PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration has done little to persuade the United States to remove damaging sanctions slapped on Zimbabwe 20 years ago, political scientists said yesterday, as Washington extended the embargo by one year. As he extended the embargo, US President Joe Biden reiterated this week that the actions and policies of Zimbabwe’s government were […] …
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Monthly Archives: March 2023
Zimbabwe Begs Qatar Govt To Cancel Al Jazeera’s Imminent Broadcast
The Zimbabwe govt swiftly contacted the Qatari govt pleading for a right to reply in the @AJIunit ‘s #GoldMafia documentary, ZimEye reports. The development suggests that the 2nd March release is on pause until after the right-to-reply fair-waiting-period has been reached. The documentary exposes money laundering by several named accused persons interviewed between 2019 and […] …
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US extends Zimbabwe sanctions, cites growing repression
US President Joe Biden. PHOTO | AFP US President Joe Biden has extended sanctions against Zimbabwe, saying on-going repression by the country’s government “presents a continuing threat to peace and security in the region”. President Biden’s move to renew the two-decade-old sanctions came a few days after the European Union (EU) decided to extend by […] …
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Police shut down Winky D’s performance in Chitungwiza
Star manhandled and forced off stage in front of thousands of fans …
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South African scientists use bugs in war against water hyacinth weed
‘The boats aren’t going anywhere. It’s affecting tourism in our town… tourist jobs’ …
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Zimbabwe adopts new inflation rate based on U.S. dollar, local currency
Previously the official rate was based only on items in the local currency …
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DR Congo leader urges Macron to back sanctions against Rwanda
Macron says giving peace talks a chance before considering such a step …
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Zesa increases electricity tariffs
Lizzy Nekhoma, Chronicle online reporter ZESA has increased power tarrifs with effect from 1 March 2023. In a notice, the power utility indicated that the following rates will apply for consumers on their first purchase in every calendar month. 50 Units / kWh – $1 135.00 100 Units / kWh – $3 410.00 150 Units […] …
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Patient kills inmate at Ingutsheni Central Hospital
Flora Fadzai Sibanda, Online Reporter POLICE in Bulawayo are investigating a case of murder by a pschiatric patient which happened at Ingutsheni psychiatric hospital yesterday In a tweet the police confirmed the case. “A psychiatric patient Emmanuel Sibanda (40) became violent and attacked to death another patient, Smile Ndlovu (28),” read the tweet. The suspect […] …
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Shun drugs, political violence: VP Chiwenga
Source: Shun drugs, political violence: VP Chiwenga | The Herald VP Chiwenga Cletus Mushanawani in MUTARE VICE PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga has called on youths not to be abused by misguided politicians to engage in violence. He was speaking last night during a fundraising dinner dance for Roman Catholic youths in Mutare Diocese who are supposed […] …
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