The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
With the nation’s economy in decline, the prospect of another election in Zimbabwe looms large over the country’s decision-making process as voters prepare for it. In a high-stakes political match, President Emmerson Mnangagwa faces off against his charismatic opponent, Nelson Chamisa. Following the overthrow of longtime leader Robert Mugabe in a coup, President Mnangagwa was […]
A Zimbabwean model, Pauline Marere, has won the Miss Pan African queen pageant held over the weekend in Bayelsa, Nigeria. She beat other 24 girls and won US$3 000 in prize money as well as a car, trip to Dubai, scholarship and a movie deal. In a statement on her Facebook page, Marere said: Thank […]
Zimbabwe’s state-owned electricity distributor, grappling with drought and ageing equipment, said on Thursday it will disconnect mines, farms and other users as it looks to recover $77 million in unpaid bills. The southern African nation is experiencing daily power cuts lasting up to 18 hours after a severe drought reduced water levels at the country’s […]
The price of fuel went up again in Zimbabwe on Sunday, October 6, this time by more than 25%, the latest blow in a country battling out-of-control inflation. The Zimbabwe Energy Regulation Authority (ZERA) announced the price of diesel would immediately rise to 16.64 Zimbabwe dollars (about US$1), while gasoline would go up to 14.97 […]
A visiting UN rapporteur has said Zimbabwe needs a dialogue to clear the toxic environment engulfing the air VOA reports. The special UN rapporteur, Mr Clement Voule was on a 10 day trip to Zimbabwe and compiled a report he will present to the UN in June 2020. However, he said the environment in Zimbabwe […]
The daughter of the late former President Robert Mugabe, Bona Mugabe-Chikore says she grew up fearful that their father could fall sick or die at any time as he was elderly. She, however, expressed gratitude that the late national hero lived long enough to see her two children. Addressing mourners at the Mugabe rural home […]
Zimbabwe and Belarus have signed deals worth US$350 million, which are set to transform Zimbabwe into the region’s transport and logistical hub. Two agreements were signed this Tuesday, with six more yet to be finalised. After witnessing the signing ceremony, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the agreements have cemented relations between the two countries. “This has […]
The government has reportedly told the family of the late former president of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe to pay for $2.5 million for catering services provided by Nyaradzo Group for Mugabe’s funeral. Zim Morning Post reports that the government asserts that the family of the former ZANU PF boss contracted Nyaradzo without government approval. An unnamed […]
The government has started the process of constructing the mausoleum where former President Mugabe’s remains will be interred it has emerged. This was revealed by Mr Nick Mangwana who spoke to journalists at the national stadium yesterday when he said designing the shrine for the burial had begun. Mangwana said: I don’t know when the […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that Zimbabwe needs to clear its debt with other creditors for it to start receiving financing from the Bretton Woods institution. Zimbabwe cleared its arrears with the Fund but owes the African Development Bank and the World Bank a combined US$2 billion. Responding to a question by the […]
Zimbabwe’s founding president Roberty Mugabe will be buried on on Sunday, September 15, having passed on last week in Singapore, at the age of 95. Having ruled the Southern African nation for 37 years, until he was ousted by the army in November 2017, Mugabe’s legacy continues to divide opinions at home and abroad. The […]
The United States of America has said that Zimbabwe’s founding leader, the late former president Robert Mugabe played a significant role in liberating the country from white minority rule. In a statement issued by the US the U.S Department of State to extend condolences to Zimbabwe on the passing on of Mugabe, the world economic […]
Former Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe’s body will lie in state at two different stadiums in the capital city for three days, the information minister said Monday, but she did not announce where he would be buried on Sunday. Mugabe, an ex-guerrilla chief who took power in 1980 when the African country shook off white minority […]
Father Fidelis Mukonori who was the spiritual adviser to the late founding leader of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe, has said that he advised both Mugabe and former vice president, Joshua Nkomo to address the Gukurahundi massacres in the public. Mukonori was speaking to Blessed Mhlanga, a senior reporter at The Standard in an exclusive interview. Below […]
Robert Mugabe’s nephew said on Sunday that a delegation was expected to leave Zimbabwe on Monday to collect the hero-turned-despot’s body from Singapore where he died two days ago. Mugabe, a guerilla leader who swept to power after Zimbabwe’s independence from Britain and went on to rule for 37 years, died on Friday, aged 95. […]
A Japanese company has expressed interest in Zimbabwe after singing an MOU(memorandum of understanding) with the government yesterday The Herald reports. Afro Japanese Business Consultant, the Japanese company interested in Zimbabwe is eyeing these sectors. Mthuli Ncube and The President oversaw the signing of the MOU. Speaking after the signing of the MOU, the President […]
Zimbabwe’s ex-leader Robert Mugabe remains hopsitalised in Singapore where he has been receiving medical care for four months, his successor President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Monday (Aug 5). Mnangagwa said in a statement that the 95-year-old Mugabe had been receiving medical care for an undisclosed ailment, and was responding well to treatment. “Founding president and […]
