adminGovt unveils price monitoring system
GOVERNMENT has embarked on a price monitoring system along the production chain, from manufacturers to retailers, as part of measures to flush out economic saboteurs. It also resolved that manufacturers and suppliers of basic commodities and medical drugs should revert to the pricing system that recognises the guaranteed convertibility of bond notes and RTGS balances to the US dollars on a 1:1 ratio.
Indian bishop granted bail in nun rape case
NEW DELHI. – An Indian bishop accused of raping a nun was granted bail in a case that has triggered rare dissent within the country’s Catholic Church.
Agric Trust disburses $87m to agric
THE Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust (ZADT) has disbursed $87,5 million to almost 530 000 small-holder farmers and agribusinesses, as it seeks to boost their operations.
HADEBE BREAKS DOWN
TEENAGE HADEBE failed to contain tears as he issued a passionate apology to the nation after his first-half own goal denied Zimbabwe an historic moment which would have seen them secure a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations berth with two games to spare at the National Sports Stadium last night.
Afreximbank confirms $500m facility talks
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has confirmed holding talks with a Zimbabwean delegation led by Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube (pictured right) in connection with a $500-million nostro stabilisation facility.
Drug prices skyrocket
Herald Reporters Most pharmacies in and around the city have increased prices for medicines and they are not accepting any form of payment apart from United States dollars. A survey…
EU observers in poll U-turn
The European Union Election Observer Mission to Zimbabwe’s July 30, 2018 harmonised elections yesterday made a huge climbdown by admitting that Government had already implemented some of the recommendations before the Western bloc compiled its final report in which it sought to discredit the widely hailed polls.
‘SRC dissolution in line with Govt vision’
YOUTH, Sport, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry dissolved the Sports and Recreation Commission (SRC) board so that she can successfully align with President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030.
N. Korea media slams US for “evil” sanctions push
PYONGYANG. – North Korea’s state media on Tuesday slammed the United States for an “evil” attempt to maintain sanctions against Pyongyang, accusing President Donald Trump of blocking progress in inter-Korean relations.
ED, ministers vaccinated
President Mnangagwa and his Cabinet ministers were yesterday vaccinated against cholera in a move tailored to ensure the nation accepts vaccination as a way of preventing the spread of the water-borne disease. The vaccinations were administered by Health and Child Care Minister Dr Obadiah Moyo, epidemiology and disease control director in the Ministry of Health and Child Care Dr Portia Manangazira and other senior health officials.