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THE revival of large domestic industries in the mining, agriculture and manufacturing sectors tops the agenda for the Executive as Government seeks to transform the economy and create jobs, President Mnangagwa has said.
We aim to enhance efficiency, says Zimra boss
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (zimra) has started working on new strategies to plug corruption and speed up the movement of cargo through the country’s ports of entry, an official has said.
Floods wreak havoc
Several people, including 85 school pupils, have been left stranded in Mashonaland Central province following floods that hit some areas recently after successive days of rains.
Gutu quits ‘violent’ MDC-T
MDC-T spokesperson Mr Obert Gutu has quit the party which has been rocked by violence and heated leadership disputes following the death of its leader Mr Morgan Tsvangirai.
Farmers import livestock worth $8,4 million
LOCAL farmers have spent $8,4 million importing livestock breeding stock over the last three years as part of efforts to improve breeding efficiency which has plunged over the years, statics availed to this publication by Government’s statistical agency ZimStat have shown.
ED to address war vets’ grievances
President Mnangagwa is willing to look into the welfare of war veterans, war collaborators and ex-detainees, Zanu-PF secretary for war veterans Cde Victor Matemadanda has said.
SA minister spells need to boost relations
SOUTH Africa is committed to working with Zimbabwe in strengthening economic ties to ensure development in both countries, South Africa’s Minister of Transport Joe Maswanganyi has said.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: NRZ back on the rails, enters new era
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) yesterday entered a new era towards an historic turnaround after President Mnangagwa officially commissioned $400 million coaches, wagons and locomotives in Bulawayo, the country’s industrial hub.
Betty Makaya resurfaces
South Africa-based urban grooves musician Betty Makaya, who went into hibernation for some years, has broken the silence with a love single titled “It’s Complicated” as she seeks to revive her lost glory in music circles.
UN chief stresses importance of crisis prevention
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday underscored the importance of the proactive approach of prevention instead of responding to crises.