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Cartels killing the Zimbabwe economy
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has promised to take out the whip on business for the current price madness. That, predictably, is a good idea.If things go according to his plan - most of the tim...Published: 6 hrs ago | 154 | by Tawanda Majoni
Erect bus stop shelters for Zupco buses
THE timely coming on board of the Zupco buses to service town routes that have all along belonged to private owned commuter omnibuses or kombis has brought smiles to the majority of citizens who...Published: 6 hrs ago | 73 | by Staff reporter
Cash shops take city by storm
A new economy of small retail shops that sell goods in cash only has taken Bulawayo by storm with prices of most basic commodities selling at almost half of what is charged by big supermarkets that ac...Published: 6 hrs ago | 176 | by Staff reporter
God is not like Job Sikhala's tailor
Nostalgia is quite climactic, and there is nothing as pleasurable as going down memory lane.When Bishop Lazi was having a haircut last week, he could not help but think how life was so fashion...Published: 7 hrs ago | 49 | by Bishop Lazi
Naming and shaming corrupt Bigwigs is not enough: They ought to rot in jail - Nomboka
Responding to a question posed by this reporter during a live interview on ‘what should have been done by seating parliamentarians which they were apparently not doing to put an immediate stop to ra...Published: 7 hrs ago | 55 | by Agencies
The retrogressive nature of Zimbabwe's power politics: 2008-2018
This article seeks to highlight the bad side of power politics drawing examples from two major political parties namely the Zimbabwe African National Union for Patriotic Front (Zanu PF) and the Moveme...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 07:20hrs | 1275 | by Tatenda freeman Murenjekwa
100% bonus for civil servants
GOVERNMENT has resolved to pay civil servants full bonuses for 2019 pegged on gross income, a departure from last year when the 13th cheque was based on pensionable salaries only. In an interv...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 06:25hrs | 4237 | by Staff Reporter
UK think tank sees Zimdollar firming
The Zimbabwe dollar is expected to largely stabilise next year before it starts firming against the US dollar on the back of growing confidence in the domestic currency.The local currency woul...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 19:02hrs | 4251 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Chamisa under immense pressure to dialogue
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa have come under immense pressure to dialogue Zimbabwe's way out of the economic meltdown with analysts saying that was the only soluti...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 19:01hrs | 3482 | by Staff reporter
Mthuli Ncube cut his nose to spite his face
ZIMBABWE businesses, grappling with the realities of hyperinflation and exchange rate induced losses, have pressed the panic button over worsening macro-economic conditions in the country, with severa...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 18:26hrs | 1923 | by Phillimon Mhlanga
Mthuli Ncube to pull a few tricks to stabilise the exchange rate
The government will pull a few tricks up its sleeves soon to stabilise the exchange rate as part of a broader task of creating a viable environment for business, Business Times reported.A team...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 17:35hrs | 11016 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe teachers to work 2 days a week
Teachers will only work two days a week and will no longer abide by the formal dress code, the Progressive Teachers' Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) declared on Friday.The teachers announced the indu...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 17:13hrs | 2088 | by ZimLive
Biti gives Zimbabwe 6 months to collapse
MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti has given Zimbabwe six months to collapse owing to the run away inflation in the country that has seen prices of g...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 16:40hrs | 5221 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa targets 'troublesome' doctors
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday threatened 'troublesome' union leaders reported to be inciting the strike by doctors at public health institutions."Last month we gave them an increment ...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 15:07hrs | 3172 | by Staff reporter
Egodini Mall developer alters structural designs to cut costs
EGODINI Mall developer Terracotta (Pvt) Limited has reportedly been forced to change or amend some structural designs of the mall to cut costs owing to the punishing hyper-inflationary environment....Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 15:06hrs | 1195 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe accelerating towards precipice of doom - Asante sana
The pace at which Zimbabwe's socio-economic situation is deteriorating is quite terrifying and a long-lasting panacea is urgently needed. I am afraid that we might be heading towards the precipice of ...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 15:04hrs | 372 | by Canisio Mudzimu
No prospects of return to a multi-currency regime
ZIMBABWE'S central bank deputy governor Jesimen Chipika says the nation is grappling with symptomatic challenges instead of tackling structural problems in the economy as she that the multi-currency s...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:32hrs | 497 | by Staff reporter
World Bank says Zimbabweans should brace for misery
The World Bank has warned that Zimbabwe's economy faces massive turmoil unless the country gets much-needed international assistance urgently. This comes as the country is currently going thro...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:31hrs | 707 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa briefed by chrome company execs
THE Moti Group's African Chrome Fields (ACF) has pleaded with President Emmerson Mnangagwa to address a number of factors hampering its operations before the miner can bounce back in Zimbabwe where it...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:29hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
RBZ's currency policy doomed to fail
THE latest move by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to manage the exchange rate yet again is another experiment doomed to fail as laws of supply and demand will prevail.Economists say Zimbab...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:28hrs | 1775 | by Staff reporter
Zimdollar stability: The war is still on
THE war on currency stability is definitely not over. Those who are conversant with the economy often know exactly what I mean. Of course, in the first instance, the expectation of instant stability f...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 05:25hrs | 136 | by Persistence Gwanyanya
Mnangagwa threatens businesses, striking doctors
Mnangagwa yesterday warned unscrupulous businesses against continued price increases, saying Government will be forced to take action against such practices. He said a meeting will be held next week b...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 04:05hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
Mechanic jailed for defrauding motorists
A MECHANIC from Bulawayo has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for defrauding three motorists of more than RTGS$2 000 on different occasions by selling them redeemed diesel coupons. Paul R...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 04:03hrs | 185 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's interbank market not yet perfect
EXPORTING businesses have said their operations are being hampered by the ineffective interbank exchange market and speculative tendencies that promote manipulation of the foreign exchange system in t...Published: 18 Oct 2019 at 03:54hrs | 64 | by Staff reporter
Dear Boris Johnson: Removal of sanctions against Zimbabwe
Dr Masimba Mavaza 6 Sandown Close Corby NN18 8QW 9TH OCTOBER 2019 DEAR Honourable Prime Minister RE REMOVAL OF SANCTIONS AGAI...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 16:42hrs | 171 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Sanctions; the anguish of Zim women
Sanctions placed on Zimbabwe are erroneously said to be targeted on a few individuals and selected companies. I am a simple Zimbabwean woman and I have a harrowing tale that is shared by many a Zimbab...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 11:57hrs | 8 | by Gift Mashoko
Mnangagwa govt use of threats betrays failure to deal with issues
THERE is always going to be a challenge if government continues using a command system to get its way, especially against reason. Setting the condition that it will only hold negotiations with strikin...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 09:01hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa talks: Chamisa digs in
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has insisted on the engagement of an international facilitator before he could be part of any talks with President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Zimbabwe is keen to remedy a fas...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:58hrs | 10 | by newzimbabwe
Grandpa swindles homeseekers of US$11 340
A 77-YEAR-OLD Harare grandpa has been arrested on charges of fleecing homeseekers of US$11 340 and $34 510 in a land scam.Oswell Nduma Gwanzura appeared before Harare magistrate Vongai Muchuch...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:57hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Sadc anti-sanctions day: A pointless sideshow
IN 2007, as the Zimbabwean crisis was approaching its climax, the late Zambian leader, Levy Mwanawasa broke ranks with his counterparts, particularly Thabo Mbeki of South Africa, saying quiet diplomac...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:55hrs | 7 | by Nqaba Matshazi
Bread price shoots to $16 a loaf
THE Consumer Rights' Association says bread is now beyond the reach of many consumers in the country after retailers this week increased its price to almost ZWL$16 a loaf from around ZWL$10. A...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:50hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Govt workers launch strike
CIVIL servants have declared incapacitation to continue reporting for duty on their inflation-battered salaries, adding more misery to the government, which is struggling to tame the triple-digit infl...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 16:18hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's economy to contract 7,2%, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has widened its estimated contraction for Zimbabwe's economy to 7,1% by year end owing to worsening macro-economic challenges.Previously, the IMF had pred...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 16:17hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zupco mass transit system extended to rural areas
The expanded ZUPCO Mass Transit System which is now incorporating commuter omnibuses will now be extended to rural areas in a move meant to further cushion the commuting public from the prevailing ris...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 16:16hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa must swallow his pride and allow Zimbabwe to work again
Fellow esteemed leaders, fellow Zimbabweans, ladies and gentlemen, friends and relatives, brothers and sisters. Zimbabwe is burning and the centre cannot hold.Our leadership must b...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 08:16hrs | 3282 | by Leonard Koni
Doctors told to resume work & dialogue
Government remains open to dialogue with striking doctors to find a lasting solution, but those discussions should be carried out while health workers are at work, Health and Child Care Minister Obadi...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:26hrs | 227 | by Staff reporter
Bread price jumps 61%
Zimbabwe's bread price has shot up 61% to $15 after days of shortages, piling more misery on a citizenry already bearing the brunt of poor earnings.This comes after the bread price had been co...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1348 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's month-on-month inflation slows
ZIMBABWE's month-on-month inflation rate decelerated by 0,35 percentage points in September to 17,72% from 18,07% in August, the statistics agency has revealed.Treasury barred the publication ...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:22hrs | 485 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doctors told, 'No work, no dialogue'
Government remains open to dialogue with striking doctors to find a lasting solution, but those discussions should be carried out while health workers are at work, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Ob...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:02hrs | 848 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, govt running scared, says Chamisa
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa yesterday accused authorities of running scared and working to destabilise the MDC - after hundreds of police cordoned off the party's national headquarters in Harare....Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 07:03hrs | 956 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's police lock down Chamisa's HQ
POLICE yesterday shut down the MDC headquarters in Harare following the alleged discovery of 210 riot police and 41 municipal police helmets in a basement of a nearby building, but the opposition part...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 07:00hrs | 270 | by Staff reporter
Questions arising from Treasury's strategy paper
THREE official documents published in recent weeks paint a different, but fundamentally depressing pictures of Zimbabwe's economy. All pose more questions than answers, leaving readers to ponder the m...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:54hrs | 755 | by Tony Hawkins
Councils must consider housing provision as core business
SEVEN desperate homeseekers were recently arrested in Marondera after they invaded a farm belonging to the town's municipality. Led by their co-operative leaders, the residents immediately parcelled o...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:51hrs | 239 | by Staff reporter
Parliament probes botched govt truck deal
SOLUTIONS Motors owner Patrick Siyawamwaya yesterday came under fire in Parliament after his company got a US$518 850 contract from the Department of Irrigation to supply 10 trucks in 2017, but only s...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:49hrs | 255 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa's staff forced to abandon offices as anti-riot police besiege party HQ
TERRIFIED MDC staff was Monday forced to abandon its offices while others failed to report for work completely when dozens of anti-riot police besieged the main opposition's national headquarters in c...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:43hrs | 148 | by newzimbabwe
Fuel price unchanged
The price of fuel has not been reviewed this week, for the first time in weeks, the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) said yesterday. Prices of fuel have, from August this year, been...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:32hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt economic blueprints and policies rubbish sanctions fallacy
As I write this article, the government of Zimbabwe is launching its so-called strategic roadmap for a US$12 billion mining industry by 2023, officiated by the president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa - ...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 15:55hrs | 331 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Bulawayo residents demand answers on food prices
The Bulawayo United Residents Association has written to the Director of the Competition and Tarrif Commission seeking answers regarding rampant price hikes.The Residents argue that the price ...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 13:45hrs | 1909 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Why students skew more towards hiring online essay writers
It is common among students that they don't like their academic activities, especially in written form. They dislike writing assignments and term papers. Why does this happen?When students sta...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 13:37hrs | 573 | by Staff Writer
Doctors, nurses' strike requires a sober approach
In our NewsDay Weekender edition on Saturday we carried a depressing story of how the country's major public hospitals have turned into dens of death as helpless patients succumb to their sicknesses i...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:46hrs | 1923 | by Staff reporter
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