adminExclusive USD pricing illegal . . . Errant businesses to lose licences
PRICING of goods exclusively in US dollars remains completely illegal and businesses not accepting local currency payments for every product should stop the illegal practice forthwith or risk having their operating licences withdrawn, the Government has said.
Sky is the limit for hardworking Zimbabweans — President
THE Second Republic remains committed to creating an enabling environment for all hard-working Zimbabweans to continue excelling in their respective fields, President Mnangagwa said yesterday.
AfDB to lead Zim debt clearance roadmap
AFRICAN Development Bank (AfDB) president Dr Akinwumi Adesina has formally accepted President Mnangagwa’s request to lead Zimbabwe’s debt clearance strategy, which is key for Harare to unlock fresh funding from international financial institutions (IFIs).
First Lady appointed wildlife ambassador . . . launches traditional cuisine cookbook
WILDLIFE conservation requires team work as it calls for serious attention, commitment and dedication, First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa said on Monday night while accepting her new role as the country’s Wildlife Ambassador accorded to her by the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
Cabinet approves Mines Amendment Bill
THE Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, which simplifies mining titles, creates a single register of mining rights and titles and sorts out many areas of dispute between farmers and miners, was approved by Cabinet yesterday and will in due course go before Parliament.
ZEC to embark on 10-day voters roll inspection
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) will embark on a 10-day voters’ roll inspection ahead of the delimitation exercise which shall be conducted in terms of Sections 160 and 161 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe.
Minister on mandatory rape sentences
While a mandatory sentence for aggravated rape — rape of a child, gang rape and rape by person who knew he was infected with HIV — needs to be enacted into the criminal code, with 20 years prison suggested, it must still be lower than the sentence for murder so the rapist is not tempted to kill the person he assaults, Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi told the National Assembly yesterday.
Businesses quote prices exclusively in US dollars
SOME registered retailers and wholesalers are now selling selected popular brands exclusively in US dollars amid revelations that over 90 percent of the key suppliers and manufacturers are demanding payment in hard currency or pegging prohibitive local currency prices.
Pomona deal must go ahead: Residents
Residents have slammed Harare City Council for flip flopping on the Pomona waste to energy deal saying it carried out all due diligence processes before signing and should just honour its obligations with Geogenix BV.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: We need a new city council
THE attitude Harare City Council takes to garbage no longer ceases to amaze: everyone knows it is close to totally hopeless, unable to plan and quite willing to let Zimbabwe’s…