adminLegislators demand more in graft fight
PARLIAMENTARIANS want institutions tasked with fighting corruption better empowered so they can tackle issues raised by the Auditor General, Mrs Mildred Chiri, over the years.
Madrid ready for City challenge
MADRID. — As Real Madrid celebrated their Spanish La Liga title win, Carlo Ancelotti was already trying to direct momentum towards tonight’s Champions League football semi-final second leg against Manchester City.
Roads rehab continues nationwide
More roads in Harare, Chitungwiza and Bindura are now being tackled, as Government strives to sustain its efforts under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP).
Uganda condemns sanctions against Zim
WESTERN-imposed economic sanctions have brought untold suffering to ordinary Zimbabweans and should be lifted immediately, Uganda’s Honorary Consul to Zimbabwe, Ambassador Chris Rugari Akansasibwa, has said.
Flats for Marondera civil servants take shape
Construction of 65 flats for civil servants in Marondera is in progress, as Government works around the clock to improve the welfare of its employees.
High Court scraps 2020 taxes on fuel
The High Court has refused to endorse a new carbon tax on fuel and the redemption levy of the National Oil Company of Zimbabwe imposed two years ago on the grounds that these could not be levied by executive action through a statutory instrument, but had to be imposed directly by Parliament.
Hamilton’s lonely journey
LONDON. — Lewis Hamilton says his 16-year Formula One career has been “genuinely quite a lonely journey” as the Mercedes star spoke about the lack of diversity within the sport.
Tobacco farmers earn US$132m in April alone
FARMERS have earned US$132, 6 million from the sale of 45, 23 million kilogrammes of tobacco since the opening of the marketing season on March 31.
Reflections on media journey in Zim
As Zimbabwe joined the rest of the globe in commemorating World Press Freedom Day yesterday, following its proclamation by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993 as recommended by the UNESCO’s General Conference, it is crucial to reflect on the purpose of the media, particularly newspapers, and what constitutes press freedom.
Varsities in innovative breakthroughs
STATE universities in the Matabeleland region have come under spotlight for making strides towards developing innovative solutions that positively impact on their immediate communities and the economy at large.