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Zimbabwe army rescues 20 marooned villagers
OVER 20 people who had been isolated in areas around Skyline in Chimanimani following the carnage caused by Cyclone Idai were yesterday rescued through joint efforts by the Zimbabwe National Army and ...Published: 2 mins ago | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Cyclone victims being buried in mass graves'
RESCUE efforts continued yesterday in the Cyclone Idai-ravaged Chimanimani and Chipinge districts amid reports that some people who died in the disaster could have been buried in mass graves, although...Published: 3 mins ago | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Hindus launch Idai relief efforts
Zimbabwe Hindus have reportedly launched relief efforts for the victims of cyclone Idai in southeastern Africa. The Hindoo Society Harare (HSH) has reportedly initiated a "Tropical Cyclon...Published: 51 mins ago | 69 | by Agencies
WATCH: Lobengula's grave site revealed
In April 2017 Waswe Media posted on Youtube a video of what he alleged as King Lobengula's grave site.The King is said to be buried somewhere in Zambia. Waswe said the location was recorded in...Published: 1 hr ago | 890 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Candidates nominated for ZACC - full-list
ANNOUNCEMENT OF NAMES OF CANDIDATES NOMINATED FOR THE ZIMBABWE ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION (ZACC) The Standing Rules and Orders Committee of the Parliament of Zimbabwe is mandated in terms of Secti...Published: 1 hr ago | 690 | by Parliement
Zimbabwe inflation to decline to 10%
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube sees inflation - currently at 59% - declining to 10% by the end of the year.He is banking on slowing down money supply, liberalisation of the exchange rate and ot...Published: 2 hrs ago | 626 | by Staff reporter
'Chamisa visit to #CycloneIdai hit areas a publicity stunt'
HOME Affairs deputy minister and top Zanu-PF official, Mike Madiro says the Monday visit by MDC leader Nelson Chamisa to Cyclone hit areas in Manicaland was an unwelcome attempt by the firebrand oppos...Published: 2 hrs ago | 1368 | by newzimbabwe
Mnangagwa resurrects Beitbridge District club
THE Beitbridge District Club, once a social assembly point for white commercial farmers prior to independence, and the entire Beitbridge community after independence, relived its past glory last week....Published: 2 hrs ago | 402 | by Staff reporter
BCC faces questions over lavish spending
Cash strapped Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has set itself on a collision course with residents after it approved a plan to splash US$900 each per day on hotel accommodation for four council officials f...Published: 2 hrs ago | 402 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls mall ready to open
ZIMRE Property Investment (Zimre) has completed construction of its $13 million shopping mall in Victoria Falls with the facility set to be opened to the public by the end of this month, an official h...Published: 2 hrs ago | 527 | by Staff reporter
MDC MP seeks removal from remand
Harare West legislator Joana Mamombe (MDC Alliance) yesterday notified the court that she would demand her removal from remand if she is not given a trial date on her next remand date.Mamombe,...Published: 2 hrs ago | 179 | by Staff reporter
Ex-Zanu-PF Senator sued over $368k power debt
Former Zanu-PF Midlands Senator Flora Buka, has been taken to court by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) over aUS$368 833 debt for electricity supplied at her ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 89 | by Staff reporter
Over 100 trucks transporting Zimbabwe wheat stuck in Mozambique
CLOSE to 100 truckloads of Zimbabwe's wheat imports are holed up in Beira after Cyclone Idai damaged infrastructure and made most roads impassable.Chairperson of the Grain Millers Association ...Published: 2 hrs ago | 155 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU bosses' freedom bid quashed
A HARARE magistrate yesterday dismissed an application for refusal of remand filed by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) president Peter Mtasa, secretary-general Japhet Moyo and #ThisFlag lea...Published: 2 hrs ago | 72 | by Staff reporter
Potraz summons Liquid over tariff hike
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has summoned Zol Zimbabwe for questioning over its unauthorised data tariff increase, NewsDay reported.Zol Zimbabwe,...Published: 2 hrs ago | 138 | by Staff reporter
Leyland eyes Zimbabwe bus plant
INDIAN investors yesterday swarmed Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu, expressing their interest to do business in Zimbabwe, with one of the leading vehicle manufacturing companies, Ashok...Published: 2 hrs ago | 242 | by Staff reporter
Heavyweights vie for ZACC posts
High-profile figures are among the list of 133 people who have been nominated for interviews to become commissioners of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC). Following the resignatio...Published: 2 hrs ago | 220 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa wants MPs to push for Department of Civil Protection reform
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa wants his legislators to push for capacitation and reform of the Department of Civil Protection (DCP) in the aftermath of the devastating Cyclone Idai.Currentl...Published: 2 hrs ago | 150 | by Staff reporter
'Joshua Nkomo made Mugabe the leader of ZANU in 1975'
Former President Robert Mugabe was catapulted to the leadership of ZANU in 1975 after the death of ZANU Chairman Herbert Chitepo by former ZAPU leader Dr Joshua Nkomo.This is revealed in Joshu...Published: 3 hrs ago | 1742 | by Mandla Ndlovu
How Prophet Isaiah Sovi foretold Cyclone Idai
The leader of the Imperial City Church Prophet Isaiah Brian Sovi prophesied the destructive Cyclone Idai that has left more than a hundred people dead in Zimbabwe and hundreds missing.In a Fac...Published: 4 hrs ago | 3170 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Mohadi challenges DTZ board
Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said management of Development Trust of Zimbabwe (DTZ) entities needs to be enhanced to increase financial returns. Mohadi said joint venture agreements between...Published: 11 hrs ago | 1191 | by Staff reporter
Joana Mamombe in the dock
Harare West legislator Joana Mamombe (MDC-Alliance), who is facing charges of subversion, yesterday appeared in court, with her lawyer indicating his intention to file an application for the temporary...Published: 11 hrs ago | 845 | by Staff rpeorter
Cyclone Idai affects wheat importation
Cyclone Idai has negatively impacted on the transportation of wheat from Mozambique into the country, with 100 trucks stuck at Beira due to poor road network, the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe...Published: 11 hrs ago | 217 | by Staff reporter
Muzamhindo pushes for a Policy Indaba
Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo's initiativeI'm driving a national agenda which has no political affiliation, but to assist on enhancing development. We simply ...Published: 11 hrs ago | 163 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
Late Zimbabwe VP exposed for raping Harare school teacher?
With so many rapes going unreported and unprosecuted, victims are instead forced by circumstances to commit paternity fraud. Most have managed to keep their secrets, but the arrival of affordable DNA ...Published: 13 hrs ago | 6143 | by TRT World
Mawarire freedom bid flops again
#THIS Flag Movement leader Evan Mawarire on Tuesday failed in his bid for freedom after his application for refusal of further remand was thrown out.Mawarire is being charged with subversion, ...Published: 14 hrs ago | 1270 | by newzimbabwe
'300' bodies of Zimbabwe cyclone victims floating in Mozambique
SOME 300 dead victims of last week's deadly Cyclone Idai in Manicaland have been washed away into neighbouring Mozambique where they have been spotted floating by villagers.This was said by Lo...Published: 14 hrs ago | 4095 | by newzimbabwe
Zimbabwe bans Zambian energy drink, warning it can cause heart problems
A Zambian energy drink has been banned in Zimbabwe after regulators found it contains a dangerous pharmaceutical component that can cause blindness or heart failure.The Medicines Control Autho...Published: 15 hrs ago | 4305 | by ZimLive
Here's how Zimbabwe plans to raise $350 million
Zimbabwe expects to raise $350 million from selling shares in five state-owned telecommunications companies and a bank, as part of economic reforms being pursued by the government, Finance Minister Mt...Published: 15 hrs ago | 2387 | by Reuters
Cyclone Idai unites Zimbabweans
Cyclone Idai which has so far claimed 98 lives in Manicaland has united Zimbabweans from all walks of life as they come together to find ways of assisting the affected families. Several people...Published: 15 hrs ago | 876 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa told to change course to escape sanctions
WHILE President Emmerson Mnangagwa, pictured, is using every platform to denounce targeted sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by the United States and the European Union (EU), analysts contend he must do w...Published: 15 hrs ago | 1251 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt rejects criticism of slow cyclone response
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government - widely condemned for its slow response to Cyclone Idai - said yesterday it had reacted swiftly to the disaster and was on ground to coordinate rescue effort...Published: 15 hrs ago | 423 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe comes to terms with grim scale of damage
ZIMBABWEANS are slowly coming to full terms with the horrific scale of devastation that Cyclone Idai wreaked in the country — amid confirmation late yesterday that torrential rains and landfalls had...Published: 15 hrs ago | 469 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pays Special Olympics team surprise visit
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa paid a courtesy call on the Special Olympics Zimbabwe (Soz) team that is currently raising the country's flag high in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates giving them the much-...Published: 16 hrs ago | 145 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to announce top diplomat on Friday
The eighth edition of the annual Diplomat of the Year Awards which are meant to celebrate the contribution of all diplomats in Zimbabwe to the development of the country and its people will be held on...Published: 16 hrs ago | 425 | by Staff reporter
Jah Prayzah comes through for Chimanimani victims
Musician Jah Prayzah has mobilized blankets, foodstuffs and other goodies for the victims of Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani.The Award-winning singer said he is overwhelmed by the support Zimbabwe...Published: 19 hrs ago | 2864 | by Mandla Ndlovu
ED and Chamisa must not use the cyclone as a tool for political mileage
Traumatic events, including natural disasters, are distressing. Strong reactions immediately after the event are very common. Fear, sadness, guilt and anger are all common emotions felt by children, t...Published: 20 hrs ago | 1613 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Revisiting the ZUPCO urban transportation model
The re-introduction of ZUPCO buses to ply urban routes in the aftermath of January fuel protests was a welcome move for most urban commuters. This is largely because commuter omnibus operators had tak...Published: 20 hrs ago | 2424 | by Victor Bhoroma
EU gives €3.5 million to Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique
The European Union Commission has announced it had released an emergency package of €3.5 million to assist the victims of Cyclone Idai in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi.In a statement on Tu...Published: 20 hrs ago | 2133 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Tour Chimanimani with a clean intention
In times of bereavement, people of different political and social persuasions, even those who do not see eye to eye bury their hatchets and converge to comfort the bereaved.The devastating Cyc...Published: 21 hrs ago | 2729 | by John Sigauke
Mnangagwa insist there was "no basis" free elections calls and rigging "satisfied people's needs" – how insulting
"We feel that we are almost two decades behind in terms of development as a result of economic sanctions that have been imposed on us," Emmerson Mnangagwa told The National in an interview in Abu Dhab...Published: 21 hrs ago | 1708 | by Nomusa Garikai
ICSAZ members urged to contribute to nation's 2030 Vision
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe president Letitia Gaga has called on chartered secretaries, many of whom are in key executive positions, to contribute to bringing to ...Published: 21 hrs ago | 279 | by Staff reporter
New dispensation rejects corruption
The advent of the new dispensation in November 2017 has seen a new impetus in the fight against the scourge of corruption. Right beginning with his inauguration speech on 24 November 2017, President M...Published: 21 hrs ago | 622 | by Bevan Musoko
Cyclone Idai a disaster to the region
Intense Tropical Cyclone Idai was the strongest tropical cyclone to strike Mozambique since Jokwe in 2008 and the deadliest tropical cyclone worldwide in 2019. The tenth named storm and re...Published: 21 hrs ago | 350 | by Enos Denhere
Stadium crisis hits Zimbabwe top-flight teams
The 2019 Zimbabwe top-flight season gets underway at the end of this month after a Charity Challenge match in Harare and a friendly match in Bulawayo last week, but there are concerns the Premier Socc...Published: 22 hrs ago | 1149 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youths mobilise donations for cyclone victims
The Zanu-PF National Youth League executive has mobilised party members to donate towards assisting victims of Tropical Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani and Chipinge, Manicaland province.Zanu PF Yo...Published: 22 hrs ago | 445 | by Staff reporter
Heal Zimbabwe speaks on the arrest of Rashid Mahiya
Heal Zimbabwe takes great concern over the allegations leveled against Rashid Mahiya who is the Executive Director of Heal Zimbabwe and the Chairperson of the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition. He was arre...Published: 22 hrs ago | 982 | by Heal Zimbabwe
PHOTOS: MDC holds business dinner
The Opposition Movement for Democratic Change held a Business Dinner over the weekend in Coventry, United Kingdom. The Dinner ...Published: 23 hrs ago | 2335 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Chamisa calls for international help
Movement for Democratic Change leader Nelson Chamisa on Monday saw first hand the devastation caused by Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani, Manicaland Province, and vowed to rally international help for thou...Published: 24 hrs ago | 4712 | by ZimLive
Parliament releases list of 133 applicants for 9 ZACC posts
Former Zimpapers board chairman Tommy Sithole and former Chronicle editor Geoffrey Nyarota are among a list of 133 people who have applied to become commissioner of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commis...Published: 24 hrs ago | 2800 | by ZimLive
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