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ED Cracks Whip On NGOs

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared war on non-governmental organisations (NGOs), accusing them of being appendages of foreign powers and diplomats seeking to effect regime change. In his weekly column in The Sunday Mail, Mnangagwa attacked civil society organisations, while giving credence to crafting of the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment …

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West Abetting Corruption In Zim: Ziyambi

Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi on Tuesday accused Western countries of supporting organisations that have been breeding corruption in Zimbabwe in a bid to propagate a negative narrative that President Emmerson Mnangagwa is corrupt. Speaking at a belated event to commemorate the African Anti-Corruption Day in Harare, Ziyambi said the sanctions …

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Fired Judge Ndewere Suffers Another Reinstatement Blow

Former High Court judge, Justice Erica Ndewere has suffered another blow after her appeal against tribunal findings against her was trashed. Ndewere was fired from the bench by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in June last year for misconduct and incompetence. This followed recommendations by a tribunal which was set up by …

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Govt Admits Debt Crisis Shatters Global Records

ZIMBABWE’S $1,86 trillion debt has breached thresholds prescribed under the low-income country (LIC) Debt Sustainability framework, exposing the country to refinancing risks, the Public Debt Management Office has indicated. The $1,86 trillion translated to about US$17,5 billion at the end of last year, with US$6,6 billion in arrears. In the …

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Zim Has Higher Inflation Than War-Torn Ukraine

Zimbabwe’s inflation rate at 191,7% as of June 23 is now much higher than Ukraine’s 41%, a country in the middle of a fierce war with Russia. In a statement, the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) said this was an indication of failure by the Finance ministry and …

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Zimbabwean Music & Gumboot Dancing Comes To Margate

Thanet residents are collaborating in a show that brings together Zimbabwean instruments, storytelling and gumboot dancing, in a world where music is forbidden. Thanet performance company Looping the Loop is bringing Bunker of Zion to the Salvation Army Hall in Margate on Friday, July 1 and 2. Featuring music, dance …

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CCC Endorses Gold Coin, Scoffs At ‘Re-Ignited’ Measures

Statement by Citizens Coalition for Change spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere in response to ministerial statement issued by finance minister Mthuli Ncube on Monday, June 27: On Monday, finance minister Mthuli Ncube announced measures that are meant to curb hyperinflation and stabilise prices as well as address the remuneration crisis in the …

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Chichi: More Than Just A Pretty Face

By Purity Marungisa There is more to modelling than just looking pretty in front of the camera – modelling is a business and it is critical that aspiring models approach it as they would any other job – professionally. Mutare based super model Anesu Chichi Sabina Mandevani In this industry, …

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