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LEADING cigarette manufacturing concern, British American Tobacco (BAT Zimbabwe), has earned recognition among employers of choice after it was named in the top 10 of the latest nominations announced by global certification firm — Top Employers Institute.
Law officer Bosha to appeal at High Court
Law officer Arthur Bosha, accused of consenting to bail for suspected armed robber Musafare Mupanhanga without consulting his bosses, has indicated that he will approach the High Court, appealing against magistrate Mr Lazini Ncube’s decision to deny him bail.
Price poser for cotton firms
Zimbabwe’s cotton companies face “a very difficult situation” amid indications they may struggle to pay this year’s producer price for cotton, pegged at $85 per kilogramme (US$1,02), which many, particularly small ones, might not afford.
War hero, journalist Kawadza laid to rest
Veteran journalist and liberation war hero, Charles Chengetayi Kawadza, who died on January 30, was buried at Glen Forest Memorial Park in Harare yesterday.
Hero status for veteran nationalist Mangwana
THE late veteran nationalist Cde Cephas Mangwana, who passed away on January 31 after battling a heart ailment has been declared a provincial hero.
$86m boost for Idai housing construction
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Manicaland Bureau The release of the initial $86 million to fund the construction of more houses for people displaced by Cyclone Idai in Chimanimani is expected to help…
Curfew affects cargo movement across borders
Tight enforcement of the Zimbabwean and South African curfews has been delaying cargo traffic at Beitbridge, with freight forwarders prevented from moving trucks across the border during curfew hours, although they were allowed to do this in the past.
Top researcher, humble giant dies
Tributes are being paid to world-renowned HIV researcher Professor David Katzenstein for his unrelenting fight against HIV, tuberculosis and passion for improved access to ARVs by the majority of the poor in Africa.
Destruction of wetlands worsens impact of floods in Zim
Reports that more than 10 000 homes in the country have been ravaged by floods brought about by heavy rains that have pounded the country in the 2020–2021 summer season, highlight the need to raise more awareness on the important role of wetlands in reducing the impact of floods and other climate related problems.
For SA’s economy, things will have to get worse before they get better
After recording an horrific 16 percent contraction in GDP during the second quarter on 2020 (compared to the first), there were tentative signs that the worst might be over for SA.