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Ginimbi gives Victoria Falls a taste of his parties

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Melissa Mpofu, Showbiz Editor Harare socialite and businessman, Genius “Ginimbi” Kadungure was the centre of attraction in Victoria Falls on New Year’s Eve when he hosted a party at The Kingdom Hotel that became the talk of town. The party that was a “Lite” version of his All-White parties was organised hurriedly at one of […]

Delta in forex prices U-turn

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Felex Share, Harare Bureau Delta Corporation has reversed a decision to sell its products in foreign currency after the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe yesterday assured the beverage manufacturer it would provide the forex required to fund its import requirements. The firm wanted to price its products in hard currency beginning today. The decision to reverse […]

EDITORIAL COMMENT: MPs must stop making outrageous demands

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Members of the House of Assembly as representatives of the people are expected to have an appreciation of the state of the economy. Government has adopted austerity measures in order to build the economy and it is therefore disturbing when MPs make outrageous demands such as top of the range Toyota Land Cruiser V8 vehicles, […]

Consumers cry foul…Appeal for protection against wave of pricing in forex

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Natasha Chamba, Business Reporter THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has appealed for urgent Government intervention in protecting consumers against the tide of foreign currency pricing of goods and services at a time when a majority of people’s salaries are not pegged in hard currency. The consumer’s plight has been compounded by the recent spate […]

Ministerial delegation to meet civil servants

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Pamela Shumba, Senior Reporter A HIGH-powered ministerial delegation will on Monday meet civil servants’ representatives in Harare to discuss the prevailing challenges faced by Government workers. Acting Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare July Moyo yesterday said the meeting was part of the Government’s commitment to resolve matters concerning its workers. “Following the […]

Jere rubbishes Ndebele ouster conspiracy theories

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Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Acting Sports Editor PREMIER Soccer League supremo Farai Jere has rubbished social media reports that he is orchestrating the ouster of the league’s chief executive officer Kennedy Ndebele and replace him with his close ally Cuthbert Chitima who sensationally stepped down from the same post at Caps United last week. Social media hawks […]

Zanu-PF youths warn Government officials

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Talent Chimutambgi and Mazvita Chada, Harare Bureau The Zanu-PF Youth League yesterday urged Government officials to fully support President Mnangagwa’s vision or face the chop. The youth league national executive management committee met in Harare for its strategic planning workshop where it also vowed it will not allow anyone to interfere with the constitutionally elected […]

Today’s Cartoon: Wellington Musapenda on corruption in petrol stations


UPDATED: First Lady meets doctors

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Zvamaida Murwira, Harare Burea First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday met the leadership of striking junior doctors in Harare and urged them to return to work while Government was addressing their outstanding grievances. The doctors had requested to meet the First Lady. The doctors’ representatives expressed a willingness to return to work but indicated a final […]

‘We are behind FC Platinum’…Bulawayo fans ready for continental showpiece at Barbourfields

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Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter BULAWAYO soccer enthusiasts are looking forward to watching the Total Caf Champions League thriller between Zimbabwean champions FC Platinum and South African giants Orlando Pirates. The platinum miners chose Bulawayo’s Barbourfields Stadium for their continental clubs competition matches following condemnation of Mandava Stadium by Caf. Most of the fans who […]

Couple makes Zimbos believe in romance

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Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent It was a feel good pick me up story that began the year for Zimbabweans on a high as it was filled with romance, love, and commitment, fulfilling most women’s fantasy of the perfect proposal. This is the story of Makhosana Mguni (27) and his fiancée Belinda Nyoni (24), who are […]

Bulawayo hosts Clean-up campaign…Zimbabweans urged to maintain clean environment to curb diseases

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Chronicle Reporters First Lady Amai Auxilia Mnangagwa has implored Zimbabweans to maintain clean environments to curb the outbreak of diseases such as cholera, typhoid and others associated with unclean surroundings. The sporadic diseases have resulted in a number of fatalities in the country since 2008. The First Lady who is also the patron and ambassador […]

President makes surprise clean-up

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Harare Bureau President Mnangagwa yesterday added weight to the national monthly clean-up exercise after he made a surprise appearance at Five Avenue Shopping Centre in Harare where he cleaned up shops and areas around the complex. Government has set the first Friday of every month as the national environment cleaning day. Acting President Constantino Chiwenga […]

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Government must act on unscrupulous businesses

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The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe has appealed to Government to urgently intervene and protect consumers against a tide of foreign currency pricing of goods and services. The council said most of the consumers are not earning the hard currency that is being demanded by businesses. What has worsened the consumers’ plight is the wanton price […]

Apex offloads Phoenix shareholding

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Engineering group Apex Holdings said yesterday it was offloading its majority shareholding in Phoenix Consolidated Industries which is currently under judicial management. Apex holds a 46,68 percent stake in the steel and plastics products manufacturer. The group, which ceased operations over five years ago after financial challenges, brought the once prosperous listed firm to its […]

Delta hikes beer prices

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Kudakwashe Mhundwa, Harare Bureau Beverages giant, Delta Corporation, yesterday announced new recommended wholesale and retail prices for its clear beer products that are sold across the country, a move that has resulted in a 25 percent increase of the firm’s lager beer prices. The move by Delta follows an announcement by the company to sell […]

FCP switch base to Bulawayo

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Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Acting Sports Editor ZIMBABWE Total Caf Champions League representatives FC Platinum come to Bulawayo today to continue with their Saturday match preparations as calls for football fans from all walks of life to fill up Barbourfields Stadium and rally behind the home team get louder. FC Platinum take on South African giants Orlando […]

New Finance Bill to hold firms’ directors accountable

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Natasha Chamba, Business Reporter DIRECTORS of abandoned or closed companies are now accountable for tax debts of such companies following the crafting of the new Finance (No.3) Bill of 2018. Government has in the past raised concern over companies that are closed but later resurrected through formation of a new company or companies taking over […]

Today’s SMS/Whatsapp reader feedback

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Response to “ED adds weight to national clean-up”. Cleaning the country is very important as it builds social relations, sense of belonging, unity and patriotism. From there comes the need and desire to work for Zimbabwe and our economy. Yes! Keeping the country clean is important for the rebuilding of our country. – Manmah28. Response […]

Man ‘axes’ wife, hangs self

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Michael Magoronga and Esinathy Sibanda A SILOBELA man fatally struck his sleeping wife with an axe on the head before committing suicide after discovering she was taking contraceptive pills without his knowledge. Busani Mandava (35) of Langton Farm in Silobela, allegedly struck his wife, Chipo Basopo once in the head while she was asleep and […]
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