External Funding Vital for Economic Growth3/11/2010 6:08:54 AM +00:00
AS the country continues to recover from a decade-long economic crisis and focuses on a growth rate of 7 percent this year, there is need to attend to challenges affecting major sectors of the economy.

Mamvura Ousted From Premier3/11/2010 6:08:52 AM +00:00
PREMIER Bank chief executive Mr Douglas Mamvura has been ousted in a restructuring at the bank that followed the acquisition of a 54 percent stake by two foreign investors.

Blooding Gems Part of Sanctions War3/11/2010 6:08:51 AM +00:00
ZIMBABWE'S diamond field in Chiadzwa is home to the largest known concentration of diamonds in the world, which are capable of transforming Zimbabwe's economic fortunes.

ZTTU Seeks to Reward Junior Stars3/11/2010 6:07:30 AM +00:00
THE Zimbabwe Table Tennis Union have applied for scholarships from the International Table Tennis Federation for four promising junior players who have represented the country at regional tournaments.

Set Up Proper Structures - ZOC3/11/2010 6:07:30 AM +00:00
THE Zimbabwe Olympic Committee has urged associations affiliated to the organisation to adopt a more professional approach if they are to turn around the fortunes of sports in the country.

Gweru, Harare Dominate Karate Championships3/11/2010 6:07:28 AM +00:00
Karatekas from Gweru and Harare dominated the National Kata and Kumite Championships held in Triangle over the weekend.

Zuma Lobbies IMF On Zim3/11/2010 5:34:22 AM +00:00
South African President Jacob Zuma has told the International Monetary Fund to resume lending to Zimbabwe as he continues the battle to end the illegal economic sanctions against Zimbabwe.

DIARY-Southern & South Africa to September 20103/11/2010 5:00:23 AM +00:00
This diary is updated daily. All times are provisional and in GMT; add two hours to get South African time.

Judge Reserves Ruling on Acquittal in Bennett Case3/10/2010 9:43:55 PM +00:00
High Court Judge Justice Chinembiri Bhunu reserved his decision to 31st March, on whether or not Roy Bennett should be acquitted.

IMF Chief Says Aid for Country Not Possible Yet3/10/2010 9:43:54 PM +00:00
The head of the global financial lending body, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has said it is still not prepared to offer Zimbabwe any new loans, citing the ongoing political crisis in the country.

Tsvangirai and Mugabe Deadlocked on Ministerial Functions3/10/2010 9:43:53 PM +00:00
The Principals to the Global Political Agreement on Monday failed to come to an agreement concerning the unilateral re-assignment of ministerial functions that were gazetted by government last week Friday.

Malaysia Expresses Anger over Seizure of Farm3/10/2010 9:43:52 PM +00:00
The Malaysian government has officially protested the seizure of a Malaysian-owned banana plantation in eastern Manicaland, in a move which threatens diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Reserve Bank Reform Bill Approved by Senate3/10/2010 9:43:51 PM +00:00
A reform bill, meant to trim the excessive powers of the Reserve Bank governor, sailed through the Senate on Tuesday, despite ZANU PF having earlier threatened to scupper it. Analysts are divided over who has come out the winner in the power struggle after both ZANU PF and the MDC-T had to trade concessions to have the bill approved.

Damning Report on Torture to Be Launched Thursday3/10/2010 9:43:48 PM +00:00
A damning report outlining how Mugabe's regime has used torture and imprisonment to manipulate elections and other political processes will be launched at the Book Café in Harare on Thursday. The report entitled 'Cries from Goromonzi - Inside Zimbabwe's Torture Chambers' was commissioned by the Crisis in Zimbabwe Coalition and contains 23 harrowing testimonies from individuals tortured between 2000 and 2009.

Women Urged to Take Advantage of Laws3/10/2010 9:09:45 AM +00:00
ZIMBABWEAN women should take advantage of the Government's indigenisation laws to empower themselves, Deputy Prime Minister Thokozani Khupe has said.

Black Mambas Ready to Strike3/10/2010 9:09:45 AM +00:00
AFTER 17 years of trying to make a comeback into the Premiership, Black Mambas finally broke the jinx last week when they emerged winners from the Premiership play-offs.

Allocate Working Space to SMEs - Nyoni3/10/2010 9:09:44 AM +00:00
LOCAL authorities have been urged to consider the allocation of working space to small to medium enterprises to enable them to set up factories and expand their operations.

Govt to Review Tax Laws3/10/2010 9:09:43 AM +00:00
Zimbabwe's mining sector has failed to contribute meaningfully to the country's economy in the recent years with Government now working towards reviewing tax laws to ensure maximum benefits from its huge mineral resources.

Simba Stars Regroup3/10/2010 9:09:41 AM +00:00
AFTER a turbulent two months of fighting for the right to play Premiership football, Shamva outfit Simba Stars have begun adjusting to life in the backwaters of Division One.

Chihupi Follows Dembo's Footsteps3/10/2010 9:09:41 AM +00:00
THE young generation often takes after their elders in an effort to ensure posterity and maintain the fire their predecessors lit.

WMMI Needs to Refocus Business3/10/2010 9:09:40 AM +00:00
Willowvale Mazda Motor Industries is once again facing a crisis, and is pressing as hard as it can to have the duty on imported pick-up trucks increased to give it some protection from competition.

Delta Imports Bottles3/10/2010 9:09:39 AM +00:00
LOCAL beverages manufacturer, Delta Corporation has resorted to importing bottles as the sole Zimbabwe manufacturer, Zimglass is failing to meet their demand due to power supply challenges.

PSL Close to Rufaro Deal3/10/2010 9:09:38 AM +00:00
THE Premier Soccer League, reeling under a financial deficit including a US$46 000 debt to the Sport and Recreation Commission, are on the verge of sealing a deal to lease Rufaro, which could culminate in massive savings on crippling gate levies.

Sculptor Pays Tribute to Girl Child Network3/10/2010 9:09:34 AM +00:00
Hardstone sculpture has been the centrepiece of Zimbabwean art since the 1950s when Frank McEwan and Pat Pierce had a group of artists taught how to carve hard stone, although they were careful not to suggest what should be carved leaving that to the artists.

Ministry Borrows Cash From Polytech3/10/2010 9:09:33 AM +00:00
THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Accounts yesterday grilled the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education on why they borrowed US$950 and fuel coupons totalling 585 litres from Harare Polytechnic to carry out its operations last year.

O-Level Results Ready for Collection3/10/2010 9:09:32 AM +00:00
LAST year's Ordinary Level examination results are out.

Garbage Disposal - Corporates Must Chip in3/10/2010 9:09:31 AM +00:00
Green bomber flies buzz and summersault effortlessly on a huge mound of rubbish, an assortment of rotten food, empty cans and plastic that have been heaping in the alley for several weeks.

Truworths Targets Chinese Products3/10/2010 9:09:29 AM +00:00
RETAIL group Truworths Limited is targeting importing fabric and finished products directly from China to reduce costs.

Dembare's Tough Fixtures3/10/2010 9:09:29 AM +00:00
HARARE giants Dynamos have been handed the toughest possible way to start their campaign to win the 2010 Premiership crown with dates against defending champions Gunners, bitter city rivals CAPS United and old enemy Highlanders in their first three league matches this season.

People Must Help Their Former Schools3/10/2010 6:44:06 AM +00:00
THERE are many well-educated Zimbabweans who, over the decades, were privileged to attend some first class schools, or at least schools that were adequate and gave them the opportunity they needed to make their way in life.

Civil Servants' Strike Called Off3/10/2010 6:40:22 AM +00:00
Leaders of unions representing civil servants have called off their strike, ostensibly to give dialogue a chance.

DIARY-Southern & South Africa to September 20103/10/2010 5:00:13 AM +00:00
This diary is updated daily. All times are provisional and in GMT; add two hours to get South African time.

Zambia seeks CITES support to sell ivory stockpile3/9/2010 11:07:17 AM +00:00
LUSAKA, Mar 9 (Reuters) - Zambia is lobbying for support to sell its ivory stockpile to Japan and China and use the funds towards conservation, an industry official said on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe court upholds election of opposition Speaker3/9/2010 10:17:21 AM +00:00
HARARE, March 9 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe's High Court on Tuesday refused to overturn the election of the first opposition Speaker of Parliament since independence, after a challenge by a lawmaker from President Robert Mugabe's ZANU-PF party.

Zimbabwe's Bennett wants terrorism charges dropped3/8/2010 6:28:58 PM +00:00
* Prosecution says emails link him to 'terrorism' plots

UN sleuth says torture global, states bar him investigating3/8/2010 5:45:42 PM +00:00
GENEVA, March 8 (Reuters) - Torture is a reality in a majority of the world's countries but many governments refuse to let the United Nations investigate whether it is happening on their territory, the U.N. expert on the issue said on Monday.

Zimbabwe's amended mining bill ready - minister3/8/2010 1:01:32 PM +00:00
HARARE, March 8 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe has prepared an amended mining law to be presented to cabinet for approval before it is debated in parliament, but it is not clear if the amendment bill will prescribe 51 percent local ownership of all mines.

Tsvangirai urges peace force for next Zimbabwe poll3/7/2010 5:47:41 PM +00:00
HARARE, March 7 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said on Sunday Zimbabwe should invite international observers and a peacekeeping force to ensure that its next national election is free and fair.

UPDATE 3-UK says no early end to Zimbabwe sanctions3/4/2010 7:57:31 PM +00:00
(Adds education summit, Zuma comments on mine nationalisation)

Mugabe says to seek re-election if party says yes3/4/2010 5:07:41 PM +00:00
HARARE, March 4 (Reuters) - Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe said on Thursday he would stand for re-election if his party nominated him, brushing off calls for the octagenarian to make way for a younger successor after 30 years in power.