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For economy to take off, we must take air out of inflation
What is inflation and why must we get it under control? What has been going wrong, and how are we putting things right? As an Economics Professor, its important I first explain the basics. In ...Published: 5 mins ago | 4 | by Prof Mthuli Ncube
Zanu-PF condemns EU decision on sanctions
ZANU-PF has condemned the decision by the European Union (EU) to conditionally maintain sanctions against Zimbabwe, saying it comes against the background of the country having made tremendous progres...Published: 48 mins ago | 49 | by Staff reporter
BCC in financial dire straits
The Bulawayo City Council financials are in the red, a development officials equated to being technically insolvent. The crisis saw the local authority calling for an emergency financial perfo...Published: 50 mins ago | 22 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches technology centre
President Mnangagwa yesterday launched the India-Africa Incubation Centre in Harare which he described as a key conduit that will drive the modernisation and industrialisation of the economy. ...Published: 52 mins ago | 14 | by Staff reporter
Scalding lover earns ex-cop jail term
A former police officer who scalded his girlfriend with water following a misunderstanding over meat, was yesterday sentenced to an effective three years in jail. Harare magistrate Mrs Jessy K...Published: 1 hr ago | 44 | by Staff reporter
'Zacc officials' remanded in custody
Five men, who masqueraded as Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) officials and allegedly moved around Mashonaland East Province terrorising farmers and kidnapped a fuel dealer in Marondera, app...Published: 1 hr ago | 49 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chiwenga are scaring investors away
The recent military crackdown on Zimbabwean citizens is not only a grave infringement on the citizens' fundamental constitutional rights but it ultimately presents Zimbabwe as a volatile business envi...Published: 6 hrs ago | 2868 | by Frazer Muzondo
MDC resolves to dialogue with Mnangagwa
Opposition Movement for Democratic Change led by Advocate Nelson Chamisa met on Wednesday and resolved to engage in a dialogue with President Emmerson Mnangagwa towards resolving the economic crisis b...Published: 7 hrs ago | 8442 | by Mandla Ndlovu
EXCLUSIVE: 'Rainbow hotel lied about Bulwayo's capacity'
The Construction Industry Federation for Zimbabwe(CIFOZ) has responded to a statement by the Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel manager Innocent Kufa that Bulawayo companies do not have the required experti...Published: 7 hrs ago | 2376 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chiwenga unable to speak and has not eaten for a week
An online newspaper which first broke the news that Vice President Constantino Chiwenga had been airlifted to India on a health emergency has reported that the ailing Chiwenga has been unable to eat o...Published: 7 hrs ago | 14415 | by ZimLive
THI, Zimnat announce underwriting management agency agreement
THI Insurance has entered into an underwriting management agency agreement with Zimnat General Insurance that will result in THI being underwritten by Zimnat, in conjunction with Santam Agriculture, t...Published: 8 hrs ago | 332 | by Staff writer
Umuntu Movement Zimbabwe's donated parcel detained by Zimra
The Umuntu Movement Zimbabwe Trust a permaculture organization in Bulawayo received a donation of fruit tree seeds from a donor from Pakistan. The donor agenda was to empower the organization an...Published: 8 hrs ago | 397 | by Enos Denhere
Full RBZ Monetary Policy statement.
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has liberalised the US dollar exchange rate against real time gross settlement balances (RTGS), bond notes and all currencies in the multi-currency basket, as i...Published: 9 hrs ago | 4489 | by RBZ
Is Zimbabwe nostalgic for Robert Mugabe?
WHILE it's unlikely that many Zimbabweans yearn for former ruler Robert Mugabe's return, the occasion of his 95th birthday on Thursday has led some to see him in a softer light."Comrade Bob" w...Published: 9 hrs ago | 2142 | by AFP
Bulilima legislator thanks ZINWA surveyors for Mabhongane Dam visit
Bulilima West legislator, Dingumuzi Phuti, has yesterday, expressed his sincere gratitude to the Zimbabwe National Water Authorities (ZINWA) engineers who had visited his constituency on the 19t...Published: 9 hrs ago | 622 | by Titshabona Ncube
Zimbabwe introduces the RTGS Dollar currency
The much-awaited monetary policy statement presentation has come and gone in a few minutes. John Panonetsa Mangudya, the governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, introduced the RTGS dollars as a curr...Published: 9 hrs ago | 7056 | by Ndou Paul
Cops charged with assault
Four police officers have appeared in court facing charges of assault following a High Court ruling that ordered them to pay $17 000 as compensation for brutality.The four officers, George Puk...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1191 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe son in-law trial continues
The trial of former President Mugabe's son-in-law Simba Chikore yesterday continued with an inspection in loco held at the secret Zimbabwe Airways premises in Chishawasha.Chikore's lawyer Jona...Published: 9 hrs ago | 1091 | by Staff reporter
Couple escapes jail for stocktheft
A CHIPINGE couple heaved a sigh of relief on Monday after it escaped a jail term for stealing another villager's goat worth $100, intending to slaughter the animal and raise money for their child's sc...Published: 10 hrs ago | 380 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge border expansion commences
EXPANSION work on the Beitbridge Border Post appears to be finally starting eight months after President Emmerson Mnangagwa laid the foundation for the $241 million upgrade of Zimbabwe's premier port....Published: 10 hrs ago | 812 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is a dog' trial stalls
THE trial of MDC Alliance legislator Joel Gabbuza, facing charges of undermining and insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa, is being stalled by Prosecutor-General Kumbirai Hodzi, who is yet to issue ...Published: 10 hrs ago | 377 | by Staff reporter
Bushiri responds to sexual abuse allegations
Enlightened Christian Gathering Church led by Prophet Shepherd Bushiri Civil rights has responded to allegations by civil rights movement #NotInMyName which has criticized Bushiri, leader of tak...Published: 10 hrs ago | 1428 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa gets fresh chance from EU
In a rare piece of good news for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his under pressure administration, he has been given a stay of execution by the European Union (EU), whose Parliament had proposed tou...Published: 11 hrs ago | 2540 | by Staff reporter
Looting cases clog Bulawayo courts
The recent fuel riots have left the justice delivery system in Bulawayo creaking under a deluge of cases which have forced the government to dispatch additional magistrates and prosecutors to the City...Published: 11 hrs ago | 370 | by Staff reporter
When 45 Degrees falls to Zero, Freedom is nigh!
President Mnangagwa has pruned Mugabe Military and retired some acidic elements, and that does not mean that Mnangagwa is an angel. It is just that the law of conservation states that the total energy...Published: 12 hrs ago | 1344 | by Multiverse Dungani
Mnangagwa avails $30m for Matabeleland South roads
Government has availed $30 million for various roads in Matabeleland South province under the road development programme that will see maintenance of roads and undertaking of developmental projects in...Published: 12 hrs ago | 767 | by Staff reporter
How to Choose the Best Forex Broker for Beginners
The Forex market is one of the largest financial markets in the world. It offers 24 hours trading with a turnover of trillions of dollars a day. The currency market is filled with people with diverse ...Published: 12 hrs ago | 411 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa launches India-Africa Incubation Centre
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched the India-Africa Incubation Centre which is meant for training women and youths and prepares them for employment creation and strengthening the SME...Published: 12 hrs ago | 743 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti's stage managed conviction is a threat to dialogue & Judiciary reputation
There is enough evidence to prove that the judiciary system of Zimbabwe has been subjective and tainted by ZANU/ZANU-PF since 1980. ZANU-PF's infiltration of the judiciary has totally paralyze the pro...Published: 13 hrs ago | 1909 | by Don Chigumba
Mnangagwa's gaffe in bad taste
The shocking and scandalous statements by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday once again illustrate the flagrant disdain and contempt for the rights and due protection of the law as provided for ...Published: 13 hrs ago | 4832 | by Innocent Gonese
Mnangagwa, the Statesman versus Chamisa, the charlatan
"A Statesman thinks about future generations, while a politician thinks about winning the elections" so goes the popular saying. This adage rings true to the Zimbabwean scenario.When there was...Published: 13 hrs ago | 3755 | by Elijah Chihota
Chiwenga's health deteriorates, SA wishes him a speedy recovery
The South African government on Tuesday sent well wishes to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga who is being treated in India for an undisclosed ailment."On Zimbabwe, we must start by wishing ...Published: 13 hrs ago | 15293 | by ZimLive
Both democracy and authoritarianism are on the rise in Africa
Is democracy in Africa in retreat? Or is it simply suffering "growing pains"? The last 12 months have seen a great deal of controversy and debate on these important questions.There have been s...Published: 13 hrs ago | 193 | by Nic Cheeseman
US extends $3m grant to UZ
Forgarty International Centre of the United States Institutes of Health (FICUSIH) has extended a US$3 million grant to the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) aimed at strengthening research and training at t...Published: 13 hrs ago | 471 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe junta escapes EU sanctions noose
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and his top lieutenants in the military have been left out of the European Union (EU)'s latest sanctions list despite widespread calls for their censure over the army's re...Published: 13 hrs ago | 534 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu PF legitimacy is NOT on dialogue agenda' - then dialogue is NOT worth the candle
"It is an obligation upon every political player in the country to recognise the pronouncement by the Constitutional Court. So the issue of the election of the President is not on the table and will n...Published: 13 hrs ago | 203 | by Nomusa Garikai
Jonathan Moyo angry over collapsing farm video
Exiled former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has expressed his anger over a video that was taken by unknown people at his farm who alleged that the Professor is neglecting the land which he ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 2249 | by Mandla Ndlovu
NetOne, Dembare partnership on the rocks?
NETONE, who were the principal sponsors of Dynamos last year, have said they will not comment on reports that their partnership with the Glamour Boys is now on the rocks. DeMbare were one of t...Published: 14 hrs ago | 222 | by Staff reporter
Tendai Biti speaks on today's monetary policy statement
Former Minister of finance Tendai Biti says today's Monetary Policy Statement should devalue the Bondnotes and strengthen the multi currency regime that was introduces in 2009.Reserve Bank of ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 8669 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Ingwebu Breweries caught in the eye of a storm
The Bulawayo Municipal Commercial Undertaking (BMCU)-run Ingwebu Breweries has been caught in a storm after failing to furnish its contractors who are running tenders of transporting the opaque beer w...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1535 | by Mandla Ndlovu
WATCH: Jonathan Moyo's farm collapses
Exiled former cabinet minister Professor Jonathan Moyo's Patterson Farm which was once hailed as having the best maize crops in Mashonaland Central is reportedly dilapidating due to the harsh economy ...Published: 17 hrs ago | 8329 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Mnangagwa legitimacy not on dialogue agenda'
THE legitimacy of President Mnangagwa will not form part of the agenda for the inter-party national dialogue as he was duly elected as Head of State and Government and his election was confirmed by th...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:39hrs | 4408 | by Staff reporter
Spy camera scandal rocks Falcon College
A SCANDAL has rocked Falcon College after some school boys allegedly placed a spy camera in the girls' changing rooms resulting in unsuspecting pupils from Girls College in Bulawayo, who had visited t...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:38hrs | 7422 | by Staff reporter
Disinformation and misinformation the new battlefront
EDITOR,The information age has brought with it many opportunities as well as challenges. Is it not ironic that in this digital age where information is supposed to be available at our fingerti...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:38hrs | 764 | by Davison Kaiyo.
Mnangagwa to replace POSA with Peace & Order Bill
CABINET yesterday approved the Maintenance of Peace and Order Bill which seeks to repeal the Public Order and Security Act (POSA), Protection of Personal Information Bill and the Freedom of Informatio...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:36hrs | 1317 | by Staff reporter
Government approves boarding fees hike
THE Government has approved an increase in boarding school fees following proposals by school authorities as a result of an increase in the prices of basic commodities. In some schools boardin...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:35hrs | 3152 | by Staff reporter
Govt regrets Battlefields disaster
The fourth cabinet sitting of 2019 has regretted the Battlefields mine disaster and decided to institute thorough investigations.24 bodies were retrieved from the mines, while 8 people were pu...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 20:01hrs | 645 | by Staff reporter
It's squeaky bum time for unsung Mangudya
Like many Manchester United fans around the world missing the good old days, I also regularly find myself reminiscing about the managerial prowess of Sir Alex Ferguson, whose inimitable success at one...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 17:13hrs | 2981 | by Guthrie Munyuki
All eyes on Mangudya
THE governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Dr John Mangudya will tomorrow (Wednesday) release the long-awaited Monetary Policy Statement (MPS). And on Friday, Mangudya will meet various stakeh...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 17:09hrs | 3577 | by Staff reporter
China spends $2,5 billion on Zimbabwe
China has spent $2,5 billion on Zimbabwe, which is by far the highest amount of money it has ever advanced to any African country.Speaking at the 2019 Spring Festival Gala held in Harare on Su...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:47hrs | 1714 | by Staff reporter
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