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ED's Meritocracy Should Be Welcomed
So we are told that we are entering a new Zimbabwe. Day in day out, we hear promises from all candidates about innovation, turning over a new leaf, embarking on a new era. I must admit I h...Published: 06 Jul 2018 at 21:46hrs | 1489 | by Charles Kanye
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 | 790 | by Vincent Gwarazimba
Zimbabwe targets $65bn GDP by 2028
Zimbabwe is targeting to reach Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of US$65 billion by 2028 on the back of wholesale improvements in investment.Foreign investor interest in Zimbabwe has also grown ma...Published: 17 Jun 2018 at 10:41hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
WikiLeaks: 25 most corrupt ministers and public figures in Zimbabwe
These individuals will never be prosecuted by the Mnangagwa government because he is involved with entirely all of them. Either they were in the deal together or they know too much of his own dirty de...Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 11:06hrs | 31572 | by WikiLeaks
Zanu-PF officials collect voter registration slips from residents in Byo
On Sunday the 23rd of April people in Luveve 5, popularly known as Geneva, were mobilized to a meeting where they were promised food distribution by Zanu-PF. They were told to go and receive s...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 10:05hrs | 1474 | by Mkhululi Zulu (Zapu Presidential Spokesperson)
Zimbabwe is a broken nation - ZCTU
Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions Secretary general Japhet Moyo has described Zimbabwe as a broken nation, which can only be mended through this year's elections by citizens choosing the rightful peop...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 09:59hrs | 864 | by Stephen Jakes
Celebrating Independence Day
How much did the government spend on yesterday's independence celebrations country wide? Clearly the answer is millions of dollars - but was it worth it? For any reasoning person the answer must be a ...Published: 21 Apr 2018 at 07:04hrs | 180 | by Chikuni Gaba
Recalling the bungling and painful reality
THE recent announcement by the Government that Zimbabwe has joined Zambia and Botswana in the Kazungula Bridge project, belated though it is, is a coup de grace in international relations and co-opera...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 06:16hrs | 278 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
2018 Elections - Who will take the front seat?
Looking at the current political developments in the country one would agree with me that, the country is now ripe for Economic development. 2018 elections were once necessary mainly to end the regime...Published: 07 Feb 2018 at 14:08hrs | 1722 | by Patrick Imbayarwo
'Zisco debt must be audited'
Government should conduct an audit to ascertain how the $380 million Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company debt was accrued, lobby group The Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD) has said....Published: 23 Jan 2018 at 05:45hrs | 309 | by Staff reporter
Government, business interface progressive
Yesterday's meeting between President Mugabe and the private sector was both timely and timeous. The economy has faced immense pressure in recent weeks and it needed such a tonic to induce confidence ...Published: 08 Sep 2017 at 06:31hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Governance of our own resources
Governance relates to consistent management in our own resources. It also relates to cohesive policies, processes and decision making. Rights for a given area of responsibility. Proper oversight and a...Published: 25 Jul 2017 at 10:21hrs | 336 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
A coup is already taking place in Zimbabwe
ZANU-PF politicians continue to occupy the physical state offices but the military has taken over the reins, People Democratic Party (PDP) President Tendai Biti has said.He was addressing a co...Published: 30 Jun 2017 at 11:43hrs | 9510 | by PDP
Ministers endorse corruption at Hwange Colliery Company
The Hwange Colliery leadership proposed scheme of arrangement of creditors has the apparent support of the ministry of mines and finance. This is viewed as a panacea to resolving the insolvency of the...Published: 22 Apr 2017 at 17:52hrs | 1112 | by Reginald Shoko
Zanu PF MP cries for the revival of Zisco Steel
Zanu PF MP for Mpopoma Pelanda Joseph Tshuma has cried out for the revival of the Zisco Steel with the view that the company used to employ huge number of people and promoted the operations of the Nat...Published: 21 Mar 2017 at 06:02hrs | 772 | by Stephen Jakes
Fresh hope for unpaid and exploited workers
Workers in Zimbabwe, especially in the private sector and state-owned companies, have received a raw deal from their employers for far too long, and the time has come to put an end to this modern day ...Published: 29 Jan 2017 at 12:07hrs | 825 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Tendai Biti's State of the Economy Address- Fulltext
STATE OF THE ECONOMY ADDRESS (SEA) BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC PARTY (PDP) PRESIDENT, HONORABLE TENDAI BITI PRESENTED ON THE 9TH OF DECEMBER 2016 AT THE PDP PARTY OFFICES IN HARARE, AT...Published: 13 Dec 2016 at 13:08hrs | 869 | by Tendai Biti
If Twitter was an affidavit, Prof Moyo would be in gallows
It is almost natural in African politics to hang small goat thieves but elect the bigger thieves into public office. Our African parliaments can be easily mistaken for prison rehabilitation centres. W...Published: 04 Nov 2016 at 09:46hrs | 2484 | by Mangosuthu MJ Mbele
Where Is the Independence? - The Response.
Where is the independence? That is a profound question to ask Cde Farai Kuveya. In my own view though I don't think we really got our independence as a nation but it was a smoke screen halting of outr...Published: 15 Oct 2016 at 20:43hrs | 383 | by Mangosuthu MJ Mbele
Why Zimbabwe Is a Failed State
Given the deafening noise from Mashonaland in the Zimbabwe media about Jonathan Moyo's corruption case, one can be forgiven for thinking that it is the first corruption case in Zimbabwe. H...Published: 14 Oct 2016 at 06:59hrs | 1040 | by Israel Dube
Mujuru tells Mugabe to boot Jonathan Moyo out or go
Former vice president and now Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) leader, Joice Mujuru, has given President Robert Mugabe an ultimatum - either suspend Higher Education minister Jonathan Moyo and his depu...Published: 13 Oct 2016 at 15:04hrs | 2480 | by Staff reporter
Long Read: A way forward for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is going through an unprecedented phase of both political and economic volatility. The economy has virtually collapsed with the majority of its citizens currently unemployed (published statis...Published: 14 Sep 2016 at 11:56hrs | 743 | by Kuzi Mutonga and Isaac Jonas
Banks should have SMEs desk - Zanu PF MP
Zanu PF MP for Chegutu Dexter Nduna has said banks in the country should introduce desks for the Small to Medium Enterprises as a way of promoting the local industrial growth.Speaking in parli...Published: 30 Jul 2016 at 09:38hrs | 499 | by Stephen Jake
SMM was closed 'over girlfriends' - Mujuru
Zimbabwe People First (ZPF) leader and former number two to President Mugabe, Joice Mujuru has said major projects in Zimbabwe including Shabanie Mashava Mines (SMM), one of the biggest asbestos opera...Published: 17 Jul 2016 at 04:32hrs | 3802 | by Staff Reporter
Prof Welshman Ncube This Week - RBZ Governor transfers monetary headache to skeptical citizens
Dr John Mangudya is an eminently reasonable and sincere fellow. Passionate and intense about his country. I know this because I worked with him closely during my days as Minister of Industry and Com...Published: 13 May 2016 at 18:09hrs | 4152 | by Welshman Ncube
Zim poised for economic growth in 2016
To say 'Zimbabwe is in dire straits' is an insult to the Government which is making tangible efforts on a daily basis to resuscitate the economy. The period of economic hardships that the coun...Published: 26 Jan 2016 at 09:35hrs | 1819 | by Chido Chikuni
Midlands endorses Mugabe
THE Zanu-PF Midlands Province has endorsed President Robert Mugabe as the party's candidate for the 2018 general elections and the First Lady Grace Mugabe to lead the Women's League. The party...Published: 30 Nov 2015 at 05:45hrs | 1507 | by Patrick Chitumba
Chinamasa's national budget a damp squib- MDC
The MDC has dismissed the 2016 National Budget presentation by Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa today as a damp squib which provides no hope for the millions of suffering Zimbabweans.I...Published: 29 Nov 2015 at 09:53hrs | 1286 | by Stephen Jakes
Govt to fire 1 200 Zisco workers
GOVERNMENT will terminate contracts for ZISCO employees on three months notice with effect from next month to avoid accumulation of debts from unproductive workers.Presenting the 2016 Budget y...Published: 27 Nov 2015 at 05:08hrs | 1864 | by Business Reporter
Chinamasa unveils $4 billion budget with a deficit
Finance and Economic Development Minister, Patrick Chinamasa, has presented a $4 billion budget at Parliament Building this afternoon, with emphasis on the need to maximise revenue collections, plug b...Published: 26 Nov 2015 at 15:03hrs | 4135 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's daily Friday the 13th
IT is but a coincidence that on a day, which I want to highlight the destructive nature of endemic and pervasive corruption in our country Zimbabwe, it is the metaphorical Friday the Thirteenth....Published: 13 Nov 2015 at 20:34hrs | 2418 | by Welshman Ncube
Seven deadly sins by Mahatma Gandhi: Some critical perspectives on Zimbabwe politics
The Mahatma Gandhi philosophy, the seven sins that will destroy mankind are: wealth without work, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without h...Published: 16 Oct 2015 at 16:49hrs | 4482 | by Nomazulu Thata
Army wont resist Mujuru as president says Sibanda
Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has castigated corrupt leaders who divert government resources to their own use.Vice President Mphoko, who was speaking in Kwekwe, said due to such acts of co...Published: 25 Sep 2015 at 13:31hrs | 6778 | by Staff Reporter
Vice President Mphoko blasts corrupt leaders
Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has castigated corrupt leaders who divert government resources to their own use.Vice President Mphoko, who was speaking in Kwekwe, said due to such acts of co...Published: 25 Sep 2015 at 13:08hrs | 2181 | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe cabinet reshuffles humiliate Matebeleland
This week I am meant to write about our manufacturing industry, but how do I do that without some reference to the bizarre event of the week when our Head of State, Head of Government and Commander in...Published: 20 Sep 2015 at 12:48hrs | 6721 | by Welshman Ncube
'Produce all skulls Mr Mugabe'
Sacked information minister Jonathan Moyo simply can't get out of propaganda mode. From his lowly perch as just one of the education ministers, Moyo is reduced to tweeting that the Zanu PF government ...Published: 16 Aug 2015 at 20:22hrs | 6252 | by ZimVigil
Mphoko to open Gweru agric show
Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko will open the 90th edition of the Midlands Show on Saturday at Gweru Show grounds. Midlands Show Society president Paska Muringani said this year's edition would ...Published: 23 Jul 2015 at 08:56hrs | 3854 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube on Friday: Whose job is it to create employment?
In my piece last week I wrote on poverty and there was one thing that stood out strongly; if all employable Zimbabweans would find a decent job, it would be a giant step, indeed a huge leap toward...Published: 19 Jun 2015 at 05:34hrs | 5396 | by Prof Welshman Ncube
Barbourfields Stadium to erupt into ZAPU songs as Highlanders displays its new bus.
Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo 'Emagumeni' is expected to be buzzing with Highlanders Football Club supporters coming to have a glimpse of Highlanders Football Club's newly acquired state of th...Published: 04 Jun 2015 at 23:08hrs | 10372 | by Themba Mthethwa
Please buckle up, this is Flight Zimbabwe
Emmerson Mnangagwa, Joice Mujuru and Sydney Sekeramayi are/were the longest serving ministers in the Mugabe government who have/had been there for 34 years. Mnangagwa only had a brief stint out of cab...Published: 10 Dec 2014 at 07:43hrs | 4124 | by Moses Chamboko
Zim's unpaid debt dogs Ziscosteel deal
FAILURE by the Zimbabwean government to settle part of Zisco Steel's domestic debt which ballooned to over $200 million up from $72 million in 2010 might jeopardize a new deal with Essar Africa H...Published: 08 Oct 2014 at 08:29hrs | 2119 | by Business reporter
'NRZ is the backbone of Bulawayo industry'
THE rejuvenation of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) will open floodgates Bulawayo business, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Obert Mpofu and his Industry and Commerce co...Published: 17 Sep 2014 at 12:48hrs | 3863 | by Hangoyapalala waTjibundule
A case for Zimbabweans resident in South Africa
In 2009, the South African government issued special permits to Zimbabwe nationals resident in that country.This was part of the contribution that South Africa was making in helping Zimbabwe r...Published: 08 Aug 2014 at 12:11hrs | 4678 | by Ngqabutho Mabhena
Zanu PF MP blames job losses for domestic violence
Kwekwe Central legislator Masango Matambanadzo has blamed poverty on violence within homes saying the closure of Zisco Steel and industry in Bulawayo had contributed to the breakdown of families....Published: 16 May 2014 at 16:30hrs | 2786 | by Staff Reporter
Operations at NewZim Steel resume
Essar Africa Holdings Limited will release more than $450 million to clear most of NewZim Steel's (formerly Zisco Steel) debt and pave the way for the operationalisation of the company.In addi...Published: 09 May 2014 at 15:28hrs | 4843 | by Rumbidzayi Zinyuke
Essar technical team expected in Zimbabwe
A technical team from Essar Africa Holdings Limited (EAHL) is expected at New Zim Steel this week as the steel giant reaffirms its commitment to the $750 million deal to revive operations at the Redcl...Published: 03 Nov 2013 at 04:40hrs | 1950 | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube failed to resuscitate industries, says Zvidzai
MDC-T national secretary for local governance, Mr Sesil Zvidzai has accused MDC leader, Professor Welshman Ncube of failing to revitalise the country's industrial sector.Addressing journalist...Published: 25 Jul 2013 at 14:55hrs | 3688 | by Staff reporter
Essar injects $16 million into ZiscoSteel rehabilitation
Essar has injected $16 million into ZiscoSteel exploration and rehabilitation in a bid to resuscitate the Midlands province iron and steel mining company.Permanent secretary in the ministry o...Published: 12 Jun 2013 at 04:04hrs | 3995 | by Business reporter
Is Zimbabwe's dependence on China a ticking time bomb?
That China has emerged as a global economic powerhouse especially in the aftermaths of the global financial crisis cannot be disputed. In fact, it is credited as having been the key driver of glo...Published: 23 Apr 2013 at 16:57hrs | 2535 | by Perry Munzwembiri
Essar workers' lack of pay perpetuates hardships
Challenges facing over 3 500 Essar workers in Redcliff continue to mount as it emerged that those whose children were in Grade Seven last year failed to proceed to Form One after schools withheld resu...Published: 13 Jan 2013 at 20:02hrs | 2020 | by Staff Reporter
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