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'No permanent friends but interests' Zim-China relation expedition
Late 2020 China and Zimbabwe launched 5 year policies towards the realization of vision 2030, sustainable development goals. Zimbabwe being an ally to China, one can question if this was due to diplom...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:28hrs | 194 | by Theophelous Fifteen
Will Zimbabwe get COVID-19 vaccine?
Pictures of the first people being vaccinated against Covid-19 haven't filled everyone around the world with joy. In some places - in countries such as Zimbabwe, Mexico and Pakistan - the battle to ge...Published: 19 Dec 2020 at 05:56hrs | 901 | by Staff reporter
BCC fails to meet own water restoration schedule
THE Bulawayo City Council has been slammed by residents for failing to adhere to its own provisional water supply restoration schedule published daily with suburbs tabled to have water supply not rece...Published: 15 Nov 2020 at 06:16hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions have affected citizens from rural areas to urban areas
Zimbabwe has laboured under the cruel sanctions imposed by the EU and the United States. In an unprecedented way The United States has made it its duty to oversee the Zimbabwean suffering. ZImbabwe ha...Published: 24 Oct 2020 at 07:44hrs | 214 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mnangagwa says 'a brighter future depends on us all'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday made an impassioned call to all Zimbabweans to set aside their political differences and work together to build the country.At the same time, the 78-year-old...Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 17:13hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for private sector-govt dialogue
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called on private players in the economy to dialogue with his government to find ways of improving the country's ease of-doing business and attract direct ...Published: 21 Oct 2020 at 22:17hrs | 1419 | by Staff reporter
US warns Mnangagwa and other dictators
THE United States government has threatened dire consequences on African leaders closing democratic spaces in their countries and stifling citizens' rights just to retain power. In a statement...Published: 10 Oct 2020 at 07:26hrs | 18235 | by Staff reporter
'Prices of goods to remain stable'
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube, said yesterday that Zimbabwe's economy would improve further in the coming months, with prices of basic consumer goods and services expected to remain stable.Add...Published: 06 Oct 2020 at 20:15hrs | 419 | by Staff reporter
WTO commends RBZ
The World Trade Organisation has commended ongoing efforts by authorities to stabilise the country's currency and economy. Speaking during an online review of Zimbabwe's trade policies, WTO Tr...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 07:08hrs | 1384 | by Staff reporter
UK, US in renewed calls for Zimbabwe reforms
THE United Kingdom (UK) and United States of America (US) have once again accentuated the need for Zimbabwe to implement sound political and economic reforms in order to address the country's crises a...Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 17:13hrs | 1687 | by Staff reporter
Colonial master UK demands end to farm invasions in Zimbabwe
THE United Kingdom (UK) has once again called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to have meaningful progress on reforms, respect for human rights and the rule of law, stop corruption, an...Published: 04 Oct 2020 at 10:11hrs | 643 | by Zimbabwe Democracy Institute
Mwonzora fails in MDC Alliance Kwekwe office takeover
A "HIT SQUAD" allegedly belonging to MDC-T secretary-general Douglas Mwonzora on Saturday morning violently stormed the MDC Alliance Kwekwe offices intending to effect a hostile takeover.Milto...Published: 28 Sep 2020 at 07:03hrs | 4674 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa, Khupe youths violently clash over Kwekwe offices
YOUTHS aligned to MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa and his political rival in MDC-T interim president Thokozani Khupe Saturday had violent clashes over the control of the party's offices in Kwekwe....Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 18:31hrs | 1280 | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere, Mzembi to be extradited
FORMER Government and ZANU-PF officials who fled the country while facing criminal charges are set to be extradited to face justice back home, Government has resolved.Addressing the ZANU-PF Mi...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 07:05hrs | 2287 | by Staff reporter
New emergency project to help displaced people in Zimbabwe fight COVID-19
Displaced people living in temporary settlements in Zimbabwe are to get help to protect themselves against COVID-19 in a new project led by education and sociology experts at the University of Notting...Published: 07 Sep 2020 at 15:39hrs | 218 | by Agencies
'No salary review, no schools opening'
TEACHERS yesterday said they would not report back to work if government reopened schools before reviewing their salaries.Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Matema will this week an...Published: 31 Aug 2020 at 06:41hrs | 3134 | by Staff reporter
Online #ZimbabweLivesMatter campaign jolts Mnangagwa govt
STUNG by the impact of an online campaign by Zimbabweans to raise awareness about alleged human rights violations in the country, top government officials are fighting back with claims that gory image...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 10:23hrs | 10059 | by Staff reporter
Could a hashtag help achieve in Zimbabwe what protests have failed to do?
Could a social media hashtag - tapping into the energy and anger of the global #BlackLivesMatter phenomenon - help achieve in Zimbabwe what years of street protests, strikes and political campaigns ha...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 09:18hrs | 657 | by Andrew Harding Africa correspondent, BBC News
Mnangagwa govt seeks Mzembi extradition
South Africa has been asked to extradite former Cabinet Minister Walter Mzembi who skipped bail while on remand on charges of criminal abuse of duty and theft of trust funds involving US$847 000. ...Published: 03 Aug 2020 at 07:48hrs | 1096 | by Staff reporter
Church leaders arrested for lockdown violation
TWO church leaders in Gwanda have been arrested for holding a church gathering without the necessary requirements such as sanitisers and a thermometer as part of measures to prevent the spread of Covi...Published: 27 Jul 2020 at 08:46hrs | 1191 | by Staff reporter
Zipra veterans dare Mohadi to act over seized properties
FORMER Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) combatants have challenged Vice-President Kembo Mohadi (pictured) to prove his mettle in government by facilitating the smooth return of their prope...Published: 17 Jul 2020 at 07:50hrs | 3245 | by Staff reporter
Armed car-jackers strike in Bulawayo
THREE armed men robbed a 44-year-old woman from Newtown West suburb in Bulawayo of her car, US$400 and a cellphone. The woman was driving into the city centre from her home in her Nissan Sylph...Published: 11 Jul 2020 at 08:06hrs | 1438 | by Staff reporter
Perence Shiri gives ZPRA property to ZANU PF
Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Water, and Rural Resettlement Hon. Air Chief Marshal P. Shiri (Rtd) has instructed ARDA's Acting Chairman J. Makado to transfer Nijo Estate comprising eight (8) propert...Published: 06 Jul 2020 at 11:46hrs | 6493 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Mnangagwa is clueless'
The investor and I had just come to the realisation that the Victoria Falls Formula 1 Grand Prix project had been politically-infiltrated and most politicians wanted in at any cost. We decided to aban...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 17:40hrs | 17038 | by Shami Fred
What are the most important privacy settings?
Privacy is more important than ever when everyone - from your ISP, to government agencies - is trying to get their share of your personal data. As such, we've put together some of the most important p...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 15:40hrs | 314 | by Staff writer
Google celebrates Zimbabwe culture with Mbira Doodle
American multinational technology company, Google has joined in on Zimbabwe's Culture Week celebrations by celebrating the country's traditional instrument, the Mbira (also known as the Thumb piano) w...Published: 21 May 2020 at 17:35hrs | 736 | by Staff reporter
Businessman loses cars in inferno
Kwekwe property mogul, Peter Gore, was left counting losses after he lost three cars with an estimated value of US$100 000 to fire at his house on Monday. Gore lost a Chrysler, Toyota Avensis ...Published: 20 May 2020 at 06:52hrs | 1109 | by Staff reporter
6-day water shedding in Bulawayo starts
BULAWAYO'S six-day weekly water shedding exercise starts today in most suburbs with restoration of supplies being staggered into two parts, each running for 12 hours. Council is battling to provide ad...Published: 18 May 2020 at 07:25hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
Virus that halted Zimbabwe from dreaming
IT is a common sight for torrential rains to show up uninvited to Samba dance ceremonies in Rio de Janeiro. The authorities in Brazil used to publicise meteorological information to allow for spiritua...Published: 24 Apr 2020 at 08:48hrs | 324 | by Christopher Mugaga
The MDC, alternative or substitute?
The generality of Zimbabwean's has, in the past two weeks been drawn to the MDC Supreme Court ruling like mosquitos to a lantern. In what the main opposition laments as the weaponisation of th...Published: 18 Apr 2020 at 20:59hrs | 2526 | by Nkosiyazi Kan Kanjiri
Zimbabwe imports 245 pigs
THE Value Chain Alliance for Livestock Upgrading and Empowerment (VALUE) has imported 245 high-yielding pig breeding stock from South Africa to improve pork production in the country. VALUE sa...Published: 17 Apr 2020 at 07:29hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
Zonal maize meal facility starts in Bulawayo
THE zonal maize meal distribution system introduced by the Grain Millers' Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) is set to commence today in Bulawayo and retailers who demand cash for the staple food face arr...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 07:39hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 to clog Zimbabwe's forex inflows
Zimbabwe has over the years found it difficult to boost foreign currency inflows due to numerous factors — not least the economic sanctions and an under-performing industry - but the situation...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 08:33hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo residents go 4 days without water
A MAJORITY of Western Suburbs in Bulawayo have gone for four days without running water a time when global health experts are promoting strict hygiene to stop the Covid-19 outbreak. Council la...Published: 25 Mar 2020 at 05:49hrs | 1239 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 effect hits Vic-Falls tourism bookings
THE tourism industry in has recorded cancellations of bookings and trips by international travellers following the outbreak of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) that continues to spread worldwide. The Un...Published: 12 Mar 2020 at 06:53hrs | 360 | by Staff reporter
BCC to disconnect ratepayers in debt
BULAWAYO City Council has announced that it will be disconnecting water supplies to ratepayers who are not settling their bills, who it blames for failing to deliver on service provision due to poor c...Published: 02 Mar 2020 at 09:09hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu PF hegemonic grip on power depends on poverty and violence' - without reforms, never be broken
Last week, former Zanu PF Minister Walter Mzembi promised to spill the beans of how Zanu PF has been rigging elections. Those who know Mzembi is but a man of little substance, an intellectual midget m...Published: 22 Feb 2020 at 08:43hrs | 725 | by Nomusa Garikai
Mnangagwa must stop imitating Mugabe's style
Award winning author Petina Gappah, who is also a former advisor in the Office of the President and Cabinet, believes that President Emmerson Mnangagwa must step out of late president Robert Mugabe's ...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 14:55hrs | 2456 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to benefit from liberalised EU market under new agreement
GOVERNMENT and the European Union (EU) have launched a project that will see Zimbabwe access 80% of goods from the EU with no tariffs, making them cheaper.The EU has set aside €10 million to...Published: 30 Jan 2020 at 09:03hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi to break Zimbabwe political stalemate?
Our political dynamics require a game changer to break the perennial stalemate between the two main protagonists of our failed politics, Zanu PF and MDC A . At the core of this gridlock is the vanity ...Published: 23 Jan 2020 at 12:19hrs | 5271 | by Tawanda Ruzanhi
F1 racecourse construction begins in Zimbabwe
PRELIMINARY survey and construction works on a multi-million dollar investment comprising an international Formula One (F1) grade motor racing circuit course, which is expected to add more glamour in ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:37hrs | 1010 | by Staff reporter
Ministry of Defence accountant in court over 20 million USD fraud
A FORMER accountant at the Ministry of Defence and War Veteran's Affairs, Simbarashe Zvineyi, who appeared in court this Friday facing charges of fraud and money laundering, will spend the rest of the...Published: 11 Jan 2020 at 18:56hrs | 1909 | by Staff Reporter
More water woes for Bulawayo
The Bulawayo City Council has announced that residents in some suburbs will experience additional water shedding to the already running 96 hours per week due to a fault along a power line supplying el...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 18:41hrs | 1260 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabweans prefer Mzembi - Chamisa coupling?
Zimbabweans are yearning for progressive politics culminating into a proper development agenda, and this can only be achieved by coupling of young and progressive elements across political divide. ...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 20:52hrs | 8866 | by Elvis Dzvene
Best Data Recovery Tool for MAC
Data on a computer should be treated carefully and responsibly. It seems that everyone knows this, but cases where important documents or photographs from the last vacation suddenly disappear from the...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 06:05hrs | 490 | by Staff writer
State to seize stolen cars from Mzembi
FOUR vehicles allegedly stolen from Government by former Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Walter Mzembi and the then permanent secretary, Margaret Sangarwe, during the United Nations World...Published: 28 Oct 2019 at 06:33hrs | 1528 | by Staff reporter
New twist to missing diamonds saga
An internal probe conducted by the new management of Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) into allegations that 10 000 carats were stolen from the State-owned firm in 2016 has revealed that th...Published: 27 Oct 2019 at 09:48hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
Hodzi goes after Mzembi
Prosecutor-General (PG) Kumbirai Hodzi has approached the High Court seeking an order to have former Tourism Minister, Walter Mzembi's top-of-the-range vehicle forfeited.Hodzi made an applicat...Published: 25 Oct 2019 at 09:56hrs | 532 | by newzimbabwe
Chamisa and Mnangagwa must first tame vanity
FUNERALS in our culture are an opportunity to vent one's deep-seated opinions and emotions on topical issues, be they personal, family or national, while enjoying the same privileges and protection ak...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 18:41hrs | 1592 | by Walter Mzembi
Mzembi says unity in Zimbabwe will fix the economy
As the Zimbabwe crisis worsens former long-serving Tourism Minister and candidate in the last UNWTO Secretary-General elections, Dr. Walter Mzembi breaks his silence to weigh in with a prescription on...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 16:36hrs | 1667 | by Staff reporter
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