Ncube urged to prioritise solution for Bulawayo water crisis
They complained that a number of planned water infrastructure projects have failed to take off, stalled or are moving at a slow pace due to funding challenges.
By Sharon Sibindi
Nov. 10, 2024
Shangani Rural District Hospital in shambles
The hospital is situated in Matabeleland South’s Insiza district. This publication was informed that bodies of the deceased are taken to as far as Bulawayo and Gweru because there is no mortuary.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 18, 2024
So much for a growing economy!
Each time Ncube opens his mouth to speak about Zimbabwe’s economic performance, he boasts of robust growth which, however, has no supporting evidence on the ground.
By Newsday
Feb. 17, 2024
Minister grilled over late payment of farmers
Ncube said Treasury had plans to cover late payment for grain deliveries and acknowledged that inflation was eroding their dues.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Feb. 16, 2024
Zim burns US$8,4 billion on imports
This year, the current account surplus is projected to narrow to US$204,5 million, reflecting a wider trade deficit as imports accelerate at a faster pace than exports.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jan. 12, 2024
MPs: Whose interests are they serving?
MPs are already demonstrating an appetite of an ocean by asking for Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles in an economy that is highly informalised and unbanked.
By Nicholas Aribino
Dec. 27, 2023
House negroes
Pensioners, too, were saved from the tax and local authorities were made tax agents on behalf of the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra).
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Dec. 23, 2023
Zim must take no pride in GDP growth under excruciating pain
But each time living standards have plummeted in the midst of overdrives of propaganda, officials have not been held to account.
By The Zimbabwe Independent
Dec. 21, 2023
MPs’ dereliction of duty
It is apparent that MPs will debate the budget on the basis of the views of their friends or organised groups that bring suggestions during post-budget portfolio committee meetings.
By Paidamoyo Muzulu
Dec. 9, 2023
