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Mines Ministry does not have database
The Ministry of Mines does not have a database of mining claims and relies on mining registration cards and monthly revenue returns for information on existent mining operations. In a statemen...Published: 16 Nov 2020 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe urgently needs own currency
THE drive for Zimbabwe to have its own currency is understandably gain-ing traction, particularly given the aberrations of price increases, multi-tier pricing and foreign currency shortages on the loc...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 18:44hrs | | by Edmore Ndudzo
D-Day for Pambuka, Maziwisa
Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) news anchor Oscar Pambuka and former Zanu-PF Highfield West National Assembly representative Psychology Maziwisa have filed an application for discharge ...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 06:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zesa bosses arrested
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) chief executive officer, Engineer Joshua Chifamba, the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution (ZETDC) managing director Engineer Julian Chi...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Driving policies towards Vision 2030
Zimbabwe has a new socio-political order. This has been dubbed the Second Republic, which is under the new dispensation. A new national policy is being crafted and hopefully will soon be unveiled. ...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:29hrs | | by Nick Mangwana
Witness nails Maziwisa, Pambuka
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation's (ZBC) bulletin manager Mr Moses Charedzera yesterday testified against Zanu-PF Highfield West National Assembly representative Psychology Maziwisa and former ZBC Ne...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa is servant leader, hard worker,' claims Khaya Moyo
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is a servant leader and a hard worker who wants to see socio-economic development in the country just like the late visionary leader Vice President Dr Joshua Nkomo, the Mi...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 07:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Blair toilets banned
Government has, with immediate effect, banned the construction of Blair toilets in rural schools as it moves to modernise educational facilities around Zimbabwe. The move will also see Government abol...Published: 16 Jul 2018 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
I am sorry Mr Chamisa, but my vote isn't yours
To begin with, I must applaud the MDC Alliance for coming up with a splendid document.It does take some effort and concern and obviously all the issues at the heart of the Zimbabwean are hard ...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 15:40hrs | | by Radar
MDC Alliance manifesto finally out
The opposition MDC Alliance launched its election manifesto yesterday which political analysts said lacked originality as it largely plagiarised Zanu-PF policies since 2013. The manifesto is titled th...Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Zimbabwe has highest literacy rate in Africa
ABOUT 25 percent of the school-going population aged between three and 24 years in Zimbabwe drop out of school with a majority being girls, statistics from the recent Inter-Censal Demographic Survey (...Published: 28 May 2018 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe exports up 46%
ZIMBABWE's exports increased by 46 percent to $329,6 million in the first four months of the year compared to $225,6 million during the comparable period last year, official trade figures show....Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
The advantages Nelson Chamisa has so far
I was just wondering about the upcoming election and pondering on whether there are people still to be won over, so-called floating voters.The electoral dynamics in Zimbabwe are very interesti...Published: 14 May 2018 at 16:26hrs | 1 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
Mnangagwa calls for unity ahead of elections
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged Zimbabweans not to be divided by political contestations ahead of the harmonised elections as they share a common vision of economic prosperity.The count...Published: 08 May 2018 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
$52m for Gwanda solar
CHINESE electrical engineering giant, CHiNT Electric, has committed a $52 million advance payment demand guarantee for the 100 megawatts Gwanda solar farm (Matabeleland South), as it seeks to unlock f...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mangoma should mind his business
The leader of opposition party, Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe, Elton Mangoma must concentrate on his party business and stop making false claims against President Emmerson Mnangagwa who is working ext...Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 15:12hrs | | by Peacemaker Zano
Tobacco now under Command Agriculture
The 2018 tobacco season started yesterday with Acting President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga indicating that tobacco will now be covered under the Command Agriculture Programme."I am e...Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 05:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF finalising election manifesto
Zanu-PF is finalising its election manifesto which is expected to outline the country's trajectory, as Government aggressively pushes a re-engagement and economic development agenda.President ...Published: 20 Mar 2018 at 05:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zivhu denies G40 membership
Aspiring MP for Chivi South Constituency Cllr Killer Zivhu has denied allegations that he was a member of the Zanu-PF G40 cabal which was decimated following the ouster of former President Mugabe in N...Published: 19 Mar 2018 at 14:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
BCC commissions fully-serviced residential stands
Bulawayo City Council yesterday commissioned 490 residential stands in Magwegwe North suburb with more expected to be availed later this year as part of the local authority's rapid results approach....Published: 17 Mar 2018 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Youth vote used to be insignificant in Zim polls
Today though, we know about 60 percent of those who registered to vote in this year's election largely fall under the youth category — never mind the constitutional definition of the term, 'youth' e...Published: 07 Mar 2018 at 05:31hrs | | by Sharon Hofisi
Undenge' legal woes persist
A bid for freedom by former Cabinet Minister Samuel Undenge, accused of prejudicing Zimbabwe Power Company of $12 650, hit a snag on Tuesday after a Harare magistrate ruled that he should remain on re...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa heads for Mashonaland Central
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is heading to Mashonaland Central Province tomorrow where he is expected to tour Siyalima Farm in Guruve South.Minister of State for Mashonaland Central Provincial Affairs ...Published: 06 Feb 2018 at 05:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Govt gets serious on road system upgrade
Government will carry out feasibility studies for three major national highways as part of preparations for its infrastructure development planning.The roads set for construction and whose fea...Published: 01 Feb 2018 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Merlin readies to resume production
TEXTILE manufacturing concern, Merlin has stockpiled 25 tonnes of yarn at its factory in Bulawayo as it prepares to resume production next month.The company suspended production long back and ...Published: 23 Jan 2018 at 05:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi, Undenge back in court
Former Cabinet ministers Samuel Undenge and Walter Mzembi were yesterday back in court for their routine remand. The duo are facing charges of criminal abuse of office during their stint in Government...Published: 23 Jan 2018 at 05:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Economic revival tops Zanu-PF's to-do list, says Khaya Moyo
ZANU-PF will focus on improving the quality of people's lives this year by focusing on the economy.The party's national spokesperson Ambassador Simon Khaya Moyo said this yesterday as he comme...Published: 03 Jan 2018 at 09:54hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
No to fresh farm occupations, says Shiri
Government is pushing the issuance of 99-year leases and will not tolerate fresh farm occupations to ensure Command Agriculture succeeds as envisaged under Zim-Asset, a Cabinet minister has said....Published: 25 Dec 2017 at 00:42hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZIMRA Charity Ball 2017: Purposeful giving for a brighter future
With the generous intention of giving back and transforming lives in communities, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) hosted its memorable Charity Ball on 11 December 2017, which was supported by v...Published: 22 Dec 2017 at 07:16hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
ZIMRA hosts ZNDU on a study tour
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has hosted officials from the Zimbabwe National Defence University (ZNDU) who were on a study tour of the Authority's facilities and systems.Giving his w...Published: 19 Dec 2017 at 06:53hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
'G40 cabal should face the music'
Newly-appointed Zanu-PF Women's League secretary Mabel Chinomona has urged the party leadership to ensure that members of the G40 cabal who include Professor Jonathan Moyo, Saviour Kasukuwere and Patr...Published: 16 Dec 2017 at 21:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF should be about politics and economics
This is the Address by Zanu-PF First Secretary and President Emmerson Mnangagwa to the 107th Ordinary Session of the Zanu-PF Central Committee December 14, 2017 yesterdayACTING Secretary,...Published: 15 Dec 2017 at 05:43hrs | | by President Emmerson Mnangagwa
When I met Mugabe behind a wall of fear
On each occasion that I happened to come across him a sense of fear consumed me. One day, in 1989, he visited our school. He looked so presidential and awfully detached behind his bodyguards. Then I s...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 09:52hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
Mnangagwa Presidency brings hope Politburo told
The new political dispensation ushered in by Operation Restore Legacy has brought hope and renewed confidence in the national economy and positive results are already showing.Operation Restore...Published: 14 Dec 2017 at 05:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
'$1.2 billion capital budget not enough'
THE $1.2 billion capital expenditure in the 2018 National Budget Statement is not adequate to drive robust growth in the economy.Industry and commerce experts said this in Bulawayo yesterday d...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 05:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Politburo kickstarts Zanu-PF Congress
ZANU-PF holds a Politburo meeting in Harare today marking the beginning of processes leading to Friday's Extraordinary Congress.Today's meeting will be followed by a Central Committee meeting ...Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 05:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa caps 1 218 CUT graduates
President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday capped 1 218 graduates at Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT)'s colourful 13th graduation ceremony.The conferment of degrees was preceded by the inst...Published: 02 Dec 2017 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parastatal revival keynote for production boost
THE coming in of a new Government led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has kindled hope for economic recovery in Zimbabwe after years of stagnation.The demise of key economic players, mainly pu...Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 05:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
Brighter days ahead for Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hit the right chord in the economy. It's early days yet but already there are signs things are brightening up. His inauguration speech was quite instructive. The econo...Published: 01 Dec 2017 at 04:58hrs | 1 | by Victoria Ruzvidzo
Massive upgrade at RG Mugabe Airport underway
THE Harare International Airport was yesterday renamed the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport and will undergo massive rehabilitation to match the stature of President Mugabe, a global icon....Published: 10 Nov 2017 at 04:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Tender for Egodini project to end on December 1
Bulawayo City Council has indicated that tender process for the construction of eGodini Project will end on December 1.This was after efforts to engage a South African contractor to do the pro...Published: 04 Nov 2017 at 15:51hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa article dismissed
President Mugabe has assured farmers and other stakeholders that Command Agriculture remains a key Government priority programme aimed at revitalising the country's agro-processing industry, and will ...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 23:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khaya Moyo concerned about delays in digitisation process
THE Zimbabwe Digital Broadcasting Migration Project remains high on Government's priorities as it is a critical national infrastructure development project under Zim-Asset, the Minister of Information...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 04:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government commits to early bonus payment
TREASURY has started working on modalities to ensure civil servants receive their annual bonuses as early as possible, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Mr Willar...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 22:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF unveils congress programme
Zanu-PF has unveiled a programme outlining preparations for the Extraordinary Congress scheduled to run from December 12 to December 17, this year.Ten sub-committees, which will report to the National...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 22:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt to construct 17 state-of-the-art schools
WORK on the construction of 17 state-of-the-art schools countrywide is expected to start next month, a Government official has revealed.Initially, the Government had targeted to start construc...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Show some respect, says Mugabe
Government will continue prioritising the welfare of Chiefs and according them respect as custodians of Zimbabwe's land and customs, President Mugabe has said.The Head of State and Government ...Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:06hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Mugabe ally blasts Indian business community
MINISTER of State for Manicaland Provincial Affairs Mandi Chimene has read the riot act to the Indian business community in Mutare for failing to take part in developmental projects in the city. She w...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra beats revenue targets again
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority gross collections for the third quarter were 19% above target boosted mainly by higher collections in Value Added Tax, individual tax, excise duty and company tax....Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Give Bulawayo a chance,' says Moyo
BULAWAYO Provincial Minister of State, Nomthandazo Eunice Moyo, has backed industry calls for Government to broaden the Special Economic Zones (SEZ)s implementation beyond leather and textile sectors....Published: 17 Oct 2017 at 05:36hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
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