Diasporan group raises $400m funding for NRZ
The Diaspora Infrastructure Development Group (DIDG) has secured over $400 million for the recapitalisation of the National Railway of Zimbabwe, a senior official has said.
The DIDG, a consortium of Zimbabwean investors living aboard, won the contract to revive the struggling State-owned railway company in 2017, but the implementation of the deal took longer following protracted negotiations between Government and DIDG.
Zimbabwe readies for 5G networks
Zimbabwe plans to allocate additional spectrum for mobile services to raise it to 5G, which is the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections.
A meat eaters’ paradise…and much more
BINDER Abattoir, located in the heart of Goromonzi’s resettlement area, is providing a lifeline for the local community.
The abattoir is supported by indigenous farmers specializing in cattle ranching.
Over pricing: The local tourist’s nightmare
Nkosilathi Sibanda, Business Correspondent THE rise in the price of food and other daily basic amenities such as transport have forced local holiday makers to defer their travel plans, largely impacting…
Drug addicts turn to mental patients’ pills
Peter Matika, Senior Reporter BULAWAYO is fast turning into a haven for drug peddlers, who are pushing an assortment of dangerous substances, turning gullible youths into addicts. Sunday News discovered that…
Masa eyes big with ‘Pamusoroi’
BUDDING musician Masa Caroleen believes her debut album ‘Pamusoroi’ will make a big impression in the cutthroat male dominated music industry.
Masa, real name Caroleen Nqobile Masawi, intends to leave a mark in the industry.
Five contractors for Harare-Chirundu dualisation
GOVERNMENT has completed the selection process of five contractors to undertake the Harare-Chirundu highway rehabilitation and its subsequent dualisation, with road surveys already under way.
Women empowerment in a marathon
Though an unassuming woman, Dr Patience Hove’s influence and reach is known in many circles. The American-educated Dr Hove has on several occasions served as a minister of religion at national events such as Independence and Heroes Day celebrations, including other Government assignments. In addition to being the founding president of Elshaddai Ministries International, she has also written more than 30 books and is currently writing four more. But it is her work in empowering the girl-child and women that has been most impactful. The Sunday Mail caught up with her in the capital last week.
Pensions: Defaulting firms face criminal action
Companies failing to meet their contribution obligations to stand-alone pension funds could face the full wrath of the law as this is in defiance of set statutes.
Latest figures show that the problem of arrears is largely affecting pensioners that are subscribed to stand-alone pension funds.
Zimbabwe and the crisis of one-sided democracy narrative
Richard R Mahomva THE co-existence of political dissent is healthy for any political set-up. However, it is risky to reduce the density of political dissent to the narrowest of extremes…











