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Matebeleland South braces for Tropical Cyclone
CONTINUOUS heavy and destructive rain is expected in Matebeleland South, Masvingo and Manicaland when Tropical Cyclone Eloise hits the country tomorrow. The rains will be coupled with strong w...Published: 14 hrs ago | 532 | by Staff reporter
SB Moyo: Epitome of Zimbabwe revolution's finest cadre
Comrade Sibusiso Moyo, the General of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces who pronounced the demise of the four decade-old Mugabe dictatorship in November is no more. Comrade SB Moyo, what a journey we have t...Published: 14 hrs ago | 471 | by Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa
Ex-Zipra cadres eulogise SB Moyo
FOREIGN Affairs and International Trade Minister Major-General (Rtd) Dr Sibusiso Moyo (SB), was yesterday described as a brave and intelligent soldier whose military prowess both during and after the ...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:31hrs | 2307 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans mourn SB Moyo
The death of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Lieutenant General Sibusiso Busi Moyo (Rtd), yesterday morning from Covid-19 complications came as a great shock, President Mnangagwa said...Published: 21 Jan 2021 at 06:20hrs | 387 | by Staff reporter
Delta lager volumes up 48%
Delta Corporation reported a buoyant Christmas quarter with the key lager beer volumes rising 48% against the comparable year ago period, due to positives arising from the payment of end of year bonus...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 17:38hrs | 875 | by Staff reporter
Exchange control regulations and export growth
The monetary policy committee for the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) issued a circular with changes to export surrender requirements on the 7th of January 2021. The changes include immediately removin...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:30hrs | 108 | by Victor Bhoroma
Tracking the genealogies of societal violence and its manifestations in Zimbabwe
Investigating the Liberation war and post war timelines 1960 – 1987Zimbabwe is a country marred by a myriad form of violence. The entry point in this article is to establish the genealogies ...Published: 19 Jan 2021 at 18:02hrs | 476 | by Nomazulu Thata
Emirates to increase flights to Zimbabwe, Zambia
EMIRATES, which has recorded a gradual increase in travel on the Dubai-Harare-Lusaka route is set to increase flights to these destinations to four times a week starting early next month. Afte...Published: 19 Jan 2021 at 07:22hrs | 1016 | by Staff reporter
What caused the 50% plunge in Zimbabwe's fuel import bill?
ZIMBABWE'S fuel import bill fell by more than 50% in 2020, from US$1,2 billion the previous year.Figures recently released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), capturing data ...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 06:03hrs | 1407 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe braces for locusts threat
Resources have been mobilised to minimise the effects of any invasion of the African migratory locust from Botswana and Namibia where outbreaks have been reported. Shingirai Nyamutukwa, head o...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 05:46hrs | 392 | by Staff reporter
Bank of Zambia orders top Zimbabwean banker to exits MyBucks
THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) has ordered a top Zimbabwean banker, George Manyere to exit from both controlling shareholding and directorship in the fintech company MyBucks after violating banking rules....Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 05:45hrs | 1902 | by Staff reporter
Time to make Matabeleland Zambezi water project a reality
For the last three decades or so, Zimbabwe's largest cities have faced water challenges due to due to a combination of poor rains, droughtand mismanagement. The situation in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's s...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 11:51hrs | 637 | by Alfonce Mbizwo
Loga sweats over Khama, Musona injuries
WARRIORS coach Zdravko Logarusic will be keeping his fingers crossed for the next few weeks as star player Khama Billiat is likely to be unavailable for the crucial African Cup of Nations qualifying f...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:46hrs | 250 | by Staff reporter
Rameck Masaire appointed Zimra acting commissioner-general
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority has appointed Rameck Masaire as acting commissioner-general with effect from 1 February. This follows the resignation of Faith Mazani, who has joined the Interna...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 15:52hrs | 1223 | by Staff reporter
President E.D engage your political nemesis
ContextIn 1999, the then MDC leader and former Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Dr Morgan Richard Tsvangirai, whilst he was addressing more than 20 000 supporters in Rufaro stadium, called for the ...Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 21:24hrs | 1279 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Huge boost for Zimbabwe power generation
THE country's hydro-electricity generation capacity has received a huge boost as the water levels in Lake Kariba continue to rise due to sustained rainfall activity in the Zambezi catchment area....Published: 12 Jan 2021 at 15:37hrs | 1779 | by Staff reporter
Mthwakazi donates wheelchair to gukurahundi victim
MTHWAKAZI Republic Party (MRP) has donated a wheelchair to former ZIPRA cadre, Better Tshuma who lost his legs when he was subjected to acts of torture by the Zimbabwean military during the dark Gukur...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 07:59hrs | 548 | by Staff reporter
Brig-Gen Moyo national hero
Decorated military commander, Brigadier-General Collin Moyo (Retired), who died in Harare last Friday, has been declared a National Hero. Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kas...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 07:49hrs | 1000 | by Staff reporter
Traffic flow normalising at Beitbridge border
Traffic flow is normalising at the Beitbridge Border Post following weeks of heavy congestion, even described by some as a humanitarian crisis.In the past month, tens of thousands of traveller...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 19:43hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
'Buy Zimbabwe' will never succeed as long as local companies produce sub-standard goods and services
Zimbabweans are generally a proudly patriotic people - who, never hesitate to show unquestionable devotion and love for their dear country - but, that dedication should never be equated to foolishness...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 15:06hrs | 357 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
An independent state is the only viable option for the people of Mthwakazi from the MLF president
Greetings to all! It is important to underline in addition to the emphasis on the importance of skills development for Mthwakazi which was published last week, that we look forward to fruitful...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 15:04hrs | 730 | by Churchill Mpiyesizwe Guduza
Zanu-PF to decide Rtd Brig-General Moyo hero status
THE Zanu-PF leadership will deliberate on the hero status of decorated military commander, Brigadier-General Collin Moyo (Retired) who died on Friday last week in Harare.He was 66.The ...Published: 10 Jan 2021 at 07:50hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Border congestion cleared
The Government has cleared the congestion at the Beitbridge border post where travellers were experiencing long delays to leave or enter the country and also deployed more security personnel to deal w...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 07:49hrs | 1213 | by Staff reporter
Decorated army general dies
Decorated military commander, Brigadier-General Collin Moyo (Retired), has died. He was 66.Brig-Gen Moyo whose Chimurenga name was Rodwell Nyika died yesterday in the morning at Hermatology Ce...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 07:45hrs | 2051 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo slum dwellers survive on sewer water
OVER 2 000 squatters at Bulawayo's three slums have resorted to fetching domestic water from sewage ponds and open pits oblivious of the health implications, NewsDay Weekender has learnt.A sur...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 20:36hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
One-stop border post could address Beitbridge chaos
Long delays recently resurfaced at Beitbridge Border Post, with travellers spending close to three days to access either South Africa or Zimbabwe. Among other factors, a bad work attitude amon...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:27hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter
Africans have last laugh
Africans are responding to the chaos at the US Capitol with irony, sarcasm and humour. #Trump started trending on Twitter in places like Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya as the platform blocked the US ...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:24hrs | 963 | by Staff reporter
Immigration tightens screws at Beitbridge border
Security has been tightened at Beitbridge Border Post to prevent wheeler dealers, conmen and illegal immigrants from accessing the port of entry. Criminals have since Sunday evening, flocked t...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 07:23hrs | 478 | by Staff reporter
Dar war to lift lockdown mood
THE pre-match chatter and banter ahead of the Simba SC and FC Platinum clash provided a lot of intrigue as the match finally moves to the field at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium this afternoon. Al...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 06:56hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Bosso dismiss Josta links
HIGHLANDERS FC have dismissed speculation linking them to a potential reunion with Joel "Josta" Ngodzo. According to reports Ngodzo, who is in Bulawayo, has initiated talks with the Bulawayo g...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 23:04hrs | 1101 | by Staff reporter
Afro-Sino economic relations in the 21st Century: Mixed Reactions and Misinterpretations
The Author is a Master of Science in International Trade and Diplomacy student at the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a MSc degree in Development Studies (National U...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 19:21hrs | 217 | by Livingstone Kazizi
Government must review the decision to lockdown the country !!!
The recent lockdown statement done by the Vice President and Health Minister Dr Chiwenga. My assumption was that Government of today, Government of Zimbabwe, was supposed reach out to many Inclusive o...Published: 04 Jan 2021 at 11:05hrs | 2347 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Will true Zimbabwe liberation heroes always be 'unknown soldiers' whilst ruling elite over-glorified for sitting pretty in Mozam
If ever there was anyone still harboring inexplicable and incomprehensible doubts regarding the grossly opportunistic, selfish, and self-conceited dark cloud hanging over Zimbabwe's ruling elite, one ...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 09:33hrs | 890 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Senator Khupe elected Safod treasurer
THE secretariat of the Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD) has elected prominent disability activist, Senator Watson Khupe as the honorary treasurer of the organisation for the year 202...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 07:35hrs | 689 | by Staff reporter
Car prices shoot at Musina as panic buying sets in
Instead of dipping, car prices at Musina across the border in South Africa went up by an average 20% due to panic buying caused by a new Government policy on second hand cars.Eric Dzvova, a pr...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 07:51hrs | 2939 | by Staff reporter
Josta targets Bosso reunion
REIGNING Soccer Star of the Year Joel "Josta" Ngodzo has set his sights on returning to his boyhood club Highlanders after reportedly sending emmisaries to the club to indicate his intentions....Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 07:52hrs | 1147 | by Staff reporter
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 | 598 | by Staff reporter
Surge in prices exposes profiteering businesses
THE recent surge in prices witnessed across a range of basic products is an indication of attempts at "profiteering" by businesses taking advantage of firm demand despite the strain of Covid-19. ...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:32hrs | 162 | by Staff reporter
Billiat, Katsande fight for their future
Zimbabwe's international football stars Khama Billiat and Willard Katsande have been placed among five players who are "fighting for their future" at South African Premiership giants Kaizer Chiefs....Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:17hrs | 1427 | by Staff reporter
Batoka Dam size reduced to save Victoria Falls
Authorities involved in the construction of the 2 400MW Batoka Gorge Hydro-electric Scheme have agreed to reduce the dam size to salvage tourism activities around the world-famous Victoria Falls....Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 17:53hrs | 2788 | by Staff reporter
Govt well-prepared to test all, says Mutsvangwa
GOVERNMENT has said it is well-prepared to test all Zimbabweans coming back into the country for the COVID-19 virus during this festive season at different ports of entry.This was said recentl...Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 07:11hrs | 789 | by Staff reporter
Bosso sign Mhango
HIGHLANDERS have signed former FC Platinum midfielder Winston Mhango whose contract with Zambian side Kabwe Warriors expired in June.The Bulawayo giants are also said to be after Under-2...Published: 28 Dec 2020 at 07:27hrs | 717 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for completion of Mhandamabwe Road
President Mnangagwa has ordered Treasury to release funds for the completion of rehabilitation works on the Chivi-Mhandamabwe Road which links Beitbridge Border Post to western parts of the country. ...Published: 28 Dec 2020 at 07:19hrs | 457 | by Staff reporter
Chiza pens Mnangagwa book
YOUTHFUL Bulawayo author and publisher Marshal Chiza has written a book titled Dear Emmerson, a persuasive account of President Emmerson Mnangagwa as he trails his journey as Zimbabwe's second preside...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:06hrs | 692 | by Staff reporter
Kadewere legend grows in France
ZiMBABWe international striker tino Kadewere's fairytale rise in French football continues with the player now sitting joint sixth on the goal charts in his Ligue 1 debut season.The last of Ka...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:02hrs | 430 | by Staff reporter
Josiah Magama Tongogara 41 years on
A day after celebrating christmas swimming through the stiffed hard but good festive seasons on the 26th December 1979 duty called. In the call of duty the son of the soil breathed his last breath....Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 17:42hrs | 1109 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Beitbridge's 22 unofficial ports of entry give Zimbabwe headaches
There are at least 22 unofficial entry points along the 200 kilometre Beitbridge borderline between Zimbabwe and South Africa, which poses a huge risk of Covid-19 cross border infections because of th...Published: 24 Dec 2020 at 05:33hrs | 2796 | by Tumelo Nare
Kariba Dam water levels improve
Water levels are rising early in Lake Kariba as runoff from nearby areas starts flowing in and the first signs are seen of greater inflows from the upper catchment, allowing zesa to increase significa...Published: 23 Dec 2020 at 06:34hrs | 443 | by Staff reporter
Congestion persists at Beitbridge Border Post
Congestion persisted at Beitbridge Border Post yesterday, with large numbers of Zimbabweans driving north and hoping to be home for Christmas and New Year, although the surge is only a third as large ...Published: 22 Dec 2020 at 06:34hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
KayNine Studios set to benefit artistes in Sadc set up
A new record label, KayNine Studios set to benefit Southern African artistes has been launched by Zimbabwe-born and South Africa-based Khumbu Malinga recently.The new record label is headquart...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 20:35hrs | 116 | by Staff reporter
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