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Zimbabwe among countries losing the most purchasing power

Zimbabwe, Sudan and Burundi have been listed among the countries losing the most purchasing power in 2025, as high inflation drives up prices and reduces the value of money.Using projected inflation rates from the International Monetary Fu…

Published: 22 Nov 2025 at 18:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tagwirei, the military and power politics in Zimbabwe!

DEAR READER, it was on the 13th of May 2018 that Phineas Tagwirei, "father" to Kudakwashe Tagwirei a Zimbabwean tycoon with an avalanche of ''business'' interests quietly breathed his last at the trauma center in the plushy suburb of Borro…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 06:41hrs | | by Dr P. Zamchiya

The abuse of power in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's government has been increasingly accused of using its legal machinery to silence dissenting voices and suppress freedom of speech.Activists and civil society organisations have been subjected to a relentless barrage of arrests, …

Published: 08 Sep 2024 at 09:02hrs | | by Gary Gerald Mtombeni

Thabo Mbeki lied about causes of load-shedding

Former President Mbeki referred in his yesterday's speech to the coal stockholding at Eskom in 2007-2008. He got the facts wrong, and unless corrected, gullible South Africans will believe the lie.The coal stock until 2008 was ten days. It…

Published: 14 Mar 2024 at 16:23hrs | | by Engineer MatÅ¡hela Koko

Mkomana's thirst for power exposed

"DEMOCRACY cannot survive when one side believes there are only two outcomes to an election; either they win, or they were cheated. That is not democracy. And that is where the vast majority of Maga Republicans are today. You can't love yo…

Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 05:43hrs | | by Sikhumbuzo Moyo

Southern African power crisis stems from post-liberation history

THE electrical power crisis that has enveloped southern Africa has its roots in our post-liberation history. Prior to that, the utilities created by the States of southern Africa exhibited considerable foresight and planning. This was led …

Published: 08 Dec 2022 at 05:10hrs | | by Eddie Cross

Power crisis here to stay

LOOKING at the Kariba Dam water levels it seems that there will be no end to the crisis.  In fact it is set to worsen unless Hwange comes up to full speed next month. The Zambezi River Authority graphs show a trend that unless we stop…

Published: 28 Oct 2022 at 05:27hrs | | by A McCormick

Mnangagwa's insatiable appetite for power a security threat

There are a number of issues that disturb the security of any nation.  A nation's success depends largely on how it is governed. But for many nations in Africa, politics has been the most destabilising factor. Development has been slo…

Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 04:43hrs | | by Zanda Shumba

Chamisa's CCC lost all humanity in search of power

One of our fellow-citizen has lost her life being victim of a heinous crime and heartless violence at the hands of one whom she had, at one time, shared her soul with.Moreblessing Ali had been dating a man half her age and theirs was a per…

Published: 13 Jun 2022 at 16:55hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

ZESA embarks on massive disconnections

THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has embarked on a massive nationwide electricity disconnection exercise as part of their credit control mechanism.In a public notice the power utility further encouraged farmers with outstan…

Published: 20 Mar 2022 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

True power of a brown Ribbed Dress

It's time for you to learn to recognize the true power of a brown Ribbed Dress so you can buy it now. Even if you doubt it, these dresses for women are special

Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 19:00hrs | | by Staff reporter

Is imperialism faltering or restrategising?

IMPERIALISTIC activities of western industrialised countries in Africa have since 1990 subtly changed, bearing violent objectives and consequences.Colonialism and imperialism today in Africa have mutated into many variants threatening cont…

Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Gibson Nyikadzino

Mnangagwa's naked power grab

THE Crocodile is his moniker. He came to power in a dramatic two weeks in November 2017. His rise was heralded as a new dispensation for the southern African country, but since then all his actions are proving it was a false dawn.Crocodile…

Published: 25 Jun 2021 at 06:49hrs | | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Of power and our intrinsic failings

Like so many of you, I too could never quite wrap it around my head. Just how does arguably the world's most developed nation connive to vote into the most important leadership position an unabashed bigot, a dimwit, a racist and an abusive…

Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 08:56hrs | | by Zifiso Masiye

Zimbabwean economy unlocked to empower Zimbabwean

A large proportion of Zimbabweans if not 99,9 % are still trapped in poverty post-1980 since gaining independence from the colonial regime.One of the reasons of poverty faced by Zimbabweans currently was caused by the colonialists otherwis…

Published: 01 Sep 2020 at 05:16hrs | | by Mandla Nkala

Mnangagwa must beware of people power

Zimbabweans notice with sadness the blatant violent violation of their constitutional right to peacefully demonstrate against a government that has totally failed to manage their affairs.On August 16, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's regime …

Published: 30 Aug 2019 at 07:34hrs | | by Zanda Shumba

Never promise anyone something you are never sure to fulfil

The residents of Msasa Park in Harare have not yet experienced the changes in  load-shedding from Phase 2 to Phase 1. People are still being subjected to seventeen hours of power outages and darkness. Indeed there is a power crisis bu…

Published: 21 Aug 2019 at 07:45hrs | | by Thomas Murisa

Chamisa's desperation for power reaches alarming, comical levels

THE opposition MDC's desperation to get into power through the backdoor has reached alarming and almost comical levels that has seen the opposition party speak with a forked tongue.On the one hand, the party creates the impression that the…

Published: 06 Aug 2019 at 06:43hrs | | by Editorial - Newsday

Iconic towers part of Bulawayo's identity

SOMETIME last month it emerged that the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) was planning to demolish the thermal power towers situated at Zesa main, near the Railway Station. News of the impeding demolition triggered an outcry among Bulawayo resi…

Published: 14 Jul 2019 at 11:41hrs | | by Raisedon Baya

The unknown power of the Zimbabwean consumer

'REDUCE PRICES OR DON'T BUY'Every business that sets up has a target clientele or customers. It prices according to it's clientele's ability to buy and of course the goal of business is to make profit, especially to maximize profits.Busine…

Published: 04 Jun 2019 at 08:25hrs | | by Unknown

Lead if you may, without power

The top left grandstand at the iconic White City Stadium gave me a vintage hawk's eye view of proceedings. Increasingly, White City has become an arena less popular for sport, for football and Boy Ndlovu than it is for hair-raising politic…

Published: 02 Jun 2019 at 08:24hrs | | by Zifiso Masiye

Reduced political power is a veiled attack on Mthwakazi

The reduction of political power through among other things, the unelected VP slots and the imposition of candidates from outside the region is a veiled attack on Mthwakazi and smacks of muzzled democracy. The deliberate and well-calculate…

Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:56hrs | | by Nhlanhla Moses

Chamisa's love for power clouding his mind

It is time MDC-Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa realises that there are certain things which he cannot change and the best way is to leave such issues lying low for now.He fought a losing battle in the July 30 harmonised elections, the platf…

Published: 03 Dec 2018 at 06:53hrs | | by Zimpapers - editorial

Power to the people!

PEOPLE will always support the underdog.In Zimbabwe today, the people have no trust in the government and all its institutions. They think that their town councils are, for want of a better word, generally useless.They have no faith in the…

Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 08:04hrs | | by Winston Siwela

Power hunger Zimbabwe's die hard challenge

The moment Zimbabweans and the global community had anxiously awaited came in the early hours of yesterday when Justice Priscilla Makanyara Chigumba announced that Mnangagwa had triumphed in the presidential contest, defeating his main riv…

Published: 04 Aug 2018 at 08:21hrs | | by Stephen Mpofu

Voters mustn't give one party too much power

Just when we thought we had seen the worst of the MDC-T's internecine mayhem, which has even caused collateral damage outside the main opposition party itself, the party â€“ in its wisdom or lack thereof â€“ saw it fit to treat the nation …

Published: 09 Mar 2018 at 06:09hrs | | by Conway Nkumbuzo Tutani

Car smugglers hunt for draught animal power - $400 for a donkey

IN most villages in Beitbridge district, donkeys are used majorly as a source of draught power. These are used for tillage, drawing carts, fetching firewood and other household chores.Donkeys are resistant to the harsh conditions associate…

Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 11:33hrs | | by Thupeyo Muleya

Why Zanu-PF will remain in power beyond 2018

In all honesty, I don't think the Zanu-PF regime will be kicked out of power in 2018, Writes Namatai Marygrace Chipunza.Zimbabweans are not yet ready for change. Here's why I sayIt's in the type of things we derive joy in; drama. We seldom…

Published: 24 Apr 2017 at 08:47hrs | | by Namatai Marygrace Chipunza

Cross-Border power can help African economies overcome low electricity supply rates

With the recent announcement of an ambitious power project to connect Cape Town and Cairo within the next three years, the opportunities for reliable cross-border electricity generation are once again in the spotlight. Mark Makanda of…

Published: 15 Apr 2017 at 12:03hrs | | by Agencies

Let us ease Mugabe out of power

The Editor,I am sure that people who have older parents that required to move to an assisted living facility are familiar with Mugabe's denials, refusals, and resistance to step down as a President. This is common behavior that most people…

Published: 07 Sep 2016 at 21:00hrs | | by Wezhira Sam

Tendai Biti seeking power through back door

IN recent times, there has been a push by vanquished opposition groups for what some have termed the National Transitional Authority (NTA) to run the affairs of Zimbabwe. The strangest thing is that this call is coming from the likes of co…

Published: 23 Aug 2016 at 06:11hrs | | by Nick Mangwana

Trappings of power, MDC-T slips-off pedestal

THE guests arrived in Bentleys, Benzes and BMWs. At a plush, riverside wedding in an upscale suburb, the wine and spirits flowed and tables groaned with the ample buffet. Politicians, celebrities, diplomats and business leaders mingled to …

Published: 13 Apr 2013 at 10:59hrs | | by New York Times

Men who ensures Mugabe stays in power

President Robert Mugabe's party Zanu-PF may be facing its toughest election battle in its 32-year-old grip on power.The party has overtly shown that it will not back down from the fight to dominate Zimbabwe's political landscape just yet.T…

Published: 04 Mar 2012 at 18:42hrs | | by MARK SCOFIELD - timeslive

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Building wealth in the digital age: A guide for modern Zimbabwean investors

Jah Prayzah Set for Harare Shutdown Concert

Senior citizen in court for allegedly fondling minor at church

Tagwirei Splashes US$5 Million in Harare Empowerment Drive

Mubaiwa cleared of fraud charges after NetOne withdrawal

Mubaiwa cleared of fraud charges after NetOne withdrawal

Mubaiwa cleared of fraud charges after NetOne withdrawal

Modern challenges shaping the future of casino operations

Geza defends Chiwenga's military attire at ZDF handover ceremony

Victory for the Khumalo family: High Court restores removes Zanele Khumalo as Regent Chief

Zimbabwe's call for body donations is ultimately a call to disrespect our deceased loved ones

Govt, SEEDCO struggle to protect farmers against counterfeit seeds

Education minister assures no exam leakages since 2023

Matobo RDC Seeks US$585K Loan for Lodge Construction, Tractor Loader and Vehicles

Zanu-PF mobilises grassroots for Mnangagwa term extension

Muza bullet header rocks Bosso

Filabusi makorokoza jailed for attempted murder

99% of Zesa customers on pre-paid meters

Maskiri arrested over goat sale scam

8 000 Bulawayo homeowners get offer letters

Uptake of dual citizenship by Malawians in Zimbabwe increases

War veterans to benefit from duty-free vehicle imports

Mnangagwa joins world leaders at key indaba

Chiwenga challenges unfair mineral extraction at G20

Technology fuels GBV, Zimbabwe minister says

Zimbabwean man sentenced to seven years for crude oil theft

Drug dealer in hot soup

Zimbabwe lifts cement import restrictions after Dangote visit

Zimbabwe Supreme Court Judge dies

Prophet Magaya's Yadah relegated

Court delays derail multi-billion cyber city project

Chivayo marks 45th birthday with US$5.3 million giveaway

Zimbabwe's mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark

CMED introduces 18 electric buses in Zimbabwe

Chiefs demand hefty pay-outs for Gukurahundi

Gwanda residential project remains in limbo

Suspect in US$4m Ecobank Bulawayo heist extradited

Reprieve for defaulting Victoria Falls residents

Insiza RDC bans unauthorized borehole drilling

Tshabangu group now wants 10-year poll freeze

Mnangagwa halts Zanu-PF Harare rallies

Harare cartels fuelling Bulawayo chaos

Cops arrested in extortion sting operation

Zimbabwe's mining sector leads in non-performing loans

Edgars undertakes major strategy

Mnangagwa's army vehicles yet to be officially received

Coltart denies Town Clerk contract extension

Mom fatally stabs son (3)

Mnangagwa returns home after visit to Mozambique

Mother arrested over brutal assault

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Magistrate wrecks Zimbabwe diplomat's marriage

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Geza defends Chiwenga's military attire at ZDF handover ceremony

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Tagwirei Splashes US$5 Million in Harare Empowerment Drive

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Senior citizen in court for allegedly fondling minor at church

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