NOT for the first time over the past two decades, the country’s opposition once again learnt the hard way this week that there are no permanent friends and enemies in politics, but enduring interests. This comes after former Zanu PF politburo members and alleged Generation 40 (G40) kingpins Jonathan Moyo and Patrick Zhuwao — who…
By Regis Chingawo THE Chinese government has pledged to continue supporting Zimbabwe and actively participate in the development of the international governance system said China’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Gou Shaochun, yesterday Speaking during a discussion on the recent 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and on China-Zimbabwe bilateral cooperation in Harare yesterday,…
By Regis Chingawo RESIDENTS’ associations across the country have raised a red flag over the poor drainage system in most urban councils, a situation that has been worsened by the recent rains resulting in some roads being inaccessible. The Zimbabwe National Organisation of Associations and Residents Trust (Znoart) Shalvar Chikomba told the Daily News yesterday…
By Regis Chingawo ECONOMISTS have welcomed Tuesday’s Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) introduction of a smaller denomination of the Mosi-oa-Tunya gold coins, saying the injection into the formal banking sector would bring stability into the economy and also benefit emerging entrepreneurs. The country first introduced gold coins in July as part of several measures to…
By Brighton Muronzereyi POLICE commissioner-general Godwin Matanga, yesterday issued a stern warning against political violence perpetrators, adding law enforcement agents will come out in full force and deal with any hostilities ahead of next year’s crunch polls. Speaking during a senior police officers conference in Harare yesterday, the police boss said his force was putting…
ECOCASH Holdings Zimbabwe Limited achieved a profit before tax, demonstrating that its turnaround strategy, anchored on digital transformation, has begun to bear fruit. The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed firm posted a profit before tax of $911.1 million in inflation adjusted terms, for the six-month period ending August 2022 compared to a $106.2 million loss…
By Regis Chingawo ALL eyes are on Finance minister Mthuli Ncube as he prepares to present his 2023 National Budget in Harare next week, amid hopes for major new cushioning measures for long-suffering workers and consumers. This comes as Ncube is expected to unveil the 2023 budget in Parliament on November 24, at a time…
By Brighton Muronzereyi THE government says it will still achieve its set winter wheat harvest target of 380 000 tonnes despite losing 820 hectares destroyed by rains. Speaking yesterday during a post cabinet media briefing in Harare, Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka said they still expected “a bumper record wheat harvest” despite writing off 820 hectares.“What…
THE United States (US) President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief has mobilised over US$75 million to assist in the fight against HIV in Masvingo and Manicaland provinces. Over 57 000 adolescent girls and young women in Manicaland under the DREAMS programme and 70 000 orphans, vulnerable children and their families in Masvingo province are set…
By Brighton Muronzereyi THE United Nations has guaranteed to support Zimbabwe’s harmonised elections set for 2023 before urging Zimbabweans to choose non-violent…
