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Presuming 'no normal person votes Zanu-PF' is what makes MDC lose
Appearances can deceive big-time.Perusing the South African media before that country's general elections in May this year, one would have concluded that the ruling ANC was finished and would ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 806 | by Conway Tutani
Chamisa's MDC begs SADC
MDC Media and Diplomatic Briefing ahead of the 21st Meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Ministerial Committee of the Organ (MCO) on Politics, ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 3347 | by Gladys Hlatywayo
Mnangagwa's wife commissions education hub
VICTORIA Falls Primary School was yesterday commissioned as the first ever model education innovation hub in the country. It also becomes the only such facility in learning institutions in Africa, it ...Published: 18 Jul 2019 at 07:35hrs | 256 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean engineers and innovators invited to enetre competition
Engineers and innovators from Zimbabwe and other sub-Saharan countries are ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:52hrs | 1579 | by Staff reporter
inDriver starts recruiting Harare drivers
A unique international online ride hailing service, inDriver, which allows passengers to negotiate the fare with drivers, has begun recruiting drivers in Harare for the service, which it intends to la...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 20:46hrs | 1915 | by Staff reporter
Kawondera claims $700k from Mary Chiwenga for cheated way out of marriage
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's marriage to model, Mary, was irregular because her divorce from a Zimbabwean footballer was completed using forged documents, according to papers filed at the Hig...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 19:14hrs | 8317 | by Staff reporter
Perrance Shiri warns defaulting new farmers
Government has warned that resettled farmers who default on their land rental payments risk punitive action. In 2015, Government introduced land rental, with farmers resettled under the model ...Published: 17 Jul 2019 at 07:39hrs | 485 | by Staff reporter
Freedom of Information Bill
The government on 5 July 2019 gazetted the Freedom of Information Bill [H.B. 6 of 2019]. This is the first of three official Bills meant to replace the much-criticised Access to Information an...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 20:03hrs | 456 | by MISA Zimbabwe
Econet reviews data tariffs
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has reviewed its data bundle and SMS pricing by between 30 and 50 percent, a move seen by analysts as a way to align tariffs with the prevailing economic environment. ...Published: 16 Jul 2019 at 07:27hrs | 1735 | by Staff reporter
Jessie Majome: 'Salute' A Zimbabwean woman breaking the glass-ceiling!
Quote: Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will, "She doesn't have what it takes."...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 16:37hrs | 4643 | by Nomazulu Thata
I am made of thick skin: Matsunga
IN the country's political sphere, it has almost become a trend that the majority of female politicians are now making it to Parliament through the Proportional Representation route, set by government...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 07:57hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter
Thuggery in Bulawayo council chambers must stop
THE story in Bulawayo in recent weeks has been the unending water shedding, as council works on its water infrastructure, but that story, which touches on people's lives and the socio-economic fabric ...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 12:34hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Zambia seal major power deal
A CONSORTIUM of General Electric and Power Construction Corporation of China has been awarded the tender to develop the Batoka Gorge Hydro Electric Scheme (BGHES) under a Build, Operate and Transfer f...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 12:26hrs | 1246 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo daughter storms America
Thembelihle Terry-Lynne Zulu is the founder of Girl Grandeur Zimbabwe which is a social club for women. She is one of the 42 fellows selected to represent Zimbabwe at this year's Mandela Washington Fe...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 12:38hrs | 5211 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Exchange rate upward pressure on
Exchange rate upward pressure onTHERE were signs this week that the grey market was slowly returning from its brief sabbatical following the monetary policy dawn raid of June 24 that called out th...Published: 12 Jul 2019 at 08:51hrs | 5030 | by Brett Chulu
Kambarami suspends Bulawayo Town Clerk, trying to capture City council
Acting Bulawayo mayor Tinashe Kambarami has reportedly suspended the city's Town Clerk Christopher Dube on allegations of misappropriating council funds.In a letter dated July 11, 2019, Cllr K...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 17:11hrs | 5006 | by Staff reporter
Thomsons Towing built on the back of Tata Trucks
Thomson's Towing and Panelbeaters, based in White River, Mpumalanga, owes much of its success to the hardworking Tata trucks in its growing fleet. An Automobile Association partner, the company curren...Published: 11 Jul 2019 at 14:14hrs | 1427 | by Agencies
Greedy MDC councillors plan to oust top BCC management
THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) claims that a faction of corrupt MDC councillors in the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) who appear to have...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 23:12hrs | 2856 | by Ndou Paul
Glamping organisers aim to integrate the region
Travelling in the SADC region has been on the increase, so as innovative ways to boost tourism. According to 'Travel and Tourism Competitiveness' report 2017, the World Economic Forum said Southern Af...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 18:44hrs | 799 | by Agencies
Multi-currency was a disaster
Government says multi-currency system created fiscal and monetary challenges, stunting economic growth and making most industries in Zimbabwe uncompetitive. Treasury permanent-secretary George...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:31hrs | 3630 | by Staff reporter
Olinda courts Deborah Frazer
HIGHLY-RATED gospel songbird Olinda Marowa and one of South Africa's top artistes Deborah Fraser are currently working together on a new track, Mweya Mutsvene, which is set to be recorded this week....Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 08:00hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter
'Multi-currency stifled Zimbabwe economic growth'
THE use of the multi-currency system since 2009 stifled growth as the country could not utilise monetary instruments to stimulate economic activity, Finance and Economic Development Minister, Prof Mth...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 07:57hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
Acting President Mohadi appeals to businesses on prices
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has appealed to local businesses to support the Government's economic realignment measures through implementing a fair pricing model to avoid causing unnecessary suffering ...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 07:56hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally warns on abuse of internet, social media
Minister of Information Communication Technology and Courier Services Kazembe Kazembe has encouraged Zimbabweans to use ICT facilities for innovation and economic development. He said it was important...Published: 08 Jul 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1161 | by Staff reporter
Govt's proposed information law is draconian
The government on July 5 2019 gazetted the Freedom of Information Bill [HB 6 of 2019]. This is the first of three official Bills meant to replace the much-criticised Access to Information and Protecti...Published: 07 Jul 2019 at 21:27hrs | 193 | by Golden Maunganidze
Revisiting the Beitbridge-Harare highway
The state of the Beitbridge-Harare (A4) Highway is now a cause for concern as the number of human fatalities grows by each day due to deadly accidents in the narrow strip that links Zimbabwe and South...Published: 06 Jul 2019 at 08:06hrs | 2099 | by Victor Bhoroma
Mnangagwa says Zimbabwe can learn from Rwanda
Zimbabwe should take a leaf from Rwanda's post-genocide reconciliation model as it embarks on its own healing process, President Mnangagwa has said. In an interview at Kigali International Air...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 07:58hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Toyota launches limited-edition Hilux Sport
Toyota has launched a limited-edition model Hilux boasting the 'GR' logo. The Hilux GR Sport is the second tier in its GR-product...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 21:03hrs | 3303 | by Staff reporter
Millers to do away with middlemen
THE Grain Millers' Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) is considering eliminating the role of wholesalers in the distribution of basic commodities to make them affordable to consumers. Addressing r...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 08:33hrs | 571 | by Staff reporter
Econet foresees brighter future for Zimbabwe
THE country's largest telecommunications firm, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, believes that the country will conquer the immediate economic setbacks and attain a brighter future. Group chairm...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 08:23hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
Batoka power plant construction set for next year
Zambia and Zimbabwe will start building the 2 400MW Batoka Gorge hydropower plant next year, a company jointly owned by the two governments said yesterday. The Batoka project involves construc...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 08:17hrs | 387 | by Reuters
Zimbabwe to licence new mobile virtual network operators
Zimbabwe will soon licence new entrants into the mobile telecommunications sector under the mobile virtual network operators' framework, with authorities agreeing on the need to put in place legal fra...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 09:09hrs | 2095 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe regime' grand looting exposed
A government agency was used to siphon thousands of dollars to finance weddings and political rallies during former president Robert Mugabe's reign, an audit has revealed.Auditor-General Mildr...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 09:11hrs | 2421 | by Staff reporter
The day Cyclone Mthuli came to town
Well, this Mthuli Ncube guy is bad news.Witty and cunning are his attributes! He had an afternoon outing with journalists, last weekend, shared jokes and ideas, while he kept his joker to his ches...Published: 29 Jun 2019 at 16:39hrs | 1690 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's return to own currency is a brave move
When the government introduced bond notes it was very clear that the pretence currency was bad money that was going to wipe away good money. This came very true in a fast manner. Within a few months, ...Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 19:38hrs | 6911 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
The future of Slot Machines
Despite restrictions, laws and other problems, slot machines survived and became very popular. The story of this entertainment began in the basement where Mr.Fey created the first prototype of machine...Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 11:18hrs | 2400 | by Staff Reporter
Smuggling: the new corruption frontier in Zimbabwe
As the Zimbabwean economy rapidly slides into hyperinflation induced recession, the levels of smuggling at the country's border posts has reached alarming levels. Cross border traders, foreign nationa...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 20:27hrs | 3698 | by Victor Bhoroma
EcoSure US$ packages unveiled
CASSAVA Smartech Zimbabwe's EcoSure has unveiled United States dollar denominated packages that will give Zimbabweans the opportunity to get insurance cover without worrying about the challenges of va...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 09:36hrs | 1010 | by Staff reporter
Knives out for Jah Prayzah
Zimbabwean women on Friday came out guns blazing following the release of Jah Prayzah's track titled Fambai Nebhora, a dedication to the senior national soccer team, which they feel is "offensive and ...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 21:18hrs | 4206 | by Staff reporter
Why Fadzayi Mahere joined Chamisa bandwagon
Prominent lawyer Fadzayi Mahere saw her stock rise in the run-up to last year's harmonised elections after launching an audacious campaign as an independent candidate for Mt Pleasant constituency....Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 21:02hrs | 1101 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, UK firm partnership to boost local capital markets
ZIMBABWE'S capital markets, which have been confining investors to limited options as chronic challenges buffeting the imploding economy ate into companies' earnings, has received a new lease of life ...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 17:28hrs | 1214 | by Staff Reporter
Grain millers cut supplies to overpricing shops
THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has vowed to stop supplies to all shops which will be found liable of overcharging basic commodities.In an interview after overseeing a price m...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 08:35hrs | 1813 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe is one giant crime scene!
Presently, a newspaper headline reports a ticketing scam by over a hundred Zupco conductors which prejudiced the company of thousands of dollars; fast-tracking the demise of a public transport project...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 22:29hrs | 4020 | by Washington Nyasha Gwarada
Why should we remember Joshua Nkomo
IN this two-part series, the Zimbabwe Independent reproduces the 2019 Annual Joshua Nkomo Memorial Lecture delivered by Professor Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni, organised by Joshua Nkomo Legacy Foundation ...Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 07:52hrs | 2490 | by Sabelo J Ndlovu-Gatsheni
Child prostitution rife in Masvingo
MASVINGO province is grappling with disturbing phenomena of child prostitution at most busy leisure spots, fuelling incidents of Sexually Transmitted Infections, an official has said. In an in...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 11:04hrs | 1967 | by Staff reporter
Fashion tips` for college students
College students face a lot of pressure. This includes everything from seemingly simple issues like choosing from a list of argumentative es...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 16:55hrs | 451 | by Staff Writer
Breakthrough for Zimbabwe's capital markerts
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SEC Zimbabwe) has joined the UK-funded Financial Sector Deepening Africa's (FSD Africa) flagship Africa Regulator Support Programme. The programme i...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 13:33hrs | 3845 | by Agencies
'Taming the Shrew' - Deaths on our Roads
Driving in Harare and in the highways of Zimbabwe has become distressful. Recent reports of high profile road traffic deaths refer. The traffic chaos has become a 'shrew.' There is urgent need to 'tam...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 1300 | by Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza PMP
Can cryptocurrency help Zimbabwe's economy?
Africa has been slow to respond to the cryptocurrency industry. Many of the local governments have shot down claims that it could harness their economy and its individuals. They have refuted digital c...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 17:33hrs | 1465 | by Staff Writer
'Ramaphosa not too stupid to allow SA turn into a Zimbabwe'
A TOP South African politician, businessman and peace consultant says President Cyril Ramaphosa will not be too "stupid" as to allow South Africa to regress into another Zimbabwe.Roelof Petrus...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:28hrs | 1753 | by Staff reporter
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