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The impact of duty-free incentives in the 2025 national budget
The 2025 National Budget is a forward-thinking approach to economic recovery and national development, introducing strategic duty-free incentives aimed at empowering local industries, stimulating econ...Published: 17 Dec 2024 at 20:12hrs | 1062 | by Innocent Mujeri
Mnangagwa gets global commendation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's leadership as the chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has received global recognition for promoting peace and stability in the region. This accola...Published: 11 Dec 2024 at 06:32hrs | 390 | by Staff reporter
Reasons why South Africans treat the 13 digit ID number like a qualification
South Africa's green ID book has been used as the country's main identity document for 44 years, during which time it has only received a handful of minor security upgrades. Blacks only started using ...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 14:20hrs | 1668 | by Staff reporter
Benefits of Having the Maltese Passport for Retired Footballers
For retired footballers looking to enjoy their golden years, obtaining a Maltese passport can open up a world of opportunities. One of the key benefits of having a Maltese passport is the ability to t...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 12:16hrs | 549 | by Staff Reporter
Reflecting on the export ban for raw lithium
Through Statutory Instrument 213 of 2022 (Referend to as Base Minerals Export Control for unbeneficiated Lithium Bearing Ores), Zimbabwe banned the export of raw lithium from the country. The regulati...Published: 31 Jan 2023 at 09:12hrs | 4 | by Victor Bhoroma
Mnangagwa's broke govt rules out US dollar salaries
GOVERNMENT has cast doubt over the possibility of paying civil servants in US dollars as inflation continues to ravage salaries amid growing tensions and fears of unrest, The NewsHawks can report....Published: 10 Aug 2022 at 08:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
No joy in Mthuli Ncube's budget
CALLS by Zimbabwe's restive civil service for United States dollar salaries went unheeded by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday.Ncube doubled the national budget to $1,9 trillion as a res...Published: 29 Jul 2022 at 06:54hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa talks tough on illegal mining
THE Government will not tolerate timber poaching, illegal mining, settlements in plantations, and deforestation as that will impede the rural industrialisation agenda being driven by the Second Republ...Published: 23 Jul 2022 at 07:25hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Telecel to sell promotional airtime in US dollar
Mobile Network Operator Telecel Zimbabwe has announced that it will be selling promotional airtime in US dollars.In a statement, Telecel said in a promotion called "Dollar on us" a customer ca...Published: 11 May 2022 at 19:26hrs | 8 | by Stephen Jakes
Mining association holds summit in SA over unclaimed social benefits
THE Southern Africa Mining Association (Sama) recently held a summit in South Africa over unclaimed social benefits of migrant workers worldwide.Zimbabwe is one of the countries that was invit...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 12:49hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe govt clocks up huge budget deficit
GOVERNMENT incurred a budget deficit of ZW$32.1 billion (about US$286 million) during the third quarter of last year, driven by current expenditure which accounted for 61% of total spending.Cu...Published: 30 Jan 2022 at 08:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Steel plant construction back on course as Zesa, Chinese firm reach agreement
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) has completed the construction of a 27km temporary power line to supply electricity at the Mvuma Steel production company site, setting back in motion ...Published: 14 Dec 2021 at 05:42hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
20 Zupco buses for Mat South
Matabeleland South Province yesterday received 20 Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (Zupco) buses as Government fulfills its promise to provide affordable and reliable public transport to commuters....Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 20:04hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe's economic fundamentals are strong'
THE economy is on a growth trajectory with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) projected to grow by 7,8 percent in 2021, attributed to a favourable rainfall season, higher international mineral commodity pri...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:38hrs | 12 | by Professor Mthuli Ncube
2022 National Budget Expectations
Zimbabwe's national budget for 2021 is expected to be presented within the coming 30 days amid fears of a resurgence in high levels of inflation. The country's annual inflation dropped from 363% recor...Published: 01 Nov 2021 at 14:30hrs | 11 | by Victor Bhoroma
Econet network upgrade targets increased coverage, improved customer experience
HARARE - Econet Wireless Zimbabwe has embarked on a network expansion programme that will see the country's largest mobile network operator add 130 new sites as it upgrades its existing base stations ...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 20:19hrs | | by Agencies
No one should be left behind, says Potraz
POSTAL and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) director-general Gift Machengete yesterday said there was need for equitable distribution of resources so that no one is left ou...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Passion Java and the Zimbabwe music industry: Friend or Foe?
Zimbabwe's music industry has the potential to generate significant economic and social benefits for the nation. Equally important, but less well understood, is the potential for a vibrant music indus...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 21:32hrs | 4 | by Courage Mlambo
Mthuli Ncube revises growth to 7,8%
Zimbabwe's economy is doing well with growth prospects strong and on track, despite the stalking shadow of Covid-19, leading Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube yesterday upgrading ...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 07:25hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
South Africans thought they were better Africans than black Africa: Thanks Zuma has set the record straight
"All of us must thank Jacob Zuma for introducing African Republic of South Africa and not some outpost of European values." This comes from a Sowetan column sent to me by a friend. The article is an i...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 16:17hrs | 25 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwe bid to host ICC events
ZIMBABWE is among the 17 countries that have expressed interest in hosting international cricket tournaments post-2023.The International Cricket Council acting chief executive Geoff Allardice ...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 16:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt to raise $30bn through Treasury Bills, bonds
Zimbabwe plans to raise $30 billion through the issuance of Treasury Bills and bonds to finance its 2021 budget deficit, the Government debt plan show. Treasury bonds and Treasury Bills are all ...Published: 17 Jun 2021 at 06:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Pan-African Parliament pushes for Zimbabwe sanctions removal
THE Pan-African Parliament (PAP) will continue to lobby for the removal of sanctions against Zimbabwe by the United States and its western allies despite the challenges presented by the Covid-19 pande...Published: 13 Apr 2021 at 18:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimra beats revenue target
Government surpassed its revenue collections' target for the fourth quarter to December 2020 with five out of the 11 revenue heads performing above their quarterly targets while six heads performed be...Published: 07 Apr 2021 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Huawei partners NetOne
A Chinese multinational technology company Huawei has partnered NetOne to upgrade mobile network services aimed at improving efficiency in mobile broadband as the country focuses on new technology in ...Published: 02 Mar 2021 at 06:32hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Huawei partners NetOne to launch mobile broadband services
Leading global provider of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and infrastructure, Huawei, has partnered local telecommunications service provider NetOne, to improve Zimbabwe's ICT techno...Published: 26 Feb 2021 at 15:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe has capacity to buy Covid-19 drugs'
Zimbabwe, which has accelerated testing of Covid-19 around the country, has the capacity to acquire vaccines for the novel virus that has been spiking in the country since the start of the year, a top...Published: 30 Jan 2021 at 05:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe: 'The Second Republic'; Land history; Ownership and Productivity in the Post Mugabe era
The Author is a Master of Science in International Trade and Diplomacy student at the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a MSc degree in Development Studies (National University of Science and Technolog...Published: 14 Jan 2021 at 21:34hrs | 38 | by Livingstone Kazizi
Zimbabwe: 'The Second Republic'; Land history; Ownership and Productivity in the Post Mugabe Era
The Author is a Master of Science in International Trade and Diplomacy student at the University of Zimbabwe. He holds a MSc degree in Development Studies (National University of Science and Technolog...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 12:32hrs | 5 | by Livingstone Kazizi
Blood of foreigners flow in South African streets as locals swim in joy
If one can not be angered by the animalistic sadistic killings of our people in South Africa then one has a heart of a stone. Please be angry with me as we moan the patriots who are slaughtered like a...Published: 03 Sep 2019 at 22:34hrs | 2 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
More China investments coming to Zimbabwe
I arrived in Harare last month and I have already had a deep impression of the beautiful scenery, pleasant climate and wonderful people of Zimbabwe.I am especially moved by the friendship that...Published: 28 Apr 2019 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by Ambassador Guo Shaochun
How Grace's power grew in inverse proportion to Mugabe's declining health
Chapter 29Shortly before the Zanu-PF conference held at Victoria Falls in early December 2015, the Women's League proposed a resolution to reintroduce a...Published: 14 Apr 2019 at 10:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Bulilima legislator thanks ZINWA surveyors for Mabhongane Dam visit
Bulilima West legislator, Dingumuzi Phuti, has yesterday, expressed his sincere gratitude to the Zimbabwe National Water Authorities (ZINWA) engineers who had visited his constituency on the 19t...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 14:32hrs | 2 | by Titshabona Ncube
Case for return of Zimdollar
In year 2014, I wrote an article explaining why the government should bring back our own local currency, and I was bashed by all and sundry. I am expecting the same reaction in response to this articl...Published: 02 Oct 2018 at 09:48hrs | 9 | by Ayanda Nyanga
ZTA ropes in Mai Chisamba as tourism ambassador
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has engaged popular talk show host Rebecca Chisamba, popularly known as Mai Chisamba as a domestic tourism ambassador as part of their ongoing programme to encoura...Published: 21 Jun 2018 at 06:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
$253m for airports upgrade
The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (Caaz) is working on plans to splash millions of dollars on airport development and refurbishment as it seeks to spur economic activities such as tourism and t...Published: 04 Feb 2018 at 09:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe accedes to new air transport protocol
Zimbabwe has acceded to the newly launched Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a project that is meant to relax rules and regulations to create a free market environment for eligible commerci...Published: 31 Jan 2018 at 05:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Woman wants lobola abolished
A HARARE woman has approached the Constitutional Court challenging the constitutionality of the practice of paying lobola, saying it reduces women to mere "assets" that are open for abuse. Ms Priccila...Published: 02 Nov 2017 at 05:11hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Rail is key to driving trade in landlocked countries
Railway infrastructure development is an important building block to improving trade across the Southern Africa Hinterland Territories, which comprises three landlocked countries; Malawi, Zimbabwe and...Published: 28 Aug 2017 at 10:43hrs | 3 | by Agencies
Zimbabwean exiles: Life in the dark valley between starvation and desperate poverty
A fresh wave of reluctant economic exiles from across the Limpopo River now calls South Africa home. And burrowed deep within a five-kilometre radius of one nondescript shopping mall situated in the h...Published: 13 Jul 2017 at 10:50hrs | 1 | by Tafi Mhaka
Kariba Municipality adopts Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (KISWMP)
Municipality of Kariba has become one of the local authorities to adopt Integrated Solid Waste Management plan. Integrated solid waste management refers to the strategic approach to sustainable manage...Published: 04 Jul 2017 at 10:44hrs | 7 | by MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye
UDF Zimbabwe diaspora outreach policy
Background Ten to fifteen years ago it would have been inconceivable to start a Zimbabwean political party in the Diaspora. This was due to the little or no impact that it could have had on th...Published: 06 Sep 2016 at 19:58hrs | 1 | by Roberta Senzelumusa Moyo
Misplaced priorities: Mathebeleland is marginalized and abjectly poor
The seeking to restore a monarch in Mathebeleland never ceases to amaze most of us who come from the region. Is restoring a Khumalo clan indeed a priority for our region? What value is the King of Mat...Published: 11 Aug 2016 at 16:32hrs | 4 | by Nomazulu Thata
Tribalism or ethnic disharmony retards Zimbabwe's development - Part 4.3
Tapping wisdom from Zambian humanism, Tanzania's Ujamaa and German's multi-culturalism! They implemented social policies that made multiculturalism possible, coped well in integrating multiple societi...Published: 13 Jun 2016 at 22:45hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zimbabwean students get SA residence permits
ZIMBABWEAN students graduating from South African universities in critical skills areas will soon qualify for permanent residence permits. In a statement, the country's Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gi...Published: 26 Apr 2016 at 06:59hrs | | by Auxilia Katongomara
Foreign students in South Africa to qualify for PR permits
Cape Town - Foreign students graduating from South African universities in critical skills areas will soon qualify for permanent residence permits, so their talents can be retained, Home Affairs M...Published: 25 Apr 2016 at 15:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
1ns and 2s with DJ-Sticha - How cities benefit from helping the music industry grow
Music is a powerful means of connecting people. It bridges linguistic and cultural divides, and is a vehicle for identity and expression like no other. Collectively, the music ecosystem generates rich...Published: 07 Mar 2016 at 06:53hrs | 3 | by DJ-Sticha
Hunters hit back on international condemnation over Cecil killing
Hunters in Zimbabwe have hit back at the international community who attacked them over the killing of the lion Cecil in Hwange.Bucking against international outrage over the killing of Cecil...Published: 31 Jul 2015 at 13:11hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Generations soapie off air till December
LOCAL followers of popular South African soapie Generations will have to enjoy the last seven episodes of their favourite soap after SABC announced the show would no longer be screened from October 1....Published: 22 Sep 2014 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Game over as Generations Soapie goes off air
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have announced minor changes to its TV schedule citing that its SABC 1 soap drama Generations will be revamped.The revamp comes after 16 a...Published: 20 Sep 2014 at 12:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
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