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Zimbabweans turn to alternative foods
BULAWAYO residents have resorted to finding alternative foods to boost their diets as prices of basic commodities continue to increase beyond their reach. Profiteering businesses are taking advantage ...Published: 21 hrs ago | 479 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 aid resurfaces on black market
While Government, corporates, organisations and individuals have opened their hearts and wallets, pooling resources to support those who are likely to be affected by the coronavirus pandemic, shameles...Published: 31 May 2020 at 23:40hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Corruption not sanctions killing Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has been grappling with corruption for years now, dating back from the Willovale Motor Scandal, GMB saga where the late former Minister Kumbirayi Kangai was involved.In 1994 War...Published: 31 May 2020 at 10:02hrs | 792 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa, stew over economy
President Mnangagwa has directed Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mangudya to announce economic stabilisation measures following a meeting on Wednesday. ...Published: 29 May 2020 at 08:45hrs | 4873 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's son in US$1m COVID-19 tender scam
GOVERNMENT early this month went out of its way to authorise payment of nearly US$1 million for a consignment of COVID-19 equipment at an inflated cost from a company linked to President Emmerson Mnan...Published: 29 May 2020 at 08:20hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Clueless gaze in the face of free-falling Zimdollar
THE spectacular collapse of the Zimbabwean dollar in the past week has yet again exposed the government's bankrupt currency policies worsening the country's deepening economic crisis.The Zimdo...Published: 29 May 2020 at 08:17hrs | 417 | by Staff reporter
An introduction to Radical Economic Structural Transformation (REST)
"We have been caught in a spider's web of lies about our history, our potential and our future as a country since 1980. The only way we can extricate ourselves from it is to first change our belief sy...Published: 28 May 2020 at 14:47hrs | 998 | by Vince Musewe
Mnangagwa-linked company nets US$1 million in Covid-19 funds
The finance ministry authorised the payment of US$1 million for a consignment of Covid-19 equipment at inflated prices from a company linked to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's son, according to a leake...Published: 28 May 2020 at 11:50hrs | 4453 | by Staff reporter
ZW$ remains our best foot forward
At the rate at the Zimbabwe dollar (ZW$) is losing its intrinsic value, it may just be a matter of time before the country dollarizes, officially or non-officially.Those pushing for dollarizat...Published: 27 May 2020 at 20:15hrs | 5604 | by Jameson Dapi
Chamisa claims Africa's electoral system is a big circus
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has slammed Africa's electoral system as a "big circus if not an embarrassment to the continent", hence the recurrence of disputed polls.In his 50...Published: 25 May 2020 at 08:06hrs | 1863 | by Staff reporter
Queen B in Zupco buses procurement scandal
LEAKED government documents this week confirmed that buses initially said to belong to Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) were imported by a private company Landela Investments (Landela), befor...Published: 22 May 2020 at 07:18hrs | 4635 | by Staff reporter
'Covid-19 exposes false prophets'
CHEGUTU gospel musician Isaac Muchaita has described the current national lockdown as God's way of punishing false prophets in the country.Muchaita, who is also a preacher, said the gospel had...Published: 20 May 2020 at 17:33hrs | 1980 | by Staff reporter
Complete guide on how to stop spending above your means and what to do when it is too late
Let's agree that often we spend too much on many things and forget that money might come to an end. This is the moment when you might realize that there is a lot of time left before the next paycheck,...Published: 19 May 2020 at 18:46hrs | 799 | by Staff writer
R1,4m contraband seized
South African police in Limpopo intercepted four vehicles carrying cigarettes worth R1,4 million suspected to have been smuggled from Zimbabwe across the Limpopo River. Owners of the contraband disapp...Published: 19 May 2020 at 07:11hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
Financial literacy: Why it matters the most
Imagine not ever having to worry about money or that bills being due ever again. It is most people's dream but one that few people ever achieve. Financial literacy is understanding money and being abl...Published: 17 May 2020 at 21:53hrs | 728 | by Nobuhle Zondo
Banning kombis a blow to the transport industry
Whilst government monopoly regulates costs within affordable levels, to control growth and development, this new government's move to control the transport industry is an ambush to other transport pla...Published: 17 May 2020 at 15:14hrs | 1835 | by Leonard Koni
Covid-19 economic stimuli is not alive to a SME driven economy
Zimbabweans cannot reasonably expect President Emmerson Mnangagwa government to handle the twin challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and the economy without making mistakes. However In times of crisis,...Published: 17 May 2020 at 15:07hrs | 235 | by Brian Sedze
Why NRZ electric trains disappeared
WHEN the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) launched the electric train more than two decades ago, the long dreary journey between Harare and Dabuka, south of Gweru, became an enjoyable one.A...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:32hrs | 1241 | by Staff reporter
Jitters over indefinite Covid-19 lockdown
Zimbabwe's indefinite lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus could sound a death knell to an ailing economy and lead to massive job losses, experts have warned.President Emmerson Mnangagwa...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:26hrs | 546 | by Staff reporter
VACANCY: Executive Director wanted
A leading network of human rights organizations in Zimbabwe, that advocate the promotion and protection of human rights has an exciting new opening for a suitably qualified person to fill in the posit...Published: 14 May 2020 at 12:35hrs | 1632 | by Online
Inter-city travellers violate lockdown
A NUMBER of people are increasingly travelling between cities and provinces without exemption in violation of level two lockdown regulations banning inter-city travel. Some Zimbabweans continu...Published: 14 May 2020 at 07:29hrs | 2531 | by Staff reporter
'Infrastructure investments would bolster the Zimbabwean economy'
LISTED financial institution, BancABC, has resolved to prioritise financing infrastructure development projects of national significance as this would boost economic growth. In its financial r...Published: 14 May 2020 at 07:27hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Fuel queues resurface
LONG winding queues have resurfaced at fuel stations in Bulawayo with motorists expressing frustration over the situation during the lockdown. Service station staffers who spoke to reporters y...Published: 12 May 2020 at 07:40hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe level two lockdown in its final week
Zimbabwe's level two COVID-19-induced lockdown entered the second and final week Monday amid concerns the first week has been marred by challenges ranging from transport scarcity to some companies fai...Published: 11 May 2020 at 19:30hrs | 3760 | by Staff reporter
No bailout for Zimbabwe: Mthuli Ncube
It sounds irrational and unpatriotic to have such wishes: never give Corona stimulus to Zimbabwean government for whatever reason. Mthuli Ncube admitted for the first time that Zimbabwe is heading for...Published: 10 May 2020 at 18:42hrs | 3629 | by Nomazulu Thata
Commuters sing transport blues as Zupco fails to cope
THE government has been urged to rope in private transport operators to bring relief to commuters who had to queue for hours in all the major cities and towns early morning and end of day yesterda...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:57hrs | 1079 | by Staff reporter
Chipanga asks if God still exists after Econet review bundle prices
Mutare based singer Hosia Chipanga denounced the increase of data and sms bundle during lockdown.In a statement he posted today in the morning, Chipanga argues that world leaders should ...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:17hrs | 1592 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
Bridging the digital divide - Digital libraries - Case for Zimbabwe
"If you can't visit the Web, the Web can be brought to you. "The challenges that face ICT development in Africa have to be tackled at the same level at which they occur .The digital divi...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:13hrs | 142 | by Robert Ndlovu
Price controls, a clear path to market shortages
The Zimbabwean government passed a price moratorium (prize freeze) on the 22nd of April 2020. The moratorium compels retailers and producers to revert back to the prices that prevailed on the 25th of ...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:09hrs | 886 | by Victor Bhoroma
Covid-19 creates lucrative window for Zimbabwe exports
THE national export promotion agency, ZimTrade, says the global lockdown due to Covid-19 has created supply gaps in the region, which presents huge opportunities for local companies to seize. ...Published: 05 May 2020 at 07:37hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean elephants cause havoc in SA village
Government's plans to secure the border with Zimbabwe as part of the Covid-19 regulations have not stopped marauding elephants from destroying crops in a South African village, writes Chester Makana...Published: 04 May 2020 at 10:57hrs | 2917 | by Chester Makana
Chamisa's MP wants govt to provide free masks
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance MP Dorcas Sibanda (Bulawayo Central) yesterday challenged government to provide free face masks and mealie-meal to citizens under lockdown to entice them to stay indoors and be...Published: 04 May 2020 at 08:23hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter
Children using face masks, gloves from Gweru dumpsite
Gweru residents fear a Covid-19 explosion due to poor waste disposal mechanisms amid reports that children are retrieving used face masks and other items meant to protect against the novel coronavirus...Published: 03 May 2020 at 09:26hrs | 353 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's level 2 lockdown explained
GOVERNMENT yesterday gazetted Statutory Instrument 99 of 2020 to give clarity to the Level 2 national lockdown announced by President Mnangagwa on Friday.The measures show a balancing act that...Published: 03 May 2020 at 08:55hrs | 770 | by Staff reporter
'Workers in Zimbabwe are mourning'
"My prospects are useless, the leadership of the country should change because they have failed us as a country, in terms of employment it's their duty to create employment but they have failed. ...Published: 02 May 2020 at 18:34hrs | 1757 | by Daniel Itai
ZCTU blasts Mnangagwa
ZIMBABWE Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Peter Mutasa has condemned President Emmerson Mnangagwa for allegedly failing to unite a divided nation whose economic fortunes have deepened in the ...Published: 02 May 2020 at 07:22hrs | 1065 | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabweans stranded in Cape receive food donations
ZIMBABWEAN-run companies based in Cape Town, South Africa have donated food to over 200 families affected by the lockdown curb the coronavirus (CPVID-19) outbreak.The donations are part of the...Published: 01 May 2020 at 14:39hrs | 1289 | by CAJ News
Small millers stop politics...people want mealie meal!
Goal 2 of the Sustainable Development Goals speaks to the need to End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. Goal 2 seeks sustainable solutions to en...Published: 01 May 2020 at 09:06hrs | 1117 | by Mxiolisi Mathonsi
Zimra's Q2 collections to be hit by COVID-19
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) says second quarter collections will be adversely affected by business closures and reduced profitability due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.In t...Published: 01 May 2020 at 08:21hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
Zimra surpasses its first quarter revenue performance by 10,42%
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has surpassed its first quarter revenue performance by 10,42 percent to $13,88 billion underpinned by the implementation of the Government's Transitional Stabili...Published: 01 May 2020 at 07:51hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
The facts behind Zimbabwe's roller meal distribution program
1. The program is a private sector facility, which was initiated as a response to the covid-19 lockdown. The lockdown has made travelling difficult, hence the need for maize meal to be availed at resi...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 18:17hrs | 4338 | by John mbizvo
Sport not likely before August, says govt
A Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation official has raised the red flag over resumption of any sporting activities in the country before August due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The offic...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 07:05hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa ranked the most influential businessperson in the world
Telecoms tycoon Strive Masiyiwa has been ranked by CrowdTangle as the most influential businessperson on Facebook. The list includes Mark Zuckerberg who is number 2, Richard Branson who is num...Published: 29 Apr 2020 at 17:56hrs | 4055 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Zimbabweans politicians using COVID-19 for electioneering'
POLITICIANS have been accused of using the COVID-19 pandemic for campaign purposes, where they are doling out goodies to the needy as they appeal to the electorate.Politicians from across the ...Published: 27 Apr 2020 at 22:33hrs | 218 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe COVID-19 centre operates without thermometers
MUSAMI Mission Hospital in Murewa is operating without infra-red thermometers for use on COVID-19 suspected patients, jeopardising efforts at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus. Offic...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 22:35hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
Zimra set to miss revenue targets
ZIMBABWE'S distressed industries are struggling to pay taxes, amid widespread company closures and retrenchments owing to the raging coronavirus pandemic that has rattled the global economy.Th...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 12:34hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Govt targets errant gas retailers
THE Government will soon draft a policy framework to regulate the sale of LP Gas, as it moves to stop rampant profiteering and unethical practices in the sector.Demand for LP Gas has shot up o...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 12:13hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans are not the problem in South Africa, Big business is
While studying at the University of Cape Town in 1997, I discovered the presence of "gaps" in the South African labour market. Sometimes my friends Credence, Fair, Chi and I would catch a ta...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 08:17hrs | 15803 | by Tafi Mhaka
Switzerland pledge $2.3 million Zimbabwe and 4 other countries in SADC
The Government of Switzerland, through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), has pledged $2.3 million to support Zimbabwe and four other countries in Southern Africa in their respons...Published: 24 Apr 2020 at 15:11hrs | 700 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt orders price controls, shops to open 4 hours daily
GOVERNMENT yesterday reintroduced price controls on basic commodities, raising fears of shortages as industry remains under lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak with supplies running out.P...Published: 23 Apr 2020 at 08:09hrs | 1632 | by Staff reporter
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