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Zanu-PF hails ZCC Mutendi
The Zanu-PF leadership in Masvingo has praised Zion Christian Church (ZCC) Mutendi and its leader Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi for initiating projects aimed at engendering socio-economic transformation amo...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 06:28hrs | 661 | by Staff reporter
Mystery surrounds Mnangagwa meeting with sheik
MyStery surrounds the recent visit to Zimbabwe by a top United Arab emirates (UAE) official, Sheik Fayez Muhamad Salem Sultan Al Qassimi, who arrived in Harare last Sunday to reportedly discuss invest...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 07:58hrs | 1425 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt promises 200 000 new houses by 2023
At least 200 000 new houses will be constructed by 2023, while apartments that are unfit for human habitation will be rebuilt and informal settlements revamped as part of a raft of measures to overhau...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 07:40hrs | 228 | by Staff Reporter
High ranking UAE official jets in
A high ranking United Arab Emirates (UAE) official, Sheik Fayez Muhamad Salem Sultan Al Qassimi, arrived in the country yesterday to discuss various investment opportunities with President Mnangagwa, ...Published: 14 Sep 2020 at 06:30hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF at risk of incurring 'white controlledr' SA's wrath
ZANU-PF yesterday risked creating an unexpected diplomatic tiff between Harare and Pretoria after it accused South Africa - the regional power and Zimbabwe's biggest trading partner - of being under t...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 20:39hrs | 4019 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe not a province of SA, says Zanu-PF
Zimbabwe and South Africa are two independent countries with sovereign rights and some members of African National Congress (ANC) should not harbour notions of coming to meet with opposition parties a...Published: 12 Sep 2020 at 07:42hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ministries blocked from outsourcing legal advice
Thirteen tropical cyclones formed in the south-west Indian Ocean during the last rainy season and had some effect on southern Africa weather although only three made a landfall. The cyclones w...Published: 02 Sep 2020 at 06:23hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
'US ambassador's claims on Zimbabwe baseless'
The Government yesterday called to order the United States ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Brian Nichols for violating the Vienna Convention which governs diplomatic missions, as he is dabbling in local po...Published: 01 Sep 2020 at 06:18hrs | 1161 | by Staff reporter
Those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones
Before the July 30 elections in 2018, MDC Alliance's swashbuckling and technophile public relations machine nourishingly fed us the optics of what we were told were the makings of a political tsunami ...Published: 30 Aug 2020 at 08:26hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube cuts wage bill to below 50%
THE Government has managed to bring down the proportion of the public wage bill in the national budget from 92 percent in 2017 to below 50 percent, resulting in fiscal surpluses that have been investe...Published: 28 Aug 2020 at 06:46hrs | 3192 | by Staff reporter
China won't interfere in Zimbabwe's internal affairs
THE Standard carried an article on August 23 by Tawanda Majoni. By questioning Anjin's return, the author falsely claims the Chinese government is somehow involved in Anjin's business deals and confli...Published: 25 Aug 2020 at 09:33hrs | 1585 | by Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Zimbabwe
Unicef launches US$70m aid appeal for Zimbabwe
THE United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has appealed for US$70,9 million to meet Zimbabwe's increased humanitarian needs as hunger and a collapsing economy take a huge toll on the long-suffering c...Published: 22 Aug 2020 at 08:34hrs | 889 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe rights abuses stage-managed'
FOREIGN Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo has dismissed wide claims the country was in deep political crisis as alleged by some locals and foreigners.Moyo said the country's current challenges we...Published: 19 Aug 2020 at 07:58hrs | 3540 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe coup announcer says Zimbabwe's negativity internally generated
The negative reflection of Zimbabwe on social media is internally generated and intended to reach foreign destinations and capitals, particularly ahead of international and regional summits, Foreign A...Published: 19 Aug 2020 at 07:10hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa commits to improving ZDF conditions of service
GOVERNMENT is determined to improve the salaries and conditions of service for defence forces as a recognition of the roles and sacrifices they make in their duties.Addressing the nation on th...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 21:56hrs | 340 | by Staff reporter
Nelson Chamisa special message to Zimbabwe Defence Forces
Today, the MDC Alliance joins the nation in commemorating our Defence Forces. It is 40 years since the Zimbabwe Defence Forces came into being through the integration of the ZIPRA and ZANLA liberation...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 17:19hrs | 4805 | by MDC Alliance
ZDF a formidable, disciplined force for the people: Gen Sibanda
Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander General Philip Valerio Sibanda shares his views on the significance of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Day, below are excerpts of the interview. Q: What is the si...Published: 11 Aug 2020 at 08:10hrs | 1746 | by Staff reporter
We'll triumph, says Mnangagwa
Despite several hurdles on the country's economic revival path in the form of natural disasters, successive droughts, divisive opposition politics and foreign economic aggression, the country will ult...Published: 05 Aug 2020 at 08:04hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC, an American Trojan horse
It's categorically correct to say the MDC-Alliance, which has assumed many appellations over the year is not a political party, but a representative of the United States and its Western allies....Published: 02 Aug 2020 at 09:11hrs | 418 | by Khumbulani Vodloza Sibanda
Vapostori tells Chamisa to accept defeat, move on
APOSTOLIC Christian Council of Zimbabwe (ACCZ) President Johannes Ndanga said it was high time opposition party leaders accepted the 2018 election's defeat and stopped fighting the government for the ...Published: 28 Jul 2020 at 09:33hrs | 3717 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe defence ministry official dies suddenly on eve of US$20m fraud trial
The central figure in a fraud case involving more than US$20 million allegedly siphoned from Zimbabwe's ministry of defence died a day before he was due in court.Peter Muchakazi, 56, an army p...Published: 27 Jul 2020 at 19:30hrs | 3446 | by Staff reporter
Forex traders to pay US$ tax
Government has come up with a legal instrument compelling traders selling goods and services in foreign currency to pay taxes in the currency in which they levy their customers, Senators heard yesterd...Published: 23 Jul 2020 at 20:17hrs | 415 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance's role in undermining national development
President Mnangagwa continues to pursue an ambitious economic reform agenda that has, within a short space of time, seen the budget deficit being tamed, economic fundamentals once again in place and a...Published: 22 Jul 2020 at 08:43hrs | 1724 | by Pupurai Togarepi
Brace for more pain, says Mnangagwa
RESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said his proposal to tighten COVID-19 measures on Harare and Bulawayo would worsen the country's economic challenges and called on Zimbabweans to brace up for mor...Published: 16 Jul 2020 at 07:52hrs | 23611 | by Staff reporter
America pours $60.55 million to Zimbabwe for Lean Season Food Assistance
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide $60.55 million toward the World Food Programme’s (WFP) 2020/21 Lean Season Food Assistance program in Z...Published: 06 Jul 2020 at 10:48hrs | 2712 | by Agencies
485 irregularly imported vehicles unearthed
A special post-vehicle clearance audit last year into vehicle imports, unearthed 485 irregular import documents with a potential revenue inflow prejudice to Treasury valued at US$70 million, the Zimba...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 07:12hrs | 1399 | by Staff reporter
FAO doubts Zimbabwe's cereal import capacity
ZIMBABWE'S cereal import requirements for the 2020/21 year are estimated at about 1,1 million tonnes amid concern over the country's capacity to access offshore supplies at a time it is battling worse...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 08:15hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Corruption stifles economic growth
United States Agency for international development (USAid) country director, Stephanie Funk (SF), says failed economic policies and corruption, and not Western sanctions, are hindering Zimbabwe's econ...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:13hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
NRZ to reintroduce passenger train
GOVERNMENT has said the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) passenger train is coming back soon to relieve commuters who have been facing transport challenges since the lockdown came into effect in Ma...Published: 26 Jun 2020 at 06:58hrs | 1434 | by Staff reporter
WFP anticipates surge in demand for food aid
THE World Food Programme (WFP) has predicted a surge in the demand for food aid during the 2020/2021 lean season in Zimbabwe, with over 4,5 million people in rural communities requiring urgent assista...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 08:03hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Ziyambi laments parliamentarians delay in passing laws
JUSTICE, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi has lamented the failure by parliamentarians in passing most of the bills.He said the president has once before urged Members ...Published: 18 Jun 2020 at 09:54hrs | 925 | by Stephen Jakes
For how long can Mnangagwa cling on to power?
It honestly did not have to come to this. Having suffered under Robert Mugabe's cruel pharaonic rule for the biblical 40 years, Zimbabweans desperately deserved a rescue. This explained their euphoria...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:09hrs | 1189 | by Siphosami Malunga
Mnangagwa seeks divine help as crises mount
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa will lead a national day of fasting and prayer to seek divine intervention to deal with the country's worsening health, hunger and economic crises.Hopes that Mnang...Published: 10 Jun 2020 at 08:02hrs | 5404 | by Staff reporter
US wants screws tightened on Zimbabwe
THE United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairperson, Jim Risch, has called for strict accountability and transparency measures for the US$7 million grant extended to Zimbabwe by the World...Published: 06 Jun 2020 at 19:20hrs | 5538 | by Staff reporter
US urges World Bank to closely monitor Zimbabwe
The United States government has written to the World Bank (WB) calling for strict conditions to be attached to any Covid-19 relief funding for Zimbabwe in light of the country's shoddy record in admi...Published: 06 Jun 2020 at 07:58hrs | 1149 | by Staff reporter
Corruption not sanctions killing Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has been grappling with corruption for years now, dating back from the Willovale Motor Scandal, GMB saga where the late former Minister Kumbirayi Kangai was involved.In 1994 War...Published: 31 May 2020 at 10:02hrs | 879 | by Leonard Koni
117 diasporans apply for land
Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom have submitted at least 117 applications for farmland, as the diaspora community angles for opportunities in the agriculture sector.Zimbabwe's Embassy ...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:15hrs | 941 | by Cetshwayo Zindabazezwe Mabhena
Zimbabwe diasporans eligible for land allocation back home
ZANU PF United Kingdom and Europe chair, Marshall Gore has encouraged the Diaspora Community at large to apply for land back home during the build-up to the second phase of the equitable land redistri...Published: 23 May 2020 at 19:39hrs | 3167 | by newzimbabwe
President Mnangagwa: A whole-brained leader
AS Zimbabwe celebrates 40 years of independence, it is prudent to pay tribute to His Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership and his economic blueprint, Vision 2030.The subject o...Published: 03 May 2020 at 08:58hrs | 380 | by Hon Joe Biggie Matiza
Mnangagwa rattled by Mthuli Ncube's letter?
IN A surprising development which will rattle President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his government and the ruling Zanu-PF, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has openly admitted that his policies have failed and t...Published: 02 May 2020 at 16:44hrs | 19698 | by Staff reporter
Small millers stop politics...people want mealie meal!
Goal 2 of the Sustainable Development Goals speaks to the need to End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. Goal 2 seeks sustainable solutions to en...Published: 01 May 2020 at 09:06hrs | 1123 | by Mxiolisi Mathonsi
Mthuli Ncube throws algorithm farce
THE insinuation by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube that he used a sophisticated algorithm system to determine who should benefit from funds to be disbursed to vulnerable households once again exposes go...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 11:44hrs | 2294 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe firms reel under currency volatility
ZIMBABWEAN companies are reeling under high currency volatility, resulting in unsustainably increased operational costs, the Zimbabwe Independent has established.The country last year dumped t...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 11:42hrs | 587 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Makandiwa donates maize to Mnangagwa
UFIC leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has reportedly donated a number of items to the First Lady of Zimbabwe (FLoZ) Auxilia Mnangagwa to assist the under privileged people during the dead...Published: 28 Apr 2020 at 16:39hrs | 2198 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ginimbi and his money
BUSINESSMAN and socialite Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure has always come across as that rich, arrogant and yet sophisticated and witty man.Boy, what a wrong perception we had!Boss Ginimbi,...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 12:06hrs | 1392 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records a budget surplus, But
Zimbabwe recorded its first fiscal surplus since 2011 as a result of significant contributions from Intermediate Monetary Transfer (IMT) Tax, subdued investment on capital expenditure and civil servic...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 08:23hrs | 722 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe is not vindictive malicious or petty, Matemadanda tells failed asylum seekers as UK returnees demand to stay at Sherato
The deputy minister Of defence and The ZANU PF NATIONAL POLITICAL COMMISSAR said Zimbabwe has shown that it is not petty or malicious. Cde Matemadanda spoke as one of the United Kingdom-based Zi...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 07:49hrs | 4077 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe's exclusion from G20 debt relief must not block assistance for Covid-19 response
Following the announcement this week by the G20 of a temporary suspension of debt payments from the poorest countries due from 1 May to 31 December, 2020, Christian Aid is urgently pressing for Zimbab...Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 11:56hrs | 926 | by ICN
G20 debt exclusion a Western vendetta against Zimbabwe
LIKE the illegal sanctions that have caused the suffering of a majority over the past two decades, the poorest among Zimbabweans are again set to bear the brunt of yet another unjust move by Western f...Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 11:54hrs | 1337 | by Agency staff
Malaria cases increase by 40%
THE national director for the malaria programme Joseph Mberi has said the increase in malaria cases and deaths coincided with the peak period of malaria transmission and the symptoms mimic other disea...Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 08:25hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
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