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Dr. Arikana Chihombori: the unsung heroine of Africa
She will never get recognition in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwean women have no vocabulary to appraise Dr. Chohombori breaking the glass-ceiling. The inner jealousy and the inherent envy among us women are so ev...Published: 07 Nov 2024 at 12:52hrs | 379 | by Nomazulu Thata
WATCH: Poisoning fears at Bulawayo supply dam
THERE are fears of cyanide poisoning at Upper Ncema Dam owing to mining activities at Alice Farm in Umzingwane district, that are also posing a serious environmental threat.This was revealed i...Published: 16 Jul 2024 at 10:10hrs | 547 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fret over new rolling blackouts
Zimbabwe's Energy Minister Edgar Moyo has been summoned by Parliament to address the severe hydrological challenges at Kariba Power Station, leading to extensive power outages of up to 18 hours in urb...Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:01hrs | 28 | by Staff reporter
Africa's future lies in its own hands
President E.D. Mnangagwa's advice that Africans should utilize their own resources to sustain their livelihoods and avoid relying on foreign aid is a wise and timely move that all Africans should embr...Published: 27 May 2024 at 19:59hrs | 13 | by Tonderai Ndoro
Niger irks France by revising upwards rip-off uranium prices
The new government in Niger has started showing signs of real liberation by selling their minerals at world market yet France has been getting at half the price.This reason why France is reall...Published: 21 Sep 2023 at 06:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Unraveling Interdependence. What Interdependence?
In today's globalized world, one cannot help but be intrigued by the intricate dynamics of resource distribution among nations. It is a fascinating subject that reveals the disparities and imbalances ...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 06:52hrs | | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Putin and the Wagner mutiny
"The truth is rarely pure and never simple"Oscar Wilde, The Importance of Being Earnest (1895)On 23rd June 2023 the Western media became delirious with joy when the heard that there was a ...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 15:39hrs | 8 | by Ian Beddowes
American is paying billions to Russia's nuclear agency while the two countries are in conflict over the war in Ukraine
It should be a startling fact that the U.S. is paying billions to Russia's nuclear agency while the two countries are in conflict over the war in Ukraine.Nuclear power companies rely on cheap ...Published: 19 Jun 2023 at 13:31hrs | 2 | by Erick Matotoba
The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide domination
The Coming BRICS Summit: The ending of US worldwide dominationAn African PerspectivePart 1South Africa will host the 15th BRICS Summit from 22nd-24th August 2023, with the theme;...Published: 13 Apr 2023 at 18:50hrs | 4 | by Ian Beddowes
Africa: Embattling a Continent
When the IMF goes to warSo the International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff has decided to grant Ukraine some whooping USD15,6 billion?Ukraine is at war with Russia.A war funded and...Published: 25 Mar 2023 at 12:59hrs | | by Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Resource curse in Africa
The African continent is bestowed with so much natural wealth such as diamonds, coal, petroleum, natural gas, copper, and uranium to mention a few. Still, it has been the poorest continent in the worl...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 09:09hrs | | by Jeremie Kalombo
WATCH: Zimbabwe labelled as the least friendly American African country
US presidential hopeful and Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has labelled Zimbabwe as the least friendly American, you know, African country you've got.Haley is an American politi...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 09:53hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Auxillia Mnangagwa should tell her husband that sanctions can't cripple a country's economy!
As Zimbabwe First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa visits Iran, and is showcased the Islamic Republic’s phenomenal economic and scientific breakthroughs - amidst...Published: 07 Nov 2022 at 07:34hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africans are to blame for soon-coming Nuclear World War III
When human beings were created, there was a certain field of knowledge which they were not supposed to extrapolate into. Knowledge was supposed to be limited for the good and continuity of this Planet...Published: 05 Nov 2022 at 05:36hrs | 1 | by Ryton Dzimiri
We must prepare for the coming 'war'
From tomorrow until Wednesday, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will be mourning Patrice Lumumba - the country's first democratically elected prime minister - who was slain 61 years ago in the g...Published: 26 Jun 2022 at 08:08hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
African Mining Sector Set for Strong Growth in 2022
Johannesburg - 16 May 2022 - With mining companies currently enjoying high prices, exceptional production performance and robust supply chains, the mining team from Stanbic Bank's parent company, Stan...Published: 16 May 2022 at 11:52hrs | 13 | by Mark Buncombe, Head of Mining and Metals at Standard Bank Group
Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo: are Matabeles co-owners of Zimbabwe?
It is of utimost importance for Matabeles to comprehend the true meaning of deceptive catchy phrases coined by the dubious Shona supremacist government of Zimbabwe and ZANUPF since the days of the Zim...Published: 08 May 2022 at 12:33hrs | 9 | by Israel Dube
Precedent that undermines credibility of Human Rights Council
On April 7, the UN General Assembly decided to suspend Russia's membership in the Human Rights Council. This establishes a destructive precedent not only for the future of the Human Rights Cou...Published: 13 Apr 2022 at 06:32hrs | 1 | by Alfred de Zayas
Europe cannot beat a bitterly cold winter through fire from faggots
They can't make fire from faggotsAS I write, for the short month of conflict in Eastern Europe, global food prices have risen by an average 17 percent.Energy costs have gone through th...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:19hrs | 1 | by @ Jamwanda2
Why Zanu-PF is under siege
If Africans knew even half their history, they would understand the reason why they continue to stew in poverty, misery and disillusion while other parts of the world are swimming in prosperity, happi...Published: 17 Oct 2021 at 08:59hrs | | by Bishop Lazi
Unpatriotic, corrupt Zimbabwe govt sells country to China in exchange of 'tang'
"We have turned east, where the sun rises and given our back to the West, where the sun sets," Mugabe told a crowd at National Sports Stadium in 2005. This was a swift shift from one coloniser to anot...Published: 17 Aug 2021 at 07:59hrs | 16 | by Israel Dube
Zimbabwe to set up nuclear power station with Russia's help
THE governments of Zimbabwe and Russia this week signed an agreement that will see the Russians assisting the southern African nation setting up a nuclear power station to provide alternative sources ...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 08:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Prospect Resources not concerned about Zimbabwe sovereign risk
Prospect Resources says it will forge ahead with its Arcadia Lithium project in Zimbabwe despite the country's risk profile and has put in place measures to minimise potential impact of the sovereign ...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 07:32hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Iran's supreme leader bans Covid-19 vaccines from UK, US
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has prohibited imports of Covid-19 vaccines from the United States and the United Kingdom. In a televised speech yesterday, the supreme leader said he has no...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Las Vegas investor takes a gamble on a Zimbabwean gold mine
An investment firm run by Las Vegas investor, former casino operator and race car owner Michael Luzich is a step closer to taking over a small gold mine in Penhalonga, putting down a US$200 000 deposi...Published: 16 Dec 2020 at 14:01hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Responsibilities of business developer - Business development and Benefits of Investing in Africa
If you think it's important that customers hear a human voice on the phone, you hire a receptionist. If your business model pivots on face-to-face sales you a salesperson. When you need someone to man...Published: 13 Nov 2020 at 13:52hrs | 1 | by Enos Denhere
World lithium deficit a boon for Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE is among major lithium producers that may draw significant benefits from firm global prices and high demand for the precious mineral due to expected supply deficit projected to start in two y...Published: 01 Oct 2020 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Just a little violence on civilians ...how satanic?
This is the arrogant advice given the South African leader by a Head of State of a neighbouring country ravaged to the ground by yet to be punished genocidists wallowing in the endless comfort of the ...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:01hrs | 2 | by Moses Mzila Ndlovu
Zimbabwe turns to nuclear enrichment, with help from Russia
TROUBLED by a recurring electricity crisis, Zimbabwe agreed terms with Russia to engage in uranium exploration and enrichment in a bid to begin generation, Foreign Minister Sibusiso Moyo revealed this...Published: 22 Aug 2019 at 08:13hrs | | by newzimbabwe
Youth NGO demands list of Matebeleland South EPOs
A NON-GOVERMENTAL organisation, Community Youth Development Trust (CYDT), has petitioned government to release names of companies that were allocated Exclusive Prospective Orders (EPOs) in Matebelelan...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 07:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Army Generals read riot act to Mnangagwa, as he privately offers to resign as President
The game is all but over for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's young presidency, as hardline army generals are reportedly said to have read the riot act to him, over a sheaf of serious issues caused by h...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Itai Mushekwe/Nancy Mabaya/Malvin Motsi
US sanctions shatter Zim's economic revival roadmap
"Beware the ides of March," a soothsayer warned the Roman Emperor, Julius Caesar in William Shakespeare's play, Julius Caesar. The words came to fruition in Zimbabwe during the evening of 4 March 2019...Published: 13 Mar 2019 at 10:14hrs | 1 | by Elijah Chihota
Wisdom about investments in Africa
Africa is the market frontier for many investors. Competition in Africa is still bearable to many investors unlike China and India as the market has matured. Unlike Europe or South America, investing ...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 12:58hrs | 1 | by Enos Denhere
Africa Hub of Minerals
The mineral industry of Africa is the largest mineral industries in the world. Africa is the second largest continent, with 30 million km² of land, which implies large quantities of resources. For ma...Published: 04 Mar 2019 at 14:01hrs | 2 | by Enos Denhere
Dismissal of Zacc commissioners commendable
Corruption in Zimbabwe has to be stamped out. On January 31, 2019, President Emmerson Mnangagwa fired the entire Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) in a move that was hailed as progressive....Published: 10 Feb 2019 at 06:28hrs | | by Gloria Ndoro-Mkombachoto
Miners object EPOs introduction
Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF), the umbrella body representing small-scale miners, is opposing applications for Exclusive Prospecting Orders (EPOs) made by 11 local and international mining companie...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 10:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa arrives in Kazakhstan
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has landed in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan from Azerbaijan this Saturday evening.He was received by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mr Zhenis Kassymbek...Published: 19 Jan 2019 at 18:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
3 reasons why the Gabon coup failed
Military coup drums continue to beat on the African continent in 2019. At 4:30am on January 7, Lieutenant Kelly Odong Obiang, leader of the Patriotic Youth Movement of the Gabonese Defence and Securit...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 09:30hrs | 1 | by Martin R Rupiya
Putin moots military base in Zimbabwe…….as Mnangagwa begs for Moscow bailout package
COLOGNE/VANCOUVER/HARARE - Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has reportedly set his eyes on opening a Russian strategic military base in Zimbabwe, as Moscow ratchets up her new foreign policy in Afri...Published: 11 Jan 2019 at 06:29hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe/Nancy Mabaya/Mary-Kate Kahari
The White Man who sent fear down Mugabe's spine
Canadian mining company Falconbridge Inc. had a big problem in Zimbabwe during the Gukurahundi disturbances in the early 1980s.Its operations in war-torn Zimbabwe were in chaos. ZIPRA rebels o...Published: 20 Oct 2018 at 09:08hrs | | by Globe and Mail
Zimbabwe State Universities must also open for business: Part II
The first installment on subject above, acknowledged the provincial economy concept being emphasized in the devolution agenda of the second republic and called for a leadership of state universities, ...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 08:45hrs | | by Enock Jonathan
EXCLUSIVE: Mnangagwa wins Zimbabwe Presidential Election through the barrel of a gun
HARARE - Caretaker leader, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, is all but almost certain to be announced the winner of today's historic presidential election, by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) by lu...Published: 30 Jul 2018 at 07:09hrs | 7 | by Mary-Kate Kahari- Zimbabwe Editor
In Attorney Jessie Majome and Hilma Shindondola-Mote, Meme Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela Mandela lives on!
It is barely three months when we celebrated the life of of our heroine Ma Winnie Mandela in style: we never cried our eyes out mourning Winnie Mandela; instead, we had the opportunity to reflect on h...Published: 05 Jul 2018 at 13:53hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Tsvangirai FOREVER
"If I have seen further, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants," so goes the famous moving words by Sir Isaac Newton, an English physicist and mathematician. The quote is from a letter writte...Published: 20 Feb 2018 at 06:59hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe
Zanu belligerence, USA vs North Korea and the final Third World War
Ninety days ago, President Emerson Mnangagwa was a fugitive Dissident in Mozambique. His strength and command of the gun had proven to be nothing but vanity of vanities. Like Richard Gwesela of 1983, ...Published: 09 Feb 2018 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Ryton Dzirimi
We never kill each other in our party, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, as we remembered the gallant sons and daughters of the land, I was saddened by the sudden passing on of Cde Shuvai, one of the young and very energe...Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 08:33hrs | | by CZ
Another people's storm is coming
What has been unfolding in opposition circles over the past few days reflects the fact that the opposition lacks relevance in fulfilling its backers' desired goal.As President Mugabe was discu...Published: 13 Aug 2017 at 13:03hrs | 1 | by Teddie Bepete
Mnangagwa preparing for power, Chiwenga to deputise
Acting and soon to be President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is now preparing for State power and to immediately usher in a quasi transitional government, to replace long serving President Robert Mugabe, and ...Published: 02 Jul 2017 at 10:54hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe/Nancy Mabaya/Mary-Kate Kahari/ Malvin Motsi
Chinese investor to set up fertilizer firm in Zimbabwe
A Chinese investment company is set to establish a fertilizer processing plant in the country within the next two months following agreements signed between Zimbabwe and China-Zhejiang Province in Mar...Published: 12 Jun 2017 at 20:16hrs | | by Staff Reporter
VP Mnangagwa to militarise Zimbabwe minerals
Vice President, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is reportedly mooting to have the country's fabulous mineral wealth militarised, under the guise of so called command mining, high level government sources and offi...Published: 12 May 2017 at 06:43hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe/Nancy Mabaya/Mary-Kate Kahari/Malvin Motsi
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