Day: November 2, 2023
President sounds death knell for corrupt councils
HEADS will roll in corruptly and incompetently managed local authorities as the Government is duty bound to improve living conditions for urbanites who have been receiving a raw deal from opposition-run councils, President Mnangagwa has said. In line with the Government’s development thrust, President Mnangagwa said local authorities should speedily develop a roadmap towards Vision […]
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Low investment in refuse collection worrying: VP ChiwengaPresident sounds death knell to corrupt councils
The Government has noted with concern the growing tendency by local authorities of not prioritising investment in refuse collection. Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga said this when he spoke at President Mnangagwa’s interaction with local authorities in Harare yesterday. The interaction, said VP Chiwenga, a first of its kind since the attainment of independence, which […]
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Zim polls a done deal . . . as SADC moves on
A RINGING endorsement of the country’s recently held election by the Extraordinary SADC Summit signifies the regional body’s complete satisfaction with the harmonised polls outcome, diplomatic sources said. This comes after a virtual summit drawing Heads of States and Governments from the region hailed Zimbabwe for recently holding elections in a democratic manner saying other […]
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Zim lithium exports jump 1000pc in 5yrs
ZIMBABWE’s lithium exports have increased by more than 1 000 percent since 2018 to US$209 million by September this year, Mines and Mining Development Minister Zhemu Soda has revealed. With the largest lithium deposits in Africa and ranking seventh in production in the world, Zimbabwe continues to ramp up production amid growing demand for the […]
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Beef output jumps 13pc on Govt support to farmers
Zimbabwe is currently experiencing strong growth in beef production after the country recorded a 13 percent increase in the number of cattle slaughtered in the 12-month period to September 2023, a Cabinet Minister said. Speaking to delegates at the ZANU PF conference in Gweru over the weekend, Finance, Investment Promotion and Economic Development Minister Professor […]
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‘Innovation, collaboration keys to sustainable mining industry’
COLLABORATION and innovation in the mining value chain are critical in promoting a sustainable industry, which is vital for economic growth, Ministry of Mines and Mining Development Permanent Secretary Mr Pfungwa Kunaka has said. The mining industry is one of Zimbabwe’s economic mainstays with the sector presently contributing about 70 percent of the country’s foreign […]
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World Cup qualifiers: Chevrons to face Namibia in first match
AFTER their poor display against the Richelieu Eagles in the recently ended Castle Lite T20I series, the Chevrons will face Namibi at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualier to be held on 22 November. The Chevrons suffered a humiliating 3-2 series defeat at the hands of Namibia early this week […]
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Brito defends Warriors selection
THERE were huge murmurs of disapproval from within the local football circles yesterday following the announcement of the provisional Warriors squad to kick-start Zimbabwe’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. But national coach Baltemar Brito says his technical team’s selection criteria was driven more by player quality and “ability to face two challenges in a short […]
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Manica Diamonds beat Dembare
Manica Diamonds 1 Dynamos 0 Visiting Dynamos Football Club (Glamour Boys), got a shock of their lives yesterday at Gibbo stadium when they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Manica Diamondsn the Gem boys. The defeat was a big blow for the Glamour Boys quest to land the Castle Lager Premier Soccer […]
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Rushwaya convicted, in remand prison pending sentence
ZIMBABWE Miners Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya was sent to remand prison yesterday after the Anti-Corruption Court at the High Court in Harare turned down her request to remain on bail pending sentence following her conviction on charges of attempting to smuggle 6kg of gold worth more than US$333 000 to Dubai three years ago. She […]
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