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Zimbabwe external debt hits US$8bn
Zimbabwe's external debt is an estimated US$8 billion, the Finance and Economic Development 2020 pre-budget strategy paper has revealed. The strategy paper revealed that the country's total pu...Published: 4 hrs ago | 801 | by Staff reporter
Striking doctors' ultimatum ends
Striking junior doctors have up to this morning to report for work after Labour Court ruled their industrial action illegal last Friday and ordered them to report for work within 48 hours. The...Published: 5 hrs ago | 764 | by Staff reporter
Council workers demand urgent salary review
THE Harare Municipal Workers Union (HMWU) has urged council to urgently review workers' salaries to levels above the poverty datum line of $2 600. HMWU executive chairperson Mr Cosmas Bungu sa...Published: 5 hrs ago | 363 | by Staff reporter
Rural Namibians pin hopes for prosperous future on tourism lodges & hunting despite animal rights' anti-use threats
Namibian rural communities are impressively running lodge and hunting agreements to reduce poverty in seemingly lifeless but wildlife rich semi-desert landscapes, despite the western animal rights gro...Published: 5 hrs ago | 59 | by Emmanuel Koro
Jean Gasho: Do you realize you are in an abusive marriage in Ghana? Come home!
Late yesterday evening I got WhatsApp from a friend who lives in Belgium. She had an article to share with me. This time around it was article from Jean Gasho extracted from her blog? I got another on...Published: 12 hrs ago | 728 | by Nomazulu Thata
Doctors' right to strike not absolute
THE right to strike distinguishes employment hum slavery. This is one of the reasons there was instantaneous revulsion when one very powerful country mendaciously claimed that Zimbabwe is using child ...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 09:04hrs | 1874 | by Nick Mangwana
Zimbabwe to ratify business agreement with UK
Zimbabwe has begun the process of ratifying a bilateral trade agreement signed with Britain, as Harare moves to fully join other countries lined up by London, in its economic link plan under the Brexi...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:59hrs | 228 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe incorporated in Brexit plan
Zimbabwe has begun the process of ratifying a bilateral trade agreement signed with Britain, as Harare moves to fully join other countries lined up by London, in its economic link plan under the Brexi...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:52hrs | 204 | by Staff reporter
'Persuasion', Zimbabwe's foreign policy thrust
Besides being a journalist, I am also a literature student. As much as I am attracted to contemporary literature, I am equally an avid reader of old English literature in the tradition of Virginia Wol...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:37hrs | 113 | by Ranga Mataire
Mnangagwa says 'Science education way to go'
President Mnangagwa has said science education is critical for Zimbabwe to achieve rapid modernisation, urging institutions of higher learning to churn out graduates capable of producing transformativ...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:36hrs | 113 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's reengagement policy gets big boost
In a huge boost to the country's reengagement drive, the inaugural meeting of the Zimbabwe Economic Partnership Agreement Support Project Committee aimed at enhancing Harare's integration into regiona...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 11:28hrs | 326 | by Staff reporter
Delta to increase PSL sponsorship
DELTA Beverages, Premier Soccer League sponsors have indicated that they will be extending their contract with the topflight when the present deal runs out at the end of the year. The league s...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 11:27hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
Rare France praise for Zimbabwe
French President Emmanuel Macron reserved rare praise for Zimbabwe for its deepened fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria. President Macron said this while addressing the Sixth Repl...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 11:23hrs | 192 | by Staff reporter
What God promises will be confirmed in action through men
God is a God of promises. In fact the Word is full of those promises. Many a time we read of men and women who bore the promises of God. Joshua was no exception. God called him from the pool of leader...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 15:34hrs | 1287 | by Dumisani Nkomo
Zimnat resorts to lies and deceit in pursuit of the Diaspora dollar
ZIMNAT LIFE is risking a possible lawsuit in pursuit of the diaspora dollar over data protection breaches and gross misrepresentations to Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan (DFCP) clients of their role in the...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 15:32hrs | 902 | by Alois Vinga
Doctors should not be used to settle political scores
FOR the past 36 days, doctors in Zimbabwe have been on a crippling strike. This follows an impasse between the Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association (ZHDA) and Health Services Board (HSB).The ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 12:33hrs | 605 | by Chenai Mutasa
Zimbabwe business, labour confront govt over TNF
GOVERNMENT has been taken to task for failing to take the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) seriously at a time the country's economic crisis is worsening.The TNF is a social dialogue platfor...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 08:11hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe failing to attract an investor
INSOLVENT flag carrier Air Zimbabwe is failing to attract an investor, 11 months after government invited bids from potential suitors to take over the embattled entity, the Zimbabwe Independent can re...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 08:07hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Zacc tables $100m budget for 2020
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) yesterday suggested that a $100 million budget for 2020 would suffice for the anti-graft body, which is also seeking to be allowed to retain a percentage...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:41hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
'New dispensation cushioning nation from sanctions'
The new dispensation is striving to cushion its people, especially women from the harsh effects of the illegal sanctions imposed on the country by Western nations, through a number of programmes guide...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:29hrs | 110 | 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 07:28hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko due in court on November 12
The trial of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko, who is facing charges of criminal abuseof office, will take place from November 12 to 15.Mphoko allegedly instructed junior officers at A...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:27hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pays Global Fund obligations
Zimbabwe has paid its dues to the Global Fund in line with its obligations of US$1 million towards the body.Meeting obligations to the fund makes the country eligible to make appeals to streng...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:22hrs | 84 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe drafting new coal tariffs
GOVERNMENT has paid tribute to Makomo Resources for keeping the nation's lights on by continuously supplying coal to the Zimbabwe Power Company at a time the country's economy and coal mining sector a...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:56hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
NPRC prepares for Mugabe-Mnangagwa victims' exhumations, reburials
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has started preparing for exhumations and reburials of Gukurahundi victims, a senior official has said. NPRC chairperson Retired Justice...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:43hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe rejoining the Commonwealth: Where we are and where we hope to be
In recent weeks, Zimbabwe has taken a crucial step forward towards rejoining the Commonwealth, the 53-country group of nations we exited in 2003. After meeting Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mn...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:32hrs | 219 | by Sibusiso Moyo
'Sanctions on Zimbabwe affect women, children'
The Zanu-PF Women's League yesterday held an anti-sanctions build-up meeting at the party headquarters in preparation for the anti-sanctions day scheduled for the 25th of this month. Addressin...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:29hrs | 100 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe appeals for Australia Commonwealth support
Zimbabwe has registered significant political, legal and economic reforms, including implementing recommendations made by several election observer missions, and it is time that Harare is allowed to r...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:28hrs | 153 | by Staff reporter
African solidarity cheers Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has survived the illegal sanctions imposed by Western countries for 20 years because of political and material support received from fellow African countries, including Uganda, President Mnan...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:28hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Local firms seek to partner UK companies
SOME local companies are reportedly negotiating distributor arrangements with United Kingdom (UK) firms and have identified business partners who will provide machinery for value-adding their products...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 08:08hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Arcadia leads Zimbabwe's mega mine projects
Prospect Resources has registered significant progress on its Zimbabwe-based electric vehicle batteries lithium project just outside Harare, which it says will become the first major mining project to...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:59hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Chiyangwa's loss making company to manufacture and refurbish wagons?
THE Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG) has started manufacturing 6 000 rail sleepers for Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway while plans are underway to produce 60 000 more for the National Rail...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:50hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa boosts NRZ deal
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said there was no conflict between him and his Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza on the US$400 million deal to modernise the National Railways of Zimbabwe (N...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 07:56hrs | 5843 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants demand urgent meeting
THE VICTORIA Falls Municipality management has expressed concern over vandalism of solar street lights by some residents who allegedly steal panels and batteries for household use. Town Clerk ...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 07:43hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Vaya Tractor targets one million hectares
CASSAVA Smartech's Vaya Tractor plans to plough at least one million hectares of land for smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe this cropping season. The 'on-demand logistics' platform, develo...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 07:37hrs | 345 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean launches first ever African-made car
Mr.Tatenda Mungofa is on the verge of making history as him and his colleagues are about to launch the first ever African-made car the Mureza Prim8.The Mureza hub is situated in Kempton Park, ...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 18:01hrs | 42857 | by Daniel Itai
Bosso coach not on NetOne sponsorship
Highlanders CEO Nhlanhla Dube has revealed more on the consortium that is responsible for paying new coach Hendrik Pieter de Jongh's salary.de Jongh was appointed the new mentor last month, ta...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 18:01hrs | 450 | 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 17:15hrs | 802 | by Pearl Matibe
Government to train 400 more minority language teachers
THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has sent a request to the Treasury to be allocated money to train an additional 400 teachers in minority languages.The development follows the s...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:28hrs | 48 | by Staff reporter
Become a fashion influencer
A FASHION influencer is a personality that has a large number of followers on social media, creates mainly fashion content and has the power to influence the opinion and purchase behaviour of others w...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:22hrs | 27 | by Rutendo Chidawanyika
New regulations for Zimbabwean Presidential aspirants
Aspirants who wish to lend the country's top job - that of President - will have to be nominated by at least 1 000 registered voters from the country's 10 provinces and fork out more than the cu...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:08hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Consumer Council of Zimbabwe flags shocking price hikes
The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe has raised concerns over incessant basic commodity price hikes which have seen the low income monthly food basket, for a family of six shoot to over $1 500 from $971 b...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:05hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter
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 15:33hrs | 65 | by Stanley Chirimbani
Prophet orders followers to divorce . . . hundreds desert church
A BISHOP with Word Apostolic Church in Mahatshula North, Bulawayo has been accused of wrecking church members' marriages by ordering married congregants to divorce their partners who would have stoppe...Published: 05 Oct 2019 at 07:09hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
Dandemutande CEO donates stationery to Mawabeni Secondary
A BUSINESSMAN has donated stationery and goods worth more than $27 000 to Mawabeni Secondary School in Umzingwane district, Matabeleland South province. Speaking at the school's prize giving c...Published: 05 Oct 2019 at 06:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
FULL SPEECH: ZIMRA Commissioner General during signing of MoU with Zacc
SPEECH BY THE ZIMBABWE REVENUE AUTHORITY (ZIMRA) COMMISSIONER GENERAL Ms FAITH MAZANI, DURING SIGNING CEREMONY OF THE MOU BETWEEN ZIMRA AND ZACC, FRIDAY 4 OCTO...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 12:34hrs | 595 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe's biggest online restaurant expands its reach with KFC
Harare, Zimbabwe. Munch Zimbabwe adds a new menu onto its platform as it continues to prove its position as Zimbabwe's biggest online restaurant. KFC has now partnered with the tech company making Mun...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 12:03hrs | 511 | by Agencies
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 09:08hrs | 286 | by Siphosami Mhlanga
Mnangagwa tries the Kagame way
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is trying to emulate his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame's economic development model, which blends authoritarian practices and homegrown solutions with international best...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:56hrs | 2113 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, minister cross swords over NRZ
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is on a collision course with Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza over the US$400 million National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recapitalisation project, as it reaches cri...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 08:56hrs | 1229 | by Staff reporter
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