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Why is it okay for Blacks to kill Blacks, but an utter outrage when Whites kill Blacks?
As the whole world is thunderstruck by the unfolding scenes of massive anger-fuelled protests in the United States of America (US) over the barbaric and savage killing of an unarmed Black man - George...Published: 31 May 2020 at 10:00hrs | 1927 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe, Belarus buses deal clarified
AN official representative of Belarusian manufacturing plants Mr Vadim Zhuk has set the record straight with regards to the cooperation of the Zimbabwe and Belarus for the production and assembly of p...Published: 30 May 2020 at 09:20hrs | 737 | by Staff reporter
Let's clean our dirty stables!
AS human beings, we need to accept that there are often both comprehensible and incomprehensible life forces around us.Where Bishop Lazi comes from, for example, you cannot venture deep into t...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:09hrs | 77 | by Bishop Lazarus
Private schools behaving badly
Private schools are not exempt from the Education Act although some act like they are. The Education Act does not apply only to government schools but to all schools which operate in Zimbabwe regardle...Published: 23 May 2020 at 08:49hrs | 16662 | by Miriam Tose Majome
Govt set to stagger reopening of schools
GOVERNMENT will in the next three weeks announce more than 820 examination centres for candidates sitting for the deferred June public examinations while it prepares for the staggered opening of schoo...Published: 20 May 2020 at 06:53hrs | 1094 | by Staff reporter
Sikhosana death 'shakes Zanu-PF'
Vice-President Kembo Mohadi has said the late national hero Absolom Sikhosana was a dedicated and loyal cadre with unquestionable credentials. He made the remarks yesterday while delivering a condolen...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:23hrs | 2993 | by Staff reporter
Absolom Sikhosana declared national hero
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared Absolom Sikhosana, a Zanu-PF Politburo member who died yesterday a national hero.Sikhosana (70), who was also acting Zanu-PF chairman for Bulawayo Pro...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:20hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: New Coronavirus cases reported at Chinese company in Harare
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has reported that two new Coronavirus cases have been detected at a Chinese firm in Norton, a town in the outskirts of Harare. Said Mliswa, "I've just ...Published: 12 May 2020 at 22:12hrs | 12699 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Illegal Ghanaian immigrant jailed in Zimbabwe
A 38-YEAR-OLD Ghanaian national was sentenced to 5 months imprisonment by a Bindura magistrate Maria Msika on Friday for illegally staying in Zimbabwe.Homadi Martin Peniel pleaded guilty to th...Published: 09 May 2020 at 10:04hrs | 2817 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Respiratory illnesses spike in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO has recorded 223 coronavirus health scares, with all cases pointing to an increase in acute respiratory illness (ARI) cases.The city has 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and one casualty....Published: 04 May 2020 at 08:23hrs | 3291 | by Staff reporter
MultiChoice Zimbabwe issues warning on imposters
MultiChoice Zimbabwe has advised its customers to make use of accredited installers and agents when they need installations or other technical support for DSTv services, saying they risk falling prey ...Published: 02 May 2020 at 17:53hrs | 1303 | by Staff reporter
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un makes a dramatic appearance
Democratic People's Republic of Korea Supreme leader Kim Jong-un made a dramatic public appearance at a fertilizer factory done in the capital city Pyongyang. Kim was last seen in public on Ap...Published: 02 May 2020 at 14:18hrs | 1113 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Crunch time for Mnangagwa's jittery govt
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is expected to ease further the Covid-19 lockdown measures as from Monday next week, senior government officials have revealed.However, most of th...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 11:46hrs | 4588 | by Staff reporter
10 Chegutu police officers arrested
At least 10 police officers have been arrested for allegedly prospecting for gold without a licence at David Whitehead Textiles effluent ponds in contravention of the Mines and Minerals Act. D...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 07:04hrs | 3527 | by Staff reporter
Injured soldiers airlifted to Harare
Five soldiers, who were critically injured in an accident along the Kariba-Makuti Road on Sunday, have been airlifted to Harare for more advanced treatment.Four are now being treated at Josiah...Published: 28 Apr 2020 at 00:01hrs | 4222 | by Staff reporter
Men nabbed for defying lockdown
TWO men from Epworth, Harare were arrested in Madziva, Mashonaland Central province for defying the country's total lockdown.The duo Boby Farai Perembe (30) and Takawira Dhema (30) both of Epw...Published: 27 Apr 2020 at 11:49hrs | 1333 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Govt reviews mining fees
Government has gazetted new mining fees that basically take into account the inflation rate since the last review of fees. The Mining (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2020 are contained in S...Published: 27 Apr 2020 at 09:39hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's administration must respect court orders
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, still only two years old, has constantly been found under the glare of human rights defenders' microscope who question his commitment to protecting the r...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 22:33hrs | 2666 | by Staff reporter
Economic decline, COVID-19 and the vulnerable labour
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned that the rapidly intensifying economic impact of COVID-19 could be far worse than the 2008-9 financial crisis and will result in job cuts of near...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 08:25hrs | 348 | by Victor Bhoroma
Why we interrupted Solomon Mujuru: Ex-fighter speaks out
There is an Associated Press Television News (APTN) video clip played repeatedly by the national broadcaster, ZBC TV, during Independence and Heroes Day commemorations.What captures the imagin...Published: 24 Apr 2020 at 07:43hrs | 2281 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans ask to be repatriated from SA
A group of Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa want to be repatriated. They say they are battling to make ends meet during the lockdown. Archive Photo: Brent Meersman"The last decent m...Published: 23 Apr 2020 at 11:08hrs | 1916 | by GroundUP
Socio-economic implications of the spread of COVID-19 in Africa
During the early stages of the outbreak of the deadly new corona virus (COVID-19), the widespread belief among ordinary Africans was that COVID-19 was a Chinese and Western disease, and had the mistak...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 07:56hrs | 93 | by Shem CHAIBVA
Mliswa gives Mnangagwa 7 reasons why he must increase lockdown days
President Emmerson is billed to address the nation on Sunday and tell the citizens whether he is extending the lockdown or not.The lockdown is supposed to officially end on Sunday at midnight ...Published: 19 Apr 2020 at 10:57hrs | 4242 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Is Obediah Moyo the black sheep of Zimbabwe amidst Covid-19?
Presidents have never been know- it-all executives posessing godly powers to rely upon in running governments.Instead, they have advisors- men and women whose prowess, expertise, foresight and...Published: 17 Apr 2020 at 20:42hrs | 2523 | by Josiah Mucharowana
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: 17 Apr 2020 at 07:41hrs | 245 | by Vivian Viyo Siziba
Lockdown violation arrests rise
THE number of people arrested countrywide for violating lockdown regulations has increased to 7 385 with law enforcement agents continuing to target motorists following a significant rise in traffic i...Published: 17 Apr 2020 at 07:33hrs | 323 | by Staff reporter
After Covid-19, the MDC and Zanu-PF must unite to end US, EU sanctions on Zimbabwe
On January 13, 2002 MDC founding leader Morgan Tsvangirai made a fatal tactical error by calling on South Africa to impose sanctions on Zimbabwe, ostensibly to penalise a violent, repressive Zanu-PF p...Published: 14 Apr 2020 at 22:39hrs | 1690 | by Tafi Mhaka
Man convicted for defying lockdown
A 28-YEAR -OLD Bindura man was sentenced to 30 days in prison by Bindura magistrate Tinashe Ndokera today.Shingirai Guzha of Trojan min...Published: 11 Apr 2020 at 13:43hrs | 3282 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
3 men arrested for stealing 1 000 Kg maize
The Zimbabwe Republic Police have reported that three men have been arrested after stealing maize weighing more than one tone. In a report on Thursday, the police said on the 1st of April this...Published: 09 Apr 2020 at 16:33hrs | 1724 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chinhoyi Hospital nurses desert hospital due to suspected Covid-19 case
Socio economic implications of the spread of Covid-19 in Africa By Shem ChaibvaDuring the early stages of the outbreak of the deadly new corona virus (COVID-19), the widespread belief ...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 13:22hrs | 1690 | by Shem Chaibva
Mr Trump, please cut us some slack
Despite romanticising rural life perhaps a tad too much, Bishop Lazi will openly admit that some village folk are an idiosyncratic lot.For those who might not know them, it takes time getting ...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:25hrs | 193 | by Bishop Lazi
Mnangagwa's re-engagement drive too slow, says IMF
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not impressed with President Emmerson Mnangagwa re-engagement drive describing it as being "much slower than expected".The details are contained in the...Published: 04 Apr 2020 at 08:23hrs | 475 | by newzimbabwe
Sneaking in minimum wage is scandalous
HE routinely leaves home daily before day break. His aim is to catch the cheap government-owned Zupco bus at 5:30am so that he gets at his workstation at 7.In his small worn-out satchel is a p...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 07:51hrs | 730 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Baker's Inn reduces bread supply
BREAD manufacturer, Baker's Inn, says it has reduced supply of bread onto the market due to depressed demand following the 21-day national lockdown period. Speaking by telephone from Harare ye...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 07:34hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
SA lockdown slows Zimbabwe firms
THE 21-day lockdown in South Africa due to the outbreak of Covid-19 is likely to constrain local industry operations as the country depends on imports from the neighbouring country, the Confederation ...Published: 27 Mar 2020 at 06:31hrs | 1005 | by Staff reporter
COVID-19: Sakunda Holdings identifies two health facilities
SAKUNDA Holdings and its associates have come up with a multi-million dollar initiative to resuscitate and equip Rock Foundation Medical Centre and St Annes Hospital as a way of complementing Governme...Published: 25 Mar 2020 at 18:44hrs | 1332 | by Staff reporter
BCC not ready to deal with Covid-19
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has said it has not received all the requisite equipment to adequately deal with Covid-19 cases that may arise in the southern parts of the country. The local a...Published: 21 Mar 2020 at 05:49hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
Blue Ribbon Foods worker up for mealie-meal theft
A BLUE RIBBON FOODS employee in Bulawayo has been fined $500 for stealing 40kg of mealie-meal from his workplace.Elvis Maroro (23) of Njube, who was employed as a packer, pleaded guilty to the...Published: 19 Mar 2020 at 06:24hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
Indonesian investor keen on Chiyangwa's Zeco
BULAWAYO-based engineering firm, Zeco Engineering, is in talks with an Indonesian investor, Inka Limited, over a strategic deal that will see the country's sole rail wagons manufacturer resuming produ...Published: 16 Mar 2020 at 05:52hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, MDC dither on rolling demos
THE MDC is blowing hot and cold on its plans to stage rolling mass actions against President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his government and Zanu-PF.This comes as ructions consuming the party continue ...Published: 15 Mar 2020 at 17:47hrs | 3520 | by Staff reporter
Council director on 'leave' every week
Recent investigations at the Municipality of Marondera by a government-appointed commission of inquiry have revealed that council finance director (FD) John Kachingwe does not report to work on Monday...Published: 11 Mar 2020 at 06:03hrs | 851 | by Staff reporter
GMB suspends Bulawayo managers
THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has suspended the Belmont depot manager in Bulawayo together with his four subordinates for allegedly diverting subsidised mealie-meal and other Silo Foods Industries p...Published: 05 Mar 2020 at 05:41hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
Schweppes introduces new products
DIVERSIFIED beverages producer, Schweppes Zimbabwe Limited, has introduced new fruit drink products into the market as part of its growth strategy and widening the customer base. The move is e...Published: 04 Mar 2020 at 07:55hrs | 1352 | by Staff reporter
The impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic to the global economic performance
The industrial activity benchmark synopsis report in the world's second largest economy "China" is predictably revealing a slump in their factory output since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic....Published: 01 Mar 2020 at 09:05hrs | 1440 | by Matthew Dube Esquire
MDC launch PRICE promising 20 reforms before 2023 plebiscite - failed to implement even one last 20 years
On 21 January 2020, Nelson Chamisa and his MDC Alliance launched the party's Agenda 2020 programme of action. Yesterday, 27 February 2020, just a month later, the party launched its Principles for Rel...Published: 28 Feb 2020 at 17:46hrs | 1159 | by Nomusa Garikai
Nelson Chamisa speaks on joining POLAD
MDC leader Nelson Nelson Chamisa has reportedly shot down reports by Presidential Spokesperson George that he will be joining POLAD. Award winning Journalist Hopewell Chin'ono posted on social...Published: 28 Feb 2020 at 12:31hrs | 4295 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zupco must spread its services in Bulawayo
This is an open letter to the Zupco Southern Region manager. As commuters in Bulawayo we are happy that Zupco is providing an affordable mode of transport despite the tough economic environment. Havin...Published: 28 Feb 2020 at 05:33hrs | 315 | by Angry Commuter
Zimbabwe Dream houseboat heads home
The Zimbabwe Dream houseboat, a new addition to Lake Kariba's growing list of luxury boats, is making a 7-day road trip to the resort town from an engineering factory in Harare. Sitting at a s...Published: 25 Feb 2020 at 06:27hrs | 1896 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa regime cannot silence me,' says Sikhala
Masvingo High Court judge, Justice Garainesu Mawadze, recently acquitted MDC vice chairperson Job Sikhala of treason charges after he allegedly called for the overthrowing of President Emmerson Mnanga...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 07:22hrs | 1120 | by Staff reporter
$12,6 billion loans not enough, say experts
ZIMBABWE's banking sector advanced an incremental $12,6 billion across different sectors of the economy in 2019, but business analysts say the amount was not adequate to meet industry needs. L...Published: 24 Feb 2020 at 06:31hrs | 106 | by Staff reporter
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