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Fuel supplies improve for ZITF
Fuel situation has improved in Bulawayo ahead of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), which started yesterday.A survey by the Southern Eye shows that fuel supplies have started to nor...Published: 5 hrs ago | 221 | by Staff reporter
Zesa to install cameras on transformers
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority subsidiary ZESA Enterprises (ZENT) plans to install cameras on transformers to curb theft and vandalism, a top official has said. Recently, the company an...Published: 5 hrs ago | 202 | by Staff reporter
Whites score big against blacks - land compensation
Land is and was at the centre of all political developments for the indigenous black Zimbabwean population's pre and post independence movements. The liberation war against white minority rule's black...Published: 20 hrs ago | 2140 | by Terence Simbi
Can Zimbabwe manage to de-dollarize
The Zimbabwean government has indicated that a local currency will be introduced in the next 12 months in a move widely believed to be a precursor to joining the Common Monitory Area (CMA), also refer...Published: 21 hrs ago | 3661 | by Victor Bhoroma
Harare City Council left with 100 million litres of water
Harare City Council has announced it can only afford water supply of 100 million litres against a daily average of 450 million litres. The handicap has been necessitated by the lack of foreign...Published: 23 hrs ago | 2665 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chegutu residents take to the streets
CHEGUTU residents will tomorrow take to the streets and demonstrate against acute water shortages that have persisted in the Mashonaland West Province town since 2008. Combined Chegutu Residen...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 09:50hrs | 1582 | by Staff reporter
Of market forces and price hikes
Not too long ago, three months ago in fact, fuel in Zimbabwe was cheaper than bottled water and flights from the country were some of the cheapest around. This was thanks to a fixed exchange rate that...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | 463 | by newZWire
Mnangagwa moves to slash bread price
GOVERNMENT plans to support small bakeries and confectionaries in small towns around the country to help increase their capacity and eventually bring down the cost of bread, Industry and Commerce mini...Published: 23 Apr 2019 at 07:11hrs | 3862 | by Staff reporter
Is there the biblical 'Lot's wife' among us?
Given the green light, Chinese run bakeries can supply enough cheap bread to the nation. Who remembers Vivon Bread suppliers that gave other large bakeries a run for their money resulting in them cryi...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 17:53hrs | 1858 | by Tondorindo
Uproar as Harare spends two weeks without water
Residents of Harare are up in arms against the Harare City Council which has failed to provide municipality water for close to two weeks due to shortage of treatment chemicals.Residents who to...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 11:10hrs | 3127 | by Mandla Ndlovu
It's time for South Africa to rethink the economy
ON May 8, South Africans go to the polls to choose their next governing party for the next five years. The election this year marks the country's sixth general election since the dawn of democracy in ...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:37hrs | 219 | by Tapiwa Gomo
A look into Zimbabwe's tanking economy
The country's largest gold producer is on the brink of collapse because of government's warped foreign currency retention policy; the cost of bread has gone up, more than three times in hardly a month...Published: 21 Apr 2019 at 08:50hrs | 581 | by Staff reporter
India, UAE roped in to revive CAPS, Datlabs
THE government says it is taking concrete steps to revive the country's health sector by engaging India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to help resuscitate fallen pharmaceutical giants CAPS Holding...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:11hrs | 522 | by Staff reporter
Can Zimbabwe manage to de-dollarise?
THE Zimbabwean government has indicated that a local currency will be introduced in the next 12 months in a move widely believed to be a precursor to joining the Common Monetary Area (CMA), also refer...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:08hrs | 736 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe trade deficit drops by 90%
ZIMBABWE'S trade deficit dropped by 90% to $22,1 million in February this year with analysts attributing the decline to foreign currency shortages.Figures released by the Zimbabwe Statistics A...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:26hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
'Price control is the way to go' - Zanu PF rigged elections only to impose voodoo economic policy
"For a country that has no currency of its own, no competitive industry and no jobs, price control is the way to go in order to protect the poor." said Deputy Minister of Information, Energy Mutodi. "...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 18:23hrs | 1880 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zimnat comes to the aid of Melfort Old People's Home
Zimnat has come to the aid of Melfort Old People's Home by providing free insurance cover for the home's two vehicles for a whole year.The home, which recently had a combi and a sedan donated ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 18:22hrs | 333 | by Staf reporter
Belarus' aeroplane with food for Zimbabweans arrives
An aeroplane from Belarus carrying food aid for Zimbabweans who suffered from Cyclone Ida has landed in the country, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Belarus has announced."The Belarusi...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 08:57hrs | 2879 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Why devolution should start with Manicaland
It has been brought to my attention that the villagers of Chakohwa all the way to Mutambara will soon be moved to pave the way for the new diamond field that have been identified during the recent exp...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:39hrs | 599 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwe marks 39th Independence Day amid economic crises
Thousands of people will gather today to watch a military-civilian parade in the capital, Harare, as Zimbabwe marks the 39th anniversary of its independence from Britain.Thousands of people ar...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:19hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's version of disaster capitalism, couched as resilience
A LOCAL Zimbabwean artist, Dereck Mpofu, recently released a song titled Mweya wechiZimba. Even though the title of the song may suggest it is religious, it is upon listening to it, that you discover ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:10hrs | 89 | by Takura Zhangazha
Health scare as Harare to shut down water taps in 24hours
Harare residents must brace up for an impending health hazard after the Harare City Council is reported to be contemplating shutting down the water treatment plant within the next 24 hours after its f...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 19:35hrs | 7300 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe needs a weak currency to stimulate production, exports
Shortly after the government was sworn in August 2018, they agreed to an economic and monetary reform programme. Since then, much of this ambitious plan has been implemented and the consequences have ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:15hrs | 1212 | by Eddie Cross
RTGS$ to stabilise, gain value, insists Mthuli Ncube
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, has expressed confidence that the RTGS dollar will stabilise and gain value beyond the prevailing market volatility as Government for...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:02hrs | 3294 | by Staff reporter
Government urges bakers to defer bread price hike
GOVERNMENT yesterday called on the Bakers' Association of Zimbabwe to reconsider its position to hike the price of bread and allow for consultations to take place first before any increase is effected...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa sees end to commuter woes
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned 39 of 300 buses Government has secured as part of measures to address the plight of commuters that are being ripped off by unscrupulous private operators. ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | 2081 | by Staff reporter
Chaos over wedding beer
THERE was drama at a wedding when the bride's brothers fought the groom over low supply of beer. The unidentified brothers to the bride - Vimbai Ganyani - attacked the groom towards the end of...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 09:35hrs | 3779 | by Staff reporter
'I NOW realise corruption is deep-root' confessed ED - nonsense, you are the godfather
"I now realise that corruption is deep-rooted. I thought that by pronouncing that let's fight corruption those who are corrupt will fear and stop; it's not like that. It's so rooted that you have to f...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:19hrs | 1536 | by Nomusa Garikai
Bulawayo's fuel crisis bites hard
The government is running out of time to ensure that Bulawayo has enough fuel stocks to cover the forthcoming Independence and Easter holidays, as well as the annual Zimbabwe International Trade fair ...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 06:57hrs | 5346 | by Staff reporter
'Be wary of political gladiators' moans Mnangagwa - what is to fear in another 'legal' coup
"If any members or structures of the party have any grievances, the laid-out rules, regulations and procedures must be followed," Mnangagwa told his Zanu-PF Youth League members. "As you carry...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 19:24hrs | 1429 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
A look at Zimbabwe's property market
Even though the Zimbabwean property market faces many challenges, it has always been characterised by a high demand and a corresponding low supply – ensuring that the market has always been very act...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 16:29hrs | 1892 | by Staff reporter
Mozambique threatens Zimbabwe over delayed wheat import payments
BEIRA port officials have threatened to stop Zimbabwe wheat cargo from using the terminal after inordinate delays in payment and collection of bonded consignments.Zimbabwe, through the Grain M...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 15:45hrs | 606 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa blames 'Queen Bee' for high fuel prices
Trafigura, the global commodities trader, is facing accusations that it used a partner's connections to Zanu-PF to gain an unfair advantage in the supply of fuel to the southern African nation.The...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:12hrs | 5080 | by Joseph Cotterill and David Sheppard I Financial Times
Zupco's new buses expected this week
A new fleet of buses that will serve urban and rural commuters will be commissioned this week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.He said this at State House yesterday during a special Inde...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 09:58hrs | 925 | by Staff reporter
Glut of fuel during ZITF
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is now known for bringing good news to the second city.In previous editions, the authorities would go out of their way to ensure that the city's ro...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 15:49hrs | 820 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube lampooned over new currency plans
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday came under fire from economists who accused him of rushing to announce plans to re-introduce the Zimbabwe dollar before addressing factors which led to its coll...Published: 13 Apr 2019 at 13:17hrs | 2148 | by Staff reporter
Emergency water shedding introduced
The City of Bulawayo would like to advise members of the public that there will be an emergency re-introduction of a 48 hour water shedding programme to areas that are supplied by both Criterion and M...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 19:05hrs | 3549 | by City Council
Corruption linked transport Ministry official's resignation turned down
Government has turned down the resignation of senior director in the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development Ms Angeline Karonga, who is facing charges of corruption involving a tender a...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 15:46hrs | 3512 | by Staff reporter
Massive retrenchments loom as Zimbabwe economy slows down
HUNDREDS of formal jobs are on the line in the economy as various businesses grapple with the realities of hyperinflation and exchange rate-induced losses. The market has witnessed massive price hikes...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 09:14hrs | 4219 | by Victor Bhoroma
ID, passport delays to persist as resource shortages bite
Registrar General Clemence Masango has said resources needed to print identity cards and passports were in short supply, leading to the issuance of paper identity documents and long delays in processi...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:33hrs | 3213 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa fumes
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday warned retailers and companies against "unjustified" price increases which he said had brought untold suffering to ordinary Zimbabweans.Incidentally, as ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 08:24hrs | 13365 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's fuel pipeline allegedly 'captured' by Trafigura
Trafigura, the global commodities trader, is facing accusations that it used a partner's connections to Zimbabwe's ruling party to gain an unfair advantage in the supply of fuel to the southern Africa...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 07:13hrs | 1586 | by Joseph Cotterill and David Sheppard
Serious contraceptive shortage in Matebeleland North
PUBLIC health institutions in Matebeleland North and South provinces have reportedly run out of contraceptives, leaving most women stranded as they cannot afford the high prices charged by private pha...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:45hrs | 119 | by Staff reporter
'Exports, investor confidence to jumpstart forex inflows'
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the country's forex situation will improve as the year progresses on the back of increased confidence and growing exports.RBZ deputy director for econom...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:42hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Price of bread goes up
THE price of bread has gone up to RTGS$2,30 from RTGS$2 with millers saying the increase is not associated with the cost of flour as the price of the product has remained constant. Yesterday, ...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:40hrs | 1011 | by Staff reporter
Mealie meal price set to go up
THE Grain Millers' Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) says the country should brace for an increase in the price of mealie meal in the next few days in line with the new producer prices. In an int...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:38hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
Zesa blames faults for incessant blackouts
POWER cuts that are being experienced countrywide have raised the ire of consumers as many areas are going for hours without power almost on a daily basis. A number of Bulawayo suburbs have be...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:38hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Zimdaba concludes on a 'successful note'
LONDON - Business forum, Zimdaba concluded its two-day conference on a very productive note, with high-profile business leaders and governmental officials conti...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 09:11hrs | 861 | by Tidi Kwidini
'Mnangagwa shot himself in foot in rigging elections' - gene is out of the bottle
I would like to congratulate the Daily News in breaking the tradition of vague and ambivalent coverage of last year's elections and why the west is right in maintaining the sanctions against Mnangagwa...Published: 11 Apr 2019 at 08:11hrs | 3574 | by Nomusa Garikai
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 | 1163 | by Sifelani Tsiko
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