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Joseph Madzimure Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE’s laws are there to safeguard the rights of all citizens and not only opposition parties, Zanu PF secretary for Commissariat Cde Victor Matemadanda has said.…
Exchange rates head for convergence: CZI
Zimbabwe is slowly heading towards convergence of the official and parallel market exchange rates, as premiums between the US dollar and local currency fall, industry has said in a research note.
Editorial Comment: Repackage recovery of tourism industry
It will take time for international tourists to start trooping back in the numbers the country was used to. This suggests the need to explore alternatives. Emerging consensus is that…
7 returnees escape from centres
SEVEN more returnees, including four women from Malawi, escaped from quarantine and isolation centres in Masvingo and Harare, bringing the total of those who have escaped so far from compulsory quarantine for returning residents to 297 with police now stepping up efforts to stop the trend.
100pc salary increment for mine workers
The Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe (CoMZ) has agreed to effect a slightly over 100 percent salary increment for mine workers as the mining companies’ representative body moves to cushion workers against inflation.
Tanzania tightens screws with social media protests ban
The Tanzanian government has banned organising or supporting any form of demonstration online and the sharing of information about an infectious disease outbreak without permission has also been outlawed.
Shrines to preserve history spruced up
Historical sites and shrines are part of a new programme that seeks to preserve the country’s liberation history while promoting tourism.
Preparations for tobacco season off to flying start
At least 7 000 tobacco farmers in Mashonaland East and Manicaland have received inputs from Voedsel Contract Floors as preparations for the 2021 tobacco season gather momentum.
US$520k for Marondera water system upgrade
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has availed US$520 000 to Marondera Municipality for the upgrading of its water and sewer system.
Booze, smoking lobby groups pile pressure on SA to lift ban
South Africa’s ban on tobacco and alcohol — aimed at easing pressure on the country’s healthcare system — continues to have a devastating impact on the country’s economic prospects.