THE price of sugar has gone up by a margin of about 100 percent from around $5,20 to $10,44 per 2kg pack, which is beyond the reach of many consumers. The increase will add the burden on hard-pressed Zimbabweans already bearing the brunt of recent price increases after inflation soared to 75,86 percent last month….
OUTSPOKEN Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhla Ndiweni chose the late national hero Dumiso Dabengwa’s burial to berate President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government over its failure to uphold democracy. In his graveside speech, Ndiweni who was the last speaker as expected had no kind words for Mnangagwa after he and his two deputies snubbed the funeral. [GoogleAd] “From our…
THE Primary and Secondary Education ministry has expressed concern over the ever-declining rate of fees payment in schools in and around Bulawayo with government officials urging parents to come in handy in the provision of quality education. [GoogleAd] Addressing stakeholders in the education sector, Education deputy minister Edgar Moyo said parents should meet schools halfway….
THERE is no let up on the battle between Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and the Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) on the dispute over the Bulawayo Power Station as the former is now demanding $106 million in unpaid royalties from the power utility. The dispute comes after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) two months ago…
TOUGH-TALKING MDC vice president, Tendai Biti, has warned of an imminent implosion of the country if President Emmerson Mnangagwa doesn’t engage in talks with opposition leader Nelson Chamisa. This comes as many Zimbabweans have been calling for urgent dialogue between the two men, who lead the country’s biggest political parties — to save the burning…
Government must correct pitfalls in the tobacco sector. Soon, the tobacco marketing season will be coming to an end, bringing the curtains down to an eventful season. Renowned agriculture economist Peter Gambara and many other experts in the field predict that given the challenges encountered by farmers this season, many of them may decide against…
TELONE, Zimbabwe’s sole fixed telecommunication service provider, has received a thumbs up from consumers for its improved performance on the market, a new survey has revealed. According to a Consumer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) published yesterday, TelOne was rated positively on its voice quality at both corporate and household levels. [GoogleAd] “Overall, TelOne was rated positively…
THE CBZ Schools Debate Championship whose aim is to promote critical thinking in schools has incorporated secondary schools this year, with Zimbabwe’s leading bank investing RTGS$110 000 in prize money. The debate championship organised in partnership with the Institute of African Knowledge (Instak), National Association of Primary School Heads (Naph) and the National Association of…
ALL is set for the Sisters’ Concert featuring Tammy Moyo, Ammara Brown and Gemma Griffiths tomorrow in the capital. Dubbed The Tammy Experience, the concert is scheduled for The Venue and it will run from 1900 hours to 2300 hours. The event, which is meant to showcase ladies’ musical talents, comes barely a week after…
HATE it or like it, socialite and businesswoman Pokello Nare is one woman with a good sense of dressing and style, traits which have seen her attracting the admiration of many. She probably knows it and does not hide it as witnessed by pictures she shares on her social media platforms whether in bikini or…
