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Changing labels of Empty Bottle - Zimbabwe
(This article was first published in Newsday in November 2014, titled There's Victory in Losing. This piece was centred on Pres R Mugabe and pointed on the point that...Published: 8 hrs ago | 1442 | by Terence T Simbi
Chiyangwa in Cosafa storm
COSAFA president Philip Chiyangwa is in the eye of a storm after it emerged that he and his executive members at the regional football governing body allegedly pocketed over R1,5 million in allowances...Published: 14 hrs ago | 2014 | by Staf reporter
Zapu vows to steer devolution
The opposition Zapu has vowed to steer the devolution of power as its major policy to enable all areas of the country to benefit from their local resources."As ZAPU we steer clear of a devolut...Published: 14 hrs ago | 394 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa's maize subsidy sabotaged
President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced a Presidential Maize Subsidy meant to benefit the masses. This was a response to Mthuli Ncube's poorly planned removal of subsidies on maizePresident Mna...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:52hrs | 6436 | by Nicholas Ncube
Modi woos Indian investors to Zimbabwe
THE Deputy Minister of Industry and Commerce, Raj Modi, has returned from a month-long working visit to India's state of Gujarat where he was engaged in a charm offensive which will see Indian investo...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:42hrs | 1185 | by Staff reporter
Bosso's endless expatriate romance
IT'S a flirtation that dates back to the early 1980s but Ndumiso Gumede likes to call it a mere coincidence.It's a romance that started in 1983 when Scottish coach Bobby Clark arrived in the C...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:35hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
China to inject fresh funds into Zimbabwe economy?
China will provide fresh funding for new infrastructure projects that are expected to jerk the economy and create new jobs. Reports of prospective funding come in the wake of last week's visit by the ...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:28hrs | 288 | by Staff rpeorter
Zimbabwe platinum leakages hurting national purse
WITH its economy tanking, Zimbabwe is looking to mining for salvation.But platinum ore exports may be leaking millions of dollars in potential revenue the country needs to plug an acute shorta...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:27hrs | 135 | by Cliff Chiduku
Mnangagwa faces serious challenges
A bleak outlook characterised by growing expectations to end Zimbabwe's political impasse, a weakening currency, power and foreign currency shortages stare in the face of President Emmerson Mnangagwa'...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 08:58hrs | 11649 | by Staff reporter
The name Mashurugwi irks the Shurugwi residents
The land of many heroes Shurugwi. The welcoming area and it does not deserve to be labelled as the mother land of these cold blooded criminals.Comrade Matemadanda the National Political Commis...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 08:20hrs | 1048 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
China snubs Mnangagwa bailout request
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's desperate attempts to secure a financial rescue package from China were once again flatly rebuffed after Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi emphasised during his visit thi...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:28hrs | 2767 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions: EU, US and post-Mugabe Zimbabwe
THE United States of America (USA) has two forms of sanctions relevant to Zimbabwe. The first is imposed by Executive Order, with the President using powers under the International Emergency Economic ...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:25hrs | 191 | by Derek Matyszak
'Mnangagwa's Zimbabwe needs US$16bn'
ZIMBABWE needs an estimated US$16 billion for infrastructural development as well as supporting governance and other institutional reforms as the country moves towards achieving an upper middle-income...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:09hrs | 214 | by Staff reporter
Competition hits PPC cash flows
PERSISTENT macro-economic risks and intense competition across regional cement producer Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC)'s business units have affected the firm's return on capital and free cash flows, ...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:07hrs | 172 | by Staff rpeorter
Gukurahundi exhumations shelved
THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has angered human rights activists after saying it was in the dark as to when it would resume the much-awaited exhumation and reburial of Gukura...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:04hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Month-on-month inflation sheds 0.91%
THE country's month-on-month inflation ended 2019 at 16,55 percent, shedding 0,91 percentage points on the November figure, data from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) show. ...Published: 16 Jan 2020 at 07:27hrs | 827 | by Tarisai Mudahondo
Constitutional Amendment Bill being misconstrued and politicised
The Constitutional Amendment Bill which was gazetted by Government on 31 December 2019 has sparked controversy among citizens and a deliberate ploy to influence a bandwagon resistance of the passage o...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 14:38hrs | 1293 | by Ashley Kondo
MDC, unions plan to defy state threats over demos
DARK clouds are hanging over Zimbabwe once again following the threat by the MDC and labour unions to hold rolling anti-government protests around the country despite the State's stern warning against...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:21hrs | 926 | by Staff reporter
Britain snub Zimbabwe (UK - Africa Summit)
First and foremost, Zimbabwe economy is literally dead and dysfunctional. Zimbabwe is buffeted by lack of cohesion, lack of capacitation, inconsistencies and the bottom line is there is lack of politi...Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 14:33hrs | 1969 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
BCC grants ZRP, BACFOZ free use of city hall car park
Bulawayo City Council recently granted the police and the Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe (BACFOZ) free use of the city hall car park for their event.This is revealed in the council's...Published: 14 Jan 2020 at 09:45hrs | 1579 | by Stephen Jakes
Schools, parents must meet halfway
Schools open in a few days' time and almost all Zimbabwean parents, to their immense credit and often with great financial sacrifice, have made the required arrangements to send their children to clas...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 08:04hrs | 815 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Matemadanda came out of the Zanu-PF conference a mature cadre
In the political party a political commissar or political officer is a supervisory officer responsible for the political education (ideology) and organization of the party, they are assigned to, and i...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 07:56hrs | 4673 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Charamba dismisses Mnangagwa house arrest reports
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba has dismissed as gibberish reports that his boss was under house arrest.He was responding to a report by an online publication claim...Published: 10 Jan 2020 at 18:24hrs | 19782 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF government has dismally failed the people
Despite numerous assurances from the new dispensation that things will improve since they took over in November 2017, there is nothing changing. Actually we are getting deeper into economic morass....Published: 10 Jan 2020 at 07:38hrs | 2674 | by Leonard Koni
Why the MDC will lose the 2023 elections
Each time the country approaches an election, the MDC goes full throttle lying to the electorate that they are the "party of excellence" and would win the elections despite doing absolutely nothing to...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 12:57hrs | 4544 | by Elijah Chihota
Existence of Polad confirms that 'We have a problem'
Zimbabweans are deluded from self-immolation. The fact that we have an elephant in the room called "POLAD" is a conformant or a sign that indeed we have an impending matter which is inconclusive. In S...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 13:15hrs | 2202 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Zimbabwean economy simplified
Issues concerning the economy are vital for any given country's revolutionary and evolutionary path since they are at the core of all movements. Most importantly an economic policy justifies the trans...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 13:10hrs | 1287 | by Terence Simbi
'MDC must apologise for disputing elections' Zanu PF demanding - why, rigged 2/3 majority can't rig economy
"The President is first and foremost a citizen who can communicate anything with fellow citizens, including cracking jokes with Zimbabweans," Deputy Minister Energy Mutodi told NewsDay."Chamis...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 07:23hrs | 3069 | by Nomusa Garikai
Nhaka Foundation begins charity at home in Zimbabwe
In this interview, Patrick Makokoro, the Founder and Chief Eexecutive Officer of Nhaka Foundation, discusses the organisation's efforts at supporting education and health care in rural regions in Zimb...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 07:21hrs | 506 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah
Mnangagwa's aide in hot soup over Presidential maize subsidy
The head of Aid and Debt management in the Office of the President and Cabinet Andrew Bvumbe has been accused by the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe for causing mealie meal shortage in the...Published: 07 Jan 2020 at 18:02hrs | 6384 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Audit report exposes corruption in Binga council
FINANCIAL mismanagement and corruption have left Binga council coffers in the red, an internal 2018 confidential audit report has revealed.The report forms part of a document presented to Loca...Published: 07 Jan 2020 at 08:36hrs | 1129 | by Staff Reporter
'We will not become part of any efforts to light a fire' - Pakistan reacts to US, Iran conflict
Pakistan's foreign minister yesterday insisted that the country would not be dragged into any conflict between the US and Iran as he urged both sides to lower tensions following the killing of Iranian...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 21:42hrs | 3338 | by News24
Military will not allow Mnangagwa to negotiate outside POLAD though he needs strong political advisory
Many political stalwarts and opposition outfits need to understand something for them to survive politically and creat strategies on how to contain military Governments. Yes ED could be facing...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 13:58hrs | 6509 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
NCBFZ Response to BAZ Public Consultation Notice
On the 21st of December 2019, the Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (BAZ) issued a Public Consultation Notice wherein it proposed to revise the broadcasting frequency allotment plan in order to accom...Published: 03 Jan 2020 at 18:21hrs | 818 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa lacks Capital appeal to match generational consensus
The wider gap between the Government and citizens is detrimental. Objectivity becomes subjectivity if validated into a balanced message. Leaders must accept constructive criticism if they are to buy i...Published: 02 Jan 2020 at 15:36hrs | 3368 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Jonathan Moyo says 'enough is enough... Mnangagwa fails to take annual leave'
#Zim2020EnoughIsEnough Compatriots, much as I would like to, sadly I'm unable to wish you a happy & prosperous new year not because of anything personal but because happiness & prosper...Published: 01 Jan 2020 at 08:58hrs | 17892 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
POLAD to engage European Union, United Nations
Parties under the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) plan to engage SADC, African Union, European Union and United Nations member states to explain their mandate as they press ahead with finding lastin...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 09:30hrs | 2153 | by Staff Reporter
Zanu-PF 28th conference, the last nail in MDC A’s coffin
The 18th Zanu-PF Annual National People’s Conference in Goromonzi closed after a week of intensive and fruitful deliberations.Participant...Published: 31 Dec 2019 at 02:12hrs | 11381 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Journalist gets death threats from Zanu-PF Councillor
The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists, ZUJ, has said it is deeply concerned by increasing threats to journalists working in Masvingo Province....Published: 30 Dec 2019 at 16:11hrs | 3420 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe govt warned against printing money
Business leaders have warned government to desist from excessive money printing, as it is negatively affecting real growth.Inflation happens if the money supply grows faster than economic outp...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 11:38hrs | 10667 | by Staff Reporter
Cont Mhlanga gives Amakhosi reins to former students
AS Amakhosi Cultural Centre moves to its next phase of renovations, arts doyen Cont Mhlanga will get a chance to sit back and see two of his protégés, Pedzisai Sithole and Owen Maseko, put the final...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 08:09hrs | 1770 | by Staff Reporter
Mzembi regains lost mojo as political vacuum beckons
"Zimbabweans cry for a new visionary as Mzembi regains his lost mojo"The word mojo is derived from a native African language and relates to a source of vigor, energy, admiration potency. It is...Published: 25 Dec 2019 at 10:50hrs | 5546 | by Alois Ndaramo
This is unfair to diasporans!
THE increase in passport fees for those in the diaspora to US$318 is quite shocking to say the least. Having a passport is a fundamental right for every citizen, including those in the diaspor...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 14:52hrs | 5643 | by Nathan Chikara
ZAPU wishes everyone a Merry Christmas
Ladies and gentleman, fellow citizens, comrades and friends, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and also good wishes for the year 2020.2019 has been a hect...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 14:45hrs | 499 | by Isaac Mabuka President Zimbabwe African People's Union
Mphoko loves cooking
FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko has revealed that one of his passions is cooking and that he has been treating his family to his culinary skills every Sunday since he got married in 1977....Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:48hrs | 718 | by Staff reporter
'Mthuli Ncube to blame for fuel shortages'
Energy and Power Development deputy minister Magna Mudyiwa has blamed the Finance ministry for the fuel shortages in the country.The previous Energy minister, Joram Gumbo, also earlier this ye...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:46hrs | 1534 | by Staff reporter
'Machete gangs a result of policy change'
ZANU-PF created the notorious machete-wielding artisanal miners who have wreaked havoc across the country by liberalising the mining sector, a ruling party MP has said.Last week, President Emmerso...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:46hrs | 396 | by Staff reporter
Its flawed macro-economic governance systems, Stupid!
PUBLIC Accounts Committee (PAC) chairperson, Honourable Tendai Biti is not only an accomplished lawyer but has also authored a book with Greg Mills and former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo. ...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 14:44hrs | 272 | by Jameson Dapi
Mthuli Ncube says policy not finance will drive industrialisation
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, says revitalising the country's industries is hinged on policy reform and consistency as opposed to increasing budgetary allocations ...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 07:59hrs | 2170 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Communist Party unveils new leadership
The Zimbabwe Communist Party held its elective Congress in Bulawayo from the 20th to the 21st of December 2019 and elected new leadership who were mandated to lead the party for the next three years. ...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 13:48hrs | 3217 | by Mandla Ndlovu
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