adminAlgeria football in lockdown, Warriors game now in doubt
THE Algerian Government have placed their domestic football under lockdown, declaring all remaining Ligue 1 matches should be played behind closed doors, providing the biggest signal the 2021 AFCON qualifier against Zimbabwe in Blida might not go ahead as scheduled.
Insurers’ capital upped to $112m
Insurance companies that provide both life assurance and non-life assurance business must hold minimum capital of $112 million, according to Statutory Instrument 59 of 2020.
Farmers to access US$50m John Deere tractors
GOVERNMENT has assured farmers that they are eligible to access equipment for the assembling of tractors, combine harvesters and disc harrows under the US$50 million John Deere facility, with the equipment expected to arrive in the country on Wednesday next week.
Derbyshire visit Vic-falls as tour gets underway
DERBYSHIRE County Cricket Club, who are in the country for a two-week pre-season camp, were here yesterday where they toured the majestic Victoria Falls before going on a sunset cruise.
Sports Ministry takes over NSS
THE Ministry of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation will deploy full-time experts to maintain the National Sports Stadium.
Fuel duty in forex OK, but . . .
Industry players say the payment of petroleum products’ duty in foreign currency is a welcome move provided it ensures continual supply of the commodity for production.
‘Govt should punish fake news peddlers’
Government intends to expedite the passing of laws that deal with people who peddle false news on social media in light of the increase in fake posts concerning the country by some unruly elements, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Mr Nick Mangwana has said.
GMB clarifies Command Agric funds position
The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) on Monday denied that it received funds meant for Command Agriculture from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ).
Border Timbers net profit slumps
Forestry and saw milling firm, Border Timbers, said yesterday exchange losses of up to $46,8 million hit on its financial performance for the half year ending December 2019, resulting in net profit slumping to $0,8 million from $3,1 million in the comparative period the previous year.
JAZ hopeful of Olympic qualification
JUDO Association of Zimbabwe technical director, Steve Pearson, says should rising judoka Christi-Rose Pretorius qualify for the forthcoming 2020 Olympic Games, it will boost the appeal of the sport locally.