JUST IN: Parties appoint dialogue conveners
Political parties that participated in the 2018 July harmonised elections met today and appointed Chairman of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) Justice Selo Nare and Chairperson of the Gender Commission, Margaret Sangarwe Mkahanana as co-chairpersons of the National Dialogue.
RTGS$ sheds 20 percent . . . Trades remain subdued . . . Rate expected to stabilise
The RTGS dollar introduced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) in its 2019 Monetary Policy Statement, has continued to weaken against major currencies as exporters continue to hold on to their US dollar earnings waiting for the exchange rate to slide further.
Fuel consumption declines
The consumption of diesel and petrol plunged by almost 1,5 million litres and 1,8 million litres per day respectively between January and February this year, compared to previous months on the back of price adjustment and the impact of the Monetary Policy Statement that ushered in a number of far reaching measures.
Zim ready for key reforms: UK think tank . . . Challenges remain in short to medium term
Zimbabwe is poised to register a significant progress on its economic reform programme, largely benefiting from improved political governance and the new dispensation’s efforts to re-engage the international community, a top global economic think tank has said.
Zesa insists on 30pc tariff increase . . . cites coal, diesel increases as catalysts
Zesa Holdings insists that a 30 percent tariff increase is critical as it would ensure the country continues to enjoy a steady supply of electricity, as there would be funds to repair the transmission and distribution network while also allowing the firm to purchase inputs such as coal and diesel whose prices have gone up.
Nzenza, Perm Sec rift escalates . . . Perm sec accused of insubordination . . . Matter sucks in Cabinet minister
The rift between Minister of Public Works, Labour and Social Welfare Sekai Nzenza and her Permanent Secretary Judith Katerera, reportedly widened this week over a host of issues among them National Social Security Authority (NSSA) audit, with the latter accused of gross insubordination, according to close sources.
NSSA prioritises occupational safety
Industry must uphold safety precautions to minimise fatalities at workplaces as occupational accidents are detrimental to productivity, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Sekai Nzenza has said.
EDITORIAL COMMENT:Violence on foreigners in SA must stop
Xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting black Zimbabweans, Mozambicans, Nigerians and Somalis have become our constant fear. Hundreds have been killed, injured and displaced over the past few years…
Bosso execs in ‘petty’ fights
Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter CRACKS are reportedly emerging in the Highlanders executive with some members of the committee accusing chief executive officer, Nhlanhla Dube, of “capturing” club chairman Kenneth Mhlophe.…











