Govt clarifies US dollar payment
THE interim US$75 Covid-19 relief allowance for civil servants, which was announced by the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development as part of a raft of measures to cushion workers against wanton price increases, does not shut the door on further negotiations between the Government and its workers, a top official has said.
Harava solar project nears completion
Construction of the 20MW Harava Solar Project is now 70 percent complete and expected to start feeding into the national grid at Dema substation in two months time, giving Zesa Holdings extra energy to supply several thousands of households.
More returnees coming home
Thousands of Zimbabweans who were stranded in China, the United States and in neighbouring countries such as South Africa due to Covid-19 lockdowns have registered with the Government to be repatriated as quickly as possible, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said.
Irrigation development priority: VP Chiwenga
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday said Government will continue prioritising irrigation development as one of the key drivers of economic development.
Sadc calls for unity in tackling illegal migration
SADC states must work closely to combat illegal migration, which poses a serious danger to the security of nations particularly in countries where border jumpers have the potential to spread terrorism and coordinate criminal activities.
Cost of blood up
The National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has more than doubled the price of blood for patients seeking treatment from private health institutions, private wards at public institutions and everyone covered by medical aid with effect from June 15.
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Return to multi-currency system inevitable: Imara
Business Writer Imara Asset Management Zimbabwe has ruled out most currency options available for Zimbabwe, saying a return to the multi-currency system without the Zimbabwe dollar is inevitable. On Thursday,…
First Lady takes kids off the streets
CHILDREN living on the streets are poised to have a new lease of life as First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s Angel of Hope Foundation bathes, clothes and commits them to rehabilitation centres, as it presses ahead with efforts to allow every citizen a decent life.
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Govt mulls solar power exchange
Golden Sibanda PRIVATE firms and individuals that produce power beyond their needs from their own solar systems may start earning significant revenue in hard currency by selling it to Zesa…
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- June 19, 2020
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St Anne’s shareholding dispute rages
Business Writer THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has sought clarification from Frederick Mutanda on the status of the shareholding of his family trust in St Anne’s Hospital as the…