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Zimbabwe red-flags worthless foreign qualifications

The Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) has issued a strong warning to parents and students against sending learners to unaccredited foreign universities, saying many graduates are returning with qualifications that are not reco…

Published: 02 Sep 2025 at 06:52hrs | 855 | by Staff reporter

Local millers cry foul over foreign takeover of reserved sector

Local grain milling companies have raised alarm over what they describe as the growing invasion of Zimbabwe's legally reserved sectors by foreign nationals, particularly Pakistani business operators.The complaints were voiced during a rece…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 09:12hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter

Foreign investment fuels Matabeleland gold rush

A surge in foreign investment and exploration activity in Zimbabwe's Matabeleland region is being hailed by mining analysts as a strong vote of confidence in the country's mining sector. This renewed interest is driven by soaring global go…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 19:02hrs | 2711 | by Staff reporter

Minister Ndlovu calls for collaboration to achieve rapid industrialisation

The Zimbabwean government is intensifying efforts to reduce the high cost of doing business and tackle the smuggling of counterfeit products, which have been negatively impacting the country's manufacturing sector.Minister of Industry and …

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:22hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter

Foreign currency dealer shot, robbed

A foreign currency dealer was shot and robbed of US$2 000 on Tuesday evening in what police suspect was a targeted armed robbery, marking the second such incident in just over a month.Mr. Shadrack Mandiengerei (34), from Njube suburb, sust…

Published: 24 Apr 2025 at 07:21hrs | 458 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's foreign currency reserves surge by 87%

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reported a significant increase in its foreign currency reserves, which have surged by 87% to reach US$550 million as of January 2025. This marks a substantial growth from the US$285 million recorded …

Published: 08 Feb 2025 at 12:49hrs | 3941 | by Staff reporter

Foreign companies must comply with Zimbabwe's labour laws

Zimbabwe must strengthen the enforcement of its labour laws to safeguard local workers employed by foreign businesses, particularly Chinese-owned mining firms, according to Dr. Wayne Malinga, a senior researcher at the Public Policy and Re…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:40hrs | 735 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe paying Ian Smith regime debt used for fighting liberators

Zimbabwe has been burdened with a staggering $700 million debt incurred during the Ian Smith regime, primarily used for purchasing weapons to suppress liberation efforts, according to researcher and Australian health practitioner Jane Wood…

Published: 18 Oct 2024 at 10:25hrs | 924 | by Staff reporter

South Africa's opposition calls for regulations on foreign-based NGOs

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) secretary-general Marshall Dlamini has called for the introduction of strict regulations of non-profit organisations (NPOs) in the country.This, after the Ukrainian Association of South Africa (UAZA) cel…

Published: 14 Sep 2024 at 16:04hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter

Mthwakazi threatens blitz on 'foreign' teachers

The secessionist political party, Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), has issued a threat to escalate its campaign against teachers from outside the Matebeleland region. MRP President Mqondisi Moyo, marking the organization's 10th anniversary,…

Published: 17 Jan 2024 at 04:59hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa says foreign observers must not come with predetermined conclusions on Zim polls

Foreign election observer missions should be open-minded and must not come with predetermined conclusions to discredit Wednesday's polls, President Mnangagwa has said.He said this yesterday while addressing tens of thousands of Zanu-PF sup…

Published: 20 Aug 2023 at 09:22hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe warns foreign observer missions

Zimbabwe has warned foreign observer missions to the August 23 elections to stick to their mandate and abandon any attempts to interfere with the much-awaited national poll process.The call was made by acting Foreign Affairs and Internatio…

Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:49hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

Mthuli Ncube weaponising foreign trade to fight local firms

ZIMBABWE'S rulers think that it is within their rights to destroy their economy and turn to neighbours for stop gap solutions.This weird belief was passed from the late strongman, Robert Mugabe to his successor, President Emmerson Mnangagw…

Published: 20 May 2023 at 19:58hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe foreign debt now US$14.4bn

DEBT-RIDDEN Zimbabwe's total official Public and Publicly Guaranteed (PPG) debt is estimated at ZW$2.2 trillion for domestic debt and US$14 billion for external debt (including blocked funds of US$3.1 billion) as at the end of September 20…

Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt shuts door on foreign lawyers

GOVERNMENT has shut the door on foreign lawyers taking part in future election litigation.Zimbabwe expects to hold general elections next year."We have seen the development of electoral litigation and observation toolkit and conducted cons…

Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 06:04hrs | 752 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa says Zimbabweans must stop parroting foreign narratives

ZIMBABWEANS should believe in themselves despite the continued imposition of sanctions on the country and be inspired by the national interest to work harder to develop their own country rather than "parroting foreign narratives," Presiden…

Published: 14 Aug 2022 at 07:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

South Africa making efforts to tackle xenophobia

SOUTH Africa has adopted multi-pronged approaches to tackle the scourge of xenophobia through community dialogues and soccer matches between foreigners and locals, among other interventions, a government official said here on Monday.These …

Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 07:44hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Foreign banks troop to Zimbabwe forex auction

UNITED States-based multinational investment outfit JP Morgan was among global lenders that repatriated a combined US$30 million through the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)'s forex auction system by the end of the first quarter, official da…

Published: 13 May 2022 at 19:10hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Foreign capital will never build Zimbabwe

LOVE it or hate it, the success of the Command Agriculture programme should force local banks to revise the long-held view of tying loans to collateral.If they identify bona fide indigenous people with projects that have good cashflow, the…

Published: 04 Apr 2021 at 22:36hrs | 2 | by Terence Mukupe

What happened to Ubuntu?

I have been watching the violence and looting of foreign owned-businesses over the past few weeks across South Africa, first in Johannesburg and now escalating in Pretoria, with despair. The authorities seem to be standing by and watching …

Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 08:41hrs | 10 | by Susan Tolmy

Zifa to hire foreign coach

ZIFA are looking to hire a foreign coach to replace Sunday Chidzambga, who resigned as the Warriors coach last week, and have since identified three possible targets that they think are suitable for the top post.An informed source told New…

Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 07:30hrs | 853 | by Staff reporter

Zifa must go foreign

AN era has come to an end after Sunday Chidzambga called it quits as Warriors coach last week following heavy criticism in the wake of the Warriors' disastrous campaign at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals where they came back …

Published: 28 Jul 2019 at 09:25hrs | 3 | by Michael Kariati

Foreign aid dreadful, unnecessary!

ZIMBABWE does not need foreign aid to escape this economic malaise. Our leaders have been saying it so many times that the country's hope lies on a bailout package; the quicker we get it, the better, but this is a misplaced sentiment. The …

Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:30hrs | | by Blessing Machiva

Zimbabwe students starving in foreign lands

Zimbabwean students who are on the presidential scholarship scheme are finding it difficult to get by because government is struggling to fund their needs.Thousands of students are on the presidential scholarship programme, which caters fo…

Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 10:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's foreign based player pool keeps increasing

AS Zimbabwe brace for the Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations football qualifiers when they take on Mozambique next month, the technical department will have a broad base to pick from following indications that there are several overseas-based …

Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 07:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe start-up targets foreign market

A Zimbabwean start-up, Flexi Africa, has set up an online trade platform which links local vendors to international markets.Flexi Africa chief executive Gerald Nyamadzawo told Standardbusiness that there was growing demand for Zimbabwean p…

Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 10:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Foreign-based stars who could play for Zimbabwe Sables

ZIMBABWE has produced so many world class rugby players and one only has to look at those who have reached lofty heights for their adopted countries over the last few years.Current players who immediately come to mind are the duo of Tendai…

Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 22:02hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter

SOCCER- List of Zimbabwe foreign based youngsters

THE English Football Association has reportedly inquired about English-born Zimbabwean footballer, McCauley Bonne, with the view of selecting him for their developmental sides, but the player has committed to playing for Zimbabwe.According…

Published: 19 Sep 2017 at 06:32hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's problems do not warrant foreign intervention

Some opposition political parties in the country are always eager to see this country put in the international community spotlight even in situations where there is nothing to talk about. For the past few days, Zimbabweans have witnessed s…

Published: 13 Jul 2016 at 14:16hrs | 3 | by Kazamula Matilaya

Temporary importation of foreign registered motor vehicles

Did you know that the temporary importation of goods, including motor vehicles, is regulated by customs laws and regulations of this country? This weekâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s article will focus on the temporary importation of foreign register…

Published: 20 Jan 2011 at 17:14hrs | 5 | by Zimra

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