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Call to end period poverty
Politician Linda Masarira has called on the Zimbabwean government to urgently end period poverty and formally recognise menstrual sick leave as a fundamental human right.Her call came as Zimba...Published: 29 May 2025 at 10:31hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Foreign companies must comply with Zimbabwe's labour laws
Zimbabwe must strengthen the enforcement of its labour laws to safeguard local workers employed by foreign businesses, particularly Chinese-owned mining firms, according to Dr. Wayne Malinga, a senior...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 15:40hrs | 733 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge border gears up for traffic surge
As the festive season approaches, Zimbabwe and South Africa's border authorities have begun implementing integrated plans to manage the anticipated surge in traffic at Beitbridge Border Post, ensuring...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 06:33hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
ARTUZ urges members to take sick leave on schools opening day
As schools reopen today, September 10, 2024, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) is calling on its members to apply for sick leave, citing severe mental health issues exacerbated ...Published: 10 Sep 2024 at 08:18hrs | 298 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean employee resurfaces after 3 months with traditional healer's 'sick' note
IN a curious turn of events, a security guard from the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) stationed in Hwange vanished without a trace, only to reappear after an astonishing 88 days. His return was a...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 08:42hrs | 22 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's election date proclamation is bad news
ON Wednesday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa gazetted a proclamation fixing August 23 as the date for the 2023 general elections. This might turn out to be a general election like no other before....Published: 31 May 2023 at 20:59hrs | 11 | by Prof Jonathan Moyo
75% of Zimbabwe teachers experiencing mental health challenges
The findings further show that all teachers have mentally resigned their jobs although they physically remain at their workplaces.AT least 75% of Zimbabwean teachers are suffering from stress-...Published: 24 Feb 2023 at 07:07hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Plot to take out Ramaphosa's deputy David Mabuza?
A number of South Africans are wondering if there is a plot to take out ANC Deputy President David Mabuza, who is also known as the "CAT".Mabuza's convoy was involved in a freak accident in Mi...Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 12:35hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
'Pravin Gordhan disposing SAA in a fraudulent and corrupt manner'
Suspended public enterprises director-general Kgathatso Tlhakudi has filed a damning affidavit at the labour court this week accusing Minister Pravin Gordhan of "unlawfully" removing him from his posi...Published: 02 Oct 2022 at 16:47hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
JSC recommends tribunal for Justice Mushore
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has recommended a tribunal to determine whether High Court judge Justice Edith Mushore should continue as a judicial office after failing to report for duty for n...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:36hrs | 42 | by Staff reporter
Judge goes AWOL for seven months
High Court judge Justice Edith Mushore has not reported for duty for seven months and the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is now set to put in place the procedure required to determine her suitabili...Published: 26 Jan 2022 at 04:44hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
No jab, no COVID-19 allowance, govt tells frontline workers
GOVERNMENT has threatened to withhold CoVID-19 insurance payouts to its frontline workers who are not vaccinated before July 14.Last year, government said it would take care of civil servants ...Published: 30 Jun 2021 at 17:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Embattled Ndewere fights to save her job
SUSPENDED High Court judge Erica Ndewere has dismissed allegations of incompetence levelled against her, arguing that witnesses brought to her drama-filled tribunal had failed to provide evidence as t...Published: 08 May 2021 at 08:51hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Why are you allowing Chief Justice Luke Malaba to be made a fool of?
When the present government successfully carried out its coup against the tyrant Robert Mugabe, I applied for a temporary position in public relations. I had lined up a group of professors, we had our...Published: 18 Apr 2021 at 09:26hrs | 2 | by Ken Mufuka
Ndewere hearing: Mushore exposes Justice Malaba
JUDICIAL Service Commission (JSC) deputy legal services secretary Faith Mushure has exposed Chief Justice Luke Malaba for "lying" that suspended High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere, had 28 reviews ...Published: 09 Apr 2021 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Confusion over COVID-19 health insurance fund
THERE appears to be confusion over when frontline medical personnel will start receiving the liability insurance package, as they claim they are yet to receive anything, neither have they received com...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 06:55hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mutare town clerk Maligwa dies
MUTARE town clerk Joshua Maligwa died at his home yesterday amid speculation that he could have succumbed to COVID-19.Mayor Blessing Tandi confirmed Maligwa's death, but said he was yet to eng...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 07:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
70% of Govt staff working from home
Government has suspended face to face meetings in the public service to ensure safety of its employees and has trimmed its workforce to 30 percent as the ongoing fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in...Published: 06 Jan 2021 at 06:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zinara boss in court for transferring Grace Mugabe linked employees
ZINARA chief executive officer Nkosinathi Ncube was yesterday arraigned before Harare magistrate Trynos Wutawashe on allegations of victimising and transferring four subordinates that are linked to Gr...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:38hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe minister linked Zinara workers in $2 million fuel levy scandal
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) allegedly lost US$21 000 ($2 million) to a syndicate of employees working in its cash office through misrepresentation of money paid for fuel levies....Published: 24 Nov 2020 at 04:54hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe minister linked Zinara workers in $2 million fuel levy scandal
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) allegedly lost US$21 000 ($2 million) to a syndicate of employees working in its cash office through misrepresentation of money paid for fuel le...Published: 23 Nov 2020 at 04:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'My health is more important than you' Chamisa's Bulawayo Councillor tells residents
Bulawayo's Ward 14 Councillor Macdonald Venus Chunga has told residents that his health is important than the work of the council, according to a communication availed to this reporter by the resident...Published: 05 Oct 2020 at 20:02hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
US media has become the true opposition
LISTEN ye men of Dzimbahwe, even those foolish MaShurugwi, to these wise words.Over the last 30 years, the power of the media has grown out of all proportion to its intended purpose, which was...Published: 06 Sep 2020 at 08:59hrs | 14 | by Ken Mufuka
Employment law changes in the UK : proposals in the pipeline for HR
Amid all the political turmoil in July, employers will be forgiven for missing a flurry of proposed new employment laws revealed as Boris Johnson's tenure in 10 Downing Street begins.Many of t...Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 20:23hrs | 1 | by Muchie Shamuyarira
Zimpapers radio staff down tools
Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers) Group radio division staff reportedly downed tools yesterday in protest over late payments.A staffer at Diamond FM in Mutare, who preferred to speak on conditio...Published: 06 May 2019 at 08:21hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
May Day message: Restating our commitment to the struggles of the working people
The MDC is headed to Buhera to celebrate the life of a veteran Unionist, the face of the struggles of the working people of Zimbabwe. Dr Morgan Tsvangirai, the founding father of the party did battle,...Published: 01 May 2019 at 11:15hrs | | by Jacob Mafume
Zimbabwe 2nd most miserable country in the world
The misery index of 2019 has listed Zimbabwe as the second most miserable country in the world. Focus Economics reports Zimbabwe comes second after Venezuela. Justifying putting Z...Published: 27 Apr 2019 at 14:45hrs | 2 | by Mandla Ndlovu
US economist ranks Zimbabwe second most miserable country in the World
Are Zimbabweans truly miserable?“I have learned now that while those who speak about one's miseries usually hurt, ...Published: 02 Apr 2019 at 08:17hrs | 2 | by Amenna Dayo
Fierce battle for Bulawayo council seat
THE battle for the Cowdray Park ward 28 council seat has reached fever pitch with parties contesting in the by-election leaving nothing to chance.The by-election has been set for this coming S...Published: 27 Mar 2019 at 15:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa Expected to Correct Mistakes in Mini-Cabinet Reshuffle
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has hinted that he will name the new resident minister for Harare Province, almost 6 months after appointing his cabinet.The ZANU PF First Secretary is also ex...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 20:41hrs | 1 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chiwenga set CIOs on his cousin?
Controversial preacher Talent Chiwenga - known for his uncanny prophecies about the country's political situation - now fears for his life after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga issued a stern warn...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 14:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lumumba's 'Queen B' named?
On Friday, October 19, in a boardroom at the Finance Ministry, Mthuli Ncube and his permanent secretary George Guvamatanga sat huddled with a small group of "communication experts".One of thos...Published: 24 Oct 2018 at 23:45hrs | 8 | by Mduduzi Mathuthu on zimlive.com
Harare petitions court over suspended chamber secretary
THE Harare City Council has petitioned the High Court, seeking an order to dismiss an application filed by its chamber secretary Josephine Ncube, who is challenging her suspension from work.Nc...Published: 08 Sep 2018 at 08:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Vice Presidents' appointments failed to jump-start our bedridden economy
I am convinced that ED is not alone to blame for the recent appointments of our two Vice Presidents in Zimbabwe. ZANU PF should shoulder the responsibility and blame (for appointing Vice Presidents wh...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 22:16hrs | 14 | by Don Chigumba
Mnangagwa's New Cabinet?
COCKPIT PRESIDENT --- ED DEPUTY PRESIDENT --- CHIWENGA DEPUTY PRESIDENT --- KHAYA MOYO CHAIRMAN --- OPPAH KASHIRI ...Published: 28 Aug 2018 at 07:02hrs | 4 | by Noble Tawanda Ngara
Mohadi back from sick leave
Vice President Kembo Mohadi is back in office after spending nearly a month in South Africa, undergoing treatment for an undisclosed ailment. The 68-year-old missed Independence Day celebratio...Published: 18 May 2018 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Are 90% of Zimbabweans unemployed?
There are a lot of figures for the rate of unemployment in Zimbabwe doing the rounds, from 95% to 5%, which is surely the biggest range you'll see for estimates of any indicator.The Archbishop...Published: 05 Dec 2017 at 07:10hrs | 2 | by BBC
New Curriculum takes its toll on pupils
THE new curriculum - introduced at the beginning of this year - is already taking its toll on pupils as they inundate key institutions in the city seeking to interview staff as part of their "projects...Published: 09 Nov 2017 at 10:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Policeman takes on VID in court
A POLICE officer based in Plumtree has dragged the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) to court for allegedly unlawfully impounding his wife's vehicle.Mr Joe Bvumbu Mhakure through his lawyers...Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mujuru exonerate Moyo
Opposition leader and former vice president, Joice Mujuru, has waded into the Tendai Biti-led People's Democratic Party (PDP) infighting, arguing there is nothing untoward about the latter's secretary...Published: 26 Sep 2017 at 11:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police speak on Mnangagwa 'poisoning'
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is still to receive any formal complaints to enable them to investigate the alleged poisoning of Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Gwanda while attending a Zanu-P...Published: 26 Aug 2017 at 16:04hrs | | by Staff reporter
$3 million rhino horns missing at ZimParks
Fifty-six rhino horns worth US$3 million vanished from Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority stores in Harare, a board of inquiry has found.The board of inquiry wants former ZimPark...Published: 14 May 2017 at 15:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Masvingo endorses Jaboon ouster
Zanu-PF Masvingo provincial co-ordinating committee has endorsed the decision to suspend its political commissar, Jappy Jaboon.Disciplinary proceedings against him will begin soon....Published: 25 Apr 2017 at 06:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mugabe appoints committee to probe shady land deals
President Robert Mugabe has reportedly appointed a Cabinet committee to probe shady land deals in all major urban centres, as government closes in on land barons ahead of next year's general elect...Published: 11 Apr 2017 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe gets mobile 'wheelchair'
President Robert Mugabe says there is need to follow party structures and hierarchy without going to the press or engaging in demonstrations.The President was speaking at a special belated...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 13:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khaya Moyo bounces back
Policy Co-ordination and Promotion of Socio-Economic Ventures minister Simon Khaya Moyo says he is back after almost a year on medical leave.Moyo, who was absent from duty for more than ni...Published: 03 Apr 2017 at 07:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Khaya Moyo bedridden for almost a year
Bedridden Zanu-PF spokesperson, Simon Khaya Moyo, who is also the Policy Co-ordination and Promotion of Socio-Economic Ventures minister in the President's Office, remains on full pay after eight ...Published: 14 Feb 2017 at 05:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Outsourcing your payroll lets you focus on growth and strategy
As a business builder or the manager of an enterprise in Africa, you face a complex regulatory and tax environment as well as ever-stricter enforcement of the rules by your government and tax authorit...Published: 21 Dec 2016 at 08:08hrs | | by Anton van Heerden
Jobless Zimbabwean teachers flock to Namibia
UNEMPLOYED Zimbabwean teachers are reportedly flocking to Namibia after the neighbouring country's government advertised 2 000 teaching posts which it said are open to Sadc region nationals. There are...Published: 20 Aug 2016 at 08:42hrs | | by Thandeka Moyo
Tsvangirai weakening Matabeleland in national politics
THE recent appointment by MDC-T leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai of two additional deputies, as expected, caused a storm in the party, unsettling Ms Thokozani Khupe whose powers were eroded by the coming i...Published: 27 Jul 2016 at 08:11hrs | | by Nduduzo Tshuma
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