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Mnangagwa owns ZUPCO buses?
National Patriotic Front Spokesperson Jealousy Mawarire has questioned the ownership of the recent fleet of buses that were launched under the ZUPCO scheme. Mawarire's probing questions arose ...Published: 9 hrs ago | 9274 | by Mandla Ndlovu
NSSA increases pension payouts
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has more than doubled its minimum pensions from $80 to $200 a month, while workers' compensation scheme minimum pensions have been tripled from $80 to $24...Published: 11 hrs ago | 674 | by Staff reporter
ZESA's corruption & incompetence an unwarranted burden on Zimbabweans - need for urgent accountability
As I write this article, we are just seated, or milling around, incapable of engaging in any meaningful productive work. Why? Because there is no electricity - which, we desperately need for our effec...Published: 24 hrs ago | 1578 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Suspended Gweru town clerk salary perks exposed
SUSPENDED Gweru town clerk Elizabeth Gwatipedza drew over $100 000 in gross salary and led a luxurious lifestyle paid for by ratepayers until her suspension by mayor Josiah Makombe last month, investi...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:25hrs | 1488 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces mealie-meal shortage
ZIMBABWE faces mealie-meal shortages after government cut maize supplies to local millers by 40% citing funding constraints.Millers get maize from the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) although gove...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:24hrs | 701 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco seedling scheme for Matabeleland
DIVERSFIED agro-based concern, Mhuri Farming plans to roll out a tobacco seedling-growing scheme in Matabeleland to promote production of the crop in the region. Of late, the Tobacco Industry ...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:10hrs | 55 | by Staff reporter
Shocking primary school pupils dropout statistics recorded
ABOUT 20 400 pupils in the country dropped out of primary school in 2018, some after being married off, statistics by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) have...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 06:29hrs | 520 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube to present $28,5 billion budget
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube is set to present the 2020 national Budget on Thursday, with industry and citizens expecting better economic fortunes following the num...Published: 11 Nov 2019 at 06:28hrs | 468 | by Staff reporter
UK to snatch fired Zimbabwe doctors?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says his government will fast track visa applications for foreign doctors and nurses - opening new opportunities for over 500 Zimbabwean doctors facing the sack fo...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 21:32hrs | 2887 | by Press Association
Govt intensifies land redistribution in Mashonaland West
Government is set to intensify its efforts in subdividing farms exceeding the recommended size as well as repossess underutilised land in Mashonaland West, Provincial Affairs minister Mary Mliswa has ...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:49hrs | 678 | by Staff reporter
Inflation out of control: Guvamatanga
Finance ministry permanent secretary George Guvamatanga has revealed that the government is not considering removing the 2% tax on mobile transactions despite criticism that it is fuelling inflation....Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:46hrs | 877 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube attempts a Houdini act
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube this week unveils his second National Budget statement in which he is expected to announce far-reaching interventions to soothe a natio...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:23hrs | 632 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pays 400 former white farmers
TREASURY has released $22 million to 400 white former commercial farmers as part compensation for infrastructure developments on farms compulsorily acquired by Government during the Fast Track Land Re...Published: 10 Nov 2019 at 08:21hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
A third of Zimbabwe doctors face the axe
A third of doctors who work in public health institutions, a total of 516 out of the 1 601 on the State payroll, face dismissal from public service this month as Government continues to hold disciplin...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 10:03hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Plea for water at rural schools
MATABELELAND South Provincial Education Director (PED) Mr Lifias Masukume is appealing to well-wishers to supply teachers with water at rural schools as water scarcity is crippling school activities. ...Published: 09 Nov 2019 at 07:33hrs | 229 | by Staff Reporter
China tells Zimbabwe President to resign or retire
This article was first published on Spotlight Zimbabwe. PARIS/CAPE TOWN - President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has all...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 07:41hrs | 57166 | by Itai Mushekwe/Mary-Kate Kahari
Swindled cattle ownership society members win joinder in $8m lawsuit
Cattle Ownership Society Members' Association (COSMA), which allegedly lost over $8 million in a botched cattle ownership scheme, has won an order to include the firm's director Marvellous Shumba in t...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 06:00hrs | 400 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions on Zimbabwe - Not as simple as many think
IF one wishes to understand the issue of Western sanctions on Zimbabwe, they first have to stop thinking in binary terms by assuming that the restrictive measures affect only a few people, or that the...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 05:16hrs | 905 | by Zechariah Mushawatu
An Insider's Scoop on Ruby Fortune
Ruby Fortune is a well-established, very large online casino. It's large and well-established status is for a good reason! It has been providing games to players for many years - since 2003! ...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 17:46hrs | 516 | by Staff writer
Presidential Inputs Scheme launched in Nyanga
VILLAGERS in Nyanga North constituency have hailed the Cotton Presidential Input Scheme, launched yesterday at Nyakomba in Ward 11, saying it will go a long way in assisting them boost production, esp...Published: 07 Nov 2019 at 15:14hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
'Government understands civil servants plight'
GOVERNMENT does not dispute the need to pay civil servants a cost of living adjustment hence its decision to provide them with annual bonuses inclusive of their allowances, Information, Publicity and ...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:33hrs | 1420 | by Staff reporter
Govt understands civil servants plight, says Mutsvangwa
GOVERNMENT does not dispute the need to pay civil servants a cost of living adjustment hence its decision to provide them with annual bonuses inclusive of their allowances, Information, Publicity and ...Published: 06 Nov 2019 at 11:30hrs | 369 | by Staff Reporter
Zupco increases Bulawayo fleet
THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) has increased its fleet of kombis in Bulawayo from 46 to 80 and expanded its services to cater for residents living in the eastern suburbs. Last m...Published: 05 Nov 2019 at 06:46hrs | 648 | by Staff reporter
Command Agric runners face audit
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's top ally and fuel mogul, Kuda Tagwireyi, is once again on the spotlight after Parliament recommended that a forensic audit should be done on the controversial Command Ag...Published: 04 Nov 2019 at 06:04hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
Cattle rustlers wreak havoc
Ranganai Sivangani from Chirumanzu in the Midlands Province is now convinced that police are working with cattle rustling syndicates wreaking havoc in the area.On October 10, one of Sivangani'...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:54hrs | 1485 | by Staff reporter
'We're going to improve lives of our people,' says Mthuli Ncube
Zimbabweans are bearing the brunt of soaring prices of basic commodities and cash shortages. They are also worried about the continued loss of value of the Zimbabwe dollar. To date, Government's auste...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:35hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
A guide to buying electricity in Zimbabwe
You are probably wondering why money that used to buy you electricity enough for a month can barely scratch the surface now. It is a long story, but in short Zesa Holdings increased their tariffs and ...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1181 | by Leroy Dzenga
Govt Gazettes war veterans Bill
Government yesterday gazetted the Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Bill to establish a board that will address their rights, welfare and benefits, among other issues. The Bill, HB 15 (2019), will r...Published: 02 Nov 2019 at 06:58hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe de-dollarization & other countries experiences
Zimbabwe suspended its local currency on the 9th of April 2009 and adopted a basket of multiple currencies such as the South African Rand, British Pound, Botswana Pula, Japanese Yen, Euro and the Unit...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 13:41hrs | 5139 | by Victor Bhoroma
The Zimbabwe dollar won't gain any confidence
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mangudya announced this week the introduction in a fortnight of new currency notes. Mangudya said the denominations, comprising of ZW$2 and ZW$5 notes and $2 bon...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:47hrs | 1150 | by Faith Zaba
Zimbabwe needs political solutions to gain confidence and trust
AS Zimbabweans, we get too intelligent and over-complicate a situation for no reason. Many life solutions are practical, not intellectual. The government tried to change currency to securities, that i...Published: 01 Nov 2019 at 06:46hrs | 264 | by Enos Denhere
NSSA deals saga in new twist
Former National Social Security Authority (NSSA) chairman Robin Vela says an audit of the state-owned pension scheme, which detected alleged underhand dealings during his tenure is flawed.Vela...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 19:58hrs | 2088 | by Staff reporter
The sad tale of Vungu's Mthuli Ncube
Namesakes are commonplace the world over and when one shares the same name with a public official it usually becomes an interesting scenario indeed, especially if that official is the subject of eithe...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 12:52hrs | 3468 | by Staff reporter
Zupco mobilises 200-strong kombi fleet
THE Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) has mobilised more than 200 kombis to service suburban routes across the country, with 46 kombis already operating under the scheme in Bulawayo, a develop...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 06:43hrs | 1637 | by Staff reporter
Turn southern region into green belt, says Mohadi
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has said the southern region of the country could be turned into a green belt through establishing more water bodies and setting up vibrant irrigation schemes to ensure inc...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 06:41hrs | 536 | by Staff reporter
Biti wants FSG director arrested
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts yesterday directed Clerk of Parliament Mr Kennedy Chokuda to issue a warrant of arrest against Fertiliser Seed Grain managing director Mr Steve Morland f...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 06:33hrs | 1127 | by Staff reporter
Zupco expands kombi franchise
Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) has mobilised nearly 300 kombis to service suburban routes across the country, a development that has resulted in affordable fares for commuters. Gove...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 06:22hrs | 464 | by Staff reporter
Nurses say no to strike, prefer talks
Nurses have said they will not go on strike, but will continue negotiating with Government on a meaningful cost of living adjustment (Cola), while continuing with their daily duties. This come...Published: 29 Oct 2019 at 06:21hrs | 619 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa snatched Augustine Chihuri's lover'
Former police commissioner Augustine Chihuri did not side with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's faction in the days of the Zanu-PF succession battles when late President Robert Mugabe was still in power...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 18:04hrs | 27779 | by Staff Reporter
How the Zimbabwean government has side-lined the people of Matabeleland
In Zimbabwe if your surname does not sound a particular way, one does not have a chance of success in life. The discrimination in Zimbabwe has been embedded and entrenched in every structure and pract...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 15:32hrs | 3366 | by Thulani Nkala
Obert Mpofu an anti sanctions hero?
Obert Mpofu is a man who makes headlines and probably the biggest political character and player in Matebeleland. In his capacity as Secretary for Administration in ZANU PF, Obert Mpofu is the m...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 08:32hrs | 10079 | by Nicholas Ncube
Depleted usefulness of the Veteran Community
Decades after the armed struggle, the Second Chimurenga, my generation remains grateful to the bravery and sacrifice of our Veterans, living and departed, who fought against colonial and racist rule t...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 07:46hrs | 813 | by Gift Tawanda, M
Biti approved funding of Command Agriculture he is bashing
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya last week produced evidence in Parliament which suggests that former Finance Minister Tendai Biti approved the funding of Government's agricult...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1997 | by Staff reporter
Residents tell council to scrap housing waiting list
Residents in Bulawayo have urged the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to scrap the housing waiting list system as a way of improving transparency and dealing with corruption in the allocation of residentia...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 12:32hrs | 2877 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi launches Presidential input scheme
THE Government yesterday launched the 2019-2020 free Cottco Presidential Inputs and Tillage Scheme to benefit more than 400 000 households and two million rural people countrywide.Vice-Preside...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 09:54hrs | 442 | by Staff reporter
How not to go wrong with garage door service in Madison WI
Garage doors are essential to security, aesthetics, and curb appeal of any home remodeling or building plan. Read to figure what kind of door you want for your establishment.One thing that can...Published: 26 Oct 2019 at 08:48hrs | 517 | by Staff Writer
Mangudya nails Biti
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya yesterday produced evidence in Parliament which suggests that former Finance Minister Tendai Biti approved the funding of Government's agricult...Published: 25 Oct 2019 at 09:39hrs | 2004 | by Staff reporter
Massive layoffs rock Zimbabwe financial sector
MORE than 300 workers in the financial services sector have been laid off in the last two months as companies rationalise their cost structures in a tough operating environment amid economic recession...Published: 25 Oct 2019 at 09:35hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
Mangudya, Biti clash in Parliament
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya yesterday produced evidence in Parliament which suggests that former Finance Minister Tendai Biti approved the funding of Government's agricult...Published: 25 Oct 2019 at 08:51hrs | 2186 | by Staff Reporter
Rehabilitaton of irrigation schemes in Matabeleland South set to begin
Rehabilitation of two irrigation schemes under the small holder irrigation revitalisation programme in Matabeleland South is set to begin soon, with feasibility studies for nine other projects current...Published: 24 Oct 2019 at 14:33hrs | 613 | by Staff Reporter
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