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AFRICAN parliaments have been challenged to use their responsibility in passing national budgets to ensure more resources are channelled towards funding education.
Prompt payment boost for farmers
FARMERS will be paid promptly, following an announcement by the Grain Marketing Board of a new payment structure on grains, that will see them receive US dollars on delivery.
Nigeria to ban single-use plastics
LAGOS. – Nigeria has announced a ban on single-use plastics in government offices as a prelude to a nation-wide ban set to begin in January next year, a move that could stir a storm in a country hugely dependent on plastics.
Govt approves SADC Charter on women
ZIMBABWE has approved the signing and ratification of the organisation charter for the SADC Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Organisation, Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere, has said.
Two leagues, two players, same dream
PRINCE NDIRIPO and Jeremiah Makangira are both playing Division One football.
New strain of mpox virus spreads in DRC
KINSHASA. – A new strain of the mpox virus spreading quickly along the eastern border of Democratic Republic of Congo is “incredibly worrying”, according to health officials monitoring it.
Zimpapers distributes chicks to schools
IN an effort to promote sustainable development in schools, Zimpapers (1980) Limited, through its vernacular newspaper, Kwayedza, and in partnership with the Zimbabwe Free Range Poultry Association (ZFRPA), has distributed chicks to 12 schools across the country under the Subscribe and Win Competition.
Another silver for Zim
SPRINTER Tapiwanashe Makarawu once again proved his mettle last night by claiming a silver medal, and Zimbabwe’s second, in the 200m final at Japoma Stadium.
Southgate claims fans are creating ‘unusual environment’
GARETH Southgate talked about being in “an unusual environment” after having plastic beer cups thrown at him by England fans and hearing his team booed off after their 0-0 draw with Slovenia on Tuesday night.
Harare Commission grills City Parking
CITY Parking officials were yesterday accused of working in cahoots with street vagrants to extort money from motorists during public hearings convened by the Commission of Inquiry into Harare City Council operations.