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Zimbabwe eyes new steel ventures as Ziscosteel's demise remains unresolved

In a striking display of priorities, government and Zanu-PF officials are extolling new industrial projects while leaving unresolved the fate of Zimbabwe's once-proud steel manufacturer, Ziscosteel. Once a backbone of the national economy,…

Published: 08 Mar 2025 at 14:52hrs | 1988 | by Staff reporter

NSSA is a vehicle for enriching the powerful whilst exploiting the poor!

I already knew that Zimbabwe was hell and a living nightmare for the vast majority of the ordinary citizenry.I was also fully aware that the powerful were the only ones getting richer and richer - whilst millions of Zimbabweans continued t…

Published: 15 Oct 2023 at 09:49hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Did thousands die so that only a few enrich themselves from our minerals and land?

Having just woken up this Saturday morning, and turning on the television - I never expected to be greeted by such a heart-wrenching scene. There was a documentary narrating a harrowing ambush on Mutorahuku Base, in Mhandu, by Rhodesian fo…

Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 08:53hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

What type of person would continue believing endless empty promises by Zimbabwe regime?

Usually, I simply delete any spam in my email, without even bothering to read them - as, quite frankly, I find those messages not only irritating, but also extremely childish and silly.Nonetheless, just out of interest's sake - having igno…

Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 19:17hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why should only ordinary Zimbabweans 'pay the price' whilst ruling elite enjoy lavishness?

For as long as I can remember - and, that goes back three to four decades - the ruling establishment in Zimbabwe has repeatedly alleged that economic hardships being faced by ordinary citizens were just a passing phase, of which, Zimbabwea…

Published: 31 Dec 2022 at 19:44hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

NSSA a curse upon pensioners and vehicle for fleecing Zimbabweans!

As Zimbabwe continues to spiral out of control in an economic vortex - sinking deeper into an abyss - numerous employees are getting laid off from companies without any terminal benefits, becoming more dependent on payouts from the Nationa…

Published: 28 Nov 2022 at 16:07hrs | 6 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

It's time Redcliff Municipality was investigated for its questionable dealings!

For a long time I had foolishly believed the yarn that poor service delivery, or the total lack of, in our small town of Redcliff was due to the non-payment of bills by residents. I was - after attending several meetings with our town fath…

Published: 21 Nov 2022 at 09:45hrs | 804 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why should I be 'balanced and fair' towards those who destroyed millions of Zimbabwean lives?

Occasionally, I do receive accusations that my writings are biased predominantly against the ZANU PF regime - and, that there was a serious lack of balance and fairness in my discourses. I plead guilty to the charges - but, certainly not a…

Published: 08 Nov 2022 at 13:07hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe is definitely open for looting!

For someone who has been around for close to half a century, and four decades of these under the governance (or rather, misgovernance) of the ZANU PF regime, I never for once believed the yarn of â€œremoving criminals around Mugabeâ€ used…

Published: 27 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | 24 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Targeted sanctions greatest single factor that has kept ZANU PF in power

Yesterday, I travelled to Matebeleland South province - and what I witnessed was a disheartening and heartrending trail of economic disaster and devastation, which has been foistered, and allowed to fester unrestrained, by the ZANU PF regi…

Published: 16 Mar 2022 at 11:19hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mnangagwa blames whites for Ziscosteel collapse

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa claims the demise of integrated steelworks company, Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (Ziscosteel), was caused by white people who sabotaged it from the time Zimbabwe got its independence in 1980.Ge said this whi…

Published: 27 Feb 2022 at 07:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

So, Zimbabwe govt promises, again, to reopen ZISCOSTEEL hahahaha!

Most times, it is extremely difficult to tell whether the Zimbabwe government sees us as pure idiots - or, it is they who are the fools!Surely, how can anyone explain the elusive logic behind a regime that finds nothing wrong, or possibly …

Published: 23 Feb 2022 at 19:29hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Redcliff water crisis need to be thoroughly investigated and lasting solution found

Whenever I hear borehole drilling machines roaring and groaning away in my neighbourhood of Redcliff, I always think to myself, "Here goes the sound of failure".Certainly, not failure on the part of the one drilling the borehole - but, fai…

Published: 15 Nov 2021 at 20:38hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chinese worse colonizers than the British, as savagely exploiting our country out of existence

I am a ZISCOSTEEL product. Born and bred in the iron and steel making small town of Redcliff.As with most towns and cities in Zimbabwe - Redcliff was built entirely by companies that opened their operations in the country during colonial R…

Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 19:38hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Traditional rituals for Zisco steel

Traditional leaders and chiefs in Midlands province thronged the Ziscosteel plant in Redcliff as they performed rituals over the weekend as they look forward to it's reopening.Ziscosteel Public Relations Manager Patricia Muzenda said, "We …

Published: 22 Jun 2021 at 13:59hrs | 2 | by Tarisai Mudahondo

Zimbabwe should've learnt how to run country from Rhodesians, not the wearing of colonial wigs

If ever there is anything in Zimbabwe that infuriates me to the core, it is the sight of a once prosperous nation - whereby (irregardless of the numerous glaring racial injustices) the economy was so exceptionally outstanding that even the…

Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 10:22hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

If Rhodesia developed due to exploitation, why isn't Zimbabwe more developed as it's even more exploitative?

Those who know me intimately, are aware that it is nearly impossible to remove me from watching a good game of cricket - more so, when my home country, Zimbabwe, is performing quite well, especially today, as they face Afghanistan - such t…

Published: 03 Mar 2021 at 13:53hrs | 45 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimra lifts Ziscosteel garnishee

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has lifted the garnishee order it imposed on the accounts of the now defunct steelmaker, Ziscosteel bringing relief to the steel company ex-employees who were now failing to get their outstanding mont…

Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

The death of Zimbabwean economic giants

The market landscape of any country is shaped by a few companies that underpin socio-economic activities of that particular nation. These companies are mirrored on the competitive advantages that the country has over its peers regionally o…

Published: 01 Feb 2019 at 14:16hrs | 3 | by Victor Bhoroma

Chamisa targets president Mnangagwa ally

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's close confidante, Local Government minister July Moyo's bid to represent Redcliff in next month's elections will come under scrutiny after opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa's decision to take his …

Published: 23 Jun 2018 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff Reporter

Chinese investor dangles $1 billion for Ziscosteel revival

CHINESE investor, Zhang Li, who is president of R&FA is in Zimbabwe to finalise the implementation of a $1 billion resuscitation of the Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (Ziscosteel), Southern Eye has learnt."He is in the country (Zhang …

Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 05:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Another Mugabe legacy of failure, neglect

There is no doubt that President Robert Mugabe's 37 years at the helm of Zimbabwe have been a disaster to the economy.Every sector of the country's economy has been affected directly or indirectly, but perhaps the biggest manifestation of …

Published: 05 Nov 2017 at 08:07hrs | | by Tapiwa Zivira

Lamentations over closure of industries

A social commentator has lamented the massive closure of the industries in the country with much concerns as to why all this has happened when the nation has a viable government.Mike Winston posted on Facebook that most industries have clo…

Published: 15 Oct 2015 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes

Chinese firm to set up another steel plant in Zimbabwe

Shanghai-based Tsingshan Iron and Steel Group has expressed interest to invest in a second steel plant for Zimbabwe, an official has said.Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet Christian Katsande said the company…

Published: 05 Feb 2014 at 15:48hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Essar Africa's takeover of Ziscosteel yet to be finalised

Essar Africa's $750 million takeover of Ziscosteel has yet to be finalised as 3 prominent individuals have lodged cases in court laying claim to mining assets belonging to Buchwa Iron Mining Company (Bimco) which should be transferred to E…

Published: 25 Nov 2011 at 04:52hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Ziscosteel changes to New Zimbabwe Steel, resumes operations this week

Ziscosteel will assume a new name, New Zimbabwe Steel, when it resumes operations this week, an official has said. Indian conglomerate, Essar Africa Holdings bought control of Ziscosteel from the Government earlier this year in a deal wort…

Published: 02 Aug 2011 at 05:17hrs | | by .

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