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What do you need to become a welder?
Do you like creating, designing, and fixing stuff? If you are good with your hands, welding could be the career you are looking for. One of the best things about welding as a profession is that it doe...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 21:05hrs | 7227 | by Staff Writer
We've failed to guard our independence
ZIMBABWE's independence in 1980 did not come on a silver platter but it came at a huge cost and most of the people who made sure this day became a reality are long gone.But for those who were ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | 113 | by Harry Peter Wilson
Zimra lifts Ziscosteel garnishee
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has lifted the garnishee order it imposed on the accounts of the now defunct steelmaker, Ziscosteel bringing relief to the steel company ex-employees who were no...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 16:25hrs | 1258 | by Staff reporter
It's a wrong turn Zimbabwe
We "was" robbed, were we not? Well this must be the pervading feeling among Zimbabweans, or at least those who marched to remove Robert Mugabe only to replace him with his long-time enforcer and protÃ...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 15:44hrs | 608 | by Hon Cris
Zimbabwe's US$1 billion steel project kicks off
ONE of the world's largest stainless steel producers, Chinese company Tsingshan Holding Group, has begun work on setting up of the US$1 billion steel plant in the country that will eventually produce ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 09:15hrs | 6337 | by Staff reporter
How Chiwenga's soldiers killed two Israeli snipers
Commandos under the command of Vice President Constantino Guvheya Chiwenga are reported to have killed two Israeli bodyguards who were guarding the then Minister of Finance Ignatius Chombo's house dur...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 14:27hrs | 25793 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Rhodesian chemical-biological war crimes
As Zimbabwe celebrates its 39th year of Independence, as Africans we have either chosen to ignore or have been brainwashed to forget the terrible things white Rhodesians did to our own freedom fighter...Published: 10 Apr 2019 at 08:51hrs | 1142 | by Sifelani Tsiko
'ZANU PF must come clean on VP Mohadi'
Norton Member of parliament Temba Mliswa has challenged ZANU PF to issue a statement regarding allegations that Vice President Kembo Mohadi wanted to kill his ex-wife Tambudzani Mohadi with an axe las...Published: 08 Apr 2019 at 09:39hrs | 5986 | by Mandla Ndlovu
75-year-old retraces colonial days, cycled from Buhera to Gweru in search of work
BORN in 1944, Naison Dhakwa Muganyi still looks fit and his memory is as sharp, telling jokes captured mainly from his early days as a youth working at BATA Shoe Company in Gweru, then Gwelo. ...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 16:20hrs | 1828 | by Maxwell Sibanda
Robbers pounce on Bulawayo firm, 2 seriously injured
TWO Chinese businessmen were seriously injured on Thursday night after they were attacked by robbers brandishing a pistol and machetes.The robbers stormed Naizonel Investments in Bulawayo's Ke...Published: 06 Apr 2019 at 08:04hrs | 1629 | by Staff reporter
The global and technological effect
An extract from a book titled 'The next Zimbabwe'The twenty first century has brought about the idea of globalization were interconnectivity is the new...Published: 05 Apr 2019 at 11:26hrs | 358 | by Terence Simbi
Privatization is key to Zimbabwe's economic recovery plan
The microeconomic foundations of economies ensure that macroeconomic objectives are achieved. Stated differently, macroeconomic goals can only be achieved if there are robust institutions ensuring tha...Published: 04 Apr 2019 at 08:16hrs | 1207 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mugabe never wanted Mohadi as VP?
Norton MP Temba Mliswa is leading calls for the arrest of Vice President Kembo Mohadi who reportedly attacked his ex wife Tambudzani Bhudagi Mohadi and threatened to shoot her over the weekend. ...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 13:43hrs | 5547 | by Staff reporter
Parly committee urges transparency on debt
Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Finance and Budget, Felix Mhona, has called for transparency and accountability on the country's contracting of debts to avoid overburdening fut...Published: 01 Apr 2019 at 06:44hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
President ED Mnangagwa in a fix
According to the media, if it was not the power of Jesus Christ Tambudzani Mohadi should have died. Allegations are that Vice President Kembo Mohadi took with him 25 local police officers and went to ...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 16:00hrs | 9106 | by Don Chugumba
Mohadi goes berserk, attacks former wife with an axe
VICE-PRESIDENT Kembo Mohadi yesterday allegedly attacked his estranged former wife using an axe to break doors and threatened to shoot her in a dispute over property.The enraged VP raided sena...Published: 31 Mar 2019 at 10:11hrs | 16798 | by Staff reporter
Re-inventing Zimbabwe industrial base
THERE is no doubt in my mind that Zimbabwe is on a new economic trajectory which must be underpinned by key principles which have, throughout history, led to the emergence of successful economies....Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 12:06hrs | 320 | by Vince Musewe
Bulawayo's fire brigade defies odds
Zimbabwe's widely respected fire brigade usually tackles house fires and traffic accidents, but it became a symbol of the regime during anti-government demonstrations that turned into violent looting ...Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 16:27hrs | 1627 | by Ben Sheppard I AFP
How to choose the right powder welding machine
The choice of the right powder welding machine can be simple and profitable if you caref...Published: 20 Mar 2019 at 15:19hrs | 1141 | by Tech Reporter
Government amends Private Voluntary Organisations Act
GOVERNMENT has resolved to amend the Private Voluntary Organisations Act (Chapter 17:05) to ensure that it complies with the requirements of the Financial Action Task Force for combating money launder...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 05:56hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo predicted the split of Zimbabwe in 1986
Just 6 years into the so called independence of Zimbabwe, Dr Joshua Nkomo mentioned among other things, genocide, tribal hate and unfettered corruption as ticking bombs that would cause Zimbabwe implo...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 09:11hrs | 8357 | by Israel Dube
Treger Products sets US$15million exports target
ONE of Africa's largest manufacturers of household wares and appliances, Treger Products has set a target of generating US$15 million in revenue this year from exports through fortifying its markets i...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 08:54hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Africa Hub of Minerals
The mineral industry of Africa is the largest mineral industries in the world. Africa is the second largest continent, with 30 million km² of land, which implies large quantities of resources. For ma...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 14:01hrs | 805 | by Enos Denhere
Exploring joint ventures for Special Economic Zones
The Zimbabwean government has designated various tracts of land as Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in a noble production oriented policy which requires follow through. The Special Economic Zones Act (Cha...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 10:15hrs | 801 | by Victor Bhoroma
Key constraints to economic growth in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a naturally endowed country with unimaginable potential across various economic sectors from mining, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing among others. The country has a highly diversifi...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 10:11hrs | 1432 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe-born Jazz legend awarded SA heroine status
Zimbabwe-born African jazz icon Dorothy Masuka was buried Sunday in Gauteng province's West Park Cemetery, South Africa after being awarded heroine status in the neighbouring country.Masuka su...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 07:23hrs | 635 | by newzimbabwe
$1,4bn Hwange Expansion Project begins
CONSTRUCTION of the $1,4 billion Hwange Expansion Project for Unit 7 and 8 has started in earnest, with the laying of the foundation stone at Hwange Power Station yesterday.Sinohydro is undert...Published: 02 Mar 2019 at 07:25hrs | 1656 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF supporters ruin school gate in stampede for food
A school at Rutenga growth point its ruing its losses after a mob of Zanu-PF supporters vandalized the main gate in a frenzied stampede for free food after President Emmerson Mnangagwa's 'Thank You Ra...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 14:27hrs | 2880 | by Staff reporter
Fare thee well dear Comrade Callistus Dingiswayo Ndlovu
He was never a mainstream thinker because he thought outside the box all the time, appearing as if he was a rebel in the Zapu leadership setup. In many ways he was controversial because he was...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 22:29hrs | 372 | by Nomazulu Thata
New steel factory for Bulawayo
A LOCAL company, Primetone Investments is in discussions with an Asian group of companies, Kanku International, to set up a US$250 000 steel manufacturing plant in Bulawayo. In an interview du...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 22:55hrs | 1096 | by Staff reporter
We can import knowledge, technology to boost the economy
AS our government continues with the belief that borrowing money is one of the means to kickstart the economy, perhaps they can be reminded that they can also import new knowledge and technology, whic...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:06hrs | 114 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:55hrs | 263 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe new dumping ground for second hand Chinese chrome smelters
Zimbabwe has become a target for Chinese companies that are looking at dumping second-hand chrome smelters following the promulgation of an environmental law prohibiting use of heavy environmentally u...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 08:10hrs | 1141 | by Business Times
PHOTOS: Mnangagwa's only commuter train is cheap and reliable
CHUGGING through townships, maize fields and scrubland as the sun rises, Zimbabwe's only commuter train is cheap and reliable - two qualities that its passengers cherish in a downwards-spiralling econ...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 14:30hrs | 6179 | by AFP
Mnangagwa's unskilled ministers to be sent to China
THE Chinese embassy is organising seminars in Beijing for Zimbabwean cabinet ministers and bureaucrats to help them learn how to engage top investors and financial institutions in the world's second l...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:50hrs | 2494 | by Staff reporter
Rifle theft at police base
A gang of six suspected armed robbers allegedly broke into a police base in Matobo area outside Gweru before stealing a gun and rounds of ammunition worth about $496. Israel Chamatungwa (25) a...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 08:04hrs | 284 | by Staff reporter
A letter to Mugabe that could have changed the course of Zimbabwe's history
An Eritrean diplomat friend sent the attached letter to me last night and I was blown away by how prophetic it was to Zimbabwe's situation, and how if Robert Mugabe had applied the advice given to him...Published: 05 Feb 2019 at 15:22hrs | 12005 | by An introduction by Hopewell Chin'ono
Zimbabwean businessman to assemble, sell cars locally
A ZIMBABWEAN professional and businessman based in the United States of America has partnered an Indian and Italian car maker to set up a car assembling plant in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, focusing mainly on a...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:27hrs | 8449 | by Elijah Chihota
Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 13:29hrs | 221 | by Victor Bhoroma
Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:28hrs | 136 | by Victor Bhoroma
The death of Zimbabwean economic giants
The market landscape of any country is shaped by a few companies that underpin socio-economic activities of that particular nation. These companies are mirrored on the competitive advantages that the ...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:16hrs | 856 | by Victor Bhoroma
Enter the dragon: The rise of China
The most remarkable economic turnaround story of the 21st century undoubtedly belongs to the People's Republic of China. As the country marks the 40th anniversary of economic reforms and opening, the ...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 16:43hrs | 3186 | by Victor Bhoroma
China lines up multi-billion projects
China has lined-up several multi-sectoral billion-dollar investment projects for Zimbabwe for this year, covering mining, manufacturing, steel and hospitality sectors, senior diplomats from both count...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 14:11hrs | 866 | by Staff reporter
'Heads will roll,' says Mnangagwa
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says the violence that followed the announcement of a series of economic measures to stabilise the nation's fuel supply last week is both regrettable and tragic, adding th...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 09:28hrs | 10165 | by Staff reporter
'Forex shortages threaten gold production'
THE country's gold sector is in a precarious situation after it emerged that the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has not been paying primary gold producers for the last three months, NewsDay has establ...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:51hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter
Enter the dragon: The rise of China
The most remarkable economic turnaround story of the 21st century undoubtedly belongs to the People's Republic of China. As the country marks the 40th anniversary of economic reforms and opening, the ...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 14:10hrs | 2460 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe on brink of diplomatic row with US, Germany
A fresh diplomatic row could erupt between Zimbabwe and western governments after Harare threatened to expel envoys from the United States and Germany for allegedly funding protests across the country...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 16:57hrs | 13707 | by Staff reporter
Kazakhstan firms keen on Zimbabwe investment
Over 50 Kazakhstan companies have expressed interest in partnering Zimbabwean counterparts in various business and economic development spheres.The companies' representatives met President Mna...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 16:44hrs | 2734 | by Staff reporter
Gory tales of beatings, torture, anguish and military brutality
At the foot of a mountain lies a plot reportedly owned by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Kuwadzana Phase 3. The mountain has come to be called by the locals as "Gomo raMnangagwa" loosely translated t...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 09:41hrs | 536 | by Staff reporter
Victims tell tales of Zimbabwe army brutality
IN a shocking exposé, victims of the violent attacks by uniformed military and police officers have spilled more graphic details about how they werebludgeoned with blunt objects and torched with ...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 11:35hrs | 984 | by Staff reporter
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