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The horrors of Gukurahundi and complicity of World Bank and IMF

To put it into perspective, Gukurahundi was characterised by inversion of human rights violations, including torture, disappearances, abductions, sexual molestation, rape, ethnic profiling and arbitrary arrests, detainment in concentration…

Published: 20 Aug 2025 at 13:40hrs | 1 | by Dr Gorden Moyo

Ramaphosa gets a R26.5bn World Bank loan

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion (approximately R26.5 billion) loan to support structural reforms aimed at boosting South Africa's infrastructure.The Washington-based lender said in a statement the operation will address the nati…

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 10:14hrs | 869 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe steel sector poised for rebound

Zimbabwe's steel industry is poised for a major revival following the Government's recent introduction of import licensing requirements for specific steel products. Industry stakeholders have welcomed the move, saying it will help curb exc…

Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:53hrs | 278 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe focuses on boosting productivity in winter season

Zimbabwe has positioned itself for a strong winter cropping season with an estimated 141,000 hectares available for wheat production following an extensive rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure. Of this, 7,500 hectares are earmarked …

Published: 18 May 2025 at 11:52hrs | 102 | by Staff reporter

IMF, World Bank urged to back Zimbabwe economic recovery efforts

Former Mozambican President Dr Joaquim Chissano and African Development Bank (AfDB) President Dr Akinwumi Adesina have called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to support Zimbabwe's economic recovery efforts, emph…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:29hrs | 146 | by Staff reporter

World Bank and the IMF have remained largely colonial in character to this day

Most people assume that inequality between the global South and the global North (the United States, Western Europe, Japan, Canada and Australia) has been declining over the past few decades. After all, colonialism is behind us, and surely…

Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 07:43hrs | 16 | by Professor Jason Hickel

World Bank showers praises on General Chiwenga

World Bank  Country Manager for Zimbabwe Mukami Kariuki has praised Vice President Constantino Chiwenga's vision on the health sector saying it was very unique. Reporting on the matter the United Nations Zimbabwe said, "Appreciating t…

Published: 15 Sep 2020 at 08:03hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu

Zanu-PF a sanctuary for thieves

If one is a convicted  felony and wants to start on a new page then Zanu PF is the right place to go. Dexter Nduna's moment of revelation that he killed many people is enough to have him questioned by the police.Zanu PF has always pro…

Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 14:15hrs | 4 | by AT Kadada

Foreign investment and the IMF will cripple Zimbabweans

Our government and the new Finance Minister have swallowed the myths of foreign aid, investment and the IMF as solutions to Zimbabwe's economic problems. And, unless these are exposed, Zimbabwean citizens will continue to be in the morass …

Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 12:48hrs | 1 | by David Barber and Tendai Ruben Mbofana

My son, eating vegetables and building a better Zimbabwe

My son, like most other kids, does not like to eat his vegetables. He also doesn't like to brush his teeth nor to take medicine when he is sick. He is a bright child, a good learner, and brings a lot of joy to the whole family. Yet, there …

Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 07:16hrs | | by Knowledge Moyo

ED's long economic haul

All the prophets of doom have to admit that they just don't possess the strategic clout and foresight of President Mnangagwa's administration. The ride is bumpy but big moves are being made. It all started with the new public discourse of …

Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 12:46hrs | | by Tom Nkala

Prof. Mthuli Ncube: How to kick start Zimbabwe's economic recovery

There is a lot of work to do on the economic front but what is important is to draft a very clear economic vision and strategy for the country, to create an economy that exhibits strong GDP growth over  a period of 10 years which shou…

Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 22:05hrs | 1 | by Professor Mthuli Ncube

Dying from lack of medicines

Encouraging local production, right policies the way out Approximately 1.6 million Africans died of malaria, tuberculosis and HIV-related illnesses in 2015. These diseases can be prevented or treated with timely access to appropriate and a…

Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 22:06hrs | 19 | by Tefo Pheage

All eyes on $1 trillion

African agribusiness is set for a huge leap, according to a World Bank report Imagine for a moment the impact of a $1 trillion African agribusiness sector on the lives of Africans. Currently worth about $313 billion, the sector already pro…

Published: 12 Apr 2014 at 06:39hrs | | by Kingsley Ighobor and Aissata Haidara

Bearing the brunt: Labour and structural adjustment in Zimbabwe

This article is found in the Southern Africa Report Vol 8, No 5, 1 May 1993, we extracted it from the internet and we think it adds value as to the reason why Zimbabwe is where it is today. Many people talk of the controversial land reform…

Published: 16 Jul 2011 at 19:40hrs | 1 | by Lloyd Sachikonye

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Nyambirai stirs succession troubled waters

Zanu PF appoints new Director General

Dangote to invest US$1 billion in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe speeds up mercury phase-out

Girls warned against visiting 'prophets' alone

Domestic worker fined for assaulting employer's toddler

Baby dies after slipping from mother's back as parents fight

Govt approves 5,000 health posts to boost sector capacity

Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of officer

Minister's aide arrested over gun at Zanu PF Conference

Mnangagwa critic arrested in US$10,000 trap

Chivayo gifts comedian US$150,000 for 'making Mnangagwa laugh'

Dembare edge Bosso on penalties

Man rapes woman at axe point

Security guards convicted for stealing company truck

US flags Zimbabwe's rigid labour laws

Cameroon elects world's oldest president at 92

ZIMSWA applauds push to decriminalise sex work in Zimbabwe

CCC MP Hwende Commends President Mnangagwa for Recognizing ZINARA’s Accountability Progress

Cyclones predicted

Fired cops reinstated after 10-year legal battle

Zanu-PF UK women donate sewing machines to Mnangagwa's wife

Zimbabwe approves scheme to protect workers in diaspora

ZRA warns ZESCO over excessive water use at Kariba dam

'Incompetent' magistrate banned from criminal trials

Mnangagwa launches book on Zimbabwe's economic revival

Pupil kidnapped, sexually violated

Cop fatally shot at police station

2 dead, several injured in head-on crash

There is no constitutional loophole

5 Zimbabweans convicted in £300,000 NHS fraud in UK

Extending Zimbabwe's Presidential term of office

Cyclones predicted

Cameroon elects world's oldest president at 92

Charamba 'explains' the Catholic land saga

Man rapes woman at axe point

Fired cops reinstated after 10-year legal battle

Mnangagwa's camp left in disarray

'Incompetent' magistrate banned from criminal trials

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