Day: August 31, 2023

‘Elections done and dusted’ . . . no provision for a re-run
- John Tanyanyiwa
- August 31, 2023
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa and Zanu PF will not give away their unassailable electoral victory in the just ended harmonised elections as Zimbabwe’s Constitution does not provide for a re-run of elections at the behest of a losing political party or candidate, let alone an international organisation. Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi said the […]
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BLOG:SABI STAR MINE LITHIUM FLOATATION PLANT COMMISSIONING
- John Tanyanyiwa
- August 31, 2023
1129: The Government of Zimbabwe signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Eagle Canyon International Group and Pacific Goal Investments in September 2022 for the establishment of a Lithium Mine and Processing Plant in Buhera, Manicaland Province. The project has now been completed. The project objective is the construction and operation of a one million tonnes […]
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Agric sector poised to grow 9,7pc —VP
- John Tanyanyiwa
- August 31, 2023
Agriculture remains the single largest economic pillar that can drive people into prosperity, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said. VP Chiwenga said this at the 11th Annual National Agri-Business Conference at the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare yesterday. The conference, which is co-hosted by the Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) and the National Economic […]
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ZEC gazettes President Mnangagwa’s re-election
- John Tanyanyiwa
- August 31, 2023
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has officially gazetted the re-election of President Mnangagwa for a second five-year term following his victory in last week’s harmonised elections. An extraordinary gazette published yesterday also proclaimed names of those who have secured seats in both houses of Parliament and in local authorities. The gazetting of the names follows […]
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Mineral-rich Binga hot springs continue to attract tourists
- John Tanyanyiwa
- August 31, 2023
DEEP in the remote district of Binga in Matabeleland North province lies the magic of Chimbwatata Hot Springs, a mineral-rich water source heated by the earth’s core and bubbling to the surface. Surrounded by clumps of yellow grass, and blankets of wildflowers, Chimbwatata Hot Springs are a natural wonder that continues to attract hordes of local […]
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Schools opening day not deferred, Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education
- John Tanyanyiwa
- August 31, 2023
Zimbabwe schools open on Monday the 4th of September 2023 as per schools calendar, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has advised. The clarification comes as a result of fake social media posts advising parents that the school term will start on the 12th of September due to the elections held last week. A […]
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Warriors to wait longer for international football
- John Tanyanyiwa
- August 31, 2023
ZIMBABWE’S Warriors may have to wait a little bit longer before thinking of returning to international football and will be conspicuous by their absence during the upcoming FIFA international break. The next two weeks, from September 4 – 12, will see almost the entire globe involved in international football, with African teams also concluding the […]
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Sandra Ndebele thanks voters for support
- John Tanyanyiwa
- August 31, 2023
SANDRA Ndebele-Sibindi has thanked residents in Nkulumane 12 Ward 20 for their unwavering love and support, despite losing the council seat to Simbarashe Ndlovu in the just-ended harmonised elections. In a statement, Ndebele-Sibindi vowed to continue working hard and making a positive impact in various areas in the ward. “I would like to take this […]
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