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‘Condemnation of Mugabe, by Botswana president Ian Khama is a taboo in African etiquette and diplomacy’-Information, Media and Broadcasting Minister Dr Chris Mushohwe

Posted on September 25, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

THE Government says it has been shocked by the strange behaviour displayed by the President of Botswana Ian Khama who this week chose to throw the tenets of diplomatic etiquette out of the window and publicly criticised President Mugabe. In an interview with the Reuters news agency in Gaborone this week, Mr Khama provocatively insinuated that President Mugabe was now too old and should retire. This is despite the fact that President…

“If they think violence on the streets will win the hearts of Zimbabweans, they are mistaken,”-Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Christopher Mushohwe

Posted on September 20, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

POLICE “must do their job” when faced with violent protests being advocated by opposition political parties and shadowy groups in the country, British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Ms Catriona Laing, said yesterday. She said while the police should be impartial when executing their duties, protestors should know that any democratic country abhorred burning of properties, looting of shops and attacks on innocent people. Ms Laing was speaking after paying a courtesy call on Information, Media and…

Civil servants demand, a black and white statement, by government over annual bonuses and salaries.

Posted on September 15, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

Civil servants yesterday demanded formal communication from the Government assuring them that they will receive their traditional annual bonuses and that their salaries will not be slashed. This follows a statement by Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Christopher Mushohwe, assuring the Government workers that they would receive their salaries, allowances and annual bonuses as usual. Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa had announced in his Mid-Term Fiscal Policy Review statement last…

‘Civil servants will receive their annual bonuses and there will be no reduction of salaries and allowances’- Government

Posted on September 14, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

Government has reassured civil servants that they will receive their traditional annual bonuses and there will be no reduction of their salaries and allowances as announced by Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa last Thursday. Government’s response was triggered by Minister Chinamasa’s announcement, while presenting the Mid-Term Fiscal Policy Review statement, that civil servants’ bonuses would be suspended for two years, while their salaries and allowances would be reduced as part of measures…

Zimbabwe Republic Police name alleged Zimbabwean Cyber ‘terrorists’, Living Across the Diaspora

Posted on August 9, 2016August 14, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

The Government’s probe into cyber terrorism has begun with preliminary investigations pointing to three Zimbabweans based outside the country as originators of subversive and inflammatory messages on social media. The inciting messages, sent mostly via WhatsApp, are aimed at destabilising the country with the ultimate goal of effecting regime change. The three terrorist suspects, according to security sources, are Victor Dube (resident in South Africa), Jeff Judah Hosanna (South Africa) and Tapiwa Marimbe (Australia). The trio —…

‘Government Will Not Allow Media To Broadcast Subversive Information That Incites Violence Or Destablises Zimbabwe’ -Charamba

Posted on July 13, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

The Government will not allow the broadcasting media to transmit subversive information that incites violence or destablise the country, Information, Media and Broadcasting Services permanent secretary, Mr George Charamba, has said. Mr Charamba told our Harare Bureau yesterday that the law was clear on the mandate of players in the broadcasting sector and what was expected of them. Last week, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe issued a similar…

Mugabe Consoles His Late Mbare Cousin ‘ Getrude Karigamombe-Mutaisi’ Family

Posted on July 12, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

President Mugabe yesterday visited the Mutaisi family home in Mbare, Harare, to console them following the death of his cousin, Mrs Getrude Karigamombe-Mutaisi. President Mugabe was accompanied by First Lady Dr Grace Mugabe, and Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Chris Mushohwe. Mrs Mutaisi died yesterday morning at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, after battling cervical cancer for the past year. President Mugabe described Mrs Mutaisi as a principled and hardworking woman. “Mwana ange akatwasanuka patsika dzake,” said…

‘National Vendors’ Union Of Zimbabwe (Navuz) Chairperson Stern Zvorwadza Has Handed Himself Over To Police’

Posted on July 9, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

National Vendors’ Union of Zimbabwe (Navuz) chairperson Stern Zvorwadza has handed himself over to the police following reports that he was wanted for his involvement in demonstrations held countrywide this week. His lawyer, Obey Shava of Mbidzo, Muchadehama and Makoni Legal Practitioners, confirmed Zvorwadza presented himself to the police yesterday. “He was today (yesterday) summoned to the police for his involvement with the masses who demonstrated this week. It is surprising why my client…

US Gvt Urged To Influence Bretton Woods Institutions To Block New Lending To Zimbabwe

Posted on February 2, 2016February 2, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

Government has castigated the United States for meddling in Zimbabwe’s internal affairs in a way that seeks to weaken the country’s sovereign status and reverse its successful land reform programme.This was after the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations chairman Mr Bob Corker wrote a letter to that country’s secretary for Treasury Mr Jacob Lew on January 28, 2016 urging the US government to use its influence at the Bretton Woods institutions to block any…

Warning:-Hands off Security Sector Issues, Security forces, Succession & Commander-in-Chief Defence Forces!

Posted on December 25, 2015 by newzimbabwevision

Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Christopher Mushohwe , yesterday said journalists should not meddle in security sector issues, urging them to appreciate the peace and freedom the forces ensure in the country. Officiating at the Herald editorial end-of-year party at Meikles hotel in Harare yesterday, Dr Mushohwe said some journalists were losing their way by treading into sensitive security sector matters. “Some of the media houses seem not to understand which…