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Chief Ndiweni has higher aspirations about Matabeleland
We should all know that Advocate Chamisa knows how corrupt, how weak the leadership of Matabeleland is. Chief Ndiweni is under thumb of Chamisa but I think their relationship is symbiotic somehow. Cha...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1010 | by Nomazulu Thata
ZCDC barred from selling Mbada diamonds
THE Supreme Court on Monday dismissed with costs the appeal made by government-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) which sought to continue the sale of diamonds extracted from an area p...Published: 16 hrs ago | 353 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says committed to reforms
Zimbabwe is committed to implementing political, economic and legislative reforms as part of efforts to escalate sustainable socio-economic development initiatives, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sa...Published: 25 Feb 2020 at 20:52hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
Mines ministry demands weekly reports
THE Mines ministry has demanded weekly reports from its parastatals as a way of tracking progress towards attaining the ambitious US$12 billion industry.President Emmerson Mnangagwa last Octob...Published: 25 Feb 2020 at 06:55hrs | 254 | by Staff reporter
Money laundering threat declines
Zimbabwe recorded a decline in money laundering threat between 2014-2018 after assessed value of the money laundering vulnerability per year came down by approximately half. Money laundering i...Published: 25 Feb 2020 at 06:30hrs | 232 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean government pins hope on amacimbi
Zimbabwe's investment promotion body Zimtrade has revealed that the country is planning to penetrate the European market and begin the exportation of amacimbi. .Speaking to some sections...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 10:40hrs | 10161 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Youth are sleeping on duty
It is the right moment for the youth in Zimbabwe to realise that gone are the days when government would proffer a lot of opportunities in a silver plate. Our brothers who had an opportunity to ...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 06:17hrs | 75 | by Matora Hupile
ZBC monopoly to be broken
The government on Thursday took the first step to break the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Cooperation's television monopoly by inviting applications for six new free-to-air commercial TV licences.The ...Published: 21 Feb 2020 at 06:36hrs | 2774 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu-PF MP criticises Polad
FORMER Zanu-PF Mutasa South legislator, Irene Zindi has questioned the relevance of Political Actors Dialogue (Polad), which she accused of acting as an appendage of Parliament while gobbling huge Sta...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 13:29hrs | 1502 | by Staff reporter
Is the New Dispensation keen on devolution?
It should be recalled that the nationalist struggle's main focus was the achievement of an electoral system with one person one vote as its basis and the resultant establishment of a newly independent...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 13:25hrs | 77 | by Vivian Viyo Siziba
Jaure petitions Zifa
WARRIORS' African Nations Championship (Chan) captain Partson Jaure has amplified coach Zdravko Logarušic's call for ample preparatory time ahead of the finals in Cameroon where they were drawn again...Published: 19 Feb 2020 at 06:37hrs | 898 | by Staff reporter
'Free elections are a process not event' - given will, 18/4/1980 event and not 40+ year process
Zimbabwe is facing a very serious social and economic crisis that is now causing untold human suffering and deaths and is threatening the country's stability and that of the whole southern African reg...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 21:42hrs | 474 | by Wilbert Mukori
Mnangagwa's new republic is losing the plot
The question is, are we where we are because of sanctions or corruption? Since the year 2000, Zimbabwe spoke of the crippling sanctions to the economy. This resulted in government adopting a Look East...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 20:15hrs | 1218 | by O Gutu
Mnangagwa playing dangerous gukurahundi games in Matabeleland - we see blood on the floor
This has to be put as crude as it is. Mnangagwa, Zanu-PF government and the Shona majority that cheered the Zimbabwe National Army 5th Brigade and celebrated the death of innocent Matebeles in the 198...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 09:08hrs | 4759 | by Israel Dube
Forex retention thresholds deterring production
The prevailing foreign currency retention thresholds to various sectors of the economy are acting ...Published: 17 Feb 2020 at 13:36hrs | 1164 | by Victor Bhoroma
ZCTU plots crippling living wage protests
THE country's largest labour body, the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), has threatened to roll out mass protests and make life difficult for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government until it...Published: 17 Feb 2020 at 10:49hrs | 912 | by Staff reporter
Post-Mugabe film premieres in Los Angeles
ZIMBABWE's first post-Mugabe feature film titled Cook Off will throughout this weekend be screened at the prestigious Pan-African Film Festival (PAFF) in Los Angeles.The Los Angeles Times has ...Published: 16 Feb 2020 at 08:59hrs | 1500 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda businessman loses US$3 000
TWO men have been arrested while their accomplice is still at large after they allegedly defrauded a gold and diamond buyer of US$3 000 under the pretext of selling him the minerals.Philip Mpo...Published: 16 Feb 2020 at 08:35hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Diamond dealer stabbed 29 times
AN illegal diamond dealer who was murdered in cold blood by a teenage suspect and his fugitive accomplice in Chiadzwa two weeks ago succumbed to 29 stab wounds which were inflicted by his rabid assail...Published: 15 Feb 2020 at 11:37hrs | 508 | by Staff reporter
Defending the Undefendable: The unending list of Zanu Pf apologists
When the Zanu PF Youth league members held a press conference to name and shame people linked to Zimbabwe's economic woes some applauded the move.These were youth leadership members who belong...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 14:02hrs | 2397 | by A Kadada
Who wins if Zimbabwe joins EITI?
RECENT news, which the government has not disputed, suggested that Zimbabwe is not keen on joining the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI). By joining EITI, the mining sector â€...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 06:30hrs | 211 | by Mukasiri Sibanda
MPs bid to invade closed mines blocked
GOVERNMENT has directed players in the mining sector to operate orderly, saying artisanal miners should not be allowed to invade closed mines dotted across the country. Responding to a questio...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 06:01hrs | 158 | by Staff reportert
WATCH: Thomas Mapfumo questions Chiwenga's wealth
Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo has taken Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to task over reports he owns several mansions including one whose estimate cost is US$10 million.Mapfumo qu...Published: 11 Feb 2020 at 06:39hrs | 15538 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF's game of fools to deceive the downtrodden
THIS week, two leaders of the Zanu-PF youth league were seen in public ranting against corruption. These were sights reminiscent of youths high on "bronco", shouting at their own reflections in the lo...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 21:12hrs | 453 | by Muckraker
Zanu-PF 2023 victory assured, but vigilance is key
Three years before the next election, a think-tank based in an unlikely country has foretold what many serious minds already know — that Zanu-PF will win the 2023 elections. Only by sabotagi...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 05:39hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Munawa, Dube set to join WiFi boys
TelOne coach Rahman Gumbo is plotting an instant return to the top-flight league following their relegation last season by assembling an experienced side after snapping up the duo of goalkeeper Tafadz...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 06:04hrs | 473 | by Staff reporter
'Miner' trapped to death
One illegal miner was trapped to death this morning while prospecting for gold at Jumbo mine (Mazowe), Bulawayo24 news has learnt.The now deceased miner had illegally gained entry at the mine ...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 17:39hrs | 786 | by Paul Ndou
2 gold miners saved in Zimbabwe rescue mission
Efforts are being made in Zimbabwe to bring trapped illegal miners to the surface, after a shaft collapsed at a gold mine killing at least two other miners.The BBC's Shingai Nyoka reports that...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 17:01hrs | 480 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's apocalyptic end as Zimbabwe President
BERLIN - President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is reportedly going to be viciously toppled from power in a catastrophic manner, that will include a combination of mass civil revolts and militia-like insurrect...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 11:14hrs | 22630 | by Itai Mushekwe
Prophet Freddy courts controversy with 'drag queen' role
CAN someone please present gospel musician, Prophet Freddy, with his award for Most controversial gospel musician as he has already hogged the limelight again after appearing as a drag queen on his Zv...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 05:43hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
The regime is alien to transparency, accountability
THE ruling Zanu-PF party members have been giving Zimbabweans comic relief in the past few months, making the right noises about transparency and accountability in government and the economy, but ques...Published: 05 Feb 2020 at 06:12hrs | 296 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Dynamos to tour South Africa
DYNAMOS are leaving nothing to chance as they seek to return to their competitive best in the 2020 season with the team set to tour South Africa for pre-season preparations. The Glamour Boys a...Published: 03 Feb 2020 at 05:27hrs | 1368 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube unveils key Govt plans for 2020
GOVERNMENT has set aside $8,5 billion to support electricity generation and imports this year as part of efforts to improve power supply and ease load shedding. A further $500 million will be ...Published: 01 Feb 2020 at 06:26hrs | 684 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's hollow graft rhetoric detached from reality
A RECENT report by Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) showing the country is losing a staggering US$1,8 billion annually to corruption is a damning indictment on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:15hrs | 203 | by Tinashe Kairiza
Mthuli Ncube sparks cabinet rift
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube is at loggerheads with his cabinet colleagues over his decision to nudge the government into joining the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (Eiti), an internat...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:14hrs | 3989 | by Staff reporter
Is the new dispensation keen on devolution?
It should be recalled that the nationalist struggle's main focus was the achievement of an electoral system with one person one vote as its basis and the resultant establishment of a newly independent...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 13:45hrs | 481 | by Vivian Viyo Siziba
'Trump to add new names to sanctions list' - splendid, please add Chamisa Mthuli Ncube!
"Trump to add more names on Zimbabwe sanctions list!" screamed the headlines in Bulawayo 24!YES! YES! I scream back, static ecstatic with in delight!The sanctions list needed revisitin...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 09:30hrs | 5442 | by Wilbert Mukori
Ian Khama loses bid to nullify election results
Botswana's court of appeal on Wednesday dismissed an opposition bid to challenge election results that enabled President Mokgweetsi Masisi to secure a five-year term.The ruling Botswana Democr...Published: 29 Jan 2020 at 20:56hrs | 5763 | by AFP
Zimbabwe eyes Plate League gong
Zimbabwe opened their first match of the Plate League (playoffs for the bottom 8) on a high note at the ongoing U19 Cricket World Cup tournament in South Africa following their resounding victory over...Published: 28 Jan 2020 at 20:38hrs | 611 | by Daniel Itai at the North-West University in Potchefstroom
Zimbabwe trade deficit narrows 81% to US$474m
ZIMBABWE'S trade deficit narrowed by 81% to US$474 million between February and December last year compared to the same period in 2018, mainly due to shortages of foreign currency for imports....Published: 28 Jan 2020 at 12:58hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Mining firms battle brain drain
ZIMBABWE's mining companies are battling to retain critical staff by pampering their workers with lucrative incentives that include paying in hard currency, NewsDay Business has learnt.Last June, ...Published: 28 Jan 2020 at 12:57hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants, youths to benefit from 1 300 stands
CIVIL servants and youths are set to benefit from 1 300 residential stands unveiled in Melfort, Goromonzi South constituency, NewsDay has learnt.According to a letter from the Local Government...Published: 27 Jan 2020 at 19:26hrs | 983 | by Staff reporter
Machete gangs leave one dead, several injured in ore heist
"Mining in Zimbabwe is no longer safe for women," says Sanelisiwe Maseko, a single mother of two whose mine in Colleen Bawn was recently invaded by machete-wielding men in a bloody raid that left one ...Published: 26 Jan 2020 at 06:29hrs | 3920 | by Staff reporter
Youth are sleeping on duty
It is the right moment for the youth in Zimbabwe to realise that gone are the days when government would proffer a lot of opportunities in a silver plate. Our brothers who had an opportunity to ...Published: 25 Jan 2020 at 19:29hrs | 626 | by Matora Hupile
Zanu PF youths in bid to provide decent accommodation
Zanu PF youths have acquired the remainder of Melfort Farm in Goromonzi as part of their efforts to provide decent accommodation in line with Vision 2030. In an interview yesterday, Zanu PF Ma...Published: 24 Jan 2020 at 01:01hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
There is a special place in hell for women!!!!
This is a special quote from the former Secretary of State Madeline Albright. There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women." This quote comes to my mind because the ZACC boss ...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 21:58hrs | 2322 | by Nomazulu Thata
Chamisa's secret revealed at SONA
In his state of the nation address the MDC A leader shocked the nation by his loud silence on sanctions. ZANU PF has always said the opposition is after destroying the gains of independence and hurt t...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 13:41hrs | 6468 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
All that glitters is not gold
I AM not sure of the details but around the year 2000, a geological exploration team found alluvial diamonds at Marange in Zimbabwe. They cut trenches and did further exploration for a number of years...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 06:34hrs | 1003 | by Eddie Cross
Chamisa's allies lose relatives to MaShurugwi
TOP MDC leaders Lynette Karenyi-Kore (vice-president) and Job Sikhala (vice-chairperson) this week lost their relatives to the violent machete clashes in mining areas in the country.In an intervie...Published: 21 Jan 2020 at 18:48hrs | 388 | by Staff rpeorter
Chamisa risks arrest for attempting to cause unrest
The MSC A President Mr Nelson Chamisa and his two senior members Lynette Karenyi Kore and Job Trouble Sikhala face arrests and serious reprimand for misinforming the masses. They have graduated in sen...Published: 21 Jan 2020 at 14:23hrs | 5463 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
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