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End Zimbabwe sanctions, says Tito Mboweni
SOUTH Africa Finance Minister Mr Tito Mboweni yesterday said Zimbabwe should look at introducing a new currency to counter its economic and financial challenges and also called for his country's polit...Published: 17 mins ago | 21 | by Staff reporter
Doctors in Zimbabwe train for seven years
Doctors in Zimbabwe train for seven years, including the two years of internship also known as housemanship, hence those calling themselves junior doctors are in fact, still students, the Zimbabwe Cou...Published: 26 mins ago | 13 | by Staff reporter
SA backs new Zimbabwe currency
SOUTH Africa's Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has said Zimbabwe is in a good position to adopt a new currency and that the regional giant would support its northern neighbour's efforts towards economic...Published: 27 mins ago | 15 | by Staff reporter
Life After Divorce - When Is A Perfect Time To Start A New Relationship?
The Emotional Turmoil After a divorce, do not enter any new relationship quickly. You need to give it some time to fully regain yourself before thinking of starting all over again...Published: 11 hrs ago | 490 | by Staff Reporter
Britain warns its citizens in Zimbabwe
Since 14 January 2019 there has been widespread disruption, including violent protests, in many areas of the capital Harare and the cities of Bulawayo, Kadoma, Mutare, and Marondera. Many shops and ot...Published: 14 hrs ago | 5325 | by UK gov
'Looters not a threat to anyone,' says Amnesty International?
Amnesty International said it is alarmed by the repressive measures the Mnangagwa led Zimbabwe government has taken in response to the protests, including shutting down the internet to prevent people ...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 20:28hrs | 2321 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa defends new fuel price
The recent decision to increase the prices of petrol and diesel was necessary and the conditions demanding that pronouncement presently remain unchanged, the President Mnangagwa has said. Addr...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 07:15hrs | 1345 | by Staff reporter
Dear President Mnangagwa, our demands are simple
Dear Mr President,Let's start by talking about what's important to Zimbabweans.The things Zimbabweans demand are not complicated. They are not anything out of the ordinary.They...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 22:58hrs | 7498 | by newZWire
'Mnangagwa should act or Zimbabwe will burst'
Having started the year engulfed with a myriad of problems - from fuel shortages, soaring prices of goods and services, shortages of drugs to labour disputes - the Daily News on Sunday's Assistant Edi...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:38hrs | 5897 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's plan to revive Bulawayo falters
Industries in the second city are still battling to survive despite pledges by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to breathe life into what was once the hub of the country's economy.Ahead of the har...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:36hrs | 2013 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe facing foreign currency shortages, not fuel, says Mnangagwa
News Editor Gift Phiri sits down for a wide-ranging interview with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba about the stuttering economy and what government is doing to address the ...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:28hrs | 787 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's anti-graft body in turmoil
Back in the days, we had a teacher we nicknamed "Rubbish". That was a bit unflattering and unfair, of course, but he earned that moniker because, at the drop of the hat, he would always exclaim, "Good...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:27hrs | 487 | by Tawanda Majoni
EFF calls Zimbabwe govt to declare a national Economic disaster to save the country
We as ZIM EFF and on behalf of the majority of our people and together with the poor, downtrodden and disposed people of Zimbabwe today declare that we are real victims of Zanu PF's mismanagement of o...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 21:46hrs | 4750 | by Innocent Ndibali
What leaders? No more than tortoises sitting atop lamp posts
I decided in the new year to return Kuumba, my beautiful pet tortoise, to his wild, natural habitat of Matojeni.Besides my amazing wife, few sights and few life experiences have left a greater...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 10:54hrs | 1775 | by Zifiso Masiye
Does Zimbabwe have a higher literacy rate than SA?
South Africa is set to hold national elections in 2019, a year the ruling African National Congress marks its 107th anniversary.Radio 702 talk show host Bruce Whitfield spoke to Bonang Mohale,...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 10:53hrs | 2500 | by Staff reportere
Threats and blackmail: The real story behind the doctors' return to wards
They stood their ground against government threats, but it took coercion from one of their own to end the junior doctors' 40-day strike.At one time they were fired by Vice-President Constantin...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 10:40hrs | 4357 | by Everson Mushava
Civil servants pile pressure on Mnangagwa's govt
APEX council chairperson Cecilia Alexander says the civil servants' umbrella body will intensify pressure on government to hike salaries to a minimum of $1 733 for the lowest paid worker. She said as ...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 10:23hrs | 1887 | by Staff reporter
Angry motorist force Station selling fuel in US$ only to close – flood of anger against hardship will be unstoppable
"Motorists forced a fuel service station to close in Waterfalls after unearthing corruption where fuel was being selectively sold in US dollars only," reported Bulawayo 24."The agitated motori...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:39hrs | 1353 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Devolution should see Mashonaland Central Province coming up tops
Devolution should see Mashonaland Central Province coming up tops with other provinces only following in the wake and vortex of its success stories. Endowed with iconic landscapes and stunning...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 09:12hrs | 302 | by Thomas Murisa.
Sexual allegations rock Zimbabwe's National Aids Council
Government has launched an investigation into the operations of the National Aids Council (NAC) over allegations of sexual harassment, corporate sleaze and maladministration.The probe coincide...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:43hrs | 814 | by Staff rpeorter
'Before the coup, Mnangagwa was already more powerful than Mugabe'
AHEAD of the presidential run-off in 2008, she surprised a rather powerful meeting by asking why ZANU-PF was beating up people in rural areas.The subsequent frosty moments were only broken by ...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:43hrs | 2873 | by Lawrence Kamwi
Chiwenga warned against interfering with business
ZIMBABWE National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) chief executive Chris Mugaga has warned government to stop interfering with business or risk the consequences of economic failure.He was addressing...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:39hrs | 5218 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa on the edge
Mass protests proposed by the combined force of civil servants, labour unions and the opposition MDC Alliance have plunged President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Zanu-PF party into panic, amid fears the...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:32hrs | 1591 | by Staff reporter
Police shut down shrine as cholera claims sect leader
MINISTRY of health officials in Murewa have for the second time in less than a month called in the police to shut down a popular Johanne Marange apostolic sect shrine in the area following the death o...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:31hrs | 394 | by newzimbabw
Mnangagwa suspends purchase of vehicles for Ministers
GOVERNMENT has suspended the purchase of condition of service vehicles for all ministers, with the money now being used to purchase a fleet of new ambulances for public health facilities, Finance and ...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:00hrs | 399 | by Staff rpeorter
Mnangagwa's wife broke the ice, not the strike - doctors
Zimbabwe government hospital doctors have been on strike for the past 36 days, plunging the public health sector into deep crisis, which has led to the near-collapse of the health delivery system. But...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:56hrs | 178 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MPs in fix over luxury cars
As Treasury prepares to splurge millions of scarce United States dollars on luxury utility vehicles (SUVs) for legislators serving in the ninth Parliament, MDC representatives and their leader Nelson ...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 17:33hrs | 4636 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's health ministry apologises for loss of lives
The Health and Child Care ministry has issued a public apology for the loss of lives and suffering during the just-ended doctors' strike.In a statement published in the press, the ministry exp...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 17:28hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants warn Mnangagwa
CIVIL servants yesterday warned government that a full-blown national strike was imminent if their employer fails to review its decision to offer them a paltry $41 pay rise.Civil servants who ...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 17:20hrs | 953 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's $41 pay rise offer a mockery
THE 10% salary increment government offered to civil servants is ludicrous, unfortunate and shows that government does not consider its workers a key component in its transformation.Whether Tr...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 17:19hrs | 230 | by Editorial - newsday
Life as an illegal immigrant in the UK
Staying in UK without a visa or a right to stay is like sitting on a razor blade. Life as an Illegal Immigrant Inside a 'Hostile Environment' is the worst thing ever. There are people wh...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 15:21hrs | 1933 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Govt sets record straight on fuel
GOVERNMENT has dismissed reports that fuel would be sold in foreign currency with bond notes and swipe being accepted using black market rates only as from Monday. The social media reports were dismis...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 11:30hrs | 2631 | by Staff Reporter
Things fall apart as EDIOTS hero-worship
Not to see faults in our leaders is injustice to the person concerned also, Hero worship. It has probably always been a thing and is also not likely to die out any time soon. Picking someone to excess...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 00:31hrs | 6564 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Quick austerity measures to avert imminent economic collapse
Austerity is described as sternness, severity of manner or attitude. In other manner it is described difficult economic conditions created by the Government measures to reduce public expenditure. The ...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 20:27hrs | 4020 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mnangagwa is between the rock and a hard place
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is between the proverbial rock and a hard place as he battles to mitigate the country's worsening economic rot — with his impending business trip to Eastern Europe drawi...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 19:14hrs | 8381 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's youths plan series of demos
MDC youth assembly is set to hold a series of demonstrations next week to protest worsening economic conditions in Zimbabwe.In a statement, the youth assembly said the demonstrations will be h...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 19:11hrs | 4212 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa congratulates Tshisekedi
The President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conveyed a congratulatory message to the winner of the presidential elections held in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).In a statement, the President ...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 19:03hrs | 4016 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe forex woes hit ARV procurement
Government has made strides in the fight against HIV/AIDS, which has seen the country reducing the HIV prevalence rate from a high of 27 percent in 1997 to the current 13 percent, but resource constra...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 18:55hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to have its own currency in 12 months
Zimbabwe should brace itself for its own currency within the next 12 months the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Mthuli Ncube said.He was speaking at a Town Hall meeting with organ...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 18:44hrs | 4125 | by Mandla Ndlovu
National Reclamation:- Against the Perpetuation of a ruling elitist dynasty!
The leadership and general membership of the National Reclamation Assembly are deeply concerned about the current state of affairs in our beloved nation. We would like to categorically state that the ...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 16:33hrs | 471 | by Advocate Walter Nyabadza
Lessons from the Zimbabwe coup
PART ONEZimbabwean politics is characterised by the existence of schizophrenic public and private sector leadership. The structure of post-coup politics in Zimbabwe owes a great deal to this schiz...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 10:01hrs | 2298 | by Brian T Kagoro
Growing unrest exposes official posturing
FAILURE by government to address the unrelenting currency crisis has come back to haunt the country as evidenced by widespread unrest triggered by the rising cost of living.Finance minister Mt...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 10:00hrs | 742 | by Staff reporter
3 reasons why the Gabon coup failed
Military coup drums continue to beat on the African continent in 2019. At 4:30am on January 7, Lieutenant Kelly Odong Obiang, leader of the Patriotic Youth Movement of the Gabonese Defence and Securit...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:30hrs | 1257 | by Martin R Rupiya
Oliver Mtukudzi battling ill-health
MUSIC superstar Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi is under the weather, with an alleged heart problem that has kept him off the stage for some time, NewsDay reported.The Tozeza Baba hitmaker did not stag...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:28hrs | 2009 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doctors 'arm-twisted' to suspend strike
JUNIOR doctors at public hospitals yesterday ended their 40-day long strike after some consultant doctors allegedly threatened to cause them to fail their internship.The Zimbabwe Hospitals Doc...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:27hrs | 868 | by Staff reporter
5 die in suspected fresh cholera scare
FIVE people have died from a suspected fresh cholera outbreak in Mavhurume village in Murewa.The deceased are members of the Johane Marange apostolic sect, who are barred from seeking medical ...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:26hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
Dabengwa taken 'ill' to SA
ZAPU president Dr Dumiso Dabengwa is reportedly ill and is in South Africa where he is receiving specialist treatment, his party has revealed. In an interview on Wednesday, Zapu's secretary ge...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:20hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter
Linda Masarira offers Mnangagwa a solution
MDC T notes with concern the lack of urgency by the government of Zimbabwe to address the debilitating economic crisis. It is not a secret that the current government has failed to stabilize the econo...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 08:14hrs | 3501 | by Linda Masarira
George Shaya rushed to hospital
Legendary ex-footballer George "Mastermind" Shaya, 72, was rushed to hospital yesterday after his health condition briefly took a toll on him but is now in a stable condition, the Daily News has learn...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 18:10hrs | 4314 | by Staff reporter
From Great Zimbabwe to Zimbabwe Ruins with Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa
With great good hope Zimbabweans of all polical affiliation, race, colour and creed poured-out onto the streets, led by Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, to tell Mugabe of The Enough of the journey from Th...Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 12:33hrs | 1837 | by Reginald Thabani Gola.
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