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Business Reporter
ZIMBABWE requires US$13 billion, double its Gross
Mutambara explains Libyan ambassador’s expulsion
bHerald Reporters
THE decision to expel former Libyan ambassador to Zimbabwe
Prisoners gobble US$1,7m monthly
From Daniel Nemukuyu in BULAWAYO
GOVERNMENT is spending US$1,7 million per month feeding prisoners due to overpopulation. Prison authorities say this is partly as a result of suspects with petty cases being remanded in custody.
There are 14 000 inmates in 68 prisons countrywide and officials say the majority of them are on remand.
This includes satellite and open prisons.
Speaking at a one-day workshop on ways to reduce overcrowding in prisons here yesterday, acting officer commanding Zimbabwe Prison Services’ Matabeleland Region Assistant Commissioner Claydon Seulah said the number of suspects on remand had increased and was straining the bud- get.
Mliswa elected Zanu-PF Hurungwe DCC chair
Noah Pito Herald Correspondent
Karoi businessman and farmer Cde Temba Mliswa was on Tuesday elected chairman for the Zanu-PF Hurungwe District
Hurungwe folk unite to wrestle cattle rustlers
From Noah Pito in Hurungwe
Every time 46-year-old Stephen Maererano of Joga village under Chief Dendera took his nine cattle to Chanetsa dip tank, he
Seed firm challenges farmers to inrease maize production
Agriculture Reporter
SEED Co Zimbabwe managing director Mr Denias Zaranyika on Tuesday challenged farmers to increase maize production so
Three masterly plays return to Harare
Beginning today until September 17, theatre lovers in Harare have been offered another chance to see three plays that are
Leaders urged to pay attention to youths
Herald Reporter
POLITICAL leaders have been urged to pay attention to the voices of the youths lest they lose their support. Youth leaders
We’re awaiting probe results, says VP Mujuru
Vice President Joice Mujuru says despite the Mujuru family having accepted that death is God’s decree, the family hopes the
Motown classics to mark Reps Golden Jubilee
Entertainment Reporter
Fifty years of memorable music are featured in Motown Golden Jubilee, a musical show opening a two-week run at Harare’s