US visa restrictions force some African contestants out of Miss Universe competition

US visa restrictions force some African contestants out of Miss Universe competition

Representatives from Zambia and the Republic of Congo have withdrawn from the pageant, which takes place this month in the U.S. territory, after failing to secure visas. Contestants from South Sudan and Zimbabwe are still awaiting theirs.

Zimbabwe pledges mining reforms amid public outcry

Zimbabwe pledges mining reforms amid public outcry

Once-green hills outside Zimbabwe’s mining town of Shurugwi have been transformed into barren slopes, pockmarked by open pits dug by Chinese-owned Zimbabwe Chenxi Investments, which lists the son of Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa as chairman.

New currency for Zimbabwe taking next step

New currency for Zimbabwe taking next step

Zimbabwe is taking steps to rebuild its domestic bond market after stabilising the gold-backed ZiG currency and bringing inflation down to single digits following years of economic turmoil.

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BILL WATCH 46/2026

How reserved judgements can be weaponized to subvert justice

How reserved judgements can be weaponized to subvert justice

When justice is delayed, it is effectively denied.

11.11.2010 5:47

Lupane councillors reject Zanu (PF) bribe

Lupane councillors reject Zanu (PF) bribe
bribe_cartoon.jpegLUPANE - With the help of Zanu (PF) Arthur Mutambaras MDC has been accused of trying to...
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11.11.2010 5:37

Zimbabwe Vigil Diary November 6, 2010

vigil_novLONDON - The release of a UN...
10.11.2010 20:49

What to do with all the rubbish?

Zimbabwe's politically engineered economic downturn has resulted in a severe collapse of solid waste management in...
10.11.2010 19:52

Colonel awarded three vehicles in massive exit deal

HARARE - Business class airfares and holiday spending money, suits, medical insurance, security and even club...
10.11.2010 19:09

Young Sables big mission

HARARE - The national Under-20 rugby teams management and coaching staff are planning for a big...
10.11.2010 19:00

What is the Rule of Law?

HARARE The current Constitution states that public officers owe a duty to everyone in Zimbabwe...
10.11.2010 19:00

Headmen earn US$20

HARARE Headmen across the country are earning a miserly US$20 a month, it has been...
10.11.2010 18:54

BYO looks at gender budgeting

BULAWAYO - The City Council here has embarked on a programme to tailor its budget to...
10.11.2010 18:47

Man in court for insulting Mugabe

KAROI A man here who is facing charges of insulting President Robert Mugabe was yesterday...
10.11.2010 18:20

Zanu (PF) battle lines drawn

HARARE - Battle lines have been drawn between rival Zanu (PF) factions ahead of what political...
10.11.2010 18:15

EU gives millions for land audit

european_unionHARARE - The European Union is giving...
10.11.2010 18:00

Committing journalism

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10.11.2010 17:57

Govt should engage locals

CHIPINGE The Zimbabwe government of national unity should reintroduce the concept of involving communities in...

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