A 2019 report by the African Development Bank (AfDB) pointed out that Zimbabwe needs over $34 billion in the next 10 years to upgrade its infrastructure to achieve sustainable levels of economic growth.
An ANC official and senior medical officer for Limpopo province spews Nazistic and hypernationalistic sentiments that go beyond the ideals of the medical profession against a stricken patient waiting to receive medical attention simply because the patient is Zimbabwean.
The increase in Reserve Money was primarily driven by growth in required reserves by ZW$351,88 million and an increase of currency issued by ZW$121,51 million.
This U-turn came as a surprise because he and his cohort in the opposition are credited with calling for their imposition.
Why the elite seek medication abroad is because the public health system is in the intensive care unit.
Residents are now relying on borehole water and even the President of Zimbabwe has introduced what is now called the Presidential Borehole Scheme, whose role is to provide borehole water for both urban and rural communities.
Time management is the ability to use the time available to get things done when they should be done. To be effective, time must be used to accomplish what must be done in the time available (Mosley DC, Megginson LC, & Pietri PH (1997) (Supervisor Management: The Art of Empowering and Developing People).
What is heartbreaking about these revelations — if true — is that Gokwe Nembudziya is one of the poorest districts in the country.
It is this absence of a sound currency in Zimbabwe that has reversed all the post-independence gains leading to regressive economic development characterised by poor health systems, human capital export, high unemployment and extreme poverty.
That’s how Darya Dugina, who was killed last Saturday (August 20) evening outside Moscow by a car bomb, described herself last May in an interview with an obscure far-right Breton website, Breizh-info.com.
It was absolutely sentimental, a sort of reunion with the extended family that I treasure. I enjoyed the Methodist Church in Zimbabwe hymns and dances; oh what nostalgia!
THERE is an uproar among the people after the country’s patriotic electoral commission decided it was tired of poor candidates running for office.
SINCE 1980, the Zimbabwean government has formulated a plethora of economic policies in a bid to ameliorate economic performance and improve the standard of living of its citizens.
This is the second fastest pace of depreciation between a range of 100 points so far this year.
At least 200 000 Zimbabweans are directly affected. Such a number is too high and significant and calls for other stakeholders to see how they can assist and support alleviate the situation.
In 2021, Transparency International released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), which examines perceived levels of public sector corruption.
“NOW I’m the villain in your history. I was too young and blind to see. I should have known. I should have known the world was wide enough for both Hamilton and me. The world was wide enough for both Hamilton and me.”
In today’s fast-paced and demanding business environment, success is often about who you know, not what you know. Interpersonal skills are essential to building relationships and getting things done—they can be equally important regardless of your role or level in an organisation. Whether you’re working with colleagues, customers, or vendors, your ability to communicate effectively, understand others’ points of view, and empathise when appropriate can help you achieve your goals.
Rights activists fear Zimbabwe has taken a downward trajectory in terms of civil liberties and constitutional rights since President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over power from the late president Robert Mugabe following a military-assisted intervention in November 2017.
I am a person who believes in making lemonade always, with life’s lemons. Therefore, now would be the ideal time for Small to Medium Enterprises to start looking at reporting. What better time to learn when there are challenges? One is essentially trained in an environment that is tougher than what they are likely to experience for the rest of their existence.
This attack, together with that of Shinzo Abe of Japan, proves that security of controversial and prominent personalities ought not to be taken for granted. It is out of crass incompetence and lack of attention to detail to have one fooling himself that “he is loved” and hence will not in any way face the risk of an assassination attempt.
In China, all traditional festivals are narrated as fairy tales and everybody knows the romantic story of Qixi. In the Han Dynasty, about 2000 years ago, there was a poor orphaned herdsman, Niu Lang, and the “weaving” fairy (Zhi Nyu in Chinese), the youngest daughter of the Jade emperor of Heaven (god in Chinese myth).
The continent faces an arduous period ahead as global inflation driven by the Russia-Ukraine conflict weighs on the sombre food and energy outlook. We outline three main events below that have battered the economy throughout 2022, and economic implications on global trade.
Positions in government departments, ministries, parastatals and other state agencies are brimming with fathers, mothers, grandmothers and their clans, which compromises adherence to regulations because every senior official wants to protect their cronies to help them continue looting through various self-enriching schemes designed to perpetuate high level plunder.
The water crisis is only a microcosm of Zimbabwe’s malaise. Years of mismanagement under former president Robert Mugabe, who ruled for 37 years until he was ousted in 2017, left the economy in tatters.
“People are suffering out there and our structures are empty. People have lost confidence in the party because they feel neglected,” the man said, adding that the country’s previous owner, Robert Mugabe, did a better job of lying to the masses.
Lauren Meiring of Stellenbosch University (SU) recently obtained her doctorate in electronic engineering at SU. Her thesis, titled Co-operative collision avoidance strategies for unmanned aerial vehicles, focuses on possible ways to avoid collisions between UAVs.
Inadequate social cohesive activities have left young people feeling alienated, disempowered and excluded, thereby reducing productive civic engagement. Thus, disenfranchisement is a stimulus for low voter turnout and social exclusion.
Firstly, it is important to identify the equipment that is necessary to have at the farm and this includes a tractor, a plough, a reaper, a disc harrow, a planter, a vicon sprayer and a trailer.
A quick look around Zimbabwe’s media terrain will show that men are at the helm of power. They are leading in this sector. This has many dynamics but the greatest is that if men lead the spaces where stories are told, this means that they will tell even women’s stories from their perspective.
The pace of decline per week has since doubled since May and has maintained a relatively stable decline since then. Overall, this is a no rosy picture to paint, but there is more to the trend than meets the eye.
Over the years, the issue of touts has made headlines. On October 3, 2017, Mathias Gore’s family was plunged into mourning when their breadwinner died after being assaulted by touts near the Roadport International Terminus in Harare while trying to board a bus to Mutare en route to Mozambique.
There has been a good vaccination uptake of the world’s population, border restrictions being lifted and in many jurisdictions a sense that governments are beginning g to win that battle against Covid by keeping it under control.
The implication is that some careless Russian smoker tossed away his cigarette butt and caused a fire that set off explosions. That’s hardly a testimonial to the discipline of the Russian air force’s ground crews, but it’s better than admitting that Ukrainian missiles have reached 225km behind Russian lines to destroy a whole squadron of Russian fighters.
Government has been facing challenges to pacify its restive workers, who are frequently demanding a review of their working conditions as earnings are being eroded by inflation, which shot up to 256,9% last month. Business reporter Freeman Makopa (FM) caught up with Labour and Social Welfare minister Paul Mavima (PM, pictured) to discuss various issues, […]
The “chicken bus”, as it is popularly known in Zimbabwe, is back on the road. The bus that suffered technological obsolescence years back is once again on the road threatening the safety of both the commuters and the natural capital due to poor maintenance and excessive emissions.
A modern economy cannot rely on producing raw materials without serious value addition as such an economy would be exposed to the vagaries of commodity price volatility, which impacts negatively on the country’s currency.
Zimbabwe has had five censuses since Independence in 1980. The country’s population has almost doubled in the space of four decades, from 7,9 million to 15,1 million.
THERE are some cars that will always be on our roads. They will defy age. The 2005 Toyota Rav4 is one of them because of its reliability and resale value. Pros: Outstanding driving position Numerous security features Reliability and refinement of Toyota Cons: Comfort in the backseat Occasionally bumpy ride Limited ability to tow I […]
Without a shadow of doubt, the use of fossil fuels like coal and crude oil now demands much consideration, necessitating a diversification of the energy mix through promotion of other sources of energy, such as methane. In December 2015, in response to the devastating effects of global warming, 196 nations and territories, signed an international pact that would be known as The Paris Agreement- a landmark in the multilateral climate change process. This was followed up by regional supportive regulatory frameworks, buttressed by key policies, such as the “carbon (CO2) emissions standards” and zero-emission vehicle – (ZEV) mandates.
And the best way to do that is to ask the right questions. Most interviewers will allow you to ask questions when they are done with their questions. Do not squander that opportunity. Prepare a list of “what questions to ask in a job interview”.
As such, it also measures the income earned from that production, or the total amount spent on final goods and services (less imports). GDP in Zimbabwe for example is estimated to be around US$23,5 billion (Trading Economics).
Zimbabwe heads to elections in 2023 and commentary in the country has been focused on what has been achieved in other countries and what could be learnt. In Malawi, Chakwera was contesting against incumbent Peter Mutharika. The incumbent was accused of rigging the elections and the courts annulled those results.
Mangudya’s presentation comes at the backdrop of a debilitating liquidity crunch, foreign currency shortages, currency volatility and runaway inflation which has soared to 256,9% in July this year, up from 56,37% during the same period last year.
In recent weeks, and the Zimbabwe Independent has reported on this, there has been a dogfight between government and environmentalists over the proposed construction of hotels and other recreational facilities right at the heart of the rainforest. A golf course has been proposed too.
As I have argued before, devolution of power is not an end itself, but a vital means to facilitating economic and social transformation. It is worrying that devolution of power has become the sole domain of political parties, civil society and local authorities and has been viewed as a tool of political contestation and not economic development.
At the same time, Zimbabwe often lacks the necessary start-up funding that start-ups from other parts of the continent seem to have enjoyed in recent years owing to its perennial macro-economic environment, a hostile investor climate and a negative investor perception among others.
The only sector that has suffered the most is the business community. History will tell you that it is the black government that was behind the death of Olivine, Willowvale Motor Industries, Cottco, NRZ, Barbican, just to name a few. We do not want the same to happen to the last surviving listed, large-to-small enterprises or any other business that is operating in Zimbabwe.
WHEN confronted with a consistently underperforming and depreciating currency, it is imperative to review the balance of payment position, which looks at imports and exports and the resultant difference. A fiat/paper currency, as opposed to a Gold Standard backed by gold, means its impacted by various factors including inflation, interest rates, investor confidence and the […]
Due to high population density, urban areas consume the most energy and have the highest amounts of greenhouse gas emissions. Cities should be well-positioned to show leadership in the clean energy transition. This can achieve significant benefits through the early adoption of policies aimed at achieving climate neutrality, as the fight against climate change increasingly involves the deployment of solutions at all levels and citizen participation.