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- July 9, 2021
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Trade deficit narrows in April, but could be lower
The Zimbabwe trade deficit narrowed for the third consecutive month in April after starting the year at its highest level since March 2020.
adminContract tobacco farmers cry foul
Tobacco farmers are getting a raw deal from third party contractors after it emerged that principal contractors are paying more than the surrogate, a development that gives credence to allegations of collusion between the two to rip-off farmers.
Comedians plot survival skills
Zimbabwean comedians are having a virtual workshop today, with the thrust to boost their skills amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Harare introduces bus lanes to curb congestion
Harare City Council has introduced dedicated bus lanes in the Central Business District in a move aimed at reducing traffic congestion especially during peak hours.
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- July 9, 2021
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Impact of sugar on the environment
I was driving up the KwaZulu-Natal north coast from Durban recently and I got the distinct aroma of burning sugar. As the sweet smell intensified, little black paper-like flakes — smut — began streaking across my windscreen.
All Fiji workers to get vaccinated
SUVA. — Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said yesterday his government will ramp up the Covid-19 vaccination campaign starting from next week and give new teeth to the enforcement of health protection measures to ensure all civil servants and private workers are vaccinated.
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- July 9, 2021
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Blood donations not meeting demand
According to the World Health Organisation, it has fallen by 17 percent in the African region. High-income countries make up 19 percent of the global population and account for 50 percent of the 112,5 million blood donations collected globally every year. Documented as blood donations per 1 000 people, the rates are: 33,1 in high-income countries, 11,7 in middle-income countries, and 4,6 in low-income countries.
Caledonia moves to VFEX
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc, which owns Blanket Gold Mine in Gwanda, has begun the process of listing on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX).
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Reflation rethink sends bond markets into spin
LONDON. — An economy powering back from the Covid-19 shock and resurgent inflation is yesterday’s story if the sharp rally in the world’s biggest bond markets in the last 24 hours is anything to go by.
Russian firms to invest in Zimbabwe
Russian companies are keen to invest in Zimbabwe’s various industries as the two countries further explore areas of economic cooperation, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has said.