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South Africa's White mediocrity and double standards on education
In a recent parliamentary session, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) member of parliament Omphile Maotwe posed a critical question to Democratic Alliance (DA) member Natasha Mazzone regarding her claime...Published: 16 hrs ago | 311 | by Mbali Dlamini
Mthuli Ncube backs down on taxes
The Zimbabwean government has removed value-added tax (VAT) from selected meat products, reduced presumptive taxes for informal traders, and mandated that all government service fees be paid in local ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 1217 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt scraps VAT on livestock sales
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion has proposed VAT exemptions on live animals to boost meat demand and support formal trade in the livestock sector. Last ...Published: 18 hrs ago | 259 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, United Kingdom trade up 67%
Trade between Zimbabwe and Britain surged by 67 percent to over US$800 million in 2023 compared to 2022, according to UK deputy ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr. Joanne Abbot. Speaking at the launch...Published: 18 hrs ago | 97 | by Staff reporter
Finance Ministry blacklists 51 govt suppliers
The Treasury has blacklisted 51 government contractors for engaging in black market activities after receiving payments in local currency. Treasury boss Mthuli Ncube state...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 12:48hrs | 783 | by Staff reporter
Entertainment Trends in 2024: A Transformative Year
The entertainment landscape in 2024 has undergone significant innovation and transformation. As technology advances and audience preferences shift, several key trends are defining the present and futu...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 11:48hrs | 83 | by Staff Reporter
MPs want local languages at schools
Lawmakers have underscored the importance of teaching local languages in schools to foster inclusivity, comprehension, and national unity. During a debate on promoting the development of previously ma...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:44hrs | 316 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa preaches constitutionalism
President Mnangagwa emphasized the importance of respecting the Zanu-PF Constitution, values, and principles during the 377th Ordinary Session of the Politburo in Harare. He called for all party organ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:37hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Bright Matonga arrested again
Bright Matonga, the former Deputy Minister of Information, has been re-arrested after being initially granted bail last month. Matonga, who was previously released on a US$600 bail by Chegutu Magistra...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 12:02hrs | 2776 | by Staff reporter
Zapu's soldier and child symbol individuals are still alive
The ZPRA soldier, Seven Dube, who became the face of the armed wing as "Isotsha eliphethe umntwana" (the soldier cradling the baby) is still alive 44 years after independence, and the baby has become ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:26hrs | 2258 | by Staff reporter
Major facelift for Chirundu border post
The Chirundu one-stop border post is set for a significant upgrade and modernization through a public-private partnership between the Government of Zimbabwe and the Chirundu Border Consortium, valued ...Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:00hrs | 159 | by Staff reporter
Sadc summit preps impress Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa has urged industry, commerce, and other stakeholders to use the upcoming SADC Summit and its preceding events to advance Zimbabwe's industrialisation and modernisation goals, aimin...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:22hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter
ANC of Ramaphosa: Obliterating, political cleansing of left leaning socialists
South Africa is witnessing a significant shift in its political landscape after the African National Congress (ANC), under President Cyril Ramaphosa, lost its majority in Parliament. This development ...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:18hrs | 226 | by Marshall Ndlela
2 Zimra officers busted in 26 chrome trucks smuggling deal
Two Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) officers stationed in Beitbridge have been arrested for colluding with two other suspects to facilitate the illegal exportation of 26 trucks loaded with chrome c...Published: 23 Jul 2024 at 07:17hrs | 996 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge's mega power station takes shape
A Chinese company, Prestige Massive (Pvt) Limited, is progressing with its 1,200 MW coal-fired power and chrome smelting plant in Beitbridge, which is expected to significantly impact the border town'...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:55hrs | 1241 | by Staff reporter
Man kills friend, on the run
Police in Matabeleland North are searching for a suspected killer after Timothy Ncube, a 25-year-old domestic worker in Ntabazinduna, was found dead with head and neck injuries. The suspected...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:51hrs | 722 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes US$272 billion global cannabis market
Zimbabwe's favorable climate for cultivating high-quality medicinal and recreational cannabis, combined with appropriate regulations and robust marketing strategies, holds significant economic potenti...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:49hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's second republic of corruption and controversy
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's second republic, which he proclaimed when he came into office in November 2017 following a coup that ended long-time ruler Robert Mugabe's nearly four-decade rule, has b...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 20:59hrs | 908 | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni
'Drug culture foreign to Zimbabwe'
President Mnangagwa has expressed serious concerns about the rise of drug and substance abuse among Zimbabwe's youth, highlighting that it contradicts the nation's cultural values and the principles o...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:18hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Harare woman steal US$12k from mother-in-law
A 23-year-old woman from Budiriro, Pamela Nehumba, has been sentenced to one year in prison for stealing US$12,000 from her mother-in-law, Elinah Gwindingwi. Initially sentenced to two years b...Published: 21 Jul 2024 at 10:12hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
NetOne is on a revival trajectory
Engineer Raphael Mushanawani, NetOne Group Chief Executive Officer is steering the NetOne ship in the recovery direction Ever since the leading government-owned mobile telephony giant, Netone had stab...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 21:36hrs | 910 | by Paul Ndou
NetOne doubles data traffic
NetOne, a leading telecommunications company, has recently made headlines with a remarkable 93.99% surge in data traffic. This was revealed by the first quarter report by the Postal and Telecommunicat...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 21:32hrs | 2042 | by Paul Ndou
Government urged to support return of pregnant students to school
Harare, 19 July 2024 (New Ziana) - With a rising number of school-going adolescent girls becoming pregnant, Mashonaland Central Senator Angeline Tongogara has called on the Ministry of Public Service,...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 10:14hrs | 436 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe misses mineral revenue target
Zimbabwe faces a challenging economic outlook for 2024, with economists warning of reduced foreign exchange reserves, diminished government revenue, and decreased economic activity due to lower global...Published: 19 Jul 2024 at 06:20hrs | 531 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo businessman charged for stealing excavator
Mohamed Daka, a businessman from Bulawayo, has appeared in court facing charges of attempting to seize control of a mine in Matabeleland North's Umguza district and illegally selling its excavator.&nb...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 18:13hrs | 3018 | by Staff reporter
As long as ZACC isn't catching the 'big fish' then its work is useless!
The ZACC (Zimbabwe Anti Corruption Commission) has, of late, been bragging over its supposed 'successes'.ZACC commissioner Ndakaripa Hungwe recently told a national anti-corruption indaba in H...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 15:02hrs | 408 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa's plane targeted with lasers
A multi-agency investigation is underway after pilots flying President Emmerson Mnangagwa were allegedly targeted with ground lasers on approach to the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Zim...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 09:21hrs | 3171 | by Staff reporter
All set for ZIMOZA TFCA launch
Preparations for the inaugural trilateral launch of Zimbabwe-Mozambique-Zambia Transfrontier Conservation Area (ZIMOZA TFCA) has gained momentum, with representative from three countries expressed the...Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 16:22hrs | 245 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
'ZiG scarcity a recipe for disaster'
Opposition party Labour Economists and Afrikan Democrats (LEAD) has raised concerns about the scarcity and lack of confidence surrounding Zimbabwe's newly introduced currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)....Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 07:29hrs | 841 | by Staff reporter
Zimra wins landmark forex tax dispute
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has declared that taxpayers cannot avoid paying taxes in foreign currency when their income or sales are in foreign currency. This landmark decision arose fr...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 13:33hrs | 1529 | by Staff reporter
Chimombe, Mpofu bail application dismissed
Harare regional magistrate, Mrs. Marehwanazvo Gofa, denied bail to businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, who are facing fraud charges for allegedly siphoning US$7 million from the Presidential Go...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 12:31hrs | 1003 | by Staff reporter
US-based NGO Ford Foundation fingered in Kenya protests
Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday accused the US-based Ford Foundation of sponsoring "anarchy" and funding anti-government protests that descended into deadly mayhem last month.The East ...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:39hrs | 936 | by Staff reporter
Vapostori garments steal the show at cricket match
The Mbare Musika market in Harare was unusually vibrant as the Zimbabwe national cricket team, the Chevrons, faced India at the Harare Sports Club. The city became a sea of white garments, as supporte...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 07:00hrs | 433 | by Staff reporter
Econet commissions over 30 sites for network expansion
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe Limited has commissioned over 30 new sites across Zimbabwe in its first quarter ending May 31, 2024, as part of its network modernization program. This initiative aims to enha...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 06:58hrs | 149 | by Staff reporter
Another extorting Zanu-PF bigwig faces suspension, petition served
The restive Zanu-PF Bulawayo provincial leadership, central committee and some politburo members have unanimously agreed and endorse petition to suspend and ouster of the province's national chairpers...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 09:35hrs | 2398 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Man in trouble for stealing stockfeed
In Fort Rixon, a 36-year-old man named Lungile Nkiwane was remanded out of custody after being accused of stealing stockfeeds from Mbokodo Abattoir in Figtree. Appearing before Plumtree magistrate Jos...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:27hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
New plan to spruce up Harare
Government has intensified efforts to tackle Zimbabwe's solid waste and environmental challenges, aiming to enhance urban livability. President Emmerson Mnangagwa enacted Statutory Instrument ...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:20hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's lithium gambit: Navigating China-US rivalry
Lithium is Zimbabwe's third-largest mineral export after gold and platinum group of metals, bringing in US$2,46 billion and US$2,27 billion, respectively, in 2023.AS the world is going through...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:17hrs | 214 | by Samir Bhattacharya
Zimbabwe's local grappling with poor governance issues
Local authorities in Zimbabwe are grappling with weak corporate governance issues, as highlighted in the 2023 report by Acting Auditor General Mrs. Rhea Kujinga. The report, presented to Parliament la...Published: 15 Jul 2024 at 08:08hrs | 36 | by Staff reporter
Opposition parties should unite to fight ZANU PF - Komichi
Dear Comrades, It is very vital to unite the opposition people so that ...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 23:22hrs | 111 | by Morgen Komichi
Hlophe hits back at detractors over his appointment to JSC
In a lengthy statement issued on Friday, Hlophe told nay-sayers that he was ready to take them on."Regarding their threats of a lawsuit to have me removed from the JSC, I say to them; Bring it...Published: 13 Jul 2024 at 12:56hrs | 62 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe should ditch the toxic US dollar
Zimbabwe's economy has been intertwined with the US dollar for over a decade, a relationship that began as a pragmatic response to hyperinflation and economic collapse in the late 2000s. The adoption ...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:46hrs | 45 | by Staff writer
Buyanga back in the news, implicated in US$500 000 fraud
In a significant legal case in Harare, Martin Murimirambewa and Shakespear Karuwa, both lawyers, have been implicated in a US$500,000 fraud scandal involving businessman Frank Buyanga. The cas...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:13hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Nyusi, Masisi and Mnangagwa to sign tripartite agreement
President Mnangagwa is set to attend a significant meeting in Maputo today alongside Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi and Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi. The purpose of the meeting is to overse...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 09:10hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans arrested over 1 million Pula copper cable bust
In a significant crackdown, Botswana police apprehended two Zimbabwean men in Mogoditshane Block 9, Gaborone, seizing copper cables valued at over P1 million during a raid on an unlicensed scrap yard....Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:13hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Rwodzi tips of deploying escorts, establish caravans for rural tourism
Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Barbara Rwodzi has expressed the need for community involvement and engagement as prerequisites to realise viability of the lucrative sector; while announ...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 19:45hrs | 38 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
'ZPRA archives handed to British and American govts'
A former government minister claims that the Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA) archives, confiscated by Zanu immediately after independence, were handed over to the British and American gove...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:46hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter
Cost-cutting money transfer facility launched
In the wake of liquidity crunch, economic meltdown and massive transaction taxation on remittances, TX Money Transfer has been launched this Wednesday to ease doing of business.The facility ha...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:36hrs | 42 | by Edson Mapani in Buhera
Why Zimbabwe should break free from the US dollar's grip
Government Up Close"Normalcy is that a country must have its own currency," President Mnangagwa is on record highlighting this fact.Some people have argued that one of the gravest fina...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 14:10hrs | 59 | by Nick Mangwana
Fire incident disrupts flights at Victoria Falls airport
A fire incident on Wednesday night disrupted flight operations at Victoria Falls International Airport earlier today. In a statement, Elijah Chingosho, the Director General of the Civil Aviati...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 12:57hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
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