adminClimate change to impact more on food prices
London – The seriousness of climate change in Southern Africa can be pictured in terms of the number of people it increasingly affects. The eight events of the decade 1980-1989…
Understanding withholding tax contracts
Did you know that in terms of Section 80 of the Income Tax Act (Chapter 23:06), a 10 percent withholding tax is deductible from all amounts payable to all persons…
NSSA encourages those eligible for benefits to apply for them
Are you receiving a retirement benefit from NSSA? That is the question a new billboard on Borrowdale Road asks those travelling towards Harare’s city centre from Borrowdale, Helensvale, Hatcliffe, Domboshawa…
Solid waste management
What is solid waste? Solid waste refers to discarded materials other than fluids and gases. It includes municipal garbage, agricultural refuse, demolition and industrial waste as well as mining residues.…
Dirty cops bust…12 nabbed over bribes
Temba Dube Senior Reporter— AT least 12 police officers have been arrested in Bulawayo in the last five days for demanding bribes at roadblocks as the drive to stamp out…
Bus crushes python, woman demands it from crew
Freedom Mupanedemo Midlands Correspondent— PASSENGERS aboard a Gweru-bound Downliner Bus were given a jolt and delayed for nearly three hours in Shurugwi after a woman went beserk as she mourned…
Africa calls off Europe summit
Hebert Zharare/Zvamaida Murwira Harare Bureau… THE African Union’s Peace and Security Council has said the bloc should not attend next week’s EU-Africa summit to protest against Europe holding the continent…
President condemns child abuse
Farirai Machivenyika Harare Bureau… President Mugabe has called for a nationwide campaign against abuse of women and children, saying imposition of stiffer penalties on perpetrators alone is insufficient to curb…
Plumtree council clarifies Luthe’s salary
Pamela Shumba Senior Reporter PLUMTREE Town Council has clarified the salary of its secretary Davies Dumezweni Luthe. There has been an outcry in the border town following revelations by government…
15 Heads of State to attend Sadc summit
Leonard Ncube Victoria Falls Reporter FIFTEEN Heads of State, five former presidents and about 700 delegates are expected to attend this year’s Sadc Summit slated for Victoria Falls in August,…