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EXPOSED: Zimbabwean scammer Webinston Jokonya fakes to create new country
In a surprising twist, investigations by this publication and others into the claimed discovery and establishment of the United Republic of Delvin (URD) on Howland Island by Zimbabwean national Dr. We...Published: 05 Jan 2024 at 11:21hrs | 238 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Foreigners shun Zimbabwe learning institutions
LATEST data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStats) shows that foreigners no longer prefer to study in the country.A total of 469 752 visitors from abroad entered the country d...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 12:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean leads 'world's youngest State'
A DECLARATION of a new State thousands of kilometres from Zimbabwe's outlying rural area of Hurungwe into the Pacific Ocean may sound fictitious and strange.But, alas, reveals the existence of...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 09:13hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Politics of ethnicity: Jumping from the pan into the fire
BELOW is a book excerpt from In Search of the Elusive Zimbabwean Dream, Volume III (Ideas and Solutions) by Professor Arthur Mutambara.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's new Cabinet shocked many b...Published: 29 Sep 2023 at 08:31hrs | 8 | by Arthur Mutambara
Mutambara blasts Mnangagwa
Prominent Zimbabwean academic Professor Arthur Mutambara, who is also former deputy prime minister, has lambasted President Emmerson Mnangagwa for appointing a cabinet stuffed with ethnic cronies, fri...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 21:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bussed Zanu-PF supporters excites Mnangagwa
President Emerson Mnangagwa praised Mashonaland East province on Saturday for mobilising the largest gathering, so far, of ruling Zanu-PF supporters for his presidential election rally at Mutawatawa i...Published: 06 Aug 2023 at 18:02hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Hungry man jailed for stealing aunt's groceries
HUNGER pushed a 38-YEAR-OLD man to steal his aunt's groceries using in her room using duplicate keys.Simbarashe Jokonya was slapped wit...Published: 28 May 2022 at 19:09hrs | 6 | by Simbarashe Sithole
RBZ on StanChart Zimbabwe exit
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the divestiture of Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited will result in change of ownership and control of the giant banking institution, which will continue...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube appoints new ZIMRA Board
FINANCE Minister Mthuli Ncube has appointed Anthony Mandiwanza as the new Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) board chair and additional board members effective March 30.The newly appointed boa...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 18:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
US sanctions on Zimbabwe's elite ricochet across economy
Callisto Jokonya stands in the cavernous factory of Imperial Refrigeration and recalls the halcyon days.In the 1990s, his factory, located in the Zimbabwean capital Harare, was buzzing....Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean economy suffers under US sanctions
Callisto Jokonya stands in the cavernous factory of Imperial Refrigeration and recalls the halcyon days.In the 1990s, his factory, located in the Zimbabwean capital Harare, was buzzing with a ...Published: 20 Jan 2022 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa urges mindset change in civil service
CIVIL servants should change their mindsets and be drivers of devolution and decentralisation to ensure that every citizen has access to basic services such as clean water and well-resourced schools, ...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Let's protect the gains of our independence'
ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT AND COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ZIMBABWE DEFENCE FORCES HIS EXCELLENCY, CDE. ED MNANGAGWA AT THE BURIAL OF NATIONAL HERO DR MARIYO MARIYAWANDA NZUWAH ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2021, AT T...Published: 27 Sep 2021 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nzuwah declared national hero
The former Public Service Commission chairman, Dr Mariyawanda Nzuwah, who died after a short illness on Tuesday, has been declared a national hero. Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister ...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:15hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns ex-PSC chair Nzuwah
President Mnangagwa has sent a condolence message to the Nzuwah family following the death of former Public Service Commission chairman Dr Mariyawanda Nzuwah yesterday. The cause of his death was not ...Published: 22 Sep 2021 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt to appoint new ZIMRA board chairman, top management
The Treasury says it is close to finalising the appointment of a substantive chairman for the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) board. The tax authority is also putting the final touches to t...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean surgeons to help in other countries
Zimbabwean surgeons have been authorised to help separate conjoined twins from Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon following international endorsements of the country's processes. The appeal from t...Published: 17 Apr 2021 at 07:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Top Zanu-PF officials boycott Mnangagwa visit
FIVE Zanu-PF Mashonaland East provincial co-ordinating committee (PCC) members are in trouble after boycotting President Emmerson Mnangagwa's visit to Marondera last week, as factionalism in the party...Published: 23 Nov 2020 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra revenue collections up 118%
Zimbabwe's net revenue collections grew by 118,9 % to $5,06 billion in the first half of the year from $2,41 billion collected last year driven mainly by the 2% intermediated tax on money transfers an...Published: 30 Jul 2019 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra on course to surpass $4,8 billion target
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is well on course to surpass its half year revenue collection target with the final report for the period set for release at the end of this month, board chairpe...Published: 10 Jul 2019 at 18:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
200 Zanu-PF youths fight eviction from farm
ABOUT 200 Zanu-PF youths in Wedza have approached both the party leadership and government seeking intervention following an eviction order compelling them to vacate a farm in the area.The you...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 14:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government starts simplifying tax system
GOVERNMENT has begun a process of simplifying its tax system while the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) continues to roll out operational reform strategies aimed at enhancing voluntary compliance an...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 07:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra moves towards single clearance at ports of entry
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) will later this year bring together all agencies that are involved in border checks processes into a single clearance platform as it works towards improving Zimb...Published: 22 Apr 2019 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra workers allege victimisation
MEMBERS of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) workers' committee have resigned en-masse, citing victimisation by management and the board.In a letter gleaned by NewsDay, a leader of the wo...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
US sanctions shatter Zim's economic revival roadmap
"Beware the ides of March," a soothsayer warned the Roman Emperor, Julius Caesar in William Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. The words came to fruition in Zimbabwe during the evening of 4 March 2019...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 10:14hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota
Zimra revenue collections to reach $5bn by year end
ZIMBABWE'S tax agency says it has met this year's revenue target of $4,7 billion and it sees collections reaching $5 billion by year end.Last year, the actual gross revenue collections totalle...Published: 21 Dec 2018 at 10:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube in ZIMRA Board mess
Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube may find himself in legal after he appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance George Guvamatanga as a board member of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authorit...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 15:33hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Callisto Jokonya appointed ZIMRA chairperson
The Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube has appointed a new Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) board comprising of six members. The new members are Callisto Jokonya (Chairperson), Josep...Published: 20 Dec 2018 at 12:08hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa endorsement wake up call for Chamisa
For the past three weeks, the MDC-Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa derailed Zimbabwe's progress through a poorly-thought out court petition against President Mnangagwa's electoral victory on July 30, 20...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa or Chamisa?
WITHOUT a doubt, Monday's election is about the economy - and who is likely to deliver a better future for Zimbabwe, and the much-needed hope.It is also an indubitable fact that the winner wil...Published: 26 Jul 2018 at 12:01hrs | 1 | by Eric Chiriga and John Kachembere
Of Zanu-PF perennial losers
Persistence, perseverance, patience, they say, are the hallmarks of success. Not so for many Zanu-PF parliamentary aspirants, who have tried their luck several times with no success after being beaten...Published: 04 May 2018 at 07:43hrs | 1 | by Staff rpeorter
Zanu-PF primary poll winners list out
Zanu-PF yesterday announced the official list of candidates who will contest the forthcoming National Assembly elections on the ruling party's ticket. The results reflect a renewal of the party after ...Published: 03 May 2018 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF: The re-birth and the re-opening
THERE is a certain refreshing aura around names on the official list of candidates contesting today's Zanu-PF primary elections ahead of national elections scheduled for July this year.Some of...Published: 29 Apr 2018 at 08:54hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mahofa daughter eyes late mother's Parly seat
FUNGAI Masendeke, the daughter of the late Masvingo Provincial Affairs minister and Gutu Senator Shuvai Mahofa, has thrown her hat into the ring to contest in the Zanu-PF primary elections in a bid to...Published: 24 Apr 2018 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Big guns enter Zanu PF primaries
Zanu PF primaries in Masvingo to be held on May 5, 2018 have probably attracted bigger names than any other election in the last 13 years, with reputable captains of industry, famed academics and seas...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 07:32hrs | 2 | by Masvingo Mirror
Zanu-PF gears for its primary elections
As Zanu-PF gears for its primary elections set for next Sunday, several provinces are today holding provincial coordinating committee meetings where chairpersons are expected to announce the final lis...Published: 23 Apr 2018 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
2018 polls: It's game on
Zanu-PF will hold primary elections next Sunday with the ruling party employing a new strategy that will see candidates holding joint campaign rallies.More than 1 302 candidates are set to bat...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 09:51hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Zanu-PF Politburo to vet aspiring candidates
Zanu-PF provinces have submitted curricula vitae of all aspiring candidates and the party's Politburo is meeting in Harare today to deliberate on the submissions ahead of the May 5 primary elections. ...Published: 20 Apr 2018 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF starts vetting of CVs
Zanu-PF provinces are today expected to submit to the party headquarters in Harare curriculum vitaes (CVs) of aspiring candidates for the party's May 5 primary elections with the list of successful ca...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 07:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Strive Masiyiwa to contest for Zimbabwe Presidency 'fake news'
A fake e-mail is making rounds on social media, claiming that Econet Wireless founder and Executive Chairman, Dr Strive Masiyiwa has called for a Press Conference tomorrow. A media invitation ...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 14:33hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Chief Hozhele dies at 101
Chief Hozhele of Sanyati has died at the age of 101.Chief Hozhele, who was born Gochomu Jokonya Mudzingwa, was appointed substantive chief in 2008 after taking over from his late uncle who was...Published: 18 Feb 2018 at 13:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
3 Zanu-PF candidates fight over Chikomba seat
THE Zanu-PF leadership in Mashonaland East has moved in to resolve the simmering fights over the Chikomba Central seat, amid reports that aspiring candidates had escalated smear campaigns against each...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
6 notorious armed robbers arrested
SIX suspects linked to a spate of armed robberies around the country appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court yesterday and were remanded in custody to tomorrow to allow police to complete their inve...Published: 30 Jan 2018 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mr President here are the key drivers of the economy
You don't have to wait for appointment for you to bring development to your country. Whatever you have on your hands it is good to share so that our country will be in a better position to develop. Fo...Published: 03 Jan 2018 at 16:45hrs | | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Gideon Gono on the spotlight
Former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono's appointment as Special Economic Zones (SEZ) board chairperson has been hailed by economic analysts, who said he has the requisite skills ne...Published: 01 Jul 2017 at 12:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF urged to focus on economy
BUSINESS has urged Zanu-PF party to expend energy on the economy when it meets for the 16th Annual People's Conference and bury internal squabbles once and for all. As the ruling Zanu-PF m...Published: 14 Dec 2016 at 05:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
CZI speaks on demos
Business has called for peace and stability in the country, describing these as a prerequisite for economic growth.The call by business comes in the wake of MDC-T and ZimPF-instigated violent ...Published: 06 Sep 2016 at 06:46hrs | | by Lloyd Gumbo
Retrenched workers might not get exit packages
Thousands of retrenched workers might not get any packages as employers say there is no need for payout because they enjoy other benefits such as pensions and gratuities.Employers claim th...Published: 08 Jun 2016 at 14:48hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Zimbabweans fleeing xenophobia attacks face bleak future
Zimbabwean migrants who fled a wave of anti-foreigner violence in neighbouring South Africa arrived home Wednesday to the same bleak economic prospects that sent them abroad in the first place....Published: 23 Apr 2015 at 09:23hrs | | by AFP
Zimbabweans are overpaid - Callisto Jokonya
The past president of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) Mr Callisto Jokonya says that Zimbabweans are over paid and are the highest paid workers in the region.Speaking at a li...Published: 20 Dec 2013 at 20:02hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
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