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NATIONAL Athletics Association of Zimbabwe director for coaching, talent identification and development, Lisimati Phakamile, says more needs to be done if local athletes are to make it to such platforms like the Diamond League.
Health time bomb looms
GARBAGE is piling up in many parts of Harare, posing the risk of disease outbreaks with the city council attributing the situation to fuel shortages and the raging fire at Pomona dump-site.
Workers snub ZCTU lunch time protests
WORKERS yesterday ignored calls for an hour-long lunchtime demonstration by the opposition-aligned Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) meant to push the Government to reverse its policy stipulating the Zimbabwe dollar as the official currency.
Swallows promotion reignites Zim memories
THE return of Moroka Swallows to the South African Premiership brings back memories, for a number of Zimbabwean footballers, from the legendary George Shaya to Evans Gwekwerere.
What China’s growth means to Africa, Zim
China reported that the country’s GDP grew by 3.2 percent in the second quarter of this year, compared to a year ago, rebounding from the first quarter’s contraction. China has become the first major economy to resume positive growth.
Chinhoyi gives health priority over boozing
Chinhoyi has converted Hunyani beerhall in Ward Four into a clinic, the fourth in the town after Mzari, Chikonohono and (Chinhoyi) Gadzema.
Mavuradonha Dam to spawn Muzarabani green belt
THE Government is prioritising the construction of Mavuradonha Dam in Muzarabani, which is expected to anchor irrigation projects and solve perennial flooding by retaining and capturing water, Finance and Economic Development Professor Mthuli Ncube has said.
EMA clamps down on rampant illegal mining
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) is working on a plan to control illegal mining activities countrywide after gold panners degraded over 11 000 hectares of land and destroyed rivers.
178 convicts roaming streets
At least 178 convicted criminals out on bail, whose appeals were thrown out by the High Court in May this year, are still walking free as police are struggling to apprehend them for committal to prison.
Last hostages held by Somali pirates released
NAIROBI. — A British-led team of hostage negotiators are celebrating after securing the release of three kidnapped sailors in the last and longest running hijacking in the Somali piracy crisis.