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Finance ministry should seriously consider health sector

A strong health system is a prerequisite for sound economic development.

By Marisa Johannes Dec. 1, 2024

Finance ministry should seriously consider health sector

Ncube urged to prioritise solution for Bulawayo water crisis

They complained that a number of planned water infrastructure projects have failed to take off, stalled or are moving at a slow pace due to funding challenges.

By Sharon Sibindi Nov. 10, 2024

Ncube urged to prioritise solution for Bulawayo water crisis

Shangani Rural District Hospital in shambles

The hospital is situated in Matabeleland South’s Insiza district. This publication was informed that bodies of the deceased are taken to as far as Bulawayo and Gweru because there is no mortuary.

By Sharon Sibindi Feb. 18, 2024

Shangani Rural District Hospital in shambles

So much for a growing economy!

Each time Ncube opens his mouth to speak about Zimbabwe’s economic performance, he boasts of robust growth which, however, has no supporting evidence on the ground.

By Newsday Feb. 17, 2024

Minister grilled over late payment of farmers

Ncube said Treasury had plans to cover late payment for grain deliveries and acknowledged that inflation was eroding their dues.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Feb. 16, 2024

Minister grilled over late payment of farmers

Feature: Ncube’s policy missteps costing the economy

He said some of the prices that went up on announcement of the budget will not come down now that the minister is reversing tax increases.

By Mthandazo Nyoni and Blessed Ndlovu Jan. 12, 2024

Feature: Ncube’s policy missteps costing the economy

Zim burns US$8,4 billion on imports

This year, the current account surplus is projected to narrow to US$204,5 million, reflecting a wider trade deficit as imports accelerate at a faster pace than exports.

By Mthandazo Nyoni Jan. 12, 2024

Truth shall set us free

To clearly bring our bone of contention to the fore we will wind back five years to 2019 for some context.

By Newsday Jan. 8, 2024

MPs: Whose interests are they serving?

MPs are already demonstrating an appetite of an ocean by asking for Toyota Land Cruiser vehicles in an economy that is highly informalised and unbanked.

By Nicholas Aribino Dec. 27, 2023