Day: April 30, 2024
Let us protect our currency — President
The nation should emulate the dedication and patriotism shown by fallen national heroes through embracing the Zimbabwe Gold currency, which was recently introduced by the central bank, as it is a symbol of the country’s national identity and dignity, President Mnangagwa has said. He said this yesterday while addressing thousands of mourners who thronged the […]
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Sanctions unfair, needless: Ruto
In the face of adversities ranging from illegal economic sanctions, climate change and disease outbreaks, Zimbabwe has stood tall and today stands as Africa’s best-case scenario, Kenyan President William Ruto, said on Saturday. Recognising the tortuous journey that Zimbabweans have traversed under illegal economic sanctions imposed by the West, President Ruto, who officially opened the […]
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Befitting send-off for heroes
Thousands of people from all walks of life yesterday bade farewell to the late Cdes Nash Nyasha Dzimiri, Tsitsi Grace Jadagu and Brigadier-General Shadreck Vezha, at the National Heroes Acre with friends and relatives describing them as loyal, dependable and patriotic cadres. President Mnangagwa presided over the triple burial of the national heroes, the second […]
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President Ruto orders 15 pedigree bulls, 40 heifers from Zimbabwe
IMPRESSED by Zimbabwe’s top-notch pedigree cattle breeds exhibited during the just-ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, Kenyan President Dr William Ruto’s government has reached out to local farmers to facilitate the importation of 15 Simmental bulls and 40 heifers to the East African country. President Ruto was the guest of honour at this […]
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Illegal land buyers face prosecution
The process of drafting a legal document that will lead to the prosecution of both the illegal seller and buyer of land in the country has started, with a mandatory jail sentence being proposed, Permanent Secretary for Presidential Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC), Engineer Tafadzwa Muguti, has said. He was […]
Read MoreMiss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 finalists unveiled
Organisers of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 on Saturday revealed the final list of participants expected to take part in the pageant, as the show draws nearer. A bevy of 20 beauties was trimmed from the initial list of 32 after fans voted, with subsequent interviews being carried by the organisers of the pageant. The […]
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Jeys Marabini collects vehicle from Chivayo, expresses gratitude
Legendary Zimbabwean musician Jeys Marabini has expressed his gratitude to businessman Wicknell Chivayo for gifting him a top-of-the-range Toyota GD-6 Dakar vehicle. This generous gesture followed Marabini’s outstanding performance at a State banquet at State House in Bulawayo, which was held in honour of visiting Kenyan President William Ruto last week. Marabini’s stellar performance not […]
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ZiG notes, coins hit the market
MARKET players have expressed readiness to embrace the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins, which are expected to hit the streets today to bring about the long-desired transacting convenience and enhance smooth business operations. The Central Bank has set weekly cash withdrawal limits at ZiG3 000 for individuals and ZiG30 000 for corporates to […]
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Rampant deforestation in hwange
ILLEGAL cutting down of trees, particularly live mopani for firewood and charcoal for sale, is reportedly on the increase in Hwange District where those involved have resorted to doing the dirty business at night to evade law enforcement agencies. The sale of charcoal is prevalent around Hwange where there are vast stretches of natural mopani […]
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