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Mutumwa Mawere was a ZANU PF front?
A Zimbabwean activist Rutendo Matinyarare has accused business tycoon Mutumwa Mawere of being a beneficiary of ZANU PF's political patronage which saw him owning over 27 blue chip companies in Z...Published: 24 hrs ago | 2317 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Liquid Telecom to invest $400m USD in Egyptian network infrastructure and data centres following completion of 'Cape to Cairo'
Harare, Zimbabwe. December 10, 2018 - Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom has announced that it is investing 8 billion Egyptian Pounds ($400m US Dollars) in Egypt over t...Published: 10 Dec 2018 at 09:33hrs | 651 | by Mapozho Saruchera
Qualifying and quantifying political reform in Zimbabwe
Earlier this week a local daily reproduced an article from the American weekly magazine, Newsweek. The article was titled "White farmers 'getting poorer, sicker' as they await Government compensation"...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 14:37hrs | 79 | by Joram Nyathi
Gukurahundi @ 36: Yes, it's possible to heal
THE Bulawayo leg of the Global Leadership Summit ended on November 13, 2018 and the stellar cast of speakers included people like Bishop TD Jakes, who leads the Potter's House, a mega church in the Un...Published: 01 Dec 2018 at 08:12hrs | 203 | by Xolani Ndlovu
Masiyiwa and the national interest
Telecommunications giant and Econet Wireless Group founder and Executive Chairman, Strive Masiyiwa, recently came out in full and solid support of the country's political and economic interests throug...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 09:54hrs | 3246 | by Bevan Musoko
Strive Masiyiwa upbeat about Econet offshoot
Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa says spinning off Cassava Smartech from the telecoms business will attract a different type of investor to the ones who have traditionally invested in the telec...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:38hrs | 1451 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi, Wicknell and the evolution of Zimbabwe's flamboyant businessman
WHEN Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube announced the country's highly anticipated budget last Thursday, it would have been interesting to have been a fly on the wall in the residences of the...Published: 25 Nov 2018 at 08:26hrs | 2431 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to set up battery manufacturing factories
Minister July Moyo says Zimbabwe is going to set up battery manufacturing factories in the Midlands Province as part of lithium beneficiation efforts, ...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 16:14hrs | 2986 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa calls for removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe
SOUTH AFRICAN President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called on the European Union (EU) to lift sanctions on Zimbabwe saying the country has turned a wonderful corner and needs support on its path to great re...Published: 17 Nov 2018 at 06:33hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa opts out as Econet profits surge
After tax profits in Econet Wireless spiked, propped up by increased uptake of data and fintech services although founder, Strive Masiyiwa has now opted out of the day-to-day board functions of the co...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 06:19hrs | 11364 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa needs better advisers
I always say politics is not for short-term schemers and this is proving true indeed. At a time the majority of Zimbabweans are having their brains full to find ways on how the economy can be mended, ...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 05:23hrs | 874 | by Ranson Madzamba
Joram Gumbo systematically obstructed Zinara investigations
UNDER-FIRE Energy and Power Development minister Joram Gumbo systematically obstructed investigations into the alleged looting of funds at the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) to protec...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 16:39hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter
Supporting Mnangagwa without backing Zanu PF, backing MDC without supporting Chamisa
"Time flies. It's up to you to be the navigator," observed a sage.I am not into political prophecy, but this week last year - precisely November 6, 2017, the day then President Robert Mugabe s...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 05:17hrs | 2631 | by Conway Tutani
Lessons learnt from Mugabe's 'youth interface' rallies
YESTERDAY, November 6, 2018, marked a year since one of the darkest days in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's political and physical life.On the day, the then President Mr Robert Mugabe sacked Cd...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:59hrs | 1899 | by Nduduzo Tshuma
Mnangagwa's business dance, Masiyiwa's compliance
President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently held a consultative meeting with Zimbabwe's business sector. This came against the backdrop of a national economic crisis largely caused by a new monetary policy ...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 06:21hrs | 1925 | by Takura Zhangazha
Conflation of business and politics: An economic solution for Zimbabwe
September and October saw the prices of basic commodities in Zimbabwe rising beyond the reach of many. Medicines at pharmacies were charged in United States dollars only and those who could not afford...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 12:35hrs | 1113 | by Elijah Chihota
'We must Buy Zimbabwe or die'
The Israelites reportedly took 40 years in the wilderness on a journey that ordinarily took a month.Clearly, something was not right.Suffice to say, gross indiscipline and an inability...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 09:45hrs | 4688 | by Munyaradzi Hwengwere
Mnangagwa builds international dream team
GOVERNMENT will soon unveil an International Advisory Council which will advise President Mnangagwa on global economic issues and push the re-engagement process.The team will also assist the c...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:41hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
Children of War Vets bay for Masiyiwa's blood
Children of War Veterans Associations has came out guns blazing accusing Strive of corruption and manipulating shareholding of a number of companies in a dubious manner. Read the full open letter to M...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:04hrs | 3881 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'I almost died for supporting Masiyiwa' says Top Journalist
Voice of America journalist Blessing Zulu has came out guns blazing accusing Strive Masiyiwa of re-writing history by saying no one stood for him when he was allegedly persecuted for seeking a Telecom...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 06:46hrs | 3472 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Emulate Masiyiwa, project good image of Zimbabwe' - no lies can ever disguise pariah state image
"MR Strive Masiyiwa is a telecommunications magnet and billionaire with a business conglomerate straddling the African continent and beyond. He is a self-made entrepreneur who commands respect across ...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 16:54hrs | 1966 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Econet Media refocuses business towards a digital future
Econet Media has reviewed its business strategy and service offerings, to align them with the changes in the global digital and satellite broadcasting sector, and growth in access to mobile and fixed ...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 14:06hrs | 5051 | by Mandla Ndlovu
General Mujuru wanted to kill Masiyiwa
The late General Solomon Mujuru wanted to kill Econet Guru Strive Masiyiwa, the NPF Spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has alleged."President Mugabe said, in his interview with the Indep...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 11:30hrs | 12484 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Jesus christ spotted in the CBD of Harare
The months of October and September should be declared a period of 'spiritual lies' with immediate effect. A lot of myths happened during this period and I am not going to be surprised today if ...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 10:56hrs | 8725 | by Don chigumba
Trevor Ncube fights in Masiyiwa's corner
Alpha Media Holdings Boss Trevor Ncube has defended Econet Wireless Founder Strive Masiyiwa amidst barrage condemnation that has been direction to the latter by Twitter users over his anti sanctions s...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 08:08hrs | 2694 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Sanctions costed 10s x1000s new jobs' argues Masiyiwa - rigged elections millions old and new
Many people held Strive Masiyiwa in high regard, not until the heard him say "Mnangagwa was sincere" in seeking meaningful political and economic change in Zimbabwe. Masiyiwa also argued that the sanc...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 08:01hrs | 2220 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mugabe sent assasins to kill me says Masiyiwa
Econet Wireless Boss Strive Masiyiwa has revealed that Former President Robert Mugabe sent assassins to abduct and kill him.In an emotional statement issued on Facebook on Thursday Masiy...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 07:02hrs | 7745 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Strive Masiyiwa never ceases to shame the devil
Strive Masiyiwa, the Econet Wireless founder, has always been his own man.With all his wealth, Masiyiwa does not get ahead of himself. His public persona is that of gentility — that social s...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 06:12hrs | 2677 | by Conway Tutani
Shut up Strive Masiyiwa! says Jonathan Moyo
Self exiled Professor Jonathan Moyo has blasted Telecommunications Guru Strive Masiyiwa over his emotional letter defending himself on his stance on sanctions. Prof Moyo called Masiyiwa a thin skinned...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 06:10hrs | 12516 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Strive Masiyiwa is a true patriot
MR Strive Masiyiwa is a telecommunications magnet and billionaire with a business conglomerate straddling the African continent and beyond. He is a self-made entrepreneur who commands respect across t...Published: 02 Nov 2018 at 06:07hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa's bank partners Skyz Metro FM
Strive Masiyiwa's bank Steward Bank, in partnership with Skyz Metro FM, is bringing the Sosholoza Dance Competition to Bulawayo.An advert circulating on Social Media says:Shosholoz...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 20:17hrs | 2066 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Strive Masiyiwa 'angrily' hits back at critics
Econet boss, Strive Masiyiwa has hit back at his Twitter critics who say his statement calling for an end to sanctions is cruel and misguided. And he's very angry! Masiyiwa has limited his response to...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 18:14hrs | 5747 | by Ndou Paul
Chamisa ally retreats on Strive Masiyiwa threat
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services and MDC-Alliance legislator for Kuwadzana East Mr Charlton Hwende today beat a...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 15:49hrs | 6764 | by Staff reporter
'Masiyiwa joins bootlicking squad'
It really hurts when noble business owners like Masiyiwa is yet to be enlightened on the Zimbabwe's situation. He has joined boot licking squad that see no evil at the expense of his all-time supporti...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 08:45hrs | 3188 | by Nkomah Isaac
MDC plots Econet boycott?
MDC's Treasurer General Charlton Hwende has come under fire on Twitter for suggesting that MDC supporters boycott Econet service provider.In a Tweet on Thursday Hwende said, "What if MDC encou...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 06:42hrs | 7682 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Strive Masiyiwa's loyalty is to business
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is "sincere in what he's doing", economic recovery will be tough and Western sanctions must be lifted, says Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa.Masiyiwa was pa...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 05:53hrs | 1289 | by newZWire
Strive Masiyiwa riles Chamisa's bootlickers
TELECOMMUNICATIONS magnet and billionaire, Mr Strive Masiyiwa, has said President Emmerson Mnangagwa is sincere about turning the country's fortunes while calling for the removal of sanctions imposed ...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 05:28hrs | 4089 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Data and Voice Queen B named?
Zimbabwean business tycoon Mutumwa Mawere has suggested that there is a Data and Voice Queen B in Zimbabwe. Mawere threw in the suggestion after Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa's wife, Ts...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 20:32hrs | 22309 | by Ndou Paul
'Masiyiwa calls for removal of sanction, who dares to contradict' - I dare, here he is hopeless wrong
In augmenting Masiyiwa's sentiments Obert Gutu tweeted: "Now when a whole billionaire like Strive Masiyiwa calls for the removal of sanctions against Zimbabwe, iwe zvako Mupurwa…iwezvako Zuze… (yo...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 19:37hrs | 1365 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa welcomes Strive Masiyiwa's statement
The President Emmerson Mnangagwa led government welcomes statement by the Econet founder Strive Masiyiwa calling for the removal of sanctions imposed against the country, saying they were not justifie...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 12:04hrs | 6374 | by Ndou Paul
Zimbabwe's Data and Voice Queen B named?
Zimbabwean business tycoon Mutumwa Mawere has suggested that there is a Data and Voice Queen B in Zimbabwe. Mawere threw in the the suggestion after Econet Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa's wife...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 09:40hrs | 796 | by Ndou Paul
Strive Masiyiwa joining Mnangagwa's government?
Econet founder Strive Masiyiwa's wife, Tsitsi, has sparked internet rumours that the mogul may be joining Mnangagwa's government in some capacity.Writing on Twitter, Tsitsi said: "I read about...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 09:25hrs | 16542 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa wants US sanctions on Zimbabwe lifted
Econet founder Strive Masiyiwa has called for sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States to be removed, saying they were not justified.The 57-year-old telecoms tycoon's unusually forth...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 09:11hrs | 1989 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is sincere' says Masiyiwa - was he, when rigged recent elections
"Concerning the change taking place in Zimbabwe, I believe it is real. I believe President Mnangagwa is sincere," said Strive Masiyiwa on CNBC Africa."Zimbabwe needs to be given a chance. The ...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 07:34hrs | 2180 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Strive Masiyiwa must come back to Zimbabwe if it's so good,' says Coltart
Former education minister and MDC Alliance bigwig David Coltart has challenged the Econet founder and executive chairman Strive Masiyiwa to put his feet where his mouth is.The ...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 07:02hrs | 7380 | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa backs 'sincere' Mnangagwa
ECONET founder and executive chairman Strive Masiyiwa has said he believes President Emmerson Mnangagwa is sincere in what he is trying to do to turn Zimbabwe's crippled economy around.Speakin...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 06:49hrs | 1847 | by newzimbabwe.com
WATCH: Strive Masiyiwa says, 'Mnangagwa is sincere'
Econet Zimbabwe founder and Executive Director Strive Masiyiwa says Zimbabwe cannot continue to operate with hands tied behind its back. He believes President Emmerson Mnangagwa is sincere.htt...Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 19:25hrs | 6666 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa spills the beans on 'Queen Bee'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's advisor Christopher Mutsvangwa yesterday launched an astonishing attack against Zanu-PF benefactor Kudakwashe Tagwirei, claiming that he is now a source of divisions in ...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 13:29hrs | 14074 | by Staff reportwr
Zinara in witch hunt for media 'snitches'
STATE roads manager the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara), angered by consistent media reports on the corruption scandals rocking the parastatal, at one point resorted to engaging a priv...Published: 20 Oct 2018 at 08:22hrs | 503 | by Staff reporter
Matiza, Gumbo clash over Zinara board?
New Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza is ringing changes at the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara), going against advice he got from his predecessor Joram Gumbo who is now heading the ...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 14:04hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
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