Day: April 28, 2024
‘Bold decisions pay off for Zimbabwe’ . . . Nation eyes new era of prosperity: President Ruto
Bold decisions that have been taken by the Second Republic in key sectors of agriculture, mining and infrastructure development, as well as the introduction of a new currency, Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), which is backed by minerals, will usher the country into a new era of prosperity, Kenyan President William Ruto said yesterday. Recognising the tortuous […]
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Kenya donates US$1m worth of maize to Zimbabwe
KENYA has pledged to donate US$1 million worth of maize to Zimbabwe, which will be delivered within the next few weeks to complement the Government’s drought mitigation efforts in the face of a prolonged El Nino-induced drought. In his remarks during the signing of eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between Kenya and Zimbabwe under the […]
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Zim to enhance cooperation with Iran: VP Chiwenga
ZIMBABWE is working with Iran to ensure that the two friendly countries develop high-impact economic projects together, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said. He said this when he met Iranian Minister for Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare Solat Mortazavi on the sidelines of the Iran-Africa International Economic Conference here yesterday. The meeting seeks to […]
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Historic triple burial of national heroes tomorrow
ZIMBABWEANS will converge on the National Heroes Acre tomorrow for the historic burial of three national heroes — Cdes Nash Nyasha Dzimiri and Tsitsi Grace Jadagu, as well as Brigadier-General Shadreck Vezha — who were recently accorded the prestigious status by President Mnangagwa. Transport has been mobilised from all provinces to afford people the opportunity […]
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Government caps O and A-level exam subjects
THE Government has put a cap on the number of subjects that learners will be writing at Ordinary and Advanced Level examinations as part of the key highlights of the new heritage-based curriculum. The new curriculum is set to commence at the beginning of the second term in May with the Government saying learners should […]
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Cities clash…Babourfields to reverberate as Bosso, CAPS battle
HIGHLANDERS coach Kelvin Kaindu has suggested his team’s recent slump could be a result of fatigue ahead of their clash against CAPS United at Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo this afternoon. Bosso are winless in their last three league games which have seen them get two draws and a loss. They also lost the Independence Cup […]
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Six minors among victims as Beatrice accident death toll rises to 16
SIX minors were among the 16 accident victims who died in an accident that occurred in Beatrice, at the 52-kilometre peg along the Harare-Masvingo highway, on Friday. Fifteen people died on the spot on Friday, while another, who was admitted to Chitungwiza Central Hospital, passed away yesterday. The accident occurred when a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter commuter […]
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Klopp in bust-up
Jurgen Klopp’s long Liverpool farewell is in danger of turning sour after a touchline row with Mohamed Salah during a 2-2 draw at West Ham which hammered another dent into their fading title hopes. Salah, surprisingly left out of the starting line-up, was summoned from the bench by Klopp in the 79th minute after Michail […]
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ZiG cash withdrawal limits set
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) will begin distributing the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes and coins to commercial banks tomorrow, with the public set to start withdrawing cash from their accounts on Tuesday morning. The central bank has since set weekly cash withdrawal limits at ZiG3 000 for individuals and ZiG30 000 for corporates […]
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