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Are Zimbabwe economic growth rates real?

Every year, the Zimbabwean government and multilateral financial institutions project that the economy will grow by huge margins, yet the current economic situation does not meaningfully change, and if it does at all, it is marginal and ne…

Published: 21 Aug 2025 at 12:08hrs | 29 | by Delani Mangena

Bulawayo City Councilors complain about Dr Mthuli Ncube's road rehabilitation project, is unconscionable to him

In my view, those councilors in Bulawayo who are opposing Dr Mthuli's road rehabilitation programme, are wrong to blame him for that.To have progress in the development of our country, all people have to work together and put aside their p…

Published: 11 Jun 2023 at 09:24hrs | | by Njabulo

Under Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe going nowhere fast

FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube is either a liar or suffering from selective amnesia.Either way he should not be involved in anything to do with the financial affairs of Zimbabwe.He has brought us to the ground with his absurd political econ…

Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 07:30hrs | | by A Mbire

High taxation threatens mining viability

Munya Shumba's letter entitled 'Robbing the poor to pay the rich' refers. Outrightly, its mind boggling how the government tax loot from the poor would end up in the purse of a mining company? Secondly, the title appears to suggest that th…

Published: 22 Jul 2019 at 07:54hrs | | by Dennis Shoko

SI 142 yields positive results

Having been asked by fellow Zimbabweans to clarify the impact of Statutory Instrument 142 of 2019 (SI 142/2019), announced by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube on June 24, 2019, I feel inspired, honoured and …

Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 06:45hrs | | by Tendai A. Chinamasa

US$ as deity in Zimbabwe

THE Zimbabwean government recently did the unfathomable, at least according to social media pundits, some civil society organisations, unions and influential urbanites. It arbitrarily and abruptly re-introduced a local currency for all dom…

Published: 28 Jun 2019 at 05:22hrs | | by Takura Zhangazha

Mnangagwa, Mthuli Ncube must 'unscramble the egg and go back to the basics'

I THOUGHT we had seen everything that this country of ours could throw at us, but the situation right now looks like nothing we have seen before.Prices have quadrupled and continue to rise inexorably. Incomes remain fixed or at least only …

Published: 21 Jun 2019 at 06:26hrs | | by Eddie Cross

Ncubenomics

In February, Reserve Bank Governor, John Mangudya announced the introduction of the RTGS dollar - the currency that confirmed what we knew all along: one is not to one. The RTGS dollar was initially set at a rate of USD 1 to RTGS$ 2.5 on t…

Published: 09 Apr 2019 at 14:19hrs | 3416 | by Kubatana

Please Mthuli, tax these bastards!

"The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised."Hallelujah!A story is often told of how Charles Mungoshi was once invited for a book reading of his Shona novel "Makunun'unu Maodzamoyo" at Rakodzi High Schoo…

Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:36hrs | | by Bishop Lazarus

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 reason behind the undue delay in annou…

Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:27hrs | 566 | by Brett Chulu

Trust in Mthuli

As a young economics student, I never thought in my right mind that I would every write a piece defending my government.  Zimbabwe does not exactly have a proud record in the field of economics. From the days of independence until thi…

Published: 31 Dec 2018 at 15:43hrs | | by Anthony Mkondo

Please consider the plight of pensioners

Dear, There is urgent need for the government to seriously consider the plight of pensioners most of whom are now very old, frail and ill. These pensioners are getting peanuts if not nothing from their pension schemes. Your Excellence E.D …

Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 13:33hrs | 1647 | by Munya Shumba

My question to Finance Minister - I smell a rat!

My question to you Prof Ncube is: if the RBZ of Zimbabwe is not the source of our problems, as you confidently defends, can you explain how these brand new bond notes end up in the hands of those who move around changing money? 2. The quan…

Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 06:10hrs | | by Isaac Nkomah

Open Letter - My 2c advice to H.E E.D and Hon. M. Ncube

Dear comrades Well i trust you will find time to read and consider my sincere advice to you.I'm not an economist or a financial guru but i think my 2c advise will wipe out the prevailing black market aka siphatheleni. First there is need t…

Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 19:06hrs | | by Isaac Nkomah

Mnangagwa has unveiled beacons of hope

The Second Republic under President Emmerson Mnangagwa has unveiled beacons of hope which, if not sabotaged by indolent or mischievous workers put in office by God to help rule this country, will go a long way in healing ills that bedevil …

Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 08:26hrs | | by Stephen Mpofu

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History behind Glen View, Glen Norah and Warren Park

Who says men are the worst perpetrators of gender-based and domestic violence?

Legal Aid directorate intervenes in Bindura drug case

Over 24,000 children receive Vitamin A supplementation in Bulawayo

Police arrest robbery suspect in Chegutu

Education Minister Moyo boasts Zimbabwe has highest number of schools in Southern Africa

Secondary runway and terminal for Mugabe airport

Victoria Falls highway rehab injects over 300 jobs

Beitbridge drops contractor for bus terminus project

Kazembe slams poor work ethic at Forbes Border Post

Bishop acquitted of sexual assault charges

Woman gambles away husband's US$700

Mnangagwa donates vehicles and cash

Safari tourism in Zimbabwe gets a boost

Fifa derails Warriors' Afcon plans

Bulawayo struggling to contain a surge in open-air worship gatherings

Family in 101-year land dispute with school authorities

Zimbabwe cracks down on overloaded trucks

Zanu-PF benefactor's farm grab saga exposes govt

Enhancement pills: Growing health risk for men

Jilted 'prophet' commits suicide

Navaya scoops soccer star of the year and golden boot award

Man snatches best friend's wife

Witness D from the Madlanga Commission shot dead

Gwanda police arrest trio for unlawful entry and copper cable theft

How sports bring local communities together and strengthen social life

A nation of vendors is not a nation on the rise

Nkulumane independent candidate Fuzwayo donates to local garden project

Bulawayo councillors concerned over costly sewer system vandalism

Ministry clarifies road construction cost discrepancies

Sweden to cut aid to Zimbabwe and close embassy

Mnangagwa's railway revamp deal balloons from US$533m to US$3bn

BCC fire brigade urged to maintain standby teams for fires and flash floods

Zimbabwean identity thief jailed in UK

WhatsApp ban risk

Zvimba West communities benefit from new water points and road upgrades

Zanu-PF government provides central hospitals with critical care equipment

Bulawayo City Council tackles over 1,800 sanitation chokes in October

Mthuli Ncube's 2026 budget does not pass the constitutional test

ZINARA to roll out e-Tags for all motorists by 2026

Econet claims its shares are 'grossly undervalued'

Mahere urges action on US$98 million BEAM arrears

Mnangagwa focuses on term extension

Higher royalties will boost gold smuggling from Zimbabwe

'2030 talk a decoy'

Wage storm rocks Highlanders

Warriors camp hit by turbulence, but Marinica says 'all is well'

Crackdown on unregistered schools

Spike in severe diabetes cases hits Zimbabwe

ZACC achieves 61% success in corruption fight