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Zimbabwe turns to nuclear enrichment, with help from Russia
TROUBLED by a recurring electricity crisis, Zimbabwe agreed terms with Russia to engage in uranium exploration and enrichment in a bid to begin generation, Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo revealed this...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 08:13hrs | 2522 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa's govt must address economic fundamentals
As prices of basic commodities continue to skyrocket amid indications that a family of six now requires at least $1 684 to be able to survive through just one month, there is need for stakeholders —...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 07:46hrs | 230 | by Editorial - Newsday
Zanu-PF getting ready for 2023 elections
ZANU-PF is like a sleeping giant which is often teased by smaller political parties which have no political ideology, but those parties remain teaser bulls, nothing more. The party works in ve...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 07:31hrs | 210 | by Elijah Chihota
Murowa Diamonds swindled in aircraft purchase deal
RIO Tinto-run Murowa Diamonds (Pvt) Ltd was allegedly swindled of $85 000 by Wilderness Safaris Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd after the latter failed to supply an aircraft despite having received the full paymen...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:53hrs | 532 | by Staff reporter
US regime change in Zimbabwe getting brazenly silly
Some of us were not surprised because there was really nothing to be surprised about! When Job Sikhala announced his party would remove constitutionally elected President Mnangagwa before 2023, we kne...Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:39hrs | 760 | by Isdore Guvamombe
'Ignorance of failing to see sanction will go if have free elections, makes us a laughing stock' admit prodigal son
"At the heart of Zimbabwe's tragedy, is the existence of adults who lack the critical thinking to understand that SANCTIONS will go away if Mnangagwa simply followed the Zimbabwean constitution. Such ...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 16:29hrs | 450 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Austerity measures: Is Zimbabwe drinking poisoned chalice?
On September 7, 2018, Mthuli Ncube was appointed as Zimbabwe's Finance minister. Being a technocrat he is, his appointment brought a breath of fresh air. At least, Zanu-PF was breaking with its past o...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 15:18hrs | 391 | by Cliff Chiduku
Zimbabwe lags behind on fiscal transparency: US
THE United States (US) government has said in a report that Zimbabwe is still lagging behind in terms of fiscal transparency.The 2019 Fiscal Transparency Report, which was prepared by the US S...Published: 20 Aug 2019 at 07:29hrs | 1126 | by Staff Reporter
SADC leaders 'united and emphatic on removal of sanctions' - what do they know, sanctions are staying
In an exclusive interview with ZBC News on the sidelines of the ongoing 39th SADC Summit in Tanzania President Mnangagwa said he is pleased with the fruitful discussions at the summit regarding issues...Published: 19 Aug 2019 at 11:27hrs | 403 | by Nomusa Garikai
Zimbabwe ready to engage the world, says Magufule
NEW Sadc chairperson Tanzanian President Dr John Magufuli yesterday called on the international community to remove sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe, saying the country has "now opened a new chapter and ...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 09:36hrs | 191 | by Staff reporter
3 Chiadzwa panners die in mine shaft collapse
THREE illegal diamond miners died in Chiadzwa on Wednesday night after a mine shaft they were working on at a Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC) field reportedly collapsed.Manicaland...Published: 17 Aug 2019 at 08:33hrs | 854 | by Staff reporter
This Zimbabwe situation simply cannot go on
THIS is a message to those who currently hold power in Zimbabwe. I do not really care about how you got into this position, but now that you are there, we need to ask you what you are going to use tha...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 08:25hrs | 1533 | by Eddie Cross
Mozambican faces deportation for overstaying
A SUSPECTED Mozambican diamond dealer was nabbed in Mutare for overstaying in the country and is now facing deportation.Lebbe Ninema (29), who was represented by Mutare lawyer Farai Matinhure,...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:34hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
NPRC reduced to a lobby group fails to put closure on human rights violations
The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission has been reduced to a mere lobby group as some people within the Junta led government continue to meddle in the business of the Commission that is mean...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 07:27hrs | 44 | by Makho Precious Moyo
Bosso eye first away three points
HIGHLANDERS are targeting their first set of three points on the road when they clash with perennial rivals, Caps United, at the National Sports Stadium on Sunday. The last time Bosso won a ga...Published: 16 Aug 2019 at 00:03hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Commissioners to investigate Obert Mpofu named
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has constituted a Commission of Inquiry to investigate Zanu-PF secretary for Administration Obert Mpofu and other individuals fingered in corrupt dealings by the ZANU-PF Y...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 20:08hrs | 2858 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF getting ready for 2023 elections
ZANU PF is like a sleeping giant which is often teased by smaller political parties which have no political ideology. The Party works in very mysterious ways to such an extent that when people think i...Published: 14 Aug 2019 at 14:34hrs | 658 | by Elijah Chihota
Patrick Zhuwao talks tough
Zimbabwe sadly remembers its heroes and heroines whilst the World commemorates the United Nations International Youth Day. The liberation struggle that dismantled the yoke of colonialism was executed ...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 18:18hrs | 5924 | by Patrick Zhuwao
Zacc boss faces integrity test
NEW Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) chair Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo faces her first big test over allegations of wrongdoing involving her husband, Foreign Affairs minister Sibusiso Moyo....Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 08:08hrs | 1342 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa admin scores high on investment drive
THE Government's decision to rescind indigenisation laws which made the country unpleasant to foreign direct investment has seen the drive to attract investment registering significant gains, Presiden...Published: 12 Aug 2019 at 07:54hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter
Mangala ends goal-drought in Dynamos victory
Ngandu Mangala ended his 17-match goal drought when he netted the opening goal in Dynamos' 2-0 victory over Mushowani Stars on Sunday.The DR Congo-born striker had last hit the target on the o...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 21:54hrs | 1171 | by Staff reporter
A year gone life has become worse in Zimbabwe
Since President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa's election win in 2018 pitting MDC-Alliance Nelson Chamisa to lead the nation, life has become worse and it seems to be a daunting task for this new republi...Published: 11 Aug 2019 at 10:11hrs | 422 | by Leonard Koni
Bosso wear underdogs tag against Rhinos
NEVER has a team gone into a home encounter as clear cut underdogs yet this is exactly the situation that Bulawayo giants Highlanders find themselves in as they collide with title darkhorses, Black Rh...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:52hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
'Jealously guard and defend our peace'
Address by his Excellency President Mnangagwa marking his first elective year in office, 30th July 2019. This month marks one year since our watershed d...Published: 10 Aug 2019 at 08:49hrs | 310 | by President Mnangagwa
Zacc must catch big fish, not frogs!
ZIMBABWE Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) chairperson Loice Matanda-Moyo is currently hogging the public limelight — for good reasons.Since being appointed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa i...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 15:07hrs | 671 | by Dumisani Muleya
Mthuli Ncube doing the right things as Zimbabwe's trade deficit contracts by 60%
ZIMBABWE'S trade deficit contracted by 60% to $542, 3 million between February and June this year due to foreign currency shortages for imports as well as a drop in the budget deficit.Trade fi...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 07:38hrs | 577 | by Staff reporter
Youth NGO demands list of Matebeleland South EPOs
A NON-GOVERMENTAL organisation, Community Youth Development Trust (CYDT), has petitioned government to release names of companies that were allocated Exclusive Prospective Orders (EPOs) in Matebelelan...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 07:55hrs | 411 | by Staff reporter
No free Chinese lunch
CONSTRUCTION of the US$100 million six-storey new Parliament building in Mt Hampden, Harare, is well ahead of schedule, with the Chinese contractors working round the clock.This is good news t...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:30hrs | 1714 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu
Matanga seeks to be excused from Grace Mugabe's US$4m lawsuit
Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga, who is being sued by a Lebanese businessman together with former First Lady Grace Mugabe in a US$4 million defamation lawsuit, has approached the High Court...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:26hrs | 681 | by Staff reporter
Bosso pray for Princely performance
HIGHLANDERS coach Mandla Mpofu is hoping that Prince Dube can take his form from the international level to club action when Bosso host Chapungu in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League (PSL) tie at Ba...Published: 07 Aug 2019 at 09:25hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Masomere hits out at Manica Diamonds
Former Manica Diamonds coach Luke Masomere, who was sacked on Sunday, has claimed that the club is struggling financially and it failed to back him on the transfer market to achieve the set targets....Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 07:40hrs | 1186 | by Staff reporter
Policy inconsistency hurting economy
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) reintroduced the Zimbabwean Dollar and outlawed the use of multicurrencies on the local market on the 24th of June 2019, despite widespread concerns on burning the m...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 09:12hrs | 1997 | by Victor Bhoroma
Masomere dismissal explained
MANICA Diamonds chairman Masimba Chihowa yesterday said they have begun the hunt for a substantive coach to replace veteran Luke Masomere who was sacked following a depressing run of form. The...Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 07:36hrs | 1006 | by Staff reporter
Like Masomere fired
Self-proclaimed doctor of football Luke 'Vahombe' Masomere has been fired after signing a one-year renewable contract with newly formed Mutare-based club, Manica Diamonds. The club is owned by...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 16:31hrs | 2100 | by Ndou Paul
Famous ghosts that saved lives
Though stories of the dead returning from the afterlife to involve themselves in the affairs of the living are as old as humanity, they still send chills down many people's spines.When terrify...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 10:12hrs | 419 | by Tendai Chara
Mzembi accomplice acquitted of theft charges
FORMER Tourism minister Walter Mzembi's accomplice in the case of theft of trust property valued US$1,8 million, which was fundraised for the 2013 United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) con...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:54hrs | 1365 | by Staff reporter
Rahman Gumbo keeps his options open
RAHMAN GUMBO says he will keep his options open if an offer comes from Zifa for him to become the next Warriors coach. The 55-year old gaffer, who was part of the technical team led by Sunday ...Published: 03 Aug 2019 at 09:22hrs | 1358 | by Staff Reporter
Prices of goods set to skyrocket
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday announced a three-fold increase in electricity tariffs and raised tax on fuel imports in addition to raising the cost of obtaining government services in a midt...Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 08:13hrs | 4571 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube piles more misery
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday announced a three-fold increase in electricity tariffs and raised tax on fuel imports in addition to raising the cost of obtaining government services in a midt...Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 08:04hrs | 1859 | by Staff reporter
Phiri return boosts Bosso
HIGHLANDERS coach Mandla Mpofu's right-back headache could be over following the return of McClive Phiri who has been cleared by the team doctors to resume action following an injury.Phiri cou...Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 08:03hrs | 576 | by Staff reporter
Green Machine primed for tough Platinum smelters
Caps United coach Lloyd Chitembwe is expecting a tough, but entertaining match when his side meets with champions FC Platinum in tomorrow's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Mandava Stadium....Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 08:00hrs | 413 | by Staff reporter
Gold export earnings drop
ZIMBABWE'S gold export earnings decreased by 32,9 percent to US$500 million in the first half of this year compared to about US$670 million recorded in the same period last year. Speaking duri...Published: 02 Aug 2019 at 07:48hrs | 135 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube repeals indigenisation law
Zimbabwe's government has repealed legislation which give Zimbabweans the right to take over and control foreign-owned companies.The indigenisation law requires all companies to be at least 51...Published: 01 Aug 2019 at 22:08hrs | 4582 | by BBC
Britain's New African Empire
Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange control over $1trillion worth of Africa’s resources in just five commodities – oil, gold, diamonds, coal and platinum. My research for the NGO, War on...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 10:16hrs | 4518 | by Mark Curtis
Warriors begin life after Mhofu
ZIMBABWE'S Warriors begin life without Sunday "Mhofu'' Chidzambwa when they face Mauritius at the George V Stadium in Curepipe today with the bunch of home-grown talent seeking to get their African Na...Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:09hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
Dynamos beat Harare City
Dynamos 1 - 0 Harare CityDynamos collected maximum points against Harare City in a Match-day 16 encounter played at Rufaro Stadium on Saturday.Archford Gutu scored the only goal of the mat...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 17:08hrs | 1538 | by Staff reporter
Dembare won't miss Katema, Sadomba
DYNAMOS will be without their two top strikers Evans Katema and Edward Sadomba for their clash against Harare City in the Harare derby at Rufaro Stadium today, but the team's technical team is not wor...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:27hrs | 308 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army hails Russia ties
Commander Zimbabwe Defence Forces General Philip Valerio Sibanda has hailed the historic cordial relations that exist between Zimbabwe and Russia which date back to the days of the liberation struggle...Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 16:15hrs | 383 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC calls for Sibusiso Moyo's arrest
The Nelson Chamisa led MDC challenged the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) chairperson Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo to "investigate and arrest" her husband Foreign Affairs Minister Sibusiso Mo...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:32hrs | 7125 | by newzimbabwe
Bosso, Chiefs match cancelled
THE much-awaited Castle Lager Premier Soccer League derby pitting Highlanders and Bulawayo Chiefs has been called off as Bosso have more than three players in the Warriors' squad. Goalkeeper A...Published: 26 Jul 2019 at 08:31hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
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