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- January 11, 2019
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DRC’s surprise poll result could face court challenge
Democratic Republic of Congo appeared on the cusp of its first peaceful transfer of power with the surprise victory on Thursday of opposition candidate Felix Tshisekedi, despite clear signs that…
adminOF BOSSO, PIRATES AND DIVIDED LOYALTY
RIVALRY between Dynamos and Highlanders is well documented and unparalleled in Zimbabwean football but for the first time in history both sets of fans might join forces in supporting one football club at Barbourfields today. Instead of hurling stones at each other, the sworn enemies are likely to sing in one voice in support of visiting Orlando Pirates against local Premiership champions FC Platinum in their CAF Champions League Group B opener.
FC PLATINUM IN SEA ROBBERS’ ACID TEST
EXACTLY 24 years ago, FC Platinum came into existence while Orlando Pirates conquered all in Africa to land the CAF Champions League football title in an eventful year for Southern Africa after the Rainbow nation also lifted the Rugby World Cup.
Chief magistrate arrested over Tyson •spends night at Rhodesville •expected in court today
CHIEF Magistrate Mishrod Guvamombe was yesterday arrested for alleged criminal abuse of office after he offered work-related attachment to former Cabinet ministers Saviour Kasukuwere and Supa Mandiwandira at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts where they are appearing for alleged corruption.
ED, Putin poised to meet
President Mnangagwa will meet the President of the Russian Federation Mr Vladmir Putin during his four-nation trip to Europe next week, The Herald can reveal. The Zimbabwean leader is scheduled to visit Russia, Belarus, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.He will also attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) summit in Davos, Switzerland, for the second year running.
Diplomacy: ‘National interest first’
Zimbabwe is putting the national interest first in its diplomatic engagements and will not be distracted by “diplomatic snobbery” or ideological baggage.Government spokesperson Mr Nick Mangwana, who is also the Secretary for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, explained this yesterday ahead President Mnangagwa’s visit to Europe next week.
Editorial Comment: PC Platinum are no pushovers
FC Platinum plunge into the biggest match in their history today when they host South African giants Orlando Pirates at Barbourfields in a CAF Champions League Group B showdown likely to illuminate the City of Kings. It’s a measure of how far the Zvishavane miners have come, in a stunning transformation that has seen them turn from a Division One side, just nine years ago, into the dominant football force on the domestic scene in the last two years.
Council gets 1m Euro from GIZ
The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) is set to avail 1 million euro to the Harare City Council for the stabilisation of water and sanitation services in selected high density areas to contain the outbreak of cholera and other infectious diseases.
‘Essential to invest forex in production’
A top beverage manufacturer torched a storm recently when it sought to sell its products in United States dollars. The Government intervened, resulting in the firm reverting back to a multi-currency charge. Lately, industry has been showing a subtle appetite to charge in US dollars, while civil servants are exerting pressure on Government to be paid in hard currency. Here, The Herald’s Senior Writer Elliot Ziwira (EZ) speaks to Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) vice president for Mashonaland Region Archie Dongo (AD), who provided an insight into recent decisions by firms, and the impact of redollarisation on the economy. Below are excerpts of the interview:
Local currency in 12 months: Ncube
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube yesterday said the country will have its own currency within the next 12 months, as Government is frantically working on raising enough foreign currency to anchor it.