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More than 750 rhinos have been killed by commercial poachers in Zimbabwe since 2000, according to data from the International Rhino Federation (IRT).
‘Bread shortage due to lack of forex’
The National Bakers’ Association of Zimbabwe has attributed the shortages of bread on the market to lack of foreign currency to import wheat to make flour.
Robbers trial in false start
THE trial of eight suspected Zvishavane armed robbers, among them two police officers, who allegedly raided a Chinese mining company and went away with an Isuzu pick-up truck, 48 grammes of gold, US$8 820, $6 800 bond notes and 2 155 Chinese yuan, failed to kick off on Friday last week as the prosecution was not ready.
Millers’ body says flour price has not changed
RETAILERS have unilaterally increased the bread price from $1,40 to $2.50 a loaf but the Grain Millers’ Association of Zimbabwe yesterday insisted this has nothing to do with the cost of flour.
State relaxes bail terms for businessman
A HARARE magistrate has relaxed bail conditions for businessman Michael van Blerk to allow him travel to South Africa with his sick wife.
The elusive opening line
I have been staring at this blank page for a while now. After reading a novella which begins with “I took my things and left”, I want my own opening line to be just as cool. So I invest in it. If it means staring at this laptop for hours so be it.
Notorious Chegutu criminals nabbed
Police in Chegutu have arrested a five- member gang that has been terrorising people in the town and recovered several dangerous weapons.
Wutaunashe raps ZCTU, civil society
Faith for the Nation Campaign national chairperson Reverend Andrew Wutaunashe has castigated the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and other civic organisations for causing deaths and destruction of property during the recent violent demonstrations.
EU Court rules on Brexit
The EU’s top court has ruled that the British government may reverse its decision to leave the bloc without consulting other member states in a decision welcomed by those campaigning to stop Brexit.
‘Innovation hubs almost complete’
Construction of innovation hubs in six tertiary institutions throughout the country is nearing completion, Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development Minister, Professor Amon Murwira said. In an interview in Harare yesterday, Professor Murwira said innovation hubs are meant to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and industrial skills.