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Sanctions make Russian debt default a non-event
Russia is on the brink of its first debt default since 1998 as the Sunday deadline to make a $100m interest payment seems certain to be missed.Russia has the money and is willing to pay, but s...Published: 22 hrs ago | 371 | by BBC
Trust in Zimbabwe army, elected officials dwindles
THE majority of Zimbabweans say the government has failed to address economic challenges, create jobs and ensure price stability, with a huge percentage saying they would vote for the opposition Citiz...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 19:07hrs | 2885 | by Staff reporter
TelOne groans under sub-economic tariffs
STATE-OWNED telecommunications company TelOne is reeling under high inflation which has impeded profitability while sub-economic tariffs are threatening to sink the firm.TelOne's last tariff r...Published: 25 Jun 2022 at 10:04hrs | 729 | by Staff reporter
NRZ looting unearthed
AN internal audit has uncovered corporate governance rot, and looting at ailing parastatal National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) with board chairperson Martin Dinha (pictured) and his board allegedly bl...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 08:20hrs | 1779 | by Staff reporter
Stong Zimbabwe presence in Rwanda as Harare eyes Commonwealth re-admission
ZIMBABWE, which has applied to be readmitted into the Commonwealth, has a strong presence at the ongoing Commonwealth meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.Ministers, business leaders, students, and membe...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 08:16hrs | 744 | by Staff reporter
Backlash over Chinese loans
ZIMBABWE'S debt-stricken administration last year struggled to access fresh loans to scale up ambitious plans to revamp key infrastructure projects after accumulating significant arrears on lifelines ...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:47hrs | 691 | by Staff reporter
Strike paralyses major hospitals
WORKERS from other sectors have started joining a tools down job action by health personnel and teachers who are demanding United States dollar salaries.The strike entered its third day yester...Published: 23 Jun 2022 at 06:46hrs | 375 | by Staff reporter
Econet experienced 'rush hour data outage'
Econet Wireless has apologised to its customers for a three hour data outage that took place earlier in the evening today."We had a data service interruption between about 3pm and 6pm today. T...Published: 22 Jun 2022 at 06:45hrs | 361 | by Staff reporter
Econet sorry for late afternoon data outage
Econet Wireless has apologised to its customers for a 3 hour data outage that took place today (Tuesday, lune 21, 2022), between 3 and 6pm. "We had a data service interruption between about 3p...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 19:57hrs | 437 | by Staff reporter
'It's too late for Zimbabwe diaspora voters'
CIVIL society organisations (CSOs) have decried the discrimination of diasporans who will not vote in the 2023 general elections because the country has not reformed its electoral laws.There h...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 741 | by Staff reporter
US$50 billion siphoned out of Africa, claims Zacc
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) says Africa has been losing over US$50 billion in illicit financial flows per annum, a sign that corruption is still rife on the continent.Of the...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:43hrs | 380 | by Staff reporter
Longing for a bygone era will not fix Zimbabwe's economy
Social media can be a tool for comedic relief, venting frustration and a means of trolling at the same time. My favourite Social Network is Twitter due to its remarkable interface and ability to conne...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 16:03hrs | 436 | by Dr Farai Nyika. Economics Academic at Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA).
Mliswa in scathing attack on fellow legislators
OUTSPOKEN Norton legislator Temba Mliswa Friday launched a scathing attack on parliamentarians, questioning whether they were not actively grooming corruption by remaining mum and failing to query ten...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:47hrs | 1955 | by Staff reporter
PSMAS top-up demands rile members
PREMIER Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) members have raised concern over their service providers' failure to meet their needs while demanding top-ups on contributions.The service provider ...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 571 | by Staff reporter
Zinara says, 'We are now reformed'
State-run Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara), which has been red-flagged in multiple reports by the Auditor General (AG) and parliament for unbridled levels of corruption, looting and nepo...Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 10:08hrs | 313 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa linked gold dealers mint money through govt incentives
GOVERNMENT'S Gold Incentives Scheme (GIS) has come under scrutiny amid indications it is largely benefitting politically connected persons, mainly President Emmerson Mnangagwa's close ally Pedzisayi "...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 16:18hrs | 1718 | by Staff reporter
Ramaphosa bars media from Phala Phala farm 'crime scene'
There was a heavy police presence outside President Cyril Ramaphosa's Phala Phala farm on Saturday where some of his livestock was on auction.Police in uniform and civilian clothes were statio...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 16:18hrs | 1925 | by Staff reporter
CCC: A Triple Legacy for Zimbabwe
Dying for European perspectiveAMUSING if it was not tragic. The European Union, EU, has granted Ukraine candidate status. It's a remote stage along a very long continuum to eventual EU&n...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 07:22hrs | 226 | by Jamwanda
Zimbabweans to participate in the Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show
Zambia-Zimbabwe Village is a newly established platform that will create business linkages and opportunities for Zimbabweans and Zambians in a bid to strengthen economic and social relations betwe...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 12:53hrs | 1123 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission statement on June 16
1. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) is one of the five (5) Chapter 12 Independent Commissions established in terms of sections 232 (b) and 242 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe and operationa...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 14:25hrs | 1274 | by ZHRC
Vandalism, theft cost Zesa US$9m annually
ZESA Holdings has been losing over US$9 million annually due to vandalism and theft of its infrastructure, but says the recent adoption of drone technology would curb illegal practice.Zimbabwe...Published: 16 Jun 2022 at 08:20hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Business Network statement on Zimbabwe-Malawi maize deal
Zimbabwe and Malawi are one , United by a common history and a shared future. From the time of the Federation we have been one and we will continue to be one. Several Malawians are now part of...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 09:37hrs | 3180 | by Sindiso Mazibisa
Chiefs blast Zanu-PF govt for lack of infrastructure development in Kariba
TRADITIONAL leaders from Kariba's Nyaminyami Rural District have berated President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration for failing to push infrastructural development in the area.After 42 year...Published: 15 Jun 2022 at 07:40hrs | 454 | by Staff reporter
Major road rehab projects begin in Bulawayo
A massive rehabilitation of critical roads is set to begin in Bulawayo under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme Phase 2 (ERRP2), as the Government presses ahead with efforts to improve roads ...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:33hrs | 294 | by Staff reporter
Zinara moves to weed out corruption
A LEGACY of corruption and operational challenges at tollgates has tainted the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara)'s corporate image.NewsDay (ND) chief reporter Taurai Mangudhla int...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:46hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo tourism ready for rebound
BULAWAYO remains a favourable and safe tourism destination with various untapped attraction sites and unique offerings, a local industry operator has said.Speaking on the sidelines of a post-C...Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 127 | by Staff reporter
Chief Masuku is installed
THERE was pomp and grandeur yesterday in Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province as people came from far and wide to witness the installation of Mr Nkulumane Masuku as the substantive Chief Masuk...Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:29hrs | 327 | by Staff reporter
NRZ, Disco in talks on 50-km line to steel project
National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) and Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) are in talks to construct a 50-kilometre railway line from Mvuma to the US$1 billion steel plant in Manhize, Chivhu....Published: 12 Jun 2022 at 08:25hrs | 143 | by Staff reporter
Scandal-ridden company monitors Zimbabwe calls
THE company which installed a Telecommunications Traffic Monitoring System (TTMS) at the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe headquarters in Harare this week — Global Voic...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 20:42hrs | 1725 | by Staff reporter
Mugabes in farm equipment scam
LATE president Robert Mugabe's family has been rocked by a fresh scandal after allegedly selling an assortment of farm equipment belonging to government departments and pocketing the money, it has eme...Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 09:32hrs | 981 | by Staff reporter
Roads upgrade continues across Zimbabwe except in Matebeleland
The rehabilitation of roads across the country under the Emergency Roads Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP) is continuing, with citizens praising the Second Republic for transforming the road network....Published: 11 Jun 2022 at 09:06hrs | 513 | by Staff reporter
Minister calls for new crop of effective diplomats
ZIMBABWE requires skilled, knowledgeable and visionary diplomats to tap into new opportunities for trade, commerce and development, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Ambassador ...Published: 10 Jun 2022 at 07:52hrs | 197 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa' popularity surges to 48%
THE majority of Zimbabweans now trust the Nelson Chamisa led Citizens Coalition (CCC) to change the country's fortunes more than the ruling Zanu-PF party, a Mass Public Opinion Institute (MPOI) survey...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:47hrs | 7373 | by Staff reporter
BCC acts on Cowdray Park flooding
FOLLOWING perennial flooding in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has resolved to demolish 17 properties and relocate the affected families to pave way for development of drainage infrastructu...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:41hrs | 589 | by Staff reporter
Hwange residents petition Parly over underground fires
HWANGE residents have petitioned Parliament to urgently investigate the source and threat of underground fires to communities and the environment in the coal mining town.For years people in Hw...Published: 09 Jun 2022 at 06:37hrs | 167 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa needs correct advice from his team
DEAR President Emmerson MnangagwaYour Excellency, as things stand right now you have to make hard currency decision sooner than later as doing that in 2023 will cause so much economic pain tha...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 09:06hrs | 657 | by Brian Sedze
Call for another voter registration blitz
ELECTORAL watchdogs have implored the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to consider another voter registration blitz to offer citizens who have since acquired identity cards the chance to register t...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 09:05hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Potraz launches traffic monitoring system
Potraz has launched a telecommunications traffic monitoring and revenue assurance system so as to ensure full accountability in the provision of public telecommunication services but cannot read the c...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 08:55hrs | 156 | by Staff reporter
Equipment to track telecommunications services usage now in place in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has enhanced its capacity to track the uptake of telecommunication services after the commissioning of equipment to monitor traffic inflows by network providers. The telecommunication...Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 15:23hrs | 4860 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa has to make bold currency decision or face political demise
The president has to make hard currency decision sooner than later as doing that in 2023 will cause so much economic pain that may cause a huge protest vote which may send him home.The country...Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 12:45hrs | 9073 | by Dr Brian Sedze
Zimbawean scientist is saluted in Time's 100 influential persons
A ZIMBABWEAN scientist credited with the discovery of the Covid-19 Omicron variant has been recognised as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world.Time 100 is a yearly l...Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 09:45hrs | 2054 | by Staff Reporter
Zapu Europe get together party
Following on the recent successful ZAPU 60th birthday anniversary which was overwhelmingly attended on the 16th April in Leicester, ZAPU is back with another party. Those in attendance felt that the t...Published: 06 Jun 2022 at 08:05hrs | 911 | by Simie Nkala
Zimbabwe's forex currency crisis worsens
An outlet in Harare's Graniteside industrial area has been turning away customers using local currency through point of sale (POS) platforms on the pretext that they are experiencing network failure....Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:16hrs | 2693 | by Staff reporter
Trouble ahead in Zimbabwe
Conditions for the people of Zimbabwe continue to go from bad to worse. Triple digit inflation shows no signs of slowing.Over half of the country lives in poverty.Its corrupt governmen...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:12hrs | 907 | by Michelle Gavin
War on shocking teen pregnancies
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Tawananyasha (surname withheld) is six months pregnant with a man whose real name and age she does not know.The two met when the minor was a housemaid while the man was a gard...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:01hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter
Govt's housing projects take shape
Nearly a dozen Government-funded housing projects involving the construction of high-rise residential flats and servicing of land for thousands of residential stands are currently underway countrywide...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 08:59hrs | 203 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa agonises over murders, armed robberies
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday expressed concern over rising cases of ritual murders, armed robberies and traffic accidents and implored the justice system to curb thevices.Mnangag...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:52hrs | 725 | by Staff reporter
Food security headache hits Mnangagwa government
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is facing potential bread shortages as wheat supplies dwindled sharply over the past few weeks.The looming shortage and hike in wheat prices was t...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 17:48hrs | 2536 | by Mandla Ndlovu
NetOne employee arrested for stealing $150 000 000
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has announced that it has arrested one Daniel Kalira, a cashier at NetOne, after he allegedly stole approximately ZWL$150 000 000,00 from the mobile netw...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 15:14hrs | 3113 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zanu PF knives out for Mudenda
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has attracted brickbats from colleagues in the ruling Zanu PF party after he called for the amendment of the Constitution to allow Zimbabweans in the dia...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:53hrs | 2805 | by Staff reporter
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