Day: November 23, 2023
AU commends Member States for progressive land policies
The African Union Commission has commended African Member States in advancing, formulating and enforcing land policies that promote equitable access to land, protect land rights and ensure the sustainable utilisation of land resources. Speaking at the ongoing land policy conference here, the African Union Commission, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment […]
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George “Jojola” Chigova has left us
Family members, friends and football players thronged the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (RGMI) this Wednesday to welcome the body of the late George Chigova who passed away at his home in South Africa. A hearse carrying the body of Chigova arrives at Rufaro Stadium yesterday Chigova died of a suspected heart condition and was […]
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Land Commission audits 254 538 farms
The Zimbabwe Lands Commission has completed its land audit exercise, coming up with a Land Information Management System (LIMS) which will tackle issues which include multiple farm ownerships and double allocations with President Mnangagwa receiving the final report yesterday. LIMS saw the auditing of 254 538 farms countrywide looking at land allocation, distribution of beneficiaries […]
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ZDF hailed for shielding nation against foes
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), with its well-trained personnel who are ever alive to external threats, remains the country’s shield against the neo-colonial onslaught and machinations by erstwhile detractors and former colonisers, President Mnangagwa has said. He made the remarks yesterday while presiding over the graduation of Joint Command and Staff Course number 36 at […]
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Prestige proposes 1 200MW thermal power plant
A high-impact energy project — a 1 200-megawatt coal-fired plant under Prestige Massive (Private) Limited at River Ranch in Beitbridge is seeking a power generation licence to feed an energy-consuming chrome smelting plant in the district. The development is expected to create employment in Matabeleland South Province, transform its economic activity and boost its gross […]
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Namibia beat Chevrons
The Chevrons were humiliated by minnows Namibia at Wanderers Cricket Ground yesterday during a Cricket World Cup Qualifier, a match that could be described as the worst for a Test playing team. The Zimbabweans were once again at the mercy of the Richelieu Eagles as they were hammered by a massive seven wickets in their […]
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Facelifts for Pioneer, Africa House
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe Contributory Pension Fund (NRZCPF) is poised to radically transform Bulawayo’s city centre landscape as plans are afoot to remodel Pioneer House and Africa House into mixed property use to include apartments, lodges and hotels. By 2026, Pioneer House will be repurposed from office use to licensed residential which can include […]
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President gets unique bead, wire sculptures
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa was yesterday presented with beads and wire statues of himself as well as that of a life-size lion depicting his totem by Mr Cassidy Mwashusha at State House. This is not the first time that President Mnangawa has been presented with artwork and sculptures of himself as well as of lions which depict […]
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General Beltings register volumes growth in Q3
General Beltings Limited recorded growth in volumes in the third quarter ended 30 September 2023. The company lamented reduced demand for its products during the quarter due to liquidity constraints. However, the interventions by the government through the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) yielded positive results enabling […]
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‘Sadc bond unbreakable’
MEMBER States of the Southern African Development Community are united by unbreakable bonds which are historical, cultural and familial, ties that can never be torn asunder by wanton characters, President Mnangagwa has said. Yesterday, SADC Ambassadors and representatives accredited to Zimbabwe encompassing Angola, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Malawi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique and […]
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