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Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube must address existing loopholes if his plans to introduce a local currency within the next 12 months are to succeed, economic observers have said. They said Prof Ncube faced a mammoth task to lay the fundamentals for the successful launch of a local currency within a short period.
Livestock farmers moan over stockfeed shortages
Manicaland Correspondent FARMERS in Manicaland have raised concern over the shortage of stockfeed in shops, which is hampering efforts to increase production. Mr Taurai Mutangabende, a small-scale dairy farmer in…
President’s interventions take effect
Government and technocrats in the energy sector yesterday finalised a framework to operationalise rebates for transport operators and industry to cushion the public from price hikes, The Herald can reveal. This comes as a raft of interventions by President Mnangagwa to arrest the fuel crisis and hardships in the country begin to be effecte
History beckons for Federer, Djokovic
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are both gunning for a record seventh Australian Open tennis crown from today, but Andy Murray will make his last appearance in Melbourne as the era of the “Big Four” draws to a close.
School ban on ‘Moslem beard’ case in court
A St John’s College student who practises Islam and was barred from attending lessons after refusing to shave his beard has taken the school’s authorities to court arguing that the officials’ decision was unconstitutional.
ED off to Russia
Mabasa Sasa Herald Correspondent President Mnangagwa early this morning left for Russia on the first leg of a whirlwind five-country tour that will take him across Eurasia and then to…
Tax relief for business
Registered and tax-compliant businesses in the four productive sectors that do not increase prices beyond those prevailing before Saturday will be eligible for tax relief on the higher excise duties charged for fuel so long as they can show the fuel was used for productive purposes, Minister of Finance and Economic Development Prof Mthuli Ncube said last night.
Shinsoman back with new single
Dancehall chanter Shinsoman (real name Romeo Anthony, pictured left) is trying his best to get his groove back, with hopes pinned on recently released single “Kutsotsonya”. The “Mawayawaya” hit-maker had apparently taken a back seat in the genre being dominated by new names.
Storm clouds are brewing for the global economy
International trade and investment have softened. Trade tensions remain elevated. Several large emerging markets underwent substantial financial pressures last year.
Police deploy in hot spots
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has deployed officers in all residential areas, shopping centres and the Central Business District to conduct patrols, surveillance and stop and search following some social media articles agitating Zimbabweans to engage in violence and unsanctioned demonstrations.