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Rhodies we know, where are Zimbos?
MONDAY, November 11, marked the 54th anniversary of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) by then Rhodesian Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith, a move that severed the white colony from the B...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:40hrs | 681 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Beitbridge Hospital shuts down mortuary
INCESSANT power cuts have forced Beitbridge District Hospital to shut down its mortuary leaving members of the public at the mercy of private players who are offering the services at exorbitant prices...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:35hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
ZESA's corruption & incompetence an unwarranted burden on Zimbabweans - need for urgent accountability
As I write this article, we are just seated, or milling around, incapable of engaging in any meaningful productive work. Why? Because there is no electricity - which, we desperately need for our effec...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 17:58hrs | 1814 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Cain Mathema's appointment as Education Minister a disaster for Mthwakazi
The recently announced changes in the cabinet by Mishack Sibanda effected by Emerson Mnangagwa government leaves a lot to be desired.Cain Mathema is a former member of the Froliz party which l...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 09:25hrs | 3451 | by Mqondisi Moyo MRP President.
The source of the Zimbabwean people's misery
All of Zimbabwe is talking about the US sanctions and depending where you come down on the political divide you will have different views on it.Everyone knows the current economic reality faci...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 11:29hrs | 1763 | by Chipochashe Mariga
Zinara fires 30 cashiers for fraud
THIRTY Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) cashiers have been fired for fraud and theft. This comes after the authority uncovered systematic scams at four tollgates involving cashiers, supe...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 06:21hrs | 1135 | by Staff reporter
Inflation out of control: Guvamatanga
Finance ministry permanent secretary George Guvamatanga has revealed that the government is not considering removing the 2% tax on mobile transactions despite criticism that it is fuelling inflation....Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:46hrs | 878 | by Staff reporter
Policy inconsistency dogs economy
ZIMBABWE is again back in the jaws of policy inconsistency and discord, which characterised the late president Robert Mugabe's administration, pushing away foreign direct investment as a result, analy...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:44hrs | 78 | by The Standard Editorial comment
Mpilo situation critical: Doctors
The Zimbabwe Senior Doctors Association (ZSDA) has said the situation at Mpilo Hospital was far from normal as most doctors were on strike.Responding to sentiments by Clinical Director Dr Solw...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:36hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Chicken Inn close in on Caps United
Chicken Inn 2 - 1 TriangleTITLE chasers, Chicken Inn revived their fading hopes of clinching the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League championship when they beat Triangle 2-1 at Luveve Stadium yeste...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:31hrs | 377 | by Staff reporter
Kadewere blow for Warriors
IN-FORM Zimbabwe international Tinotenda Kadewere, one of the hottest strikers in Europe's second tier leagues at the moment, will miss an opportunity to shine in front of his home fans as he has been...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:27hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Bonne for Warriors
MACAULEY Bonne is set to begin his international career with Zimbabwe as he is expected to get his Zimbabwean passport today, which will enable him to feature for the Warriors when they begin their 20...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:12hrs | 957 | by Staff reporter
The Economic Factors of Military Coups
There has been rumours of coup in Zimbabwe. Most people are so worried and industry have down sized after rumours have gone wild. Despite the difficulties Zimbabwe is not ready for another coup....Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 07:36hrs | 2217 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
How Masisi outsmarted the Khamas
Mokgweetsi Masisi's decisive victory in the recent Botswana elections over a coalition backed by his former boss, Ian Khama, is the culmination of an astonishing 10-year political career. Morp...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 04:55hrs | 1176 | by Barry Morton
Drama as woman tries to hand Mnangagwa note at airport
There was drama at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo after a woman believed to be a Zanu-PF supporter tried to hand President Emmerson Mnangagwa a note as he arrived in the ci...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 17:35hrs | 34433 | by Staff Reporter
'Government understands civil servants plight'
GOVERNMENT does not dispute the need to pay civil servants a cost of living adjustment hence its decision to provide them with annual bonuses inclusive of their allowances, Information, Publicity and ...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:33hrs | 1420 | by Staff reporter
Govt understands civil servants plight, says Mutsvangwa
GOVERNMENT does not dispute the need to pay civil servants a cost of living adjustment hence its decision to provide them with annual bonuses inclusive of their allowances, Information, Publicity and ...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:30hrs | 369 | by Staff Reporter
Mthuli Ncube vows to defend Zimdollar
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube, has vowed to defend the stability and value of the Zimbabwe dollar against other (especially major) currencies to address concerns ove...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:30hrs | 1752 | by Staff reporter
Joram Gumbo yet to appear in court
Minister of State for Presidential Affairs in charge of Implementation and Monitoring Joram McDonald Gumbo briefly appeared at the Harare magistrates court today before being taken back to Zimbabwe An...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 14:23hrs | 637 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo hospital shuts down outpatients...patients risks dying
The Zimbabwe Senior Hospitals Doctors Association has condemned has issued a statement informing the public to disregard reports published by state media that Mpilo hospital was functionin...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 09:24hrs | 4548 | by Mandla Ndlovu
The evil Unity Accord died with Nkomo & Mugabe
The death of Joshua Nkomo in 1999 and Robert Mugabe this year marked the death of the most evil and oppressive document ever signed by black leaders in post colonial Africa titled Unity Accord. ...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 07:04hrs | 2295 | by Israel Dube
Chamisa allies in fresh push to expel Mwonzora from MDC
AS DIVISIONS continue to ravage the MDC over how to tackle President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF, as well as its simmering leadership tussles, former party secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora says h...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 12:04hrs | 5396 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa keen to exploit Zanu-PF G40 faction
THE fissures emerging from within the rank and file of the ruling Zanu PF party have grabbed the attention of MDC leader Nelson Chamisa, who is looking to capitalise on the internal fights to upstage ...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 06:34hrs | 4226 | by Staff reporter
Irrelevant political impasses keep Africans destitute
By definition, democracy is a form of a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving ...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 05:59hrs | 119 | by Tapiwa Gomo
US-imposed sanctions to take centre stage at NPRC, parties dialogue
The US imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe will take centre stage during a meeting organised by the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission and political parties involved in the Political Actors Dialog...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 05:56hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Last batch of Zupco buses heads for Bulawayo
The latest batch of 76 Zupco buses imported by Government from China left Beitbridge yesterday for Bulawayo pending commissioning by President Mnangagwa on a date to be announced. Last week Go...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 05:53hrs | 2125 | by Staff reporter
Dembare, Bosso share spoils in Battle of Zimbabwe
Dynamos and Highlanders shared the spoils in a Match-day 29 encounter played at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday.The Glamour Boys who had hoped to pick up maximum points in the tie registered their 8t...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 18:25hrs | 1334 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes increased innovation systems for industry
The government is partnering the private sector and the academia in coming up with an innovation roadmap to boost the industrialisation of the economy.An Atlas Convention expected to tra...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 17:26hrs | 563 | by Staff reporter
Is match-fixing taking root in Zimbabwe?
THE 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals in Egypt brought together the best teams from the continent in what was undoubtedly a feast of great soccer, camaraderie, and a showcase of the best footb...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:48hrs | 332 | by Michael Kariati
Doubts over Mnangagwa's platinum-led mining boom
The government is banking on a platinum-mining boom to help revive its collapsing economy.The world's biggest platinum companies say it isn't going to happen.Since Emmerson Mnangagwa t...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:47hrs | 311 | by Staff reporter
Farmers start dry planting
FARMERS, both commercial and rural have started preparations for this year's planting season with some engaging in dry planting.In an interview, Department of Crop and Livestock Matabeleland N...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:44hrs | 292 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe family hold secret memorial
THE late former President, Robert Mugabe, continues to be an enigma in death after revelations his memorial was held privately on 19 October — minus some family members and traditional chiefs from t...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:41hrs | 969 | by Staff reporter
It's proper bank notes, not new currency
Many could have mistaken plans by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to introduce new notes and coins next week for the introduction of a completely new currency which is not the Zimbabwe dollar....Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:34hrs | 668 | by Staff reporter
Gold is purified by fire
Eish!!! It seems the past couple of weeks have been swelteringly hot, both figuratively and literally, for everyone.The maddeningly galloping prices have been making most people hot under the ...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:31hrs | 150 | by Bishop Lazi
Mugabe's sons snub late father's memorial service
A memorial service for the late former President, Mugabe, was secretly held on October 19 by a section of his family, but many of his close relatives, including his sons, did not attend.The ma...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:30hrs | 3182 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions are anti-peace in Zimbabwe
The issue of sanctions and how they have impacted the social and economic welfare of the generality of Zimbabweans is of great relevance to the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission. Fi...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 06:58hrs | 138 | by Geoffrey T. Chada
The growth of competition laws and enforcement in Africa
African competition law on the continent is the subject of notable growth. An increasing number of jurisdictions have adopted laws and regulations, established authorities, secured membership to regio...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 21:53hrs | 291 | by Lerisha Naidu,
Mnangagwa ouster plot thickens
President Emmerson Mnangagwa reiterated yesterday that he was aware of a group within Zanu-PF that was working hard to oust him from power – before he also lashed out at unnamed Western powers, busi...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:56hrs | 15441 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt scrambles to save US$1bn Chinese deals
GOVERNMENT officials were this week nervously scrambling to salvage three big Chinese-funded infrastructural projects totalling US$1,324 billion, which are on the verge of collapse after US$10 million...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:44hrs | 790 | by Staff reporter
G40 ghosts haunt Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa continues to be haunted by the G40 ghosts, a coterie of Zanu PF apparatchiks who almost succeeded in pushing him out of power in 2017.Addressing the Zanu PF youth ...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:38hrs | 1687 | by Staff reporter
Zera to regulate LPG prices
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) says modalities are being worked out to regulate LP gas prices to protect consumers from errant industry players. Despite rising demand on the b...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:26hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
RBZ to inject $1 billion new coins, notes
Cash in circulation will slightly more than double over the next six months, as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) injects an extra $1 billion to satisfy legitimate demand for coins and small notes, b...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:24hrs | 617 | by Staff reporter
Exciting all today's football results of the national teams
Club football championships, the Champions League and other tournaments attract fans from all over the world who like to watch spectacular, exciting matches in stadiums, as well as via live streamings...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 11:11hrs | 1252 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe eyes platinum-led revival
Zimbabwe's government is banking on a platinum-mining boom to help revive its collapsing economy. The world's biggest platinum companies say it isn't going to happen.Since Emmerson Mnangagwa t...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 07:40hrs | 1036 | by Bloomberg
Zimbabwe's not so new currency
News about a pending currency coming to the market in a fortnight made headlines on Tuesday even as it abated confusion over the reintroduction of the currency in question. The confusion pertains to w...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 07:19hrs | 739 | by Respect Gwenzi
RBZ must get its act together
IF there is any institution in the land requiring everyone's unwavering support at this critical point in the life of our troubled nation, it is the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), as it painstakingly...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 07:18hrs | 1388 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's failed attempt to mimic Mugabe
WHEN news filtered in that Zanu-PF was planning to organise a march against sanctions, I and many others were apoplectic, there were more pressing issues that needed urgent attention rather than holdi...Published: 31 Oct 2019 at 07:17hrs | 8357 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Choppies plans to exit SA, Kenya as regional expansion drive collapses
TROUBLED Botswana-based retail group, Choppies, is set to pull out of South Africa and Kenya, two of the region's largest markets. Its ambitions to become one of the biggest food retailers in sub-Saha...Published: 30 Oct 2019 at 06:00hrs | 1691 | by Staff reporter
US$ ghost haunts Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE remains stuck in the shackles of "dollarisation" despite the government's move to end the multicurrency system after a decade.On June 24, through SI 142 of 2019 also known as Reserve ...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 19:58hrs | 2388 | by Staff reporter
Eddie Cross beginning to smell the coffee, but....
IN the Holy Book, there is story of the prodigal son who demanded his share of his father's estate, which the father gave him. Shortly after being given his inheritance, the son runs off and s...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 17:36hrs | 5897 | by Amos Mazambani
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