Day: January 10, 2024
Mighty Warriors coach acquitted
A Harare magistrate Mrs Esther Chichera has acquitted Zimbabwe senior women’s football coach Shadreck Mlauzi of two charges of indecently assaulting a female member of the technical team after she found him not guilty. In her ruling, Mrs Chichera said the complainant was not a credible witness as she made inconsistent statements during and before […]
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NUST directed to complete JM Nkomo Ekusileni Hospital
THE National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has been urged to expedite the completion of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Ekusileni Medical Centre so that it can serve the institution and surrounding communities. Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Amon Murwira urged a virtual NUST council and management brainstorming session […]
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Private partnerships in food security drive hailed
The private sector has been critical in complementing Government efforts in the grain value chain to ensure that the nation remains food secure, Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos said yesterday. Participation and mainstreaming of the private sector has been identified as crucial in economic development and transformation […]
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Mupezeni appointed ambassador to South Sudan
President Mnangagwa has appointed Mr Kossam Mupezeni as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of South Sudan. Mr Mupezeni replaced Ambassador Kufa Chinoza who was transferred to Ghana after the end of his tenure in Juba. The appointment was announced by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Martin Rushwaya in an extraordinary […]
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Prospect Lithium urged to manufacture batteries
Mining giant Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe needs to move to manufacture lithium batteries locally and export them to boost Zimbabwe’s economy, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland East Aplonia Munzverengwi said yesterday. Speaking during a tour of Prospect’s offices and staff accommodation in Goromonzi yesterday, Minister Munzverengwi said the compnay should not […]
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Govt happy with digitisation of courts
The Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) has greatly improved efficiency in the justice delivery system, Acting President Constantino Chiwenga said on Monday night as he praised the Judicial Service Commission for its digitisation drive. Speaking at the Chief Justice’s dinner in Harare, part of events to mark the opening of the 2024 legal year, […]
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Prospects bright at Zulu lithium mine
Premier African Minerals Limited is making significant strides in its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project , as evidenced by promising assay results from surface trenches and drill holes. Chief executive officer Mr George Roach expressed optimism about the Southeast pegmatite, emphasizing its potential, especially considering the geological logging indicating predominant spodumene mineralisation. Mr Roach said: […]
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Govt pushes for positive ROI from SOEs
The Government says it is committed to ensuring maximum returns on investment from State-owned enterprises (SOEs) by enhancing their performance as the administration strives to moderate the enterprises’ load on the fiscus and promote efficiency. In his 2023 National Budget Statement, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube said the Government will […]
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Nickel exports surge 103 percent
NICKEL ores and concentrates monthly exports from Zimbabwe grew by 103 percent in November 2023 to US$67,1 million from US$33,1 million as the global demand for the mineral continues to surge on the back of the growing manufacturing of electric vehicles and steel products. According to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTATS), the November figure […]
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Four Dema village heads in court for selling stands
Four village heads from Dema south of Harare Metropolitan have appeared in court on allegations of selling stands in undesignated places and pocketing the proceeds. Lewis Murisa (64), Kenneth Kuora (64), Rich Musona (44) and Joshua Nechiwa (46) were facing charges of contravening the Regional Town and Country Planning Act when they appeared before Harare […]
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