Day: September 28, 2023
President means business, analysts say
PICKING from where he left off in his first tenure, President Mnangagwa has no room for extravagance or lethargy as shown by the cocktail of measures he has put in place since the start of his second term, analysts have said. Since the commencement of his second term following his re-election into office last month, […]
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Zim reaches open heart surgery milestone
LOCAL doctors have demonstrated the country’s prowess and capacity to compete with the best in the world in offering open heart surgery following 12 successful surgeries out of 12 performed at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare since resumption in June. Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals stopped offering the surgery in 2018 and patients had to […]
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Positivity in Mighty Warriors camp
MIGHTY Warriors coach Shadreck Mlauzi says he has been impressed with the positive energy in camp as they prepare for a return to the Cosafa Women’s Championships next week. The 2023 edition of the competition will be held in Gauteng, South Africa from October 4-15. Zimbabwe will be making a return to the competition having […]
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World Tourism Day marked amid boom
THE manufacturing sector is envisaged to register at least two percent and three percent growth rate per annum and sector investment respectively by 2030 on top of increased manufactured exports of 10 per annum, the new Zimbabwe National Industrial Development that is set to play a vital role in Zimbabwe’s pursuit of economic prosperity by […]
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Industrial policy under spotlight
THE manufacturing sector is envisaged to register at least two percent and three percent growth rate per annum and sector investment respectively by 2030 on top of increased manufactured exports of 10 per annum, the new Zimbabwe National Industrial Development that is set to play a vital role in Zimbabwe’s pursuit of economic prosperity by […]
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Roundup: China-Africa scientific cooperation gaining traction in pursuit of shared prosperity
The China-Africa Science and Technology Cooperation and Innovation for Social and Economic Benefits Symposium is held in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sept. 25, 2023. Cooperation between China and Africa in the fields of science, technology and innovation has gained momentum as both sides seek to chart a green, inclusive and resilient development pathway, said experts who […]
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Private sector increases agriculture financing
THE private sector has increased funding to the agriculture sector and is contributing towards the reduction of grain imports as the country targets another bumper wheat harvest, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Dr John Basera said yesterday. Zimbabwe is targeting to produce between 420 000 to 430 000 tonnes of wheat […]
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Government affirms support for Sexual Harassment draft policy
STAKEHOLDERS in the media fraternity are consulting on coming up with a common and enforceable plan to end sexual harassment across the industry. The stakeholders yesterday met at a workshop in Harare to validate the draft policy on sexual harassment in the industry. Most media houses already have policies in place, but enforcement levels vary, […]
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Doctors save speared man’s life
DOCTORS at Mpilo Central Hospital saved the life of an artisanal miner from Inyathi in Bubi district, Matabeleland North who had a spear lodged in his skull. The victim, Mr Ishmael Tshabalala was attacked following a fierce fight with a rival suitor resulting in him sustaining life-threatening injuries. During the fight, Mr Tshabalala was stabbed […]
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Namibia suspends poultry imports from South Africa after bird flu fears
Due to its proximity, South Africa was Namibia’s ‘preferred supplier’ of chicken, but the country also imports poultry from Europe and South America. Published On 27 Sep 202327 Sep 2023 Namibia has suspended imports of live poultry, birds, and poultry products from South Africa following the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the […]
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