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Living for the moment - Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
It's been a problem for at least 20 years. Despite all the efforts of successive presidents, some Zimbabweans are still apparently dissatisfied. They just don't know what's good for them.One h...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 08:05hrs | 388 | by ZimVigil
If ZANU PF were the opposition, wouldn't they see a crisis in Zimbabwe?
My most trusted dictionary defines 'crisis' as, "An unstable situation, in political, social, economic, or military affairs".Over the past three months, Zimbabwe - as well as regional and glob...Published: 07 Oct 2020 at 10:16hrs | 1736 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mthuli Ncube scoffs at poverty reports
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has dismissed reports of high poverty levels in the country arguing that the cushion extended by government to vulnerable groups had made "instant impact" and thus elimin...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 07:10hrs | 935 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU mobilises for nationwide protests
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has begun mobilising for a national general strike of both public and private sector workers. The event, according to ZCTU president Peter Mutasa, ...Published: 23 Sep 2020 at 06:05hrs | 3465 | by Staff reporter
NatBake donates to Chitungwiza's famous soup kitchen
Thousands gathered in Chitungwiza to witness a local bakery NatBake, donating five tonnes of mealie meal and bread to a local kitchen that has been feeding thousands of vulnerable residents during the...Published: 08 Sep 2020 at 08:35hrs | 926 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa praises young philanthropists
Zimbabwe needs patriotic and determined young people who step in during difficult times to assist the country, President Mnangagwa has said. He made the statement yesterday while receiving 100 tonnes ...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 06:46hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa receives donation
President Mnangagwa has received 100 tonnes of mealie meal from a local company, Better Brands Jewellery, to be distributed to vulnerable communities affected by Covid-19.The donation was hand...Published: 25 Aug 2020 at 18:03hrs | 289 | by Staff reporter
'ZACC is dealing with subsidised maize meal reports'
Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission is in the process of completing recommendations on the subsidised mealie meal program. The program has been abused by some to enrich themselves at the expense of th...Published: 15 Aug 2020 at 09:35hrs | 1575 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Can Zimbabwean Christians and Church leaders honestly not see the regime's evil ways - why are they silent?
As a devout Christian, there is one thing that I have never been able to wrap my mind around - that is, can most Christians and Church leaders in Zimbabwe honestly tell me that they can not see the ba...Published: 14 Aug 2020 at 16:13hrs | 740 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mangagwa's controversial baker panics
Controversial Midlands miller Douglas Kwande owned Brainman Investments, trading as DCK, has been reportedly thrown into panic mode after whistleblowers wrote a letter to the Zimbabwe Anti-Corru...Published: 10 Aug 2020 at 11:22hrs | 8948 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Uproar over subsidised mealie-meal
Consumers in various parts of the country have decried the alleged abuse of subsidised roller meal by some millers, who are allegedly diverting the basic commodity to the black market.Last yea...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 10:00hrs | 495 | by Staff reporter
Essential service workers get subsidised mealie-meal
LOCAL milling company, Brainman Investments, yesterday took subsidised roller meal to essential service workers at three Bulawayo public hospitals and a police station after realising they have not be...Published: 08 Aug 2020 at 09:33hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
Residents stampede for subsidised roller meal
GwERu and Bulawayo residents yesterday risked contracting the deadly coronavirus as they jostled to buy subsidised roller meal at DCK supermarkets.Police in riot gear and soldiers had a torrid...Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 08:53hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's controversial baker reported to ZACC for stealing Bulawayo maize
Controversial Midlands miller Douglas Kwande has again invited limelight after Bulawayo whistleblowers wrote a letter to Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission complaining that he has been fraudulently b...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 15:37hrs | 9798 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Massive mealie meal and bread shortage looming in Zimbabwe
A massive shortage of mealie meal and bread is looming in Zimbabwe after security agents manning roadblocks are reportedly blocking delivery vehicles to supply retailers with the commodities. ...Published: 02 Aug 2020 at 09:23hrs | 1435 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Unfair mealie-meal distribution irks residents
HARARE residents have complained over unfair distribution of subsidised roller meal which they claimed favoured uniformed forces and government officials.The residents made the claims to Harar...Published: 29 Jul 2020 at 13:08hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's regime should not insult Zimbabweans' intelligence
On 25 July 2020, I penned an article to the effect that, most of us who are bravery and nrelentingly standing up, and speaking up (in the process, placing our own lives in grave danger, but for a very...Published: 28 Jul 2020 at 11:21hrs | 2167 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
2020 Mid Term Budget Hits and Misses
The 2020 mid-term budget and economic review was delivered amid high inflation levels and declining economic productivity that has been worsened by the Corona Virus pandemic. The Zimbabwean economy is...Published: 27 Jul 2020 at 20:38hrs | 1155 | by Victor Bhoroma
Millers table US$ price for subsidised mealie-meal
GRAIN millers have tabled a proposal to increase the price of subsidised roller meal from $70 to between US$2,50 and US$3,50 per 10 kilogramme to cushion themselves from operational challenges....Published: 12 Jul 2020 at 10:36hrs | 567 | by Staff reporter
Retail shops reject local currency
Reports from Habakkuk Trust Community Advocacy Action Teams in Matabeleland Province indicate that a significant number of shops are refusing to transact in local currency.The trust in a repor...Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 08:24hrs | 4003 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa's government has dismally failed
Zimbabwe will rise. This regime's days on earth are numbered. For the past 40 years the regime has proved that its a definition of failure.The young and progressive people shall take over and ...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 12:41hrs | 1120 | by Leonard Koni
Kombis use fake Zupco stickers
SOME commuter omnibuses have been operating using fake Zupco stickers to illegally transport passengers in the Midlands province but law enforcement agents have curtailed the challenge. Only Z...Published: 23 Jun 2020 at 07:54hrs | 1430 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates masks, food to Mat South women's league
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has donated masks and food to the Zanu-PF Matabeleland South Province Women's League. Speaking during a distribution of the items at the Zanu-PF party offices in Gwanda on ...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 07:58hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
GMB blames millers for roller meal shortage
The Grain Marketing Board has blamed millers for the shortage of subsidised roller meal in shops. The mealie-meal which is selling for $70 in shops, has not been available for close to six wee...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 07:56hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Wicked man jailed for murder
"YOU are a very wicked man." Bulawayo High Court judge Justice Maxwell Takuva on Monday told an Inyathi man before sentencing him to 25 years in jail for fatally stabbing a village head four times wit...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 06:40hrs | 723 | by Staff reporter
Another council crook rents 3 hectares plot for US$2 per month for 25 years
Another Bulawayo City Council crook has torched a storm after the local authority offered him to rent a 3 hectare council plot for a paltry $165 (US$2) per month.The advertisement dated June 1...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 09:42hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
'Crooked' Mayor to rent 2.5 hectare council land for US$2 per month for 25 years
BULAWAYO mayor Solomon Mdala Mguni has torched a storm after the local authority offered him to rent a 2,5 hectare council plot for a paltry $165 (US$2) per month.The advertisement dated May 2...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 09:41hrs | 616 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF's Davies Muhambi turns against Mnangagwa?
ZANU PF official and chairman of the Small to Medium Millers Association, has turned against the current set of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government implemented subsidy program....Published: 10 Jun 2020 at 16:25hrs | 3985 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Children of war vets urged to safeguard Zanu-PF
Zanu-PF's future is in the hands of the youths and children of war veterans must safeguard the interests of the revolutionary party by playing a key role in society as they are the future leaders, a y...Published: 08 Jun 2020 at 07:12hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Buhera South to receive free face masks
ZANU PF House of Assembly member for Buhera South, Cde Joseph Chinotimba has embarked on a sewing programme that will see all his constituents receiving free face masks.Speaking to Harare Post...Published: 04 Jun 2020 at 22:54hrs | 1042 | by John Sigauke
Labour cranks pressure on USD salaries
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) wants the government to come up with a clear economic reform strategy culminating in the redollarisation of the economy as the weakening local currency tak...Published: 04 Jun 2020 at 17:56hrs | 2127 | by Staff reporter
NGO donates to widows of war veterans
A Bulawayo non governmental organisation, Smile for Africa, donated mealie meal to widows of war veterans as part of its initiative to mitigate the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on vulnerable membe...Published: 03 Jun 2020 at 09:52hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's Davis Muhambi throws ZANU PF into turmoil?
Some members of ZANU PF Bulawayo province are said to be disgruntled and unamused by the seemingly promotion and tolerance of individuals whom they deem as hostile to the leadership of Pre...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 12:57hrs | 7881 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Family appeals for food aid due to starvation during lockdown
A family in Bulawayo is appealing for food donations and financial assistance after they have spent weeks without eating since the lock down started March.Ozias Ngwenya (33) of 16637, Cowdray ...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 10:14hrs | 917 | by Stephen Jakes
Mealie-meal price to remain unchanged
GOVERNMENT has increased the subsidy paid to millers to ensure that the price of mealie-meal remains unchanged in the face of increases in the prices of basic commodities, a development that is expect...Published: 02 Jun 2020 at 09:03hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda disappointed by the living standards of health workers in Gokwe central
The deputy minister of Defense who is the member of Parliament for Gokwe Central comrade Victor Matemadanda distributed essential commodities to people in his constituency. Speaking on the occ...Published: 28 May 2020 at 11:59hrs | 1119 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mthuli Ncube to unveil price stabilisation measures
GOVERNMENT will soon announce measures to stabilise prices of basic commodities while arresting inflation as consumers' buying power continues to drop. While prices of basic commodities are constantly...Published: 28 May 2020 at 07:36hrs | 2105 | by Staff reporter
Vendors living with Disabilities face the brunt of COVID-19
Vendors and informal traders living with disabilities in Bulawayo are among the worst affected by the national lockdown, as many of them have been left unemployed with no stable income to feed themsel...Published: 28 May 2020 at 07:17hrs | 142 | by Stephen Jakes
Parliament must prioritise food security
Eye on Food Security Zimbabwe has followed the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Agriculture and its proceedings with keen interest. Hon. Joanna Mamombe is a member of this Committee. We du...Published: 22 May 2020 at 18:28hrs | 636 | by Busani Malinga
1 000 get food handouts in Bulawayo
BULAWAYO Provincial Affairs Minister, Judith Ncube has reiterated Government's commitment to feed the nation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Addressing about 1 000 people who received mealie mea...Published: 19 May 2020 at 07:16hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF distributes food hampers in Manicaland
Zanu-PF has handed over food hampers worth more than $150 000 mobilised by the Muduvuri Rehabilitation and Empowerment Foundation (MREF) to people with disabilities in Manicaland. MREF mobilis...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:22hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
The Impact of COVID-19 on agriculture in Zimbabwe: Have we learnt anything from the pandemic?
Whilst the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak first hit the Wuhan province of China in November 2019, it soon spread to the rest of the world, and now it has affected over 4 million people, causing over ...Published: 14 May 2020 at 18:44hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
Grain Millers defend Masimba Dzomba
Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe has defended its Deputy National Chairperson Masimba Dzomba. over an accusation that his Blue-Ram Company was prejudicing consumers by selling substandard product...Published: 14 May 2020 at 13:00hrs | 751 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The Impact of COVID-19 on agriculture in Zimbabwe: Have we learnt anything from the pandemic?
Whilst the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak first hit the Wuhan province of China in November 2019, it soon spread to the rest of the world, and now it has affected over 4 million people, causing over ...Published: 14 May 2020 at 11:14hrs | 335 | by Peter Gambara
Johane Masowe Apostolic sect donates to Bosso
BULAWAYO soccer giants Highlanders are the first recipients of mealie and rice sourced by city Mayor Solomon Mguni to assist sports persons whose income has been affected by Covid-19. Apostolic sect, ...Published: 13 May 2020 at 07:26hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter
National Disability Dialogue donates to disabled people in Harare
Councillor Gift Mabhaudhi and Daniel Franco aka Murungu pa Zimbabwe donated groceries to persons with disabilities in Harare.Mabhaudhi, who is chairman of the National Disability Dialogue, sou...Published: 11 May 2020 at 17:18hrs | 249 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Maize meal price won't change until monthend'
THE country's national maize reserves have dropped sharply and authorities have to ramp up imports to save citizens from starvation, Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe chairperson Tafadzwa Musarara...Published: 11 May 2020 at 08:26hrs | 1051 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo now has 5 ventilators
BULAWAYO now has five ventilators; three portable ones at Ekusileni Medical Centre and two to be mounted at Thorngrove Infectious Diseases Hospital to be used by Covid-19 patients. Ventilators...Published: 08 May 2020 at 00:30hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Mealie meal price politics exposed
The government of the Republic of Zimbabwe sat and instituted a price agreement with manufacturers of 6 basic commodities. This agreement was meant to ensure that the price of 6 basic commodities rema...Published: 06 May 2020 at 15:39hrs | 2484 | by Nicholas Ncube
'Subsidised mealie-meal not reaching remote areas'
BULAWAYO residents and villagers in parts of Matabeleland South, who have not benefitted from the subsidised roller meal are facing starvation.In urban areas, the government, working with Grai...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:58hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
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