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RBZ freezes 522 accounts for violating exchange control regulations
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has frozen 522 bank accounts and fined 140 entities and individuals for violating exchange control regulations, as part of efforts to d...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:08hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
NewsHawks freezes exclusive Zimbabwe military story
The NewsHawks, which has further delayed publication this week due to circumstances beyond its control, will not publish follow-up stories on the issue of three Zimbabwean army generals forced out due...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 15:02hrs | 34 | by NewsHawks Editor
U.S. sanctions take center stage in Zimbabwe elections
When Robert Mugabe, Zimbabwe's long-time despot, lost power in a 2017 military coup, many Zimbabweans took to the streets, celebrating what they hoped would be the beginning of a new chapter.M...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo freezes
AS Zimbabwe experienced freezing weather that brought with it drizzles in some areas yesterday, Bulawayo city centre was adorned with images of people clad in an assortment of thick winter garb....Published: 12 Jul 2023 at 08:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Court freezes Chamisa's Bindura rally
Scores of party supporters, who had travelled from different parts of the constituency spent the entire day at the Bindura Magistrates CourtTHE magistrate court yesterday froze the Citizens Co...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 07:17hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's harmonised elections: Die is cast
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday proclaimed August 23, 2023, as the day on which harmonised elections will be held, opening the door for political parties' to start their campaigns in earnest and ending ...Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans danced when Mugabe fell, now life is worse than ever
For Jasmine Toffa, the hardest moment of her life was not being beaten black and blue by regime thugs. It came when the Zimbabwean MP appeared in parliament after surgery, broken hands in plaster, and...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 07:15hrs | 11 | by Christina Lamb for The Sunday Times (UK)
'Sanctions frustrating radio transmitter imports'
GOVERNMENT says it has been failing to procure the best radio transmitters from the United Kingdom due to sanctions.It claims UK banks are rejecting payments from Zimbabwe. The UK embassy has,...Published: 11 Nov 2022 at 05:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Auxillia Mnangagwa should tell her husband that sanctions can't cripple a country's economy!
As Zimbabwe First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa visits Iran, and is showcased the Islamic Republic’s phenomenal economic and scientific breakthroughs - amidst...Published: 07 Nov 2022 at 07:34hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why did African leaders cease speaking for ordinary citizens but standing with oppressive leaders?
Whenever I watch clips, repeatedly replayed on state television, of a couple of African leaders calling for the 'lifting of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe', my heart sinks, as I am quite sure, it also ...Published: 01 Nov 2022 at 11:50hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans being swindled of millions by foreigners due to lies about sanctions
In their relentless shameless attempts at portraying every little problem faced by ordinary Zimbabweans as being a result of so-called 'sanctions imposed on the country' - the Zimbabwe government has ...Published: 26 Oct 2022 at 15:32hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabweans aren't fools and refuse to be hoodwinked with 'sanctions on country' yarn!
Today, 25 October, was put aside as a so-called 'Anti Sanctions Day' - in which, the ever suffering people of Zimbabwe, and even citizens across the regio...Published: 25 Oct 2022 at 19:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If Mnangagwa 'developing Zimbabwe with or without sanctions' doesn't it expose ZANU PF at fault not the West?
Having blamed supposed 'sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the West' for everything that has gone wrong, is going wrong, and can possibly go wrong in the country - today, nonetheless, the government nev...Published: 20 Oct 2022 at 18:04hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Shouldn't all those 'confessing' to calling for Zimbabwe targeted sanctions be the first to be arrested?
Let us just imagine this scenario for a moment.I come out openly confessing to the unresolved brutal murder of a person, which I perpet...Published: 18 Oct 2022 at 05:30hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZANU PF regime deliberately cutting off rural areas from modern technology in order to keep them ignorant!
It is quite easy for a president to tell rural folk that he met with his US counterpart, who promised to steadily address the thorny issues of sanctions t...Published: 16 Oct 2022 at 11:01hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If Mnangagwa is unable to explain 'sanctions on Zimbabwe' then just how real are they?
Did you know that countries that have genuine economic sanctions imposed on them by world powers, oftentimes, actually deny their true impact on the affected nation's economy?Why?Simpl...Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 06:12hrs | 10 | by Tendai Mbofana
If Mnangagwa unable to explain 'sanctions on Zimbabwe' then just how real are they?
Did you know that countries that have genuine economic sanctions imposed on them by world powers, oftentimes, actually deny their true impact on the affected nation's economy?Why? Simp...Published: 09 Oct 2022 at 20:54hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa finally proves 'sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe' a big fat lie!
I have always asserted to my friends that, as much as state media is an insufferable drag to read or watch - due to the pathetic and disgraceful substandard work - but, most of the Zimbabwe regime's l...Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 09:31hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Are African leaders incredibly daft or deliberately pretending unaware why Zimbabweans are truly suffering?
The past week has been eventful as far as calls for 'sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe should be removed', by various, mostly southern African leaders.Firstly, it was the South African President C...Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 07:39hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Alena Douhan's assertions on Zimbabwe sanctions' social impact gravely flawed, laughable and unscientific
The generalization of matters greatly impacting our day-to-day lives has unfortunately become a most troubling common occurrence.What is even worse is that, these are largely based on hypothes...Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 18:49hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Court freezes account after US$300 000 deposit
THE High Court has frozen an account at NMB Bank after US$300 000 was deposited into it with inadequate information on its origins, leading to authorities suspecting money laundering.This was ...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa lied to diplomats'
THE United Kingdom government is plotting tougher sanctions against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration, arguing the measures put in place have failed to nudge Harare towards reform, hence t...Published: 18 May 2022 at 18:48hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe freezes registration of new NGOs
THE government has frozen the registration of private voluntary organisations (PVOs) and trusts, stoking fears that the President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has begun a clampdown on non-gover...Published: 10 May 2022 at 17:29hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
RBZ freezes 4 firms' accounts
Bank accounts of four private companies under investigation for possible money laundering have been frozen by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's investigations arm, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), ...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
20 years of ruinous sanctions
The unilateral sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the West in the last 20 years have, among others, adversely affected the country's ability to boost its manufacturing sector, build health and education...Published: 29 Dec 2021 at 05:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Govt unfreezes civil servants posts
GOVERNMENT will next year recruit more teachers and nurses after unfreezing some civil service posts, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube told Parliament recently.Civil servants, however, criticised...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 05:50hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
IMF freezes funds for Afghanistan over political uncertainty
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has put on hold funds to Afghanistan amid the rising uncertainty in the country.These developments came after IMF recently announced a $650 billion Specia...Published: 08 Nov 2021 at 14:12hrs | 8 | by Agencies
US, UK tell Mnangagwa to introspect on sanctions
THE United States (US) and Britain yesterday accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of hiding behind a finger by blaming sanctions for his misrule and rising corruption, economic mismanagement, failure ...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK warns citizens against doing business in Zimbabwe
THE United Kingdom (UK) has warned its citizens against doing business in Zimbabwe as the southern African country ranks among high-risk countries to set up enterprises due to prohibitive and volatile...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 15:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's dream to end international isolation up in smoke
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's dream to end Zimbabwe's over two-decade-long international isolation suffered yet another blow after the United states gave a damning assessment of his government's huma...Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 09:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
China flexes its muscle, slaps sanctions on EU officials
China yesterday said it had decided to impose sanctions on 10 European Union citizens, including politicians, for "gross interference" in its internal affairs, and for "flagrantly violating internatio...Published: 23 Mar 2021 at 06:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Renewed EU sanctions dent Zimbabwe's re-engagement drive
THE decision by the European Union (EU) last week to maintain sanctions on Zimbabwe drives yet another dagger in the heart of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's reengagement drive, amid fresh allegations ...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Why the colonial UK sanctioned Zimbabwe security chiefs
UNITED Kingdom ambassador to Zimbabwe Melanie Robinson says the British government is not happy with President Emmerson Mnangagwa government's pace of reforms.Robinson (MR) told Alpha Media Ho...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:13hrs | 1 | by Ken Mufuka
Mnangagwa haunted by army killings
THE European Union (EU) has renewed sanctions against the Zimbabwe De-fence Industries (ZDI), a military-controlled company, over "persistent" human rights abuses by the Harare administration. ...Published: 20 Feb 2021 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Will Mnangagwa go East as more sanctions come from the West?
ZIMBABWE President Emmerson Mnangagwa's attempts to win over the West to his cause are failing, the latest sign being the UK's sanctions on his security chiefs.On Monday 1 February 2021, the U...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 15:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
The new Minister of Foreign Affairs in Zimbabwe puts sanctions in disarray
The United Kingdom of Britain imposed sanctions on three security chiefs plus a minister of state security. If the president of Zimbabwe appoints cde Isaac Moyo who is currently the Director. General ...Published: 06 Feb 2021 at 14:16hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Chamisa to offer Trump a word of advice?
Chamisa sits in his office feeling highly encouraged by the events in America. Should he offer Trump a message of solidarity? Amidst all the hypocrisy and pretence of democracy and being a democratic ...Published: 07 Jan 2021 at 09:44hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mangudya threatens to freeze businesses' bank accounts
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya has threatened to freeze the bank accounts of businesses which are taking advantage of the lower forex auction rate to make exchange gains through...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Kennedy Kaitano
Sanctions have affected citizens from rural areas to urban areas
Zimbabwe has laboured under the cruel sanctions imposed by the EU and the United States. In an unprecedented way The United States has made it its duty to oversee the Zimbabwean suffering. ZImbabwe ha...Published: 24 Oct 2020 at 07:44hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabweans divided over effects of targeted sanctions, as govt can't prove they're responsible for economic crisis
For me, the issue of targeted sanctions imposed by the US and her Western allies goes beyond mere allegations, unsubstantiated claims, and circumstantial evidence - which has been the hallmark of the ...Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 11:40hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Ian Khama ratchets pressure on Mnangagwa
FORMER Botswana president Ian Khama says the region must step in to resolve the Zimbabwe crisis as pressure mounts on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to hold talks with his rivals.Khama, who was ...Published: 20 Sep 2020 at 08:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Reviewing Zimbabwe's austerity reforms
Zimbabwe launched its austerity measures under the Transitional Stabilization Programme (TSP) in October 2018. The stabilization programme itself is running from October 2018 to December 2020. Austeri...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 09:37hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe's perpetual struggle with forex black market
AS Zimbabwe continues battling a boisterous foreign currency black market, there are strong signs that a parallel goods markets will soon emerge.Notwithstanding the distinguishable history of ...Published: 31 May 2019 at 08:06hrs | | by P Masamha
Court freezes car dealer's bank account
High Court judge Justice Sylvia Chirawu-Mugomba has frozen the bank account of car dealer Farai Chiwashira following an application by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) which is seeking answers...Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Donald Trump sets tough conditions for Mnangagwa
President Donald Trump's administration has demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa punishes security forces who stand accused of killing civilians during last year's post-election demonstrations, ...Published: 07 May 2019 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mutodi tells Mnangagwa to form Inclusive Government with Chamisa
The Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity & Broadcasting and a well established Mnangagwa ally Energy Mutodi has implored on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to consider setting up an inclusive go...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 19:54hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Govt unfreezes 1 762 health posts
GOVERNMENT says it has unfrozen 1 762 posts in the health sector, this comes in the wake of a massive shortage of health workers which inflamed the industrial action by doctors last year.Among...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 11:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
It is the worst time to be in the shoes of ED
Zimbabwe is in a very precarious condition. Prices are dancing a dance of their own. Life is very hard and it is a nightmare being Zimbabwean. Everybody from the rich and the poor are crying. As expec...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 22:18hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Wadyajena blasts Modi, Mthuli for indicating right while turning left
Zanu-PF legislator Justice Mayor Wadyajena has blasted deputy minister of Industry Raji Modi and Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube for what he called "indicating right while they turn left" through preach...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 09:31hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe's great war
There are many benefits to the study of history. While granted, some episodes of our past provide for great entertainment, the main benefit in my view is the ability to calmly examine historical event...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 12:21hrs | | by Jealousy Dutiro
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