Search / Sanctions
Chiwenga itching for a showdown with Marry Mubaiwa
ACTING President Constantino Chiwenga is itching for a showdown with estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa, in court today and has rejected an out-of-court settlement following a nasty fallout with the former...Published: 5 hrs ago | 312 | by Staff rpeorter
Mnangagwa feels the pressure over roller meal
CHURCHES have vowed to pressure President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration to come up with strict measures to ensure that all millers who get grain under the government maize subsidy programme sell...Published: 6 hrs ago | 131 | by Staff rpeorter
Air Zimbabwe plane in second coming
Government business briefly ground to a halt yesterday after several top officials and Cabinet ministers escorted Acting President Constantino Chiwenga to receive for the second time the Boeing 777-20...Published: 6 hrs ago | 182 | by Staff rpeorter
Chamisa's political demise beckons
It is a view expressed by astute political observers, this scribe included, that unless the MDC-Alliance denounces violence and joins President E.D. Mnangagwa and other political parties in the Politi...Published: 6 hrs ago | 138 | by Cuthbert Mavheko
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: 20 Jan 2020 at 15:11hrs | 4302 | by Terence T Simbi
'Trump is a pierrot'
Iran's supreme leader lashed out at Western countries as he led Friday prayers in Tehran for the first time in eight years, dismissing "American clowns" who he said pretend to support the Iranian nati...Published: 19 Jan 2020 at 05:20hrs | 210 | by Staff reporter
Zanu PF surges closer to its 5 million recruitment target as Chamisa fights to deliver SONA
Never in our lifetime has the choice between the two major parties been so stark. Never has so much been at stake. And never has history seemed so radically open-ended, the opportunity to make a diffe...Published: 18 Jan 2020 at 08:17hrs | 10103 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zanu-PF commissariat implores UK queen to look into solving Zimbabwean problems, considering that her govt caused it
Queen Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God Queen of this Realm and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, is not going to live forever.Since...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 15:05hrs | 2803 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Russian-made fighter jets for Zimbabwe's military
ZIMBABWE is on the verge of replacing its antiquated military helicopters with Russian-made fighter jets, among other armaments, in a deal that has seen Harare mortgaging part of its vast mineral weal...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:28hrs | 1358 | by Staff reporter
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 | 2771 | 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 | 192 | by Derek Matyszak
'Chiwenga acutely paranoid and under influence of drugs'
Acting President Constantino Chiwenga goes through most days high on prescription drugs and suffers acute paranoia, his estranged wife Marry Mubaiwa has told the High Court as both sides trade dirt in...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:18hrs | 1797 | by ZimLive
Chiwenga's wife spills the beans
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife, Marry, has revealed that the retired army general harbours an ambition to take over the presidency.Marry said the collapse of the couple's...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:13hrs | 2811 | by Staff reporter
'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
Zimbabwe sanctions to remain
THE restrictive measures imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States will remain in place until President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration implemented the necessary political and economic reforms key ...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 06:05hrs | 325 | by newzimbabwe
AU steps up efforts to engage West on sanctions against Zimbabwe
The Africa Union is determined to engage the West over illegal sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe in an effort to ensure instability threatening the region is thwarted. The union has since dispatched its P...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 05:59hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Marry Chiwenga demands US$47 000 maintenance
MARRY, the estranged wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has filed papers at the High Court demanding US$47 000 per month for maintenance as she also revealed the VP was taking unprescribed d...Published: 17 Jan 2020 at 05:54hrs | 982 | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwe sanctions must remain until Zanu-PF reforms
Talk has been going on for almost 15 years as to whether targeted sanctions imposed on the Zanu-PF officials must be lifted or not. The sanctions must stay as a reminder to President Emmerson Mnagagwa...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 07:00hrs | 1635 | by Innocent Tapo
Zimbabwe plays down snub at UK-Africa Summit
The United Kingdom has not invited Zimbabwe to the UK-Africa Investment Summit getting underway in London on January 20, dealing a major blow to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's bid to end the country's...Published: 15 Jan 2020 at 06:28hrs | 1917 | by ZimLive
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 | 1975 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
NRZ-Chinese deal to move 2 million tonnes of iron ore annually
A CHINESE company has expressed interest in engaging the National Railways of Zimbabwe in a deal that will see over two million tonnes of iron ore being transported per year.It has not been ea...Published: 12 Jan 2020 at 08:30hrs | 1320 | by Staff Reporter
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 | 4551 | by Elijah Chihota
'Chamisa's rejection of results triggered Mnangagwa's illegitimacy' - rubbish, it's rigging rejection is inconsequential
Dear Gideon Chitanga, "The consequent illegitimacy facing President Mnangagwa after the rejection of his election victory by Chamisa has triggered political and economic uncertainty which has ...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 15:27hrs | 9871 | by Nomusa Garikai
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 | 1293 | by Terence Simbi
Zim parents turn to South African schools
Unlike the 1970s when children came from South Africa, Zambia and Malawi for better education, more and more Zimbabwean parents now look across the Limpopo for schools which seem to promise a brighter...Published: 08 Jan 2020 at 12:26hrs | 3155 | by Mpongo Simwambi
'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 | 3073 | by Nomusa Garikai
We cannot allow Chartered Accountants (CA)s to continue killing our companies
As a shareholder with equity in every listed company on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) with the majority of them battling to survive. The time has come to ask how the Zimbabwean companies and the S...Published: 07 Jan 2020 at 06:12hrs | 9636 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
'Mnangagwa is legitimate president' says MDC leader - chastise rigged election deniers, slap them with sanction
"Here we go!" I sighed! The minute I saw the name Eddie Cross as the author of the article in Zimeye. I expected nonsense from him and nonsense I got! "Mr. Mnangagwa could then claim, for the ...Published: 06 Jan 2020 at 09:20hrs | 3211 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
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
POLAD had a successful year, says Justice Nare
Political parties under the Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) say they recorded notable successes in 2019, including influencing Government to re-introduce grain subsidies that had been scrapped in th...Published: 29 Dec 2019 at 07:27hrs | 1206 | by Staff Reporter
'Do POLAD because we love Zimbabwe' says Gutu - then why selling-out on free elections
Some of us still remember Bishop Abel Tendekayi Muzorewa, the 1979 (one year wonder) Prime Minister of the Republic of Zimbabwe-Rhodesia following the Internal Settlement with Ian Smith...Published: 25 Dec 2019 at 10:52hrs | 3674 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
'Chamisa will never join Polad charade,'
THE opposition MDC says it is committed to "real dialogue" to solve the political and economic crises in the country, but will not be part of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Political Actors Dialogue (...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 06:18hrs | 2110 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF under siege
THE ruling Zanu-PF party fears that the worsening economic crisis could be used to as an excuse to overthrow the President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration by "foreign sponsored anti-government cam...Published: 24 Dec 2019 at 06:17hrs | 2467 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt takes plunge to compensate white farmers
ONE of the most interesting developments in the recent budget statement is government's decision to compensate former white farmers after nearly 20 years following the 2000 land reform programme. The ...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 15:39hrs | 168 | by Jonathan Maphenduka
Chamisa must do the right thing and join POLAD
Former South Africa President Mr Thabo Mbeki's record of pulling off political settlements against the odds is well known. As Sadc-appointed mediator to dialogue in our country, he delivered the Globa...Published: 23 Dec 2019 at 08:12hrs | 4668 | by Chronicle Editorial Comment
8 Achievements of Mnangagwa and POLAD in 2019
Government has unveiled the achievements of the POLAD initiative that was launched in May to create a platform for political players to have national dialogue. POLAD members on Sunday descende...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 10:41hrs | 3819 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mnangagwa wants Chamisa in dictator's POLAD tent pissing out, on democracy
"I told (President) Mbeki that we have a platform for political dialogue which is Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD). It is the only one that we will use. If anyone wants to join including the MDC led ...Published: 22 Dec 2019 at 07:24hrs | 1188 | by Patrick Guramatunhu
Land is ours forever, says Mnangagwa
President Mnangagwa has rallied Zimbabweans to fully utilise the land given to them by Government under the agrarian reform and feed the nation.He said the land will never again be allowed to ...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 08:59hrs | 1875 | by Staff Reporter
Mnangagwa commissions Norton flyover bridge
President Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned the US$4,5 million Norton road-over-rail bridge in Mashonaland West Province and promised that his Government will continue to construct major infrastructure...Published: 21 Dec 2019 at 07:44hrs | 704 | by Staff Reporter
Do not use state institutions for political fights
The words of Saviour Kasukuwere while he was still ZANU PF Commissar continue to echo loud and seemingly necessary as a desperate and failed regime looks under every rock seeking non-existent enemies ...Published: 20 Dec 2019 at 08:27hrs | 2956 | by Peter Moyo
'Craft laws to jail pro-sanctions politicians.' says Chinotimba
BUHERA South MP Joseph Chinotimba (Zanu PF) yesterday suggested in the National Assembly that laws must be crafted to throw into jail all those who travel outside the country calling for sanctions, in...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 05:09hrs | 523 | by Staff reporter
Mbeki visit gives Chamisa chance to swallow his pride
THE visit to Zimbabwe by former South African president and revered African statesman, Thabo Mbeki, is welcome and gives Zimbabwe's political actors an opportunity to reflect soberly on the negative r...Published: 19 Dec 2019 at 04:50hrs | 1529 | by Staff reporter
SA our neighbour from hell, patronising and dishing out foolish advice - Mbeki shut up and fcuk off
"I am very glad with what the President of the country is doing to respond to the challenges and I think it is very important that the SADC region comes behind the President and the country because th...Published: 18 Dec 2019 at 06:55hrs | 3141 | by Wilbert Mukori
Bulawayo residents up in arms over mealie meal shortage in shops
Roller meal, the cheapest and most preferred type of mealie meal has become a scarce commodity on shop shelves in Bulawayo. This comes amidst a subsidy and price war between Grain Millers and the Mini...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 09:13hrs | 2992 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Your (UK PM) focus is Brexit, mine is reforms' said Mnangagwa - 1 month, Brexit done; reforms, never ever
Mnangagwa's continued democratic reformer pretensions are an insult to all Zimbabweans and will not fool UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson! "Your re-election to this high office (Prime Minister)...Published: 17 Dec 2019 at 07:13hrs | 1594 | by Wilbert Mukori
Thabo Mbeki to meet Nelson Chamisa, Grace Mugabe
Former President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki is likely to meet MDC leader Nelson Chamisa and former First lady Grace Mugabe after meeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House on Monday morning...Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 13:47hrs | 11618 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'If elections fail Zanu PF will use any means' - free elections is a right, not a privilege
Zimbabwe's worsening economic meltdown has President Mnangagwa and his Zanu PF colleagues really worried. They know the economic situation is unsustainable and power is slipping out of their hands. Th...Published: 16 Dec 2019 at 09:29hrs | 636 | by Nomusa Garikai
'Your (UK PM) focus is Brexit, mine is reforms' said Mnangagwa - 1 month, Brexit done; reforms, never ever
Mnangagwa's continued democratic reformer pretensions are an insult to all Zimbabweans and will not fool UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson! "Your re-election to this high office (Prime Minister)...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 20:55hrs | 1456 | by Wilbert Mukori
Zanu-PF in election mode
ZANU-PF members are already in election mode ahead of 2023 polls as evidenced by their endorsing of President Mnangagwa as the party's presidential candidate in the next election, national chair Oppah...Published: 14 Dec 2019 at 08:00hrs | 110 | by Staff reporter
Ball now in Mnangagwa, Chamisa Court
President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition leader Nelson Chamisa are feeling the heat as local and international calls for an end to Zimbabwe's long running political crisis reach a crescendo. ...Published: 13 Dec 2019 at 08:05hrs | 5189 | by Staff reporter
Load More Stories
