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Unlocking Zimbabwe's dead capital
Agriculture remains central to Zimbabwe' economic revival hopes even though its contribution has declined to less than 12% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018. Agriculture has strong backward and ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 5 | by Victor Bhoroma
Why students skew more towards hiring online essay writers
It is common among students that they don't like their academic activities, especially in written form. They dislike writing assignments and term papers. Why does this happen?When students sta...Published: 13 hrs ago | 4 | by Staff Writer
New political systems needed to steer development in Africa
It is often said that most African nations have, for decades, failed to take off developmentally after political power was handed over to African leaders by the various colonial administrations. While...Published: 20 hrs ago | | by Tapiwa Gomo
Social media for development: A mirage for the marginalised
There is no doubt that the advent of social media has revolutionised the communication landscapes and networks. Not only have the worlds apart been brought closer than ever before, with the barriers a...Published: 20 hrs ago | 2 | by Peter Makwanya
Police recover anti-riot gear near Harvest House
POLICE yesterday recovered 210 anti-riot and 46 council police helmets which were hidden in a basement of Robinson House at the corner of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue and Angwa Street in Harare on Saturday. A...Published: 20 hrs ago | 4 | 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: 20 hrs ago | 6 | by Staff reporter
Anti-riot gear found near Harvest House
Police recovered 210 anti-riot and 46 municipal police helmets stashed in the basement of Robinson House at the corner of Kwame Nkrumah Avenue and Angwa Street in Harare on Saturday. Also recovered we...Published: 20 hrs ago | | by Staff reporter
Open letter to Matemadanda: Mash Central is burning
We write to you as concerned party members from Mashonaland Central. We have tried to seek an audience with your office to no avail. ZANU PF Mashonaland Central is burning and the current provincial e...Published: 20 hrs ago | 4 | by Utete
Heroes Acre a satanic ritual site: Ndebeles buried there must be exhumed
Now that the so called Zimbabwe Heroes Acre has been exposed as a satanic ritual site, starting with Joshua Nkomo and uMama uMafuyane who was poisoned by Zanupf Women' s League members, all Matabeles ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 17 | by Israel Dube
Zupco kombis have come to towns and cities
If you can not beat them join them goes the legendary saying. Very true with kombi operators who are now literally stepping on each other's toes queueing to join the Zupco franchise. There is a lot of...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 19:07hrs | 1598 | by Tondo Murisa
Internet Counseling: Is it a Good Alternative for Africa?
The Internet has and continues to revolutionize different sectors, mental health included. Today, internet counseling has become a popular option in the US,...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 17:29hrs | | by Staff writer
Dilemma over Grace Mugabe's farm grabs
What goes around comes around, so the cliché says. That summarises Grace Mugabe's situation even as she is mourning her husband, Robert, the former president who passed on last month.Credible...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 08:15hrs | 14083 | by Tawanda Majoni
RBZ's TBs auction hit by low uptake again
A paltry $72 million out of the $150 million Treasury Bills (TBs) auctioned last week was subscribed, an apparent indication the market has no appetite for the sovereign paper.This is the seco...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa mulls all-stakeholders crisis meeting
THE Nelson Chamisa-led MDC says it is planning an all-stakeholders convention to mobilise mass support to pressure the Zanu-PF government to restore stability in an economy overrun by hyperinflationar...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 11:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
This regime must desist from corruption in agriculture
Recent announcements by the government, that it would disburse $2.8 billion for the Command Agriculture and issuing some $300 million in Treasury bills is a serious cause for concern, judging by the m...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 15:34hrs | | by Rusty Markham
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 | | by Chenai Mutasa
Election dispute resolution in Zimbabwe
This paper on election dispute resolution (EDR) departs from the point that the electoral competition is often accompanied by disputes and tensions, as political parties and candidates jostle for powe...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 08:11hrs | | by Zesn
Activating GirlForce to dismantle insurmountable odds
She was only 14 years old, so young and full of life. She also had big dreams, just like any other young girl. And being at school was one sure way to achieve those dreams. But one day while she was i...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:43hrs | | by Theresa F. Nyava
Zimbabwe health crisis deepens
OPERATIONS at Parirenyatwa and Harare Central hospitals yesterday ground to a halt after nurses joined the strike by doctors, with most wards at Zimbabwe's two largest referral hospitals closed, incre...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Impact of sanctions on Zimbabwe, region
Sanctions have led to the drying up of traditional sources of external finance from the International Financial Institutions (IFIs), with the country receiving no support from the African Development ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
NSSA pensioners are still getting eighty RTGS per month, really?
Who would have thought NSSA would still have the cheek to pay pensioners 80 rtgs this month of October at the height of prices madness? Unbelievable! Despite all the 'dirty linen' washed in public at ...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 22:37hrs | | by Tondo
Chief Ndiweni pledges to campaign for Mnangagwa's reforms
Nhlambabaloyi Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has urged the government to explain clearly to the citizens the kind of reforms that they are pursuing so that the people may support them. Ndiweni...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 12:55hrs | 6788 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo population projected to reach 2 million
BULAWAYO'S population is projected to more than treble to about two million by 2034 from the 600 000 that was recorded in the 2012 national census with the informal sector to continue as one of the ci...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Are austerity measures only meant for the poor?
The government of Zimbabwe imposed austerity measures on the citizenry of Zimbabwe a year ago and since their inception they have caused untold suffering to the people of Zimbabwe and have send many i...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 09:06hrs | | by Terrence Wuragu
Who is stoking the fires of stratospheric pricing of goods and services?
The high prices 'veld fire' needs more drastic measures to douse the flames that are threatening to consume the commoners. In this time of great 'financial drought' how many can afford to buy ...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 09:05hrs | | by Thomas Murisa
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 | | by Staff reporter
Woman dies after giving birth to triplets
A HWANGE woman died after giving birth to triplets at a remote and under-resourced hospital.According to officials, the woman (name withheld), bled to death after travelling over 400km from St...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
'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 | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to comment on church's election suspension proposal
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has confirmed receiving a proposal from the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHoCD) on Tuesday arguing for a suspension of electoral contestations in Zimbabwe for s...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 20:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Churches want Zimbabwe to suspend polls for 7 years
THE Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) have called for a suspension of elections for seven years to pave way for political and economic reforms under a new structure which will come fro...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 12:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why big business is a threat to Zimbabwe's revival
ZIMBABWE has entered a new frightening phase, a phase of unbridled capital that has become a State in itself in pursuit of profit and nothing else.This has been compounded by a weak government...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 08:08hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Farm workers petition minister over slave wages
THE Progressive Agriculture and Allied Industries Workers' Union of Zimbabwe (Paawuz) has written to Labour and Social Welfare minister Sekai Nzenza, requesting for a meeting over the "conduct of whit...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 08:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Why nepotism at Harare Town House must end
The allegations that City of Harare councillors could be setting up their relatives for jobs in various departments, leaving a trail of similar names in the municipality's employment books, is worryin...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by Tanaka Mahanya
Decibel, Vimbai in war of words
YESTERYEAR urban grooves musician Decibel has rubbished claims that he ditched the late national hero, Oliver Mtukudzi, in 2005 during their United Kingdom tour. Decibel refuted the allegation...Published: 09 Oct 2019 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government suspends top surgeon over doctors strike
The University of Zimbabwe has suspended Dr Bothwell Mbuwayesango over bei8ng one of the ring leaders of the ongoing industrial actions being carried out by doctors for the past 36 days. ...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 18:19hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa, Nepotism and tribalism
Early this week Zimbabweans woke up to some very disturbing news – the nepotism which is rife at Town House as some MDC members of the Harare City Council are using their positions as councillors to...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 14:06hrs | | by Nobleman Runyanga
Minister, Zanu PF MP nearly trade blows
Zanu PF's Mashonaland Central provincial chairman Kazembe Kazembe and Bindura North lawmaker Kenneth Shupikai Musanhi nearly came to blows on Saturday after trading sabotage accusations during an inqu...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 22:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC Chamisa's MPs worried by poor voter registration turnout
Luveve Member of Parliament Stella Ndlovu has expressed concern over poor voter registration in her constituency warning that the constituency is one of those which could be lost if voter registration...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 22:05hrs | | by Staff reporter
Energy crisis: Government must simply dollarize
The MDC notes with great concern the continuation of the escalating energy crisis in Zimbabwe that is being worsened by the cluelessness of Mr Emerson Mnangagwa government in solving the country's...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 18:15hrs | | by Jasmine Toffa
An Analysis of the Cabinet principles on devolution
It is important to consult the people widely before making a move to amend the Act of Parliament pertaining to councils, because a lot of things are supposed to change because of the contents of Chapt...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 10:55hrs | | by Gabriela Victorious
Mashonaland Central province snubs Mnangagwa
FIRST LADY Auxillia Mnangagwa's family fun day at Chipadze Stadium in Bindura on Saturday was marred by low attendance, amid fears that the event could have fallen victim to Zanu PF factional fights f...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 10:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zera, Zesa trigger price madness
PRICES of basic commodities, including fuel, and services continue to soar days after President Emmerson Mnangagwa threatened to introduce the Competition Act to impose deterrent penalties to combat w...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 10:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Agribank workers seek US$-indexed salaries
AGRIBANK employees are demanding interbank rated salaries as they decry current earnings which have been eroded by ravaging inflation.Agitated workers at the banking institution have rejected ...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 10:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Blade Nzimande lashes Zanu-PF govt for pursing anti-people policies
THE South African Communist Party (SACP) has come out guns blazing, accusing the Zimbabwe government of pursuing anti-people policies through unleashing violence against its people instead of concentr...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 22:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean eonomy on free fall
The economic meltdown has reached alarming proportions. Several factors have all combined to engender the collapse of the economy: State capture, a parasitic elite, corruption, weekly fuel price...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 22:28hrs | | by Dr Tapiwa Mashakada
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 21:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga bans wife from hospital
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has purged some of his security aides and banned his wife from visiting him, ZimLive reported.Chiwenga, hospitalised in China over suspected poisoning, orde...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:43hrs | | by ZimLive
Zanu-PF's tax evasion outs govt
The Zanu-PF government is taxing people dead on one hand, but is an artful dodger of tax on the other. That's an insulting contradiction.Months ago, Mthuli Ncube, the Finance minister, introdu...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:40hrs | | by Tawanda Majoni
Government misses privatisation deadlines
The government has failed to meet its targets to revive state- owned enterprises (SOEs) that were outlined under its much-touted economic blueprint amid concerns about policy inconsistencies.F...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean doctors' salaries pegged between $8 000 and $11 000
THE Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr Obadiah Moyo, has brokered a deal with striking doctors by offering them a 60 percent increase in allowances and ordered all health workers to report to work ...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 16:09hrs | | by Staff reporter
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