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Zimbabwe: 'Less Than 37 White Farmers Qualify for Land Restoration'
On Monday, the Government announced that it will offer land back to two categories of farmers who were dispossessed under the land reform, namely black indigenous farmers and white farmers who were protected by Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreements (BIPPAs), signed between Zimbabwe and their countries. Our Political Editor Fungi Kwaramba (FK) sat down with the Minister of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Ziyambi Ziyambi (ZZ) to talk about the effects of the move.
Zimbabwe: Corrupt Council Managers, Councillors On Zacc Radar
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) is set to rid Chitungwiza and Bulawayo councils of corrupt councillors and managers involved in land scams with arrests and prosecutions imminent. ZACC spokesperson, Mr John Makamure said investigations on the two local authorities were almost complete. Corruption in local authorities is reportedly rife in urban local authorities with officials fleecing ratepayers of their hard earned money.
Zimbabwe: In Camera Trial for Mphoko
The State yesterday successfully applied for proceedings in the trial of former Vice President Phelekezela Mphoko be heard in camera to ensure the protection of State secrets. Mphoko is facing abuse of office charges after he allegedly instructed some police officers to release former Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) acting chief executive Moses Juma from police cells.
Zimbabwe: Women Exporters Challenged
Women Affairs, Community and SME Development Minister Sithembiso Nyoni, says her Ministry is looking at growing at least 100 women exporters from each province as the country pushes towards export-led economic growth. This comes as the country gears to take advantage of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) set for January next year.
Zimbabwe: Building Stronger Economies After Covid-19
The Covid-19 virus may stalk countries for longer periods than envisaged. This has been the realisation by most countries as they ease lockdown measures against the backdrop of debilitating effects on economies caused by Covid-19 containment measures.
Zimbabwe: Gweru Speedster Mows Down Cop On Duty
A speed junkie in Gweru, Kudakwashe Manyuchi (40), who was well-known in the city for driving around in top-of-the-range sports cars, was arrested after he fatally knocked down a police officer on duty on Monday night. Manyuchi, who had earned notoriety for weaving through traffic at high speed and driving noisy cars, has since been charged with culpable homicide.
Zimbabwe: Dj Chucknosis Under Fire
Popular DJ Chucknosis earlier this week courted online criticism after making claims which critics said bordered on discrimination. The flamboyant wheel spinner (real name Chuckie Ayisha) on episode 3 of the "Kutsime" online show on Monday said, " . . . light-skinned women look cleaner". This did not go down well with some local women who found the comment to be not politically correct.
Zimbabwe: Chirumanzu Clan Agrees On Acting Chief
The Chirumhanzu dynasty has resolved to back the appointment of Mr Fidelis Mudzengi, son of the last chief, as acting Chief Chirumhanzu as part of a thrust to restore the chieftainship's decorum while the process of appointing the new substantive chief, who cannot be Mr Mudzengi under local custom, continues. Eleven houses which are direct descendants of Mhepo's two sons Simba and Nherera are eligible to provide a chief on a rotational basis.
Zimbabwe: Tennis Centre for Mufakose
EFFORTS are underway to set up a tennis centre in Mufakose, a high density suburb which produced some of the country's former top players and coaches. The project is part of collective efforts by those who came through the Mufakose Tennis Coaching Agency that was run by Albert Nhamoyebonde. Head of the coaching department, Martin Dzuwa, said the idea was to give back to the community and revive the sport. "We are still doing the paper work to form an executive, to have a constitution," he said.
Zimbabwe: Another Sponsorship Package for Northern Region League
ZIFA Northern Region Division One League coaches will have something to fight for other than a ticket into the Premiership after a local company unveiled a sponsorship package yesterday. The deal will see outstanding coaches receive monthly and annual awards. The league has entered into a three-year partnership with Anzaequip Earthmovers, with the company pouring over US$5 000 for the coaches. The deal was signed at a local hotel in Harare yesterday.
Zimbabwe: Rebate of Duty On Goods Donated to Local Authorities
Local authorities can import certain goods duty free in terms of Section 137 of the Customs and Excise (General) Regulations 2001 published in statutory instrument 154 of 2001, which provides for the rebate of duty on goods donated to local authorities. Who qualifies for this rebate?
Zimbabwe: RBZ Strikes Right Chords As Zimdollar Stabilises
The introduction of a transparent price discovery mechanism by way of the Dutch foreign exchange auction trading system on 23 June, 2020, was met with mixed views from all economic agents. Reservations were a result of past experiences stretching back to the early 2000s when the local currency was eventually demonetised due to some policies. Optimists learning from successful experiences in other economies favoured the new approach as a solution to the perennial exchange rate problem.
Zimbabwe: Ngarivhume, Chin'ono Out On Bail
Activists and organisers of July 31 mass protests -- Jacob Ngarivhume and Hopewell Chin'ono --were yesterday granted $50 000 and $10 000 bail, respectively by the High Court coupled with stringent conditions. The pair is being charged with incitement to commit public violence or alternatively incitement to participate in a gathering with the intent to promote public violence by posting messages through their Twitter handles between March 1 and July 20, 2020.
Zimbabwe: Family Seeks Private Prosecution in Waverley Blankets Wrangle
The family of the late Victor Cohen, the founder of Waverley Blankets, now wants to institute a private prosecution on fraud charges against Waverley managing director Mr Aaron Vico after the State declined to prosecute citing lack of evidence.
Zimbabwe: Mobile Refill for TB, Art Patients
PEOPLE living with HIV and those with tuberculosis can now collect their medication from mobile refill centres in Harare. The new move will ensure adherence as those on antiretroviral treatment (ART) do not miss out on their medication as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown, which minimises movement.
Zimbabwe: DDF Revamps Boreholes, Roads
The District Development Fund (DDF) is rehabilitating over 800 boreholes in Mashonaland Central Province to avert a water crisis, amid indications that 395 boreholes have dried up while the water level in 1 193 others has subsided. DDF is also working on the rehabilitation of over 960km of roads in the province. Mashonaland Central has 3 290 boreholes. The fund which has 2 400km of road under its care is targeting to rehabilitate 968km and has already completed work on 180km.
Zimbabwe: Forex Dealer Loses U.S.$70,000
A 30-year-old foreign currency dealer lost US$70 000 to armed robbers who blocked his Mercedes Benz E300 while he was on his way to Harare from a Norton farm where he had collected the cash. The armed robbers, in an unregistered black BMW, blocked the road and demanded the cash at gunpoint. No arrests have been made and police are still investigating the matter. National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said people should not travel with or keep large sums of cash.
Zimbabwe: Minister Rules Out Land Reform Reversal
Zimbabwe's Land Reform remains irreversible with Government efforts now focused on improving agricultural productivity, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa said last night in a post-Cabinet media briefing. Her remarks followed a joint Press conference by Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement Minister Dr Anxious Masuka and his Finance and Economic Development counterpart Professor Mthuli Ncube.
Zimbabwe: Woes Mount for Chamisa's Faction
WOES continue to mount for embattled MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa following reports that the rival camp led by legitimate MDC-T president Dr Thokozani Khupe took control of most of the troubled opposition party offices and other assets around the country.
Zimbabwe: 'Chin'ono Not a Risk to Inmates'
POLITICAL activist Hopewell Chin'ono has no symptoms of Covid-19 and is not a risk to other inmates, the court heard yesterday. Chin'ono, who is facing charges of inciting public violence, appeared in court for his routine remand. This came after Chin'ono's lawyer Advocate Taona Nyamakura told the court that his client had been dragged to court by prison officers.
Zimbabwe: Zim School Exam Classes Reopen 14 September
Zimbabwean schools will reopen for examination classes from Sept. 14 after nearly six months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa told a post-cabinet media briefing on Tuesday that schools for Cambridge examination classes will open first on Sept. 14, followed by classes for local Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) examinations on Sept. 28.
Zimbabwe: Climate Change Threat to World Heritage Sites
Climate change is now the biggest threat to Africa's World Heritage Sites, according to the latest Africa chapter of the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change's sixth assessment report. Zimbabwe's sites too, are not immune to the threats.
Zimbabwe: Tenants Baffled By Five-Fold Increase in Zimasco Rentals
Ferrochrome producer Zimasco has hiked rentals for its properties in Shurugwi more than five-fold and is threatening to evict those who do not pay. Zimasco closed its Shurugwi plant about six years ago and is renting out the houses which used to accommodate the employees. But the latest sudden jump is causing distress. Tenants said monthly rentals for a house in the high-density suburb had been reviewed from $500 to $2 800, while a house in the low-density area rose from $4 500 to $28 000.
Zimbabwe: MDC Alliance Welcomes ANC Bid to Resolve Zim Crisis
MDC Alliance has welcomed renewed attempts to resolve the country's crisis by South Africa's ruling African National Congress. ANC and State President Cyril Ramaphosa told South African media soon after his party's National Executive Meeting Monday that his governing party had resolved to engage all stakeholders in Zimbabwe. Ramaphosa said his country "felt" the challenges being experienced by its troubled neighbour and was keen on seeing an end to the crisis.
Zimbabwe: Chin'ono Unwell, Govt Blames Foreign Countries of Interference in Courts
The government has accused the international community of interfering in the Hopewell Chin'ono case and tampering with the judicial system in order to influence the verdict. Chin'ono, a towering figure and a gentle giant according to his close colleagues is showing signs of depreciating and unwellness amid scares that he might have been exposed to the coronavirus.
Zimbabwe: Justice Minister Ziyambi Divorces Wife of 27 Years
Justice Minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi has filed divorce summons against Florence Ziyambi (nee Mhizha), his wife of 27 years, describing their marriage as just "a shell" after the couple has been living separately for six years now. The minister said he has not enjoyed his conjugal rights since their breakup in 2014, adding it was only appropriate to formalise their separation.
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Decides On Expelled Mugabe Allies' Readmission Pleas
Midlands based former government ministers and allies to late ex-President Robert Mugabe will know their Zanu PF membership status when the party's provincial executive meets this week to examine their applications for readmission. Mid this year, former Sports Minister Makhosini Hlongwane and ex-labour deputy minister Tapiwa Matangaidze, amongst other ex-party bigwigs, wrote to the ruling party seeking readmission.
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