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Mugabe business empire crumbles
THE late former president Robert Mugabe's business empire has crumpled amid revelations that Gushungo Dairy Estate is being leased to a company linked to a millionaire businessman.A once thriv...Published: 15 Jan 2021 at 08:01hrs | 5523 | by Staff reporter
Monthly payouts for vulnerable increased
Humanitarian assistance allowances for vulnerable persons hit by Covid-19 and the subsequent lockdown has been raised from $300 to $800 per month and another increase is planned for next month. ...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:19hrs | 126 | by Blessings Chidakwa
Air Zimbabwe reinstates 300 fired workers
AIR ZIMBABWE has reinstated over 300 workers it fired five years ago after the Supreme Court ruled early this month that the mass dismissals via three months' termination notices were slipshod and uph...Published: 30 Dec 2020 at 07:16hrs | 207 | by Staff reporter
Only 7% of Zimbabweans contributing to social security, says NSSA
A total of 1,3 million people out of the total population of 14,9 million, representing 7% are currently contributing to social security administered by the National Social Security Authority (NSSA)....Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 17:52hrs | 528 | by Staff reporter
How South Africa can nudge Zimbabwe toward stability
What's new? As Zimbabwe's political and economic crises worsen, South Africa is moving beyond its policy of "quiet diplomacy" with its northern neighbour and applying more pressure on Harare to open...Published: 18 Dec 2020 at 06:42hrs | 1961 | by crisisgroup
Mnangagwa's govt to raise Covid-19 household payouts to $1,000
Government has increased the Covid-19 cash transfers to vulnerable households to ZWL1,000 (USD12) per month from a paltry ZWL300 (USD3,50). Government has further mulled its intention to ...Published: 27 Oct 2020 at 10:09hrs | 1642 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF blames everything on sanctions
The sanctions which were imposed by the British, the Americans and European countries on Zimbabwe were as a result of human rights abuses and the land which was taken from the white farmers.I ...Published: 23 Oct 2020 at 08:29hrs | 301 | by Leonard Koni
Gukurahundi can only be resolved with the victims
The Gukurahundi sanitisation project fronted by Jenni Williams and her cabal is a dismal failure except for its obscenity and vulgarity of holding vile celebrations in Bhalagwe - a scene of heinous cr...Published: 26 Aug 2020 at 23:04hrs | 1062 | by Lizwelethu Dube
Zimbabwe: False narratives and false solutions
Donkey years ago I was preparing for a doctoral dissertation defence when my professor called me to say I had been "referred". That was a nice word for saying the dissertation was unacceptable to one ...Published: 09 Aug 2020 at 10:05hrs | 770 | by Kenneth Mufuka
Compensating white farmers hypocritical, says Zapu
Zapu accused President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government of hypocrisy.Government on Tuesday inked a US$3,5 billion compensation deal with white former commercial farmers for improvements on the ...Published: 02 Aug 2020 at 09:00hrs | 96 | by Staff reporter
'My wayyy!' The Bantu cry of anguish
Graft, our Waterloo. When the arrest of big corruption practitioners are made, its in dramatic fashion like an epic Hollywood movie. In no time, more often than not the cases crumble lik...Published: 24 Jun 2020 at 19:19hrs | 242 | by Thomas Tondo
Tshinga Dube blasts Mnangagwa, Chiwenga
FORMER War Veterans minister Tshinga Dube has blasted President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his two deputies Kembo Mohadi and Contanstino Chiwenga for allegedly dumping fellow freedom fighters soon after l...Published: 17 Jun 2020 at 07:09hrs | 17001 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean trio gets bail in SA armed robbery case
A Sekhukhune Magistrate Court has granted bail to three Zimbabweans accused of teaming up with six South Africans to rob a post office in Atok under Apel policing area on Wednesday last week. ...Published: 16 Jun 2020 at 09:12hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter
National Unemployment Benefit Scheme in pipeline
WORKERS who are temporarily out of employment may soon start drawing benefits from a fund being set up by the Government.The National Unemployment Benefit Scheme is designed to protect workers...Published: 14 Jun 2020 at 08:37hrs | 305 | by Staff Reporter
More cash donations for debt-ridden Bosso
HIGHLANDERS have received a cash donation of $100 000 from a Highlanders FC debt clearance campaign initiated by the club's South African supporters led by chairman Nodumo Nyathi.The money was...Published: 12 Jun 2020 at 07:45hrs | 287 | by Staff reporter
The African COVID-19 conundrum: Risking death to avoid death
WHEN the coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, for most countries, it was a problem far from their horizons. Little did they know that in no time, it would inf...Published: 25 May 2020 at 08:00hrs | 231 | by Tapiwa Gomo
Econet reopens shops and service centres countrywide
Econet Wireless has begun reopening its shops following the lifting of some COVID-19 Coronavirus lockdown restrictions. But the company cautioned customers to be patient as it ramps up p...Published: 19 May 2020 at 19:25hrs | 1333 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe pleads for aid to avert 'collapse' and fight Covid-19
Zimbabwe has pleaded with international institutions to help it clear billions of dollars in debt arrears so the country can avoid economic collapse and unlock funds to fight the coronavirus pandemic....Published: 04 May 2020 at 11:05hrs | 1660 | by James Cotterill I Financial Times
Mnangagwa's govt yet to pay allowances to the poor
Social Welfare minister Paul Mavima has said that Government is yet to disburse the $200 cushioning allowances to the vulnerable. This is in spite of reports that indicated Government had already star...Published: 23 Apr 2020 at 08:51hrs | 886 | by Staff reporter
Social safety net payouts begin
Vulnerable individuals in Bulawayo and Harare who are part of one million identified through the Social Welfare Department to benefit from the $600 million fund availed by the Government to mitigate t...Published: 16 Apr 2020 at 07:19hrs | 407 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 relief cash transfers start today as virus cases rise to 18
ONE-million households identified through the Social Welfare Department to benefit from the $600 million kitty availed by the Government to mitigate the effects of Covid-19 are set to start receiving ...Published: 15 Apr 2020 at 07:33hrs | 378 | by Staff reporter
ZCTU demands US$100 cushion for vulnerable employees
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called on government to pay US$100 to vulnerable employees as one of measures to enhance social protection during the COVID-19 lockdown.In prop...Published: 13 Apr 2020 at 08:21hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Rethinking paltry pension payouts
WITH the coronavirus (Covid-19) causing significant economic and social disruptions across the globe, its impact is likely to be keenly felt by the most vulnerable members of society.The pande...Published: 05 Apr 2020 at 08:26hrs | 260 | by Staff reporter
Covid-19 cost Beitbridge SMEs R3,5m daily
SMALL to medium enterprises (SMEs) in Beitbridge are feeling the heat as a result of the national lockdown meant to manage the spread of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. The country's major borde...Published: 02 Apr 2020 at 07:25hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs a homegrown Covid-19 response
The eruption of the coronavirus (Covid-19) is a timely reminder of the structural faultiness and fragility of health care and social services delivery systems across the world.While Europe rem...Published: 29 Mar 2020 at 16:38hrs | 466 | by Staff reporter
Top 5 myths associated with online slots
Video slots are one of the most popular game types at online casinos. Most sites will have a big selection of hundreds of different slots. Often, these games combine the latest in high definition grap...Published: 24 Mar 2020 at 20:17hrs | 938 | by Staff writer
We all fought the war of liberation comrades
DearIt was no one's war. No. It was everyone's war since every living human being then contributed one way or the other but surprisingly we now hear some misguided people claiming that they ar...Published: 11 Mar 2020 at 10:19hrs | 1266 | by Munya Shumba
Zimbabwe cash crisis worsens
The cash crisis in the country is worsening with pensioners being the hardest hit by the prevailing situation. Cash shortages have forced some people to sleep outside banks hoping to be served first d...Published: 11 Mar 2020 at 05:57hrs | 1546 | by Staff reporter
Gukurahundi commissions nothing but a waste of taxpayers money
The meeting that took place between ZANU-PF president Emerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa , who is also the chief architect of the Matabeleland Gukurahundi Genocide and so called Matabeleland Civic Society (fo...Published: 20 Feb 2020 at 13:27hrs | 217 | by Mr Mbonisi Gumbo
Mobile banking, FinTech services under threat as critical upgrade costs soar
Digital mobile banking in Zimbabwe has matured beyond the proof-of-concept stage into mainstream adoption where it is servicing millions, driving local transaction volumes and furthering financial inc...Published: 14 Feb 2020 at 12:14hrs | 1901 | by Agencies
Zanu-PF's game of fools to deceive the downtrodden
THIS week, two leaders of the Zanu-PF youth league were seen in public ranting against corruption. These were sights reminiscent of youths high on "bronco", shouting at their own reflections in the lo...Published: 10 Feb 2020 at 21:12hrs | 468 | by Muckraker
US dollar payouts spread to Insiza
MORE than 2 461 households from Insiza, in Matabeleland South province will receive monthly payouts of US$9 per person in each household with effect from this month as part of alleviating food shortag...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 06:23hrs | 2492 | by Staff reporter
Anti-graft body swoops on Command Agric looters
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) has begun swooping on farmers and companies that were repackaging inputs obtained from the Special Grain and Oil Seed programme - commonly known as Comma...Published: 09 Feb 2020 at 05:47hrs | 777 | by Staff reporter
Croco ownership fight spills into High Court
A long-standing feud between Croco Holdings main shareholders - Moses Chingwena and Farai Matsika - has spilled into the High Court, with Matsika seeking a forensic audit and valuation of the company ...Published: 08 Feb 2020 at 09:32hrs | 775 | by Staff reporter
Govt should take responsibility for ruling losses
GOVERNMENT should take full responsibility for the losses incurred following a landmark ruling declaring that a debt owed in United States dollars incurred on or before February 22 last year should be...Published: 05 Feb 2020 at 06:15hrs | 436 | by Staff reporter
Applications and software for online casino 2020
The world of online casino platforms and applications is one of the most fiercely competitive sectors. Developers are looking for an edge to attempt to gain maximum market share which has led to many ...Published: 09 Jan 2020 at 06:49hrs | 547 | by Staff writer
PSC rejects Mphoko forex benefits demands
THE Public Service Commission (PSC) has said former Vice President, Phelekezela Mphoko, will be paid only his pension in local currency and should not expect any other benefits. The latest dev...Published: 12 Dec 2019 at 07:47hrs | 2464 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe war vets now want own bank
WAR veterans now want government to establish a bank for them and build a specialised hospital to exclusively treat the over 25 000 remaining former liberation war fighters.The issue was revea...Published: 24 Nov 2019 at 14:40hrs | 208 | by Staff reporter
5 tips to play online lotteries
Playing lotteries can be fun and exciting. It has made many millionaires out of lucky players across the globe. Do you wish to take part in this game? Thanks to technology, you don't need to h...Published: 15 Nov 2019 at 11:33hrs | 703 | by Staff Writer
NSSA increases pension payouts
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has more than doubled its minimum pensions from $80 to $200 a month, while workers' compensation scheme minimum pensions have been tripled from $80 to $24...Published: 13 Nov 2019 at 06:26hrs | 911 | by Staff reporter
New notes and coins out today
Commercial banks collected $30 million of new notes and coins yesterday from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and account holders should be able to start accessing their $300 weekly cash withdrawal ration...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:10hrs | 329 | by Staff reporter
Cash withdrawals begin today
Commercial banks were collecting $30 million new notes and coins yesterday from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) and account holders should be able to start accessing their $300 weekly cash withdraw...Published: 12 Nov 2019 at 07:05hrs | 609 | by Staff reporter
11 pensions officers suspended
The Government Pensions Office has suspended 11 workers suspected of making payments to ghost workers and fast-tracking payouts to favoured individuals. The 11 officers were sent home to pave ...Published: 08 Nov 2019 at 04:51hrs | 582 | by Staff reporter
Free food for 12 000 in Bulawayo
THE National Social Security Authority (Nssa) has approved a pension payout of more than 200 percent that will be paid this month but backdated to October, Sunday News has established.Accordin...Published: 03 Nov 2019 at 06:39hrs | 363 | by Staff reporter
Rural Namibians pin hopes for prosperous future on tourism lodges & hunting despite animal rights' anti-use threats
Namibian rural communities are impressively running lodge and hunting agreements to reduce poverty in seemingly lifeless but wildlife rich semi-desert landscapes, despite the western animal rights gro...Published: 14 Oct 2019 at 06:26hrs | 155 | by Emmanuel Koro
Govt set to review pension payouts
GOVERNMENT is working frantically towards an upward review of pension payouts as part of safety nets to cushion against price increases. Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Dr S...Published: 08 Oct 2019 at 06:32hrs | 688 | by Staff reporter
Old Mutual's bitter feud with Peter Moyo splits shareholders
Old Mutual shareholders are split on whether the South African insurer should pony up and settle with Chief Executive Officer Peter Moyo or run the risk of a R250m damages claim.All Weather Ca...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 20:19hrs | 699 | by Staff reporter
Pensioners to get express cash
THE Government is working with the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and banks to ensure that pensioners access cash for their pension payouts.The country has been experiencing cash shortages that have...Published: 06 Oct 2019 at 15:15hrs | 267 | by Staff reporter
3 most frequently asked questions about Canadian online casinos
When you explore the gambling possibilities, you should visit online casino in Canada to play for real money. There are many options that deliver you hun...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 12:07hrs | 108 | by Staff Writer
Mphoko takes Mnangagwa govt to court over pension
FORMER Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko has approached the High Court seeking an order directing the Government, through the Public Service Commission (PSC), to award him more than US$300 000 in bene...Published: 04 Oct 2019 at 07:12hrs | 32 | by Staff reporter
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