adminSeed plant: Milestone towards NDS1 goals
Collaboration between the Government and the private sector will be strengthened to ensure increased production, productivity, profitability and the attainment of the National Development Strategy, President Mnangagwa said yesterday at the commissioning of the first phase of Seed Co’s new maize conditioning plant.
President hails improving France-Zim relations
The presence of France’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Laurent Chevallier at yesterday’s commissioning of Phase 1 of the US$13 million Seed Co maize conditioning plant indicates the continued acceptance of the Second Republic by countries that previously cut ties with Harare, President Mnangagwa said.
Nationwide construction, upgrade of bus terminuses
Shelters at bus terminuses countrywide will be repaired, replaced or installed before the next rains as part of a Government programme to upgrade urban public transport President Mnangagwa announced yesterday as he commissioned the latest batch of 50 new buses for the Zupco fleet with another 100 already paid for and expected soon.
High Court blocks release of ‘smuggled’ vehicles
The High Court has blocked the release by Zimra of vehicles imported by 53 people as it is suspected they were brought into the country using fake import licences in what is a far-reaching swathe of sneaky dealings in the vehicle import business.
U$1bn steel project gathers pace
Critical departments such as the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) and the Department of Immigration have been implored to speedily process requests from Tsingshan Holdings Group, which is undertaking the US$1 billion Manhize Iron Ore and Steel project.
Church leaders meet President
A united front representing Christian churches yesterday met President Mnangagwa to establish and improve relationships between church and State and see where they can work together for the development and harmony of Zimbabwe.
Open varsity partners Angel of Hope
COMPLEMENTING First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa’s tireless efforts through her Angel of Hope Foundation to remove ladies of the night and those into drug and alcohol abuse from the streets, Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) has partnered her foundation by offering short courses to the women for free.
Reimburse parents, private schools told
Government has said private schools that increased fees without approval must reimburse parents and guardians, as those behind the illegal hikes risk being jailed.
Amb Mhishi begins New Zealand mission
Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Australia Mr Joe Tapera Mhishi on Tuesday presented his credentials to the Governor-General of New Zealand.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Infrastructure development now being done properly
Progress continues to be made in upgrading basic infrastructure and services in Zimbabwe with the 100-day cycles that come under Cabinet scrutiny making sure that no one is falling behind…