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Russia offers free language lessons in Zimbabwe
Russia has introduced in-person Russian language and culture lessons in Zimbabwe as part of its efforts to strengthen ties between the two nations. The free lessons are now being offered at the Univer...Published: 04 Oct 2024 at 08:29hrs | 2765 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa didn't say Zambia a security threat'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa clarified that he did not refer to Zambia as a security threat or a client state of the United States during a conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a rec...Published: 30 Jun 2024 at 18:30hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zapu criticises Mnangagwa's plea for protection from Putin
Opposition Zapu leader Sibangilizwe Nkomo criticized President Emmerson Mnangagwa for seeking protection from Russian President Vladimir Putin during a recent visit to St Petersburg, as shown in a wid...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 07:39hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa will not accept conditional aid
President Mnangagwa has declared that Zimbabwe will not accept aid that comes with conditions undermining the nation's values, character, and beliefs. Speaking at the 376th Ordinary Session of the Zan...Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 06:49hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's reckless statement to Putin positions Zimbabwe as a security threat
THE southern Africa region has, by and large, been regarded as a peaceful place.Save for a few conflict zones - such as Mozambique, Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo - we have avoide...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 07:50hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zambia to engage Harare over Mnangagwa's remarks
Zambia is engaging Zimbabwean authorities following remarks by President Emmerson Mnangagwa that Zambia's security sector is heavily funded by the United States. Mnangagwa made these comments ...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:43hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Transcript of 'Russia-Zimbabwe talks' between Putin and Mnangagwa
The penchant for frivolous bluster in Zimbabwe's public discourse has once again reared its ugly trappings after the widespread circulation on social media platforms of a 2.42-minutes video clip poste...Published: 10 Jun 2024 at 08:37hrs | 33 | by Jonathan Moyo
'Zimbabwe's ZiG won't fail'
President Mnangagwa affirmed the robustness of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), a meticulously developed currency backed by gold, which the government diligently worked on for two years. Introduced by...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:09hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to get more air ambulances from Russia
President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced that the Government will establish an efficient air ambulance service staffed by highly skilled medical professionals, engineers, dispatchers, and pilots to redu...Published: 09 Jun 2024 at 09:06hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe wants to bolster relations with Russia despite US pressure'
The United States is putting pressure on Zimbabwe to persuade the authorities of the southern African country to abandon co-operation with Russia, but Harare is determined to increase interaction with...Published: 25 Mar 2024 at 05:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean mercenaries fighting in Ukraine
FIVE Zimbabwean mercenaries are fighting for Ukraine, according to latest data released by the Russia Defence ministry, with one said to have since been killed on the battle field.But the figu...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 12:56hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter
Russia ships 23 000t of fertiliser to Zimbabwe
RUSSIA's giant fertiliser manufacturing company, Uralchem Group, is in the process of shipping 23 000 tonnes of humanitarian fertiliser to Zimbabwe to complement the country's efforts to boost food an...Published: 12 Dec 2023 at 05:52hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Commonwealth readmission a must for Zimbabwe
WE reported yesterday that Britain is pushing for Zimbabwe's readmission to the Commonwealth.President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been pushing for Zimbabwe's readmission to the club of nations und...Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says Zanu-PF will romp to victory
Zanu-PF will romp to victory in the August 23 harmonised elections, riding on a crest of tangibles and deliverables and no meaningful opposition, President Mnangagwa has said.Addressing scores...Published: 31 Jul 2023 at 06:54hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says he stands in solidarity with Putin over Ukraine war
Zimbabwe stands in solidarity with Russia as it wages war on Ukraine, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said in a meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Friday.In comments that will anger we...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 21:12hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ready to dump US dollar
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said the country is agreeable to the use of alternative forms of payment for various transactions as opposed to the sole use of the United States dollar.Yesterday durin...Published: 28 Jul 2023 at 06:44hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Putin offers 50,000 tonne free grain to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Thursday that his country was food-secure but was grateful for an offer of free grain from Russian President Vladimir Putin at a Russia-Africa summit in...Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 20:15hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Russian mining giant heads to Zimbabwe
THE world's largest diamond producer Alrosa of Russia will next week be in Zimbabwe to start work on mining operations with 50 more companies from the Euroasian nation targeting various sectors....Published: 27 Jul 2023 at 06:37hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's US$700k splurge on Chinese private jet for Russia trip
President Emmerson Mnangagwa hired a private jet from China to fly him to Russia on Tuesday at an estimated cost of nearly US$700,000.Mnangagwa, attending the Russia-Africa summit in St Peters...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 19:45hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Russia's Rostec assists Zimbabwe establish air ambulance service
Russian Helicopters Holding Company, a part of Rostec State Corporation, has handed over a batch of 18 Ansat helicopters to Zimbabwe. The light multipurpose helicopters manufactured at the Kaz...Published: 26 May 2023 at 06:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Russian scholarships, language lessons offered
Zimbabweans now have the opportunity to study in Russia and learn Russian as a foreign language under a scholarship programme to be implemented by various partners.The Presidential Office for ...Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 04:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'South Africa's petrol price could hit R40 a litre'
The ongoing war in Ukraine is costing South Africa billions in lost revenues and added costs, and trade officials are concerned that further widespread disruptions to the local economy are likely....Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 12:29hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sought Magaisa's support after coup?
Chiwenga chases Schroeder's record - The Lord of RingsZIMBABWEAN Vice-President retired General Constantino Chiwenga seems to be chasing former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder's record in seri...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 17:47hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
United States mulls fresh bid to strangle Zimbabwe
IN what could pan out to be a reincarnation of the diabolical Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (Zidera), the US is mulling enacting legislation that will impose stiff penalties on African ...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Russia-Ukraine conflict affects Zimbabwe's daily bread
THE ongoing Russian-Ukraine tiff will impact negatively on global wheat supply.Both Russia and Ukraine, once jointly dubbed the "breadbasket of Europe", account for 25 percent of the world's w...Published: 13 Mar 2022 at 08:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's options in the context of despotic capture of MDC Alliance?
In 1998, in Russia's St Petersburg, Oleg Sergeyev ran for the Governor's position. When he officially launched his campaign, to his chagrin there were two other opponents. Opponent one was Oleg Sergey...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:08hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife attends Third Eurasian Women's Forum in Russia
FIRST Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, who is here to attend the Third Eurasian Women's Forum, on Wednesday had a heart-to-heart discussion with the Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly o...Published: 15 Oct 2021 at 06:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Red lights flashing over Russian deals
RUSSIA is clearly keen to boost its presence in Africa. "Africa is one of the priorities of Russian foreign policy," declared Russian deputy foreign affairs minister Mikhail Bogdanov in a meeting of t...Published: 06 Dec 2020 at 08:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Warriors attract former Macedonia coach
Experienced former Macedonia Janevski Cedomir, who has also coached top clubs in Europe, has registered his interest in the vacant Warriors coaching job after submitting his credentials to Zifa for co...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Egodini project still on
THE Bulawayo City Council is pursuing twinning arrangements with the Russia's St Petersburg city among other business contacts established during a recent business visit to that country.Bulawa...Published: 27 Jun 2017 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lures Russian investors
RUSSIAN investors are keen to co-operate with Zimbabwe in its re-industrialisation process and economic revival through increased investments in the country, Industry and Commerce Minister Dr Mike Bim...Published: 08 Jun 2017 at 06:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko's Grade 3 grandson part of his 55-member delegation to Russia
VICE-PRESIDENT Phelekezela Mphoko, currently in Russia on a working visit, reportedly took with him his grandson doing Grade Three as part of his 55-member delegation, NewsDay reported.High-le...Published: 03 Jun 2017 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
PHOTO: Mphoko doze off during press briefing
Vice-president Phelekezela Mphoko has been photographed by state media dozing off during a press conference in St Petersburg, Russian.Based on the picture published by the Chronicle today (Wed...Published: 31 May 2017 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mphoko expected to present global pitch in Russia
THE 21st St Petersburg International Economic Forum starting in Russia tomorrow presents a huge opportunity for Zimbabwe to establish vital economic linkages that will boost industrialisation....Published: 31 May 2017 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mphoko mourns Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu
VICE President Phelekezela Mphoko has sent a message of condolence to the late former Deputy Senate President Naison Khutshwekhaya Ndlovu's family following the death of the Zanu-PF Central Committee ...Published: 30 May 2017 at 06:47hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mphoko to meet Putin
PRESIDENT Mugabe has dispatched Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko to Russia to engage President Vladimir Putin on further economic co-operation between Harare and Moscow.VP Mphoko will meet th...Published: 28 May 2017 at 09:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mphoko to seek economic investment in Russia
Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko has been sent to Russia to beg President Vladmir Putin for elusive economic investment.Mphoko is travelling with several ministers.He has an appointme...Published: 28 May 2017 at 08:09hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Deadly blast in Russia underground rail system
At least 10 people have been killed in a blast on the underground rail system in St Petersburg.Dozens of people were also injured in the explosion which occurred between Sennaya Square and Tec...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 20:15hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Welshman Ncube on Friday - 2008 ZANU PF's legacy of economic and political violence lingers on
One of the most distinct features that differentiates MDC from all other political parties in Zimbabwe - save for one or two - is our refusal to use violence as a means of achieving political objectiv...Published: 20 Nov 2015 at 11:32hrs | 2 | by Welshman Ncube
Zimbabwe parliament panic over 2018 Soccer World Cup
PANIC swept across Parliament yesterday as Zimbabwe stumbled closer to missing the 2018 World Cup qualifiers as reality began to sink that for first time since Independence the nation could fail to be...Published: 17 Jul 2015 at 07:55hrs | | by Lloyd Gumbo
10 days for Zimbabwe to sort out 2018 SWC re-admission
Zimbabwe has less than 10 to pay off Brazilian coach, Valinhos and negotiate for re-admission into the 2018 FIFA World Cup or risk watching from the sidelines.The World Cup qualifying draw wil...Published: 14 Jul 2015 at 18:29hrs | 2 | by Sports reporter
Zimbabwe expelled from 2018 World Cup
Zimbabwe have been expelled from 2018 World Cup qualifying for failing to pay former coach Jose Claudinei Georgini.Football's world governing body Fifa said in a statement it had taken t...Published: 12 Mar 2015 at 13:25hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Emirates Offers up to 30% Discount for Zimbabwe Travellers
Top international destinations included in offer HARARE - Emirates, which flies daily from Harare to Lusaka and Dubai, is offering Zimbabwean ...Published: 21 Jul 2014 at 15:17hrs | | by Moyo Roy
Man nails his own testicles to the ground
A man was arrested after undressing and nailing his own testicles to the ground in broad daylight and in full view of tourists at one of the world's most visited landmarks.Self-styled perform...Published: 11 Nov 2013 at 09:55hrs | | by metro
UK has fresh Syria evidence says Cameron
London - Prime Minister David Cameron said on Thursday that Britain had further evidence of the use of chemical weapons in Syria, which a British source said confirmed the use of sarin."We hav...Published: 05 Sep 2013 at 18:35hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Pope Francis against 'futile pursuit' of a military solution in Syria
Vatican City - Pope Francis urged the Group of 20 leaders on Thursday to abandon the "futile pursuit" of a military solution in Syria as the Vatican laid out its case for a negotiated settlement that ...Published: 05 Sep 2013 at 18:23hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwean professor dies in Russia, family struggling to raise funds
A 79-YEAR-OLD Zimbabwean professor Joseph Cyprian Sanero Lunga, who had been based in Russia, died on Sunday.His body is stranded in the European country, as his family is struggling to raise...Published: 04 Sep 2013 at 05:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Emirates drives down fares with five-day economy class sale
Discounts of 15 percent make Emirates the affordable optionHARARE - Travellers from Zimbabwe have an opportunity to explore the world for less this ...Published: 23 Jul 2013 at 04:59hrs | 1 | by Bhebhe Mandla
Madonna sued for millions of dollars for supporting gays
Moscow - Some Russian activists have sued Madonna for millions of dollars, claiming they were offended by her support for gay rights during a recent concert in St Petersburg....Published: 20 Aug 2012 at 05:00hrs | 1 | by AP
Scientists found the G-spot inside the corpse of an 83-year-old woman
Scientists in Florida claim to have found the elusive G-spot inside the corpse of an 83-year-old woman The Daily Telegraph reported.Dr Adam Ostrzenski, of the Institute of Gynaecology, said: "...Published: 25 Apr 2012 at 07:31hrs | | by Moyo Roy
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