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Force civil servants to speak national languages
RECENT concerns from some quarters that the recruitment of nurses, teachers and other civil servants in the Matabeleland region should be sensitive to the interests of the local population makes inter...Published: 4 hrs ago | 501 | by Staff Reporter
Tshinga Dube cautions on De Jongh
HIGHLANDERS' long time benefactor Tshinga Dube says the team's newly found form should not be credited to the new Dutch coach Pieter De Jongh but to the fact that the players have finally found the ri...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 07:00hrs | 1547 | by Staff reporter
Nkayi goblins shut down schools, female teachers wake up wearing male counterparts' trousers
Fudu primary and secondary schools in Nkayi, Matabeleland North Province, have been closed for three weeks after teachers fled in terror when female teachers woke up wearing their ma...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 20:50hrs | 3521 | by Staff Reporter
Energy ministry secretary grilled over Zesa rebundling, tariffs
MINISTRY of Energy secretary Gloria Magombo was yesterday grilled by Parliament over issues of rebundling of Zesa with MPs questioning why an institution that was recently unbundled was now being rebu...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 15:04hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's ex-minister in messy land wrangle
A CORRUPTION report has been filed against former Lands minister Douglas Mombeshora in connection with a messy land dispute, in which he allegedly allocated 359 hectares of land in Beatrice to a senio...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:27hrs | 2773 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean bankers sued for defrauding Namibian bank
PROMINENT banker Enock Kamushinda and four of his Zimbabwean colleagues within the trade are being sued in the Namibian High Court by their former employer the southern African country N$247 million (...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 04:20hrs | 181 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 10% growth in exports
Government is determined to ongoing reforms to facilitate growth in exports of goods and services by at least 10 percent annually from about US$4,5 billion currently to US$7 billion by 2023, a Cabinet...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 03:49hrs | 27 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube now taxes villagers
The Zimbabwean government has put into force a livestock levy. This levy will tax any livestock products of livestock, this includes milk, eggs and mazondo. The levying of the livestock will put to te...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 11:55hrs | 31 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa's spokesman exits Twitter after porn video shame
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesman George Charamba deleted his Twitter account late Tuesday after inadvertently posting a link to a pornographic website.Possession and sharing of pornogr...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 09:11hrs | 23 | by ZimLive
RBZ wins accident lawsuit
The Supreme Court has overturned a High Court ruling ordering the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to pay accident damages amounting to US$33 552 to a local company.The judgment, nullifying the ...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 09:03hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Sadc anti-sanctions day: A pointless sideshow
IN 2007, as the Zimbabwean crisis was approaching its climax, the late Zambian leader, Levy Mwanawasa broke ranks with his counterparts, particularly Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, saying quiet diplomac...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:55hrs | 5 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Africa escalates anti-sanctions crusade
The Pan African Parliament (PAP), which is sitting in South Africa, has debated a motion calling for the removal of illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western countries, with its members saying ...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:40hrs | 3 | by Staff rpeorter
Mimosa suspends 70 over salary scandal
TWO of the 70 employees suspended by Mimosa Mining Company over a salary scandal have appeared at the Zvishavane Magistrates Court facing fraud charges. Two months ago, the platinum miner suspended 70...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1056 | by Staff reporter
Harare mulls new tax for businesses
MDC-Alliance-run Harare City Council is mulling a new tax under which all registered businesses in the capital will contribute a certain percentage for capital development. In a tacit admissio...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 06:59hrs | 307 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar crashes further
THE Zimbabwean dollar this week continued its downward spiral after a momentary lull last week following the central bank moved to freeze bank accounts of companies believed to be exerting downward pr...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 18:39hrs | 715 | by Staff reporter
Thulani Khumalo takes over as Rotaract club of NUST President
On the 12th of October, the Rotaract club of NUST held the 2019 induction dinner for the incoming president, Thulani Khumalo. The event was graced by the President of the Rotarary club of Bula...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 18:21hrs | 488 | by own correspondent
Zhuwao rallies young people to take over
Late President Robert Mugabe's grandson Jason has urged young people in Africa to take active role in African politics and retire the elderly who are currently at the helm of different political insti...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 08:46hrs | 1050 | by Mandla Ndlovu
NGO mobilises food aid for starving Tsholotsho
HEAL Zimbabwe Trust (HZT) is mobilising food aid for the starving Tsholotsho North villagers.In its latest report, HZT said, in the wake of the current drought, a community-based social accoun...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:51hrs | 421 | by Staff reporter
Trade deficit narrows by 63%
ZIMBABWE'S trade deficit narrowed by 63% to US$644 million between February and August this year compared to the same period last year, due to shortages of foreign currency for imports.Figures...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:51hrs | 693 | by Staff reporter
Grannies 'steal' US$17k+ burial money
TWO elderly women from Bulawayo allegedly stole US$17 160, R4 800 and RTGS$14 000 from their burial society. Dorcas Machengo (72) and Evelyn Chapepa (78) from Magwegwe suburb allegedly betraye...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:43hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
Unlocking Zimbabwe's dead capital
Agriculture remains central to Zimbabwe' economic revival hopes even though its contribution has declined to less than 12% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018. Agriculture has strong backward and ...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 14:18hrs | 548 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zanu-PF youths target Zhuwao farm
Zanu-PF youths have vowed to grab the farm of exiled Generation 40 (G40) kingpin Patrick Zhuwao and redistribute it among themselves. This comes after the self-exiled former Cabinet minister c...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 07:13hrs | 5626 | by Staff reporter
Social media for development: A mirage for the marginalised
There is no doubt that the advent of social media has revolutionised the communication landscapes and networks. Not only have the worlds apart been brought closer than ever before, with the barriers a...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:41hrs | 82 | by Peter Makwanya
Mohadi slams tribal student nurses recruitment
VICE-President Kembo Mohadi yesterday said the recent questionable recruitment of student nurses in Bulawayo and other nursing schools in the country's southern region was against Government's policy ...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:41hrs | 1763 | by Staff reporter
Judge calls for married people database
In a development likely to inspire changes in the proposed Marriages Bill that seeks to have unregistered customary law unions itemised, a High Court judge has called for a countrywide database of mar...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:35hrs | 445 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife backs female ex-fighters upliftment
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa has come out in full support of a request by female former freedom fighters' to go back to school and acquire knowledge to run successful income-generating projects acros...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:33hrs | 129 | by Staff reporter
Rural Namibians pin hopes for prosperous future on tourism lodges & hunting despite animal rights' anti-use threats
Namibian rural communities are impressively running lodge and hunting agreements to reduce poverty in seemingly lifeless but wildlife rich semi-desert landscapes, despite the western animal rights gro...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:26hrs | 130 | by Emmanuel Koro
The Zimbabwean Cyber Crime Bill, a good way forward
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his cabinet passed the long awaited Cyber Crime, Cyber Security and Data Protection Bill in what they say is an effort to "protect the country's cyber space...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 23:03hrs | 331 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
No citizens here, just tribal warlords and a bunch of idiots
Just how is it that we have sunk to this place of self-worship, of hyper individualism and vain-glory — the place where our common humanity takes a backseat and the groans of a neighbour are an...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:13hrs | 381 | by Zifiso Masiye
Zimbabwe girls 'take over' UN leadership
On Friday, in commemoration of International Day of the Girl Child, girls selected from the Junior Parliament of Zimbabwe through an essay competition took the helm of UN leadership replacing the role...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 07:12hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
When the tongue gets potent than prayer
Phew!The Bishop was a bit under the weather last week and he decided to take a sabbatical.But, he had hardly mended when he heard whispers of a proposed Sabbath by his fellow adherents...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:53hrs | 76 | by Bishop Laz
Harare's disgraceful water can be clean
Greater Harare's water supply is probably the worst managed and the most unfairly distributed in Zimbabwe; yet even in a severe drought, it should be possible to provide every household and every busi...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:37hrs | 115 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt re-engages Sakunda
THE government has again roped in controversial oil company, Sakunda Holdings, in the distribution of agricultural inputs to farmers under the Command Agriculture scheme after it poured in $2.8 billio...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:35hrs | 4932 | by newzimbabwe
CJ Malaba reaffirms judiciary's independence
Chief Justice Luke Malaba has reaffirmed that the country's judiciary is independent and everyone including the executive is answerable to the rule of law.He made the remarks while delivering ...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 19:46hrs | 1061 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt must come clean on salary discrepancies
AS far as this country's statutes are concerned, civil servants' wages and benefits are not a secret to the extent that they should actually be published in the Government Gazette. It does not matter ...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 10:34hrs | 2418 | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to work with CSOs on rights awareness
Zimbabwe Gender Commission chief executive officer Virginia Muwanigwa has called on government to work hand-in-hand with civil society organisations (CSOs) to raise awareness and educate young girls a...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 10:34hrs | 235 | by Staff reporter
Rare France praise for Zimbabwe
French President Emmanuel Macron reserved rare praise for Zimbabwe for its deepened fight against HIV, tuberculosis (TB) and malaria. President Macron said this while addressing the Sixth Repl...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 10:23hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Matabeleland Collective speaks on tribal recruitment of student nurses in Matabeleland.
Matabeleland Collective strongly condemns the unfair, tribal motivated recruitment of student nurses at Brunapeg, Mangwe, Gwanda, only one student at St Lukes, over 95 % of student nurses at Mpilo Sch...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 12:52hrs | 1280 | by Matabeleland Collective
Bus accident: Passengers blame drunk driver
PASSENGERS who survived Saturday's Smart Express Vumba bus accident have blamed the driver for causing the mishap as they accused him of drinking beer before the journey to Mutare.However, the...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 11:33hrs | 2049 | by Chenai Mutasa
'Lawyers still looking at Nssa report'
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister Sekai Nzenza has been in her post for just over a year. During her tenure she has had to deal with various issues, including the current drought, the...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:13hrs | 354 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu-PF bigwig wants case dropped
Former minister of State for Midlands Provincial Affairs Jason Machaya, who is facing charges of criminal abuse of office, has petitioned the High Court seeking review of a decision by a Gweru magistr...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:54hrs | 782 | by Staff reporter
Regional magistrates get hefty salary hike
A DOCUMENT leaked on social media has revealed a hefty salary increment for senior magistrates, who are now expecting to get $9 500, as acting chief magistrate Munamato Mutevedzi took exception to mag...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:37hrs | 1207 | by Staff reporter
Zera dismisses social media fuel hike notice
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has dismissed as a hoax, a notice circulating on social media to the effect that the maximum pump price for diesel has gone up from $15,64 to $18,25 and...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:35hrs | 1076 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland nurses programme, few 'southerners' added to list
MORE people from the southern region have been added to lists of student nurses enrolled last week at two Bulawayo hospitals after claims that more than 90 percent of the recruits were from Harare and...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:35hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
Impact of sanctions on Zimbabwe, region
Sanctions have led to the drying up of traditional sources of external finance from the International Financial Institutions (IFIs), with the country receiving no support from the African Development ...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:26hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife engages female war vets
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday had a heart-to-heart interface with female former freedom fighters from Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South provinces, who expressed willingness...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:23hrs | 83 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe pays Global Fund obligations
Zimbabwe has paid its dues to the Global Fund in line with its obligations of US$1 million towards the body.Meeting obligations to the fund makes the country eligible to make appeals to streng...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 06:22hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC mulls recalling 'incompetent' councillor
The Movement for Democratic Change in Masvingo is considering recalling Ward 3 councillor Mr Tarusenga Vembo over allegations of incompetence.In separate interviews yesterday, some senior part...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 08:04hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter
Nkosinathi Ncube's good job - OneMoney grows 97%
NETONE'S mobile money transfer service, OneMoney has grown by 97 percent in the three months ending September 30, 2019, driven by unique offerings including OnePay, a bulk payment facility, an officia...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:57hrs | 1167 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe drafting new coal tariffs
GOVERNMENT has paid tribute to Makomo Resources for keeping the nation's lights on by continuously supplying coal to the Zimbabwe Power Company at a time the country's economy and coal mining sector a...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:56hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter
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