adminPotraz boss temporarily gets passport back
Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) director-general Gift Machengete, who is facing charges of contravening the Procurement Act, on Monday successfully applied for the temporary release of his passport to enable him to travel abroad on Government business.
Duty waiver for Idai imports
Government has scrapped duty and Value Added Tax (VAT) on all goods imported for onward distribution to survivors of Cyclone Idai in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces. In a statement on Monday, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) said qualifying goods should be for free distribution to people in need in the identified areas.
Zim consistent in supporting Saharawi cause
ZIMBABWE has since Independence supported the cause of the people of the Saharawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR) in their quest for self-determination and decolonisation from Morocco, which annexed the country in 1975. After the withdrawal of Spain from SADR, Morocco and Mauritania annexed the country before Mauritania withdrew in 1979.
More donations for Idai victims
Donations continue to pour in for Cyclone Idai victims here with Christian Care and prominent businessman, Mr Philemon Mutangiri each donating seven tonnes of food and non-food items to help mitigate the effects of the disaster.
MDC-A fails to pay agents
The embattled MDC-Alliance led by Mr Nelson Chamisa has failed to pay more than 50 000 people it hired as polling agents for last year’s harmonised elections throughout the country.
Oil rises to $68
Oil rose to around $68 a barrel yesterday as OPEC supply cuts and expectations of lower US inventories outweighed concern about weaker demand due to an economic slowdown.
Dondo in new deal with Keith Farquharson
Keith Farquharson is a popular name to those who follow yesteryear music.
Study names Zim’s HIV hotspots
BULAWAYO, Harare, Ruwa and Chitungwiza have been identified as HIV hotspots, with the highest number of infected people not on treatment amid reports that risky sexual behaviour continues to drive the epidemic in Zimbabwe. A study carried out by AVERT, an international evidence-based HIV and sexual health information organisation, shows that a number of women are engaging in early sex in poorer areas which puts them at risk.
Census for cyclone-ravaged communities
Government will conduct a census using official records to ascertain the number of people who have been staying in communities that were affected by Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani and Chipinge. This comes as South Africa yesterday despatched a team of 12 people — including police officers and sniffer dogs — to Manicaland Province to help with rescue and recovery efforts being spearheaded by the Government.