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Milton high in Environmental Conservation programme
MILTON High School student volunteer activity group, ASEZ STAR Club Light of Hope will embark on a mission to clean up Townsend Road from Corner Leopold Takawira to 12th Avenue Extension on October 27...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 20:40hrs | 592 | by Stephen Jakes
Another big project for Bambazonke
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ) has announced plans to establish special economic zones (SEZs) around major airports in the country, beginning with the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airpo...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 16:52hrs | 3353 | by Staff reporter
Know your history:- Filabusi Memorial and the Edkins Store killings
Why Visit?: - This historic site remembers one of the earliest European murders of the Matabele Rebellion or First Umvukela of 1896. There seems no doubt that the initial killings occurred on ...Published: 22 Oct 2024 at 15:48hrs | 534 | by Staff reporter
Chinese mining giant invests US$3.6 bn in Beitbridge venture
A groundbreaking US$3.6 billion energy industrial park is set to transform Beitbridge following a collaboration between the Government of Zimbabwe, Chinese mining firm Palm River Energy, and the Metal...Published: 07 Oct 2024 at 07:56hrs | 1337 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, ANC were publicly sworn enemies
Zimbabwe's Zanu-PF and South Africa's old National Party government were publicly sworn enemies. Privately, their relationship was a bit more complicated.On 7 and 8 February, 1983, for instanc...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 10:42hrs | 1264 | by Peter Fabricius
Bulawayo residents face rates hike
Bulawayo residents may face higher rates and rentals next year as the city council considers revising various levies, along with introducing special road and water levies. This was revealed during the...Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:58hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe critical skills gap set for major boost
The science and technology skills gap in Zimbabwe is set to narrow as the government prioritizes scholarships offered by India and Mauritius. Following a skills audit conducted in 2018 to alig...Published: 26 Aug 2024 at 07:57hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
New 500MW solar plant for Victoria Falls
VICTORIA Falls is inching closer to becoming a smart tourism and green destination following plans to construct a renewable energy exhibition park and a 500MW solar plant, which will be complemented b...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moves to address investor concerns
THE Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) is working round the clock to operationalise a system for resolving investor complaints in line with international best practices.The syst...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 04:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
The growth, legacy of Pelandaba Bus Company
ESTABLISHED in 1958 by the late Mtshumayeli Joseph Ngwenya in Bulawayo, Pelandaba Buses, born out of poultry selling, is still growing 50 years later.It is also proving to be a lifelong legacy...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 11:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records jump in investment proposals
Zimbabwe saw a massive growth in the value of proposed investments in the fourth quarter of 2023 despite approving fewer new investor licenses, according to the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Age...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 04:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chamisa not forming new party
NELSON Chamisa, Zimbabwe's main opposition CCC leader who quit his party on Thursday in a huff after its descent into political turmoil due to recalls of MPs and other elected representatives by self-...Published: 29 Jan 2024 at 10:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Umhlolo waseZhwane premieres on Monday
Under the banner of Amplifying Girls Voice Through Digital Arts, a platform dedicated to promoting arts and culture, the Intwasa Arts Festival is gearing up to premiere a compelling short film, "Umhlo...Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 07:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Teachers stage sit in as schools open for 2024, demand US$1,200 salary
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) has asserted that its members nationwide participated in a sit-in on the first day of the 2024 school calendar to protest against inadequate sa...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 06:00hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
LEADERSHIP IN CRISIS: Chamisa's accountability problem and the erosion of trust in Zimbabwean politics
The political tapestry of Zimbabwe is once again in the spotlight, but this time, for reasons that shake the very core of public trust. A now-debunked press statement announced the expulsion of ...Published: 12 Oct 2023 at 19:19hrs | 1 | by Sandra Mverera
New hotels for Victoria Falls
The prime tourism hub of Victoria Falls is experiencing substantial infrastructure development, providing a significant boost to Zimbabwe's tourism sector with the goal of achieving a US$5 billion tou...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 06:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zida approved 4 PPPs in Q2
THE Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) approved four public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the second quarter of this year, with a combined value of more than US$186 million.The...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 06:58hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Umzingwane MP embarks on roads rehab to unlock tourism, agriculture potential
ZANU-PF aspiring candidate for Umzingwane constituency Brigadier General (Rtd) Levi Mayihlome has embarked on a road rehabilitation programme targeting five prime roads which he says will unlock the t...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:41hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Ndebele cultural champion envisions inclusive development
NKOSANA, a cherished member of his community, embraces his Ndebele heritage and wholeheartedly participates in cultural events. He understands the importance of his roots and acknowledges that his upb...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
UN urges Zimbabwe govt to open up space for regime change NGOs
THE United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has implored the Zanu-PF government to respect, protect and expand civic space to ensure that citizens are free to express themselves...Published: 30 May 2023 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lupane University Vice Chancellor off the hook on sexual harassment case
LUPANE State University (LSU) Vice Chancellor Pardon Kuipa has escaped censure over allegations of sexually harassing a female staffer, it was established.A female staff member in 2021 accused...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:05hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe-based NGOs in panic mode
A new law governing operations of non-governmental organisations is likely to be operational in Zimbabwe before year end.Predictably, there is uproar and panic in the NGO sector, including som...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:17hrs | 1 | by Ranga Mataire
British Council funds African artists with £700 000
The British Council's Sub-Saharan Arts programme has announced the success of its Culture Exchange open call for grants, an initiative that connects and promotes cultural exchanges through art. ...Published: 05 Mar 2023 at 15:31hrs | 18 | by Mandla Ndlovu
New housing, industrial stands for Bulawayo
THE Bulawayo City Council has announced plans to avail 557 medium-density residential stands and 250 industrial stands in Umvumila to potentially address housing backlog and boost the city's economy....Published: 03 Mar 2023 at 06:21hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt bans AGMs on school premises
THE Government has banned holding of annual general meetings within school premises even for day schools as part of mitigatory measures against the spread of Covid-19.Early this week Governmen...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 07:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Zambia to speed up two key power projects
Zimbabwe and Zambia are working to expedite the implementation of two key power generation projects to bring relief to citizens of the two countries who, along with others in the region, have been end...Published: 02 Feb 2023 at 23:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Beware of the folly of Trojan rulers!
Government, folly of mankind?Barbara W Tuchman is a prolific writer on politics as read through history. I enjoy her take on her subject.But she is American, western, itself an importa...Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 18:07hrs | 1 | by on Saturday
Binga villagers wary over relocation
FRESH fears of displacement have gripped the Tonga people settled in Binga and the resort town of Victoria Falls that was recently classified a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).An estimated 500 Lub...Published: 25 Aug 2022 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$50m hotel for Victoria Falls
A MASSIVE US$50 million hotel project is on the cards in Victoria Falls, as the transformation of the prime tourism destination into a world-class city and resort gains momentum.Victoria Falls...Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 08:10hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Row over secret DNA tests
A MARLBOROUGH woman secretly took three kids, who were said to be her husband's children, for DNA tests which revealed he was the father of just one of the minors.The tests revealed the other ...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo reindustrialisation ongoing
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) has licensed three companies under the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) initiative in Bulawayo but there are growing concerns implementation is movin...Published: 22 May 2022 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: Class IN itself versus Class FOR itself
US goose versus NED ganderTHERE is always more to write about than there is space to publish. Last week I had to drop two key matters, to allow myself to address in extenso what I sought to ra...Published: 21 May 2022 at 17:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt assures on repatriation of profits
THE GOVERNMENT has re-assured foreign investors it was ready to facilitate easy repatriation of proceeds from their investments in Zimbabwe if they invest in the country.Zimbabwe is on an aggr...Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 06:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
The end of the Petrodollar and the rise of the Petroyuan
A "Petrodollar" is a U.S. Dollar obtained through the sale of crude oil, i.e. it's a term created particularly to describe the situation of the OPEC countries, where the sale of this commodity allows ...Published: 08 Mar 2022 at 07:17hrs | 7 | by Hugo Martins | Analyst
Mnangagwa's governance attributed for Zimbabwe lithium exploration success
ASX-listed battery metals project developer Prospect Resources attributes its current success, especially in Zimbabwe, to a "resurgence" of that country's governance and "open for business" mining sec...Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 05:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hyenas terrorise Esigodini villagers
HYENAS have wreaked havoc in Umzingwane district, Matabeleland South province, where they are killing livestock.Villagers yesterday told Southern Eye that this had become a perennial problem....Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 05:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ligwetshe iminyaka engu-21 isela lenkomo
KULESELA lenkomo eBeitbridge eligwetshwe ukuyapika iminyaka engu-21 ejele kulandela ukutholakala lilamacala okutshontsha inkomo ezingu-11.Umsolwa uMashudu Sibanda umiswe emthethwandaba weBeitb...Published: 25 Jan 2022 at 17:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
BCC smart city project on
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) will this year expedite the implementation of its smart city programme which it hopes to complete by 2024.This strategy, which was boosted by the visit of BCC o...Published: 07 Jan 2022 at 19:40hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
'Tax incentives rip off Zimbabwe'
A LEADING resources watchdog has piled pressure on government to disclose the value of potential revenues it forfeits due to special tax incentives offered to attract investment.The Zimbabwe E...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:13hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa officially opens VFEX and Caledonia Corporation listing
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has officially opened the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) here and presided over the listing of global mining giant, Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc.Caledonia is the ...Published: 02 Dec 2021 at 15:51hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Gono mourns Doug Munatsi
It is with great sadness that my family and I mourn the untimely death of a fine, seasoned banker and patriotic son of the soil, Douglas Munatsi in tragic circumstances not yet explained to the nation...Published: 01 Dec 2021 at 05:34hrs | 8 | by Dr Gideon Gono
ZNCC pushes for fuel tax cuts
THE Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) this week escalated business's push for an overhaul of the tax regime, as it warned the government that high fuel import taxes could hold back industri...Published: 13 Nov 2021 at 05:53hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
China calls for Zimbabwe sanctions' removal
The Chinese embassy in Zimbabwe has called for the lifting of the illegal sanctions imposed by the West saying they hurt ordinary people. The embassy said this on its Twitter handle, @ChineseZ...Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
US$40 000 damage at Manama Hospital
HEAVY rains that pounded Gwanda District recently left Manama Mission Hospital without electricity and damaged solar panels, water tanks and telecommunication cables resulting in the suspension of cri...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:17hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mayihlome concerned over haulage trucks transporting chrome
ZANU PF legislator for Umzingwane Levi Mayihlome has expressed concerns over the increase in number of haulage trucks transporting chrome and other ...Published: 28 Sep 2021 at 07:50hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Arenel invests US$3m, expands export footprint
BUOYED by enhanced production capacity following recent capital investments, diversified food producer, Arenel Private Limited, now targets widening export market beyond Africa while creating more job...Published: 20 Sep 2021 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa turns 79
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa today celebrates his 79th birthday with the dream of a better and greater Zimbabwe still his main mission. Since his inauguration in November 2017, Mnangagwa has remained ...Published: 15 Sep 2021 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Arenel gets SEZs status
ONE of Bulawayo's top companies, Arenel Private Limited, has been granted a special economic zone (SEZ) status, a decision meant to add impetus to the firm's production efficiencies. A SEZ is ...Published: 13 Sep 2021 at 05:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, China exchange notes
Reforms being undertaken by Zimbabwe are aimed at increasing national economic competitiveness, productivity, foreign direct investment inflows, technology transfers and acquaintance with Chinese busi...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's lithium project gathers momentum
The Arcadia Lithium Project (ALP) - which was commissioned early this year - has begun shipments of technical grade bulk samples for product qualification to offtake partners in Europe as the project ...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 19:10hrs | | by Business reporter
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