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Zanu-PF hawks query Mnangagwa's capacity
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's 2023 election campaign, which has been underway since the Zanu-PF Esigodini Conference in 2018, is increasingly coming under scrutiny within government, the ruling party...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 06:56hrs | 7533 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa feud with Tagwirei exposed
The feud between Christopher Mutsvangwa, Eddie Cross with business tycoon Kuda Tagwirei is centred on the failure by the two to bring the businessman to support MOGS Oil & Gas Services' bid to tak...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 11:59hrs | 9617 | by Staff reporter
US$17.7 million loan blocked foreigners from Feruka pipeline
The US$17.7 million loaned to government by business tycoon Kuda Tagwirei in 2018 blocked foreigners from taking over controlling stake in the Feruka pipeline.This emerged at a time when Zanu ...Published: 12 Feb 2020 at 09:45hrs | 1068 | by Paul Ndou
RBZ clears Dubai firm in US$20 million deal
Zimbabwe's famous five-star hotel, the Meikles Hotel, is finally set to change hands after the current owner Meikles Limited last week received approval from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s excha...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 08:18hrs | 3232 | by Staff reporter
Shunned by the West and China, Zimbabwe turns to U.A.E.
Sanctioned by the West and spurned by China, Zimbabwe has turned to the United Arab Emirates in its latest bid to find a savior that can arrest the collapse of its economy.Zimbabwe's governmen...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:23hrs | 849 | by Bloomberg
High Court orders Mujuru to compensate Dubai company
Former Vice-President (VP) Joice Mujuru has been ordered by the High Court to compensate a United Arab Emirates-based company, Suzane General Trading JLT (Pvt) Ltd, US$70 000 following the collapse of...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 14:43hrs | 2605 | by Staff Reporter
President Mnangagwa should get his ducks in a row
In any land, the Presidency is a sacred office and public servants therein are expected to be completely human and emphathetic. In addition they could be geniuses, solutionists, if not they should&nbs...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 09:25hrs | 2245 | by Josiah Mucharowana
Parents die as children party in the UK
Zimbabwe is now in a situation where the diaspora needs to stand up and be counted. The diaspora action is not seen in big government projects where diaspora names are called. Diaspora must assist by ...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 14:49hrs | 7640 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa has intel on gold smuggling
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed that Zimbabwe has lost gold worth US$60 million through a syndicate of businessmen that clandestinely export the precious mineral to Dubai.Mnangagwa m...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:40hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Meikles no longer 5-star hotel by international standards
MEIKLES Hotel is no longer a five-star hotel by international standards owing to its failure to secure US$15 million towards refurbishing the iconic establishment.The disposal of Meikles Hotel...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:11hrs | 1503 | by Staff reporter
Marry will not survive prison: Another Epstein case; ZACC will have blood on their hands
If Marry goes to prison for charges against attempting to murder the General and former husband General Chiwenga, she will not survive this saga unfolding. There are several reasons why Marry will not...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 14:17hrs | 13076 | by Nomazulu Thata
ZACC; please realize Marry Chiwenga from remand prison unconditionally: This is downright unfair!!
We read with dismay how Mrs Chiwenga laundered cash and externalized it to foreign banks. What Marry did; this crime she has committed is not new to Zimbabwe. How has it become a crime now for her to ...Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 14:44hrs | 12997 | by Nomazulu Thata
Cape Town sevens tourney kicks-off
28 teams will from today battle it up in the three day rugby tournament that is composed of 16 men's and 13 women's teams at the Cape Town stadium.Following their 15 - 0 emphatic win over New ...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:58hrs | 381 | by Daniel Itai, Cape Town, South Africa
South Africa wins another rugby title
Following their successful World Cup campaign which they resoundingly won after beating England 32 - 12 in the final last month in Japan, South Africa's sevens "Blitzboks" yesterday thrashed New Zeala...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 06:55hrs | 301 | by Daniel Itai, Dubai, UAE
Army grabs Omani tycoon's properties over DRC deal
THE military seized various properties belonging to mega rich Omani businessman Thamer al Shanfari as a result of a fallout emanating from a diamond mining operation in the Democratic Republic of Cong...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:31hrs | 1612 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF contests the registration of Blue Roof as part of Mugabe's estate.
ZANU-PF commercial enterprise, M and S Syndicate (Private) Limited, has contested the registration of three upmarket properties as part of the late former President Robert Mugabe's estate. The...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:05hrs | 1011 | by Staff reporter
'Robert Mugabe had only 1 farm and 10 cars'
The late Zimbabwean strongman Robert Mugabe only left ten cars and 1 farm for his family among other few properties that have been formally registered by his daughter Bona Mugabe. According to the...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 09:41hrs | 6270 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ZCDC plans first auction outside Zimbabwe
State-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) is planning gem auctions outside the country, including in Asian cities, to widen marketing options amid a market glut that's steadily made pol...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 06:13hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's riches to be made public
Former President Robert Mugabe's wealth will be revealed in a few days, putting to rest much speculation and conjecture.This week the Master of the High Court is expected to give the full list...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 05:57hrs | 2209 | by Staff reporter
Probe rogue RBZ, says Biti
PUBLIC Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson Tendai Biti yesterday said the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) must be removed from being under the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), alleging that the cent...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 11:49hrs | 739 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doctors to get 'mushikashika' cars from govt - can this absurdity ever get any worse?
As the Zimbabwe government ups the ante in its concerted efforts in dehumanizing and degrading the people of this country - through its brazenly heartless and cold-hearted economic policies that have ...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 18:37hrs | 1520 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa fast-tracks Dubai deals
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has said it will soon fast-track paperwork for construction of an upmarket hotel for his business partners from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ensure exte...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 06:59hrs | 1655 | by Staff reporter
China corners Mthuli Ncube
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube on Wednesday held crunch talks with China's Deputy Ambassador to Zimbabwe Zhao Baogang following a nasty fallout over development-partner support figures presented in the...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 18:07hrs | 2008 | by Staff reporter
UAE Dubai official jets in
President Mnangagwa's visit to United Arab Emirates this week has started bearing fruits as an official from the oil-rich country has jetted into the country to scout for investment opportunities, a C...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 18:01hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
JETGATE: 'Mnangagwa uses luxury jet to loot diamonds and foreign currency'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa seemingly sensing his imminent boot from power, is allegedly involved in grand looting of the country's scarce foreign currency coffers and resources using his chain of hi...Published: 22 Nov 2019 at 07:37hrs | 13591 | by Mary-Kate Kahari
Nothing hopeful about Chamisa's HONA
The much hyped, but shallow, so called ‘Hope of The Nation Address', (HONA) by opposition leader, Nelson Chamisa had nothing new in it that Zimbabweans could actually hold on to, and believe t...Published: 21 Nov 2019 at 14:50hrs | 2474 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini
United Arab Emirates to send opportunity scouts to Zimbabwe
A high-powered business delegation from the United Arab Emirates will soon visit Zimbabwe to scout for potential business opportunities offered by the country under the new dispensation, Finance and E...Published: 20 Nov 2019 at 04:04hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa courts the world
THE international community should embrace Zimbabwe as it forges ahead with its engagement and re-engagement drive to attract global capital to rebuild the economy, President Mnangagwa has said. ...Published: 19 Nov 2019 at 05:42hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah ropes in Madlela
Axe-wielding musician, Madlela Skhobokhobo has been added onto the line-up of a forthcoming show to be headlined by Jah Prayzah (JP) in Bulawayo. Madlela who is preparing for his wedding next ...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 06:29hrs | 475 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa courts Dubai investors
Zimbabwe intends to lure cash-rich investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to exploit opportunities in mining, tourism and manufacturing when it engages them at the 5th Global Business Forum on ...Published: 18 Nov 2019 at 06:25hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa flies out to Dubai
President Emmerson Mnangagwa will tomorrow join fellow African governments and business leaders for the 6th Global Business Forum Africa 2019 (GBFAfrica 2019) scheduled to kick off this Mo...Published: 17 Nov 2019 at 18:21hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
Sikhala talks about bloodshed, says MDC is coming for Mnangagwa
MDC national vice chairperson Job Sikhala, who is battling subversion charges and last week had his case moved from the Bikita Magistrates' Court to Masvingo High Court, has said he will not be cowed ...Published: 16 Nov 2019 at 19:19hrs | 6543 | by Staff reporter
Councils demand garnishee powers
LOCAL authorities are seeking garnishing powers to deal with defaulting ratepayers who are reluctant to pay their bills in the absence of such authority.This was highlighted at the Urban Counc...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 06:29hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa owns ZUPCO buses?
National Patriotic Front Spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has questioned the ownership of the recent fleet of buses that were launched under the ZUPCO scheme. Mawarire's probing questions arose ...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 08:23hrs | 18102 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Workz & Econet ready to bring eSIM to Zimbabwe
Dublin/Dubai - Today, mobile and IoT solutions provider Workz Group and Econet Zimbabwe announced a deal that will see them offer Zimbabwean subscribers network connectivity via embedded SIM dev...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 08:43hrs | 7426 | by Agencies
Jah Prayzah not coming to Bulawayo
BULAWAYO fans will have to wait a bit longer to witness Jah Prayzah and his Third Generation Band live in action as the musician has cancelled his gig that was slated for this weekend. Jah Pra...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 05:44hrs | 259 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean model crowned Pan-African Queen
TOP Zimbabwean model Pauline Marere on Friday last week added another feather to her crown after she was capped Miss Pan-African Queen at the continental pageant's 2019 grand finale held in Lagos, Nig...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:49hrs | 274 | by Staff reporter
Govt moans it doesn't have money, but expects impoverished citizens to have money for ever-increasing tariffs!
I am not much of an economist, but the manner in which the Zimbabwe government is seemingly unapologetically overburdening its already suffering citizens with ever-increasing tariffs leaves me with a ...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 08:43hrs | 2792 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt abuse and bullying of own citizens pushing them right into the arms of the USA
As tensions between the beleaguered Zimbabwe government and the United States of America (USA) ambassador Brian Nichols continue to intensify - especially, in the wake of the latter's recent flat deni...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 12:58hrs | 1978 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
All signs bad - ZimVigil Diary
A number of reports this week exposed the worsening situation in Zimbabwe, facing hunger and malnutrition, continued abuse of human rights and a contracting economy. On Wednesday Veritas,...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 10:33hrs | 2279 | by ZimVigil Diary
Mnangagwa buys massive beachfront villa in Dubai?
BERLIN - Spendthrift President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has reportedly bought an exquisite massive beachfront villa in Dubai, where he intends to retire or alternatively use the opulent property as an exil...Published: 21 Oct 2019 at 10:22hrs | 46094 | by Itai Mushekwe
Zanu-PF illicit forex deals exposed
Zanu-PF bought its fleet of luxury vehicles and colourful regalia used during last year's election campaign through a company that was recently blacklisted by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) for al...Published: 20 Oct 2019 at 23:54hrs | 5477 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe's infrastructure to be twice that of Dubai'
"Zimbabwe's infrastructure will develop to an extent twice that of the Middle Eastern City of Dubai as God has chosen Zimbabwe to be the 2nd Israel, after the Israelites rejected Him," declares Apostl...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 17:36hrs | 22700 | by Mukudzei Jonhera
US$400m NRZ deal divides ministers
CABINET's shock decision this week to cancel the US$400 million National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recapitalisation deal won by the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG) and South African ...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:27hrs | 418 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa summoned private jet from France for Bulawayo trip
President Emmerson Mnangagwa summoned a private jet from France to fly him the round trip to Bulawayo from Harare, ZimLive reported.The US$30,000-per-hour Boeing 737 flew 11,330km to pick up t...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 20:28hrs | 200 | by Staff reporter
Mupfumira ejected from Politburo meeting
Sacked Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister and Zanu-PF Politburo member Prisca Mupfumira, who is on $5 000 bail for alleged criminal abuse of office, was ejected from yesterday's ex...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:44hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe suspension lifted
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has lifted the suspension on Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) this afternoon. The announcement was made at the ongoing board meeting in Dubai, United Arab Emirates...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 15:57hrs | 714 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa private jet aborted take-off from France over technical fault
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's private jet aborted take-off from Lyon on Thursday night after the pilots reported a technical problem with the aircraft, ZimLive can reveal.The 77-year-old lead...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 18:41hrs | 2407 | by ZimLive
Brothers in alms
There apparently being nothing pressing to do at home, comrade Mnangagwa splashed out $30,000 an hour on hiring a plane from Dubai to fly him and his delegation to a conference in France. He is report...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 18:09hrs | 2788 | by Zimbabwe Vigil
ICC to lift Zimbabwe suspension?
ZIMBABWEAN cricket stakeholders are keeping their fingers crossed that the International Cricket Council (ICC) will lift the country's suspension, with an announcement to be made tomorrow.All ...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:00hrs | 247 | by Staff reporter
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