Day: February 1, 2025
Govt sets age limit at 30 for commuter omnibus drivers
The government has set the age limit at 30 for commuter omnibus drivers. The Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development Hon Felix Mhona notified the nation through the Road Traffic (Licensingof Drivers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025 (No. 1). The amendment is in terms of section 81 of the Road Traffic Act [Chapter 13:11]. Public service vehicles […]
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ZimTrade Issues Warning Over Fake Social Media Accounts
ZimTrade, Zimbabwe’s national trade development and promotion body, has issued a warning regarding fraudulent social media pages and groups impersonating the organization and its Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Allan T. Majuru. A group operating under the name “Zimbabwean Pride Trading” on platforms such as Facebook and WhatsApp has been falsely representing ZimTrade and soliciting funds […]
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Southern Africa Climate Forum Charts Path for Resilience Amid Weather Challenges
The 30th Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-30) was concluded in Madagascar, focusing on seasonal rainfall forecasting and strategies to mitigate climate variability. The three-day forum, held in Antananarivo from January 28 to 30, brought together experts and policymakers from across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to enhance preparedness for extreme weather events. […]
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Government Moves to Curb Informalisation and Strengthen Economic Formality
The Zimbabwean government has introduced additional measures to tackle the increasing informalisation of the economy, particularly in the retail and wholesale sectors. This follows a high-level economic session chaired by President ED Mnangagwa, attended by the two Vice Presidents and economic ministries. The meeting reviewed ongoing interventions and proposed new strategies to strengthen formal businesses […]
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Dr. Samuel Maimbo Launches Bid for AfDB Presidency
Zambia’s Dr. Samuel Maimbo has officially entered the race for the African Development Bank (AfDB) presidency, vowing to drive Africa toward middle-income status through strategic economic reforms. His candidacy has been endorsed by both the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Dr. Maimbo emphasized the urgency […]
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