Day: November 1, 2023
Zim polls major victory for democracy — SADC
AN Extraordinary summit of the Southern African Development Community yesterday endorsed Zimbabwe’s August 23, 2023 elections as “exemplary and a major victory for democracy” and implored other countries in the region due to hold their polls later this year to emulate Harare. Addressing the summit, held virtually and drawing Heads of States and Government from […]
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Spain thrash Swiss as England stumble in Belgium | SuperSport
World champions Spain ruthlessly dispatched Switzerland 7-1 in the Women’s Nations League on Tuesday while England’s hopes of progression were dented by Belgium. Alexia Putellas grabbed a goal either side of halftime and an assist as the Spaniards put Switzerland to the sword in Zurich. The match was the team’s first since Fifa announced on […]
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President grants new firearms amnesty
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has granted a new firearms amnesty to members of the public still in possession of unregistered firearms and ammunition so they can voluntarily hand these in at any police station and face no criminal charges. The amnesty is designed to bring in all unregistered firearms to prevent them falling into criminal hands and […]
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Messi not thinking about long-term future
Lionel Messi said on Monday he was not thinking about his long-term future as he sought to enjoy winning the eighth Ballon d’Or of his storied career. Messi (36), succeeded Karim Benzema as winner of the prize, awarded on the back of his performances last season, when he inspired Argentina to glory at the World […]
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Pakistan stay alive in semi-final race
KOLKATA, India. — Former champions Pakistan kept alive their slender chances of making the semi-finals of the 50-over World Cup with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory against Bangladesh, who were eliminated from the tournament yesterday. Electing to bat, Bangladesh never recovered from a top order collapse and posted a modest 204 before being all out in […]
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First Lady launches first-of-its kind Widows Association
FIRST LADY Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday launched a first of its kind Widows Association in Mhangura, Doma, which hit the ground running by unveiling an array of life-transforming short courses and projects to empower widows countrywide. As the patron of the Association, Amai Mnangagwa’s aim is to ensure that through the First Lady’s Widows Association, […]
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High hopes as Mine Entra kicks off
THE 26th edition of the mining, engineering and transport expo (Mine Entra) kicks off in Bulawayo today amid optimism that the exhibition will amplify the country’s quest for value addition and beneficiation of its minerals in order for citizens to benefit more from their natural resources. President Mnangagwa will officially open the specialised three-day exhibition […]
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Killing of children in Gaza not ‘collateral damage’
The killing of thousands of children in Gaza cannot be “collateral damage,” said Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), on Monday. Nearly 70 percent of those reported killed in Gaza are children and women. Save the Children, an international nongovernmental organisation, reported that nearly 3 200 children have been […]
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US$3,4bn investments secured in 3rd quarter
Zimbabwe secured investments worth US$3,4 billion during the third quarter of the year, as the Second Republic’s policies centred on “the ease of doing business”, continue bearing fruit. The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) revealed this in its third quarter report tabled in Harare yesterday. Further, investments did not take a nosedive during the […]
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