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Black market forex rate remains stable
PARALLEL market rates remained stable yesterday following the decision by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mangudya to liberalise the United States dollar exchange rate against Real Time Gros...Published: 12 hrs ago | 5590 | by Staff reporter
Mangudya kills forex black market?
INDUSTRIALISTS and market watchers have hailed the monetary policy statement presented yesterday by Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya, saying it will kill the foreign currency p...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 22:40hrs | 2836 | by Staff reporter
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: 20 Feb 2019 at 10:02hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter
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 | 1352 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rejigged security sector to consolidates power
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday effected yet another major shake-up of the top brass of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) - retiring four top military bosses this time, in a move which politica...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 13:45hrs | 1658 | by Staff reporter
Call to declare Mungoshi national hero
The Zimbabwe Writers Association (ZWA), through the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), has petitioned government to declare the late prolific and multi-award-winning writer Charles Mungoshi a n...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:16hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
2,4m Zimbabweans food insecure as drought, rising costs bite
The 150% fuel price hike that sparked mass public unrest across Zimbabwe last month sent the cost of living skyrocketing: the price of bread nearly doubled in a week.Worse is likely to come....Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 07:14hrs | 235 | by IRIN
Pre-monitory policy statement expectations
Expectations are high as the market awaits the presentation of the first monitory policy statement (MPS) of 2019 by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe in the coming days. The bank knows the weight of hyperi...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:58hrs | 1032 | by Victor Bhoroma
Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:55hrs | 221 | by Victor Bhoroma
Can Air Zimbabwe be run profitably?
Air Zimbabwe was placed under reconstruction on 4 October 2018 after operating for over 51 years in the skies. The airline has debts of over $350 million that are weighing down any restructuring exerc...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:54hrs | 426 | by Victor Bhoroma
First private teachers' college opens doors
Zimbabwe is adopting a vibrant education system that imparts knowledge, which is suitable for the exploitation of locally available resources for its transformation towards industrialisation and moder...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 07:52hrs | 853 | by Staff reporter
Can Air Zimbabwe be run profitably?
AIR Zimbabwe was placed under reconstruction on October 4 2018 after operating for over 51 years in the skies.The airline has debts exceeding US$350 million that are weighing down the restruct...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:25hrs | 246 | by Victor Bhoroma
UZ student claims $600 from ex-lover
A UNIVERSITY of Zimbabwe student is claiming $600 which she lent her former lover while they were still dating in July last year.Karen Manyama dragged her former lover Shepard Marekani to the ...Published: 12 Feb 2019 at 16:37hrs | 3326 | by Staff reporter
No fees hike at UZ
THE University of Zimbabwe (UZ) has announced that their tuition and accommodation fees remain unchanged from the August-December 2018 semester. In a statement yesterday, the institution said ...Published: 11 Feb 2019 at 09:50hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's skulduggery will not blight Mnangagwa's reform agenda
The usual opposition cynics are employing all manner of tactics to blight the impact of reforms being implemented by President Mnangagwa.However, as is the case with any skulduggery antics, th...Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 05:46hrs | 240 | by Lovemore Ranga Mataire
Mnangagwa's worst British nightmare
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's quest to re-engage the international community suffered a severe blow this week after his key Western backer Britain expressed support for additional European sanctions ...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:53hrs | 3454 | by Staff reporter
Seke One High School Rules the Roost in History Advanced Levels 2018 Zimsec Exams
Seke One High school in Chitungwiza defied the odds in the November 2018 public examinations under the Zimbabwe School Examination Council (Zimsec), under the tutelage of Shepherd Mundondo popularly k...Published: 07 Feb 2019 at 06:46hrs | 2066 | by Brian Maregedze
Guvamombe cleared on fresh charges
Suspended chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe has been cleared of any wrongdoing regarding charges that he allegedly influenced a subordinate to recuse himself in a matter he had interest in. T...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 22:59hrs | 1657 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe innovation hubs almost complete'
Construction of innovation hubs in six tertiary institutions throughout the country is nearing completion, Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister, Professor Amon Mu...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:48hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 02 Feb 2019 at 13:29hrs | 208 | by Victor Bhoroma
A black diamond curse for Mutoko
The paradox of resource abundance typically explains the case of black granite mining in Mutoko, Mashonaland East Province of Zimbabwe. The area is home to the best black granite rock highly demanded ...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:32hrs | 3206 | by Victor Bhoroma
Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:28hrs | 118 | by Victor Bhoroma
The death of Zimbabwean economic giants
The market landscape of any country is shaped by a few companies that underpin socio-economic activities of that particular nation. These companies are mirrored on the competitive advantages that the ...Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:16hrs | 811 | by Victor Bhoroma
Mnangagwa's anti-corruption fight set to get fresh impetus
President Mnangagwa's anti-corruption fight is set to get fresh impetus following the resignation of Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairman Dr Job Whabira and his entire commission yester...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 23:04hrs | 881 | by Staff reporter
NPA loses bid to have Guvamombe's bail revoked
THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Tuesday lost its appeal against the granting of bail to suspended Chief Magistrate, Mishrod Guvamombe after the High Court ruled that they submitted their appl...Published: 30 Jan 2019 at 07:56hrs | 449 | by newzimbabwe.com
Can currency reforms save the Zimbabwean economy?
There is no doubt that the unresolved currency issue lies at the heart of Zimbabwe's economic meltdown in the past 3 years and the price distortions in the local market. The origins of the currency cr...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 16:46hrs | 1517 | by Victor Bhoroma
Enter the dragon: The rise of China
The most remarkable economic turnaround story of the 21st century undoubtedly belongs to the People's Republic of China. As the country marks the 40th anniversary of economic reforms and opening, the ...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 16:43hrs | 1545 | by Victor Bhoroma
Know your authors: Profile of Costain Tandi
Advanced levels students undertaking Humanities subjects usually struggle with identifying authors who contribute to their academic well-being. Fortunately, today I have good news particularly to thos...Published: 28 Jan 2019 at 07:17hrs | 304 | by Brian Maregedze
Guvamombe further remanded
Suspended chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe, who is facing criminal abuse of office charges, was yesterday further remanded to February 28. Guvamombe appeared before magistrate Mrs Rumbidzai ...Published: 26 Jan 2019 at 17:04hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Guvamombe bail contested
Suspended chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe, who is facing abuse of office charges, will have to wait longer before the High Court decides his fate next Tuesday. Guvamombe was granted $3 000 ...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 08:12hrs | 409 | by Staff reporter
The ball is firmly in Mnangagwa's court
The ball is now firmly in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's court to ensure that his mooted dialogue with opposition leader Nelson Chamisa and other key stakeholders kicks off soon, and in earnest - with...Published: 25 Jan 2019 at 00:07hrs | 2603 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Regime change agenda exposed
Growing calls by civic groups for international involvement in the country's affairs following last week's violent demonstrations have exposed the organisers' true intentions — pushing their old reg...Published: 22 Jan 2019 at 08:06hrs | 1052 | by Staff reporter
Can currency reforms save the Zimbabwean economy?
There is no doubt that the unresolved currency issue lies at the heart of Zimbabwe’s economic meltdown in the past 3 years and the price distortions in the local market. The origins of the currency ...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 14:11hrs | 3471 | by Victor Bhoroma
Enter the dragon: The rise of China
The most remarkable economic turnaround story of the 21st century undoubtedly belongs to the People's Republic of China. As the country marks the 40th anniversary of economic reforms and opening, the ...Published: 21 Jan 2019 at 14:10hrs | 2451 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe on brink of diplomatic row with US, Germany
A fresh diplomatic row could erupt between Zimbabwe and western governments after Harare threatened to expel envoys from the United States and Germany for allegedly funding protests across the country...Published: 20 Jan 2019 at 16:57hrs | 13634 | by Staff reporter
Plot to embarrass Mnangagwa in Switzerland
Pressure is mounting on President Emmerson Mnangagwa regarding his planned trip to the World Economic Forum (Wef)'s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, next week - amid Zimbabwe's worsening politica...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 16:17hrs | 8848 | by Staff reporter
The case for the internet shutdown
The bygone violent and destructive protest stay away in most urban centres of Zimbabwe which ran from Monday to Wednesday this week triggered an internet shutdown since Tuesday morning. This was on th...Published: 18 Jan 2019 at 13:33hrs | 1802 | by Nobleman Runyanga
Mnangagwa's re-engagement efforts with Western countries is dead
Zimbabwe is now entering unchartered waters following several deaths of innocent people and arrests of pro-democracy activists and senior opposition figures by security agents in the on-going clampdow...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 18:10hrs | 2144 | by Staff reporter
Doctors in Zimbabwe train for seven years
Doctors in Zimbabwe train for seven years, including the two years of internship also known as housemanship, hence those calling themselves junior doctors are in fact, still students, the Zimbabwe Cou...Published: 16 Jan 2019 at 23:59hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
Khupe wanted to be a soldier
Tendayi Madhomu sits down for a wide-ranging interview with MDC-T president Thokozani Khupe. Find below excerpts of the interview.Q: Who is Thokozani Khupe; where and when was she born?A: ...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 22:34hrs | 2124 | by Staff reporter
Guvamombe threatens to dish out dirt on magistrates
Chief Magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe was freed on $3,000 bail Saturday after being charged with criminal abuse of office.Guvamombe, who was suspended following his arrest on Friday, is accused o...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:44hrs | 2791 | by ZimLive
Guvamombe granted $3,000 bail
SUSPENDED Chief Magistrate Mr Mishrod Guvamombe has been granted $3 000 by Acting Chief Magistrate Munamato Mutevedzi.Guvamombe was yesterday arrested for alleged criminal abuse of office afte...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:06hrs | 229 | by Staff reporter
'Mthuli Ncube is driving economy in the right direction'
ECONOMIST Ashok Chakravarti has said that for the first time in a long time, he feels Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube is leading Zimbabwe's economy in the right direction as Zimbabwe has had an economic...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 08:00hrs | 2098 | by Staff reporter
Prosecutor-General alleges interference in Guvamombe case
ACTING Prosecutor-General Mr Kumbirai Hodzi alleges that some senior officials are trying to interfere with State witnesses involved in the case of suspended chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe who app...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 07:52hrs | 174 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF, MDC hardliners oppose Mnangagwa, Chamisa dialogue
The much-talked about talks between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa are being frustrated by hardliners within both the ruling Zanu-PF and the MDC, the Daily News can ...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 17:31hrs | 1016 | by Staff reporter
Chief magistrate arrested over Kasukuwere
CHIEF Magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe was arrested yesterday on alleged criminal abuse of office after he offered work-related attachment to former Cabinet ministers Saviour Kasukuwere and Supa Mandiwand...Published: 12 Jan 2019 at 12:13hrs | 2508 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Chief Magistrate arrested
CHIEF Magistrate Mr Mishrod Guvamombe has been arrested on charges of criminal abuse of office. Police spokesperson Commissioner Charity Charamba confirmed the arrest and Mr Guvamombe is sched...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 19:02hrs | 7134 | by Staff reporter
Austerity does not bring prosperity - ED, stop destroying our lives, please!
Ever since the current economic crisis bedeviling Zimbabwe started, sometime around October, the Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa regime has been at pains trying to reassure the nation that they were on to...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 14:33hrs | 1005 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Sanctions must go: Zimbabwe's 2019 clarion call
On 21 December 2001 as the sun was directly overhead of the Tropic of Capricorn in the Southern Hemisphere during the December Solstice, President George W Bush of the United States of America sealed ...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 13:36hrs | 1155 | by Elijah Chihota
Zimbabweans become more restless
Political analysts have warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa that his government is running out of time to fix the country's worsening economic rot - which has triggered strikes and growing unrest amon...Published: 09 Jan 2019 at 13:01hrs | 1754 | by Staff reporter
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