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Zimbabwe: Tagwirei Firm Secures 100 Million Litres Fuel
The Herald, 30 October 2018
The fuel supply situation in the country has stabilised after local petroleum giant -- Sakunda Holdings -- and its partners, last week provided Government with 100 million litres… Read more »
Oil Mogul Tagwirei Splits Mnangagwa's Govt
Barely three months after polls, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration is facing a huge crisis caused by an imploding economy. The meltdown has led to finger-pointing, with businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei coming under scrutiny for his octopus-like grip on the fuel industry. Now a fierce war is brewing behind the scenes, with Tagwirei driving a wedge between Mnangagwa and some of his allies over the tycoon's unsettling influence.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa greets David Parirenyatwa and Cleveria Chizema on arrival at a Politburo meeting in Harare on October 25, 2018.
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Zimbabwe: There is No Fuel Cartel - Govt
The Herald, 31 October 2018
Government has deregulated the importation of fuel and reports of the existence of a monopoly or cartel are baseless, Energy and Power Development Minister Dr Joram Gumbo has said. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Two Oil Firms Lose Petroleum Licenses
263Chat, 31 October 2018
Government has with immediate effect withdrawn operating licenses for Zuva and Glow Petroleum which it says have been overpricing fuel. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Govt Withdraws Errant Filling Stations' Licences
The Herald, 31 October 2018
Government has withdrawn service licences for service stations that were charging fuel prices above those recommended by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA). Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Foreign Firms Show Interest in New Fuel Pipeline
The Herald, 31 October 2018
Government is in discussions with two foreign companies interested in setting up a second fuel pipeline connecting Zimbabwe and Beira, the port-city of Mozambique, according to… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: No Need to Panic (Buy) Anymore
The Herald, 30 October 2018
The panic over fuel supplies and basic commodities that hit the country in the past few weeks should be a thing of the past as things have slowly stabilised in the country. Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Chamisa Says MDC Should Lead Transitional Authority
New Zimbabwe, 30 October 2018
MDC President Nelson Chamisa says he had no wish to work with President Emmerson Mnangagwa but was demanding his right to be the country's leader as per mandate he claims was… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Speaks On Economic Situation
263Chat, 30 October 2018
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has for the first time spoken out on the prevailing economic situation in the country, saying his government is working to reform and restructure the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Forex Scandal - Chamisa Speaks on 'Queen Bee' Saga
New Zimbabwe, 29 October 2018
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has dragged President Emmerson Mnangagwa into Zimbabwe's multi-billion dollar foreign currency scandal which outspoken Zanu PF activist, Acie Lumumba has… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: 'Foreigners Fuel Smuggling'
The Herald, 31 October 2018
Foreigners who operate small unregistered shops in downtown areas of major cities in Zimbabwe, are reportedly perpetrating rampant smuggling of basic goods into neighbouring… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Ally Spills the Beans
Zimbabwe Standard, 28 October 2018
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's advisor Christopher Mutsvangwa yesterday launched an astonishing attack against Zanu-PF benefactor Kudakwashe Tagwirei, claiming that he is now a… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Scapegoating Won't Solve Crisis
Zimbabwe Standard, 28 October 2018
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's claim that social media is to blame for the current economic meltdown has exposed the government's lack of appreciation of Zimbabwe's problems that… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Price Hikes Cripple Farmers
Zimbabwe Standard, 28 October 2018
Farmers are not adequately prepared for the 2018/19 agricultural season, amid indications that most of them are struggling to get necessary inputs such as fertiliser,… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Vaya Lift Ride Service to Ease Fuel Crisis
Zimbabwe Standard, 27 October 2018
Zimbabwean companies struggling with getting their staff to work or going about their daily business requiring transport amid the current fuel crisis will be able to get round the… Read more »
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Zimbabwe: Oil Companies Withholding Fuel Risk Losing Licences
The Herald, 19 October 2018
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has warned dealers against deliberately withholding or limiting fuel supplies for speculative purposes, saying culprits risk… Read more »
InFocus
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Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa met with bankers and business leaders at State House in Harare, and said the government was working round the clock to stabilise the ... Read more »
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Having moved to charm the world with reform pledges after taking over power, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's momentum was rocked by a disputed election victory and post-election ... Read more »
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The Zimbabwean government has indefinitely amended a 2017 ruling to allow companies and individuals with offshore and free funds to import specified basic commodities. Finance and ... Read more »
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The Zimbabwean government has backtracked on the controversial appointment of finance ministry spokesperson Acie Lumumba, whose social media corruption allegations forced the ... Read more »
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Struggling rail transporter National Railways of Zimbabwe is reportedly failing to deliver 179 wagons of wheat currently stuck at Mozambique's Beira Port, and it is feared this ... Read more »
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After peacefully electing President Emmerson Mnangagwa in July, many hoped the country would emerge from turmoil and return to prosperity. Instead, it appears to be imploding since ... Read more »
