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New dispensation a far fetched idea
The much talked about the new republic has dismally failed to live to the billing. The current political and economic challenges in the country has reached another level and with a lot of peop...Published: 3 hrs ago | 732 | by Leonard Koni
5 Bulawayo lawyers in High Court Judges short list
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has shortlisted 43 candidates, among them five Bulawayo lawyers, to fill eight positions on the High Court bench. JSC deputy secretary, Mr Sithembinkosi M...Published: 4 hrs ago | 361 | by Staff reporter
Minister bemoans industry collapse, deepening economic crisis
Manicaland Provincial Affairs minister Ellen Gwaradzimba has bemoaned the collapse of industry and companies in province due to the country's deepening economic woes.Speaking with businesspeop...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:25hrs | 680 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to incorporate yoga into schools sport
THE Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation is mulling adding yoga to the school sporting calendar as a mandatory activity. The United Nations declared June 21 the International Day of Yoga in 2...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:21hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Zesa to add 120MW to grid
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority plans to expeditiously refurbish Hwange Power Station's Unit 3 to augment local power generation by 120MW, while negotiations with regional suppliers fo...Published: 16 Jun 2019 at 09:35hrs | 1449 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe could fall into anarchy'
CHURCHES and the civic society say Zimbabwe risks falling into anarchy if the leaders of major political parties fail to dialogue and address pressing issues without resorting to violence.The ...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:31hrs | 2875 | by Staff reporter
Strategic planning, management needed in our electrical energy sector
Just after the Second World War, political leaders in what was Southern Rhodesia started to think about how they would meet the needs of the country for electrical energy.After that, the debat...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 07:19hrs | 157 | by Eddie Cross
Police urged to intensify patrols
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has been implored to intensify patrols to monitor crime hotspots in and around Harare, particularly bus termini and streets where people are being mugged. Se...Published: 10 Jun 2019 at 06:53hrs | 1556 | by Staff reporter
Horror accident driver jailed
THE reckless Smart Express bus driver who negligently caused the horrific Rusape Bus Disaster that claimed 46 lives following a head-on collision with a Bolt Cutter bus along the Mutare-Harare Highway...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 07:47hrs | 1766 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults wife over little relish
A MUTARE man is in trouble after bashing his wife for not giving him enough relish.Martin Chuzi (42) appeared before Mutare magistrate Tendai Mahwe, who sentenced him to six months behind the ...Published: 07 Jun 2019 at 06:55hrs | 416 | by Staff reporter
MDC: Beyond Congress politics
The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) 2019 National Elective Congress has come and gone. Amongst many other things, the key achievements of the congress were uniting the party to as nearest to its ...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 09:46hrs | 3597 | by Dadirai Chivimbiso Bvute
Govt urged to increase e-learning budget
GOVERNMENT should consider increasing the budget for e-learning in schools because it is now a basic need for pupils.This was revealed by the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on ICT, Postal a...Published: 06 Jun 2019 at 07:33hrs | 124 | by Staff reporter
Minister blasts diamond barons
MANICALAND Provincial Affairs minister Ellen Gwaradzimba yesterday blasted individuals who were accumulating wealth through corrupt deals in the diamond sector.She made the remarks at the Zimb...Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 07:13hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Joint police, army operation to flush out illegal miners raises stink
The police and army recently mounted a joint operation to flush out violent illegal miners throughout the country, but the officers have quickly seized the opportunity to make dirty money, it has been...Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 09:10hrs | 1227 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested for carrying US$10 000
Members of the Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested a man for carrying large sums of money in cash on his vehicle. "Police in Mutare are investigating a case in which a 35 year old man was f...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 12:01hrs | 7141 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'New Binga-Karoi highway a game-changer'
ZIMBABWE'S tourism is a cash-spinning industry employing thousands and widely considered as one of the low-hanging fruits of this economy. However, it has not been spared by negative publicity in the ...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 08:01hrs | 4352 | by Staff reporter
Fuel syndicate intercepted
Police on Monday arrested five suspects believed to be part of a fuel siphoning syndicate involving tanker drivers and criminal elements, as the clampdown on illegal activities in the fuel sector begi...Published: 01 Jun 2019 at 07:42hrs | 751 | by Staff reporter
First 'Zimbabwe shutdown' after MDC Congress flops
The US embassy in Zimbabwe openly pinned its mast on the anti-Government movement in Harare yesterday after it made a desperate call for the opposition to demonstrate against President Mnangagwa's adm...Published: 31 May 2019 at 07:33hrs | 3782 | by Staff reporter
'Exchange rate won't determine salaries'
Government will continue to engage civil servants and adjust their salaries against the prevailing inflation levels not the foreign currency exchange rate, Finance and Economic Development Minister Pr...Published: 31 May 2019 at 07:25hrs | 1749 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube savaged, under pressure
Zimbabweans are increasingly turning against under pressure Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, as the country's economy continues to die - amid high prices and shortages of basic consumer goodsZim...Published: 30 May 2019 at 08:10hrs | 5399 | by Staff reporter
Economy on the mend, says Mthuli Ncube
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday insisted that the economy has turned around "after six months" as per his promise last October, boasting the turnaround is being witnessed on the fiscal side....Published: 30 May 2019 at 07:49hrs | 1512 | by Staff reporter
Fuel prices remain unchanged
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) yesterday emphasised Government's position that the fuel prices remain unchanged at RTGS$4,87 and RTGS$4,97 a litre for diesel and petrol respectively. ...Published: 30 May 2019 at 07:48hrs | 389 | by Staff reporter
Latest on 7 activists arrested for plotting to overthrow Mnangagwa
The case of womens' rights activist, Stabile Dewa, who was arrested on Monday, May 27, 2019 and charged with plotting to overthrow President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government was heard today at the Hara...Published: 29 May 2019 at 16:53hrs | 8156 | by CiZC
Kombi driver blames religion for passenger's death
A HARARE commuter omnibus driver who allegedly caused the death of his passenger after he was involved in an accident when he passed a red traffic light yesterday said the Johane Marange sect, where h...Published: 29 May 2019 at 08:05hrs | 1345 | by Staff reporter
No more excuses in fighting graft
PROSECUTOR-GENERAL Kumbirai Hodzi yesterday said the public no longer tolerated excuses in the fight against the scourge of corruption which is contributing to the economic woes facing the country....Published: 25 May 2019 at 15:12hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Mudenda warns truant ministers
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda this week described the current Ninth Parliament as the worst in terms of truancy by ministers during Wednesday's question and answer sessions.Hi...Published: 25 May 2019 at 08:32hrs | 877 | by Staff reporter
MPs demand ailing Chiwenga for grilling
MDC MPs Wednesday demanded the presence of the country's two Vice Presidents to respond to their questions during parliament's question time in a period the country's economy continues to take a nosed...Published: 23 May 2019 at 20:42hrs | 7219 | by Staff reporter
Squabbles rock MDC Manicaland structures
CHAOS is reigning supreme in MDC Manicaland provincial structures as top officials are clashing over the Mutasa Central district congress held recently.This came after a faction aligned to new...Published: 22 May 2019 at 06:25hrs | 857 | by Staff reporter
Millers Association embarks on price monitoring exercise
Grain Millers Association (GMAZ) says it will this week move around the country, monitoring prices of basic commodities to protect consumers from being short-changed by unscrupulous retailers....Published: 22 May 2019 at 06:15hrs | 266 | by Staff reporter
Kombi operators hike fares
Transport operators in Mutare have hiked fares for short distance trips by 50 cents, claiming loss of business due to fuel shortages. Commuter omnibuses to Dangamvura, Fern Valley and Zimunya yesterda...Published: 21 May 2019 at 06:12hrs | 1893 | by Staff reporter
Maid jailed for infanticide
A NEWBORN baby girl survived two days in a blair toilet in Marange after its mother dumped her.The baby, however later died in hospital soon after being rescued by villagers who had to dig up ...Published: 20 May 2019 at 06:54hrs | 1286 | by Staff reporter
Major Matabeleland roads under reconstruction
THE multi-million dollar road infrastructure development programme undertaken by the Government has moved a gear up with work on the Bulawayo-Nkayi Road and Bulawayo-Tsholotsho Road now underway, amon...Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:13hrs | 1592 | by Staff reporter
Warts of democracy can be an eyesore
Cynics often say politics is like a sewage as it allows stinking and filthy scum to rise to the top.In a twisted way, it's pretty much like milk, which, as it matures, allows cream to rise....Published: 19 May 2019 at 09:05hrs | 75 | by Bishop Lazarus
ZESA sue Minister for $414k – load shedding is collective punishment for untouchables' sins
The tragedy in Zimbabwe is that those who can least afford it have again and again been forced to subsidise the filthy rich. One prime example is Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube's 2% tax on all electro...Published: 18 May 2019 at 20:25hrs | 3102 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
3m python torments family
BUSINESS was recently brought to a halt in Mutare's Hobhouse high-density suburb after a self-styled prophet fished out a three-metre python, which was allegedly tormenting a family, from a cottage....Published: 18 May 2019 at 10:36hrs | 4026 | by Staff reporter
Zesa pursues Mnangagwa ally over $414,000 electricity debt
The Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA), which announced rolling power cuts early this week, is owed millions of dollars by top government officials.Reduced electricity production at ...Published: 18 May 2019 at 10:20hrs | 1402 | by ZimLive
Political party leaders must be exemplary
Address by His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, E. D. Mnangagwa, at the launch of the National Political Actors Dialogue at the Harare International Con...Published: 18 May 2019 at 08:00hrs | 145 | by E. D. Mnangagwa
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF welcomes back prodigal son, Didymus Mutasa
Long-serving Zanu-PF member Didymus Mutasa, who was expelled from the party at the height of factionalism and readmitted in October last year after spending two years in the wilderness is retracing hi...Published: 18 May 2019 at 07:58hrs | 642 | by Staff reporter
Chihuri opts for out of court settlement
Exiled former police commissioner general Augustine Chihuri is now settling a claim in which he was dragged to the High Court for allegedly impounding five cars and a house from a Harare businessman....Published: 17 May 2019 at 07:25hrs | 5448 | by Staff reporter
2019 ZITF perceptions
The 60th of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair had more than 532 companies who participated in showcasing their services and products. The Trade Fair theme was "Propagating Industrial Growth throug...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:13hrs | 362 | by Enos Denhere
UK beef giant takes over CSC
CABINET has approved a joint venture between the Cold Storage Company (CSC) and a United Kingdom firm, Boulstead Beef (Pvt) Limited, which will see the investor injecting US$130 million into the meat ...Published: 15 May 2019 at 07:28hrs | 2302 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's MDC wins Manicaland by-election
The MDC led by Nelson Chamisa has won the Mutare Central Ward 10 by election.The MDC’s candidate Rose Tanyaradzwa Mukodza polled 801 votes against Zanu-PF's Margaret Tindirika who garnered 5...Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:27hrs | 3737 | by Staff reporter
Prophet calls for Mnangagwa dialogue
AS the economic situation in the country continues to sink, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government has been urged to unite with prophets as they have spiritual focus on where the country is h...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:50hrs | 4885 | by Staff reporter
Charamba loyalists targeted in fresh round of purges at The Herald
The Herald's acting editor Tichaona Zindoga has rung the changes at the Zimpapers title, controversially deploying three senior journalists to provincial offices in a purge targeting loyalists of Pres...Published: 11 May 2019 at 15:46hrs | 4115 | by ZimLive
US universities welcome Zimbabwe students
SHORTLY after my arrival in Zimbabwe 10 months ago, I met two young Zimbabweans - Panashe Muriro and Tinashe Maparura.Both students were in the nascent stages of applying to study at American ...Published: 11 May 2019 at 14:57hrs | 845 | by Brian A. Nichols
WATCH: Pastor Alph Lukau stages another fake miracle/prophecy
Popular South African pastor Alph Lukau has been caught out in another staged prophecy at his church Alleluia Ministries.This time the controversial clergyman falsely used Bulawayo born Tawand...Published: 11 May 2019 at 07:20hrs | 20395 | by Methusi Ncube
Gun owners liable for stolen firearms used in robberies
POLICE have urged gun owners to secure their firearms as some of them are being stolen and used to commit crimes. The statement by the police follows a spate of armed robberies across the coun...Published: 10 May 2019 at 06:55hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa says 'Let's dream, think Zimbabwe'
Address by His Excellency, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, E.D. Mnangagwa, at the burial of the late Mishack Ntundu Velaphi, National Heroes' Acre, May 9, 2019 ...Published: 10 May 2019 at 06:46hrs | 552 | by ED Mnangagwa
Mnangagwa running out of time
THE opposition MDC party yesterday said it would soon give President Emmerson Mnangagwa an ultimatum to urgently address the deepening economic crisis facing the country, failing which government woul...Published: 09 May 2019 at 18:54hrs | 2594 | by Staff reporter
Zimnat comes to the aid of Melfort Old People's Home
Zimnat has come to the aid of Melfort Old People's Home by providing free insurance cover for the home's two vehicles for a whole year.The home, which recently had a combi and a sedan donated ...Published: 08 May 2019 at 08:55hrs | 808 | by Agencies
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