 Mar 2021 at 06:49hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's monthly CPI sheds 1.19%
Consumer Price Index - March 2021 The month on month inflation rate in March 2021 was 2.26 percent shedding 1.19 percentage points on the Febniary 2021 rate of 3.45 percent. The year o...Published: 25 Mar 2021 at 10:56hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter
Put Zimbabwe first, police officers told
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) needs loyal and dedicated officers who put their country and people first, Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has said. He warned police officers to shun beh...Published: 20 Mar 2021 at 07:11hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti insults Chipinge people calls them witches
The tweet by honourable Tendai Biti of the MDC A to Professor Madhuku has shown that Tendai Biti is a tribalist who cannot be called a nationalist. Tendai Biti has exhibited his intoxication wit...Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 17:04hrs | 3090 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zera board flies into fuel storm
THE new Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) board received a baptism of fire at its first meeting with oil firms on February 18, as indigenous operators rejected a requirement to raise a ZW$30...Published: 05 Mar 2021 at 06:59hrs | 1680 | by Staff reporter
Eccentric Luveve man causes a stir
HE's mad! He's a genius! He's creepy. He's amazingly gifted!The unassuming Mathamsanqa Tshuma (67), a bachelor from Gwabalanda in Bulawayo, ...Published: 27 Feb 2021 at 08:29hrs | 2373 | by Yvonne Ncube
Family monthly basket shoots to $25 935
THE monthly cost of living for an ordinary family of five rose again this February to record $25 935, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has reported.The agency Thursday reporte...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:43hrs | 837 | by Staff reporter
'Auction rate is the real market rate'
THE auction exchange rate represents the proper market trends contrary to the contrived perception that the parallel market signifies the "real exchange rate", a senior Treasury official has said. &nb...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:30hrs | 245 | by Staff reporter
Colonialist UK pushes to further isolate the Mnangagwa government
THE United Kingdom's unexpected move this week to impose sanctions on four Zimbabwean security chiefs for human rights violations - following a series of critical pronouncements in recent months - sig...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 16:22hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Zera introduces electronic licensing
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has introduced electronic licencing for players in the petroleum sector.The energy regulator said it started issuing out the electronic licences...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 18:53hrs | 1234 | by Staff reporter
Opposition still alive in Zimbabwe
The man made frictions within the opposition circles are too far from killing the opposition in Zimbabwe.The ructions have been badly misinterpreted to mean demise of the opposition in the Southern Af...Published: 29 Jan 2021 at 08:38hrs | 2673 | by Kurauone Chihwayi
Sweet smelling Zumbani has stolen the limelight
This wild fruit 'Mbhambhara', it's in seasons as we speak. Looking much like the famed olives, milky like Amarula but with a distant blend of sweet/sour taste. The tree with little shiney leav...Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 22:07hrs | 2733 | by Tondo Murisa
Kapenta fish are not juniors but mature fish
Kapenta in tomato soup, choose medium size kapenta since bigger size may have a compromised taste due to near maturity innards. Too small kapenta, the cooking motions and manouvres may get the...Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 22:04hrs | 885 | by Tondo Murisa
Zimbabwe cost of living shoots to $24 935
THE cost of living continues to rise and an ordinary family of five now requires an average of $24 935 to cover its monthly expenses, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has reported....Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 06:22hrs | 1145 | by Staff reporter
Prospect Resources not concerned about Zimbabwe sovereign risk
Prospect Resources says it will forge ahead with its Arcadia Lithium project in Zimbabwe despite the country's risk profile and has put in place measures to minimise potential impact of the sovereign ...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 07:32hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Gokwe Centre has not lost its glitter
All memes and pass time jokes can not be complete without mentioning Gokwe, what makes Gokwe tick? In gone years the region was known for high quality cotton farming but when the white gold lost its g...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 15:53hrs | 639 | by Murisa Tondo
Mnangagwa launches 'National Dress Fabric'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday launched the National Dress Fabric at a colourful event at State House, marking the first time that the country has been able to settle on a national dress style since 19...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 06:37hrs | 590 | by Staff reporter
Rains raise hopes of bumper harvest
LOCAL farmers have started the summer season at a blistering pace and have already planted more than 80 percent of the targeted hectarage of maize, laying the foundation for a bumper harvest in the co...Published: 13 Dec 2020 at 08:01hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Higherlife Foundation hands over maternal health medical equipment
Harare, Zimbabwe. December 10, 2020 - Through a generous investment from ELMA Philanthropies, Higherlife Foundation yesterday (Dec 10) commenced the handover of maternal health medical equipment to se...Published: 10 Dec 2020 at 15:54hrs | 221 | by Agencies
Why Zimbabwe's electric vehicle vision may flop
A strategic plan twinning the development of electric vehicle (EVs) in Zimbabwe and commensurate investment into the power industry will be key to sustaining their presence on the country's roads, acc...Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 17:07hrs | 1109 | by Staff reporter
Green Fuel selling ethanol in 'real money'
ZIMBABWE'S biggest ethanol producer Green Fuel is now selling the commodity in hard cash and accepts only transfers to its nostro foreign currency account accompanied by letters from the clients' bank...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:12hrs | 1240 | by Staff reporter
Ziscosteel 'ghost' can still be brought back to life
THE car suddenly stops by a gate, hidden by the overgrown grass and shrubs. This is one of the many entrances to Ziscosteel's Sinter Plant, an abandoned factory located in the middle of the woods whos...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:10hrs | 426 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 2 528 Nust graduates
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday capped 2 528 graduates at the University of Science and Technology (nust) where he launched the US$2 000 Chancellor's prize to be given to outstanding science, technology...Published: 31 Oct 2020 at 06:07hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
2022 completion target for Nkayi road project
CONSTRUCTION of the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road will be complete in two years if funding challenges are addressed, a Cabinet Minister has said. Government has stepped up major road rehabilitation prog...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:21hrs | 653 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in Bulawayo for NUST graduation
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa jetted into Bulawayo yesterday and is today expected to preside over the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) 26th graduation ceremony and later on meet chiefs from...Published: 30 Oct 2020 at 06:20hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in state of radical uncertainty, says Prof Hawkins
Zimbabwe is in a state of radical uncertainty, economic consultant Tony Hawkins told an Association of Healthcare Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) all stakeholders webinar on health on Wednesday."I...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 12:50hrs | 2441 | by Agencies
Red flag over inflation data
A PROFESSIONAL accountants' body has raised the red flag over factoring blended inflation data during the preparation of statements, saying firms pursuing this model risked distorting their organisati...Published: 21 Oct 2020 at 21:52hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Mkhaya's John Vul'gate challenge goes viral
AUSTRIA-based imbube music exponent Vusa Mkhaya's version of the John Vul'gate challenge went viral over the weekend with the artiste releasing a song Ngiyabongamina to celebrate his birthday....Published: 19 Oct 2020 at 23:39hrs | 1485 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe annual inflation tumbles to 659%
THE annual inflation rate dropped 101,62 percentage points to 659,4% last month, as recent gains of the local currency against the greenback continue to reflect on its strength.The drop in the...Published: 14 Oct 2020 at 06:35hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
Sugar beans can give beef a run for its taste
The kitchen place is a very interesting culinary laboratory, it be makeshift, modern or rural set up. Sometimes food burning to cinder whilst both eyes and attention of the cook are on smartphone chat...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 17:01hrs | 1022 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
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