Month: July 2023
New era beckons for NRZ…US$115m loan to procure new locomotives, wagons
A NEW era is beckoning for the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), which is expected to tap into a US$115 million line of credit negotiated by the Government towards procurement of new locomotives and wagons to boost the company’s freight capacity to meet the growing economic needs. The revitalisation of the NRZ is expected to […]
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Shun division, hatred, anger and malice — President
Zimbabweans should reject the spirit of division, hatred, anger and malice, and instead safeguard the peace, unity and love prevailing in the country ahead of the fast approaching harmonised elections, President Mnangagwa has said. The Head of State implored all political leaders and actors to promote peace and tranquillity as the country nears election day, […]
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Zanu-PF promises to stop opposition rot in cities
ZANU-PF will put in place measures to clean the rot in towns and cities brought about by incompetent opposition councillors who have been in charge of urban councils since 2000, Vice-President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said. VP Chiwenga said this yesterday at a rally in Stoneridge, Harare South Constituency, held to drum up support for […]
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Zim has nothing to hide, Govt tells election observers
Zimbabwe has nothing to hide in its conduct of elections and welcomes all observer missions and diplomats to observe the forthcoming polls slated for August 23 and make their recommendations in an impartial manner, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Dr Frederick Shava said yesterday. Dr Shava said this while briefing foreign observer missions and […]
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President launches Zim Afro T10
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday said the hosting of the historic Zim Afro T10 on Zimbabwean soil for the first time was a step in the right direction as it fits into Government’s thrust to remodel the sport and recreation sector into a multi-million-dollar industry, in line with the National Sport and Recreation Policy and the quest […]
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Huge crowd for Croco Ford ‘Show and Tell Event’
Staff Writer Croco Ford Zimbabwe attracted huge traffic to its Ford ‘Show and Tell’ event over the weekend in a bid to market the latest Next Gen Ford Ranger and Everest among other vehicles. The event was held at Croco Commercial Newlands Branch. The ‘Show and Tell’ event gave customers and the general public an […]
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Mangwana seeks urgent hearing of Kasukuwere appeal
The Supreme Court is on Thursday expected to hear an urgent application seeking to have the appeal by independent presidential candidate Saviour Kasukuwere, challenging a High Court ruling nullifying his candidacy, heard on urgent basis. Kasukuwere last week filed a notice of appeal at the Supreme Court to contest the lower court decision that nullified […]
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Zimra suspends Kariba Border Post as port of entry
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has suspended the use of Kariba Border Post as a port of entry indefinitely and redirected all services to Chirundu One Stop Border Post. This decision comes in the wake of high traffic congestion being experienced at Kariba Border Post which has, stretched the current infrastructure beyond its capacity to […]
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Binga new status woos investors
BINGA in Matabeleland North Province is aggressively positioning itself for a massive economic takeoff as it seeks to leverage on its vast untapped tourism resources by luring potential investors to partner with it in harnessing the resources in the district. The vast district is endowed with an array of untapped natural resources cutting across the […]
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Pilot mining starts at Karo platinum project
Tharisa Capital, a South African co-producer of platinum group metal (PGM) and chrome concentrates, says its Karo Mining platinum project in Zimbabwe remains on track, with the first plant concrete pour completed in June and pilot mining having commenced. The first ore to the mill is targeted for the second half of 2024, as significant […]
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