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Israeli soldiers killed in clashes with Hezbollah
Eight Israeli soldiers have been killed in combat with Hezbollah in south Lebanon, the Israeli military said in a statement on Wednesday. Three of those killed are commanders, and seven other soldiers...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 16:40hrs | 1130 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean Filmmakers for Durban FilmMart Climate Focus
Durban, South Africa: In a major film industry collaborative effort Climate Story Lab South Africa, Doc Society - Climate Story Unit, STEPS, and the Global Impact Producers Alliance (GIPA) presents th...Published: 09 Jul 2024 at 13:06hrs | 48 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe fast-tracks progress on UN Water Convention accession, aiming to accrue multiple benefits
GENEVA, Switzerland - Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in Southern Africa, lies entirely within a total of five transboundary river basins (Buzi, Limpopo, Pungwe, Save and Zambezi) and one international...Published: 19 Jun 2024 at 15:23hrs | | by APO
The imbecility of Macron - 'Africa can't manage the world!'
Imbecility of MacronFollowing a wave of anti-French feelings across Francophone Africa, a former Economic Minister for France, one Thierry Breton, took to twitter and posted the following: "It...Published: 18 May 2024 at 10:43hrs | 200 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
'23 years of sanctions embolden Zimbabwe'
ZIMBABWE'S story is that of resilience, innovation, people-centred policies and the undying resolve to defeat illegal Western sanctions that have continued to pound the country for over 23 years....Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Jonathan Moyo gives tips on voters' roll
Leading political analyst Professor Jonathan Moyo has advised the opposition to request the polling station-based voters' roll from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) as that is the official reco...Published: 16 Aug 2023 at 21:39hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Living wage not equivalent to minimum wage
Working poverty is a reality worldwide. For many workers, a job does not provide a way out of poverty for them and their families. A living wage is not necessarily equivalent to the minimum wage. Mini...Published: 26 Jul 2023 at 06:39hrs | 9 | by Emmanuel Zvada
Tshinga Dube rallies Zanu-PF members to mobilise more voters for Mnangagwa
ZANU-PF Politburo member and former Cabinet Minister, Retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, has rallied party members in Bulawayo province to mobilise more voters for President Mnangagwa and the ruling party ...Published: 06 Jul 2023 at 08:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Potraz bids to protect rights to privacy
Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has said that for purposes of enforcing the Cyber Data Protection Act, one has to be registered with the authority, under the pr...Published: 26 Jun 2023 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kasukuwere likely to change the dynamics of the fierce battle between Mnangagwa and Chamisa
Harare lawyer Jacqueline Sande briefing journalists after successfully filing Zimbabwean former minister and MP Saviour Kasukuwere's nomination papers to run as an independent candidate in the 2...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 17:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Employee's right to fair wages
ONE of the fundamental rights of the employees is right to fair wages but with these trying economic circumstances, it seems as if a lot are being shortchanged at work considering the cost of living h...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Emmanuel Zvada
A critical review of Al Jazeera's Gold Mafia documentary
APRIL, famously characterised as "the cruellest month" by distinguished poet and literary critic TS Eliot in his critically acclaimed essay "The Wasteland" - not because its first day celebrates fools...Published: 28 May 2023 at 17:07hrs | 3 | by Jonathan Moyo
Women in agriculture capacitated
Over 200 women in agriculture were invited to meet with various stakeholders in Mashonaland East province for a capacity building in Agribusiness in Marondera today.The workshop unpacked oppor...Published: 18 May 2023 at 16:12hrs | 13 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Marondera
All set for Jeys Marabini 10th album launch
EVERYTHING is in place for seasoned artiste, Jeys Marabini's much-anticipated 10th album launch this Saturday at the home of arts, the Bulawayo Theatre.Jeys said he is geared up for the launch...Published: 23 Nov 2022 at 04:57hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
King Lobengula's most trusted chieftaincy seeks reinstatement
EARLY on Sunday morning last week, Mr Minus Mabhena made his way to the back of the Maphungo homestead in Nkayi's Sikopo area, in Matabeleland North province and stood on what looked like an anthill....Published: 19 Sep 2022 at 06:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
No automatic bonuses for Zimbabwe's senior civil servants
GOVERNMENT has directed that there will not be automatic bonus payments for senior civil servants, but they will only receive the 13th cheque depending on their work output in line with performance-ba...Published: 13 Sep 2022 at 05:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe should prioritise returnees in land allocations
LAST week, I came across two seemingly unrelated media stories that forced me to consider the link between land governance in Zimbabwe and the migration crisis affecting Zimbabweans resident in neighb...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 08:29hrs | | by Admire Mjamaru
Zanu-PF blasts BCC over parking system
THE ruling party, Zanu-PF is the latest organisation to blast the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) over the handling of the parking management system tender where they questioned the technology and value a...Published: 03 Apr 2022 at 08:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Govt to assist Xhosa community set up radio station
GOVERNMENT has offered to support the Mbembesi community in Matabeleland North in purchasing equipment for its community radio station as it is struggling to raise the required funds.Deputy Mi...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF activists disrupt PVO Amendment Bill hearings
SUSPECTED Zanu-PF supporters on Monday disrupted Parliament's public hearings on the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill in Harare.The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Pub...Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans march against sanctions
Zimbabweans across the country commemorated the Sadc-initiated Anti-Sanctions Day by holding peaceful demonstrations denouncing the embargoes imposed by some Western countries against Zimbabwe....Published: 26 Oct 2021 at 06:38hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Varsities ordered to strategise for Mnangagwa
THE ruling Zanu-PF party has reportedly ordered intellectuals and the academia from the country's State universities to come up with a document that will form the basis of President Emmerson Mnangagwa...Published: 03 Oct 2021 at 08:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
'COVID-19 compromised nutrition levels'
CITIZENS' nutrition levels have been severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which has depleted incomes, a non-governmental organisation, Nutrition Aid Zimbabwe, has said.This came out duri...Published: 03 Aug 2021 at 07:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF revises indigenisation policy
Zanu-PF has come up with a Revised Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment policy which has already been incorporated into the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). The policy is expected to b...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 07:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF revises indigenisation policy
ZANU PF has come up with a Revised Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment policy which has already been incorporated into the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1). The policy is expec...Published: 15 Apr 2021 at 06:49hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Mutsvangwa claims 'Zimbabwe economy back on its feet'
INFORMATION Minister Monica Mutsvangwa says the country's economy was on the rebound basing this on what she said were the successes of government's Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP) introduc...Published: 15 Dec 2020 at 07:55hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Sanctions unpacked
As the nation, region and continent come together to mark 25 October as an anti- sanctions day it becometh expedient that I add my voice to the matter at hand. It is said knowledge is power and indeed...Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 08:03hrs | | by Prof Blessing Kasiyamhuru
Zanu-PF warns MPs from bunking Parly
THE Zanu-PF caucus meeting held at the party headquarters yesterday warned Members of Parliament from bunking sessions. In an interview soon after the caucus meeting, Zanu-PF chief whip Pupura...Published: 10 Sep 2020 at 06:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shaina amplifies Zimbabwe story
SHAINA is a movie that tells the Zimbabwean story on hope and resilience, it tells the daily struggles encountered by ordinary people in their day-to-day lives. The movie, bankrolled by the United Sta...Published: 05 Sep 2020 at 09:33hrs | 23 | by Staff reporter
Downing of Rhodesian Viscount plane revisited
September 3, 1978 is a date that should be permanently etched in the minds of Zimbabweans as it is an important reminder of the story of ZAPU's role in the liberation struggle. On this day, Zipra forc...Published: 04 Sep 2019 at 08:18hrs | | by Sifelani Tsiko
Jacob Mudenda's scandals unpacked?
Who is Jacob Francis Mudenda? Jacob Francis Mudenda nicknamed "The Headmaster" in parliament and "Scania" in Matebeleland North is the current Speaker of the National Assembly. Born in 1949, M...Published: 23 Aug 2019 at 05:56hrs | | by Nicholas Ncube
Govt to refer NSSA criminal cases to ZACC
GOVERNMENT says it is determined to ensure that all criminal offences unearthed by the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) forensic audit report are referred the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Corrupt...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Breaking through the overqualification ceiling
YOU have, several times applied for a job, but you are still not hired.This is a very frustrating experience and you may start questioning what is wrong with you. When you are applying for job...Published: 13 Aug 2019 at 07:14hrs | | by Emmanuel Zvada
'Nzenza not on the run'
PUBLIC Service minister Sekai Nzenza, who had reportedly gone underground to escape the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) dragnet over the looting of $96,5 million from the National Social Se...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:43hrs | | by Sytaff reporter
Nzenza not a fugitive, to address a press conference today
PUBLIC Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Dr Sekai Nzenza yesterday dismissed as false social media claims that she was on the run fearing arrest over alleged corruption. She told The Chronic...Published: 29 Jul 2019 at 07:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
New players to get radio, TV licences
GOVERNMENT will soon be issuing out radio and television licences to new players as part of a drive to liberalise the media space and increase access to information. Information, Publicity and...Published: 19 Jul 2019 at 07:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Politicians mustn't get away with slandering judges
The habit of the main opposition MDC of getting itself into a mess and then some rabid elements in the party blaming everyone - from the government to the courts - except themselves has to stop....Published: 10 May 2019 at 14:13hrs | | by Conway Tutani
China dumps Chiwenga over alcohol abuse and corruption
The Chinese military has dumped Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as their preferred successor after the VP was fingered in corruption cases and alcohol and drug abuse. An exclusive cable pa...Published: 07 May 2019 at 16:49hrs | 11 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Zimdaba II - Zimbabwe achieving its investment goals - more opportunities available
The recently concluded Zimdaba II, held at the Royal Geographical Society, London on 9th and 10th April highlighted something that tends to be overlooked when reporting on Zimbabwe, and that is the fa...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 10:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Insurance companies, Peoples Savings, Fixed income earners at Risk due to unstable economy.
Zimbabwe financial system is still in a disarray despite the measures unpacked in the monetary policy statement of the first half of year 2019 with Dr Mangudya on 19 February. The economy is continuou...Published: 10 Mar 2019 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Elvis Dzvene
Botswana credit line to Zimbabwe unpacked
The $95-million credit line to Zimbabwe is earmarked for the private sector and revival of struggling industries.Although this is a drop in the ocean to what Zimbabwe requires for total recove...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 07:29hrs | 1 | by DW
We need complete thinkers, not compartmentalised ones
What does it mean to be a "complete thinker"? Complete thinking entails connecting apparently disparate or unconnected ideas.To further elaborate, it means being able to take on a variety of i...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:47hrs | | by Conway Tutani
Regional support thwarts regime change agenda
Zimbabwe has recently been on an onslaught from the West, who have been using local opposition parties and Non-Governmental Organisations in attempts to destabilise the country. The actions of the opp...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 10:46hrs | | by Anesu Pedzisayi
Bosso, Dembare wait on NetOne call
The country's three biggest football clubs - Dynamos, CAPS United and Highlanders -are desperately waiting on mobile network operator NetOne to unveil a new sponsorship package ahead of the new season...Published: 27 Jan 2019 at 19:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
From Mzilikazi High to Forbes Africa Magazine
STRONG enough to make holes in the rock are tiny drops of water that persist to fall. Persistence is the attitude that breaks down mountains, one rock at a time.These words echo the South Afri...Published: 23 Dec 2018 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bond notes, US dollar distortions to end soon
Treasury is tightening the noose on fiscal indiscipline which has wiped out the benefits and economic stability brought about by the adoption of a multi-currency regime.There are indications t...Published: 23 Nov 2018 at 14:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dweezy Boi does it again
After landing a lucrative deal with OneBeat Dylan Nyambe also known as Dweezy Boi Wonder has proved to them that that they did not make a mistake signing him as he dropped his latest extended play (ep...Published: 01 Nov 2018 at 12:21hrs | | by Nigel Siziba
Professor Manyureke under attack over her questions
The Kgalema Motlanthe led Commission of Inquiry into the 1 August 2018 post election violence's public hearings at Cresta Lodge in Masasa Harare enters a third day with witnesses appearing before the ...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 11:06hrs | 1 | by Sithabile Mafu
Houses mysteriously pelted by stones
Residents of Garikai suburb in Bindura have been rocked by a bizarre occurrence in which stones are thrown at their houses from mysterious sources.The Dzuda family home at number 1684 is at th...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 21:48hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Houses mysteriously pelted by stones
Residents of Garikai suburb in Bindura have been rocked by a bizarre occurrence in which stones are thrown at their houses from mysterious sources.The Dzuda family home at number 1684 is at th...Published: 17 Oct 2018 at 21:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
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