Arafat came to symbolise not only the Palestinian struggle for independence but also became an international icon as a freedom fighter against oppression across the world mainly in Africa where he actively supported liberation fighters such as Zanu, ZAPU, and ANC among others.
A Commonwealth delegation is expected in the country to assess the suitability of Zimbabwe to be readmitted into the club of former British colonies. In 2002, the Commonwealth suspended Zimbabwe, citing gross human rights violations, a collapse of rule of law and its shrinking democratic space. In
By Victor Bhoroma The Zimbabwean government has implemented a policy to collect half of the mining royalties due to treasury in physical minerals, instead of foreign currency as has been the case for the past decades under local regulations. The new rule only affects royalties from Diamond,
China has committed to avail more assistance to Zimbabwe in agriculture, energy, health, science, and technology sectors, the country's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Guo Shaochun, said yesterday. Addressing Zimbabwean diplomats during Wednesday's tour of the new Parliament building in Mt Hampden built using a US$98 million grant
Popular comedienne Mai Titi has fired back at subliminal shots her rival Madam Boss directed at her during an interview with DJ Ollah 7 on Star FM Wednesday night. Speaking to Star FM radio presenter, Madam Boss said it is a foolish act to discuss her
Zimbabwe is scaling up its domestic value chain development drive as a key to robust economic transformation and trade, Industry and Commerce Permanent Secretary, Mavis Sibanda has said. In a speech read on her behalf by Denford Nhema, a senior director in the ministry of industry
Harare Regional Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa has granted ZW$300 000 bail to Chitungwiza North legislator Godfrey Sithole after spending 149 days behind bars on charges of inciting violence at the funeral of party activist Moreblessing Ali in June this year. Sithole's ally and Zengeza West legislator
Buy Zimbabwe, a movement promoting local products is conducting its Buy Zimbabwe Week campaign from the 21st to the 25th of November as it intensified local product awareness ahead of festive season shopping. Festive season shopping for most Zimbabweans traditionally starts around the end of November,
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has blacklisted 19 companies from participating in the public procurement processes after they were found guilty of siphoning payments from Treasury into the parallel market which is fueling domestic inflationary pressures. In May, a Value for Money Process on
By Victor Bhoroma Zimbabwe’s medium to long term economic policies should be modeled around value addition and beneficiation of its commodities as the route to re-industrialization and sustainable economic growth. The country’s trade statistics clearly show that the local economy is very resilient despite the headwinds
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