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The African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) has allayed fears by some countries over prospects of short term decline in tax revenues due to the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), saying the overall gains from the deal would surpass the perceived initial losses.
Wantaway Messi faces million dollar fine
LONDON. — Lionel Messi is facing the prospect of a £1.1m (US$1.47m) fine and a suspension after missing the start of Barcelona’s pre-season preparations.
Legislators undergo Covid-19 testing
Parliament yesterday tested Members of the House of Assembly and employees for Covid-19, ahead of the sitting of the National Assembly today.
Chinese consumer sentiment perks, bolsters economic recovery
BEIJING. – As the Covid-19 epidemic tapers off in the country and pent-up consumption demand gradually unleashes, China’s economic recovery in the second half of the year will gain more momentum.
Compensation Deed to push Vision 2030 agenda
Joint statement by Lands, Agriculture, Water and Rural resettlement Minister Anxious Jongwe Masuka and the Minister of Finance and Economic Development Minister Mthuli Ncube in the wake of the conclusion on July 29 2020 of the Global Compensation Deed between the Government of Zimbabwe and the former farm owners
Hamilton on to something special
LONDON. — On Sunday, after his fifth win in seven races this year, world Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton recalled how, as a teenager, he responded to watching Michael Schumacher’s seemingly endless series of victories with Ferrari in the early 2000s.
Juvenile crimes on the rise
POLICE are investigating a case in which a 12-year-old girl fatally struck her friend on the head with an iron bar while playing near their homes in Hopley, Harare, recently.
Tiger Woods struggles in season finale
CHICAGO. — Tiger Woods struggled to a one-over par 71 in Sunday’s final round of the PGA BMW Championship, looking to improve shotmaking and reduce mistakes before next month’s US Open golf tournament.
Cop arrested over fake letters
A POLICEMAN has been arrested on allegations of issuing fake Covid-19 exemption letters to members of the public and two politicians.
Jere seeks bail at High Court
Businessman Farai Jere, who is facing charges of fraudulently winning a tender to supply Zesa meters worth US$3 million, has now appealed to the High Court for bail.