Improve journalists’ welfare: Mutsvangwa

Media houses have to improve the welfare of journalists through “life-rewarding salaries” and decent working conditions, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has said.

In a statement to mark World Press Freedom Day, which is commemorated on May 3 every year, Minister Mutsvangwa said Government was committed to ensuring a safe working environment for media personnel.

Homes turned into booby traps

Some houses in high-density suburbs have literally been turned into booby traps, as vendors whose illegal business structures were demolished by local authorities have now come up with the most desperate and dangerous way to store their wares.

Three suitors eye WMI stake

At least three local suitors (names supplied) have submitted bids to acquire the Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (IDCZ)’s 74 percent shareholding in car assembler Willowvale Motor Industries (WMI).

Sources with knowledge of the matter told The Sunday Mail Business that a leading car dealer, a funeral assurance company and a local tobacco processor are among companies that have submitted bids for the stake.

Virus no match for global political thuggery

Clearly, the world has been turned upside-down, inside out.

The new coronavirus — Covid-19 — has made possible what we previously thought unimaginable.

It has weaned sports junkies from that which they thought they could not live without.

Errant schools to be deregistered

SCHOOLS that have unilaterally hiked fees and those charging foreign currency without approval risk deregistration, Government has warned.

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Ambassador Cain Mathema yesterday said schools should strictly adhere to current regulations.

Neutral venues only for EPL return

Premier League clubs have been told they cannot use their own stadiums for any resumption of games this season, with only “approved neutral venues” to host remaining fixtures in a campaign currently on hold due to the new coronavirus pandemic.

NetOne board chair under probe

Law enforcement agents have launched an investigation into suspected criminal abuse of office by NetOne acting chairperson, Ms Susan Mutangadura, after she reportedly appointed her suspected business acquaintance — a retired judge — to preside over a disciplinary hearing of suspended CEO Lazarus Muchenje.

No relenting on anti-sanctions lobby: SB Moyo

The country will continue engaging the West until all sanctions are lifted, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Dr Sibusiso Moyo has said.

COMMENT: Businesses need to be innovative to survive the storm

Economic experts the world over are in agreement that there will be a new world order after the struggle against Covid-19 is over. Economists are of the view that new…

Peak hunger period now over, says minister

ZIMBABWE’S peak hunger period, which occurs between January and April, has passed as grain harvests have begun, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister, Professor Paul Mavima has said.

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