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Botswana: A base for future US military control of Southern Africa
The Zimbabwe Communist Party is seriously concerned about the continuing links between the Botswana Defence Force (BDF) and Africa Command (AFRICOM) of the United States Army.We were alerted b...Published: 10 mins ago | 12 | by Zimbabwe Communist Party
SB Moyo flies out to Lusaka on Friday
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo is expected to attend the 21st Ministerial Committee of the Sadc Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Lusaka on Frid...Published: 13 hrs ago | 1437 | by Staff reporter
Chmaisa mustn't underestimate the electorate
Despite efforts by the opposition party, Movement for Democratic Change, to tarnish the image of Zanu-PF, the revolutionary party has remained the party of choice. The MDC has no policy and no selling...Published: 13 hrs ago | 543 | by Staff reporter
Mhofu: The nation still needs answers
IT IS hard to forget the day the Warriors of Zimbabwe crashed out of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals and the manner they exited the 24-team foootball competition and the ghost of that humiliatio...Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 14:57hrs | 503 | by Michael Kariati
Mnangagwa caps record 6 900 MSU graduates
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday capped a record 6 977 graduates at the Midlands State University, the biggest gathering in the history of the higher learning institution.Addressing the ...Published: 13 Jul 2019 at 08:14hrs | 965 | by Staff reporter
Air Botswana to resume flights to Zimbabwe
AIR Botswana has announced plans to resume flights between Gaborone and Harare next month, a move the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says will boost the tourism business between the two countries. ...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 07:48hrs | 752 | by Staff reporter
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 | 2090 | by Victor Bhoroma
Hastings new deputy chief of mission to Zimbabwe
The United States government has appointed Thomas Hastings to become the deputy chief of mission at its Zimbabwean embassy in Harare.Hatsings served as a Consular Officer in Côte d'Ivoire fro...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 15:13hrs | 2371 | by Staff Reporter
Afcon tourney too strong for Cosafa teams
The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) which is being held in Egypt has proven to be a mammoth for the teams that hail from the southern region of the continent.Out of the five countries that left ...Published: 05 Jul 2019 at 10:19hrs | 1540 | by Daniel Itai
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 | 428 | by Staff reporter
Dr Kurotwi's comment on Ncube's piece in the Bulawayo24
Before outlining my comment in full, I want to straighten the incorrect position taken by Ncube when he accuses me for having singled out Obert Mpofu as corrupt.A historical narrative would as...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 10:02hrs | 2311 | by Dr. Lovemore Kurotwi
Silaigwana appointed Chief Elections Officer
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) has appointed, Mr Utoile Silaigwana, as the substantive Chief Elections Officer taking over from Mrs Constance Chigwamba. Mr Silaigwana's appointment is...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 08:18hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa appoints acting High Court judges
President Mnangagwa has appointed three retired judges — Justices November Mtshiya, Nicholas Ndou and Vernanda Ziyambi — as acting judges of the High Court bench to preside over matters in the spe...Published: 04 Jul 2019 at 07:53hrs | 891 | by Staff reporter
Why the smear campaign?
Zimbabwe has been under economic sanctions for nearly two decades.To date, it is still reeling under the effects of the ruinous Western economic embargo that is estimated to have cost the coun...Published: 03 Jul 2019 at 08:25hrs | 403 | by Kudakwashe Mugari
'20% of Soweto births are Zimbabwean children,' says Biti
ZIMBABWE's economic and political crisis is putting pressure on South Africa's ability to deliver services to its people, MDC vice president has claimed.Biti was speaking in a panel discussion...Published: 02 Jul 2019 at 08:31hrs | 1762 | by newzimbabwe.com
Zimbabwe teachers on demand
THREE African countries have approached Government to recruit Zimbabwean teachers who are on demand in those nations. Primary and Secondary Education Minister Professor Paul Mavima revealed th...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 07:29hrs | 1282 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ranks poor in Africa in media index
ZIMBABWE has been ranked number 12 out of 14 countries in the Africa Media Index, a study which provides insights on trends and knowledge of the media sector and how it affects investment, governance,...Published: 29 Jun 2019 at 16:48hrs | 1034 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to donate animals to Angola
THE Government will donate an undisclosed number of wild animals to Angola to help the country rebuild its wildlife which was ravaged by decades of war, President Mnangagwa has said. Addressin...Published: 26 Jun 2019 at 07:09hrs | 1651 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa slams Cites 'dictatorship'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday called for free trade in wildlife products to ensure a positive impact on national economies adding that an ivory trade ban has resulted in the country having stockpiles ...Published: 25 Jun 2019 at 07:28hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to open EU-UN Wildlife Economy Summit
President Mnangagwa will today officially open the inaugural African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) Wildlife Economy Summit which presents a platform to strategise on unlocking value from wildlife...Published: 24 Jun 2019 at 07:01hrs | 1112 | by Staff Reporter
Mthuli Ncube announces key appointments at four parastatals
Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube has announced key appointments at four parastatals falling under his portfolio.The Minister announced the appointment of new b...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 11:03hrs | 7260 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe-Mozambique deal to ease Zesa woes
ZIMBABWE expects to begin accessing power from Mozambique's Cahora Bassa as it moves to put its ongoing economic development agenda back on the rails, President Mnangagwa has said.The Head of ...Published: 23 Jun 2019 at 08:17hrs | 4872 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa backs free trade
President Mnangagwa says the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) – a trade pact that is envisaged to create a single market – is "a step forward" likely to promote inclusive growth a...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 07:59hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
Thembi Moyo elected president of regional railway body
Beitbridge-Bulawayo Railway chief executive Thembi Moyo was today (Wednesday) elected president of the Southern African Railways Association at the first SARA board meeting of 2019. Namibian railway T...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 21:45hrs | 1381 | by Staff reporter
US-Africa summit boost for Zimbabwe
President Mnangagwa yesterday flew to Mozambique for the 12th edition of the US-Africa Business Summit, which provides Zimbabwe a platform to engage with United States of America and African private s...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:34hrs | 477 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's speech to AfDB boards of governors - Fulltext
Speech by the minister of finance and economic development, Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube during the 2019 annual meetings of the boards of governors of the African Development Bank Group: Malabo, Republic o...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 20:03hrs | 1007 | by Mthuli NCube
NRZ eyes regional markets for turnaround
GOVERNMENT plans to improve the interconnectivity of the National Railways of Zimbabwe with other countries in the region to improve the parastatal's market share and revenue, a Cabinet Minister said ...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 07:51hrs | 219 | by Staff reporter
MDC Secretary General remanded to 12 July
MDC Secretary General and Kuwadzana East Member of Parliament Chalton Hwende has been remanded to the 12th of July. Hwende who is facing charges of trying to subvert a constitutional governmen...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 10:30hrs | 4453 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe may withdraw from Endangered-Species deal to sell $300m of ivory
Zimbabwe may consider withdrawing from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species because the organization won't allow it to sell its ivory stockpile.The southern African nati...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 07:43hrs | 1066 | by Bloomberg
Dr Dumiso Dabengwa - End of an era, resilience of a vision
Speaking notes for ZAPU statement at the funeral of party President Dr. Dumiso DabengwaNtabazinduna, Umguza District, Matebeleland North, ZimbabweDr. Strike Mkandla, Secretary GeneralSatur...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 21:09hrs | 1171 | by Dr. Strike Mkandl
Repositioning Bulawayo for the future
This week Bulawayo will celebrate its 125th annivesary amidst pleas and cries for the city to be restored to its former glory as the industrial hub of the country in the 60s and 70s. I would like to a...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:23hrs | 892 | by Dumisani O. Nkomo
Kariba left with 3 months' power supply
ENERGY minister Fortune Chasi yesterday revealed that water levels in Lake Kariba were so low that current supplies will only be able to generate power for the next 14 weeks, paving way for deeper pow...Published: 31 May 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1259 | by Staff reporter
Latest on Mnangagwa's house arrest story
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not under house arrest and will be receiving his counterpart Dr John Pombe Magufuli, the President of Tanzania at the Harare International airport on Tuesday afternoon....Published: 28 May 2019 at 14:23hrs | 89272 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Plumtree villagers demand restoration of Kalanga chiefs
VILLAGERS and headmen in Plumtree are pushing for the reinstatement of Kalanga chiefs who were demoted during the colonial era to appease Ndebele chiefs who reportedly provided soldiers to the British...Published: 27 May 2019 at 06:34hrs | 1399 | by Staff reporter
Massive cheers for Mnangagwa at Ramaphosa inauguration
The two heads of state were among the few that had the crowd erupting with cheers.The crowd gathered for President Cyril Ramaphosa's inauguration ceremony at Loftus Versveld Stadium in Pretori...Published: 25 May 2019 at 15:18hrs | 4009 | by ANA
Ex-President take on Mphoko tormentor in bitter Choppies boardroom battle
A bitter Boardroom battle for control of Botswana's most prestigious company is being waged in Gaborone - and is reverberating through eight sub-Saharan countries.At its heart is a battle for ...Published: 24 May 2019 at 21:26hrs | 3780 | by Agencies
Battle for control of Choppies turns nasty...Festus Mogae turns against partner
A bitter Boardroom battle for control of Botswana's most prestigious company is being waged in Gaborone – and is reverberating through eight sub-Saharan countries.At its heart is a battle fo...Published: 24 May 2019 at 17:39hrs | 4467 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe Warriors' double blow
THE Warriors' preparations for the 2019 African Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals to be staged in Egypt next month have been dealt a blow after Angola withdrew from the regional Cosafa tournament at the l...Published: 22 May 2019 at 06:21hrs | 5828 | by Staff reporter
Hwange Power Station funding under threat
Zimbabwe might face challenges accessing the US$1 billion loan facility from China Eximbank for Hwange Power Station expansion following the change of functional currency that resulted in funds that w...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:28hrs | 555 | by Staff reporer
MDC secretary-general hopefuls speak out
The MDC today enters into a crucial week in which it holds its elective congress. Several positions are up for grabs and many officials are jostling - fair and foul - to fill them up. One of t...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:35hrs | 1239 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora forewarn his detractors of yet another shocker
MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora forewarned his detractors of yet another shocker when he retains the position at the congress in Gweru next week.The lawyer-turned-politician said he was...Published: 17 May 2019 at 17:31hrs | 6637 | by Staff reporter
Tsvangirai anointed me to deputise Chamisa, says Welshman Ncube
MDC deputy president Welshman Ncube has claimed the late party leader Morgan Tsvangirai anointed him to deputise Nelson Chamisa before he died.Ncube was MDC's founding secretary-general, with ...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:26hrs | 5518 | by Staff reporter
2019 ZITF perceptions
The 60th of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair had more than 532 companies who participated in showcasing their services and products. The Trade Fair theme was "Propagating Industrial Growth throug...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:13hrs | 381 | by Enos Denhere
How Mnangagwa's government is perpetuating fuel crisis
When the fuel crisis escalated last January, President Emmerson Mnangagwa was forced to announce a 150% price increase.Amid the outrage and riots which followed, one important detail went larg...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:11hrs | 1669 | by newZWire
4 500 criminals on Zimbabwe's wanted list
POLICE are looking for 4 500 criminals who are on the run for committing various offences.Eighteen of the fugitives from justice were arrested during an operation conducted by the police Women...Published: 15 May 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1669 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Isaiah Sovi descends on Bulawayo
Sandton based leader of the Imperial City Church Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi will be in Bulawayo on the 25th of May where he will holding a Prophetic and Impartation Service. The event which wil...Published: 13 May 2019 at 19:20hrs | 3266 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Pastor Alph Lukau stages another fake miracle/prophecy
Popular South African pastor Alph Lukau has been caught out in another staged prophecy at his church Alleluia Ministries.This time the controversial clergyman falsely used Bulawayo born Tawand...Published: 11 May 2019 at 07:20hrs | 20609 | by Methusi Ncube
Zimbabwe stranded with 29 000 elephants
Zimbabwe is failing to sell about 29 000 elephants and about 15 000 elephant tusks due to the strict control of the trade by the United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Sp...Published: 10 May 2019 at 16:09hrs | 2226 | by Mandla Ndlovu
CIOs behind Chamisa's presidency?
A shadowy Facebook character who uses the name of ex-Grace Mugabe's husband Stanley Goreraza has alleged that MDC leader Nelson Chamisa was assisted by members of the dreaded Central Intelligence Orga...Published: 08 May 2019 at 12:25hrs | 12643 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Bad deals raise Govt liabilities'
Individuals with the right skills should be involved in the negotiations for deals or loans as badly negotiated deals are giving Treasury long-term accounting problems, Finance and Economic Developmen...Published: 07 May 2019 at 07:39hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter
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