Search / Tourism
Zimbabweans in the UK top the cruelty bar against their own
You might think that slavery is something you only read about in history books. Unfortunately, the sad and shocking truth is that slavery exists today both in our country and around the world. It is k...Published: 21 hrs ago | 14879 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mupfumira to lose Senate seat, Central Committee position
FIRED Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Prisca Mupfumira is set to lose her Senatorial seat and Zanu-PF Central Committee position after Mashonaland West Province, where she comes...Published: 19 Oct 2019 at 07:09hrs | 944 | by Staff reporter
Mupfumira faces fresh charges
Former Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Prisca Mupfumira, today appeared in court on fresh charges of criminal abuse of office.The court heard that sometime in Octobe...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 19:52hrs | 81 | by Staff reporter
Mupfumira ejected from Politburo meeting
Sacked Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister and Zanu-PF Politburo member Prisca Mupfumira, who is on $5 000 bail for alleged criminal abuse of office, was ejected from yesterday's ex...Published: 17 Oct 2019 at 08:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
ZANU PF to fire Prisca Mupfumira
President Ememerson Mnangagwa is reportedly initiating a move to fire embattled former Minister of Tourism Prisca Mupfumira from her Politiburo post due to the web of corruption allegations that...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 17:55hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Sports betting and gambling: Zimbabwe vs the USA
Gambling and betting are heavily banned in South Africa for a long time. According to Wikipedia, South Africa has been hard for gamblin...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 10:03hrs | 2424 | by Staff Writer
Kariba Airport capacity utilisation drops to 10%
Kariba Airport, which is in urgent need of an upgrade, has been recording a decline in capacity utilisation, with latest figures showing that this has dropped to around 10 percent in 2018. Abo...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:21hrs | 1010 | by Staff reporter
4 parastatals to be listed on ZSE
GOVERNMENT has identified four parastatals for listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) in line with the Public Enterprises Reform Programme which seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of ...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 07:16hrs | 346 | by Staff reporter
'Common sense must prevail, need GNU' argue Mzembi - 'less of him we'd have a better land'
Albert Einstein, one of the greatest physicist and innovative thinker to ever walk the earth, explained that psychologically, our beliefs and axioms rest upon our experiences. There exists, however, n...Published: 16 Oct 2019 at 05:59hrs | 488 | by Wilbert Mukori
Chamisa and Mnangagwa must first tame vanity
FUNERALS in our culture are an opportunity to vent one's deep-seated opinions and emotions on topical issues, be they personal, family or national, while enjoying the same privileges and protection ak...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 18:41hrs | 1375 | by Walter Mzembi
Pushing for a green economy & clean energy
Africa is grappling with myriad environmental and climate challenges, from drought to loss of biodiversity, cyclones and plastics pollution. Africa Renewal's Zipporah Musau spoke with the United Natio...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 18:27hrs | 1583 | by Zipporah Musau
All bark, no bite: The case of Zacc
THE November 2017 coup brought new dreams and hopes among the citizens, many who believed the new regime would knock corruption off very high perch. However, after ad infinitum calls against the corru...Published: 15 Oct 2019 at 06:46hrs | 271 | by Cliff Chiduku
Zimbabwe's plan to ship 33 of its baby elephants to China
A Chinese ground crew has just arrived to prepare 33 baby elephants for imminent shipment to China, according to sources near Hwang National Park. These elephants have been held in captivity for nearl...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 16:40hrs | 344 | by Staff reporter
Mzembi says unity in Zimbabwe will fix the economy
As the Zimbabwe crisis worsens former long-serving Tourism Minister and candidate in the last UNWTO Secretary-General elections, Dr. Walter Mzembi breaks his silence to weigh in with a prescription on...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 16:36hrs | 1613 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt economic blueprints and policies rubbish sanctions fallacy
As I write this article, the government of Zimbabwe is launching its so-called strategic roadmap for a US$12 billion mining industry by 2023, officiated by the president Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa - ...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 15:55hrs | 331 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rural Namibians pin hopes for prosperous future on tourism lodges & hunting despite animal rights' anti-use threats
Namibian rural communities are impressively running lodge and hunting agreements to reduce poverty in seemingly lifeless but wildlife rich semi-desert landscapes, despite the western animal rights gro...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:26hrs | 130 | by Emmanuel Koro
Zimbabwe to ratify business agreement with UK
Zimbabwe has begun the process of ratifying a bilateral trade agreement signed with Britain, as Harare moves to fully join other countries lined up by London, in its economic link plan under the Brexi...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:59hrs | 237 | by Staff reporter
Zacc requests more powers
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has made a request to be granted prosecutorial powers in order to expeditiously process graft cases through the newly established Anti-Corruption Courts....Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:59hrs | 198 | by Staff reporter
Harare dirty water recycled thrice daily
Massive pollution and "heavy siltation" of Harare's main source of drinking water, Lake Chivero, is now forcing the Harare City Council (HCC) to clean its filtration plant - which treats water that co...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:53hrs | 131 | by Staff reporter
Sadc primes for historic anti-sanction wave
Sadc countries are priming themselves for next week's historic Zimbabwe anti-sanctions day, through a plethora of events to send a unified message as they lobby for the removal of economic sanctions i...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:39hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Zacc seeks trial powers
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is seeking prosecutorial powers to expeditiously process graft cases through newly established Anti-Corruption Courts.Currently, only the Nationa...Published: 13 Oct 2019 at 06:36hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls Hospital has no ICU, drugs
HWANGE district's biggest referral health institution, Victoria Falls Hospital, is running without emergency facilities and basic medication, a development which is compromising service delivery in th...Published: 12 Oct 2019 at 10:31hrs | 215 | by Staff reporter
'80% of Zimbabweans have no savings'
NEARLY 80% of Zimbabweans neither have savings nor an emergency fund to fall back on, a new report on workers' spending patterns says.According to a survey carried out by the Industrial Psycho...Published: 11 Oct 2019 at 07:12hrs | 540 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF will not be vindictive against ex-G40 members
ZANU PF National political commissar Victor Matemadanda has said it will not be vindictive against its supporters who were previously linked to the vanquished G40 faction during its restructuring of H...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 18:23hrs | 1592 | by Staff reporter
Allow errant Zanu-PF members to reform, says Matemadanda
Zanu-PF National Political Commissar Victor Matemadanda has challenged provincial party executives to afford "errant" members time to reform before expelling them from the party. Addressing th...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:38hrs | 249 | by Staff reporter
Prisca Mupfumira told to resign from Senate
Norton Member of Parliament Temba Mliswa has urged former Minister of Tourism Senator Prisca Mupfumira to resign from her senatorial position due to the alleged mounting cases against her. Sai...Published: 10 Oct 2019 at 06:38hrs | 1851 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Minister, Zanu PF MP nearly trade blows
Zanu PF's Mashonaland Central provincial chairman Kazembe Kazembe and Bindura North lawmaker Kenneth Shupikai Musanhi nearly came to blows on Saturday after trading sabotage accusations during an inqu...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 21:53hrs | 4479 | by Staff reporter
Mashonaland Central province snubs Mnangagwa
FIRST LADY Auxillia Mnangagwa's family fun day at Chipadze Stadium in Bindura on Saturday was marred by low attendance, amid fears that the event could have fallen victim to Zanu PF factional fights f...Published: 07 Oct 2019 at 09:32hrs | 4224 | by Staff reporter
Mupfumira case in new twist
Former Tourism minister Priscah Mupfumira's corruption has taken a new twist following revelations that she had government authority to buy cars using National Social Security Authority (NSSA) money....Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:40hrs | 2504 | by Staff reporter
Cont Mhlanga's search for Lobengula's lost city
While most people that reside in Bulawayo take pride in the title of the City of Kings, legendary arts practitioner Cont Mhlanga says the name does not bring out the city's true cultural identity and ...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:16hrs | 322 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa spells out US$12bn milestone
President Mnangagwa is this month expected to spell out comprehensive practical steps that Zimbabwe will take to achieve an audacious US$12 billion annual exports milestone for the mining sector....Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:09hrs | 484 | by Staff reporter
Mupfumira back in court
Fired Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Prisca Mupfumira, who is facing corruption allegations involving US$95 million, was back in court yesterday for her routine remand. ...Published: 05 Oct 2019 at 05:49hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans - What The Heck Is Going On? (Part 1)
. . . In the winter, the surf off San Diego can get to be 8 to 10 feet high and it is exceedingly difficult to paddle the boat through the plunging surf, unless everyone digs in. Every paddle must be ...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 20:32hrs | 130 | by Crosby T. Pamberi
Mupfumira matter postponed
The matter of former Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Minister Prisca Mupfumira, who is out on ZWL$ 5 000 bail has been postponed to November 18.The former minister is facing sev...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 15:22hrs | 272 | by Staff reporter
ZimParks needs US$30 million for operations
THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) needs about US$30 million annually to effectively run its operations, but the budget might be affected if the United States government's...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
US ups economic war on Zimbabwe
The United States has escalated its political and economic war against Zimbabwe in the past few weeks, despite spirited efforts by the New Dispensation to re-engage on an equal footing with a vi...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:02hrs | 227 | by Trevor Shiri
'US crafting Cecil Act to ban Zimbabwe trophy movements'
THE United States is reportedly working on legislation called the Cecil Act, which seeks to ban the movement of trophies from Zimbabwe to America, a development that could see the southern African nat...Published: 03 Oct 2019 at 12:37hrs | 226 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls eyes 20% rise in tourist arrivals
Vic Falls eyes 20% rise in tourist arrivalsTOURIST arrivals at Zimbabwe's prime resort, Victoria Falls are expected to increase by 20% this year largely driven by international source markets, an ...Published: 02 Oct 2019 at 07:21hrs | 91 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe slates proposed US anti-trophy hunting law
GOVERNMENT is disturbed by moves by the United States to frustrate wildlife trophy hunting in Zimbabwe and is engaging Washington over the matter, a senior official said yesterday. The United ...Published: 02 Oct 2019 at 06:36hrs | 216 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe coup announcer's wife gets death threats
Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) chairperson Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo and her team of commissioners have acquired firearms for personal security amid reports that they have been receiving ...Published: 02 Oct 2019 at 06:30hrs | 5235 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls has not dried up - here's the proof
A number of photos have been circulating on the internet recently showing a very dry Victoria Falls. Some captions have even claimed that Vic Falls has dried up completely....Published: 01 Oct 2019 at 19:30hrs | 7478 | by Paul Steyn
Mnangagwa says economic saboteurs will not be tolerated
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says last week's manipulation of the exchange rate amounts to economic sabotage and must not be tolerated. President Mnangagwa said this during the State of the Nation Add...Published: 01 Oct 2019 at 15:54hrs | 596 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls expo flops
THE 2019 Victoria Falls Agricultural Show failed to live up to expectations as children dominated the attendance with exhibitors falling far short of the target. Although show organiser, Mr Te...Published: 01 Oct 2019 at 06:36hrs | 157 | by Staff reporter
Muzamhindo presents an ideal plan for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is buffeted by inconsistencies, lack of cohesion, indecisive politics, incapacitation and deep rooted corruption. The bottom line is Zimbabwe economy has totally collapsed and there is need f...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 22:10hrs | 1187 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Matebeleland North, Namibia agree to co-operate in 8 sectors
MATEBELELAND North province and Namibia's Omaheke region have agreed to co-operate in at least eight sectors with agreements set to be signed before the end of the year. Matebeleland North Pro...Published: 30 Sep 2019 at 06:43hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions - when poor citizens become collateral damage
MS Nosizo Ncube is a 74-year-old widow who lives in a village tucked in the remote Nkayi district, a little far from modern civilisation. She has been in and out of hospital with asthma and swollen le...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:37hrs | 330 | by Vincent Gono
Lozwi/Rozvi Mambo unveiled in the midst of pomp and ceremony at Mawabeni
SPIRITUALITY was a strong component of the whole process from the selection of the rightful candidate who was earmarked for installation. This became clear from the testimony of Gogo MaMoyo the reside...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:27hrs | 441 | by Pathisa Nyathi
Bogus Zaac official on the prowl
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) has expressed concern over reports that some criminals were masquerading as agents of the commission, going around companies and individuals demanding br...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 12:23hrs | 104 | by Staff reporter
Russia Making Further Inroads into Zimbabwe
Russia maintains very friendly relations with Zimbabwe, thanks to ties which evolved during the struggle for independence. Since then, it has had a very strong mutual sympathy with and friendly feelin...Published: 29 Sep 2019 at 11:02hrs | 1385 | by Kester Kenn Klomegah
Mupfumira granted bail
HIGH Court Judge Justice Amy Tsanga yesterday granted former Environment, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Prisca Mupfumira $5 000 bail coupled with stringent conditions. Justice Tsan...Published: 28 Sep 2019 at 06:57hrs | 412 | by Staff reporter
Load More Stories
