Day: February 28, 2024
Treasury exposes abuse of sugar tax for profiteering
THE Government has condemned the abuse of the beverages sugar content tax and other tariff measures by some businesses that deliberately misinterpret clear policy propositions for profiteering while unjustifiably punishing innocent consumers. While consumption taxes are charged on the consumption of goods and services and are generally imposed at the time of the transaction, some […]
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Govt scraps Cala, introduces school based projects
Blessings Chidakwa-Herald Reporter THE Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (CALA) have, with immediate effect, been replaced with the new school-based projects of practical applications with the number of areas covered by the non-examination process reduced from about eight to one for each subject. Learners in primary schools will now be offered a maximum of six learning […]
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Skills Minister backs innovation hubs
Trust Freddy-Herald Correspondent Skills Audit and Development Minister Paul Mavima yesterday toured the Eight2Five Innovation Hub and Start-up projects in Harare, which will give impetus to the country’s modernisation agenda and aid the manufacturing sector. The innovation hub, owned by Old Mutual, focuses on creating a modern, professional and energetic work environment to stimulate the […]
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Major roads in Harare closed for rehabilitation
MAJOR roads in Harare have been closed for massive rehabilitation ahead of the 44th Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government Summit scheduled to be held in Harare in August. At least 40 greater roads in and around the city have been lined up for the rehabilitation exercise which is being spearheaded […]
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Isolated rains bring relief, hope
Precious Manomano-Herald Reporter MOISTURE over the northern and eastern parts of the country from Zambia and Mozambique has resulted in isolated thunderstorms over Matabeleland North, all Mashonaland provinces and Manicaland, with notable recorded falls at Chisengu (87mm), Chipinge (52mm), Hwedza (35mm), Kariba (20mm), Kanyemba (16mm) and Victoria Falls (14mm). In a statement yesterday, the Meteorological […]
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