Day: October 5, 2023
Govt declares war on drug abuse
As the battle against drug abuse intensifies, Cabinet has agreed that all idle provincial Covid-19 isolation centres will be converted into rehabilitation centres, more resources will be mobilised and Dr Agnes Mahomva will be appointed the national coordinator of the Inter-Ministerial Taskforce on Drug and Substance Abuse. Speaking last night after the second Cabinet meeting […]
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New UK, Canadian, Swedish, Saudi envoys present credentials
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday received credentials from new ambassadors from the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Canada and Sweden, with all of them pledging to strengthen relations and co-operation with Zimbabwe in various fields, as the country’s engagement and re-engagement policy continues to scale new heights. Speaking in separate interviews after individually meeting President Mnangagwa in closed […]
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International buyers arrive for Sanganai-Hlanganani Expo
INTERNATIONAL buyers have started arriving for the eagerly awaited Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo scheduled to run from October 12 to 14 in Bulawayo. Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) spokesperson, Mr Godfrey Koti, said preparations for this year’s edition were well underway, with the exhibitors’ registration deadline scheduled for tomorrow. With over 300 exhibitors already registered, ZTA […]
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ZB Bank US$2,7m heist robbers jailed 8 years each
The three men who faked a robbery of US$2,7 million from ZB Bank while it was being delivered to branches in 2021, have been jailed for an effective eight years each by Harare regional magistrate Mr Clever Tsikwa. The court also confiscated all the recovered proceeds of the robbery including US$130 300 and a fleet […]
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Ramaphosa, ED meet in Musina…to tour Beitbridge border
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa will today meet his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, during the launch of the neighbouring country’s Border Management Authority (BMA) in Musina, Limpopo Province. The two leaders are also expected to jointly tour the Beitbridge Border Post before having their meeting in South Africa’s border town.Among other issues, the two leaders are expected […]
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Tuku’s music lives beyond his grave
The debate continues! Oliver Mtukudzi Day or not! His music plays far and wide, probably making Dr Oliver Mtukudzi, turn and twist in his grave with amusement. For Tuku, as he was known by his legion of fans the world over, it is a fact, not fiction, that his music has lived way after him. […]
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‘Sound infrastructure key to improve Africa trade’
AFRICA must invest more resources in developing sound infrastructure that supports increased production and promotes efficient intra-regional trading. ZimTrade chief executive officer, Mr Allan Majuru, said this in Bulawayo last week where his organisation engaged local companies on best options to unlock access to Africa ahead of the 3rd Intra-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) to be […]
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Karting driver Mapiro lands in Italy
YOUNG Zimbabwean karting driver Takunda “TK” Mapiro landed in Italy yesterday to start an intensive two weeks of practice and competition at the South Garda Karting Circuit in Lonato, Italy. This weekend he will be competing in the Italian national ROK finals, dubbed the “Tropheo Cup”, and on October 14 he will line up on […]
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CAF want Rufaro fixed
THE Confederation of African Football have made extensive recommendations for Rufaro Stadium, which has been closed for the past four years due to its state of disrepair. The former mayor of Harare Jacob Mafume revealed at the handover takeover with his successor Ian Makone at Rufaro yesterday that the CAF inspection team was concerned with […]
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Bulawayo Chiefs date equally buoyant Hwange
SEEMINGLY resurgent Bulawayo Chiefs FC entertain equally buoyant Hwange FC in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Week 25 mid-week fixture to be played at Luveve Stadium this afternoon. Bulawayo Chiefs will go into the match after posting two identical 2-1 triumphs over former champions Dynamos and Yadah Stars. In their last five games, Amakhosi […]
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