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Harare Bureau
AFTER being restricted to a draw by Namibia in their opening game, Zimbabwe’s Young Warriors face a must-win
Mountaineers crowned Stanbic Bank T20 kings
Harare Bureau
Mountaineers (142/6) beat Mashonaland Eagles (115) by 27 runs. An exciting T20 final between the two former champions
Zifa wants 20-team league
By Sikhumbuzo Moyo
THE Zimbabwe Football Association (Zifa) is reportedly considering the idea of increasing the number of teams in the Premier
‘PSL should not relegate any teams’
By Thandiwe Moyo
ZIFA and the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League seem to be throwing the issue of the petition signed by four relegated
Poor industrial performance affects insurance sector
Business Reporter
The insurance sector under-performed this year due to the low capacity utilisation levels of industry, the managing director of
‘Govt has no control over Buy Zim Campaign’
Masvingo Correspondent
THE Buy Zimbabwe Campaign is a private initiative that the Government has no direct control over although the strides the
Vic Falls needs $30m facelift
Business Reporter
About $30 million is needed to prepare for the 2013 United Nations World Tourism Organisations general assembly, the
Violence kills 25 across Somalia
At least 25 people have been killed and scores others wounded in a new wave of violence that rocked different parts of war-torn
600 diamond workers strike over salaries
Felex Share Herald Reporter
OVER 600 workers at Anjin Investments, one of the biggest mining firms at the Chiadzwa fields, have gone on strike demanding higher salaries and better working conditions in the wake of the KPCS endorsement of diamond sales.
The workers claim the lowest-paid employee (general hand) earns US$180 per month, an amount they want moved to US$600 in line with the poverty datum line.
The strike began on Saturday morning and by late yesterday, the workers were still on strike serve for the security department.
Anjin is among five companies that were licensed by the Government to partner the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation to mine alluvial diamonds in Marange.
Workers in all departments, including the mining, prospecting, power and equipment sections were yesterday seated saying they will only resume their duties after a “reasonable” salary increment.
Anjin Investments human resources manager Ms Lindiwe Ngwenya yesterday confirmed the standoff, but urged the workers to be
Zim loses 23 rhinos to poachers
Peter Matambanadzo Senior Reporter
AT least 23 black and white rhinos were killed this year in national parks and conservancies, while 37 rhino poachers and illegal dealers in horns were arrested.
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority public relations manager Ms Caroline Washaya-Moyo said the rhino remained the main target of big time poachers and the authority was spending over US$4 million to curb poaching.
“We have just above 700 black and white rhinos and 23 have been poached this year. However, we managed to arrest 37 poachers and illegal dealers in rhino horns to date,” Ms Washaya-Moyo said.
She said the poachers and dealers were nabbed under an operation by the authority to protect the endangered species.
Rhinos remain a major target for poachers who sell their products in Asia and the Middle East where there is a lucrative market.
Some of the animal components are reportedly used for traditional purposes.
However, Ms Washaya-Moyo said the Zimbabwe Parks and