Day: May 1, 2024
Workers cornerstone to Vision 2030: President
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said workers are the cornerstone of the country’s progress towards Vision 2030, as he paid tribute to their contribution towards achieving national developmental goals, and challenged employers to adequately remunerate and incentivise their staff. In a televised address last night ahead of today’s Workers’ Day Holiday, President Mnangagwa said the country observes […]
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ZiG notes, coins rollout brings relief
Zimbabweans yesterday began transacting in the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins in denominations ranging from ZiG1 to ZiG200, which have since gained acceptance among service providers. The rollout of the new currency is set to ease the pain of commuters who were being inconvenienced as public transport operators were now charging flat […]
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Iran-Africa conference an eye opener: VP Chiwenga
Zimbabwe has benefited immensely from its participation at the Second edition of the Iran-Africa International Economic Conference and will use the experience to advance economic growth, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said. VP Chiwenga, who is already back home, led Zimbabwe’s delegation to the conference, which ends today. On the sidelines of the conference, […]
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Zim imports 410 667t maize in Q1
Zimbabwe imported 410 667 tonnes of maize worth US$128 million in the first three months of this year to cover a deficit occasioned by the El Nino weather phenomenon. The Government has partnered with the private sector to mitigate the effects of the drought. Figures from the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) show that the […]
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Plans to improve media landscape announced
Cabinet has announced plans to improve the media landscape through the adoption of principles to amend the Zimbabwe Media Commission Act, the Media Practitioners Bill and the Broadcasting Amendment Act. Notably, under the planned amendments, and in terms of the Broadcasting Amendment Act, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation revenue base will be broadened since it will […]
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Schools pegging fees in US dollar, black market rates warned
Government has warned public and private schools to desist from charging school fees exclusively in United States dollars or pegging at illegal black market rates. This comes on the back of complaints by parents who say schools have pegged school fees in forex, with no option to pay at the prevailing Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) rate. […]
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First Lady’s philanthropic work continues to get global attention
NEWS of the First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s hard work through her Angel of Hope Foundation (AoHF), unprecedented in the history of the country, continues to reach far and wide and is getting international acclaim. Among many other areas of her philanthropic work, Amai Mnangagwa, who is the country’s Health and Child Care Ambassador, works […]
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European Union invests 600m euros in Zimbawean projects
THE European (EU) has invested more than 600 million euros towards addressing climate change and drought mitigation programmes among others in Zimbabwe, EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Jobst von Kirchmann has said. He said one of their flagship projects is the rehabilitation of Kariba Dam and the bloc has invested over 130 million euros. Over […]
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Nation to host world’s first UN Africa Gastronomy Forum
Zimbabwe will host the first of its kind United Nations Africa Gastronomy Forum this year, as the country continues to demonstrate that it is a formidable force in terms of hosting key regional and global events. The event will be held in Victoria Falls from July 26 to 28, at a time Government is in […]
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Arenel wary of Bosso
WHEN asked about Arenel’s objectives before the season started, club administrator, Juma Phiri said they wanted to survive relegation and possibly beat Highlanders. The day to achieve one of the objectives is drawing closer as Arenel are set to face Highlanders at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday. This will be the first league meeting between the […]
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