News » Fungai Kwaramba, Staff Writer
Monday, 13 May 2013 11:16
HARARE - Crusading on an indigenisation programme — the corporate version of the farm invasions a decade ago — President Robert Mugabe is seeking to shore up his support ahead of an election which promises not only to be his last,...Read More
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News » Richard Chidza, Staff Writer
Thursday, 09 May 2013 11:01
HARARE - Cracks have emerged in new empowerment lobby group Zimbabwe Economic Empowerment Council (ZEEC) over the group’s position on government’s empowerment drive. The affirmative action outfit yesterday made a major somersault, denying reports that Indigenisation minister Savior Kasukuwere’s drive...Read More
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Business »
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 11:38
HARARE - Government needs $1,3 billion to increase Hwange Thermal Power Station (Hwange)’s capacity, Energy minister Elton Mangoma said. He said implementation of the expansion project is critical in securing self-sufficiency and reliability of power supply. “The adjudication process of the...Read More
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Sport »
Sunday, 05 May 2013 14:08
HARARE - Prince Edward School basketball team has been riding high posting some impressive results on the road this year. Recently the team finished on second place at Durban Schools Basketball Invitational tournament. The team known as the Panthers failed to...Read More
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Opinion & Analysis »
Tuesday, 16 April 2013 11:43
HARARE - As Zimbabweans prepare for the next elections, there is an assortment of confusion over many issues. The most fundamental objection raised by those intending to contest against Zanu PF is the need for reforms to ensure that the...Read More
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Features » Maxwell Sibanda, Assistant Editor
Monday, 15 April 2013 11:21
HARARE - The indigenous people of Zimbabwe have since independence in 1980 been waiting patiently for that day when the economy would open to them unconditionally and let those with entrepreneurial zeal to enter and participate in the mainstream economy on...Read More
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Sunday, 14 April 2013 15:01
HARARE - Shepherd Maisiri, father to “murdered” schoolboy Christpower, could soon be a legislator for the Headlands Constituency if he manages to beat internal political rivalry and face off with his long-time opponent from Zanu PF in general elections set for...Read More
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Business »
Thursday, 04 April 2013 11:25
HARARE - The looming intensified power cuts in winter will knock Zimbabwe’s ailing industry, particularly manufacturing sector, to its knees, Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has warned. CZI said the development will also dampen industry revival efforts.This comes as Zimbabwe Electricity...Read More
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Tuesday, 26 March 2013 11:30
HARARE - Zimbabwe's sole electricity supplier Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority Holdings (Zesa) will soon impose massive power cuts to meet increased demand in the forthcoming winter season. The power cuts — to affect both commercial and domestic consumers — will further...Read More
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Opinion & Analysis »
Tuesday, 26 March 2013 11:18
HARARE - President Robert Mugabe took his family to the inauguration of Pope Francis at the Vatican recently. Mugabe has often been described as a “devout” Catholic. One would assume he met the costs of his trip. Even when invited, still...Read More
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Sunday, 17 March 2013 13:28
HARARE - Zimbabweans began voting for a new constitution on Saturday that would clip presidential powers and pave the way for an election to decide whether President Robert Mugabe extends his three-decade rule. Mugabe, Africa’s oldest president at 89, has ruled...Read More
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Sport » Enock Muchinjo, Sports Editor
Friday, 15 March 2013 11:42
HARARE - The most explosive and hard-hitting sports book I have ever read is aptly titled “Foul! The Secret World of Fifa!” Authored by intrepid British journalist Andrew Jennings, this publication is a damning exposure of Fifa bribery, corruption, vote rigging...Read More
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Thursday, 14 March 2013 10:40
HARARE - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has defended the retention of executive powers in the draft constitution saying a president should not be a stooge without authority. Civil society groups and other organisations campaigning for a ‘no’ vote in the forthcoming...Read More
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Wednesday, 13 March 2013 11:30
HARARE - Investigators from Zimbabwe’s anti-corruption watchdog claim that they were on Monday and yesterday barred by gun-toting men from entering the National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board (Nieeb) offices in central Harare to investigate the Nieebgate Scandal. The scandal was...Read More
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Thursday, 07 March 2013 09:52
HARARE - It never rains but pours for Brainworks Capital Management Company (Brainworks) after Unki Mines Pvt Ltd (Unki) rejected dubious instructions from the National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board (Nieeb) to pay $3,3 million for untendered advisory services. The Nieebgate...Read More
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