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ZAA Canada announces inaugural nominees
Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (Z.A.A) has announced the nominees list for the inaugural Z.A.A Canada edition with the Awards Dinner Gala set for Saturday 29th June 2019 in Edmonton at the Radisson Hotel....Published: 6 hrs ago | 239 | by Staff reporter
VACANCY: Thomson Reuters Foundation is employing
Thomson Reuters Foundation in partnership with the Media Institute of Southern Africais looking for Zimbabwean journalists who are motivated to understand how their country could be losing money via i...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:51hrs | 3170 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa to launch Command Bakeries across the country
Government says it will facilitate the setting up of small scale bakeries across the country, offering affordable bread prices as consumers have been hit hard by the recent price increases. ...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:17hrs | 6272 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's fear over Gukurahundi
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and top government officials, particularly Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga and Agriculture minister Perrence Shiri, are scared stiff of personal criminal responsibilit...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:15hrs | 6875 | 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 | 490 | by Staff reporter
Angry Mnangagwa lashes 'unpatriotic and inhumane' forces
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday accused some businesses of being "unpatriotic and inhumane" following the recent sharp hikes in the prices of basic consumer goods around the country.At ...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:10hrs | 2254 | by Staff reporter
Rebirth of the Zimdollar
Zimbabwean central bank authorities have a traceable record of overnight monetary policy changes. Memories of the former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono era of monetary policy hip-...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:09hrs | 1105 | by Paddington Masamha
Why Mthuli Ncube's new currency is likely to be doomed
THE announcement by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube of his intention to introduce "a new, fully-fledged currency" in 12 months piqued the interest of the general public in Zimbabwe.It comes soon...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 11:08hrs | 509 | by Martin Tarusenga
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 | 584 | by Victor Bhoroma
Highlanders pummel Dembare Uhuru Cup
Dynaoms 0 - 2 HighlandersUNDERFIRE Dynamos coach Lloyd Chigowe was forced to defend his position after yet another defeat, this time against a free-flowing Highlanders side in the final of t...Published: 19 Apr 2019 at 07:24hrs | 908 | by Staff reporter
FULL TEXT: President Mnangagwa's full Independence speech
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today delivered his first Independent speech at the national Sports Stadium. In the speech Mnangagwa paid tribute to the victims of Cyclone Idai both from Zimbabwe...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 20:41hrs | 3042 | by Mandla Ndlovu
South Africa's Zimbabwe dilemma
As Zimbabwe's economic and political situation teeters on the verge of chaos, SA takes a disjointed approach. By Ringisai Chikohomero for ISS TODAY.First published by ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 20:28hrs | 2934 | by Ringisai Chikohomero
MDC facing internal and external turmoil
Zanu as the ruling party, with all state resources under it, and with ears and eyes everywhere, was not going to leave it's main rival, the MDCA conduct a peaceful Congress. But by nature, any politic...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 19:25hrs | 3465 | by Ndaba Nhuku
MDC Independence message
The MDC joins the people of Zimbabwe in celebrating 39 years of Independence. In commemorating the day, it is important to highlight that the status quo brings to question the agenda, values and ethos...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 18:21hrs | 848 | by Jacob Mafume
The new Maintenance of Peace and Order Bill is cruel like POSA
There have been reports in the State-owned press that the Government was planning to repeal the "toxic" Public Order and Security Act (POSA) and replace it with a new Maintenance of Peace and Order Bi...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 09:37hrs | 1549 | by Veritas
'RTGS$ is not a currency' says Minister
Deputy Government Spokesperson Energy Mutodi has confirmed a long standing asserting by Zimbabweans that the country does not have a currency and the recently introduced RTGS$ by the Reserve bank of Z...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 09:22hrs | 6529 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Of Zimbabwe media, scarfs, land reform and current affairs
THIS is a weird because some years ago, I worked for ZBC/ZTV. Then we would thrive and take pride in asking well researched questions, the most provocative questions, upfront and mix with questions in...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 08:08hrs | 1913 | by zimbabwedigitalnews
'Drop sanctions' said Washington experts - burning tyres producing lots of obnoxious smoke but little heat and no light
"Experts in Washington, discussing whether or not Zimbabwe is a source of shame or opportunity for Africa, were unanimous in their position that targeted sanctions were hurtful to the country, and mus...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:44hrs | 668 | by Nomusa Garikai
Get wisdom, get understanding
The following tips_ can set you apart from the crowd and give you a competitive edge over your competitors. 1. Use a "Telephoto* LensNot a real "Telephoto Lens" of course, but whenever a p...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:40hrs | 182 | by Mthokozisi Gwizi
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 | 370 | by Staff reporter
Meat shortages loom
ZIMBABWE'S livestock industry is under strain and shortages of pork, chicken and beef are imminent after the price of feed shot up following the removal of grain subsidies by government, an industry o...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:09hrs | 592 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns businesses not to invite price controls
President Mnangagwa says his administration does not believe in price controls and urged businesses to have a human face by desisting from the tendency of increasing prices without any justification. ...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 07:05hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF MP fingers criminals in price increase
Gokwe-Nembudziya Member of Parliament Mayor Justice Wadyajena says the increase in prices of basic commodities is engineered by business criminals whose benefit thrives when the masses suffer. ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 19:01hrs | 6193 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Daily News now charging for access to its website
One of the leading daily newspapers Daily News has introduced subscriptions for readers to access its website. An attempt to click on some articles on the website redirects the user to a subsc...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 15:27hrs | 1941 | by Mandla Ndlovu
VID moving in right direction
THE recent move by the ministry of Transport to launch an electronic learners' driver's licence testing process is commendable.As part of the ministry's fight against corruption, prospective d...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 13:34hrs | 1972 | by Staff reporter
'The wage of sin is death' Linda Masarira says
The wage of sin is death and one reaps what he or she sows- these have been the adages that have made so many people in Zimbabwe and in Africa at large to invest much of their energy results i.e the h...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 10:53hrs | 2239 | by Linda Masarira
Mnangagwa has failed to revive economy and Gono to take over in 2020 - he too will fail, guaranteed
Zanu-PF hardliners are in panic mode and for good reasons, the economic meltdown is in overdrive! The country's de fact local currency the Real Time Gross Settlement Dollar (RTGS$) has been losing mor...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 09:04hrs | 5877 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zesa to cut power at Kariba by 59%
Zesa Holdings will need to drastically reduce power output at anchor power station, Kariba South by 58.7 percent, after the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) cut water allocation for electricity generatio...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:48hrs | 2566 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe black market running amok
GOVERNMENT is facing renewed pressure on the economic front, with the parallel foreign currency market once again running amok — pushing the prices of basic consumer goods like bread beyond the reac...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:25hrs | 30005 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos, Highlanders in Uhuru clash
Dynamos and Highlanders have been handpicked to contest this year's Independence Day trophy, which will be played at the National Sports Stadium, where the main celebrations for the country's Independ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:16hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
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 | 1131 | by Eddie Cross
Zvinavashe's son in court over domestic violence
The late national hero Retired General Vitalis Zvinavashe's first born son, Richard, has been dragged to court by his stepmother, Margaret, over allegations of domestic violence and unlawful entry....Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:14hrs | 452 | by Staff reporter
Barnabas Sibanda pursues helicopter dream
FORMER soldier and war veteran, Barnabas Sibanda, who dreamt of constructing the country's first aircraft from scrap metal in 1990s, has said he is still pursuing the dream although lack of sponsorshi...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:14hrs | 2066 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo vendors protest
BULAWAYO informal traders on Monday besieged council offices to register their anger over plans to double vending licence fees, saying they were already struggling to pay the current levies.Th...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:11hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya church 'disowns' financial statements
Walter Magaya's Prophetic Healing and Deliverances (PHD) Ministries yesterday disowned unstamped financial statements presented in court as exhibits in the church's alleged tax evasion case.Zi...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:11hrs | 1007 | by Staff reporter
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 | 3014 | 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 | 569 | 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 | 1941 | by Staff reporter
'I am not a CIO operative,' says Tundiya
SHEPHERD Tundiya, the man described as a con-artist by four legislators that appeared before the Parliamentary Privileges Committee last week facing allegations of soliciting for a $400 000 bribe from...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 18:38hrs | 2960 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa declares Wedza accident state of disaster
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has instructed the government to declare Monday's accident that claimed 13 lives in Wedza a state of disaster and pave way for the availing of government assistance....Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 13:53hrs | 4352 | by Staff reporter
#Tajamuka wants Mnangagwa to give blanket amnesty to its members
Radical pressure group Tajamuka/Sesijikile has called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government to issue a blanket amnesty on its members who are currently in self-imposed exile after fleeing threa...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 13:07hrs | 1680 | by Staff reporter
How prioritising Quality over Kwariti, would make Zimbabwe Great
In a World where the best are measured by success, Zimbabwe would excel if we learnt the art of prioritising quality in everything. Quality distinguishes the mundane from the best. Best educated, best...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 12:09hrs | 689 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Soldiers arrested over Cyclone Idai aid
AFTER weeks of frenzied speculation, some members of the military have finally been exposed for allegedly looting goods donated to survivors of the recent Cyclone Idai which left a trail of dest...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 08:10hrs | 3418 | by Staff reporter
Shocking number of pupils rape recorded in Matebeleland North
SCHOOLS in Matebeleland North Province recorded shocking numbers of pupils who were raped and fell into child marriages while at least one was killed by another pupil.Available statistics show...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:59hrs | 1131 | by Staff reporter
Chief Ndiweni fights eviction of white farmers
THE surprise eviction of popular Ntabazinduna farmers, Brain and Carol Davies, who operate Tabas Induna Farm, has attracted the wrath of local chief, Nhlanhla Ndiweni.The couple was served wit...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 07:06hrs | 3030 | by Staff reporter
Goddard unmasks con-artist Tundiya
BULAWAYO businessman James Goddard, who had interests in coal mining in Hwange, last week narrated before Parliament how a con-artist and businessman Shepherd Tundiya tricked him into believing that h...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:58hrs | 2625 | by Staff reporter
4 banana farmers die in accident
FOUR banana farmers died on the spot in Nyanga on Sunday morning when a vehicle they were travelling in plunged into Nyamahwani River.The farmers were on their way to sell their produce in Nya...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:53hrs | 930 | by Staff reporter
VID introduces electronic learners' licence testing
Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza yesterday launched the electronic learner's licence testing system (ELLT), which is aimed at reducing corruption in awarding of licences by the Vehicle Inspection...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:52hrs | 934 | by Staff reporter
Armed robbers choke baby
FIVE robbers armed with a pistol and iron bars allegedly pretended to be police officers, handcuffed a woman who was breastfeeding and put her in leg irons before choking her baby while demanding cash...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:45hrs | 786 | by Staff reporter
MSU to get mbanje licence
Midlands State University (MSU) has applied for a licence to grow mbanje for medicinal purposes following Government's legalisation of marijuana farming last year. Addressing students at MSU d...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:43hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter
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