Day: July 3, 2023
Nakamba pays courtesy call on President Mnangagwa
ZIMBABWE international Marvelous Nakamba yesterday took time off his off-season schedule and paid a courtesy call on President Mnangagwa. Images of the midfielder handing the President a souvenir of his Luton Town replica jersey dominated the local social media platforms late yesterday. Zanu-PF Deputy Secretary for Security in the Politburo Tendai Chirau confirmed the […]
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Govt infrastructural projects lay solid basis for growth
THE Government’s decision to prioritise investments in key infrastructural projects, since its inception in 2017, will transform the economy and lives of many ordinary citizens, industry experts say. The Second Republic, led by President Mnangagwa, has invested significantly in infrastructural development as a key enabler to economic transformation, despite limited access to external lines of […]
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Lafarge doubles milling capacity per annum
CEMENT manufacturing firm, Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe Limited has said assessments by management have indicated that it is a going concern as there are no material uncertainties related to events and conditions prevailing within the country’s economic environment that could cast significant doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern. It noted that various […]
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Zanu PF election juggernaut descends on Mbare
The ruling Zanu PF party election campaign juggernaut will this morning descend on Mbare, where Vice President and Second Secretary Dr Constantino Chiwenga is expected to address a rally at the Mbare Netball Complex. Zimbabwe is due to hold harmonised elections on August 23 with pollsters tipping the revolutionary party and its Presidential candidate, President […]
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France to shut internet services to control riots
The French government decided to shut down internet service in certain areas amid riots turned violent to prevent the spread of false information. Police officials quoting France Interior Ministry said the ban on social media is to secure the life and property of the citizens. The French Police said landline and mobile service will be […]
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Consumers welcome Zim-dollar strengthening
THE continuous decline of the exchange rate has come as a great relief to consumers bringing hope that prices for basic commodities will follow the same trajectory. Following the recent macro-economic policies, which were put in place by the Government in May, the Zimbabwean dollar has been steadily regaining its value. At the wholesale forex […]
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We don’t want Kasukuwere here: Mt Darwin
CHARITY begins at home, but for Mr Saviour Kasukuwere it seems to reside on social media and nowhere else. It is for that reason that he is seemingly not welcome in Mt Darwin, his home area where villagers recently took up placards, demonstrating against his return. A return some found rather comical, as they asked, […]
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Mr Bones plunged into mourning following death of another band member
RHUMBA ace Mxolisi “Mr Bones” Ndlovu is mourning his band member, Malimo “Malume” Sibanda who is said to have poisoned himself and died following family issues. He was 32. A distressed Mr Bones who is usually forthcoming to the media took almost a week to open up about this. The death (on June 23) came […]
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Econet Victoria Falls Marathon 2023 roars into life
The 15th edition of the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon is set to roar into life today (Sunday, July 2, 2023) in the scenic tourism destination of Victoria Falls. Organizers say the marathon, now widely recognized at the number 1 marathon in Africa, has attracted over 5 000 runners and tourists to the event this year. […]
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Role of church immeasurable: VP
Churches play an immeasurable role in Zimbabwe’s national education system and general human capital development and Government appreciates this role, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said. VP Chiwenga said this at the 60th anniversary celebrations for St Ignatius College on the eastern edge of Harare yesterday. St Ignatius is a Catholic school belonging to […]
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