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Zanu-PF bigwigs question Mnangagwa's legitimacy
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa, struggling to consolidate and maintain power at the volatile helm amid renewed internal Zanu-PF infighting and disintegration of the coalition which drove his ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 4107 | by Staff reporter
Govt lavishes Mthuli Ncube with a US$200 000 hotel stay
GOVERNMENT allegedly splurged over US$200 000 on Finance minister Mthuli Ncube (pictured)'s accommodation after his lengthy stay at a five-star hotel in the capital before he relocated to a plush home...Published: 21 hrs ago | 5924 | by Staff reporter
Robbers prey on mistrust of financial system
TARIRO remembers hearing a sudden bang on her kitchen door, the kind that produces shivers. She peaked through the window and saw 10 men armed with iron crowbars. They wanted to enter.The 54-y...Published: 21 hrs ago | 1120 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF to hold elections the Taliban way
Zanu-PF Information Director Tafadzwa Mugwadi says the ruling party will not hesitate to unleash Taliban-style terror to win the 2023 general election.He was responding to the United States Em...Published: 21 hrs ago | 903 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe exceeds Africa health funding target
ZIMBABWE has surpassed the Abuja Declaration target which requires that countries spend at least 15 percent of their national budgets on the health sector, Finance and Economic Development Minister Pr...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 07:51hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
MDC mayor bootlicks Mnangagwa
WHILE the MDC Alliance is blaming Zanu-PF for using Local government minister July Moyo to interfere into the operations of the councils under its ambit, MDC-T mayor for Mutare Blessing Tandi, last we...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:45hrs | 2949 | by Staff reporter
Heavy police presence at ZITF
POLICE in Bulawayo have increased their visibility to curb crimes that are usually associated with the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair due to an influx of visitors.Bulawayo police spokespers...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:40hrs | 641 | by Staff reporter
Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe, now trading as EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe, in strong showing at ZITF
BULAWAYO - Diversified fintech giant Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe Limited, which is now rebranding as EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited, is exhibiting at this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZI...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 18:56hrs | 700 | by Agencies
Petrol bombed pastor succumbs to burns
A PASTOR from Enaleni Village in Bubi District, Matabeleland North, who was petrol bombed and suffered burns to 97 percent of body has died. Bishop Ephraim Ndlovu (51) of Alive in Christ Pentecostal C...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:12hrs | 1668 | by Staff reporter
Zupco employee arrested for theft
A Bulawayo based Zupco company employee has been arrested for stealing $3 240 from his employer while two men lost over US$20 000 cash and R181 500 to criminals in separate incidents in Bulawayo and M...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | 366 | by Staff reporter
Why are Zimbabwean companies failing to pay taxes?
A ZIMBABWE Revenue Authority (Zimra) annual report for 2020 released last week confirmed the heavy burden that the country's industries are battling to contain — outstanding taxes are mounting, and ...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:13hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter
Tollgate leakages: Zinara losing millions
COLLUSION between officers manning toll gates and corrupt motorists has seen banned kombi and pirate taxi crews sneaking through boom gates without paying, prejudicing the Zimbabwe National Road Admin...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:07hrs | 403 | by Staff reporter
Police hunt for Shurugwi serial armed robber, killer
POLICE in Shurugwi have launched a manhunt for a serial armed robber who is wanted for a spate of robberies and a murder case committed in and around the area.Midlands provincial police spokes...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:26hrs | 343 | by Staff reporter
CIO boss entangled in BAT bribery scandal
A joint investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism, BBC Panorama and the University of Bath reveals British American Tobacco (BAT) was linked to a conspiracy to pay a bribe of between US$...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 19:39hrs | 1424 | by Staff reporter
Row over Shiri estate
THE family of late national hero and Cabinet minister Perrance Shiri has questioned the authenticity of documents used by the Master of the High Court Eldard Mutasa to handle his vast empire.A...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:29hrs | 2533 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwean families struggling to buy food'
LEADING consumer bodies have confirmed that residents are experiencing decreased food levels in households on the back of the rising cost of living.This comes following a recent damning report...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:19hrs | 286 | by Staff reporter
Consultant testifies in Chivayo case
AN engineering consultant yesterday told the court that he is the one who recommended former Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) board chairperson Stanley Kazhanje to provide consultancy services to business...Published: 17 Sep 2021 at 06:07hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Bid to sell a live pangolin backfires
A 38-YEAR-OLD Mukumbura man is in soup after he tried to sell a live pangolin for US$2000 to Zimbabwe National Parks officials.Moses Ma...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 19:01hrs | 1140 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Pastor survives an arson attack
Villagers from Enaleni area in Bubi ward 1 were left shell shocked after unknown assailants petrol bombed a local pastor's house.The pastor, Ephraim Ndlovu who is also the Habakkuk Trust Commu...Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 12:12hrs | 1872 | by Stephen Jakes
VFEX moves to fund tobacco
ZIMBABWE'S bourses have moved to help the tobacco farming sector raise foreign currency for their operations, in a development seen as a solution to the industry's a long-running capital crisis....Published: 16 Sep 2021 at 06:03hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Police launch anti-robbery blitz along Harare-Chirundu Highway
POLICE in Hurungwe district, Mashonaland West province, have launched an anti-robbery campaign along the Harare-Chirundu Highway following an increase in armed robberies along the trunk road.M...Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 05:49hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter
Gain Cash and Carry employees speak out
Employees of the Bulawayo based Gain Cash and Carry have praised their employer for providing a safe working environment in the midst of the deadly COVID 19 pandemic. In an unsolicited intervi...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 13:38hrs | 2493 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Zimbabwe food security remains low,' says USAid
THE United States Agency for International Development (USAid) food security arm, Famine Early Warning Systems Network (Fewsnet) says household food stocks are beginning to run low as the surging cost...Published: 14 Sep 2021 at 06:13hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
British American Tobacco (BAT) negotiated bribe for Mugabe, new evidence suggests
A BBC Panorama investigation has found evidence that suggests one of Britain's biggest companies paid a bribe to the former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe.Documents show British American Toba...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 10:26hrs | 3680 | by BBC
Arenel gets SEZs status
ONE of Bulawayo's top companies, Arenel Private Limited, has been granted a special economic zone (SEZ) status, a decision meant to add impetus to the firm's production efficiencies. A SEZ is ...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 05:53hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
We are not abandoning Merry Chiwenga-Mubayiwa
To be a woman activist in Zimbabwe is totally different from being an activist in the comforts of Germany. I have come to terms with this fact. Women activism especially in our societies does not mean...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 14:56hrs | 6034 | by Nomazulu Thata
'Zanu-PF forces villagers to pay for war vets' welfare'
AS the country gears for 2023 elections and political tensions rise, a report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) highlights how traditional leaders and Zanu-PF activists are coercing villagers across...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 09:05hrs | 1239 | by Staff reporter
Women pressure groups abandon Marry Chiwenga in her hour of need
WOMEN'S rights groups have remained silent over the mounting struggles Marry Mubaiwa, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has been facing for the past 18 long months.In ...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:44hrs | 236 | by Staff reporter
Online Gambling Vs. eSports: Key Differences
Technology affects everything, how we spend leisure time. The internet unlocked new entertainment opportunities. That includes esports and online gambling. But before you choose an activity, you shoul...Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 08:41hrs | 47 | by Staff writer
Govt tells private schools to reimburse parents
Government has said private schools that increased fees without seeking approval must reimburse parents and guardians, as those behind the illegal hikes risk being jailed. Some private schools...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:20hrs | 1674 | by Staff reporter
Inside the cotton value chain
Cotton has been grown in Zimbabwe from as far back as 1940, even though production was enhanced after the establishment of the Cotton Marketing Board (CMB) in 1969. The white Gold is the second most i...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 19:33hrs | 346 | by Victor Bhoroma
Don't turn away children over school fees, levies, says Thabela
It is illegal for schools to turn away pupils due to non-payment of levies and tuition fees, Primary and Secondary Education secretary Tumisang Thabela has said.Speaking during a tour of Westl...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 06:13hrs | 483 | by Staff reporter
Cassava revenue up 70%
CASSAVA Smartech Limited's revenue for the quarter ended August 31, 2021 increased by over 70% compared to the same period the previous year driven by growth in transaction activity.In a tradi...Published: 08 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
BAT records 27% jump in sales volumes
BRITISH American Tobacco (BAT) says increased investment-related strategies led to a 27% rise in sales volumes compared to the same period last year despite the challenging operating environment exace...Published: 08 Sep 2021 at 06:10hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
3 arrested for robbing Nkulumane residents
POLICE have arrested three suspects for robbing residents of Nkulumane suburb of cash, laptops and cellphones.In their twitter page police said Sunboy Moyo (27), Mxolisi Ncube (24) and John Mh...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 18:23hrs | 514 | by Staff reporter
Zifa dangle US$64 000 winning bonus
ZIFA have dangled a US$64 000 winning bonus for the Warriors to inspire them to win the 2022 World Cup Group G qualifier against Ethiopia, at the Bahir Dar International Stadium, this afternoon. ...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 06:08hrs | 1110 | by Staff reporter
Underpaid teachers turn to loan sharks
CASH-STRAPPED teachers said they had to approach loan sharks to borrow money for bus fare to return to work on the reopening of schools yesterday.They were caught unawares when government anno...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 20:40hrs | 939 | by Staff reporter
BCC crafts new fire by-laws to regulate fireworks
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has crafted new fire by-laws which will regulate the use of fireworks as well as the discarding of gas cylinders in the city.The council's intention was reveale...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:28hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Elections without reforms is repeating mistakes but expecting different results
IT pleasing to see that the media, mainly independent media, have begun to remind opposition parties and civil society organisations in the country that preparations for 2023 election need to start no...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:24hrs | 247 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Police warn transport operators
POLICE have warned transport operators against taking advantage of Government's reprieve for intercity travel for learners to transport other passengers on other business.Government has opened...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 20:16hrs | 895 | by Staff reporter
Inter-city travel still banned, warns police
POLICE have warned that under the current Level 4 Covid-19 lockdown, intercity movement is still prohibited with only commercial cargo and essential services allowed to operate.superintendent ...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 07:07hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
Nightmare for teachers as transporters demand forex
TEACHERS and other school support staff are facing a nightmare to get to their respective stations ahead of full schools opening tomorrow after it emerged that inter-city buses are still banned except...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:54hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
Inter-city travel ban: Buses get waiver
BUSES ferrying schoolchildren will be allowed to travel between cities and towns in Zimbabwe to allow for pupils' smooth return to schools ahead of tomorrow's second phase re-opening.Police ha...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:51hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Headmaster robbed of car and cash after being caught pants down in a bush
A decision to play 'hide the sausage game' in the car in a bushy area ended in tears for the headmaster of a high school after two armed robbers, stabbed and robbed him of the school car and cash....Published: 04 Sep 2021 at 19:39hrs | 3150 | by Staff reporter
Man searching for puppies robbed by armed gang
A Zhombe man was attacked by six armed robbers at his homestead yesterday night while he was searching for his puppies.Shepherd Maning (41) was outside at night when he was grabbed by the wais...Published: 04 Sep 2021 at 10:30hrs | 1476 | by Tarisai Mudahondo in Zhombe
CBZ Bank introduces payday loans
CBZ Bank has introduced an instant loan facility called Payday loan. The facility is open to CBZ clients and is disbursed within 24 hours. CBZ Bank introduced the product after realisation that client...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 19:54hrs | 3150 | by Staff reporter
'Top bankers assigned to guard Zimbabwe's IMF windfall'
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube laid out a solid spending plan for the US$961 million recently injected by the International Monetary Fund (iMF), saying the windfall would be guarded by three top banker...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 07:01hrs | 4889 | by Staff reporter
'Banks troop back into Zimbabwe agric funding'
GOVERNMENT has announced a fresh plan to attract banks into funding agricultural production, with draw-downs from the recently released International Monetary Fund Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) being ...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:57hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe receives 15 000 Sputnik V doses
Zimbabwe received 15 000 doses of Sputnik V vaccine from Serbia, a gesture which will go a long way in boosting vaccination of people against Covid-19. The vaccine was received by Health and Child Car...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:12hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
$2 000 fine for travellers using illegal transport
Travellers who board buses, kombis and mushikashika not registered under the Zupco franchise now risk fines of $2 000 per head, as police step up operations against errant bus, commuter omnibus and pr...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | 796 | by Staff reporter
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