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PRESIDENT Mnangagwa, who spent his 78th birthday at work yesterday, says he is a satisfied man after achieving the aspirations of his parents who wanted him to be a lawyer and making the resolve to fight head-on white settlers who had expropriated land and wealth from indigenous black Zimbabweans.
Inter-city bus services resume
Inter-city public transport will now resume under strict health guidelines following the reopening of examination classes in schools and the resumption of domestic tourism, but operators of long-distance buses need to re-register and vehicles will be rechecked.
Zim to save US$60m in wheat imports
Zimbabwe is expected to harvest nine months’ supply of wheat from the 2020 winter crop, saving the Government up to US$60 million in imports.
More PPE for Covid-19 fight
Donations towards Covid-19 continue to pour in as Egypt, the Parliament of Zimbabwe and the business community, presented an assortment of personal protective equipment (PPE) and food items to President Mnangagwa at State House yesterday.
Solid Zimdollar gains 1,2pc
The Zimbabwe dollar gained 1,2 percent on the US dollar in yesterday’s auctions to reach $81,7076 as allotments went over US$20 million for the first time to reach a record total of US$21,17 million.
Zesa board reinstated
Zesa Holdings executive chairman Dr Sydney Gata and the rest of the Zesa board can now return to duty under a directive by President Mnangagwa pending finalisation of investigations after the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zaac) cleared him of wrongdoing in four of the six allegations he was facing.
Zim asserts its sovereignty
THE South African ruling party, the ANC, should not abuse its fraternal relations with Zanu PF to poke its nose in the country’s internal affairs, but should focus on multiple problems affecting that country such as factionalism and inequalities, the ruling party has said.
Veteran drama actors to rekindle careers
Local filmmaker and videographer Willard Magombedze, affectionately known as “Slimaz” in the industry, says he intends to rekindle yesteryear dramas by producing a series which stars veteran actors.
Editorial Comment: Mechanisation success key to farming upgrade
Agricultural mechanisation has emerged as a top priority for the Government as it works round the clock to revitalise the sector, obtain self-sufficiency in food supplies and boost exports.
Zisco targets firing up units
STATE owned Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (Zisco) has come up with a short-term revival strategy targeting resuscitation of the subsidiaries, an official said.