Month: June 2023
Civil servants welcome Government move on salaries
CIVIL servants have welcomed Government’s proposed salary increment to be tabled “imminently” amid indications that the forex component will be increased by US$100 to US$150. The new offer is likely to be tabled during this week’s National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) meeting that brings together the Government and worker representatives. Public Service, Labour and Social […]
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Advantage Zim in Super Sixes . . . Williams shine in milestone win over US
ALL-ROUNDER Sean Williams was in devastating form yesterday as Zimbabwe registered the second biggest victory in ODI cricket history following a massive 304 runs demolition of US in the last Group A game of the ICC World Cup Qualifier at Harare Sports Club. The all-rounder, who led the side top battle as stand-in captain, was […]
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Zimbabwe crush USA…President congratulates Chevrons after record breaking win
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday praised the Zimbabwe Cricket national team for their excellent performance after a record breaking 304 runs win against the United States of America (USA) at Harare Sports Club and urged Bulawayo residents to come in their numbers to support the team. Overjoyed by Chevrons’ performance in the Group Stages of the 2023 […]
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President to address high level summit
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa is expected to address the Africa Union Summit on the conflict in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo this afternoon in his capacity as Chairman of the AU Peace and Security Council. He arrived here yesterday ahead of today’s High Level Quadripartite meeting of the Southern African Development Community, the East African Community, the […]
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PSL action returns
Premier Soccer League (PSL) action returns this Saturday after a three-week break, with CAPS United now using Barbourfields Stadium as their home ground. According to fixtures released by the PSL this Monday, the Battle of the Cities between giants CAPS United and Highlanders which was initially set for the National Sports Stadium three weeks ago […]
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The return of the driver of the year competition
The Mashonaland driver of the year competition returned with a bang after a four year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Hosted by the Traffic Safety council (TSC) at the giant National Sports Stadium the competition two weeks ago the event attracted drivers of various categories who took time to showcase their skills on the […]
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Zimplats to build sulphuric acid plant
Michael Tome Business Reporter ZIMBABWE Platinum Mines (Zimplats) says it is investing towards the establishment of a wet acid plant, which will produce sulphuric acid, a key input in phosphate fertiliser production, as part of the group’s planned US$1,8 billion capital expenditure programme. The plant is expected to produce about 100 kilotonnes of sulphuric acid […]
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Govt directs corporates to pay 50% forex income tax obligation in local currency
In a move meant to promote the use of the local currency, government has directed corporates to pay 50% of their income tax second quarter Quarterly Payment Date (QPD) in local currency. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development advised the public in statement. “In this regard and to further promote the use of the […]
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Government sets up system to instil high performance in civil service
GOVERNMENT has established a Public Service Academy aimed at enhancing skills, engender a positive attitude, inspire patriotism, and inculcate a culture of high performance in the public service as part of efforts to revamp its human capital development architecture. This was revealed by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Professor Paul Mavima […]
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President Mnangagwa leaves no one behind
INDEED Zanu-PF is a colossal party. Mutema High School in the serene environs of Chipinge District in Manicaland was the venue. To many people, the Mutema area of Chipinge is associated with the thriving irrigation scheme. This is the land of horticulture produce almost all year round. Cheap tomatoes and onions are the most popular […]
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