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Mobile Networks Contemplating Switching Off, During Load Shedding
Zimbabwe Mobile Network Operators are contemplating to introduce downtime for their base stations for atleast 8 hrs per day, as operating them without power and support costs have drained the business, TechnoMag can reveal.
In a…
AMH Employees Go Unpaid
Employees from the Alpha Media Holding Stable, (AMH) the publishers of Newsday, TheStandard, The Independent and Heart & Soul have gone for a month without salaries and have besieged management offices as tempers flare.
Sources close…
PROFFESOR JONATHAN MOYO RECOMENDS POWER SHARING DEAL IN ZIMBABWE.
The ex-minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development and ex-Zanu Pf politburo member Professor Jonathan Moyo has recommended power sharing deal to the Zimbabwe political stalemate.
By Budget Dube…
CIOs Apply For MDC Shadow Cabinet
Sources at the MDC have said that state security agents have tried to apply for the open call to applications for MDC shadow cabinet posts, TechMag.TV has learnt.
A total amount of more that 500 applicants have responded to the call and…
Churches join the government in clean up campaign day.
The 7th of June 2019 declared by the government as the national clean up campaign day, organisations, ministries and churches have also joined. The campaign, running under the theme, “Zero tolerance to litter: My Environment, My Pride” was…
Watch Dumiso Dabengwa’s Burial
Dumiso Dabengwa was a politician and the president of ZAPU. He was also a member of Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (Zanu-PF) officially until 2008 when he left to revive ZAPU political party. In 2018, Dumiso formed the…
Chief Hits Out At Zanupf During DABENGWA’S Burial
Chief Ndiweni Hits Out At Zanupf During DABENGWA'S Burial in Matebeleland.
Watch the full video below
https://youtu.be/se77dJYV2iE?t=114
SADC, AU protecting criminal leaders: Regional youths
YOUTHS from the region have slammed SADC and the African Union (AU) for protecting “criminals” in power and failing to incorporate youths in their various programs.
Addressing a youth regional conference organised by Youth Forum in Harare…
ZUPCO fires over 100 conductors
Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Zupco) dismissed over 100 bus conductors, with several being prosecuted in the courts, in the first four months of this year in a ticket scam that was bleeding the transport utility.
The Herald…
Govt reluctant to hike power tariffs
FINANCE Minister, Mthuli Ncube says government is reluctant to hike power tariffs, but it may consider a commodity linked tariff for mines.
Appearing before the parliamentary committee on Budget and Finance, Ncube told legislators that a…
Police brutality victim compensated 9 years on
A HARARE man, who was shot several times on both legs by the police in a case of mistaken identity during an investigation into the theft of a motor vehicle in 2010, has finally been paid ZWL$21 000 in compensation by the police, thanks to…
Trump pledges $16B for farmers hurt by China trade war
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump rolled out another $16 billion in aid for farmers hurt by his trade policies, and financial markets shook Thursday on the growing realization that the U.S. and China are far from settling a bitter,…
Malawi Election Results: Incumbent overtakes opposition (76% official results)
Malawi’s electoral commission (MEC) chief, Dr. Jane Ansah has called upon stakeholders including political parties to refrain from announcing premature results, pledging that the commission will start official declaration of results as…
Ex-Zinara boss’ US$20m assets frozen
Former Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) chief executive officer Frank Chitukutuku, who is under investigation for fraud, has been given a 30-day ultimatum to give an account of how he acquired an array of immovable and…
Zim will not recover missing $15bn diamonds revenue: Parly
THE Mines Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Thursday ruled that it would be difficult for Zimbabwe to recover its missing diamond revenues from some of the people implicated in the scam.
The committee told Parliament’s last sitting on…
Dumiso Dabengwa dies
Liberation war veteran and the Zimbabwe Africa People's Union (ZAPU) leader has passed on after succumbing to a liver illness.
Reports says that the war vet died on the way from India where he had gone to seek medical attention.
He was 80…
#Breaking: Govt Approves 67% Fuel Price Increase
The Zimbabwe government has approved another fuel price increase by 67%, effective today seeing both petrol and diesel jump price, way beyond the reach of many.
Speaking to TechMag.TV the Permanent Secretary of Information, Publicity…
MDC Congress Debates Kick Off
watch below top MDC exec battle it all out.
https://youtu.be/fhx0zwprJIg
In Pictures, Car Crush That Injured Vimbai Tsvangirayi and Killed 2 Others
There was a horrific, car crush that claimed two lives of MDC supporters in Kwekwe. The two who passed on in the tragic accident are Paul Rukanda and Tafadzwa Mhundwa.
Rukanda was the Glenview South District Organising Secretary, while…
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 2008, xenophobic attacks have been random and yesterday South Africa launched its…
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 and receive money at the their own comfort adding serious convenience.
The…
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 this magnitude.
It appears a special wave of attitude change is sweeping across our…
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 in 2017 were 6.9…
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 of 106%, We should have been doing something right, especially in terms of policy…
#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 of a research conducted, that in actual fact Zimbabwe enjoys fair data prices in…
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 10 minutes per every dollar if they are calling local
…
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 sale proceeds in foreign currency.
The golden leaf is the country’s…
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 consignment is due to arrive this morning from Abu Dhabi, United Arab…
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 she was 15.
Olomide went on trial after four former dancers claimed he sexually…
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 the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) Tafadzwa Musarara…
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, the European Commission has announced an initial emergency aid…
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. The Ministry of Information tweeted on Saturday, adding that people have been "swept…
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 the time the tobacco auction floors open next week.
Addressing the…
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 a local hospital on Monday.
She was 55.
The Ministry of…
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 the latest was circulated by Innscor Africa .
The Minister of Industry and Commerce…
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) workshop in Harare,Permanent Secretary…
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 western country extended sanctions against Zimbabwe, accusing his regime of…
In Zimbabwe’s Today Leading News Headlines 01/03/2019
Techmag.TV is excited to Introduce to you our first new live streaming show where we give you nothing, but the leading headlines of the day.
The show shall be running each and every morning between 10 and 11am as we seek to give you all…
Jah Prayzah drops army Uniform
Hacktivist group called Hack4causezw has started an online campaign called #MuteJahPrayzah which has forced musician Mukudzeyi Mukombe popularly known as Jah Prayzah to drop army uniform as his band uniform, TechMagtv has learnt.
Jah…
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 economy, need to engage president Mnangagwa over transitional government and their upcoming…
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 usual fancy events that gathers crowds of any significance, rather its a very private…
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 barely a year after it opened its doors to the public.…
Makandiwa Warns Gvt Of Foreign Military Intervention.
UFIC Leader Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has warned Zanu Pf Government of an inevitable international army intervention over Zimbabwe’s soil should there be any bloodshed, like the past incident which recorded 17 citizens dead, arguing that…
CANNABIS SHARE VALUES ARE GOING THROUGH THE ROOF: IS THIS THE BEST TIME TO INVEST?
The cannabis industry is among the most rapidly growing industries for investors to put their capital in due to full legalization in Canada.
Shares of companies linked to cannabis for medicinal use have increased by 60% over the last…
Missing Kenyan activist Caroline Mwatha found dead
Missing Kenyan activist Caroline Mwatha has been found dead, police have told the BBC.
Ms Mwatha worked documenting extrajudicial police killings but police believe she may have died from abortion-related complications.
Six people have…
ZCC bishop pleads for dialogue
The Zion Christian Church Bishop Nehemiah Mutendi yesterday pleaded for dialogue between President Mnangagwa and MDC leader Nelson Chamisa saying they should follow in the steps of their predecessors.
by Audreyanna Makara
Speaking at the…
SADC Throws weight behind ED’s government
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) chairperson, who is also the President of Namibia Dr Hage G. Geingob, has thrown weight on the government of Zimbabwe after he released a statement on the political and socio-economic…
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 on the back of an initial $10 million investment by Econet Wireless…
Zimbabwe Soilders Banned From Wearing Uniforms In Public.
Zimbabwe Defence Forces. ZDF in its quest to clear its name from the past series of crimes commited by man in their uniforms has ordered an immediate ban of its comaflauge uniform in public or areas outside deployment.
While…
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 of monetary interventions to ease the country's economic challenges.
It has been…
MDC’s Full Response Of Conditions To ED’s Invitation
MDC has responded to Mnangagwa's invitation by giving him conditions before they engage to a dialogue.
Here is the full response to President Mnangagwa,s call for dialogue.
RE: INVITATION TO DISCUSS THE FRAMEWORK FOR POST-ELECTIONDIALOGUE…
Oliver Mtukudzi Memorial Service on today in South Africa
The late national hero legendary music icon Dr Oliver Mtukudzi's memorial will be held in the neighboring South Africa where he had a legion of fans.
Oliver Mtukudzi’s Memorial Service committee member, Roshnie Moonsammy said a memorial…
Mnangagwa Dismisses Rumours of Engaging in Talks with MDC
Mnangagwa dismissed rumours that they are talks going on, stressing that his nemesis Nelson Chamisa must recognise his presidency first.
"I hear there are talks going on & this only in the media. I even have had to ask our party…
Commissioners Of The Disbanded ZACC Smiling All The Way To The Bank After Getting $200 000 Windfall.
President Mnangagwa has disbanded the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) amid claims that it had become a white elephant, with some of the members allegedly involved in corrupt activities, while others were dabbling in factional…
NBS and Public Service Commission Seal the $60million dollar Deal For Civil Servants
The Public Service Commission together with National Building Society (NBS) today signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOU) on the implementation and coordination of housing scheme for public servants worth $60 million in Harare.
Speaking at…
Linda Masarira Challenges Defence Minister over State Brutality
Outspoken political activist and human rights defender Linda Masarira has written a open letter to Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri Kashiri over army operations which have been accused of misconduct and lack of discipline.
Here is the…
“Tougher Times Ahead” Makandiwa.
For the first time ever since inception of his ministry, respected preacher and founder of United Family International Church, Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa has announced darker times ahead of Zimbabwe.
By Toneo Rutsito
Speaking today to his…
Chiwenga, Mnangagwa Occasionally Usurped Mugabe’s power.
Robert Mugabe's Principal Private Secretary Mr Lawrence Kamwi divulged top secrets and events which unfolded at state House including hosting Robert Mugabe hostage while he was still the president.
In his statements the top secretary said…
President Mnangagwa Announces 233% Fuel Price Hike
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Friday night announced that fuel prices are going up with effect from midnight.
Addressing the media at State House in the company of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, Acting Energy and Power Development…
Government Offers a meagre 10% Salary Increase.
GOVERNMENT has offered civil servants a paltry 10 percent wage increase which is going to be only effective in April this year, a development that will see the lowest paid worker receiving $41 more.
By Zim Star
The move will likely…
“Strive Masiyiwa Bankrolled ZanuPf Programs via Econet” Moyo
It seems the war against Econet founder StriveMasiyiwa maybe far from over. Jonathan Moyo, ex education minister has made allegations stating that Masiyiwa has been supporting ZanuPF government with funds from Econet Wireless Zimbabwe…
Gvt -Teachers Negotiations In Deadlock.
The ongoing talks between the government of Zimbabwe through the ministry primary and secondary education, Higher and tertiary Science and Technology , public service and ministry of finance with the teachers Union has ended in a…
Gabon coup Fails: Government says ‘situation now under control’
#HappeningNow GabonCoup Soilders have taken over radio stations and military tanks are now in the streets, they said they want "to restore democracy." @DailyNewsZim @ZBCNewsonline @HeraldZimbabwe @StarfmZimbabwe @FingazLive @FingazLive…
Govt Retires 3k National Youth Service Officers
Government has retired 3 365 national youth service officers, popularly known as green bombers, who were serving under the Ministry of Youth, Arts,Sports and Recreation.
Public Service Commission Acting Secetary Mr S Masanga said in a…
Nyarota appointed Director at CCOSA School of Journalism
Experienced and international awards winning journalist Geoffrey Nyarota has been appointed Director of Journalism School at Cristian College of Southern Africa (CCOSSA).
In a press statement released by the institution in the capital,…
All Doctors Now On Strike, Fear For Their Security.
Zimbabwe Hospital Doctors Association has made a statement stating that all doctors across provinces and sectors have now joined the industrial action to press on with their labour demands.
In a statement doctors also noted that their…
Civil Servants Call On Collective Strike Action.
Apex Council, an umbrella body for civil servants unions, have today held a meeting where they resorted to having a national collective strike, which they will signal this upcoming Monday the 7th Of january, A day before schools open.
In…
BreakingNews: RBZ Promises Delta Foreign Currency, Reverses Decision On USD Sale
The acting President General (Retired) Dr. C. G. D. N Chiwenga today held a meeting with Delta corporation where they reached an agreement that the national reserve bank will fund Delta with pressing foreign currency.
Following a…
2pc Tax Rakes $572m For Govt After Two Months of Implementation
Government says it has surpassed its monthly target for December and raised $572,4 million through the controversial two percent tax.
According to Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, revenue generated through the tax, also referred to as…
Teachers Mull Strike As Schools Open.
Progressive Teachers Union (Ptuz) has called for an urgent meeting of all teachers unions before schools open in order to find common ground on the incapacitation of teachers and collectively lobby government to address their case as a…
Delta Sounds May Day! To Sell Products in USD
Delta, Zimbabwe's largest listed company has just announced that it will be charging its products in USD, with effect from this Friday, 4 January 2019, against serious viability challenges, few days after running into Christmas on minimal…
Chiwenga Orders Action Against Striking Doctors
The acting President Retired General Constantino Chiwenga has urged the Health Services Board to take action against the striking doctors.
In his statement today on the ongoing strike, the acting President stated that government felt…
Zimta Demands Teachers Salaries In USD
THE Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association (ZIMTA) has urged the government to urgently look into its matter for consideration for USD payments before schools open.
Zimta secretary-general Mr Tapson Nganunu Sibanda yesterday said the association…
Hexco Results Out!
The National, Higher Education Examination Council (Hexco) yesterday announced that the higher and tertiary results are now out and ready for collection.
Speaking on behalf of the council, the permanent secretary for Higher and tertiary…
Teachers Demand $3000 Before Schools Open
The Progressive Teachers Union (PTUZ) under Ray Majongwe recently met with President Mnangagwa where they laid may demands for the embetterment f teachers service, top amongst them was the remuneration issue of attleast $3 000 or USD…
Winky D Cancels New Year ShutDown Show, Fears Zanu Pf Violence.
POPULAR Zimdancehall chanter Winky D has been forced to cancel his New Year’s Eve gig in Kadoma fearing for his life which came under threat when he was attacked by some suspected ZanuPf thugs in Kwekwe in the early hours of Christmas…
Junior Doctors Suspended For 14 Days
By Staff Reporter
THE Health Services Board (HSB) has suspended 550 striking doctors and radiographers for defying Labour Court ruling directing them to end their now three-week long strike action over salaries.
The doctors, who work in…
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 present to give them protection against feared external forces.
"We have received…
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 of Inquiry into the August 1 Post-Election Violence that rocked central Harare and…
#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 27th of October 2018.
Below is a statement from Lobels;
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 no plans for a Government of National Unity (GNU) with the…
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 of goods. The Head of State and Government and…
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 stabbed him over nude pictures of a local bar lady in his phone.
Kudakwashe Simbaneuta, who…
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 of God to attack the national leadership and extort money from the…
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 at the close of the State case.
In…
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 them under pressure from their constituents who want…
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 in Harare this Saturday.
Police have twice stopped the…
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 court settlement reached in 2015 in which the journalist, then on suspension, was to be…
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 the country is currently facing.
In the past weeks up till present day…
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. Chamisa said the chief cause of the current economic decline is a leadership crisis.…
#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, construction material, dairy products and toothpicks, to boost local capacity…
#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 chairmain Acie Lumumba on Sunday Night.
Speaking…
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 tightens the noose on highly-placed forex dealers believed to have “captured”…
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 the July 30 presidential elections in which a victory would have placed her in a better…
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 as the country had sufficient grain reserves.
Haritatos told Parliament…
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 buying by motorists across the country.
Long fuel queues have since resurfaced in Harare…
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 ruling party ZANU PF party after presenting irrefutable evidence that links 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 new Finance minister Mthuli Ncube.
One such bad idea is the recently imposed electronic transaction…
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 following a clash in the examination timetable.
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council…
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 Police (ZRP), saying the piece of legislation is…
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 Harare recount their horror at the hands of 'merciless'…
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 which has led to price hikes, panic buying and the unavailability of basic commodities in that…
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 cut down on the overheads experienced during…
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 for the first time ever in Africa, Motorbike Mode on Google Maps. The…
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 the opposition, which has already labelled the probe “pre-emptive”.…
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. It also resolved that manufacturers and suppliers of basic…
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 country’s annual inflation rate had topped 200%.
Finance minister Mthuli Ncube on…
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 at government hospitals must have passed the required minimum five O’ Level…
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 is the highest figure since the country abandoned its own…
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 has said.
Energy and Power Development…
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 of perennially under-performing parastatals, the President has…
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 elections in a fierce contest against MDCA leader Nelson…
#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 post Mugabe, July 30 elections won by Emmerson Mnangagwa.
The…
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 worsen the plight of workers and Zimbabweans in general.
Speaking to the…
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 into the party, but would consider a return if the party makes such a resolution.…
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 and prices of commodities skyrocket since last week.
Addressing mourners at the…
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 APA and in my own capacity, I have resisted from commenting to avoid the…
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 revealed.
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor…
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 the central bank, RBZ Governor Dr John Mangudya explained the money was drawn out of the $500…
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 has been largely condemned by the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries, Economists…
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 election violence that rocked the capital city of Harare on the 1st of August.…
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 to the negotiating table to break the post-election conundrum…
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 until wheat imports improve.
Bread supplies remain limited as…
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 - Glenview residents that have been affected by the cholera pandemic.
The vaccines…
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 confirmed President Emmerson Mnangagwa as winner of the July 30…
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 long-serving George Charamba who was last month elevated to the shadowy…
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 to prioritize bread output.
The suspension will be reviewed…
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 rescheduled as follows.
DATE AND VENUE
The ceremony will now…
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.
The Monetary Policy Statement is issued in…
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 and allowances last year after pocketing a combined $292 582.
In a…
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 said.
“We received 500 000 doses of the cholera vaccine yesterday (Wednesday) and…
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 focus on the waterborne diseases as part of her Beauty with a Purpose project…
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 part of building institutions of governance in the Second Republic, Deputy Chief Secretary to…
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 of the Nation Address (SONA)and official opening of the First Session of the Ninth…
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 another order to direct that an extraordinary congress be held within 60…
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 following his Zambia deportation ordeal.
He told Harare magistrate Francis Mapfumo that he…
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 carried out similar studies in the area and left.
The discovery…
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 innovations that advance President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030, a…
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 seeking treatment.
Officially launching the appeal in Harare yesterday, chairperson of the…
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 the swimming legend meeting leaders of the country’s two biggest associations — ZIFA and…
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 of dollars buying expensive cars that deliver peak luxury in cosseting…
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 is facing criminal abuse of offices charges, allegations are that…
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 the policy and agenda being sold by the parties.
When such information does not reach the…
FaceApp Goes Viral
Whether you’re a millennial or not, it turns out we all want to have a glimpse of what we look like as we age like wine. But do we become equally as fine? Well! Face App has that answer for you. For the past few days, social media has been…
Health workers get 50% cushion
Health workers have been awarded 50 percent of their pensionable salaries as a cushioning allowance starting this month following the erosion of incomes by a wave of price increases.
The allowance will be paid across the board to every…
First Lady exposes ED, army rift
AN explosive leaked audio recording allegedly of First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa (pictured) has exposed the simmering bad blood between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the military.
This comes hardly two years after the military, led by…
Duty waiver on solar equipment
Government has approved a duty waiver on solar equipment and allowed mining firms to procure energy directly from the Southern African Power Pool.
Further, selected hotels in resort areas will soon start paying electricity bills in…
First Lady meets church leaders over SI 142
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday convened an interactive meeting involving fiscal and monetary authorities and female church leaders over the recently introduced Statutory Instrument 142, with a view to finding ways on how…
Local currency to spur industry — Minister
GOVERNMENT is confident the adoption of a local currency by the country’s monetary authorities has potential to spur industrial growth to 60 percent and boost exports.
This was revealed by Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu…
Zim inflation spikes to 175,66%
ZIMBABWE’S year-on-year inflation rate for the month of June 2019 rose sharply by 77,75 percentage points to 175,66% from 97,85% in May 2019, driven by increases in the price of basic goods, the statistics agency reported yesterday.
“The…
President honours promise to doctors
President Mnangagwa yesterday fulfilled his commitment to improve the state of affairs in public health institutions, three months after meeting senior doctors who presented to him how the public health delivery system had deteriorated.…