Private sector urged to adjust workers’ salaries
The private sector should adjust salaries to cushion its workers from rising prices similar to the way Government has responded to the plight of civil servants who, in addition to getting more than $606 million in salaries and cushioning allowances since the beginning of the year, will be receiving a further salary increase soon and bonus payments at the end of the year, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said.
Nssa squanders millions on luxuries
THE National Social Security Authority (Nssa) splashed millions of dollars on bad investments, luxuries for board members and hefty salary perks for executive management, at a time when pensioners were wallowing in poverty.
Nssa is a statutory body created through an Act of Parliament in 1989 to provide social security to pensioners.
Budget plots progress on fundamentals
Presenting his supplementary budget last week, Minister of Finance and Economic Development Professor Mthuli Ncube spoke directly to the concerns of Zimbabweans, both as individuals and as businesses.
Anti-corruption courts handle 39 cases
The specialised anti-corruption courts have received 39 cases since the beginning of the year, most of which implicate officials for allegedly abusing public offices to enrich themselves, but a lot of them are being bogged down by pre-trial applications made at the High Court by accused persons.
‘Economy in good stead for growth’
The reforms that have been instituted by Government since September last year to restore sound macro-economic fundamentals have placed the economy on a firm foundation to support sustainable recovery, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube said on Thursday.
First Lady honours national netball team
The national netball team, the Gems, was yesterday feted with hampers by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, while Government also chipped in with a $20 000 bonus for each player to celebrate their exploits at the recent Vitality Netball World Cup in Liverpool, England.
First Lady honours national netball team
The national netball team, the Gems, was yesterday feted with hampers by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, while Government also chipped in with a $20 000 bonus for each player to celebrate their exploits at the recent Vitality Netball World Cup in Liverpool, England.
Ndiraya misses DeMbare of old
A nostalgic Tonderai Ndiraya was left yearning for the days when Dynamos would consistently boss teams at Rufaro after his side were forced to come from behind to snatch a point draw against Triangle yesterday.
Power tariff hike gives Zesa headstart
Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube last week announced an interim tariff framework meant to support Zesa’s operations.
But will the new tariff(s) address the crippling power shortages?
King 98 ropes in Dee Nosh, Colin Gayle
THERE is seismic activity in the Zimbabwean music industry!
And most artistes and their ill-equipped handlers cannot feel or see it.










