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Mnangagwa moves to thwart military threat
IN the aftermath of the recent general elections which gave him some semblance of political legitimacy, albeit a hotly-disputed presidential poll, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is now making bold yet r...Published: 16 hrs ago | 9900 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa to pile pressure on Mnangagwa
The Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance says it will soon announce its shadow cabinet and that it will maintain pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his Zanu PF party to dialogue over the problems...Published: 24 hrs ago | 2182 | by Staff reporter
Madinda issues rallying cry
HIGHLANDERS coach Madinda Ndlovu has demanded that his players win the Chibuku Super Cup and fight for a top four finish in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League to prove that the club's rebuilding p...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 246 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube faces tough choices
Professor Mthuli Ncube, the new Finance and Economic Development Minister, is a nice man who would not want to ruffle any feathers. But he must be prepared to be branded an enemy by certain individual...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 06:43hrs | 946 | by Lovemore Chikova
Forex crisis vexes Mnangagwa
AROUND mid-day on Tuesday, a decorated procession blasted off State House, its lash green lawns and flowering jacaranda trees complimenting to give breathtaking scenery.It was a long processio...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 18:56hrs | 4955 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fortifies his political power
President Emmerson Mnangagwa moved to consolidate his power yesterday when he appointed his longtime confidante and loyalist Owen "Mudha" Ncube as the country's new State Security minister.He ...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 13:15hrs | 5512 | by Staff reporter
'Seek ye first the political kingdom' advised Dr Nkrumah. We did not and have paid dearly for our folly
"Seek ye first the political kingdom and all else shall be added unto you," said Dr Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Independent Ghana. After 38 years of blundering from pillar to post wh...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 22:16hrs | 362 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Mnangagwa inherits Mugabe's anti-Gukurahundi traits'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime has come under fire for allegedly refusing to surrender former state leader Robert Mugabe's old culture of muzzling any talk around the Gukurahundi atrocities....Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 13:46hrs | 3033 | by Staff reporter
Zoey SA bound
After leading dancer Beverly "Bev" Sibanda left lasting impressions in South Africa during her six-month stay in that country, Mzansi promoters are now after Zimbabwe dancers.This comes after ...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 13:05hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economy in safe hands
THE appointment of a leaner Cabinet by President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not only welcome, but also goes a long way in demonstrating that the President listened to the people, mindful of the need to man...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:25hrs | 1224 | by Daniel Ngwira
Mixed reactions to Mnangagwa speech
ANALYSTS largely welcomed President Emmerson Mnangagwa's State of the Nation Address, but felt he had not properly addressed the currency distortions in the market.Economist Prosper Chitambara...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:19hrs | 1302 | by Staff reporter
BCC investigates corrupt land deals
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is investigating irregular land deals involving the previous council following a petition by residents.The local authority has, in the past, faced allegations o...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:17hrs | 837 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's economic stabilisation programme out next month
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube will next month unveil a transitional economic stabilisation programme that will address fiscal and monetary reforms as well as an arrears clearance programme.Zim...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:15hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
Long fuel queues resurface
Long fuel queues resurfaced in Harare and other parts of the country yesterday as most service stations went dry, with many motorists resorting to panic buying.Motorists queue for fuel at a se...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:13hrs | 1126 | by Staff reporter
Cholera: Harare City Council caught sleeping on the job
The ongoing cholera outbreak started on 1 September in Glen View 3, Harare and has since spread, killing 30 people with 5 463 cases having been reported to date. As usual opposition elements hav...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 14:28hrs | 4145 | by Elijah Chihota
MDC plans to embarrass Mnangagwa today
Opposition legislators are planning to humiliate President Emmerson Mnangagwa when he presents SONA in Parliament today, as the Nelson Chamisa led MDC Alliance continues to refuse to accept his July 3...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 07:15hrs | 1927 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to be heckled by Chamisa's MPs?
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa faces the prospect of being heckled by opposition members of the National Assembly when he opens the Ninth Parliament today, a sign that the country remains deeply polaris...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 07:07hrs | 637 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF committed to human rights'
JUSTICE minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, who served as President Emmerson Mnangagwa's chief elections agent in the July 30 poll, last week met with NewsDay reporter Blessed Mhlanga for an interview where he ...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 07:15hrs | 491 | by Staff reporter
Dembare woes mount, relegation a real possibility
Harare City 1 - 0 DynamosIT just keeps getting increasingly desperate with each passing game for beleaguered Dynamos coach Lloyd Mutasa and his bunch of club misfits.The Harare giants were...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 06:38hrs | 562 | by Staff reporter
Dembare lose to Harare City
Harare City edged out fading giants Dynamos 1-0 in a derby game played in front of a paltry crowd at Rufaro Stadium on Sunday afternoon.The Glamour Boys put on a lifeless performance in the fi...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 17:38hrs | 1736 | by Staff reporter
US piles pressure on Mnangagwa
Newly-appointed United States ambassador to Zimbabwe Brian Nichols says he is looking forward to seeing Zimbabwe return to being the powerhouse it used to be, once it embarks on a path of reviving its...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 13:41hrs | 21775 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's five big challenges
NEWLY-APPOINTED Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube faces the unenviable task of navigating Zimbabwe's stuttering economy through serious challenges and will need to make tough deci...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:11hrs | 3601 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe budget deficit seen widening
Zimbabwe's budget deficit will increase this year after government awarded its workers a 17,5% wage increase while revenue collection remains weak, according to a leading research firm."A hike...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 09:08hrs | 493 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah under pressure
High-achieving musician Jah Prayzah is at a point of no return where he has to either swim or risk sinking and his anticipated album, set for release in November, serves as a defining moment in his il...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 08:55hrs | 3746 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's future is bright, says Mangudya
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya says the economy has performed well under difficult circumstances and the future is bright, particularly following the announcement of a "dream...Published: 16 Sep 2018 at 07:22hrs | 5636 | by Staff Reporter
Black market rates soar
The bond note has continued to lose ground on the black market, with rates reaching a staggering 100 percent to the United State dollar yesterday.Last week, the bond was trading below 90 perce...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 21:53hrs | 4445 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's reckless spending, corruption can hinder new Cabinet fortunes
ELECTIONS have come and gone in Zimbabwe and the new Cabinet is now in place, both Parliament and Senate are now in their respective houses, with the President also now in office.What Zimbabwe...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:25hrs | 804 | by David Mhlanga
Bread price shoots up, bakeries shut down
THE price of bread is set to go up today as bakers struggle to secure flour amid rising operational costs and shortage of foreign currency to buy essential raw materials and equipment, it has emerged....Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:24hrs | 2871 | by Staff reporter
Economic war cabinet
After the noise and deliberate anti-development scheme by the opposition President Mnangagwa has appointed a new well balanced and surprising Cabinet. The nation is very anxious for change and the anx...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 06:44hrs | 701 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mthuli Ncube gets shock reality check
NEWLY-appointed Finance minister Mthuli Ncube - who arrived in the country from Switzerland early this week amid a populist storm and blaze of publicity on how to fix Zimbabwe's critically broken econ...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 16:27hrs | 13054 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF youth leadership is too old'
PRESSURE group, Children of Zimbabwe Liberation War Veterans' Association (CZNLWVA) has claimed that 90% of the top leadership of the Zanu-PF youth league is either too old or "are sell outs"....Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 06:35hrs | 1546 | by Staff reporter
Wheat shipments to avert bread crisis expected soon
Grain millers yesterday said shipments of wheat are expected into the country from Monday next week, alleviating a possible shortage of bread following interventions by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (R...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 06:33hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube inspires economic optimism
THE appointment of a new-look cabinet last Friday by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has inspired great optimism for the nation.The appointment of a young and daring technocrat in the field of ma...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 06:00hrs | 1978 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa copies the Kenyan playbook
When Nelson Chamisa this week announced his intention to inaugurate himself as "People's President" of Zimbabwe, he was following in the footsteps of other African opposition leaders — specifically ...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 18:50hrs | 5160 | by Simon Allison I M&G
Zanu-PF youth vow to pile pressure on govt
YOUTHS from the ruling Zanu PF party say they will keep pressuring President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to implement its election campaign promises, giving priority to job creation and Bulawayo r...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:36hrs | 529 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa has changed Zanu-PF into a fresh new-look organisation
Political analysts say President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new Cabinet - in which he dumped both friends and foes alike on Friday last week - demonstrates that he is determined to reset the government's co...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 20:01hrs | 5103 | by Staff reporter
How to select pumps for the Food Industry?
Pumps may not be the first thing you think of when considering the food industry but they are an essential part of any operating system. Food mixtures and fluids need to be moved from one part of the ...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 13:18hrs | 610 | by Agencies
Chamisa downgrades Tendai Biti
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has set the stage for fresh clashes with Tendai Biti after he boldly elevated Welshman Ncube to the lofty position of party Vice President while downgrading the former Financ...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 10:51hrs | 5951 | by Staff reporter
Daunting task awaits Mnangagwa's new Cabinet
WITH Zimbabwe in serious economic woes, announcement of the new Cabinet was obviously a keenly awaited event. Tongues had for some time been wagging, posturing on a number of possibilities, ranging fr...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:43hrs | 1038 | by Cyprian M Ndawana
MDC Alliance councillor nominates self for 7 council posts
MDC Alliance's sole councillor for Marondera Rural District Council (MRDC), Nelson Mukwenha recently tried the impossible when he nominated himself to contest in all committee positions available desp...Published: 12 Sep 2018 at 07:26hrs | 869 | by Staff reporter
'Nothing is fulfilling as Highlanders beating Dynamos'
THE celebrations are still going on in the City of Kings after Highlanders' sensational 3-0 destruction of Dynamos in a Castle Lager Premiership match at Barbourfields on Sunday. Madinda Ndlovu's men ...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 06:45hrs | 951 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF councillors, DA on collision course over Chitungwiza mayoral polls
DAGGERS have reportedly been drawn between Chitungwiza Zanu PF councillors and district administrator (DA) Zivanai Zisango over the recent election of mayor Gift Tsverere and his deputy Jabulani Mtunz...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:58hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's power of silence and love
President Mnangagwa suffered much humiliation at the hands of the G40 cabal, led by former First Lady Grace Mugabe with the tacit endorsement of then President, Mr Robert Mugabe. Around 10 mon...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 06:42hrs | 577 | by Editorial - chronicle
Mnangagwa's new Cabinet raises Zimbabwe hopes
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new Cabinet has raised fresh hopes among long-suffering Zimbabweans that his administration could finally end the misery and despondency that characterised life under fo...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 17:19hrs | 5846 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urgently needs $4bn bailout package
Zimbabwe needs up to $4 billion to avert a looming currency crisis that could unleash economic havoc, with the new Cabinet urged to take tough decisions to increase confidence in the economy.P...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 17:08hrs | 608 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa hits out at Mnangagwa
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday said he will continue putting pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa, even through protests, until he is recognised as the winner of the July 30 election...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:55hrs | 10972 | by Staff reporter
Causes of liquidity crisis and its impact on economy
DURING the past week, the media has been awash with reports of price hikes of goods and some commodities running out on the market.Products ranging from cement to chickens and other basic comm...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:38hrs | 452 | by Dr Bongani Ngwenya
Bosso, Dembare fever grips Zimbabwe
AN electric atmosphere is expected to engulf Barbourfields Stadium this afternoon when two of the country most supported football teams, Highlanders and Dynamos collide in a Castle Lager Premier Socce...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:26hrs | 337 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC Alliance square off for top Parly seats
Zanu-PF has activated internal processes to select the party's preferred candidates for presiding officers in the Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe ahead of Tuesday's elections.Parliamentarians wil...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:15hrs | 1293 | by Staff reporter
US President threatens tariffs on all imports from China
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump threatened yesterday to slap tariffs on all of the Chinese goods imported into the United States, ramping up the already tense trade relations with Beijing. ...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 06:38hrs | 569 | by AFP
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