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Zanu-PF official probed for stealing food aid
Police are investigating Linet Chirwa, a Zanu-PF councillor for Mhondoro-Mubaira's Ward 5, and several Chegutu Rural District Council officials for alleged theft of food aid. The suspects are accused ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:46hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Poor Zimbabweans to get 7.5kg of maize per month
The Zimbabwean government is launching a program to assist over six million food-insecure citizens, primarily in rural areas, who were severely affected by an El Niño-induced drought. This in...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 06:52hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa promises free food for all in need
The government has committed to supporting food-insecure Zimbabweans affected by the El Niño-induced drought, intensifying its food aid program nationwide to ensure no one dies of hunger, President E...Published: 14 Jul 2024 at 09:49hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Is Mnangagwa govt willing to let people die of COVID-19 just to host SADC Summit?
The recent deaths due to alleged 'flu-like illnesses' of footballer Norman Maroto and opposition legislator Murisi Zwizwai are most unsettling.In fact, this is not simply unsettling but positi...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 10:26hrs | 74 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa releases ZiG 154m for cash transfers to urbanites
The Treasury has released ZiG154 million to the Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare for disbursement to vulnerable persons in urban areas. The funds will be available for withdrawal...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:09hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gets US$31.8 million drought insurance cover
Zimbabwe has received US$31,8 million from the African Risk Capacity, an arm of the African Union, to help mitigate the effects of the devastating El Nino induced drought.Receiving the insuran...Published: 06 Jul 2024 at 12:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
We don't want crumbs from Mnangagwa's table
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is unbelievable!I was at a loss for words after reading a post on X (formerly Twitter) by Ndavaningi "Nick" Mangwana, the permanent secretary for ...Published: 03 Jul 2024 at 16:53hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
President William Ruto's poor and misguided politics! He lied to the voters
We still have voices in Africa that spell it out: That one voice comes from Ghana: Kwesi Prett Jr. does not mince words: His politics is eloquent, he understands African politics. Without fear or favo...Published: 02 Jul 2024 at 21:11hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe awaits funding to launch food aid
The Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare in Zimbabwe has announced plans to initiate a cash-for-cereal aid programme aimed at assisting vulnerable communities affected by the El Nino-...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Embrace nutrition education amongst schools; SIRP appeals
The government should fully embark on implementing nutrition education amongst young learners to realise behavioural changes and sustainable development countrywide, Smallholder Irrigation Revitalisat...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 21:42hrs | 3 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
South African GNU and Zimbabwe economy
GNU as portfolio controlThis week, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa was inaugurated for his second and last term in office under the current Constitution.What is now awaited is...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 11:28hrs | 2 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
EU avails €3m for urban communities in southern Africa
The European Union (EU) has allocated €3 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to assist vulnerable urban communities in southern Africa, focusing on Lesotho, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Madagasca...Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on track to produce 600,000 tonnes of wheat
Zimbabwe is poised to achieve a record-breaking wheat harvest of over 600,000 tonnes, with farmers having planted 121 769 hectares this season, surpassing the national target of 120,000 hectares. ...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 12:27hrs | | by Tonderai Ndoro
Now that Mnangagwa has attacked King Lobengula, he must brace for Matabeleland breakaway
"If you come for the king, you best not miss. This was a brilliant observation by "Ralph Waldo Emerson. Now that the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa who enjoys belittling, dehuminising, demo...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 20:38hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Tagwirei rolls out free health services
The Bridging Gaps Foundation (BGF), founded by fuel mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei and his wife Sandra, is making significant strides in transforming communities across Zimbabwe by providing free curative ...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 08:58hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF MP in food aid storm
Mutare South legislator Tawanda Dumbarimwe (Zanu-PF) is facing criticism for allegedly inciting hungry villagers to protest against the government by claiming that the State is too broke to distribute...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Do not politicise Govt's food aid programme
Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Davis Marapira, has emphasized that community leaders must not politicize the government's food aid program. He insisted...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
UNMASKED: Philippe Van Damme's gross exaggerations on Zimbabwe's hunger situation
Phillipe Van Damme, a former European Delegation country representative to Zimbabwe, has once again demonstrated his propensity for spreading misinformation. His recent claim on social media that ...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 12:36hrs | 11 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Zimbabwe secures maize to feed 6 million people
The Zimbabwean government has mobilized 405,000 tonnes of grain to feed six million people for a year, distributing 7.5 kg per person, increasing to 8.5 kg from October to March. This response...Published: 06 Jun 2024 at 07:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
What the CIA really thought about Mugabe and other African leaders
One was "highly emotional", another prone to "erratic personal behaviour", and one was said to have quite impressive intellectual and political skills.Those were some of the frank assessments ...Published: 28 May 2024 at 11:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Parly buy cars from Zanu-PF-linked dealers
Three car dealers associated with Zanu-PF are poised to benefit significantly as the government selects them to provide vehicles for Members of Parliament (MPs), according to sources from NewsDay....Published: 23 May 2024 at 10:51hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Majority of Zimbabweans threatened by hunger
Zimbabwe's government has vowed to work hard to prevent people from dying of starvationMore than half of Zimbabwe's population will require food aid this year due to a severe drought that has ...Published: 18 May 2024 at 15:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sends high level delagation to Brazil to address food insecurity
Zimbabwe has dispatched a prominent business delegation to Sao Paulo, Brazil, in a proactive move to strengthen trade partnerships and address food insecurity concerns. This strategic mission, organiz...Published: 17 May 2024 at 14:22hrs | 4 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe celebrates independence amid doom
WHEN 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 Zimbabw...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 18:03hrs | | by Leonard Koni
'Zanu-PF to superintend food distribution'
The ruling Zanu-PF party has revealed that it will be superintending the distribution of food aid by either the government or its development partners to assist millions of citizens enduring the devas...Published: 16 Apr 2024 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 wil...Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 16:40hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Mr. Mnangagwa, fighting for independence doesn’t give you the right to oppress us!
He never tires reminding us!Zimbabwe's independence was fought for in a protected liberation struggle where thousands of innocent lives were lost.It was never given on a silver platter...Published: 13 Apr 2024 at 16:28hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
SA-based tycoon pledges support for food import initiatives
Zimbabwe is facing a potentially food crisis due to the El Niño-induced drought, which the government has declared a state of disaster in a move meant to marshal resources and avert hunger.Go...Published: 12 Apr 2024 at 09:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Villagers sell their livestock for a song
VILLAGERS in Matebeleland and Midlands are being forced to sell off their livestock for a song to buy a few bags of maize and other basics as the effects of the El Nino-induced drought set in....Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 21:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt splashes on luxury cars for MPs
THE government has started the process of buying top-of-the-range cars for legislators at a time Zimbabwe is looking for donations from humanitarian agencies to feed millions of people that are facing...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man bashes wife over cooking oil
As hunger continues to hit Zimbabwe, couples are finding it difficult to put food on the table as proved by a Mutoko family that had a misunderstanding over cooking oil.The husband Desmond Kuw...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa criticizes Mnangagwa
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa condemned President Emmerson Mnangagwa's belated declaration of a drought state of emergency, asserting that it came too late after the government ignored early warnin...Published: 05 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for unity
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on Zimbabweans to remain united as the country battles the effects of the El Niño-induced drought.Mnangagwa this week declared the El Niño-induced dro...Published: 05 Apr 2024 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF has dismally failed
The Zanu PF government continues to fail the majority of the people. All hope is now lost. The majority of people who are now finding it hard to eke out a living and put food on their tables. We shoul...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 15:40hrs | | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe seeks US$2b to avert famine
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday extended the begging bowl to raise over US$2 billion to avert starvation in Zimbabwe after declaring the El Niño-induced drought a state of disaster....Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF threat to politicise food aid slammed
LOCAL Government minister, July Moyo, has been criticised for threatening to have food aid agencies expelled if they are suspected not to be politically correct by its supporters.Aid agencies ...Published: 04 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares drought a national disaster
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a state of emergency due to the ongoing drought gripping Zimbabwe, marking it as the third African nation to do so after Zambia and Malawi.Speaking f...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 18:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to declare drought state of disaster
ZIMBABWE is expected to declare the drought which is ravaging the country a state of disaster in a bid to marshal resources and avert possible starvation, NewsDay can reveal.President Emmerson...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
It's easier to topple your mentor than run a country, isn't it Mr. President?
So, this where it has all come to? Those of us in urban areas now live without water and electricity!We are no longer any different from our compatriots in rural Zimbabwe.I may...Published: 31 Mar 2024 at 16:20hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A beast which used to cost US$700 is now fetching US$80
GWANDA villagers are concerned about unscrupulous cattle buyers who are taking advantage of the drought situation to buy livestock at low prices.Ward 1 councillor, Stanford Nkala, told Souther...Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 16:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Declare drought a national disaster'
ZAPU leader Sibangilizwe Nkomo has called on government to declare a state of emergency resulting from the El Nino-induced drought.The 2023/24 farming season has been condemned as a write-off,...Published: 30 Mar 2024 at 15:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sir Wicknell, actually you're the poorest man in Zimbabwe!
When I read a recent diatribe by self-proclaimed businessman Wicknell Chivayo, I felt like puking.He exhibited zero shame berating and disparaging legendary musician Thomas Mapfumo, as well as...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 08:12hrs | 13 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe govt currently distributing food relief to vulnerable households
Public Service Labour and Social Welfare Minister, July Moyo yesterday said the government is currently distributing food relief to vulnerable households faced with low grain yields during the drought...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
5,4 million Zimbabweans battling hunger
ABOUT 5,4 million Zimbabweans are battling hunger this month amid the free-falling local currency and the El Niño-induced drought, World Food Programme (WFP) data has revealed. In its Fe...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa makes another empty promise on Lake Gwayi-Shangani
THE Lake Gwayi-Shangani project is set to be completed by the end of this year with President Mnangagwa yesterday reiterating his Government's commitment to pushing it to the end given its strategic s...Published: 22 Mar 2024 at 09:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mr Kudzai Mutisi, the German 'Economic wonder' after the WW2 had multiple favourable factors!
I am writing this article as a reply to your article you wrote last week: My article is not in any way or form critiquing your own but including factors that must be known, but, however, adding to wha...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 20:53hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Free Russian fertilizer arrives in Zimbabwe
Over 23,000 metric tons of free Russian potash and NPKS fertilizer has arrived in Zimbabwe, the press service for Uralchem Group reported on Wednesday. The shipment is Uralchem's fifth humanit...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 17:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Manicaland hunger shocks Zanu-PF
BUHERA North MP Philip Guyo (Zanu-PF) has raised hunger concerns in the district owing to the El Niño-induced drought.Buhera district is one of the most affected districts in Manicaland provi...Published: 20 Mar 2024 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF is the black sheep of liberation movements
So, Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU PF is currently hosting a conference of former liberation movements.Nonetheless, just how is the party viewed by their colleagues in the region?Are they trul...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:48hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
GMB maize stocks fall
MAIZE stocks have declined in the nation's reserves at Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots dotted across the country, and this may worsen food insecurity situation at a time when inflation and currency...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
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