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China spends $2,5 billion on Zimbabwe
China has spent $2,5 billion on Zimbabwe, which is by far the highest amount of money it has ever advanced to any African country.Speaking at the 2019 Spring Festival Gala held in Harare on Su...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:47hrs | 1777 | by Staff reporter
'China has confidence in Mnangagwa'
China is confident Zimbabwe will achieve its developmental goals under the leadership of President Mnangagwa, whose reforms will transform the economy and attract more investors, the Asian giant's act...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 08:35hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
Bosso capture Young Warriors gem
HIGHLANDERS have made yet another major scoop, tying down Zimbabwe national Under-20 attacking midfielder Devine Mhindiriri on a two-year deal as they ramp up their preparations for the 2019 Castle La...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:16hrs | 1119 | by Staff reporter
How can we rebuild our national consciousness when we do not have our own currency? The case for the return of the Zimbabwe doll
Zimbabwe has sixteen official languages set out in section six of the Zimbabwe Constitution. In terms of that esteemed document our country is a Christian nation. It respects Christian values and upho...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 23:00hrs | 423 | by Lloyd Msipa
'Bulawayo artistes more popular outside Zimbabwe'
Southern region artistes say they are more popular outside Zimbabwe due to a number of reasons, chief being the imbalance in airplay which favours artistes from the other parts of the country....Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 08:08hrs | 871 | by Staff reporter
Christianity and the Curse of the Papa Generation
We can all agree that Robert Mugabe has proven the "gods" wrong so many times, well at least according to the "prophets" that are awash on every street corner from Harare to Lilongwe. From one to the ...Published: 16 Feb 2019 at 21:39hrs | 1898 | by Robert Sigauke
ZPC to start Harare re-powering project
The Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) will commence re-powering project for Harare Power Station (generator number 2) in the first quarter of this year in a development that will add 60 megawatts to the na...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:31hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Electricity situation under control: Zesa
Zimbabweans should not panic over the availability of electricity following resumption of rolling power blackouts in South Africa, amid indications the country now has the bulk of its power needs afte...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:10hrs | 158 | by Staff reporter
Problems at Eskom won't affect Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has assured its clients that the power generation challenges being experienced by its South African supplier, Eskom would not spill over into Zimbabwe ...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:42hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
When burying people becomes a lifestyle
Sporting a blue work suit and safety shoes, Margaret Nyakudya (50) is the centre of attraction at a funeral wake in Mt Darwin.The male villagers cannot help it, but are surprised by her braver...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 06:31hrs | 2724 | by Staff reporter
PSL scam explodes
MORE damning and incriminating evidence emerged yesterday, exposing a cartel that has been corruptly siphoning funds from Premiership side ZPC Kariba, amid chilling revelations the cancer has spread t...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:35hrs | 330 | by Staff reporter
Bosso take pre-season camp south
HIGHLANDERS have kicked off a week-long training camp at a secluded place in Matabeleland South without four players, among them new signing Bukhosi "Zakhu" Sibanda, who is injured. Three othe...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 23:07hrs | 1926 | by Staff reporter
'ICT infrastructure key to national development'
GOVERNMENT has identified the development of ICT infrastructure as central to the realisation of Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 by making it a key priority on the nation's developmental agenda. In thi...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 22:55hrs | 98 | by Staff reporter
Hwange extension project underway
The actual construction works for Zesa's US$1,4 billion Hwange Power Station (HPS) 7 and 8 extension project have started, giving hope the project will be completed within time and original budget, a ...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:43hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe airports' utilisation below 30%
Capacity utilisation at local airports has slumped to below 30 percent on the back of continued operational challenges facing national airline, Air Zimbabwe.This comes at a time the Civil Avia...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:44hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Kazembe commissions Gache Gache base station
Information and Communications Technology, Postal and Courier Services minister, Kazembe Kazembe has said ICTs were now a basic human right for every citizen.Commissioning the fourth Multi Ope...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 05:57hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Opposition leader's brother abducted
Opposition leader Shadreck Mashayamombe's brother Cephas Mashayamombe is reported to have been abducted by unknown assailants on who were driving a white Toyota Fortune on Tuesday afternoon.A ...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:25hrs | 5187 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimparks yachenjezya balabula atala akubelesya tunsyabwe tutali-mumulawo
Bakkali bamu Kariba bapegwa nchenjezyo atala abakalamuMuleli wanyika yaDRC wasumpula umwi muzulwidi kuzwa kukabunga kapikisya munyika eeyiMwambulili wankamu ilangania aabanyama amasaka...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 14:18hrs | 143 | by Citizen
3 IPPs line up power projects
Three independent power producers - Mopower Solar Limited, Zororo Energy Company Limited and Guruve Solar Park Limited - have submitted applications for licensing to set up power projects with a combi...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 08:30hrs | 445 | by Staff reporter
Bosso match attendances improve
Highlanders raked in $175 000 from gate takings last season, which saw an increase in revenue by 57% compared to the 2017 season where they collected $111 061 at the gates.The biggest payout c...Published: 29 Jan 2019 at 08:28hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Zesa seeks $128m for power project
Zesa Holdings is seeking to raise $128 million to finance construction of the 30 Megawatts Gairezi hydro power project, where little progress has been registered since the tender was awarded in 2015. ...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 10:39hrs | 404 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe electricity imports to continue until 2027'
Zimbabwe is expected to continue relying on electricity imports for the next eight years due to lack of investment in the sector, a leading international think-tank has said.The southern Afric...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 12:46hrs | 223 | by Staff reporter
Player exodus hits Dembare
DYNAMOS' preparations for the new season are in disarray as senior players continue to desert the fading football giants, with Brett Amidu and James Marufu being the latest in a long list of players t...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 08:24hrs | 1874 | by Staff reporter
Remembering Jason Ziyapapa Moyo
ON Tuesday marks 42 years since the death of Zapu Vice-President Jason Ziyapapa Moyo (JZ) in a parcel bomb in Lusaka, Zambia. JZ Moyo became the Secretary of the new ANC of Southern Rhodesia, which wa...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:23hrs | 368 | by Rtd Brig-General Mazinyane
MDC violence leaves trail of destruction
VIOLENCE instigated by MDC-Alliance and its associates in the non-governmental sector left a trail of destruction in Harare, Bulawayo and other cities yesterday. They also used social media to threate...Published: 15 Jan 2019 at 07:07hrs | 320 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents object to ZPC takeover of thermal power plant
BULAWAYO residents are objecting to attempts by the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) to take over the city council-owned owned thermal power station arguing this was against the spirit of devolution....Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 14:57hrs | 251 | by Staff reporter
The Mash West servant principal Mliswa-Chikoka meets Kariba heads of public institutions
Kariba witnessed the coming of the Provincial State Minister on Friday where she met heads of public institutions, local authorities and other stakeholders for what she termed sincere, straightforward...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 14:54hrs | 406 | by MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye
Dembare likely to retain only 3 players from the previous season
DYNAMOS are likely to retain three players from the previous season for the 2019 season as a number of players have been offloaded while others want out.Valentine Kadonzvo, Kudzanai Dhemere an...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 18:57hrs | 794 | by Staff reporter
Major events of 2018
As we say goodbye to 2018, the Daily News on Sunday reflects on some stories that grabbed newspaper headlines and dominated social media. Below are some of the highlights....Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 17:56hrs | 1078 | by Staff reporter
Education vote to spur rural school development
The $1,132 billion allocated to the Primary and Secondary Education ministry will bankroll teacher training in local languages, and fund rural education and development, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube ...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 17:52hrs | 493 | by Caroline Chiimba
Kariba tourists decline spurs Senate debate
Senators have called on central government to expeditiously provide financial resources for construction of a new airport in Kariba and upgrade its tourist facilities to international standards....Published: 05 Jan 2019 at 17:15hrs | 673 | by Staff reporter
Caps United sign Bosso striker
Caps United have completed the signing of former Highlanders striker Gabriel Nyoni, who has been a free agent since December 31.Nyoni declined to extend his stay with Highlanders, opting for t...Published: 04 Jan 2019 at 09:21hrs | 1610 | by Staff reporter
Kariba MP opens up to social media
The House of Assembly member for Kariba constituency, Honourable John Houghton, has joined the social media with a formation of WhatsApp group which is open to all citizens within the Kariba constitue...Published: 02 Jan 2019 at 08:41hrs | 1928 | by MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye
'Lake Kariba water levels rising'
Water levels in Lake Kariba are currently rising as expected during this time of the year, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has said.In a statement, ZRA acting chief executive officer, Peter ...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 11:22hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
'Declare Kariba an economic zone to boost tourism'
MASHONALAND West Senator Sikelela Gumpo (Zanu PF) has called on government to declare Kariba a special economic zone, saying the town has the potential to earn foreign currency, as well as open up emp...Published: 01 Jan 2019 at 11:14hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe makes huge saving on energy
Zimbabwe's energy import bill has dropped to about $1,2 million monthly from at least $48 million as efforts to invest in local electricity generation to underpin the envisaged economic growth begin t...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:20hrs | 1315 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe tourism sector grosses $1 billion
Considerable dividends have begun to accrue to Zimbabwe as Government and the private sector continue to ratchet up efforts to promote Zimbabwe as a safe destination. The tourism sector has since gros...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 10:04hrs | 1218 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe saves fortune on energy bill
Zimbabwe's energy import bill has dropped to about $1,2 million monthly from at least $48 million as efforts to invest in local electricity generation to underpin the envisaged economic growth begin t...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 09:35hrs | 262 | by Staff Reporter
ZPC to spend $500m on Hwange
The Zimbabwe Power Company intends to spend more than $500 million rehabilitating Hwange Power Station units 1 to 5 to guarantee reliability and extend its lifespan by between 15 to 20 years. The proj...Published: 30 Dec 2018 at 09:33hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches diplomatic offensive
After taking over from former President Robert Mugabe in November last year, President Mnangagwa and his team needed to provide strong leadership and put the basic fundamentals in place for the countr...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:34hrs | 444 | by Staffg reporter
Mukanya returns to Gweru
Chimurenga music maestro Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo will perform a special make-up gig on Monday night at Gweru's Midlands Hotel as part of his Peace Tour and the musician still has fond memories of the...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 09:33hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter
Red Cross reaches out to hungry Binga villagers
The Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS), with support from the Danish Red Cross, British Red Cross and Finnish Red Cross, is rolling out a $530 000 cash transfer programme to assist disadvantaged villag...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 09:25hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
The Municipality of Kariba titivates its strategic plan
The Municipality of Kariba has always remained number one in its approach of engaging its stakeholders and clientele this time by successfully reviewing its strategic plan which mainly focused on the ...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 22:11hrs | 735 | by MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye, Patsaka - Nyaminyami CR Correspondent
'Zanu-PF has no agenda for a GNU'
Zanu-PF President and First Secretary Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday officially opened the the ruling party's 17th National People's Conference at Umzingwane High School...Published: 15 Dec 2018 at 09:35hrs | 190 | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
Government pins development on infrastructure
Government's policy reforms which also encompasses infrastructure development is key to modernising and boosting productivity in all the productive sectors, as well as facilitating delivery of social ...Published: 11 Dec 2018 at 14:37hrs | 449 | by Rudo Saungweme
Thomas Mapfumo jets in tomorrow
Chimurenga music guru Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo is expected in the country tomorrow ahead of his much hyped "Peace Tour" starting this Friday in Gweru.Organisers told the Daily News that all is...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 09:46hrs | 2764 | by Staff reporter
'Resolve forex repatriation bottlenecks'
ZIMBABWE should institute urgent measures to eliminate bottlenecks choking repatriation of foreign currency by foreign companies if Harare is serious about attracting significant Foreign Direct Invest...Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 06:54hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe seeks funds to improve power infrastructure
Zimbabwe requires $1,2 billion to finance new power projects and repair ageing infrastructure, a report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) has shown.Several of the country's thermal power ...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 10:30hrs | 398 | by Staff reporter
Young Warriors coach confident
NATIONAL Under-20 team coach, Bekithemba "Super" Ndlovu is confident his charges will put up a better showing at the Mopani Copper Mines Cosafa Youth Championships in Zambia to make it past the group ...Published: 02 Dec 2018 at 07:37hrs | 694 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa launches Mugabe's Parliament building project
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday officially launched the construction of the new 650-seater Parliament Building in Mt Hampden, nearly 20 kilometres outside Harare, that is expected to be complet...Published: 01 Dec 2018 at 08:04hrs | 1229 | by Staff reporter
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