adminEconomic zone limits widened
Government — through the Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) — has extended the boundaries of Belmont, Donnington and Kelvin Special Economic Zones in Bulawayo to include the Westondale Industrial Area.
WEF offers opportunities for Zim
THE 28th World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa scheduled for Cape Town, South Africa, presents an opportunity for Zimbabwe to update the world on milestones recorded under ongoing economic and political reforms.
WHO revises Depo Provera guidelines
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revised guidelines on Depo Provera use by women at high risk of acquiring HIV, following evidence from a study which showed that there was no link between increased HIV risk and use of contraceptives.
Ex-ZPC chair jailed over Chivayo bribe
Former Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) board chairman Stanley Kazhanje was yesterday slapped with an effective one-year jail term for concealing a US$10 000 transaction he received from Wicknell Chivayo’s Intratrek Zimbabwe.
Professionalise public transport: First Lady
ZIMBABWE’S tourism sector is poised for growth, thanks to the birth of a new organisation geared to professionalise the public transport sector and curb road carnage which has resulted in loss of life and limb.
President hands over $250 000 to charity
President Mnangagwa yesterday handed over $250 000, blankets and cellphones to six charities from proceeds of the Republican Cup, one of the country’s prestigious horse races.
Partners avail US$127m for Idai
Government in partnership with the World Bank and the African Development Bank (AfDB) yesterday availed US$126,5 million for the Zimbabwe Idai Recovery and Idai Emergency Recovery and Resilience projects to assist over 270 000 people in Cyclone Idai-hit areas.
Cottco targets large-scale farmers
The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe has started engaging commercial farmers as it seeks to grow production of cotton, managing director Mr Pious Manamike said.
Zanu-PF commends President’s Japan visit
ZANU-PF has commended President Mnangagwa’s visit to Japan for the 7th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) summit saying it will strengthen economic ties and build mutually beneficial partnerships between Japan and African states.
EDITORIAL COMMENT : All corrupt councils must face the music
Government is walking the talk on corruption, witness a series of arrests that have been made lately.