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THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$685 000 grant to help Zimbabwe manage natural disasters such as droughts, floods and tropical cyclones.
Njube teacher still on the run
POLICE say a Njube High School teacher who allegedly incited pupils to demonstrate against an increase in fees and teachers’ poor salaries last Monday, is still on the run.
Chikwinya denies audit report allegations
Former Cabinet minister Ms Nyasha Chikwinya has denied allegations of underhand dealings involving the acquisition of vast tracks of State land and sale of residential stands in Harare.
‘Act decisively on currency dealings’
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) must act decisively on illicit currency dealings instead of issuing mere threats against gross financial misconduct that has serious negative effect on the economy, economists say.
Rein in black market to foster stability
Since late last year, the black market foreign currency exchange rate has been stable and so were prices of goods and services, bringing hope to the general population that, now…
16 murder cases await High Court circuit
THE Bulawayo High Court will be sitting in circuit in Gweru for two weeks to deal with 16 murder cases, mostly involving violence in the artisanal gold mining sector.
Traditional leaders support Govt’s small grains initiative
In its quest to alleviate hunger and food shortages, the Government has engaged traditional leaders and urged them to challenge their communities to grow drought-resistant crops and short-season varieties to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Zanu PF rolls out life training skills for women
Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau Zanu PF party, through its Women’s League, is rolling out initiatives to socially and economically empower women. Beitbridge Senator Tambudzani Mohadi said women played a critical…
Road repairs start in flood-hit Hwange
Road and drain repairs have started in Hwange town after infrastructure worth thousands of dollars was destroyed by heavy rains recently when 139mm fell in just three hours.
Sikhala mobilises backers as trial opens today
George Maponga in MASVINGO MDC-Alliance vice chair Job Sikhala, whose trial on subversion charges kicks-off at the Masvingo High Court today, is allegedly planning to bus hordes of party supporters…