adminZim, Bots to sign 7 MoUs
Zimbabwe and Botswana are poised to sign seven agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) today when Presidents Mnangagwa and Mokgweetsi Masisi meet to mark the climax of the four-day Second Zimbabwe-Botswana Bi-National Commission.
$200m seed capital for GEMS
Seed capital for the Government Employees Mutual Savings fund (GEMS) could be doubled to $200 million to help civil servants start the scheme, which seeks to create wealth during and after termination of their employment.
Zesa tariff hike to secure power imports
Zesa Holdings’ automatic hike of 19,02 percent for all tariffs from Sunday is calculated from a formula that ensures continuation of imports and operation of its stations.
Shift to traditional grains: First Lady
First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday urged chiefs’ wives to lead in embracing the cultivation of traditional grains to enhance food security while mitigating against drought.
Bots applauds Zim role in regional peace
Botswana has applauded Zimbabwe’s role in fostering peace and security within the SADC region and promised to take a leaf when it assumes the chairmanship of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security in August.
Coronavirus casts shadow over Warriors’ AFCON battle
THE confirmation of two coronavirus cases in Algeria has cast a shadow over the 2021 AFCON qualifier between the Desert Foxes and the Warriors set to be held in that North African country next month.
No opening date for tobacco season
The tobacco industry is yet to come up with opening dates for the 2020 marketing season, with the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board expected to consult with stakeholders.
Shortage of water chemicals depresses Harare supplies
Massive water shortages have hit Harare due to shortages of water treatment chemicals, with the local authority presently pumping about 160 megalitres daily against a demand of 1 200 megalitres.
‘Nyambirai robbers had inside info’
THE eight armed robbers, who on Wednesday robbed two Harare businessmen Mr Tawanda Nyambirai and Mr Rodney Dangarembizi of more than US$220 000, had inside knowledge of the business premises.
No need to look for scapegoats — Sithole
VETERAN sports administrator, Tommy Sithole, believes there is no need to look for scapegoats after the country’s stadiums were banned from hosting international matches by the Confederation of African Football.