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Khupe congress blocked
UNCERTAINTY looms over the MDC-T extraordinary congress which had been pencilled for July 31, amid reports that the police have refused to clear the event citing COVID-19 regulations which restrict ga...Published: 08 Jul 2020 at 18:32hrs | 7931 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa courts unrest
Zimbabweans celebrated in their tens of thousands when the military ousted Robert Mugabe and installed Emmerson Mnangagwa as president. Two-and-a-half years later, the party is over.Mnanga...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:13hrs | 778 | by Bloomberg
The mystery of Zimbabwe politics currently on display
ABOUT four months ago the Supreme Court of Zimbabwe ruled in favour of Thokozani Khupe in a matter in which there was an argument relating to the legitimacy of her leadership of MDC (T) and Nelson Cha...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:39hrs | 529 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Zimbabwe won't pull out of CITES
ZIMBABWE will not pull out of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) in order to sell its stockpile of ivory tasks worth US$600 million, the Minister of Environment, Clima...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 11:07hrs | 515 | by Staff reporter
ZAPU needs Shona president
Zapu is at crossroads as they seek to replace the late Dr Dumiso Dabengwa. Zapu has two big challenges on its hands. They need to rebrand big time if they are to survive until the next election and be...Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 20:39hrs | 2256 | by Juliet Gumede
It's not a train smash, Cde Zivhu
THE firing of Killer Zivhu from Zanu-PF, and the looming loss of his parliamentary seat obviously is a sad development for Chivi South constituency.This invidious development got me to remembe...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 07:04hrs | 1673 | by George Machanja
The Dalish Nguwaya saga, Justice or scape goat
For the past few months Zimbabwe was gripped with news of corruption involving The first family in particular Collins Mnangagwa and his associate DALISH Nguwaya the local representative of a medical c...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 13:47hrs | 923 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Schools not producing PPE
THE majority of government schools in rural and urban areas are not producing personal protective equipment (PPE) owing to material and financial resource constraints, contrary to claims by authoritie...Published: 15 Jun 2020 at 07:47hrs | 444 | by Staff reporter
Khupe is being used by the system to foment turmoil
THE opposition MDC is in the middle of a political crisis, with rival groups fighting for the heart and soul of a party whose founding leader Morgan Tsvangirai made decisions that are now at the centr...Published: 05 Jun 2020 at 09:16hrs | 4131 | by Staff reporter
How Zimbabwe can return to economic glory days
Former Economic Planning and Investment Promotion minister Tapiwa Mashakada (TM) believes Zimbabwe can return to its glory days of the early 1980s when the economy was stable and end poverty. He discu...Published: 01 Jun 2020 at 08:51hrs | 510 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF in dilemma over Mutodi
ZANU-PF Mashonaland East structures are reportedly in dilemma on whether to expel the embattled former Information deputy minister Energy Mutodi from the party following his fallout with party leaders...Published: 28 May 2020 at 08:17hrs | 7503 | by Staff reporter
Zec considers by-election options
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) is crafting an operational framework to pave way for the "safe resumption" of by-elections following an indefinite suspension of all electoral activities....Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:10hrs | 297 | by Staff reporter
The Zimbabwean dilemma: Currently there is no alternative to Zanu-PF
The dilemma of the suffering Zimbabweans who have hope in the opposition is engraved in class struggle spiced up by intra-party fighting, tribalism, nepotism, domination for purposes of exploitation w...Published: 21 May 2020 at 19:42hrs | 4159 | by Chadya Tapiwa Diamond
Teacher union resists push to reopen schools under indefinite lockdown
The Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe has insisted that no schools should open during country's Covid-19 indefinite lockdown without the government committing to ring fence safety of learne...Published: 17 May 2020 at 15:19hrs | 1915 | by Taruberekera Masara
Constitutionalism versus Populism: A tale of the MDC-Alliane's dilemma
THE genesis of problems daunting MDC today can clearly be traced back to 2016, if not earlier as the party has a brave tendency of choosing populism over constitutionalism, sad story from the same "de...Published: 17 May 2020 at 09:20hrs | 246 | by Khumbulani Vodloza Sibanda
Govt to use warehouses, churches as isolation centres
GOVERNMENT is in a quandary to find alternative infrastructure for quarantining returning citizens from neighbouring countries and the overseas whose numbers are expected to increase.NewsDay W...Published: 16 May 2020 at 07:49hrs | 820 | by Staff reporter
'RBZ higher denominations much ado about nothing'
THE soon-to-be-introduced higher cash denominations by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is too little too late and will be of no effect unless the local currency is stabilised, analysts have said....Published: 15 May 2020 at 08:21hrs | 1505 | by Staff reporter
Community broadcasting remains a strategic missing connection in Zimbabwe
It is a fact though debateable that the new generation of our children can hardly read the vernacular or mother tongue and are not even inclined to write properly because we still believe it's backwar...Published: 12 May 2020 at 13:35hrs | 462 | by John T Chirinda
Recalling MDC Alliance MPs: Mudenda scored own goal
SOME of us once warned Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi to release the $7,5 million to the rightful party with immediate effect, but he decided otherwise.Had he followed that advice, he would ...Published: 11 May 2020 at 08:22hrs | 7825 | by KK
Opposition caught in ethical dilemma
MANAGEMENT guru Gillyher describes an ethical dilemma as a situation where there is no obvious right or wrong decision, but there is a right or wrong answer. An ethical dilemma is a conflict between c...Published: 11 May 2020 at 08:21hrs | 992 | by Kennedy Kaitano
Chamisa's MDC Alliance faces huge moral test
The Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance is indeed between a rock and a hard place in a game of political brinkmanship that has seen the Thokozani Khupe-led MDC-T recalling four legislators from Parliament...Published: 08 May 2020 at 00:36hrs | 1697 | by Staff reporter
MDC legislators plot to desert Chamisa …as the recalling of the four MPs triggers fear
Fear has gripped the MDC Nelson Chamisa faction following the recalling of four legislators from Parliament this Tuesday, with some legislators now contemplating ditching Chamisa to save their politic...Published: 07 May 2020 at 20:44hrs | 3169 | by Innocent Mujeri
Rise and shine Zimbabwe
After attending a burial of my sister in February, in Plumtree, it was only normal that we would gather, lighten the moment a little bit and catch up as close family and extended family alike. It was ...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:18hrs | 882 | by Mandlenkosi Siziba
Digital library implementation and roll out - Case for Zimbabwe
There are basically 2 routes to do this. Do it your self or hire a pro. Which ever way you opt for a few things remain the same;(1.) If you choose to implement your own library, the first step...Published: 05 May 2020 at 08:14hrs | 172 | by Robert Ndlovu
The dead Zimbabweans light fire to the UK authorities
Death and funeral rituals in Zimbabwe are deeply rooted in the cultural beliefs, traditions, and indigenous religions of the continent. They are guided by the country's view of existence after death a...Published: 04 May 2020 at 09:02hrs | 6738 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Reinstate ZJC children's literature in English
ENCOURAGED by the open platform characterising the amendment of the old school curriculum, allow me space to share my concerns with readers and stakeholders about the discontinuation of the teaching o...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 11:43hrs | 199 | by Patrick katsaura
Mnangagwa's govt has no solution to price hikes
GOVERNMENT has admitted it has no solution to price hikes after retailers defied an order to reduce prices of basic commodities.Industry minister Sekai Nzenza yesterday confirmed government wa...Published: 30 Apr 2020 at 07:29hrs | 760 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's real trouble will come after lockdown, says vendors
NATIONAL Vendors Union Zimbabwe (Navuz) chairperson Sten Zvorwadza (SZ) says informal traders face a huge task of restarting their businesses after the lockdown. Zvorwadza recently had a lengthy inter...Published: 26 Apr 2020 at 22:37hrs | 7376 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe opposition continues to be plagued by division and confusion
The recent Supreme Court ruling that Nelson Chamisa's leadership of the MDC is illegitimate because his appointment infringed the founding constitution of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC-T) ha...Published: 25 Apr 2020 at 07:27hrs | 947 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Triple threat of COVID-19, food shortages and economic crisis
Some restrictions of an initial 21-day lockdown that began last month, and was later extended by two more weeks, to contain the spread of CoVID-19 are being eased as the government tries to offset the...Published: 24 Apr 2020 at 08:35hrs | 119 | by The New Humanitarian
Zimbabwe still in the same bus called Nyamweda only the driver has changed
People from all walks of life, the opposition from different political parties, church organisations, students including myself was caught up in a frenzy and celebrated the fall of the former late Pre...Published: 23 Apr 2020 at 10:35hrs | 2022 | by Leonard Koni
Zimbabwe still on the same bus, only drivers have changed
PEOPLE from all walks of life, opposition parties, church organisations and students - including myself - were caught up in a frenzied celebration following the fall of the late former President Rober...Published: 23 Apr 2020 at 08:12hrs | 226 | by Leonard Koni
The dilemma of the white community in Zimbabwe
WITH the advent of the Second Republic, the Zimbabwean white community has once again reached crossroads as it did in 1965 (UDI), in 1980 (Black independence), 2000 (farm invasions) and 2018 going for...Published: 21 Apr 2020 at 08:04hrs | 1586 | by Andrew K Tsiga
Covid 19 the virus is the clock
As we countdown the clock of the lockdown period, President Emmerson Mnangagwa faces a dilemma on whether to stop the clock at the lapse of the 21days or not.It is evidently clear that the battle ...Published: 19 Apr 2020 at 07:40hrs | 121 | by Taru Masara
Khupe faces toughest gamble of her political life
EMBATTLED MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe faces the fresh dilemma of either dumping her current loyalists for the lure of being acting president of an unwelcoming but bigger MDC or simply stick to her sm...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 07:40hrs | 4222 | by newzimbabwe
President Mnagagwa's Administration being caught napping again?
Government received praise for the noble gesture to put the country under a 21-day lockdown in the wake of the widespread of COVID-19 across the globe. The ZANU PF led administration has yet again bee...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 10:52hrs | 608 | by Prince Njagu
Is Mthuli Ncube IMF's man in Harare?
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its 2019 Article IV report on Zimbabwe at the end of March 2020. Without delving into policy details, which I leave to experts to unpack, one can observe...Published: 12 Apr 2020 at 09:40hrs | 2498 | by Dr Tim Rainhard
Mnagagwa's administration being caught napping again?
Government received praise for the noble gesture to put the country under a 21-day lockdown in the wake of the widespread of COVID-19 across the globe. The ZANU PF led administration has yet again bee...Published: 11 Apr 2020 at 21:02hrs | 1229 | by Prince Njagu
IMF Report on Zimbabwe: Fairy-tale of good cop versus bad cop
THE International Monetary Fund (IMF) released its 2019 Article IV report on Zimbabwe at the end of March 2020. Without delving into policy details, which...Published: 10 Apr 2020 at 14:55hrs | 1256 | by Dr Tim Rainhard
Zimta bemoans teachers' predicament
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) has bemoaned the plight of teachers during the three-week lockdown meant to curb the spread of COVID-19.In a statement on Monday, Zimta secretary-gene...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 08:10hrs | 431 | by Staff reporter
'No traditional healer approved to treat coronavirus'
GOVERNMENT has said that it only recognises scientifically proven and evidence-based remedies for coronavirus (Covid-19) but will not stop people from seeking assistance from traditional medical pract...Published: 08 Apr 2020 at 07:49hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter
Teachers call for postponment of June and November exams
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association has urged the government to consider postponing the June and November Examination until the threat from the deadly Coronavirus has passed. ZIMTA issued a stat...Published: 06 Apr 2020 at 11:19hrs | 1689 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Dilemma over school exams
Government is in a dilemma whether to delay the registration of school examinations the deadline for payment of examination fees for June was yesterday March 30 and April 9, 2020 for the November exam...Published: 01 Apr 2020 at 13:31hrs | 916 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe firms ride on price hikes to make profits
THE private sector is taking advantage of free market principles adopted by Government to increase prices willy-nilly with several listed companies posting profits and declaring dividends despite the ...Published: 30 Mar 2020 at 08:11hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
New York family opens home to student from Zimbabwe
Amid all the coronavirus concerns, a friendship grows stronger.Once Hamilton College told students not to return to the campus in Clinton, New York, about 45 minutes east of Syracuse, Billy Ge...Published: 19 Mar 2020 at 07:00hrs | 7103 | by Staff reporter
Essential things to think about when looking for the best meal delivery service
A recent survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that almost 40 percent of American adults prefer fast food instead of preparing home-cooked meals. De...Published: 16 Mar 2020 at 06:26hrs | 463 | by Staff writer
No Chamisa, no deal, US tells Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's re-engagement efforts with the United States and European countries has hit a brickwall with the diplomats engaged by his emissaries in the Political Actors' Dialogue (P...Published: 15 Mar 2020 at 00:01hrs | 7963 | by Staff reporter
Herentals ejected from PSL AGM
SCANDAL-RIDDEN Herentals FC were ejected from the Premier Soccer League (PSL) annual general meeting yesterday, with the league's board of governors resolving that they will only be admitted if they a...Published: 07 Mar 2020 at 06:44hrs | 265 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe banks' lending appetite dying
Appetite for lending by Zimbabwean banks is waning. A look at the overall banks' loan-to-deposit ratio (LDR) since 2015 shows a declining trend.The loan-to-deposit ratio, as its name suggests,...Published: 04 Mar 2020 at 08:11hrs | 666 | by Staff reporter
Stab victim in financial dilemma
A 21-YEAR-OLD stab victim, First Chisora, is literally wasting away on his hospital bed as he cannot afford the huge amount of money required for him to undergo corrective surgery. His kidneys are alm...Published: 13 Feb 2020 at 08:08hrs | 1359 | by Eddie Cross
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