Day: February 3, 2024
President calls for Sadc unity to combat cholera
Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter President Mnangagwa has emphasised the need for unity and collaborative efforts within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to combat the spread of cholera. The call comes in the wake of cholera outbreaks reported in five SADC countries, namely Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, and Zambia, accounting for 73 percent of all […]
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Drive national development, scholarship recipients urged
President Mnangagwa yesterday challenged 10 students that have benefited from the ED-UNZA Scholarship Fund to pursue their studies at various universities not to abuse the facility, but utilise it for the development of the country. The Fund is the brainchild of the President and was established in 2019 to assist gifted but disadvantaged students to […]
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Harare-Chirundu Road upgrade: Local contractors promise timely delivery
Five local companies contracted by the Government have assured the nation of completing the Harare-Chirundu trunk road upgrade within the stipulated 18 months. The project involves widening and resurfacing, dualising, and completing the reconstruction of sections of the 352-kilometre road that links Zimbabwe, Mozambique, South Africa with Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Tanzania. […]
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Zim/Botswana collaboration to strengthen trade ties
THE agriculture sector will be among the biggest beneficiaries from the Zimbabwe-Botswana cooperation that will see the two countries hosting a business forum in Muan, Botswana on February 8 to boost trade and foster strong ties. Zimbabwe’s trade development and promotion organisation, ZimTrade and the Botswana Investment and Trade Centre are jointly organising the Botswana-Zimbabwe […]
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Major upgrade for Victoria Falls border
THE Victoria Falls Border Post is primed for a major infrastructure refurbishment to match the world-class status of the city and cater for increased human and vehicular traffic, a development that is expected to have a bearing on tourists volumes. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has sent out requests for expressions of interest seeking consulting […]
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ZEC ready for by-elections amid CCC turmoil and Zanu-PF dominance
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has announced that it is all set for today’s by-elections in six constituencies, including Bulawayo’s Pelandaba-Tshabalala. The by-elections will also fill the vacant National Assembly seats for Chegutu West, Goromonzi South, Mkoba North, Seke and Zvimba East. The lead-up to the by-elections has been marred by the chaos in the […]
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Amending of ZMC Act begins
THE Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has announced that the process of amending the ZMC Act, which is the main law that governs the commission and its functions, has begun. The amendment is aimed at providing for media governance, registration, and accreditation provisions that will remove impediments that affect the media industry. (ZMC) deputy chairperson Jasper […]
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Basic goods exempted from VAT
The government of Zimbabwe through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has exempted a basket of basic commodities from VAT. The basic commodities that were exempted include bread, milk, cooking oil and maize meal. The exemption is with effect from 01 February 2024. Last year while presenting the 2024 budget Minister Mthuli […]
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