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Covid-19 exposes Zimbabwe education sector
Last year, Zimbabwe recorded the lowest Grade Seven public examination pass rate in five years.At 37,11 percent, the national pass rate was down from the 46,9 percent recorded the previous yea...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 07:16hrs | 285 | by Staff Reporter
Family monthly basket shoots to $25 935
THE monthly cost of living for an ordinary family of five rose again this February to record $25 935, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has reported.The agency Thursday reporte...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 06:43hrs | 780 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inflation drops 1.98%
ZIMBABWE'S month-on-month inflation for February decreased by 1,98 percentage points to 3,45 percent from 5,43 percent recorded in January, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) said....Published: 25 Feb 2021 at 16:03hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter
94.3% Zimbabweans economically active, claims WB
AT least 94,3 percent of Zimbabwe's economically active population is employed or self-employed within the formal and informal sectors, giving an official unemployment rate of 5,7 percent.The ...Published: 24 Feb 2021 at 17:05hrs | 1217 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rallies Zanu-PF
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has called upon Zanu-PF structures to gear up for the fast-approaching 2023 national elections, which he said will provide the ruling party with the platform to wipe out t...Published: 18 Feb 2021 at 14:58hrs | 623 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe census set for August
ZIMBABWE will hold a population and housing census in August ahead of the 2023 elections, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstats) has announced.Zimstats director-general Taguma Maho...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 18:17hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Zimstat begins field mapping for census
The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) has begun field mapping and household listing work that involves partitioning the country into unique enumeration areas in preparation for commencemen...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 09:38hrs | 103 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to hold a population census
THE Population Census which was scheduled for 2022 is now set for August this year with Zimstat urging Zimbabweans to participate in the ongoing mapping exercise.In order to create a framework...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 18:06hrs | 353 | by Staff Reporter
RBZ still optimistic about low inflation
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor, Dr John Mangudya, remains confident authorities will be able to maintain a lid on prices to curtail potential relapse into runaway inflation, following worrying incr...Published: 10 Feb 2021 at 05:29hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's exports grow 2,7%
ZIMBABWE'S exports grew by 2,7 percent in 2020 to US$4,39 billion reflecting resilience by local companies to the Covid-19 pandemic.During the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the World Trade O...Published: 09 Feb 2021 at 14:50hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cost of living shoots to $24 935
THE cost of living continues to rise and an ordinary family of five now requires an average of $24 935 to cover its monthly expenses, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) has reported....Published: 28 Jan 2021 at 06:22hrs | 1116 | by Staff reporter
BCC workers end five-day strike
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) workers yesterday resumed work after a five-day strike over poor salaries, a situation which crippled critical services such as refuse collection, primary health care and b...Published: 20 Jan 2021 at 06:52hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
ZimStat stops releasing poverty data
THE Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat) has abandoned the release of poverty datum line (PDL) data for a family of five to focus only on individual data, the NewsDay Business has establishe...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 06:26hrs | 627 | by Staff reporter
Invigilators paid with plates of isitshwala
THE country's examination body, the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) last week allegedly paid some "O" Level examination invigilators with plates of isitshwala instead of cash, which has ...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 06:08hrs | 2503 | 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 | 1420 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe inflation fall no cause for celebration'
ZIMBABWE's year-on-year inflation rate ended the year 2020 at 348,5% down from a high of more than 800% in July but analysts say it is no cause for celebration as it remains way too high."The ...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 07:49hrs | 599 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe remains in extreme poverty range
The country's poverty datum line rose 5.5% to $4 670.04 in December from $4 425.64 the previous month. This means that a person required $143 or US$1.75 per day to purchase both non-food and food item...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 17:04hrs | 851 | by Staff reporter
'High value denominations will not affect inflation'
THE introduction of high value denominations into the economy will not result in high inflation as long as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) does not print too much money. Economic commentato...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 07:52hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cuts fuel import bill
Latest fuel imports statistics have justified government's move to scrap subsidies, with analysts happy that the development managed to save the country a lot in foreign currency and plugged arbitrage...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 15:54hrs | 1945 | 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 | 246 | by Staff reporter
High inflation drives cost of living
USAID food security arm, FEWS NET, says the cost of living in rural and urban areas continues to increase mainly driven by high inflation. In FEWS NET's December 2020 report, the food security organis...Published: 03 Jan 2021 at 07:43hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 impacts rural and urban migration trends
The Covid-19 lockdown has significantly impacted on migration trends in Zimbabwe with a recent study revealing that about 12 percent of people have moved from urban to rural areas.The findings...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 09:25hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's severe food insecurity levels up 27%
ZIMBABWE's severe food insecurity levels have risen to 27% against the backdrop of the Covid-19 induced economic hardships, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstats) has said.This is ...Published: 02 Jan 2021 at 08:24hrs | 244 | by Staff reporter
Police boss pleads for safety on roads
THE cellphone and Information Communication Technologies ITCs have revolutionised communication, connecting people at an instant hence bringing the much needed convenience.However, driving whi...Published: 01 Jan 2021 at 19:50hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 erodes household income, buying power
The Covid-19 induced lockdown has eroded household income leading to a subsequent depreciation of consumer buying power for essential commodities, Round 2 findings of the Poverty, Income, Consumption ...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:34hrs | 96 | 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 | 170 | by Staff reporter
Zimstat gets $4bn for census
Treasury has allocated $4,4 billion to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) to carry out its activities that include conducting the 2021 population census, which is expected to culminate ...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:20hrs | 163 | by Blessings Chidakwa
Spectre of a donor-funded Christmas
AS MANY across the globe get into the swing of Christmas festivities, millions of people in Zimbabwe living on less than US$1 a day are turning to donor agencies and well-wishers for survival....Published: 26 Dec 2020 at 08:47hrs | 92 | by Staff reporter
Sit-in protest grounds city council
Bulawayo City Council workers staged a sit-in on Thursday and Friday protesting poor salaries and delays in payment of November salaries and bonus, a development that saw some people failing to access...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:17hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
RBZ to crack whip on auction abusers
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says it will request the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to close bank accounts of business entities that are pricing using exchange rates not linked to the ruling...Published: 21 Dec 2020 at 06:14hrs | 175 | by Staff reporter
CCZ bemoans price increases
THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has bemoaned the steady increase in prices, saying the trend defies the economic environment in the country.Rose Mpofu, the CCZ deputy director, said bus...Published: 20 Dec 2020 at 07:03hrs | 276 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's high inflation eases to 402%
ZIMBABWE'S annual inflation eased by 70 percentage points in November, closing the month at 401.66 percent, latest official figures show.Data released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agenc...Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 16:59hrs | 1114 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans living in extreme poverty increase to 6 million in 2019
The number of poor people in the country increased to 8.9 million in 2019 - more than half of its estimated population - from 8 million in 2017 while those living in extreme poverty increased to 6 mil...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 17:31hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube piles more misery on Zimbabweans
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday dampened the hopes for a merry Christmas for the majority Zimbabweans after he reviewed the tax-free threshold to $10 000, about half the cost of a monthly bask...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 07:28hrs | 3978 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has 9 million poor people - report
NEARLY 9 million Zimbabweans are poor with the majority of them among those living in rural areas.This is according to recent ZimStats report focussing on Poverty, Income, Consumption and Expe...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 06:58hrs | 221 | by Staff reporter
Cost of living spirals to $20 680
ZIMBABWE'S monthly cost of living rose by 4,4% to $18 750 in October, even as the Zimbabwe National Statistics agency (ZimStat) said the annual inflation rate dropped during the period.This fi...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 06:21hrs | 1291 | by Staff reporter
Average Zimbabwean needed US$1.53 per day in October
The average Zimbabwean needed at least $3 750 not to be considered poor in October. This translates to US$1.53 per day and this is a significant improvement from June 2020 levels of US$0.75 but still ...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 05:54hrs | 1010 | by Staff reporter
Reviving the rural economy in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's rural economy plays a significant role in national food production, in alleviating extreme poverty and in the attainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Zimbabwe National Stati...Published: 17 Nov 2020 at 12:37hrs | 2673 | by Victor Bhoroma
Govt pay offer divides civil servants
LABOUR unions representing civil servants were yesterday divided over the 40% pay offer by government following a prolonged salary dispute with their employer.Some said negotiations had failed...Published: 16 Nov 2020 at 05:56hrs | 3850 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inflation drops to 471,25%
ZIMBABWE'S annual inflation rate dropped to 471,25% in October from 659,40% in September, according to latest data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat).The annual inflation r...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 06:29hrs | 1181 | by Staff reporter
Poverty Datum Line jumps 4,1% to $17 957
THE Poverty Datum Line (PDL) for an average family of five increased by 4,1 percent to $17 957 in September from $17 244,07 in August, official figures show. The latest increase is, however, s...Published: 02 Nov 2020 at 05:43hrs | 505 | by Staff reporter
'Average Zimbabwean lived on US$1.15 in September'
The average Zimbabwean needed at least $3 591 not to be considered poor in September. This translates to US$1.15 per day and this is a significant improvement from June 2020 levels of US$0.75 but stil...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 21:07hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Gweru workers demand $20K basic salary
GWERU City Council workers have approached their employer demanding a minimum wage of $20 000.In an interview yesterday, Zimbabwe Urban Council Workers Union Gweru branch secretary, Thembinkos...Published: 29 Oct 2020 at 05:59hrs | 492 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt to raise Covid-19 household payouts to $1,000
Government has increased the Covid-19 cash transfers to vulnerable households to ZWL1,000 (USD12) per month from a paltry ZWL300 (USD3,50). Government has further mulled its intention to ...Published: 27 Oct 2020 at 10:09hrs | 1647 | by Staff reporter
Red flag over inflation data
A PROFESSIONAL accountants' body has raised the red flag over factoring blended inflation data during the preparation of statements, saying firms pursuing this model risked distorting their organisati...Published: 21 Oct 2020 at 21:52hrs | 373 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar demand spikes
THE continued consolidation of the Zimbabwean dollar gains on the official market-driven foreign currency auction platform has created huge demand for the local currency on the back of growing confide...Published: 15 Oct 2020 at 06:37hrs | 1981 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe annual inflation tumbles to 659%
THE annual inflation rate dropped 101,62 percentage points to 659,4% last month, as recent gains of the local currency against the greenback continue to reflect on its strength.The drop in the...Published: 14 Oct 2020 at 06:35hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's monthly inflation falls as Zimdollar firms
Monthly inflation between mid-August and mid-September fell to 3,83 percent, according to the latest figures from ZimStat, and is likely to continue falling with yesterday's foreign currency auction s...Published: 14 Oct 2020 at 06:27hrs | 795 | by Staff reorter
Zimbabwe's cost of living up
ZIMBABWE'S cost of living, as measured by the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ), food basket for a low income family of six, rose to $14 438 in August from $14 256 in July, representing a 1,27 percen...Published: 27 Sep 2020 at 17:51hrs | 2512 | by Staff reporter
Rushed Zim Dollar introduction cost the economy
The Zimbabwean government recently gazetted the Finance Bill (H.B.4 of 2020) which validates the fiscal changes that were tabled in the Mid-Term budget review in July 2020. The Bill amends the Gains T...Published: 22 Sep 2020 at 18:17hrs | 1313 | by Victor Bhoroma
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