By Makanaka Masenyama Zimbabweans have urged African leaders to up their game in terms of improving political and economic problems which have hallmarked their rule since the continent was freed from colonial oppression. This, they said in separate interviews with NewZimbabwe.com on the commemoration of the 54th Africa Day anniversary …
Read More »Africa Day – Zimbabweans Scorn African Leaders for Bad Governance
By Makanaka Masenyama Zimbabweans have urged African leaders to up their game in terms of improving political and economic problems which have hallmarked their rule since the continent was freed from colonial oppression. This, they said in separate interviews with NewZimbabwe.com on the commemoration of the 54th Africa Day anniversary …
Read More »Mangudya Vows More Siege On Mobile Money Transfer Service Providers
By Alois Vinga Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor, John Mangudya has reiterated the apex bank’s resolve to tighten screws on mobile money transfer service providers accused of failing to deal with rampant illicit trade on foreign currency through their platforms. Speaking to NewZimbabwe.com Monday, Mangudya said the central bank …
Read More »AU Reiterates Calls for Sanctions Removal
The African Union yesterday reiterated calls for the unconditional lifting of sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe and Sudan by the West saying the embargo was infringing on the countries’ efforts to decisively deal with the impact of the coronavirus. In a statement marking Africa Day African Union Chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa …
Read More »Provide PPE for Workers, Chitown Council Ordered
The High Court has ordered Chitungwiza Town Council to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for its workers to curb the spread of Covid-19. The decision is meant to protect the workers against the risk of contracting Covid-19. High Court judge Justice Sylvia Chirau-Mugomba handed down the order on May 15 …
Read More »‘Country’s Leaders No Longer Have Control’ Tsenengamu
Former Zanu PF national youth political commissar Godfrey Tsenengamu has claimed that the country’s leadership no longer has control of the country as they are captured by cartels. Tsenengamu said this during the launch of a social movement called the Front for Economic Emancipation in Zimbabwe (FEEZ). “We are very …
Read More »Removal of Banks From Sanctions Hailed
Bankers, farmers and economists have praised the full removal of Agribank and the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) from the US sanctions list, saying the development will help the agriculture sector, which is critical in turning around the economy. The American Department of Treasury last week implemented an earlier …
Read More »Rutenga Readies for Dry Port
The face of Rutenga in Mwenezi District is fast changing with the growth point undergoing rapid expansion as it reaps huge benefits from its designation as a dry port. The Second Republic, led by President Mnangagwa, wants to expedite opening of a dry port at Rutenga to de-congest Beitbridge Border …
Read More »Govt Welcomes Removal of Its Banks from U.S. Sanctions List
Zimbabwe welcomed the U.S. decision Thursday to remove two of its banks from the sanctions list, saying the move will allow them to easily obtain credit to address the country’s moribund economy. However, the ruling ZANU-PF party is calling for more from the U.S. and other Western countries that imposed …
Read More »Musarara Used Personal Funds to Import Wheat and Avert Zim Bread Shortages
Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) chair, Tafadzwa Musarara says he was forced to intervene and avert a national bread shortage through use of personal funds to import wheat after the country’s reserves had run dry. Musarara said this to NewZimbabwe.com after appearing before parliament’s Agriculture and Lands Committee. The …
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