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Zanu PF ready for congress

President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to lead a re-election bid during the elective congress amid speculative reports that he might be challenged by his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga.

By Taurai Mangudhla and Tafadzwa Kachiko Aug. 30, 2022

EU slams Zim over delayed reforms

Olkkonen said the EU would have preferred a much faster pace in Zimbabwe’s reform agenda.

By Taurai Mangudhla Aug. 30, 2022

Interview: Former Tsvangirai adviser on presidential ambition

From being an advisor somewhere in the back office, now he takes the front seat to implement his ideas.

By Taurai Mangudhla Aug. 31, 2022

Interview: Former Tsvangirai adviser on presidential ambition

Eyebrows raised over Zimra tender

One of the losing local bidders told NewsDay that the tender was shrouded in secrecy.

By Taurai Mangudhla Sep. 21, 2022

Billions vanish from govt coffers

This is contained in Auditor-General Mildred Chiri’s report on the appropriation accounts, finance and revenue statements and funds accounts for 2021.

By Harriet Chikandiwa and Taurai Mangudhla Sep. 22, 2022

Probe into NSSA delayed

As a result, the authority has to now re-do the process.

By Taurai Mangudhla Sep. 23, 2022

Crisis in health sector deepens

According to Chiri’s audit report on the appropriation accounts, finance and revenue statements and funds accounts for 2021, Zimbabwe is facing a serious health crisis.

By Harriet Chikandiwa and Taurai Mangudhla and Sharon Buwerimwe Sep. 23, 2022

Grade 7 exams in limbo

Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe president Obert Musaraure said unions had agreed to down tools from Monday to pressure government to meet their demands.

By Kenneth Nyangani and Taurai Mangudhla and Tatenda Manyinyire Sep. 23, 2022

Audit unearths secret govt investments

Chiri warned government investments might not be traceable and accounted for.

By Taurai Mangudhla and Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 23, 2022

Govt payments shambles exposed

The ministry said regularisation of the transaction took too long to be effected.

By Taurai Mangudhla and Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 25, 2022

ED plots succession roadmap

The amendments to be tabled at the party congress set for next month, would, according to insiders, enable him to step down as State President.

By Taurai Mangudhla and Kenneth Nyangani Sep. 27, 2022

ED’s power retention scheme risky: Analysts

The Zanu PF leader has reportedly moved to amend the party constitution to set up a council of elders, which will serve as an advisory team to the State President.

By Taurai Mangudhla and Kenneth Nyangani Sep. 28, 2022

ED’s power retention scheme risky: Analysts

Forex auction allocations down 50%

Forex auction results in the past few months show that allocations for both SMEs and large corporates averaged US$23,6 million per week

By Taurai Mangudhla Sep. 29, 2022

MDC-T ‘burns’ ahead of elective congress

Party sources said Komichi had initially eyed the party presidency and pushed for an early congress, but back-tracked on his plans fearing defeat to party leader Douglas Mwonzora.

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 1, 2022

MDC-T ‘burns’ ahead of elective congress

Gumbo defends government projects

Gumbo said all provinces were being treated fairly.

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 3, 2022

Zim businessman ‘flouts’ SA exchange regulations

South African monetary authorities claim that Choga’s company illegally exported R6,1 million between 2016 and 2017.

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 5, 2022

Zim businessman ‘flouts’ SA exchange regulations

US$20m injection for ailing David Whitehead

Ganediwal said the company would target Zambia, Malawi and other neighbouring countries for exports in the short term.

By Melody Chikono and Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 6, 2022

US$20m injection for ailing David Whitehead

Zambia bails out starving Zim

Insiders close to millers and the Zimbabwean government say there have been hurdles around importation of Malawian and Zambian maize.

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 7, 2022

ED ring-fences Zanu PF allies

Zanu PF legal affairs secretary Paul Mangwana confirmed the development yesterday.

By Problem Masau and Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 11, 2022

RioZim bans Decent Work commemorations

The commemorations were slated for October.

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 11, 2022

‘Politics at play in Glen View infernos’

Complex chairperson Claudius Mtongwizo also blamed the opposition for the chaos at the complex.

By Taurai Mangudhla and Sharon Buwerimwe Oct. 12, 2022

‘Politics at play in Glen View infernos’

Poor policies, informal sector hamstring Zim growth: WB

World Bank (WB) senior economist Stella Ilieva said the slow economic growth could be attributed to poor macro-economic policies, among other reasons.

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 13, 2022

Poor policies, informal sector hamstring Zim growth: WB

ZERA announces another fuel price increase

THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has increased fuel prices by at least 2,3% as economists raised fears of price hikes.

By Taurai Mangudhla and Theindependent1 Oct. 13, 2022

ZERA announces another fuel price increase

Harare City Council, RBZ in talks over forex charges

The freeze on the accounts led the council to reverse its decision to charge residents strictly forex for certain services.

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 16, 2022

Harare City Council, RBZ in talks over forex charges

Stunted economic growth hits industry

The Finance ministry pegged Zimbabwe’s economic growth forecast at 5,5% in November last year before reducing it to 4,6% in July this year.

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 18, 2022

AMH journos booted out of State House

AMH journos kicked out of State house function

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 17, 2022

$2,1bn deficit weighs down PSMI

PSMAS managing director Nixjoen Mapesa confirmed that the company was in financial distress and needed a bailout.

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 19, 2022

2 Cottco bosses resign

Cottco chairperson Sifelani Jabangwe confirmed that the two executives had resigned, saying the company was now hunting for their replacements.

By Taurai Mangudhla Oct. 19, 2022

Civil servants reject perfomance bonus

The Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) blasted government for changing previously agreed positions without consulting workers.

By Taurai Mangudhla and Emma Nhancumba Oct. 20, 2022