Day: June 2, 2023
Gweru acting town clerk resigns
SUSPENDED Gweru City Council acting town clerk Mr Vakayi Douglas Chikwekwe has resigned and blamed a group of councillors for alleged unethical behaviour that made his tenure difficult. Mr Chikwekwe, who was the council’s substantive chamber secretary, was appointed acting town clerk following the suspension of the town clerk, Ms Elizabeth Gwatipedza. Mr Chikwekwe was […]
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Gutu owns up to trip of shame, sends SOS for stranded teen footballers
WHAT started off as a dream tour to Dubai for aspiring teenage footballers has turned out into a full nightmare after the man behind the trip, Archford Gutu, yesterday owned up to his fault and asked for assistance from home to help repatriate the stranded boys. Eight teenage Zimbabwean footballers are in trouble with the […]
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POSB opens Mutare microfinance service
THE People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB), on Wednesday, commissioned a microfinance service centre in Mutare to improve access to capital by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The microfinance service centre is part of POSB’s drive to enhance financial inclusivity and social impact across the country. The microfinance centre in Mutare will bring convenience to […]
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RBZ clarifies new forex surrender policy
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is set to meet with the Bankers Association of Zimbabwe (BAZ) and Accountant General with a view to map the way forward on the use of foreign exchange from the 25 percent surrender portion of export proceeds. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) RBZ governor, Dr John Mangudya, has said […]
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Zimbabwe joins integrated water project
ZIMBABWE is now part of a four-member state integrated water project dubbed the Limpopo Water Course Commission (LIMCOM), which seeks to uplift living standards of people staying on river basins. The organisation is working in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNPD) and Global Water Partnership Southern Africa in implementing what the four member […]
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Landmark Bill sails through Parliament
The Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Amendment Bill that seeks to punish those who campaign against the country through private correspondence with foreign Governments and harm national interest sailed through the National Assembly yesterday. The Bill, that was passed with some amendments, now awaits transmission to Senate before heading for Presidential assent for it to […]
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‘Opposition leaders free to approach President’
OPPOSITION political party leaders should feel free to approach the Head of State for dialogue directly as opposed to using proxies, the media, and third parties, President Mnangagwa has said. President Mnangagwa, who has kept an open door policy to all Zimbabweans, has established the Political Actors Dialogue Polad platform where he regularly interacts with […]
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Zim reaffirms commitment to boost Malawi relations
ZIMBABWE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen and deepen relations with Malawi which have been running at a relatively low level over the years despite immense opportunities for growth in sectors such as agriculture, mining, energy, manufacturing, tourism, forestry, infrastructure development, pharmaceuticals, higher education, science and technology and innovation space. The two countries yesterday signed […]
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Brazil protests to FIFA over racism against under-20 player
LA PLATA. — The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Wednesday said it has filed a protest with world governing body FIFA after defender Robert Renan was racially abused following a Under-20 World Cup match. Insults were directed at Renan as he left the pitch at the Ciudad de la Plata stadium in Argentina where Brazil […]
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Messi to play last game for PSG on Saturday — Galtier
PARIS. — Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris St Germain against Clermont tomorrow, coach Christophe Galtier said yesterday, as he called on fans to give the Argentina forward a warm send-off at the Parc des Princes. Messi, who has 21 goals and 20 assists for PSG in all competitions this season, moved […]
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