Mukudzei Chingwere in Montreux, Switzerland Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday met Swiss President Alain Berset to whom he delivered a message from President Mnangagwa, as well as discussing about strengthening of economic cooperation, with Swiss companies already ramping up their investments in Zimbabwe. The VP and Minister of Health and Child Care is in Switzerland […]
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Harare — In New Ashdon Park, a medium-density area in the Zimbabwean capital, Harare, at new homes that have replaced a once thriving forest, makeshift fireplaces have become common sights as residents solely depend on firewood for energy. City dwellers like 34-year-old Neliet Mbariro, a married mother of four, live in a house that has […]
The 2023 tobacco selling season officially opened yesterday with the Government calling for transparency among actors in the industry to eliminate farmer deprivation by middlemen while enhancing fairness and sustainability in contract and auction sales. The first bale fetched US$4,35 per kg which was slightly higher than the US$4,20 per kg fetched by the first […]
THE Government has awarded civil servants a 100 percent salary increment as part of its commitment to improve the welfare of its workers. Part of the package includes a review of the Covid-19 allowance which went up from US$200 to US$250 for all civil servants excluding those in the health sector. A meeting to discuss […]
Recent developments in the global world of civil society organisations (CSOs) have exposed the hypocrisy of some Western countries and their local stooges in the local opposition. When the Zimbabwean Government takes steps such as the impending enhancement of the legislation on the operations of Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) through the proposed PVO Amendment Bill, […]
I have supported my family by working legally in South Africa Many South Africans wonder why so many of us Zimbabweans came to be settled in their country, and wonder why we do not simply return to our homeland. This is my story – about my rural homestead in Zimbabwe that I felt forced to […]
Nicholas Mwanditani’s son Ngakudzwe, was diagnosed with inguinal hernia when he was only four years old. With little knowledge of the condition- and no money to seek medical help- Nicholas who is a tiler had no option but just pray so that his son would feel less pain. It was all in vain as nothing […]
Harare, Zimbabwe — Free speech advocates are concerned that the government has been using the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act to keep citizens and journalists from expressing political opinions. Robert Zakeyo never imagined that when he forwarded a video clip to a community WhatsApp group, it would result in a lengthy court battle. In […]
Considering the government’s dismal track record on resolving the debt crisis, the chances of success seem small. Zimbabwe is once again trying to engage its creditorsBretton Woods institutions and the Paris Club, in negotiating a reprieve around its debt arrears and unblocking access to credit. As a condition for debt dialogue, lenders insist the government […]
On 5 June every year, Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Environment Day. This year’s theme #BeatPlasticPolution calls for concerted efforts to find solutions to reduce plastic consumption and promote sustainable alternatives. The commemorations come a few days after world leaders completed negotiations of the Plastic Pollution Treaty in Paris, France, […]
TWO employees have died in a short space of time due to unsafe working conditions at Arcadia Mine, a Chinese-run multi-million open-pit lithium mining company based in Goromonzi, 38km east of Harare, the capital, NewZimbabwe.com has established. The shocking incidents were unearthed during a three-month investigation by NewZimbabwe.com, which worked in partnership with Information for […]
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission has called for applications from organisations and individuals who wish to be observers for the August harmonised elections, a fairly routine process these days. While ZEC has its own criteria, President Mnangagwa speaking for us all, has noted that he welcomes outsiders looking on if they wish, so that they can […]
Edison Chikamhi — In-form Zimbabwe cricket star Sean Williams says the Chevrons will take it one game at a time in the Super Six stage as they target a successful campaign in this year’s ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier. Zimbabwe have had a perfect run after winning all four group A games against Nepal, Netherlands, […]
IT was yet another bumper crowd for President Emmerson Mnangagwa where Zanu PF supporters attended the Mashonaland Central provincial rally in Centenary over the weekend. Hundreds of buses and lorries brought supporters from all corners of the province who each received a loaf of bread (ED Loaf) and party regalia. The Centenary Country Club grounds […]
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Zimbabwe: Mushore Shines Amid Wc Gloom
Cape Town — It has so far been a gloomy campaign for Zimbabwe senior netball team at the 2023 Netball World Cup. The Ropafadzo Mutsauki-led side were left to fight for a position in the bottom four places of the prestigious tournament after failing to pick a win in all their three pool A matches. However, […]
Mutare, Zimbabwe — Land reform program resettled hundreds on protected lands, where lions, elephants and other animals pose a constant threat to livestock and crops. On a farm in Chiredzi district, around 200 kilometers (124 miles) south of Mutare, Innocent Jazi has lost count of how much of his livestock has been killed by lions […]
Farai Dzirutwe News Editor The appointment of the new Cabinet this week by President Mnangagwa was informed by the country’s development agenda and premised on constitutional provisions, taking into account the need for a generational mix and the principles of meritocracy, gender and regional balance. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere yesterday […]
China has big ambitions in Africa. Between 2000 and 2020, the economic superpower loaned African governments US$159 billion to build railroads, highways, stadiums and bridges. Complementing those loans, foreign direct investment by Chinese-owned businesses that operate in Africa and employ Africans have grown from $75 million in 2003 to $5 billion in 2021. China’s investment […]