Tax-free threshold up to $5000

Treasury has released more funds to hard-pressed workers by reviewing the tax-free threshold to $5000, up from the previous $2 000, as it tries to deal with rising inflation, which has eroded disposable incomes, and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.

 300 gold miners arrested

THREE-hundred illegal gold miners were arrested in Matabeleland Province alone this week as police embark on an operation to curb illegal mining and criminal activities in all gold-rich areas.

ZRU to begin filling vacant coaching staff posts

THE Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) is expected to start filling vacant age-group coaching staff posts soon, with the entire process expected to be wrapped up by year-end.

Private schools close

Private schools across the country have started sending students back home following Government’s directive to defer schools opening.

Govt to prioritise infrastructure development: President

GOVERNMENT will prioritise infrastructure projects in all parts of the country as part of a strategy to spur economic development and improve living standards, President Mnangagwa has said.

Fears over local boxers

THERE are growing fears that a number of boxers might quit the sport for other jobs due to lack of action in the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

There has been no boxing tournaments since March 30 when Government announced the unprecedented health guidelines.

WSF joins Global Esports

THE Global Esports Federation (GEF) family continues to grow by the day, with the World Squash Federation (WSF) the latest to join the world’s fastest growing sporting assembly.

Overcome lockdown fatigue: Govt

Zimbabweans have to overcome “lockdown fatigue” and remain vigilant, as Covid-19 cases near the grim milestone of 1000 infections, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has said.

End catch-and-release syndrome: President

The justice system should step up the fight against corruption and bring an end to the “catch-and-release syndrome”, while the arrest of “small and big fish” should become the new normal, President Mnangagwa has said.

He also called for thorough investigations on corruption cases to ensure successful prosecutions and fair justice to lawbreakers.

Magaya in stands scam

HUNDREDS of Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries followers recently besieged their leader Prophet Walter Magaya’s  offices in Cape Town, South Africa, demanding refunds following a botched stands deal.

The followers said they wanted their money back since nothing had materialised three years after paying deposits.

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