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Zanu-PF MPs press Mthuli Ncube to raise their salaries
Zanu-PF MPs pressed finance minister Mthuli Ncube to raise their salaries and commit to give them houses and Toyota Land Cruisers before passing his budget on Thursday.Comparing themselves to ...Published: 16 Dec 2023 at 17:38hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
How genuine and sincere is Jonathan Moyo?
Zanu-PF spokesperson Chris Mutsvangwa has responded to exiled former cabinet ministers Jonathan Moyo and Patrick Zhuwao's letter of apology to the party.In his response, Mutsvangwa said the tw...Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 06:27hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
FULL TEXT: Damning Auditor General's report
Auditor General Mildred has released a report that reveals the amount of corruption happening in different government parastatals.Highlights of the reports include Zimbabwe Tourism Authority's...Published: 01 Jul 2019 at 21:15hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mugabe regime' grand looting exposed
A government agency was used to siphon thousands of dollars to finance weddings and political rallies during former president Robert Mugabe's reign, an audit has revealed.Auditor-General Mildr...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 09:11hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwigs get luxury cars
Zanu-PF is buying luxury cars worth a staggering $5 million for former Cabinet ministers recently deployed to the ruling party's headquarters by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, it has been revealed....Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 10:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe releases $24 million war chest
FORMER president Robert Mugabe has surrendered $24 million held in a private Zanu-PF bank account with a local commercial bank which does business with government and the ruling party after his ouster...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 11:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF splashes millions on regalia, vehicles
Zanu-PF has refused to disclose the source of millions of dollars oiling its campaign machinery ahead of crucial elections later this year after former Higher and Tertiary Education minister Jonathan ...Published: 15 Apr 2018 at 11:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
BCC settles councillors' home telephone bills
BULAWAYO council has resolved to pay off councillors' outstanding home telephone bills, some dating back as far as 2009, after TelOne slashed the bills by 40%, a recent report of the council's general...Published: 09 Apr 2018 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff rpeorter
Bindura University should not become the citadel of Ccorruption
As part of the current corruption busting campaigns and in light of the efforts being embarked on by the new government, I feel obliged to play a part in aiding the government's cause, albeit, in a ve...Published: 16 Dec 2017 at 05:49hrs | 3 | by Kudakwashe Ncube
Ministry incurs $2 million phone bill
The Transport ministry incurred a $2 million telephone bill between 2012 and 2015 due to weak controls in telephone usage by members of staff.This came out in the third report by the Public Ac...Published: 06 Jul 2017 at 06:06hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Wicknell hits back at haters
OF late, pompous businessman, Wicknell Chivayo, has not been active on social media networks but when people started mocking him earlier this week after an image showing that his new top-of-the-range ...Published: 01 Jul 2017 at 15:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Proof of residence requisite in voter registration
Prospective voters are required to produce physical proof of permanent residence for eligibility to register to vote, a shift from an earlier proposal that sought to enlist voters on the roll without ...Published: 18 Jun 2017 at 10:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF bigwig acquitted of rape
A ZANU-PF central committee member based in Chirumanzu has been acquitted of the rape charge he was facing.Saviors Piki (46), was on Friday acquitted on two counts of raping his sister-in-law ...Published: 30 May 2017 at 06:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Polygamist acquitted of rape
A PROMINENT businessman from Chirumanzu who was facing allegations of raping his wife's younger sister (18) has been acquitted.Seviyasi Piki, a polygamist and well known Zanu-PF member with bu...Published: 27 May 2017 at 09:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Unpacking the nefarious/ corrupt activities at Bindura University
Thank you for publishing that letter that exposed the corrupt activities at Bindura University of Science Education. Please find, below, parts of what is found in the Forensic Report that I believe th...Published: 25 May 2017 at 21:19hrs | 4 | by Kudakwashe Ncube
Telecel here to stay, says CEO
Ladies and Gentlemen; good eveningIt gives me great pleasure to welcome so many distinguished guests to the Telecel cocktail. First and foremost, I would like to thank the Honourable Min...Published: 17 May 2017 at 20:18hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Polygamist rapes wives' sister
A PROMINENT businessman and polygamist from Chirumanzu allegedly raped his wife's younger sister (18) twice, saying it was payment for looking after her since she would be married to another man in th...Published: 06 May 2017 at 12:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Proof of residence or proof of rigging?
Although it is not scientifically proven as many critics would want to argue, truth remains resolutely firm and an unwavering fact, that people who hate you for being different and not living by...Published: 19 Apr 2017 at 16:51hrs | 1 | by Garikai Mafirakureva
'Mugabe stole my Valentine'
At the end of our farewell kiss, when our lips parted, she said it would be just 18 months."I will return the moment I have that MSc acronym after my name".She blinked away a tear and ...Published: 28 Feb 2017 at 17:22hrs | 1 | by Jerà
Lords of the flies, lords of lies
The Economist says we are living in a world of "post-truth" politics.We are inclined to agree.The Economist's basic argument is premised on the manner in which the 2016 US presiden...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 12:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt official blows $200 000 on cellphone
CIVIL Service Commission chairperson Dr Mariyawanda Nzuwah racked up a cellphone bill of US$200 000 while on a month-long foreign trip, it has emerged.Documents seen by our Harare Bureau last ...Published: 04 Sep 2016 at 08:59hrs | 2 | by Brian Chitemba
Government accumulate $35million phone bill
Government officials blew $35 million on phone calls in 2015 alone a development that has led to tough restrictions being imposed.In a letter dated April 8, that was sent to government departm...Published: 21 Jun 2016 at 14:29hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
Why I stopped wearing wedding ring
HELLO there folks, how are you doing this March 2016? This week I am publishing something sent to me that I thought was interesting. See what you think.Why I stopped wearing my wedding ring...Published: 05 Mar 2016 at 08:05hrs | 1 | by Ann Ruthenburg Marriage Dr
Obert Mpofu's ministry incurs $2m phone bill
Auditor-general Mildred Chiri has recommended proper monitoring of telephone usage by staff at the Transport and Infrastructural Development ministry after they incurred a $2 million telephone bill....Published: 27 Jun 2015 at 08:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Happy birthday Mr President!
Well here we are, you are 91 now! What a feat and what a roller-coaster of a life! I am sure sometimes you pinch yourself just to check if all this is all real. Well, congratulations to you and I ...Published: 05 Mar 2015 at 06:11hrs | | by Vince Musewe
'Why you mustn't marry any Zim woman who is 25 years older' author dressed down
An article titled 'WHY YOU MUST NOT MARRY ANY ZIMBABWE WOMAN WHO IS OLDER THAN 25' has caused some consternation online with people lashing at the author of the article. The article evokes intense em...Published: 29 Jan 2015 at 18:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Watch out for this WhatsApp scam
Responding to an SMS that advertises WhatsApp add-ons or updates could cost you hundreds of rands or dollars per month.This is according to IT consultant and prominent technology blogger Liron...Published: 17 Jan 2015 at 12:33hrs | | by Gareth van Zyl
TelOne recovers $100m debts, eyes 4% revenue growth
State-owned fixed line operator TelOne sees 4% growth in revenue in 2015 after it recovered $100 million from debtors that would improve its working capital position, managing director Chipo Mtasa...Published: 13 Jan 2015 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Broke Zanu-PF owes over $11 million
ZANU PF is broke and owes creditors over $11 million as debts and other financial woes continue to mount for the ruling party, it has emerged.According to the Central Committee Report tabled b...Published: 06 Dec 2014 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Government geared to implement Zim-Asset
The recent launch of the National Housing Delivery Programme by Cde Ignatius Chombo, the Minister of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing is a reflection of Government's sincerity i...Published: 12 Nov 2014 at 08:56hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Youth ministry chews up 75% of its annual budget in first half of the year
The ministry of Youth, Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment has chewed up $16 million, which is 75% of its annual budget of $44,4m towards salaries in the first half of this year.Youth, In...Published: 13 Sep 2014 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff Reporter
More insurance companies sign on with telecash
Three more insurance companies - Old Mutual, Zimnat and Nyaradzo - have signed agreements with Telecel Zimbabwe for the payment of insurance premiums using telecash, Telecel's mobile e...Published: 18 Jun 2014 at 11:36hrs | | by Business Reporter
TelOne disputed claims it inflated phone bills
STATE-OWNED telecommunications firm TelOne has disputed claims it inflated Zimbabwe dollar phone bills and converted the amounts to United States dollars hence the current outstanding bills that have ...Published: 09 Jun 2014 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
TelOne now accepts telecash payments
It is now possible to pay telephone bills with telecash, following an agreement between Telecel Zimbabwe and TelOne, making it possible to avoid queuing to pay phone bills.Telecash subscribers...Published: 03 Jun 2014 at 09:26hrs | | by Business Reporter
TelOne sues defaulters
TELONE, the country's sole fixed telephone service provider, has started instituting legal action against thousands of its defaulting customers, as the company seeks to recover millions of dollars it ...Published: 01 Jun 2014 at 09:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
TelOne drags defaulting clients to court
THE country's landline provider, Tel One has cracked the whip on defaulting clients, with 35 subscribers being dragged to court for non-payment of telephone bills.The 35 include individuals, ...Published: 17 Dec 2013 at 03:13hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
TelOne completes writing off of more than $79m debts
FIXED telecommunications operator Tel-One has completed writing off more than $79 million from about $276 million that it is owed by its customers. In October, the parastatal said it would emb...Published: 03 Dec 2013 at 06:58hrs | | by Business Reporter
'Telecel Business could reduce phone bills by 80%'
Telecel today (Wednesday) announced the introduction of a special product for businesses and other organisations, Telecel Business, which it estimates could reduce their phone bills by as much as 80...Published: 30 Oct 2013 at 12:38hrs | | by Michael Hamilton
TelOne writes off bills
Tel-One will this month write off more than $79 million from about $276 million that it is owed by landline subscribers in the country.The development follows cancellation of bills by other se...Published: 17 Oct 2013 at 15:15hrs | 1 | by Mafu Sithabile
TelOne takes legal action against defaulters
TELONE, the country's sole telephone landline service provider, has started taking legal action against hundreds of its customers to recover thousands of dollars in unpaid telephone bills. A ...Published: 23 Jul 2013 at 04:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman demands $3 000 for unfulfilled marriage
A BULAWAYO woman who is accusing a company director of reneging on a promise to marry her, is now demanding $3 000 a month maintenance. Ms Jade Falon Jeffery, age not given, of 19 Pennith Roa...Published: 22 Jul 2013 at 04:27hrs | 4 | by Court Reporter
25 000 new voters register
Nearly 25 000 new voters have been registered since the mobile voter registration exercise began last week, with more expected to be on the voters' roll before the programme ends on May 19 in preparat...Published: 08 May 2013 at 21:04hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Gono sued over $800 000 telephone bill
NetOne Cellular (Pvt) Ltd has taken the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono to the High Court claiming an outstanding $805 996 mobile phone bill, which the central bank accrued between 20...Published: 03 Feb 2013 at 06:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
All Zimbabweans need a mandatory customer service training
I am exceedingly excited that Bulawayo has yet proven to be on the lead this time on business citing the call to train customer service ethics to Kombis. I do not know how best I can thank Bulawa...Published: 09 Oct 2012 at 18:03hrs | 1 | by Rayton Dzimiri
Locardia's maintenance claim wont distract Tsvangirai's wedding
Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday through his spokesperson, Luke Tamborinyoka, rubbished claims by his ex-lover/wife, Locardia Karimatsenga Tembo, that they were still married.In a st...Published: 07 Sep 2012 at 06:44hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Ministry gets TelOne telephone bills dated before it was established
THE Ministry of Regional Integration and International Co-operation said it was shocked recently when it received telephone bills from TelOne dated beyond the period it was established. The Mi...Published: 29 May 2012 at 22:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
TelOne threatens to name and shame defaulters
STATE run landline operator TelOne, which has a subscriber base of less than 400 000 has warned of exposing all its defaulting customers countrywide in a bid to force them settle outstanding bil...Published: 02 Apr 2012 at 08:59hrs | | by Alois Sibanda
A lesson for NGOs
RECENT press reports about goings on at the Bulawayo Agenda, a purported non-governmental organization which has been posing as a non partisan civic society group majoring in providing a forum for de...Published: 20 Jul 2011 at 13:24hrs | 1 | by Busani Ncube
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