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INDUSTRIALS & ENERGY

Govt to build service stations in Harare, Masvingo

The State Procurement Board (SPB) has invited qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for construction of service stations in Masvingo and Harare.The tender invites are contained in a Government G...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

POLITICS

Chiyangwa in a nasty divorce

The Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) president, Phillip Chiyangwa, is embroiled in a nasty divorce with his wife of 30 years after the latter approached the High Court last week seeking nullificat...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

ZIMBABWE

Profit taking big counters dampen ZSE

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) All Share Index widened its losses in the second week, dropping 2,97% to close at 94,69 points as profit taking continues to dampen the local bourse.The top 10 index ...

By The Source | Published: 14 January 2018

POLITICS

Tsvangirai succession latest

MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai reportedly resisted pressure to step down before he left for treatment in South Africa last week, amid claims his wife has joined hands with a faction backed by the mili...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

POLITICS

'Mphoko was smuggled into Presidium'

FORMER Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko was smuggled into the Presidium by former President Robert Mugabe without approval from the hierarchy of former-PF-Zapu cadres, breaking a long standing promot...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Bulawayo identifies 15 sectors for SEZs

BULAWAYO'S Special Economic Zones (SEZs) committee has identified 15 sectors which need to be supported to stimulate the city and the country's economic growth.Bulawayo has initially been designated a...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

EDUCATION

Govt to set up Science parks, innovation centres

THE Government is working on setting up Science parks and innovation centres at State universities as part of efforts to accelerate the country's industrialisation drive.This comes at a time when the ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

POLITICS

Change chiefs' regalia, says Chiwenga

THE Government should change traditional chiefs' regalia with immediate effect as it does not reflect the country's cultural values and practices but is a symbol of colonialism, Vice-President General...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

RBZ increases gold delivery payments

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe through its arm, Fidelity Printers and Refiners (FPR) has increased its payments for gold deliveries in United States dollars from 60 to 70 percent as part of efforts to c...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

TRANSPORT & TOURISM

NRZ-BBR in wagons refurbishment deal

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has entered into an agreement to refurbish 25 of its wagons at a cost of $375 000 for use by Bulawayo-Beitbridge Railways (BBR).NRZ public relations manager Mr ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

ZIMBABWE

Market rally persists

The equities market will this year remain the preferred investment option in Zimbabwe as investors continue to hedge themselves against potential economic volatility.Last year, the Zimbabwe Stock Exch...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

'Zimbabwe bond notes are untenable'

There is consensus in Government that bond notes have largely served their purpose and are "not tenable" within the context of Zimbabwe's new economic growth trajectory.Finance and Economic Planning M...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

$5m spent on chewing gum, toilet paper

Zimbabwe imported non-essentials worth a whopping US$10 million in 2017, with toilet paper, chewing gum, dog and cat food topping the list.The overall January to November import bill was US$4,9 billio...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

OPINION

Is Mnangagwa afraid of Gukurahundi genocide?

SO Professor Jonathan Moyo is convinced that President Mnangagwa is afraid of Gukurahundi? He really thinks the Gukurahundi issue should leave ED paralysed with fear? It's a shame, but that's the tomf...

By Bishop | Published: 14 January 2018

POLITICS

Race to succeed Tsvangirai is on

MDC-T's succession battles have escalated, with distinct factions coalescing around ailing party leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai's three deputies.National chairman Mr Lovemore Moyo and treasurer-general ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

MINING & RETAIL

'Minister looted Chiadzwa diamonds'

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has opened fresh investigations into former Mines and Mining Development Minister Walter Chidhakwa over diamonds that allegedly disappeared from Government vaul...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

POLITICS

'Stop moaning about sanctions,' says Mnangagwa

Zimbabweans should stop complaining about the impact of Western sanctions on the country and instead focus on creatively leveraging on available human and natural resources to steer growth and develop...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

POLITICS

Mnangagwa signs up on Facebook

President Mnangagwa yesterday opened his official Facebook account and invited netizens to express thoughts as part of "a new national dialogue".Last month, Government urged the public to be wary of c...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

POLITICS

Tsvangirai didn't plan succession, he fluffed it!

Earlier this week, ailing leader of the opposition MDC-T, Morgan Tsvangirai, issued a "New Year's message" whose biggest take-away was the hint that Tsvangirai was planning on stepping down soon and p...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

POLITICS

Mudzuri ready to take over MDC-T party

Acting MDC-T president Engineer Elias Mudzuri has joined the race to take over the reins of the opposition party from ailing leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai, who is battling colon cancer.Mr Tsvangirai on ...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

Kwese licence limbo sparks unease

Econet Media has reportedly activated its "contractual termination clause" with Dr Dish, the licence holder on the back of whom they were running their Kwese TV services in Zimbabwe.This has had the e...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

MINING & RETAIL

Shabanie and Mashaba Mine to be resuscitated

Government plans to raise funds to resuscitate Shabanie and Mashaba Mine (SMM) in Zvishavane from the sale of reprocessed dump, which is expected to result in the immediate employment of 350 workers.M...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

EDUCATION

Tertiary enrolment to go up

Government says it will this year increase enrolment at all tertiary institution by 20 percent to ensure that all students with requisite qualifications are enrolled.Speaking at a meeting with Vice Ch...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

POLITICS

Mnangagwa opens official Facebook account

President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday joined other netizens when he opened his official Facebook account and invited followers to message their thoughts as a part of "a new national dialogue".Last mo...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Zimbabwe embarks on massive rebranding exercise

ZIMBABWE is embarking on a massive rebranding exercise to improve the image of the country and turnaround the economy.Minister of State for Bulawayo provincial affairs Angeline Masuku yesterday told j...

By Staff reporter | Published: 14 January 2018

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