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RBZ's interbank forex policy failed miserably in 2008
Just in case folks out there start jumping up and down ululating and eulogising at the forex trading liberalisation policy announced by the RBZ, a cursory look at the country's...Published: 6 hrs ago | 1994 | by Colls Ndlovu
Dynamos race against time
DYNAMOS are racing against time to complete their squad for the upcoming season after the Premier Soccer League (PSL) ordered clubs to submit their player registration documents by tomorrow.Th...Published: 9 hrs ago | 788 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo has no title deeds to City Hall, Tower Block
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) does not have title deeds to some of its important assets such as the City Hall, Tower Block and dams, among others, an official has said.Title deeds are import...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1095 | by Staff reporter
Sadc, EU positions on Zimbabwe: Attempting an end of history
Last week, there were two very important statements issued on Zimbabwe by two very important inter-State political bodies. The first of these statements and closer to home was issued by the Southern A...Published: 10 hrs ago | 689 | by Takura Zhangazha
Chiwenga unable to speak and has not eaten for a week
An online newspaper which first broke the news that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga had been airlifted to India on a health emergency has reported that the ailing Chiwenga has been unable to eat o...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 16:06hrs | 21914 | by ZimLive
Mugabe son in-law trial continues
The trial of former President Mugabe's son-in-law Simba Chikore yesterday continued with an inspection in loco held at the secret Zimbabwe Airways premises in Chishawasha.Chikore's lawyer Jona...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 14:05hrs | 1327 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets fresh chance from EU
In a rare piece of good news for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his under pressure administration, he has been given a stay of execution by the European Union (EU), whose Parliament had proposed tou...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 12:07hrs | 2851 | by Staff reporter
How to Choose the Best Forex Broker for Beginners
The Forex market is one of the largest financial markets in the world. It offers 24 hours trading with a turnover of trillions of dollars a day. The currency market is filled with people with diverse ...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 11:28hrs | 518 | by Staff Reporter
Chiwenga's health deteriorates, SA wishes him a speedy recovery
The South African government on Tuesday sent well wishes to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga who is being treated in India for an undisclosed ailment."On Zimbabwe, we must start by wishing ...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 10:09hrs | 17616 | by ZimLive
Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa
Is democracy in Africa in retreat? Or is it simply suffering "growing pains"? The last 12 months have seen a great deal of controversy and debate on these important questions.There have been s...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 10:08hrs | 236 | by Nic Cheeseman
Forex shortages hit money transfer agencies
Money transfer agencies mainly Western Union, have become latest victims of foreign currency shortages as it emerged they are failing to access hard cash from local banks for onward transfer to receiv...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:57hrs | 6182 | by Staff reporter
Local authorities seek exemption from 2c tax
LOCAL authorities have appealed to Government seeking exemption from the two percent Intermediated Money Transfer Tax, which they say is impacting negatively on effective use of road fund allocations ...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:40hrs | 1165 | by Staff reporter
Disinformation and misinformation the new battlefront
EDITOR,The information age has brought with it many opportunities as well as challenges. Is it not ironic that in this digital age where information is supposed to be available at our fingerti...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:38hrs | 772 | by Davison Kaiyo.
Isuzu bakkies are a favourite in Zimbabwe
Zimbabweans love their bakkies. In fact, it is safe to say that Zimbabweans love their Isuzu bakkies - in particular, the Isuzu Double Cab bakkie, ...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 16:52hrs | 2420 | by Staff reporter
'Government does not own Zimpapers'
Former Minister of Information Professor Jonathan Moyo says government does not have any shareholding in the Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers) a company that publishes The Herald, The Chronicle, Sunday ...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:15hrs | 1172 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwean actor lands role in UK series
UNITED KINGDOM-BASED Zimbabwean actor, Samantha Ncube Mahlangu is set to feature in a UK series titled Wives, that is scheduled for screening during the first week of May on Africa Magic Channels that...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:30hrs | 678 | by Staff reporter
MDC councillor in court over violence
MDC councillor for Mabelreign, Denford Ngadziore, appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday on allegations of inciting last month's public violence.Ngadziore, who was represented by ...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:29hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scientists discover 'ozone hole' over South Africa
A team of Zimbabwean researchers has discovered an "ozone hole" over South Africa that is centred over the Free State Province during spring, which impacts on temperature and rainfall levels, accordin...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 23:04hrs | 4726 | by Staff reporter
Comparative analysis of current political developments in Zimbabwe
It is critical and paramount of importance to do case studies, researches and analysis in any situation, mainly because they curb problems, and act as an indicator and eye opener for future events. Ba...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 14:48hrs | 637 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zanu-PF leaders trapped in Rhodesia
Growing up back then, this Village Idiot remembers well two Rhodesian slogans; ‘Rhodesia will never Die and Rhodesia is Super'. Looking at it today this remains true to the core. The Urban I...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 13:33hrs | 1321 | by Cont Mhlanga - Village idiot
Mnangagwa targets rights lawyers, doctors
CIVIC society groups and opposition parties yesterday described President Emmerson Mnangagwa's threatened clampdown on last month's human rights defenders as shocking and a direct attack on democracy,...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:23hrs | 1187 | by Staff reporter
Spiritual significance of lobola/ roora
Calls to abolish the payment of lobola/roora are associated with some feminist perspective, which decries it as the major cause of inequalities between the sexes. Arguments against it are well establi...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:20hrs | 1424 | by Miriam Tose Majome
'Lack of consensus fomented govt ructions, discord'
OF late, there have been contradictory statements coming out of the Information ministry and other government departments regarding various programmes and policy issues. NewsDay (ND) chief reporter Ev...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:10hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
We can import knowledge, technology to boost the economy
AS our government continues with the belief that borrowing money is one of the means to kickstart the economy, perhaps they can be reminded that they can also import new knowledge and technology, whic...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:06hrs | 106 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Zimbabwe GNU talks dismissed
Zimbabwe should not be stampeded into a so-called Government of national unity or power sharing arrangement because it has a constitutionally-mandated ruling party that won last year's elections, a se...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 06:57hrs | 821 | by Staff reporter
Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:55hrs | 221 | by Victor Bhoroma
What should I watch out for when betting on sports?
Sports betting is becoming more and more popular. As a result, new bookmakers are constantly coming onto the market and trying to lure players into their ranks with a high bonus. In order to get an ov...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:49hrs | 161 | by Staff Reporter
The best online casinos in 2019
Many gamblers will have noticed. In 2019, numerous new online casinos entered the market again, offering players high bonuses that lure them to make a deposit. However, as last year, there are some ca...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:45hrs | 89 | by Staff Reporter
Sports betting - is it gambling or predictable?
Sports betting views vary from player to player. Many also speak of gambling when it comes to tips_on football and the like. But if you take a closer look at this section, you can quickly see that inf...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:40hrs | 426 | by Staff Reporter
More bad news for Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe should brace for more problems after the European Union (EU) Parliament proposed a fresh round of punitive sanctions this week against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government, followi...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 16:12hrs | 18594 | by Staff reporter
Tafataona Mahoso: A man of many hats
Rupise: Poetry of Love, Separation and Reunion 1977-2017; By Tafataona Mahoso; Mutare, Samwasika Heritage Products.136 PagesISBN: 978-1-7706-070-9 (Paperback)INDEED Tafataona M...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 16:09hrs | 1744 | by Staff writer
CIO dirty secrets exposed
A top Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) officer has accused his bosses in the spy agency of victimising him because they fear he will expose their corrupt activities.Augustine Mutambu, the C...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:17hrs | 3060 | by Staff reporter
'Why we are talking to Mnangagwa'
The MDC-T led by Thokozani Khupe is one of the opposition parties that have embraced calls for dialogue by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, which is meant to address the country's political and economic ...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:13hrs | 1130 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo artistes more popular outside Zimbabwe'
Southern region artistes say they are more popular outside Zimbabwe due to a number of reasons, chief being the imbalance in airplay which favours artistes from the other parts of the country....Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:08hrs | 871 | by Staff reporter
We remain committed to media liberalisation
I have great pleasure to address you today (February 14) at the close of the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services' Strategic Planning Workshop.It is now four days since...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 07:45hrs | 55 | by Hon. Monica Mutsvangwa
Chamisa, Mnangagwa dialogue is not about power-sharing
Within five weeks of coming to power in November 2017, President Mnangagwa did the unthinkable.He drove to ailing opposition MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai's place of residence and he...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 07:44hrs | 754 | by Nick Mangwana
Salad cream intercepted at border
AUTHORITIES at Beitbridge Border Post have intercepted 21 tonnes of salad cream worth R470 000 being smuggled from South Africa to Harare. The Hash Logistics Truck was intercepted by the Ferre...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 20:09hrs | 518 | by Staff reporter
'Is Mnangagwa's govt pro-poor or Queen B?'
MDC legislators on Wednesday grilled Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi over the effects of government's austerity measures while bigwigs are living an extravagant life...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 14:42hrs | 1908 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe not yet ready for national dialogue
This Tuesday I wrote an analytic piece on how our main political leaders Pres Chamisa and Pres Mnangagwa have all used their political posturing skills at the expense of the nation's economic, politic...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 11:53hrs | 1975 | by Terence Simbi
Government committed to implementing reforms
The new administration under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has shown serious commitment in amending major reforms, which are mainly economic, political and media reforms, as shown by ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 11:45hrs | 1023 | by Gift Mashoko
Zimbabwe looks to tackle telecom fraud with technology
Despite an ambitious economic reform agenda, Zimbabwe's economic freedom score dropped down 3.6 points to a mere 40.4 on the Heritage Foundation's latest Index of Economic Freedom, making its economy ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 09:38hrs | 576 | by Agencies
We need complete thinkers, not compartmentalised ones
What does it mean to be a "complete thinker"? Complete thinking entails connecting apparently disparate or unconnected ideas.To further elaborate, it means being able to take on a variety of i...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:47hrs | 522 | by Conway Tutani
Ziyambi downplays Nduna murder confessions
JUSTICE minister Ziyambi Ziyambi yesterday tried to downplay Chegutu West MP Dexter Nduna's confession that he was a killer by telling the Senate that the word in Shona had several meanings.Zi...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:44hrs | 2905 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to speak at CEOs conference
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officiate at the 6th Africa Round Table, which ends here this afternoon. According to the programme, the President is expected to give a keynote add...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:33hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Southern Africa's problem of political elite impunity
Former South African deputy foreign affairs minister Aziz Pahad's support for the Maduro regime in Venezuela throws into sharp relief the acceptance by political elites in Southern Africa of die-hard ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:25hrs | 147 | by Tendai Biti and Mills
Time is right for alternative money
THE controversy surrounding the introduction of another local currency continues unabated. This time it was the former Finance minister, Tendai Biti, who ignited the current debate when he announced g...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:24hrs | 250 | by Zimwara
Comparative Analysis of current political Developments in Zimbabwe: Case Study - Shutdown and arrests of opposition officials
It is critical and paramount of importance to do case studies, researches and analysis in any situation, mainly because they curb problems, and act as an indicator and eye opener for future events. Ba...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 15:26hrs | 395 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Unparliamentary language Nduna and Temba must be sanctioned
Parliaments and legislative bodies around the world impose certain rules and standards during any parliamentary business Tradition has evolved that there are words or phrases that are deemed inappropr...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 12:30hrs | 1625 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Police Act amendment rebrands ZRP
The government has finally amended the Police Act in line with the Zimbabwean constitution, which will see the country's police force, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) re-named to the Zimbabwe Polic...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 10:21hrs | 4615 | by Staff reporter
English made easy
THE ART OF WRITING Many of us struggle with composition which is a core component in any English Exam. As a result this is our topic for the day. My ...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:18hrs | 826 | by The Language Coach
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