adminNo Constitution, POSA conflict: AG
Attorney-General Advocate Prince Machaya yesterday said there is no conflict between the Constitution of Zimbabwe and the Public Order and Security Act (POSA) in relation to the deployment of members of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) to assist police in the maintenance of law and order.
Economy set to grow by 3,1pc
Zimbabwe’s economy is projected to grow by 3,1 percent in 2019, which is lower than the 2018 anticipated growth of 4 percent, on subdued agriculture performance due to unfavourable weather conditions.
EDITORIAL COMMENT : National Budget changes the path
Zimbabwe’s austerity Budget presented yesterday passed the major fiscal test: Next year we will pay a little over $450 million more in taxes than the Government plans to spend on salaries, allowances, pensions, operations and maintenance. So Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has managed to stop the disastrous borrowing for recurrent expenditure.
Mining to drive revival
THE mining sector is expected to play a key role in the country’s economic revival and growth, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said.
Masarira receives death threats
MDC-T spokesperson Ms Linda Masarira has said she is now living in fear after receiving death threats from unknown people for spilling beans on the MDC-Alliance’s alleged terrorism activities.
Manicaland ready for devolution
Manicaland is ready to implement the concept of devolution and has lined up various mega projects to developthe provincial economy in line with President Mnangagwa’s Vision 2030.
‘ED sincere on economic reforms’
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is “sincere” in his efforts to transform the country’s economy through instituting measures such as roping technocrats into Government, and a raft of reforms such as fighting corruption and introducing salary cuts for top officials.
‘Victims shot in the absence of soldiers’
Some of the victims of the August 1, 2018 post-election violence were shot while they were in the midst of a crowd with no soldiers in sight, a Commission of Inquiry heard yesterday.
Mapeza picks his men for Madagascar trip
FC Platinum have announced a largely predictable 20-man squad for their CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg tie against Madagascar opponents CNaPS Sports next Wednesday, with their new signings conspicuous by their absence.