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Zibabwem's failure centres around you, Your Excellency
DEAR President Emmerson Mnangagwa,Your Excellency, a sage stated that a carpenter whose only tool is a hammer is an unproductive craftsman. He cannot produce a basic stool, given that his only...Published: 3 hrs ago | 188 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Zimbabweans told to brace for more power cuts
GOVERNMENT yesterday warned of more power cuts due to the increase in the demand for electricity during the winter season.The country is already facing a power deficit, while the power utility...Published: 3 hrs ago | 184 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt hiding behind Ukraine-Russia war'
GOVERNMENT has been accused of using the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a scapegoat for its failure to manage the country's ailing economy.On Monday, Women's Affairs, Small and Medium Enterpri...Published: 3 hrs ago | 119 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar fuel prices up
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has announced a slight increase in local currency fuel prices while the foreign currency prices remain stable.The increase is effective from yes...Published: 3 hrs ago | 141 | by Staff reporter
Treasury releases $6m more for Lake Gwayi-Shangani
TREASURY has released a further $6 million to steer progress at the on-going construction of the Lake Gwayi-Shangani in Matabeleland North province as Government races towards finishing the strategic ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 63 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean citizens lose faith in Mnangagwa
ZIMBABWE'S poor and downtrodden say they have no confidence in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration as the ongoing economic implosion continues unabated, a new study has shown. S...Published: 23 hrs ago | 5576 | by Staff reporter
Inflated BCC bills spark outrage
BULAWAYO City Council's decision to index charges in foreign currency and convert these at the prevailing official exchange rate has sparked outrage with residents saying they have received shocking b...Published: 24 hrs ago | 410 | by Staff reporter
Jesus signs
Arsenal have signed Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City for £45m on a long-term deal.The 25-year-old is manager Mikel Arteta's fourth signing of the summer, following the arriva...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:31hrs | 1486 | by Staff reporter
Gold coins to be sold in Zimdollars
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says its planned gold coins, to be introduced as an alternative investment option and inflation hedge on July 25, will be traded in both Zimbabwe dollars and foreign...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:03hrs | 1122 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions on Zimbabwe: A form of economic invasion
In the context of domestic politics and international relations, national economic security refers to a country's capacity to implement its preferred policies to build the national economy in the mann...Published: 05 Jul 2022 at 07:02hrs | 207 | by Dr Norbert Hosho
Zimbabwe's long but crucial road to digitalisation
In recent days, the President of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, said that embracing science and technology, particularly in the field of education, will help to boost the global economy. He added that ...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 07:54hrs | 514 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe police to revise border operation
ZIMBABWE's Joint Operations Command (JOC) is reviewing its operation code-named "No To Cross-border Crime" amid mixed feelings from stakeholders.The operation was launched on January 5, 2021 t...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 07:04hrs | 1422 | by Staff reporter
Massive reshuffling looms at ZETDC
ZESA Holdings subsidiary, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) plans to reshuffle staff at various work stations across the country by the end of August this year, Ne...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 07:03hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter
Africa's food security relies on climate smart agriculture
THERE has not been a more demanding time for Africa to adopt modern agriculture methods than now. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, food security in Africa is threatened at all levels and farming ...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:59hrs | 120 | by The Exchange
Air Force of Zimbabwe gets more women in its ranks
THE Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) is committed to empowering women in line with the country's efforts to uphold gender equity and equality within the workplace, AFZ Commander Air Marshal Elson Moyo has ...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:56hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
Mangudya defends new currency measures
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya says recent official exchange rate adjustments will help in mopping excess liquidity in the market and stabilise the currency and inflation....Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:30hrs | 822 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe is on irreversible forward march
ZIMBABWE is experiencing increased inflows of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in most provinces, at a time when the world is grappling with multiple economic challenges.This indicates...Published: 03 Jul 2022 at 09:22hrs | 1865 | by Staff reporter
Cameras can bring sanity on Zimbabwe's Road
It is a fact most Zimbabwe's lack civil sense, when it comes to road usage, on our roads we go by our self-concocted guidelines. Many make their own lanes or try to squeeze through congestion due to s...Published: 02 Jul 2022 at 22:01hrs | 509 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Econet launches 5G in Victoria Falls
Econet Wireless on Friday officially launched its 5G network in Victoria Falls as the listed telecommunications company expands its rollout of the super-f...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 19:39hrs | 1230 | by Agencies
Mashonaland Central needs Mnangagwa's intervention
On the 26th of April 2018 Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said, "A titanic battle in Mazowe West on Sunday. Tafadzwa Musarara vs Kazembe Kazembe. But Anastencia Mazikana, Chrispen Mataire, Richa...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 09:14hrs | 3600 | by Taurai Zhou
Zimbabwe gold coins: A masterstroke?
IT is indeed in times of crisis and turmoil that the creativity of nations emerges and in my opinion, the idea of launching gold coins by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is a master stroke that cou...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:28hrs | 2596 | by Staff reporter
Gold coins: Broadening and cementing economic confusion
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe really loves to lie to the people and then start believing its own lies.This thing of gold coins to preserve value does not make any economic logic and I will say ...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:24hrs | 568 | by Brian Sedze
'6,4m Zimbabweans living in extreme poverty'
THE latest World Bank report indicates that 6,4 million Zimbabweans are living on less than US$1,90 a day.The report is based on the multilateral institution's Poverty and Inequality Platform ...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:22hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's re-engagement drive continues to pay off
Zimbabwe continues to reap economic dividends from its engagement and re-engagement drive, with French President Emmanuel Macron facilitating the rehabilitation and upgrading of the historic Great Zim...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:17hrs | 217 | by Staff reporter
Chief Charumbira salutes SADC for PAP victory
President of the Chiefs Council, Chief Fortune Charumbira, has thanked the SADC region for trusting him to lead the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) following his election on Wednesday.In the proc...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:17hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
'Joshua Nkomo's legacy lives on'
TODAY marks 23 years since the late veteran nationalist and Vice President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo died, and the nation still cherishes his lifetime legacy of selfless sacrifice, peace, unit...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:16hrs | 77 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants reject 100% salary increment
CIVIL Servants under the Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions banner, formerly Apex, have rejected government's recent cost of living adjustment (CLA), calling it "a non-event"....Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 19:21hrs | 1895 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabweans dreading 2023 elections'
THE 2023 polls have emerged as the leading cause of distress among Zimbabweans as political tensions heighten, a survey by the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) has showed.ZimRight...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:49hrs | 3385 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says he is no longer free
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday says he no longer enjoyed public life because he was always surrounded by more than 100 security personnel.Addressing businesspeople at the official open...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:49hrs | 17377 | by Staff reporter
Tsholotsho, Nkayi roadworks take shape
THE construction of major roads linking Bulawayo with Nkayi and Tsholotsho districts has gathered momentum as the Second Republic steps up efforts towards completing outstanding infrastructure develop...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 533 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's forex earnings to reach US$12 billion this year
ZIMBABWE registered US$4,9 billion of foreign currency inflows during the first five months of this year, and is on course to surpass the 2021 record of US$9,7 billion, a senior official has said....Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
ZESA increases power cuts due to fault at thermal station
Zimbabwe's state-owned electricity transmission company ramped up blackouts from Tuesday because of a technical fault a thermal power station in the country's west.Power cuts will be increased...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:54hrs | 1452 | by Staff reporter
Cattle rustling riles Botswana, Zimbabwe
CONTINUED cattle rustling activities along the Zimbabwe-Botswana border are baffling and riling authorities despite intensive joint police operations to curb the vice.Recently the two countrie...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:48hrs | 224 | by Staff reporter
Your Excellency Mnangagwa, the buck stops with you
DEAR President,Your Excellency, the cost of living has been skyrocketing for quite some time now. Salaries are subjected to progressive erosion. As I see it, long before teachers in public ser...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:47hrs | 387 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Zimbabwe headed for a political dead heat in 2023
ZIMBABWE'S marginalised and poor communities, which have traditionally voted for the ruling Zanu-PF party and often abused as political fodder in the fractious politics of the country, are turning aga...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:46hrs | 360 | by Rashweat Mukundu
Interbank rate now sole legal rate, huge penalties for breaches
The interbank exchange rate has been set as the sole exchange rate to be used in commercial and other transactions and anyone selling goods and services, who uses any other rate faces a minimum civil ...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:42hrs | 557 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu heaps praises on ZICOSU for MSU win
ZANU PF Secretary for Administration Obert Mpofu has commended the ZANU PF aligned student movement ZICOSU for a win in the student representative council elections at the Midlands State University....Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 15:37hrs | 2018 | by Mandla Ndlovu
34,000 new houses for teachers, says Mthuli Ncube
THE government has said it would embark on a highly ambitious project to build 34,000 houses for teachers in the next five years.This comes at a time when teachers and health workers have been...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 12:16hrs | 1036 | by Staff reporter
South Africa fails to avoid Zimbabwe type load shedding
Embattled and underperforming Eskom CEO Andre De Ruyter said the power utility was working to restore capacity to power stations to mitigate the "very real risk" of Stage 6 load shedding on Tuesday ev...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 12:06hrs | 2120 | by Staff reporter
CCC dismisses new Zimbabwe economy measures; says Chamisa-led govt only solution
Minister Mthuli Ncube (on Monday) announced measures that are meant to curb hyperinflation and stabilize (prices) as well as address the remuneration crisis in the civil service. The Reserve Bank also...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:29hrs | 1425 | by Fadzayi Mahere
Zimbabwe to import maize from Zambia, Malawi to plug grain shortfall
Zimbabwe will import maize from neighboring Zambia and Malawi and wheat from cheaper source markets to avert shortages and price increases, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said Monday.Addressing...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:27hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube redollarises
GOVERNMENT yesterday brought back the United States dollar as legal tender to stem rising inflation and restore confidence in the economy, but critics say the move will lead to more demands for salari...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:26hrs | 8635 | by Staff reporter
Gweru City Council grinding to a halt
A DIRE financial situation threatens to ground Gweru City Council (GCC)'s operations by September, unless drastic action is taken, Southern Eye has learnt.Speaking at a breakfast meeting hoste...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:23hrs | 355 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now needs new economic thinkers
LATEST statistics from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) indicate that the country's year-on-year inflation is inches away from breaching the 200% mark. The agency's June figures show ...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:22hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
Massive NRZ partnership coal deal takes off
Zimbabwe has actualised its railway partnership agreements with Botswana and Mozambique for the enhancement of regional trade among the three countries through the movement of coal from Botswana via Z...Published: 28 Jun 2022 at 07:14hrs | 225 | by Staff reporter
South Africans face another fuel price increase as well as interest rate hike
There seems to be no reprieve for South African wallets as another hefty fuel increase is predicted for next week, as well as economists anticipating further interest hikes.The Organisation Un...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 19:33hrs | 687 | by Staff reporter
ZBC suspends corruption whistleblower
THE Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) workers committee secretary general was promptly suspended last Friday, a day after circulating to all staff members an explosive memorandum to the Board al...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 19:12hrs | 4479 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe central bank hikes interest rates to 200%
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Monday hiked interest rates from 80% to 200% in a bid to block cheaper speculative borrowing which has adverse effects on exchange rates.The developments ...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 19:08hrs | 853 | by Staff reporter
RBZ to introduce gold coins, hikes interest rates
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says it will be introducing gold coins as part of measures to ensure investors and the general public have alternative means to preserve value, cushioning them from the ...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 19:05hrs | 1886 | by Staff reporter
Three Ways IoT is Benefiting the Mobile Gaming Industry
Over the past decade, the mobile gaming industry has undergone some massive changes as a result of advancements in technology. Therefore, it is unsurprising that the industry has adapted to the techno...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 12:51hrs | 3403 | by Staff Writer
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