adminUPDATED: New bird in skies • 300-seater plane arrives from Malaysia • Second Boeing already paid for
Government yesterday took delivery of a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft from Malaysia, which is part of an envisaged fleet of 10 aeroplanes to be managed under a new company tasked to boost the local aviation sector.
Govt pledges forex to producers
Government has pledged to assist manufacturing companies with foreign currency and new equipment to boost their production capacity and ensure they generate their own foreign currency through exports.
Paraffin shortage hits Zimbabwe
PARAFFIN, a key energy source for low-income households, is currently in short supply and mostly available at higher prices on the black market.
FDI expert to address Cabinet
Visiting Rwandan investment expert Ms Clare Akamanzi has said political will to make bold decisions and listening to concerns of the private sector were some of the cardinal principles Zimbabwe could use to transform its economy within the shortest possible time.
MDC-T MPs disrupt Electoral debate
MDC-T Members of Parliament yesterday disrupted parliamentary proceedings during debate on the Electoral Amendment Bill.
Accidents, robberies expose MDC-T bussing
Unfortunate incidents involving MDC-T supporters from various parts of the country continue to put paid to spirited denials by the opposition party’s leaders that they regularly bus supporters to rallies to create an impression that their president Mr Nelson Chamisa enjoys “overwhelming” support.
NPF holds low-key inaugural meeting
A handful of supporters turned up for the inaugural meeting of former President Robert Mugabe’s pet political project, the National Patriotic Front (NPF)’s inaugural meeting in Harare yesterday.
Spain pledges support, keen to invest
SPAIN yesterday pledged to support President Mnangagwa’s administration and is already exploring investment opportunities in Zimbabwe.
ECONET BOUNCE BACK
IN a landmark development that shook domestic football yesterday, Kwese TV announced it has taken over the sponsorship of the Mighty Warriors’ participation in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers in Econet Wireless’ first romance with domestic football in more than a decade.
Chidhakwa, Gudyanga further remanded
Former Mines and Mining Development Minister Walter Chidhakwa and his former permanent secretary Francis Gudyanga, who are facing separate charges of abuse of office, have been further remanded to May 30.