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The price of tribal politics in Zimbabwe is dangerous and costly: A warning to the people of Mashonaland once more!
Hätte der Hund nicht geschießen, hätte der Haufen nicht gegeben, this is a German adage it means we regret bitterly the decisions we made in previous times. Indeed if the dog had not shot, th...Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 22:22hrs | 3978 | by Nomazulu Thata
ICAC calls for Youth, Liberation fighters,Women assemblies inclusion in AU
The International Coalition Against Coronavirus in Africa (ICAC) has called on the African Union to include the youth, liberation fighters, and women assemblies in the bloc so as to have it pushing th...Published: 05 Aug 2020 at 17:56hrs | 142 | by Stephen Jakes
I designed #ZanuPFMustGO masks, says Bulawayo activist
HUMAN rights activist and director of Dumiso Dabengwa Foundation, Mthulisi Hanana, yesterday revealed that he was the brains behind the #ZanuPFMustGo masks project, which was later hijacked by opposit...Published: 05 Aug 2020 at 08:18hrs | 3388 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda jumps on Malema's throat
Comrade Victor Matemadanda lashes out at "idiot Malema" outspoken South African opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema who has described President Emmerson Mnangagwa as a fool...Published: 05 Aug 2020 at 00:40hrs | 8120 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Government should stop crying wolf
THE more things change, the more they remain the same. Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Demagogues throughout history have perpetuated the idea of an us vs them.It...Published: 31 Jul 2020 at 07:34hrs | 144 | by Maverick Maphosa
Give us our daily bread: Giving thanks
Today I woke up thinking of a certain event that touched my heart a few years ago. This is a true story, and I believe the person concerned would find no qualms in me sharing the story. This is a stor...Published: 29 Jul 2020 at 11:30hrs | 460 | by Robert Sigauke, fellow servant in the Lord, Johannesburg
I don't enjoy recalling MPs, says Mudenda
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda (pictured) has said he does not enjoy recalling legislators, but was mandated to follow the Constitution to the letter.He made the remarks in Mut...Published: 25 Jul 2020 at 08:37hrs | 2974 | by Staff reporter
African Development Bank set to join landmark $20 billion Mozambique LNG financing
The African Development Bank has concluded its bid to co-finance the construction of Mozambique's integrated Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plant by signing a senior loan of $400 million for the transfor...Published: 22 Jul 2020 at 10:23hrs | 836 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwean actress signs with leading celebrity fashion brand
The fashion industry has been rapidly evolving other the past few years with big and small brands alike actively seeking to enter new markets. ...Published: 21 Jul 2020 at 09:48hrs | 1758 | by Tari MK
Jonathan Moyo speaks on Farm Mechanization grand looting
Professor Jonathan Moyo says the much talked about farm mechanization saga was nothing more than a subsidy scheme meant to assist farmers. Moyo's remarks follow the statements issued by former...Published: 20 Jul 2020 at 13:45hrs | 8518 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Police boss, prosecutor arrested over stands scam
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption (Zacc) has arrested a police boss and a regional prosecutor implicated in the Harare City Council (HCC)'s Kuwadzana stands scam involving council employees.Police ...Published: 17 Jul 2020 at 07:45hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube's reality check
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube will today present the Mid Term Fiscal Statement.The outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which is also known as Covid-19, disrupted business both in the public and...Published: 16 Jul 2020 at 08:03hrs | 4948 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube faces uphill task
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube, expected to present his mid-term budget statement next week, faces a daunting task to craft a cocktail of measures to stem the steepest economic decline in Zimbabwe sinc...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 07:21hrs | 4207 | by Staff reporter
Japan launches Chamisa's bullet train
A NEW bullet train has entered service in Japan that's the country's fastest, smoothest, most comfortable and safest yet it's able to "escape" to safety in the event of an earthquake.The N700S...Published: 10 Jul 2020 at 07:14hrs | 5479 | by Staff reporter
Let's bring back the bread status of Zimbabwe
Tradition is prison with majority opinion, just because your ancestors did it doesn't mean its not incredibly flawed. Some great mind made that great observation, what brutal truth. Traditiona...Published: 04 Jul 2020 at 19:36hrs | 2523 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
The Ecocash heist - A modern tale of irresponsible corporate behaviour
Sometime in 2013, I applied and became an Ecocash Agent (Agent), and immediately set shop in at least two locations within Harare CBD. The setup and running costs for me as an Agent were high, but the...Published: 03 Jul 2020 at 19:27hrs | 6769 | by Tendayi Mudhadha
Mnangagwa's govt splurges millions on ambassadors' new cars
THE cash-strapped Zimbabwe government has splurged millions to purchase top-of-the-range vehicles for nearly 50 ambassadors posted across the globe when the State is failing to pay agitated civil serv...Published: 03 Jul 2020 at 07:52hrs | 4060 | by newzimbabwe
When the clueless and corrupt pray
A FEW days back President Emmerson Mnangagwa called for a day of prayer and repentance. The objective was to pray for the intervention of the Almighty in the global pandemic, the COVID-19. Mnangagwa h...Published: 02 Jul 2020 at 18:25hrs | 264 | by Shepherd Mpofu
FAO doubts Zimbabwe's cereal import capacity
ZIMBABWE'S cereal import requirements for the 2020/21 year are estimated at about 1,1 million tonnes amid concern over the country's capacity to access offshore supplies at a time it is battling worse...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 08:15hrs | 349 | by Staff reporter
The differences between Malawi events and Zimbabwe.
I have been closely following the events of Malawi for the recent and the people comparing the situation to Zimbabwe.In my view in this article l would beg to differ that the situation was the...Published: 29 Jun 2020 at 13:36hrs | 2904 | by Kumbirai Stein Chivhuna
Corruption stifles economic growth
United States Agency for international development (USAid) country director, Stephanie Funk (SF), says failed economic policies and corruption, and not Western sanctions, are hindering Zimbabwe's econ...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:13hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
Bread does not grow in supermarkets
IF there is an immutable truism that has stubbornly stood the test of time, it is the fact that common sense is not at all common.It is fair to say while common sense is rare, nonsense is ubiq...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 07:14hrs | 178 | by Bishop Lazarus
Open letter to the Minister of Local Govt and Rural and Urban Development Hon. July Moyo
As concerned citizens, it is our belief that Local Government refers to the establishment of participatory and democratically elected structures that can identify with the needs of people at grassroot...Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 10:47hrs | 1844 | by Concerned citizens of Bubi Rural District
NRZ to reintroduce passenger train
GOVERNMENT has said the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) passenger train is coming back soon to relieve commuters who have been facing transport challenges since the lockdown came into effect in Ma...Published: 26 Jun 2020 at 06:58hrs | 1432 | by Staff reporter
Biti and Job Sikhala to be struck off the roll?
Zimbabwean politics has always been full of mystery. Politicians are normally identified by their getting into public office. There are a lot of politicians fine politicians who had never ran for an o...Published: 25 Jun 2020 at 23:05hrs | 15620 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa to launch tractor facility
President Mnangagwa is tomorrow expected to launch the John Deere agricultural equipment supply facility that is part of Government's mechanisation development programme, said Information, Publicity a...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 07:04hrs | 633 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates masks, food to Mat South women's league
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has donated masks and food to the Zanu-PF Matabeleland South Province Women's League. Speaking during a distribution of the items at the Zanu-PF party offices in Gwanda on ...Published: 22 Jun 2020 at 07:58hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents sleep in water queues
Twice a week, Nothi Mlalazi joins a long line with dozens of other people - some of whom have slept there overnight - and stands for hours waiting for water in Zimbabwe's second-largest city.A...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:46hrs | 664 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe loses US$100m worth property to vandalism
Vandalism and theft of public infrastructure has resulted in government departments and municipalities losing property and equipment worth more tha n US$100 million every year.The vandalism af...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:37hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
WFP anticipates surge in demand for food aid
THE World Food Programme (WFP) has predicted a surge in the demand for food aid during the 2020/2021 lean season in Zimbabwe, with over 4,5 million people in rural communities requiring urgent assista...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 08:03hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter
Incredible potable water potential around Bulawayo
SO the City of Bulawayo is re-commissioning Khami Dam sewer treatment works as another source of potable for the city. Why not go further and include Aisleby Farm sewer treatment works into its water ...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 07:34hrs | 381 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Families sleep in water lines as drought grips Bulawayo
TWICE a week, Nothi Mlalazi joins a long line with dozens of other people - some of whom have slept there overnight - and stands for hours waiting for water in Zimbabwe's second-largest city.A...Published: 18 Jun 2020 at 08:15hrs | 536 | by Staff reporter
ED hold your peace! Day of prayer and fasting will not end covid-19. 'Go home and work like a man!'
Today, 15th June 2020, is Zimbabwe's "Presidential Day of Prayer and Fasting!"President Emmerson Mnangagwa, himself, at State House surrounded by a number of the nation's church leaders, led in th...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 22:25hrs | 2925 | by Wilbert Mukori
Tshinga Dube lays into Charamba
FORMER War Veterans minister Tshinga Dube has accused presidential spokesperson George Charamba of ‘'living in the past" and exhibiting a condescending attitude after the former suggested a governme...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 07:57hrs | 3781 | by Staff reporter
Millers red-flag truckers' conduct
THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has expressed concern over alleged violation of Covid-19 regulations by truck drivers as they bring grain into the country from South Africa. A...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 07:22hrs | 499 | by Staff reporter
Nestle's big plans for Zimbabwe
THE world's largest food and beverage processing company, Nestle, has embarked on a robust business transformation plan focused on future-proofing its business model in Zimbabwe through import substit...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 10:04hrs | 411 | by Staff repprter
Mnangagwa launches more public transport buses
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says the government to availing ZUPCO buses to all areas, amid revelations that suppliers from Belarus have been engaged to supply buses suitable for rural terrains. Presi...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 19:49hrs | 4906 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns economic saboteurs
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday vowed to take the war to the country's "political detractors, elite opportunists and malcontents" who are pushing a nefarious agenda to cause regime change as th...Published: 11 Jun 2020 at 07:38hrs | 427 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF declares war
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday vowed to take the war to the country's "political detractors, elite opportunists and malcontents" who are pushing a nefarious agenda of regime change. The Preside...Published: 11 Jun 2020 at 07:35hrs | 1068 | by Staff reporter
2265 metres of storm-water drain cleaned
Bulawayo City Council says it has cleared a total of 2265 metres of drain that had been declared cleared by in-house teams during the period."Areas covered include wards 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, ...Published: 10 Jun 2020 at 08:26hrs | 1767 | by Stephen Jakes
Tribalist Chamisa shuts the door on Ndebeles again
It is him again. Nelson Chamisa, the troubled leader of the so called MDC Alliance. Right at the time when his decision to fire Thokozani Khupe has come back to haunt the MDC Alliance, he has done it ...Published: 07 Jun 2020 at 19:49hrs | 7698 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe grain deficit seen widening to 1.17 million tonnes
Zimbabwe's grain deficit is expected to widen to 1.17 million tonnes this year despite a small increase in production, the latest official crop report showed on Saturday, leaving the majority of the p...Published: 07 Jun 2020 at 16:36hrs | 473 | by Reuters
Zimbabwe expecting a 17% increase in maize production
Zimbabwe is expecting to record an estimated 17% increase in maize production for the 2019/20 agricultural season, but the output is still short of the country’s national requirements.The so...Published: 06 Jun 2020 at 08:19hrs | 573 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South Province starts PCR testing
MATEBELELAND South Province has started polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for Covid-19 in Beitbridge, Plumtree and Gwanda using GeneXpert machines as part of Government's efforts to decentralise t...Published: 05 Jun 2020 at 08:28hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Heavily polluted Khami sewage water coming soon to a tap near you
Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has approved a plan that will result in the city drawing water from Khami Dam by December saying the water will be safe for drinking once purified. Water from the d...Published: 05 Jun 2020 at 08:27hrs | 460 | by Staff reporter
We are a junta govt, admits Mohadi
VICE PRESIDENT Kembo Mohadi yesterday admitted that the current administration led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa is a "junta" regime, appealing for patience from long-suffering Zimbabweans as the co...Published: 04 Jun 2020 at 17:53hrs | 3214 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa donates to elderly
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has donated rice to 100 elderly people in Insuza in Umguza district, Matabeleland North. The Provincial Affairs Minister Richard Moyo distributed the rice sourced by Mnanga...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 08:34hrs | 182 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's radical cure for depression
Zimbabwe is pioneering a groundbreaking mental health programme with stunning results – and the rest of the world is taking note.Late one evening, Dixon Chibanda, a psychiatrist in Harare, Z...Published: 28 May 2020 at 08:28hrs | 2012 | by Rachel Nuwer from Zimbabwe
Mthuli suspends duty on flour, maize meal
Customs duty on imported wheat flour and maize meal has been suspended for six months from 22 May to 21 November in terms of regulations gazetted yesterday by Minister of Finance and Economic Developm...Published: 27 May 2020 at 07:13hrs | 1504 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe in gridlock under Mnangagwa'
THE ruling Zanu-PF has failed to deal with Zimbabwe's multifaceted crisis as the socio-economic situation continues to deteriorate since 2018 elections, a survey has shown.According to a repor...Published: 26 May 2020 at 07:41hrs | 1095 | by Staff reporter
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