adminZim reaps huge benefits from re-engagement
A COCKTAIL of policies epitomised by President Mnangagwa’s ‘Zimbabwe is Open for Business’ mantra and the engagement and re-engagement drive have seen the country ascending to the summit of global bodies such as the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).
German airline flies into Vic Falls
GERMAN airline, Eurowings Discover, yesterday flew its maiden flight from Frankfurt to Victoria Falls, becoming the first direct passenger flight between Zimbabwe and Europe since Air Zimbabwe discontinued its flights to London, the United Kingdom, in 2011.
Performance contracts extended to directors
PERFORMANCE contracts have been extended from permanent secretaries to the 463 chief directors and directors in Government ministries, the next level down, as part of the Second Republic’s policy thrust to ensure senior officials are accountable and perform to expectations.
First Lady empowers Mash West teen mothers through projects. . . intensifies fight against early child marriages
THERE was jubilation, characterised by song and dance, as over 100 teen mothers and survivors of early child marriages from Mashonaland West Province toasted to a new lease of life they received from First lady Auxillia Mnangagwa, who through her Angel of Hope Foundation and its partners, empowered them through self-help projects so that they can be self-reliant.
UN agency validates President’s open door policy
The Second Republic’s policy of opening up about governance issues in order to encourage openness and transparency has received the validation of a United Nations (UN) agency – the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
AAG president scoops top award
Local top businessman and mining magnate Pedzisayi “Scott” Sakupwanya scooped the “Best Gold Buyer of the year” award at the annual Mining Industry Awards held on Tuesday night at the State House.
New RG appointed
President Mnangagwa has appointed Mr Henry Tawona Machiri as the substantive Registrar- General in the Civil Registry Department.
9 army officers promoted
President Mnangagwa, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces, yesterday promoted nine lieutenant colonels to colonel.
Editorial Comment: Advances made in stabilising exchange rates
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe now appears to have managed a tight grip on the foreign currency auctions, both in allowing the auction to set realistic exchange rates and in servicing the bids reasonably promptly.
Industry wants quick foreign debt strategy
Business leaders have called for expedited adoption of external public debt resolution strategies saying Zimbabwe’s external liability was blocking access to foreign funding required to drive industrial activity.