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First Lady fulfils invites by Mabvuku and Murehwa families. . . donates wheelchairs, assortment of goods

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FIRST LADY Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, who is also the country’s health ambassador, on Monday went to Mabvuku and Murehwa at the invitation of families with albinism and battling cancer, and a Murehwa man with disability, in a tear-jerking gesture that underlines her unconditional love for citizens.

RBZ lauded for lifting lending ban

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The suspension on bank lending was lifted yesterday by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, although those under investigation for abuse of past loans still cannot borrow,  to the general relief of most stakeholders and with economists saying the authorities still must guard strongly against abuse of borrowing.

VP Chiwenga scouts for Indonesian investment

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Indonesia is interested in investing in Zimbabwe and its Government will soon dispatch officials on a feasibility and investment scouting mission following meetings between Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his Indonesia counterpart Ma’ruf Amin, here yesterday.

EDITORIAL COMMENT : Let’s tighten up to avert fifth wave

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With the rapid rise in South Africa of new Covid-19 infections over the last four to five weeks, with the average number of new cases now over 7 000 a day and a fifth wave now declared, Zimbabweans need to become more serious in their precautions.

Zim ready to pull out of CITES

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Zimbabwe, which is sitting on more than 136 tonnes of ivory and rhino horns worth about  US$600 million, is prepared to operate outside the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) if the organisation continues to make it impossible for the country to fully benefit from its wildlife resource.

US, CCC and local journalists gang up to foment chaos

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The US government through its Harare embassy has started sponsoring local journalists to write more negative stories about Zimbabwe, at the same time undermining Chinese investments to create national indignation ahead of planned protests to be led by the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) on May 26.

Ethanol blending up to cut prices

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Mandatory blending of ethanol in unleaded petrol has been increased from 10 percent to 20 percent at the end of this month to reduce fuel price increases on the global market and give a relief to  Zimbabwean motorists as ethanol is cheaper than petrol at present.

Municipal police deny using spikes

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Freeman Razemba Crime Reporter   Harare municipal police have denied reports that some of their traffic officers had been using spikes when conducting traffic enforcement while carrying out a blitz in conjunction with Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers in and around the city.   This comes after a recent outcry from the public and some […]

Provincial magistrate nabbed by ZACC, granted $30 000 bail

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Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau   A PROVINCIAL magistrate stationed at Karoi Magistrates Court who was recently nabbed by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) for abuse of office was granted $30 000 bail when he appeared before the Chinhoyi Provincial Court yesterday.   Deputy chief magistrate, Mr Gibson Mandaza granted Felix Chauromwe bail coupled with […]

First Lady’s provincial cookout competition underway

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Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau   THE Mashonaland West’s First Lady, Amai Mnangagwa’s cookout competition is currently underway at Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) with 17 participants.   At least three chiefs’ wives are taking part in the event which seeks to select two participants to represent the province at the national competitions to be […]

Council to close “death traps” in Warren Park

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Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent   HARARE City Council is set to close all pits in the area near Warren Hills cemetery following the death of a 12-year-old boy who fell and drowned in an unprotected pit reportedly dug by a land developer, in Warren Park D.   Yusof Chikeke who died last week Tuesday was […]

‘Media has important role in highlighting nuclear and radiation technology issues’

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Herald Reporter   The media has an important role to play in highlighting issues surrounding nuclear and radiation technology by raising awareness around radiation protection and safety.   Speaking to media during a radiation safety awareness training today,  RPAZ chief executive Mr Justice Chipuru said the training would build capacity among journalists to be able […]

US$14 milion Mutirikwi hydropower project kicks off

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George Maponga in Masvingo   Lake Mutirikwi, the country’s second-largest interior dam is set to start generating electricity next year as Great Zimbabwe Hydro Power Company has started building a 5-megawatt mini-hydropower plant at the reservoir.   The dam only plays second fiddle to the giant Tugwi-Mukosi Dam in terms of size and generating power […]

Robbers raid service station in Masvingo

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Crime Reporter THREE armed robbers stole US$24 330 during an attack on a service station manager and two fuel attendants before raiding another shop were they got away with US$271 early yesterday morning in Masvingo as robbery cases increase. No arrests have been made and investigations are still in progress. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner […]

Couple robbed of US$8 000 in Zvishavane

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Freedom Mupanedemo Midlands Bureau A Zvishavane couple lost cash and property worth a combined value of US$8 000 last night after three armed robbers broke into their house, woke  everyone up and locked them in one room before demanding cash and valuables. Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said the robbers who had a […]

Biti clerk’s trial applies for exception

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Prosper Dembedza Court Correspondent A legal clerk with Tendai Biti Law Chambers, who is facing two fresh counts’ of fraud yesterday made an application for exception. Constantine Chaza in his application argued that the charges on the State outline do not constitute an offence. Prosecutor Mrs Shambadeni Fungura who opposed the application told the court […]

FBC Open Golf Championship tees off

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AS the R2 million FBC Zimbabwe Open Championship gets underway this morning at Royal Harare Golf Club and Chapman Golf Club, local and international professional golfers had mixed feelings ahead of the coming four days.

RBZ to launch collateral registry

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THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the collateral registry, a record keeping system for the existence of security, would be launched by the third quarter of this year. 

Editorial Comment: CITES must follow science on elephant trade

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Zimbabwe along with most of its regional neighbours, and especially Botswana, faces a severe and growing ecological crisis with far too many elephants for the available range, even though Southern African countries are very generous over how much land is set aside for elephants.

Govt recruits more teachers

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More than half of the extra 10 000 teachers needed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education have now been recruited over the last couple of months. 
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