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Drought looms in southern Zimbabwe
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has issued a weather forecast for the 2023-24 farming season in Zimbabwe, predicting below-normal rainfall in some southern areas, with the possibility of ...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:11hrs | 594 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar losing grip after months of stability
Since the disputed general election held last month, the Zimbabwean dollar has been gradually depreciating on both the official and parallel forex markets. A day before the harmonized elections on Aug...Published: 17 Sep 2023 at 08:00hrs | 1154 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Communist Party elections observer report for 2023 elections
OBSERVATIONS ON THE 2023 GENERAL ELECTIONGeneralFirstly, as Communists, we do not confuse democracy with voting.The word ‘democracy' is derived from Greek and means ‘rule by the pe...Published: 04 Sep 2023 at 06:34hrs | 946 | by Central Committee of the Zimbabwe Communist Party
The Role of Machine Learning in Sports Betting Predictions
Sports betting is a form of entertainment that has been popular for centuries. In recent years, advances in machine learning technology have made it possible to use data and predictive algorithms to p...Published: 21 Aug 2023 at 15:07hrs | 61 | by Staff Reportrer
Zanu-PF 'supporters' walk out on Mnangagwa
BY 8AM on Wednesday last week, Harare's usually bustling Mupendanhamo flea market was quiet and deserted.Hundreds of its mostly youthful informal entrepreneurs had been directed to shut down a...Published: 11 Aug 2023 at 18:36hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa says Zimbabwe needs healing
THE Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has just released its extensive election manifesto outlining its vision for transforming Zimbabwe if elected into power.The 100...Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's CCC manifesto: Great in theory, tricky in practice
The 100-page manifesto covers a broad range of issues from economic reforms social services to governance.THE Nelson Chamisa-led Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has just released its...Published: 10 Aug 2023 at 06:43hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Numbers don't lie, facts are stubborn mules
THINK of a bowl of soup; you don't have to take it all to feel the taste but just a spoonful, such is the case with opinion polls that have concluded that if elections are held today, President Mnanga...Published: 13 Jul 2023 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unifreight eyes cross-border business
LISTED transport and logistics firm Unifreight Africa Limited has revealed plans to diversify and de-risk the business by actively pursuing cross-border and contract haulage.The company, which...Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's battle to topple Mnangagwa
ON 23 August 2023, Zimbabweans return to the polls to elect members of local councils, the national assembly, and a president. As a country with a hyper-presidentialist system, voting will largely be ...Published: 09 Jul 2023 at 14:28hrs | 30 | by Simukai Tinhu
Zimbabwe satellite starts transmitting data
ZIMBABWE'S first earth-observation satellite, ZimSat-1, has started collecting data from space after undergoing successful orbital stabilisation.The satellite, which is monitored from the Mazo...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe adjudged as flood prone
ZIMBABWE has been added to Google's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Flood Hub platform which provides early warnings to people living in regions exposed to risk of floods.This comes at a time whe...Published: 25 May 2023 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa's economic adviser jumps ship
President Cyril Ramaphosa's economic advisor, Trudi Makhaya resigned on Friday.According to a statement by the presidency, Makhaya was appointment in April 2018 and "helped craft the administr...Published: 13 May 2023 at 19:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
South African rand hits record low in more market turbulence
The South African rand hit an all-time low on Friday before paring losses after a minister denied the country's arms control committee had approved an arms shipment to Russia, on another turbulent day...Published: 13 May 2023 at 18:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's lithium revenues poised to exceed expectations
THE growing global demand for lithium — a mineral which is critical in the manufacture of batteries that power electric vehicles, among other renewable energy products — as well as continuing mult...Published: 07 May 2023 at 07:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bans grain exports
DESPITE the growing prospects of a bumper harvest in the 2022/23 cropping season, the country is yet to start exporting grain, as efforts to promote food and nutrition security at both household and n...Published: 02 May 2023 at 09:04hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to revise 2023 GDP growth upwards
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday said Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP) growth prediction of 3,8% was understated because of improved agricultural performance.The government expec...Published: 27 Apr 2023 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economy could grow 6% this year
Zimbabwe's economy could grow 6 percent this year, better than a previous forecast for 3.8 percent growth, thanks to a strong performance by agriculture and easing power shortages, Finance Minister Mt...Published: 25 Apr 2023 at 09:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's manufacturing capacity to hit 70% this year?
Capacity utilisation in the manufacturing sector is forecast to reach 70 percent this year, with production continuing to increase with more investment flowing into factories, according to the latest ...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe slashes policy rate
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) yesterday slashed its policy rate further to 140%. The policy rate had been pegged at 150% at the beginning of the year, from 200% before.Analysts said the m...Published: 31 Mar 2023 at 17:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Caledonia ramps up gold production
GROSS revenues at Victoria Falls Stock Exchange-listed Caledonia Mining Corporation grew by 17,4% to US$142 million last year compared to the same period in 2021, on the strength of increased gold out...Published: 30 Mar 2023 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF claims to have amassed 4,5 million voters
Zanu-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa claims the ruling party has already amassed 4,5 million registered voters, 500 less than its target of five million votes in the upcoming elections....Published: 22 Mar 2023 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa poised for landslide victory?
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will win the forthcoming presidential elections by an unassailable landslide, a new opinion poll shows.The President, whose Government has transformed the country in less t...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa regime sees lithium as Zimbabwe's get-out-of-jail card
High demand for minerals in lithium, driven by ion batteries for electric vehicles and other green technologies, may be Zimbabwe's sanctions get-out-of-jail card — or a get-rich-quick card for Zanu-...Published: 13 Mar 2023 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tropical storm Freddy on the rebound
Tropical storm Freddy, the longest-lived tropical cyclone on record which hit Madagascar, southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe in the third and fourth weeks of last month before returning to sea, is far f...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Above-normal rainfall predicted for March
THE United States Agency for International Development (USAid)'s food security arm, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET), has predicted above-normal rainfall for March, a change from th...Published: 06 Mar 2023 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Freddy kills 2 people in Zimbabwe
CYCLONE Freddy, which had been anticipated to cause havoc in the country and parts of southern Africa has killed two people and blown off several roofs in Chimanimani and Chipinge, the country's Metro...Published: 28 Feb 2023 at 07:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF 'will win a comfortable majority' claims Fitch Solutions
THE ruling party, Zanu-PF, "will win a comfortable majority" in this year's harmonised elections and "remain the dominant political party force in Zimbabwe over the coming years", according to New Yor...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 09:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
Schools shut as Cyclone Freddy approaches Zimbabwe
As the fringes of Tropical Storm Freddy reached Chipinge and Chimanimani yesterday, adding to the already heavy rain and lightning that earlier in the week struck and killed one person, Zimbabwe went ...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:01hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe readies for Cyclone Freddy
ZIMBABWE has activated its disaster response teams as it closely monitors a developing Cyclone Freddy amid incessant rains that continue to pound most parts of the country while authorities are concer...Published: 20 Feb 2023 at 05:28hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military plots to position Chiwenga to replace Mnangagwa after the polls
A UNITED KINGDOM-based research firm has waded into Zimbabwe's highly volatile political arena predicting that while the ruling Zanu-PF will most likely retain power in the next general elections, the...Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 18:15hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
4 000 new Zesa transformers to light up more areas
Another 4 000 transformers have been bought by ZETDC with 1 000 new service vehicles in the pipeline as Zesa and the Government accelerate the connection of more businesses and households to the...Published: 17 Feb 2023 at 04:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe power crisis set to worsen?
ZIMBABWE'S power utility says while electricity supplies will improve during the second half of the year in line with ramped up generation capacity at the major power stations, the country will experi...Published: 12 Feb 2023 at 11:08hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is safe from tropical storms - Dingani, Freddy
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) says the country is safe for now from tropical storms Dingani and Freddy which are evolving and intensifying some 4 600km away in the Indian Ocean....Published: 10 Feb 2023 at 19:38hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimra records forex revenue upsurge
ZIMBABWE'S tax agency says United States dollar income and corporate taxes recorded strong growth during the quarter ending 31 December 2022 compared to prior comparative period as companies paid sala...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
How some people make money by analysing betting odds
The most important aspect of sports betting is comprehending the betting odds. The accuracy of the odds you receive is crucial, so if you can't figure them out on your own, you should learn how. The p...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:44hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
A guide to index performance when trading
Trading on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) can be a great way to diversify your investments, but it's important to understand how the JSE index performs in order to make informed decisions. ...Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 16:21hrs | 2 | by Moyo Roy
6 day destructive rains forecast for Zimbabwe
THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has warned that some parts of the country will experience violent thunderstorms and localised hail which may damage property between 29 December and 3 Janua...Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Analysis of the 2023 national budget
The Zimbabwean government presented a ZW$4.5 trillion budget (21% of 2021 GDP) for the 2023 fiscal year. The government expects to collect revenues totaling ZW$3.9 billion (18% of GDP), thus resulting...Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 00:15hrs | 2 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe macroeconomic priorities for 2023
Zimbabwe's treasury department presented a ZW$4.5 trillion budget (21% of 2021 GDP) for the 2023 fiscal year. The budget roughly translates to US$5.3 billion if the market exchange rate is used. As is...Published: 15 Dec 2022 at 23:53hrs | 2 | by Victor Bhoroma
Violent thunderstorms, localised hail expected today
Violent thunderstorms and localised hail, which may damage property, are expected countrywide today and tomorrow, the Meteorological Service Department forecast yesterday.Bulawayo, Tsholotsho ...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 04:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt to recruit 7 000 teachers
The GOVERNMENT will recruit an additional 7 000 teachers next year to enhance the delivery of quality education, with special focus on infant education.In the 2023 National Budget tabled in Pa...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:51hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Meteorological Dept issues floods warning
THE Meteorological Services Department has warned of increased risk of floods in river basins, wetlands and low-lying areas such as Muzarabani and Mbire in Mashonaland Central with the Department of C...Published: 24 Nov 2022 at 04:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
MSD forecasts low rainfall, heat this week
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has projected relatively low rainfall activity and some heat this week and advised farmers to work closely with their local Agritex officers before they st...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 05:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hailstorm blows off hostel roof at Jameson High School
SCORES of learners at Jameson High School in Kadoma escaped unhurt after a hailstorm swept off the roof of a girls' dormitory Wednesday afternoon.Sources told NewZimbabwe.com the heavy rains a...Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 05:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe in historic space satellite launch
Zimbabwe yesterday orbited its first satellite, ZimSat-1, through a Japanese facility on an American launcher, as the Second Republic continues to upgrade its practical technology to achieve Vision 20...Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 05:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Water levels drop at Kariba dam
The Zambezi River Authority says reduced water levels in Lake Kariba were under control as it seeks to optimise power generation and progress at the Kariba Dam rehabilitation project.While lev...Published: 02 Nov 2022 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers advised to start planting in 3 weeks
GOVERNMENT has said farmers can start planting in about three weeks time provided the country receives adequate rains.This year, Government has said the distribution of seed types and varietie...Published: 01 Nov 2022 at 05:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US$44m war chest to drive Zimbabwe's oil/gas search
Oil and gas explorer Invictus Energy, says the discovery of commercially viable quantities of petroleum deposits at its Mukuyu-1 or Baobab prospects in the north of Zimbabwe would transform the countr...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe confident of producing 6m carats next year
Zimbabwe is confident it will produce six million carats and generate US$1 billion from the diamond industry next year in line with set targets, Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando ...Published: 23 Oct 2022 at 09:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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