POLITICS

Zim army dodges questions on power transfer

ZIMBABWE's military, for long accused of dabbling in partisan Zanu-PF politics, yesterday ducked questions on whether they would allow for smooth transfer of power in the event of a victory by an oppo...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

RBZ embraces blockchain tech

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has put into motion studies to investigate blockchain technology as it is a new developing global innovation.RBZ governor John Mangudya told guests attending Alpha M...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

OPINION

Of dark horses, spoilers and kingmakers

In last week's instalment, I analysed the chances of President Emmerson Mnangagwa and MDC-T and MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa's prospects in the July 30 presidential race.Today, I...

By Dumisani O Nkomo | Published: 05 July 2018

POLITICS

Hwange targets 4 major projects

HWANGE Local Board (HLB) has embarked on four major "Quick win" projects which are at various stages of implementation as it seeks to improve service delivery.Speaking in an interview on the sidelines...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

POLITICS

Mugabe a bad example of elderliness

Destiny of Africa Network (DANet) founder and Zanu-PF-aligned cleric, Obadiah Msindo yesterday laid into former President Robert Mugabe, describing him as a bad example for elderliness which should no...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

RBZ secures $1,3bn offshore loans for industry

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has managed to secure $1,3 billion offshore loans through the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and Trafigura to support production and promote exports, an of...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Millers turn to NGOs for rescue package

Local millers have turned to international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to secure $100 million required for the importation of rice, wheat and other grains amid a worsening foreign currency c...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Zim aviation well equipped for emergencies

THE Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) says it is well equipped and ready to attend to any aviation related emergencies anywhere in the country.Rescue and security agencies among other respon...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Zamco absorbs $32m Starafrica debt

THE Zimbabwe Asset Management Company (Zamco) has taken over Starafricacorporation Limited's $32 million debt owed to different companies.In 2016, at an extraordinary general meeting, Starafricacorpo...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

POLITICS

Matanga to address ZRP resource challenges

POLICE Commissioner General Godwin Matanga has pledged to address resource challenges being faced by the police force to ensure the force is able to effectively service the public.Speaking to senior p...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

RBZ to bring more forex

RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor Dr John Mangudya says they will continue to source foreign currency to support the multi-currency regime, which is expected to remain in force for the foreseeab...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Zim to roll out cannabis medicinal products

ZIMBABWE will soon roll out its first cannabis medicinal products to treat various diseases and conditions.In an interview yesterday, the permanent secretary in the Ministry of Health and Child Care D...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

POLITICS

Joshua Malinga relives horror of White City attack

AS the world reeled from the aftershock of an unprecedented assassination attempt on a sitting President in Zimbabwe, a video that exposed how physically challenged people are not catered for in infra...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Mnangagwa to launch youths bank, meet students

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is today set to launch the Youth Empowerment Bank as his administration moves in to empower young people by funding various economic projects for them.The Head of State an...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Mnangagwa speaks to Zim engineers

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has said engineers must be in the forefront of advising Government on projects and reforms needed to fill infrastructure gaps to modernise and expand the country's rail, r...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Colcom speaks on smaller pies

COLCOM Foods has blamed the contentious size of its pies on their plant that was commissioned in August 2015, principally to increase production and meet growing demand. The company said while it expe...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

OPINION

Stop meddling in ZEC affairs!

Mr Speaker, Sir As the election date beckons the MDC Alliance is becoming hysterical in accusing ZEC of plotting to rig the elections in favour of Zanu-PF. The Alliance, which to all intents and purpo...

By Farirai Machivenyika | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Insurers profit jumps 250%

NON-LIFE insurance companies registered 250 percent growth in profits to $33,6 million in the 12 months to December 2017, according to Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC)'s 2017 fourth quarter re...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

POLITICS

Hlabangana promises proactive leadership

Zimbabwe requires proactive leadership to keep problems at bay, instead of reacting to them, Republican Party of Zimbabwe (RPZ) leader Mr Kwanele Hlabangana has said. Mr Hlabangana, who is one of...

By Staff reporter | Published: 05 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

'Zimbabwe's recurrent trade deficit toxic'

The central bank has warned that Zimbabwe's recurrent trade deficits poses significant challenges as the country continues to rely on export revenues to generate liquidity and support domestic economi...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 July 2018

POLITICS

Chiwenga under fire over 'reckless' talk

Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, has come under heavy criticism for advising residents not to pay for services they do not receive.In the heat of electioneering, Chiwenga told Zanu-PF supporters i...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 July 2018

POLITICS

Zhuwao's statements on gukurahundi reckless

Former National Healing minister Moses Mzila-Ndlovu has  come out guns blazing against former president Robert Mugabe's nephew, Patrick Zhuwao, over what he termed misguided statements on the Guk...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 July 2018

OPINION

Zimbabwe greets a real new dawn after years of uncertainty

Even with the remaining challenges, there are tangible signs that things are set to improveWe are now into the eighth month of the new dispensation in Zimbabwe but what, if anything, has changed on th...

By Patrick Colegrave | Published: 04 July 2018

BUSINESS NEWS

Zim placed on African risk analysts watch list

Zimbabwe has been ranked among the most promising economies in Africa due to the political transition currently taking place.Risk analysts who attended a forum on investment risks in Africa in Côte d...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 July 2018

OPINION

Chamisa u-turn on Khupe comes late

As we report elsewhere in this issue, MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa has withdrawn his court challenge against Thokozani Khupe over the use of the MDC name, symbols and logos.Had t...

By Staff reporter | Published: 04 July 2018

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