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'Matabeleland should be renamed Guruuswa'
President of The African Democrats (TAD) Marco F Machona has called for the compensation of Shona people by the Ndebele for what he Ndebele invasion under the leadership of King Mzilikazi. Mac...Published: 55 mins ago | 405 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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: 17 hrs ago | 285 | by Dr Gus Manatsa
Here we go again
Mnangagwa has made clear that Zimbabwe will have its own currency again by the end of the year. Economist and former senior MDC MP Eddie Cross says it will be the strongest currency in the region. The...Published: 17 hrs ago | 550 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
New currency unlikely to perform miracles for Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT'S plans to unveil a new currency by year-end without addressing macro-economic fundamentals could be catastrophic, while the proposed local unit risks suffering the same fate as the defunct...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 08:21hrs | 1102 | by Staff reporter
NRZ eyes regional markets for turnaround
GOVERNMENT plans to improve the interconnectivity of the National Railways of Zimbabwe with other countries in the region to improve the parastatal's market share and revenue, a Cabinet Minister said ...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 07:51hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP 'rejects' MDC official's medical donations
CHIREDZI West legislator Farai Musikavanhu has allegedly withdrawn hospital beds and other medical ancillary supplies donated to Chiredzi Polyclinic by opposition MDC losing parliamentary aspirant Joh...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1510 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants Zimbabwe to be a football powerhouse by 2030
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa says the country should transform itself into a football powerhouse by 2030 and has challenged the nation to rally behind the Warriors in their 2019 AFCON finals adventure in Egypt...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:07hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
'We are Warriors,' says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said that under the Second Republic, sport plays a critical role in uniting the people as well as being a vehicle for development. He said this last night at the fundraising di...Published: 13 Jun 2019 at 07:03hrs | 282 | 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 | 784 | by Elijah Chihota
Mnangagwa wins approval ratings?
It was a twar. That is the colloquial term for Twitter "war" as social media users on the microblogging site call it. This time, beginning some 48 hours ago, Zimbabweans (or Twimbos) engaged in a "war...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 08:06hrs | 3368 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa lays out Zimbabwe currency roadmap
The country should expect the reintroduction of a local currency before the end of the year, President Mnangagwa has said. He said this while addressing Southlea Park residents in Harare after taking ...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:49hrs | 795 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to dump rand, US dollar
Zimbabwean will do away with the multiple currency regime - which includes the rand, US Dollar and other units - currently accepted as legal tender alongside the RTGS$ consisting of bond notes and ele...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 19:50hrs | 2776 | by Staff reporter
A billion reasons to believe in Pan Africanism?
Pan-Africanism is a worldwide intellectual movement that aims to encourage and strengthen bonds of solidarity between all people of African descent. ... At its core Pan-Africanism is "a belief that Af...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 11:37hrs | 550 | by Enos Denhere
The Inevitable Rise of ZAPU
I must contend from the onset that the rise of the people's vanguard party ZAPU is inevitable and unstoppable. Everyone who has once associated with the party in the past and expended effort in improv...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:37hrs | 1625 | by Mqondobanzi Nduna Magonya
Churches to expose people plotting to remove Mnangagwa
WE, the collective of over 100 likeminded peace loving Civic Society Organizations, Community Based Organizations and churches across denominations from across Zimbabwe that are representative o...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 14:00hrs | 5666 | by CSCJF (Pastors and Bishops)
No one has the right to cause anymore bloodshed in Zimbabwe
CHURCHES AND CIVIC SOCIETY FORUMPRESS STATEMENTON THECURRENT SOCIO, ECONOMIC AND POLITICAL SITUATION IN ZIMBABWEReleased at BULAWAYO, this 6th day of J...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 12:55hrs | 1578 | by Pastors and Bishops
From Bingu wa Mutharika to Dambudzo wa Malaba & Chigumba
The deteriorating economy of Zimbabwe is a vindication that President ED Mnangagwa was imposed on Zimbabweans by none other than the controversial Zimbabwe Election Commission (ZEC) and the Supreme Co...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 12:36hrs | 2421 | by Don Chigumba
You will never walk alone, Comrade President
Events of the 18th to the 24th November 2017 in Zimbabwe are still vivid in the minds of many people across the world. The events were greeted by many with jubilation, tears of joy, all night celebrat...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 23:09hrs | 4630 | by Kennedy Mapesa Mandaza
19 year old pilot shatters aviation record
A 19 year-old Bindura-born flying sensation, has become the youngest pilot in the country after passing his aviation studies with flying colours.Mr Simbarashe Machigere was awarded a commercia...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 18:00hrs | 2676 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa confronts Mnangagwa
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has told President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stop using Robert Mugabe's tactics to crush dissenting voices and activists who are showing displeasure at how the government is runn...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 17:47hrs | 10247 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe economic update with Economist Eddie Cross
We are now 9 months into the Transitional Stabilisation Program and a great deal has been achieved. Let's summarize:* We have eliminated the Fiscal deficit that was the main driver in the past...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 16:56hrs | 3173 | by Eddie Cross
2019 Africa Day Celebrations @ Valley Crest Academy - 'What it means to be African'
The Interact Club at Valley Crest Academy (VCA) in Waterfalls-Park town in Harare hosted the 25th of May 2019 Africa Day celebrations in style. Huxton High school based in Waterfalls added the hive of...Published: 03 Jun 2019 at 07:29hrs | 133 | by Brian Maregedze
Zimbabwe football fans denounce Mnangagwa at Durban match
Hundreds of flag-waving Zimbabwean football fans denounced President Emmerson Mnangagwa through song when Zimbabwe played the Comoros at Magogo Stadium in Durban on Saturday.In invective-loade...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 21:29hrs | 4427 | by ZimLive
Embassy vs the people
The Zimbabwe Embassy refused to accept a letter from the Vigil on Friday and instead called the police to clear us away from the building. The letter protests at the involvement of Embassy officials i...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 21:08hrs | 1774 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Forex shortages grossly affect BCC service delivery
THE Bulawayo City Council is getting less than one percent of its revenue collection in forex as the local authority is still struggling to raise foreign currency required to boost some of its service...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:23hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Tocky's song insulting people from 'Binga' banned from airwaves
SERIAL hit-maker Tocky Vibes has expressed shock and disbelief at the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ)'s recent move to ban his song — "African Queen" (Binga) — from the airwaves.T...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:19hrs | 1226 | by Staff reporter
'Biti participated in drafting ZIDERA' - would have been smartest vs folly of rigged election
"Zimbabwe is currently experiencing extreme hardships as a result of sanctions which were imposed at the instigation of some of Zimbabwean citizens. Zimbabwe Democratic Economic Recovery Act (ZIDERA) ...Published: 29 May 2019 at 12:20hrs | 2140 | by Wilbert Mukori
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
ZAA UK celebrates 9th Anniversary in style as winners are announced
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK hosted an excellent awards dinner gala on their 9th anniversary at the Millennium Gloucester Hotel in London on Africa Day which saw a number of people and organisations i...Published: 28 May 2019 at 09:36hrs | 270 | by Agencies
Zanu-PF UK youths promote Mnangagwa's vision
Zanu-PF's United Kingdom (UK) Youth League members have thrown their weight behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa and launched a campaign to support the Head of State's economic reforms which seeks to p...Published: 26 May 2019 at 13:34hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Africa Day ADF speech 2019
Africa day is about the freedom of the African people, it is not so much more about the trivialisation of the ordinary people of Africa by those in the know or who claim so to be or in power. Africa d...Published: 25 May 2019 at 16:14hrs | 256 | by Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda
Africa Day not yet uhuru
Africa emerged from the dark cruel days of colonialism. The inspiration to find itself and shake the shackles of bondage came from the soup of Africa day. Africa day has brought about different vibes....Published: 25 May 2019 at 14:51hrs | 250 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
MDC congress: Redefining the people's agenda
This weekend the MDC will hold its elective congress in Gweru, Midlands province, under the theme Defining a new course for Zimbabwe. This is the 5th congress we are holding since February 1999, when ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:39hrs | 703 | by Tendai Biti
Mnangagwa's 'Open for business' mantra collapses
THE surprise move by major gold producer Metallon Corporation to sue the government over its failure to pay for gold deliveries commensurately has brought into sharp focus the country's continued fore...Published: 24 May 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1920 | by Staff reporter
What MDC congress hopefuls said
The MDC congress kicks off today with youths and women's assemblies elections. NewsDay caught up with some of the candidates vying for positions at the congress to get their views on why they think th...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:50hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
Africa lost in Africa day
Africa emerged from the dark cruel days of colonialism. The inspiration to find itself and shake the shackles of bondage came from the soup of Africa day. Africa day has brought about different vibes....Published: 23 May 2019 at 21:47hrs | 1095 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Special Message from Prof Welshman Ncube
Fellow MDC members, in the next twenty four (24) hours we will gather at Ascot Stadium in my hometown of Gweru for a historic, momentous occasion in the history of our party and our nation.For...Published: 23 May 2019 at 21:42hrs | 5245 | by Welshman Ncube
Western Union struggles to pay out customers in Zimbabwe
Western Union Co (WU.N), the world's biggest money-transfer company, is struggling to pay out customers in Zimbabwe. The foreign currency crisis in Zimbabwe has adversely affected operations at most o...Published: 22 May 2019 at 10:44hrs | 2756 | by Staff reporter
EXTRACT: The men who helped Chiwenga to execute the coup
Two Weeks in November by Douglas Rodgers is the thrilling story of a high ranking politician, an exiled human rights lawyer, a dangerous spy and a low-key white businessman turned political fixe...Published: 20 May 2019 at 14:48hrs | 16031 | by Douglas Rodgers
'Mnangagwa must convene inclusive national dialogue' - reward for rigging elections, to what end
Dear Tajamuka/Sesjikile"After the 2018 disputed elections, we stated categorically clear that the electoral process and its outcome fell abysmally short of a truly free and fair election. As a...Published: 20 May 2019 at 12:09hrs | 2678 | by Nomusa Garikai
DIDG loses exclusive rights to NRZ deal
GOVERNMENT has removed the exclusivity clause for the US$400 million National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recapitalisation deal after investors for the project failed to provide proof of funding within...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:36hrs | 811 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa must convene inclusive national dialogue' - reward for rigging elections, to what end
Dear Tajamuka/Sesjikile "After the 2018 disputed elections, we stated categorically clear that the electoral process and its outcome fell abysmally short of a truly free and fair election. As ...Published: 19 May 2019 at 20:46hrs | 1316 | by Nomusa Garikai
Minister Matiza in NRZ funding storm
TRANSPORT minister Joel Biggie Matiza could have mislead parliament this week when he told legislators that South African rail, port and pipeline company, Transnet, and Diaspora Infrastructure Develop...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:18hrs | 2507 | by Staff reporter
ED envy Ramaphosa's 57.5% free votes, blatantly rigged to get 50.8% and now he is stuck
"Congratulations @CyrilRamaphosa on your election victory. We wish you success as you build a strong and prosperous South Africa, and look forward to working closely together as we further strengthen ...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:26hrs | 2110 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
R470 000 fraudster arrested
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 52-year-old man who had been on their wanted list since October last year for allegedly defrauding a teacher of R470 000 in cash. Everight Ncube of Plot 2 Po...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:24hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter
No joy for Zimbabwean voters in diaspora
Zimbabwe Electoral Commissioner Dr Qhubani Moyo says Zimbabwean living in diaspora do not possess the right to vote unless the constitution is amended to offer them that right.Posting on Faceb...Published: 13 May 2019 at 21:07hrs | 1880 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WorldRemit records surge in diaspora remittances
INTERNATIONAL money transfer service, WorldRemit, has seen a 40% surge in customers sending money to Zimbabwe for cash collection through ZB Bank.In a statement, country director of Zimbabwe a...Published: 13 May 2019 at 08:56hrs | 1951 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni calls for more sanctions on Zimbabwe
POLITICIANS and analysts have slammed outspoken Ntabazinduna traditional leader, Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni, for his unrelenting call for the United States of America and the European Union to add more il...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:50hrs | 2418 | by Staff reporter
The plight of Zimbabweans
All eyes were on me and I had no money to buy data. I wanted to get the latest news from onlinenewspapers but I had no money.Samutoko not his real name is a University graduate who is ekei...Published: 10 May 2019 at 17:34hrs | 1344 | by Leonard Koni
Econet warns of fraudulent investment schemes
TELECOMS group Econet Wireless has warned the public to be wary of fraudulent investment schemes being run on social media platforms. Some of these schemes use Econet's electronic money transfer syste...Published: 10 May 2019 at 14:13hrs | 2376 | by Staff reporter
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