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Zimbabwe introduces the RTGS Dollar currency
The much-awaited monetary policy statement presentation has come and gone in a few minutes. John Panonetsa Mangudya, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, introduced the RTGS dollars as a curr...Published: 6 mins ago | 13 | by Ndou Paul
'Support Zanu-PF, Mnangagwa for peace'
President of the Chiefs Council, Fortune Charumbira, has once again demanded that all traditional leaders must support President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF to promote peace in the country....Published: 43 mins ago | 150 | by Staff reporter
New currency announced
Zimbabwe has introduced a new currency called the RTGS Dollars, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Chief John Panonetsa Mangudya said during the Monetary Policy Statement delivered on Wednesday. ...Published: 45 mins ago | 1522 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ex-army boss evicts 300 families
OVER 300 villagers are now living in the open after they were evicted by a former army general from a farm which reportedly used to be owned by the late Vice-President Joshua Nkomo.The settler...Published: 45 mins ago | 233 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets fresh chance from EU
In a rare piece of good news for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his under pressure administration, he has been given a stay of execution by the European Union (EU), whose Parliament had proposed tou...Published: 2 hrs ago | 1388 | by Staff reporter
Looting cases clog Bulawayo courts
The recent fuel riots have left the justice delivery system in Bulawayo creaking under a deluge of cases which have forced the government to dispatch additional magistrates and prosecutors to the City...Published: 2 hrs ago | 278 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe set to modernise 6,000 schools
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Paul Mavima last week said Government would modernise 6 000 schools through adoption of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) before year-end.H...Published: 3 hrs ago | 575 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa avails $30m for Matabeleland South roads
Government has availed $30 million for various roads in Matabeleland South province under the road development programme that will see maintenance of roads and undertaking of developmental projects in...Published: 3 hrs ago | 506 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches India-Africa Incubation Centre
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched the India-Africa Incubation Centre which is meant for training women and youths and prepares them for employment creation and strengthening the SME...Published: 3 hrs ago | 574 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, the Statesman versus Chamisa, the charlatan
"A Statesman thinks about future generations, while a politician thinks about winning the elections" so goes the popular saying. This adage rings true to the Zimbabwean scenario.When there was...Published: 4 hrs ago | 2766 | by Elijah Chihota
Dismissal of Masvingo Magistrate Mr Madhibha unfair
It is true that Magistrates and judges have to be competent. They have to measure to the standard expected of them by discharging their duties efficiently, effectively and judiciously. The...Published: 4 hrs ago | 744 | by Njabulo
Chiwenga's health deteriorates, SA wishes him a speedy recovery
The South African government on Tuesday sent well wishes to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga who is being treated in India for an undisclosed ailment."On Zimbabwe, we must start by wishing ...Published: 4 hrs ago | 9859 | by ZimLive
Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa
Is democracy in Africa in retreat? Or is it simply suffering "growing pains"? The last 12 months have seen a great deal of controversy and debate on these important questions.There have been s...Published: 4 hrs ago | 132 | by Nic Cheeseman
Delta demands payment in forex
Delta Corporation is reportedly demanding customers to pay for part of their orders from the beverage maker in hard currency to allow it to source imported raw materials as a pressing foreign currency...Published: 4 hrs ago | 1172 | by Staff reporter
Confusion reins over Mthuli Ncube's budget currency
CONFUSION still reins over Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's 2019 budget statement, which is in United States dollars, yet it remains unclear whether or not prescribed fines are payable in bond notes or...Published: 4 hrs ago | 3195 | by Staff reporter
Air Tanzania to relaunch Harare, Dar es Salaam flights
AIR Tanzania is set to relaunch flights into Harare from Dar es Salaam this Friday at a time other airlines are pulling out of the country, citing currency challenges."Get to explore the beaut...Published: 4 hrs ago | 231 | by Staff reporter
Zinara rules out tollgate fees hike
THE Zimbabwe National Road Adminstration (Zinara) says it will not increase road user fees despite resurgent inflationary pressures.Responding to questions from Matabeleland North road authori...Published: 4 hrs ago | 201 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe junta escapes EU sanctions noose
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and his top lieutenants in the military have been left out of the European Union (EU)'s latest sanctions list despite widespread calls for their censure over the army's re...Published: 5 hrs ago | 447 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa visits Kwekwe farm, ignores nearby mine disaster scene
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa had time to visit his Sherwood farm in Kwekwe Sunday but could not spare a few moments to make a stop at the scene for last week's tragic mine disaster in Kadoma where doz...Published: 5 hrs ago | 692 | by newzimbabwe
'Zanu PF legitimacy is NOT on dialogue agenda' - then dialogue is NOT worth the candle
"It is an obligation upon every political player in the country to recognise the pronouncement by the Constitutional Court. So the issue of the election of the President is not on the table and will n...Published: 5 hrs ago | 168 | by Nomusa Garikai
Jonathan Moyo angry over collapsing farm video
Exiled former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has expressed his anger over a video that was taken by unknown people at his farm who alleged that the Professor is neglecting the land which he ...Published: 5 hrs ago | 1597 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Teachers sharpen knives over better pay
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has announced that it is escalating its fight for its members after the employer has failed to meet the demands that were requested."Th...Published: 5 hrs ago | 1031 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Jonathan Moyo's farm collapses
Exiled former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo's Patterson Farm which was once hailed as having the best maize crops in Mashonaland Central is reportedly dilapidating due to the harsh economy ...Published: 8 hrs ago | 7517 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mpilo radiotherapy patients stranded
ABOUT 150 cancer patients accessing radiation services from Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo are stranded following the breakdown of machinery at the hospital since November last year. Radia...Published: 16 hrs ago | 1310 | by Staff reporter
Local authorities seek exemption from 2c tax
LOCAL authorities have appealed to Government seeking exemption from the two percent Intermediated Money Transfer Tax, which they say is impacting negatively on effective use of road fund allocations ...Published: 16 hrs ago | 1145 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa legitimacy not on dialogue agenda'
THE legitimacy of President Mnangagwa will not form part of the agenda for the inter-party national dialogue as he was duly elected as Head of State and Government and his election was confirmed by th...Published: 16 hrs ago | 4306 | by Staff reporter
Disinformation and misinformation the new battlefront
EDITOR,The information age has brought with it many opportunities as well as challenges. Is it not ironic that in this digital age where information is supposed to be available at our fingerti...Published: 16 hrs ago | 748 | by Davison Kaiyo.
Mnangagwa to replace POSA with Peace & Order Bill
CABINET yesterday approved the Maintenance of Peace and Order Bill which seeks to repeal the Public Order and Security Act (POSA), Protection of Personal Information Bill and the Freedom of Informatio...Published: 16 hrs ago | 1288 | by Staff reporter
Government approves boarding fees hike
THE Government has approved an increase in boarding school fees following proposals by school authorities as a result of an increase in the prices of basic commodities. In some schools boardin...Published: 16 hrs ago | 3012 | by Staff reporter
Govt regrets Battlefields disaster
The fourth cabinet sitting of 2019 has regretted the Battlefields mine disaster and decided to institute thorough investigations.24 bodies were retrieved from the mines, while 8 people were pu...Published: 19 hrs ago | 629 | by Staff reporter
It's squeaky bum time for unsung Mangudya
Like many Manchester United fans around the world missing the good old days, I also regularly find myself reminiscing about the managerial prowess of Sir Alex Ferguson, whose inimitable success at one...Published: 21 hrs ago | 2971 | by Guthrie Munyuki
All eyes on Mangudya
THE governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Dr John Mangudya will tomorrow (Wednesday) release the long-awaited Monetary Policy Statement (MPS). And on Friday, Mangudya will meet various stakeh...Published: 21 hrs ago | 3548 | by Staff reporter
Diaspora lay flowers for the #shutdown victims on steps of The Zimbabwe Embassy - demand an end to state-sponsored murders and a
London - Saturday 9 February 2019 - Diaspora Protestors carrying flowers staged a demonstration outside the Zimbabwe Embassy in London calling for an end to the wave of murders which have taken place ...Published: 21 hrs ago | 848 | by Kingstone Jambawo
Mangudya to present a clear roadmap on currency reforms
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe may unveil the measures in its Monetary Policy Statement to be announced on Wednesday, said the official, who asked not to be identified because he's not authorised to spe...Published: 22 hrs ago | 4407 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa losing war on money changers
Despite introducing a heavy penalty aimed at deterring would-be offenders, government is losing the war on illegal money changers in Harare as they are now fully back on the streets operating openly....Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:50hrs | 9437 | by Staff reporter
'Sadc chair lied on Zimbabwe situation'
Southern African civic society and social movements have taken aim at Southern African Development Community (Sadc) chair Hage Geingob accusing him of "lying" to the whole world about the present Zimb...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:49hrs | 3465 | by Staff reporter
Perrance Shiri sets up 99-year lease Help Desk
Lands and Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement ministry has established a 99-year lease Help Desk.In a statement Lands and Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement mini...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:48hrs | 2011 | by Staff reporter
China spends $2,5 billion on Zimbabwe
China has spent $2,5 billion on Zimbabwe, which is by far the highest amount of money it has ever advanced to any African country.Speaking at the 2019 Spring Festival Gala held in Harare on Su...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:47hrs | 1662 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa blasts Mnangagwa
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has blasted President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying he is the chief culprit in causing violence against innocent Zimbabweans.While addressing Zanu-PF supporters in...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:47hrs | 3916 | by Staff reporter
Chief Maduna and Ndiweni write to Mnangagwa's defence minister
Defiant Matabeleland chief Vezi Maduna and Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni have escalated their row with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government - this time demanding the appointment of an independent prob...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:46hrs | 3404 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rejigged security sector to consolidates power
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday effected yet another major shake-up of the top brass of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) - retiring four top military bosses this time, in a move which politica...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:45hrs | 1542 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga still fighting ailment, still feeling 'kupisa'
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is in the Indian capital of New Delhi, where he is receiving treatment for an abdominal ailment, a government official revealed yesterday.Information deputy...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:44hrs | 16392 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Military government officials angered by public scrutiny
Following a soft coup that deposed former President Robert Mugabe from power last year, a number of military generals were retired to take up civilian posts in the new government in Zimbabwe. ...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:24hrs | 4207 | by Alistair Nyakudya
Mangudya considering devaluing Zimbabwe bond notes
Zimbabwe's central bank is considering devaluing its quasi-currency as part of a raft of reforms to the nation's foreign-exchange system, according to a central bank official.Depreciating the ...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:22hrs | 6622 | by Bloomberg
'Government does not own Zimpapers'
Former Minister of Information Professor Jonathan Moyo says government does not have any shareholding in the Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers) a company that publishes The Herald, The Chronicle, Sunday ...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:15hrs | 1152 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Letter to my friends in the MDC Alliance
I write to advise you as a friend that in your next congress scheduled for this year kindly introduce Term Limits for your Councillors and Members of Parliament. Your primary elections were ve...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 10:23hrs | 2412 | by Nkosilathi Emmanuel Moyo, Sr
MDC Bulawayo endorses Chamisa for Presidency
The MDC Bulawayo Province has announced that it is supporting the leadership of Nelson Chamisa as President of the party beyond the impending October elective congress.The endorsement comes af...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 09:05hrs | 4126 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa ready to engage
Zimbabwe is ready to engage and re-engage with all countries of the world on an equal footing, President Mnangagwa has said. He said his visit to Eurasia last month yielded positive results an...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:47hrs | 2719 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagnwa dismisses fake reports on tracking doctors and lawyers
Government has dismissed as false and misleading reports in the private media claiming President Mnangagwa threatened to track down lawyers who represented rioters and doctors who treated people who w...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:44hrs | 4106 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa purges Chiwenga top allies
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has purged top military commanders suspected to be aligned to his ailing deputy Constantino Chiwenga in a move seen as consolidating his hold on power and scuttling anothe...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:39hrs | 3125 | by Staff reporter
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