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ZESA hunts for new CEO
THE country's power utility, ZESA Holdings, has started hunting for a new group chief executive officer following the termination of Engineer Josh Chifamba's contract recently."Applications ar...Published: 6 hrs ago | 652 | by Staff reporter
Prominent Indian businessman dies
Prominent Kwekwe businessman and property mogul Mr Harish Bhai Narran has died.He was 65.Mr Narran, whose family was among the first to own properties in Gweru, Kwekwe, and Shurugwi ar...Published: 15 May 2019 at 07:35hrs | 1905 | by Staff reporter
Import substitution: best remedy to high import bill
Zimbabwe imported goods worth $6.85 Billion in 2018, a 38% increase from 2017. That import figure can go up by 30% if smuggled merchandise and under declared imports at the country's border posts are ...Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:15hrs | 370 | by Victor Bhoroma
Sacked UK Minister reflects inherent imperial hangovers
Speaking on 16 February 2001 on the need for European Unity, then President of the European Commission, Romani Prodi exclusively told Britain's The Guardian newspaper something that anyone interested ...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:33hrs | 220 | by Ranga Mataire
Mandiwanzira's application for release of passport dismissed
Harare regional magistrate Elijah Makomo has dismissed an application in which former Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Supa Mandiwanzira was seeking permanent...Published: 09 May 2019 at 18:53hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Woman eaten by dogs alive flies out to India on Friday
Cherish Muchegwa the woman who was mauled by dogs in March is flying out on Friday to get her treatment in India.Giving an update on the journey Bulawayo South MP Raj Modi said, "Muchegwa is n...Published: 09 May 2019 at 14:56hrs | 2319 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Freedom fighter Lazarus Ray Ncube mourned
Lazarus Ray Ncube who also worked for the United Nations Peace Keeping Mission for 32 years, has been unwell for a long period, but his untimely passing has left a big scar on us.During his vi...Published: 08 May 2019 at 16:09hrs | 3319 | by Mqondisi Moyo
Mandiwanzira seeks release of his passport
The trial of former ICT, Postal and Courier Services Minister Supa Mandiwanzira kicked off this Tuesday at the Harare Magistrates Court with the accused seeking the release of his passport.Mea...Published: 07 May 2019 at 21:50hrs | 1279 | by Staff reporter
ZEC team to observe SA elections
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has deployed its chairperson, Justice Priscilla Chigumba, and two other officials to observe South Africa's elections set for tomorrow. South Africa hol...Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:40hrs | 752 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo gets 50 days water supply
BULAWAYO's water supply dams received just 5 778 565 cubic metres of water during the 2018/2019 rainy season, an amount that is enough to last an average of 50 days, putting fears that the city, alrea...Published: 05 May 2019 at 09:53hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter
Govt avails $1,5m for science teachers training
At least $1,5 million has been mobilised by Government towards training of science teachers and promotion of science education, which is regarded as a key pillar for industrialisation and development....Published: 05 May 2019 at 09:33hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa crack unit probes Zinara
THE Special Anti-Corruption Unit in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's office has opened a fresh probe into Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) senior managers over multi-million dollar vehicle...Published: 03 May 2019 at 20:57hrs | 2098 | by Staff reporter
UZ students grill Prophet Magaya
UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe students had an opportunity to grill Prophetic Healing and Deliverance founder, Prophet Walter Magaya in a question and answer session at the campus' Great Hall on Tuesday....Published: 02 May 2019 at 19:08hrs | 7093 | by Staff reporter
Woman eaten by dogs alive leaves for India on 10 May
Cherish Muchegwa the woman who was mauled by dogs in Bulawayo South is leaving for surgery in India on 10 May. The Bulawayo Soutrh Member of Parliament Raj Modi said Muchegwa will be accompani...Published: 02 May 2019 at 16:05hrs | 1915 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Dogs that attacked Bulawayo woman had rabies
THE dogs that mauled a Bulawayo woman last month had rabies. The five dogs bit chunks of flesh out of Ms Cherish Muchegwa's arms and legs. A report from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and ...Published: 01 May 2019 at 08:40hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
Indian Embassy waivers visa fees for woman eaten by dogs alive
Bulawayo South Member of Parliament Raj Modi said the Indian Embassy to Zimbabwe has waivered visa fees requirement for a woman who was mauled by dogs in Bulawayo in March. Said Modi, "We keep...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 15:53hrs | 2075 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu-PF gang member in court for harassing Indian businesswoman
A Harare man appeared in court for allegedly teaming up with his seven accomplices clad in Zanu-PF T-shirts to chase and invade the premises of an Indian businesswoman, identified only as Rashan, in B...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 1001 | by Staff reporter
South Africa moves to tighten job terms, expats fear expulsion
Foreign workers in South Africa with expertise deemed vital to the economy are worried that authorities will reduce the number of critical skills eligible for work permits, a move they say could force...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 08:53hrs | 4053 | by Reuters
Majaivana disowns son?..Majee fed up with Derick’s antics
UNITED States-based Zimbabwean music legend Lovemore Majaivana has reportedly grown tired of the behaviour of his son Derick Sipho Majaivana, who he has denounced for soiling his image and reputation....Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:36hrs | 2267 | by Staff reporter
Nurse needed to accompany woman who was eaten by dogs to India
The Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce Raj Modi has announced that he is looking for a nurse or doctor who can accompany a woman who had a flesh eaten by dogs in March. The woman is suppos...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 10:16hrs | 2416 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Churches pray for Dabengwa
Churches have come together to pray for ailing Zimbabwe liberation war stalwart Dumiso Dabengwa, wishing him a speedy recovery.The Zapu leader, who has been unwell since November last year, wa...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:46hrs | 2911 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga becomes de facto Zimbabwe President
New York - Militaristic vice president, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, is now the country's de facto head of state, amid reports that President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has reportedly been stripped off ...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 06:30hrs | 32950 | by Itai Mushekwe/Nancy Mabaya
ZANU PF MP raises funds for a woman eaten by dogs alive
ZANU PF Bulawayo South Member of Parliament Raj Modi is engaged in spirited efforts to raise funds for one Cherish Muchegwa who was mauled by dogs in March. Cherish needs USD$10 000 to u...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 11:53hrs | 9345 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Dabengwa's photo on wheelchair explained
The Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation has explained that the photo of the former ZIPRA Supremo Dumiso Dabengwa on a wheelchair was taken after Dabengwa complained of fatigue and it does not mean he is now un...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 13:35hrs | 3353 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Dabengwa in India for medical attention
ZAPU President Dabengwa, who has been unwell since December 2018, has left for India where he will seek medical attention.The trip, that was planned since he was in South Africa a few mo...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 09:25hrs | 2495 | by Iphithule Maphosa
When things fall apart
OUR planet earth comes from the infinitely skilful hands of our Maker. When he had launched the whole of creation, "he found it very good" (Gen 1: 31).Creation is ongoing and is still "very go...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:35hrs | 798 | by Fr Oskar Wermter sj
Zimbabweans find it hard to survive in the English culture
"Culture is the pattern of taken-for-granted assumptions about how a given collection of people should think, act, and feel as they go about their daily affairs"Culture is all socially transmi...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 07:12hrs | 2485 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwean man advising governments and oil companies
Growing up in central Africa in the '50s and '60s gave Duncan Clarke an early appreciation of his surroundings and the wider environment – but very little indication of the significance the oil ind...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 06:03hrs | 3356 | by geoexpro
India, UAE roped in to revive CAPS, Datlabs
THE government says it is taking concrete steps to revive the country's health sector by engaging India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help resuscitate fallen pharmaceutical giants CAPS Holding...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:11hrs | 539 | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: President Mnangagwa's full Independence speech
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today delivered his first Independent speech at the national Sports Stadium. In the speech Mnangagwa paid tribute to the victims of Cyclone Idai both from Zimbabwe...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 20:41hrs | 3862 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Why devolution should start with Manicaland
It has been brought to my attention that the villagers of Chakohwa all the way to Mutambara will soon be moved to pave the way for the new diamond field that have been identified during the recent exp...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:39hrs | 630 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
I'm HIV+ at 85 but
EIGHTY-FIVE-YEAR-OLD Sekuru Samba has revealed his HIV positive status and described it as a blessing in disguise.The Maruta Kraal Headman heir apparent, real name Robert Ticharwa Maruta, said...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 16:54hrs | 2158 | by Staff reporter
The fallacy of Zanu-PF and civil society engagements.
Songs of praises from many quarters are now being sung for Mnangagwa after his minister pledged that following a meeting with a collection of Civic Society organizations the regime was going to allow ...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 19:36hrs | 1162 | by Lovejean Ndlovu
Eating soil, a pregnancy craving that can kill . . .
The smell of soil after light rains is divine. I like to think of it as the smell of nature, pure and fresh. Many women experience iron deficiency during pregnancy and subsequently develop a craving f...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:12hrs | 1046 | by Andile Tshuma
Witness exonerates David Parirenyatwa
Former Health and Child Care Minister David Parirenyatwa brought new ways of tendering medicine and there was a positive response from the board because procurement of medicine and distribution was be...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:08hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
'Sellout' Mnangagwa defends white farmers' compensation
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday defended his government's move to compensate white former commercial farmers for improvements on farmland seized during the 2000 fast-track land reform programme...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 13:57hrs | 2330 | by Staff reporter
ZPC gets licence for Bulawayo Power Station, residents to take legal action
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has issued a licence to the Bulawayo Power Company for the Bulawayo Power Station. In December last year, ZERA announced in a public notice that it had...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 06:49hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda testifies against 'Justice Cheda'
The trial of a suspected serial fraudster who allegedly masqueraded as former High Court judge Justice Mafios Cheda and swindled several Government officials of large sums of money continued yesterday...Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 07:21hrs | 467 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Chiwenga sparks fresh health concerns
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga sparked fresh concerns about his health on Thursday after he was filmed fidgeting and struggling to maintain his focus while listening to survivors of Cyclone Idai....Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 16:01hrs | 17195 | by ZimLive
The global and technological effect
An extract from a book titled 'The next Zimbabwe'The twenty first century has brought about the idea of globalization were interconnectivity is the new...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 11:26hrs | 369 | by Terence Simbi
Mozambique buries Zimbabwe cyclone victims
MORE than 80 Zimbabweans swept by floods into Mozambique have been buried in the neighbouring country.They are among hundreds killed by the storms ravaging the two countries and Malawi in rece...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1814 | by Staff reporter
Privatization is key to Zimbabwe's economic recovery plan
The microeconomic foundations of economies ensure that macroeconomic objectives are achieved. Stated differently, macroeconomic goals can only be achieved if there are robust institutions ensuring tha...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 08:16hrs | 1345 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
30 heads of State console Mnangagwa
More than 30 Heads of State and Government from across the world have sent messages of sympathy to President Mnangagwa following the Cyclone Idai disaster, a development seen as a sign that Zimbabwe's...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 06:50hrs | 6613 | by Staff reporter
Why Xenophobia attacks in South Africa always happens during election time?
Unity stands for peace in the presence of conflict, love in the presence of hatred, and forgiveness in the presence of injury. Unity stands for peace in our lifetime, harmony /agreement, freedom, happ...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 13:28hrs | 3147 | by Enos Denhere
Mnangagwa trumpets Indian support to Zimbabwe's economic reconstruction
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday applauded the immense contribution of India to Zimbabwe's economic reconstruction, diplomacy and international politics. Represented by Patrick Chinamasa...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 21:36hrs | 222 | by Staff reporter
Mrs Mnangagwa clinches cancer treatment deal
First Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa has clinched a fellowship programme for local doctors with Merck Foundation that will aim to boost the limited number of oncologists in Zimbabwe and train the existing one...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 16:08hrs | 1518 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's mounting foreign trips expose him
I will not allow the raging debate and shaming of the chief ruler's penchant for frequent and extravagantly lavish travels without my pound of flesh. Not even that I am a Shylock, but the extr...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 13:44hrs | 3470 | by Makaita Noel Mutasa
Organizing committee prepares for Russia-Africa Summit
On March 19, under the Chairmanship of Yury Ushakov, an Aide to the Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Organizing Committee on Russia-Africa held its first meeting in Moscow. The Organizing Committ...Published: 30 Mar 2019 at 08:05hrs | 421 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah
Woman mauled by dogs needs USD$ 25 000 for surgery
A Bulawayo South woman Cherish Muchengwa who was mauled by five dogs is in urgent need of Over $25 000 is needed for to undergo reconstructive surgery outside Zimbabwe.Appealing to the members...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 14:43hrs | 3081 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Cyclone Idai killed over 560 people, 500 still missing in Rusitu Valley'
THE International Organisation of Migration (IOM) in Zimbabwe has pegged the Cyclone Idai-induced floods death toll at over 560, with 261 deaths recorded in Manicaland and about 300 bodies discovered ...Published: 28 Mar 2019 at 07:20hrs | 887 | by Staff reporter
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