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The World Bank slashed its global growth forecasts from projections it made in mid-2022 on the back of what it sees as broadly worsening economic conditions.
2023 strategic plans, annual budgets
At the beginning of each year it is traditional and necessary to have up to date strategic plans and annual budgets. In this article I make reference to the 2023 strategic plans and annual budgets.
Duo jailed 10 years for stealing Zesa copper cables
Two men were yesterday sentenced to the mandatory 10 years in jail after admitting to stealing 25 metres of core Zesa copper cables in Westgate, Harare.
Russia appoints new military commander in Ukraine
MOSCOW. — Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov has been appointed the new commander of Russia’s integrated group of forces in Ukraine, the Defence Ministry said yesterday.
Zimbabwe salutes UNDP support
Zimbabwe has praised the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for supporting climate-related projects, but would welcome additional support for processing of data and training in negotiating skills to access new funds now being made available to fight climate change.
Moonlight, Apostolic sects sign empowerment deal
MOONLIGHT Funeral Services and Apostolic churches have ventured into a business partnership leading to the creation of a special funeral policy that will see all parties to the agreement sharing profits over 10 years.
Footballer bored with money and women, turns into priest
LONDON. — A former Manchester United football star left the game to become a Roman Catholic priest after getting bored of the money and attention from women.
SA to host Brics summit, adding to Ramaphosa’s 2023
South Africa, which is presiding over Brics this year, will host the summit for the bloc during the second half of the year, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation has confirmed.
Fans targeting Djokovic risk being kicked out of Aussie Open
MELBOURNE. — Australian Open tennis spectators were warned yesterday that they risk being ejected if they target nine-time champion Novak Djokovic. The Serbian will be back at the Grand Slam in Melbourne next week after being deported on the eve of last year’s tournament over his Covid vaccination stance.
Kenya warns of worsening food crisis . . . drought escalates in arid counties
NAIROBI. — The food crisis in Kenya’s arid counties could escalate amid suppressed October to December 2022 rainy season that led to crop failure, and drying of pasture and water sources, a senior official said yesterday.