HARARE – Zimbabwe opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, told a rally on Saturday he would hold an assembly that would swear him in as president this week, just two weeks after President Emmerson Mnangagwa was inaugurated for a first, five-year term. This comes hot on the heels of a Constitutional Court (Con-Court) ruling on August 24…
BULAWAYO – ONE of the losing presidential candidates, Blessing Kasiyamhuru, has challenged MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa to swallow his pride and accept that the July 30 election outcome as God’s will. Chamisa on Saturday told his supporters in Chitungwiza that he will continue piling pressure on President Emmerson Mnangagwa, even through protests, until he…
BULAWAYO – Former Makokoba legislator Tshinga Dube has said he was not going to contest for the seat again saying it was time he passed on the baton. Dube lost to MDC Alliance’s James Sithole in the just-ended July 30 elections, leaving him feeling let down following his huge investment in the constituency. The former…
BULAWAYO – For the first time in history, the second largest city is going to be led by a youthful mayor. At 35, Solomon Mguni, a practising lawyer, becomes the new mayor of Bulawayo. He will be deputised by Tinashe Kambarami who is three years younger than him. The Daily News caught up with Mguni…
HARARE – Zimbabwe’s new Cabinet will face major problems from day one — with militant unions already pushing for pay rises in the wake of the recent price hikes and the deteriorating economy, which they say have eroded workers’ earnings. This comes as President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s new ministers will take their oath of office today,…
HARARE – Political analysts say President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s new Cabinet — in which he dumped both friends and foes alike on Friday last week — demonstrates that he is determined to reset the government’s compass, as his administration battles to turnaround Zimbabwe’s ailing economy. This comes as long-suffering Zimbabweans, including Mnangagwa’s critics, have warmly received…
HARARE – Political analysts say President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s new Cabinet — in which he dumped both friends and foes alike on Friday last week — demonstrates that he is determined to reset the government’s compass, as his administration battles to turnaround Zimbabwe’s ailing economy. [Adz] [GoogleAd]
HARARE – Cement manufacturer, Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe Limited (Lafarge), has said the shortage of cement in the country is temporary and will be solved soon. In a statement, Lafarge said the shortage is due to high consumption. “Lafarge … wishes to advise all valued customers that the cement supply backlog currently prevailing in the market…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has allayed fears it was withdrawing the $2 token service for good, stating that it is only temporarily discontinuing it as they fix their vending platform. In a statement, the power utility said only buying $2 electricity tokens via EcoCash has been a problem. This…
HARARE – Wedza residents have complained of watery diarrhoea and vomit amid fears of cholera outbreak. The Community Water Alliance (CWA) has reported that people in the small town are experiencing diarrhoeal symptoms similar to typhoid and cholera. The new scare comes as 10 people have already succumbed to cholera in Harare while another 10…
