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Devolution confusion - marginalised communities lose out
Concern has arisen amongst some marginalised rural communities in Southern Zimbabwe about the slow implementation of the devolution process and how it was rushed to line up the pockets of a few ruling...Published: 3 hrs ago | 121 | by MakhoPrecious Moyo
Mnangagwa now more paranoic and desperate
A REGIME failing to provide its citizens with basic necessities is unsurprisingly afraid of itself and those who differ with its lopsided policies.The arrest of four civil society activists th...Published: 3 hrs ago | 1591 | by Staff reporter
'Mining sector to reap from liberalised inter-bank rates'
ZIMBABWE'S economic crisis continues to deepen, with no signs of recovery in the short to medium term. This has had a devastating impact on industry, resulting in the closure of companies and massive ...Published: 3 hrs ago | 100 | by Staff reporter
MPs demand ailing Chiwenga for grilling
MDC MPs Wednesday demanded the presence of the country's two Vice Presidents to respond to their questions during parliament's question time in a period the country's economy continues to take a nosed...Published: 14 hrs ago | 6416 | by Staff reporter
Zimra dollarises border charges
Government has made sweeping changes to its warehousing and physical examinations charges at Beitbridge Border Post with all foreign-registered vehicles now being levied in hard currency.Previ...Published: 23 May 2019 at 06:47hrs | 5894 | by Staff reporter
Jacob Mudenda blocks fuel situation debate
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda yesterday shot down a request by MPs to discuss the fuel situation in the country as a matter of urgency, saying legislators will get a chance to grill E...Published: 22 May 2019 at 16:11hrs | 2429 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe gets two Boeing 777-200 ER planes
TWO of the four Boeing 777-200 ER planes purchased by Government from Malaysia are expected in the country within two months, Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Joel Biggie Matiza has s...Published: 21 May 2019 at 23:26hrs | 1958 | by Staff reporter
RBZ to continue with confidence building measures
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says it will continue to pursue confidence building measures and is optimistic the recently secured US$500 million interbank facility will go a long way in stabilisi...Published: 21 May 2019 at 21:12hrs | 981 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe civil servants wage bill not too big'
RECENTLY, President Emmerson Mnangagwa swore in 18 commissioners for the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, the Police and Prisons and Correctional Services. NewsDay (ND) senior reporter Blessed Mhlanga...Published: 21 May 2019 at 08:04hrs | 2181 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe open to renegotiate 99-year leases with banks
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said Government is open to renegotiating with banks to make 99-year leases acceptable to financial institutions.The Reserve...Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:23hrs | 1206 | by Staff reporter
Google to remove Android from Huawei
Google has announced that it has with immediate effect suspended business with Huawei that requires the transfer of hardware, software and technical services except those publicly available via open s...Published: 20 May 2019 at 08:25hrs | 2351 | by Mandla Ndlovu
DIDG loses exclusive rights to NRZ deal
GOVERNMENT has removed the exclusivity clause for the US$400 million National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) recapitalisation deal after investors for the project failed to provide proof of funding within...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:36hrs | 756 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's ally accused of grand corruption, swindle Israeli investors
A long-time ally of former president Robert Mugabe has been accused of grand corruption after he allegedly swindled Israeli investors in a lucrative gold mining venture in Midlands province.Hi...Published: 19 May 2019 at 19:39hrs | 3388 | by Staff reporter
Cocospy Review: Best mobile Spy App for parents and employers
Do you want a mobile spy app for your children and employees? You have landed at the right place where you will come to know about one of the best ...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:55hrs | 1599 | by Staff Writer
Same crime two laws, what a shame!
Dear ZRP Commissioner GeneralThe publication in today's Chronicle of the arrest a fraudster who cheated a home seeker of R470 000 left me with a lot of questions on the universal application o...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:49hrs | 2328 | by Munya Shumba
Mnangagwa wants a critical friend, not more praise worshippers
Always, there was something inherently evil about that dinner table, authority and truth-to-power. I shall come to that.My maternal grandfather's very name said it all … Ndabakayithethwa! (L...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:33hrs | 1022 | by Zifiso Masiye
'Pensioners to be paid in US dollars'
THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) has engaged the World Bank to come up with a model aimed at ensuring policyholders and pensioners who paid premiums and contributions from 2009 to February...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:11hrs | 1184 | by Staff reporter
Warts of democracy can be an eyesore
Cynics often say politics is like a sewage as it allows stinking and filthy scum to rise to the top.In a twisted way, it's pretty much like milk, which, as it matures, allows cream to rise....Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:05hrs | 68 | by Bishop Lazarus
Nigerian to play Mugabe role in forthcoming movie
THE choice of renowned Nigerian actor Hakeem Kae-Kazim to play former President Robert Mugabe in the forthcoming movie, The Hero, has torched a storm among local film-makers and among social media use...Published: 18 May 2019 at 15:54hrs | 2576 | by Staff reporter
PHOTO: Zimparks fails to catch large python at Zinwa offices
Zimparks only managed to catch the smaller of the two pythons spotted at Zinwa officesThe Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (Zimparks) was recently called to catch two large pythons spotted at...Published: 18 May 2019 at 10:28hrs | 2367 | by Staff reporter
Highlanders hearing turns into nightmare for Bosso supremo
WHAT was supposed to be a routine evidentiary participation by the Highlanders FC chairman, Kenneth Mhlophe, turned into a nightmare yesterday when the disciplinary committee presiding over the suspen...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:07hrs | 1327 | by Staff reporter
Cop 'kidnaps, brutally assaults' teen suspect
A POLICE officer allegedly kidnapped and brutally assaulted a 16-year-old boy who was suspected to have stolen a mobile cell phone at his uncle's car wash premises to force him to admit he had taken t...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:04hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Outrage over Umbro kit
The Warriors kit, unveiled by ZIFA and Umbro this week, has triggered another public outcry despite the sports gear manufacturing company's decision to dump their original design dominated by stripes....Published: 18 May 2019 at 07:58hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
RTGS$ is our domestic currency, says Mthuli Ncube
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday told Parliament that his midterm budget statement earmarked for July will be announced in RTGS dollars as opposed to United States dollars which was the currenc...Published: 17 May 2019 at 17:26hrs | 3413 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC burns in Chiwundura
The MDC Chiwundura district leadership wrangle is raging on following protests from lower structures against the leaders elected through consensus by ward chairpersons last week.Ahead of the p...Published: 17 May 2019 at 17:25hrs | 1695 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa's govt must accelerate reforms to move forward'
THE European Union (EU) and Zimbabwe are set to resume political dialogue, which officially stopped in 2002. Under Article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement, the EU will seek to re-engage with government, a ...Published: 17 May 2019 at 17:24hrs | 314 | by Staff reporter
LIVE: Mnangagwa formally launches National Dialogue
On Friday morning President Emmerson Mnangagwa launched the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) at the Harare International Conference Centre. The co-converners of the National Dialogue are NPRC C...Published: 17 May 2019 at 10:19hrs | 6991 | by Mandla Ndlovu
When the boom comes - A What-if Scenario Analysis
I would like to carry out a What-if Scenario Analysis (WISA) based on the prediction of a positive change in the outcome of the Zimbabwean economic performance. In Project Management we use WISA to pr...Published: 17 May 2019 at 08:46hrs | 1572 | by Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza PMP
Tensions boil over at a Zanu-PF Parly caucus forum
TENSIONS boiled over at a Zanu-PF parliamentary caucus meeting on Wednesday morning as MPs confronted Finance minister Mthuli Ncube over the parlous state of the economy and their welfare issues....Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:24hrs | 3483 | by Staff reporter
Masiyiwa-Chamisa gives Biggie Matiza a five-day ultimatum
SUSPENDED Zimbabwe National Road Administration Authority (Zinara) chief executive officer Nancy Masiyiwa-Chamisa has given Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza a five-day ultimatum to issue a public...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:20hrs | 3399 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt's failures may trigger public anger
Over the past year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government have totally ignored calls from Zimbabweans to change the corrupt and inefficient way in which government is run. Zimbabweans from a...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1304 | by Martin Tarusenga
Joram Gumbo's tenure littered with allegations of corruption
FORMER Energy and Power Development minister Joram Gumbo was this week unceremoniously demoted to a junior ministerial post due to a string of corruption allegations, gross incompetence and fuel short...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:19hrs | 2595 | by Staff reporter
Teachers' scandal unearthed at Founders High
A concerned parent of a Form 2 pupil at Founder High School Etiwel Mutero has written to the Head of the school with shocking claims that a Form Two Maths teacher identified as Chivava has not been at...Published: 16 May 2019 at 13:43hrs | 9172 | by Mandla Ndlovu
SA sets tough terms on US$1.2bn Zimbabwe loan request
Zimbabwe's debt-ridden government is in a dilemma after South Africa asked her northern neighbour to securitise mineral proceeds in exchange for a US$1,2 billion (R17billion) bailout package, it...Published: 16 May 2019 at 07:21hrs | 3767 | by Staff reporter
The High Court judgment on MDC: Just loud thunder
This is an opinion clarifying the court order in the High Court Judgment on Advocate Nelson Chamisa's Presidency.Nowhere in the judgment is there a ...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:22hrs | 2310 | by Tapiwa Shumba
Tenderpreneurship delivers sewer water at the tap
Community Water Alliance has served letters to the Chief Executive Officer of Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe, Mayor of Harare His Worship Councilor Hebert Gomba and the Ministry of Local...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:11hrs | 235 | by Community Water Alliance
Mnangagwa's govt targets 1 000 strong Zupco fleet
GOVERNMENT plans to acquire up to 1 000 buses to strengthen Zupco's fleet, with a long-term plan of increasing the fleet to more than 3 000 buses as part of efforts to boost mass urban transport....Published: 15 May 2019 at 07:37hrs | 1617 | by Staff reporter
Hodzi's appointment as PG back in spotlight
ConCourt will tomorrow hear an application filed by a Harare lawyer who is attempting to reverse the appointment of Kumbirai Hodzi as Zimbabwe's Prosecutor-General (PG). Joshua Chirambwe's obj...Published: 14 May 2019 at 08:16hrs | 1419 | by Staff reporter
MDC provincial caucuses buries politics of nominations
Political waves are key in any given political situation. Never underestimate the power of voters. People are already making key decisions. Never relax and I have outshined my opponent, this varies fr...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:44hrs | 1240 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
I didn't ride on Tuku's fame, says Selmor
THE late music icon and national hero Oliver "Tuku" Mtukudzi's daughter, Selmor - who has been largely touted as heir to the superstar's music throne - said she has worked hard over the years to devel...Published: 14 May 2019 at 07:29hrs | 2173 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to tender resignation as Zimbabwe leader to avoid humiliating exit
COLOGNE/HARARE– President Emmerson Mnangagwa is reportedly due to tender his resignation as the country’s leader in less than twelve months, to avoid a humiliating exit, after failing to resolve Z...Published: 14 May 2019 at 06:55hrs | 60911 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-kate Kahari
Unholy intimacy between church, politicians exposed
There is collusion between the State and the church right at the thick of the country's crippling socio-political problems.The grand conspiracy was displayed in this month's installment of The...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:27hrs | 406 | by Kennedy Nyavaya
Zimbabwe Warriors' new jersey raises eyebrows
THERE are a lot of talking points in Zimbabwean football right now, but the most topical issue has been around the kit that the Warriors will use at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations finals, which looks ...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:22hrs | 4307 | by Michael Kariati
HIV/Aids transmission law repeal approved by Cabinet
The Marriages Amendment Bill which will repeal a legal provision that criminalises "wilful" transmission of HIV to a partner has been approved by Cabinet.Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affai...Published: 11 May 2019 at 08:59hrs | 1511 | by Staff Reporter
MDC's future under threat
There are fears that this week's High Court ruling which nullified Nelson Chamisa's presidency of the MDC, exacerbated by the party's escalating infighting, could completely destroy Zimbabwe's main op...Published: 10 May 2019 at 14:13hrs | 1131 | by Staff reporter
'Mthuli Ncube blocks US$5bn deal'
UNITED Kingdom-based financial services consultancy ICG Capital and Finance Corp has singled out Finance minister Mthuli Ncube as the biggest obstacle stalling the finalisation of a US$5 billion debt ...Published: 10 May 2019 at 13:57hrs | 5170 | by Staff reporter
Dark clouds engulf Chamisa's MDC
There are fears that this week's High Court ruling which nullified Nelson Chamisa's presidency of the MDC, exacerbated by the party's escalating infighting, could completely destroy Zimbabwe's main op...Published: 10 May 2019 at 07:26hrs | 8385 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa in a fix over court ruling
Lawyers for the opposition MDC spent the better part of yesterday studying High Court Judge Justice Edith Mushore's ruling nullifying Nelson Chamisa's leadership of the party in order to give advice o...Published: 10 May 2019 at 07:17hrs | 3952 | by Ndou Paul
Mnangagwa's govt must get its act right on currency issue
IN Parliament this week, legislators from both the ruling Zanu PF party and main opposition MDC took turns to seek clarity on the country's currency from Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi. At the momen...Published: 10 May 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1555 | by Editorial - Newsday
MDC Alliance battle lines drawn
THE battle for political survival in the opposition MDC went a notch up on Sunday when party heavyweights nominated for positions in the executive council unveiled their manifestos before the Harare p...Published: 07 May 2019 at 20:45hrs | 2606 | by Staff reporter
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