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Beitbridge modernisation project to begin
MAJOR civil works on the $241 million Beitbridge modernisation project are expected to begin next month with the contractors indicating having covered a lot of ground on the pre-work commencement logi...Published: 24 Jan 2020 at 01:04hrs | 844 | by Staff reporter
There is a special place in hell for women!!!!
This is a special quote from the former Secretary of State Madeline Albright. There is a special place in hell for women who don't help other women." This quote comes to my mind because the ZACC boss ...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 21:58hrs | 1886 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa evading Chamisa
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa has accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa of evading him so that they could resolve their political dispute.Unveiling his agenda for 2020 in Harare's high densi...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 13:03hrs | 4855 | by Staff reporter
Why Kasukuwere, Mzembi are doomed to fail
Since November 2019, former ZANU-PF national political commissar Saviour Kasukuwere has been attempting to effect a political comeback and went as far as threatening to contest the 2023 presidential e...Published: 22 Jan 2020 at 06:31hrs | 476 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Zimbabwe to adopt smart agriculture
Government says it is engaging agriculture sector stakeholders to promote and implement a comprehensive transformation which will allow farmers to migrate from conventional farming methods to smart ag...Published: 21 Jan 2020 at 18:57hrs | 490 | by Staff rpeorter
African leaders abandon Mnangagwa
None of the 21 African leaders invited to the ongoing UK-Africa Investment Summit raised a finger over the snubbing of Zimbabwean leader Emmerson Mnangagwa to the event. This was said by respe...Published: 21 Jan 2020 at 16:58hrs | 15798 | by Staff Reporter
Chamisa savages Mnangagwa
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa has savaged the government after police raided his party's offices on Friday in a surprise move which has once again raised political tensions in the country.T...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 13:24hrs | 6891 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's complex situation requires political will
People continue to die from curable disease in Zimbabwe as the health sector remains paralysed while the country is going through what has been described by the United Nations as a man-made drought. S...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 13:10hrs | 169 | by Tapiwa Ziviri
Chamisa in a fix over Mnangagwa dialogue
A push by the opposition MDC structures for party president Nelson Chamisa to ditch efforts to engage his erstwhile rival President Mnangagwa for direct confrontation has left their youthful leader in...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:41hrs | 10890 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions: EU, US and post-Mugabe Zimbabwe
THE United States of America (USA) has two forms of sanctions relevant to Zimbabwe. The first is imposed by Executive Order, with the President using powers under the International Emergency Economic ...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:25hrs | 192 | by Derek Matyszak
Government controls fuelling the black market
Business at the country's parallel (black) market for foreign currency and other commodities has never been as brisk. Billions of dollars in local or foreign currency exchange hands on a daily basis i...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 09:07hrs | 3935 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe sanctions must remain until Zanu-PF reforms
Talk has been going on for almost 15 years as to whether targeted sanctions imposed on the Zanu-PF officials must be lifted or not. The sanctions must stay as a reminder to President Emmerson Mnagagwa...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 07:00hrs | 1641 | by Innocent Tapo
Guns before food
With millions of Zimbabweans facing starvation, hospitals and schools collapsing in the rubble of the economy and civil servants rejecting a 98% pay rise as inadequate, President Mnangagwa is reported...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 20:32hrs | 4537 | by Zimbabwe Vigil Diary
Over 700 000 people used Beitbridge border during festive season
A total of 708 179 people passed through Beitbridge Border Post during the just ended festive season, after authorities put in place border efficiency and management systems that facilitated ease of m...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 21:19hrs | 2392 | by Staff Reporter
'Chamisa's rejection of results triggered Mnangagwa's illegitimacy' - rubbish, it's rigging rejection is inconsequential
Dear Gideon Chitanga, "The consequent illegitimacy facing President Mnangagwa after the rejection of his election victory by Chamisa has triggered political and economic uncertainty which has ...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 15:27hrs | 9907 | by Nomusa Garikai
'MDC must apologise for disputing elections' Zanu PF demanding - why, rigged 2/3 majority can't rig economy
"The President is first and foremost a citizen who can communicate anything with fellow citizens, including cracking jokes with Zimbabweans," Deputy Minister Energy Mutodi told NewsDay."Chamis...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 07:23hrs | 3086 | by Nomusa Garikai
Nhaka Foundation begins charity at home in Zimbabwe
In this interview, Patrick Makokoro, the Founder and Chief Eexecutive Officer of Nhaka Foundation, discusses the organisation's efforts at supporting education and health care in rural regions in Zimb...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 07:21hrs | 513 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah
'Mnangagwa is legitimate president' says MDC leader - chastise rigged election deniers, slap them with sanction
"Here we go!" I sighed! The minute I saw the name Eddie Cross as the author of the article in Zimeye. I expected nonsense from him and nonsense I got! "Mr. Mnangagwa could then claim, for the ...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 09:20hrs | 3226 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Elitist Ignorant ZANU PF, Justice not a Jurist, Mayor not appointed, Aloof to Hunger Pains
The chance that an experienced lawyer would ever make such an ignorant callus statement as is alleged to have been made by Wadyajena, is very small. If the alleged statement on Twitter on the 25...Published: 04 Jan 2020 at 16:46hrs | 1608 | by Thabo Makuyana
'2020, give God a chance to help' - helps those who help, not shoot, themselves
"First, the year 2019 was one of the hardest for us as citizens. The socio economic situation deteriorated and life continued to be harder for ordinary Zimbabweans," said Jacob Ngarivhume, President o...Published: 02 Jan 2020 at 21:56hrs | 933 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Jonathan Moyo's EXCELGATE is mastery of deception; focuses on vote computation but ignores illegal process
Jonathan Moyo knows Zanu PF has been rigging elections for donkey years, especially since his rejoining the party in 2000. He is just being very selective on what he says."I studied electoral ...Published: 02 Jan 2020 at 08:57hrs | 5727 | by Nomusa Garikai
Jonathan Moyo says 'enough is enough... Mnangagwa fails to take annual leave'
#Zim2020EnoughIsEnough Compatriots, much as I would like to, sadly I'm unable to wish you a happy & prosperous new year not because of anything personal but because happiness & prosper...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 08:58hrs | 17946 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
Heard of Government Organised NGO (GONGO), in POLAD have Zanu PF organised opposition (Zoo)
After 40 years of corrupt and tyrannical Zanu PF dictatorship Zimbabwe is in a serious mess with the economy in ruins, millions of our people now living in abject poverty and, worst of all, the plungi...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 08:42hrs | 1290 | by Nomusa Garikai
POLAD to engage European Union, United Nations
Parties under the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) plan to engage SADC, African Union, European Union and United Nations member states to explain their mandate as they press ahead with finding lastin...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 09:30hrs | 2153 | by Staff Reporter
POLAD had a successful year, says Justice Nare
Political parties under the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) say they recorded notable successes in 2019, including influencing Government to re-introduce grain subsidies that had been scrapped in th...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 07:27hrs | 1207 | by Staff Reporter
'Do POLAD because we love Zimbabwe' says Gutu - then why selling-out on free elections
Some of us still remember Bishop Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa, the 1979 (one year wonder) Prime Minister of the Republic of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia following the Internal Settlement with Ian Smith...Published: 25 Dec 2019 at 10:52hrs | 3682 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Sadc boss torches Zimbabwe storm
SADC executive secretary Stergomena Tax torched a storm over the weekend after making reference to a story that irked the MDC and left many questioning her impartiality in trying to resolve the Zimbab...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 06:18hrs | 4704 | by Staff reporter
500 000 pass through Beitbridge border
A total of 503 932 travellers have used Beitbridge Border Post to access either Zimbabwe or South Africa this month. It is also reported that 65 000 vehicles used Sadc's busiest inland p...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 06:04hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt takes plunge to compensate white farmers
ONE of the most interesting developments in the recent budget statement is government's decision to compensate former white farmers after nearly 20 years following the 2000 land reform programme. The ...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:39hrs | 168 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Ndiweni calls for interim govt
DEPOSED Ntabazinduna chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has reiterated his suggestion that an interim transitional government (ITG) of technocrats must be put in place to abolish the bond note and impleme...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:38hrs | 728 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa must do the right thing and join POLAD
Former South Africa President Mr Thabo Mbeki's record of pulling off political settlements against the odds is well known. As Sadc-appointed mediator to dialogue in our country, he delivered the Globa...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 08:12hrs | 4669 | by Chronicle Editorial Comment
Mthuli Ncube says policy not finance will drive industrialisation
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, says revitalising the country's industries is hinged on policy reform and consistency as opposed to increasing budgetary allocations ...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 07:59hrs | 2176 | by Staff Reporter
8 Achievements of Mnangagwa and POLAD in 2019
Government has unveiled the achievements of the POLAD initiative that was launched in May to create a platform for political players to have national dialogue. POLAD members on Sunday descende...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 10:41hrs | 3822 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe women's bank disburses $16m loans
The Zimbabwe Women's Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) has disbursed $16 million to 46 000 beneficiaries to date, with women receiving the bulk of the money.ZWMB is the first of its kind in Sadc and of...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 08:10hrs | 429 | by Staff Reporter
Zimnat brings relief to Zimbabweans living abroad and locally
Zimnat Life Assurance has announced a funeral plan, Kwedu/Ngekhaya, for Zimbabweans living outside Zimbabwe that enables them to be buried back home in Zimbabwe, with pay outs guaranteed in United Sta...Published: 20 Dec 2019 at 12:42hrs | 3634 | by Agencies
Chiwenga sets stage for Mnangagwa ouster
COLOGNE - Military tactician, Vice President Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, has reportedly set the stage for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's removal from power in 2020, Spotlight Zimbabwe reported....Published: 20 Dec 2019 at 09:46hrs | 26950 | by Itai Mushekwe
Mbeki advised to talk to Mthwakazi 'secessionists' next week
If an economic solution in Zimbabwe must go hand in hand with a political solution in Zimbabwe, then any negotiations without Mthwakazi will be a waste of time and money.South African Minister...Published: 20 Dec 2019 at 09:30hrs | 3048 | by Israel Dube
Chamisa speaks on joining POLAD
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has denied reports that he will be joining the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) as reported by some sections of the media recently. Writing on Friday, Chamisa said, ...Published: 20 Dec 2019 at 06:47hrs | 6913 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mbeki will be back for more talks
PROSPECTS for talks between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his arch rival, opposition MDC leader Nelson Chamisa grew yesterday after former South African President Thabo Mbeki yesterday said he woul...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:18hrs | 2436 | by Staff reporter
Mbeki holds talks with Mnangagwa, Chamisa
FORMER South African President Thabo Mbeki held talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition MDC leader Nelson Chamisa in Harare yesterday amid speculation that he had come to initiate talks...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:12hrs | 705 | by Staff reporter
'Craft laws to jail pro-sanctions politicians.' says Chinotimba
BUHERA South MP Joseph Chinotimba (Zanu PF) yesterday suggested in the National Assembly that laws must be crafted to throw into jail all those who travel outside the country calling for sanctions, in...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:09hrs | 524 | by Staff reporter
Mbeki visit gives Chamisa chance to swallow his pride
THE visit to Zimbabwe by former South African president and revered African statesman, Thabo Mbeki, is welcome and gives Zimbabwe's political actors an opportunity to reflect soberly on the negative r...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 04:50hrs | 1531 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi a game changer in Zimbabwe politics
Many people across political divide are asking this critical question, who is Walter Mzembi? Zimbabweans are yearning for change despite the vacuum that has been created by both the ruling party Zanu ...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 19:24hrs | 5106 | by Tawanda Mhezi
'Zimbabweans matter (more) than any other person' declare Khupe - damned them, only No.1 matters, T Khupe
"Our discussions with former President Thabo Mbeki were around how to move this country forward and we realise that we can only move the country forward by uniting as Zimbabweans and speaking with one...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 19:19hrs | 1583 | by Nomusa Garikai
Temba Mliswa blasts MDC-ZANU PF coalition talks
Norton member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has come out guns blazing against the impending National Dialogue between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC leader Nelson Chamisa. Mliswa's says the...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 07:36hrs | 7762 | by Mandla Ndlovu
SA our neighbour from hell, patronising and dishing out foolish advice - Mbeki shut up and fcuk off
"I am very glad with what the President of the country is doing to respond to the challenges and I think it is very important that the SADC region comes behind the President and the country because th...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 06:55hrs | 3149 | by Wilbert Mukori
'Mbeki led to MDC crashing defeat' Ruhanya - wash your foul mouth with bleach, MDC did that themselves
"Once beaten, twice shy. The MDC led by @nelsonchamisa should apply its wits in rational, logical, robust, rigorous ways taking into account how it was duped in the GNU President Mbeki brokered that l...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 19:20hrs | 3023 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Mbeki is pushing MDC to join Mnangagwa in POLAD - no reforms will be implemented
Nelson Chamisa met former South African president Thabo Mbeki and this is what he had to say: "We want dialogue that is meaningful, where the political will to change for the benefit of Zimbab...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 19:12hrs | 6066 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
PHOTO: Thabo Mbeki meets President Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa is currently meeting former South African President Thabo Mbeki at state house in Harare.Online publication Zimlive said: We understand he's representing interests...Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 11:56hrs | 5315 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'If elections fail Zanu PF will use any means' - free elections is a right, not a privilege
Zimbabwe's worsening economic meltdown has President Mnangagwa and his Zanu PF colleagues really worried. They know the economic situation is unsustainable and power is slipping out of their hands. Th...Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 09:29hrs | 637 | by Nomusa Garikai
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