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Zimbabwean telcos planning tariff hike
Like most sectors of the economy, the telecommunications industry is expected to review its pricing in the coming days in response to rising operating costs, analysts and industry sources say....Published: 22 hrs ago | 629 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe envoy engages SA over migrant attacks
Zimbabwe's Ambassador to South Africa, Mr David Hamadziripi yesterday said the embassy has started engaging the host government to improve the safety and security of migrants who are facing attacks by...Published: 22 hrs ago | 473 | by Staff reporter
Dynamics of anti-Chinese crusade in Zimbabwe
In recent times, a steady stream of anti-Chinese propaganda in Zimbabwe - driven mostly by Western-sponsored media, civil society and the opposition - has grown into a huge tide.On January 20,...Published: 22 hrs ago | 227 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's backdated vehicle import tax sparks outrage
FINANCE MINISTER, Mthuli Ncube's directive to impose import duty on vehicles imported by citizens returning from the diaspora retrospectively has triggered an outrage amid indications Zimbabwe Revenue...Published: 22 hrs ago | 471 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ranked among the worst on rule of law: Report
ZIMBABWE has been ranked among the worst in the global rule of law index compiled by the World Justice Project (WJP).The WJP Rule of Law Index of 2021 obtained data from 139 countries across t...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 05:37hrs | 585 | by Staff reporter
BCC checks progress at Egodini Mall
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) officials will today tour Egodini Mall amid concerns that the project has taken too long to complete.The mall is being constructed by South African property develop...Published: 21 Jan 2022 at 05:35hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter
Violence forces Zanu-PF to postpone primaries
Zanu-PF was yesterday forced to postpone its primary elections from today after violence broke out in several provinces as aspiring candidates for the March 26 polls canvassed for votes.The pr...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:37hrs | 696 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF women donate to Mpilo Hospital
MPILO Central Hospital is in dire need of sanitary pads and diapers with reports that two abandoned children are taken to the public institution weekly.Officials said more than half of the hos...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:34hrs | 148 | by Staff reporter
'No storage fees on impounded vehicles'
Police have said they don't charge storage fees on cars that are being impounded during the ongoing blitz that has netted 6 000 cars.The operation is targeting unlicensed, uninsured, unregiste...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:32hrs | 290 | by Staff reporter
SADC has leverage to force Zanu PF to accede to reform, giving that up for 'winning in rigged elections strategies' is insane
Over the weekend Hopewell Chinono hosted a twitter discussion on "The importance of NOT boycotting elections with #ProfLevitsky". "I consider Zimbabwe to be a competitive authoritarian regime....Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 12:07hrs | 1380 | by Wilbert Mukori
Smith was right when he predicted that Blacks, not necessarily ZANU PF, would destroy Zimbabwe!
I really get thoroughly disappointed with the direction in which our country has gone.In fact, disappointment is never the appropriate word - rather, anger and downright infuriation.Of...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 12:02hrs | 1644 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
RBZ boss rules out chasing black market rates
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor, John Mangudya, is reluctant to act to narrow a widening gap between the national currency's official and black market rates, saying that businesses are to blame for ...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:29hrs | 1978 | by Staff reporter
Bread price hike exposes Zimbabwe govt rot
IN the past year, Zimbabweans have been treated to sustained State propaganda to the effect that the economy is on the recovery path.But currency volatilities have continued unabated and the a...Published: 19 Jan 2022 at 05:23hrs | 1265 | by Staff reporter
Bones of Bhalagwe, arise!
The voice speaks to the bones that are scattered all over Matabeleland and Midlands. Arise! Bones that are in the stomach of Bhalagwe, stand up and refuse to be silenced. Arise and be counted! All the...Published: 18 Jan 2022 at 20:10hrs | 995 | by Nhlanhla Moses
Blacks representation should be more than just wokeism and hypersensitivity - our values need representation too
In one of the popular interviews of our generation, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, told Oprah Winfrey about the importance of representation. I agree. But, by the same token, black people have ...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 10:29hrs | 320 | by Mandlenkosi Siziba
Mnangagwa threatens forced vaccinations
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday threatened forced Covid-19 vaccinations, saying the country now had enough doses for everyone.Mnangagwa said this while addressing his party politburo in...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 09:04hrs | 461 | by Staff reporter
ABC boosts mango production
FOR several years, Dickson Mabuto would plant a variety of fruit trees, including mangoes at his homestead in Gokwe South out of passion.In his community, mangoes are not sold, but are given t...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 08:59hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa breaks his silence
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday broke his silence on the raging debate regarding contestations over the party name, and told his supporters that he was unfazed by Zanu-PF and M...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:21hrs | 6386 | by Staff reporter
'Bulawayo RG's office issues 40 IDs per day'
BULAWAYO residents have accused officials at the Registrar-General (RG) Office in the city of poor service amid claims they were only processing 40 national identification documents per day....Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:19hrs | 731 | by Staff reporter
Not blind to justice
"YOU will definitely lose cases because you will not be able to see the demeanour of witnesses."Mr Mehluli Ndlovu, a legal practitioner (44) from Njube suburb, in Bulawayo remembers how these ...Published: 15 Jan 2022 at 00:14hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Commuters raise concern over Zupco buses
COMMUTERS in Bulawayo have raised concern over the early knock-off time of Zupco buses and kombis which leave them at the mercy of private commuters who charge double in the evening.Over the p...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:19hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
Lindiwe Sisulu hits back at Zondo
Less than a week ago, I published an opinion piece that captures the importance of where ordinary South Africans find themselves.This opinion piece is my contribution to a conversing South Afr...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 23:35hrs | 2820 | by Lindiwe Sisulu
Demolitions of illegal structures to spread across all cities
The government says it will carry out more demolitions of illegal structures in the Harare as part of its ambition to create "smart cities".Over the weekend, the government directed the City o...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 23:12hrs | 674 | by Staff reporter
Peter Mutasa takes over as CiCZ chair
TRADE unionist Peter Mutasa was Wednesday elected as the chairperson of Crisis In Zimbabwe Coalition (CiCZ) in a tensely-contested virtual election.He managed to poll 53% of the vote against h...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 23:09hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
ANC calls for 'lifting of sanctions' against Cuba, etc but not Zimbabwe - new awakening condemn rigged elections too
"The #January8statement at @MYANC's 110th anniversary by @CyrilRamaphosa called for the unconditional lifting of sanctions against Cuba, solidarity with Palestine and Western Sahara, but was silent on...Published: 12 Jan 2022 at 17:29hrs | 1373 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
MDC-T plot to replace Gweru mayor flops?
THE MDC-T-led Gweru City Council was last Friday forced to abort a meeting to elect a new mayor to replace recalled Josiah Makombe after the former mayor filed an urgent application at the Bulawayo Hi...Published: 11 Jan 2022 at 18:39hrs | 1037 | by Staff reporter
Ndlela, Moyo tipped for Bosso CEO job
FORMER Highlanders chairperson Themba Ndlela and ex-Zifa education officer Brian Moyo are reportedly the frontrunners to take over as club chief executive following the departure of Nhlanhla Dube....Published: 11 Jan 2022 at 18:38hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Man fatally assaulted in witchcraft row
A 75-year-old Zaka man was fatally assaulted by his nephew early Sunday morning following an altercation over alleged witchcraft, as violent deaths continue to increase countrywide. Hakuf...Published: 11 Jan 2022 at 18:35hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
'Lack of funding exposes Zimbabwean judiciary to capture'
CHIEF Justice Luke Malaba has bemoaned the lack of funding in the Judiciary Services Commission (JSC) by the Treasury saying this exposed it to judiciary capture.Malaba added due to poor fundi...Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 19:21hrs | 1335 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fires his enforcer as State Security Minister
President Emmerson Mnangagwa sacked Owen Mudha Ncube as state security minister on Monday as Zanu-PF continues to feel the tremors from its divisive provincial elections concluded two weeks ago....Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 19:08hrs | 6307 | by Staff reporter
CBZ tops blocked funds list
CBZ Bank has the highest amount (US$424 million) out of 580 companies with funds that could not be repatriated from the country - commonly known as blocked funds - latest official figures show....Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 05:57hrs | 776 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC in crunch meeting over party name
THE Nelson Chamisa led MDC Alliance will Monday hold a "crucial" meeting to deliberate on a possible new name for the party ahead of the March 26 by-elections and the 2023 plebiscite after their nemes...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:05hrs | 3717 | by Staff reporter
Ex-MP's wife granted protection order
BULAWAYO lawyer and former MDC-Alliance Member of Parliament for Binga North, Prince Dubeko Sibanda has been ordered to allow his wife back into their matrimonial home by a local magistrate.Si...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:04hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Serial armed robber arrested
A suspected serial armed robber who was also wanted for rape was arrested on Wednesday, as police continue to put their foot down in the fight against rising armed robbery cases.The suspect, T...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
Gold panners prey on sex workers
MACHETE-WIELDING gold panners in the Midlands province are reportedly terrorising commercial sex workers, beating them up and refusing to pay for services rendered.Women rights groups say some...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:06hrs | 726 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe has adapted to Covid pandemic
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has said the country has adapted to the new Covid-19 normal and people can now engage in their normal day-to-day activities despite the scale of the prevalence of the pand...Published: 08 Jan 2022 at 06:00hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa use divide and rule tactic to force Chamisa to abandon #PRICECAMPAIGN
Divide and rule, it is a tried and tested tactic as old as human history that has worked, particularly in conquering those easily divided!Talk of easily divided, it really does not take much t...Published: 07 Jan 2022 at 06:58hrs | 4762 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Prophet T Freddy screamed 'thank you God' while raping victim
A Harare woman who lives with disability yesterday chronicled how Goodness and Mercy Ministries prophet Tapiwa Freddy (T Freddy) allegedly took advantage of the illness and subsequent deat...Published: 07 Jan 2022 at 05:54hrs | 3652 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC blames Mnangagwa for Beitbridge chaos
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is to blame for the ongoing crisis at Beitbridge border post as many Zimbabweans are illegally leaving the country to South Africa to escape from his mala...Published: 07 Jan 2022 at 05:51hrs | 527 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa condemns 'chicanery' in Zanu PF elections - hypocrite orchestrated wanton violence in national elections
"Irregularities and political chicanery across party structures must be decisively dealt with and expunged from the party," said President Emmerson Mnanga...Published: 06 Jan 2022 at 23:25hrs | 405 | by Nomusa Garikai
War vets commander convicted of stealing 17 beasts
MASHONALAND Central's self-styled war veterans commander Dzingai Nevhunjere, who at the height of the land reform programme in 2002 allegedly terrorised commercial farmers in Mazowe district, wa...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 05:56hrs | 778 | by Staff reporter
Grade 7 exam markers clash with ZIMSEC
TEACHERS marking 2021 Grade Seven examinations have vowed to resist the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)'s decision to demand Covid-19 test certificates.ZIMSEC last week wrote a m...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 05:55hrs | 923 | by Staff reporter
Major road projects continue
Work on major road projects under the Second Republic is continuing, even during the rains, as the Government modernises road infrastructure, with construction of an additional Norton tollgate now und...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 05:52hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Why the latest iPhone is built for Livestreamers
If you are wondering whether the latest iPhone is suitable for livestreamers, continue reading to familiarise yourself with its various features and upgrades. ...Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 13:12hrs | 592 | by Staff Writer
Zanu-PF supporters threaten to vote for Chamisa in 2023
ANGRY Zanu-PF supporters in Manicaland province have threatened to vote for opposition leader Nelson Chamisa in the 2023 elections as a way to vent their anger over rigged internal party elections....Published: 04 Jan 2022 at 06:01hrs | 5966 | by Staff reporter
Check if Desmond Tutu landed in heaven please Prophet Madungwe?
Issues of spirituality were deliberately designed to be ambiguous by God himself. For human purpose on Earth to be meaningful, fundamental ambiguity in the very existence of God must be in pla...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 10:24hrs | 1322 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Zanu-PF Matabeleland North youth poll stopped as candidates were over 35
Zanu-PF was last week forced to stop its youth league elections in Matabeleland North province after it emerged all the candidates vying for seats were over 35 years of age.According to party ...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 06:02hrs | 863 | by Staff reporter
Govt launches Robert Mugabe awards
GOVERNMENT has announced plans to honour the late former President Robert Mugabe by launching an award in his name.Mugabe died a bitter man in September 2019 in Singapore where he was receivin...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:58hrs | 1630 | by Staff reporter
Jordan Zemura in Covid-19 scare
WarARRIORS team manager Wellington Mpandare yesterday called for reinforcements following revelations that Jordan Zemura's AFC Bournemouth was hit by Covid-19 outbreak just before the defender was sch...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:52hrs | 1396 | by Staff reporter
'Black market fuelling inflation'
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has blamed widening exchange rate premiums on the alternative market for stoking inflation which has in turn fuelled increases in prices of goods and services since ...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 05:51hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
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