Day: February 5, 2024
Ex-detainees integrated into war vets league
Zimbabwe Ex-Political Prisoners, Detainees and Restrictees Association (ZEPPDRA), an affiliate organisation of the ruling Zanu PF party, has commended President Mnangagwa and the party leadership for integrating them into the War Veterans League. ZEPPDRA represents individuals who endured persecution and imprisonment for their political beliefs and activities during the liberation struggle in Zimbabwe. During their […]
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ZANU PF attains two-thirds majority in National Assembly
The ruling ZANU PF party has achieved a significant milestone by attaining a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly of Zimbabwe following by-elections held in six constituencies on Saturday. Zanu PF now holds 190 of the 280 seats in the National Assembly, surpassing the 187 seats required to hold a two-thirds majority The six constituencies […]
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Seed Co volumes 28% down due to late rains, El-Nino
Seed Co Limited recorded a 28% slump in volumes due to late rains and the El-Nino effect. The company released its third quarter ended 31 December 2023 trading update. “In the third quarter, the total volume of Zimbabwe seed sales witnessed a 28% decline compared to the corresponding period in the preceding year, a consequence […]
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Zim/Botswana to further deepen ties
ZimTrade and the Botswana Investment Trade Centre (BITC) executive director for brand management, Ms Kutlo Moagi, said in a statement that as part of nurturing and strengthening trade and business relations between Botswana and Zimbabwe, the BITC and ZimTrade have collaborated to host a Botswana-Zimbabwe Forum, Business to Business (B2B) meetings. ZIMBABWE and Botswana are […]
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Zim joins Beijing in celebrating Chinese New year
Zimbabwe has joined China in celebrating its New Year amid calls for continued cooperation in promoting inclusive economic development, peace and stability in the world. The Chinese New Year, which is buffeted by the Spring Festival, typically lasting about 15 days denotes the beginning of the year in line with the traditional Chinese Lunar Calender. […]
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Revamped irrigations anchor food supply
The Government expects the revamped irrigation systems in the country to anchor food production and ensure household food security this season in the wake of the poor rains due to the El Nino phenomenon, which has crippled the 2023-2024 summer cropping season. The El Nino effect has resulted in the late start to the cropping […]
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Mudenda backs inclusion of women, youth
Speaker of Parliament Advocate Jacob Mudenda has expressed Zimbabwe’s commitment to the inclusion and participation of formerly marginalised groups such as women and youths in the political and decision-making processes of the country. He said this last week in his remarks at the South Africa Legislative Sector Oversight Summit which ended on Wednesday at the […]
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Zim exports surge 10pc to US$7,2bn
ZIMBABWE’S total value of exported goods grew by nearly 10 percent to US$7,2 billion in 2023 from US$6,59 billion realised over the same period in 2022. Although Zimbabwe’s exports continue to be dominated by mineral and commodity exports, the export basket witnessed notable growth in other shipments, particularly from the manufacturing sector. Over 80 percent […]
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Seed Co to pay US$1,1m for underfulfilled contract
Credcorp Investments has won its High Court case against Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed Seed Co, securing a US$1,1 million judgment award after the latter failed to fulfill a seed production contract. The plaintiff is a Zimbabwean company that supports seed crop production by sponsoring growers. Under its business model, Credcorp supplies farmers with parent […]
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