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Mnangagwa frets over resurgent black market
In his State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered during the official opening of the second session of the 10th Parliament in Mt Hampden, President Emmerson Mnangagwa expressed deep concern over the...Published: 03 Oct 2024 at 08:58hrs | 568 | by Staff reporter
Chivayo frets over Zacc probe
SOCIALITE and businessman Wicknell Chivayo has mocked the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) for allegedly trying to investigate the source of his unexplained wealth.Chivayo has spent ...Published: 11 Feb 2024 at 21:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu frets over move to disqualify its candidates
Former Zapu secretary-general Strike Mnkandla says a court challenge against his candidacy and other opposition candidates was a deliberate Zanu-PF strategy to eliminate challengers in the August 23 e...Published: 08 Jul 2023 at 08:25hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Controversial lawyer frets over Zimbabwe election date secrecy
LAW expert and Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum executive director Musa Kika has revealed that failure by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to proclaim an election date as stipulated by the Constitution ste...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
BCC frets over poor vehicle maintenance
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has expressed dismay over the quality of spare parts that are being used on council vehicles, which have grounded most of them.According to latest council minutes, ...Published: 24 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe industry frets over suspension of import duty
CAPTAINS of industry in Zimbabwe are sweating over the recent suspension of import duty and import value-added tax (VAT) on 10 basic groceries saying this was tantamount to exporting jobs and killing ...Published: 15 May 2023 at 19:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ncube frets over runaway forex rate
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube this week threatened to hike Zimbabwe's policy rate beyond 200%, if companies continue to dabble into parallel market activities.The Treasury chief, who spoke dur...Published: 28 Apr 2023 at 07:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
RBZ frets over Al Jazeera graft exposé
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has threatened to sue international news channel Al Jazeera if its much-anticipated documentary, which will potentially expose high-level graft in government, proves...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 05:27hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Govt frets over graft exposé
GOVERNMENT is fretting ahead of the premiere of a documentary on corruption by international news channel Al Jazeera tomorrow that could have ramifications ahead of general elections later this year....Published: 02 Mar 2023 at 05:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa frets over Chamisa's Sadc links?
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is increasingly becoming worried about the growing anti-establishment wave sweeping across the region after a recent shock victory by former opposi...Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 17:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Midlands frets over opposition dominance
Zanu-PF activists in the Midlands province are fretting over the party's perennial election losses to the opposition in Gweru Urban constituency since 2000, saying the party must re-look its candidate...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 09:13hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa frets over shortages
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly fretting over shortages of basics, amid fears the situation could cause civil unrest.Fears abound in Zanu-PF corridors that the shortages could cost ...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:42hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF frets over CCC rural penetration
Zanu-PF provincial leadership is sweating over Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)'s rural mobilisation strategy which has seen the opposition party penetrate the rural areas which have been Zanu-PF s...Published: 14 May 2022 at 19:44hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF frets over CCC rural penetration
Zanu-PF provincial leadership is sweating over Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)'s rural mobilisation strategy which has seen the opposition party penetrate the rural areas which have been Zanu-PF s...Published: 14 May 2022 at 19:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe frets over son's unholy alliances
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe's widow, Grace, is fretting over her son Robert Jnr's newfound acquaintances who have nudged him into embracing his father's "tormentors" in Zanu-PF, amid fears he is being exp...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Minister frets over Bulawayo's low census figures
BULAWAYO Metropolitan Affairs minister Judith Ncube yesterday decried the low population figures in the city each time the country undertakes a population count.Ncube's concerns came amid reve...Published: 23 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa: When the Goliath Complex Afflicts
My early days in primary school were dominated by the story of Goliath, the giant of Philistine.Goliath's name was onomatopoeic; this sonorous name heavily suggested physical hugeness afflicte...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Zanu-PF touts UPND meeting
Zanu-PF has embarked on a diplomatic offensive visiting neighbouring Zambia as it frets over opposition leader Nelson Chamisa's cosy relationship with President Hikainde Hichilema.Hichilema, p...Published: 18 Feb 2022 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF frets over infighting
Zanu-PF bigwigs are expected to meet today for a politburo meeting amid reports of worsening infighting that has rocked the party's restructuring exercise and protests against senior leaders.P...Published: 21 Dec 2021 at 06:16hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe frets over truck drivers in SA
ZIMBABWE plans to engage South Africa following "concerning" reports that Pretoria will not renew permits of local truck drivers based in the neighbouring country beyond December.For years, th...Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:19hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Gono mourns Doug Munatsi
It is with great sadness that my family and I mourn the untimely death of a fine, seasoned banker and patriotic son of the soil, Douglas Munatsi in tragic circumstances not yet explained to the nation...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 05:34hrs | 6 | by Dr Gideon Gono
Zanu-PF frets over own land barons
Zanu-PF has expressed concern over land corruption involving some of its members and has admitted that they have grabbed thousands of hectares around the country, creating illegal settlements and thro...Published: 12 Nov 2021 at 05:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF frets over internal chaos
Zanu-PF yesterday conceded that jostling for positions in the district elections has caused chaos in the party, and threatened to act on the "rogue" elements who it said were fanning divisions....Published: 14 Oct 2021 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndiraya frets over fitness levels
Dynamos coach Tonderai Ndiraya has bemoaned low fitness levels among his players ahead of the resumption of the Chibuku Super Cup today.DeMbare restart their assault on a cup they have never w...Published: 29 Sep 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Minister frets over new police law
HOME Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe has expressed reservations about proposed amendments to the Police Act, arguing the police would be severely weakened if the Bill was passed into law in its curre...Published: 29 Aug 2021 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mapeza frets over FC Platinum fitness
FC PLATINUM coach Norman Mapeza will have less than a month to ensure that his team is in top physical and mental condition to compete in the Caf Champions League after the team was drawn against Ango...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa frets over rogue soldiers
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is fretting over a rise in the number of armed robberies involving soldiers and police officers, with observers saying it is tantamount to a mutiny.Mnangagwa promi...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
New details on Intermarket bank heist
There is growing unease at ZB Financial Holdings Limited (ZBFHL) after recent revelations Transnational Holdings Limited (THL) the second-largest shareholder is pushing for a separation following the ...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe firms fret over Mozambique crisis
ZIMBABWE'S industries have warned that a deadly insurgency roiling neighbouring Mozambique has emerged as the greatest threat to power and fuel imports that could further hurt Harare's fragile economy...Published: 23 Jul 2021 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BCC frets over recurrent
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has expressed concern over the recurrent sewer pipe bursts which it blamed on the ageing infrastructure that is also strained by population growth.Presenting a repo...Published: 17 Jul 2021 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZETDC frets over vandalism
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has warned customers against tampering with electricity infrastructure.In a statement, ZETDC said consumers who were not ...Published: 19 Jun 2021 at 15:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bosso coach frets over blunt strikeforce
HIGHLANDERS coach Mandla "Lulu" Mpofu is worried by his side's failure to score goals in the two Chibuku Super Cup games they have played so far with his boys having only scored just one goal in their...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
City frets over violent crime
Bulawayo residents say the rising cases of violent crimes in the city make them feel unsafe and called on the police to come up with a solution to the menace.The city has in recent weeks witne...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Business frets over third Covid-19 wave
BUSINESS is fretting over the possibility of a Covid-19 third wave, with captains of industry warning this week another stringent lockdown would push the economy over the brink.There have been...Published: 16 Apr 2021 at 07:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa frets over Mozambique attacks
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has raised fears that the insurgency in Mozambique could spill over into Zimbabwe - urging local communities, especially those in Manicaland, to be on high alert.S...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 20:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt frets over Easter holidays
AUTHORITIES and medical experts are worried about gatherings during the upcoming Easter holidays, amid fears that these could trigger a local third wave of the lethal coronavirus.The concerns ...Published: 29 Mar 2021 at 18:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe frets as SA opens borders
ZIMBABWE is yet to make a decision on the opening of its borders for international travel, with authorities saying they would be guided by the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country.The ...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 15:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Informal sector frets over new lockdown
Small traders say they are disappointed that authorities imposed a lockdown without cushioning them for the duration of the restrictions. President of the Vendors Initiative for Social and Eco...Published: 05 Jan 2021 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa frets over social media
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has ordered disgruntled party members to stop taking out their anger over the just ended district co-ordinating committee (DCC) elections to the media.Zanu-PF held...Published: 17 Dec 2020 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Impala frets over attacks
IMPALA Car Rental chief executive Thompson Dondo says the recent attacks on his firm have exposed his employees and family to grave harm.In addition, Dondo has also dismissed as "false and mal...Published: 07 Dec 2020 at 20:39hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC frets over infiltration
THE opposition MDC Alliance is panicking over suspicions of infiltration within its structures by suspected State agents to destabilise the party.A leaked audio recording by the MDC Alliance B...Published: 25 Nov 2020 at 04:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
PAZ frets over spiking-throwing cops
THE Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has blasted the police for throwing spikes at moving passenger vehicles and smashing windscreens to apprehend errant drivers, warning that if the practice c...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:31hrs | | by Ben Musarurwa
Mnangagwa frets over graft links
GOVERNMENT yesterday claimed that reports linking President Emmerson Mnangagwa's family to corrupt deals were designed to cause public disaffection and lead to a rebellion.Information minister...Published: 03 Nov 2020 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff writer
Mnangagwa's nephew frets over opposition links
LOSING Zanu-PF Gweru Urban candidate and President Emmerson Mnangagwa's nephew, Esau Natare, is fretting over al legations that he is leaking classified secret information to the Nelson Chamisa led MD...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo councillors frets over recurrent sewer pipe bursts
BULAWAYO councillors have appealed for central government intervention into the recurrent sewer pipe bursts which have been blamed on lack of adequate water to flush the sludge.Debating the is...Published: 11 Sep 2020 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Churches, retailers frets on MDC Alliance demos
The Zimbabwe Amalgamated Council of Churches (ZACC) has called on citizens to snub the call for demonstrations by the power-drunk MDC-Alliance, which are aimed at overthrowing President Mnangagwa. ...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 23:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Madinda itching for a win
AFTER playing draws in the first two games against Black Rhinos and Caps United, Highlanders technical manager Madinda Ndlovu, said they are looking forward to collecting maximum points when they take...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt frets over ZITF hotel rates
The government says it is dismayed by the attitude of hotels and lodges in Bulawayo which have sharply hiked their rates for this year's Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), which begins in a for...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 07:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe frets over looted drugs
THE Government has warned people against buying and using prescribed drugs and other pharmaceutical items that were looted when pharmacies were broken into during the violent stay away recently, sayin...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu frets govt will cheat in devolution
Opposition party Zapu led by Dumiso Dabengwa fears that Zanu PF government will keep power rooted in central governance against the spirit of decentralization wanted by citizens.Zapu secretary...Published: 17 Dec 2018 at 07:51hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
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