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Bulawayo City FC used ratepayers' $1.2 million at the expense of service delivery
Bulawayo mayor Solomon Mguni was in defensive mode after it emerged the council-bankrolled Bulawayo City FC gobbled over $1,2 million during their two-year stay in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer Leag...Published: 12 hrs ago | 501 | by Staff reporter
Calls for Zimbabwe to join Rand Monetary Union grow
Zimbabwe must seriously look into the possibility of joining the Rand Monetary Union as the central bank mulls introducing a fresh monetary policy tool to alleviate foreign currency shortages, the hea...Published: 12 hrs ago | 1695 | by Staff reporter
Human Rights petitions AU over Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (the Forum) has written to the African Union (AU) chairperson and Egyptian president Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, demanding the regional body to urgently intervene and assist ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 440 | by Staff reporter
Ex-MDC MP faces jail over bank loan
FORMER MDC legislator Paul Madzore risks civil imprisonment after he was taken to court by CBZ Bank Limited over a $22 000 debt.The financial institution issued summons for civil imprisonment ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 531 | by Staff reporter
Banks plunge into fresh crisis
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) shot down an urgent request by commercial banks to raise interest rates and transaction charges at a crisis meeting held in Harare last week, arguing the move would ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 1627 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF a sanctuary for thieves
If one is a convicted felony and wants to start on a new page then Zanu PF is the right place to go. Dexter Nduna's moment of revelation that he killed many people is enough to have him question...Published: 13 hrs ago | 656 | by AT Kadada
Tsvangirai was duped by Mnangagwa
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa revealed yesterday that his revered late predecessor, Morgan Tsvangirai, had died a bitter man after he was allegedly duped by President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his all...Published: 13 hrs ago | 1457 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo was a dictator?
The late Father Zimbabwe Joshua Nkomo may have been a rigid leader who did not agree with anyone disagreeing with his ideas, it has emerged.A top leader of the Alliance for People's Agenda (AP...Published: 15 hrs ago | 2745 | by Mandla Ndlovu
PHOTOS: Wicknell Chivayo visits Mtukudzi's grave
Maverick businessman and socialite Wicknell Chivayo spent Valentine's day with the widow of the late national hero Oliver Mtukudzi in Mashonaland Central.He was accompanied by musician Aleck M...Published: 15 hrs ago | 11999 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Government committed to implementing reforms
The new administration under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa has shown serious commitment in amending major reforms, which are mainly economic, political and media reforms, as shown by ...Published: 15 hrs ago | 718 | by Gift Mashoko
Minister Ncube's 2% tax caused 16% economic decline - austerity for pain's sake, no gain
"Finance minister Professor Mthuli Ncube introduced the 2% per every dollar transaction tax in October last year as part of his "austerity for posterity" measures in a development which saw him receiv...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1871 | by Nomusa Garikai
We need complete thinkers, not compartmentalised ones
What does it mean to be a "complete thinker"? Complete thinking entails connecting apparently disparate or unconnected ideas.To further elaborate, it means being able to take on a variety of i...Published: 18 hrs ago | 452 | by Conway Tutani
HIFA 2019 cancelled
Harare International Festival of the Arts has announced that it has cancelled its 2019 edition due to the social and economic challenges taking place in the country.In a statement issued on Fr...Published: 18 hrs ago | 470 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa banks on peace, dialogue
President Mnangagwa has reaffirmed his commitment to peace and dialogue and maintaining an open door policy to resolving challenges facing the country. Addressing diplomats in Harare yesterday...Published: 18 hrs ago | 375 | by Staff reporter
Record rainfall hits Zimbabe, more predicted
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said a 42-year-old record of heavy rainfall received within a day has been broken and predicted heavy rains that may uproot trees and leave a trail of ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 1385 | by Staff reporter
Corrupt cops feel the heat
POLICE have directed all policing provinces to set up investigating teams to probe graft and unprofessional conduct by law enforcement agents with a view to take disciplinary action against offenders ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 612 | by Staff reporter
Callistus Ndlovu death shocks Mnangagwa?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has extended his condolences to the Ndlovu family following the death of former Cabinet Minister and Bulawayo provincial chairman, Professor Callistus Dingiswayo Ndlovu. ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 975 | by Staff reporter
Fraudsters dupe 100 nurses
TWO suspected fraudsters who allegedly duped 100 unsuspecting aspiring nurses in Chipinge and pocketed $41 000 from the scam were on Monday arraigned in court facing fraud charges.The suspects...Published: 19 hrs ago | 389 | by Staff reporter
Ncube, Mangudya policy tussle on monetary policy statement
POLICY efficacy doubts - both fiscal and monetary - in supporting a liberalised foreign currency market, effectively discarding the 1:1 US dollar-bond note/RTGS dollar peg, have arguably been the main...Published: 19 hrs ago | 461 | by Brett Chulu
Can Air Zimbabwe be run profitably?
AIR Zimbabwe was placed under reconstruction on October 4 2018 after operating for over 51 years in the skies.The airline has debts exceeding US$350 million that are weighing down the restruct...Published: 19 hrs ago | 57 | by Victor Bhoroma
Business complicit in Zimbabwe's economic woes
CHIEF executive officers from across the African continent have been meeting in the resort town of Victoria Falls for the last three days in a bid to find lasting solutions to the economic crisis faci...Published: 19 hrs ago | 213 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe Airways:- Malaysia rejects aircraft deal reversal
MALAYSIAN Airlines has turned down the Zimbabwean government's request to reverse a deal for the purchase of two Boeing 777 planes and threatened to take legal action for breach of contract, insiders ...Published: 19 hrs ago | 1765 | by Staff reporter
National dialogue deadlock: Hope keeps eluding Zimbabwe
NATIONAL dialogue meant to unite Zimbabweans around a common vision has failed to gain traction as the leading political parties have taken deeply entrenched hardline positions, plunging the country d...Published: 19 hrs ago | 135 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga suspectedly poisoned with deadly Polonium-210
Vice president, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, is suspected of suffering from the lethal polonium- 210 poisoning, and is reportedly admitted at an undisclosed Indian military hospital.High ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 33738 | by Staff Reporter
MDC Councillor Arnold Batirai in court over forgery
Bulawayo Ward 24 CouncillorArnold Batirai will be appearing in court on the 18th of February facing a charge of contravening section 146 (3)(c )of the Electoral Act by allegedly forging MDC Alli...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 20:15hrs | 2567 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'G40 has taken over MDC-Alliance'
The late MDC-Alliance leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, died almost a pauper but could have still died a billionaire if he had sold out the struggle for selfgain, the former Prime Minister's aide has said. ...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 17:55hrs | 7369 | by Staff reporter
Comparative Analysis of current political Developments in Zimbabwe: Case Study - Shutdown and arrests of opposition officials
It is critical and paramount of importance to do case studies, researches and analysis in any situation, mainly because they curb problems, and act as an indicator and eye opener for future events. Ba...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 15:26hrs | 355 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Rescue underway at Zimbabwe mines where over 23 trapped
The Civil Protection Unit in Mashonaland West has stepped up efforts to drain water from two flooded mines where at least 23 people reportedly died on Tuesday evening.The miners died when inte...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 13:25hrs | 2274 | by Staff reporter
The aftermath of violent protests and the way forward
The MDC Alliance and their regime change agenda cahoots in the civil society instigated violent protests that took place from the 14th to 16th of January 2019 and the inconceivable repercussions will ...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 13:06hrs | 754 | by Peacemaker Zano
Unparliamentary language Nduna and Temba must be sanctioned
Parliaments and legislative bodies around the world impose certain rules and standards during any parliamentary business Tradition has evolved that there are words or phrases that are deemed inappropr...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 12:30hrs | 1570 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Morgan Tsvangirai: A lasting epoch in the national story
Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, my boss for 10 years until he died last year on 14 February on the day the power of love is celebrated worldwide, was not a persona but a gargantuan political moment whose i...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 11:34hrs | 1048 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Mushava's valentine in austerity and Zimbabwe's political economy
A few weeks ago, I wrote on Stan Mushava's autobiographical poetry anthology, Rhyme and Resistance and it has become a habit for me to check on his Facebook page for any latest poetry. On this Valenti...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:35hrs | 535 | by Brian Maregedze
Chief Charumbira to be disciplined for supporting ZANU PF
The High Court of Zimbabwe has upheld an order compelling the Minister of local government July Moyo to institute disciplinary on the Councilor of Chiefs President of his remarks calling for all chief...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:30hrs | 3198 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Towards a genuine national dialogue
In recent times, there has been much talk of a "national dialogue". Indeed, this is the precise term that President Mnangagwa used when he called the February 6 meeting with political parties that was...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:25hrs | 1410 | by Justice Benjamin Paradza
English made easy
THE ART OF WRITING Many of us struggle with composition which is a core component in any English Exam. As a result this is our topic for the day. My ...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 09:18hrs | 797 | by The Language Coach
Zupco privatisation on course
THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) said yesterday its privatisation is on course as private investors have shown interest. Acting chief executive officer Evaristo Madangwa told New ...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 08:34hrs | 1590 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa fumes over Mnangagwa's invite
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa is fuming after the family of the revered late MDC founder, Morgan Tsvangirai, invited President Emmerson Mnangagwa to be among the guests at the former trade union le...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 08:14hrs | 7089 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe dismisses 'fake news' that 17 people died during protests
GOVERNMENT has dismissed claims by human rights groups that 17 people died during the deadly violence which rocked the country last month.The administration countered the reports Tuesday with ...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 08:12hrs | 605 | by newzimbabwe
All aboard Zupco: Is this a rebirth or stillbirth?
This article is a follow-up to my previous one, Kombi nation: Re-imagining our urban transport system.In that article, I presented a number of options on how we could improve our public transp...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:33hrs | 1311 | by Mike Murenzvi
CEOs call for dialogue between Mnangagwa and Chamisa
BUSINESS executives in the country have called for a national dialogue to address the challenges facing the country. The call follows last week's meeting between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and losin...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:16hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
Nyarota's lawyer fined for unprofessional conduct
A former partner at Scanlen and Holderness, Doreen Vimbai Gapare, was last week fined $500 by the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) after she was convicted of unprofessional conduct in handling the case o...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:14hrs | 165 | by Staff reporter
Bosso kick out 'age cheating' goalkeeper
HIGHLANDERS have severed ties with former Mutare City Rovers goalkeeper, Alfredy Chiname, after discovering that the player falsified his age less than a month after penning a two-year deal. B...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:12hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
78 police officers injured by protestors
The Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services has alleged that 78 police officers were injured and 1 officer died during the violent protests that rocked Zimbabwe on January 14....Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 07:02hrs | 1281 | by Mandla Ndlovu
38 feared dead in flooded mine shafts
38 artisanal miners are feared dead following flooding of shafts at two mines in Battlefields near Kadoma.34 of the miners went underground at Silver Moon Mine and another four at Cricket Mine...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 15:47hrs | 2791 | by Staff reporter
Heavy, thunderous rains expected
The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of thunderstorms and heavy rains in excess of 50 millimetres in just 24 hours in some parts of the country.In a statement the MSD said t...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 15:32hrs | 2610 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe sanctions' myth - countries with tougher sanctions performing better
When the Robert Gabriel Mugabe regime was toppled in a military coup in November 2017, most people believed that his successor's much touted 'new dispensation' would do away with excuses for the gover...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 13:28hrs | 2043 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Chamisa will never rule Zimbabwe' says Mutodi
Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Energy Mutodi says MDC leader Nelson Chamisa is a puppet that will never rule Zimbabwe.Mutodi was agreeing with MDC-T Vice P...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 13:17hrs | 8034 | by Mandla Ndlovu
RG's Office to decentralise
The Registrar-General's Office is set to open passport offices in Chitungwiza and Murehwa districts to deal with the large number of people flocking to Harare to apply for travel documents, legislator...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:52hrs | 669 | by Staff reporter
ZBC takes 5 ex-bosses to court over $6m prejudice
The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) has dragged its four ex-senior executives and former board chairperson Cuthbert Dube to court for allegedly illegally benefitting themselves from $6 million...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:46hrs | 1654 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai memorial march banned
POLICE have reportedly declined to approve the opposition MDC's application to stage a peaceful march in honour of the party's late founding leader and former Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangirai....Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 08:39hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
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