Last week there was news that bread suppliers were pushing for 1 loaf of bread to sell for $4, well it looks like the bakers have finally hiked prices for their bread, but not to that figure. In a letter dated 26/10/2018 Lobels Bakeries notifies OK Supermarket of an increase in the price of bread.… Continue reading Bread Price goes up to $2.20 per loaf from tomorrow
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Zimbabwe named 3rd Best Destination in the World to Visit in 2019
Though the country might be going through a lot of economic challenges of late. Here is something to put a smile of every Zimbo’s face. Zimbabwe has just been named the 3rd best destination to visit in 2019, on Lonely Planet’s website. What is unique is that Zimbabwe is the only country in the top… Continue reading Zimbabwe named 3rd Best Destination in the World to Visit in 2019
Lumumba officially fired from Communications Taskforce by Minister Mthuli Ncube
The Minister of Finance, Prof Mthuli Ncube has formally terminated Acie Lumumba’s employment contract just 3 days after hiring him to run the ministry’s ‘Communications Taskforce’ following backlash from the public and government officials. In the termination letter (below) Prof Mthuli Ncube indicated that “New information has come to light over the appropriateness of the… Continue reading Lumumba officially fired from Communications Taskforce by Minister Mthuli Ncube
Breaking: Government has temporarily amended SI 122 to allow Companies / Individuals to import goods without licences
The government of Zimbabwe has temporarily amended Statutory Instrument 122 of 2017 to allow unlicensed companies and individuals to import goods that are in short supply in the country, owing to the recent price hikes and food shortages. Part of the goods that individuals and companies can now bring in include baked beans, body creams,… Continue reading Breaking: Government has temporarily amended SI 122 to allow Companies / Individuals to import goods without licences
2% Tax must be reversed says Chamisa
President of the MDC Alliance, Nelson Chamisa has called on the government to reverse the 2% tax introduced by Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube. Mr Chamisa was speaking at a Press conference at Morgan Richard Tsvangirai House on Tuesday 23 October 2018. The opposition leader blamed the current economic crisis on lack of leadership, fiscal indiscipline… Continue reading 2% Tax must be reversed says Chamisa
Trevor Ncube and Deputy Minister Mutodi have finally ended their Fight!
For the past few days the new Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity and Brodcasting services Energy Mutodi and newspaper mogul Trevor Ncube have been fighting on Twitter, this comes after a group of thugs burned Alpha Media Holdings (AMH) newspapers on the streets of Harare, after the company hiked prices for its publications, which resulted… Continue reading Trevor Ncube and Deputy Minister Mutodi have finally ended their Fight!
Deputy Minister Energy Mutodi threatens Trevor Ncube and Alpha Media Holdings
Deputy Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Hon Energy Mutodi has publicly launched a scathing attack on Trevor Ncube and his Alpha Media Holdings Empire. Writing on his Twitter Profile the Deputy Minister had this to say; If Trevor Ncube continues with his thoughtless rants against licensing authorities, gvt will be forced to instruct… Continue reading Deputy Minister Energy Mutodi threatens Trevor Ncube and Alpha Media Holdings
Breaking: ZCTU Demo Thwarted by Police…President Arrested!
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) President Peter Mutasa was today arrested, alongside other ZCTU members after going ahead with a demonstration without clearance from the police. ZCTU had planned to demonstrate against the move by Finance minister Pro Mthuli Ncube to introduce a 2% tax on all electronic money transactions, which amongst other… Continue reading Breaking: ZCTU Demo Thwarted by Police…President Arrested!
Maud Chifamba graduates with Master of Accountancy Degree at 20 years of age
Whilst the average person will at 20 years of age still be choosing which degree programme to study, Maud Chifamba the Zimbabwean genius has graduated from the University of Zimbabwe with a Masters Degree on Accounting with Merit by the way. Maud who is also one of TelOne’s brand ambassadors, enrolled for university at only… Continue reading Maud Chifamba graduates with Master of Accountancy Degree at 20 years of age
We have not hiked cooking oil prices: Pure Drop
Surface Wilmar the manufacturers of Pure Drop cooking oil have distanced themselves from cooking oil price hikes in a statement released. Their recommended retail price for cooking oil remains at $3.70. The Surface Wilmar factory have enough stocks to meet the national demand, Pure Drop has put the blame on individuals and companies bent on… Continue reading We have not hiked cooking oil prices: Pure Drop
We are Back to Old Zimbabwe: Eddie Cross
SOMETIMES it’s nice to be right, that does not often happen, but in this case I am sorry that those of us who had said we are headed for trouble, were right. I am referring to the first statement by our new super star Minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube. Ncube is a slim, young (by… Continue reading We are Back to Old Zimbabwe: Eddie Cross
Video: Air Zimbabwe – The World’s Most Dangerous Airline?
Aviation Vlogger Sam Chui recently visited Zimbabwe, and had an opportunity to fly Air Zimbabwe and he shares his thoughts on this 13 minute video.
DOWNLOAD: Zimbabwe Fiscal Policy Statement Issued on 1 October 2018 (PDF)
Zimbabwean Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube, delivered his fiscal policy statement or what he calls Fiscal measures for recersing fiscal dis-equilibrium on the 1st of October 2018 for 2018. You can download the full statement in PDF below: DOWNLOAD 2018 Fiscal Measures PDF
DOWNLOAD: Monetary Policy Statement Issued on 1 October 2018 by Dr John Mangudya (PDF)
Dr John Mangudya, Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe delivered his monetory policy statement for 2018. Issued on the 1st of October 2018. You can download the PDF below: DOWNLOAD 2018 Monetary Policy Statement
TelOne Introduces Night Browsing Packages
TelOne one of the country’s leading telecommunications and fixed line providers has just announced the introduction of new internet packages known as Night Browsing packages. Night browsing packages will allow TelOne subscribers to browse the internet from 11pm to 5am with the data that is allocated for that period, depending on the packages they opt… Continue reading TelOne Introduces Night Browsing Packages