ED appoints Mass Media Trust board
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has appointed a six-member board of trustees for the Zimbabwe Mass Media Trust (ZMMT) to oversee operations of news organisations where the State
Govt reversed its decision on exam fees
The Primary and Secondary Education ministry yesterday reversed its decision to hike this year’s Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (Zimsec) exam fees following an outcry by
Agric ministry justifies Zhuwao farm seizure
Lands and Agriculture ministry has defended its decision to repossess the late former President Robert Mugabe’s nephew Robert Zhuwao’s farm in Zvimba, arguing the previous
ZIMSEC Announces June, November Examination Fees
THE recent increase in examination fees by the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has sparked an outcry among parents, with most saying the hike will
Govt increases mealie meal price
MEALIE meal prices have increased after the government on Tuesday reviewed upwards the subsidized price from ZWL$50 to ZWL$70 per 10kg. By Leona This comes
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Marry Mubaiwa Chiwenga Denied Bail
It was a sad scene at the Harare Magistrates’ Court on Saturday after Marry Mubaiwa’s mother and ex-mother-in-law to Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga wept uncontrollably following
Kariba water levels worsen
WATER levels at Kariba Dam, home to the country’s biggest and only hydro-electric power station, have started going down. the dam is left with power
Air Force of Zimbabwe hit by sanctions
THE Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) says it is taking a hit from the US imposed sanctions which have seen it working with a constrained
Brexit Day: What To Know When The U.K. Leaves The EU
More than 3 1/2 years after the landmark Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom will finally leave the European Union at 11 p.m. GMT on Friday.
Trump To Add New Names To Sanctions List
THE United States of America (USA) has reiterated that Zimbabwe’s problems are man-made and require President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government to correct them by implementing all
Chinese Embassy statement on scourge
The Chinese Embassy in Harare has issued the following statement through the Zimbabwe Government. In recent days, there has been an outbreak of pneumonia in
Carole Nyakudya to embark on Sadc Tour
UNITED Kingdom based gospel musician Carole Nyakudya will embark on a “Keep On” Sadc Tour to spread awareness about mental health through her music. The
Sikhala trial postponed
THE trial of MDC deputy chairperson and Zengeza West legislator, Job Sikhala, who is facing a subversion charge, went off to a false start yesterday
Coronavirus: Zimbabwe, China urge delays in travel
ZIMBABWE and Chinese authorities are encouraging travellers between the two countries to either delay or cancel unnecessary journeys to stop the spread of the novel
Cash only 3,2 percent of deposits
Deputy EditorMobile and electronic modes of payment are seen maintaining their dominance in Zimbabwe’s payment systems into the future amid indications cash supply as of
Telecel allays closure fears..
Telecel Zimbabwe has refuted claims it is facing serious viability challenges threatening its survival with closure fast becoming a possibility. In a statement Telecel Zimbabwe
SA Responds To Xenophobic Attacks
The recent xenophobic attacks that rocked some parts of the country last week have prompted the South African government to take a serious stance. Since
First Capital bankers can now enjoy the full benefits of Zipit
First Capital Bank, (formerly known as Barclays) has finally and fully joined ZIPIT allowing their customers to access all the mobile banking services to send
Celebrating Successful Women In The Advertising Industry
As the Women’s month 2019 draws to a close, for most women it feels like the first time women have experienced recognition and appreciation of
Zim Internet Subscriptions Continues To Rise
Zimbabwe internet subscribers have continued to rise recording 8.7 million subscriptions, the Potraz 4th Quarter Abridged Report has revealed. An annual comparison reveals that active internet subscriptions
Zimbabwe Mobile Penetration Among The Highest In Sub-Saharan Africa
Zimbabwe was once recorded nation with World’s fastest mobile penetration, around 2008 it jumped from 8% to 37%, come 2013 we recorded the highest ever
#MatterOfFact Zimbabweans Enjoying Fair Data Prices in Africa
Unlike what most reports have been touting lately on Zimbabwe mobile data bundles being the most expensive in the world, TechnoMag can confirm in light
Zimbabweans Enjoying More Calls For Just A Dollar
Zimbabweans can get more value for money using their local mobile network lines by simply manipulating the already available intra network promotions, which gives users about
RBZ reneges on US$ payments to tobacco farmers
ZIMBABWE’S 2019 tobacco marketing season commenced yesterday with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) reneging on its earlier commitment to pay farmers 50% of their
Aid arrives from UAE, Tanzania
Zimbabwe has started receiving support from countries in the region and far afield, with a planeload of assistance arriving yesterday from Tanzania while a huge
DRC’s Koffi Olomide found guilty of sexual assault in France
Popular Congolese musician Koffi Olomide was on Monday handed a two-year suspended prison sentence for the statutory rape of one of his former dancers when
Zim-bound wheat holed up 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
EU Releases €3.5 Million in emergency aid to Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe.
Tropical Cyclone Idai has caused devastating loss of life, massive property and infrastructure damage in Mozambique,Malawi and Zimbabwe. As a way of helping those affected,
Cyclone Idai sweeps across Zimbabwe, killing dozens
At least 31 people have been killed and dozens are reported missing in parts of eastern Zimbabwe after a tropical cyclone ripped through the country.
RTGS$ to devalue further: RBZ
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya yesterday told Parliament that the real time gross settlement (RTGS) dollar will likely be devalued further by
Judith Makwanya Dies
Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) diplomatic reporter Judith Makwanya has died. It is reported that she had been admitted in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at
Bread Price up again
Zimbabweans today woke up to another shock increase in the price of bread.This increase is one of many that have taken place since January and
Govt commits to Supporting Tech Projects In Higher Learning Institutions
The government through its various arms will continue to support technological research projects to ensure their continuity.Addressing stakeholders at Southern Africa Network for Biosciences (SanBio)
More Pressure On ED As US Extends Zim Sanctions
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, who has been pushing for re-engagement and better relations with the United States, seems to be faltering in his bid after the
In Zimbabwe’s Today Leading News Headlines 01/03/2019
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The MDC Gweru Thank You Rally
The MDC recently held its Gweru Thank you rally where their president Advocate Nelson Chamisa spoke on three top agendas including the state of the
Ex President Robert Mugabe Celebrates 95 Today, In Pictures.
Toppled Ex President Of the Republic Zimbabwe Robert Gabriel Mugabe today celebrates his 2nd birthday outside power as he turns 95, and its not the
Ginimbi’s club Sankayi Shutting Down
CONTROVERSIAL businessman and socialite Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure is set to shut down his upmarket glass-structured nightclub — Club Sankayi located along Kwame Nkrumah in Harare
Masiyiwas Extend Another $60 million Towards cholera in Zimbabwe
The family foundation of Econet founders Strive and Tsitsi Masiyiwa has committed an additional US$60 million towards the cholera response in Zimbabwe. The commitment comes
Zim Gvt Mules New Currency.
The Government of Zimbabwe is considering the introduction of a local currency to replace the current multi currency regime as part of a wide spectrum
Police Clear MDC Demonstration Tomorrow
MDC Spokesperson Mr Jacob Mafume announced that their demonstration slated for tomorrow 29 November has been cleared off by the police and they will be
Chamisa To Testify Before Commission
MDC-Alliance president Mr Nelson Chamisa has made a major climbdown after he was forced to abandon conditions he had set to testify before the Commission
#BreakingNews: Bread Now $2.20
Lobels Bread has officially increased the pricing of its bread to $2.20 retail price and $2 for the wholesale price with effect from tomorrow the
No GNU Plans, Says President
President Mnangagwa greets Cdes David Parirenyatwa and Cleveria Chizema on arrival for a Politburo meeting in Harare yesterday. — (Picture by John Manzongo) ZANU-PF has
ED Orders An End To Unjustified Price Increase
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said Government will not allow business to unjustifiably increase prices, neither will it tolerate saboteurs manipulating the market to create artificial shortages
Man Stabbed Over WhatsApp Nudes
MVUMA – A man who was formerly employed as a general hand at Mvuma General Hospital was hospitalised in Gweru last week after his wife allegedly
Chiwenga Fears For His Life
In a Facebook Live broadcast on Tuesday evening, Apostle Talent Chiwenga responded to Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s warning fake prophets who hide behind the name
D-Day for Pambuka, Maziwisa
Former Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) news anchor Oscar Pambuka and former Zanu-PF Highfield West National Assembly representative Psychology Maziwisa have filed an application for discharge
Zanu PF demands answers from ED
ZANU PF officials are plotting to take President Emmerson Mnangagwa head-on in today’s central committee meeting regarding the country’s worsening economic situation which has left
Chamisa ‘Inauguration’ Party Gets Police Thumbs Up
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has finally given the Nelson Chamisa-led MDC Alliance the greenlight to hold its long-awaited 19th anniversary celebrations at Gwanzura Stadium
ZBC Suspends Tazzen Mandizvidza
ZBC has suspended without pay its head of news and current affairs, Tazzen Mandizvidza. The ZBC said Mandizvidza had failed to honour an out of
Chamisa Calls For Transitional Authority
The MDC President Nelson Chamisa has called for a national transitional authority to lay a framework that will resolve the ongoing political and economic crisis
Chamisa Speaks On The State Of The Economy
MDC Alliance leader Advocate Nelson Chamisa on Tuesday addressed members of the media on the state of the economy at Morgan Tsvangirai House in Harare.
#BreakingNews: Govt Removes Ban On Importation Of Goods.
The government of Zimbabwe has temporarily repealed the SI 122 of 2017, the statutory instrument restricted the importation of some products such as cooking oil,
#BreakingNews RBZ Suspends Officials Implicated By Lumumba
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has with immediate effect suspended four directors implicated in massive corruption and looting by recently appointed Finance Ministry communications taskforce
State Unleashes CIO On Cash Barons
FINANCE minister Mthuli Ncube will this week meet with the country’s State security agents for a briefing on the soaring foreign currency shortages as government
Khupe shocked
Opposition MDC-T leader Thokozani Khupe says she was shocked that women were seeking her assistance on various matters when they did not vote her in
No Hunger Threat Yet: Govt
DEPUTY Lands and Agriculture minister Vangelis Peter Haritatos has assured the nation that there were no threat of hunger despite wheat and soya beans shortages
MDC Leader Nelson Chamisa Spotted In Fuel Queue
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa was today spotted at a Puma Service station in the capital after joining a fuel queue amid shortages and panic
Witness Makomborero Haruzivishe Testimony Delivers Blow To Zanu Pf
A witness giving oral evidence to the Kgalema Motlanthe led commission of inquiry into the August 1 “military killings” dealt a major blow on Friday to the
It’s The Electronic Transfer Tax, Stupid …
Sometimes one can be an excellent macroeconomist and a very bad public finance expert at the same time. I think this is the case with
O-Level Exam Papers Clash
Ordinary Level Accounts, Economics and Business Studies candidates are today set to sit all the three papers after taking a break of only 20 minutes
No More Police Clearance For Demos-ConCourt
ZIMBABWE’S Constitutional Court (ConCourt) has outlawed section 27 of the Public Order and Security Act (Posa), which prohibits demonstrations without clearance from the Zimbabwe Republic
Motlanthe Commission Day 2 Public Hearings
Victims of August 1 killings who allegedly witnessed Zimbabwean soldiers gunning down fleeing unarmed civilians, with live ammunition during the post election violence that rocked
LP Gas Shortage Looms Harare
Harare has been hit by a round of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gas shortages, this comes after the government’s announcement of the 2% per dollar tax
Internet Solutions Introduces Pay-As-You-Use Internet Packages For Enterprise
Internet Solutions has introduced consumption-based billing service dubbed IS Open Network (ISON) by Internet Solutions in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, Nigeria and Ghana to help companies
Google Announces Products And Services Aimed At Boosting Kenyan Economy
Google today announced a Sh100 million grant to train more than 100,000 Kenyan smallholder farmers in digital skills. The company also launched Street View and
Motlanthe Commission Hears Oral evidence, MDC Cries Foul
A public inquiry into the deaths of at least six people after Zimbabwe’s landmark elections started hearing oral testimonies Tuesday with witnesses pointing fingers at
Govt Unveils Price Monitoring System
GOVERNMENT has embarked on a price monitoring system along the production chain, from manufacturers to retailers, as part of measures to flush out economic saboteurs.
Zimbabwe Not Yet Open For Business: Hanke
Renowned American economist, Steve Hanke says Zimbabwe’s new fiscal and monetary measures have left the market in a state of confusion, and opined that the
Zim Nurses Training Intake Requirements Changed
The Ministry of Health has imposed an age limit and revised academic requirements for new nursing students. Starting in May 2019, applicants for nurse training
Inflation Hits All Time High After Dollarisation
The year-on-year inflation rate stood at 5,39 % in September, the highest since dollarisation, latest data from the Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat) shows. This
Govt To Ban Use Of Jerry Cans
GOVERNMENT will withdraw licences for fuel service stations found promoting acts of hoarding and overcharging of petroleum products thereby creating artificial shortages, a Cabinet Minister
Multi-currencies To Stay: President
THE multi-currency regime adopted in 2009 remains in place into the foreseeable future, while Government is committed to cutting expenditure and turning around the fortunes
EU Throws ED Under The Bus
The European Union Observation Mission (EU EOM) has delivered it’s final report on the July 30 elections that saw Emmerson Mnangagwa narrowly winning the disputed Presidential
#BreakingNews European Union Election Observation Mission Final Report Tomorrow
The European Union Election Observation Mission to Zimbabwe, led by Deputy Chief Observer Mark Stevens will tommorow present its long awaited Final Report on the historic
ZCTU Threatens Massive Demonstrations
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has expressed concern over the measures announced by both fiscal and monetary authorities which they claim it will
Rugare Gumbo Will Not Apply Or Re-admission Into Zanu PF
FORMER Zanu PF spokesperson Rugare Gumbo, a stalwart of the liberation struggle, is ready to walk away from politics and will not apply for re-admission
I Have A Solution : Chamisa
MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has said he has the solutions to the country’s deepening economic crisis that has seen the shortages of fuel emerging
Nkosana Moyo Offers Advice To ED
Statement on Fiscal and Monetary Statements The population is trying to understand what happened on 1st. October. Should they be happy, unhappy or indifferent? As
Govt To Trim Civil Service
Government says civil service is top heavy and needs to shed off excess employees as part of its restructuring exercise, Transitional Stabilisation Programme (TSP) report
RBZ Allocates US$40 Million To Quell Fuel Shortages
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has chipped in with a $40 million bailout of the prevailing fuel crisis. In a statement released this afternoon by
Mthuli Ncube Bows To Public Outrage Over 2% Tax
The decision by Zimbabwean Monetary and Fiscal authorities to review tax for all electronic transactions from 5 cents per transaction to 2 cents per dollar
Zimbabwe Human Rights assists post election violence victims
Human Rights Forum Executive Director, Mrs Blessing Gorejena says the State is directly responsible for the death of six innocent civilians that died during post
Churches push for ED, Chamisa talks
CHURCHES under the banner of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches are leading efforts to bring President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa
Two Loaves Per Person Please!
Recently the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) announced that bread production would go down by 50% and there is suspension of flour distribution to confectioneries
Government Administers 1.4m Oral Cholera Vaccines
The Minister of Health and Child Care Obadiah Moyo officially launched the Oral Cholera Vaccine campaign today at Budiriro 1 Polyclinic for the Budiriro –
Chamisa To Unseat Mnangagwa
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa, who claims he has a legitimate claim to lead the country after rejecting a Constitutional Court (ConCourt) ruling that
George Charamba Replaced By Nick Mangwana
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Zanu PF’s representative in the UK and Europe Nick Mangwana as the new secretary for Information. Mangwana takes over from
Zimbabwe Bread Production Drops By 50% And No More Flour For Biscuits: Grain Millers
The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has suspended with immediate effect the supply of bread and self-raising flour to biscuit and confectionery baking entities
New Date For 2018 University Of Zimbabwe Graduation Ceremony
The University of Zimbabwe wishes to inform all graduands, their families and the nation that The previously deffered 2018 University of Zimbabwe graduation ceremony has
Reserve Bank Of Zimbabwe Monetary Policy Statement – Highlights
Reserve Bank Governor Dr. John Panonetsa Mangudya presented his Monetary Policy today amidst failure to effectively supervise and manage the financial system and below are the highlights.
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube Fires ZIMRA Board
Minister of Finance Professor Mthuli Ncube has with immediate effect fired the entire board of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) that made rich pickings from fees
Govt Receives 500k Doses Of Vaccines
Government has received 500 000 doses of cholera vaccines and will start vaccinations next week, Health and Child Care Deputy Minister Dr John Mangwiro has
Potts Drives Into Cholera Fight
THE recently crowned Miss World Zimbabwe queen, Hajirah Belinda Potts, has responded to the emergency cholera and typhoid outbreak in the country by choosing to
Govt Setting Up opposition Office Framework
Government is in the process of setting up legal frameworks that allow for the accommodation of the “Office of the Leader of the Opposition”, as
30-day Ultimatum For Cabinet Ministers
Cabinet ministers have been given a 30-day ultimatum to bring to Parliament Bills that were outlined by President Mnangagwa in his speech during the State
Chamisa’s MDC Presidency Challenged
In his founding affidavit filed alongside the court application on September 24, MDC secretary for Gokwe Sesame district, Elias Mashavira also said he is seeking
Tendai Biti Asks Court to Undergo Mental Health Treatment In South Africa
HARARE – Harare East MP Tendai Biti has pleaded with a court to release his passport as he desperately needs to undergo mental health treatment
Muzarabani Oil Prospects Confirmed
AN Australian company, Invictus Energy Limited, has confirmed the potential of oil in Muzarabani, Cabora Bassa Basin, in Mashonaland Central Province, 25 years after Mobil
Govt to appoint advisory board
Government will appoint an international advisory board that will provide a platform for the adoption of best practices, assess and/or adopt emerging trends and explore
Govt Asking For $57m To Fight Cholera
Government has launched an appeal for $57 million to contain the cholera outbreak, which has so far claimed 30 lives and left 5 000 people
Kirsty hits ground running
JUST days after she was sworn in, Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry has wasted no time in getting down to business with
Zim Government Draws Criticism For Collecting Donations To Fight Cholera
The ZANU-PF led government is facing severe criticism over setting up a fund to receive monetary donations from citizens to fight cholera while spending millions
Updated: Parirenyatwa Denies Allegations Saying It Was A Purely Administrative Issue, Granted Bail
Former Health Minister David Parirenyatwa has been granted $500 bail this afternoon at the Rotten Row Harare magistrate court by Judge Elisha Singano. Dr Parirenyatwa
Zanu Pf Thrived On Ignorance, Electorate Has Low Access To Information
Access to information is a major key during the campaign period, where the bigger part of the electorate needs to make a decision based on
Tsenengamu join forces to tackle corruption
Suspended Zanu PF Youth league commissar Godfrey Tsenengamu has invited individuals and organizations to join his movement in fighting corruption. Representatives from civil society, church,
Govt Reverses Exam Fee Hike
The government has with immediate effect reversed the exam fee hike which was announced recently by the local examination body, ZIMSEC. The reversal announcement was
Govt hike passport fees
The government has hiked passport fees by over 200% to enable the Registars office clear backlog. The government announced the passport fee hike on during
Positive De-dollarisation in progress: Mangundya
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe ( RBZ) governor John Panonetsa Mangundya said there is positive progress in the de-dollarisation following the gazetted Statutory Instrument 142
Sikhala,Chinotimba fume over university fees hikes
The recently acquitted Zengeza MP of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) Honorable Job Sikhala and Honourable Joseph Chinotimba fumed in parliament over the university
Tsenengamu: We’re not backing down
Suspended ZANU PF Youth League Commissar Godfrey Tsenengamu said they will not reverse their decision to fight corruption even after their meeting with the party’s
Matutu, Tsenengamu Playing Games
In a shocking twist of events since the beginning of the week, were by Cde Lewis Matutu and Cde Godfrey Tsenengamu started off on a