LOCAL NEWS

by Derick Tsimba

Fifteen million has been set aside for tourism projects in Zimbabwe’s 10 Provinces, the Minister of Tourism has said.

by Staff reporter

MDC Alliance leader, Nelson Chamisa has directed all legislators in his party to contribute a monthly subscription of $100 each for the sustenance of the party.

by Bruce Zvandasara

Despite media reports that MDC leader, Nelson Chamisa does not want any post in Government other than the Presidency, impeccable sources within the party have revealed that their leader now wants any post in Government should President Emmerson Mnangagwa extends an olive branch to him.

President Mnangagwa has indicated that he would adopt the Commonwealth Parliamentary democracy which officially recognizes opposition leader in Parliament. Despite President Mnangagwa’s democratic gesture, Chamisa spurned the gesture.

He has been going around telling his supporters that he was not voted to be the opposition leader in Parliament but to go to State House (President’s residence). Unfortunately, Chamisa did not realize that the post was not created for him per se, but for future ages to come.

Inside sources within Chamisa’s camp have revealed that there are divisions within the MDC National Standing Committee over the party’s position regarding coalition Government. Chamisa’s blue eyed boys, who are pushing for Chamisa’s uncontested presidency in the much hyped congress, are pushing their leader to join the GNU where they want him to demand the post of Prime Minister.

Among those in this school of thought include MDC Vice President Morgan Komichi, National Organising Secretary Amos Chibaya, National Deputy Treasury Charlton Hwende and National Secretary for Elections Murisi Zwizwai.

It is believed that this camp hope to get some ministerial positions once the party joins the GNU, more so with their closeness to Chamisa.

Chamisa is on record setting conditions for negotiation with President Mnangagwa and sources have revealed that he wants the Ministry of Home Affairs, Finance, Foreign Affairs and three other ministries which he wants to award to his blue eyed boys.

On the other hand, MDC Vice President Professor Welshman Ncube, National Chair Thabitha Khumalo and Deputy Chair Tendai Biti belong to the other school of thought which is against the formation of a GNU. This camp wants the party to forge ahead with mass protests to force the president to step down.

by Derick Tsimba

Zimbabwe is on the verge of economic success following intervention by Government to reform the economy through stabilising its currency.

by Christopher Makaza.

Zimbabwe Cross Border Traders Association (ZCTA) has urged the Government to urgently consider the suspension of Statutory Instrument 64 (SI64) in an effort to address current commodity shortages and price hikes.

by Derick Tsimba

Government is being represented by the Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality, Hon Prisca Mupfumira, in London at the global illegal wildlife trade conference, a symposium that provides an opportunity for Zimbabwe to continue engaging the international community.

by Bruce Zvandasara

A whistle-blower who is assisting in the on-going investigations into the alleged corruption activities in Zesa had his wife kidnapped by unknown assailants on Wednesday afternoon.

by Gift Mashoko

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions’ (ZCTU) much hyped demonstration against the 2% tax introduced by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube.

by Zivanai Dhewa

People from all walks of life have welcomed efforts by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development,  Professor Mthuli Ncube, to ensure that people regain their confidence in the banking sector by putting in place measures that ensure a 1:1 rate with the US$ is maintained.

by Gift Mashoko

Citizens have received the tumbling of parallel market rates yesterday with much joy after they had sky-rocketed in the past week to 1:5.