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Rocks from mountain crush huts in Zimbabwe
Thirty-year-old Chipo Dhliwayo was sleeping in her hut when the devastating Cyclone Idai landfall rolled huge boulders over whole villages in Zimbabwe's Chimanimani district in Manicaland province las...Published: 57 mins ago | 310 | by City Press
'Tax reforms to rescue debt-distressed Zimbabwe'
Taxation reforms and improvement in non-tax revenue will extricate Zimbabwe from the debt trap, a new report has shown.In its flagship report released Saturday, the Economic Commission for Afr...Published: 1 hr ago | 183 | by Staff reporter
Open letter to President Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's admission that he is the one who authorised the deployment of soldiers to quell street protests on August 1, 2018 and in January this year was brave but leaves neutrals ...Published: 1 hr ago | 335 | by Viniel Deredza
Zimbabwe debt should be audited
ZIMBABWE should not rush to pay its external debts until an official audit has been done to ascertain the validity of the arrears, a local pressure group has said.The southern African country ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 763 | by John Kachembere
Zimbabwe banks must support the interbank trading
THE interbank market, revived by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) recently, has gotten off to a slow start because the majority - if not all the banks - are still in the process of putting their sys...Published: 6 hrs ago | 236 | by Andrew Lampard
Robbing the poor in the name of patriotism
The post-Robert Mugabe administration led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa fancies itself a new dispensation. That is a useless fantasy, of course. Things are as old in the "new" administration as they...Published: 6 hrs ago | 197 | by Tawanda Majoni
Unpredictable PSL season beckons
IT'S only a week before the start of the new Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) season and champions FC Platinum will begin their title defence in Harare against Harare City in a mouth-watering ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 74 | by Staff reporter
ILO in bid to mend Mnangagwa govt, ZCTU rift
THE International Labour Organisation (ILO) has stepped in to try and ease tensions between government and the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) in the wake of a recent crackdown on leaders of ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 213 | by newzimbabwe
Dan Tshanda's Zimvavwe protégé keeps Splash alive
In the heat of a nostalgic moment as revellers are dancing and singing along to the sounds of the late Dan Tshanda at the Red Café' koBulawayo on a hot Sunday night, DJ Keitho drops a splash song by ...Published: 6 hrs ago | 195 | by Staff reporter
Cattle rustlers wreak havoc in Mat South
POLICE in Matabeleland South have launched a manhunt for suspected cattle rustlers who stole and slaughtered three cattle valued at $2 300 in the bush.Police said the cattle were stolen betwee...Published: 22 hrs ago | 1923 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa is a listening President: Jenni Williams
THE Matabeleland region has over the years witnessed the sprouting of what has been termed "Gukurahundipreneurs" and secessionists whose objective was not to pursue the interests of the people but to ...Published: 22 hrs ago | 4863 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's first black woman to get driver’s licence
JOANNA Sibanda's life has been one long series of firsts and she is not shy to tell anyone who cares to listen. When one visits her warm home, she speedily unearths a stash of certificates and...Published: 22 hrs ago | 4849 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora checkmates Chamisa
MDC secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora has declared null and void any suspensions and expulsions made ahead of the party's May elective congress.This means the structures put in place at the 2...Published: 22 hrs ago | 9271 | by Staff reporter
39 school kids feared dead
NEARLY 40 students from Dzingire Primary School in Chimanimani are feared dead as the country continue to count the cost of the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai.This comes as the death toll from...Published: 23 hrs ago | 779 | by Staff reporter
The battle for MDC leadership continues
The trumpet for congress has been blown in the Zimbabwe’s largest opposition political party, Movement for Democratic Change - Alliance. Congress has been set to be held in May 2019.The announcement...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 15:38hrs | 3026 | by M Hupile
Cyclone Idai deaths shoot to 259 in Zimbabwe
ABOUT 259 people have so far been confirmed dead and 217 unaccounted for, while over 16 000 households have been displaced by Cyclone Idai-induced floods that hit the eastern part of the country last ...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 05:53hrs | 5411 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Delta manager acquitted
A FORMER Delta Beverages manager Sindiwa Sachiti has been acquitted by Harare magistrate Tildah Mazhandu. He was facing charges of defrauding the brewer of over US$125 000.The acquittal came a...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 05:50hrs | 1248 | by Staff reporter
Hwende application dismissed
Harare magistrate Mrs Rumbidzai Mugwagwa yesterday dismissed MDC-Alliance legislator for Kuwadzana East Chalton Hwende's application for refusal of further remand saying the messages he sent on his Tw...Published: 23 Mar 2019 at 05:48hrs | 1176 | by Staff reporter
Kirsty Coventry outraged
Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry has expressed outrage over the barring of the Zimbabwe Warriors from the National Sports Stadium yesterday.The Warriors were denied t...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 22:23hrs | 1011 | by Staff reporter
Civil servants pay increase
The civil servants pay increase to be effected in April this year is one hell of a joke. What is wrong with these people's reasoning capacity. This is a toddler's game they playing here. How can you c...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 21:57hrs | 2699 | by Clement Moyo
Entrepreneurship is key for economic Development in Zimbabwe
We are all collectively linked to the survival misfortunes of this country. I must say, in one way or another we are all affected. We need to address economic challenges and solutions of this country....Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 21:56hrs | 248 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mnangagwa and Matabeleland leaders finally find each other
Yesterday, 21 March 2019, more than 120 civic societies, church bodies, faith based and community based organisations' leadership met the President of Zimbabwe, His Excellency Emmerson Dambudzo Mnanga...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 18:42hrs | 1875 | by Matabeleland Collective
Airlifted leather sofas trigger PR disaster as Mnangagwa meets Idai victims
President Emmerson Mnangagwa made his way to Manicaland this week to take in the damage from Cyclone Idai and meet with officials responding to the disaster, but the trip was sullied by featherbedding...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 16:37hrs | 3570 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa forced to promote 4 generals he retired to second highest rank
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, seeking to mollify his deputy Constantino Chiwenga, has been forced to promote four army generals that he recently sent on retirement.Chiwenga was receiving treat...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 16:20hrs | 5718 | by ZimLive
Govt use of violence on its own people is tragic
Continued from last weekWhile Mnangagwa's rhetoric on issues such as land reform, human rights, rule of law, improving the business climate and reducing corruption was all positive, there was ...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 16:13hrs | 162 | by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield
Mnangagwa must be open on deals
PRESIDENT EMMERSON Mnangagwa's trip last weekend to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, brought to the fore the issue of transparency on economic deals cut during state and official, as well as working v...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 16:06hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Idai donation; Chamisa lies
So devastating are the damages caused by Cyclone Idai which left a trail of deaths, destructions and displacement in the country's Manicaland Province. Bodies continue to be discovered, while those st...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 08:03hrs | 12863 | by Jasper Hloka
Zimbabwe, South Africa increase collaboration on migration
ZIMBABWE and South Africa have increased collaboration on the management of migration and repartition of children across their border through the Cross-border Coordination Committee for Unaccompanied ...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 07:18hrs | 1010 | by Staff reporter
MDC Alliance congress: Of a leopard devouring its cubs
In May this year, the MDC holds its first elective congress after the death of its founding president, Morgan Richard Tsvangirai. It is the first congress under the stewardship of its youthful leader,...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:51hrs | 392 | by Tafara Shumba
Cyclone Idai donations continue to pour
Several companies and organisations continue to chip in with humanitarian assistance towards relief efforts in Cyclone Idai-ravaged Chimanimani and Chipinge, where over 192 people have been confirmed ...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:38hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
The storm that knew no boundaries
TROPICAL Cyclone Idai has made headlines across southern Africa throughout the month of March. Lingering in the Mozambique Channel at tropical cyclone intensity for six days, the storm made landfall i...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:37hrs | 170 | by Jennifer Fitchett
'Prostate cancer on the rise in Zimbabwe'
The growing spread of prostate cancer among Zimbabwean men now warrants a serious epidemiological investigation, the Zimbabwe Cancer Registry (ZCR) has revealed.ZCR registrar Eric Chokunonga s...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:35hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter
These critics need more help than cyclone victims
CYCLONE Idai has brought out the good and the ugly in people.Many Zimbabweans have, commendably, risen to the occasion to assist fellow human beings, while others are using this as an opportun...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:33hrs | 323 | by Conway Tutani
Cyclone Idai death toll shoots to 142 in Zimbabwe
THE death toll from the devastating Cyclone Idai, that barrelled through Zimbabwe's south eastern districts last week has gone up to 142, according to officials.Ministry of Information permane...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:30hrs | 513 | by newzimbabwe
Sanctions and jecha affect Zimbabwe's response to natural disasters
I rise to give a statement on the condition of Cyclone Idai which has affected people in Manicaland and many other provinces and to state what Government is undertaking in order to relieve the pressur...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:30hrs | 467 | by July Moyo
Mnangagwa's wife cuts short UN event attendance
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa had to cut short her attendance at the 63rd UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on Monday to assist affected citizens following the devastating effects of Cyclone ...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:27hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Warriors barred from National Sports Stadium
THE Warriors were yesterday barred from using the National Sports Stadium for their training session, in a shocking move by officials who manage the giant sports facility and sparking outrage among th...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:23hrs | 1971 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa in frank discussions with Matebeleland civic groups?
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday held frank and robust discussions with Matebeleland civic groups at the State House in Bulawayo, stressing the need for national cohesion and collective efforts in taking...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:23hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
'Mandiwanzira potential fugitive'
Special Unit prosecutor Michael Chakandida yesterday opposed former minister and Nyanga South legislator Supa Mandiwanzira's application for variation of bail conditions saying that he is a potential ...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 19:16hrs | 3535 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions are the Achilles Heel inhibiting Zimbabwe economic growth
Sanctions, sanctions and corruption are the Achilles Heel inhibiting economic growth in Zimbabwe. The illegal restrictive measures are causing untold suffering to those at the bottom of the economic p...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 19:14hrs | 602 | by Tondo Murisa
Climate change: Africa confronts global warming
New IPCC report projects greater temperature increases in the region than elsewhere Record global greenhouse gas emissions are putting the world on a p...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 14:50hrs | 813 | by Dan Shepard
Salary increment for civil servants laudable
The Government must be applauded for its commitment towards uplifting the welfare of its employees, as this will certainly motivate them to perform their duties more professionally and efficiently....Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 12:43hrs | 5932 | by Sibusiso Ndlamini
Zimbabweans ranked happier than Rwandans, Batswana and Malawians
The World Happiness Report has been released and Zimbabwe ranks close to the bottom ten, lower than neighbours Mozambique and Zambia. However, Zimbabweans have been ranked happier than Rwandans, Batsw...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 11:14hrs | 4539 | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Idai death toll hits 139 in Zimbabwe
THE death toll from Cyclone Idai floods ravaging eastern Zimbabwe has risen to 139 according to the latest numbers released by the Ministry of Information Publicity and Broadcasting Services.A...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 10:25hrs | 1127 | by Staff reporter
OneMoney debit card use rises
NetOne's mobile money platform, OneMoney, recorded a 32,7 percent increase in subscribers to 241 566 in the fourth quarter to December 31, 2018 from 181 990 in the previous quarter, latest data show. ...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 09:49hrs | 954 | by Staff reporter
Serious secrets exposed by Cyclone Idai
Zimbabwe' "has" heard many stories of tragedy, heroism and community spirit which come from the floods of recent weeks and of course the cyclones in Manicaland and some parts of Mashonaland East and C...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 08:26hrs | 11932 | by Dr. Masimba Mavaza
Hwende challenges lawfulness of his arrest
Kuwadzana East legislator Chalton Hwende (MDC Alliance) yesterday filed an application challenging his arrest and remand, arguing that the tweet that got him in trouble with the State was his democrat...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:29hrs | 243 | by Staff reporter
British company Umbro sabotages Zifa?
ZIFA could be forced to dress the Warriors in an alternative kit after encountering problems with the kit delivery from their suppliers, Umbro. The company have also faltered on their promise ...Published: 21 Mar 2019 at 07:22hrs | 336 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga plead for MP Sacco after he's jeered in Chimanimani
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Vice President Constantino Chiwenga were both forced to defend a Zanu-PF MP as they toured areas ravaged by Cyclone Idai on Wednesday.Joshua Kurt Sacco, who wo...Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 19:04hrs | 14644 | by ZimLive
Lupane school forced to close over goblins
Menacing goblins have forced a school in Lupane, Matabeleland North Province, to shut down, leaving teachers and hundreds of pupils stranded.So stubborn has been the nocturnal creatures that t...Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 15:07hrs | 2412 | by Staff reporter
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