Day: October 18, 2023
Zimbabwe busting sanctions through industrialisation
INDUSTRALISATION, which is being championed by President Mnangagwa, is easing the economic sanctions pain notably in rural communities where industries are shaping up, creating employment and sources of income for the inhabitants. This comes as modernisation and industrialisation, which is the thrust of President Mnangagwa’s administration towards Vision 2030 to be an upper-middle-class economy, is […]
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Zanu-PF ‘Thank You’ rallies on the cards
ZANU PF will have its “Thank You” rallies after this month’s Annual National People’s Conference as it cements its dominant status after winning the August 23, 2023 harmonised elections. In the aftermath of the harmonised elections where Zanu PF romped to victory, the ruling party is aiming for a clean sweep in the pending by-elections, […]
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Government ups war against drugs
GOVERNMENT continues to tighten the noose against illegal inflow of illicit drugs, substance as well as alcohol across the country with 468 offenders arrested to date over the last few months. Of the total arrested 36 were suppliers who were referred to court, whilst 432 were drug users and consumers who paid deposit fines. Presenting […]
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Peer review team engages VP Chiwenga
The specialised agency of the African Union, the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Lead Panel Member responsible for Zimbabwe, Ambassador Al Hossam El-Din El-Henfy is in the country leading a delegation to provide guidance and support in the establishment of the national APRM structures. Zimbabwe acceded to be subjected to continental scrutiny in 2020 and […]
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Meteorological Department allays wheat farmers’ fears
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has allayed the fears of wheat farmers who were in panic mode following the heavy rains that pounded the country yesterday and last week, which threatened the unharvested crop. The farmers will have to speed up harvesting to avert potential losses from moisture absorption on the dry crop and ensure […]
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‘Some white farmers accept TBs for compensation for developments on land’
Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said some white former commercial farmers whose land was acquired by the Government under the fast-track land reform programme have individually agreed to be compensated with Treasury Bills (TBs). This comes from after a clique of white former farmers in a referendum on TBs […]
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Zim Fashion Week bounces back
Following a four year hiatus, Victoria Falls is set to host the relaunch of the Zimbabwe Fashion Week (ZFW) from October 20 to 21. The highly-anticipated event to be held at Elephant Walk will be ZFW first in the resort town which promises to be an extraordinary fusion of fashion, culture and innovation. ZFW Trust […]
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ZNCC 2024 national budget expectations
THE Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) says it is imperative for the 2024 national budget to place emphasis on broadening the use of local currency, tackle currency stability, promote private sector participation in economic recovery and focusing on productivity in sectors such as agriculture, mining, education and manufacturing. The 2024 budget consultation process is […]
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Jere appeals for football stadiums
PREMIER Soccer League chairman Farai Jere has urged Parliament to urgently enact a law governing sport in the country including infrastructure especially stadia for the country’s most popular sport, football. Jere, who is also the owner of one of the country’s biggest football clubs CAPS United and a Member of Parliament for Murehwa West, said […]
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Kirsty cements her position in IOC
ZIMBABWE’S swimming icon Kirsty Coventry cemented her status as one of the most influential sports personalities in the world when she was elected to the International Olympic Committee Executive Board in Mumbai, India, on Monday. This came a few weeks after Coventry, who is now the Minister of Sport in Zimbabwe, was inducted into the […]
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