adminEnd of the road . . . Geiger loses $1bn highway tender . . . Govt opens doors to new bidders
Cabinet has resolved to withdraw the tender awarded to Austrian firm, Geiger International, for the dualisation of the Harare-Beitbridge-Chirundu Highway, President Mnangagwa announced yesterday.
Iran keen to invest in private sector
Iran is keen to take advantage of the new dispensation in Zimbabwe led by President Mnangagwa to deepen bilateral relations aimed at promoting investment, a top diplomat has said.
MDC-T MPs accuse Chamisa of sabotage
MDC-T Members of Parliament have accused their leader, Mr Nelson Chamisa, of sabotaging their campaign by deploying them in remote areas, ostensibly to audit grassroots structures while their rivals are campaigning in their constituencies ahead of party primary elections set for later this month.
New diamond policy on cards
Government is working on a new diamond and platinum mining policy to replace the 51-49 percent shareholding requirement that regulates the two minerals.
Police tighten noose on Grace Mugabe
Police have intensified investigations into a case in which former First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe allegedly smuggled ivory worth millions of dollars to underground foreign markets.
Editorial Comment: Winnie Mandela; shining beacon for all
ZIMBABWE is accustomed to seeing heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle accorded hero and/or heroine status. In some cases, some get State-assisted funerals.
UPDATED: Chiwenga mourns Winnie Mandela
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has sent a condolence message to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and the people of South Africa following the death of liberation struggle icon and veteran Cde Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandela.
Magaya challenges legality of prosecution
Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministries founder Walter Magaya, accused of raping a congregant, yesterday approached the High Court challenging the State’s decision to continue with his prosecution in light of the confession made by the complainant in the matter.
UN extends $800m to Zim
THE United Nations has extended over US$800 million to Zimbabwe in projects and programmes between 2016 and 2017 accounting for 62 percent of its Official Development Assistance to the country.
Gold miners sue Grace for $100k
FORMER First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe has been slapped with a $100 000 lawsuit for allegedly labelling two gold miners in Mazowe as illegal miners and thieves.