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Mhona vows to fully decongest Harare, Zim's highways

Zimbabwe's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development, Honourable Felix Mhona, reaffirms the government's commitment to decongesting major highways, including the Mutare highway, by establishing interchanges at strategic location…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 23:40hrs | 602 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Harare

Next they will ban sunglasses and pockets

The government has found a new enemy. It's neither hunger nor corruption. It's not the crumbling clinics that turn the sick into corpses either. It's tint.Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution, Tafadzwa Muguti, announ…

Published: 03 Sep 2025 at 19:53hrs | 2360 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Government debt cripples Masvingo City

Masvingo City Council is facing mounting challenges in delivering basic services due to the government's failure to settle substantial debts owed to the local authority, with claims that various government departments now owe the council m…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 13:04hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

When a government feels compelled to use the media to showcase its successes, there's really no success to speak about

A person's actions often reveal more than their words ever could.Recently, the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Jenfan Muswere, invited a group of journalists from various media houses on a provincial tour of w…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 23:39hrs | 408 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Legislating patriotism will never silence Zimbabwe's real patriots

The circus of Zimbabwe continues!Once again, we find ourselves witnessing the familiar theatrics of excitable ZANU PF legislators, now feverishly pushing for the enactment of a so-called "National Ideology" in Parliament. To directly …

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 11:03hrs | 95 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Boreholes are not the solution to Zimbabwe's water crisis - they may worsen it

There has been a growing disturbing trend.The Zimbabwean government has, in recent years, taken to vigorously drilling boreholes across the country as its signature approach to solving the country's deepening water crisis.Branded as the "P…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:30hrs | 998 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The need for peace should never be a pretext for oppressing Zimbabweans

President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent remarks about the need for peace and security as vital elements in Zimbabwe's economic transformation cannot be dismissed lightly.The President, speaking at the commissioning of the Dzivarasekwa Housin…

Published: 05 Dec 2024 at 20:20hrs | 281 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Government's compensation plan for former white farmers sparks outrage

The government's recent announcement of compensation for 444 former white commercial farmers has ignited widespread anger among citizens. Many are questioning why the liberation struggle was fought over the same land if those who stole it …

Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 20:32hrs | 395 | by Stephen Jakes

Government urged to support return of pregnant students to school

Harare, 19 July 2024 (New Ziana) - With a rising number of school-going adolescent girls becoming pregnant, Mashonaland Central Senator Angeline Tongogara has called on the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare to back init…

Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 10:14hrs | 705 | by Staff Reporter

Govt cracks down on land baronsâ€¦leaves no sacred cow

In a bid to combat fraudulent activities in the land sector, the Government has intensified its efforts to hold land barons accountable for their illicit actions. Recently, three land barons from Warren Park appeared in court charged with …

Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 12:18hrs | 33 | by Tonderai Ndoro

44 years into independence a giant is still facing economic collapse

Visiting some towns, urban and rural areas across the country one is greeted by sullen and dropping faces with sorrow and hunger written all over their faces.In a few days to come Zimbabwe will be celebrating 44 years of independence from …

Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 16:40hrs | 9 | by Leonard Koni

Government up to its usual shenanigans, again

In the latest act of the ongoing drama which I dub "Governmental Promises: A Comedy of Errors," our esteemed government has once again shocked and dismayed the nation with their predictable flair for the dramatic and penchant for deception…

Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:40hrs | 16 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Church sets inaugural food security indaba

The Saint John Apostolic Church of the Whole World will convene in an 'inaugural all stakeholders food security meeting' in Mhondoro between mid or end of May this year, an event where its membership will mobilise funds to buy farming impl…

Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 14:53hrs | 365 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole in Mhondoro

Zimbabwe has sunk beyond a banana republic!

I am sure the first time I came across the term 'banana republic' was in the early 1980s - when I was still a little boy in primary school.Obviously, I did not know what this meant.It was often used in the Roman Catholic publication 'Moto …

Published: 07 Feb 2024 at 19:12hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Binga villagers cry foul

VILLAGERS in Chinego area in Chief Pashu area, Binga have appealed to the government to urgently rehabilitate a road that links to Kariangwe which was damaged by rains last rainy season.Government declared the state of the road network in …

Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 20:02hrs | 18 | by Peter Matuka

Zimbabwe's post-election government appointments are a circus of madness!

So, the elections are over in Zimbabwe!In as much as their conduct and outcome is still hotly disputed by the opposition - a justifiable and legitimate cause, considering how the election was a huge sham - various post-election processes a…

Published: 22 Sep 2023 at 16:09hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mnangagwa set to announce major shakeup of government bureaucracy

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to implement a major shake-up of the bureaucracy in the coming weeks with several high-profile departures and appointments.Misheck Sibanda, the chief secretary to the president and cabinet who has been i…

Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 19:44hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

A free and fair election will heal Zimbabwe

The Zanu PF's government crack on the opposition, abuse of human rights, and failure to embrace and tolerate divergent views makes it harder for the party to appeal both to regional and international community.The party has been too stubbo…

Published: 18 Aug 2023 at 21:27hrs | 10 | by Leonard Koni

Ten percent of what CEOs earn for general workers

HARARE - (ZimStat) Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency has released what most unionists alleged is a damning review analysis of the current cost of living which they said had jumped upwards by 10.4 percent to stand at 76 percent. Speaking …

Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 20:09hrs | 9 | by Maxwell Teedzai for Table Salt News

If ED doing great job why is he afraid to be questioned by the nation?

The world over, heads of state and government are never wary of availing themselves to the media.Even unpopular ones, as former US president Donald John Trump - who knew he would be ruthlessly bombarded by the media - still availed themsel…

Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 11:27hrs | 26 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

'You cannot criticize ED' clause challenge $1000 offered

A top Harare-based advocate, Tinomudaishe Chinyoka has offered a $1000 reward to anyone who can prove that there is a clause in the patriotic bill that says you cannot criticize the government.I am offering US$1,000.00 to anyone that can s…

Published: 06 Jun 2023 at 18:06hrs | 7 | by Erick Matotoba

WATCH: Vapositori for ED prays for Mnangagwa's government

Mashonaland Central Vapositori for ED chairperson Biggy "Prophet Jonah" Makanjera took scores of his congregants to Centenary (Gatu) shops to pray for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government yesterday.Prophet Jonah said he is solid…

Published: 01 May 2023 at 19:32hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole

RBZ blacklists 11 firms over black market deals, overpricing

SIX contractors that were doing business with Government have been blacklisted by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) for trading on the foreign currency black market, while bank accounts of five leading …

Published: 29 Jan 2023 at 07:42hrs | 34 | by Staff Reporter

Our leaders are not just corrupt, they're godfathers of corruption. 'But who will guard the guards themselves!'

The announcement that government will be installing 5 KVA solar powered kits at the homes of over 100 top government official including service chiefs "to cushion them and their families from ZESA loadshedding!" The announcements comes har…

Published: 13 Dec 2022 at 09:34hrs | 11 | by Wilbert Mukori

A paranoid government seeking to legislate 'patriotism' is a danger unto all citizens!

So, the government of Zimbabwe has finally decided to stubbornly proceed in enacting the controversial 'Patriotic Act'.Only this time sneaked in through the back door, under the guise of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment…

Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 16:44hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Food insecurity now a perennial threat

Zimbabwe is set to import 400 000 metric tonnes (MT) of Maize from Zambia and Malawi to be delivered this June to alleviate a food crisis in the country. This will cost the country at least US$120 million before haulage and other costs are…

Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 07:12hrs | 17 | by Victor Bhoroma

Economic growth all good, but meaningless when Zimbabweans' livelihoods deteriorating!

A father can boast of his recent promotions at work or the expansion of his business entities.He can even be proud of the increased financial earnings, and profit margins coming into his pocket.He can go as far as producing neatly-designed…

Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 21:42hrs | 20 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Govt terminates six road contracts

GOVERNMENT has terminated contracts for six local contractors who have failed to deliver under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme phase two (ERRP 2) in the Midlands Province.The objectives of ERRP 2 are to improve the road network…

Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 00:50hrs | 16 | by Staff Reporter

Suspending incapacitated teachers is flogging a starved horse - they're victims of mess not the culprits

In 2018 a Zimbabwe teacher was paid US$540 per month in US$. Since then, government paid them the equivalent in local currency but never bother to adjust the amount to keep pace with inflation. The year-on-year inflation rate was as follow…

Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 11:47hrs | 18 | by Patrick Guramatunhu

Mnangagwa govt to borrow US$1,4bn

GOVERNMENT has announced a plan to borrow ZW$146,8 billion (about US$1,4 billion) in 2022 to fund various infrastructure development projects.This debt would add to the existing stock of US$13,7 billion, according to a paper of debt trends…

Published: 26 Nov 2021 at 19:42hrs | 36 | by Staff Rporter

The clarion call is - back to the fields.

The Second Republic, a new Genesis, a new dawn. This year the Pfumvunza programme is an inputs galore. No household shall retire to bed on empty bellies. The whole of Zimbabwe wanna be a one great silo. With God on our side, rains will nev…

Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 09:19hrs | 4 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa

Government takes development to ward level

While major national projects like construction of a modern road network in major cities, construction of Parliament building, various infrastructure development projects are being rolled out by the 2nd Republic, government has not forgott…

Published: 12 Sep 2021 at 09:02hrs | 21 | by Shelton Muchena and Desmond Nleya

Zimbabwe reaps rewards from 2nd Republic initiatives

The country has already started reaping rewards from the progressive initiatives by the Second Republic to move the country forward. Last year, Government moved closer to achieving its optimal agricultural yield since the land reform progr…

Published: 24 Jun 2021 at 12:50hrs | 10 | by Derick Tsimba

Fresh salary increment for civil servants

GOVERNMENT will table a fresh salary increment offer for civil servants before the end of this month, making good on its promise to further review public sector earnings and follow up on last month's increment, The Sunday Mail reported.In …

Published: 02 May 2021 at 08:06hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter

ZINARA diverts road fund from Mutare City Council to Government

Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) diverted road fund which was supposed to go to Mutare City Council and gave it to the Government Road department.This was after an order fom Zanu pf members who wanted to take control of road…

Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 08:05hrs | 20 | by Fanuel Chinowaita

We shall overcome someday

Hope is key and hope with perseverance takes us to a level higher in life. Let us not lose hope in the fight against covid-19 and incapacitation infuriated by the Zanu PF government. We praise God for reaching this very new year, 2021, in …

Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 09:11hrs | 26 | by Dr Takesure Tazvishaya

President Mnangagwa 'Develop a Strategic Thinking Approach'

During Mugabe's era, you would easily recite cabinet Ministers without reading from any script, alas today, I can only remember maybe less than five Ministers unless you visit their offices. What is the problem?Presidency is not a common p…

Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 15:43hrs | 4 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Non-monetary incentives the way to go

The face-off between government and its workers over salaries has protracted to a magnitude that it's now threatening the realisation of the national vision.The new political dispensation committed itself to transforming Zimbabwe into an u…

Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 15:20hrs | 24 | by Petros Manyuchwa

Zimbabwe govt works on 50:50 principle

GOVERNMENT will soon amend the Constitution to extend the provision which reserves 60 seats for women following the pending expiry of the subsistence of the 10-year legal framework in 2023, President Mnangagwa has said.Addressing a Zanu-PF…

Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 08:35hrs | 16 | by Staff Reporter

DEMOCRACY - A Citizen's Responsibility

A new publication that puts a spotlight on a fresh outlook on democracy for Zimbabwe has been launched online. The publication, called "Towards an Open and Accountable Government: Context and way forward for Zimbabwe" was launched by NewTh…

Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 13:59hrs | 18 | by Agencies

Realizing your dreams in the age of austerity

Zimbabwe's 2019 National Budget Statement, which was presented under the theme "Austerity for Prosperity," is generally aimed at correcting the fiscal imbalance that is mainly responsible for high inflation, indebtedness and foreign curren…

Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 08:59hrs | 23 | by Mapozho Saruchera

Salary increment, Zimbabwe workers demanding a living wage for enhanced production

Zimbabwean workers have been hailed globally for being highly competent and hard working. In a sharp contrast back home they are scorned by their own government at times they are labeled as lazy and unproductive. The low morale of the work…

Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:15hrs | 20 | by ARTUZ

Cyclone Idai: Of donations and the bane of sanctions

Zimbabwe was hit by Cyclone Idai from 14 to 17 March 2019, a crisis that plunged the nation into darkness. When the news reached President Emmerson Mnangagwa who was on a State visit to the United Arab Emirates, he had to cut short his vis…

Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 12:31hrs | 1124 | by Elijah Chihota

What should be done by government to Obviate Zimbabwe from economic collapse?

First and foremost what is it that we don't have? Is it a begging culture that is in us that we can't do without? We have plenty of suitable land for commercial purpose, minerals, recreational resources, we have academics, policy makers, a…

Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 10:05hrs | 13 | by Elvis Dzvene

Salary increment for civil servants laudable

The Government must be applauded for its commitment towards uplifting the welfare of its employees, as this will certainly motivate them to perform their duties more professionally and efficiently.In its effort to improve the living standa…

Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 12:43hrs | | by Sibusiso Ndlamini

Government values human rights

Human rights are defined as freedoms to which all humans are considered to be entitled, and these often include the rights to life, liberty, equality, freedom of expression and many others.The Government of Zimbabwe, in the second republic…

Published: 14 Mar 2019 at 17:01hrs | 8 | by Peacemaker Zano

Zim Government lacks consistency on Policy and economic projects

Succession politics is a major stumbling block to the success story and progressive ideas in Zimbabwe. It is not about Mnangagwa, Chamisa or Mugabe, but it is about the future of this country. Government of Zimbabwe has abandoned several p…

Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 21:38hrs | 18 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Government values women through empowerment

As the world celebrates International Women's Day on 8 March 2019, it is imperative to note that the Government of Zimbabwe has been playing a critical role in empowering its women from all the different sectors of the economy.Women empowe…

Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 22:23hrs | 532 | by Chido Chikuni

Government silence on battlefields disaster a disgrace

A dark cloud has enveloped Zimbabwe following the Battlefields disaster where 38 miners are presumed dead. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the miners.The MDC is however concerned by the government's silence on the battlefie…

Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 09:41hrs | 6 | by Jacob Mafume

Power to empower ...how energy projects are brightening Zimbabwe economic prospects - Mthuli Ncube

In today's world, energy has revolutionised all of our lifestyles.  From the palm of our hands we have instruments more powerful than the largest and most sophisticated computers from just a few years ago.Entrepreneurs and innovators …

Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 18:24hrs | 1540 | by Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube

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