Month: July 2023
Securico turns 25, rewards top performers
Diversified security solutions provider, Securico held its Annual Awards Day two weeks ago. The company which was formed in 1999 celebrates its silver jubilee (25 years) later this year. It is tradition for the company to recognise its top performers annually. The company’s Managing Director, Dr Divine Ndhlukula thanked the Securico team for sterling performances […]
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Puppets will be rejected by Zimbabwe — President
ZANU PF will collaborate with like-minded parties to create a new democratic world order based on equality and mutual respect with Western puppets standing no chance in the forthcoming August 23 harmonized elections, President Mnangagwa said. Addressing a panel discussion between like-minded political parties, attended by ruling parties from Africa and Russia, the President, who […]
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Cheap imports affect Afdis operations
LISTED spirits and wines producer, African Distillers (Afdis) says its wine volume declined by 13 percent in the first quarter ended 30 June due to competition from cheaper imported brands and reduced consumer traffic. In the period under review, the firm registered 11 percent volume growth above the prior year mainly driven by the Ready-to-Drink […]
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Non-compliant companies use fake NSSA clearance certificates
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has noted with concern the rise of fraudulent activities by some companies who are resorting to using fake clearance certificates which have become mandatory requirements for tendering processes. NSSA, according to law, made the certificate a mandatory requirement as a way of safeguarding the contractors from employing un-insured companies […]
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Price reductions excite consumers
Consumers have said they are happy with the move by millers and retailers to reduce the prices of mealie-meal and flour in response to the strengthening Zimbabwe dollar. The weakening of the local currency last month was cited as a major cost driver, which saw a spike in prices of basic commodities. The tumbling of prices of […]
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‘NGOs must not impose projects on communities’
TRADITIONAL leaders have urged development partners to first consult communities on the kind of development projects they desire instead of imposing priojects. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Gwanda recently, traditional leaders said some of the projects being rolled out by development partners in the district are now white elephants because they were imposed on […]
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Govt policy measures anchoring stability: POSB
THE People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has commended policy measures rolled out by the Government saying the interventions will go a long way towards stabilising the local currency. The measures included the liberalisation of foreign exchange trading, transfer of external payment obligations from the Reserve Bank to the Treasury and increase of the central bank […]
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Renovation for Sakubva Stadium set to be completed next year
THE upgrading of Sakubva Stadium in Mutare will take longer than anticipated amid revelations that the laying of the new turf is only expected to be complete by January next year. The poor state of Sakubva Stadium has robbed Manicaland of Premier League football with Mutare-based Manica Diamonds being forced to play their home matches […]
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Hlungwani itching to make a mark at Netball WC
GEMS centre Beaula Hlungwani is itching to make a mark when she makes her bow in the Netball World Cup that begins tomorrow in Cape Town, South Africa. The 16-team global jamboree is set to burst into life for the first time on African soil tomorrow. Zimbabwe, who are making their second appearance at the […]
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Jones, CAPS Utd part ways
FORMER footballer-turned-administrator Charlie Jones, who quit as CAPS United chief executive officer, says he was leaving the Green Machine with a clear conscience after spending just over a year with the club. The Green Machine confirmed the separation with the club legend yesterday. The former winger decided he was leaving after meeting with club president […]
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