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Zim back sliding into poverty
Zimbabwe is sliding into high level poverty, lack of proper health care, and corruption despite significant progress in climate action, education, and electricity.Afrobarometer Sustainable Dev...Published: 13 hrs ago | 1591 | by Stephen Jakes
Sanganai/Hlanganani opens registration
ZIMBABWE Tourism Authority (ZTA), organisers of the annual tourism fair, Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo yesterday opened registration for exhibitors for this year's event.The 15th edit...Published: 20 hrs ago | 143 | by Staff reporter
Blackouts intensify in Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWEAN companies and domestic consumers are feeling the pinch of high costs of back-up power supply after the national power utility, Zesa, announced a 12-hour load-shedding schedule.Zesa ...Published: 20 hrs ago | 1128 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls lodge scoops African award
MATETSI Victoria Falls Luxury Safari Lodge has scored big in the Zimbabwean tourism sector after it emerged as the best African resort in the 2021 edition of the Travel & Leisure World's Best Awar...Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:44hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
IDs are a basic right
REPORTS yesterday said the Registrar-General's office would from Monday resume issuing birth certificates, passports and identity documents (IDs) after months of closure due to COVID-19 lockdowns....Published: 11 Sep 2021 at 12:41hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Fresh push for Mnangagwa, Chamisa coalition govt
ZIMBABWE'S two main political parties have expressed interest in the formation of a unity government to unlock the country's long-standing political logjam, but seem to differ on implementation matrix...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:40hrs | 9653 | by Staff reporter
Foreign investors line up new bank in Zimbabwe
A group of domestic and foreign investors has lodged an application with Zimbabwean authorities to roll out an investment bank, the first such institution since investment banks were toppled under the...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:35hrs | 2972 | by Staff reporter
'Parents cheated on school fees'
Parents are being shortchanged by being ordered to pay school fees in full under the guise that their children will learn for 80 days while in actual fact the majority will attend class for only 40 da...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:27hrs | 934 | by KK Zvauta
Bureaux de change start selling US dollars to public
BUREAUX de change yesterday started selling foreign currency to ordinary walk-in customers as per the resolutions of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe monetary policy committee MPC) meeting last month to promo...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:19hrs | 748 | by Staff reporter
Food, rent gobble 78% of workers' wages
HARD-PRESSED Zimbabwean workers are spending an estimated 78% of the monthly earnings on food and rental costs, leaving very limited room for personal growth and long-term investments owing to deep ec...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:16hrs | 170 | by Staff reporter
'Zanu-PF supporters shun loans with strings attached'
Zanu-PF supporters do not want external lenders and donors to enforce strict requirements such as promotion of democracy and respect of human rights, according to Afrobarometer, an independent pan-Afr...Published: 09 Sep 2021 at 06:16hrs | 1722 | by Staff reporter
Businesses battle rising cyberattacks
ZIMBABWEAN businesses have increased investments towards enhancing cyber security to address vulnerabilities in the face of heightened cyberattacks following adoption of remote working spurred by the ...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 06:50hrs | 496 | by Staff reporter
Public queries govt policy on PWDs
The public has expressed dissatisfaction with government's slap stick approach in addressing the plight of people living with disabilities (PWDs) in communities, according to a survey by the Zimbabwe ...Published: 06 Sep 2021 at 05:29hrs | 177 | by Staff reporter
More buses to boost ZUPCO fleet
GOVERNMENT is moving with speed to comprehensively address challenges in urban transportation through procuring hundreds of large volume buses, with the country set to take delivery of a consignment o...Published: 05 Sep 2021 at 06:49hrs | 206 | by Staff writer
Zanu-PF has institutionalised corruption
FROM its original Latin meaning corrumpere (to destroy) or rumpere (to break), we can see that corruption leads to the destruction of moral values that hold a society, together.In other words,...Published: 03 Sep 2021 at 06:54hrs | 410 | by Mukunda Chitova
MDC Alliance survey exposes total chaos at schools
THE MDC Alliance led by Nelson Chamisa has revealed in its survey that there is serious chaos at schools as there is currently no proper education t...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 13:19hrs | 1681 | by Stephen Jakes
Beer shortages hit Bulawayo, surrounding areas
SOLE clear beer manufacturer, Delta Corporation Limited is now coercing its customers to buy unpopular beer brands as clear beer shortages have hit the southern region.A survey carried by New ...Published: 02 Sep 2021 at 12:01hrs | 884 | by Staff reporter
Invictus acquires seismic data for Cabora Bassa project
OIL and gas-focused Invictus Energy (Invictus) says it will next week commence the acquisition of the seismic data for its Cabora Bassa project in Zimbabwe.The Australian-listed company report...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:14hrs | 347 | by Staff reporter
Teachers trained to combat
SCHOOLS reopened smoothly yesterday for examination classes with over 63 percent of teachers having been trained on standard operating procedures, as Government mulls training auxiliary staff includin...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:07hrs | 301 | by Staff reporter
Parents sweat over fees hike
TEACHERS unions have warned of unprecedented school dropouts as parents struggle to raise school fees following a government-imposed 33% hike for the extended term.Schools reopen today for exa...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 05:49hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's energy sector potential and investments to drive agenda
With strong indications of oil and gas prospects in the Muzarabani Basin - along with extensive mineral wealth that could propel Africa's energy transition - Zimbabwe and its energy investment opportu...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 08:59hrs | 526 | by Stephen Jakes
Jobs, tenders for locals, Bulawayo mayor
BULAWAYO mayor Solomon Mguni yesterday said the local authority was forging ahead with a deliberate local empowerment policy where local jobs and tenders would be reserved for locals to ensure a quick...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 06:40hrs | 602 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records decline in cross-boarder movement
ZIMBABWE is witnessing a decline in crossborder movement as a result of tighter lockdown measures, a latest survey by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has shown.The country r...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 06:56hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe's retailers deserve a wage subsidy'
WHILE government was bullish in the midterm fiscal policy and revised upwards gross domestic product (GDP) growth projections for 2021 from 7,4% initially projected in November last year to 7,8%, grow...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:01hrs | 138 | by Staff reporter
Married men suffer abuse in silence
Married men are sexually abused by their wives but fear speaking out because society does not take the abuse of men seriously, an organisation against abuse has revealed.Alois Nyamazana, co-fo...Published: 20 Aug 2021 at 09:02hrs | 1880 | by Staff reporter
Traditional vs Direct Term Life Insurance
Until recently, those seeking life insurance needed to speak with an agent or some other company in order to get coverage. Things change when you use ...Published: 18 Aug 2021 at 15:44hrs | 221 | by Staff Writer
How to optimize PDFs for Search Engines?
PDF is one of the most widely used document formats in the world and is used for many purposes such as sharing documents, making reports, survey results, tutorials, guides, manuals, etc. If you are a ...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 16:13hrs | 193 | by Styaff Writer
Zimbabwe's energy sector potential to drive agenda at African Energy week in Cape Town
Zimbabwe represents an exciting new frontier, with recent exploration activities leading to strong indications of significant oil and gas prospects. The Southern African country – bordering Mozambiq...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 19:28hrs | 429 | by Staff reporter
Low turnout as churches resume service
The resumption of sit-in church services for fully-vaccinated congregants got off to a slow start countrywide yesterday, with different Christian traditions driving the decision to reopen, while compl...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 06:39hrs | 384 | by Staff reporter
South African study reveals how people perceive emoticons
Most of the youngsters, including people both from the millennial and Gen Z generation prefer to use their smartphones, not only for staying active on different social media platforms but also for cha...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 09:31hrs | 132 | by Staff Writer
Schools second term now impossible
THE Government is considering scrapping this year's second term and ordering that when schools open, primary and secondary school pupils will learn continuously until they close in December, Sunday Ne...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:31hrs | 1343 | by Staff reporter
Police to keep eye on churches
As churches open for sit-in services today, police have said they will keep a close eye to ensure worshippers heed regulations that all congregants must be fully vaccinated.This comes after th...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:29hrs | 111 | by Staff reporter
Woman hires hitmen for hubby, commits suicide
A WOMAN from Nyamandlovu in Matabeleland North committed suicide on Tuesday after police were closing in on her for hiring three hitmen to kill her youthful husband two weeks ago. Ms Sitshengi...Published: 14 Aug 2021 at 07:19hrs | 2280 | by Staff reporter
Why become a chartered accountant
IF you are thinking about a career in business, accountancy or finance, then becoming a chartered accountant (CA) can take you there: find out why it could be one of the best choices you ever make....Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:45hrs | 324 | by Staff reporter
'98% of schools not ready for reopening'
THE Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) yesterday said most public schools were not yet ready to open, proposing that they open mid-September when the temperatures would be high to slow down...Published: 12 Aug 2021 at 06:44hrs | 918 | by Staff reporter
David Mabuza stays clear of Ramaphosa's insurrection lies
South Africa's Deputy President David Mabuza has for the first time spoken about the recent riots in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, saying they were a reminder that the government must urgently address un...Published: 11 Aug 2021 at 17:30hrs | 2097 | by Staff reporter
Banks to start paying interest on savings accounts
ZIMBABWE'S banks have agreed to scrap punitive charges and start paying interests on savings accounts and fixed term deposits in a landmark deal that could see customers trooping back to make longer t...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:31hrs | 1799 | by Staff reporter
Prospect Resources makes new Zimbabwe find
AUSTRALIA-listed mining concern, Prospect Resources, has identified two significantly sized rare earth elements (REE) anomalies at its Chishanya Carbonatite Project in south-eastern Zimbabwe the Dorow...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:29hrs | 500 | by Staff reporter
Shocking bills for Covid-19 patients
Most private hospitals offering Covid-19 treatment are turning the pandemic into an economic and psychological nightmare for patients, with some of the institutions charging admission fees of up to US...Published: 08 Aug 2021 at 07:16hrs | 410 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's new Gukurahundi whitewash
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's controversial biography, A Life of Sacrifice, which trended upon its launch this week – mainly for the wrong reasons – has many shades of grey, but it does not compl...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 18:26hrs | 1638 | by Staff reporter
RBZ inks deal to save auction system
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has inked a US$150 million facility with the Africa Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) to ameliorate significant pressures being exerted on its under-fire foreign curr...Published: 06 Aug 2021 at 07:53hrs | 553 | by Staff reporter
More vaccines coming
THE Government will take delivery of at least 6 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses this month and next month as it moves to minimise the impact of the pandemic as the more infectious Delta variant ha...Published: 04 Aug 2021 at 06:24hrs | 166 | by Staff reporter
ZACC moves to seize US$6m ill-gotten assets
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) wants to see the corrupt both jailed and stripped of their ill-gotten gains and so has this year so far referred 76 cases to the National Prosecuting Aut...Published: 02 Aug 2021 at 07:31hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Outrage over Polad's new flashy cars
OPPOSITION parties accuse President Emmerson Mnangagwa of dolling out state-of-the-art vehicles to Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) principals as part of the ruling party, Zanu-PF's grand plan to cre...Published: 01 Aug 2021 at 16:07hrs | 1182 | by Staff reporter
Harare council director arrested
HARARE City Council's director of works Isiah Zvenyika Chawatama yesterday appeared in court facing criminal abuse of office charges.Chawatama (55), who was represented by Admire Rubaya, was g...Published: 31 Jul 2021 at 05:49hrs | 1004 | by Staff reporter
More men victims of spousal abuse
A SURVEY has shown that spousal abuse cases are high in the country with men being the most affected. The predominant form of spousal abuse is emotional, economic and physical abuse. This is c...Published: 31 Jul 2021 at 05:47hrs | 351 | by Staff reporter
'Kariba pumping 70% of Zimbabwe power supply'
THE Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has surpassed its production target for the second quarter by 11,2 percent, generating 2,162 Gigawatts per hour against the targeted 1,944GWh. In an update for...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 07:27hrs | 233 | by Staff reporter
Toponymic identity in Bulawayo and the need to recognise Black women
Histories of many states and nations in the world are generally histories of men and in some cases a few outstanding women, seemingly those whose absence in the historical narrative may discredit hist...Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 14:42hrs | 600 | by Staff
Zimbabweans want inclusive national dialogue - research
MOST Zimbabweans have said they prefer a national dialogue embracing all stakeholders in the country not to President Emmerson Mnangagwa's initiated Political Actors Dialogue (Polad), which comprises ...Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 07:45hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Fact-checking Biti's corruption speech
Opposition MDC Alliance vice president and former finance minister Tendai Biti gave an online speech on corruption in Zimbabwe on July 18, 2021.Here, we check key claims from Biti's address:...Published: 26 Jul 2021 at 19:35hrs | 2171 | by Staff reporter
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