Year: 2023
‘Science and technology can anchor Zim industrialisation’
SCIENCE and technology are critical to the realisation of the country’s industrialisation and modernisation agenda and tertiary institutions like the National University of Science and Technology are pivotal in that endeavour, President Mnangagwa has said. Presiding over the 29th graduation ceremony at NUST in Bulawayo yesterday, the President expressed satisfaction with the infrastructural development impetus […]
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2 996 graduates capped at NUST
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday capped 2 996 graduands at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST), among them, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere who graduated with a PhD in Development Studies. It is Dr Muswere’s second PhD degree and his thesis was titled: “Corporate Governance Practices and Performance of State-owned Enterprises […]
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Cholera cases slow down
NEW cholera cases are now decreasing, especially in Harare, following the implementation of a cocktail of measures by Government as well as better supplies of clean water and medicines, Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora has said. New cases have fallen from a high of 1 744 recorded a fortnight ago to 1 […]
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‘PSC job fair a success’
THE Public Service Commission (PSC) yesterday described its maiden job fair held at the Heritage Village, Liberation City in Harare, as a huge success which laid bare the vast skills that Zimbabweans possess. Graduates under the age of 30 thronged the fair and got an opportunity to interact with the Office of the President and […]
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Vote Zanu PF for continuity: VP Chiwenga
The Second Republic has tremendously delivered on its previous and current electoral promises and, therefore, Zimbabweans must go out in numbers to vote for Zanu PF candidates during the by-elections set for Saturday, Vice President Cde Constantino Chiwenga said yesterday. Zanu PF wanted its people at all tiers of power to ensure that they delivered […]
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First Lady builds school for Bulilima San community
FIRST Lady, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, has fulfilled her promise to build a school for the San community at Sabasi area in Bulilima District in Matabeleland South province where she has sourced resources to kick-start construction works. The project is part of the First Lady’s philanthropic work across the country and in this case, the intervention […]
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Govt pushes for legislative reforms to fight GBV
THE GOVERNMENT is pushing for legislative reforms to fight violence against women and girls, including the criminalisation of sexual activity with a child under the age of 18, a Cabinet minister has said. These efforts are aimed at creating a society where women and girls can live free from the fear of violence and exploitation. […]
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Developing economies need fair, inclusive climate-resilient future
DEVELOPING countries should come up with a comprehensive and integrated approach to addressing the adverse impacts of climate change and ensuring that the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient future is fair, inclusive, and beneficial for all. Developing economies such as Zimbabwe face a disproportionate burden of environmental effects despite contributing less than five percent […]
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‘SeedCo Int stocks enough to meet regional demand’
SeedCo International says it has adequate seed stocks to satisfy demand across markets after the group achieved strong yields and quality seed grains in the 2022 production season. The group, which is incorporated and domiciled in Botswana and listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange and the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, has subsidiaries, associates, and joint […]
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New tax measures critical to drive State programmes
THE taxation measures in the 2024 National Budget Statement last week are designed to raise revenue to support key programmes at a time the Government has limited space for fiscal revenue, the Treasury chief said yesterday. Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube made the remarks at the 2024 National Budget Statement […]
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