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Zimbabwe targets 40 tonnes of gold in 2023
Zimbabwe's gold mining sector is targeting to raise production to 40 tonnes this year, up from 35.38 tonnes last year, an official said Tuesday.Last year's output was a record high, spurred by...Published: 25 Jan 2023 at 10:38hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
$130 billion Zimdollars earmarked for massive roadworks
ZIMBABWE will double down on road development projects this year, with Treasury and the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) injecting over $130 billion to rehabilitate about 10 000 kilomet...Published: 15 Jan 2023 at 09:40hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Lake Gwayi Shangani inches closer to completion
THE gigantic Lake Gwayi-Shangani will be completed ahead of the 2023/24 summer cropping season, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Masuka, has said....Published: 11 Jan 2023 at 16:45hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Terror visits Chamisa's rural supporters?
SEVERAL villagers in Murehwa were over the weekend left nursing bruises and sore limbs after suspected Zanu-PF members reportedly attacked opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) supporters in ...Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 07:01hrs | 1026 | by Staff reporter
Term 1 begins
SCHOOLS open today for the First Term of the year with the Government expected to outline modalities for the rollout of State-funded free education policy targeting mostly vulnerable rural schools....Published: 09 Jan 2023 at 06:56hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
National dam levels start to rise
The national dam level has risen to 81,2 percent compared to 57,9 percent normally expected during this time of the year following the rains that have pounded the country.Most cities and towns...Published: 06 Jan 2023 at 21:02hrs | 486 | by Staff reporter
Analysis of the 2023 national budget
The Zimbabwean government presented a ZW$4.5 trillion budget (21% of 2021 GDP) for the 2023 fiscal year. The government expects to collect revenues totaling ZW$3.9 billion (18% of GDP), thus resulting...Published: 16 Dec 2022 at 00:15hrs | 809 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabweans mock Mnangagwa over election promises as blackouts worsen
The announcement by the Zambezi River Authority, which runs the Kariba Dam, that Zimbabwe had used up its share of the water in the world's largest man-made reservoir sounded a death knell to an alrea...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:17hrs | 2675 | by Staff reporter
Liberation museum 12% complete
INSTITUTE of African Knowledge (Instak) chief executive officer Kwame Muzawazi says construction of the African Liberation Museum site is now 12% complete.The museum's construction is being fa...Published: 06 Dec 2022 at 04:57hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
Global steel giant shows confidence in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe stands ready to welcome more investors from across the globe for win-win outcomes such as the development of the country's rich mineral resources, and the multi-billion-dollar steel mills and...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 04:59hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe now a banana republic, mafia State'
NewsDay (ND) reporter Lorraine Muromo recently had an interview with Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition (CiCZ) chairperson Peter Mutasa (PM) on the country's human rights situation and the controversial Pri...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:55hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's San community gets inaugural chief
MATABELELAND North leaders have lauded the Second Republic for appointing Mr Christopher Dube as the first substantive Chief Goledema for the San community in Tsholotsho District.He was offici...Published: 22 Nov 2022 at 04:52hrs | 558 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa ally under massive pressure over Rufaro
ZIFA has taken a dig at Harare City Council for "dragging politics into sport" after Sakunda Holdings formally withdrew their proposal to modernise Rufaro Stadium, citing "toxicity" in the local autho...Published: 20 Nov 2022 at 15:36hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans have nothing to celebrate in new resource discoveries!
No one can deny that Zimbabwe is one of the most richly endowed places on this planet.Highly favored by God Almighty with nearly 40 identified minerals - including gold, platinum, diamonds, ch...Published: 14 Nov 2022 at 10:27hrs | 14117 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Air Zimbabwe optimistic of IATA re-admission
THE country's national airline, Air Zimbabwe, is optimistic of being re-admitted into the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as Government has cleared 90 percent of its debt to the interna...Published: 13 Nov 2022 at 17:29hrs | 144 | by Staff reporter
Caledonia acquires Bulawayo Mining Company claims
Caledonia Mining, a Jersey-based mining junior whose shares are listed on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX), has acquired Motapa Mining gold claims near the Bilboes Holdings gold mine ass...Published: 03 Nov 2022 at 05:04hrs | 449 | by Staff reporter
I refuse to be a delusional idiot
I lOVE our languages and culture because they teach us so much about life.One of the Shona language's wise adage says: "Totenda maruva tadya chakata," which literally means ‘don't count your...Published: 14 Oct 2022 at 05:50hrs | 461 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Before celebrating 'flowers' Zimbabweans should first interrogate why previous 'fruits' were destroyed!
I love our language and culture - since they teach us so much about life.There is a wise adage - 'totenda maruva tadya chakata', in oth...Published: 13 Oct 2022 at 00:23hrs | 341 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo readies for Gwayi-Shangani water
BULAWAYO has started work on ensuring that when adequate water supply arrives by pipeline from Lake Gwayi-Shangani, around the end of next year, there will be the necessary extra water treatment and d...Published: 03 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | 630 | by Staff reporter
e-passort centre relief for Beitbridge residents
THE new e-passport bio-enrolment centre in Beitbridge opened last month has brought relief to the Beitbridge community and thousands of Zimbabweans living in South Africa who used to incur costs trave...Published: 26 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
3,000 hectares of wheat in Mat North
FARMERS in Matabeleland North have increased their wheat hectarage from last year's 950 hectares to about 3 000 hectares as the province moves towards enhancing the country's food security and attainm...Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 05:57hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa political playbook worked elsewhere, can he win in Zimbabwe?
PRECIOUS Dinha elbows her way into a packed soccer stadium. Despite thunder clouds looming above, thousands of yellow-clad Zimbabweans are singing, dancing and thrusting their index fingers skyward....Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 06:07hrs | 714 | by Evidence Chenjerai
'Sadc warming to Chamisa dialogue,' claims CCC
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) says it is optimistic that the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) and the African Union (AU) will intervene to resolve the country's long-running soc...Published: 15 Sep 2022 at 05:59hrs | 4555 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo gets $1 billion for road repairs
THE Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) has disbursed about $12 billion to road authorities across the country for road maintenance and rehabilitation since the beginning of the year under...Published: 05 Sep 2022 at 06:39hrs | 472 | by Staff reporter
Jeys Marabini recovering
LEGENDARY musician Jeys Marabini has paid homage to President Emmerson Mnangagwa as well as his fans for their continued support at a time when he has been unwell.Jeys has been struggling with...Published: 05 Sep 2022 at 06:39hrs | 862 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora says he will definitely win 2023 elections
GOVEMENT for Democratic Change (MDC) Alliance-leader Douglas Mwonzora is optimistic of winning the 2023 presidential race despite his party having been embarrassed in the March by-elections where it l...Published: 01 Sep 2022 at 20:38hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
ZIMASCO starts building two new furnaces
ZIMASCO, a unit of China's Sinosteel, has started building two new furnaces at the Kwekwe complex as it targets to raise capacity by 40 percent, a spokesperson said.The US$35 million investmen...Published: 01 Sep 2022 at 06:29hrs | 374 | by Staff reporter
Belarus delivers 103 combine harvesters to Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE has to date received 103 combine harvesters under the Belarus Farm Mechanisation Scheme phase 1 and 2 and John Deere facility, which have been distributed to individual farmers and Government...Published: 29 Aug 2022 at 06:28hrs | 481 | by Staff reporter
Gems on brink of WC qualification
The Gems yesterday suffered their second consecutive defeat at the on going netball World Cup qualifiers but even after the heavy 62-41 loss Malawi alarm, bells were not tolling for the Zimbabwe senio...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:04hrs | 193 | by Staff reporter
Econet gives away residential stands to promotion winners
Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has given away eight residential stands and eight 2 Kilovolts solar systems to the lucky winners of its Christmas Promotion, which started in December last year and ended in M...Published: 29 Jul 2022 at 06:52hrs | 650 | by Staff reporter
'3 million eligible Zimbabwean voters unregistered'
ELECTORAL watchdog, the Election Resource Centre says Zimbabwe's total eligible voters should hover around eight million, meaning that nearly three million people are not interested to vote.A ...Published: 13 Jul 2022 at 07:22hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe team crowned European Moot Court champions
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has congratulated the Zimbabwe Moot Court team after it was crowned champions for beating the Netherlands in the final of the European Moot Court Championships held in Romania yest...Published: 04 Jul 2022 at 06:55hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Fifa set to snub bogus Zifa board's request for recognition
For the first time, since the Felton Kamambo-led leadership was illegally elbowed out by the political machinations at ZIFA, and replaced by an illegitimate committee led by Gift Banda, FIFA have ackn...Published: 29 Jun 2022 at 07:42hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa officially opens Women's League conference today
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today officially open the 7th Zanu-PF Women's League Elective Conference that has generated interest both inside and outside Zimbabwe.The conference has generated a bu...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:32hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
Rural home turned into tourist hub
MOTIVATED by the desire to change the face of his rural home in Makakavhule, Beitbridge District, Matabeleland South, Mr Prison Ndou (46), has transformed his home into an outstanding and cost-effecti...Published: 20 Jun 2022 at 06:40hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Tourism players welcome Gwayi-Shangani opportunities
THE construction of Lake Gwayi-Shangani is contributing to improved business opportunities in the hospitality industry in Hwange with its completion expected to bring greater benefits to the tourism s...Published: 14 Jun 2022 at 06:33hrs | 136 | by Staff reporter
Matanga challenges UN-bound cops
Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has urged officers who are leaving for South Sudan on peacekeeping duties to remain disciplined and desist from behaviour that might bring the name of the co...Published: 08 Jun 2022 at 08:56hrs | 172 | by Staff reporter
Free Zupco transport for traditional leaders
TRADITIONAL leaders will no longer have to pay transport fares on all Zupco buses across the country, Vice-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga told mourners at the homestead of the late Chief Nhlamba in...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:53hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Private hospital doctors strike
PATIENTS admitted to Premier Service Claybank Hospital in Gweru have gone for two days without getting medical care as more than 200 nurses, doctors, and health support staff at the upmarket health ca...Published: 02 Jun 2022 at 06:44hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
Chief Nhlamba of Gwanda granted state-assisted funeral
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has granted the late Chief Nhlamba of Garanyemba in Gwanda, Matabeleland South, a state-assisted funeral.Vice President Constantino Chiwenga will represent the gov...Published: 31 May 2022 at 12:39hrs | 743 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's inflation back above 100%
Zimbabwe's annual inflation jumped to 131 percent in May – the highest it has been since June last year – as it responds to the massive devaluation of the local currency and runaway price increase...Published: 25 May 2022 at 17:22hrs | 1149 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF commissar dies
ZANU-PF Bulawayo provincial commissar Ruth Shelton (pictured) who died on Wednesday at Mpilo Central Hospital has been described as a grounded politician who was an inspiration to many.Shelton...Published: 20 May 2022 at 06:29hrs | 1572 | by Staff reporter
Caps United appoint club legend as CE
CAPS United legend Charlie Jones has been appointed the chief executive of the troubled Harare giants. He immediately promised to end the problems rocking the team.Jones, who made a name turni...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:37hrs | 529 | by Staff reporter
Brilliant architecture refreshes Zimbabwe's Beitbridge border
A REFRESHING atmosphere greets a discerning traveller upon arrival at the new look Beitbridge Border Post, a world class facility whose upgrading under the Second Republic, has reached the final stage...Published: 19 May 2022 at 06:34hrs | 604 | by Staff reporter
African Mining Sector Set for Strong Growth in 2022
Johannesburg - 16 May 2022 - With mining companies currently enjoying high prices, exceptional production performance and robust supply chains, the mining team from Stanbic Bank's parent company, Stan...Published: 16 May 2022 at 11:52hrs | 696 | by Mark Buncombe, Head of Mining and Metals at Standard Bank Group
Zimbabwean farmers to cash in on cannabis global boom
Zimbabwean farmers looking to cash in on a global boom in medicinal cannabis face a litany of costs and regulatory barriers, but growers like Munyaradzi Nyanungo are betting it will boost their fortun...Published: 11 May 2022 at 11:36hrs | 904 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa accuses business of sabotage
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday accused business of sabotaging his government.Officially opening the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, Mnangagwa said: "We must pract...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 16:24hrs | 283 | by Staff reporter
Water projects to boost Bulawayo investment
THE ongoing Government funded water projects will go a long way in enhancing Bulawayo's investment opportunities and spur its economic growth momentum, Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minis...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 08:58hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Male contraceptive pill found 99 percent effective in mice
A team of scientists said they had developed an oral male contraceptive that is 99 percent effective in mice without causing side effects, and could enter human trials by the end of this year....Published: 26 Apr 2022 at 09:08hrs | 686 | by AFP
Mnangagwa gets 5th dan karate black belt
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa was yesterday honoured with a 5th dan karate black belt as part of a recognition of his contribution to the country's sport.His footprint in sport has seen more resource al...Published: 21 Apr 2022 at 11:32hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
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