HARARE – The video of a white woman in handcuffs in front of her children at a roadblock that went viral on social media a few days ago not only shocked local motorists but also sent a chilling message to international tourists – stay away from Zimbabwe. Economic analysts said the proliferation of roadblocks –…
HARARE – Niccolo Machiavelli — the well-known Italian Renaissance politician, philosopher and writer, who is often referred to as the founder of modern political science — warned rulers that among the dangerous groups of people who were likely to threaten their power were those close to the throne: who vociferously defended the leader during the…
HARARE – As the spirit of resistance against Zimbabwe’s deepening rot continues to sweep through the country, angry commuter omnibus crews, agitating against too many police roadblocks on the roads, ran riot in Harare yesterday. The riots came as civil servants — including teachers, nurses and doctors — start a crippling strike today — over…
HARARE – Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa was yesterday heckled by protesters draped in Zimbabwe flags as he left Chatham House in London. He was rescued by British police who protected him from the angry crowd. The mob was shouting at the Finance minister as he left Chatham House, which is the Royal Institute of International…
PATSON Dzamara speaks to Senior Assistant Editor Guthrie Munyuki about the search for his ‘‘abducted’’ brother Itai and the protests that he has been leading in a bid to highlight forced disappearances. Below are the excerpts of the interview. Q: It’s been more than a year since Itai disappeared, what hope do you have that…
HARARE – Industry minister Mike Bimha said government is set to assume Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (Ziscosteel)’s over $370 million debt to make the Kwekwe-based steel manufacturer attractive to potential suitors. “We are in the process of entertaining other investors. It was suggested by the Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa, that we clean Zisco’s balance…
HARARE – Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mangudya are in London this week as they intensify their drive to woo international investors as part of the re-engagement process. Mangudya left Harare for London yesterday for a week-long mission, which will see him and Chinamasa meeting British investors and later…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has threatened to take legal action against tax defaulters in an effort boost its dwindling coffers. This comes as the national tax debt rose to 31 percent in the first quarter to $2,5 billion weighed by private entity debt as company closures and unemployment surged. “We have not…
HARARE – The world’s largest food company, Nestle, said it is committed to remain in Zimbabwe despite the country’s deteriorating economic conditions. “We have been in Zimbabwe for 57 years and indeed we are just celebrating 100 years in Africa. We are a long term company and we have invested in the country since 1961,”…
HARARE – Impala Subway Crooners front man Sam Dondo is joining Maskiri and Edith WeUtonga tonight at City Sports Bar’s Jam Session. Jam Session platform strives to accord every artiste, seasoned or upcoming, a chance to briefly shine without proper rehearsals before a sizeable crowd. Dondo manager Luckmore Muzava said they have heard of the…
