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If Smith was an oppressor, then what is Mnangagwa?
As I sit here, my work at a standstill due to the daily power outages we are experiencing in Zimbabwe, most times going for 15 hours or more a day, I can not help wondering.What has this suppo...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 22:17hrs | 846 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Schoolchildren in Zimbabwe drop out for lithium mines
In August 2023, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa inaugurated a lithium processing plant in the eastern province of Manicaland, aiming to support operations at the expansive Sabi Star lithium mi...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:30hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
Active Youth Zimbabwe set to build drug rehabilitation center
ACTIVE YOUTH ZIMBABWE is planning to build a drug rehabilitation center which will be located at Pumula South, Bulawayo.In an interview, Active Youth Zimbabwe Editorial Director, Romeo M...Published: 20 Feb 2024 at 14:59hrs | 16 | by Stephen Jakes
Harare-Chirundu highway upgrade triggers job rush
Every day, numerous young individuals are converging at the Department of Labour offices in Chinhoyi to register their names for potential employment opportunities at the recently announced Harare-Chi...Published: 16 Feb 2024 at 07:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Lake Mutirikwi hydro power project 75% complete
Construction of the US$14,5 million mini-hydro power plant at Lake Mutirikwi Dam in Masvingo by Great Zimbabwe Hydro Power Company is now in the home stretch with the 5-megawatt station set for commis...Published: 31 Jan 2024 at 04:48hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
How a Zimbabwean business coach went from artisinal miner to CEO
"I am always busy from Monday to Friday working for the Youth Miners Foundation, and on other days I will be at my own gold mine…" Payne Farai Kupfuwa, the 36-year-old CEO of the Young Miners Founda...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:57hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube divorced from reality
On November 30, 2023, in the bustling halls of the new Parliament building in Mt Hampden, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion minister Mthuli Ncube , a proud holder of a diplomatic ...Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 06:12hrs | 9 | by Harriet Chikandiwa
Zimbabwe will cause political instability in Southern Africa
Without modicum of doubt, failure to run the economy and political affairs of the Zimbabwe government due to over four decades of unfettered large scale looting, corruption, economic mismanagement, Ma...Published: 11 Oct 2023 at 22:12hrs | 2 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe suffers brain drain due to fragile political environment, faltering economy
ZIMBABWE has gone through severe economic fluctuations and deadly political violence that brought the entire economy to a standstill.Of particular mention is the 2007/8 record hyperinflation f...Published: 25 Aug 2023 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Develpment
SA gives in on migrants
ZIMBABWE's general elections are looming large on the horizon. Political parties have started rolling down their candidate selection processes. In the mix was South Africa threatening to send back hom...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:35hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Bulawayo solar tile producer eyes Sadc market
A BULAWAYO entrepreneur who produces solar roof tiles and kitchen countertops from plastic waste is eager to penetrate the Southern regional market and help promote intra-regional trade.Solar ...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in South Africa sent bulk of remittances in 2022
ZIMBABWE'S diaspora community in South Africa and the United Kingdom accounted for the bulk of remittances last year, reaching US$1,66 billion up from US$1,43 billion in 2021, official figures show....Published: 07 Feb 2023 at 04:59hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Thousands of Zimbabweans flee economic mess
ZIMBABWE recorded the highest outflow of citizens fleeing the country in 2021 compared to other previous years since 1980 as the deepening socio-economic crisis shows no signs of abating under Preside...Published: 07 Sep 2022 at 06:46hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Unskilled Zimbabweans in quandary over South African permits
MULTITUDES of Zimbabweans engaged as domestic workers, or doing other menial jobs, remain in a quandary over their future as immigrants in South Africa after it emerged they were unsure of what exempt...Published: 04 Sep 2022 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
The day South Africa closes the border
THE past two decades have seen over 1,5 million Zimbabweans migrate to South Africa as economic refugees. Most of the refugees are unskilled and, therefore, directly compete with locals for menial job...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:20hrs | 1 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Zimbabwe's diaspora remittances hit US$800 million
ZIMBABWE'S diaspora remittances reached US$797 million in the first six months of the year, representing a 23 percent increase in the corresponding period last year.An estimated three million ...Published: 16 Aug 2022 at 06:35hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Africa's 'largest' ferrochrome plant takes shape
FORTUNE 500 company, Tsingshang's massive steel and ferrochrome production plant is taking shape near Zimbabwe's mining town of Mvuma, Standardbusiness established last week.The operation is b...Published: 06 Mar 2022 at 08:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hubby turns midwife, assists wife to give birth after going into labour at home
THE role of husbands in maternal health is often overlooked by health programmes in developing countries like Zimbabwe.The amazing story of Thomas Tiyatara from Mahatshula North suburb in Bula...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Why Chinese model has not benefited Africa
Diverse views have been expressed about the Chinese socio-political and economic model.These range from the Chinese themselves, who, of course, uncritically praise their system as a faultless ...Published: 21 Mar 2021 at 08:44hrs | 10 | by Arthur G O Mutambara
Taming high inflation, economic priority
Despite the significant fall in annual inflation from 363% (In January) to 322% for the month of February 2021, prices for goods and services in the economy continue to increase marginally in every mo...Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 22:31hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Villagers clash with police in a volatile gold rush
POLICE fired live bullets and teargas canisters to disperse angry villagers in the Wondedzo area in Masvingo North amid protests and clashes over illegal mining and looting of gold by Zanu-PF and stat...Published: 13 Feb 2021 at 14:59hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has voluntarily become the 10th province of South Africa
After protracted and emotional denials by Zanupf leaders that Zimbabwe is a country in crisis, masses of Zimbabweans that were stuck at Beitbridge border post a few weeks ago exposed Zimbabwe not only...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 13:34hrs | 1 | by Israel Dube
Will Zimbabweans survive South Africa's anti-immigrant drive?
South Africa's strong and extensive ties with Zimbabwe are buckling under the strain of COVID-19 economic challenges and migration. The nearly 500 undocumented migrants arrested on a daily basis tryin...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 13:29hrs | 1 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
ZRA warns of illegal recruitment for Batoka Gorge project
THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has warned the public not to be duped by bogus employment agents who claim to be recruiting workers from Hwange and Jambezi villages for the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electr...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for pro-skills education
The era of an education system which creates job-seekers who are literate, but unskilled should be replaced by one that responds to the needs of industry and adapt to the always changing world, Presid...Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 07:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Patriotic Union of MaNdebeleland
While I was going through my archives I came across the Election Manifesto below. Quite interesting.PATRIOTIC UNION OF MANDEBELELAND (PUMA)ELECTION MANIFES...Published: 21 May 2019 at 12:35hrs | 14 | by PUMA
Massive retrenchments loom as Zimbabwe economy slows down
HUNDREDS of formal jobs are on the line in the economy as various businesses grapple with the realities of hyperinflation and exchange rate-induced losses. The market has witnessed massive price hikes...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 09:14hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
Businessman calls on Zimbabweans in SA to invest 'back home'
Reviving the ailing Zimbabwean economy requires considerable input and cooperation from the millions of its citizens based abroad, particularly in South Africa, according to Johannesburg-based Zimbabw...Published: 07 Apr 2019 at 13:17hrs | | by African News Agency (ANA)
Masowe woman in record breaking home deliveries
AT 30, Vongai Matara Gondo, a midwife of the Johanne Masowe ye Chishanu apostolic sect, has helped 157 women to deliver.Vongai says midwifery is her calling.Despite the high risks that...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 07:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's unskilled ministers to be sent to China
THE Chinese embassy is organising seminars in Beijing for Zimbabwean cabinet ministers and bureaucrats to help them learn how to engage top investors and financial institutions in the world's second l...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 08:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
'Good Samaritan' pothole patchers causing more damage: Harare Council
The continued illegal road maintenance by supposed Good Samaritans has created more damage than good on most roads.The groups target eastern suburbs where the elite would not hesitate to part ...Published: 25 Dec 2018 at 21:57hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Economic meltdown pushing many into poverty
As the festive mood grips the nation, there is a feeling among most Zimbabweans that the 2018 Christmas will be dull. Economic woes headlined by cash shortages, fuel shortages, multi-tier pricing and ...Published: 24 Dec 2018 at 16:52hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
Victoria Falls residents block labour imports from Harare
THERE was chaos in Victoria Falls on Monday night when residents opposed the employment of 29 people who had been bused by a construction company from Harare. Masimba Construction Company and ...Published: 18 Oct 2018 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls residents team up, block 22 outsiders from grabbing 'their' jobs
Residents of Victoria Falls on Monday teamed up to block the "importation" of workers by a Harare construction company, forcing the immediate dismissal of 22 employees who had been bussed from the cap...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 13:46hrs | 1 | by New Zimbabwe
Real or Fake, Diaspora tax should be effected!
A lot of noise has already been made by different sections of the society regarding the introduction of diaspora tax by the Government. Different positions have been shared on social media regarding t...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 09:16hrs | | by Brightface Mutema
When a Government turns back of its Vendors
The Zanu-PF government's obsession and decision to evict vendors from the city centre is barbaric contemptuous and disrespectful at all costs. Chasing away vendors will not yield any success while hid...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Knowledge Hakata
Big new UK immigration plan expected
British prime minister, Theresa May, has agreed to a post-Brexit immigration system that will offer visas to immigrants in a tiered system based on skills and wealth.According to a report by ...Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 14:12hrs | | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwe to become 'light house' of Africa, says Sir Richard Heygate
Zimbabwe continues to be primed for massive economic take-off following the July 30 harmonised elections won by Zanu-PF, with revered global businessman, Sir Richard Heygate, saying the country will s...Published: 09 Aug 2018 at 07:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Factors impeding growth of industry in Bulawayo
IN my first submission I sought to unpack Bulawayo deindustrialisation and highlighted the political impact on the state of the manufacturing sector.Today I continue my submission with focus o...Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Obert Sibanda
Top Chinese firm targets key rail project
Thousands of jobs are in the offing for skilled and unskilled Zimbabweans from a mega infrastructure project that will see the construction of a 400km railway link between Shamva and Moatize in Mozamb...Published: 29 Jul 2018 at 09:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
The tale of a jewel and a giant: Facts about revival of Zimbabwe's economy
The Country, Nation and Our WorldMany have talked, written and caricatured Zimbabwe as a country of educated but inept leaders. A country once a jewel of Africa brought down by corruption, greed a...Published: 19 Jun 2018 at 17:35hrs | | by Vincent Gwarazimba
The truth about Zimababwe economy
Hopefully by now the nation has realised that the military Government is failing in its attempts to resuscitate the economy. What is even more appalling since the coup-d'état, is the continuity of fa...Published: 25 May 2018 at 11:30hrs | | by Sibusisiwe Tshuma, Political Analyst and Activist
Election 2018, the propaganda model
French author Jean-Marie Domenach defines propaganda as "an attempt to influence the opinion and the conduct of a society in such a way that the people adopt a predetermined opinion and conduct." John...Published: 21 May 2018 at 07:22hrs | | by Reason Wafawarova
The retired general Chiwenga siege of the Zimbabwe Nurses Assiciation
Military rule governs more by an iron fist than sanity! Breathes more by the hand than the nostrils! Feels more by the foot than the heart! Relies more on emotional turbo-drive Animal Farm judgment th...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 23:32hrs | 1 | by Evangelist Reginald Thabani Gola
Trials and tribulations of Zimbabwean nationals in South Africa
South Africa is a country where everyone outside the country believed that their economic and employment challenges would be solved. South Africa is one of the African country with the most powerful e...Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 11:28hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Bulawayo bank staffed with Shona people
MOST banks in Bulawayo are staffed by Shona people including the unskilled labour force, according to Thabitha Khumalo the sitting Member of the National of Assembly for Bulawayo East Constituency....Published: 04 Oct 2017 at 08:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo construction cries foul
Once again the Bulawayo construction industry has been left on its knees with its works been delivered to outsiders and its people wanting for an opportunity.The truth of the matter that f...Published: 14 Aug 2017 at 13:58hrs | 1 | by Annonymous
Magwegwe West residents demonstrate against MDC-T councillor
Residents of ward 29 in Magwegwe West, Bulawayo, yesterday demonstrated against their local councillor, Monica Lubimbi, accusing her of abuse of office.The residents, who gathered at Totobisa ...Published: 05 Jul 2017 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe, Zanu-PF takes full advantage of incumbency
ON this Thursday morning, something was certainly amiss.On a "normal" weekday, just after 0700 hours, traffic at the Mbudzi traffic circle would by that time long grinded to a halt.But...Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 09:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
The Greater Conversation about Mmusi Maimane's deportation from Zambia
On Thursday afternoon 25 May 2017, Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane flew to Lusaka. Maimane was going to Zambia to attend the treason trial of Hakainde Hichilema, Zambia's main opposition lead...Published: 26 May 2017 at 20:30hrs | | by Unathi Sonwabile Henama
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