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No need to over-regulate political parties: Veritas
LEGAL think-tank Veritas has expressed concern over Cabinet's recent move to introduce another code of conduct for political parties, saying this would lead to over-regulation as the rules for politic...Published: 13 hrs ago | 299 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lawyers challenge regulated business hours
THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights has taken the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) and National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to court challenging timelines that dictate that businesses should close ...Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 17:18hrs | 591 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa, Zanu-PF's shamelessness know no bounds
IT cannot get any worse than this, 40 years after independence, the Zanu-PF government wants to expurgate political parties in what is clearly a push towards a one-party State.On Wednesday, th...Published: 07 Aug 2020 at 08:54hrs | 507 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean state capture
In my weekly political review show on the Gambakwe media platform two Sunday ago, we discussed about the planned demonstration on the 31st of July 2020. During the interview I invok...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 22:59hrs | 4092 | by Terence. T. Simbi
Zimbabweans reject political party regulation
MOST participants at a recent Zimbabwe Election Support Network (ZESN) hosted virtual public meeting to discuss the topic Political Parties Regulation – Considerations for Zimbabwe did not support p...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 17:46hrs | 2539 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa tightens noose on opposition
PRESDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is seeking to suffocate opposition parties in the country by crafting tough laws that will regulate their operations.Mnangagwa's government is also drafting laws to...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 09:31hrs | 5085 | by Staff reporter
Charge against Mphoko vague and embarrassing, says Magistrate
A HARARE magistrate has ruled that charges levelled against former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko are vague and embarrassing.Mphoko is facing criminal abuse of office charges, where he alle...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 09:27hrs | 6142 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic enhances FCA digital banking
Stanbic Bank has stepped up functionality of Foreign Currency Accounts (FCAs) on their digital banking platforms, in a move that will allow customers to take full advantage of the interbank rates bein...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 08:57hrs | 648 | by Staff reporter
Law on anti-Zimbabwe lobbying on cards
Political parties should be placed under a uniform code of conduct, hate speech should be banned and campaigning against Zimbabwe criminalised, the Cabinet Committee on National Peace and Reconciliati...Published: 06 Aug 2020 at 08:57hrs | 364 | by Staff reporter
Matemadanda jumps on Malema's throat
Comrade Victor Matemadanda lashes out at "idiot Malema" outspoken South African opposition Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema who has described President Emmerson Mnangagwa as a fool...Published: 05 Aug 2020 at 00:40hrs | 8155 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
How to find safe new slot sites in Zimbabwe
Online slot games have taken the world by storm and Zimbabwe is no different, with people of all ages flocking to gambling platforms for a bit of fun and escapism.The problem is, the more popu...Published: 04 Aug 2020 at 21:24hrs | 390 | by Staff writer
Debate rages over parties registration
THE registration of political parties has become a sticking point ahead of the 2023 general elections with the MDC Alliance raising concern that adopting laws that would require registration of politi...Published: 21 Jul 2020 at 09:27hrs | 1989 | by Staff reporter
New twist on ZUPCO bus deal
The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) is leasing buses from Landela Investments despite earlier indications that Landela has been importing buses on behalf of the government, Business Times re...Published: 16 Jul 2020 at 08:04hrs | 12480 | by Staff reporter
UKGC figures reveal online betting growth in the UK
Regulated gambling markets thrive across Europe and the United Kingdom is a shining example of success. The UK GC is the watchdog in charge of licensing casinos and it keeps a close eye on the operato...Published: 15 Jul 2020 at 22:14hrs | 420 | by Staff writer
Mnangagwa's govt to reallocate unused land
INFORMATION minister Monica Mutsvangwa yesterday said the government had adopted the Comprehensive National Agricultural Land Audit which will see 225 abandoned land units being reallocated, while 24 ...Published: 08 Jul 2020 at 18:30hrs | 1642 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa should emulate Ramaphosa'
Some of the country's politicians have praised South Africa's President, Cyril Ramaphosa for hosting South Africa's inaugural public-Presidential virtual symposium.On Tuesday evening, Ramaphos...Published: 04 Jul 2020 at 21:40hrs | 3301 | by Daniel Itai
The Ecocash heist - A modern tale of irresponsible corporate behaviour
Sometime in 2013, I applied and became an Ecocash Agent (Agent), and immediately set shop in at least two locations within Harare CBD. The setup and running costs for me as an Agent were high, but the...Published: 03 Jul 2020 at 19:27hrs | 6770 | by Tendayi Mudhadha
Zimbabwe security chefs fingered in mobile money suspension
Zimbabwe's security force leaders sidelined the nation's economic chiefs and forced the government to close the stock exchange and halt most mobile-money transactions, people familiar with the situati...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 22:44hrs | 5852 | by Staff reporter
Key concerns on the Forex auction system
The Reserve bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is cautiously yielding to free market demands for the complete liberalization of the foreign exchange market and scrapping of various consumption subsidies that were...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 08:15hrs | 5041 | by Victor Bhoroma
Residents sue BCC over typhoid, Harare laboratory roped in
BULAWAYO residents have approached the High Court seeking an order directing council to release the laboratory samples of tap water and other vital information relating to the diarrhoea outbreak in Lu...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 07:56hrs | 288 | by Staff reporter
Introduction - Reform Agenda Part 1 of 3
1. What is the Reform Agenda?The Reform Agenda is a politically conscious organisation that seeks to inform and influence political and civic outcom...Published: 30 Jun 2020 at 07:24hrs | 383 | by Robert Sigauke
Zimbabwe mobile operators called to further national interests
The Zimbabwean government has been commended for its firm stance in fighting illegal dealings connected with the foreign currency black market to restore mobile money platforms to their original purpo...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 20:05hrs | 1181 | by Staff reporter
Government gazettes new mobile money laws
THE government has gazetted a Statutory Instrument (SI) to regulate mobile banking and money transmission in the country, apparently to back up the controversial decision to suspend all monetary trans...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 17:48hrs | 2142 | by Staff reporter
'Mobile money suspension will bury Zimbabwean economy'
THERE is a debilitating mixture of chaos, confusion and panic among both consumers and businesses across the country, after the government made a surprise announcement late on Friday evening that it w...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 17:41hrs | 1959 | by Staff reporter
EcoCash ignores govt ban amid
ECOCASH has continued offering its services despite a shock government ban on mobile money services on Friday.The government said it had suspended all mobile money services as it battles again...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:17hrs | 1082 | by Staff reporter
Mobile money transactions not to blame for economic woes
FORMER Finance minister Tendai Biti has called government's ban on trading on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) and all mobile money transactions as "madness" with terrible consequences.The ba...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 08:15hrs | 564 | by Staff reporter
RBZ confirms mobile money ban but keeps platforms open for small transactions
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has suspended all money agents from mobile financial transactions but the general public can still continue to transact using the platforms.In a statement ye...Published: 28 Jun 2020 at 07:18hrs | 306 | by Staff reporter
Gambling in Middle East - 5 facts you didn't know
Even though the Quran forbids gambling in the Muslim world, the entire Middle East and North African region have become more flexible about casinos over the years. The industry is still highly regulat...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 11:49hrs | 1024 | by Staff writer
Zimbabwe's cost of living rises
ZIMBABWEAN companies and consumers are facing severe pressure from rising cost of living as well as effects of the coronavirus pandemic, analysts have warned.Consumers' real wages are being er...Published: 21 Jun 2020 at 16:59hrs | 888 | by Staff reporter
Employment Rights - Quarantine and self-isolation on entering or returning to the UK
The government announced that from Monday 8 June there are new rules in place for entering the UK because of COVID-19 https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-controlNHS Employers has issued interim guida...Published: 20 Jun 2020 at 21:04hrs | 1022 | by Muchie Shamuyarira HR Director and Employment Law Consultant in the UK
The land isn't ours
A few years ago while visiting the city of Jos, which is located in north-east Nigeria, a person pointed to a vast neatly kept area behind a fence. "This ranch belongs to the Queen of England," he rem...Published: 19 Jun 2020 at 17:10hrs | 1773 | by Hadebe Hadebe
Shadow banks posing another danger for Zimbabwe's economy
More than ever before, it is becoming important for Zimbabwe to strengthen its legislation and regulations to guard against situations whereby shadow banks could plunge the country's economy into the ...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 21:22hrs | 3068 | by Dr Tim Rainhard
Covid-19 breakthrough drug dexamethasone is made in SA
The newly-discovered coronavirus breakthrough drug dexamethasone is produced and readily available in South Africa, giving hope amid a surge in both infections and deaths.The drug was already ...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 14:03hrs | 3346 | by Busisani Ncube
Police rapped for exposing whistleblower
POLICE in Karoi are under fire for exposing a whistleblower who tipped them of a returnee from South Africa who avoided quarantine by sneaking into the country.Human rights defenders have call...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 07:06hrs | 1293 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lawyers seek special treatment
Government has raised concern over a surprise stance taken by the Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) to "posture and defend" some of its members who could be mired in corruption even before due process tak...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 06:34hrs | 285 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa goes bonkers, gags Biti, Sikhala
IN A move that underscores both the lack of leadership and senselessness of the turmoil that is consuming the MDC, Nelson Chamisa has barred his once close associates from speaking to the media....Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 18:28hrs | 3451 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe national herd drops
ZIMBABWE'S national herd dropped by 5,7% to 5,4 million cattle last year due to drought among other challenges, a government report has said.In 2018, the figure stood at 5,8 million.Th...Published: 10 Jun 2020 at 07:57hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
Is it possible to experience online poker with 100% security
If you are like most gambler today then there is a good chance that you have wrestled with the thought of gambling online. Maybe you have tried a few of the free games for fun. Maybe you are still on ...Published: 03 Jun 2020 at 09:05hrs | 232 | by Staff Writer
Zimbabwean fathers petition parliament...demand equal custodial rights with mothers
We the people being bona Fide citizens of the Republic of Zimbabwe, and also being tax payers and constituents drawn from various constituencies in Zimbabwe hereby exercise our rights as enshrined in ...Published: 31 May 2020 at 15:21hrs | 1055 | by Fathers' Rights Movement
Zimbabwe hyperinflation: ZASH the natural alternative
Covid-19 pandemic has been the worst crisis in this century. Many governments in the world are struggling to fight the pandemic which has drastically affected world economies. Global governments respo...Published: 31 May 2020 at 10:09hrs | 1350 | by Sammy ChiyazMan
ZW$ remains our best foot forward
At the rate at the Zimbabwe dollar (ZW$) is losing its intrinsic value, it may just be a matter of time before the country dollarizes, officially or non-officially.Those pushing for dollarizat...Published: 27 May 2020 at 20:15hrs | 5641 | by Jameson Dapi
How to get a licensed gun in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has, of late, been inundated with reports of criminals as the economy continues on a nose dive and people try to find alternative means of survival. Most people, small businesspersons...Published: 26 May 2020 at 18:25hrs | 6700 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Wolves are at it again, destroying Zimbabwe's currency
Once again, officials at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, along with the honchos at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) find themselves on the back foot of powerful forces that are man...Published: 24 May 2020 at 22:03hrs | 2857 | by Andrew Lampard
Let's clean our dirty stables!
AS human beings, we need to accept that there are often both comprehensible and incomprehensible life forces around us.Where Bishop Lazi comes from, for example, you cannot venture deep into t...Published: 24 May 2020 at 08:09hrs | 97 | by Bishop Lazarus
RBZ charges Ecocash directors with money laundering
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has brought charges under the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act against Ecocash, the company's chief executive officer Natalie...Published: 23 May 2020 at 08:36hrs | 2108 | by Staff reporter
Banning kombis a blow to the transport industry
Whilst government monopoly regulates costs within affordable levels, to control growth and development, this new government's move to control the transport industry is an ambush to other transport pla...Published: 17 May 2020 at 15:14hrs | 1840 | by Leonard Koni
Covid-19 economic stimuli is not alive to a SME driven economy
Zimbabweans cannot reasonably expect President Emmerson Mnangagwa government to handle the twin challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic and the economy without making mistakes. However In times of crisis,...Published: 17 May 2020 at 15:07hrs | 245 | by Brian Sedze
Liquid propane could supply Zimbabwe with fuel
Gift Chitanda remembers the day in 2019 the Zimbabwe company Intergas Zimbabwe offered him an interview for the lucrative job as the company's chief operating officer.The day before his interv...Published: 16 May 2020 at 09:07hrs | 8855 | by Staff reporter
Sub-standard Covid-19 products flood Zimbabwe
tHE Standards association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) is conducting quality tests on hand sanitiser and protective clothing and will soon be publishing a list of certified producers following the proliferation ...Published: 15 May 2020 at 08:09hrs | 632 | by Staff reporter
Courts resume business
COURTS are with effect from today fully operational except for solemnisation of marriages but will operate with a skeleton staff. The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has acquired Personal Protective...Published: 11 May 2020 at 08:19hrs | 446 | by Staff reporter
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