Day: September 22, 2023
President slams powerful nations’ double standards
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has condemned the double standards of some powerful nations that preach peace, human rights, good governance and democracy during the day but clandestinely sponsor conflicts and unconstitutional changes of Government under the cover of darkness for selfish interests. In his address to the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in […]
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Sadc did not invalidate Zim elections — Ramaphosa . . . Observer report merely cited challenges that will be addressed
ELECTION observers from the Southern Africa Development Community did not invalidate Zimbabwe’s elections but merely pointed to challenges that will be addressed at the appropriate time by relevant authorities, South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has said. President Ramaphosa, who is in the United States attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), told the South African […]
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Over 30 000 motorists arrested in blitz
Over 30 000 motorists have so far been arrested countrywide during the ongoing operation targeting unregistered and unlicenced vehicles, operators offering public transport without proper licencing, and those breaching other traffic regulations. In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the operation was continuing. “The ZRP reports that a total of 30 […]
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EL and ECL hits and misses: Brighton miss Dunk but Liverpool show their depth
Brighton miss captain Lewis Dunk but Liverpool squad passes test – Europa League and Europa Conference League hits and misses We round up the talking points from Thursday’s night of Europa League and Europa Conference League football, featuring a tough first night in continental competition for Brighton, wins for Liverpool, West Ham, Rangers and Aberdeen, […]
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New Mutapa fund takes over shares in 20 entities
The Government shareholding in a large block of 20 State-owned companies has been transferred to the Mutapa Investment Fund, the upgraded and renamed Sovereign Wealth Fund, including mines, major power stations, the National Railways of Zimbabwe, Air Zimbabwe, NetOne and TelOne, Cottco and Zupco. This vesting converts the Mutapa Investment Fund into a huge entity […]
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Zimbabwe cuts electricity imports thanks to China-funded power generator
HARARE, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — Zimbabwe imported less electricity after supplies were boosted by a new 300-megawatt generator completed in March by a Chinese firm at the country’s largest power plant. Zimbabwe imported a total of 2,303.6 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity in 2022, and 863.4 GWh in the first quarter of this year, according […]
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UNGA president urges collaborative efforts to revolutionize global health systems
“Strengthened in this way, health systems could better help communities respond to and recover from shocks — all while preventing backsliding on health outcomes,” says Dennis Francis. UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) — Dennis Francis, president of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA), on Thursday called on the international community to work […]
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Invictus starts drilling Mukuyu-2
AUSTRALIA-listed on Wednesday began the much-anticipated drilling of its second exploratory well, Mukuyu-2 and the mining house has secured firm commitments from new and existing sophisticated and institutional investors to raise A$15 million. Mukuyu-2 will be drilled to a planned total depth of 3,750 metres. Drilling and evaluation of the well is expected to take […]
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UK targets local energy sector
THE United Kingdom is keen to boost trade with Zimbabwe and invest in the country’s vast renewable energy sector. Through its Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Mr Andrew Mitchell, the UK said it is knocking off some hurdles that were impending optimum trade between the two countries. This renewed interest […]
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