| SAfrica to end amnesty for illegal Zimbabweans JOHANNESBURG South Africa's government says it is withdrawing the special status granted to illegal Zimbabwean immigrants who fled their country's economic meltdown and political violence. ... | |
| Zimbabwe's Phone Companies Will Get $24 Million to Expand to Rural Areas Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe will allocate the money to fixed-line and wireless service providers from the “universal fund,” to which all phone companies pay... |
| Diamond Output to Surge Harare — Zimbabwe's diamond output from Marange fields could reach 40 million carats within the next three years, realising about US$2 billion per year, a Belgian diamond expert has said. ... |
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| Kariba Power Station to Operate at Full Capacity Harare — ZESA Holdings will next month start carrying out annual maintenance of the Kariba power station to restore the six units to full capacity, an official said on Monday. Currently, the... |
| Zimplats Constructs Power Substation Harare — Zimbabwe Platinum Holdings has constructed a 330KVA power substation in Selous that is set to ease electricity woes at the company's operations. Zimplats chief executive Mr Alex... |
| Bread Prices Not Justified - Biti Harare — Finance Minister Tendai Biti on Tuesday hit out at the recent increases in prices of bread saying they were not justified and warned the business community against abusing... |
| Councillor Chucked Out of Event Harare — There was drama at the launch of the tourism month yesterday when Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Walter Mzembi ordered an MDC-T councillor from the high table. Dzivaresekwa... |
| SAPES Hosts Discussion on Govt, UK Relations Harare — The United Kingdom's Ambassador to Harare, Mr Mark Canning, will today be at the centre of a discussion on Zimbabwe-Britain relations hosted by the Southern Africa Political and... |
| New Dawn for Television Viewing Harare — A new dawn has come for Zimbabwean local television viewers. Baker's Inn in partnership with ZBCTV have launched a new television season that will see ZTV 1 screening different... |
| NMBZ Suffers U.S.$2,3 Million Before Tax Loss Harare — NMBZ Holdings Limited suffered a US$2,3 million loss before taxation for the interim period ending June 2010. The financial firm was tugged down by operating costs amounting to US$8,4... |
| Prospecting of PPPs Must Be Broad-Based Africana Finance and Investment director and programme facilitator Mr Siyanga Malumo said that prospecting of any such projects should be broad-based, including consideration of all stakeholders and... |
| CIMA to Host Annual Conference Harare — The Chartered Institute of Management of Zimbabwe is this week set to host its annual two-day conference in Nyanga. The conference, running under the theme: "Shaping the future for... |
| Warriors Ready - Mapeza Harare — Warriors caretaker coach Norman Mapeza believes his charges are ready for their opening African Cup of Nat-ions qualifying assignment against Liberia and has expressed satisfaction... |
| FC Victoria Abandon Match Bulawayo — The domestic Premiership was dealt another blow when visiting FC Victoria walked off the field in protest over a penalty that was awarded to Highlanders at Barbourfields yesterday. ... |
| Prime Minister Reshuffles Information Department Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai is reported to have appointed a new spokesman for his office, in a reshuffle that sees him replace former ZBC Radio 3 DJ James Maridadi with the outgoing Director of... |
| Banned Bulawayo Artist to Face Criminal Charges An artist from Bulawayo whose latest work was banned on Monday because it depicts government troops killing villagers in Matabeleland province, is due to face criminal charges next month. Owen... |
| Deadline Extended for Phone Subscribers to Register Sim Cards The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has given more time to the country's three mobile phone operators to register all their subscribers' SIM cards. Initially,... |
| Zimbabwe: Donors Turn Down Request for Outreach Funds The Constitution Parliamentary Committee (COPAC) in charge of the outreach exercise, met with the United Nations Development Programme on Monday, looking for an additional $8 million for its... |
| Zimbabwe: MP Still Refusing to Leave Invaded Farm An MP in Somabhula who has snubbed a number of court orders telling him to leave the farm he has invaded, has this week ignored another eviction... |
| UPDATE 1-Zimbabwe invites fresh bids for state steel firm HARARE, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe has invited new takeover bids for state steel-maker ZISCO, a minister said on Wednesday, following rejection of offers from ArcelorMittal South Africa ... |
| Tortured child sues for $1,6 million Wednesday, 01 September 2010 14:38 HARARE - A five-year-old boy is suing ministers and heads of security forces for US$1,6 million for torture, malicious prosecution, abduction and unlawful... |
| Zimbabwe firm builds diamond polishing, cutting center: officials MOUNT HAMPDEN, Zimbabwe--A diamond firm operating from Zimbabwe's Marange diamond fields has begun constructing a multi-million dollar cutting and polishing center in the country, officials said... |
| Brick and Lace dupe fans MUTARE - What was highly anticipated to be a sizzling and sensational show featuring the Jamaican outfit Brick and Lace, turned out to be a disappointment for many revellers at Hillside Sports... |
| Mtetwa’s move to SADC as the Vice-President of the SADC Lawyers Association (SADC LA). Mtetwa is a prominent lawyer who has represented ordinary Zimbabweans, journalists and rights and political activists as part of her... |
| Zimbabwe to become biggest supplier of diamonds to Surat SURAT: Zimbabwe is likely to become the biggest supplier of rough diamonds to the world's biggest diamond cutting and polishing centres in Surat. The diamond output from its Marange fields is... |
| After Robert Mugabe | Blessing-Miles Tendi During August, Robert Mugabe was pictured walking unsteadily and requiring the assistance of aides when going up and downstairs at various summits. The images sent long-running speculation in... |
| Zambia-Zim row over Kariba assets Wednesday, 01 September 2010 14:27 KARIBA - Zambia and Zimbabwe have failed to resolve differences over ownership of the Kariba Power Station assets following the decision to split them in 1987, a... |
| Update on govt disputed issues Wednesday, 01 September 2010 14:22 HARARE - It is now 16 days since the SADC summit ended and there has been no movement on the three outstanding issues which the Summit recommended should be settled... |
| One of Zim’s success stories Wednesday, 01 September 2010 12:26 HARARE - The Harare Agricultural Show, which celebrated its centenary this month, is one of Zimbabwe’s great success stories. ’The Show’ is the country’s... |
| Dawn of new political era , has declared his party’s readiness for elections after successfully hosting its first ever congress at the weekend. This was in spit of threats by the Agrippa Madlela embattled faction to... |
| No green pastures for youth .There are many other youths in the same predicament who, after fleeing Zimbabwe’s political turmoil, are struggling to eke a living in neighbouring South Africa. The so-called greener pastures... |
| Mugabe gets honorary doctorate is to receive an honorary doctorate from the Anglican Church of the Province of Ecuador in recognition of 30 years of "oustanding leadership". Mugabe, best known for his anti-West bombast and his... |
| What’s in a name? Wednesday, 01 September 2010 13:15 Cecil Rhodes is on record as having asked anxiously on his deathbed: "They don't change the names of countries, do they?" He thought he had assured that his name... |
| Power cuts cripple us We’ve had an electricity crisis of major proportions this past week which has bought the routines of everyday life to a standstill. Businesses without computers, offices unable to access records,... |
| Zimbabwe is not ready for elections Tuesday, 31 August 2010 12:14 It is now more than two years since Zimbabwe conducted the highly discredited and violent presidential run-off... |
| Should Zimbabwe join the SA Customs Union? Tuesday, 31 August 2010 12:04 Promoting Zimbabwe’s integration with the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has the potential to impact significantlyon the economic and political stability of... |
| Tortured woman demands millions from cops Wednesday, 01 September 2010 14:31 HARARE - A woman who says she lost a foetus and will be unable to give birth again following police torture is demanding over $3.5 million from Police... |
| Transitional justice is about gender justice During this period of transitional justice, the hope of millions is that the violent and abusive past will cease, never to be repeated, and Zimbabweans will reconcile and rebuild their battered... |
| Zimbabwe Vigil Diary – August 28, 2010 LONDON - Halfway through the 30 day period given by SADC to the interim government to resolve their differences, there has been no discernible movement and the Vigil doubts there will... |
| All roads lead to Sakubva Wednesday, 01 September 2010 13:50 MUTARE – All roads lead to Sakubva Stadium tomorrow when the country’s celebrated musicians, Oliver... |
| Cotton growers ignore regulations Following complaints by farmers, the government announced cotton producer prices of US$0, 35 a kg for the lowest grade and $0.50 for the highest grade, but buyers ignored the prices and continued... |
| Blanket to increase production Tuesday, 31 August 2010 11:31 HARARE - Canada based Caledonia Mining group owners of Blanket gold mine has completed underground installations for its number-four shaft project and hopes to... |
| Zimplats posts rise in annual profit Tuesday, 31 August 2010 11:27 HARARE - Zimbabwe Platinum (Zimplats)’s annual profit rose to US$122 million in the 2010 financial year from a loss of about US $25 million in the previous year,... |
| Zimbabwe needs massive aid before it can hold elections Zimbabwe will need 200 million US dollars (Sh16 billion) to hold polls next year if leaders insist on meeting unity deal time-frames, media reported... |
| Kunonga turns church into school has infuriated members of the church by turning a church building here into a school while they are forced to conduct services in the open. Investigations... |
| Tobacco sales a success Wednesday, 01 September 2010 13:35 HARARE - Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board chief executive, Dr Andrew Matibiri, declared the 2010 flue-cured tobacco sale which closes tomorrow a... |
| Crisis of leadership - We must learn from history Wednesday, 01 September 2010 13:19 We talk about mismanaged land reform, impact of sanctions, interference of the military in politics, impunity and violence, poor governance, antipathy towards... |
| Muponda demands return of Century Bank Wednesday, 01 September 2010 13:11 HARARE – The directors of ENG Capital have demanded that Century Bank be returned to them as the rightful owners. ENG is set to resume its operations in Zimbabwe... |
| Centennial show sponsors - ploughing back into agriculture Wednesday, 01 September 2010 12:15 HARARE - To mark the 100th Harare Agricultural Show in a special way, some exhibitors partnered the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society in an exciting initiative to help... |
