NEW: Govt works to reach foreign currency equilibrium
GOVERNMENT has put in place a number of measures to reduce the gap between the official auction rate and the parallel market rate, as a way of strengthening the local currency, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said.
NEW: Africa’s Covid-19 cases near 8,57m: Africa CDC
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Africa reached 8 569 664 cases as of Thursday afternoon, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said.
NEW: Thieves vanish with 60 goats in Centenary
Police are investigating the disappearance of 60 goats at Clear Morning Farm in Centenary.
NEW: Tax defaulters face heavy penalties
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has warned traders who are falsifying their financial records, that they risk vigorous audits, penalties and prosecution.
NEW: Met Dept braces for heavy rainfall
THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) have underlined their readiness to assist farmers during this year’s farming season, with officers having been deployed across the country’s 10 provinces.
NEW: India may launch digital currency pilot next year
The Reserve Bank of India’s digital currency may see its pilot launch in the first quarter of the next fiscal year, a senior central bank officer said at the State Bank of India’s Banking and Economic Conclave as reported by a local newspaper.
NEW: Zim hosts third ICAC
ZIMBABWE will host the third International Conference of African Cultures (ICAC) later this month, at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Harare.
NEW: Awards for Covid-19 heroes
A group of local medical professionals and specialists have set up the Zimbabwe Medical Awards Trust (ZMAT), to honour health workers who have championed the fight against Covid-19.
NEW: Adele 30: the psychology of why sad songs make us feel good
Adele’s new album, 30, is finally available. Last month, hundreds of millions of us streamed its first single, Easy On Me. This song evokes feelings not easily put into words. But we can probably agree it is a sad song.
NEW: Authorities review licensing of firearms
THE Central Firearms Registry (CFR) is currently reviewing firearm licensing for individuals and companies, to curb the proliferation of armed robberies.











