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Chinese foreign minister holds talks with Zimbabwean counterpart
Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe Frederick Shava in Beijing on Monday, calling for bilateral ties ...Published: 7 hrs ago | 178 | by Staff reporter
ZB moves to lay off excess staff
ZB Financial Holdings Limited (ZBFHL) will be shedding some of its staff via a recently completed voluntary disengagement scheme, after reporting a rise in staffing costs of over 100% last year....Published: 8 hrs ago | 402 | by Staff reporter
At what stage does a President concede failure?
IF I were the President of Zimbabwe - what would I be expected to do under the prevailing economic circumstances?The country goes for an average 20 hours each day without electricity, and most...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:34hrs | 245 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Violence spectre casts shadow over elections
A NEW report by the Research and Advocacy Unit (Rau) has predicted increased organised violence and torture, particularly in urban areas, highlighting the need for more surveillance as the country hea...Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:59hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
At what stage does a president concede he has failed?
If I were the president of Zimbabwe - what would I be expected to do under these circumstances?The country goes for an average 20 hours each and every day without electricity, and most urban a...Published: 28 May 2023 at 16:02hrs | 235 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe joins poverty league
Zimbabwe, which was the most industrialised nation in sub-Saharan Africa outside South Africa in 1980 - is now among the top 20 poorest countries in the world - ranking 17, according to an unknown Glo...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:27hrs | 3140 | by Staff reporter
Persecution of Donald Trump!
If I were in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's situation, and the US I had an audience with the ambassador whereby the honourable ambassador would lecture me about free and fair elections, the rule of la...Published: 28 May 2023 at 08:06hrs | 104 | by Kenneth Mufuka
8 mistakes in Zimbabwe's 2013 Constitution
ON May 22 2023, Zimbabwe's Constitution turned 10, having become effective on 22 May 2013. This year, we mark the 10-year anniversary. I choose to mark this day with a reflection, and my reflection is...Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:15hrs | 805 | by Musa Kika
Zimbabwe civil servants vow to escalate wage demands to Mnangagwa
Civil servants have threatened to escalate their wage demands to President Emmerson Mnangagwa if government officials under the Zimbabwean leader continuously fail to heed their calls.Under th...Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:07hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
China new variant of COVID 19 could infect 65 million per week.
Zhong Nanshan, a top Chinese epidemiologist, said Monday that two new vaccines for the XBB omicron subvariants (including XBB. 1.9.1, XBB. 1.5, and XBB. 1.16) had received initial approval, accord...Published: 26 May 2023 at 10:27hrs | 696 | by Erick Matotoba
Parents reject Cala
PARENTS in Harare and other parts of the country have rejected the Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (Cala) programme under the competence-based curriculum that was introduced in 2015 saying i...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:36hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt urged to respect rule of law
LEGAL think-tank Veritas has accused the government of failure to respect the rule of law through unlawful suspension of standing statutes by Cabinet ministers.In its latest Bill Watch publica...Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:25hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe commits to resolve debt, arrears
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday committed to resolve Zimbabwe's long overdue debt arrears, and re-engaging with development partners and creditors to reposition the economy for sustained growth anchored...Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:23hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Chinese diplomat detaches country policy from offending firms in Zimbabwe
Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the Chinese embassy to Zimbabwe, Huang Minghai says some of the unscrupulous behaviour seen of some Chinese firms operating in Zimbabwe is not part of the Asian c...Published: 24 May 2023 at 17:12hrs | 447 | by Staff reporter
Mutambara roasts Mnangagwa govt
FORMER deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara has described President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government as incompetent, corrupt, authoritarian and directionless.Mutambara made the claims in his ...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:13hrs | 999 | by Staff reporter
All set for UB40 featuring Ali Campbell Zimbabwe show
All is set for the UB40 featuring Ali Campbell show that will be held at the Old Hararians on Africa Day amid revelations that the gig is almost sold-out.Organisers told Standard Style that pr...Published: 21 May 2023 at 08:12hrs | 275 | by Staff reporter
Why Zimbabwe elections must be held between August 20 and 26
Let me attempt to answer three topical issues in relation to Zimbabwe's upcoming general elections. When is the general election going to be held? Will the general election be postponed? When is the a...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:12hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe museums struggling to attract visitors
Zimbabwe's museums and monuments, whose sustainability relies on revenue collected through entry fees by visitors, now face survival challenges after the Covid-19 menace has indirectly whittled down t...Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:12hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
AfDB to assist Zimbabwe govt compensate white farmers
THE African Development Bank (AfDB) says it is working on a financial instrument to fund the US$3,5 billion needed to compensate white former commercial farmers.AfDB is working with the Minist...Published: 16 May 2023 at 05:10hrs | 639 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF lauds church support
Zanu-PF National Political Commissar Mike Bimha says the ruling party acknowledges the support it gets from the church and it will continue to work with them for the development of the country....Published: 15 May 2023 at 18:57hrs | 45 | by Staff reporter
General Notice 635 of 2023 fiasco
It's a bird! It's a plane! No, wait, it's the government of Zimbabwe doing its usual shenanigans.In a recent move that has left many scratching their heads and wondering about the state of aff...Published: 14 May 2023 at 13:33hrs | 1546 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Mnangagwa foul law saga deepens
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has not formally withdrawn the controversial legal instrument that sought to hide the Health and Child Care ministry's procurement processes with new information indicatin...Published: 14 May 2023 at 11:37hrs | 943 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes Egyptian medicine
Zimbabwe has taken steps to formalise acquisition of cheaper medicines from Egypt after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Harare Friday between the two African countries' medicines regulat...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:26hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Upcoming Zimbabwe, DRC polls a bellwether for Sadc, African democracy
IN the era of democratic decline, signs of hope persist. One example in our region is the Electoral Support Network — Southern Africa (ESN-SA) which comprises domestic civic organisations of the 16 ...Published: 12 May 2023 at 06:23hrs | 360 | by John Stremlau
Zimbabwe lifts mask, Covid-19 PCR test requirements
Zimbabwe on Tuesday lifted the mandatory wearing of face masks as a measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19, while also removing a requirement for visitors to show evidence of vaccination or p...Published: 10 May 2023 at 06:10hrs | 1741 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt 'legalises' graft in new law
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has come under attack from anti-graft crusaders after signing a new law which critics say could lead to theft of public funds and lack of accountability.Government...Published: 10 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | 708 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools revert to five-day week
All schools from today revert to the normal five-day learning week as there is no longer need to rotate attendance at schools short of classrooms to handle decongestion rules to minimise Covid-19 infe...Published: 08 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans urged to take flu jabs
Zimbabweans have been urged to get flu vaccine shots to prevent evolving influenza viruses as winter approaches.Since the Covid-19 pandemic, winters have been characterised by severe influenza...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:49hrs | 310 | by Staff reporter
BCC reveals BF's capacity
AS debate surrounding the carrying capacity of the country's soccer stadia continues, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has revealed that the city's largest stadium, Barbourfields carries just under 23 ...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:46hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Colliery to increase underground coal production
THE country's giant coal miner, Hwange Colliery Company Limited, has said it is expecting to increase underground production to 50 000 tonnes by mid-2023, following the commissioning of equipment valu...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:45hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's lithium revenues poised to exceed expectations
THE growing global demand for lithium — a mineral which is critical in the manufacture of batteries that power electric vehicles, among other renewable energy products — as well as continuing mult...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:44hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Bona Mugabe divorce, yet another Damascene moment for the republic
The world is not for honest people. I am convinced. Those who toil, break a sweat in various endeavours to make an honest living a...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:22hrs | 935 | by Josiah Mucharowana in Pretoria
Zimbabwe highway 'mysterious' bus demystified
Today, Zimbabweans are being treated to yet another story of a "talking bus" that has been parked by the roadside along Harare-Nyamapanda Highway for over three years.Tales of "talking" buses ...Published: 06 May 2023 at 06:33hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter
Western embassies flag Sikhala, Ngarivhume convictions
The United Kingdom and European Union embassies have raised possible violations on freedom of expression and abuse of the courts in the recent prosecution and conviction of opposition politicians Job ...Published: 04 May 2023 at 19:55hrs | 735 | by Staff reporter
Experts give COVID-19 warning
HEALTH experts have urged COVID-19 caution ahead of schools opening next week and the approaching winter.Speaking to NewsDay on Tuesday, chief coordinator of the COVID-19 taskforce in the Offi...Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:12hrs | 917 | by Staff reporter
Malema says Zimbabweans have let down Ngarivhume
SOUTH Africa's main opposition leader Julius Malema, has urged Zimbabweans to stand up against the harassment of pro-democracy activists following the jailing of opposition politician Jacob Ngarivhume...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:09hrs | 1509 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority partners Emirates, SAA
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Chief Executive Officer, Winnie Munchanyuka signs the MoU with Badr Abbas, Emirates' Senior Vice President Commercial Operations for Africa as Lovemore Mazemo, Ambassador o...Published: 03 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP gets 8 votes in primaries
THE ruling Zanu-PF party primary polls last month were reportedly the worst nightmare for sitting Mutare West MP Teedzai Percy Muchimwe.It has emerged that he only managed to garner eight vote...Published: 01 May 2023 at 08:11hrs | 2224 | by Staff reporter
Ngarivhume jailing sends shock waves
Six years ago President Emmerson Mnangagwa promised to transform Zimbabwe's politics, which he said "had become poisoned, rancorous and polarising".After being sworn in to replace long time ru...Published: 30 Apr 2023 at 09:01hrs | 1748 | by Staff reporter
Gwayi-Shangani Dam 70% complete
THE construction of Gwayi-Shangani Dam, which will supply water to several centres in Matabeleland including Bulawayo, is now 70,2% complete, the Zimbabwe Independent heard this week.The total...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 07:05hrs | 764 | by Staff reporter
More misery for MA Auto Spares director Michael Smith
HARARE - A Harare-based motor spare company, MA Auto Spares director Michael Smith previously charged with six counts of fraud was back in court on Wednesday facing 10 more counts.Smith is now...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 13:18hrs | 772 | by Paul Ndou
Chiwenga punishing Zimbabwe's health workers?
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has been accused by some disgruntled nurses of blocking salary and allowance increments in the health sector as punishment for past strikes and demonstrations....Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 19:43hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Trade Fair fever grips Bulawayo
"I can't wait for Trade Fair especially this year because I'm older and running a few projects which I hope will get sponsors and people to work with in achieving the goals I have for my project...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:15hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt hands over 8 mobile X-ray trucks
Eight X-ray trucks have been handed over to the eight non-metropolitan provinces, with development partners helping Government to ensure TB services are brought closer to the people in line with Presi...Published: 22 Apr 2023 at 19:00hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's capital Harare among bottom 10 worst liveable cities
A leading research firm has ranked Harare among the bottom 10 worst liveable cities based on the Global Liveability Index, reflecting the country's socio-economic crisis which has caused dilapidation ...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:44hrs | 4510 | by Staff reporter
Teachers defy ban on extra lessons
GOVERNMENT officials and teachers are engaged in cat-and-mouse games over extra lessons.Government banned extra lessons in 2021, while the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) in the sam...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:32hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe flights register 52% growth
ZIMBABWE recorded a 52,3 percent increase in the number of flights to 50 640 last year while air transport passengers' volume also improved to 1,56 million driven by increased global travel as the Cov...Published: 20 Apr 2023 at 07:28hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
New hotel launches in Bulawayo
Environmental Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu praised the Sterling Group for investing into the tourism sector.THE Sterling Group of Hotels last week offic...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 06:43hrs | 880 | by Staff reporter
Bosso, Dynamos in Uhuru Cup final road show
HIGHLANDERS and Dynamos spent Sunday afternoon doing roadshows ahead of their Uhuru Cup final clash scheduled for the Mount Darwin High School on Tuesday afternoon.The main ceremony for the 43...Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 22:00hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe invites more airlines to Kariba
GOVERNMENT has sent an open invitation to more airlines to ply the Kariba route as it seeks to reposition the area as a prime tourism destination.The call comes after fastjet Airline recently ...Published: 17 Apr 2023 at 06:21hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
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