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Auction market cannot end the parallel market
Despite launching the Dutch inspired Foreign Currency Auction System (FCAS) in June 2020 (Almost 1 year running), the Zimbabwean economy continues to face acute foreign currency shortages on the forma...Published: 24 hrs ago | 861 | by Port Louis Riverfront, Mauritius
The Mauritius example on economic development
Mauritius is ranked by the World Economic Forum as the most competitive economy in Sub-Saharan Africa and high income country with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of US$12,740 (Sub-Saharan Af...Published: 24 hrs ago | 398 | by Port Louis Riverfront, Mauritius
Mugabe's daughter, hubby challenge farm downsizing
THE late former President Robert Mugabe's daughter Bona and her husband Simbarashe Mutsahuni have approached the High Court challenging the statutory instrument (SI) 41 of 2020 published to reduce the...Published: 17 Jun 2021 at 06:16hrs | 3490 | by Staff reporter
NRZ-Turkish firm ink game-changing deal
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) board is convinced that Turkish construction giant, Yapi Merkez, which has agreed to invest in the rehabilitation and modernisation of local railway infrastruct...Published: 16 Jun 2021 at 08:16hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Barbara Rwodzi rises from PAP chaos to rejuvenate Zanu-PF
THE little-known Barbara Rwodzi, a member of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) of the African Union (AU), left the institution's latest session with a continental reputation.The sitting was sus...Published: 14 Jun 2021 at 17:54hrs | 1709 | by Staff reporter
Why fighting against Malaba and Patriotism & The Judiciary in Zimbabwe
Separation of powers refers to the division of a state's government into branches, each with separate, independent powers and responsibilities, so that the powers of one branch are not in conflict wit...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 16:42hrs | 1331 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mangudya clashes with World Bank
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya yesterday clashed with the World Bank representatives as he vehemently disputed their projected annual inflation rate.This played out at t...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 06:40hrs | 2901 | by Staff reporter
Euro scouts for Nakamba tourney
EUROPEAN scouts are expected to grace the inaugural Marvelous Nakamba Under-17 football tournament.It will be staged from June 18 to 19 in Bulawayo at White City and Luveve.The Marvelo...Published: 09 Jun 2021 at 07:10hrs | 432 | by Staff reporter
Douglas Mwonzora a rolling stone gathering no moss
He seized Morgan Richard Tsvangirayi House with the help of the army, recalled members of parliament who contested in 2018 and now wants to abandon the once Thokozani Khupe led MDC-T and use MDC-ALLIA...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 17:12hrs | 886 | by Leonard Koni
Mwonzora rolling stone gathering no moss
HE seized Morgan Richard Tsvangirayi House with the help of the army, recalled members of Parliament who contested in 2018 on an MDC Alliance ticket and now wants to abandon the once Thokozani Khupe-l...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1901 | by Leonard Koni
Chamisa left shell shocked by ED's achievements
The policies and programs of Zimbabwean government under ZANU PF wield enormous influence on National development progress and the ultimate goal towards 2030 vision. Despite the little manoeuvring spa...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 18:16hrs | 3434 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mutare applies for city expansion
THE City of Mutare has applied to the central government for land to expand after running out of residential stands.Mutare mayor Blessing Tandi said the city had run out of space for new subur...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 09:19hrs | 423 | by Staff reporter
Stakeholders tackle poor pass rate in Matabeleland North
POOR pass rates in Matabeleland North schools took centre stage at an ongoing workshop where stakeholders are crafting a Provincial Economic Development Plan, amid concerns that the province's main ch...Published: 04 Jun 2021 at 07:09hrs | 180 | by Staff reporter
Short term risks for Zim economy
The Zimbabwean economy is expected to register modest growth this year after 2 years of successive decline when currency changes, high inflation, extreme weather conditions and COVID-19 downturn wreck...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 20:26hrs | 689 | by Victor Bhoroma
New model for Zimsec exams
Private candidates sitting for public examinations this year are required to register with Zimsec-approved examination centres for continuous assessment, as all examination classes will be subjected t...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 06:52hrs | 837 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt bans blair toilets
Government has launched a massive nationwide programme to replace pit latrine and blair toilets with flushable ones suitable in line with vision 2030, with rural schools and clinics currently being up...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 18:44hrs | 996 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco injects US$325 into the Zimbabwean economy
TOBACCO sales had injected US$325 million into the economy on the 35th day of this marketing season, Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) data showed yesterday.The sector had generated ...Published: 02 Jun 2021 at 07:17hrs | 334 | by Staff report
South Africa returns to Level 2
South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a return to level 2 lockdown, which will see the reintroduction of harsher and more stringent measures on gatherings, in response to a worrying sur...Published: 31 May 2021 at 06:36hrs | 1733 | by Staff reporter
Cost of living jumps to $32 540
THE average cost of living for a family of five increased to $28 853 this month, from $28 362 in April, as reports emerged that supermarkets had been computing prices based on parallel market rates....Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:47hrs | 983 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo City Council condemns 14 buildings
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has since January condemned 14 buildings in the city with the owners given warnings and ordered to rectify the anomalies.This comes at a time that the local aut...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:41hrs | 234 | by Staff reporter
Why isn't ZANU PF 'old guard' fiercely pushing for govt to provide decent wages to workers and retirees?
In this gravely depressing Zimbabwe economic, political, and social environment, one always welcomes some stress- releasing events, that make us laugh and forget our misery - no wonder most Zimbabwean...Published: 28 May 2021 at 09:07hrs | 1478 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mnangagwa to officially open ZITF
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will officially open the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) set for July.Nine countries have confirmed participation at the annual trade showcase while most of the ex...Published: 27 May 2021 at 22:08hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
9 countries confirm ZITF participation
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will officially open the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) set for July.Nine countries have confirmed participation at the annual trade showcase while most of the ex...Published: 27 May 2021 at 07:10hrs | 455 | by Staff reporter
Erecting statues more important and should be applauded
Zimbabweans received the unveiling of the great statue of Mbuya Nehanda the first ever recorded Woman army commander after Deborah of the bible. Many were elated and praised His Excellence the p...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:29hrs | 758 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
PushGodlwayo takes over primary school renovations of Nyamime school
A community-led initiative, #PushGodlwayo, which intends to spearhead development projects in Insiza District in Matabeleland South has stepped up efforts of renovating the run-down Nyamime Primary Sc...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:26hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Cassava Smartech partners with the Anglican Church
- Members set to benefit from insurance cover, farming technology & logistics support MUTARE - Cassava Smartech Zimbabwe on Friday signed a M...Published: 22 May 2021 at 08:00hrs | 1018 | by Agencies
Air Zimbabwe admin tables a fresh revival plan
ADMINISTRATORS of Air Zimbabwe (AirZim) have persuaded government to roll out a foreign currency funding model under which industries would be directed to deploy United States dollars into the broke a...Published: 21 May 2021 at 06:03hrs | 502 | by Staff reporter
'No Covid-19 test certificate, no entry to stadium'
JUST like players, members of the technical teams and referees. Journalists (broadcast and print) that will be covering the Chibuku Super Cup have to produce Covid-19 test certificates done within 48 ...Published: 20 May 2021 at 18:09hrs | 205 | by Staff reporter
MPs demand formalisation of artisanal mining
LEGISLATORS have called for policy reforms that lead to formalisation of artisanal mining and the informal sector to ensure they play a major role in stimulating economic growth and promote a flexible...Published: 20 May 2021 at 06:45hrs | 490 | by Staff reporter
Teachers' unions blast govt over ‘command' workshops
TEACHERS' unions have accused the Primary and Secondary Education ministry of employing a "command" and "haphazard" approach in implementing the new examination model, starting with the ongoing worksh...Published: 20 May 2021 at 06:42hrs | 1035 | by Staff reporter
Govt, MPs clash over unserviced legislators' housing stands
THE government and lawmakers are at loggerheads after the state indicated to the legislators it had no funds to service housing stands allocated to the legislators recently with the MPs saying it was ...Published: 19 May 2021 at 06:27hrs | 756 | by Staff reporter
'Breakfast' matches for Chibuku Super Cup
IN order to broadcast as many matches as possible on the Zimpapers Television Network (ZTN), some Chibuku Super Cup games are scheduled for morning kick-off as Premier Soccer League action resumed aft...Published: 18 May 2021 at 14:26hrs | 802 | by Staff reporter
Chibuku Super Cup fixtures out
DEFENDING Chibuku Super Cup champions Highlanders begin their title defence in the remodeled competition with an away tie against Bulawayo Chiefs at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday.The US$375 ...Published: 18 May 2021 at 14:25hrs | 566 | by Staff reporter
Sex workers in Mashonaland hit hard by economic crisis
Zimbabwe's deepening economic crisis compounded by the Covid-19 pandemic has left sex workers across the country in a quandary with some contemplating quitting the oldest profession for good.S...Published: 16 May 2021 at 09:57hrs | 1945 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's ghost torments Chief Zvimba and Grace Mugabe
The late president of Zimbabwe cde Robert Gabriel Mugabe has refused to exit the lime light. Now he has ignited a huge traditional problem for the nation and the world. Mugabe has proved to be a sourc...Published: 13 May 2021 at 21:54hrs | 3928 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zupco monopoly: State capture or another Chimurenga?
BEGINNING January 21, 2019, the government of Zimbabwe has been making a series of declarations reinforcing the apparent principality of the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) in the provision ...Published: 11 May 2021 at 18:35hrs | 1802 | by Discent Collins Bajila
Senditoo Partners with Star FM for 'Major' Takeover
Senditoo Co-founder Takwana Tyaranini and his team are taking over several shows on Star FM, after acquiring presentation rights on the popular Zimbabwean radio station.The move is part of the...Published: 11 May 2021 at 18:27hrs | 1019 | by Agencies
Chiwenga wife's health deteriorates, remanded from her hospital bed
UNWELL Marry Mubaiwa, estranged wife to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, was on Monday remanded from her hospital bed at Harare's Healthpoint facility in Belgravia as her health continues to deter...Published: 10 May 2021 at 17:09hrs | 3508 | by Staff reporter
Former students move to lift Nkayi school
IN the winter of 2019, about 20 pupils from Sagonda Primary School in Matabeleland North's Nkayi district set out on a 53-kilometre walk aimed at raising funds to purchase building and educational mat...Published: 09 May 2021 at 08:14hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Cyril Ramaphosa's 'plot' to kill the ANC
SOME senior ANC leaders have accused President Cyril Ramaphosa of working with external parties to collapse the governing party and replace it with a centre-right coalition led by him after the 2024 g...Published: 07 May 2021 at 11:34hrs | 4969 | by Piet Rampedi
Tharisa buys Great Dyke chrome asset in Zimbabwe expansion
THARISA, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed platinum and chrome producer, has acquired Salene Chrome Zimbabwe for US$3 million as part of its growth strategy in the country.Salene Chrome i...Published: 07 May 2021 at 06:40hrs | 552 | by Staff reporter
Are new-technology online casinos overtaking the old online casinos?
As the online casino indust...Published: 06 May 2021 at 07:16hrs | 297 | by Staff writer
POSB privatisation gathers pace
STATE-OWNED financial services provider POSB's preparations for partial privatisation and subsequent listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange have moved a gear up after a technical committee appointed b...Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:28hrs | 572 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF afraid of Nelson Chamisa
When President Emmerson Mnangagwa grabbed power with the assistance of the military in November 2017, a lot of people were willing to work with him to improve the country's battered image but unfortun...Published: 03 May 2021 at 13:48hrs | 2383 | by Leonard Koni
Mnangagwa says, 'We will be Africa's breadbasket again'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said a well-functioning knowledge-based agriculture ecosystem that is anchored on requisite agronomic and animal husbandry practices will ensure that Africa is food secure, as ...Published: 30 Apr 2021 at 06:25hrs | 281 | by Staff reporter
CBZ threatens job cuts
FINANCIAL services giant CBZ Holdings Limited has resolved to slash its workforce in response to rapid sector changes that have been precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic and fresh inroads made by dig...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 08:13hrs | 1091 | by Staff reporter
US told that 'Democracy is not Coca-Cola' by China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Washington to abandon its ideological approach to foreign policy, arguing that it is wrong of the US to try to model the rest of the world in its own image S...Published: 27 Apr 2021 at 07:57hrs | 621 | by Staff reporter
View from Up Here: Gukurahundi Genocide: An Open Wound Part 1
Gukurahundi is a thorny issue for our leaders. They do not want to talk about it, neither do they want it discussed. The objective is to relegate it to the dustbins of history. But can a nation move o...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 09:21hrs | 904 | by Peter Muzira
Develop, eat local products, says Mnangagwa
ZIMBABWE should leapfrog its development agenda through science and technology to catch up with other countries but come up with innovation that will see the utilisation and development of local produ...Published: 24 Apr 2021 at 07:08hrs | 325 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe @ 41: The victim's lasting solution to the Gukurahundi Holocaust
Zimbabwe is still at rail-road crossing with regard to the Gukurahundi genocide whose resolution remains elusive forty-one (41) years on. The signage is unambiguously restricting any break-through wha...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 09:05hrs | 648 | by Nhlanhla Moses
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