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Ncube begging USA to lift ZIDERA to unblock funding - not until ED steps down, he rigged elections
A few weeks ago Zimbabwe's Minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube joined the IMF, WB, Paris Club, ADB, etc. meeting in Bali Indonesia. He told the nation all the world's big financial institutions had "res...Published: 8 hrs ago | 4039 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Mangudya deserves our support'
Zimbabweans must support the country's recently announced monetary policy measures because they are "meant to preserve people's savings at banks", a youth empowerment activist has said.This al...Published: 13 hrs ago | 1929 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Airways merge
DEBT-RIDDEN Air Zimbabwe's new administrator Grant Thornton has been assigned the task of merging Air Zimbabwe and controversial carrier Zimbabwe Airways within the next six months.Transport m...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1026 | by Staff reporter
Change of currency not ideal to revive Zimbabwe economy
THE country's economic crisis has deepened since the recent fiscal and monetary measures announced by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube and Reserve Bank governor John Mangudya. The economy has plu...Published: 17 hrs ago | 1258 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube heads for US over Zidera
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube will soon be headed for the United States of America to engage Washington on the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act...Published: 19 hrs ago | 4955 | by Staff reporter
Where are we?
We have a problem and a problem that we saw coming. It's not even a question of what went wrong. You see the political party that is called zanu pf is the problem here. Why we can't get this problem o...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 17:26hrs | 2763 | by Clement Moyo
'Deal ruthlessly with illegal forex traders' - first deal with Banks for NOT trading
No pain no gain! Is a phrase that has been abused in Zimbabwe to get the poor to give up the little they have for a better tomorrow that is always a day away. After 38 years of these empty promises th...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 16:47hrs | 1611 | by Nomusa Garikai
Motlanthe Commission of inquiry a sham
The MDC takes great exception the current proceedings of the so called commission of inquiry. The whole charade is nothing but a big sham. It is from this premise that the party will not participate a...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 14:47hrs | 1308 | by Jacob Mafume
Zim economy in typical labour pains
Some pains are just but a necessary evil and ought to be lived through than avoided if the benefits are to be harnessed in totality. Joys of motherhood come with excruciating pain, sweating and energy...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 11:13hrs | 2341 | by Caitlin Kamba
Business success in Zimbabwe no longer hinges on political connections
The Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group, a leading investor in Zimbabwe that won the tender to recapitalise the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) to the tune of $400 million (R5.7 billion), sa...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 09:08hrs | 1805 | by African News Agency
EU pressuring Zanu PF to implement reforms, already - change tact, fortes fortuna iuvat!
It is gratifying to see that the EU is taking the matter of free, fair and credible elections in Zimbabwe with the sense of urgency and seriousness the matter demands. The EU Election Observer Mission...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 07:45hrs | 1916 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa woos SA investors
The Zimbabwean government on Tuesday embarked on a charm offensive to woo investors in South Africa during the country's "Zimbabwe is open for business" summit held in Johannesburg. Hosted by ...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 06:32hrs | 676 | by Staff reporter
Is there anyone listening? It's not about Mnangagwa and Chamisa!!
I have said it over and over again and I will say it until I die, Zimbabwe situation does not need a political solution. Mass street protests by themselves are not sufficient to effect political chang...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 17:45hrs | 5213 | by Sam Wezhira
ED sold himself as 'steady and firm hand' - unmasked, 'Mugabe mark 2'
"There have been other worrying signs. At the weekend, in a column for the Sunday Mail, Mnangagwa declared that illegal foreign currency trade had become a "security issue". Mangudya was also quoted i...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 17:27hrs | 5119 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zimbabwe's great war
There are many benefits to the study of history. While granted, some episodes of our past provide for great entertainment, the main benefit in my view is the ability to calmly examine historical event...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 12:21hrs | 2545 | by Jealousy Dutiro
Mnangagwa must 'vaccinate' economy, not cholera
ZIMBABWEANS on social media reacted to a photo of president Emmerson Mnangagwa being vaccinated against cholera, by asking him to focus his government's efforts on resolving the prevailing economic cr...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 07:46hrs | 1773 | by newzimbabwe
Threat to Mnangagwa's economic agenda
As prices rise and the foreign currency black market becomes volatile, Zanu PF will find it harder to resist the urge to repeat its old errors. And, in the centre of it all, will be Emmerson Mnangagwa...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 07:01hrs | 2871 | by newZWire
Economic dystopia in Zimbabwe
The key word to describe Zimbabwe's current national attitude or mood is "dystopian". That is a predisposition to expecting the worst possible scenarios for society because of recent government moneta...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:53hrs | 667 | by Staff reporter
EU ratchets poll reforms pressure?
THE European Union Election Observer Mission (EU EOM) is ratcheting up pressure on Zimbabwe to institute reforms to its electoral system after its final report called into question the independence of...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter
EU Observer Mission in climbdown over Zimbabwe elections?
The European Union Election Observer Mission to Zimbabwe's July 30, 2018, harmonised elections yesterday made a huge climb-down by admitting that Government had already implemented some of the recomme...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 06:43hrs | 1891 | by Staff reporter
ZCC still want ED and Chamisa to reconcile - morbid clergy holding us back
"PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa have taken hardline stances to political engagement, which has stalled progress towards interparty dialogue seen as crit...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 19:18hrs | 2110 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mnangagwa's government in SA charm offensive as economy takes tumble
THE Zimbabwean government on Tuesday embarked on a charm offensive to woo investors in South Africa during "Zimbabwe is open for business" summit held in Johannesburg.Hosted by Zimbabwe's emba...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 14:41hrs | 2573 | by ANA
Mnangagwa threatens foreign currency dealers
Zimbabwean President, Emerson Mnangagwa, has described parallel market currency dealers as a national security threat, warning that his administration will take drastic measures against such t...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 14:00hrs | 5926 | by Business Report
'Tax pain must be shared'
While it is understandable for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to call on Zimbabweans to adjust to the two percent tax regime for better economic transformation, analysts believe that the pain should als...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 12:32hrs | 727 | by Staff reporter
Family-led enterprises can ease the burden on government
IT must be difficult being in the shoes of Finance minister Mthuli Ncube. Being appointed to such a powerful post is an honour, but that power comes with huge responsibilities. His presence on the sce...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:44hrs | 132 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Mnangagwa says, 'No one will lose their money'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has assured the nation that no one will lose their money in banks as Government continues to work flat out to protect consumers through defending wage values and securing their sav...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:20hrs | 1991 | 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 | 5627 | by Staff reporter
AFM divorce sealed
Leadership structures in Apostolic Faith Mission in Zimbabwe (AFM)'s two camps are already being set up as moves are made to seal the divorce between church president Dr Aspher Madziire's camp and tha...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:02hrs | 1874 | by Staff Reporter
Mthuli Ncube says Zimbabwe economy will stabilise, price shocks are transitory
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said the price shocks that were recently experienced by the market are temporary as the economy adjusts to the new policies, which ...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 08:12hrs | 3843 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa appointment discouraging
The MDC is irked by the decision to appoint Kudakwashe David Mnangagwa on the National Building Society Board.Just like any other form of corruption, nepotism has no place in a Democratic soci...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 07:49hrs | 1128 | by Jacob Mafume, MDC National Spokesperson
South Africa ready to help Zimbabwe
South Africa is ready to assist Zimbabwe, although the latter is still to approach Pretoria for any assistance.Lindiwe Sisulu, South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation minister, ...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 14:05hrs | 1375 | by Staff reporter
From cash hoarders to panic buyers
On Monday, most Zimbabweans woke up to a WhatsApp message which read, "Buy basic commodities and keep them. The USD/bond rate is escalating at an alarming rate and the USD has disappeared. There...Published: 13 Oct 2018 at 07:07hrs | 1396 | by Samantha Chipoyera
Zimbabwe currency stabilisation in a year
A Zimbabwean man shows off new bond notes outside a bank in Harare on November 28, 2016. Picture: Philimon Bulawayo/ReutersZimbabwe's currency stability hinges on the country‘s ability to bu...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 13:45hrs | 3421 | by Staff reporter
ED's long economic haul
All the prophets of doom have to admit that they just don't possess the strategic clout and foresight of President Mnangagwa's administration. The ride is bumpy but big moves are being made. It all st...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 12:46hrs | 2147 | by Tom Nkala
Mthuli Ncube seeks IMF's economic supervised plan
Zimbabwe has invited the IMF to undertake a supervised economic reform plan as it moves to implement reforms and complete the Lima arrears clearance plan agreed in 2015. Under the Lima plan Zi...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 07:36hrs | 3788 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF rants over Mthuli Ncube's 2% tax
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF party has registered disquiet over Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's 2% tax and the separation of RTGS accounts from nostro foreign currency accounts, blaming the ...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 07:05hrs | 3187 | by Staff reporter
US monitoring Zimbabwe's economic situation
THE US says it is "closely monitoring" Zimbabwe's economic situation and hopes the southern African country "returns to being a responsible international citizen".Zimbabwe is facing an acute f...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 18:23hrs | 4618 | by Staff reporter
Planned demonstrations retrogressive
Government recently introduced fiscal measures meant to address the economic challenges that the country is facing, and against this backdrop, there has been a surge in planned protest action by oppos...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 09:42hrs | 1350 | by Anesu Pedzisayi
Globetrotting and U-turn Minister is Asia begging for funds - no, first sort illegitimacy
One can see why few people would ever refuse to be appointed minister in Zimbabwe; the country is the poorest in Africa and yet it has the most well-travelled officials in the whole world. The...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 09:18hrs | 2091 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zimbabwe police, protesters expected to clash
A showdown is looming in Zimbabwe on Thursday as labour unions have vowed to go ahead with planned protests against the country's continued economic crisis. This is despite a police ban on account of ...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 07:16hrs | 2969 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa panics over crisis
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is leaning heavily on his officials to restore sanity in the country's economy with analysts saying their knee-jerk responses betray unprecedented levels of panic....Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 06:55hrs | 20269 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe election results not 'verifiable' or 'traceable', says EU
THE European Union Election Observer Mission (EU EOM) yesterday said Zimbabwe's highly contested July 30 presidential election results were not "verifiable" or "traceable", casting doubt on their reli...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 06:19hrs | 2573 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe will continue using multi-currency system, says Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reiterated government's position as articulated in his State of the Nation Address (SONA) that Zimbabwe shall continue using the multi-currency system of exchange for ...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 19:18hrs | 4172 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube makes progress on Arrears Clearance Road Map
Global financiers have expressed optimism about Zimbabwe's recently launched Transitional Stabilisation Programme, which is aimed at instituting critical economic reforms.This comes as Finance...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 19:04hrs | 2316 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube secures backing of IMF and World Bank
Today the Zimbabwe government led by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube held a crucial meeting with co-operating partners and International Financial Institution...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 16:10hrs | 3870 | by Agencies
'Mnangagwa shouldn't sacrifice ordinary Zimbabweans'
Government has been urged to own up to its overspending and stop punishing ordinary citizens by burdening them with the extra two percent per dollar tax.Responding to President Emmerson Mnanga...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 15:36hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
'There are no silver bullets' argues Mnangagwa - wrong, free elections kill vote rigging 'werewolves'
"We must all be realistic… Whatever some may claim, there are no silver bullets or quick fixes," said President Mnangagwa on Monday calling on the people to brace themselves for the economic hardshi...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 14:59hrs | 2060 | by Nomusa Garikai
My two cents on Zimbabwe situation
The situation in Zimbabwe , it is like being caged in boxing ring fighting a strong man and the rest will be history. The lifestyle is thorn in the flesh. Where are we going as a nation? Zimbabweans a...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 13:29hrs | 2438 | by Enos Denhere
Mthuli Ncube statement on the need for economic and currency reforms
Further to the various measures that Government is putting in to accelerate economic reforms that are necessary to right sizing the economy, it is critical to restate Government's great commitment to ...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 11:12hrs | 2437 | by Mthuli Ncube, Minister of Finance and Economic Development
Mthuli Ncube makes another abrupt U-Turn
Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube has said that Government remains committed to preserve the value of RTGS deposits at the current exchange rate of 1 to 1. This he said is being d...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 10:27hrs | 14756 | by Ndou Paul
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