‘Second Republic’ As Scandal-Prone As Previous Govt

There is no difference between the administration of former president Robert Mugabe and that of his successor Emmerson Mnangagwa when it comes to public procurement as the two republics are marred by procurement scandals, prejudicing Treasury of billions of dollars per annum, a new report shows.  The report, compiled by …

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Hwange Vendors Fret Over Licence Fee Hike

Hwange Bureau Vendors in Hwange are pleading with the Rural District Council to consider reducing licence fees which have shot up by more than 100 percent. According to the vendors the rates were raised from US$36 to US$100 per year, a fee they say is too high further citing that …

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Boxing Time Bomb Ticking On Kirsty’s Doorstep

By Gilbert Munetsi A resolution to boycott all boxing activity should the Ministry of Sport, Youth, Arts and Recreation fail to appoint a board of control within seven days was arrived at during a crunch meeting held in Harare on Wednesday. The meeting, also extended virtually for the benefit of …

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Zanu PF Rams On Brickwall In Zambia

RATTLED by the rise of Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa’s Citizens’ Coalition for Change (CC) and its close relations with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema’s ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), a Zanu PF delegation led by Secretary for Administration Obert Mpofu this week visited Lusaka to manage – …

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Storm Over CIO Dabbling In By-Elections Processes

A STORM has erupted over the embattled Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec)’s position that it has a legal right to work with the state security agency, Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO), and other public institutions in running elections, including the 26 March by-elections. The involvement of the CIO and the army has …

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Nhau/Indaba Entertainment Diary

By Purity Marungisa Mazzeltov Hello Zimbabwe! This is your girl Mazzeltov (real name Purity Marungisa) introducing our brand new, enchanting column.   Each weekend we will be updating you on the most exciting showbiz topics, entertainment shows, screenings, and events, around Zimbabwe. However, to kick-start the column, we are going to start with …

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ED Chides His Corrupt Officials Looting Gold

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has admitted top government officials were plundering gold through illegal mining activities. He warned punitive action will forthwith be taken against such errant senior public servants looting the precious mineral, a development which is retarding economic growth. Announcing measures to improve gold output in the country during …

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