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Party Leaders Claim New Progress Made on Political Agreement
The country's three political leaders are reported to have agreed to drop several outstanding issues, which have been crippling the coalition government, and to focus on only three related to senior appointments.
'Impunity-Riddled,' in Spite of Govt - Report
A number of international legal organizations have warned that the current dire state of the legal and justice system in 'impunity riddled Zimbabwe' has continued to decline, despite the formation of the coalition government.
U.S. Congress Considers New Law on Zimbabwe
Africa Action, the oldest human rights organization focused exclusively on Africa, celebrates the introduction of the Zimbabwe Renewal Act of 2010 (H.R. 5971) in the House of Representatives.
Bulawayo Water Project Takes Off
Dispersing feasting flies and angry residents from a manhole cover spewing sewage from people's homes and into the road: another day in the working life of Njabulo Siziba. It's a dirty, frustrating, thankless job as a civil engineer for Bulawayo city council, but help is at hand for Siziba and the city he serves.
Police Trying to Block MDC Hwange Rally
Police in Hwange are reportedly attempting to stop an MDC "Real Change" rally scheduled for Saturday in the town, according to the party.
Controversy Over Joshua Nkomo Statue Rumbles On
Imagine over 20 000 of your supporters brutally murdered by a team of crack soldiers trained in North Korea and then, 11 years after your death, a statue 'honouring' you is made in North Korea to be erected in Zimbabwe. Joshua Nkomo, the father figure of Zimbabwean politics, must be turning in his grave at the National Heroes Acre, over what his former rivals in ZANU PF are plotting.
Government Wants to Be 'Main Player' in Aid Distribution
It has been reported that last week the government told ambassadors from donor countries that they must keep the government informed of their activities, including the total funding brought into the country and the names of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) that they are partnered with.
Former England Player Lynch to Coach Rocks
LIVED England batsman Monty Lynch has become the latest overseas professional to join the Zimbabwe domestic cricket scene.
ZSE, Survival, Solidity the Priorities - Mguquka
THE Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE), once the second largest exchange in Africa in terms of market capitalisation, is in dire need of foreign investment. In the absence of foreign investment, privatisation of government entities could be used to excite the market.
SEC Surprise - Fees and a Raft of Changes
AT A Securities Commission of Zimbabwe (SEC) workshop in the capital a week ago, CEO Alban Chirume had a few surprises for the market -- new fees and a hell of a lot of new changes.
Country Needs U.S.$264 Million for Grain Imports - CFU
ZIMBABWE will need about US$264 million to import about 800 000 tonnes of maize and 339 000 tonnes of wheat to meet the annual national requirement, a union representing commercial farmers said on Wednesday.
Hopes Buoy Local Bourse
STOCKS at the ZSE rose in the first two days of trade this week buoyed by hopes that listed companies will be spared from the Indigenisation Act; a proposed investment policy announced last week; and improved financial results expected on the market soon.
Shares Leave Masiyiwa Whistling Merrily
ECONET Wireless founder Strive Masiyiwa is smiling even more broadly this year -- Econet stock went up 400% from last year when the stock market re-opened.
Tobacco Sales Exceed U.S.$300 Million
MORE than US$300 million worth of tobacco has gone under the hammer at the country's two auction floors since the start of the marketing season in February as the golden leaf increases its contribution to the economy.
Low Breastfeeding Rates Threaten PMTCT Efforts
Health and nutrition experts in Zimbabwe are worried that one of the lowest exclusive breastfeeding rates in the region could have a negative impact on the country's prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) programme.
Fight Against HIV/Aids Continues
The following letter was written by U.S. Ambassador to the Zimbabwe Charles Ray.
'Operation Shut Your Mouth'
The violence and intimidation being perpetrated by ZANU-PF to sabotage the constitutional outreach programme has turned into a fully-fledged official campaign dubbed, Operation "Vhara Muromo", which means "Shut Your Mouth".
Sabina Mugabe - Heroine From Zvimba
The heroine of Zvimba, Cde Sabina Mugabe, sister to President Robert Mugabe, is no more.
Robert Mugabe's Sister Sabina Dies
ZANU PF has announced that Sabina Mugabe has died after a long illness. She was 76.
To Return or Not to Return Home?
THE successful hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup was undoubtedly a plus for South Africa, a country whose crime rate is among the highest in the world. While the event offered South Africa an opportunity to be truly the Rainbow Nation that it has always wanted to be, the spectre of xenophobia threatens to spoil that huge milestone as the welfare of thousands of foreign immigrants who contributed to that country's successfully hosting of the World Cup skirt the knife's edge of simmering racial intolerance.
Minister's Swearing-In Delayed 'Indefinitely'
The Supreme Court has ensured that MDC Treasurer General Roy Bennett will not be sworn in to his post as Deputy Agriculture Minister any time soon, after postponing his acquittal case 'indefinitely'.
Diamond Researcher Slapped With Fresh Charges
Diamond researcher and human rights activist Farai Maguwu has been slapped with fresh charges, just over two weeks after his release on bail from Harare Remand Prison.
Zuma Sends Envoy to Kick Start Mediation - Again
South African President Jacob Zuma dispatched one of his top envoys to Zimbabwe, in yet another attempt to try to kick start power sharing talks that are gridlocked over various violations of the GPA by ZANU PF.
Tsvangirai Appeals to Zuma - Again
Zimbabwe's Prime Minster Morgan Tsvangrai has once again turned to South African President Jacob Zuma to intervene after fresh disputes erupted in Harare's troubled coalition government.
U-19s Beaten
A technically superior Zimbabwe outfit ended Uganda's pursuit for a maiden Confederation of African Rugby (CAR) under-19 Africa Cup title in Abidjan, Ivory Coast yesterday.
Local Pros On Hold
Local professional golfers will have to wait a little longer before they get game time as the Net-One Pro-Am tournament which was supposed to tee off tomorrow has been postponed indefinitely.
Gazza's Call to Arms
Veteran Dynamos midfielder Desmond Maringwa has rallied the Harare giants to invoke the spirit of 2008 and turn on the style against Esperance in a Champions League clash against the Tunisians in Tunis tomorrow.
Registar-General Scoffs At Birth Survey
The Registrar-General's Department has dismissed statistics in the 2009 Zimbabwe Multiple Indicator Monitoring Survey indicating a low rate of birth registration in the country.
No to Gun Abuse, Police Officers Told
Police officers have been warned against using service firearms to settle personal scores.
Blitz On Shebeens, Brothels Nets 11
Police here yesterday raided several houses used as shebeens and brothels and arrested 11 people.
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