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'Chiefs want Mnangagwa to apologise for Gukurahundi'
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) says it is pursuing the call by people from Matabeleland and parts of Midlands provinces for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to issue a public apol...Published: 01 Jul 2020 at 07:30hrs | 5256 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economy run by master criminals fleecing the poor
Ordinary Zimbabweans have suffered for years as a result of currency manipulation and corruption by the elites who have siphoned US dollars away into their overseas bank accounts. Now, a recent ruling...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:11hrs | 1463 | by Thandekile Moyo
Dr Nkomo: The triumph and paradox of the liberation agenda
Early career timing and ideological wiringTHE nationalist anti-colonial movement in modern Zimbabwe directly intertwines the ideological efforts and political charisma of the late Vice-Preside...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 07:28hrs | 166 | by Dr Obert Mpofu
Open letter to the Minister of Local Govt and Rural and Urban Development Hon. July Moyo
As concerned citizens, it is our belief that Local Government refers to the establishment of participatory and democratically elected structures that can identify with the needs of people at grassroot...Published: 27 Jun 2020 at 10:47hrs | 1818 | by Concerned citizens of Bubi Rural District
Wicknell Chivayo's Gwanda solar project ready to roll
CONTROVERSIAL businessman Wicknell Chivayo owned-Intratrek says it is awaiting the finalisation of the financial closure phase of the 100 megawatt Gwanda solar project by the Zimbabwe Power Company (Z...Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 08:37hrs | 1738 | by Staff reporter
Zesa to develop debt recovery plan
ENERGY and Power Development minister Fortune Chasi has directed the board of the financially hamstrung power utility Zesa to come up with strategies to recover US$1,2 billion it is owed by customers,...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 08:20hrs | 1813 | by Staff reporter
Chasi wants reprieve for Chivayo
ENERGY minister Fortune Chasi has given Intratrek exactly six months to feed 10 megawatts into the national grid, adding intrigue to the raging court case against the company after the Supreme Court t...Published: 11 Jun 2020 at 07:53hrs | 834 | by Staff reporter
Dumiso Dabengwa: Remembering a hero
AT exactly 10:55am on May 23, 2019, a colleague, Gerald Mpofu, sent a message through a WhatsApp group, Real Politics, informing us of the passing-on of a liberation struggle stalwart, Dumiso Dabengwa...Published: 07 Jun 2020 at 08:51hrs | 256 | by Edwin Ndlovu
Fastjet to assist in repatriation of Zimbabwean nationals from SA
LOW-COST airline, Fastjet Zimbabwe on Thursday announced it was releasing an aircraft for the repatriation of Zimbabwean and South African nationals seeking to go back home following the imposition of...Published: 30 May 2020 at 09:43hrs | 1028 | by Staff reporter
Politicians hindering development says Tsitsi Gezi
DEPUTY Speaker of Parliament Tsitsi Gezi castigated politicians who elbow well-wishers from fostering development for fear of being voted out.Speaking at a Covid-19 donation ceremony by Chiwes...Published: 18 May 2020 at 09:56hrs | 1912 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
'MPs frustrating development partners'
DEPUTY Speaker of Parliament, Tsitsi Gezi, has castigated sitting MPs for frustrating development partners offering to operate in their constituencies for fear of losing their seats.Speaking a...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:58hrs | 922 | by Staff reporter
'Sekeramayi is presidential material,' says Moyo – He was nothing but Mugabe's poodle!
"When I worked with Mnangagwa, he wasn't a president & he had no presidential qualities. I worked with Mugabe, a great nationalist but weak policy implementer," former Zanu PF chief strategist Pro...Published: 16 May 2020 at 14:47hrs | 4729 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Grace Mugabe and Mnangagwa were never Presidential material, says Jonathan Moyo
EXILED former cabinet minister Jonathan Moyo says he did not at one time find the now President Emmerson Mnangagwa and then First Lady Grace Mugabe close to being presidential material.Respond...Published: 16 May 2020 at 09:11hrs | 4937 | by newzimbabwe
Tobacco farmers withhold crop
TOBACCO farmers in most parts of the country have reportedly withheld their crop, refusing to release the golden leaf to transporters to be sold at the auction floors in their absence.Transpor...Published: 14 May 2020 at 07:53hrs | 1545 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco contractor fights Covid-19
Tobacco farmers in Mashonaland Central province contracted to Voedsel company, Mvurwi branch are going through serious screening as the tobacco &nbs...Published: 13 May 2020 at 20:42hrs | 1564 | by Simbarashe Mwandipendaa
Audit exposes massive scam at National Microbiology Reference Laboratory
AN explosive internal audit into the Ministry of Health and Child Care has lifted the lid on poor financial controls and gross corporate governance failures at the National Microbiology Reference Labo...Published: 24 Apr 2020 at 08:38hrs | 519 | by Staff reporter
7 email marketing tips for your online business
Email marketing is a powerful way to increase sales. We've seen clients increase sales anywhere from 30% to more by doing email marketing right but how do you get people to open your emails?&nbs...Published: 22 Apr 2020 at 19:44hrs | 856 | by Staff writer
Constitutionalism not populism will take Zimbabwe forward
From the outset, let me make it abundantly clear that I am neither a member of Zanu-PF nor of any permutation of the MDC. If I say anything that you may not like, it is not because I belong to the oth...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 07:54hrs | 424 | by Moses Chamboko
WATCH: Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo memorial lecture
The fifth Joshua Nkomo Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Joshua Nkomo Museum (JNM) was held on Saturday, 18 April via online broadcast.The annual lecture commemorates the late influential and re...Published: 18 Apr 2020 at 19:40hrs | 1823 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga tours Mashonaland East
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga yesterday toured a number of COVID-19 isolation centres in Mashonaland East as the fight against the deadly coronavirus intensifies. Chiwenga, who flew to China las...Published: 18 Apr 2020 at 08:37hrs | 448 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo memorial lecture coincides with Zimbabwe's 40th celebration
Zimbabwe's most decorated national hero, the late Joshua Nkomo would have been shattered by the present state of the country, says his daughter Thandiwe Nkomo-Ebrahim.Ahead of the fifth Joshua...Published: 17 Apr 2020 at 20:42hrs | 712 | by Mthokozisi Dube
PHOTO: General Chiwenga descends on Marondera
Vice President Constantino Dominic Nyikadzino Guvheya Chiwenga descended upon Marondera on Friday as part of his tour to assess isolation and treatment facilities in Mashonaland East province....Published: 17 Apr 2020 at 13:36hrs | 5526 | by Mandla Ndlovu
In honour of a selfless leader
On Saturday, Zimbabweans from all corners of the world, are meant to celebrate 40 years of independence!I say 'meant to celebrate' because, at this stage, there is little to celebrate....Published: 17 Apr 2020 at 12:08hrs | 1466 | by Busisani Ncube
How Mike Auret tried to stop Gukurahundi
THE sad death of prominent Zimbabwe political activist Mike Auret in Ireland this morning is a significant event in the history of human rights in the country and its predecessor Rhodesia.Aure...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 09:37hrs | 1106 | by Staff reporter
Zesa gets more power from Mozambique
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has opened debt repayment negotiations with Mozambique's Hydro Cahora Bassa (HCB) with a view of settling the US$45 million debt owed to the regional p...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 08:44hrs | 823 | by Staff reporter
Zesa dumps 'costly' diesel power plant
STATE-owned power utility ZESA Holdings has abandoned its US$100 million Mutare Peaking Power Station amid concerns of high costs of running the facility.ZESA, which was implementing the proje...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 08:35hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter
'No traditional healer approved to treat coronavirus'
GOVERNMENT has said that it only recognises scientifically proven and evidence-based remedies for coronavirus (Covid-19) but will not stop people from seeking assistance from traditional medical pract...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:49hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Constitutionalism not populism will take Zimbabwe forward
From the outset, let me make it abundantly clear that I am neither a member of ZANU PF nor of any permutation of the MDC. If I say anything that you may n...Published: 07 Apr 2020 at 07:07hrs | 845 | by Moses Chamboko
Coal concessions: Zesa fights back
ZESA Holdings is seeking legal recourse after Government withdrew its coal concessions in the Western Areas of Hwange District.The power utility intended to venture into mining to guarantee co...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:26hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa not the change that Zimbabwe needs!
During the course of my life I heard three stories that I dismissed as mere jokes. Firstly a human resources lecturer once told us that he once came come across a white colour employee that did not kn...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 11:17hrs | 1045 | by Ishemunyoro Mupokosera
What people are doing to pass lockdown time
BULAWAYO residents are using the 21-day total lockdown declared by the Government to combat the spread of Covid-19 to engage in yesteryear activities and revive hidden talents to kill time. Th...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 07:32hrs | 386 | by Staff reporter
Dear King Bulelani Khumalo
Dear King BulelaniKaLobhengula KaMzilikaziMbulazi, Mtungwa wena KaMatshobana, Wena KaNgwalongwalo,In this unfortunate situation of Corona Virus, that we find ourselves in, I wo...Published: 31 Mar 2020 at 15:47hrs | 1484 | by Ayanda Manala Sibindi
Every Zimbabwean must support lockdown - Malunga
Son of the Zimbabwe's late national hero Sydney Malunga has urged all Zimbabweans to support the national lockdown announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa which will be with effect from Monday....Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 12:59hrs | 478 | by Stephen Jakes
Zesa to load shedding by mid-year
ZESA has assured the nation that the prevailing load shedding will come to an end by mid-year as the country's power utility has embarked on ambitious programmes to address the situation. Due ...Published: 09 Mar 2020 at 05:31hrs | 4187 | by Staff reporter
Fireworks as ZANU PF Politburo meets tomorrow
The Zanu PF Politburo heads into the first ordinary session of March 2020 faced with critical issues that are likely to determine the short term course of events. The Politburo is faced with critical ...Published: 03 Mar 2020 at 15:27hrs | 5088 | by Peter Moyo
Mazowe Central MP implicated in GMAZ saga
Mazowe Central legislator Sydney Chidamba has been implicated in Grain Miller's Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) saga.Allegations are that Mashonaland Central Members of Parliament are sympathet...Published: 27 Feb 2020 at 16:59hrs | 992 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Jonathan Moyo speaks on Chiwenga, Mnangagwa, Cartels and own future
Former cabinet minister, Jonathan Moyo (JM), speaks to Spotlight Zimbabwe Editor, Itai Mushekwe (IM).Professor Jonathan Moyo, thank you for giving us your time, to attend to this your first ev...Published: 26 Feb 2020 at 08:45hrs | 16142 | by Staff reporter
Teacher shortage hits Gwanda school
Jahunda Primary School in Gwanda has been hit by a massive teacher shortage, a development that has affected the smooth running of the school.The council-run school urgently needs 19 teachers ...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 18:24hrs | 944 | by Staff reporter
5 tips to adventure travel in small groups
Are you perhaps planning your next vacation and considering taking an adventure travel tour instead of a traditional beach - resort type of holiday? You're not the only one as there are many people th...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 14:34hrs | 272 | by Staff Writer
Alternatives for Matebeleland
After the signing of the Unity Accord, Zimbabwe had a semblance of National peace and calm. At face value one would think that the country was now poised towards true peace and national development. H...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 13:26hrs | 429 | by Mthulisi Gaja Masumbilka Hanana
BCC has powers to change street names - Justice Minister
The Bulawayo City Council has the powers to change street names in the city contrary to claims by deputy local government minister Marian Chombo that the local authority cannot effect the name changes...Published: 18 Feb 2020 at 16:18hrs | 1264 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa's daughter features in film
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's daughter Tariro features in a movie titled Gonarezhou which is set for a world premiere this month in Los Angeles on the 17th and 21st.The anti-poaching film has...Published: 13 Feb 2020 at 19:29hrs | 10565 | by Staff reporter
BCC to approach Mnangagwa's Cabinet over street name changes
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is in the process of recommending to Government to adopt new names to streets, buildings and places after councillors passed a resolution to rename them. In a telep...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 05:45hrs | 1167 | by Staff reporter
Of Zimbabwe's educated fools, thinkers
LAST week, Higher and Tertiary Education minister Amon Murwira made a startling revelation in as far as the Zimbabwean education system is concerned.Speaking at a Zanu-PF meeting in Masvingo, ...Published: 07 Feb 2020 at 16:19hrs | 1043 | by Cliff Chiduku
Bulawayo strips Leopold Takawira of road honour, changed to King Mzilikazi Road
The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has stripped Leopold Takawira of the honour of having one of its major roads named after him, after renaming it to King Mzilikazi Road.King Mzilikazi was the fo...Published: 06 Feb 2020 at 11:49hrs | 12921 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni defends Cecil John Rhodes
Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Ndiweni has defended the renaming of Cecil Avenue to Cecil John Rhodes Avenue by the Bulawayo City Council calling it a preservation of part of our history. Ndiwen...Published: 06 Feb 2020 at 10:26hrs | 3693 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo Council ignore Cabinet suggestions on street name changes
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has renamed some of the city's major streets and buildings in a move the local authority says is meant to preserve the pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial history ...Published: 06 Feb 2020 at 06:02hrs | 485 | by Staff reporter
Silobela pays tribute to 11 Gukurahundi abductees
A Matabeleland-based pressure group, Ibhetshu likaZulu, on Thursday remembered 11 Silobela villagers who were abducted by State security agents at the height of Gukurahundi on January 30 and 31, 1985....Published: 02 Feb 2020 at 12:19hrs | 501 | by Staff reporter
Zesa top brass purging plot brews storm
A STORM is brewing at the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority Holdings (Zesa) after the newly-appointed executive chairperson Sydney Gata's plot to purge senior managers was exposed this week, leadi...Published: 31 Jan 2020 at 19:15hrs | 1685 | by Staff reporter
Zesa in showdown with coal producers
Coal producers and Zesa Holdings come face-to-face at a crunch meeting next week to thaw frosty relations amid revelations the power utility is struggling to pay for coal deliveries with its debt grow...Published: 30 Jan 2020 at 09:46hrs | 1659 | by Staf reporter
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