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Chiwenga issues a chilling warning
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday issued a chilling warning to businesses that are wantonly increasing prices of basic commodities.Chiwenga's warning comes days after President Emm...Published: 4 hrs ago | 5422 | by Staff reporter
Outcry as NetOne increases the price of OneFussion bundles
Zimbabwe have cried foul over the announcement by Telecommunications company NetOne that it has reviewed the price of its OneFussion bundles starting from Thursday 25 April. The new pric...Published: 5 hrs ago | 1637 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chiwenga warns for corporates feeding the black market
VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga yesterday lashed out at corporates that are dipping their hands in underhand parallel market exchange dealings and equated such behaviour to "financial terrorism...Published: 8 hrs ago | 546 | by Staff reporter
Where is Zimbabwe getting it wrong
Since the fall of Mugabe in November 2017 the Zimbabwean economy has been struggling. While much of the blame for the economic problems that the country is facing is directed at the Mnangagwa gov...Published: 20 hrs ago | 5613 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Ilala Lodge Hotel to showcase line-up of enhancements at Africa's Travel Indaba Show
At the 2019 Africa's Travel Indaba tourism trade show Ilala Lodge Hotel will showcase a line-up of recent developments set to enhance guest experiences in Zimbabwe's tourism capital, Victoria Falls....Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 09:37hrs | 584 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU response to 'Gukurahundi' moves by President Mnangagwa
In social and other media there has been debate and speculation on where President Emmerson Mnangagwa is headed regarding resolution of the "Gukurahundi" issue. In the run-up to Zimbabwe's Independenc...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 08:21hrs | 1221 | by Dr. Strike Mkandla
Mnangagwa takes turnaround agenda to ZITF
GOVERNMENT has taken its reform agenda to the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), as part of efforts to lure investors and resuscitate the country's struggling economy.In a statement yes...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:32hrs | 1061 | by Staff reporter
PROPHECY: Former Botswana President Ian Khama to be arrested
Former Botswana President Seretse Khama Ian Khama might be arrested by the Botswana government over conspiracy plots against the seating President a popular South African based Prophet has prophesied...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 23:03hrs | 13515 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe linked Chris Maroleng fired by SABC
The SABC board has terminated the contract of employment of its Chief Operations Officer, Chris Maroleng, with immediate effect, Zim Techreview reported.This announcement followed "due conside...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 21:13hrs | 8135 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo says he will build the Gwanda solar plant
Maverick businessman Wicknell Chivayo says he has not abandoned the Gwanda solar plant and he will proceed to build it. Chivayo was responding to ZANU PF member Never Maswerasei who had said, ...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 18:38hrs | 1913 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Can Zimbabwe manage to de-dollarize
The Zimbabwean government has indicated that a local currency will be introduced in the next 12 months in a move widely believed to be a precursor to joining the Common Monitory Area (CMA), also refer...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 15:18hrs | 4834 | by Victor Bhoroma
'Zimbabwe economic crisis is not about currency'
ZIMBABWE's economic crisis is not a result of currency shortage but low production, hence government must look at the real issue, economic experts have said.Recently, Finance minister Mthuli N...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 08:23hrs | 1981 | by Staff reporter
Zec warms up for 2023 polls
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commissioner has started warming up for the 2023 harmonised elections by convening a national multi-stakeholder conference aimed at reflecting at the July 30, 2018 general polls...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:06hrs | 938 | by Staff reporter
POSA replacement Bill gazetted
Government last week gazetted the Maintenance of Peace and Order Bill that will replace the Public Order and Security Act (Posa) in line with its commitment to open up democratic space and align laws ...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pleads with Diasporans
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pleaded with the Diaspora community to return to Zimbabwe and assist with rebuilding the country's ailing economy.Mnangagwa made the remarks while officiating ...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 17:16hrs | 2915 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa urged to back Mwonzora's bid
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has been called upon to show leadership by backing secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora to retain his position after he discarded his intentions to challenge for the top post....Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 17:13hrs | 2368 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa told to be realistic
GOVERNMENT needs to be realistic about the economic situation in the country, captains of industry have said.They were reacting to statements made by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in his keynot...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:38hrs | 1080 | by Staff reporter
It's time for South Africa to rethink the economy
ON May 8, South Africans go to the polls to choose their next governing party for the next five years. The election this year marks the country's sixth general election since the dawn of democracy in ...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:37hrs | 225 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Artisanal miner shot dead
Shamva Mine security guard Holy Zindi (42) is in hot soup after reportedly firing at and killing an artisanal miner who had trespassed into the mine in search of the precious mineral last week....Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:36hrs | 388 | by Staff reporter
Facing the truth - Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
'Elements of corruption' is a gross understatement but it was nevertheless a welcome breath of reality from President Mnangagwa in his ZBC television interview on the eve of Independence Day. ...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 20:07hrs | 1012 | by ZimVigil
Chamisa clinches victory
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa is two nominations away from clinching an uncontested presidency at the May 24 congress when the party meets to elect a new leadership, including a substantive replacement of...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 16:31hrs | 12848 | by Staff reporter
George Charamba gets baptism of fire
Matebeleland Collective (MC) has cautioned Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba to desist from uttering words that seek to undermine the effects of the Gukurahundi genocide. C...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 14:13hrs | 6318 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Valerio Sibanda's war time exploits
LET me congratulate General Philip Valerio Sibanda for his new post as the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander.I met Comrade Ananias Gwenzi (General PV Sibanda), in Zambia in March 1974 at...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 09:01hrs | 12927 | by Dr Milton, Chemhuru
RTGS$ plunges
Zimbabwe is nearing the much dreaded economic horrors of 2008 punctuated by hyperinflation, widespread shortages of foreign currency and fuel coupled with a spike in prices of everything, including st...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:55hrs | 6123 | by Staff reporter
Dutch coach linked with Dembare
PIETER DE JONGH, a Dutch mentor who has coached the Swaziland national team and AFC Leopards of Kenya is angling for the Dynamos job as speculation over Lloyd "MaBlanyo" Chigowe's future at the stutte...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:11hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Rift widens in MDC Masvingo
DIVISIONS are widening in MDC Masvingo province after the party disqualified Tongai Matutu from contesting against James Gumbi for the post of provincial chairperson.Matutu was disqualified be...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 15:45hrs | 1482 | by Staff reporter
Man petitions police to release car held as exhibit
A HARARE man has approached the High Court seeking an order for the police to release his Isuzu Double Cab that was held as exhibit when he was charged with fraud in 2016.Andrew Machiha was la...Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 15:44hrs | 829 | by Staff reporter
ZAA Canada announces inaugural nominees
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (Z.A.A) has announced the nominees list for the inaugural Z.A.A Canada edition with the Awards Dinner Gala set for Saturday 29th June 2019 in Edmonton at the Radisson Hotel....Published: 20 Apr 2019 at 08:19hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Angry Mnangagwa lashes 'unpatriotic and inhumane' forces
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday accused some businesses of being "unpatriotic and inhumane" following the recent sharp hikes in the prices of basic consumer goods around the country.At ...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:10hrs | 2449 | by Staff reporter
Rebirth of the Zimdollar
Zimbabwean central bank authorities have a traceable record of overnight monetary policy changes. Memories of the former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono era of monetary policy hip-...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:09hrs | 1390 | by Paddington Masamha
Why Mthuli Ncube's new currency is likely to be doomed
THE announcement by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube of his intention to introduce "a new, fully-fledged currency" in 12 months piqued the interest of the general public in Zimbabwe.It comes soon...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:08hrs | 655 | by Martin Tarusenga
Can Zimbabwe manage to de-dollarise?
THE Zimbabwean government has indicated that a local currency will be introduced in the next 12 months in a move widely believed to be a precursor to joining the Common Monetary Area (CMA), also refer...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:08hrs | 738 | by Victor Bhoroma
RTG shells out $2,5m on Bulawayo hotel rehab
THE Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has invested about $2,5 million in the refurbishment of its Bulawayo hotel, an official has said.In a statement yesterday, RTG operations director Tichawona Hwi...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:27hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe corruption runs 'deep and wide'
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa didn't know the extent of corruption in the country until he took up the highest office in the land.Speaking in a televised interview aired by the Zimba...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 18:20hrs | 1299 | by Staff reporter
'MDC has no hand in sanctions'
The Daily News on Sunday Assistant Editor Maxwell Sibanda caught up with journalist, and human rights advocate Grace Kwinje who is the MDC Alliance's European Union representative based in Brussels. S...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 17:48hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe @ 39
Celebrating a birthday used to be THE big as we grew up. The anxiety was enormous and yes growing in a tiny village made it even more fascinating. My mum would make sure we enjoy such days just like s...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:47hrs | 409 | by Dr. Takesure Tazvishaya.
White farmers divide ZANU PF Youths
The announcement by the government that it will compensate white commercial farmers has created a sharp division of opinions from the ZANU PF Youth League.Secretary for Youth Lewis Matutu who ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 16:49hrs | 4839 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chaos erupts after Matutu disqualified from MDC congress
CHAOS reigned supreme during the MDC Masvingo provincial congress after the party disqualified Tongai Matutu from contesting for the post of provincial chairperson.Matutu, who was squaring off...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 13:34hrs | 2670 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora & MDC Guptas' untimely political menopause
I suffered a psychological stroke upon receiving news of the defeat of Hon Mwonzora in his Sakubva home ground. The defeat of Hon Mwonzora in Manicaland should not be taken for granted. Politica...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 09:02hrs | 1957 | by Don Chigumba
Zacc, ZRP equip officers
Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zaac), in collaboration with the ZRP, has launched a training programme to equip their members with investigative skills. Twenty-three law enforcement agen...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:52hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe black market running amok
GOVERNMENT is facing renewed pressure on the economic front, with the parallel foreign currency market once again running amok — pushing the prices of basic consumer goods like bread beyond the reac...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:25hrs | 30854 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sees end to commuter woes
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned 39 of 300 buses Government has secured as part of measures to address the plight of commuters that are being ripped off by unscrupulous private operators. ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | 2084 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa faces internal revolt
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa faces an internal revolt from Zanu-PF youths who are angry over his recent announcement that his government will follow constitutional provisions and compensate white form...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 18:40hrs | 11850 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi genocide consultations begin
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has begun community consultations with victims of the Gukurahundi atrocities as part of government's plan to bring closure to the highly-emotive...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 08:11hrs | 1074 | by Staff reporter
UK firm readies for Zimbabwe diamond mining
UNITED Kingdom-based Vast Resources Plc (Vast) says it has raised £300 000 (US$393 130) through a placement and subscription of shares as it prepares for the signing of a joint venture contract at Ch...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:05hrs | 892 | by Staff reporter
Trial date for rape accused top lawyer
A PROMINENT Bulawayo lawyer who was arrested on Friday for allegedly raping his client has been provided with a trial date. Mlweliwenkululeko Ncube (38) allegedly raped his client who had visi...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:49hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora initiative plans grand reunion
An international initiative to unite Zimbabweans who live in the diaspora in April 2020 has been launched, with preparations underway to bring a whole month of business, sports, arts, entertainment, f...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 14:17hrs | 2373 | by Staff reporter
The case for the compensations of former white farmers
Last week Government announced the commencement of the process of identifying and registering the former white farmers, who lost land during the land reform programme, in an exercise which is being co...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 11:33hrs | 1476 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mthuli Ncube triggers panic
LONG-suffering Zimbabweans should brace for even tougher economic times ahead, following last week's surprise announcement by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube that the country would have yet another curr...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:56hrs | 19697 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi mass graves exhumation intent - is the Matebelalnd Collective accomplices?
History is littered with many heinous crimes committed by man against man all in the name of power, from the Turkish genocide against the Armenians, the Nazi Jewish holocaust, Pol pot madness, the Rwa...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:22hrs | 938 | by Fikile wa Malikongwa
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