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New dispensation a far fetched idea
The much talked about the new republic has dismally failed to live to the billing. The current political and economic challenges in the country has reached another level and with a lot of peop...Published: 3 hrs ago | 696 | by Leonard Koni
Army faction wants Mnangagwa gone
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's continued stay in power is now allegedly being seen as an unprecedented threat to national security, by an army faction said to be loyal to Vice President, Rtd General ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 13206 | by Spotlight Zimbabwe
Bosso too strong for Dembare
It was a battle of the giants at Barbourfields stadium in Bulawayo, as Highlanders "Bosso" hosted Dynamos "Dembare" in matchday 12 of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League (ZPSL).Both teams seeme...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 10:02hrs | 1522 | by Daniel Itai
Zimbabwe FDI doubles to $745 million in 2018 ($349 million in 2017)
Zimbabwe's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows more than doubled to $745 million in 2018 from $349 million in 2017, on the back of a small number of approved projects, latest report shows. FDI out...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:38hrs | 1143 | by FinX
Africa in global cold war: A return to consciousness struggle
THE British daily, the Guardian recently published a story on how Russia has new plans to exert its influence across the African content. All in return for the usual imperial desires such as natural r...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:25hrs | 420 | by Takura Zhangazha
Musina feels effects of Zimbabwe economic slump
SOUTH Africa's border town of Musina has witnessed a slump in business as the number of cross-border traders has dropped drastically due to economic problems of its northern neighbour.Most ret...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:24hrs | 2305 | by Staff reporter
Chinamasa appointment above board, claims Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa has said the appointment of Patrick Chinamasa as Air Zimbabwe board chairman is above board. In an interview with Capitalk 100.4FM last Friday, President Mnangagwa said he ...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:22hrs | 1361 | by Staff reporter
Dembare fall at fortress BF
Highlanders 1 - 0 Dynamos"GO well Madinda Ndlovu." This was the icebreaker for a disappointed Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya, who admitted that his side "chased shadows" for the better par...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:19hrs | 304 | by Staff reporter
'Ramaphosa not too stupid to allow SA turn into a Zimbabwe'
A TOP South African politician, businessman and peace consultant says President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be too "stupid" as to allow South Africa to regress into another Zimbabwe.Roelof Petrus...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:28hrs | 1724 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs complete transformation, not patchworks.
"In a world of conspicuous institutional failure, one entity that still offers some important lessons for the practice of governance is Singapore." Kent CalderZimbabwe is experiencing a struct...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:13hrs | 306 | by Dr Gus Manatsa
Bosso silences Dembare
Highlanders 1 - 0 DynamosHighlanders have stretched their dominance over perennial rivals Dynamos after registering another victory in a match played at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.Bos...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:07hrs | 1769 | by Staff reporter
'Cannot use tractor to pull Chamisa to dialogue' - bribe him again but can never bribe economy
"I cannot get a bulldozer or a tractor to pull him out of his house for talks. I have made a call to all political parties in Zimbabwe that let us come together. Is he not a leader of a political part...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 19:02hrs | 483 | by Nomusa Garikai
Bhasikiti lose MDC national executive bid
MDC Masvingo Senator Tichinani Mavetera and former Zanu-PF Mwenezi East Member of Parliament (MP) Kudakwashe Bhasikiti were today humiliated after they received the least endorsement during the party'...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 09:39hrs | 5041 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF demands orderly evictions
Zanu-PF has moved in to save thousands of illegal settlers by demanding that Government offers them alternative land first before evicting them, the party Caucus has heard. The move comes afte...Published: 15 Jun 2019 at 08:54hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
Comprehensive analysis of the current political, socio-economic developments in Zimbabwe
Politics requires strategy and there are several political and economic connotations evolving around our situation in Zimbabwe. Every aspect of politics or economics has its own indicators. Never make...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 20:05hrs | 1176 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mnangagwa invites major Chinese company
President Mnangagwa has invited Chinese construction firm, Shanghai Construction Group, to establish offices in Zimbabwe in preparation for future infrastructure construction projects, as the country ...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 07:48hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe groaning under economic turbulences
Zimbabwe focuses on the economic challenges facing the nation since 2008. The economy is now resembling a run away train towards a bombed bridge. There is great economic improvements at the top with c...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 18:16hrs | 1531 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Confusion reigns over Chinamasa's Air Zimbabwe appointment
Confusion is reigning supreme in legal circles following the alleged irregular appointment of former Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa as board chairperson of struggling Air Zimbabwe by President Emm...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:30hrs | 1156 | by Staff reporter
Extraordinary measure for extraordinary: A case of Zimbabwe's austerity measures
In the Bible when Jacob was faced with a situation he was supposed to meet Esau his brother he was so afraid knowing that he had subtly stolen the latter's blessing. During the night, Jacob wrestled a...Published: 12 Jun 2019 at 15:34hrs | 789 | by Elijah Chihota
Air Zimbabwe to auction old airplanes
The national airline has written to treasury to grant them permission to auction some of its old airplanes so that they can at least salvage something from the fleet which is lying idle.The US...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 17:46hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter
Chinamasa appointment to Air Zimbabwe board 'dubious'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has named former finance minister Patrick Chinamasa as the new chairman of the Air Zimbabwe board – but the validity of the appointment was immediately thrown into quest...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:44hrs | 2377 | by ZimLive
Zimbabwe may withdraw from Endangered-Species deal to sell $300m of ivory
Zimbabwe may consider withdrawing from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species because the organization won't allow it to sell its ivory stockpile.The southern African nati...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:43hrs | 1038 | by Bloomberg
Mnangagwa elbows out Rugeje
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pushed out Lieutenant-General Engelbert Rugeje (retired) as Zanu-PF political commissar, replacing him with loyalist and long-time ally Victor Matemadanda as the battl...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:17hrs | 6760 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF out to defend Mnangagwa
THE Zanu-PF youth league in Mashonaland East says it is planning to roll out a number of rallies across the province to drum up support for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's economic policies as well as ...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:14hrs | 1223 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda takes over from Engelbert Rugeje
Zanu-PF has re-assigned, the secretary general for Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) Victor Matemadanda to the position of Secretary for Commissariat with immediate effec...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 06:56hrs | 1302 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Chinamasa appointed Air Zimbabwe Board Chaiperson
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed former Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa as Chairperson of the national airline Air Zimbabwe. The public broadcaster also announced the following ZA...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 14:15hrs | 5390 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Hungry lions hoovering around to devour Nyaminyami RDC response
I am Mwiimpu Hanjeleha of Monze, Zambia. I read the above story in your news online. I have been serving in the NGOs sector in that district. The persons being attacked in that piece I know them total...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:34hrs | 1567 | by Mwiimpu Hanjeleha
Dembare held by Manica Diamonds
Dynamos and Manica Diamonds played to a goalless draw in Match-day 11 encounter at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.The encounter was a game of two halves with the Glamour Boys the better side in the ...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 18:38hrs | 972 | by Staff reporter
Veteran Freedom Fighter who escaped the Rhodesian hangman's noose
The former Zanu-PF Member of Parliament for Nkayi Constituency who served between 1995 and 2000 belongs to the first group of freedom fighters that was trained in the People's Republic of China. The g...Published: 09 Jun 2019 at 08:14hrs | 1029 | by Staff reporter
'Ncube, like Moses, deserves a chance to lead' - to tax the poor whilst protect looters
"Well, this is not a pie in the sky. What is our attitude to Mthuli Ncube's Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP)? A lot of us really want us to go back to the hiatus," is the latest diatribe fro...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 19:12hrs | 1846 | by Nomusa Garikai
Chiwenga's health woes linked to Zanu PF's thickening internal assassination plots over Mnangagwa's successor
Vice President, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga's perennial health problems are reportedly linked to the ruling Zanu PF's thickening internal assassination and counter-assassination plots among it's ...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:07hrs | 8426 | by Itai Mushekwe/Nancy Mabaya/Mary-Kate Kahari
Warriors off to Nigeria
THE ZIMBABWE Warriors yesterday set off for the second leg of the Afcon preparations when they flew to Nigeria for their high-profile international match against the Super Eagles at Stephen Keshi Stad...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 06:50hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Weak pound will fall further if Boris Johnson is PM
Expect Boris Johnson, the person most likely to be the next UK Prime Minister, to drive down the pound even further should he win the leadership contest.This is the stark warning from Nigel Gr...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 12:56hrs | 1223 | by Agencies
Foreign aid dreadful, unnecessary!
ZIMBABWE does not need foreign aid to escape this economic malaise. Our leaders have been saying it so many times that the country's hope lies on a bailout package; the quicker we get it, the better, ...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:30hrs | 336 | by Blessing Machiva
Mnangagwa calls for fierce fight against corruption
ZANU-PF First Secretary President Mnangagwa yesterday called for a fierce fight against corruption at all levels for economic turnaround to be achieved. Further, the President said there was n...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:25hrs | 1729 | by Staff reporter
Today in History: Chinamasa opening a dust bin
Today in History: Chinamasa opening a dust bin...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 09:22hrs | 2482 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli under fire over illegal borrowing
Zimbabwe has so far borrowed USD$1,25 billion from the African-Export Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) without following laid down procedures, it has emerged.Responding to a question by Mt Pleasant ...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:15hrs | 3187 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's only roadmap to economic recovery?
In my last Op-Ed, I spoke of the immediate and dire need for the Zimbabwean Army to step in and dispatch of the current President and the criminal elements of the ZANU-PF, who would otherwise destroy ...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 21:10hrs | 7952 | by GoodNess Nwachukwu
China drills boreholes in Matobo
CHINA is drilling at least 21 boreholes in the dry Matobo district to alleviate water shortages that have ravaged the district for a long time.Matobo Rural District Council CEO Elvis Sibanda c...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:24hrs | 1468 | by Staff reporter
Zupco to get additional new buses this week
THE Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (Zupco) is expected to take delivery of additional new buses this week, most of which will be deployed to rural areas, as Government broadens social safety nets ...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:23hrs | 1148 | by Staff reporter
MDC and the colonial ghost of whiteness
David Coltart, the self-confessed former British South African Police (BSAP) member, who authored a rehashed moribund autobiography, recently rebounded as treasurer of the MDC at the party's congress ...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:16hrs | 276 | by Ranga Mataire
Probe unearths Zesa rot
SHOCKING revelations of deep-seated rot and corporate malfeasance have been unearthed at the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa), where millions of United States dollars were siphoned through...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:15hrs | 803 | by Staff reporter
Dumiso Dabengwa: An epitome of courage, endurance and integrity
HE used to call me at random and odd times; almost always late at night. The last time he did was at 11pm several weeks ago. He wanted to tell me he was in South Africa and was not well. This was the ...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 15:55hrs | 1789 | by Siphosami Malunga
Funding Africa's infrastructure gap
Key to enabling African economies to make the most of their opportunities is developing infrastructure in the region. Across the continent, new laws are being implemented and alternative sources of in...Published: 30 May 2019 at 19:52hrs | 747 | by Agencies
The death of Dr Dumiso Dabengwa - A fiting tribute to an enigma
1. Paying tribute to an enigma I was on a bus on Thursday morning, the 24th May 2019, travelling through Botswana from Kwa Bulawayo, Mthwakazi when news abo...Published: 30 May 2019 at 15:45hrs | 4623 | by Dr Mpiyesizwe Churchill Guduza
China to restrict exports of rare earths to the US
China has dropped its most obvious hint yet that it might restrict exports of rare earths to the US as a strategy in the trade war, a move that could cripple the American tech, defense, and manufactur...Published: 29 May 2019 at 17:54hrs | 2111 | by Staff reporter
US foreign policy prefers Kenya
Kenya is "one of our key friends in Africa - nay, in the world," said a confident, pleased United States (US) assistant secretary of State for African Affairs, Tibor P Nagy, at a May 9 briefing in Was...Published: 29 May 2019 at 08:03hrs | 324 | by Pearl Matibe
Chinese man found dead in Bulawayo house
A CHINESE man was on Sunday found dead at his home in Bulawayo's Hillside suburb. His wife gained entry into the house by jumping through an open window after knocking on the door without answer, only...Published: 29 May 2019 at 07:54hrs | 3917 | by Staff reporter
US, China and Italian companies shortlisted for Batoka project
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has shortlisted three companies - from the US, China and Italy - for the contract to undertake construction of the Batoka Gorge hydropower project on the Zambezi Rive...Published: 29 May 2019 at 07:50hrs | 797 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's Only Roadmap to Economic Recovery?
In my last Op-Ed, I spoke of the immediate and dire need for the Zimbabwean Army to step in and dispatch of the current President and the criminal elements of the ZANU PF, who would otherwise destroy ...Published: 28 May 2019 at 16:06hrs | 11711 | by GoodNess Nwachukwu
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