HARARE – The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says it is reviewing proposals by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) for a tariff hike in light of movement in the exchange rate as determined on the inter-bank market. [GoogleAd] Potraz acting director general Kennedy Dewera yesterday said following the country’s Monetary Policy Statement (MPS) — which…
EDITOR — The government must urgently work on creating meaningful job opportunities for the thousands of unemployed graduates. Our universities and other higher learning institutions churn out graduates in their thousands but the country has very few employment opportunities. [GoogleAd] For the country to have a litany of grumbling and unemployed graduates is not a…
EDITOR — The adverse consequence of economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe is detrimental to its economic growth as it negatively affects the living standards of its citizens. [GoogleAd] For almost two decades, Zimbabwe has been under economic sanctions imposed by the European Union (EU), the United States of America (USA) and Australia over rampant abuse…
There is a credible challenge to MDC Alliance president Nelson Chamisa ahead of the May congress. Douglas Mwonzora — who retains a solid core of support and whose campaign paved the way for him to beat Chamisa in the watershed 2016 congress — has said he might run for the MDC presidency. [GoogleAd] There is…
The Harare City Council is mulling selling selected residential and commercial stands in foreign currency. Mayor Herbert Gomba told the Daily News that council was looking at getting maximum gain from the land sales in forex. [GoogleAd] The move to sell in foreign currency comes as council is struggling to provide adequate services owing to…
HARARE – The Central Vehicle Registry (CVR) has allowed second-hand vehicles changing ownership to remain with the same number plates amid a critical plates shortage. Previously, when a vehicle was changing ownership, number plates were supposed to be changed. [GoogleAd] Under new guidelines announced by the CVR, vehicles changing ownership will maintain the same plates starting…
A Harare lawyer has refused to testify against former president Robert Mugabe’s son-in-law Simba Chikore as a State witness to establish an essential fact of the Zimbabwe Airways senior staff row as well as provide expert testimony saying she retains a contingent fee interest in the case. [GoogleAd] Harare lawyer Phillipa Phillips was due to…
HARARE – Suspended chief magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe yesterday gave notice that he would be applying to have his criminal abuse office case heard in the High Court, rejecting attempts to have him tried by his juniors at the Rotten Row court. [GoogleAd] Guvamombe’s lawyer Jonathan Samukange advised Harare regional magistrate Morgan Nemadire of his client’s request and…
TV Sales & Home has acquired a 49 percent interest in Restapedic (Private) Limited — a manufacturer of beds for the medium to high end markets. [GoogleAd] Post the acquisition of Restapedic by TV Sales and Home, a new company called Maton Trading was established. In a notice published yesterday, the Competition and Tariff Commission…
FORMER banker Alexander Jongwe has resigned from Willdale Limited, where he was the board’s chairperson. In a statement, Willdale company secretary Mavuto Munginga expressed the company’s gratitude for his leadership during his tenure. [GoogleAd] Jongwe whose resignation took effect from September 12, 2018 has been succeeded by Cleophas Makoni. “Makoni has been appointed as the…
