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Makomo dismisses encroachment claims
Makomo Resources yesterday said its mining operations in Hwange were not affecting anyone's concession as it was extracting coal from land that acts as a boundary between Hwange Colliery company and Z...Published: 16 hrs ago | 328 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe migration profile welcomed
The launch of Zimbabwe's migration profile is envisaged to help the government in developing a comprehensive national migration policy for the country.The International Organisation for Migrat...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 19:12hrs | 1681 | by Staff reporter
SA has 3 weeks to process permits for Zimbabweans
The processing and dispatching of exemption permits for Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa should be completed in the next two to three weeks, the South African Ministry of Home Affairs ha...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 19:09hrs | 2221 | by Staff reporter
Is it Inkosi or Mambo for Matebeleland?
Just when we all thought the three-dimensional intra-Khumalo royal feud pitting Princes Bulelani Lobhengula, Peter Zwide and Raphael Stanely was enough of an unnecessary impediment in the path of the...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 09:29hrs | 1805 | by Imbovane YaMahlabezulu
A human life over debt arrears
ON Saturday, Chalton Hwende, deputy treasurer-general of the MDC Alliance confirmed an attempted abduction of the party's president, Nelson Chamisa after a 'thank you' rally for their supporters at Ru...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 05:56hrs | 422 | by Pearl Matibe
Let's engage as the youths
ELECTIONS have come and gone and remarkably Zimbabwean youths participated in large numbers to shape their future, something we, as the Zanu-PF Youth League, believe is testimony to the fact that we a...Published: 07 Nov 2018 at 05:46hrs | 317 | by Pupurai Togarepi
South Africa stops issuing general work visas?
Ahead of the implementation of new immigration laws and the release of a severely shortened critical skills list, South Africa's Home Affairs Department appears to be pre-emptively clamping down on im...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 21:11hrs | 6598 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa refused Hwange concession licence renewal'
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa used his Executive powers to refuse Hwange Colliery a renewal licence for the Western area concession, Mines minister Winston Chitando told Parliament yesterday, a claim w...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:35hrs | 1043 | by Staff reporter
10 Congolese illegal immigrants arrested
POLICE recently arrested 10 Congolese who entered the country through an undesignated point claiming to be seeking asylum.The Congolese, who included four women and two children, were intercep...Published: 05 Nov 2018 at 05:30hrs | 997 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's $4,2bn platinum deal in limbo
DODGY investment firm Karo Resources, which was controversially allocated vast platinum claims previously held by Zimplats ostensibly to set up a US$4,2 billion plant - a figure which it later disowne...Published: 03 Nov 2018 at 12:58hrs | 2372 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt revises revenue projections upwards
GOVERNMENT has revised its initial 2018 revenue projections by 12% to $5,7 billion on the back of the 2% tax on mobile and electronic transfers introduced earlier this month, which is expected to incr...Published: 30 Oct 2018 at 05:28hrs | 348 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe mining regulations still restrictive'
Zimbabwe's domestic mining regulatory environment remains one of the most restrictive in the region and needs to change to attract investment, a leading information group Fitch Solutions says in its l...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:41hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt budget deficit to rise to $2,3 billion
GOVERNMENT's budget deficit - which scaled about US$1,4 billion by June - is seen ballooning to US$2,3 billion this year, more than three times the projected figure as authorities fail to rein in spir...Published: 26 Oct 2018 at 08:24hrs | 439 | by Staff reporter
NSSA reviews retirement grants
The National Social Security Authority (Nssa) is reviewing its retirement grants through an exercise that is likely to benefit about 5 500 members.According to Nssa's communications representa...Published: 23 Oct 2018 at 13:18hrs | 2481 | by Staff reporter
'Teachers' failure to embrace ICT skills stifling pupils' creativity'
GOVERNMENT has said failure by some teachers to embrace ICTs is stifling pupils' creativity. Addressing educationists and other guests at the commissioning of smart class equipment and an Earl...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 06:31hrs | 365 | by Staff reporter
Lets support the man on the ball
Dear Zimbabweans Growing up my poor father used to tell me that no team gonna win a match if other players dont support the man on the ball! Wise words from an old man as this surely makes sen...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 13:32hrs | 787 | by Munya Shumba
Biti wants release of passport to seek 'mental' treatment in SA
THE High Court will on Friday 12 October 2018 hear an appeal filed by Tendai Biti, the Movement for Democratic Change-Alliance Vice-Chairperson challenging Harare Magistrate Francis Mapfumo's refusal ...Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 19:38hrs | 2708 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe receives equipment for migration coordination
The National Migration Coordination Directorate housed at the Ministry of Home Affairs will now be fully functional after receiving equipment from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM)....Published: 11 Oct 2018 at 18:50hrs | 1622 | by Staff reporter
Real or Fake, Diaspora tax should be effected!
A lot of noise has already been made by different sections of the society regarding the introduction of diaspora tax by the Government. Different positions have been shared on social media regarding t...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 09:16hrs | 1654 | by Brightface Mutema
Zimbabwe to stimulate FDI with global tenders
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube says government will accelerate the reform of State-owned Enterprises (SoEs) and parastatals, starting with quick hits such as TelOne, NetOne and the People's Own Savings...Published: 09 Oct 2018 at 07:03hrs | 565 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, SA in labour migration policy talks
ZIMBABWE and South Africa have opened discussions to regularise (legal) labour migration between the two countries to curb exploitation of undocumented immigrants, a senior Government official has sai...Published: 08 Oct 2018 at 06:07hrs | 1650 | by Staff reporter
French kiss for Mnangagwa reforms
The chief executive of the French government's development agency, Mr Rémy Rioux, says Paris is enhancing ties with Harare, and President Emmerson Mnangagwa is welcome to send a delegation to his cou...Published: 07 Oct 2018 at 08:36hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter
Govt okays POSB equity offering
THE People's Own Savings Bank (POSB) will now be going public or be partially privatised through a private placement after government, the sole shareholder, approved a plan to carry out either of the ...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:48hrs | 877 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube promises action on civil service reform
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube says government will "do something" about civil service reform and accelerate measures to correct fiscal imbalances currently driving inflation and currency instability....Published: 03 Oct 2018 at 07:24hrs | 1328 | by Staff reporter
Monetary Policy and Fiscal measures a toxic concoction
Two grown men teamed up to accelerate and exacerbate the already unpalatable suffering of the Zimbabwean people. Zimbabweans who have lost all but hope tuned into different media platforms expecting r...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 16:45hrs | 2654 | by Jacob Mafume MDC National Spokesperson
NSSA grants three-month amnesty to non-compliant businesses
THE National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has granted a three-month amnesty allowing non-compliant businesses to register and or clear their arrears between October and December 2018. In a...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:40hrs | 94 | by Staff reporter
Econet set to launch loyalty programme
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has confirmed that it has developed a loyalty programme designed to reward customer usage of its wide product portfolio."Yes, we are in the final stages of piloting ou...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 07:22hrs | 1017 | by Staff reporter
Big new UK immigration plan expected
British prime minister, Theresa May, has agreed to a post-Brexit immigration system that will offer visas to immigrants in a tiered system based on skills and wealth.According to a report by ...Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 14:12hrs | 5469 | by Staff Writer
Used car imports surge 40%
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has recorded a 40,9 percent increase in imports of pre-owned vehicles at Beitbridge border post in the last eight months, it has emerged.Officials statis...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 23:39hrs | 1143 | by Staff reporter
African academic economists are a dangerous threat to Africa's future
It is sad, indeed dispiriting to read Professor Ayittey's article "Africa's Reform Conundrum and Zimbabwe's Tragedy", published in "The Zimbabwean" of 21st September 2018.You may think that to...Published: 22 Sep 2018 at 10:39hrs | 763 | by David Barber & Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Is it time for Africa to teach Europe what democracy and passive racism are?
Picture it. The aftermath of a national election, where senior international observer from a leading European country declares of the election process he has just witnessed: "In all the many election ...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 07:26hrs | 1204 | by Anonymous
Streak seeks ZC liquidation
FORMER national team coach Heath Streak has applied for an order for provisional liquidation of Zimbabwe Cricket after the Association failed to respond to his claims to pay him, and his sacked staff,...Published: 21 Sep 2018 at 06:36hrs | 656 | by Staff reporter
Zinasu slam MSU over fees squeeze
The Zimbabwe National Students Union (Zinasu) has slammed the Midlands State University for charging daily penalties on outstanding student tuition fees.The university is charging a $2 daily p...Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 07:23hrs | 1714 | by Staff reporter
Remittance income drives Africa's economic growth - Report
A report launched by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has said that despite an economic slowdown, most African countries are having a positive economic outlook. ...Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 06:46hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Tharisa plan next move as Zimbabwe opens doors again
PLATINUM group metal (PGM) and chrome miner, Tharisa, is taking a low-risk approach to a high-risk country with the investments into Zimbabwe, it has announced this year.For almost 30 years, Z...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 07:07hrs | 1815 | by miningmx.com
Zim migrants leader met VP Mohadi over documented nationals in SA
A leader of the Zimbabwe Migrants in South Africa Ngqabutho Nicholas Mabhena has met the Vice President Kembo Mohadi discuss over the documented citizens in that country."l had occasion to mee...Published: 10 Sep 2018 at 09:23hrs | 2541 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe urgently needs $4bn bailout package
Zimbabwe needs up to $4 billion to avert a looming currency crisis that could unleash economic havoc, with the new Cabinet urged to take tough decisions to increase confidence in the economy.P...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 17:08hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans in limbo after giving SA home affairs asylum papers
In 2009, the South African government introduced the Dispensation of Zimbabweans Project (DZP) to legalise the many Zimbabweans already inside the country because of the political and socio-economic s...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 08:45hrs | 3878 | by Staff reporter
Govt gets tough on reckless chrome miners
THE Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has put chrome miners under close watch following concerns over mushrooming of highway operations that threaten roads and pose risks to humans and animals....Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:40hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Mother of 5 told to return to Zimbabwe after 28 years in SA
A 43-year-old Zimbabwe born woman who relocated to neighbouring South Africa in 1990 has had her documents confiscated by SA Home Affairs and told to return to Zimbabwe.According to Daily Sun,...Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 07:12hrs | 12073 | by Staff Reporter
More woes for Zimbos in SA
Last Friday's constitutional court verdict in favor of president elect president Emmerson Mnangagwa has left a number of Zimbabweans living in South Africa in limbo.Many of the Zimbabweans in ...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 21:04hrs | 7560 | by Daniel Itai
Commission of Inquiry unbalanced, biased
1. The Zimbabwe constitution recognises the right to life, this includes the right to freedom from torture, intimidation and violence. The constitution is also very clear about the deployment of the m...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 22:20hrs | 1327 | by MDC Communications
Zimbabweans and other foreigners flee deadly attacks in Soweto, South Africa
Immigrants have fled South Africa's main township, Soweto, following xenophobic attacks which killed three people on Wednesday, the BBC's Nomsa Maseko reports from Johannesburg.Violence broke ...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 11:53hrs | 3307 | by BBC
NGOs give incoming MP to-do list
CIVIC society organisations (CSOs) operating in the Midlands province have tasked incoming Gweru Urban legislator Brian Dube to push for solutions on issues that were hampering their work, when the Ni...Published: 24 Aug 2018 at 05:56hrs | 1037 | by Staff reporter
There is a peculiar way of governance Dear President!!!
When a virtuous mother is in the kitchen, everyone needs not to be told that something great is about to be served. The house becomes warm because of the heat generated in the kitchen. The tantalising...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 15:03hrs | 1041 | by Ryton Dzimiri
Mnangagwa lied over shootings: EU
Mnangagwa lied over shootings: EURELATIONS between President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration and the European Union (EU) hit a new low yesterday, with the influential bloc's point person...Published: 21 Aug 2018 at 06:41hrs | 3236 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe inflation reaches record high since 2012
PRESSURE on the parallel exchange rate market continues to pile due to shortage of foreign currency in the economy forcing Zimbabwe's year-on-year inflation rate to reach 4,29 percent last month....Published: 20 Aug 2018 at 05:52hrs | 1622 | by Staff reporter
ED proud 'elections were peaceful' - but even he dropped 'free, fair and credible'
Tyrannical regimes are hard to change because they not only brainwash the populous but worse still they brainwash themselves - they start to believe their own lies and propaganda - making it next to i...Published: 15 Aug 2018 at 14:16hrs | 617 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Divided nation, broken economy face Zimbabwe's new leader
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's tenure as Zimbabwe's newly-elected president got off to a rocky start.President-elect Emmerson MnangagwaHe narrowly secured a five-year term in an election marre...Published: 07 Aug 2018 at 07:35hrs | 512 | by Bloomberg
World Bank backs Mnangagwa vision
Zimbabwe is poised to become an upper middle-income economy within a decade, according to the World Bank's vice-president for Africa.President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa has outlined a vision to...Published: 05 Aug 2018 at 09:43hrs | 725 | by Bloomberg
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