Month: July 2023
Dairibord Holdings records volume growth
DAIRIBORD Holdings Limited says despite the turbulent operating environment experienced in 2022, the group recorded volume growth compared to the prior year underpinned by diversification thrust and implementing affordable pricing models The firm said extended lead times throughout supply chains, delays in payment from the foreign currency auction system and increased labour costs exerted pressure […]
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First Lady escalates campaign against child marriages, GBV . . . rolls out training, empowerment programme in Rushinga
FIRST Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa says women should fully embrace the skills development programme she is rolling out through her Angel of Hope Foundation countrywide to earn income and desist from marrying off children at tender ages as this largely affects their future and capacity to realise their full potential. Speaking at a meeting with […]
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ZEC responds to CCC court challenge
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) filed opposing papers in the matter in which 10 disgruntled Citizens for Coalition Change (CCC) members are challenging the electoral body’s decision to refuse them to file nomination papers for the candidature of Bulawayo Provincial Council. Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) The CCC members argue that they were unlawfully denied an […]
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Hospitals get air ambulance training
Officials from the Ministry of Health and Child Care yesterday, begun receiving user training for the 12 air ambulances that Government bought from Russia ahead of their deployment and distribution among the country’s 10 provinces. The ambulances were procured from Russia and were unveiled at a colourful ceremony by President Mnangagwa at an event that […]
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AU lauds peaceful environment ahead of polls
A JOINT African Union (AU) and COMESA team which is in the country on a pre-election assessment mission has commended Zimbabwe for the prevailing peace and tranquillity ahead of election day on August 23. This comes as the Second Republic, led by President Mnangagwa, has made it abundantly clear that there is no room for […]
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2nd Republic policies bearing fruit
Concerted measures by the Government to support industry, including macro-economic stability, have seen positive performances being recorded in the manufacturing sector resulting in increased exports, a rise in capacity utilisation and volumes of locally produced goods, as the Second Republic walks its talk of modernising and industrialising the economy. Through the “Zimbabwe is open for […]
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Billing of rates and services exclusively in foreign currency illegal, Treasury
The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube has reprimanded government agencies and local authorities who are charging for their services exclusively in foreign currency in total defiance of the directive to charge for services in local currency. Professor Ncube issued a statement this Tuesday. “On the 29th of May 2023, Government directed […]
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African Sun sponsors Vic Falls Anti-Poaching Unit
Staff Writer Zimbabwe’s leading hotel investment company, African Sun Limited has donated US$21 000 to support the efforts of the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFPAU), a local organization that is focused on the conservation of wildlife and natural resources. According to Afsun’s Head of Marketing PR and Innovation Charleen Mtezo, the US$21 000 sponsorship caters […]
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Roman Catholic churches raided 20 times
ROMAN Catholic churches and schools in Bulawayo and Matabeleland South provinces have been hit by a streak of armed robberies. The latest occurred at the weekend when the suspects pounced on the church’s Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Pumula South suburb and went away with over US$6 000. The raid occurred shortly after midnight […]
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ZimPraise to unite Africa through music
Multi-award winning interdenominational group, ZimPraise Choir, has said the aim of the group’s AfriPraise project is to unite Africa through music and art. The AfriPraise tour is scheduled for August 5 at Gaumont State Theatre in the United Kingdom and will see more than 10 local and regional gospel musicians performing. These include ZimPraise Choir, […]
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