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Business complicit in Zimbabwe's economic woes
CHIEF executive officers from across the African continent have been meeting in the resort town of Victoria Falls for the last three days in a bid to find lasting solutions to the economic crisis faci...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:23hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Private media now working against the government of Zimbabwe
The recent shutdown which was called for by Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and its partners has put the private media into overdrive of painting a gloomy picture of Zimbabwe locally, regiona...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 10:52hrs | 1664 | by Chrispen Chebundo
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga once held Mugabe hostage in his office for 4 hours
LAWRENCE Kamwi, who held a top position as Mugabe's Principal Private Secretary said his former boss' sins are exaggerated as he was not responsible for everything that came out of his Government....Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:02hrs | 12790 | by Staff reporter
Delta on the brink
DELTA Corporation says it faced the gloomy prospect of halting all its business operations this month owing to a crippling foreign currency shortage that has paralysed the economy.To cushion i...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 10:02hrs | 3600 | by Staff reporter
Show some leadership, Mr Mnangagwa
BY any account, Zimbabwe is at a crossroads and one thing is obvious: the situation cannot go on as if everything is normal, that the country is 'open for business' and that Nirvana is around the corn...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 19:25hrs | 329 | by Editorial - newsday
A gloomy Christmas beckons
With only two days left before Christmas, the country is trapped in a gloomy atmosphere, completely devoid of the shopping sprees synonymous with the season.A snap survey in Harare in the past...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 09:31hrs | 155 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's transition in prisoner's dilemma
This study interrogated two fundamental indicators of transition in the "quality of government" (service delivery and corruption reduction) in Zimbabwe since November 2017.Undergirding the stu...Published: 22 Dec 2018 at 18:52hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans have too much money in their pockets' says Mangudya
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Panonetsa Mangudya has claimed that the increase in prices of commodities is caused by the increase in money supply available in the pockets of Zimbabweans which...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 06:46hrs | 7066 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ngezi Platinum rubbishes Dembare claims
NGEZI Platinum Stars have refuted reports that they made underhand advances to sign Dynamos striker Joel Christian Epoupa before the Cameroonian player and his team sensationally terminated their marr...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 06:17hrs | 385 | by Staff reporter
Lest we forget, soccer legends told
While Mutare has produced soccer legends that are now playing their trade abroad, the history of soccer in the eastern border city cannot be completed without mentioning the name Sicho Masachi....Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 09:41hrs | 1580 | by Stanley Chirimbani and Richard Zimunya
Mthuli Ncube in currency volte-face
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, who two months ago indicated that he would prioritise currency reforms, including demonitising the country's fiat currency last Wednesday made a huge climb down on the p...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 20:37hrs | 11247 | by Staff reporter
Turkey, Russia ditch US dollar
Turkey and Russia are faced with yet another manifestation of political American pressure through sanctions.During the latest Russian-Turkish talks, the question arose about stopping the use o...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 12:56hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa urges media to highlight success stories
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has urged the media to highlight the country's success stories instead of expending energies on negative stories that weigh down Government efforts to resuscitate the economy and l...Published: 18 Nov 2018 at 07:38hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa finally breaks free of Mugabe shodow
After 56 years of working under Mugabe, ED finally breaks free from the ambits of his master and successfully established himself in one year. November has become a month which will be r...Published: 14 Nov 2018 at 07:00hrs | 12407 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Conflation of business and politics: An economic solution for Zimbabwe
September and October saw the prices of basic commodities in Zimbabwe rising beyond the reach of many. Medicines at pharmacies were charged in United States dollars only and those who could not afford...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 12:35hrs | 1132 | by Elijah Chihota
Chamisa, MDC at wits' end
It is three months since this year's harmonised election and all is not well in the MDC-T Chamisa faction. As each day passes, the faction and its leader, Nelson Chamisa, are getting to grips with the...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 20:04hrs | 7155 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mnangagwa has to deliver and, urgently too
When the new dispensation was ushered in following Robert Mugabe's resignation last November, it rode on the narrative of restoration to win people's hearts.True, there was need for restoratio...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 12:23hrs | 6962 | by Staff reporter
Investment and not aid could transform Zimbabwe into a middle income economy by 2030
As the country embarks on a journey to economic revival and development having set herself the lofty, but attainable, goal of attaining middle income economy status by 2030 it is incumbent upon Zimbab...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 10:15hrs | 663 | by Prosper Munyedza
Daunting task awaits Mnangagwa's new Cabinet
WITH Zimbabwe in serious economic woes, announcement of the new Cabinet was obviously a keenly awaited event. Tongues had for some time been wagging, posturing on a number of possibilities, ranging fr...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:43hrs | 1044 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
ED rigged the elections, first came cash shortage and next is the exodus - no lights to turn out
"If Kinnock wins today will the last person to leave Britain please turn out the lights." Screamed the headlines in The Sun April 1992, Britain's leading tabloid newspaper. Neil Kinnock, Labour, did n...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:56hrs | 1198 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zimbabwe's ninth Parly bound to fail, says Biti
Members of the Ninth Parliament were sworn in yesterday with former Finance minister Tendai Biti painting a gloomy picture of its prospects of success owing to what he termed as a 'crisis of legitimac...Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 08:20hrs | 3328 | by Staff reporter
The land issue won't go away
Fears of a land grab in South Africa have spooked investors. The ailing rand took another tumble when President Trump said his administration was closely watching the proposed seizure of land from whi...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 08:25hrs | 1456 | by Zim Vigil
Poll results dash young people's hopes
IT is just after 6pm in the city centre and human traffic is at its peak as pedestrians race to conclude a gruesome day of socio-economic activities.Zimbabwean youths, many of whom threw their...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 09:00hrs | 130 | by Staff reporter
Con-Court ruling final nail in dashing Zimbabwe's hopes
LAST Friday was to all intents and purposes, as bleak as a Black Friday. Flags might as well have flown at half-mast. As Chief Justice Luke Malaba delivered the Constitutional Court (ConCourt) ruling ...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:52hrs | 204 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Bulawayo short movie rocks social media
Bulawayo, dubbed as the cultural hub of the country, has once again hit the film industry. There is no doubt that Bulawayo has got talent.'...Published: 23 Aug 2018 at 10:44hrs | 3135 | by Bulawayo Bulletin
Political grandstanding will not sanitise Mnangagwa legitimacy
IT'S rather bizarre that President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa has chosen to profess ignorance over who ordered soldiers to use live ammunition on civilian protesters in Harare on August 1, killing seven...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 06:55hrs | 1912 | by Editorial - newsday
Can Mnangagwa restore Zimbabwe?
Elections in Zimbabwe appear to have been free and fair, according to observers, but the vote counting has not been satisfactory to the opposition parties.Nelson Chamisa and Tendai Biti, leade...Published: 14 Aug 2018 at 16:00hrs | 6273 | by Omry Makgoale
Political gloom grips Manicaland
A GLOOMY atmosphere engulfed Manicaland province yesterday, as the electorate struggled to come to terms with the reality that some Zanu PF "deadwood' MPs had bounced back.Residents, who spoke...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 07:40hrs | 837 | by Staff reporter
If the people say 'Yes', why should Chamisa say 'No'?
Yesterday saw some skirmishes in Harare as opposition hoodlums caused mayhem protesting the outcome of the July 30 elections which, ironically and for the first time in recent times, was widely seen a...Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 07:31hrs | 454 | by Tichaona Zindoga, and Nobleman Runyanga
Zimbabwe 2018 Elections: What really matters, Patriotism, Partisanship, and/or Corruption?
Common sense has escaped political frameworks and participation in the same in Africa has criterions dramatically exhibiting more of corruption, than partisanship or patriotism. Strange it is that tho...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 10:42hrs | 530 | by Andrew Manyevere
Science Catastrophe looming in rural schools
All learners are now supposed to sit for a Combined Science Practical examination, thus according to the dictates of the new curriculum. The move is plausible as practical science investigation gives ...Published: 05 Jun 2018 at 16:52hrs | 816 | by ARTUZ
Opposition failing democratic test
"WE MDC-T are being cruel to ourselves in candidate selection by allowing strangers a free ride at the expense of our long serving loyal committed cadres. Those with money and connections come through...Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 15:12hrs | 200 | by Vincent Gono
Zimbabwe braces for price increases, shortages
As the country hurtles towards the watershed national elections, struggling companies are warning of steep price increases and debilitating shortages of basic goods due to Zimbabwe's worsening foreign...Published: 14 May 2018 at 07:51hrs | 1388 | by Staff reporter
'Primary elections expose Zanu PF rot'
THE chaotic scenes witnessed during the ruling Zanu PF party primary elections yesterday which included late delivery of ballot papers, shambolic voters' rolls and postponement of the elections in oth...Published: 30 Apr 2018 at 06:57hrs | 5821 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF will have the upper hand because of money
Political party funding has come under the spotlight ahead of the upcoming general elections in Zimbabwe.Last week Zanu-PF’s national commissar‚ Retired Lt-Gen Engelbert Rugeje‚ told mem...Published: 11 Apr 2018 at 22:26hrs | 1384 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe lonely on his birthday
In our series of letters from Africa, we consider the fate of ousted president Robert Mugabe as he celebrates his 94th birthday.A famous quote by Machiavelli advises politicians: "It is better...Published: 23 Feb 2018 at 06:27hrs | 880 | by Brian Hungwe
Mugabe feeling 'unloved' on his 94th birthday
Zimbabwean journalist-turned-barrister Brian Hungwe considers the fate of ousted President Robert Mugabe as he celebrates his 94th birthday.A famous quote by Machiavelli advises politicians: "...Published: 21 Feb 2018 at 12:13hrs | 4224 | by BBC - Brian Hungwe
Mnangagwa fails to charm cautious stock market
THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) market capitalisation has been trading below $9 billion since January 12, as companies continue to show caution over the new political dispensation in the country....Published: 30 Jan 2018 at 05:30hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Logistical issues delay cloud seeding
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) delayed commencing its cloud seeding programme, saying this was due to logistical issues and poor weather conditions.The programme, which was suppo...Published: 30 Jan 2018 at 05:25hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe investment environment gloomy'
Zimbabwe's investment outlook remains gloomy with this year's harmonised elections likely to generate uncertainties, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has said.President Emmerson Mnangagwa t...Published: 19 Jan 2018 at 05:46hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter
Poor remuneration on referees cripples the Zimbabwe Women's soccer league
The Zimbabwe women's national football league is a sleeping giant which needs to be reawakened. The league supplies players to our beloved national team players The Mighty Warriors.The league ...Published: 12 Jan 2018 at 09:41hrs | 289 | by Leonard Koni
Chiyangwa faces graft probe
Former Zifa accountant Fabian Venganayi has written to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zaac), urging the anti-graft body to investigate the local football governing body's president Philip Ch...Published: 03 Dec 2017 at 08:24hrs | 1854 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans jostling to see Mnangagwa's 'dhomocracy'?
What's wrong with Emmerson Mnangagwa's 'democracy', that it fails to elicit even the most suspended of curiosities from Diasporans, that it commands the most reprimanding rejection from the ever-suffe...Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 06:39hrs | 1998 | by Xoxani Ngxoxo
Violence against women a violation of human rights
Today, I join the world to commemorate the international day of eliminating violence against women. This year's theme is "Leave no one behind: End violence against Women and Girls. One in every three ...Published: 25 Nov 2017 at 16:50hrs | 611 | by Linda Tsungirirai Masarira
Chitungwiza violence exposes Mugabe party
Heal Zimbabwe has condemned the organized acts of politically motivated violence that took place in Chitungwiza, Unit N on 22 October 2017 where suspected ZANU PF youth went on a rampage assaulting MD...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 07:21hrs | 3295 | by Stephen Jakes
Basic commodities: The good news
Zimbabweans should not panic over false reports regarding food shortages as the manufacturing sector has enough resources to feed the nation, a top business leader has said.Confederation of Zi...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 13:45hrs | 946 | by Staff reporter
Cyanide poisoning claim 251 elephants since 2013
251 elephants have been killed due to cyanide poisoning since 2013 as the country continues to battle with the worrying scourge of poaching which is threatening Zimbabwe's wildlife heritage.Th...Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 13:00hrs | 548 | by Staff Reporter
Biti to deliver a State of the Economy Address
The economic crisis is deepening, today's Herald reports that inflation rose by 0,78 percent following price increases which according to the ZIMSTAT are a result of foreign currency shortages. We are...Published: 17 Oct 2017 at 16:41hrs | 1052 | by PDP
Female inmates neglected
Women inmates at Chikurubi Maximum Prison appear to have been abandoned as only one man turned up to visit his wife during the past Family Week.The situation paints a gloomy picture on how soc...Published: 07 Oct 2017 at 15:03hrs | 2214 | by Staff Reporter
Family pressures create many graves for Zimbabweans in the UK
Life for immigrant communities in the UK remains gloomy, but many put on brave faces when they talk to those back home. All is not rosy abroad.In January this year, a Zimbabwean woman's body w...Published: 04 Oct 2017 at 04:54hrs | 2950 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
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