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Senate is expected to adjourn today following a decision by Parliament to suspend business after two legislators tested positive to Covid-19 last week.
Tobacco sector remains firm despite Covid-19
Zimbabwe’s tobacco production is expected to stand firm in the next cropping season despite some major markets imposing restrictions on movement, closing borders and in the case of South Africa banning cigarette sales.
Sober bears as bourse opens
The growing success of the foreign currency auctions to stabilise exchange rates and the consequent dramatic lowering of inflation expectations were reflected on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) yesterday when it restarted trading following a five-week suspension.
WFP appeals for US$250m
The World Food Programme (WFP) has appealed for an additional US$250 million to support vulnerable communities in the country.
MPs want to amend Child Protection Act
Legislators want the Child Protection Act amended to raise from 18 to 22 years the age at which children living in care facilities should be discharged, legislators have said.
Midlands snubs Chamisa meeting
The Midlands provincial executive at the weekend reportedly snubbed Mr Nelson Chamisa, who wanted to meet it during his visit to Gweru for the burial of his uncle.
Matemadanda speaks on demos
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.