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Man rapes prostitute falls asleep at crime scene
A MAN from Bulawayo who raped a prostitute after dragging her to a bushy area, only to fall asleep at the crime scene, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison. The 25-year-old prostitute was ...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 06:37hrs | 1072 | by Staff Reporter
Peter Moyo wants Trevor Manuel and other Old Mutual directors jailed
Axed Old Mutual CEO Peter Moyo says there is no punishment befitting Old Mutual directors other than six months' jail time, without the option of a fine, on the contempt of court charges he lodged aga...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 19:06hrs | 1995 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube cut his nose to spite his face
ZIMBABWE businesses, grappling with the realities of hyperinflation and exchange rate induced losses, have pressed the panic button over worsening macro-economic conditions in the country, with severa...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 18:26hrs | 1916 | by Phillimon Mhlanga
US$400m NRZ deal divides ministers
CABINET's shock decision this week to cancel the US$400 million National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recapitalisation deal won by the Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG) and South African ...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:27hrs | 376 | by Staff reporter
Amazing Voices auditions hit Bulawayo
IT is a Tuesday morning at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo and the place is packed with scores of hopefuls awaiting to audition for a shot at snagging the US$100 000 prize money in a new singing talen...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:24hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
British think-tank tells Mnangagwa govt to speed up reforms
BRITISH think-tank Chatham House has urged government to speed up the pace of political and economic reforms if Zimbabwe's quest to re-join the community of nations is to get back on track.Zim...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:24hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Ramp up domestic productivity, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday officially launched the Zimbabwe National Trade Policy and the National Export Strategy Policy aimed at rejuvenating domestic production towards export-led economic growt...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 04:00hrs | 31 | by Staff reporter
Zacc, Zambia unit sign anti-graft MoU
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) yesterday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Zambia to fight cross-border economic crimes. T...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 03:53hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
Ndebele nursing students deliberately failed?
We have been inundated with calls and messages from the public following the Mpilo tribal fiasco. A lot of people have expressed gratitude and many thanks to Team MRP for standing up for them. Accordi...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 19:49hrs | 109 | by Mbonisi Solomon Gumbo
Old Mutual tables new retrenchment package
Old Mutual Zimbabwe Limited has been forced to table an improved voluntary retrenchment package to its employees after the first one got a lukewarm response, according to group chief executive officer...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:44hrs | 8 | by Staff rpeorter
Massive NRZ tender cancelled
Government has cancelled the US$400 million deal with Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group-Transnet consortium meant to revive the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) after the group failed to co...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hundreds attend Bulawayo Amazing Voices auditions
AUDITIONS for the Zimbabwe leg of the Old Mutual Amazing Voices singing competition kicked off in Bulawayo at the Large City Hall yesterday with hundreds flocking the venue to try their luck. ...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:14hrs | 90 | by Staff reporter
All set for reality singing show Bulawayo auditions
ALL is set for the Bulawayo auditions of the talent search series, Old Mutual Amazing Voices to be held at the Large City Hall tomorrow. Old Mutual's Amazing Voices is a pan-African singing re...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:39hrs | 134 | by Staff reporter
Kombis the new Zupco
Government has opened the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) franchise to commuter omnibus operators in a move likely to increase convenience for urban commuters. Officials from Zupco a...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 10:23hrs | 1136 | by Staff reporter
PPC boss steps down
Cement company PPC and its chief financial officer have "mutually agreed to separate", the company announced yesterday.PPC is listed on both the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the Zimbabwe St...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:30hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Polytechnics urged to adopt new technologies
Polytechnics should embark on a relentless drive for adoption, adaptation and import substitution of advanced technologies in line with the policy of developing and adopting scientific technologies th...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:28hrs | 68 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gears for hyperinflation reporting
ZIMBABWE is on the verge of adopting a hyperinflation financial reporting model at a time inflation figures have spiked as its fragile economy teeters on the brink of collapse.The reporting modali...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:55hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual, Peter Moyo saga rages
Old Mutual has argued in court papers that it is not in contempt of court for refusing to let its former CEO Peter Moyo return to work, as the increasing convoluted legal struggle between the insuranc...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:39hrs | 192 | by Reuters
MDC Alliance welcome to anti-sanctions march
ALL political parties are expected to take part in an anti-sanction campaign scheduled for October 25, Zanu-PF national political commissar Victor Matemadanda has said. In an interview, Matema...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:32hrs | 840 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual says blocking Peter Moyo from work wasn't contempt of court
Old Mutual says there are no grounds to find it was in contempt of court by blocking its chief executive officer from gaining access to his office.In court papers filed at the High Court in Jo...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 21:48hrs | 1103 | by Bloomberg
Peter Moyo splits Old Mutual
Mutual shareholders are split on whether the South African insurer should pony up and settle with Chief Executive Officer Peter Moyo or run the risk of a R250 million damages claim. All Weathe...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 06:33hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual's bitter feud with Peter Moyo splits shareholders
Old Mutual shareholders are split on whether the South African insurer should pony up and settle with Chief Executive Officer Peter Moyo or run the risk of a R250m damages claim.All Weather Ca...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 20:19hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe ill treating its citizens'
The government of the United States was blunt, candid and unwavering about the status of bilateral relations with Zimbabwe on October 2, United States Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs,...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:15hrs | 808 | by Pearl Matibe
Gender based violence against women- a never ending story
As we approach the 16 days of activism, cases of gender based violence seem to be on an upward spiral. Recently, a couple from Mutare's Yeovil a medium- density suburb, hogged the limelight after figh...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 14:33hrs | 66 | by Stanley Chirimbani
Matebeleland South EPO challenges rural schools
RURAL schools should embrace the new curriculum and come up with programmes that will enhance development within their provinces, Matebeleland South Education Planning Officer, Mr Godfrey Mathuthu has...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:08hrs | 288 | by Siphosami Mhlanga
Old Mutual Amazing Voices search comes to Bulawayo
A brand new talent search series, Old Mutual Amazing Voices, will be introduced on DStv in January with participants drawn from four countries including Zimbabwe set to compete for a US$100 000 prize ...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:11hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
US ups economic war on Zimbabwe
The United States has escalated its political and economic war against Zimbabwe in the past few weeks, despite spirited efforts by the New Dispensation to re-engage on an equal footing with a vi...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:02hrs | 227 | by Trevor Shiri
Peter Moyo wants R250m in damages, says Old Mutual
Old Mutual has said fired CEO Peter Moyo issued the South African insurer with a summons seeking damages totaling R250m.The company will defend "any claim vigorously," Johannesburg-based Old M...Published: 02 Oct 2019 at 18:00hrs | 1069 | by Bloomberg
Trevor Manuels and other Old Mutual directors headed towards a tragedy of their own making
When Old Mutual's board of directors decided to terminate Peter Moyo's contract, they didn't seem to have a plan for what would come nextLet's imagine for a moment a hypothetical scenario in w...Published: 02 Oct 2019 at 18:00hrs | 1706 | by Tebogo Khaas
Vast Resources in Chiadzwa joint venture
AIM-listed mining group, Vast Resources plc has signed a Joint Venture Agreement with Chiadzwa Mineral Resources (Pvt) Limited, a company that represents the Chiadzwa community interests in diamond mi...Published: 02 Oct 2019 at 06:39hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa invited to Israel
ISRAEL has invited President Mnangagwa to that country in a new chapter of diplomatic relations between the two nations which last held high level engagements 20 years ago. President Mnangagwa...Published: 01 Oct 2019 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa takes re-engagement crusade a gear up at UN
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa took the engagement and re-engagement crusade a gear up at the just ended 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York following high level meetings he held with Commonwealth s...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 06:43hrs | 339 | by Staff reporter
Zvoma, estranged wife in property wrangle
Former Clerk of Parliament Mr Austin Zvoma and his estranged wife Maria (nee Jeche), are embroiled in a property wrangle that is playing out in the High Court with a Government farm and a house at the...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 06:29hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sideline Ndebeles as envoys?
President Mnangagwa has appointed Mrs Ruth Masodzi Chikwira and Mr Kufa Chinoza as ambassadors to Canada and Ghana respectively. Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Misheck Sibanda...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 06:22hrs | 560 | by Staff reporter
Questions remain over Mapeza's departure
NORMAN Mapeza's name will forever be etched in Zimbabwean football champions FC Platinum's folklore.An incredible five years in Zvishavane saw Mapeza win back- to-back league titles for FC Pla...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:32hrs | 362 | by Staff reporter
Russia Making Further Inroads into Zimbabwe
Russia maintains very friendly relations with Zimbabwe, thanks to ties which evolved during the struggle for independence. Since then, it has had a very strong mutual sympathy with and friendly feelin...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 11:02hrs | 1386 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah
Is there a benefit of being in the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of independent and equal sovereign states.Its member governments have agreed to pursue shared goals such as development, democracy and peace. These ...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 22:17hrs | 1046 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa's govt hires another PR firm to face-lift battered image
THE Zimbabwean government has hired a fourth lobby and public relations (PR) firm in a desperate bid to spruce up its battered international image and bolster the diplomatic re-engagement drive that h...Published: 27 Sep 2019 at 07:44hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual Board not acting in the best interests of the company, says shareholder
An Old Mutual shareholder is urging the insurer to end its dispute with Chief Executive Officer Peter Moyo even if it means settling out of court.The wrangle can no longer be resolved through ...Published: 26 Sep 2019 at 16:37hrs | 1105 | by Staff reporter
Peter Moyo wants Trevor Manuel declared delinquent
Peter Moyo plans to apply to the South Gauteng High Court to have Old Mutual' s non-executive directors declared delinquent, he revealed to CNBC Africa. Thus pursuing Part B of his court application....Published: 26 Sep 2019 at 07:40hrs | 1018 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe minister vows to deepen cooperation with China
Zimbabwe on Wednesday vowed to deepen bilateral cooperation with China to ensure that it attains its vision of becoming a middle income economy by 2030.Defense Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashir...Published: 25 Sep 2019 at 20:35hrs | 458 | by Xinhua
How Justice Zhou stopped Biti sly amendment
LAST Thursday, Zimbabweans heaved a collective sigh of relief when Justice Happious Zhou quashed the statutory instrument that brought about the unpopular 2% intermediated money transfer tax.H...Published: 25 Sep 2019 at 20:18hrs | 637 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Zimbabwe School of Mines boss fired
Zimbabwe School of Mines chief executive officer Dzingirai Tusai has been fired.The ZSM board, which sent Tusai on forced leave in May last year to pave way for investigations into corruption ...Published: 25 Sep 2019 at 20:05hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Peter Moyo refused entry to Old Mutual - yet again
Peter Moyo returned to Old Mutual's offices in Sandton, demanding that he be allowed back at work. But for the third time, he was refused entry. After a court ruling that he had to be reinstat...Published: 25 Sep 2019 at 07:34hrs | 1364 | by Staff reporter
Zimbaweans expecting ED to articulate Zim challenges
The 74th session of the United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) is currently under way in New York in the United States of America (USA) and Zimbabweans at home and abroad are rubbing their hands in exp...Published: 24 Sep 2019 at 13:36hrs | 345 | by Nobleman Runyanga
US Dollar gains more value again
The United States Dollar has gained value from 1:8 to 1:16 according to market watch. Rates had tumbled over the weekend after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe from accounts belonging to President...Published: 24 Sep 2019 at 09:57hrs | 7967 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Man 'wearing a robe' wants Old Mutual to explain decision not to reinstate Peter Moyo
Old Mutual will have to explain why its decision not to reinstate CEO Peter Moyo is not in contempt of court.This was the ruling delivered on Monday morning at the Johannesburg High Court by J...Published: 23 Sep 2019 at 14:53hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Peter Moyo, Trevor Manuel fight: Old Mutual cracks
In an apparent blow to chairperson Trevor Manual, Old Mutual director Nombulelo Pinky Moholi has resigned with immediate effect.Moholi, who chaired the remuneration committee, said she resigne...Published: 20 Sep 2019 at 08:32hrs | 1591 | by Staff reporter
Akbay fired by Ngezi Platinum Stars
MHONDORO-based Ngezi Platinum Stars have parted ways with their Dutch coach Erol Akbay and his assistant Tendai Chikuni with immediate effect. In a statement yesterday, club president Stanley ...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 06:52hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Danai Gurira play comes to Harare tomorrow
Almasi Collaborative Arts will present a stage reading of United States-based actress, Danai Gurira's play "Familiar", tomorrow evening at Old Mutual Theatre, Alliance Francaise. Directe...Published: 18 Sep 2019 at 06:47hrs | 54 | by Staff reporter
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