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Insurance policy-holders and pensioners should be compensated for loss of value suffered as a result of hyperinflation in 2007-8 and the country’s adoption of a multi-currency system in 2009, a commission set up to investigate the effect of the change-over has recommended.
TWENTY-SIX NOT OUT
ZIMBABWE’S Chevrons, buoyed by a 26-game winning streak spread over 36 years — in which they have never lost an ICC Cricket World Qualifier — put that impressive record on the line against the defending champions in a battle royal today whose two points carry their weight in gold.
Econet to invest $250m in solar power systems
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe says it has begun the process to invest over $250 million into a solar power systems project amid indications the corporate has placed orders for nearly 20MW.
Zim, Botswana in multi-million dollar rail talks
Takunda Maodza News Editor PRESIDENT Mnangagwa and his Botswana counterpart Seretse Ian Khama are keen to have work on the construction of a railway line linking the two countries to…
Madhuku fails to land UZ post
University of Zimbabwe law lecturer Professor Lovemore Madhuku’s bid to lead the institution’s Faculty of Law as dean flopped after he flunked an interview conducted by a panel headed by Vice-Chancellor Professor Levi Nyagura.
Editorial Comment – Youth vote: No to divisive G40 tactics
The youth vote has become one of the most talked about issues lately. Ever since Zimbabwe Electoral Commission chair Justice Priscilla Chigumba indicated two weeks ago that about 60 percent of the 5,3 million Zimbabweans registered to vote were youths; that is people aged 35 years and below, the debate has tended to associate this group with new MDC-T leader Nelson Chamisa, who turned 40 last month.
Beitbridge gets municipal status
President Mnangagwa has upgraded Beitbridge Town Council to municipal status following the border town’s phenomenal growth in recent years and its strategic economic location.
Minister to tackle border chaos
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Prisca Mupfumira has vowed to eliminate all challenges faced by local and foreign tourists at the country’s points of entry.
Namibian parly Speaker gives Govt thumbs-up
Namibian Speaker of Parliament Professor Peter Katjavivi yesterday gave a thumbs-up to the new administration of President Mnangagwa, saying transition was executed in a peaceful way.
Masakadza hopes for more runs
HAVING come short in the opening two matches of the ICC World Cup Qualifier, veteran Zimbabwe top order batsman Hamilton Masakadza found his touch on Saturday when his half century helped power the Chevrons into the Super Six of the tournament.