May 10
Zimbabwe: International Labour Organization Urges 'Toothless' Tnf to Convene Regular Meetings
THE International Labour Organization (ILO) has implored parties to the Tripartite Negotiating Forum (TNF) to adopt the habit of convening regular meetings as a strategy to pursue… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mthuli Ncube Sets ZiG200 000 Fine for Traders Setting Prices Above Official Exchange Rate
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has set a fine of ZiG200 000 to be paid by individuals and corporates found guilty of violating the country's exchange rate regulations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Do Not Pay When Work Is Not Done Properly - Govt Orders Fossil Construction to Re-Do Lorraine Drive
TRANSPORT minister Felix Mhona has ordered a local construction company, Fossil, to re-work the resealing of Lorraine Drive Road, Harare, due to shoddy workmanship. Read more »
May 09
Zimbabwe: Teachers Say Government Has Ignored Calls for Discussions On Salary Increments
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association (ZIMTA) has revealed that the government has ignored several of its calls for meetings to discuss their salary increments. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Concerned Over Continued Rejection of New ZiG Currency
PARLIAMENT has expressed concern over the continued rejection of the newly launched Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency by some traders. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ih Securities Optimistic ZiG Tax Payments Will Shore Up Demand
LEADING Research firm, IH Securities is optimistic that the policy directive to pay taxes in the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency will shore up the unit's demand but warned that past… Read more »
May 08
Zimbabwe: Teachers Dance At Work to Get Mnangagwa's Attention, After He Dished Out U.S.$800 to Supporter
MEMBERS of the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) have promised to show their dance moves in hopes President Emmerson Mnangagwa notices them and much like he… Read more »
May 07
Zimbabwe: Tax 'Thirsty' Ncube Slaps U.S.$ Transactions With 2% IMTT
FINANCE Minister, Prof Mthuli Ncube has subjected US$ transactions to the 2% Intermediated Mobile Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) on the back of yet another overhaul of the tax measures… Read more »
May 06
Zimbabwe: Kombi Overturns Three Times Near Chivhu, School Children Injured
SOME Mutero High School learners were seriously injured this morning when a kombi they were travelling in from Harare to Gutu lost control and overturned three times. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Selling, Growing Genetically Modified Maize Seed Is Illegal- - Agriculture Deputy Minister
DEPUTY Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Vangelis Haritatos, has warned that those illegally selling genetically modified organism (GMO) maize… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Motorists Now Able to Buy Petrol, Diesel Using New ZiG Currency
IN a major climbdown, Zimbabwean authorities, initially jittery to force petroleum dealers to accept the new ZiG currency, have announced motorists can now buy petrol and diesel… Read more »
May 05
Zimbabwe: Newly Launched ZiG Currency to Breathe Life Into Ailing Economy - Finance Minister
Minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube says the country's economy is expected to rebound as a result of the newly launched gold backed currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank Clueless On Dealing With 'Big Fish' Fuelling Illegal Forex Trade
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor John Mushayavanhu last week struggled to present a concrete plan to deal with wealthy politicians and businesspeople pumping money into… Read more »
May 03
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Import 1.4 Metric Tonnes of Maize From Brazil, Argentina As Hunger Bites
The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) has announced plans to import 1.4 million metric tonnes of maize from new source countries including Mexico, Argentina and Brazil… Read more »
May 02
Zimbabwe: Police Blocks Workers' Procession, Cites Security Reasons
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) issued two statements warning the Workers Day organisers against convening a procession and roadshows on the day of commemorations. Read more »
May 01
Zimbabwe: Mine Workers Subjected to Slave Wages, Poor Working Conditions - Union
Zimbabwe mine workers have said there is nothing to celebrate this Workers Day as they are still working in poor, hazardous conditions and receiving meagre remuneration. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Doctors Push for Safe Working Conditions in Workers' Day Message
AS Zimbabwe celebrated Workers' Day on Wednesday, medical professionals across the country decried the dire working conditions within the healthcare sector. Read more »
Zimbabwe: New ZiG Currency Notes, Coins Hit the Market
The new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency circulation kicked off Tuesday as members of the public were able to withdraw the new notes and coins from banks across the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police On High Alert As Workers Celebrate Labour Day, Warns Unions Against Toyi Toying
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a chilling warning to agitated workers and unions against using the May 1st gatherings for protests. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Workers Day - Surging Poverty, Waning Labour Rights in Zimbabwe Dampen May
For Tempson Sajeni burning the midnight oil to attain high grades was an act of wisdom imparted to him by his widowed mother. He did more than enough to pass his Advanced Level… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parirenyatwa Hospital Battles Bogus Doctors, Tutors
Parirenyatwa Hospital is plagued by increasing cases of bogus medical practitioners at the institution, with 11 offenders arrested in four months. Read more »
April 30
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Annual Inflation Surges to 57,5% As ZiG Knocks Down Monthly Rate
THE yearly inflation rate for April 2024 increased to 57,5% on the back of expectations that it will decline significantly going forward owing to the impact of the newly introduced… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's ZiG Currency Knocks Down Yearly Inflation to 3,2% - New Notes, Coins Released
The recently introduced ZiG currency has exerted its impact on yearly inflation to 3,2% in a development consistent with current monetary trends, the Zimbabwe National Statistics… Read more »
April 29
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Short-Changed As ZiG New Currency Resistance Grows
DESPITE the recent launch of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency by the Reserve Bank, many Zimbabweans are finding themselves priced out of the market yet again. Read more »
April 28
Zimbabwe: Harare-Masvingo Accident Death Toll Climbs to 16 - Police Identify Some Victims
The number of fatalities in the Harare-Masvingo road traffic accident has risen from 15 to 16. Read more »