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'Mnangagwa leadership hurting us'
Opposition Build Zimbabwe Alliance leader Noah Manyika says Zimbabweans are suffering because they are tolerating bad leadership, which is failing to deal with their challenges.Manyika's state...Published: 14 hrs ago | 2322 | by Staff reporter
New Zupco buses come to Bulawayo
FIVE of the 39 new Zupco buses which were commissioned recently are coming to Bulawayo to service urban routes. This comes in the wake of Government slashing fares by 50 percent resulting in fares for...Published: 14 hrs ago | 1140 | by Staff reporter
Demand for Zupco up
Demand for Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) buses has spiked and the public transport operator is set to take delivery of 300 more coaches in a major leap for the country's mass transpo...Published: 22 hrs ago | 1869 | by Staff reporter
Feja Feja policies render thousands stranded in the CBD
The MDC is concerned with how the transport situation has deteriorated over the past few days due to Zanu PF's incompetency, inconsistency and inability to make the right decisions.A country r...Published: 22 May 2019 at 11:10hrs | 3581 | by Jacob Mafume
WATCH: Chaos as passengers enter ZUPCO bus through windows
Commuters in Harare resorted to entering ZUPCU buses using windows after the door was overly crowded with people trying to get a seat inside the vehicles which charge $0.50 per trip.Photos tak...Published: 22 May 2019 at 10:58hrs | 5346 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zupco will work, commuters call for timetable adjustments
COMMUTERS have called on ZUPCO to adjust timetables to cater for all workers as well as also expand on areas covered.Currently, the Zupco buses operate between 5am and 7pm, which affects those...Published: 22 May 2019 at 10:36hrs | 3005 | by Staff reporter
RTGS$ slides by 31% on interbank market
Traders at three commercial banks said the RTGS$ had weakened to a low of 4.6 against the greenback compared to 3.5 at the opening of trading on Tuesday, its biggest drop in a day since the interbank ...Published: 22 May 2019 at 06:29hrs | 4164 | by Reuters
Kombi operators shut down Bulawayo
Public transporters in Bulawayo have withdrawn kombis from the road in protests against fuel price hikes and what they termed unfair competition from gove...Published: 22 May 2019 at 05:55hrs | 14874 | by Methusi Ncube
Duty on fuel reduced by half
Government has reduced duty on diesel and petrol to cushion consumers from the effects of the latest round of fuel price increases, an official in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has ...Published: 21 May 2019 at 23:21hrs | 977 | by Staff reporter
Govt slashes Zupco fares
Government has, with effect from today, slashed Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) bus fares by 50 percent, for both urban and rural trips, a situation that will see urban travellers paying 50 ...Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:22hrs | 1537 | by Staff reporter
Kombi operators hike fares
Transport operators in Mutare have hiked fares for short distance trips by 50 cents, claiming loss of business due to fuel shortages. Commuter omnibuses to Dangamvura, Fern Valley and Zimunya yesterda...Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:12hrs | 1883 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa launches 'operation restore sanity' in urban centres
The Mnangagwa led government has advised that the ZUPCO bus fares on operation restore sanity have reduced by 50% with effect from 21, May 2019. This has been necessitated by the need to cushion the t...Published: 20 May 2019 at 17:35hrs | 8113 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa govt's failures may trigger public anger
Over the past year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government have totally ignored calls from Zimbabweans to change the corrupt and inefficient way in which government is run. Zimbabweans from a...Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:19hrs | 1304 | by Martin Tarusenga
Mnangagwa's govt targets 1 000 strong Zupco fleet
GOVERNMENT plans to acquire up to 1 000 buses to strengthen Zupco's fleet, with a long-term plan of increasing the fleet to more than 3 000 buses as part of efforts to boost mass urban transport....Published: 15 May 2019 at 07:37hrs | 1615 | by Staff reporter
Parastatals to be privatised in six months, says official
The government expects to find investors for state enterprises earmarked for partial privatisation and tie up the deals in the next six months, an official has said.Zimbabwe has 107 state-owne...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:25hrs | 406 | by Staff reporter
Kombis hike fares
Hundreds of commuters in Harare were yesterday left stranded after commuter omnibus operators hiked fares in most part of the city, citing fuel shortages.The Zimbabwe United passenger Company ...Published: 08 May 2019 at 06:34hrs | 11040 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa wants workers' salaries reviewed?
President Mnangagwa has implored employers to review salaries and conditions of service for their workers to improve their living standards. Addressing the nation on the eve of the 2019 ...Published: 01 May 2019 at 08:31hrs | 1317 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's workers' day message: 'Restore workers' dignity'
Press statement by His Excellency, E.D. Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, on the occasion of the Workers' Day celebrations 1 May 2019 Fellow workers ...Published: 01 May 2019 at 08:23hrs | 464 | by President Mnangagwa
The rationale behind Mnangagwa's pro-poor interventions
Since October last year prices of most basic commodities and services have been on an upward trajectory making life difficult for the majority of people. Manufacturers, retailers and other sup...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:49hrs | 176 | by Khumbulani Vodlaza Sibanda
Realizing your dreams in the age of austerity
Zimbabwe's 2019 National Budget Statement, which was presented under the theme "Austerity for Prosperity," is generally aimed at correcting the fiscal imbalance that is mainly responsible for high inf...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 08:59hrs | 895 | by Mapozho Saruchera
Is there the biblical 'Lot's wife' among us?
Given the green light, Chinese run bakeries can supply enough cheap bread to the nation. Who remembers Vivon Bread suppliers that gave other large bakeries a run for their money resulting in them cryi...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 17:53hrs | 1875 | by Tondorindo
FULL TEXT: President Mnangagwa's full Independence speech
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today delivered his first Independent speech at the national Sports Stadium. In the speech Mnangagwa paid tribute to the victims of Cyclone Idai both from Zimbabwe...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 20:41hrs | 3877 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'The wage of sin is death' Linda Masarira says
The wage of sin is death and one reaps what he or she sows- these have been the adages that have made so many people in Zimbabwe and in Africa at large to invest much of their energy results i.e the h...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 10:53hrs | 2528 | by Linda Masarira
Mnangagwa sees end to commuter woes
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned 39 of 300 buses Government has secured as part of measures to address the plight of commuters that are being ripped off by unscrupulous private operators. ...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:00hrs | 2104 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa commissions first batch of new Zupco buses
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sent off 28 buses out of the 800 that were ordered by government to Zupco, to start operating and once again make the parastatal the transporter of choice.Spea...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 21:28hrs | 7053 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Zupco receives new buses
Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco has received a new fleet of buses that will serve urban and rural commuters which will be commissioned this week.The new buses are expected to compleme...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 15:58hrs | 7689 | by Ndou Paul
Zupco's new buses expected this week
A new fleet of buses that will serve urban and rural commuters will be commissioned this week, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.He said this at State House yesterday during a special Inde...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 09:58hrs | 938 | by Staff reporter
Kombi crisis hits Harare
COMMUTERS were left stranded on Monday night as transport blues hit the capital due to fuel shortages.Commuters had to part with at least $3 to $5 for a one way trip in the wake of fuel shorta...Published: 03 Apr 2019 at 15:37hrs | 3242 | by Staff reporter
UZ students snub Zupco, complain over kombi fare hikes
Kombi fares for University of Zimbabwe students were hiked to $1,50 from $1, causing an uproar amongst students not resident at the institution.However, the university has said the students ha...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 17:12hrs | 3975 | by Staff reporter
Revisiting the ZUPCO urban transportation model
The re-introduction of ZUPCO buses to ply urban routes in the aftermath of January fuel protests was a welcome move for most urban commuters. This is largely because commuter omnibus operators had tak...Published: 19 Mar 2019 at 13:58hrs | 3538 | by Victor Bhoroma
Building national confidence
And so the old Indian tale is told. When the country became infested with venomous cobra snakes, government, in its wisdom, reacted with a smart snake stabilisation programme.A dollar for ever...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 08:38hrs | 95 | by Zifiso Masiye
Govt shelling $700 daily per bus in Zupco deal
Government is paying as much as $700 a day per every hired bus in its deal with private public transport operators that are partnering struggling State-owned Zupco.This came out when Local Gov...Published: 07 Mar 2019 at 07:00hrs | 2802 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe liberalises fuel importation
The government has with immediate effect liberalised the importation of fuel to large companies with free funds, reiterated its stance on the modernisation the mass public transportation system under ...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 22:38hrs | 1724 | by Staff reporter
Zupco in bid to boost fleet
Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) is inviting bidders from suitable suppliers for semi luxury buses as it fails to meet transport demands. In an advertisement the bus company advised intereste...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 14:42hrs | 672 | by Staff reporter
Stranded ZUPCO appeals for more buses
The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) is appealing for tenders from experienced transport service providers to supply them with more buses after it was hit by massive withdrawal from previous ...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 08:15hrs | 3423 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Let's shame our detractors, cdes! Give Mnangagwa a chance
There are times when I really think we Zimbabweans are very ungrateful. All we do is moan, curse, rant, rave, and practically do anything to show our people's President, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnan...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 18:27hrs | 635 | by Tony Namate
Beggar-thy-neighbour protectionist policy is decadent
Reports that the Zimbabwean government wants to liberalize fuel imports is a very significant development that will go a long way towards solving the country's artificial fuel shortages once and for a...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 11:06hrs | 726 | by Colls Ndlovu
Cycle of Zimbabwe protests has shortened to intervals of about four months
AN independent policy research organisation says the country is likely to experience more protests until the government addresses issues of concern to the majority of Zimbabweans.Speaking at t...Published: 03 Mar 2019 at 00:55hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
'We'll die for Mnangagwa'
The Zanu-PF Youth League has said it is ready to die for President Mnangagwa and defend his grand vision to revitalise Zimbabwe's economy which has been in the doldrums. Youth League national ...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 18:09hrs | 161 | by Staff reporter
Zupco deal unsustainable
Last month, government allowed a fleet of private buses to join forces with the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) in servicing cities and towns so as to counter the high transport costs that w...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 17:57hrs | 537 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths say they're ready to die for Mnangagwa
The Zanu-PF Youth League has said it is ready to die for President Mnangagwa and defend his grand vision to revitalise Zimbabwe's economy which has been in the doldrums.Youth League national s...Published: 01 Mar 2019 at 09:55hrs | 2124 | by Staff Reporter
Zupco buses fast disappearing in many suburb
Fuel queues have resurfaced in Harare with commuter operators taking advantage of the situation to hike fares, while Zupco buses are fast disappearing in many suburbs of Harare, leaving thousands of c...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 21:15hrs | 3376 | by Staff reporter
Zupco expects 200 buses
Government is expecting delivery of 200 buses to boost the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) fleet, as it steps up efforts to modernise the urban mass transport system. In an interview...Published: 27 Feb 2019 at 06:30hrs | 1148 | by Staff reporter
Govt works on goods price structure
GOVERNMENT is developing a framework for providing basic commodities at fair and affordable prices within the next two months.President Emmerson Mnangagwa has already given his blessings to th...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:45hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter
Fairly priced goods by April promises govt
Government is presently developing the framework for providing basic commodities at fair and affordable prices within the next two months.President Emmerson Mnangagwa has already given his ble...Published: 24 Feb 2019 at 06:32hrs | 463 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF only listens to violent rebellion!
The recent violent protests that rocked most Zimbabwe cities between 14 and 16 January 2019, have offered enough proof that the only way the ZANU PF regime will ever seriously listen to the people's g...Published: 21 Feb 2019 at 10:51hrs | 1349 | by Peace Chiwara Marangwanda
Lest you invite bad omens
Much has been said and discussed about the vetting and subsequent compensation of war collaborators but to date there is no substance. Most of these people are now in the twilight zone of their lives ...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 15:27hrs | 654 | by Thomas Murisa
ZUPCO buses disappear
ZUPCO buses reportedly disappeared from the road in Bulawayo and some parts of Harare on Tuesday rendering commuters stranded.ZUPCO buses were introduced by government under a special fa...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 07:05hrs | 8508 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Redefining the role of government in an economy
The Zimbabwean economy has over the years been largely dominated by the government as the law maker, the regulator, business owner (competitor/supplier), consumer, financier and tax collector at the s...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 22:55hrs | 279 | by Victor Bhoroma
NRZ slashes commuter train fares
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has announced that it is charging $1 for a return trip on its City-Cowdray Park route while its multiple ride ticket has been slashed to $5 from $9.NRZ ...Published: 17 Feb 2019 at 07:50hrs | 451 | by Staff reporter
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