‘The private sector is not doing its part’
Professor Mthuli Ncube presented the Mid-Term Fiscal Policy Review on Thursday last week and many naturally sought to understand what his new measures mean. Understandably, many are concerned about the heavy load-shedding schedules, the continued rise in inflation and attendant erosion on wages and salaries. On Friday, he had an interview with South African-headquartered CNBC Africa. Below we publish his transcribed responses
Zim man pops up in SA state capture inquiry
You will find Zimbabweans in the most unlikely of places.
As South Africans embark on a bruising inquiry into allegations of whether the state was captured by a corrupt clique that milked government coffers to the detriment of ordinary citizens, one would expect it to be a purely South African affair.
‘University loans not for all’
GOVERNMENT says student loans for higher learning institutions will only be accessed by deserving underprivileged learners.
The loans are offered to students in State universities, teachers’ colleges and polytechnics.
Mafikizolo back in town
SOUTH African group Mafikizolo is set for a sensational return during a gig at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) on September 6.
Their last commercial show in the country was in 2017 when, together with Jah Prayzah, they worked wonders on stage during gigs in Harare and Kadoma.
African stars for Heroes concert
Ngqwele Dube, Life Correspondent THROUGHOUT history, music and protest songs have inspired revolutions and in Africa in particular they were a driving force behind the liberation of the continent from the…
Ricardo Hwasheni gives back to Banket
The Sunday Mail dedicates this space to deserving members of society who contribute meaningfully to their communities, change people’s lives for the better, restore dignity to those that feel unworthy while inspiring and giving hope to the disaffected. A Society Hero can be from the sporting fraternity, politics, business, community development, etcetera – it does not matter where they come from, their religious affiliation or political leanings – as long as they are a true champion of the people, they are our Society Hero.
Kazungula one stop border on track
FEASIBILITY studies on the establishment of Kazungula one stop border post are now in conclusive stages with indications of a positive assessment to pave way for the implementation of the venture.
Small-scale miners draw US$130m from GDIF
Chrispen Gumunyu, Business Reporter GOLD small-scale miners have accessed US$130 million through the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)’s Gold Development Initiative Fund (GDIF) since its inception three years ago. In an…
Africa can turn its trash into electricity
Going green will mean tossing the trash, literally.
Cape Town, South Africa is using a waste-to-energy plant to reduce the garbage in its landfill sites while also helping to raise its use of green energy to a fifth of its electricity supply.
The broader context is that South Africa has an electricity crisis that has resulted in a series of brownouts, all to prevent the transmission grid from buckling.
Sanganai/Hlanganani bolsters Byo tourism
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) says the annual Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo will continue to be held in Bulawayo until the city reaches its full tourism potential.
The City of Bulawayo recently celebrated its 125th anniversary.











