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Rise in food deprivation of citizens by Zanu PF irks human rights watchdog
Majority of Zimbabwean companies are reportedly operating at 30% capacity due to biting economy which has resulted to several others folding.The Zimbabwe Congress of trade Unions (ZCTU) reveal...Published: 6 hrs ago | 277 | by Stephen Jakes
Open letter to the President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa
Dear Sir,It is now two years since November 2017 when you and your allies deposed your former leader, the late Robert Mugabe. In the aftermath of the coup you made a lot of promises to Zimbabw...Published: 24 hrs ago | 4148 | by Tinotenda Chihope
Biti doubts Mthuli Ncube's growth figures
Tendai Biti led Parliamentary committee has described Finance minister Mthuli Ncube's projected economic growth for 3% next year as unrealistic given the acute electricity shortages and drought facing...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:56hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Jatropha bio-diesel plant suffers stillbirth
EFFORTS to capacitate the multi-million-dollar Jatropha bio-diesel processing plant in Mount Hampden have been stalled due to logistical challenges, an official has said.Zimbabwe Energy Regula...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:49hrs | 120 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF claims to have people's concerns in mind
DELIBERATIONS at the annual indaba of the ruling party scheduled for Goromonzi, Mashonaland East this week, will mainly focus on "challenges facing the country", particularly prices of basic commoditi...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:48hrs | 78 | by Staff reporter
$1bn road rehab gathers momentum
Government has paid 10 percent upfront for project costs to five contractors that have been chosen to rehabilitate the Chirundu-Harare-Beitbridge road, which is expected to gobble $1 billion.T...Published: 08 Dec 2019 at 11:44hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean student among UK top 10 Rare Rising Stars
Zimbabwean - born economics and finance student, Hlanganiso Matangaidze has been named one of the UK's top 10 Rare Rising Stars for his start-up innovation that has dedicated time to building low-cost...Published: 07 Dec 2019 at 12:11hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
The worse ever political year in Zimbabwe
As we come to the wire of the year 2019, there is nothing to write home about as poverty, hunger and unemployment continue to sting the ordinary people in the country.Looking at the political ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:55hrs | 2360 | by Leonard Koni
Attempted assassination and abduction: The new MDC campaign tools
The opposition MDC has become a pale shadow of itself and has failed to occupy the coveted address in Zimbabwe, the State Presidency of staying at Number One Chancellor Avenue in the party's 20 years ...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 14:53hrs | 2889 | by Elijah Chihota
REVEALED: China plotting to elevate Grace Mugabe to vice Presidency
Former first lady, Grace Mugabe, is reportedly set to make an astonishing return to politics as the country's first vice president, under a 2023 Zimbabwe presidential election plot, which China is all...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 13:51hrs | 7068 | by Nancy Mabaya/Malvin Motsi
Chiwenga files for divorce
VICE-President Constantino Chiwenga (pictured) is on the brink of divorcing his wife, ex model Marry Chiwenga, after the pair had a nasty fallout when he was seriously ill and hospitalised in South Af...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:34hrs | 10915 | by Staff reporter
Kasukwere launches 'Tyson Wabantu' political movement
A group of disgruntled former Zanu-PF members, known as G40 yesterday launched a political movement 'Tyson Wabantu' in Bulawayo, setting a stage for a bruising political battle between Saviour Kasukuw...Published: 06 Dec 2019 at 07:29hrs | 2809 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa dares authorities
In a fresh test for the country's jittery authorities, who stand accused of brutally clamping down on the opposition in recent months, MDC leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday announced a series of meeting...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 06:40hrs | 7919 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa threatened with arrest
Government has threatened to arrest MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and other opposition officials pushing for the ouster of President Emmerson Mnangagwa from power.Information deputy minister Energ...Published: 05 Dec 2019 at 06:33hrs | 2159 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in the UK compete in lifestyles - part 2
Zimbabweans in the UK were irked by a previous article on the zeal by most of them to compete le in life styles. The article concentrated on the nurses who are more blessed with the spirit of competit...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:34hrs | 14160 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Chamisa being fooled by events in Latin America
There are very interesting parallels between political developments in Zimbabwe and in four South American countries, namely Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela. In all these countries, ther...Published: 04 Dec 2019 at 09:01hrs | 1889 | by Bevan Musoko
Do not give the devil undeserved 'credit'
For sure witchcraft and witches do exist for different reasons and purposes. Just like thieves and robbers (another type of witchcraft), they are a menace to society and communities at large. ...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 22:06hrs | 1463 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa.
Chamisa plots final push
THE opposition MDC is ganging up with citizens, civic society, churches and labour to launch a spirited campaign to remove President Emmerson Mnangagwa from power through an initiative they say will b...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:44hrs | 3444 | by Staff reporter
Did Masiyiwa drop a clanger on Zanu-PF?
OTHER than being known as a Christian and a successful telecommunication business person nationally and globally, Strive Masiyiwa continues to be an enigma of our generation. The government fought his...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:26hrs | 4180 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Mthuli Ncube budget statement a fraud, says Biti
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube's 2020 budget statement is in a shambles with several errors and inconsistences in figures compared to those in the proposed estimates of expenditure (Blue Book), former ...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:21hrs | 381 | by Staff rpeorter
RBZ tightens monetary policy
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says it will take measures to counter the threat of high and potentially inflationary money supply growth from the 2020 growth-oriented budget by maintaining a stran...Published: 03 Dec 2019 at 07:04hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa shooting exposes ZANU PF addiction to violence
On Sunday the 1st of December, the violent regime unleashed yet another another section of the state apparatus in their desperate show of power. The ZANU-PF led government has for long come to terms w...Published: 02 Dec 2019 at 08:01hrs | 5602 | by Obey Sithole
Zanu-PF Annual People's Conference: The place to be
ZANU-PF will be holding its 18th National People's Conference from 10 to 15 December 2019, at Goromonzi High School in Mashonaland East Province. This event is not just a mere gathering, but t...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 05:57hrs | 144 | by Khumbulani Vodloza Sibanda
If amnesia is a disease, we are all sick!
Fate and fortune, just as life itself, have a weird sense of humour.Just as Bishop Lazarus was busy narrating the age-old anecdotal tale of the "Arab and The Camel" last week, well, our very o...Published: 01 Dec 2019 at 05:47hrs | 74 | by Bishop Lazarus
Probe rogue RBZ, says Biti
PUBLIC Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson Tendai Biti yesterday said the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) must be removed from being under the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), alleging that the cent...Published: 30 Nov 2019 at 11:49hrs | 724 | by Staff reporter
ZRP shake-up looms, Matanga to go
A SHAKE-UP is imminent in the Zimbabwe Republic Police, with Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga set to be replaced, as President Emmerson Mnangagwa continues to ring changes within the security secto...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:56hrs | 8566 | by Staff reporter
Bring back the multi-currency regime, says Biti
FORMER Finance minister and Harare East legislator Tendai Biti says Zimbabwe needs to reintroduce the multi-currency regime, seek debt cancellation and liberalise the fuel industry, among other interv...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:54hrs | 2774 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa peeps into immortality
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent decision to rename 10 streets in key cities in the country portrays him as a leader desperate to cleanse his tainted record, while immortalising his name in the a...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:52hrs | 825 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF cripples Parly committee meetings
CHAOS continued yesterday in Parliament after the Portfolio Committee on Information and Media chaired by Binga North legislator Prince Dubeko Sibanda (MDC Alliance) was disrupted by Zanu PF legislato...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:43hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's chosen mediator meets Mnangagwa over political instability
FORMER Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and the South Africa-based Oppenheimer family yesterday met President Emmerson Mnangagwa, amid growing concern over political instability which is threateni...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:41hrs | 2842 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe named among Africa's finest safaris
AFRICA's largest online market place for safari holidays on the African continent, SafariBookings, has named Zimbabwe among the continent's finest safari destinations for the year 2019. Zimbab...Published: 29 Nov 2019 at 09:34hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
'Expect steady economic recovery by December 2019' - nonsense, none as long as we remain a pariah state
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 10:52hrs | 1798 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Zanu-PF leadership confident ahead of indaba
THE Zanu-PF leadership is confident that its national conference will be a success. The conference will be held at Goromonzi High School, Mashonaland East Province, from December 10 to 15. The...Published: 28 Nov 2019 at 06:22hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga was planning a coup while in China
RETIRED army general Chiwenga returns from China after four months of plotting against his health. He thanked president Emerson Mnangagwa for giving him a second chance in life. Literally.Zimb...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 07:31hrs | 33636 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
ZITF Company launches 2020 marketing campaign
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has officially launched its 2020 marketing campaign as it builds momentum towards next year's prime exhibitions in Bulawayo. The 61st...Published: 27 Nov 2019 at 06:24hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Tshinga Dube unites ex-ZPRA cadres
Former War Veterans minister, Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube's official book launch in Bulawayo on Friday turned into a mini-reunion of some the leading ZPRA cadres, who reminisced on their experiences ...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:58hrs | 3010 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF-MDC tiff set to spill into Parliament sitting this Tuesday
THE tiff between Zanu-PF and opposition MDC supporters could spill into parliament sitting during resumption this Tuesday with National Assembly Speaker Jacob Mudenda yet to find a solution to the acr...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:50hrs | 841 | by newzimbabwe
Why Joice Mujuru failed to succeed Mugabe
FELLOW compatriots, where is madam Joice Mujuru? Is it game over for madam Mujuru? I posit that if she is to do her homework she can still maintain her political relevance. At a fireside conversation ...Published: 26 Nov 2019 at 07:30hrs | 2860 | by Nyasha Machimbira
Zimbabweans prefer Mzembi - Chamisa coupling?
Zimbabweans are yearning for progressive politics culminating into a proper development agenda, and this can only be achieved by coupling of young and progressive elements across political divide. ...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 20:52hrs | 8649 | by Elvis Dzvene
'Democratic space shrinks under Mnangagwa rule'
ZIMBABWE's democratic space continues to shrink under President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule despite government claims that several good laws have been crafted or aligned with the Constitution in line wi...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 07:00hrs | 662 | by Staff reporter
High time Chamisa chose a jacket that fits him
"A jack of all trades is a master of none" is an old English adage that simply means a person cannot be an expert in all things. This saying should be rung in Mr Chamisa's ears as he is currently biti...Published: 25 Nov 2019 at 06:28hrs | 2217 | by Innocent Mujeri
Has Mnangagwa failed?
This is not an apology for ED as president of Zimbabwe, but a careful examination of the facts. Emerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa popularly known as Ngwena has been president of Zimbabwe for more than a year...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:45hrs | 1403 | by Lovemore 'Briggs Ojugo' Sibanda Ph.D.
MPs in near fist-fight over Command Agric
TEMPERS flared yesterday as legislators nearly fought each other when Chegutu MP Dextor Nduna (Zanu PF) and his Mberengwa North counterpart, Tafanana Zhou disrupted a Public Accounts Committee meeting...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 17:22hrs | 1468 | by Staff reporter
What is sphere of our influence in the global village?
IT is the ability and willingness to stay in your club. What is one's club? It is the body of those who share common beliefs and values. When Robert Mugabe stormed out of the British Commonwealth of N...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:40hrs | 48 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
EU not happy with pace of Zimbabwe reforms
European Union (EU) ambassador to Zimbabwe Timo Olkkkonen says Brussels is not happy with the pace of reforms in the country, especially the realignment of laws to the constitution.Olkkonen (T...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:36hrs | 163 | by Staff reporter
The glue that keeps Zanu-PF intact
THE need for political parties to build themselves into formidable units where oneness, loyalty, discipline and an unambiguous unidirectional course is followed has remained a huge pie in the sky with...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:16hrs | 1110 | by Vincent Gono
Let's wield the whip if need be
No matter how many times it is told, the fable of "The Arab and the Camel" is never time-worn.Instead, it continues to hold an incredibly powerful reverence and relevance.Not surprisin...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:04hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe was 'extremely crude and vulgar', says Tshinga Dube
FORMER First Lady Grace Mugabe's language was foul, vulgar and stinking to the heavens, a sign of immaturity in politics, veteran freedom fighter and former Cabinet Minister Retired Colonel Tshinga Du...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 09:59hrs | 5872 | by Staff Reporter
When Political Power turns to Misbehaviour: Part 1
In the life of representative democracy, political authority and the holding of public office is in the behalf of most, if not all, members of society - the collective good. Motivation in leadership i...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 09:06hrs | 1178 | by Gift Tawanda, M
Mnangagwa's rise to democracy so weak
The latest events this week have cast a dark cloud on the future of the country, showing signs and symptoms of the dearth of democracy.Our government has again scored an own goal and caught at...Published: 23 Nov 2019 at 07:17hrs | 1612 | by Leonard Koni
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