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'Mnangagwa in no hurry to fix economy'
As the world marks the 61st anniversary of the International Human Rights Day, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (The Forum) has lamented the deterioration in living standards, claiming that the Pre...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:44hrs | 7699 | by Staff reporter
F1 racecourse construction begins in Zimbabwe
PRELIMINARY survey and construction works on a multi-million dollar investment comprising an international Formula One (F1) grade motor racing circuit course, which is expected to add more glamour in ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:37hrs | 909 | by Staff reporter
China to inject fresh funds into Zimbabwe economy?
China will provide fresh funding for new infrastructure projects that are expected to jerk the economy and create new jobs. Reports of prospective funding come in the wake of last week's visit by the ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:28hrs | 297 | by Staff rpeorter
The name Mashurugwi irks the Shurugwi residents
The land of many heroes Shurugwi. The welcoming area and it does not deserve to be labelled as the mother land of these cold blooded criminals.Comrade Matemadanda the National Political Commis...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 08:20hrs | 1087 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
China snubs Mnangagwa bailout request
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's desperate attempts to secure a financial rescue package from China were once again flatly rebuffed after Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi emphasised during his visit thi...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:28hrs | 2769 | by Staff reporter
Minister warns police over machete gang alliances
HOME Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe has warned police officers connected to the illegal gold miners and notorious machete gangs that the long arm of the law will soon catch up with them.Kaze...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:12hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa's strange dream on a cold night
Zimbabweans never cease to amaze me. They have a penchant to blow their own trumpet (kuzvifonera) at every opportunity, but nature has its own humbling ways. Examples abound of people swaggering and b...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:03hrs | 664 | by Cliff Chiduku
Firms tussle over control of Zimbabwe tollgates company
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) and Mabentu Consortium of South Africa are headed for a major tussle over the control of Group Five's stake in Infralink, a special vehicle, created ...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 05:57hrs | 145 | by Staff rpeorter
Why animal poaching needs to stop & how you can help stop it
Animal poaching continues to be a major issue in the conservation of many animal species. Despite efforts to stop poaching, it continues to persist. Many people do not realize the extent of the proble...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 14:09hrs | 596 | by Staff Writer
BCC ecstasy over CAF's approval of BF
Bulawayo City council is ecstasy over the decision by CAF to grant the use of the Barbourfields stadium for the CAF games.This is contained in the latest council minutes."The Director ...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 12:48hrs | 2126 | by Stephen Jakes
BCC grants ZRP, BACFOZ free use of city hall car park
Bulawayo City Council recently granted the police and the Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe (BACFOZ) free use of the city hall car park for their event.This is revealed in the council's...Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 09:45hrs | 1580 | by Stephen Jakes
Chiwenga/Marry divorce exposes Vice President capture
The legal battle between Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his estranged wife Marry has opened a can of worms with the former army general revealing that he was given a Mercedes Benz vehicle by ...Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 08:27hrs | 13390 | by Staff Reporter
Chiyangwa to build multi-purpose stadium
IN a rare and audacious bid that is set to transform the face of sport in this country, Harare property mogul Philip Chiyangwa has revealed plans to build a multi-million- dollar modern stadium in Har...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 08:05hrs | 3494 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Cimas CEO advocates B2B relationships over tariffs
Medical aid societies need to pursue B2B engagements , where they approach individual health service providers to negotiate agreed prices, Cimas Medical Aid Society chief executive officer Vulin...Published: 10 Jan 2020 at 14:12hrs | 1629 | by Agencies
Cimas Launches Information Campaign
CIMAS Medical Aid Society on Thursday has launched an information campaign, dubbed "Secure With Us", to correct misconceptions about medical aid societies and increase awareness of the services it off...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 15:23hrs | 1110 | by Edward Makuzva
Zimbabwean economy simplified
Issues concerning the economy are vital for any given country's revolutionary and evolutionary path since they are at the core of all movements. Most importantly an economic policy justifies the trans...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 13:10hrs | 1291 | by Terence Simbi
Nhaka Foundation begins charity at home in Zimbabwe
In this interview, Patrick Makokoro, the Founder and Chief Eexecutive Officer of Nhaka Foundation, discusses the organisation's efforts at supporting education and health care in rural regions in Zimb...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 07:21hrs | 506 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah
Govt mulls solar systems for public health facilities
Government will soon start installing solar systems in all its urban and rural hospitals and clinics to mitigate challenges of power cuts and high costs involved in running generators, Energy and Powe...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 13:19hrs | 835 | by Staff Reporter
NCBFZ Response to BAZ Public Consultation Notice
On the 21st of December 2019, the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) issued a Public Consultation Notice wherein it proposed to revise the broadcasting frequency allotment plan in order to accom...Published: 03 Jan 2020 at 18:21hrs | 818 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa promises to 'satisfy needs of the people' this year
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday declared that 2020, which begins today, will be the year of higher productivity, economic growth, job creation and satisfying the needs of the people while committing to ...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 12:30hrs | 2749 | by Staff Reporter
Children learning in animal shelter
CHILDREN in resettlement areas are still learning under deplorable conditions, including tobacco barns and animal shelters, Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema confirmed to Parliamen...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 09:06hrs | 1107 | by Staff Reporter
ZERA to descend on fuel dealers
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) said it is going to engage relevant partners and descend heavily on individuals who are delivering fuel to the public in unsafe containers and at inflat...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 11:01hrs | 5248 | by Staff reporter
Govt employs 5 000 teachers
THE Civil Service Commission has given the nod to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to employ 5 000 teachers to ease pressure in the country's schools while further proposing that teache...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 08:18hrs | 2316 | by Staff Reporter
Plans on course for early cloud-seeding
GOVERNMENT is weighing the option of introducing early cloud-seeding to aid rainfall if the current dry weather patterns persist. Most parts of the country are experiencing a dry spell that has ...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1212 | by Staff Reporter
Self criticism is the essence of good governance. May 2020 be our year of self criticism and introspection
“Blacks are incapable of self government!” said John. Bang! Came the explosive response from Chengetai.John was a white student fro...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 01:25hrs | 850 | by Wilbert Mukori
Its flawed macro-economic governance systems, Stupid!
PUBLIC Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson, Honourable Tendai Biti is not only an accomplished lawyer but has also authored a book with Greg Mills and former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo. ...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 14:44hrs | 272 | by Jameson Dapi
Close all Prophetic Churches in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe government must close all the prophetic churches in the country for duping the most vulnerable members of our community of their hard-earned cash. There must be guidelines for anyone who want...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 14:38hrs | 6248 | by Sam Wezhira
Zimbabwe women's bank disburses $16m loans
The Zimbabwe Women's Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) has disbursed $16 million to 46 000 beneficiaries to date, with women receiving the bulk of the money.ZWMB is the first of its kind in Sadc and of...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 08:10hrs | 428 | by Staff Reporter
Mzembi a game changer in Zimbabwe politics
Many people across political divide are asking this critical question, who is Walter Mzembi? Zimbabweans are yearning for change despite the vacuum that has been created by both the ruling party Zanu ...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 19:24hrs | 5100 | by Tawanda Mhezi
Half of HIV-positive people ignore viral load-testing
A RESEARCH carried out by the Pan African Positive Women's Coalition (PAPWC) has discovered that 50% of people living with the HIV virus are not accessing viral load-testing and related services due t...Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 12:41hrs | 2891 | by Staff Reporter
Bone and ligament clinic a welcome development
MPILO Central Hospital is of strategic importance in the country's health sector not only in Bulawayo where it is domiciled and its surroundings but to the southern part of the country as it is also a...Published: 15 Dec 2019 at 07:53hrs | 355 | by Staff Reporter
New doctors association launched in Harare
A new doctor's representative organisation has been launched in Harare with a view to avert the current impasse which has seen other association members going for industrial action for over one hundre...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 20:42hrs | 3963 | by Staff reporter
Commotion over python at courts
THERE was commotion at Mutare Magistrates' Courts on Monday this week when hundreds of people thronged the place to see a giant python, which was brought for it to filed as an exhibit by detectives an...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:18hrs | 2278 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF splurges $14 million on salaries
ZANU-PF gobbled nearly $14 million in salaries for the year 2019 as the party doled out ministerial packages for its full-time politburo workers and montly allowances for central committee members....Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 08:03hrs | 1274 | by Staff reporter
Hotels eject MDC MPs
PARLIAMENT business ground to an abrupt halt yesterday afternoon as opposition legislators protested ejection from their hotel rooms in Harare to pave way for Zanu-PF delegates booked in the same faci...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 08:01hrs | 1278 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa faces fresh Zifa headache
FORMER Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) president Philip Chiyangwa has been reported to the police for allegedly milking tens of thousands of dollars from the organisation, with documents showing ...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:58hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to roll out new tuberculosis preventive therapy
GOVERNMENT has said it will roll out new tuberculosis (TB) preventive therapy next year to curb the infectious disease. Speaking during a training workshop on TB reporting in Kadoma last week,...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:24hrs | 123 | by Staff reporter
Helicopter rescues for storm-ravaged communities
The Department of Civil Protection is organising helicopter rescues and helping with money to repair infrastructure damaged by the heavy rains and violent storms that have seen 19 people killed by lig...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:22hrs | 273 | by Staff reporter
New plate, new cup for prisoners
Treger Holdings yesterday donated 20 000 plates and 20 000 cups to prisons, so every prisoner now has at least a new cup and plate for personal use. The donation came at a time when the Zimbab...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:21hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
New High School opens in Bulawayo
The Methodist Church in Zimbabwe has announced that it is opening a new High School in Bulawayo.The school is named Bulawayo Methodist High School (BMHS). In a statement on Monday the ...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 11:34hrs | 7372 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Aids battle far from over
LAST Sunday, Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Aids Day, which is always marked with much pomp and fanfare as well as passionate declarations and pledges for enhanced access...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 07:23hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Good Corporate Governance the solution to Zimbabwe's sporting challenge
Zimbabwe has a rich sporting history, the golden girls, the black family, Ian Robertson, Artwell Mandaza, George Shaya, Tracy Cox just to name a few great names in Zimbabwe's sporting history. Our Gre...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 14:18hrs | 155 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe lobbies US against trophy imports ban
Zimbabwe has engaged United States wildlife management agencies to help lobby against the proposed law (Cecil Act) seeking to ban trophies from Africa, conservation advocates have revealed.The...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:42hrs | 70 | by Staff rpeorter
Santa or no Santa, it's still Xmas
IN years gone by, the festive mood associated with Christmas could be felt from the end of November.The 13th cheque, company shut-downs and Christmas parties for workers were some of the tell-...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:41hrs | 127 | by Veronica Gwaze and Ellen Sanyanga
Security forces fingered in Youth Games scam
SECURITY forces could have helped themselves to huge sums of money meant for the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Under-20 Youth Games that were hosted in Bulawayo in December 2014, a fore...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:18hrs | 538 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo eyes City of Choice status in sports
THE Bulawayo City Council has declared its intention of being the country's City of choice in hosting international sporting activities and will take a deliberate approach to improve the various sport...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:15hrs | 280 | by Staff reporter
Hunger lashes Zimbabwe soldiers, police
A PARLIAMENTARY committee has raised grave concerns about the deteriorating environment in which the country's military and police are having to operate because of funding shortages, the Daily News re...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:29hrs | 2259 | by Staff reporter
fastjet launches Bulawayo-Joburg flight
LOW-COST airline, Fastjet, yesterday officially launched its Bulawayo-Johannesburg flight, which is expected to increase capacity utilisation of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport and enha...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:12hrs | 927 | by Staff reporter
BCC to hire external experts for BF?
THE Bulawayo City Council is likely to hire external expertise to work on recommendations of the Confederation of African Football stadium inspection team for Barbourfields Stadium, as the local autho...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:11hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
Zifa engage Government over NSS ban
ZIFA have engaged the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing to map the way forward after the National Sports Stadium failed to meet the Caf minimum requirements. The ...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:07hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
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