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The Historian Orator - Mr Muso
The pedagogue of History and historiography from primary to tertiary level remains an indispensable facet in our everyday life not only in Zimbabwe, but, the world over. To some, history as a subject ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 106 | by Brian Maregedze
Infrastructure, Education and Technology key for growth
In his book entitled, The Price of Inequality, revered economist, Joseph Stiglitz, contends that Government investments in infrastructure, education and technology form the basis of economic growth....Published: 4 hrs ago | 90 | by ViewsFromMatopos
Cont Mhlanga enjoys village life
After achieving so much in the arts and having founded Amakhosi Cultural Centre, multi-award winner Cont Mhlanga has retired to his rural home of Lupane in Shabulani Village, Matabeleland.Over...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 14:07hrs | 2206 | by Staff reporter
The problem with kaSong Kejecha
WHEN all is said and done, 2018 has been another good year for Winky D as his anticipated album, Gombwe, reasserted his position as Zim dancehall's top dog.A year is a long time and 11 months ...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 06:54hrs | 1399 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance cold war gets hot
With the main opposition MDC Alliance bracing up for its congress in October next year, trouble seems to be brewing in paradise as party president Nelson Chamisa's loyalists are fighting teeth and nai...Published: 08 Dec 2018 at 15:29hrs | 6499 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to set up advisory council
Government is ready to consider ideas and suggestions from the private sector in building the Second Republic and is in the process of setting up a business advisory council to bridge the gap between ...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 05:25hrs | 399 | by Staff reporter
South African billionaire defends white wealth
Johann Rupert, South Africa's second-richest man with a $6.3 billion fortune, spoke out to defend the stranglehold white people still have over the economy more than two decades after the end of apart...Published: 06 Dec 2018 at 06:15hrs | 2506 | by Bloomberg
Victoria Falls carnival tickets sold out
The resort town of Victoria Falls is bracing itself for Africa's biggest end of year party, the Zambezi Lager Victoria Falls carnival with tickets for the famous bush party already sold out as 5000 me...Published: 05 Dec 2018 at 18:11hrs | 614 | by Staf reporter
SA professor killed after uncovering PhD fraud at KZN university
The killing of a university professor has shined a new light on long-whispered allegations that some South African universities have been dishing out fraudulent PhDs.South African police say t...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 16:17hrs | 5741 | by ZimLive
The Cult of Rhodes: Remembering an Imperialist in Africa
Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902) remains a controversial figure in colonialism and imperialism studies. Paul Maylam's 2005 publication is useful in confronting debates on his role in the colonization of ...Published: 04 Dec 2018 at 14:06hrs | 986 | by Brian Maregedze
Chamisa, Biti put in polished show
MDC president Nelson Chamisa and the party vice chairperson Tendai Biti turned the tables on President Emmerson Mnangagwa after putting up a polished show that many in the opposition say exposes Zanu-...Published: 28 Nov 2018 at 22:51hrs | 2209 | by Staff reporter
Red Cross locates 'missing' SA-based Zimbabweans
THE International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has managed to locate scores of South Africa-based Zimbabwean migrants who went missing on arrival in the neighbouring country.Reports aboun...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 06:17hrs | 1339 | by Staff reporter
Forex duty on 'luxuries' goods, not on cars
The Government has published a list of predominantly luxury goods that, with effect from Friday, attract duty in foreign currency on importation. A variety of foods and drinks such as cheese, wines, f...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:54hrs | 1937 | by Staff reporter
Duty on vehicle imports gazetted
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has invoked the Customs and Excise Act and imposed duty in foreign currency on an array of goods that include vehicles and meat, in lin...Published: 26 Nov 2018 at 05:42hrs | 2220 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa speaks on national budget
ZIMBABWEANS yesterday expressed mixed reactions to the 2019 National Budget statement with a majority saying it represented a bold, painful but very necessary step to return the country to prosperity....Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 07:49hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter
Mastering the Art of Public Speaking from an academic entrepreneur
It is now common in Zimbabwe to find many claiming to be professional public speakers, who, in most cases charge a fee in the name of 'public speaking.' The 2018 publication by an academic entrepreneu...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 14:37hrs | 549 | by Brian Maregedze
Top 5 betting strategies to win in South Africa
No doubt, South Africa is a sports paradise. There are so many sports to watch and play here - that's why many people want to learn how to bet these sports online.Gambling, by its very nature,...Published: 19 Nov 2018 at 13:21hrs | 1164 | by Staff Reporter
Beitbridge - Masvingo highway closed
THE highway between Beitbridge and Masvingo will be temporarily closed today to allow for repairs on the railway line following an accident likely to cost Beitbridge-Bulawayo Railway (BBR) millions of...Published: 18 Nov 2018 at 07:49hrs | 1554 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe should start embracing agrobusiness as priority of turning around the economy
Agriculture have to be in the centre stage in plans for the revival of Zimbabwe's ailing economy. Getting agriculture moving in Zimbabwe is a big task. The radical land reform of 2000 has left many ou...Published: 15 Nov 2018 at 14:02hrs | 880 | by Enos Denhere
Chamisa in need of urgent treatment
The MDC T ALLIANCE leader Advocate Pastor Nelson Chamisa made some dramatic claims that he was almost kidnapped by the CIO on the Saturday November 2018 while he was on his way to Harare from a rally ...Published: 11 Nov 2018 at 20:28hrs | 22292 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
'2019 budget deficit will be 4% of GDP'
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube has indicated that the 2019 national budget would reduce budget deficit to 4% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2019, and subsequently to 2,4% in the following year....Published: 10 Nov 2018 at 11:04hrs | 1493 | by Staff reporter
Is Tobin tax regime helpful?
Against the backdrop of the ongoing debate and rhetoric about the recently proposed 2% transaction tax which was announced by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, ostensibly to widen Zimbabwe's tax base....Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 06:21hrs | 1070 | by Colls Ndlovu
Hold Mnangagwa's govt to account on mega deals, says Mudenda
SPEAKER of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda has urged government to fight inertia, whereby deals worth billions of dollars are signed every time, but not implemented on time or never."Let us fight th...Published: 09 Nov 2018 at 05:06hrs | 2451 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt to procure digitisation transmitters
Government says it will soon procure 32 digital transmitters and set-top boxes it requires to finalise the digitisation programme.Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister Moni...Published: 08 Nov 2018 at 05:29hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
Producing free horse tips
As soon as you hear phrases like 'sports betting tips', it's likely that the first thing that comes to mind is horse racing. This is due to it being one of the best sports to bet on throughout history...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 14:55hrs | 555 | by Staff Reporter
Masiiwa Ragies Gunda, At the Crossroads: A Call to Christians to Act in Faith for an Alternative Zimbabwe
(University of Bamberg Press, 2018, pp. 113) Masiiwa Ragies Gunda's book is timely as the ‘Zimbabwe crisis' is traced from 1997 to 2018. Although the...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 10:19hrs | 405 | by Brian Maregedze
454 schools in Mashonaland West go digital
AT least 454 schools in Mashonaland West Province have so far gone digital as Government is adopting new ways of learning that will lead to the transformation of the country's economy. This is in line...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:24hrs | 212 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa demands Presidency
Opposition Leader Nelson Chamisa has rejected the Leader of the opposition office that President Mnangagwa had offered him.Said Chamisa, "Mnangagwa is fascinating. I was voted by the people to...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 09:09hrs | 7746 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Retracing the life and death of Dr Sithole
This is the third and final contribution on the life, abduction, disappearance and subsequent death of Dr Edson Sithole - a veteran nationalist, barrister and national hero whose heroic life remains s...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:42hrs | 509 | by Isaya Muriwo Sithole
Prophet Walter Magaya's Aguma can rescue 'Mnangagwa's' sick economy
What a moment of madness that have been paraded by Mnangagwa's government, instead of embracing the prominent preacher's HIV AIDS and Cancer cure medicine called Aguma, as usual the government have ra...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 08:42hrs | 4831 | by Knowledge Hakata
Zimbabwe staggers on
LAST Friday, Finance and Economic Development minister, Mthuli Ncube, tweeted that he would curb Zimbabwe's economic crisis by limiting "government expenditure, rationalise posts in the public service...Published: 31 Oct 2018 at 13:23hrs | 901 | by Pearl Matibe
Bulawayo beats Harare in traffic cameras installation
RESIDENTS and motorists in Bulawayo have hailed Bulawayo City Council (BCC) for installing street cameras meant to discourage flouting of road rules and regulations. The local authority has al...Published: 27 Oct 2018 at 08:26hrs | 1473 | by Staff reporter
Consequences of South Africa's tightening of online gambling laws
Gambling is a very popular pastime. Since the beginning of the casino era, millions of people were captivated by the chance of getting really rich either by luck or skill. However, recent ch...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 12:54hrs | 776 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF demands answers from Mnangagwa
ZANU-PF officials are plotting to take President Emmerson Mnangagwa head-on in today's central committee meeting regarding the country's worsening economic situation which has left them under pressure...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | 5176 | by Staff reporter
Govt cracks whip on Border Post officials
GOVERNMENT has cracked the whip on clueless Forbes Border Post officials for failing to find sustainable solutions to the congestion characterising the port of entry, resulting in long queues of truck...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 06:29hrs | 1163 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Rugby Revolution: How Victory and the Internet are Changing Perceptions
When it comes to rugby in Africa, South Africa has always been the game's continental home. Although the country's reputation had been established before 2007, the ...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 12:09hrs | 1028 | by Staff Reporter
Betting shops have sprouted across Zimbabwe
In recent years, soccer betting shops have sprouted across the country.From early morning till late into the night, the betting outlets are always a hive of activity.Indeed, betting ha...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:28hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
Supporting Zimbabwe's devolution plans with devolved blockchain
The aim of devolution that the government of Zimbabwe plans to implement is to arrest economic decline and set the country on a path to sustained recovery and growth while Zimbabwe remains a unitary s...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 09:43hrs | 1358 | by Donald Mudenge
1 killed in Bulawayo drag racing crash
ONE person died while five others were injured in Bulawayo when a motorist who was part of a street drag racing trio lost control of his vehicle and rammed into a pirating Honda Fit in Malindela subur...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:41hrs | 1092 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to formulate new media policy
Government will continue engaging all stakeholders and taking their views on board as it formulates a new media policy in line with the thrust of the new political dispensation and the Second Republic...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 06:10hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa, Mutodi meet Trevor Ncube
Government will continue to engage all stakeholders and listen to their views as it formulates the media policy suitable for the New Dispensation and the Second Republic, a Cabinet minister has said....Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 14:39hrs | 3859 | by Staff reporter
Can the all-conquering Godolphin team land the 2018 Melbourne Cup?
The Melbourne Cup is now just weeks away, with horses heading over from all around the world to race for the healthy purse of A$7,300,000. It is one of the richest turf races in the world, so is a key...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 11:09hrs | 261 | by Staff Reporter
Obert Mpofu speaks about Chamisa, Mnangagwa dialogue
The economic meltdown triggered by monetary and fiscal reforms that were recently unveiled by the government exposed teething problems in the ruling party's newly created structure led by former minis...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:54hrs | 5829 | by Staff reporter
Bank accounts hit six million
Zimbabwe's financial sector now boasts of over six million bank accounts reflecting the rise in the uptake of digital payment systems or transactions by industry and commerce after the introduction of...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 18:40hrs | 2442 | by Staff reporter
Why marginalise women in politics?
WOMEN in Zimbabwe continue to suffer from historical marginalisation and structural inequalities that exist in the political, social and economic spheres. Historically, colonisers made sure that women...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | 125 | by Linda Masarira
Mnangagwa says he will support Mthuli Ncube's plan
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says he will provide the much-needed political will to give currency to the far-reaching economic reforms that have been proposed by new Finance and Economic Development M...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 13:38hrs | 7580 | by Staff reporter
Money transfers tax a threat to financial inclusion
Announcing fiscal measures on Monday, Finance and Economic Development minister Mthuli Ncube said the intermediated money transfer tax had been reviewed from five cents per transaction to two cents pe...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:49hrs | 790 | by David Mhlanga
Outcry over Mthuli Ncube's new tax regime
CAPTAINS of industry and ordinary consumers yesterday implored Government to reconsider its new tax regime saying it will increase the cost of production and add more burden to citizens. Annou...Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 07:21hrs | 586 | by Staff reporter
Ingwebu looks to go national
BULAWAYO brewer, Ingwebu Breweries is seeking to expand beyond the southern parts of the country while it also fortifies its present markets as part of a survival and growth strategy meant to pluck th...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 19:13hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter
Even in summer, panties are compulsory
MANY women nowadays don't wear underwear for different reasons and the boggling question is it compulsory or not?I just decided to ask the old generation the benefits which come with wearing p...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 06:39hrs | 600 | by Nhlalwenhle Ncube
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