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Zimbabwe's electricity crisis: Declare a State of National Disaster and retire Sydney Gata to save the nation
As I write this article, the town of Redcliff, like much of Zimbabwe, remains shrouded in darkness following a 24-hour nationwide blackout that began yesterday. This is not the first time we'v...Published: 25 Nov 2024 at 11:55hrs | 1179 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo residents demand transparency on Dutch water utility deal
Concerns are growing among Bulawayo residents over the involvement of the Dutch water utility company Vitens Evides International (VEI) in managing the city's water and sanitation services, with many ...Published: 22 Nov 2024 at 09:00hrs | 391 | by Staff reporter
EFF responds to Pravin Gordhan's death
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have released a statement acknowledging the death of former Minister of Public Enterprises, Pravin Gordhan, without any expression of sorrow. The party harshly crit...Published: 13 Sep 2024 at 13:57hrs | 919 | by Staff reporter
Harare is a man-made disaster
Residents' associations are warning of a potential humanitarian crisis following the decommissioning of the Prince Edward Water Treatment Plant in Chitungwiza due to critically low water levels. ...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 11:08hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe was a better devil'
Four years have passed since the passing of former President Robert Mugabe, and nearly six years since his ousting in a 2017 military coup that ushered Emmerson Mnangagwa into power. During this time,...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 20:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Saviour Kasukuwere: The visionary leader Zimbabwe needs
As the 2023 elections in Zimbabwe approach, one candidate stands out as the leader the country needs to overcome its economic and social challenges: Saviour Kasukuwere. The 53-year-old former Cabinet ...Published: 05 Feb 2023 at 10:31hrs | 11 | by Ntokozo Msipha
'Pravin must fall, chants Wits students
A Wits School of Governance event featuring Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan ended in mayhem after students refused to accept his false narrative about the privatization of Eskom and the 'n...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 09:59hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
IMF notes show no appetite for reform
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV Consultation with Zimbabwe on 21 March 2022. The press release noted that real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose b...Published: 12 Apr 2022 at 16:50hrs | 2 | by Victor Bhoroma
IMF notes show no appetite for reform
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded its Article IV Consultation with Zimbabwe on 21 March 2022. The press release noted that real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rose b...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 12:34hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
Western hegemony is nearing its end!
This article is reproduced from the public account: Guo Rong (ID: xuu5336)Recently, at an internal meeting, a certain President made a general analysis of the current international situation. ...Published: 11 Mar 2022 at 06:13hrs | | by President
Zimfirst statements on government economic policy inconsistency
Zimfirst is the right choice and a visionary party set to assume command of government. You can trust Zimfirst as we know what has to be done and the challenges that lay ahead. Most of Zimbabweans pro...Published: 27 May 2021 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Dr Maxwell Zeb Shumba Rusike - ZIMFIRST President
Privatization plans off rails
In November 2018, the Zimbabwean government set out a privatization plan to dispose completely and partially privatize over 23 state entities and parastatals (SEPs). According to the Auditor General R...Published: 07 May 2021 at 15:41hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Unresolved economic issues for 2021
The Zimbabwean economy has experienced a period of relative stability since October 2020, even though multiple reforms have to be implemented to attain sustained economic growth. To a larger extent th...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 09:05hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
We need a proper Business Model to run this country
Government has a duty and obligation to attend to national issues raised by citizen's perspective, if they really want to retire with dignity. We have issues at hand which must be attended to, and mor...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 12:24hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Economic growth stimulus precedes taxation
Zimbabwe's 2021 national budget paints a picture of sustained austerity in the mid-term, with increases in taxes for various sectors of the depressed economy. A 126% jump in budgeted tax revenue colle...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 19:28hrs | 9 | by Victor Bhoroma
We need a functional economy: Open ZISCO, CSC, NRZ, CCZ first !!!
Few days ago, I read a statement about the First lady Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa coming up with an initiative " National Dress Code", which she is going to confer or launch, for some of words, it is word ...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 12:46hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
President E.D, you need Strategic Thinkers around you!
I vividly recall Mugabe's last two gigantic rallies in 2017 where politicians fell over each other to bootlick the despot. The former ZANU PF youth leader Kudzai Chipanga openly told the gathering tha...Published: 25 Oct 2020 at 07:40hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
President Mnangagwa what is our problem?
We are the second largest platinum producer in the world, we have gold reserves around the country, we have chrome, we have alluvial diamonds, we have best human resources skills, we have land and nat...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 08:10hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Slow pace of reforms derailed TSP
The Zimbabwean government recently announced the conclusion of the 2 year Transitional Stabilization Programme (TSP) which will be replaced by the first five year National Development Plan (NDP). TSP ...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 10:00hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Slow pace of reforms derailed TSP
The Zimbabwean government recently announced the conclusion of the 2 year Transitional Stabilization Programme (TSP) which will be replaced by the first five year National Development Plan (NDP). TSP ...Published: 10 Oct 2020 at 12:04hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
Reviewing Zimbabwe's austerity reforms
Zimbabwe launched its austerity measures under the Transitional Stabilization Programme (TSP) in October 2018. The stabilization programme itself is running from October 2018 to December 2020. Austeri...Published: 02 Sep 2019 at 09:37hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Policy inconsistency hurting economy
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) reintroduced the Zimbabwean Dollar and outlawed the use of multicurrencies on the local market on the 24th of June 2019, despite widespread concerns on burning the m...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 09:12hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
The reality of stagflation in Zimbabwe
The current fiscal year is turning out to be a challenging year for the Zimbabwean economy. The country is experiencing all the features of economic decline from a recession, high unemployment rate, d...Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 19:31hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Muzamhindo presents an Alternative, Clear and sound Development plan which will take Zimbabwe forward
Academic Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo writes:A policy is a declaration of an intention of an organisation or institution. These are rules and regulations which will set terms of references for an o...Published: 09 Jul 2019 at 09:56hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Muzamhindo Presents a 10 point Plan as Zim Implode !!!
We have a very unfortunate situation on the ground, and it requires urgent attention to curb the crisis. This is where Political leadership must show it's sincerity and diligence on Zim situation. We ...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 07:26hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Muzamhindo pushes for National Dialogue Forum
AbstractThe document considers the potential for National Dialogue Forum to create substantial development outcomes to go beyond immediate political, economic and development settlements. Usin...Published: 29 May 2019 at 16:46hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Lack of Political will has brought unnecessary calamity
We are in this mess because we have a political question which remain unanswered. The question lies on legitimacy. We have a deep deep crisis centered on legitimacy, failure by our country's electoral...Published: 22 May 2019 at 17:35hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Where is Zimbabwe getting it wrong
Since the fall of Mugabe in November 2017 the Zimbabwean economy has been struggling. While much of the blame for the economic problems that the country is facing is directed at the Mnangagwa gov...Published: 24 Apr 2019 at 19:14hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Privatization is key to Zimbabwe's economic recovery plan
The microeconomic foundations of economies ensure that macroeconomic objectives are achieved. Stated differently, macroeconomic goals can only be achieved if there are robust institutions ensuring tha...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 08:16hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Revisiting the ZUPCO urban transportation model
The re-introduction of ZUPCO buses to ply urban routes in the aftermath of January fuel protests was a welcome move for most urban commuters. This is largely because commuter omnibus operators had tak...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 13:58hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Why Zimbabwe is on the path to progress
Zimbabwe is on a journey of reform. Nobody ever said it wouldn't be a bumpy ride; but the most important thing is that the journey has begun, and we are heading in the right direction.The Tran...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:45hrs | | by Mthuli Ncube
Strategic Advice to President Mnangagwa
I strongly believe one can be a good President by taking heed to people's call, with sincerity. Events leading to the shutdown was a serious security concern which must not be repeated by giving in to...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 13:23hrs | 6 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Quick austerity measures to avert imminent economic collapse
Austerity is described as sternness, severity of manner or attitude. In other manner it is described difficult economic conditions created by the Government measures to reduce public expenditure. The ...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 20:27hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Why cutting government exposure is a mammoth task
Zimbabwe's budget deficit averages $2.3 billion for the past 3 years. Government expenditure is pegged at $8.2 billion and the budget deficit forecast is $1.6 billion for 2019. For the past three year...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 16:58hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
Apparently budget presentation was relatively good, but lacks clarity
From Hand to mouth As a development practitioner, my strong analysis is as follows, it appears the current budget presentation is a reflection of hand to mo...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 10:18hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mangudya RBZ ouster speculation gains momentum
GOVERNMENT sources have downplayed as mere speculation reports that Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya's ouster from the apex bank is imminent.Linked with the increasingly t...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 06:30hrs | | by NewZimbabwe.com
Zimbabwe could draw valuable lessons from Singapore in the former's quest for economic growth
SINGAPORE and Rwanda are exciting countries that may easily serve as case studies for other countries seeking a rapid reduction in their poverty levels. For the purposes of this article I will allow t...Published: 05 Oct 2018 at 19:17hrs | | by Prosper Munyedza
Mnangagwa urged to ensure citizens participate in governance issues
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has been urged to ensure that there is citizen participation in governance issues as well as demilitarise and de-politicise functional commissions so that they are effecti...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 09:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Taming government expenditure
Zimbabwe's finance ministry made a bold budget presentation of $5,071 billion in anticipated revenues against a planned expenditure bill of $5,743 billion. The budget deficit is expected to ease to $6...Published: 18 May 2018 at 17:34hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Zanu manifesto a botched attempt at party renewal
Under "normal" circumstances, one would have expected the programme line-up for Zanu-PF's manifesto launch to feature a cameo appearance by its long-serving former first secretary, Robert Mugabe....Published: 12 May 2018 at 13:42hrs | 1 | by Enocent Nemuramba
Biti sees potential $100 billion economy
Zimbabwe's opposition could expand the size of the economy more than fivefold to $100 billion within eight years if it wins this year's elections, a former finance minister said.The first elec...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 14:18hrs | | by Bloomberg
Unaccountable, non-transparent public service could become an imposing albatross on Mnangagwa's admin
The state of government accountability and performance in Zimbabwe from independence till the new dispensation is highly disheartening. The current socio-political and economic situation aptly provide...Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 18:49hrs | 2 | by Vusi Nyamazana
Miracle of economic growth in Zimbabwe
After being ushered in the office President ED Mnangagwa has done a lot of wonders with his team. Zimbabwe has witnessed the stampeding of foreign investors coming to invest in the country. Zimbabwe's...Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 13:24hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Structural adjustments is critical for your administration president Mnangagwa
Government is Government and this should be separated from a private business and entity. Ministers have to report to duty on time and set targets on them, and if a minister fails to perform he should...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 17:07hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Good budget but lacks clarity on fundamental reforms
We need to give credit where it deserves. On principle the budget was really good, inspiring but lacks clarity on fundamental reforms. Chinamasa highlighted several areas which needs urgent at...Published: 07 Dec 2017 at 16:34hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
ARTUZ Concerned about threats of closing rural schools
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is concerned with the reckless and unconstitutional utterances attributed to the excitable Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Primary and S...Published: 23 May 2017 at 15:41hrs | | by ARTUZ
The Harare Citizens voice on water service delivery
Community Water Alliance today 16/05/17 delivered the voice on water service delivery before the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Local Government, Rural and Urban Development.The Alliance...Published: 18 May 2017 at 13:40hrs | | by Goodlife Mudzingwa
Tsvangirai's independence day message to the people of Zimbabwe
Today, we commemorate 37 years of our hard-won independence from the brutal, oppressive and racist colonial regime.I advisedly say commemorate----and not celebrate----because the stinking pove...Published: 18 Apr 2017 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe must prepare for post-Mugabe era
Zimbabwe must urgently implement key economic reforms to regain its once-prized position as a thriving economy within sub-Sahara Africa in the post-Robert Mugabe era, a top American researcher has...Published: 22 Sep 2016 at 19:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Xenophobia in Germany, among Germans: where is the space for the foreigners?
Part 4.1.1 The fall of the Berlin Wall and reunification of Germany There are two sequences that led to the fall of Berlin Wall. One was the develo...Published: 08 May 2016 at 08:13hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
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