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Zimbabwe, hobbled by a clash of egos
At the heart of Zimbabwe's economic paralysis is a personality clash.Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor John Mangudya don't get on, are pursuing different agen...Published: 19 hrs ago | 538 | by Ray Ndlovu, Godfrey Marawanyika and Antony Sguazzin
Mnangagwa speaks on cash
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said there is no going back on the reintroduction of the local currency as he warned those who hoard cash and deal in foreign currency that the law will soon catch up wit...Published: 20 hrs ago | 484 | by Staff reporter
Schweppes stops producing Mazoe Orange Crush
LEADING beverages producer, Schweppes Zimbabwe has indefinitely stopped producing its flagship drink, Mazoe Orange Crush, as the company lacks foreign currency to pay a debt to its supplier of vital i...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 17:48hrs | 4044 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF banquet in deep sea of poverty
"ASI hauzive mota? (why are you acting like you do not know cars?)", a boy aged about seven nudges his friend who was seemingly mesmerised by a black Lexus sport utility vehicle that was driving past....Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:59hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
Massive tender scam sucks in top officials
LOCAL Government minister July Moyo and Harare Metropolitan Provincial Affairs minister Oliver Chidawu have been implicated in a massive tender scandal at Harare City Council (HCC) after they allegedl...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:58hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
Strengthening the code of conduct for political parties
Medical doctors have a council and a board that regulate the practice of their profession. Lawyers, dentists and judges also provide for the regulation of the manner in which they practise their chose...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:57hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces a gloomy 2020
IN the three weeks since the 2020 national budget both the economy and Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube's recovery strategy have drifted closer to the rocks. In their stubborn refusal to heed development...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:30hrs | 694 | by Anthony Hawkins
Mureza to start assembling cars in Zimbabwe next year
An African vehicle brand registered in Zimbabwe and South Africa, Mureza Auto Company is set to commence assembling cars in Zimbabwe by next year after initial footprints on the South African soil. ...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 07:21hrs | 597 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF conference: Feasting amid famine
There will be a feast befitting a king. There will be eating and drinking for close to 10 000 people.In the midst of such bountiful supply, the feast will take place among many hungry stomachs...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 20:04hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Govt intervenes on Zupco crisis
Government has stepped in to solve the shortage of Zupco buses on the streets that had withdrawn their services over the shortage of diesel.The Zupco buses offer subsidised services to commute...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 14:24hrs | 1783 | by Staff Reporter
Power cuts to intensify
Zesa Holdings warned yesterday that the country's debilitating power cuts are set to worsen due to reduced imports, dwindling local generation capacity and the current heavy rains. This comes ...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:44hrs | 2357 | by Staff reporter
'Eskom still supplying Zimbabwe with off-peak power'
South African power utility Eskom is still supplying Zimbabwe with 300MW of power outside peak hours under a US$2 million a month deal with Zesa, Cabinet was told yesterday. Eskom has surplus ...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:34hrs | 453 | by Staff reporter
Vendors cash in on Zanu-PF indaba
The local business community is warming up to prospects of brisk business at the 18th Zanu-PF Annual People's Conference, which started yesterday in Goromonzi. Mashonaland East Province is the host of...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:31hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to make own number plates
Following several months of vehicle number plate shortages, Government has tasked innovation hubs at universities to come up with a patent system for local production of plates with adequate security ...Published: 11 Dec 2019 at 06:27hrs | 720 | by Staff reporter
Zesa announces stage two load shedding
Zesa holdings this Monday announced that the power utility is now implementing load shedding stage two which will see consumers enduring more hours without power.The power utility said this is...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 16:58hrs | 1861 | by Staff reporter
South Africa's tycoon to set up renewable energy institute in Gwanda
Energy poverty is defined as the lack of adequate modern energy for the basic needs of cooking, warmth, lighting, and essential energy services for manufacturing, services, schools, health centres and...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 07:13hrs | 3047 | by Nicholas Ncube
NOTICE: Latest on ZESA load shedding schedule
Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority has announced that the load shedding has moved to stage 2 due to the loss of imports from the region and poor local power generation. ZESA Spokesperson Fu...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 07:01hrs | 6918 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo City Council stops refuse collections
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has stopped refuse collection services in some parts of the city owing to the prevailing fuel shortages. In a statement issued yesterday, Bulawayo Town Clerk ...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 06:45hrs | 382 | by Staff reporter
Destructive rains expected
THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has predicted heavy rains and strong winds that may uproot trees and damage buildings in the southern part of the country up to Thursday. In a state...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 06:44hrs | 1268 | by Staff reporter
$110m new notes, coins in circulation
So far, $110 million in new notes and coins have been "drip-fed" into the banking system since their introduction last month. While addressing business stakeholders at the Zimbabwe National Ch...Published: 10 Dec 2019 at 06:43hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
College students on trial for 'beating drums'
SEVEN Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) students have been summoned to appear before a disciplinary committee to answer to charges of disorderly conduct after they allegedly beat drums during a dem...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 14:43hrs | 986 | by Stephen Jakes
Rebuilding Zimbabwe starts with strong institutions
It is now apparent that Zimbabwe's socio-economic status needs rebuilding and radical reforms if the country is to develop. The economy is set to contract by at least 6.5% in 2019 according to data fr...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 10:35hrs | 569 | by Victor Bhoroma
Aids battle far from over
LAST Sunday, Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Aids Day, which is always marked with much pomp and fanfare as well as passionate declarations and pledges for enhanced access...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 07:23hrs | 525 | by Staff reporter
RBZ rejects TBs bids
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) rejected bids submitted for this week's $300 million Treasury Bills (TBs) auction with analysts saying the snub was due to the fact that the central bank could not m...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 07:17hrs | 1026 | by Staff reporter
Indian billionaire eyes Zimbabwe prime agric land
INDIAN billionaire and Pepsi International franchise holder Ravi Jaipuria, proprietor of Varun Beverages in Zimbabwe, wants to acquire vast swathes of prime land in Zimbabwe to diversify into producti...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:52hrs | 471 | by Staff reporter
Smuggled drugs flood Zimbabwe market
High mark-ups imposed by importers, wholesalers and retailers of medicines have resulted in a flood of cheaper drugs being smuggled from neighbouring countries and sold on the streets by vendors. ...Published: 09 Dec 2019 at 06:50hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Biti doubts Mthuli Ncube's growth figures
Tendai Biti led Parliamentary committee has described Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's projected economic growth for 3% next year as unrealistic given the acute electricity shortages and drought facing...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:56hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's wife in another divorce battle
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's wife, Marry has filed court papers challenging a US$700 000 claim filed by her former husband and ex-Zimbabwe Warriors striker, Shingai KaonderaIn July th...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:55hrs | 3214 | by Staff reporter
Fresh graft probe against Kasukuwere
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has commenced a probe into a raft of allegations of corruption at the Gokwe Town Council (GTC) where former Local Government minister, Saviour Kasukuwere...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:54hrs | 929 | by Staff reporter
Govt mulls reviewing fuel pricing formula again
Government is considering shifting from weekly fuel price reviews to monthly adjustments to stem the price volatility that is disrupting planning by businesses and negatively impacting on consumers....Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:43hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Santa or no Santa, it's still Xmas
IN years gone by, the festive mood associated with Christmas could be felt from the end of November.The 13th cheque, company shut-downs and Christmas parties for workers were some of the tell-...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:41hrs | 60 | by Veronica Gwaze and Ellen Sanyanga
Bulawayo police warn against vuzu parties
POLICE in Bulawayo have warned teenagers against convening the infamous underground Vuzu parties and abusing drugs after schools closed on Thursday as they risk being arrested. The police said...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 09:07hrs | 1182 | by Staff Reporter
The worse ever political year in Zimbabwe
As we come to the wire of the year 2019, there is nothing to write home about as poverty, hunger and unemployment continue to sting the ordinary people in the country.Looking at the political ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:55hrs | 2370 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe's food crisis exposes Mnangagwa
Zimbabwe is facing one of the most serious food crisis in its history. The MDC is concerned at the lack of government response to the hunger that is befalling the nation as it continues to skirt aroun...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 10:28hrs | 1429 | by Rusty Markhan
Bleak festive season as Government fails to guarantee fuel supplies
The Zimbabwean government has failed to guarantee citizens of adequate fuel supplies in the festive season in a development set to dampen the festive mood already affected by the country's failing eco...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 10:25hrs | 1533 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe to acquire US$22m radar system from ..
IN the wake of ongoing flight disruptions as a result of Zimbabwe's outdated aviation traffic control system — which broke down last week rattling the Joint Operations Command (Joc), which brings to...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:30hrs | 918 | by Staff reporter
IMF team jets in for crucial talks
A six member delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) led by Gene Leon jetted into the country this week for crucial meetings to revive the Staff Monitored Programme (SMP), which stalled ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:30hrs | 914 | by Staff reporter
Bad luck haunts Mnangagwa govt
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday said President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration has been unlucky as some of its strategies to address the economic challenges bedevilling the country had bee...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:28hrs | 4025 | by Staff reporter
Rapist prophet arrested in prison
A MAN from Gweru who purported to be a prophet has been arrested while in prison for allegedly raping a teenager after claiming that he was cleansing her of a spell cast on her by her ex-boyfriend. ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:13hrs | 679 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's subsidy restoration takes effect
THE price of mealie meal has been slashed by 50 percent with immediate effect as Government introduces a new subsidy model for the production of roller meal, the Minister of Finance and Economic Devel...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:10hrs | 350 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi launches community bakeries
Vice President Kembo Mohadi yesterday rallied the nation to make use of available indigenous resources and knowledge to enhance community resilience and tackle challenges of price increases for basic ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:06hrs | 199 | by Staff reporter
Roller meal price to fall
A new Government subsidy on roller meal, which will halve the retail price of a 10kg pack to $50, will be seen on shop shelves over the next few days. The subsidy, paid only on roller meal and...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:04hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
More water woes for Bulawayo
The Bulawayo City Council has announced that residents in some suburbs will experience additional water shedding to the already running 96 hours per week due to a fault along a power line supplying el...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 18:41hrs | 1165 | by Staff Reporter
MDC in Harare turning into Mthuli cousins
DIFFERENTIATING Zanu-PF and the MDC led by Nelson Chamisa is not an easy thing, particularly for people who are not swayed by political rhetoric, and rally optics, but those who slowly and methodicall...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:22hrs | 2296 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
BCC decommissions Umzingwane dam
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has decommissioned Umzingwane Dam over low water levels, leaving it with four out of six major supply dams.In June, BCC decommissioned the Upper Ncema Dam soon ...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:21hrs | 893 | by Staff reporter
Zacc zeroes in on Gokwe Town Council
THE Anti-Corruption Trust of Southern Africa (ACT-SA) has petitioned the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) to investigate alleged corruption and maladministration at Gokwe Town Council....Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:17hrs | 381 | by Staff reporter
Zinwa runs out of chemicals to treat water?
The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa), which supplies smaller towns with treated water, has assured its clients that it has enough treatment chemicals to offer uninterrupted water supplies. ...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:00hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Zimnat commits to assisting Melfort Old People's Home
Leading financial services company Zimnat has embarked on a campaign to assist residents of Melfort Old People's home this festive season. Moved by the plight of the elderly residents at this ...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 22:04hrs | 303 | by Staff reporter
Did Masiyiwa drop a clanger on Zanu-PF?
OTHER than being known as a Christian and a successful telecommunication business person nationally and globally, Strive Masiyiwa continues to be an enigma of our generation. The government fought his...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:26hrs | 4226 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Westgate 50MW solar project licensed
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has granted Parvalue Energy (Private) Limited a 25-year licence to establish a 50 megawatts solar photovoltaic power plant at Westgate Suburb in Bulaway...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:20hrs | 219 | by Staff rpeorter
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