Nothing ‘mega’ about the Mega Deals.
Sineke Sibanda Chinese dubbed mega deals have been debunked by Elton Mangoma’s Republic Democrats of Zimbabwe, citing that these are mere double transactions, where Zimbabwe will plummet into serious debts. Speaking at a press conference in the capital, the former…
Stop it! : Mangoma warns Grace Mugabe
Mlondolozi Ndlovu The leader of the Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe (RDZ) Elton Mangoma has warned Grace Mugabe to stop creating a dynasty or else his party will join Zimbabweans to stop the creation of a Mugabe Dynasty. Speaking during a…
HIV PATIENTS EXPOSED TO EXPIRED DRUGS
By Garikai Chaunza Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health and Child Welfare is letting crucial HIV/Aids drugs expire in government hospital pharmacies as thousands of desperate patients battle to access the life-prolonging drugs, a Daily News on Sunday investigation has established. An…
DIAMOND PLEDGE NOT YET HONOURED
STAKEHOLDERS from the (CSOT) are worried if the US$50 million pledged by diamond mining companies when the trust was set up will be paid up in full anytime soon. With reports indicating that alluvial diamonds in Marange are running out…
China has colonized Zimbabwe- Biti
Mlondolozi Ndlovu FormerFinance Minister and leader of the opposition Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) Tendai Biti has blasted the recent visit by Chinese President and investors, saying the Chinese investment in Zimbabwe was akin to a second colonization. Speaking during a…
President Xi’s State Visit to Zimbabwe, Realities In the Aftermath of Fanfare
By Takura Zhangazha* The immediate effect of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recently ended state visit to Zimbabwe has been to bring in that country in from the international cold. It had been a while since a leader of a global…
Councilor, traditional leaders confiscate food meant for aid
Mlondolozi Ndlovu A local councilor for ward 28, Edmore Masiya, in Chipinge South has been accused for conniving with the local traditional leadership to ‘loot’ maize that was meant for hungry villagers on Friday, Zim Sentinel has learnt. The chief…
GOROMONZI LIVES IN FEAR AS 2013 ELECTIONS LOOM
bBy Gamuchirai Masiyiwa When he opened the fifth session of the current parliament on October 30, President Robert Mugabe reiterated his call for elections in early 2013. His address came on the heels of earlier indications that harmonised – presidential,…
THE STATE OF TAP AND BOTTLED WATER IN ZIMBABWE
By Gamuchirai Masiyiwa HARARE – The question over the quality of water around Harare — both bottled and tap — is as clear as mud. Consumption of bottled water is increasing rapidly in Zimbabwe among the middle and high income…