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5 years after Mugabe, repressive rule continues in Zimbabwe
Five years after the death of President Robert Mugabe, political analysts argue that Zanu-PF's authoritarian practices persist under his successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa. Despite Mugabe's passing on Sept...Published: 11 Sep 2024 at 12:01hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo to host Zanu-PF conference
ZANU-PF's Bulawayo province has been urged to leverage the current party restructuring efforts for rejuvenation and to display unity in preparation for the Annual National People's Conference in Octob...Published: 17 Jun 2024 at 08:53hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe spends US$40m on importing spaghetti
Zimbabwe's annual importation of approximately US$40 million worth of macaroni and spaghetti, primarily from Egypt, reflects the nation's sluggish industrialization progress. Despite pasta not being a...Published: 18 May 2024 at 11:55hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter
War Victims endorse Mavhunga; praise ED's choice
The Zimbabwe Liberation War Victims Association (ZLWVA) welcomes the recent appointment of Senator Monica Mavhunga as the Minister of the Veterans of Liberation Struggle Affairs while describing the c...Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 22:10hrs | 13 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Marginalisation hinder youth participation
Fear of prosecution and negative perception in communities was preventing several youths from actively participating in civil processes, it has emerged.This was revealed by young Zimbabweans p...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Will the next ZANU PF leader call Mnangagwa a 'dimwit'?
The ruling ZANU PF is always full of drama, which never ceases to amaze, if not bemuse.So, after current President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa's monumental failure to resuscitate the country's...Published: 29 Jun 2023 at 13:05hrs | 11 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
BREAKING: Kasukuwere announces Independent candidacy for 2023 Presidential Elections
In a press statement released today, former ZANU PF Politburo member Saviour Kasukuwere declared his intention to contest as an independent candidate for the upcoming presidential elections in Zimbabw...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 15:22hrs | 5 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
I'm grateful to have been born and bred in Rhodesia!
Ever since I started writing current affairs and social justice newspaper articles in 1989, at the age of 16 years, this is probably the most painful, frank and heartfelt piece I have ever authored....Published: 19 May 2023 at 14:04hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe gears up for new investor-friendly empowerment law
The Zimbabwean cabinet has approved the principles of the Economic Empowerment Bill, which seeks to repeal previous legislation that has been condemned as investor unfriendly."The principles w...Published: 03 Oct 2022 at 06:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Assessing the US$12 billion mining industry target
The Zimbabwean government launched an ambitious plan to transform the mining sector into a US$12 billion export industry by end of 2023. The plan was launched in October 2019 as a key pillar to sustai...Published: 11 Aug 2022 at 12:01hrs | 2 | by Victor Bhoroma
Investment still hampered by business climate
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Zimbabwe remains very low, with the latest central bank monetary policy stating that the country received a meagre US$22.35 million in the first half of 2021. In 2...Published: 20 Oct 2021 at 18:33hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Will Zimbabwe recover and benefit from the AfCFTA?
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) came at the time when Zimbabwe is at the verge, struggling economically as seen with poverty elongated with COVID-19 dominating the society. AfCFTA is a pr...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 09:37hrs | | by Fifteen Theophelous
Were MDC human rights violated in 2008?
MDC was created by the CFU (Commercial Farmers Union), capitalists and the west, so that they take power from Zanu-PF, reverse land reform and indigenization; pull the Zimbabwe National Army out of Co...Published: 05 Apr 2021 at 18:23hrs | | by Rutendo Bereza Matinyarare
How to kill a country
Nearly forty years ago Ian Smith, the Prime Minister of Rhodesia, became the first and only white colonial ruler to break away from the British Crown. He had tired of London's nagging about the subjug...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 16:49hrs | 2 | by Samantha Power
Matemadanda accused of being a sore loser
A war of words has erupted in Gokwe South amid reports that the winners of last week's chaotic District Coordinating Committee (DCC) elections have vowed to stop the National Commissar Victor Matemada...Published: 14 Dec 2020 at 08:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Slow pace of reforms derailed TSP
The Zimbabwean government recently announced the conclusion of the 2 year Transitional Stabilization Programme (TSP) which will be replaced by the first five year National Development Plan (NDP). TSP ...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 10:00hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwe's business climate can improve
As the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) puts final touches on the infrastructure needed for operations of the Victoria Falls Securities Exchange (VFEX), investors await to see if their major concerns on ...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 09:57hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
Key pieces to Zimbabwe's $12 billion mining industry
In October 2019, the Zimbabwean government tabled an ambitious policy document that aims to turn the mining sector in the country into a US$12 billion industry by 2023. Achieving that export target wi...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 09:54hrs | 3 | by Victor Bhoroma
Slow pace of reforms derailed TSP
The Zimbabwean government recently announced the conclusion of the 2 year Transitional Stabilization Programme (TSP) which will be replaced by the first five year National Development Plan (NDP). TSP ...Published: 10 Oct 2020 at 12:04hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
Key pieces to Zimbabwe's $12 billion mining industry
In October 2019, the Zimbabwean government tabled an ambitious policy document that aims to turn the mining sector in the country into a US$12 billion industry by 2023. Achieving that export target wi...Published: 28 Sep 2020 at 12:27hrs | 11 | by Fanuel Chinowaita
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 | | by Victor Bhoroma
The nexus between confidence and economic growth
A change in the Zimbabwean government in November 2017 was somewhat a confidence booster in the economy as the new administration announced business oriented policies and went on an overdrive to re-en...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 08:45hrs | | by Victor Bhoroma
FULL TEXT: President Mnangagwa's full Independence speech
President Emmerson Mnangagwa today delivered his first Independent speech at the national Sports Stadium. In the speech Mnangagwa paid tribute to the victims of Cyclone Idai both from Zimbabwe...Published: 18 Apr 2019 at 20:41hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Washington experts call for end to Zimbabwe sanctions
Experts in Washington, discussing whether or not Zimbabwe is a source of shame or opportunity for Africa, were unanimous in their position that targeted sanctions were hurtful to the country, and must...Published: 17 Apr 2019 at 07:53hrs | | by VOA
Removal of the Indigenization policy: Good Riddance
The announcement by the Zimbabwean government that it will scrap the Indigenization and Empowerment policy for all investments into the country comes as a welcome development for domestic and foreign ...Published: 25 Mar 2019 at 13:04hrs | 2 | by Victor Bhoroma
Key constraints to economic growth in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a naturally endowed country with unimaginable potential across various economic sectors from mining, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing among others. The country has a highly diversifi...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 10:11hrs | 1 | by Victor Bhoroma
Wise is he who looks ahead
There has been a lot of debate around Zanu PF's resolution to endorse President Emmerson Mnangagwa as the party's presidential candidate for the 2023 elections. Some have questioned the logic behind t...Published: 14 Dec 2018 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Mapozho Saruchera
Calls for diaspora vote at ZANU PF conference
The upcoming ZANU PF conference is a perfect stage for ZANU PF to demonstrate that it is reshaping and recreating itself into a modern party that is worth a sit at the table of global powerhouses....Published: 11 Dec 2018 at 11:08hrs | | by Fidelis Fengu
Zimbabwe State Universities must also open for business: Part II
The first installment on subject above, acknowledged the provincial economy concept being emphasized in the devolution agenda of the second republic and called for a leadership of state universities, ...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 08:45hrs | | by Enock Jonathan
ED 'so far so good' but you need Chamisa to resuscitate the economy
It is always good to give an applause when someone in the caliber of President Mnangagwa does well. As much as I don't like the man but I think he deserve a little bit of some thumbs up and respect co...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 09:45hrs | | by Knowledge Hakata
The top 5 party manifestos
LAST week's column looked at the Zanu-PF manifesto which I ranked 4th. This week we examine a third manifesto.Number 3: Build Zimbabwe AllianceBuild Zimbabwe's manifesto is under the s...Published: 27 Jun 2018 at 07:03hrs | 1 | by Paul Kaseke
The RBZ should be separated from politics
In any democratic country, politics is bound to be less stable from time to time as new leaders are voted in office. If not separated, the instability of politics is extended to the financial sector. ...Published: 22 Jun 2018 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Tryson G. Dube
5 key economic policy matters that will trigger economic stability & growth in Zimbabwe
Over and above the need for political stability and sound macroeconomic management policies, business confidence is the single biggest determinant of economic growth in any country. Economics is a soc...Published: 01 Jun 2018 at 11:45hrs | | by Martin Majaji
Who has the Trump card Mnangagwa/ Chamisa for Zimbabwe turnaround?
If we start to appreciate one another and work as a team. I tell you Zimbabwe will be the best economical pillar of Africa. The issue is on lacking on clarity. What do we want as a nation? The politic...Published: 21 May 2018 at 13:03hrs | | by Enos Denhere
Mining deal signed
Zimbabwe has signed $4,2 billion platinum This is the largest investment structure in the country's mining industry. The landscape of Zimbabwe's mining industry will never be the same again....Published: 22 Mar 2018 at 15:57hrs | 1 | by Leonard Koni
President Mnangagwa's Report Card - The First 100 Days
Part 2: Foreign Affairs & Foreign Direct Investments President Mnangagwa during his inauguration issued some major foreign policy promises. He...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 19:52hrs | | by Vusi Nyamazana
Mnangagwa's letter to the international community
In November, the Zimbabwean people, led by our youth, went to the streets peacefully and joyfully, determined to have their voices heard. They called for freedom, progress and a new way of doing thing...Published: 12 Mar 2018 at 12:24hrs | | by Emmerson Mnangagwa
Davos missed one crucial aspect on Zimbabwe - Who really is in charge?
It was very somewhat inspiring and encouraging witnessing the amazing interest that both the international business and political establishment placed on the 'new dispensation' in Zimbabwe, and the va...Published: 26 Jan 2018 at 09:36hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe state media should no longer be treasonous and unpatriotic
Ever Zimbabwe state media was established during the colonial era, and well and into the first 37 years of the country's independence, it was largely been a voice and agent for oppression and vulgar p...Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 13:05hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Vigil mourns Roy Bennett 'Pachedu'
The Vigil was in mourning for Roy Bennett who encouraged us to mount our public protest outside the Zimbabwe Embassy in London in 2002 and who remained a constant support in the many years since then....Published: 21 Jan 2018 at 16:54hrs | 9 | by Zim Vigil
Adapt or Die: The need for Zimbabwean companies to adapt to the forex shortages
'Companies need to source their own forex.' This was the statement by the Minister of Industry and Commerce Michael Bimha at a recent press conference in Harare recently. He is absolutely right....Published: 06 Jan 2018 at 07:41hrs | 1 | by Gilbert O'Neil Mushure
MDC doomed for good - Mutodi
Zanu PF member Energy Mutodi has said the opposition MDC Alliance led by former Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is in a worse situation after the demise of President Mugabe and will struggle to get v...Published: 18 Dec 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
US orders Zimbabwe army off the streets
THE military must return to the barracks while Emmerson Mnangagwa's government has a "window of opportunity to demonstrate commitment to a democratic, just, healthy and prosperous Zimbabwe", a strateg...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
3 Mugabe laws that will scare away investors in Mnangagwa era
Since the deposition of Zimbabwe's long-serving dictator Robert Mugabe from power by the military on 14 November, the country has seen an ever-changing citizenry in terms of political choices.Duri...Published: 10 Dec 2017 at 07:17hrs | | by Tawanda Madamombe
Good budget but lacks clarity on fundamental reforms
We need to give credit where it deserves. On principle the budget was really good, inspiring but lacks clarity on fundamental reforms. Chinamasa highlighted several areas which needs urgent at...Published: 07 Dec 2017 at 16:34hrs | 1 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Mugabe's nephew fears for life
The nephew of deposed Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe says that he fled the country because he feared for his life during the military coup. He added that his employees were beaten and robbed and h...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 16:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drop indigenization, ZimAsset, says Mnangagwa ally
Former Finance war veterans minister Tshinga Dube has taken a dig at some of the policies, which were implemented under former president Robert Mugabe's government, describing them as impractical. ...Published: 29 Nov 2017 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
If Mnangagwa fails, he will be a fool - analyst
An analyst Amos Ngonyamo‎ has said if President Emmerson Mnangagwa fails to revive the country's economy he will prove to be a fool more worse than former President Robert Mugabe."If Mnangag...Published: 27 Nov 2017 at 12:12hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
ZANU PF Extraordinary Congress
ZANU PF heads to a much anticipated extraordinary congress, many expect fireworks, yet the people expect good news that will change their lives and the economy.Unity, peace and development are...Published: 11 Nov 2017 at 07:46hrs | | by Fidelis Fengu
'Zanu PF fooling the people'
A social commentator Tererai Terry Matara has said it was sad that the ruling Zanu PF is fooling people to believe that it has achieved a lot of things during its rule yet the citizens have suffered a...Published: 04 Nov 2017 at 15:24hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
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